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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24
How To Finish Rooms.

Bayard Taylor's opinion on this sub
ject is thus expressed in the Kndepend-
ent.:
For the finishing of rooms there is
nothing equal to the native wood, simply
oiled to develop the beauty OF the grain.
Even the cOmmonest pine, treated in
this way, has a warmth and luster be-
side which the dreary white paint so
common even In the best of housf s,
locks dull and dead. Nothing gives a
house such cold, uncomfortable air as
white paint and white plaster. This
color is fit only for the tropics. Our
cheap, common woods pine ash, ches-
nut, oak, maple, beech, walnut, tutter-
nut-offer us variety OF exquisite tiuts
and fibrous patterns, which, until recent
~, have been wholly d'sregarded in
building. Even in furniture we are
just beginning to discover how much
more chaste and elegant are oak and
walnut than mahogany. The beauty
of room is as dependent on the har-
mony OF its coloring as that Of pic
turc. Some Of the ugiiest and most dis
agreeable apartments l have ever seen
were just those which contained the
most expensive furniture and decora-
tlOns.
My experience shows that room fin
ished with the best seasoned oak or
walnut, costs actually less than one fin
'shed with pine, painted and grained in
I'M tation of those woods. Two veran-
dahs Of yellow pine, treated to two
coats OF boiled oil, have richness and
beauty of color beyond the reach of
pigments and my only regret connect
ca with the house is, that / was p.rsua.
oed oy the representations of mechan-
les to use any paint at all.
HE rafls correspondent of the N. Y
Times, makes the following statement.
A new method of amusement hos 49,
adopted in Paris. Fashionable neoole
who do not find private theatricals or
private concerts suited to their taste. give
private sermons. A pulpit is erected in
the drawing room, and u e hostess takes
great deal of pans to secure popular
and eloquent preacher. Great exert,ons
are made that they are not outdone bv
their neighbors in the matter of elo-
quence. OF course, it is not to be sup.
posed that these services are open to the
public, but especial cards of invitation
are issued to matinee religeuse, with care
full attention to the quality Of the guests
invited.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

Gov. GIsr, of South Carolina, is one
Of the pillars Of the Methodist Episco
pal Church in his State, and immensely
wealthy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

AT 1T AGAIN The impudence and
effrontery Of the Gazette surpasses ali
belief. Another article was published
yesterday to maintain its theory that the
South is attempting to slide out of the
Union to get rid Of paying her debts
This is the reason assigned in one
column, and in another column another
reasou-a complication of unreasonable
reasons-is given. That will do.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

Common sense rules the mass Of the people,
whatever misnsmed and missnthrops philoso-
piers may say to the contrary. Show thema good
hing; let its merits be clearly demonstrated, and
they will not hesitate to give it their most cordial
patronage. The masses have already ratified the
Judgment Of physician, concerning the virtues
Of hOSTETTER'S BITTERS, ~ may be seen in
the immense quantities Of this medicine that are
annually sold in every section Of the land. 1t is
now recognised - greatly superior to all other
remedies yet devised for diseases Of the digestive
organs, such as diarrhna, dysentery, dyspepsia,
and for the various fevers that arise from deransc
ment of those portions of the system. Hostettes's
name is rapidly becoming household word from
Maine to Texas, from the shores Of the Atlantic
to the Pacific. Try the article and be satisfied.
Sold BY druggists and dealers generally, every
where.
~ SEQ advertisement in another column.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

Gov. Bsowx, Of Georgia, is reports d
assman ofstrseo religious lssline.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24
PRINCE IMPRRi,L CHAMPAGNE!
J. j. BU e IT'S

j. j. BURTlS
n, BEGS RESPECTFULLY TO IN
~ form his friends and the public gene
rally, that he has been appointed
by Nessrs. C. V. Hsugh wourt Co.,
bot New York. sole agent for this
most celebrated w ne, of watch they
are the importers, and viii has for
years past held the 6rN rank in France and
England and the Continent Of Europe, and now
meets with the most unbound success and pop
ulaiity in the United States and Casadss.
J.J. b. is enabled to offer this Wine in any
quantities, 1t New York prices, in quarts, pints
and half pints.
He nas a so received an importation Of Meet
Chanaon's Screen Seal, without the liable, which
is their first quality of that we'll SHOWN brand,
and which he intends TO sell at New York prices.
BURTIS HOUSE.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, November 18th, 1850.
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The A4sDru, A@1ae bsss sasd thsalt&
issf sw oSski4y sssly d.p's nsdR, sftsk
having suGerst ssvsal ssass sish . severs lesg
affection, and that DIRE ID disease, Consumption
is ANXIOUS to make known 70 his fellow sufferer
the means Of cure.
10 oil Who desire it, be viii send copy Of the
prescription used Gree Of CHARGE with the direc-
ton for preparing and using the same, which they
will find > suxs CusE roR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA.
BRONCHITIS, &c. The only object Of the aver
'iser in sending tho prescription is to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he con-
ceves to be invaluable. and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, IS it will cost them nothing,
and may prove . blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
WILIIAMsBuRGH,
octl5-ly] Kings County, New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

