Anticipations of Modern Ideas or Inventions

In Vol. iii., pp. 62. 69., are two interesting instances of this sort. In Wilson's *Life of Defoe*, he gives the titles of two works which I have often sought in vain, and which he classes amongst the writings of that voluminous author. They run thus: "*Augusta triumphans*, or the way to make London the most flourishing city in the universe. I. By establishing a university where gentlemen may have an academical education under the eye of their friends [*the London University anticipated*]. II. To prevent much murder, &c., by an hospital for foundlings. III. By suppressing pretended madhouses,…