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The death of Samuel L. Knapp, Esq. of con-
sumption, in the prime of life, requires more than
a passing notice. But few Of our writer's WELD
ed an abler pen, always racy, and charged with


learned lore. In American history, especially
that Of New England, he had but few equals. His
productions are voluminous, and all sprightly and
full Of interest, but as he wrote too often under
the pressure Of pecuniary difficulties, there was
haste and negligence in much Of what he has left.
He is said to have had knowledge Of the exact
sciences. He was a classmate Of Webster, and
studied law at Newburyport under the celebrated
Chief Justice Parsons. Mr. Knapp was distn-
guished as an Orator as well as ready writer ON
all subjects. His person was tall and command


ng-his features striking, and rendered more SO
by unusual dark hair and swarthy hue; no man
was more amiable or possessed more generous
sympathies, or agreeable social qualities. He was
extensively connected with several presses, and
his orations and biographies are all remarkable
productions in the literature Of our country.--N


T. Star. es5