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was provided for them. He seemed well informed about Ameri- 

 ca, and, excepting for slavery and steamboat explosions, greatly 

 to admire our country. He had some idea of going to it ; and 

 said his present business was exceedingly disagreeable, as it com- 

 pelled him to be so much at inns, where he rarely found any one 

 with whom he could pleasantly associate. 



