In that time of strife, Mr. Gifford entered with his whole heart into the views of the Antigallican party. He was a devoted admirer, and, in later years, an intimate friend of Mr. Pitt. In 1798 his known ability recommended him to the editor of the 'Antijacobin' [CsaiNtNo, GEORGE), a connection which introduced him to the most brilliant circles of political and literary men, such as Pitt, Canning, Lord Liver pool, the Marquis of Wellesley, Frcre, George Ellis, and others. In 1809 he resumed the office of apolitical partisan upon a more extended scale, as editor of the Quarterly Review.' A great stock of know hdge, a powerful and ready pen, a strong talent unchecked by fear or pity for satire, a full uudoubting belief iu his political creed, fitted him admirably for his employment; and the success of the 'Review' was most brilliant. His salary was at first 200/. ; it was gradually increased to 900/. per annum. He was a thorough-going political partisan, yet it is asserted that his political partisanship was disin terested, and that he very rarely either asked or received a favour from ministers. He was himself appointed first to the paymastership
of the Band of Gentlemen Peusionera, and secondly to a commissioner ship of the lottery. He was generous in pecuniary matters, and in private life and conversation is reported to have been unassuming and courteous. He appears to have had the power of feeling and inspiring strong friendships. His gratitude to Mr. Cookesley was ardent, and ended only with his life ; indeed he made one of that gentleman's family the principal inheritor of his fortune. During the latter years of his life he suffered greatly from asthma, and withdrew from general society. He gave up the editorship of the 'Quarterly Review' two years before his death, which took place on tho 31st of December 1S26, at his house in James-street,Buckinghant Gate. An interesting account of his character and manners, from the pen of a personal friend, appeared soon after in the 'Literary Gazette.' From that and the auto biography prefixed to the Juveual the facts of this account are taken.