observed first in a child, and then traced upwards, manifesting itself in
crimes suited to every stage of life.

The good deeds in an evil life,--the generous, noble, and excellent
actions done by people habitually wicked,--to ask what is to become of
them.

A satirical article might be made out of the idea of an imaginary museum,
containing such articles as Aaron's rod, the petticoat of General
Harrison, the pistol with which Benton shot Jackson,--and then a diorama,
consisting of political or other scenes, or done in wax-work. The idea
to be wrought out and extended. Perhaps it might be the museum of a
deceased old man.

An article might be made respecting various kinds of ruin,--ruin as
regards property,--ruin of health,--ruin of habits, as drunkenness and
all kinds of debauchery,--ruin of character, while prosperous in other
respects,--ruin of the soul. Ruin, perhaps, might be personified as a
demon, seizing its victims by various holds.

An article on fire, on smoke. Diseases of the mind and soul,--even more
common than bodily diseases.

Tarleton, of the Revolution, is said to have been one of the two
handsomest men in Europe,--the Prince of Wales, afterwards George IV.,
being the other. Some authorities, however, have represented him as
ungainly in person and rough in manners. Tarleton was originally bred to
the law, but quitted law for the army early in life. He was son to a
mayor of Liverpool, born in 1754, of ancient family. He wrote his own
memoirs after returning from America. Afterwards in Parliament. Never