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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16
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REEEFIT OF TIE MOUNT VERNON FUND. ~
~ The accompiiahed uagedlan, Mr. ALEX AMBER BUR
GER VII make ris debu. before new YORK audience on
Friday evening" fe9 10 ~ one OF his elegant
entitled CHOICE READIsGs AND kEclTAfIoNs FKOx
THE POETS embraoag the beautiful gems OF Shass
pere, tor the beneA. the yEasoN ASSOCIATION
al yrque Hal io5 Broadway Mr. Burger II unrivaied
dramatic reader aud pronounced the mos. promising IRA
pedan on tue American Stage Mr. g. will read before yce
yms euos &C. AL letters from mansgers and Others must
mission for the above 80 cents two tickets Will
admit gentleman and two sdies Tickets be procured
az the rooms OF the Mount Vernon Association, Cooper last
ute, at Mr. Growers book store 500 Broadway aud at the
door.
r Asst WEEK OF MRS. FRANCES ANNE KEMBIKa
~ Readings iron shakspere at Dodworhs Saloon No Sos
Broadway.
Monday morning, Feb A. a, O'Clock p w. HENRY w.,
Par III.
TUESDAY evening, Feb Is, at O clock, HENRY v
THURSDAY morning, Feb H. at O'Clock +. NJ, TWELFTH
NIGHT,
FRIDAY EVENING Feb. Is. at 8 O'Clock, HAMLET,
WITH WHICH THE COURSE WILL CONCLUDE
rickeu, u eAth, may DO opsned the book stores o.
Nessrs Appleton Co., 3f6 Broadway Mr.. Crowen 6q9
Broadway at the Clarendon Aote 1t the door.
Sofa sa reserved 81 oV also be had at Mr. Growers
book store 500 Broadway and at the door.
Tickets viii not DO sold AFTER he reading begun and
ney will not oe taken In lieu of them by the doorkesperA
An early attendance Ia sol uted-
This Course Of Readings viii positively the last which
MIRA kembe wiz give In New YORK previous 70 her retirement
frOun pub!ic life,
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SEE NE-EN0LAND.
SYNOPSIS OF INCIDENTS, ETC.
ANT nNE

SIR WIN APPLEBYs MANSION.
Scarcity OF news and surplus OF 'HsTidings from Anne
ricaIhe absent sonMsrmonial proIecsA cloud In thu
family hortzon-Daniel turning up'-A troublesome villa
chance for the exercise Of hereas ia prospective
and visiter from AmericaWho Ia whoa bombshell in
breakasl roomA Yankee gal among the Brtishers-Home
and great OF description
of for faintng speilsA
for BarnumYankee modesy and Englsh bushes Bddiee
perpexed--Gerah al homeA sudden outbreak and slight
isundesanding-Od quainiances American hospitality
Lost sacheA hopeless searchA sudden elevation and
STARTLING EFFECT-EED OF ACT.
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ACT TWO.

DRAWING ROON ATrAIRLOW HALL.
Doubt and suspenseFanli reyela.ions-A natural
repuurcan Somebody sold"A declaration of intenions-
American citizen title of nobityThe Presdency-Ihe
only thing out of reachA natural curiosity
conhdence-Doughnuis and pork and beans-A managing
mother and independent sonTreason against
The true greatness Of AmericaDumplings and devotion
Love In lindsey woolseyA nearly the bagSone-
body in love, who Is it,
scene 2-Corridor IN Fairlow Hau-Taking soundings-
Frank expression OF opinion.
SCENE 3The Fee Champetre-Lady Mixington's Park by
Moonlight Illuminated Garden, DC. by Helge-The recep-
tion-Ihe presentsonDigniy and dry goods-A farm
The OF reading books Of raveHa Troiope
ny kembe Maryat Dickens. &c &C. Tobacco niggerhead
ehewsix shooters and poke.
ngs keepings and losngs seekingS-Gernd freeAl-
most and sstaerial comparisonsA
head In need Of scakmgSome oye-How love and
when TO l0ve-Au father and fled female YANKEES
dander-A dance-Punch and duck for oneA break down
and pitch n.o
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ACT THIRD.

