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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20
From the MisSouridn.
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS-WHlG-
gerry,

The National Intelligencer, taking its
cue perhaps from the patriotic Webster, is
out in one of its long, prosey articles, a.
gainst the annexation of Texas to the
United States-and throws itself into dire.
full horrifcS, lest the success of the propo-
sition should "bring on war; not only
with Mexico, but with Great Britain!
The In,ellgencer is always "alarmed;"
always dreading wars, and "rumors Of
wars"-always anticipating some awful
calamity or other-and always creating a
rise in the price OF tea by retailing its
"ghost stories" to all the old women in the
country. In fact, Mr.. Gales is sadly be-
hind the ago-decidedly antediluvian in all
that he thinks and says-a confirmed and
almost superannuated gossip-and makes
infinitely a better figure among an even
ing party Of grandmolhers, whom he can
entertain with the "hOrrors of war;" the
adventures of 'Sinbad the Sailor" and
the bloody atrocities of the "flmous Capt.
Kidd" than he does in the leading organ
of the universal wing Party-especially
when he thinks there is 'danger Of a
rdri"
The IntelIigencer went into spasms
when the revolution broke out in Canada
a few years ago, lest the United States
should become "invclved in a war with
Great Britain" 1t had a real fanting fit
when Old Hickory "demandcd what was
right" from France, lest, if, by insisting
upon the money for the spoilations of our
commerce, the "Old Tyrant" should
"plunge us into war" with Louis Phil
ippe. Yet, after all the forebJdlngs of
the InIelligencer, no "army with banners"
came down upon us. The revolution in
Canada went ahead, and finally trent out,
without John Bull touching a hair of Tn.
Gle Sans head, and Louis Philippe paid
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20
For the independent Democrat.
oRERUM COGNOSCERE CAUSAS.'

To those who are fond Of looking into
the workings Of the human heart, the fol.
lowing extract of a letter latel y received
from an old friend may not prove uninter'
esting: it may serve to warn the thought.
less and confding. The author Of the
extract and the writer of this communica-
ton have known and loved each other
from their infancy; yet neither ever en-
trusted a secret of any importance to the
keeping OF the other.
"You say that Hor,entius hates me and
that GU know it 10 be without a cause.
have long been aware ofthe fact that he che
rishes for me a sentiment of inyeterate and
unrelenting malignity; but you are great
Iy mistaken in supposng it to be without
cause. Not long after | became &C.
quainted with him, in an hour of intense
suffering, he unfortunately for me as well
as for himself, by his manner rather than
by his words, made known 4 secret deeply
affecting his domestic quiet and his honor.
He did not intend to confde; but sought
by dark hints to relieve his bosom from the
agonizing thoughts that tormented him.
My knowledge of the circumstances en-
abIed me at a glance 10 comprehend his
situation. He Immediately saw his error
saw that fully understood all the bear
ings of his case; and although he does
not fear that will ever bctray him, yet
he has hated me from that hour"
The writer Of this passage sis q great
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20


