to say anything that might be misinterpreted. The periwinkle and wilk
interest has sustained a severe shock; but potatoes continue to be _done_
much as usual.

* * * * *

TO SIR F--S B--T.

"A dinner is to be given to Captain Rous on the 20th inst., at
which Sir Francis Burdett has promised to preside."--_Morning
Paper._

Egyptian revels often boast a guest
In sparkling robes and blooming chaplets drest;
But, oh! what loathsomeness is hid beneath--
A fleshless, mould'ring effigy of death;
A thing to check the smile and wake the sigh,
With thoughts that living excellence can die.
How many at the coming feast will see
THE SKELETON OF HONOURED WORTH IN THEE!

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SUPREME: COURT OF THE LORD HIGH INQUISITOR PUNCH.

"Laselato ogni speranza, voi ch' intrate!"

JOHN BULL _v._ THE PEEL PLACE-HUNTING COMPANY.