Entered, according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1842, by

PRISCILLA HAWES,

in the Clerk's Office for the Southern District of New-York.

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ADVERTISEMENT.

IN committing the collected works of his departed friend to the somewhat precarious sea of popular favor, the editor has but few remarks to offer; his not ungrateful task is ended, and if any find gratification in the fruit of his labors, rich will be his reward in feeling that he has ministered in something to the alas! posthumous reputation of one whom he esteemed truly living, and affectionately remembers, when remembrance only and regret are left to him.

The plan laid down in the brief memoir of the author has been adhered to strictly; except in one, and that a very slight particular. It was there stated to be the editor's intention to omit altogether the political writings of J. CYPRESS, JR. which are exceedingly voluminous, for reasons therein mentioned; but on mature reflection, it was judged better to insert two articles in prose, and a few squibs in verse, as being singular

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