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A RT HINTs.-Architecture, Sculpture,
IA and Painting, by James Jackson Jarves,
author OF History OF the Sandwich Islands, &c.
Price ST. 25.
Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, sixty engravings, by Samuel A. Bard
81 25
The Heress Of Haughton, or the Mothers
Secret. by the auther of Aubrey Castle. Avon, &c
Price 37i cents.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
July 81 Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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HISTORY oFGREECE.-A History Of

A HISTORY YOFGREECE.--AH History of
IA Greece, from the earliest times TO the Roman
Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the
History of Literature and Art. BY VIM. Smith,
LII d., editor of the Dictionaries of Greek and
Roman Antiquities Biography and Mythology, "
and Geography" With notes, and a continuation
to the present time. BY G. c. FELTON,, LID,
Eliot Professor Of Greek Literature IL Harvard
University.
The above work rs inte nded principally for schools
OF the higher classes just received and for sale
the Bookstore of X. FARNHAM, corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue and ilth street. Aug 81
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MRS. JAMEsON'S NEW BOOk.-A A
lNA common place book of Thoughts, Memo
ries and Fances, original and selected, by Mrs
Jameson. Price 10 cents.
Leaves from a Family Journal from the French
Of Emile Souveslre, author of "the Attic Philo-
sopher in Paris" Paper, so cents; cloth, 70
cents.
Theory and Practice OF Landscape Painting in
water colors. illustrated by series Of "a designs,
colored diagrams Of numerous wood cuts, with
two extra plates Of simultaneous contracts, by
George Barnard Price S5.
Just received nj
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
June near 9th st.
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DIANos, PIANos!-we have now In

store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos offered in this city, from the justly re-
nowned manufactures Of Hallet, Davis 81 Co..
Boston; Bacon 81 Raven, New York; and Knabe
Gaehe & Co., Baltimore; runging in prices from
S225 to $500.
In addition TO those in store, we have on exhi-
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 order for this Exhibition, any OF
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, BanJos, Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store OF
JOHN +. ELLIS,
3O6 Penn avenue. near 10th street
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MAY 81, 1855.

n EAVEs from Family Journal, from
A the French OF Emile Souvestre, author OF
The Attic Philosopher IN Paris.
MrsJame sons Commonplace Book of Thoughts,
Memories, and Fancies.
r. FARNHAM,
June7 Corner ilth 81. and Penn. av
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DLATED TEA SETS.-I have just re-
ceived some styles Albata and SILVER
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices (;
also, a large assortment Of Speetacles, Of every
description; together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, Of my own manufacture which
! will retail al wholesale prices.
ii 0. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue bet. At and 6a SITS,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-dlwif
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MORNING GOWNs.-A large and fin
lNl assortment, at all prices, for sale by
WALL & STEPHENS,
From the Baltimore Sun OF Yesterday.
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ssVNHE BLUE BOOKo-OfficiaI Regis
j ter of the United States, giving the
names Of all Offceholders under the Government,
with their Salaries, Location, and time of appoint
ment. A few copies of the last edition sull for
sale in Washington by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
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rIlHR PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHER

F6NHbS PEASANE bOb PHEEOSOpHEk
4 by Henry May hew, price 75csnts
The Essence of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator Of Strauss Life Of
Jesus, price 81 25
Travels in Europe and the East, by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR & MAURYS
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\" TON lRVING's NEW
wv Work, Wolferts Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslee.
Full Proof of the Ministry, Sequel TO the Boy
who was trained up 10 be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs of Lille, Exile, and Conversations oi
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel Of Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurz, d. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Feb is Bookstore. near 9th street
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M TATHEMATICAL DICTIONARY and

M ATHEMATICAL DICTIONARY and
INl Cyclopedla Of Mathematical Science, com,
prlsing definitions OF all the terms employed in
Mathe matios, an analysis Of each branch, and of
the whole as forming single science, by Charles
Davies, l.. l.. D., author Of complete course Of
Mathematics, and WIN. G.. Peck, A. NJ, Assist
ant Professor of Mathematics United States Mill
airy Academy, Just published, and for sale at
he Bookstore of II. FARNHAM,
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ID UssIA AS 1T Is, BY COUNT DE GU
N rowski.
MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Rober,
Raniou Jr., edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations
from original designs in vols.
THE CHURCH, in a series of Discourses, by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor of Christ Church, Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL ano
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
Of Charles l. TO the death of Cromwell, by M G..
Guizot, translated by A. r. Scoble, in 2 vols
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict
of Nantes 10 our own days, by M Charles Weiss,
Professor of History in the Lycee Bonaparte, in 2
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum
ming ID. ID.
Voices OF THE DAY, by Rev John Cum
ming, ID. ID.
Just published and received at the bookstore oi
r. FARNHAM,
Anr IF 1fh AZ and
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TXAM PILES OF MACHINERY AND
L Mill-work-Bcing plans, sections, and eleva-
tion of works in several departments oi Machine
ry, Mill-work, and General Engineering, with de-
crptons oftheir construction, action, and practical
application TO various branches ofndustry.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
H. FARNHAM,
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READY MADE CLOTHING

