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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

Or The enquirer published twice a week gcusray and
hres times week during the Of the
Price, Five Dollars annum payabe in
advance Notes Of chartered paying banks (onyl will be-
received payment Tho Editors w guanee the safety of ro
ttng them by NALL tho postage of all letters being paid by
No will be discontinued but the discretion of tho
Editorsl until all arrearages have been paid up.
have tho tenth GRATIS. - - '-r ~
f TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
% One square, OR LESS-Fs rs conts-each con-
tinuance, so
advertisement beon paid for or
assumed by somc person in this city, its enyirons.
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MUoNSlEUR TONSON will stand the ensuing sea-
I'VE son at Tree Hill, near Richmond, Va. His -.
son 10 commence LIST February and terminate 1s July
next He will be let to al 80 dollars the
which may be discharged by the payment of 40 dollars
within the Mares can be Insured at as dol
lars. One dollar to the groom in every
Every desirable arrangement has been made fer the
accommodates OF sent to this horse They will
be pastured gratis well fed with grain required at %
cents per day, and stabl ID in all bad weather.
One OF the subscribers will give his constant per-
sona attention to mares, in order that they may be
turned to their owners in good condition. We cannot
be responsible for accidents escapes, but will use
every exertion to prevent both.
Monsieur Tonson il beautiful bay, fifteen hands
three inches high, with black legs, main and tail He
is finely proportioned, exhibiting beauty aud power
throughout his form. His blood, appearance and per-
formance is equal, If not SUPERIOR any horse the
continent. His colts are likely and in high estirna-
ton. THOMAS WATSON.
ABNER ROBINSON.
Tree Hill, Jan. 49, SO -2aw3m
Country Wing and Petersburg Intelligence to in.
sert the above twice week for three months and nd
their accounts to T. w. and A II.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

EDANDOLPHS REPORTS, vol. 9th, Of cases arr
IA gued and determined in the Court Of Appeals OF
Vrgnia-ius published
Complete Sets of the Va Reports
Journals OF the Conventions Of 1875 and 1888
Journals of the Senate and House of Delegates OF
Virginia, from 1776 to 1899 inclusive
Henings Statutes at Large and
The New Maps of Virginia.
All appropriated to increase the Public Library of the
state, may be had Of the SUBSCRIBER at the Capitol in
the city of Richmond, upon the lowest terms.
VIM. RI. RICHARDSON,
oct g. lift Clerk ofthe Council and Librarian.
TENWENTY OR THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
n -kunawey from the subscriber living in Camp
bell county last May, my negro man jim. / will give
$50 reward Tor experimenting him and combining him In
Jail so get him again, $50 II taken out Of this State
Jim is an aru fellow, between forty and forty five
tall, OF yellow complexion with bushy head Of hair
his movements are quick, he IL good coarse shoena.
ker, and can do almost anykind OF coarse carpenter
work ] have no doubt he has obtained free papers
and is passing - free man by another name Any
nfor alton OF Jim, line directed TO Falling Bridge
will be thankfully received. JOHN HOBSON.
Campbell county, Va. Jan. H. si-w4m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

nUPONTS GUN-POWDER.-The subscribers,
HH agents for the sales of Duponts Gun Powder of
fer for salo at the manufacturers wholesale prices $50
kegs comprising complete assortment, viz: IF FIFE
cannon, blasting, Eagle in canisters and papers.
WORKMAN S, MGRUDER.
Feb. z 93-2aM3W
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

E0NTENTloN will stand atsWsrrenton, Fauauier
y. County, Virginia, VIII ere he made his last season
| Particulars hereafter. THOMAS ID. WATSON.
Dee. IL. s4-wtlslM THOMAS p. HARE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

EDURSUANT to an order of the Directors of the RI
wanna Navigation Company, each stakeholder is
hereby requested to pay to the undersigned Treasurer
Of said Company dollar each share of stock held
by him, on before the first Monday in March, 1890
DAN'L. +. CARR, Treasurer.
Dec. 20 7S-w2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