A Ii PERSOESEAvING CLAIMS AGAINST
IA the Arms Of Townsend, Smith : Co., Or
Townsend, Hayes : Co., arc rsqassted to ssnd
their bills or seeoants 70 ARAsTnOx0 : S1swAn1
Dsvenpost, Iowa, imnsdiase!y.
J. Q. HAYES.
OF sNm q =. 8. : O., - Z. y. = @
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

Mas. ROBERT CHRISTIE WILL REMOVE
Av1 70 The soutA-vsss corner Of Brsdy and Oh
eeseoeA where, On ~ sates the 18th q 0osoohos,
80 utu - able T. aceomnndste dey booa1omI
tGGoo40 WITH 1inited n~mbee q le1sQo.
Daysapegt Nov. -, ~. ~
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Tue N. Y. correspondent Of the Phil
adelphia Press says: "a prominent gen.
tleman of Washington, we'll known
among capitalists, and proverbial for
shrswdness as financier, yesterday made
a moderate bet with gentleman Of this
CITY, that the banks Of New York would
suspend specie payment before the first
day OF February next. ] have this from
one of the parties. Still more signifi
cant was the remark made to me this
morning by partner in one Of the old
est, wealthiest and largest jobbing houses
in this city, that in his opinion the banks
of New York would be compelled to
suspend within forty days. attach
Importance to the latter prediction for
the reason that its author is gentleman
Of great prudence, GOODNESS and forecast,
and is quietly, but thoroughly, prepar-
ing to meet the coming storm"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24
Rank Rem OcWl.

BO1eE RCADo OUvk.
TyHE STATE BANK OF IOWA, MER-
| chants rrADch, has removed to the Banking
room formerly occupied b. Cook ! Sargent
BIB. WOODWARD,
Cashier.
Monday, November 10, 1860. fnovl9-d&wlw
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II e ~ % ed,

Union Coffee l. Spice mall.
CORNER OF FRONT AND MAIN
ssvssl =. r JOvFs. 4 20.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
JOHN Il. SW ITS,
General Real Estate Agent,
Loan and Insurance Broker,
CON. OF DEEDS FOR NEW YORK And
OTHER STATES.
H. Y. sLAYMAKER.
NorARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER OF Dsxps poa
MINNESOTA!
OFFICE NICHOLS BLOCK, UP STAIRS.
DAVENPORT, IOWA,
COMPLETE ABsTRACTs OF THE TITLE TO ALL LANDS
IN SCOTT COUNTY.
New York Insurance Agency,
CASH CAPITAL REPRESENTED. 50 600 600
WITH LARGE SURPLUS
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE co.
OFN. YORK AND BROOKLYN
CASH CAPITAL. Observation-Disclosures. $500. oo9
STEPHEN CROwELI., pr.st
PuILANBER SHAW. sec'y
Atlantic Fire Insurance Comp'y
ON. YORK AND BROOKLYN,
CASH CAPITAL, sl5o.ooo
JOHN D. COCKS, Prest
HoRArIo Dom, Sec'y
Lamar Fire Insurance Comply,
OF NEW YORK CITY,
CASH CAPITAL,...... $50. ...... $500 900
E, ANTHONY, Prest
J.R. ST. JOHN, Sec'y.
Fulton Fire Insurance Comply,
OF NEW YORK CITY,
CASH CAFlTAL,........... $1so, 900
WILLIAM A. COBB, Pscst
JAMES n. KaHKINs, Sec,y.
HumbOlt Fire Insurance Co..
OF NEW YORK CITY.
CASH CAPITAL,........... $500 90
JOHNRANKIN, Prst
WILLIAM 1ULLICAN. Sec'y.
New York Life Insurance c..
OF NEW YORK CITY.
CAPITAL, 81 500 ,ooe |
NORRIS FRANKLIN. Prsst
PLINEY FREIMAx Actuary.
A PUBLICATIONS. FOR INSURANCE AND |
IA Policies issued in the above old and 70 |
Ips@ible Companies, on 6rst class risks only, BY |
JOHNL. SWITS,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent.
NlCKOLLS' BLOCK.-UP STAIRS.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

Tan Western (Ireland) Star alleges
that the exodus continues: EVEN at
this late period Of the season the exodus
IL scarcely . whit sbated. The rush is
It'll outward, and America seems to be
the chief destination Of those leaving
the country. The stream of emigration
via Liverpool still continues to flow
almoat - rapidly as in June or July"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24
IIlxUNION.