READY MADE CLOTHING
REDUCED PRICES.--As the season
n is advanced, we have determined 10 sell of
the remaining portion OF our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices therefore gentleman wish
ing 10 consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Coats !;
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet Silk,
Satin, and Merino Vests Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments Of
fine quality will find our present variety to be as
well assorted in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage OF much lower prices.
WALL & STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue, next TO ron Hail.
Feb d
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Arn's ARD LYCErf. sem. Book Binder,
IL Potomac Hall, corner Of Eleventh-street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke = Drug store. Wash
ngton, D.. q.
Every style Of book-bindlng executed, either in
yclvet. Turkey Morocco. Russia, or frncy coors
..dl
fcrt"d5cais and Music n-atly half bound
Mr. DfCErr respectfully suggests 10 his friends
'7ai while much has been done TO transmit family
records, little care has been taken 10 preserve pa
reu,a hkenrs~es. lie lakos this method 10 inform
bis friends aud those DESTROYS Of perpetuatine per-
sonal rcmcmbrances, that dagnerreotype ike
nssses can be inlaid un the inside covers of fami-
bibles, presentatioo-hnoks. or keepsakos, speci-
mems Of which can be seen Al his biudcry or he
can he addressed hyleitrr a,hchwiilhe promptly
attended 10
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The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.
The Atlantic. Captain West.
The Pacific. ....... Captain Nye.

The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. ........ Captain West.
The Pacific .......... Captain Nye.
The Baltic. .......... Captain Comstock
F. These ships having been built by
| SST-fs contract, expressly for government
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in their construction, also in their engines 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
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ganee and comfort.
Price Of passage from New York 10 Liverpool
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In second cabin, SIS. Exclusive use of extra sized
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From Liverpool to New York 80 and 20 guineas
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship.
| No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
Fyoas Nsao FORK From Liverpool.
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For lre ght or pa sage. apply TO
EDWARD K COLLINS,
No. So Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & Co.,
r. &. ROBERTS & Co,
l3 Kings Arms Yard. London.
b. G. VAIN WRlGHT& Co,
Paris
The owners Of these ships will not be accounta
bic for god silver, bullion, specie, Jewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills of ading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
pressed Jan 3-dtf
TUsT RECEIVED AT TAYLOR & MAU-
eB rvs Bookstore, near 9th street.
Tie Plurality of Worlds with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, ID. ID.
A Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w
r. Tweedie, ID. ID.
The Catacombs of Rome, by the Right Rev. W..
J. KIP, ID. d.
Narrative of Voyage TO the Northwest Coas
Of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael new edition
Vathck by Beckford, do
Female Poets of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Lilc of Napoleon, by Hazltt, do
q AriRES AND sATIRISTS. BY JAMES
~ Hannay, author of Singleton Fonteroy, &c.
Cosas de Espana, or Going to Madrid, via Bar
celona.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 65 MAURY'S
March Bookstore, near 9th street.
NOR RENT, till the 18th of November
a next, the large built house at the corner of
18th and K streets. Call at the " Sentinel" Office
IntelIgencer, Star, and Organ, one week daily
and send bills TO Sentinel office.
/ May l7-lwd
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March l7-law2m
TREBLE PATENT IMPROVED EYE
LET Machine.