NATM. NJ. FULTON, attorney at Lar, abingdon,
Wv "a, will continue TO practice the law in the
Superior and Inferior Courts of the counties of RUSSELL
Tazewell and Washington Business entrusted to his
care will he attended to promptly
Feb. 2. 93-w3wE
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M0TICE-The business heretofore conducted under
the firm of Albert A. Morris s. Co, in this city, was
the 9th ut dissolved by mutual Fleming, Jo-
business of said All persons having claims
will present them TO the said James for payment, and
those indebted earnestly requested make n-
mediate payment to them. FLEMING JAMES,
j. SHEPPARD JAMES,
EDWARD JAMES,
ALBERT A. MORRIS.
Feb. H. 96-6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

RICHMOND COTTON MANDATORY.
a NOTION cloths and yarns, of superior quality
" manufactured at this establishment, offered
sale, wholesale RETAIL at the Propretors Office ION the
Heading to Shocke Warehouse) moderate prices
They do not wish to make any further purchases OF
Seed Cotton; not having found it suitable TO their pur
poses; but still prepared to give the highest cash
price for prime picked cotton.
May 10. 3-tf CUNNINGHAM s ANDERSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

NNEMALE EDUCATION.-The subscriber having
D. consented again to take IL or 10 young ladies' as
members OF his family, informs parents who desi-
tous OF giving their daughters good education, that
the lady whom he has engaged Tor the ng year
Ghavng taught in his family for Is months) he
commend as being highly qualified to impart young
minds knowledge OF every useful branch of English
Education, OF French, OF Music on the Harp and Pr
Ano, OF Painting, and OF various kinds of elegant needle
work. Her knowledge of French and Music, is proba-
kly not surpassed by any native American. Every at
tendon will be paid to the health, morals and manners
of young ladies'. Particular attention will also be paid
to their clothng-such repairs, washing, &c. for
which there will be charge.-The School will open
on the FIRST Monday in January: two months vacation
will be given during the year.
TERMS.
For Board and English tuition 500
If French Painting both he taught in addition 100
nc Music only in addition 10 the English $50
For all the above branches 100
RICHARD X. MEADE, SR.
Brunswick, Dec. IL. 7l-2awSlOs
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CHaRLES UyIfc GIJV.NESlS,

HOUSE, SIGN, CHAIR,
find Ornamental Painter, Glider, SC.
At his old stand south side of the Capitol Square, and
next door to the Compiler Office.
q HATEFUL to his friends and the citizens of vir-
IN ginia generally, for the patronage ne has rece
ed, woud inform them, that he still continues TO carry
on the above business in all their various branches
His prices will be suited to the times He forbcars to
say any thing about his qualifications; resideAce of
years in Richmond, will enable the public to judge Of
his pretensons TO patronage.
ND UNAwAY IN JAIL--was committed 10 the
n Jail Of Montgomery County, in the state Of Yir-
gina, the 10Th day Of October last, negro man,
named Tom, alias Thomas Brooks, who states that he
i' free but sold slave in Alexandria 10
b. njamin Lewis, Rice Ballard, and -- Moss
who took him to the State Of Mississippi and there sold
him 10 George Davis OF Bulk County. Tom is sup
posed TO be iwenty-six years old, dark
pexion, about FIVE feet six eight inches high olera
bly, stout built, very intelligent read, had when
committed very good drab big coat, and black hat
has the right side Of his face and on his
right arm. The owner is requested 10 come forward
prove property pay charges and take him away, or he
will be dealt with according law.
VIM. WADE, Tailor,
Dec. %. U-wl2F Montgomery County.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

