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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
Rro0 Catso.
fOpesiaj - CAisaee fiuss.l

Cana, Jaty IL 80 p. n.
Cos. mnsmans Brigade. 40 stroag, 81 Csl.
esIoes !sGiasat 80 stzsag, ,hsss le5s nenpAis
e ReseAentss, ArkassAs-ths -iosna Iesviae
iess Wsdnssday. aa1 TIE isttsr The Thuzsasy ~
Ce,. Bsvsa win Leave. with eco nss. nszt Nsa.
1ay - he saos psins.
The people 4 Memphis ~ that deg win Aass
yS:eO0 troops IN Southwest Missouri IL Leo thai
tnany dsJs, - thaa hard's Point viii heeep1nrsd
Y. 1ssss are two bsttsn0 q Menphis- -sss nsas
tas sss q the old navy yard, and The Other oepo-
ste ne Ae0phis packet lanoing. The former kas
s.o ~ 9 and two 3a-poundsrs, and the latter fosr
A tAe depot of the Nsephis .sd ch.rls.se.
kAalroad there are sixty heavy pisces sf sseilssy,
sent from Nesfolk. A numheF Of these viii =
1Osstsd. There i . great lack. hovsves. = Asld
pieces.
Pillows breastworks q Nemphis esasist es
Steamboat vhssl-asns, sr3nssa It right asgiss
With the river, with course Of cotton bales h.
hipd.
Pillow was very unpopular 1t Memphis, and
there is cons erab BILE rejoicing At his ssooval 70
Nashville.
Fifteen hundred Missouri State troops are ~
eampsd st West Prairie, ten miles back Il Point
Pleasant, sixty miles from Cairo.
Col. Atkins il temporarily in command in Unioa
City.
4 gentleman from there to-day Ays that the
bat there 10 uniformity in the character Of their
arms. They have no batteries, and no cannon
except four 6-pounden Jet on tic cars.
Ny informant who vac one whole day il camp
there, say thst the men Are abuudantly supplied
with provisions from all rarts Of Tennessee asd
Alabama-full trains Of vegetables arriving IL
= wost daily as presents TO the troops
The troops are not we'll drilled, and only partial
~ uniformed The uniform 10 like that Of shs
Federal r@y,with the exception Of the hal, which
$ Of black felt, with feather.
Col Dougherty's regiment has not arrived yet.
There 10 no camp news Of interest.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

River Dto0s.
FaIDAy, July IL.
A00lvrD.
KATE CAssEL, Qillhouss, Nontrose
CANADA. Parker, lDubuque.
DBPAHTBp.
An Hun, Galt, Dubaqss.
KATE CAsssL, Hillhouso, Montrose.
CANADA, Parker, Dusi,netoo.
The Northern Line paskst Havkeys stats, Capt
Gray and Clerks Masos sad Green, will depart for
St. Louis aai way peirts this noning. Try the
Havke,s if you want = g % hrst-class boat.
The popular Northsn Line pseks, Sucker
State, Cspt. khodss, vill depart for st. Paul
this mornin
The light dEaasht stsaG = Ponssy, Capt. Davis,
will depart for n. Aadissa 1t six o'clock this
evening.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

WAR il the use Of going TO church
bare headed 10 morrow. when those nice. sum
mer Hats are almost given avsy st Farrsnd6
Thsts the question vs vish every sensible
man to ponder upon
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

y. J0eep0s july ~.
The expesss tsain On tie Haasibal asd ~. Jos-
ssph Rsiilo ID, bound east to-day. was seeppsd at
Nonsee b. 40 rsbels, aad - s1Ioet naAe % take
possenius q il bat it sseapsd uaharnsd, aad
ooeked - Hudson.
tie reported that there ass 900 n bals ct Ham
nevalt stasou, vho will attempt 70 burn Salt Riv.
g bridge. east of Palmyn, tonight.
The station house q Monroe has been burned /;
but the telegraph line hsing cat, ass aasbas to
learn 70 vhss extsnt the dsprsdatiees - beiae
casried. The hloekads does ~ aGeet tassl -
tween this plass asA the sast, = The loeality q
the trouhls 10 est Of Hadsoa The janetioa q ths
Norsh Nissousi naIlssaA. The sUoa = Vo1l eaaip-
- viii aseive posss aaA 1e1sssl 49, - The
isstsr vill naks viessoss eGgo - l6pss he
robsls, ~ pssesss u ssg1iiey = ~ raads as
81 Jesus, Jsly N An
Il 4 repeete1 hat ths bridge o 6els River
ves bsssed ~ sieht y ths sebsla Five hus
lee1 Ps1ssal ssscs lsts hess tAis assaise SD
vill - isiesd y 80 80 - Hs6ssa
Up. l-Jhe bridge y Salt Risw - oet
burped lasG sieAs, - sspssssd. Ihs lse - =
Il vest oct. Tke rsbs;s lsfe q, sasGiae bot
l;ttle damage. vhieh vill - sspalss1 ions-
disssly. Ihis y ths lasgsse sas1GGass = ~
HosIise i Isssl irsa - isssps vAs ~
herr thb oessisg. .4
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
Lihorty Pole Get Oowa

