William Macrae is the only person authorised to collect subscriptions for the “Alligator.” And here is his likeness, that when he calls to solicit subscribers, all may know him by a comparison of this accurate engraving with his living face. My Office is at No. 114 Nassau street, second story, front room, where advance subscriptions will also be most gratefully received.
Stephen H. Branch.
The tomb of Franklin—if a palm flag-stone with the earth can be so called—is concealed from the public view by a venerable brick wall at the corner of Fifth and Mulberry streets, Philadelphia. The remains of the lightning philosopher are deposited there in the old burial ground belonging to Christ Church. An appropriate monument has been accidentally reared above them, in the shape of a telegraphic post, and the lightning is at constant play over, if not under the eye of the man who first chained it to the earth.
Stephen and his Adult Pupil.
THE FIRST LESSON.
Stephen.—What do you first wish to learn?
Pupil.—I desire first to review my figures.
S.—How far have you cyphered?
P.—I went through the book several times, when I was a boy.