NWANSI0N HOTEL, Pennsylvania auenue, near
I'VE the Presidents House and Public Offices; late
WILidmSon's and Strother's, Washington CITY,
d. C--This establishment has recently undergone a
thorough repair, and Is now completely furnished.
The proprietor, therefore, with confidence bcspeaks for
1T the patronage Of his friends and the public.
NJ "Fuller's New Lines, Washington, Georgetown
and Baltimore, accommodation steel spring coaches "
start from and come direct to this house. and in few
few days win be iRtersectad at this point, by a daily
line to Alexandria, and triweekyipe to Lynchburg via
Charlotte vile, Virginia. Nov. 26. est
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.-On Tuesday the 9th
IA day of the nexth month february will be offer
ed for sale, TO the highest bidder public auctlon
the crossroads in the county OF Goochland the late
sidence of Maj Robert Sampson decd all the person.
al estate of the said deceden consisting of articles OF
household and kitchen furniture crop OF and fod-
der plantation tools, Wagon cart and gig, several
horses, one good mule yoke of oxen, other horn
ed cattle, sheep and hogs Also the slaves belonging
said estate, consisting of two one lad, women
and several children
TERMS-A credit until the first day of January, 1881
for all sums ten dollars, the purchaser executing
bond with approved security Fer all under ten
dollars, cash will be required Should the above named
day prove to be unfair the sale will be made the first
fair day thereafter.
The creditors of the estate requested attend the
SALE Those indebted informed that the situation of the
estate, requires that they make prompt payment
Jan. &c 90-2awtls THE ADMINISTRATIVE
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Feb. 4

HO-PARTNERSHIP IN NEW York;. & j.
" 5. James have taken VIM. F. James into co-part-
nershp and the business of the will be trans
acted under the firm of +. s. j. s. James s. Co.
FLEMING JAMES,
J. SHEPPARD JAMES,
WIN. +. JAMES.
New-York, Feb. 2. 93-2w
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a. MITHLAND, KENTUCKY, OR MOUTH OF
~ CUMBERLAND RIVER.-Al persons holding
lands in the south part OF this State lying the Ohio
Tennessee Cumberland rivers and residing distance
therefrom, and being unapprsed of the value of these
lands, and more particularly the timber thereon; the
great increase OF steamboats, and the quantity of ash tim
her consumed all those rivers, will plainly shew that
1t is important TO the of land that they should
have agents residing convenient TO the lands,
enable them to prevent depredaons and the destruction
OF the timber, which is valuable at this time than
the soil Any person by referring to the map, may
see that could attend to their business without having
far to travel Persons wishing business of this kind at
tended to, will direct their letters (post paid TO
STANLY p. COVER.
Smthland Ken. Feb g 03-I wear
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

NERY VALUABLE ESTATE.-The subscribers
wish to sell 1895 acres of land Banister River
in the County OF Halifax, 995 of which first rate
low grounds belonging to the estate of Edmund Irby
said to be the most valuable plantation the river. We
will sell the entire tract, i'm PARCELS fourth in
cash, the other thrcefourhs in and years credit
with approved security The title shall be perfectly sa
tsfactory Application to either of us will be attended
TO puhctually.
LEW. JONES, Administrators of
VIM. r.. JOHNSON, Edm'd. Irby, dec
Jan. 26. 9O-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

NOTICE.-The Executive will receive proposals in
conformity with the provisions of the 81 section of
the act concerning the Armory, hereto annexed-"And
be further enaced that the Executive be authorised
and required to ascertain upon what terms the .Aroyy
Buildings and Land attached thereto be sold, ex-
changed or leased for term of years. and communicate
to the next General Assembly the result of their enqu
ry." BY order of the Executive.
VIM. III. RICHARDSON, C. C.
Executive Department.
18th March, 1929. { March IL. IeI-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11

Tha ascertained distance Of the road
from the General Post Office TO
Fredericklown, via Lee sburg and
Newioarkri, to be
Tie distance from ths General Post
Office to Fredericktown, via Rock
vile.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-23
New Orleans Packets.

