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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-01-26

APPOINTMENT ny Gov. MArTocKs.-IIon Sam
uel Elliot of this town is appointed first Assistant
Judge OF the County of Windham, to fill The VA.
cancy accustomed by the decease ofiHon. John
Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-01-26

MR. HENsHAw REJEoTED-Mr. Henshaw, who
was appointed Secretary of the Navy by Mr.. lyle,
some time since, was rejected by the Senate on
Monday, by vote of 40 to g.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-01-26

" Hon W, SPRAcuE, of Rhode Island has re
signed his seat in the U S. Senate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-01-26

n. i NE HaEAT LOG CARIS-Our Wing brethren in
Richmond, Va, are erecting log cabin OF sufficient
dimensions to seat tto0 thousand persons and leave
standing room for fee hundred more. We presume
y VIII be Chilled 10 overlooking" more than once
during the campaign.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-01-26
SAMUEL KNIGHT, . 60.
Henry l.. AIKEN, Secretaries.

9nother COmet--The New, Haven Conr;nr nm.
nounces the discovery ola Comet in the constella-
uon Orion, 1t was first in the Clark Tele-
scope, belonging to Yale College, on the 9Th of
december last. Observations were repeated on the
clouds have since prevented observations iii Ian
3lh, when change of place was very evident
us approximate place on the 10Th ultimo was in
the A. H. oh ION. Decl. deg North. The appa.
rent motion is towards the N W., while that Of The
comet discovered at Paris, in November last, and
which was in the same region, was towards he 8
W. 1t IS possible that the latter has attained a
turning Northward.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26
sabbath school celebration.


Il is che intention Of the Teachers and
Scholars Of :he Presbyterian and Baptist
Sunday School to celebrate their approach
ing Anniversary (which viii be on Monday
DexQ in an appropriate and becoming man.
ner. There will be procession formed and
after. marching The weather permitting ~
through the principal streets, will proceed
to the Presbyterian Church, where an Ad-
dress viii DO delivered by the Rev. Mr..
GRAE,aOf KieksbuVg. AS a school Of this
description contributes largely to the good
behavior and morals OF those who are grow
ing up around us, and attend il, and who,
at no very distant period must gu the places
weonow occupy in the transactions Of the
world, We sincerely hope that such parents
who have not yet sent their children to Sab
bath School viii do 90 Immediately. and BY
this means assist in swelling the ranks 81
Sunday school Scholars on Monday next.
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4aalaalaalppt AeQteIattre.
JACKSON, FRIpAT. Jan. 10Th l844.
SENATE.

4
The Senate met PursuanttO adjournment,
and proceeded 10 the morning business
Mr.. Dupre introduced bill for the better
regulation Of criminal prosecutions, which
defines the District Attorneys, and
providing for the setting of special days fer
the trials of criminal cases. The bin was
read second time and referred 70 the com
mittee of the whole, for Tomorrow.
Mr.. Swami introduced bill 10 divide this
State into four congressional districts, which
was read twice. and committed TO a commit
tee of the whole, for tomorrow.
Mr.. Mathews introduced a bill 70 repeal
the act of 22d of February, I842, respecting
imprisonment for debt.
Mr.. Briscoe, said he was opposed to re-
pealing any law now i'm fierce.
Mr.. GuioR, moved to commit the bin 10 a
committee of the whole, which was adopted
Mr.. Mathews introduced resolution to
joint select committee, 10 examine the in-
ancial condition Of this State, and 70 devise
means for raising State warrants to par va
lue, which was adopted.
Mr.. Gnion. chairman ofthe judiciary eon-
mittee, reported bill to amend the conslitu-
lion Of this State, in fegard to the importa-
ton of Slaves into this State, which being
put upon its passage was decided by ayes
and noes, as follows. mars % ,3noes ii
The bill providing Cor the bonds Of county
officers to be filed in the Probate Courts, and
providing. that the Probate Judge shall take
bonds, &c, vas passed.
The unfinished business Of yesterday was
then taken-Up.
The bin dividing the State into seven
judicial districts, was then taken up and
ordered 70 be eDgrossed.
The bill frem the House, dividing the
county Of Washington, and forming the new
county of Issa Quinah, was passed.
The Senate went into committee Of the
whole on the salary bill, which was read by
sections. The salary Of THE Chancellor was
reduced 10 S25O0, Circuit Judges $2000s
$3.50.
Messrs. Briscoe, Wall, Mathews, and
others, took par. in The debate.
mr., Montgomery, amended BY providing
that the proposed reduction ofsalaries should
not take effect until the State warrants
should be at par value.
The committee then arose and reported
the bill az amended, which was ordered 10
Be engrossed for third reading.
The Senate adjourned till u O'Clock on
Monday next
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met and the orders Of fhs day
were soon reached. A bill toregulate the
practice in Criminal Courts, was read The
first time and on motion he rules efeeas.
pended and the bill read a second and third
times and put upon is passage .-The ayes
and noes being called iof, the bill passed BY
ayes SO, noes 81
The Senate Bill % reduce the fees Of GER
cain officers therein named, was read the
fret time and made the order Of The day FOR
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From the N. o. Tropie Of Jan.
LATER FROM MFXTC0.

