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192 OUR CHIMNEY CORNER. NO. 23?. — ILLUSTRATED REBUS. 13-O-C T O R zmi&mip dv . 2i x the TM e m. NO. 231. — ENIGMA. I am composed ol twenty-five letters My 22, 16, 12, 3, 9 is the name of a celebrated author. My 5, 24, 7, 20, 9. 25, 16, 6 is the name of a de servedly popular civil magistrate in Savannah. My 11,2, 8,4, 1, 17, 7,9, 13, sis a city in the District of Columbia. My 10, 5, 12, 21, 19, 16, 0 is the name of South Carolina’s noblest son. My 14, 13, 24, 15, 16, 24 is the name of a Geor gia manufacturer. My 23, 1, 18, 15 is a cardinal point of the com pass. My whole is the name of one of Georgia’s most revered and distinguished sons. Bethesda, Ga, Cornelius. NO. 232. — RIDDLE. Os flesh and blood and bones am I, As other creatures be ; But neither flesh, nor blood, nor bone At all remains in me. I was taken from my mother’s side, 'Where I was bravely bred ; And when to perfect age I came, They did cut off my head. They gave to me a virtuous drink, Which ran all through my head, Which could make war between two kings, Or make two lovers glad. J. D. McG. NO. 233. — ENIGMA. Twice name a creature formed for use, Man's too much slighted friend, Myself 1 next must introduce, And with my country, end. My cruel total then appears A stain on history’s page, Sad source of many a mourner’s tears In every clime and age. NO. 234.— -CONUNDRUMS. 1. What three authors will express a country man’s surprise at a fire? 2. What word is that which bespeaks an unwil lingness to give a false statement ? 3. Why is a fisherman’s the most lucrative em ployment? 4. What valuable property is mostly sought by young clergymen ? 5. Why do swallows deserve to be driven from human habitations? 6. Why is an amateur artist dangerous ? NO. 235.— ENIGMA. I am composed of twelve letters— My 2,6, 7is a covering for the head. My 7,8, 9,1, 2is the prominent part of a saw. My 3, 4, 12, *lO, 7is to cook before a fire. My 11, 5,4, 7is a tie. My whole is the name of a river in Georgia. Lamartine. BITItIv E’ S WEEK LY . NO. 236. ILLUSTRATED REBUS. NO. 237.— CHARADE. A well-made little thing am 1 — My master knows my temper's good, And yet, that temper oft to try, He makes me deal in scenes of blood : But do not blame him —rather, see, Thankful, the good that flows from me. Cut off my tail, and 10, the change ! I'm longer, stronger than before Tenfold ; the warrior’s pride, I range With him the field of battle o'er; No more, alas, for good, but ill — With scenes of blood familiar still. no. 238.— ENIGMA. A letter place in durance vile, There to remain a little while, And you will very quickly see, What all enigmas want to be. NO. 239. — CHARADE. My first of anything is half, My second is complete, And so remains until once more My first and second meet. no. 240. — ENIGMA. Two letters often tempt mankind, And those who yield will surely find Two others ready to enforce The punishment that comes of course. NO. 241. — CHARADE. M y first's three parts of what thou'd wish Thy dearest next to be, But how shall I describe my whole To any, or to thee? ’Tis visible we read, but who Will own he sees the air? They say it rings, but ’tis no bell I safely may declare. Answers to Puzzles, &c., in No. 22. No. 208—111 news flies fast. No. 209 —1. Oak oka; 2. Kin —ink, (the word printed “friend” should read “fluid ;”) 3. Reed—deer; 4. Mane —name; 5. Eli—lie. No. 210—Shake-spear. No. 211 1. Trifle —rifle; 2. Glass—lass—ass. iNo. 212 Jhe letter A. No. 213—A soft answer turneth away wrath. No. 214—The jeweller took one from the top and one from each arm of the cross, and put one at the bottom. No. 215 There is a wide difference between virtue and vice. No. 216—1. Because all the other vowels are in-accurate ; 2. He drops a line at every post; 3. Invisible green; 4. Muzzling (muslin.) No. 217—Maine. — »»»_ Correct Answers Have been sent us by Claude C., Lott W., Olin S. S., R. A. J., Johnston L. C., Rebecca 8., W J. V. When you send your own name, or any other, be careful to give us the name of the post office and State also. It is best to add the full address at the bottom of your letter. 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