JOHN (1806-1844).-Essayist and miscellaneous writer, _s._ of Edward S., a well-known writer in the _Times_, was _b._ in Bute, and _ed._ at Glasgow and Camb. At the latter he became acquainted with a group of brilliant men, including F.D. Maurice, Trench, and Monckton Milnes. He took orders and became curate to Julius Hare (_q.v._); but intelle