LATER FROM MEXICO.
By the arrival ofthe Brig Lime Rock. Capt
Aud, yesterday, in eight days from Vera
Cruz, we have received the following items
Of intelligence.
The Captain reports that the steamship Mon
tazuma Ieft Vera Cruz on the 26th Decem-
Der, having on board the Yucaian Commits
sioners, and that all the differences between
Mexico and Yucaian had been adjusted.
Considerable apprehension existed al Vera
Cruz when the Lime Rock sailed, in conse.
quence Of the expected arrival Of q British
fleet, and the Government; had, in conse-
quence, despatched the Mexican SQUADRON
TO Alverado for safety.
There were nine vessels of war Of differ.
ent nations at SACRIFICES, and among them
the U. S. Ship Vincennes.
Santa Anna issued a proclamation on the
23d ult. directing that all Americans should
quit the CALIFORNIA; and New Mexico within
40 days subsequent TO its PRONUNCIATION, 10
consequences of which it is reported thal
General Waddy Thompson. the American
Minister, demanded his passports or the re.
sciRding ofthe proclamation within 90 hours
The Minister'S demand was complied with.
by recalling the proclamation.
Messrs. De Bocanegra and Trigueras,
members f3he cabinet, had resigned, Il b ch
i was believed Wouldlead 70 further difficult
ties.
Business was very duh, in consequence
OF the Government decree prohibiting for.
eignefs without families 10 trade By reiail.
Lafta Vera Cruz, ship New York, HincIS-
Ter, just arrived from this poF.; briggs Wiscon-
sin and Dolphin, do. do; brig Petersburg 70
sail for New York in few days; schrs. John
Bar and Amazon, waiting orders.
The barque Anahuac sailed for New York
with 5000, 200 in specie on board, $50 900
Of which was the Cd instament Of the indem-
nifty due by Mexico 10 che United States.
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8I5.0e6 Il


AcANDfD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - w have
never felt an overconfdence ia the success
Of the democratic party at tie next presi.
dental election, and tits lhe tfne policy of
every democrat 20 proclaim danger Il he
feels i. Look Of our position now compar.
ed with ihe election eff 1910. Then We
had IN our favor the whole patronage ef The
General Government-noW We have al in.
rnense popular Fote 70 oYereomo. Everg
indication proves that the WING oraaniza !
ton Of 1910 IS far from being broken up.
Harrisburg Arens.
We give our friend of lhe Argus rnore
credit for bis candor 10 apowing the weak
ness 0f his party, than Cor bis disceTamsnta
in discovering what must long since have
become apparent 10 every one whsse eyes
Wege 0pen to observe the signs Of Che times.
IL ever union aud confidence we're tie sure
presages of picioFy--if ever disorea nizali0n
and doubt were The certain precursors of8
deieal--then have The Wings cause Tor graf.
ulation and he Locofocos Tor dismaY. The
downfall 81 E.ocofocoism IS imprinted is
such glazing colors upon the political hoEi
zons that he who runs may read i elofl
Of our opponents 60 avert tue fate ihat
awaits them viii prove futile Hheii doom
Is immutably liked their political grave IS
dug heir epitaph IS written.
Harrisburg lntel
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WAsHINaron. 80. Q. D