The Hannibal Press says that theU MON
people Of that place are justly indignant,
at gang Of rebels Who saved down .
iue, tall liberty pole which the citizens
erected before these troubles commence
ed. The scsmps are at work down
there, and let slip no opportunity to
do mischief.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

DAS RIcE's GREAT SHow.-Tnis es-
tsbshment that IL announced to appear here to
day. exh Bit d in Rock leland yesterday TO
large auiisoces each member Of whom appear
cd Satisfied IN regard to its merit. We deem
Il but an act Of justice to state that the great
show is 40 original exhibition. full Of iossruc-
tive features and gorgeoos spsesseles ard is
about The ealy travelling sxaibiiios We have
ever seen th.t lily performed the too often
prodigai promises wsds in the announce sheets
and advertisements
Wards Mission to China 10. a. the New York
Bohemisns would write - big thing. !" IL bring
forth the full resources Of the cenpsny. ladies,
gentlemen. girls. boys. horses. poaiss. ssd
ether snimals. the whole givisg sssrsst ides
ef the American Ainisser's rssepsioa to The
oeart Celestial; the ridisg BY nia Ella 10y.
sss. the Qneen Of the Circle. Ar. J. SAovlss.
nssssr Barekley. Madaos Ubbis Shevlss. Nr
A. Aymsr and others are shove as6isssssy aad
sspsrior to all preesdssts. While he gyasasi.
- y imsssss bssA IL poass II vssisey saA sx'
ss'lseee- NJ. h. ". Pssayt lsap fsr lie h
the sseaisssiag psist Il dsztsrtsy. sass asd
phydsal sk'n. TAs ssosdiss Ftssk Drev = q
jsssss ssd essslsaas = vsalas q sxssllses
yssanss. n. Priss tAs Aunssiss ssd ps,kGin
pAsissophsr. i qoaist esd piqsass. dsvslopssa
h his spsssAn ssi6essed = srasd psa,isal q
usstles. sd correct id~as Of Nssiesal sGairs
We Sssoanss1 Dss Riss. ~ s-orsss ohev'
s1sAs ssss ~ = e~sAy sfs ubasl p.>ss.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

RELIGIOUS NorIcE.-Rev. William
Windsor will preach in the oosgrsgationai
Church on sabbsth next. st bait past ten
o'clock A. \. and half past three p. n. Sesss
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
FYou Boston.

"A brig from Bangor arrived at Newport this
morning with the crew Of the Brig John Wilson
from Trinidad for + lmouth. which was captured
BY the priva.eer JEFF Davis on Saturday OF Hat
teras they ransackcd :he ship but allowed her 70
proceed in consequence Of her grel draft OF water.
Warner Of \. Y. and brig whose name vas un
known, 100 miles 5. L. of Natucket South shoals.
CaDt. Gerrior, Of the bri ish bark May Norton ar
rived this port from St Martins, reports on the
stl inst. in latiiue 81 longitude IS, having seen
. full rugged brig showing French colors, which
hailed the bark il English, to which q reply vas
made in French, but they did not appear 70 under
stand the language but chased the May Norton for
three nours but she out sailed them. 200 men
we're on the foretops.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

Hossas, the alleged counterfeiter,
vho is nov eos6ned 10 jsil. vss taken ous
yesterday 90 writ Of kstsss ss9Pss. bat vss
taksa baek, He hss bic trial hsss On Tuesday
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

WAsnISGrox, July II.
Cbmmercisl's dispatch ays 10 Patent odlcs, 30
Land 6ce, and ~ Census Office clerks have been
removed.
Ii is asceytained that the bearers Of the recent
Gag OF truce lsf : number Of letters from Rich
mond, thus prostituting the Gag or truce.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
The Army aud Navy B,lls.

AsH1NUfUN, JUIy
The Army Bill passed to-day appropiates
500, ,000 900. THIS includes pay for three N nths
and three years volunteers. The Navy Bill ap-
proprlstes about $3U, ,OO0, 900.
The President replied 10. resolution Of the
House calling for correspondence touching the
ann xation Of Dcminecia to Spain, that it il not
advi.able IT this time.
The Committee If Ways and Means have not
ye, g. considered 81 the proposed tariff bin. 4z.
- -efnnding duties arms used iog suppsesing
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
shock OF n Eauthqsake.

