Only compare the topographical works of Mr. Britton with those of his predecessorshis highly-finished line engravings, excellent antiquarian pieces on wood, and erudite descriptions, with the wretched prints and the quaintnesses of old topographersor even with the lumber of some of our county histories.

I watched him closely and ventured presently to ask: "Do you agree with Mr. Britton as to the general identity of character in the whole set of signatures?"