Text: Edgar Allan Poe (?), Literary, Broadway Journal (New York), April 26, 1845, vol. 1, no. 17, p. ???-???

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MISCELLANY.

PUNS FROM THE BOSTON POST. — This witty paper makes the most wicked puns of any periodical in the Union; we cut three out of the last week's paper as specimens.

EARLY. — We notice the connubialization of Ezra T. Jones with Miss Sally Ladd, in Chillicothe. Ezra has supplied his table with Sal-Ladd at a very early day in the season.

The “Razor Strop Man” is now in the Monumental City. He bawled to a good many in Philadelphia, and then went to Bawl-to-more.

Said a gentleman to Digby, at the Shades the other day, “the General is a fine, noble-hearted fellow, and the prince of landlords; but he has one fault, and that is he gives you such a tremendous squeeze of the hand.” “Very true,” replied Digby,” “that is the only vice he has.”

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IMPROMPTU.

TO KATE CAROL.

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GOLDSMITH’S WRITING ACADEMY. — Having visited Mr. Goldsmith's new and elegant apartments, in the La Farge Buildings, 289 Broadway, we can speak with confidence of his admirable arrangements. Every thing that can be done to promote the comfort and convenience of the pupil, has been done. The great reduction in Mr. G.'s charges (now $200 for a compete course) constantly attracts a large number of pupils, so that every moment of his time is fully occupied. This is as it (mot to be. We enjoy one great blessing in America — the assurance that merit almost invariably finds its reward. Of Mr. Goldsmith's high qualifications as a teacher, it is unnecessary to say a word. His “Gems of Penmanship” speak at least one large volume in his praise; the daily press admits that, as a Professor of the Calligraphic art, he has no rival on this continent; and five diplomas of the American Institute, awarding him the highest premium for off-hand penmanship, are sufficient evidence that, among the best judges, his skill is largely appreciated.

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MR. MURDOCH’S LECTURES. — We have always regarded Mr. Murdoch as the best elocutionist in America. As an actor he is, perhaps, somewhat deficient in naturalness — vigor — and fulness of abandonment to his character, but be always compensates us, in great measure, by effective delivery and grace of gesture. He comprehends, we think, the whole rationale of elocution as well as any man of his time, and his physical powers enable him to give effect to his conceptions. We shall look with much interest for a work on Elocution which we understand be is preparing.

His lectures at the Society Library have been well attended, and never fail to elicit applause form those whose approbation is of value.

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STATE OF THE COUNTRY — Not the country composed of politicians and speculating tradesmen, who appear to be exceedingly anxious for a fight with somebody, about something or nothing, but the country of green fields and budding fruits. It was never in a finer condition thou at present; after a few days of gentle showers, and a few more of west winds and sunshine, the fields have put on their brightest verdure; the suburbs of the city, on Staten Island and Long Island — are nearly smothered in the blossoms of the cherry trees. The swamp maples are putting out their red buds, and the dog-wood is opening his broad white flowers. Everything looks fresh, fragrant and prosperous. The severe frost a fortnight ago injured some of the Peach trees in New Jersey, but there will be no lack of fruit the coming Season.