The Life of Richard Bentley, D.D.: Master of Trinity College, and Regius ... - James Henry Monk - Google Libros

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Bentley's origin-Family-Grandfather, Richard Willie-Education in child-

hood-Wakefield School-His instructors-His father's death—His grand-

father's bequest-Sent to St. John's College, Cambridge College

studies-Bentley's verses-Mathematical pursuits-Newton's lectures—

Bentley's contemporaries-Richard Johnson-William Wotton, a juvenile

prodigy-Degree of B.A.-Fellowship at St. John's College - Bentley

master of Spalding School-Tutor to the son of Dr. Stillingfleet-His

Hebrew studies-Classical pursuits

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Dean Stillingfleet made Bishop of Worcester-Bentley goes with his pupil to

Wadham College, Oxford-His acquaintance at Oxford; Mill, Bernard,

Hody His literary employments - Hephaestion-Lucretius - Bentley

ordained deacon-Made chaplain to the Bishop of Worcester-Employed

to purchase the Vossian library-Designs to collect the fragments of all

the Greek poets-Bishop Lloyd-Suggestion of publishing the Greek

lexicographers-Bentley's corrections of Hesychius-Verwey's edition-

Chronicle of Malela-Gregory-Chilmead-Publication of Malela-Prole-

gomena by Hody-Bentley undertakes to write an Appendix-Account of

the Chronicle-Epistola ad Millium-Correspondence with Bernard-Con-

troversy with Hody-Reception of Bentley's first publication-Its contents-

Its style-Bentley occupied in theology- Resumes classical studies-

Undertakes Manilius

Hon. Robert Boyle-His lectureship-Bentley appointed first lecturer-Con-

futation of Atheism-Mr. Evelyn-The principles of Hobbes-Newton's

discoveries-Bentley first makes them generally known-Consults Newton

himself Bentley's style-Merits of the lectures-Bentley's first opponent—

Bishop Kidder succeeds-Bentley made Prebendary of Worcester-Excites

envy-His haughtiness of manner-Correspondence with Grævius-A tract

of Rubenius-Grævius's edition of Callimachus-Bentley undertakes the

Fragments-Joshua Barnes-Epistles of Euripides-Bentley's opinion of

them-Barnes's behaviour

Bentley made keeper of the King's library-Second course of Boyle's Lectures—

Commences printing an edition of Philostratus-Abandons it to Olearius—

Grævius's dedication to Bentley-Controversy on ancient and modern

learning-Sir William Temple-Wotton's Reflections-Temple's opinion

of Æsop and Phalaris-Bentley promises to confute him-Dr. Aldrich,

Dean of Christ Church-Hon. Charles Boyle-Undertakes to publish Pha-

laris-Bennett, the bookseller, applies to Bentley for a manuscript-Causes

a quarrel-Boyle makes a reflection upon Bentley-Rejects his explanation—

Archbishop Tenison-Lambeth degree-Evelyn-Pepys-Bentley chaplain

to the King-Rector of Hartlebury-Apartments in St. James's palace—

Earl of Marlborough-State of the Library-Cambridge University press

renovated by Bentley's agency-Takes the degree of D.D.-His public

act-Commencement sermon

Publication of Callimachus-Additions by Spanheim and Bentley-Boyle's

Lectures - Bentley's first Dissertation on Phalaris Reply to Sir W.

Temple-Literary forgeries-Opinions respecting the Epistles-Bentley

proves them spurious-from Chronology-from their language-from their

matter-from their late discovery-Replies to Mr. Boyle-Censures his

edition-Other spurious Epistles-Reply to Barnes-Æsop's Fables-

Their history-Babrius-Maximus Planudes-Sensation produced by the

Dissertation-The confederacy-Atterbury, Smalridge, R. Freind, J.

