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ademical course. Besides Mr. Aikin, Mr. Job Orton, Professor James Robertson of Edinburgh, and Mr. Samuel Clark, the subject of the preceding article, obtained this distinguishing mark of their tutor's approbation; and Mr. Orton observes, that they thought themselves happy in his friendship, and in the opportunities they had, by his conversation, instructions, and example, to improve themselves, while they were assisting in the education of others. It is probable that he left Northampton in 1739, when Mr. Orton succeeded him. During this engagement, Mr. Aikin preached occasionally in various places, and is said to have been highly acceptable both for matter and manner. He was actually chosen by the congregation at Leicester, which was afterwards served for so many years with such ability by the Rev. Hugh Worthington; but just as he was about to enter on the duties of his office, a fall from his horse gave him an injury in the breast, which caused him to spit blood, and, in his op