" ASuAN110Hb D Ao1e4s
GENTLEMEN: In he Senate, Mr.. Porter
presented petition from Mr.. Eldridga. who
was robbed Of the topper rock' by 4 Gov
eminent agent. He wants remuneration.
Mr.. Semple's resolution that the President
be requested 70 give notice to Great Britain
Of the desire Of this country 10 annuI the 3rd
article Of the convention Of 1898, providing
for the joint occupation of the Oregon Terri
tory, was taken up, and, after some debate,
was postponed until Monday next. A reso-
luton offered By Mr.. Allen, calling on the
President TO inform the Senate whether any
Indian tribes, within eur Territory, received
presents from the English, was adopted.
In the House, bill to authorize the pur-
chase Of stock held By individuals in the
Portland and Louisville canal, was referred
TO the committee on commerce. When the
order of the dag arrived, minority report
was received on the subject Of the rules,
which argues in favor af retaining the 2lst.
In Committee of the Whole another long
debate occurred on Mr. Thomason's resolu.
lion 70 refer that portion of the Presidents
message relating 10 Western Rivers, 70
select committee Of members, without
coming 10 q vote. Meesrs Weller and Went
worth made long speeches, showing the
greatness of Western commerce, By long
speeches by Messrs. Barnard and SeymonT,
of New York, tending 70 show the great
importance Of little river called the Hudson.
The House then adjourned.
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aaeaes 3 lks Loe.siiis .Ioarnai.

WAsHlNo1oNs ian. 8 1844.
GENTLEMEN: In the Senate, today.
reDort was received from the War Departs
ment respeciing the cost ofthe contemplated
canal around ihe falls of ST. Mary, between
Lakes Huron and Superior, nom which il
appears thai only about 500, 900 are feauif-
ed 10 open Lake Superior 70 the vessels on
che northern Lakes.
petticoat Aliens war resolution. asking
for 4 copy of the instructions from our Cow
eminent to our minister at London, III rela.
ton 20 the Claims Of this Government 10 The
territory of Oregon, came up, when Mr..
Archer, Of Virginia, made lie important
announcement that the British Government
had determined 70 send special anbassa.
dor 10 this country, who is expected here
Ina few weeks, to open negotiations a.
Washington on the subject. The resolution
wassdiscussed until late hour, when 1t war
rejected, IL to3Is
In the House, the bin refunding Genera
Jackson's fine was debated until q O'Clock
when Il was taken out Of the Committee o.
the Whole, and passed, 158 to ~. Mr.
Schenck, OF Ohio. made an admirable speech
which was gall and Wormwood to the Loco
focos. He kept them jumping up 10 ex
plain during his entire hour--It offereG
great amussment to all on our side.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26
Loco FOCO PRINCIPLES.

Loe6focoism rallies under the banner which
an indignant people have once tramPled IN
the dust. aMarlin Van Buren, and the Sub
TFebuty; the pureo and the sword in the
hands Of the President; no credit; no paper
money! no Tariff; thirty -ssven millions
ear public expenses, and nothing 10 pay ;
high salaries to Office holders and low wages
70 laborers standing army in time OF peace
NEGRO testimony IN the navy party servilliy
before public good in the selection OF public
ofieeFs; and repeal and Reputation Of pub
lie engaEsmentsa and public liabilities"
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Rain, Rain.

Never was the like knows since The mem-
Org Of man. For three months past we have
had almost one incessant rain. The YazOo
River has been very fail since early in the
falland the whoIecountry islileraIly dfench.
ed IN a flood. The loss or cotton opened in
the GELD e immense, and As yet no prepare
iiops aro. maSipg iowards new crop.
Since abe above was IN type we have had
q day or two Of sunshine
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

One Of the most encouraging ciFcumstan.
ces Of the late Wing success in Pelinsyl-
vania and Ohio is, that they were Obtained
with but little effort. The editor Of The
New York Tribune, who was IN both Stales
previous Of the election, says that be could
not preceiYo in either any symptom that The
Wings were trying to succeed. He vas
every where told that aert year che people
would rally, but that non they were tired &c
politics. Ia this way several districts have
been lost, and yet we have thirteen mem,
beTs Of Congress ont oftWenty- ID Penn.
sylVania, and nine Out Of twanty-one rs
Otios and 4 wing majority az two Ga Joint
ballot q The Legislators The prospects Of
the wings we're never Brighter than az this
moment - itt8busg Ad0ocase.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

The wing members Of the Tennessee Lee
gisIature held meeting on the 9Th inst,
declaring themselves in favor ofHenry Clay
for the Presidency, and unanimously nomi-
mated the Hon. John Bell and Guslavus A.
Henry as the Wing candidates for Presiden-
tial Electors.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

