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Chronology.
IN applying this system to that portion of Chronology, which relates to the order and succession of monarchs, the periods that each ascended the throne, &c. There will be a considerable difference in the arrangement or basis; and the mode of association, between it and general history.—In the latter, the plan and disposition of places will be different—symbols will not be required, the recorded events need no distortion, a correct and classical assimilation may be adhered to throughout; but in the former, the association of monarchs, dates and symbols, are of that nature, which at first view may appear objectionable; but, which, the writer hopes, a little consideration, and a conviction of its practical utility will remove.
Various modes have been devised, to impress chronological tables in the mind; which is a proof of the importance attached to that branch of study poetry and prose in all its varieties have been employed; but none of the plans that the author has examined, he feels confident in asserting, are so well calculated to attain the proposed end, either in quickness, permanency, or disposability as the present, which, if he substantiate, will be powerful argu-
