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...boats were started by the sterns. So far the correspondent's information is correct; but they were judged by the bows at the finish, and it is in this fact that the kernel of the whole matter lies. It was generally understood by the Harvard crew as they drew up to the stake boat that the boats were to start by sterns and finish by sterns, but a remark from Captain Hull before starting undeceived them, and the time was actually taken as the bows crossed the finish. Now, considering the closeness of the race...
...that of Aristophanes; and this with no disparagement either to the latter or Mr. Billings. It matters little, however, whether we are able to discover the wit, so long as we are assured it is there. Why attempt to crack the nut, knowing, as we do, that the kernel is safely incased within; ten to one we shall find a shrivelled morsel for our pains. I learn from men of wisdom, - men who, by a theory of events, have ascertained to an hour the time of Homer's birth and death, - that the study of Aristophanes and other primitive pagans...