Freind, Alsop-Atterbury the chief author-Sir William Temple's morti-

fication-His rejoinder-Swift's Tale of a Tub-Ridicules Wotton and

Proposed new library-Bentley's club-Alsop's publication of Æsop-Boyle's

Examination of Bentley's Dissertation-Dr. William King-Sir Edward

Sherburn's frivolous complaint-Absurd charges against Bentley-Merits

of the Christ Church book-Instances of its mistakes-Examination of

Æsop-Witty proof that the Dissertation was not written by Bentley-

Charge of plagiarism-Affronting Index-Causes of the great popularity

of Boyle's book-Temple's reception of the book-Boyle's own sentiments—

Outcry against Bentley-Keill-Milner-Garth-Aldrich-Caricature-

Rymer's Essay-Swift's Battle of the Books-Bentley's behaviour —

Bentley prepares a reply - Dodwell's Chronology-Bentley's enlarged

Dissertation on Phalaris-Attractive nature of the work-Defence against

the accusation of pedantry-Retorts Boyle's raillery-Short Account of

Dr. Bentley's Humanity and Justice - Refutation of this pamphlet —

Another anonymous tract-Bishop Lloyd's publication-Death of Bishop

Stillingfleet-His library-Bentley's complete victory

Bentley made Master of Trinity College, Cambridge-History of the College-

Its great fame and prosperity-Its decline-The probable causes-Bentley's

appointment unpopular-The Duke of Gloucester-Bentley's first step upon

his admission-Repairs of the Master's Lodge-Bentley elected Vice-

chancellor-His marriage-Vindicates the rights of the University-A

Greek Archbishop created D.D.-Address to the King-Ludolf Kuster-

His edition of Suidas-Bentley made Archdeacon of Ely-Member of

Convocation-University Press-General election-Bentley undertakes to

publish Horace-Death of Grævius-Elections in Trinity College-The

Master's regulations-Measures of discipline-Care of the College library—

Graduates in Divinity-Dissention among the Fellows-Declamations—

Offence given by the Master-Expensive repairs-New staircase-College

Preachers-Sequel of the Phalaris controversy-Publications of Atterbury-

Dodwell-Swift-Wotton

Queen Anne visits Cambridge-Sike, the oriental scholar-Elected Hebrew

Professor-Dr. Brookbank-Cottonian library-Verses on the death of

Prince George of Denmark-Bentley prints the text of Horace-Baron

Spanheim-Kuster's Suidas-Jubilee at Frankfort on the Oder-Kuster

quits Berlin, and returns to Utrecht-Undertakes an edition of Aristo-

phanes-Bentley's Critical Epistles to Kuster-to Hemsterhuis-His

children-He takes pupils as boarders in the Lodge-Roger Cotes-Bentley

builds an Observatory-Founds a school of natural philosophy-Whiston-

Vigani, Professor of Chemistry-Bentley prepares a chemical laboratory—

College bowling-green-Bentley's plan for a new interior of the chapel-

Bernard Smith, the organ builder-Subscription-The work superintended

by Professor Cotes-Distress of the Fellows-The Master's measures of

retrenchment and reformation-College festivals-College offices-Pan-

doxator's Dividend-First deviation from the rule of merit in elections to

fellowships-Expulsion of two Fellows-Wyvill-Breval-Bentley dis-

communes some Fellows-Attempts to take away the Combination Room-

Is a candidate for the Bishoprick of Chichester-John Davies-Bentley's

Emendations on Cicero's Tusculans-James Gronovius-Peter Needham's

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Edition of Hierocles-Assistance received from Bentley-Second edition of