s.gS Having been engagediathe New Orleans trade
with our schooner. the TRANSPORT and the
H.3SWiAG7Oa'S BiRGE. during the last season,
and receiving considerable encouragement from ship.
pcrs. we will undertake to keep both OF these vessels
in future in that trade. The wAsaisoroS's BAseR win
be in readiness 10 sail about the middle Of January, and
at ANY tine that /, sufficient quantity to make it an OBJ
jcot. say ha,sa cargo, offers at either GicImand or
Alexsndria, one OF the vessels ~iiIJe~ sent 10 either
place. tosave expense to shippers, or when such guam.
tty should oiIer-as tc make il OF less Importance, the
passage will be paid by us to Norfolk. In point of sail
ing, these vessels have proved themselves equal, If not
superior. to any in the trade; aud the masters s!,al! be
such as will be approved Of.
II. CaURCHWARD & SON,
Norfolk, nov a3
a rhe Alexandria Gazette, Richmond Compiler,
and Petersburg lie publican. viii please insert the
above til the 9Th DecembeF {. AMI Afterwards insert the
z, s alone. II: and then forward their accounts for pay.
nisnt. n e.. X ).
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-23
M&W sRRlESo VUAo V0-N0e o5so>
Valuable pr"perty
FOR SALE OR 4

A,pvA No. 1.-The Three Story Brick Store
sfT st the corner Of Prince and tslrlsx ,'te.ts,
Sas "a Lot ofGround on Prince street,
&sasaabout 1909 feet font on Prince aud 70 Zee on
Royal street. On this lot is n good brick dwelling, Ia
the occupancy Of Mr.. n. II. Mipsr.
S.-A Frame Dwelling on King street, 90 by
100 feet. to A~tsnfctt alley.
4.-A:Frame Dwelling on Water street, "a #.
front BY l20 feet deep.
5.--A Vacant Lot at the intersection of Wa
ter aid Franklin streets. 100 feet fron, by I23 $40
deep Thi. will be rented in building io,s At so cents
per front foot.
Ga Vacant Lot, Al feet front on Water st.
BY l25 deep
"A lot on Washington street, IS feet front
by 100 feet deep, at the intersection of Princtss street.
On TIM lot is a brick building. :
ga Vacant Lot on Patrick street, 81 feet
front, and half the depth of thu square.
"a Vacant Lot ON Henry street, IS feet
front. and haifth depth OF the square
The property will he shewn on application to
june THOS. VOWEL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-23
x WADNaSDAY MORNING., JUNE 98, $780,

Decentralization of he time during @aih a
,i,,acnea person las 6cea under tcG;er.-.As it Is
oftea. important to ascertain the length of tine
drowned persons may have lain in the water, in
reference to the period of their disappearance,
md the attending circumstances, which in many
asses might lead to the discovery Of the murder
ols hand, annex the result OF the Investigations
aud experiments Of NJ. 4, DeverSie, Of Paris,
who gave the subject particular attention. as ex-
uac,ed trOm the American Journal of Sciences
and Arts for April, lsS0-N. y. .7meritaa.
After much Investigation. VI, A. Deversie
.,ssisns the following characteristic is the means
a deciding the length OF time the body has been
submerged, sapposias the weather 10 have been
cold:
/. From three 70 1--WE davs.-Higidity Of the
corpse, coldcesS; no contraction of the muscles by
classical stimulus; the epideyTngs Of the hands
BEGINNING To whi;en.
:. From four 10 eight days.-Suppleness Of all
me partS: no contraction from electrei,ys color
d,hr skin natural; epidernis of the pains oil the
LANDS very white.
5. From eight 20 twelve day&-Eiaccidity of
III the parts; epidermis OF the backs o! the haads
besiaain- to whiten; face softcaed and present
ing 4 wan appearance, different from thai OF The
skin Of the other parts Of the body.
1. About fifteen da,s.-Eace slightly sweiled,
red spots; sreenish unit Of the middle Of the
>teruum; epiermis of the hands and feet totally
white aud beginning To fold.
). About Que moath.-Face red, brOwnIsa,
evefids and lips green; breast reddish brown,
and greenish In front, epidermis OF the hands sad
feet white, looseaed and Folded as II by pvut-
tees
6. AbaSi tsso months.-Face generally brown
ISL and sSelled: hair rather loose, epidermis of
ne hands and fee; in 4 great degree detached;
nails still adhcrent.
=. Two months and 4 halE-Epide-mis and
nails Of the hands detached; epidcrmis of the
feet detached. nails still adherent, in females.
redneSS OF the s~ubcutaneous cellular tissue OF
the neck. If that which surrounds the trachea
and organs IN the cavity ut the breast; partial
aponiication If the checks Ut the chm; super
hcies ii the breast, groin, and anterior part OF
the thighs.
s. Three months and 4 half.-Destruclen ~
part of the scalp. eye!idS, nose: partial saponih-
cation of the face, superior part vi the neck and
gruias, corrosion aud destruction OF the skin on
various parts of the body, epidermIs OF The HANDS
and feet completely removed; nails gone.
0. Four months and 1 halL-AlmoSt total sa-
pooi6,aion f the fat of the face. neck, grains,
from, Of the thighs, commencement II acaieaEe,
Gus incrustatiou upon the thighs, and a sapomh-
cation Of the anterior part OF the brain; most OF
the skin opllinS, io,seaing and destruction OF al
most the whole OF the scalp: Scall bare, beginning
10 b. friable. Aanaie u Hygiene Publique. DC
,uber, 1888. NJ. IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-23
Sugar, Tea, Coffee, &c.