cline a The ErsE; shoW . Saturday, an1
being moreover 4 opinion 'ozt lang
6es-rouon Of d.a1s-s INA, have been eat
en. szv1-s q t--1sry. We s1Et. he h-le;.
Few n Chtr.ssio- had Ses1 NJ. Cav
,,5 Il vEu.e5 10 see --1. We hEl GU
-u1as5 100: 10; = sae lie rrsx! Ken
.-.klzn =: - rs. l--ls. -; / PosS. BE 70
catch SINE : rl-saS = Is ilce c, t1s
s.i--.-- ev51s T. 30 we've years inter
veu-n--t1= Cc---o-.ss A-t-.he Re
r1-va. i t1z Ds9as-,as- 1t >aeo'e GE--
G a.-.14 EE-C- ce-'-.e 49, Ir5ES-Ty-
~ G.rs--.t.s dean q ,ae l. :. Bank
Tie h7rr.1 ye,nss En- 1orri1 ''tit 2chery O
John 7 .er-;he cocs IulE.E--a 4 p,4li.
"a. izlr- .ess1ess : he ra-s-5c' Dsnt o,
e --c.a-..re -z-.---U b.; Ecr.- Z: heal
= ao5 fsr1cl,cs party struggles have
,.-c-Ee5 uoaa the hesi .: TIE Cd Titan
T.-e. - IL s,o-e cvsE itoss twelve
yea-s-z1d here Vss one q lie chie.-
.zi-z--,1e herr. n; c! one. but Of f3r1v
o7I,IcE battles. III; etch Il is day hliec
ne 81. VIII c1S: al clzu5.r and threaten
= % cacJuo1=s re universe. Bl,, bess
y.-. heart, mans Imagination. Ike h;s
ewes. uosa, an no4th gets ig.. q dust ana
r-.-.st, n the mlCst Il s8cl al enormous
71mt.s Ct tv5pt6s an3 f5Urpe1s, kicking
atC-. % SUCH dry ali and t.2zlng sun
and al tn: w d!1 see. VS. an cd gentle
nm h looked c5nf g1ded : faded, al
t=r1a,e,y bowing 10 the crowd and srce..
f iag :: hand Of flowers, with the air Of
Z man who sad 10 himself meekly, "Hea.
gea's vii be dons--bui | wish you were
al in Jericho, and | II beo!'
Mr.. Cay arrived at the Rail Road De-
pot, abou, two o'clock, on Saturd4y--h
arrival announced ty the firing Of signal
GINS. All the arrangements for doing
him honor were carried out handsomely,
and without any accident 70 mar the occa-
sion. There was procession Of sailors,
. (the most costly part Of the arrangements,
and that might better have teen dispensed
WITH and after them a large escort on
hoTseback--then Mr.. Clay, then the Com
miuee Of Reception ia carriages, and then
everybody else, When Mr.. Clay reached
.ha Tbea.'e. Meeting.street was full 81
n W." f,or, Proad to Hassell.sireet, bu
the greater part of inc c''' were G Ho n,
to gather in the houses On the ''he y
march and take one look at the lloG Iro".
the windows. In some way CT other we
suppose nearly the whole CITY caught a
glimpse of Mr., Clay. More than that,
few obtained, except those who were for.
tunate or unfortunate enough 10 get pack.
ed, like one in a drum of figs, in the The.
atre, where Mr.. Clay made a speech-oi
which we can get no precise account, eX-
ccptthe assurance of several Of his friends
that it was fne-we therefore state on
their authority that it was fine speech
devoted MANY to explain that he was in
favor of Il bank, but DIDN'T care so rery
much about it neither-nnd that he was
for a protective tariff that was not on the
whole, so much protective as Otherwise
all Of which must have set those subjects
in very striking light.
We understand that Mr.. Clay is wei
pleased with his reception in cur city, anC
with reason. The disposition to show hin
respect was general among the citizens
and the manifestation Of tue feeling wa!
everywhere decorous and kindly.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

55ssrye-. and he looks quite through the
leeds = mon." He exposes win few
l-.rie5 5-shes u his pen, though IN mo-
z.5s3 form. one Q! the chef causes why
a--.a friendships sre s. frai.:-inPrude"f
Ivasa maxim Of the ingenious Baron
R loaaf-a,ault TIA, I've should live with
'-. friends Is Il We oxPet,ed them some
l4y - become cur enemies" Old ScOtia's
5ar5, II h.s e. s:!e 10 young friend,
says
B.; still keep something to yourself
Ye scarcely tell to ony."
A. the great poe. cf the human heart has
tod Us
30, to dull the palm with enter.
tainment
o. cash new-hatchad, unaejged CON-
rade."
TIE young, The candid, and the gener.
ols hearted are apt to regard these max.
ins as the teachings Of the unfeeIing and
the cynical; b.. these, who have reposed
upon the cold bosom Of the world, and
have oaen wept over ruined friendships
and sunlerei ties, know than 10 be fraught
with The wisdom OF ages. Dionysius,
with the fatal sword suspended by a sin.
g.e hair above his head, faithfully repre-.
sents the condition of those who have en-
trusted to much 10 the keeping of 9th.
ers.
But whilst poets AMI philosophers have
been constantly lecturing mankind on the
folly Of 'mPrudent confdences, they have
addressed themselves solely to a consider.
atom Of the danger TO one Of the parties;
they have entirely lost sight Of the conf.
dent; and yet his situation claims peculiar
attention. Alas! how difficult it is to
close the ear 10 the outporings Of heart
that trusts Us.
Man is 50 constituted that he hates what
cousfs him self reproach. 1t is upon this
principle that the vile and profiglte citi,
zens of Athens ostracIsed Aristides-ev-
ervboIT called him "The JUST" it is upon
this principle that the Devil hates holy
water--it reminds him of happiness los:
BY his own wickedaaess; it is upon this
principle that We can never forgive those
whom VIC have unjustly injured, or in
whom we have too much confided-it is a
standing and enduring monument of our
own folly and injustice.
1t is rksome to mans proud nature--it
is "worm.w0od and gall" to woman's de-.
licacy, to feel that another has power over
their reputation, and that they themselves
have imprudently con .erred it. This feel
ing becomes demoniac when the hour of
cool reflection arrives, and the countenance
which inspired confidence is no longer pre-
sent. The hatred, thus inspired, will be
the more inveterate, because unjustiied
and undeserved. You cannot remove it
unless you had the power to blot out the
records of memory: you cannot be forg
ven, for there is no method Of atonement
Unlike other offences, the sin Of being tot
much trusted can lay 10 claim to mercy
it is provokingIy unbushing and unpardon
able.
To those, then, who in confding mo
ment would approach your ear with thei
secret his,ory-tHe story of their joys anc
and their sorrows--cry out, in the Ian
guage of an ancient priestess,
"Procul, o procm este profanem
HOWARD.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

