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FRANCE.
Remarkable Article by GirardtD-The EBl-
- pire's Downfall.

Remarkable Article by GiTardin-The E"l-
pire's Downfall.
Sensation has been caused III Paris by an article,
which has appeared IN the Liberte, by Nj. Emile
Girardn, in which, having enumerated the failures
and blunders OF the EMPIRE he proceeds 20 predlcbS
its fall. "The Second Empire he writes 'is toward
the end its fall is inevitable. The fall Of the Empire
OF b2 IS the revenge OF the Revolution OF as was ~
possible TO avoid this retaliation of the Revolution OF
AS this eXpaton Of the coup detd5o of 51 and fall OF
the Empire OF 52? Yes, in 1852, and again IN 1860,
by causing France to forget the loss Of her liberties,
i'll giving great impulse to her prosperity, and the
wise irrigation of all the abundant sources
of wealth which she possesses and finally by great
financial and fiscal reform, which then formed the
solution of the peace problems in the European pro-
gramme and of the Governments task OF pronlot-
ing the general happiness of the people. Ee5 even
again In june 1862 after the general elections
although 1t was very ate), by redeemng the faults
GGommtted-by a plebiscite rendering Ill in m IaIl IT. to
been deprived in 1851, but also those which We're
omitted in 1s4S in the precipitation of the popular
triumph. In place of plebiscite which would
most dense of universal suffrage, what has the
mperial Government not daring to recede, nor ad-
vance resolutely accomplished? 1t has given the
preference to Senatus Consultum, which leaves the
immense mass of the electors Indifferent or defiant
tions, or exceptions, which would have been great
act 1t has divested the amnesty OF August Ia or all
its prestige by the statement whicn APP appeared Two
days after in the Journal 06ctel most inconside-
rate statement, which declared that the amnesty
excepted NJ. Ledru-Rollin, one OF the three most
powerful personifcations Of the Provisional
Government, whom the outlawed of
M 1918 and 1880 himself had hastened
to acknowledge with enthusiasm, and to salute with
transports of Joy. Is it still possible to avoid this
revenge of the revolution OF 1S4S, eXpaton Of the
coup d'etat of 81, and fall Of the empire OF 80? 1t
is this, without fear illusion, we ask Of a man
accustomed to look revolution in the face without
fear but also of man who never deceiyes himself,
and knows that revolution cruel mother that she is
has never given birth to liberty but to destroy t.
Here is response: IF he fails to estimate cor
rectly all the difficulties Of the situation; If danger
neither enlightens inspires, nor hastens him; and if
he loses the last hour which remains to him, the
,,ira lie 1pgt
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
The Steam Frigate Lancaster-Her In
spection by Secretary Robson
Dolngs of JEFF. Davis-Meet-
ing of the New York
Gold Board.
Financial and Commercial
FROM THE SOUTH.
Secretary RObCsOn and Admiral P6F1er Inspect
the steam Frignte Lancaster,

Secretary RobcsOD and Admiral P0Tfer Inspect
the steam FriRnte Lnncastert
Special DespGtch to The EoeninJ Telegraph.
ANNAPOLIS, Oct. 15.-This morning Secretary
RobesSn inspected the steam frigate Lancaster,
the flagship of the South American squadron,
now lying at the Navy Yard at this place. He
was accompanied by Admiral Porter, Collector
II. d. Moore of Philadelphia, j. w. Bullock,
William NJ. Greiner, Senator A. g. Cattell, II. G.
Howell, General Babcock, and Commodore
Alden. The Lancaster arrived here about week
ago to make few repairs, and to receive her
full complement of men and complete supply
of stores, previous to her departure on a three
years cruise in the South Atlantic, making her
station at Rio. The visit of the Secretary and
the honorable companyproved very satisfactory.
After an hours inspection of the frigate, the
company went ashore, and were handsomely
entertained by Admiral Porter and his lady, at
their residence. The Secretary returns to Wash
ington this afternoon.
JEFF. Davis Quiet.
Special Despatch to The Evelltng Telegraph.
BALTIMORE, Oct 15.-Jef. Davis remains
strictly quiet refusing all display serenades, etc.
No Agreement.
The jury in the Superior Court this A. M,
in the important case of James Harper against
Alexander Brown, involving ten thousand dol
lars, after being out two hours, being unable to
agree, were dismissed
on Shore.
The steamer America, of the Savannah line,
ashore on Poplar island, has been drawn off.
Mr.. Waters funeral this morning was largely
attended.
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FROM EUROPE.
This Mornings Quotations.

