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An American once at a dinner in Europe, heard a toast from the English minister, - "The King of England, the sun who illumines the Globe." The French minister, gave as his toast - "The King of France, the Moon of the continent who enlightens it in its dark hours." The American determined not to be outdone gave a toast, - "George Washington, the Joshua of America, who commanded the Sun and Moon to stand still and they obeyed him." - Cherry Valley Gazette.