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top, muddy at the bottom, good and clear ia the middle. 

 And now, in conclusion, allow me to say that after fifteen 

 years' intimate acquaintance with them, of every class, I 

 unhesitatingly affirm, without fear of contradiction, that 

 they are the most polite and amiable, kind and courteous, 

 hospitable and charitable, happy and cheerful, contented 

 and frugal, tolerating and forbearing:, extenuating and 

 forgiving people I have ever known, and the best and 

 mfost generous masters I ever had in my life. Yes ! 

 "Russia, with all thy faults, I love thee still ! " ' 



My informant I had known long, I can vouch for his 

 veracity, and I have not a doubt of the accuracy of his 

 narrative. 