Blythe AnglO-AGlcricGE Gable.
LONDON, Oct. 15--1l A. M.-Consos for money,
93A for account 9320. American securities quiet
and steady; 520s 1862, 50, eXinterest 1sG5s, sly
eX-interest; 1868, S85 10-i0s, 7G. Stocks easier
Erie, 23I; Illinois Central, "a; Atlantic and Great
Western 2G1G.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 15-11 A. M.-Cotton quiet; mid
ding Uplands, 121Sd: middling Orleans, 1215d. The
sales of the day are estimated at 1000 bales. The
sales of the week have been $4,000 bales, of which
5000 for export and 5000 for speculation. Stock
1926 900 bales of which $4,000 bales are American.
Receipts of the week $4,000 bales of which 1000 are
American.
LONDON, Oct. 15-1l A. M.-Spirits of Petroleum,
1Oaid. Calcutta Linsced, coz
PARIS, oct. l5-The Bourse opens quiet. Rentes
M 22c
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.,
OFFfcE OF THE EVENING TELEeRApH.l
Friday. Oct. Is. 1880


me condition Of our local Money market t,-cav ia
SO mucn like that of yesterday that il affords bnt
niue room 10 speculate either on its nresent or
prospective The banks are short OF means and arc
iolIeu INTO conservative position, which they will
ooany nave TO hold until near the end of the wear
ny Nomptfoler OF the Currency has notified All the
M % Daks 10 present report OF their condition
AS the banks will thus have no opportnnitv nf n y
ing up report for the sake OF effect IL NAV he oY
pected 10 prove accurate in its main etaiIs rheSo
reports as now eXaCted, fail to have anv inannnco
on the money market as formerly
The rates Of the past week are still current for all
classes of loans. w WI
Gold continues entirely free from speculative
feeng, and sales are confined to the wants OF trade
Opening premium at the Gold Board OF New York
this morning, 1870, closing at noon at 1901.
In Government bonds there is little doing, and
prices remain as quoted yesterday. 1sS1s sell at
1i9N; COS at 1901 and 10-40s at 10SH.
There is no Improvement to record in the Stock
market to-day but prices are seady. State and City
loans remain the same as quoted yesterday small
lot OF the latter sold at 1909. Lehigh Gold Loan
changed hands at 95 "a @954.
TheTc is an increased movement in Reading Rail
road and sales, ares reported at AZ 69-100647a{ ::
Pennsylvania Railroad attracted more attention, and
changed hands at 551I; and Elmira Railroad pre-
fcrred ut 39A. 52b was bid for Mnehill Railroad
SO for North Pennsylvania Railroad; and 2SA for
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Canal stocks are neglected, and the only sale was
OF Lehgh Navigation at 83k634. Coal and Bank
shares are not inquired after to any extent. In
Passenger Railway shares no sales. 40 was bid for
Second and Third; 90 for West Philadelphia; and
11a for HestOnvlle.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven AZ Bro No DO & Third strapt
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FROM NEW YORK.
Meeting of the Gold Board.

