Pedestrianism

FAVOURITE PURSUITS. 219 efficacy, or tries them by the legitimate de­ ductions of rational probability. In private and in public life, Capt. Barclay has ever evinced inflexible adherence to those strict principles of honor and integrity which characterise a gentleman ; and, whether as transacting with mankind, individually, or as a public character, responsible for his opinions and conduct at the shrine of his country, he has always proved his sincere respect for the rights of others, and his unfeigned attachment to the British constitution. \ E e 2 CIIAP 4