The corner stone o. civil liberty right
arm Of R ublicanisn-ihe enemy 81 aema-
gognos iho safeguard Of ihe people and
charter Of human happiness:-Thas TIE Lee
gislaiure oil ne Ssaie cf .Mississippi Il ready
d AcTon Ibis sFeal and vitality inpsflantsub-
locs. may be seen from The following brief
extract from the proceedings osthe Senate 3
few days ago.
Mr.. Montgomery offered : resolution to
raise select COMMITTEES d enquire into the
expediency 81 establishing Primary Schools
which resolution was-LosT.
Mr.. Brown Of coahoma who recently in.
trodaced into our Legislature resolution q
refer a parted fuckers message 10 select
committee with Instructions 70 declare wal
against Mexico is beat ell hollow. The town
council Of Worcester, Mass. the last We
heard Of them were discussing an ordinance
''forreorganising the human family, correc.
ting the abuses that have been creeping in.
to it for the last six lhousand years q 50, and
preparing it for better start on the march
Of exislance."
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A London paper states that a FIRE now
burning on the hearth of Mr.. Stradling, of
Somerset. was kindled in 1879 by one ofthe
ancestors and has never been suffered to
90 out.
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DEATH OF ALEXANDER PORTER.
The New Orleans Tropic, Of the BIB inst
announces the death Of the Hon Alexander
Porter, Senator Of the United States from
Louisiana. He died at his late residence in
the Parish Of ST. Mary, on The 18th inst.
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A LITTLE roo HAD.-Some paper says
that the militia law Of Rhode Island does
not exempt females from performing milf
taFy duty.
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IHE Russian EsPrRnA iale writer
draws the following picture. correct shoaoh
q miniature. 81 the vast territory over wstieh
the aatocat Of all tie Rassias holds non
sway:
ms Empire, immense as it IS, IS no
more than prison, Of which tie Emperor
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

or We are authorized 10 announce Mr.
SAM'i. s. CALDWELL as a candidate for Town
Constable At the next corporate election.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

MARRIED-In Leaks county on The ltll
instant, b the Rev. Mf McCauley, Mr..
CHARLEs HOIMEs. 81 this place, 10 Miss Julia
@. Hicks, daughter Of the Rev. Geo. Hicks,
of the former county.
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5TILI. Be sold on Wednesday he 7ih
Of February, Al public auction in
front d the Phoenix House, . good one
horse baFouche. Terms cash.
HUNTER g WlKN. Anct'rs.
Jan. 26, 2s-It
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O-@yD ACCOMPLISHMENTS the payment
VI ~ for Ak Advertisements Will be
due after the tlrst imsertipm-thoee from
a distance MUST be paid for I'm advance.
RV, -..-.., January q 18AA-
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or We have not as yetreceived the Off
cial returns OF the election for Probate Judge
Of ihis county. The vote in this place stood
For BuTrus, l12
For Richards, 81
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A G A RID

New York, Jan. !, 1874.
SR-The undersigned is ready and will
ing tomake The usual advances On c6nsign-
ments made our mutual friend, ~. WM. B.
WILsoN, be being authorized 10 make ar~
Engagements for that purpose.
Respectfully, yours &c.
THOMAS " JONES.
No. 2. Pine Street.
My references are.
Messrs. PRIlIE, Ward s. KINe, -.
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Canf AND fUrsHnENr.--In ne State 81
Geofgia, p BE- poor Is held ~ law q be cri.
minal-punishmsni. impIisonmont il the
couniyjaih Wonder II they hang witches
there iool
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NEGROES FOR HIRE-

s Receiver, appointed BY the Superior
- Court Of ChancerY, am authorized TO
hire out by the month number Of Negroes,
belonging to james. r. Creecy. Also, he
Pleasant Hill Plantation. Persons wishing
TO hire, viii please make application te me.
at my plantation, 8 miles below Yazoo City.
G. s. CRANE, Recln s.
Jan &c, 1912. ae-tf sss
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WoWoold can The attention Of our readers
70 lhe professional card or Or. d. J. Watkins.
Doniilt DIV. comes here with strong re-
concentrations aato skill in bic profession.
Persons wishing their teeth attended 70
wouidd vel . give him a call
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Oor The PREsBETERIAN PROTRACTED MEET-
ING commonces in this city to-day at n
o'clock, A. M. The Rev. Mr.. GRAY Of
Vleksbufg and the Rev, Mr.. HAzARD Of Oak
land College, will be in attendance. sa
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