Despatch to The EceatlJ Telegraph.
New York, Oct. 15.-At a meeting of the
Gold Board this morning, Mr.. Hoyt urged that
the large minority formed yesterday be concili-
ated. Tellers were appointed for the election to-
day, and the question OF accepting the tender of
the Gold Exchange Bank, of rooms, clerks, etc,
was referred to the new directors, as was also
the matter of using the Bank of New York as
depositary. Gold opened at 1905, fell to 13O,
and is now again 1905.
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FIRST EDITIO N
OU II II A d H -.
The work Vest erda

Return Judge Murphy Assaulted-Pre-
sident Judge Simpson Beatsn-High
Constable Curley Assailed-A
High-handed outrage-An
Official Arrested without
aCharge-
laclky Held in
$4,000 Bail
Therefor.
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MEMORANDA

Brig Raven, Leighton hence for Belfast Ireland, with
wheat encountered the gale Of 4th inst in lat 2 3d. long
69. Vessel thrown her beam ends and cargo
italy damaged She succeeded in getting to Maehiaport
the 5th where she discharged cargo or such part
was damaged aud will probably proceed Joseph John
son, OF Cincinnati, mate was lost;
Sohr H. q. @. Wishart, Mason cleared at new York
Schr John Walker, Davis, hence. at Fall River 18th
Schr Kate wentworth Adams sailed from Cardenas sth
inst for north of Hatteras. .
schr Isabella Thompson Endioott hence at Alexandria
18th inst. -
~ Alburger, Corson, hence, at Boston 18th inst
at Boston 18th inst. NN
so6r A. Terr, Higgins, from Lanesville for Phladol
pha, at Boston 18Th inst.-put in for harbOr,
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CLTARED THIS MORNINo

STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING rRLEsnA pr
OFFICE.
IA. M..........52 IL A. NJ. -. ....4I9P M 4,
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ted by De Haven 4 Bro, No. 40 s. Thir
FIRST BOAR

JAY UOOKE a co. quOte Government securlties "a
folows:-U. S. 6s OF 1881, 119S@119& 5-20s OF 1850
12OK@l2Oj5; do, 1864, 119k@i19}S do, 1865, 1890
l9A d9 july 1859 1852 llI7%@slla; DO do 1857
1885 IS. 1O7H@1OS; Gold iSO.
MEssRs. DE HAVEN IL BROTHER 40 No. s. Third
street. Philadelphia report the following quotations
U,S.6s OF 1881, ,l1qH@120; do 1862 12Ol 91gO2S do
1864 119%@19]S do. 1865, n9K@ 192l do 1SG5,new,
11755@1l72S do. 1867, do 1171@117%; do. 1885,
do, ll7A@1l1Es; 10-40s, 10S1S@10SH; U.s. 30 Year
6 per cent. Currency 107H@1OS; Due Comp Int.
Notes. 1914; Gold, 13O@13O14; Silver, 127@129.
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stock Quotations by TeIeErnph-I PM
Glendinning, Davis d Co. report through their New
LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
For additional Marine Nelo8 see Inside Paose
(By Tslsgrdph.)

LEwEs; Del, Oct l5-Arrved from outside, propeller
Tray About thirty sail in the harbor The waathe.
is clear. Wind light from W.SW Thermometers ST.
toRTFEss MONROE, Oct. 15.--Arrived baraue Maria
Scanned, 80 days from Oallao, for orders ~
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.Arriyed, steamships Atalapta and
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PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. ....... ..ooToBER

(Bg dn9O-AMeTic0n Cdble)
HAvRE, Oct. l5A rived, steamship Paraguay from
NavyN York
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Br ship Almra, Groce, Antwerp, j. Il. Bailey Il Co
Steamer Ann Eliza Richards. New York, w. p UIyde&Co
Schr Niagara, Townsend, Boston, Hammett, Nei q Co
Schr H. I. Hedges, Franklin, Boston, do
Schr Il. st. Clair Edwards, Ireland, Boston, de
Schr JAS Ponder, Hudson, Boston, do
Schr 5. j. Bright, Shaw. East Cambridge, do
Schr Evergreen, Burroughs, Providence do
Schr Bowdoin Randall, Portland, do
schr G. w Middleton, Campbell, Richmond, Va, do.
Tug Thomas Jefferson, Allen, Baltimore with TOW ~
barges, W. p. Clyde q Co. w "" OF
barges, w. p. Clyde & Co. ' VIZ" W" oi
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ARRIVED THIS MOpNINc

