Kankee Retort. .--Soon after the Rev. olutionary war Captain. P, brave Yankee officer was at St St. ineteTsbburgiil, in Russia, and while there, accepted an invitation to dine-there was a large number at table, and among the rest was an English lady, who wished to appear one of the knowing ones. This lady, on understanding that an Ameri- can was one of the guests expressed to one of her friends a determination to quiz him.-She fastened on him like a tigress, making many inquiries respect ing our habits, customs, dress, manners and modes of life, education, amuse- ments, &c. To all her inquiries Capt. p-- gave answers that satisfied all the company, except the lady, she was determined not to be satisfied, and the following dialogue took place.

 Iady-Have the rich people, in your country, any carriages? for sup pose there are some that call themselves rich.

 Capt. p- My residence is in a small town upon an island where there are but few carriages kept,but in the larger towns and eitieson the main land, there are number kept suited to our re publican manners.

 Lady-l can't think where you ind