the house to get up, and propose "_a general bill_ to enable _that
gentleman to take what name he pleased_."

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TOUCHSTONE FOR THE TIMES.


Midas (we read) with wond'rous art of old,
Whate'er he touch'd, at once transformed to gold;
This modern statesmen can reverse with ease,
Touch them with gold, they'll turn to what you please.

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GENIUS DEFINED.


A wit being asked what the word _genius_ meant, replied, "If you had it
in you, you would not ask the question; but as you have not, you will
never know what it means."

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POOR SACK, (HANGED.)