amy hD THIS MORNING,
Steamer IT, n falrchild, Trout "a hours from Ne Vorl
with mdse. to "; NJ Baird Co. " A"A'
Steamer amer ~ - u IL Bdd,s & &hGCTe "a hours from New York
Steamer amer T. Wiling Cundf, IS hours from Baltimore,
Brig j. B Brown Hgtchison II days from Sagua with
molasses to B. W. Welsh-vessel to Warren N Srsns.
Encountered very heavy weather. and split sails ks'
gravel to Oarman Il Co. '' ''i'' "'on
Schr Ashland, Mitchell days from Norfolly Uo ;4t
lumber to j. w. Gaskill Sons. A' '"' WIN
SChr Sarah Watson, Smith, days from Saco ,v;,I t. l.
KnCkorbocker Ice 90 ' "'A i'e 10
Schr Anna Myriek Stevens, days from Provipcetovp
with fish to Crowell & Collins. 'o"Hi
Schr Q. w, Locke, Huntley, from Boston
Schr l.. S. Watson, Wells, from Boston,
SChr j. B. Allen Case from Boston.
Schr II. V, Miller, Miller, from Boston.
SChr Boston, NickeTsOn, from Boston.
Schr X. Naux, Whitecar, from Boston,
Schr 10. Bacon, Barre, from SaleIn, Mag
Schr 10. Williams, Cornish, from Fall River
SChr H. A. Rose, Rose, from Lynn.
Sohr VI, w. Godfrey, Sears, from Providence
Schr u. Magee, Smith, from a llyn's Point.
Schr Reading RR. No. 4S, Ross, from A. lyns Point
Tug Hudson, Nicholson, from Baltimore with a tow of
barges to w. p. Clyde 90. "n 70" oI
Tug Commodore, Wilson, from Hayre.de, Grace with A
tow OF barges to W. p Clyde 4 90. Wv
Special Despatch TO The Eoeaipg 7slegrapk
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md, Oct 15-Ihree boats left here
this morning as follows:-
Mary u. Davis, with lumber to ID. B. Taylor Son.
ID. ,B, Dlough, with lumber for Wilmington
John Het2el, with lumber, for Chester
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

to the people Such doubts were more than
justified by his perpetual exhibitions OF pas
sion. of jealousy, of vanity. OF thorough lhteh-
perance of mind His strange physlognonly' winch
was familiar to the world, was PROOF that MS Iaui's
had constitutional origin that would nave required
more moral force than he possessed to overcome Ihe
sketch ia concluded with rather happy comparison
Lord Brougham was at his chateau at Cannes when
the first introduction of the daguerreotype process
took place there and an accomplished neighbor
proposed to take view of the chateau, with group
of guests in the balcony. The artist explained the
necessity Of perfect immobity. He only asked that
his Lordship and friends would keep perfectly still
for five seconds and his Lordship vehemently
promised that he would not stir. He moved about
too soon however; and the consequence was-a blur
where Lord Brougham should be; and 80 stands the
daguereotype view to this hour. There is something
mournfully typical in this. in the picture Of our
century, as taken from the life by History, this
very man should have been central figure; but
now owing to his want of steadfastness there Will DC
forever-a blur where Brougham should have BEEN"
Miss Martineau gives some fine sketches OF eminent
persons Of her own sex, drawn with excellent dis
elimination, and free from any tincturc of womanly
envy or disparagement. OF Miss Milford, she COM
mends the attractive cheerfuness and charming hu-
NOR winch frightened ner delightful styIe, tnouBh
she denies her claim to any insight into passion the
depths of human character, or tho scope OF human
experience. The tragic features in Mrs. Jameson's
history are lightly touched on, while full justice Is
done to her merits in the sphere of picturesque de-
scription and aesthetic criticism. uniform impress
sion is left by her writings and her character that
of a warm-hearted and courageous woman, of indom-
table socabilty of nature, large lberalities. and
deep prejudices" The notice of Charlotte Bronte is
unequal to the interest of the subject, consisting
chiefly of superficial and desutOry details with no at
tempt at philosophical analysis of her character vi
perhaps the nobest female writer Of this generation,
Mrs. Browning, no sketch whatever is gwen. rev
works of more agreeable or fruitful suggestions on
tho WHOLE than the present have recently been issued
from the press. 1t will be valued as an admirable
literary production not ony for its able tributes to
contemporary genius and WORTH but for its freshlus
tratons of the vigorous intellect high purposes, and
rare artistic capacity of the author whose remarka
bic gift Of accomplishment neither the pains OF pro-
tracted sickness nor the subtle thefts OF declining
years have been able to impair.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Last Athenian, is the title of a fresh his
torical novel translated from the Swedish OF VICTOR
RYDBERG, by WILLIAM WIDGERY THOMAS jr., and pub
lished by T. B. Peterson Brothers The author, al
though young man, is highly accomplished scholar
and ranks as Of the foremost prose writer's OF Scan
dnayia Beside the narrative Of which the work chiefly
consists it contains series OF lively pictures Illustrative
Of the social and household life OF the ancient times In
which the IL laid The story was commended IN
warm terms by Fredrka Bremer and the present trans
lation was made at her suggestion by Mr. Thomas, who
filed the Office Of United States Consul at Gottenburg
Not little animation and graphic power characterize
the style OF the work. and to many readers attractions
will be enhanced by the religious discussions when are
interviewer with the narrative although 1t occasionally
exhibits a superfuous freedom Of expression and descrp
tlon.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