The last Creole assumes lone OF face
,;ous severity towards the author of the
communication on the Clay Club. In the
CreoIe's own peculiar way of talking, 1t
pronounces broadly the statement In the
communication to be lies. We do not
know in what particular the facts stated
by our correspondent are false. The
Creole specifies nothing. We believe ev-
,ry word of the communication, and SO,
I'VE have no doubt, does the author. We
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

Il appears from the following returns
that the wings have succeeded in Connec.
lieut., tu. by 50 small majority as to give
NJ guaranty how tie State wi! g IN The
Presidential election.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

We tender our thanks 10 our Members
Of Congress for the reception Of various
public documents.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

We call The attention Of our readers 10
the advertisements Of Mr.. g. " Hen
dersoH and Mr.. C. Williams. We have
examined the assortnen, Of both, and
think hey cannot fai. 70 satisfy those vao
wish supplies in their respective lines.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

Mr.. Clay's present clectioneering pere.
CARNATIONS might furnish materials to Jack
Downing for another "grand tower."-
There is nothing to us more disgusting
than long details of grand entries, caval-
cades, and professions. 1t looks like the
sycophanuc Qualifications attending a
"royaI progress" Here is small speci-
men:
"At2 O'Clock, P. NJ, the firing Of signal
guns, by a detachment of Captain Wag.
ner's German Artillery, announced the
approach and arrival at the upper deposit
tory of the iIustrious guest, to the concourse
If citizens assembled in the vicinity TO
witness AID hail the grateful event. A
large and imposing procession was then
formed, under the direction OF the Mar.
shaIs of the day, to condGct the honored
guest to the city. AT the head OF he pro-
cession was a schooner rugged beat. Next
came numerous cavalcade, composed OF
the Committee of Arrangements and 9th.
er eouestrians. Then followed, in an ell
eqant landau, drawn by four fine horses,
Henry Clay, "the observed of all obser-
vers," accompanied by DIR. Frances Y.
Porcher-and in other carriages, Coils.
Preston and Hampton, DR., VIM. Read, the
Hon. Henry Middleton, and J. L. Petit
grue, Esq.
"The procession moved along King
street-through the business portion of
which it passed under various tasteful
arches, some of them composed of ever.
greens and flowers, thrown across the
street, and containing embematic devices
and appropriate inscriptions, such as
"W Welcome, thrice Welcome, bright Star
of the West"--down to Broad-srect; and
thence along Broad to Meeting street,
and up Meeting street."
charleston Courier.
Faugh! Apothecary, some ciget--hearts-
horn--hard cider-anylhing.
From the Charleston Mercury.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

NV. Matthews, OF MARSHALL,
Jefferson Davis, OF WARREN.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTORS.

CONGRESSIONAL KLLCIOks'
N. =. FOOte, OF HISDs,
X. IL. Boone, OF TIsHENISco,
Joseph Bell, OF WINSTON,
Arthur Fox. OF LAWRENCE.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

And that towns entitled to 30 represen-
tatIves will fail to elect.
The Herald closes its article on the cleo
ton as follows:
The result Of this election, thus far OBJ
tanned, is Of most exciting and interest
ing character. Compared with the e &C.
ton for Harrison, in 1S4C, it is very evi
dent that TIE wings have lost ground con-
siderably. In fact, both parties in Con-
necticut are more nearly balanced than we
ever expected TO see them. The general
result of the whole, and its moral effects,
will be to give additional interest and keen
ness to the approaching presidential eiec-
ton. 1t is very evident that if Mr.. Clay
is to be elected for this Office, his friends
will have 10 work harder than they ever
yet have done. When we find the locoto-
cos in Connecticut to poll an immense in
crease since 1910. the reasonable chances
are that it will throw the whole country in
10 the hands of the Van Buren, party, oil
at least increase their chances in some re-
spect.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20
ELECTORS

