Suppose their original
cost to have been five shillings; this sum put out at simple interest,
together with the principal, would now have amounted to nine pounds,
twelve shillings, and sixpence; but at compound interest it would be two
hundred and fifty eight billions, seven hundred and eighty four
millions, two hundred and thirty thousand, six hundred and fifty six
pounds sterling.
J.B.--Y.
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King James I. mounting a horse that was unruly, said, "The de'il tak' my
saul, sirrah, and ye be na quiet, I'll send ye to the five hundred kings
in the House of Commons--they'll soon tame you."
On the road to Hastings are two hotels, nearly opposite one another, the
one kept by a person of the name of Hogsflesh, the other by a person
named Bacon.
T.R.W.
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A JUDICIOUS TITLE.
On a vacancy on the Scotch bench, a certain advocate of some standing at
the bar, but by no means remarkable for the brilliancy of his parts, or
the extent of his legal knowledge, was in full expectation of being
appointed to the vacant gown. This is done by a court letter, signed
with the King's sign manual.
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