LIBRARY IN FAIRLow
The conference.-the ight-Pstience a vir.us-Thc
evenifu dayA Of careessness unexpected ds
covery-The wl-Suspense at end-A generous beoher
and happy heir-kare news indeedA family meeting in
prospectiyeA wouldb emigrsnA Yankee girls advice
truth than poetryWhere good came
One added To the Of the refuge for distressed
OF all nations.
Song.Our Yankee Galsr .,......... Miss Julia Dalv
family partyGrIzzly bears-The reading of the will
Spite and apunkThe guardian and the wardA decarn-
don-The retnsal-spud and indignationA sneeze and
snoer-A friend in needA member Of the British nrizto-
cracy dumbfoundedAn Interchange OF countries proposed
but not acceptedTears and temperNe the
impairment document-Thnss checkered-Fiye years
make dierence-The tables turnsdA blasted Baronet-
Just so-A mornens OF suspenseIAn right-Pamelss
ing things rrhtThe Barone grows kinda bargsnA gene-
raj spiceTte deed OF gAnother reveianoaAs we seem
and as We are-Every body happy.
EPILOGUE,
By all the Characters
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k'OR sAvANNAH-ExrRA sTEAMER.--TnE SCREW
steamnhip GEORGES CREEK, Captain II. Morley, will
leave pier ~ North river Wednesday February 49,
O'Clock r. Freight ten cents per foot and al uaporora
rates insurance one half per cent Goods consigned the
tenth kroad agent a, Savannah VIII he forwarded 20 all
points 10 me SOUTH and Southwest free ocommson Apply b
II. u. CROMWELL CO., 50 West street
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UCTIoN NoTICE.-BY JNo. J. RESNIE. AUG.

UCTION NOTICE.-BY JNo. j. RENNIE, AUG.
"A toueer.
Feremptry sale elegant furniture public auciou this
day (eb lt commencing lOs o'clock at the residence SO
West Eleventh street. near Fifth avenue. Catalogues now
ready my Office 2Sy Broadway Of Reade street
DINING ROOM.
Solid mahogany extension table &c.; silver tea set
sver decantes china dinner SET 40 pieces; deco
plain "A Eneiish cut glass cham
pagpes wnes eobes umpers and decaners match
balance handled knives and forks dessert table spoons
hair cloth sofa, chairs. carpet rng &C.
DRAWING ROOMS
Rosewood pisnoorte rose wood parlor suits OF furniture
covered satin, with match medallion CHAIRS,
Turkish chairs, In brocatel steel
carpetng pier mirrors lace curtains,
what nots STANDS osque and china figures two
tables and marble top sofa table, rich chairs
piano STOOL cover and music snle nrrors OH panangs &C.
CHAMBERS
Rosewood befssad rosewood bureau marble
top - lneo satnwood; washstand marble doors
Xc spug bottom bed hair mattresses, feather beds
blankets aul Sheets pillows, holsters, Brussels carpets
ros wardrobe spring bottom chairs rocker, bookcase
books spitoons engravings, tire irons, nc.
Third CHAMBER
Mahogany cottage suit pieces; toilet set IL pieces ingram
Garnet, tetc tete sofa and cnars
Fourth story chamber
bedseads, wdssands, mattresses
single double feather BEDS blankets pillows, sheets and
quilts, carpets, sofa bed, cane aud wood chairs.
Chandeliers hatsand stair brass rods Also kitchen
furniture of every description; gas BRACKETS
window shaues, fixtures, Nc
Also,
of sale In front of said house pair
light chestnut horses warranted sound and gentle harness.
double buggy, harness, NC, complete.
Bsale positive without regard TO weather. In all
deposit IN baukabe money viii be exacted of
chaser not known 10 the aaeioneer.
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A UCTIoN notice.. w. PORTER, AUCrIONRER.-
"A S2OOOFirs spring sale of elegant household furniture
made pianoore bron2es &C. This day Wednesday
Feb IO O'Clock furniture in the four residence
2S between Eighth and Ninth
whole upwards OF S20 is Ia perfect order aud Of
the best description. -
obtaining superior velvet carpets magniHcen.
lid rosewood suits covered in maroon blue and gold and Grim
satin of the description; Gothic
easy chairs in moquet and satin brocade; ladies'
reception and chairs covered In gold blue
crimson three solid rosewood centre tables
with marble extensively carved rosewood
side tables with marble tops three costly
CERES with marble tops plate glass doors &c
expressly the ladies' rosewood workabes Fl
day bronze clocks elegant china vases with the
France magnificent French plate pier glass with rich and
heavy gold heavy enbrodereo lace window curtains
and cornices large and extensive variety OF OIL paintings
native tas landscapes winter scenes marine views
Scripture superior game pieces ac the whole forming
very pleasing collection; superior rosewood panotore full
octave, elegant inad plate and richly set with
real pearl being valuable and costly instrument;
piano stool san with elegant and
1y embr 0iuei ed cover,
Dining velvet tapestry carpet in good order;
lid table, all polished In the best
top fancy tables mirrors sofa BEDS chairs in hair CLOTH
together with all the ruby and crystal cut glass wines
champs umbers gobles and decanters TO match rich
china and dinner sets costly silver ware tea and dinner
service savers, baskets casters, coffee and
spoons, forks Liquor stand superior table cutlery, &C
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16

