The whole is a thing that drives away harm, Defined by dear Webster as “a charm;” My 5, 6, 2, 3, 3 is by the same called “not much;” My 6, 7, 8, a “vassal,” “subject,” “person,” or such: My 5, 2, 3, 1 is “taste,” “savor,” or “a sailor;” My 1, 2, 4, 3 of a coat is oft shortened by a tailor. Now I think you have all you require to solve this numerical; If not, I will tell you the whole relates to nothing clerical.
N.Y. city.Atello.
No. 10. Square.

1. Barley-water. 2. A small particle. 3. A fine white powder or earth, without taste or smell. 4. A paved way. 5. To convey or transfer. 6. Tidier.

Chicago, Ill.U. Reka.
No. 11. Anagram.
Tom, these men criticise common rates.
The law’s strong arm and stern decree Are turned against monopoly; Justice and equal rights for all Be ours though the heavens fall!
Hazleton, Pa.P. O. Stage.
No. 12. Inverted Pyramid.

Across: 1. The process of analysis by means of standard solutions (Analyt. Chem.) 2. Little tufts. 3. Species of walls made of stiff clay. 4. To steal (Obs.) 5. A letter.