Sugar, Tea, Coffee, &c.
II J. DOUGLAS have just received a we'll select.
ID . cd assortment OF
GROCERIES,, Viz:
so k,sls end t;erces sugar, of various qualities
IS i,nls, ,icrces, and bbis R~iolasses, Of do
40 packages of teas, guupowdcr, imperial, am
young hyson, of fine quality
1000 lbs loaf sugar, Of different numbers
20 bags pcs, and common coffee
SHLT-Loose and ina sacks
SPICES Embracing pepper. ~aisfice, ginger,
cloves, nutmegs. CINNAMON, mace, &c
SPIRTIS-Frcncli brandy. Holland gin, Jamaica,
kntig,,s, and New England rum
WiNES Madeira. Lisbon. port, malaga, Sc.i some
of them very lou priced.
DIES Indigo, coppcrss, madden, logwcod, fushc,
alurn- &C
EPSOT SdLTy of superior quality
SYUEYIeiper, GArret. L Loriliar's Siaccabau
P.GPER-wri;irs and Wrapping; tobacco. starch.
mustard, cheese, hs blue. gunpnTder. shot. par lead,
b,;ms,one. salt petre, &c. &c ; the whole ofwhich they
will sell, wholesale a,nl retti'. OH very moderate Terms.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-23
SyoN Doors
. HuckaSeS>

. HWckaSSS>
HDNTAINiNGeish; blue dinner sets, Swiss pattern.
- Ii! pieces; roe col do III pieces; green and
brown 20. III pieces; "e'd blue tea se'.; k.t'a do DO
piece; cut gas ,a,aps, rough And cut hail lamps. va
iious pattern; Cheap; cut ,unbiers and wines; do.
aeounr fate DIAMOND .ad tree do. do; do salts. oval
.ta ,.st:; pressed ucw snfs patterns; labelled quart
AMI pax 1ccs,t~rs; oapperS, assorted size; do ON ioo'.
l2inches, cross psniIri; fiat steam b"At salts; pres
ID bowls, &c. sc. Jus, received and for sale by
in,e Is GEORGE WHITE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-23
Teas, GnHee, Brandy,