A UCTION NOTlCE-WELLFS NICHOLS, AuCTION-
"A eer-BRoWrE q NICHOLS will sell this day (wednes-
day Feb 0l O'Clock at their salesrooms IS Nassau
rich invoice of styles and patterns lately import
ed jewery watches consisting In of ladies full
SETS bracelets pins and earrings in coral garnet Forenne
mosaic other styles aso gents studs sleeve but
tons pins chains rings ladies' fine gold neck
and puard chaips. kels,
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A UCTION NOTICE.
q SPECIAL SALE
STRAW GOODS.

a SPECIAL SALE
STRAW GOODS
WILLIAM TOPPING & CO.,
AusT is,.sn
ON THURSDAY FRB. IT,
Ali q clock at their saesrooIns,
II? BROADWAY,
-FOUR HUNDRED CASES OF STRAW GOODS,
Consisting in part OF
rs palm leaf bats fun assortment OF all es IN
rs eases lnd,ee' white drah and brown boomers
Is pedal Canton and straw bonnes Of the latest spring
100 fancy linen and lace and straw bonnets
Also nateras manufacturers ana millners consisting
Also ine Of news and boys fur WOOL SOFT hats.
"A JOHN ). kkNNIE, Auctoneer. once $50 Broadway.
Large Of magnificent household furniture drawing room
bronzea, pier and man,e mrtors lace curtains &c ro
IL at the dwelling house 10 West Twenty sixth street meas
sixth avenue the catalogue containing the largest and pss Ms
al made to order Tor the andto DC peeptoy
Sale 20 commence at II O'Clock precisely.
Mawing Reconnaissance carved rosewood SUITS covered Ia
reception eight parlor cn,r two tstu
sry mrSe egs 70 a,eh secretary aud eoosc,se lined wan
Ching chairs rose good eegeres nrror doors pier mirrors
ble marble tops velvet carpets rugs match ce curtains
and corces French painted shades Superb oil paintings
oslSany BY ssas fu psce wlS S scene BY
% Hosewood seven octave pan oorte richly carved Ia
fu anr MOVERS, stool and cover, BOOKS &C.;
sn marble statuettes, bsque and French china aud
Two bronze and onou chandeliers, oronzs ~ day
clock, hall stand and chairs.
, nnng M1omLhxienson tbM, buffet buffers tray and
lecn emma dinner aud tea aets rich cut ocean
ters goDes Wines fruit prrsryes
solid SILVER dinner and fea SERVICE ivory handle Knives
io,hs s'o p.eu CASTER spoons knives and forks saver,
conse VII, a'ng room chairs, carpet curtain, clcE &c
thsmpefs second story tose bureaus st,uary
bic and French plate mrrors bedsteads mud
to maIch pure hair metresses paiasses holsters and nj.
pet sofas rockers &c. ''' ' wv
Chambers third and fourth storiesMahogany bedsteais
wasbsands, bureaus booksands mattresses feather
ingram carpets DC Also large assortment Of basement
cash deposit required Of all purchasers sale positive rain or
shine, -
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A UCTION NOTICE. -
EZnA LUDLOW, Jk.,
VIII sell on