A lucid statement of the questions at issue
in the present contest between Cuba and the Spanish
Government is in pamphlet entitled The Case
Of cuba recently for the Cuban Association by
the American News Company. The gist Oh the contro-
yery, here explained. may be stated in few words
namely: the existing system regards Cuba as simple
property ignoring her physical social aud national con-
don contrary the principles Of justice, and the de-
and OF the age and tends to keep alive in the breasts
of the people spirit of insubordnaou which no less
at war with the prosperity Of the island than with the
sovereignty Spain The Spanish rule presents an ahso
Lutte bar to the development Of the natural resources OF
Cuba and is shacke on her trade, more especially with
the United States whose position and pursuits present
the greatest opportunities OF market aud traffic The
essay although written IN subdued and temperate
tone with appeals the spreadeage patriotism Of the
American people, is pointed and fOrcble and can hardly
fail to produce impression in favor OF the cause to
which 1t is devoted.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Mines Of the West, by RossITER w. RAY
MoND contains the Report the Secretary OF the Treas
ury by the Commissioner OF Mining Statistics for the
States and Territories West OF the Rocky Mountains 1t
forms a supplement the previous Report OF Mr. Ross
Browne OH the same subject and is fun Of valuable sug
gestons on the great industrial interest to which 1t Is
devoted. J. i. Ford & Coz
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

Fields, Osgood, g. Co. have published new
edition OF Alice Of Monmouth, by EDMUND CLARENCE
sTEDMAS, and also of his Poems Lyric and Idyic. The
same house have issued collection OF The Inghdm "a
pers by EDWARD HALE, consisting OF quaint saricai
stories and sketches which have justly won wide
celebrity as magazine articles.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

In the department of popular science, two
recent works published by Charles scrbner Co. en-
titled The Wonders Of OPTICS translated nom the French
Of T. MARION, by CHARLES W. QUIS, and Thunder and
Lightning translated from the French Of W. DE FoS-
yIELIE by T. L. PHIPsoS will attract attention by their
rich stores OF instruction presented in an agreeable and
often an amusing form The first work describes
some singular instances Of the want OF
ability to distinguish coors which is more
common defect than Is generally supposed. Du
gad Stewart the Edinburgh philosopher could not see
the difference the leaves and fruit OF apple.
tree except point OF form and size; Dalton the cee
brated chemist could not tell blue from crimson; and
ssmond the italian historian did not know red from
green Railroad accidents have taken place from the in
ability OF the engineer to distinguish the red signal which
indicated danger In the second work. all the freaks aud
eccentrlcies OF lightning fully described, and nu-
facts related which it well for every one TO
know in this land OF sudden thunder-storms.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Sixth Edition of Angel on JVatercourses,
edited by j. c. PERKINS, which has been delayed for sew
e years by the decease Of the author is now Issued by
Little Brown, & Co. The work has been greatly en-
larged both IN text and notes eight hundred cases
being cited by the present editor which did not appear
I'm the Dreyioug edition.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

