their words, as praise comes not well from interested parties, and criticism is not pleasant to one to whom the object is endeared by association with loved ones. With Mr. Julian Verplanck, his friend and reviewer, one would rather

"With full applause in honour to his age,
Dismiss the veteran poet from the stage;
Crown his last exit with distinguished praise,
And kindly hide his baldness with the bays."

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Philip Freneau (Photogravure).

Church du St. Esprit.

Agnes Watson, Mother of Philip Freneau

Frontispiece

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