At il o'clock, at the salesroom No. s Pine street.
The balance stock, brandes, fruit, &c removed
from ss Broadway under Wsscks 'heare offered 2tn
January assignee and which must be closed
without the highest oders, The stock unsod in
case denohus bottles and embraces old otard Dupuy
A Co. Pn. Casiillon Co. superior pale
coanac brands Mehap and wses Irish and old Scotch malt
whiskeya Holland gin choice pale
and dark serries Bourbon and Monongahe whiskeys ia
maica &c. Also small lot of fine Havana segars
peremptoy for the stock be closed out
Also lot of great variety of finish including
handsome sword and loaded
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16

4 USTRALiA PIONEER LINE-EsT ABLIsHrD 1867
~ Carrying the United States mails sailing positively
the day advesedThe noble clipper ship BREWSrER 1000
register Clark commander now rapidly loading pier
10 and will have despatch for Melbourne
She the only Al ship the berth
splendid and commodous accommodations for passenger
One half OF Der already engaged and shippers will
please make early application FOR freight For freight
sage apply TO X. w. CAMERON, No Bowling Green. Sight
bills for SALE and cash advances made consignmen Con
tignees in Australia Messrs Wilkinson Brothers X Co.
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4 UCTlON NOTICE. -
"A N. q. EDEY, AUCTIONEER.
EZRA LUDLOW, JR.,
Will sell this day,
WEDNESDAY February 16.
1t IL O'Clock at saIesrooms No Pine street,
One splendid slide top buggy for two four persons
one elegant phaeon suitable for doctor; four handsome
buggies elegant style road and other
e,Vs Also great variety of single and double harness,
new hand Also sleigh lap and carriage robes,
blankets, dc, &C. -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16

WANTED--A PARTNER, IN A BUSINESS NOW Es
w tabshed which promises good profits. Good business
capacity required, with funds Address Joshua, Herald
Office.
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TLANfIC ROYAL MAIL. STEAM NAVIGATION ooA-
"A pany's New York and Galway IdneThe
from New York will be the steamship PRINCE ALBERT.
Capt WAers Thursday the 81 Of March next touch
ing at St. Johns N. F. to receive the royal mails Prices OF
passage-Frs class $780, second $780, third $50 including free
tickets M the principal cles railway routes in Great
Britain Third class must provide plate knife fork &c, and
bedding Passage to St Johns First class $685. second s2s
For freight passage inquire OF the American Express Com
pany 81 Hudson and ct their other advertised offices
The interior Passage the third class DO occurred 81
the above offices bring from TIE principal
cities the lines of railway Great Britain for S5 from
Galway for $50. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY,
ALEX. HOLLAND, Manager.
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AMuyEmEMrs.

NJ iBLO's oARi,kE. az
~ ~ ~ NIXON & CO.
.I. kATClLlsss cot ESTRIANS
Lk8f Walk or THE SEASON
WEDNESDAY, AFJ EkfOOn. FEB. 10, 1852
JACK
Hni THE GIANT killer.
/ -G ALL he STAkS
DAN KfSE
bis universally popular CoNvEEsAzioNEs. He will in
poduce tbe
( cOEIC MUIES
CANES or THt CURRICULUM.
4 MELVILLE will ride
WEDNESDAY EVENING. Fed. iG 1852
Tar TOURNAMENT;
On DAYS CHIvALRY
-l.. DAN RICE
In his humorous CONTRIBUTIONS
ict EDUCATED MULES.
CANES or THE CURRICULUM
i.t TIE WHOLE TROUPH Of STARS.
- r, TALKING HORSE EXCEislQR
Ihurrd1y Dight-DAS RIGGS BENEFIT.
n B'-1here VIII be brilliant MATINEE ENTERTAIN
MEAt on Saturday afternoon. Open ct to hegn clock
On this occasion will appear DAN RICE EXCELSIOR the
MULES ana the CURRICULUM.
ife ps'rcna OF hibio the afternoon
ordered at that hour
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A UCrION NOTICE.. BOG ART, AUCrloNEER-BY
"A d. BOGART-Thursday Feb II. o. II o'clock z. w
James mortgage stock and fixtures OF bakery
counters sxuses, oclo,h scales, weights looking glass
chairs tablea bake house futures &c.
FRED. NJ. hurley. Attorney for Mortgage.
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d. I'm PARTNER WANTED.-I WILL SELL. MY
COUU, half interest in cash manufacturing business
for 81 500 $500 cash and the balance
profits Other Massachusetts my whole
attention. Address j. RUSSELL Jr, Union square Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16

