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"And pray," he asked, "what can you tell overnment? Will New York be chosen?"

"I am sure it will be Philadelphia; and, indeed, I care not It would, however, amuse you to hear so De Witt says New York wants no governovern around her best streets Doctor Rush says the govern our city a sink of political vice Mr Wolcott says honesty is the fashion in New York Soy think Wall Street as wicked as the most fashionable streets in Tyre and Sodoers--thanks to Mr Freneau--have each, and all, their little audiences on the subject As I ca the Philadelphians to 'get ready their dishcloths and broo their roo on the subject caht the seat of governht to be 'in some wilderness, where there would be no social attractions, where o and attend strictly to business' Upon my word, sir, the opinions are endless in number and variety; but, in truth, Mr Ha the matter This is without doubt There is to be some sort of compromise with the Southern senators, who are proer oppose the assumption of the State debts I hear that Mr Jefferson has been brought to agree to this understanding And Mr Morris doubtless thinks, if the government offices are once opened in Philadelphia, they will remain there"

"And Joris, the ladies? What say they on the subject?" asked Mrs Hyde

"Indeed,forward to the change All are talking of the social deposition of the beautiful Mrs Bingham 'She will have to abate herself a little before Mrs Washington,' I heard one lady say; while others declare, that her association with our Republican Court will be hareous; especially, as she is beloved in the home of the President"

"OUR REPUBLICAN COURT! The definition is absurd!" said General Hyde, with both scorn and temper "A court pre-supposes both royalty and nobility!"

"We have both of thee! you will find, that intrinsic qualities have no social value What people require is their external evidence"