Some of the items in this article are unreadable, but it does contain notes related to remarks made about Thomas Carlyle in the Tribune, Bayard Taylor's upcoming lecture, Mr. Briggs's new column, N.P. Willis's suggestions for a fountain in Central Park, and remarks about local churches.
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Before trying his hand at writing, Charles F. Briggs spent several years working as a sailor on voyages to Europe and South America. He also spent a few years as a merchant in New York City.