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 endowing an opera house, where the ancient altar of Bacchus may flourish, and justice may be done to sublime compositions. (Producing a part of a manuscript opera.)

No, sir, build sacella for transcendental oracles to teach the world how to see through a glass darkly. (Producing a scroll.)

See through an opera-glass brightly.

See through a wine-glass, full of Claret: then you see both darkly and brightly. But, gentlemen, if you are all in the humor for reading papers, I will read you the first half of my next Sunday's sermon. (Producing a paper.)

No sermon! No sermon!