For President and Vice.PresideRt Of The
United States.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

"How noiseless falls the foot Of Time,
"When it only trcads on flowers"
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

FOR TIE STATE.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

The candidate rho Is IN faror Of Free
Trade. and decidedly opposed TO Nd
,jo,oI Bank and the reception Of Abolition
Petitions.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20
From he Globe.
CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS.

w. have received BY to.night's mail, an
extra from -, Ne York Herald, printed
at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ, yes'eic,''' ~ W.
ports to give returns from ne VINO '''''''
which are as follows, for Governor:
Baldwin, (whig) 2hi%?
Cleveland, (dem.) 1860
Gillette (aboIitionl 1912
1t will he seen, from the above, that the
whig leads the democratic candidate 46S
votes, but falls short l,044 of having
majority over all, which requires TO elect
in Connecticut. The Herald supposes the
wings will have a majority in the legisIa-
ture, which elects the Governor in case
the people fail to elect, and that (whig)
will be elected ultimately. 1t classes the
legislature as follows:
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-04-20

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

Piles and practices No apology need be offered
for their intentions-Done would he admitted TO
paIliate a violation CT principle. If any such
thing were known 10 exist, their own members
would not desire ~
SIKH Notwithstanding they thick il proper
10 make known their utter disappravei OF Impr0
per conduct me fruits OF which are only evil.
they wish it clearly understood that they DO not
IN the least degree'' felInq4ish their testimony
against slavery Here IS noble stand. which
sets the whole matter right, aud leaves no room
for mistake. To be confirmed 10 lis truth. were
We disposed 10 doubt, need only tarn cur
minds to the fact, that located there 10 the midst
Of savehold,ng community. they have been
diligently laboring for years, in The defence OF
the rights Of the colored people and FOR their en-
largement, and 10 spending their time and mon
ey for the protection al those @ho were legally
entitled to their freedom. Their example has
been like candle that can not be hid manifest
log the injustice and lniquity Of slavery. They
speak not only 10 their every day example but
they proclaim it, when necessary upon the house
tops. before all the people. w ..Petition Reason
and Remons'rance" Their circumstances ought
TO secure Tor them The sympathy Of their fellow
members and the lovers Of political and reiIg ouS
fre edom every where
May they be favored wish wisdom from above
(which IS first pure, then peaceable, gentle ana
easy 10 be entreated, full Of mercy aud groe
fruits without parttalty and without hypocrtcy.
And may ihey be ena b!ed stl 10 manifest goot
example, and as right ability may be afforded 10
plead the cause Of The oppressed with tina, bold
ness and effect which Christianity alone car
give. = II.
Richmond, Ia 1si. NO. 1911
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

of An sme'e. l, contains two observatories, one
al Jey poor nnoi her at Oojsin.
Agra. the capital of Agra. contains the palace
Of Akber, which Is one Of the fines, buildings in
Asia. |, stands eminence and presents
The appearance Of a solid block ef red granite
II contains great square,~hieh is occupied three
days IN the week a market place. Around the
square IS fire gallery, end nj regular distances
are SIX triumphal arches Of enirsnce, from the
same number of spacious streets. In the middle
Of The square Is stone stature oil an elephant,
from The trunk Of which a stream OF water -
emitted. The palace h two immense galleries,
Supported aud embeliished With twenty>fcur dou-
bic columns of white marble. with pedes'a's OF blue
granite and capitals Of yellow mica. The mosk
connected with II, presen,s,io the interiors very
gorgeous appearance; gold, marble and sculptures
occurring 10 great profusiou. AT shor, distance
from the ctacei,is the great mosk Of Akber. hich
considered superior TO that constructed by Sol.
imam Of Constantinople.
This province surrendered 10 Lord Lake, in
1903, and among the artillery captured, was ono
piece called the great gun Of Agra" II was
% inches 10 caliber, ii feet 2 inches long thick.
ness of meta! a, muzzle / II inches, weighed &c.
GOO pounds. and received a ball weighing 1900
pounds. Ii was attempted to be conveyed to Cal.
cutta, bu! ii broke through the raft and sunk 10
the bottom of the Ganges, where, probably. il
still remains.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19
For the Richmond Palladium.
AN APPEAL TO FATHERS

