been triumphant. His life was a constant series of changes, in
which ill-luck seems to have continually triumphed, because ill-luck was
not sufficiently striven with. In all these mutations, it will be the
solace of those who knew and loved him, that however his judgment may
have led him astray from worldly advantage, his heart was always
constant to his family. Affectionate and generous in disposition, he was
true to them; and he persevered in laboring for them under every
disadvantage. Altering his position--at times an editor--at times an
assistant-editor--anon changing his business as new hopes were roused
in his bosom--and then being a mere writer, depending upon the sale of
his fugitive sketches for the means of support--in all these experiments
with Fortune, he was ever true to the fond spirit which gently ruled at
home. For the great purposes, and high moral lessons of existence, a
faithful, constant heart has a wealth richer and more bountiful than can
be bought with gold.

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If it ain't Right, I'll make it all Right in the Morning, 33
Don't you believe in 'em, 37
The old Black Bull, 38
Dobbs makes "a Pint," 42
Used up, 43
The greatest Moral Engine, 50
The Story of Capt. Paul, 51
Hereditary Complaints, 58
Nights with the Caucusers, 59
Affecting Cruelty, 64
The Wolf Slayer, 65
The Man that knew 'em All, 74
A severe Spell of Sickness, 79
The Race of the Aldermen, 80
Getting Square, 85
People do differ, 89
Bill Whiffletree's Dental Experience, 90
A-a-a-in't they Thick? 96
A desperate Race, 101
Dodging the Responsibility, 107
A Night Adventure in Prairie Land,