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would open somewhere between the poles afore described and in a voice of thunder bellow forth - "I am a subject of Queen Vick"  - quantum differt. Her announcement modestly and quietly put forth  You are Excused Sir" [[strikethrough]] was [[/strikethrough]] was sufficient to (the) roll the undesirable not only down the Shakespeare stairs - and had there been no Bar where that & as might be had - probably into the street - or nigh unto carrying him home to his own domicile. but to our 7th warders.

- Of the Art products called for by the seventh warders we may mention another product somewhat extensive - 10 couples thereof were about to Exchange their single blessedness for the marriage ties and take the usual trip thereunto  belonging - some had already made their "miniature" Exchanges - some had, [[strikethrough]] already m [[/strikethrough]] some had not. but all agreed to do so - either in NY or other places and further, that they [[strikethrough]]should [[/strikethrough]] would all meet at Philadelphia on a given day - then and there to produce their many "miniature" semblances. take a vote on the merits of the productions. and form a general return party home. Such was done. Mr Cummings rec'd the highest vote of preference - Mr Shermeney second and New York carried off the palm. It was said to have afforded much amusement - and all returned home - doubtless very happy.

The aged Mr Pratt of Philadelphia renowned not only for the beauty of his gardens [[strikethrough]] which are superb, and called for giving him a nomnation[[/strikethrough]] and the great extent of his wealth [[strikethrough]] of Philadelphia [[/strikethrough]]. had been painted by allmost all the well known Artists but as it appeared not with the fullest success in any instance. And he determined to try Mr C. Mr Pratt, in addition to great age was in a very delicate health [[strikethrough]] but [[/strikethrough]] yet decided to and did come on to NY to sit but only for 2 days could he promise to remain, and tho' in warm weather required a good fire in the room which almost roasted the Artist, and could not sit at most, more than 15 minutes without taking

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