the stuff every-day people are made of, and he could not rest

satisfied until his fingers boasted another ring. The new prodigy is,

like its predecessors, of pure solid gold. It is worth 500 dollars,

and weighs nearly, if not quite, a pound. This small treasure is

intended for the owner's "little" finger. It is the work of Mr. Melon,

jeweller and goldsmith, on Camp-street, and is adorned with small

carved figures, standing out in bold relief, and of very diminutive

size, yet distinct and expressive. The right outer surface represents

the flight of Joseph, the Virgin, and the infant Jesus into Egypt.

Joseph, bearing a palm-branch, leads the way, the Virgin follows,