WANTED-A PAKTNER, BY A MANUFACTURING
W Jeweler 10 Providence who has good shop campbell
the trade be able To take entire charge of the selling depart
ment and be of capital All
strictly confidential Address box l750 Post Office N Y.
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FAftt EEUlOEU
IN second CABIN 10 SAW
The steamship NORTHERN LiGHT Capt iinklepaSeh.
wh leave New York from pier No North river Thursday
with the steamship Uncle sam the Pacific For
sage freight haying capacity for 100 tons latter apply
the only Office Of the lne No. Bowling Green basement
D. h. ALLEN, Agent
the above ahips owners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16

<~REAT UNITED STATES NAIL SOUTHERN STEAM
J ship line for Havana and Key West, Fa via Charles
ton s. CThe splendid and favortte steamship ISABEL,
Capt VIM. Rollins will leave Charleston Key West and
steamships VIII leave this port for Charleston every Wednes
river connecting with the ISABEL for the above ports
Through tickets may be had on application TO
SPOFFORD TILESTON & CO.. 20 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16

Jersey CITY FLINT GLASS WORKS, JERSEY CITY
N.J.The undersigned having formed themselves into
coparnesp for the manufacture of flint glass In all its var
ties under the name and firm of Read Thompson Co
City Flint Glass Works. of Washington and Esse,
streets Jersey City, n j. solcis call froma the former
trops Of the old establishment Ho6ATlO READ,
THOMAS THOMPSON,
CHARLES HAMILTON,
THOMAS MOULDS.
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a UCTIoN NOTICE-ANY PERSON OR PERSONS
"A wishing dispose of thar household furniture without
the publicity auction ind cash purchaser, time
I'LL La. Of May, by addressing box IL Post oice
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MI Bangs Nj Chppendale. Mr. lcsere' Mr Lasceles M
r. Hodges Nh. Young Mr. Tree, Mr. Bernard Mr. Jstriea
Mr. G. Paraloe Miss +. Henrsde, Miss Tree, In original
Performances terminate before IL O'Clock.
The doors will open 4 performance to at *
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DARNUMS observation-disclosures ELyIRA ON THE
ID Flying Wire, and IN her GRACEFUL and DIFFICULTY
DANCE FEAT. NUBIAN TRouBADouRS, NEGRO
hCCENTR1ClTIEs, COMIC MELoDISTS, LAUGH PRO
WORKERS AND FUN MANufAGTukERS o A: sEARLEs,
BILLY BLAIR, tamborinist; j. ENGLISH basso primo;
JOHN HAsSErT, vocal eXtemporis,; NJ y. fDM0NDS, solo
yioust WIN. Ii. VINCENT. burlesque dancer. This amer
noon At and evening as IL o'clock The exquisite Aquars
Happy Family, Ac usual Ambulance ~ children
under en-. 9cenN
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NyHE NORTH GERMAN LJOYD'S NAIL STEAMSHIP
i NEW YORK,
e. j. Won SANrEN COMMANDER,
Carrying the United States Mali,
will call positively
SATURDAY FEB H. at12M
for Bremen via Southampton taking for London
Bavre, Southampton and Bremen, al The following
Second cabin
For freight passage
GELPCKE kEUTGEN 4 REICHEIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

