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 down to his huntsman or whipper-in; regales them with the 'boatswain hoarsely bawling;' and, as far as noise goes, is a very pleasing companion. He to, by some means, has succeeded to a fortune, and sets up now, as you see, for a beau."

"Do you know that clergyman," said Hamilton, "that is walking between two ladies on the opposite side of the room." "Very well, he is one of our most popular preachers, a very different practitioner in his profession from Blunderbuss, and perfectly skilled in hitting the prevailing taste. The professional excellencies of our great theatrical performers are so extremely impressive, that bold adventurers in divinity, seeing the efficacy of tone and jesture in this stage, have undertaken to dramatize the pulpit; and this is one of the most successful actors. He has a fine voice, both as to tone and cadence, and thereby