'2^ ' SINGULAR CHARACTEB. 



purpose. He is surrounded by plenty, and hk 

 time is constantly engaged in his new vocation. 

 Thus by a singular metamorphosis the ship mas- 

 ter of the ocean, has become a boat builder on 

 the western canal ; and whenever the demon of 

 melancholy, like the evil spirit of Saul, attempts 

 to take possession of him, a trip on the great arti- 

 ficial water operates like the harp of the sweet 

 Stinger of Israel. 



I am, &c. 



HIBERNICUS, 