Teas, GaEee, Brandy, 4c.
@ AmuEi. m%ESsERSMirii o~ffersfor sale
- Is chests Young lyson TEAs. of ysri.
70 onesSo faod qualities. al
ea ys am e eavsi soxes imperial very reduced
Is half chests M boxes Y. IT, ~
100 b.g, gio and Porto C. hello coHsc
Shay, Jamaica pin'en,o
10 10 SGma,ra pepper
rs boxes and half boxes EsSer'- & Taphain's
chncoiste
Il pipes Cognac brandy, a part of which Is old
sna fine. and wilde sid iow TO close ssies
IA hi f{ipcs do. Sicgne.,c S brand
Sp.P .io,.ani ga
4 buas NV Orleans rum, ith proei
80 btis fairuorc '.h.s.e!
Sh-.fs M n .avII. = it,, ii half pipes
rcne i.ie s"d Lisbon la, ilYtpes
Ms,aga, sherry, and LISBON, IL half Or cas&s
500 bags shDt, froin tia i'h,raiS Siant !ower Co
4 constant supp! o: ali sizes, a; Tic factory
$50 rcxlcs cap, post, ani letter paper, troai t!'e
m,nuf4cl,ry Of % J: Am.s
20 reasus si..w paper.
100 do cSHGIon wrapping 80
90 buuiies bookbinIegs' and bsnd Boa boaTIs
i7o sox.s Mlscatei, bunch and bloom Malaga raj
sils
I9hh1s WI I. molasses) .
s do =. D. do }iow. to CLOSE: s.'cs
80 hbissugar house do
100 pieccs German iiessians
6 ious clean ,,us;s hemp =
10. 090 bushels Turksis!aad salt m.rca 80
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-23
sgEH6eS
PoRr GIBSON, Miss. May 90.

Ksaiuekev Mnas vs. Ra1kee NxsmegS.-The
Esatcky nation have commenced a riyalshIp with
Yankee land. in the manufacture of wooden eat
sbles. Amerchant IN our town, DESTROYS OF pro-
curing a lot of choice Bacon hams. requested his
aseat at the Gulf to make the purchase for him
from the boats passing down the Mississippi
After many fruiuess inquiries Of the passing craft,
b. met with a Kentuckey jonathan, whose load
Ing was composed of the incest and choicest
Hsms. all canyassed. and the Que which was shown
as a sample, looked so well and tasted 50 delight
fuliv. tina. the con6dins agent made the purchase
on the spot. The new Jonathan had such an
innocent. unsuspect and unsuspsctng counte-
nance--iviug forth no sciati!ations OF vlvaclty,
nor eyidencins the owner 10 possess "orains u
boye an oyster shell" on any other subject than
that of curing bacun-the art ct which appeared
to BE- impressed on his brain. as dripPinss wear
the rock. or the knowledge of' Law ana physic Is
made available by some membeis fthose hoaora-
bic p.ofessiensEsho could suspect him Of per-
p~e;rIyiuga miscellaneous or original act: Straws
shew Which way the wind blows; but the human
coan,eaance presents a curious euiyIna to the
reader.
Not wishingt to break in abruptly upon the re
hections of the circumspect peruser ct editorial
articles elected by the sage remark immediately
proceeding this sentence, We state 'he tact -
once. The Hams when oPned, proved 10 be
wood, neatly tened in the shape OF a eo5,s hii.d
tleg; and the kentuckian showed that he was
up to a trick OF two" All viii agree that nc
was pretty tolerable cu,e."-Corresponasnt.
~E5Ga~
Mr. Moore-The saying. Pocta nasciftr."
vas illustrated in that gentleman at a very early
age. 4 right reverend Catholic divine. who was
Mr., Ms contemporary at the English College
atSt Omer'S, relates that, when at the are OF
eight or ten years, he took his turn among the A
oOlyths who served at Mass, his poetcal dlstrac-
tons often made him very remiss IN the functions
Of the altar. When, on leaving the church, his
master reprimanded him for emitting the respon-
ses, and neglecting to present the VINE and the
water to the priest, he excused himself very art
lessiy with .'Oh, 1 hope you'll forgive me, Sir;I
could not help IL A very pretty couplet came
into my head. and 1 was just trying to finish the
quatrain."