Philadelphia.
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_Publican's Invitation._--Amongst various other ingenious contrivances
adopted by the proprietors of the _rosoglio_ houses (anglice, dram-shops)
in Valetta, to attract the custom and patronage of the gallant red-jackets
that swarm in our streets at this time, one individual has put forth and
distributed among the soldiers the following puzzle, which I send for the
amusement of your readers. A very little study will suffice to master the
mysterious document.
"THE PUBLICAN'S INVITATION.
Here's to Pand's Pen. DASOCI.
Alhou Rinha? R. M. (Les Smirt)
Ha! N. D. F. Unlet fri. Ends.
HIPRE! ign. Beju! Standk.
Indan! DEVIL'S PEAKO! F. N.
(One.)"