He was, however, like a certain distinguished teetotaler and peace preserver of our own city and our own day, a mild and benevolent man, whose monomania affected nobody but himself, and him it did affect through every bone of his body.

He was attended by his own servants, especially by his own cook--for he was a man of wealth and considerable rank in the country--in order that he could rely upon their fidelity in seeing that nothing contrary to his principles might be foisted upon him.

He had his carriage, in which he drove out every day, and into which and out of which his servants assisted him.

We need scarcely assure our readers that he was the lion of the place, or that no individual there excited either so much interest or curiosity.

Of the many others of various, but subordinate classes we shall not speak.