Hsssdyss Reps~s Cslsssessd Poem, DARK
nees.S
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

SCOTT COUNTY SCALES.
Corner Of Main and Front Ste.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ERECTED AT TIE
i above named place pair Of
fairbank's Platform Hay Scales,
and will attend to weighing all kinds Of Produce
Coal, Ac., 81 al times.
He will also act - agent for the purchase Of
Wood, Hay, and Coal. Liberal patronage soliei.
ted.
sseS-d3m r. L. BOMRERO.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

Capital $500 .OO0
W. SOUTHWORTH, Prss't.
L. BRApLEY, Sec'y.
FIELD / KAUFMAN, Agents.
Office, No. 4, Lie Clai, 0 Block,
II. FIELD; Agent, Davenport, Iowa.
Office next door to tho Post Ofice,
Rock Island. Ill. Juno
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

NOE.
FIRE, INLAND & LIFE.
Home Insurance Company,
or NEW YORK.
Cash. 100000
Surplus, 100000
Conway Insurance Company,
NAssACHUsHTTs.
Cast Capital and surplus $254,000
Hampden Insurance Company,
sPRINGrIELD. MASS.
Cash Capital and surplus $25v,000
North American Ins. Company,
oPaARTAORD, CONN.
L0rillard Insurance Company,
OF NEW RoKK.
Cash Capital s2s2,s
Manhattan Life Ins. Company,
City Fire Insurance Company,
NEW HAVEN, CONN
oAp''a' ~ soooooo
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

THE population'of Philadelphia foots
0up:2tI MNNf4HF
sf61Al pspslstisa h lseo. .sse,eel
4 sfssssk. j" lote.........-......l Os,76s
laesoaeo = - yeoaD. s..e:sh s!i.loo,a50
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-24

a 0sOoa AWUUpn ~ 1T 4 co.
eeH, ere. =. west,

We tie sndsrsigned agree 10 the fcllovi.s
TERMS Oh SUBSCRIPTION:
DAILY.-lO cents per week, . y shle 70 c.ry;eva.
Nail and post once subscriber, $500 per annun
payable il sdvanoe.
WsBKLy.- 90 per annum. in advance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-16
Political Irtslligsnce.

REPum}cANnx IN SLAVE HrArm-The republican jour
mails assert that Eve slave States TO wit:-Delaware Ma
ryland Kentucky Virginia and Missouri-wll be repre-
sented in the Chicago Convention. win BIO well enough
to understand how far this representation win extend
In Delaware the opposition held their State Convention
last week. and resolved not 70 send delegates 70 Chicago
In Virginia only county Ohio, win send delegates
In Kentucky, the extent Of territory which win b
will not exceed two hundred and sixty acres
which is owned and occupied by Oassfus H. CAy. 81
Louis will be about the only place in Missouri which viii
send delegates worthy Of being called Representatives
number Of persons from Maryland, who viii represent
themselves as having been sent by different locanes
that State will NO doubt claim seats In the Convention.
SOUTHERN CoysnvArnM-The Brandon (Aiss) hepsoss-
can says -" No man who goes against the Union o. our
republic any better day than Benedict Arno'd Wa
eighty years ago."
BLACK REPUBLICANS SCAlU-There are ten towns ID oo
Brown county Wisconsin, which together contain only
twenty seven black republicans out Of nine hundred
voters.
GOVERNOR ARxANsAa Tho Democratic State Oonven-
ton Of Arkansas met at Little Rock the ID inst, and
nominated Richard n. johnson for Governor.
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THE ENGInH AND AMERICAN CHAMPION RowERs' HArcH.-
communication published in Belts Life, in London,
purporting to have come from the President Of the
New York Regatta Cub-which, by the way, 10 not the
Empire City Regatta Club, which has given regatta an
nualy for the last six years without any aid om the
Common Council--which reads - follows
Havipg read in the New YORK HERALD OF your chal-
lenge being accepted by Mr.. Joshua Ward Of Newburg,
TO row you for $500 side the Hudson river at New
burg paying fl00 towards paying your expenses the
members Of this club feeling an interest In this nterna
tonal match sir play being their motto), deem their
duty to nfor you that you should reserve the right 70
nsnne the time and place for this match to come OF until
your arrival here. The water In Newburg bay s snoA
and Mr. Ward is well posted on the currents there We
are disposed fair contest for the championship
On your arrival here you shall receive the courtesy OF this
club ana any advice the members give you shall be
at your approval at the time this club feels anxious
to know how the preliminary arrangements stand ct
present.
What could have induced the sending Of such letter
We are At loss determine The tides and currents at
Newburg run they did many years ago, and will
probably continue the same TO the end Of tme and Mr.
Chambers can make himself as well acquainted with
them forty eight hours 1t is possible for Mr. Ward to
be at the present time According TO the soundngs Of
the coast survey there s sufficient water at Newburg TO
float the Great Eastern and much greater depth n low
tide thon can be found at London.
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williamsburg City News.

