The schoolmaster, judging of the classical abilities of this “youth of promise,” by the wisdom displayed in his letter, considered him too dull a _spark_ for the situation, and his letter remained unanswered. (This puts us in mind of a person who once advertised for a “_strong coal heaver_,” and a poor man calling upon him the day after, saying, “he had not got such a thing as a ‘_strong coal heaver_,’ but he had brought a ‘_strong coal scuttle_,’ made of the best iron; and if that would answer the purpose, he should have it a bargain.”)--_Times, 1st January, 1827_. * * * * * MISSING A STYLE. Soon after the publication of Miss Burney’s novel, called “Cecilia,” a young lady was found reading it. After the general topics of praise were exhausted, she was asked whether she did not greatly admire the style? Reviewing the incidents in her memory, she replied, “The style? the style?--Oh! sir, I am not come to that yet!” Vol. I.--3. [Illustration: ~The Newsman.~] “I, that do _bring_ the news.” _Shakspeare._ Our calling, however the vulgar may deem, Was of old, both on high and below, in esteem. E’en the gods were to much curiosity given, For Hermes was only the Newsman of heaven. Hence with wings to his cap, and his staff, and his heels, He depictured appears, which our myst’ry reveals, That _news_ flies like wind, to raise sorrow or laughter, While leaning on Time, _Truth_ comes heavily after. _Newsmen’s Verses_, 1747. The newsman is a “lone person.” His business, and he, are distinct from all other occupations, and people.