In the last number of The journal of Specu-
tire Philosophy, which completes the second volume Of
that remarkable work. the editor engages in rapid
vey OF the character OF its contents its contributions
10 philosophical inquiry, since its commencement. 1t
could not have been expected that publication which
makes little direct appeal TO any Of the popular inter
OF the day should leave brilliant mark on the sur
face Of our national intellectual developments but may
we'll excite the admiration OF intelligent readers that the
cause OF philosophical speculation which has or late
years been on the decline IN the old world should
have found SO enlightened aud vigorous advocates
among the scholars OF the West They have fought a
hard battle bravely, and with legitimate weapons The
zeal which has prompted them to labor so strenuousy In
the field OF pure thought is beyond praise Belong
ing ourselves different school OF thinkers, and viii
personal sympathy with their methods, glad To
recognize their love Of TRUTH and 90 applaud the fidelity
with which they stand by their convictions, In the midst
of so many dscouraging influences The brief report
of what has been offered TO the public in the pages OF
the Journal within the last years shows degree OF
intellectual activity and enterprise, OF which few of our
periodicals boast. Among the papers OF purely
philosophical nature. Mr. Kroegers mastery transla
tlons from Fichte's most important works, giving
luminous exposition OF the systems OF Kant and Fichte
the celebrated Monadoogy Of Lebnz given for the first
time English; original essays and criticisms
topics OF profound speculative INTEREST," aud Schengs
"Introducton to Idealism" and Introduction TO the
InlOsOphy OF nature Ine departments OF psycnOlogy
and aesthetics have been no less ably represented,
braoing Hegers -" "Phenomenoogy OF Spirit" schopen-
bauer's Dialogue Immortality" and Doctrine OF
the WILL" the Analysis OF Hegels Esthetcs,"
by Bernard; Goethes Essay the Laokoon -
Notes on Millions Lycdas;" and other articles IL
Illustrating the principles at the basis OF Art, and its
influence tho cultivation OF the spiritual faculties
large space in the Journal has been devoted to the dis
cusson OF religious problems showing the foundation OF
faith in the nature man. and combating the objections
OF the skeptc not by hmy appeals to sentiment but by
analyzng the essential content OF How far any
OF these questions have been settled by the philosophers
OF ST. Louis we do not pretend to Judge; We shrewdly
conjecture that tho last word the subject has not vet
been uttered since appears to DO tho destiny OF tho
human intellect put forth succession OF athletic ef
forts before arrives the haven Of repoSs in the
eloudcd vision OF reality. ..I .
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

Thought of his broadaE, and bringing II TO the side OF
the boat. held up the handle, that could seize u
while the reptile coiling up from the last stunning
blow. The next time he darted at me gave him heay
cut fifteen inches behind his head seyerng the pody
completely of except about inch on the under sue
and he coiled up this part fell over and he fastener
his teeth into his coils One elt more, and sezea.
sde the deck aud the ships rail into the sea
The long trail of his blood the deck assured me tht
was indeed safe, and, drawing long breath 0f rehel
thanked the giyer of all our blessings
With this pleasant narrative, we take leave oil the
adventurous explorer who has added to tho litera-
ture, of American travel Ia branch already of hand
some dimensionsl, work abounding In curious IN
formation. and though showing by many crudities
of statement and illustration that the writer has
but moderate skill in the arts of composition. one
which will attract and reward attention OF the
reader in quest either of instruction or amusement