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Friday June 8th
An auction sale of cigars &c was held this morning by that Genius of all trades Old Carry or heigh Dubby as he is sometimes calld that being the endearing epithet he applies to his dog with whom he fondles and plays as with a child, The following litterary portrait drawn by an artist who chose to remain incog was posted on one of the Stancheons between decks and attracted a crowd of observers - it is easy to recognise the original -

[[underlined]] Say it in Gath - publish it in the Streets of Eskelon [[/underlined]] 
Sleepers awake, ye silent ones give your voice in this our cause - our floating [[underlined]] Venice [[/underlined]] is visited by a base [[underlined]] informer [[/underlined]]- even now his tounge may be reviling you [[underlined]] A Black Mail [[/underlined]] is now in operation.
He of whom I speak is M-uch D-evoted subject of our gracious Sovereign - In his placid [[strikethrough]] looks [[/strikethrough]] face he carries that innocence which so easily cloaks an evil heart - While apparently so busily engaged in studying the game of Whist - his [[underlined]] [[Boreus?]] ears [[/underlined]] are extended to catch every whisper - With an Eagle swiftness the news is transmitted - [[underlined]] Guard well your lips in his [[/underlined]] presence for he stands ready to catch every expression [[underlined]] Put a Bridal on your tounge lest he betray you Look well to the right and to the left [[/underlined]]- lest some Surgical adventurer should seize upon your unsuspecting frame, These hints are thrown out as a caution and more especially that you may shun him 
That all may quickly recognise him of whom I write a few remarks may be sufficient [[underlined]] Height about six feet [[/underlined]]- good form light complexion generally wears a black suit - neatly dressed and to appearance Somewhat of a gentleman, [[underlined]] God forgive the term thus applied - Sound the Tocsin give the watch word (There he is) [[/underlined]] Fore and aft upon the wind let your voices die away in repeated expression ([[underlined]] There he goes [[/underlined]]) Let the air resound with the Just and well deserved sentiment ([[underlined]] Keep your Eye on him [[/underlined]]) Thus shall we root out the weeds of contention, destroy the thorns

Transcription Notes:
Say it in Gath - 2 Samuel 1:20 (misquoted and mis-spelled) tocsin - an alarm sounded by bells