Sir Isaac Newton's Principia

A party among the junior Fellows in favour of the Master-History of the

College dividends-Bentley issues proposals for a new scheme of dividends

-Change in the Master's proportion-Scheme of composition for cus-

tomary allowances Objections of the Fellows to the proposals - The

Master's design for improving the College preferment-The proposals

rejected by the Seniors—Mr. Miller, a lay-fellow, encourages their resist-

ance- -Violent behaviour of the Master-The Fellows resolve to complain

to the Visitor-Dr. Colbatch-Bentley deprives Miller of his fellowship—

The Seniors reinstate him—Half the Fellows petition the Bishop of Ely

on the statute for the removal of the Master-Bentley publishes a letter to

the Bishop-Defence of himself, and abuse of his prosecutors-Replies by

Miller, Blomer, White, Paris, Partridge-Mr. Ashenhurst prosecuted for

libelling the Queen-Scandal occasioned by these feuds-Dr. King's

Horace in Trinity College-Bentley again writes to the Bishop of Ely-

Le Clerc publishes the fragments of Menander and Philemon-Bentley

writes a censure of this book, under the title of Phileleutherus Lipsiensis-

Sends it to Utrecht to be published by Peter Burman-Correspondence

with Le Clerc-Gronovius publishes a book against both Bentley and Le

Clerc Bergler's review- De Pauw, Philargyrius Cantabrigiensis - Le

Clerc's defence

Great political changes in 1710-Vacancies of senior-fellowships in Trinity

College-Fifty-four articles of accusation presented against Dr. Bentley—

Account of Laughton, the Proctor-He disturbs a party of the representa-

tives and their friends at the Rose tavern-Politics at Cambridge-General

election-Expulsion of Professor Whiston-Barnes's edition of Homer-

His quarrel with Bentley-His death and character - Bentley makes

interest with the Queen for protection against his prosecutors-The Bishop

of Ely requires his answer to the articles-Bentley presents a petition and

complaint to the crown-
n-Question of the Visitor of Trinity College-

Government stops the proceedings of the Bishop—Opinion of the Attorney

and Solicitor General-Bentley throws himself on the protection of the

Lord Treasurer-His change of party-Questions submitted to the Queen's

counsel-Extraordinary efforts of Bentley to finish his Horace-Dedication

to the Earl of Oxford-Preface-Theory of the Tempora Horatiana ’—

Excellences and faults of Bentley's Horace-Numerous publications ridi-

culing the book-John Ker's attack on his Latinity-Le Clerc's Review of

his Horace-Atterbury's compliments of the work-Another edition at

Opinions of the Crown Lawyers respecting the Visitor of Trinity College-

Bentley's prosecutors in private communication with the Lord Treasurer-

His design to compose the differences-Suicide of Professor Sike-Election

of Hebrew and Greek Professors-Dr. Stubbe turned out of the Vice-

mastership—Queen's prohibition taken off from the Bishop of Ely—

Bentley presents to the Queen an Address from the University of Cam-

bridge-Vote of the Senate directed against Bentley-Language held by

his friends in his favour-Clarke-Jurin-Cotes-Publication of Newton's

Principia-Thomas Bentley's Horace-Collins' Discourse of Freethinking—

Replies by Hoadly, Whiston, Swift, Berkely, Ibbot-Bentley's Remarks

on Free-thinking-Dr. Hare publishes the Clergyman's Thanks to Phi-

leleutherus-Second Part of Bentley's Remarks-Disgraceful behaviour of

Collins-Bentley gives offence to Lord Bolingbroke-He replies to the

Articles of Accusation-Attempts to terminate the proceedings-The Bi-

shop's Assessors-Trial at Ely House-The Bishop's opinion unfavourable

to the Master-Sentence of Deprivation prepared-Death of Bishop Moore

-Death of Queen Anne

Bentley's reconciliation with his Fellows-Fleetwood, Bishop of Ely-Fresh

attempt to vacate Miller's fellowship-Miller's petition to the King-

Articles of accusation against the Master-Bishop Fleetwood refuses to

take cognizance of them-Bentley's Charge to his Archdeaconry-Sherlock

and Waterland-Vote of the Senate against Bentley rescinded-Thanks of

the University voted to him-State of politics at Cambridge-King's

present of the late Bishop Moore's library to the University— University

Loyalty considered' - Bentley's Sermon on Popery — Attack upon the

Sermon-Reply-Account of Dr. Colbatch-Bentley offers him the Vice-

mastership-The Master's disposal of College livings-Further measures

against Miller-College leases-Colbatch applies to the Bishop of Ely-

Archbishop Wake interests himself in favour of the Fellows-They petition

the King-Bentley's scheme of publishing the Greek Testament-Death

of Cotes-Robert Smith-History and death of Kuster-Biel-Correspond-

ence on Hesychius-Project of editions to be published by Bentley, ‘in

usum Principis Frederici '—Schism in the Whig ministry-Bentley turns

out Miller by constables-Quarrels with Colbatch-Fellowship election—

Petition read in Council-Miller's book on the University of Cambridge—

'Humble and Serious Representation on the State of Trinity College '-

Bentley carries an address to the King-Waterland-Election of Vice-

chancellor-Bentley's Visitation Charge

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