81 Win rtspeet 10 the station which that portion
Of oar population engaged in MECHANICAL
pursuiu ought 70 occupy 10 the United States,
Hnktal az dgscns. iiatire and IlGttHaiiTed, tc'Ds
olif gnV regard b eeir RESPECTIVE VooAEoNs ae2na
enioV siek confederation IN society a. e due @ paeiI
virtue and Indulgence, their INDUSTRY, so0T7ey ana
general dsp5riHiea "-HENRk CLAY
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Commission and FOaDardi1E0
11B8 0 AYR
No. 8, PINE STREET, NEW York.
w B. w. viii continue 10 par particu-
lac attention to sales 81 Cotton,
Pork, and all SORTS Of Southern and Western
Produce. consigned to him.
He will also continue. to.purchase every
description Of Goods 10 order, and from bis
long experience, hopes his Numerous friends
will, Is usual, encourage him when ia want
Of services.
7. S.-Cash advances made on consign-a
ments when required.
Refer to
Messrs. Doreblos, Sasldass & 1gsroa,
w. @. Whiney & Co:
z. W. Jones, Esq.
New York
/" Stanley Sage & Co.
- ". & E. Kelley, 80 -
r. Eaton Keys, ~
Yazoo City, Mi.
New York. Dec 90. 1913. 99-l4t.
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VV6ig pfintipIcs ana Measures,

lei. "A. SOUND NATIONAL CURRENCY
regulated by the viii aud authority Of the Nation.
5sE An ADEQUATE REVENUE, with fair PRO
VFUTFOfJs TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
BAD JUST RESTRAINTS ON THE EAECU-
TIVE POWER, embracing further restriction
on he exercise Of the VETO.
Aih. "a faithful administration OF the peolie
pomail, with 90 equitable DlsFklsuLLo 81 ~ y.
States a-.....
5th5 HONEST and ECONOMICAL admin
isnaiioh ofahe General Government, leaving pn0-
lfcsolicors perfect freedom Of thought end Of the
right Of sufrnge, bat with suitable restraints
against improper interference IN elections.
16tb. An amendment Of the Constitution, limit-
ing tbs incumbent Of the presidential othce 70
SINGLE TERN.
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AnnTIQN

ARVRR IsEN 80.
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PA NnHI

.OUD'S celebrated Grand Action PIano
kortess for sale At the Benton Academy
and Al Yaz0o City. These PionOs viii re-
eeiEe q full aDarranty, # desired, and Be
kept N order for two years without charge.
Messrs. Loud and Co. DC Philadelphia,
have just taken the Gold Medal at The New
York Faig.aWarded lor the best Piano Fore.
a. GOODRICH, Agent.
Benton. Jan. s. 1914. 266t
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keeps tie key. NosaIhe en- ed ihe
misery Of the subjects. unls i se that s.
tie prince. The life of ihe iaIlcl hes g.
ways appeared 81 nae s. siiniIar lhat g
the prisoner, that ! am astonished q the
mental allusion which makes HE one believe
himself 50 much the less u Be piled han
Ire Others
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

Lewis, our representatives. for public docu-
men.s.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

lessrs. PANE, Ward s. K1Ne,
!" BOORlIAN, JOHNSTON & Co.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-01-26

lfadeemen and merchants q che north
are Offering their commodities for sele O. Q
credit until Henry Clay is elected Prssident
oflhe United States,
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Total 10 confinement Nov. n, 1e43, 81
The conyicts were employed as follows:
Blacksmiths 8; working in Wheelright and
Carpenters shop, including painting, trim.
ming and harness making 4; brick yard
10; shoemaking 5; weaving, earding, spin.
ming, DC, 5; tailor j; grinding corn 3; 10
garden 2; cutting wood and digging cistcTns
6; cooking 3; washing and sweeping 2; ave-
The Weekly register. (Ponola [sic] Panola, Miss.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-30
G u [ ID E.
TO THE
Usages Of society.
BY COUNT ALFRED D'oRSAY,
With a likeness of the author.
"Manners make the man"

Among the various topics which this
curious original treatise sets forth, are
the following:
1 General observations on Etiquette;
ideas of unthlnking persons on the usa
ges Of society, &c.
Iutroductions-how they should be
effected, and when persons should or
should not be Notwithstanding a
friend with a lady when you are unae-
quainted with her; the science of cut
ting an acquaintance; sighting friend.
3 OF letters of introduction; the man
ner they should be written, despatched,
presented or received; how to treat a
new acquaintance introduced by letter;
promptness in answering letters.
OF marriage; the duties of those a
bout TO be married towards their friend
how old bachelors should behave unde
such circumstances; advice to nevis
married people.
Of dinners the etiquette Of din