DREADFUL AouDRST-Two CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH
AT six o'clock Saturday evening, two little girls, aged
respectively three and Eve years, children Of Mr. James
Mccoy residing at 1874 South First street, burned 70
death by setting their clothes fire with matches, with
which they were playing They were locked in room
during the temporary absence Of their mother, and were
dreadfuy burned before her return that they died in
. few hours.
ALLEGED Ar1rxPr 10 COMMIT RAPE-A young fellow,
named James Kelly was taken before Justice Ryder, Of
the Eastern District, Saturday, charged with having
attempted to commit rape upon girl eighteen years OF
age, named Mary A. Whitaker, residing in Aeserole
street 1t appears that the young couple have been
keeping company for year more past and as Ia a.
eged the 9Th Of March ast, while they were walking
home In the evening from Greenpont the ACQUIRED took
advantage Of secluded locality where he attempted
violate ner person. Mary said nothing 10 her parents
about The affair but confessed 70 her spiritual adviser
who related the circumstance to the parents Kelly
states that the young lady has for hong time mAnuvred
70 eutrap him in . matrimonial alliance and has re-
peatedy asked him 70 marry her, and that he used no
violence Ne occasion referred TO- The accused was
held for examination.
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The Prince Of Wales will not leave England till the 10th
Of July. Private letters received in Toronto state that
Duke Of Cambridge, Commander In Chief, and tho Duke
Of Newcastle, Minister for the Colonies will visit Canada
in company with the heir TO the throne The Prince will
also be attended by General Brown, who acts bis
Governor The admiral Of the feet the North Ameri
can station viii meet the squadron in his flagship, ana
subsequently visit Quebec.
In Ohio they have lady drummer, who has received
diploma for her skill Her 10 Minerva Patterson,
daughter Of Major Ehha Patterson, wealthy mrmcr Of
Jersey, Licking county The Maj bss Organised eand,
consisting wholly Of his children. Two Of ms grn play
the drum and the baad sad 70 be ono OF me pess In 'ne
6lAAo.
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zens to prohibit the landing otsamers at that port char
| tered for the accommodation OF delegates.

TO prohibit the landing OF steamers at that port char
tered for the accommodation OF delegates.
wHIsKEY FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATES.
Tho Piisburg Journal rays that hundred and eleven
barrels Of whkey been already forwarded from that
city, 10 be taken on board the which convey
the Pennsylvania Delegates 70 the Charleston Convention
GOOD NEWS FOR THE DRINKERS.
having been ntimated that the allowance Of grog 70
the Democratic Convention would be stopped Sunday
the Charleston Mercury gives the following gratifying as
the contrary, learn that the rgor q the
license law will be relaxed during the Convention, and
tina. Of hotel bars viii be nterfered with for
commodatpg their guests on Sundays
THE STEAMSHIP FROM SAVANNAH.
The steamer Augusta will leave Savannah, her Con-
venton Excursion, Sunday afternoon the I'D instant
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DELEGATES TO CHARLESTON