Ii you, fathers, tina, appeal; you who hold,
ought hold, 1.-the rens that guide the muh mouth of
heai-srong youth" Tor, you, and you only, i
delegated that authority, tpremsng that the mother has
already sd0ne what she coud,) which having
the dnterested affections of the human heat should
be wholly suspended; but the vgian, eye aud The
should be observe the out-iets and
in-lets those which custom has tolerated. and
ample thrown III the OF your who parade
midnight. scattering hIebrands and spread
destruction wherever they go
Who, when nature clothed silent and "the
is walking IN her bghness, when the peaceful in
hahtants reposng on their pillows and perhaps the
of hc wasted and feeersh Invalid closed in that
sleep winch has long been his ye-llds, these
they whose shout announces the approach of tho tiny
DlGb which dePrves him Of It's baimy influence!
In this state of things time you be
to of the danger which not only offspring
exposed, for whom give account) bu the
lnuuitY generally For 1t Is the Boys, of the
who, in few succeeding years. shape the iacs
guide destnies of Society.
heeech then, consider moral refricti1i,
life blood OF civil Institutions; mud that Father
neEccts 70 enforce wholesome discipline, while his is
his minority, scarcely hope 10 rejoice him
QUIET OBSERVER.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

That's Going ri NJ. Porter, Secretary Of
War, aud tremendous !okey, has ust advertised
for several thousand yards OF French and English
ca,coes, 10 pay Indian annuites with. Repubii-
can Dor can't shine With these minons Of BrI.
tam Aud yet how their bowels do yearn about
election tim e S, for the poor laboring man. the
dearest people upon the laco Of the earth = Stcs,
benriUe Gd.tte.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

0J-The following Appeal 10 Fathers appeared in
last weeks but owing several ness
infaibls, and mistakes will, sometimes, oecur)
epubsh tho article; and hope 'Fathsts viii resad
corrected (for good article loses by
being ead) audi also, correct the bad habits Of
children.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

Nousl,nas des LANES. This article Of female
dress extensively worn and generally pres
lerred for lis substantial qualities, we havo al
ready noticed, is now manufactured in large
quantities in this country. Another factory
mas been built at Andover, Mass where tho
proprietors say 100000 yards will be made tho
ensuing year the New England Farmer says
the prospec, for a large demand for wool for this
new business is good. l. requires long, smooth
quality. such The Leicester Dishley. or that
of the old fashioned, long wooded, common sheep
The Farmer cals tho atten ton Of " DOL growers
10 the suhjec -Erchange paper
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19
For the Richmond Palladium,

ANSWER To MIR "QUIDAM"
Revelations, 18th chapter and 18th versc-.tAnd all
TnYI>E ,vood,'' This word, Thyme occurs in no
other place III the good, old book. SoLurIoS
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

Let 1t be hnorn.-In tho graveyard al
Winchester, Va says Southern paper, the
traveller will find grave overgrown with
grass, without stone inscription
preserve the ashes Of its inhabitaat from in
sut.-Wlthn this grave reposo tho remains
of the brave General Morgan, whose nsme
ranks in the annals Of the Revolution second
only to that Of Washington.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

GA spider who had taken up his abode
in a church. fading his fimsy habiia,on fire.
quen,iy destroyed, at last drew his web across
tho contribution box! Who will say that in
sects do not reason?
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

G-rDxon II. Lewis says he has increased in
weigh 40 pounds since March last. He weighs
100 pounds.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

GTNoihing like being non-committaI. a.
Mr.. Van Buren, probably though, when be
wrote letter 10 Mr.. Pease. commencing. IL
have received package Of your doubt not,
excellent candy"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-19

CrThe 3 fillmore American says that about
two hundred ship carpenters and laborers. were
discharged from the Washington Navy Yard on
Thursday of last week.
Thus says the Louisville Journal, "Who 10 10
vote for old granny Harrison!" exclaimed tho
Locofoco leaders in lS4O. The question was
answered in tones Of thunder by las 900 ma
jori,y Of the freemen Of the United Stsies.-
Who is 10 vote for Henry Clayr' excaim tho
same Locofoco leaders now. We verify believe
that echo ill answer from the united voices
Of 100000 ma jority Of the people.
GA poor negro at Ann Arbor, Michigan,
was recently convicted Of stealing an old pss
Of stockings, worth 30 cents and thereupon
sentenced by Judge Wiihereli to fpe years, hard
labor in the State Prison! The New York Tri-
bene savs:-In iha, State, tho most cillaiRoas
seduction and adultery crimes. and there
are men infiuentiai and honorable Who are we'll
known TO have made fortunes by frauduens
banks and other gsnteel swinding. A bard
world this, for little escais.