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 *dergo the prosecution which its atrocity deserves; but we wish to prosecute the real author, and request from you the only means you can have, according to your statement, of giving the desired information; but I do not say I require or demand, because you have an alternative." Hamilton now asked Sir Edward if he would go; Sir Edward answered he made no doubt but the editor would, on reflection, afford them the satisfaction which they desired. The editor asked if they could defer till the following morning pressing for a sight of the hand-writing? "I had much rather you would discover the truth in any other way; and, upon my honour, I have not seen the hand-writing. I think from the last part of the advertisement you have some kind of a clue." "Well, sir," said Hamilton, "I believe I comprehend you, and I shall promise not to