First patent combined on one stock.
Second patent, selffeeding in the eyelets.
Third patent patent improved fastener riveting
both sides
All parties in want of good Eyelet Machine
are strongly recommended TO use none but Lip
mans Patent Improved" which is decidedly the
best ever brought before the public, possessing
numerous advantages, viz:
Il is strong, durable, and not liable to get out of
order.
Ii punches the hole well and TO fit the Eyelet,
and in one operation clinches the Eyelet on both
sides.
II saves time, the papers, &c, need not be
reversed turned over TO clinch the Eyelet a
second time, is the with all other ma
chimes.
II is useful 10 the merchant in filing away
papers, as well as 10 the attorney conveyance,
the shoemaker, tailor, milner, and numerous
others, and is a very labor-saving machine.
Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR 6 MAURY,
Book and Stationery Store, near 9th 81
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4 ESERAL AGENCf.-The undersigned

a ! EhERAk AGENCf.-The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
rIcnds and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
The prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
ands extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will al
end 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting busi
ness; ho will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
snie. Oihce, Mt present will he on M near 18th
rtreet,
REFERENCEs.
Hon. ]. 9. Dobbin, Sseresayyof The NoDy.
Hon. j. Davis SecrGary Of Var.
\. Caan, esq. Presi6~Hi If ths Boor6 NJ Conn
mon COHncH
G-n. John NJ. McCalla, Aftoynev Lqr.
J..mrs ". Causln, esq.
w O. Reddall. Stare Dspa,tnea,
SAMUEL 9. TAYLOR.
Ian I'LL /.
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GTRAYED OR STOLEN from the Festi-
- val at Bladensburg, on the night Of Tuesday
last, a DARK BROWN MARE, with her fore
feet bare white star in the forehead, and marked
on the back with saddle pinch the said mare had
a saddle on. Whoever will return said mare, or
give information where she tHo be found, will
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as re-
ward. JOSEPH JONES. Manager for
CHARLES b. CALVERT,
Rossburg Prince Georges Co, MARYLAND.
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TOR RENT, till the 18th of November

Il next, the large built house at the corner OF
10Th and K streets. Call at the Sentinel" Office.
lntelIigencer, Star, and Organ, one week daily
and send bills TO Sentinel Office.
May l7-lwd
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NrEw wORK. bv the Autho
hIcEs OF FEXCnEQUER REPORTS,

nIGEST OF EXCHEQUER REPORTS,
IL from 1924 TO 1854 inclusive, volume.
Williams on Personal Property, with American
notes, vol
The Reporters Cbronologically Arranged, by
John VIM. Wallace, vol
The Greed of Christendom, by w. II. Greg.
Habits and Men. by DR.. Doran.
Guy Rivers, by William Gilmore Simms, vol,
new edition.
Bits of Barney, by X. Shelton Mackenzie,
volume.
Barey's Poems, volume
Lippencous Pronouncng Dictionary Of the
World, vol, Svo FRANCK TAYLOR.
Sept Is
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C AriRE AND SATIRISTS. BY JAMES
~ Hannay, author of Singleton Fontleroy, &c.
Cosas de Espana, or Going to Madrid, via Bar
celona
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
March Bookstore, near 9th street.
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nON,T FAIL To CALL AT HOODS
IL il you wish 10 purchase anything in the way
o 6ne American, London. or Genevo watches
uhat can bc relied for the time,) rich gold
Icwelry, pure silver ware, We, &c. and save from
l5 10 % per cent, he IL receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold al the lowest
wholesale rates.
Fine watches and Jewelry repaired and war
rantcd 10 give satisfaction.
H. o. HOODS
~. avenue, between ~ and 9th streets, sign OF
the large anread eagle.
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ITARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
AL a magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings and for sale at SHILLINGToNs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerhocker Magazine for September
Godey's Ladys Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Purnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
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HASisEL wEBsTER.- --Messrs. Taylor
& MAURY have few of the original sub
scribcrs' copies of The works OF Daniel Webster,
printed on very 6ne imperial paper, in which Mr..
price 500
T. & M. are the only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies in their possession.
Mar IL Book store near o. ST.
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FINE WATCHES & RICH JEwELRY.

EENTs " n ENEE@S " NEIEt JEW ELM .
gE q. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
y u and 9th Streets has just returned from
the north with good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
'ers tor sale the same al wholesale retail, much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold Tor ia this section Of country. Please call a
lis slore. sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. B. Special attention paid TO the repairing of
seniches hy w. w. Hollingsworth.
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND
STRAN GERS.