DELEGATES TO CHARLESTON.
ADDITIONAL AND CORRECTED.
MARYLAND.
Delegates 1t Large.
John Contee, Levin W0odford,
VIM T. Hamilton, John R. Emory.
Nv H. : + e assssss''' 3 3 n nsS
3-Carville Stansbury, Mm. Byrne
+Robert J. Brent, Philip F. Inomss,
Thomas N. LAnahan, Charles J. n. Gwinn.
5-Bradley I. johnson, John j. Morrison.
6mwm D. BSxie ,... G hs,. nue. .o,, .,a T..
nahan Douglas, and Thomas and Gwinn (Hunter). Elk
Southern candidate and i've for Douglas.
u.R. Runnels. FIR Lubbock,
T. Greer, Goy y. bfyAn,
F. r. Forene, Josiah +. crosby,
r Hubbard F. s. StockdAle.
A RESOLUTION was paesed requiring the delegation to
vHhdrsW from the Charleston Convention in that
the two third rule should not be adopted
Up. johnson, r A. Terry,
+ b Tourney, John Sunnan,
y. B, s Hnns, 3S1a a Ho sSTSOn'
The Boston Journal republican, speaking Of Hon. Ed
nund Burke, Of New Hampshire, says:-We DO no& know
Of holder and outspoken opponent, here at the
Burke BE subscrbes 70 the whole Southern policy with
out an H. and or but BE 10 "under the weather" now
mend him 10 the favor Of the slavery .extensonse.
0UTHRIE's PROSPECTS.
The Louisville Courier Is positive In s assertion tha
Mr. Guthrie win be the CHARLESTON nominee II concludes
m article on the subject In hs mysterious way-Bu
~hat purpose nov r. not 70 ten Why Y e. but 70
an and do rely, by which we are satisned that Mr..
Guthrie WIN be nominated and being nominated hh cleo
Nsa win BIO conceded.
VIRGINIA DELEGATES 10 CHARLESTON.
m. R,chn,ond Ne0uiyey says:-The whole number o
virginia dcIeraes having been elected the result stands
wise Is, Hunter II, Douglas 2; WIN preferences un
known,S.
UNABLE 10 STAND
Neither General Cushing nor Dr. I0ring, OF the nAs
shusetss delegation will sstend tho Charleston Conven
Nsn Mr.. Gushing has important professional engage
rents while DR.. Loring detained at home oy s'cknen
N his family.
OFF FOR CHARLESTON.
Governor Berah Magonin, Of Kentucky, Nft Franno
on The 11th INST. for Charleston
WON'T ALLOW THEM TO LAND. =
he Portsmouth,, (va) 7rdmscript says-We were IN
formed yesterday by gentleman just from
thas ~ CVunf " thas city bad been appealed y ~
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about your cade you want fight you shall have IT.
and what say you TO trial with tennch bowie knives
the begerents four feet apart in private room, or In
the open air But the Of chivary rejects this pro-
position account Of its barbary Ia not In the code
And then, says man, suppose you make street
nrht on sight Blu. this, too, rejected by the fghing
vrginian, when there the precedent Of the street
encounter between Richie and Peasants two Richmond
editors in which Peasants was literally cut TO pieces.
But 20 the matter stands. The pistol would have been
lust the thing for Pryor. but your bowie knife,
. gurer instrument In Western hand
and one which makes a much neater ncision between
the ribs, startes the OF chivalry with very lively
danger and he retreats under the shelter Of the
code.n
Such the republican application Of this affair. They
cay that something Of this sort needed TO cut the
comb ofthe chivary Doubtless with the bowie knife Pot
ter, who powerful man, would have butchered Pryo
as Handsomely as Cassus Clay, some years ago
chopped up fighting fellow Of the of Brown At the
Kentucky Mammoth Cave Clay has been respected
among the fire. eaters Of Kentucky since, and can
make an sbolon speech at them from the steps Of the
state House II Frankfort; and having 70 the con
clusion that II Is necessary TO appropriate the nrs
occasion for precedent Of this sort in Washington
We are rather tckled Il this bowie knife argument Of
Potter Tho border ruans Of Kansas thus brought out
such ugly customers Of the Puritan breed as old John
Brown and must convince these are eaters that the
breed IL not extinct and then shall be no longer bull
He'd BY these doughty champions Of the oode
These We say, are the views o. tho repnohcans IN
Washington concerning this AFFAIR bstween Pycr ana
Peter. Nor can be denied hat 70 very considerable
extent here among men Of all other parties VINO look Of
practical results instead Of nice technicaes The opinion
freely expressed that Pryor used mp cheyAher o.
the fighting school; that In seeking quarrel upon tne
crook Of finger be was deberred the plea pafpaIm
against thai neat instrument for me cure OF wounded
honor-the clean cutting bowie knife
But the neral of this fearful state Of things On both
SIDES Of this Southern hair Regered sensbty and hl
terrible Northern desperation anything bus agresab