GERMAN MAT|HEs--A large lot, for sale at
w lowest price, ty
j. LEADBEATER & son,
IL mo ~ Ntabers Oii otahd'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The DECLINE OF TIE QUAKERs.-We have
lately noticed IN the London literary jour
nails the announcement of three different
books relative to the Society of Friends and
its decline We mentioned two Of these
books among our late literary items. We
now observe u third, entitled, "The Society
Of Friends; an Inquiry into the Causes OF us
Weakness As Church. BY Joseph John
Fox" Among the causes mentioned 10y the
author, is its jealous pursuit Of wealth. at
is said that the majority Of the banking
firms of the metropolis have descended fr'"n
the members ut the Society of Friends. -
This, we should think, is hardly yet c"u.e
Tor the decline Of this respectable body oI
Christians. Ii is al evidence rather Vl the
great economy and frugal habits OF Frend-,
who, by not indulging IN the gaetie, ani
extrayngancrs Vt the world have ueeu ena-
bled. through many generations, {" ac' utnu-
late wealth Ilis said that there are how
IN England and W Wales about 10, ,UOU FneLas
or Quakers; that the new admissions durInS
the present century, have averaged iurty-
eight year, yet the total stea'iiiy dinin-
ishes. the yearly secession reaching, pruia-
bly, an average Of sixty, women falling III
more rapidly than men, Mr.. Fox accounts
Tor tins dlminution, first, on account II the
peculiar language Of the society; second, by
is aLstaiuinx from proselytism; third. 10y
its mystic doctrine and singular ministry,
together with It's defective discipline and Us
rigurs with respect to marriage; and lastly.
by It's eccentricIty of costume which. he
says, was never contemplated by the found
ers If the socety We apprehend, from tho
name Of the writer OF thij work, winch be-
longs 10 old Quaker families in England,
tnaf he is among the ssceders alluded %
Pyortdence Journai-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
ART ITEx.-The New York Tribune say,

ART ITRx.-The New York Tribune says:
MIR. Leutze, who Is at present III Wash
ington, where he has been engaged %
portrait Of Ch,ei-Justice fancy, has recently
undergone painful surgical opera son. la
ms room IN the Studio building III lrn.i
street, there are some Of the finest pictures ne
has painted. His large picture representing
the Battle Of Princeton, which he painted
Tor Mcdonald, OF Baltimore, il now flushed,
and will be considered, we believe, the Ge-t
of his battle pieces. 1t is not IN agreeable
picture, for the subject is notone that admits
Of agreeable treatment, but Is a very power
fully painted picture; and not open TO the
criticism which the Duke of Wellington
made on nearly all the representations OF the
battle Of Waterloo-''Too much smoke. =
There is very little smoke in it, the Ameri-
cans arc hotly pursuing the British troops.
who are retreating up q slightly risIhg
ground, and thrusting their bayonets
into the foe in manner to make
one shudder. The figure Of Washington on
white horse, waving his hat, and his face
flushed with passion, fills up the centre Of
the cpmposition All the details Of the PIC
ture are given with that accuracy of imitation
which is one Of the characteristics OF this ar
tist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
NO. 3o7.
MISCELLANEOUS READING
THE PROOF READER.


Written for the New York Esprit Of tho Time.,
BY "SrIKSIsG BAIT"
fe whom the fancy causeth TO indits
Or prose, or rhyme, IN measure long or short,
Think of his lsbors, also, "a you write,
Whose ready eye tho long correction sought.
With fevrish care he grammar scans. aud spelling
The writing cramped and hurried-csre compel
ling
And words omitted, whore the sense obscure
Puzzles his brains to place another sure.
Within his "den," far of from sunny ray,
Full Oft be passcth more than half his life,
Or sesrcheth on by candles feeble ray,
By changing errors 70 support his wife.
Think Of his brain, how busy-snd bis eyes
That read Of what be pines for-gorgeous skies
Fair dowers and forms Alas but now and then
Auyht save "a grimy devils face" may greet his
sight.
Who standing at the doorway Of the "dcn,'
Shouts, Copy, sir, nor keep NJ here al night"
Thinkest thou, writer, whose most piercing eye
An error typographical may sometimes spy,
OF all the toll and trouble, tine aud care,
That takes TO make your article thus "fair?'
Dost never make an error in thy haste'
Or think beyond the word thy pom hath traced'
Leaving to printers, with invention quick,
10 find the word to fills composing stick
Ponder the cobwebs, traced in pain,
That young apprentices have caused him too,
Depressing more his cver-working brain;
Besides the labor still he has TO do.
TLmk If nH this! and if some faults you sean,
Reflect that he is human, poor, frail man
Nor pour the "vias of your wrath" all DER,
Nor haunt him till his heart is wounded sore;
But with a laugh--or leastwsys with grin
Say, "hcres an error. pshaw! RENAL sin"
Grove Hill. s, &.