NTATCHES.-Memb of Congress and
wv others in want of perfect timekeeperswould
do well 10 make their selections at once, in order
10 test their quality before leaving the city.
Our assortment for both Ladies and Gentlemen
was never so complete al present, embracing
very description, which we offer unusually low.
N. w GAIT & BROTHER.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Jan Is
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N - AWERiSAN sFohtSMAN, Coh-
Z tanning Hints TO Sportsmen, Notes on Sport
ng. and the Habits of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl Of America, by Elisha ]. Lewis, M. d., with
numerous illustrations. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Ian. Book Store. near Ninth street.
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DLATED TEA sETs.-I have just re-

Book and Stationery Store, near 9th 81
May "a
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GEO. Fl. DRAPER, HaVrc.
The owners Of these ships will not be accounta
bic for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein
pressed. Jan 3-dtf
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GtTONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
O'Neale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
at his house on II, between 18th and goth streets,
n the First ward, to Mr.. Paine, Mt the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM Is. SCOTT.
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YIALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR

Dec l6-3tawf
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A
" Practice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence of the
Courts of the United States vol. l. by George
Ticknor Curtis.
History of the Crusades, their Rise, Progress,
and Results, by Major Proctor, of the Royal
Military Academy
Cummings Lectures on the Seven Churches
On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
Nov rs near 9th street.
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ID UssIA AS 1T Is, BY COUNT DE GU

3O6 Penn avenue, near 10th street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

WAR CLOAK OF THE KING OF SANDWICH
IsLANDS.-Before this cloak came into pos
session Of KaElehameha l., its fabrication
bad been going on through the reign Of
eight preceding monarchs. Its length is
four feet, and it has spread of eleven and
half feet at the bottom. It's ground work
is coarse netting, and to this the delicate
feathers are attached, with skill and grace
worthy Of the most civilized art. The fea-
theirs forming the border reverted; the
whole presenting bright yellow color, re-
sembling mantle of gold. The birds from
which these splendid feathers were taken
had but two feathers of The kind, and they
were located one under each wing. 1t is a
very rare species (JMelilrepes Pacifca,
peculiar only to the higher regions of Ha-
wall, and is caught with much care and
toll Five of these feathers were valued al
one dollar and half 1t is computed that
at least million of dollars have been ex-
pended on the manufacture fthis gorgeous
fabric. The garment itself would be fit
ting portion of the regalia of any European
monarch. Viewing it in the scarcity of the
article of which it is composed, and the i'm.
mense amount of time and trouble employ
ed in procuring IT, it would be impossible
for des potism to fabricate a more magnif-
cent or costly garment for its proudest vo-
taries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

EXPANDING THE CHEsT.-Those in veal
thy circumstances, or who pursue sedenta-
ry employment within doors, generally use
their lungs but very little, breathe but very
little into the chest, and thus, independents
ly of positions, contract wretchedly mar
row, small chest, and lay the foundation
for the loss of health and beauty. All this
can be perfectly obviated by little atten-
ton to the manner of breathing. Recol-
lect the lungs are like a bladder in their
construction, and can be stretched open to
double their ordinary size, with perfect i'm
munity from consumption. The agent.and
the only agent required, is the common all
we breathe, supposing, however, that nc
obstacle exists external to the chest, such
as lacing, or tying 1t around with stays, OF
tight dress, or having shoulders lay upon
it. On rising in the morning, place your
self in an erect posture, your chest thrown
back, and shoulders entirely off the chest ;
now inhale or suck in all the air you can,
so as to fill the chest TO the very bottom Of
it. so that no more can be got in; now hold
your breath aud throw your arms off behind,
holding in your breath as long as you please
Done in a cold room is much better,
because the air. is much denser and will
act more powerfully in expanding the chest.
Exercising the chest in this manner. it will
enlarge the capacity and size of the lungs.
-Con.moa School .4drooaie.
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DoMEsrIc CoNsIDERArros OF De QUIN

DOMESTIC CoNsID ERATToa OF De QUIN-
cEY-A correspondent Of the Courier and
Enquirer gives an interesting account of a
visit TO De Quincy and his daughters, of
which the annexed paragraph introduces
us to charming phase Of the nature of
that ilustrious essayist :-"There was a
moments pause in the table talk, when
one of the daughters asked US our opinion
of Scotland and the Scots. De Quincey
had been in kind of reverie, from which
the question aroused him. Turning to us
he said, in kinding half parental manner,
The servant that waits at my table is a
Scotch girl. 1t may be that you have
something severe to say about Scotland
know that like the English Church, and
dislike many things about the Puritanical
Scotch bat | never utter anything that
might wound my servant Heaven knows
that the lot of poor serving girl is hard e.
nough, and if there is any person in the
world of whose feelings am especially
tender, 1t is those of female compelled to
do for US our drudgery. Speak as freely
as you choose, but please reserve your cen
sure, if you have any, for the moments
when she is absent from the room.' -