a beautiful and extensive valley in Perthshire, bounded on the north by the lofty ridge of mountains called the Grampians, and on the south by the Ochils, which are rounded on the tops and covered with verdure. It is called Strathearn from the river Earn, which runs through the middle of it from west to east for about 30 miles. On each side of the banks of this beautiful stream are many villages and country-seats distinguished for romantic situations. Were we to fugue out any of the villages, we would mention Crieff, which stands on a fine sloping ground on the north side of the Earn, and has been much admired by travellers for its situation, and the variety, contrast, singularity, and beauty of the prospect which it affords.