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has almost wholly grown out of my recollections.
It is ahead of Boston in population and extent, but has not as many good residences or handsome stores.
The old jail that I once had the honor and happiness to occupy for a time has been torn down, and a new and handsome prison erected upon its site; so the charm was broken, and it was useless to think of visiting my old cell.1
High walls and huge the body may confine, etc.The city is very quiet and very clean; and the general appearance of the people, including the colored people, is creditable. Yesterday and to-day, I have attended the National Convention for the nomination of President and Vice-President of the U. S. It has been a full one, and its proceedings have been such as to gladden my heart, and almost make me fear that I am at home dreaming, and not in the State of Maryland. Even my friend Phillips would have been highly gratified