Bain, pp. 165-196; Stuart ilill, Auiob., pp. 89 sqq

88. Bowring, vol.X, p. 25 : 1 loved botany for the sake of its bcanlies. Of a wilderncss at Ford Ahbey — a perfect wildcrness — I made a beautiful spot. — Vol. X, p. 32 : Of music he ^rasalwaysfond. It was associaled with his early recollections and enjoyments. Ile played Corelli's sonatas when he was very young ; and, to tlie end of his days, the music of Ilandel was delightful to him. Indeed, of liarmony, he had an exquisite sensé. — Hazlitt le reconnaît, Spirit of the Age, p. 27 ; .Mr. Bentham relieves

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liis mind sometimes, afler tlic fatigue of studv, by pluMng on a fine o!d organ, and has a relish for Hogarlli's prints. — .Mais il observe aussitôt que Bentham n'aime pas la poésie, et continue: liis house is warmed and liglited by steam. He is one of tliose wiio prefer the artifieial to the nalural in most tiiing?, and tliin'c of nnan omnipotent. Ile lias a grcat contempl for oui of door prospects, for green Oelds and trees, and is for referring cvery tliing to utility. — Hazlitt pense à James Mill en parlant de Bentham. — Bowring, vol. X, p. 9 : Beiitliam called himselfa gourmand, wliich he never was, though no man enjoyed his meals more, and few men -\vere so attentive to otliers wlien at table.

89. Graham Wallas, p. 81, leltreà Hodgskin, 30 mai 1817 : A eomical old fellow. — Bowring, vol. X, p. .'> : Ile whosc niatu:-er and later life flowed in one stream of continued happiness — the most gay and joyous uf nien.