... in 1826, his essay on Milton, in the Review, drew upon him the attention of the entire reading public. ‘The leaders of the Whig party, in acknowledgement of his literary superiority, appointed Mr. Macanlay a Commissioner ot and in 1830 he entered parliament ...

... exaggerated. Still it cannot be denied that he was somewhat too reclu- sive. More than one lucrative part was given him. The Whigs were generous to their brilliant ally. Finely he was sent to India; as the head and legal adviser of the Supreme Council. There ...