1OKIBtAIs July -,
A severe shock Of an earthquake vas felt here
lat ever ing, which lasted several se,onds. IL
felt 81 the same time in various places in Cassdo
West Ottawa chlmneys were thrown down
and buildings shattered.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

Nsv YoaE. July II
vs>nlassssps lsasebS ; nssks. oiosss
easnss. aiats flosr ruIer il fevos 9 osyen-
- 400 - Supss Ssass $500 u 80 oenee; !;
Ss1e04 rs >spa Gesean 9s.soSa Il. Scse3ee
q nsdiam Gnn - - = - =
80 c.s.sa.s ~ srnssss.e,n1y. sssssge -. -
~. . IsrSse -. - n1h0 1sA esl1s
Haoo ~. oeDoo 49, vsso
4r1w leUe i 0iLte ~ Ss'a
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
THE CIT Y.

HIooIxs, the burglar who vas shot
The osbsr day. is on tbs dssliss. There are no
hopes Of HE recovery.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

CIacus.-1he great Circus il here TO-
day. This afternoon and svenit 6. eli the slo-
ries Il the ring siIl BE- presested in the Oest
isimitabls style Dan Rice slssys plssses The
public
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

DELIGHTFUL WEATHRR.-The weather
for the rsst few days has been delightful
just the thing. We hope for . eontinuancs Of
similar favors.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
A Ostbreak at sou,x city.

a. OuSUteoH - OU1'A wv
Yesterday morning Lieut.. Col. Cali
gan received despatch from Col. Dodge
requesting him to at once furnish caval-
~ equipments for two hundred men, that
trouble was expected At Sorix City, and
that two men bad already been killed.
The dispatch did not particularize, and
We are in possession Of NO facts. A day
or two will explain matters.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
Col. Smith's SitnaliOn..M iIilary Move.
ments in Missouri.

ST. Louis, July IL.
special to the ID ssoc-at from Brook6sld, No.,
says that Smiths command occupied the brick
college building It Aonsoe, and that the Tsbsls,
1000 strong had surrounded and planted cannon
TO destroy the building and inmates. A nag Of
truce wss sent out, bat vas disregarded. Aid
from the west will reach Monroe to night.
Richard Seward, who shot Capt. Howell, at Can
ton, and his son, Edward H., reached here to-day,
under guard Of U. =. troops, and were delivered
10 U. >. Marshal Rawlings, Who lodged them in
the county Jail.
A private dispatch from Jefferson City, says
hat tssn- Rains WAS killed il the battle near
Carthage.
A special t. the Democr,s, from Jefferson City,
says that large armed band OF rebels, from Boon
and Csllawsy couaties. are crossing the Nissouri
river to JON Jsckson's forces. Col. Bosrnstein
sent detachment Of $50 troops, with two noun
tain howitzer's to act in conjunction with the
Home Qua DIS at Cole Camp and syracuse, to in
tercept and drive them back. A squad Of cavalry
will also be pushed forward On Gen Lyons left
flank TO keep open communication with him,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

PARTIcULAR NoTIcE.- Bishop Samp
son one cf the mos. able disin<s Of the cay,
preachss ct the Methodist Episcopal Church
10 Rock Island t..morrov Sunday morLiog ~
10 l-2 o'clock. Our citizens will do we'll to 60
and hear him
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

intelligence that the railroad bridge between that
place and Palmyra, Vas burned last night The
bridge on the Qainey and Palmyra Railroad,
across the saune stream, is also reported dee
troyed.
Cen. Msther'has sent . deta,hm mont, consisting
Of one company each Of artillery, infantry ana
cavalry, BY boat, to Marion City, six miles south
with orders to push on from there BY land to aid
Col. Suith. This detachloent will, BY the route
they take, avoid bridges whi,h haye been burned,
but vslll have to march about thirty miles.
Gen Mather has also sent detachment Of
troops By the Quincy and Palmyra Railroad, with
orders TO open the route BY tonight 81 al hasards,
aud will march Immediately with the balance Of
the forces at his Q mmand.
Col. Palmer has just arrived at Canton, with
about 500 Of his men Who TOuted camp Of seces-
sionists yesterday, firing upon them and taking
enc lieutenant prisoner, whom they brought here.
/, Oae rsgiment il ordered TO proceed from Alton
70 Ham al, and one from Chicago to this place,
TO support the forces already on the march to
Missouri.
Tie circumstances Of the skirmsh, in which
C.pt. Petris's company was engaged are reported
- follows
The forces stationed at Monroe made an excur-
sion into the country for the p-rpose Of capturing
party Of rebel. and neglecied TO leave sun :
eient guard behind. and, upon returning, were
which had burned the ears and station house
Capt. pctrie's men were said to have had bat three
rounds of cartridges to the man. There vsrs eigh
Of them killed. Col Smiths horse, ridden ct the
time BY another olicer, Was also killed
Sowsrd. the murderer ci Capt. Howell, and his
son, were last night taken 70 81. Louis.
LATEB.
The large bridge on the Quincy and Palmyra
ksilrosd. VAS net destroyed, but small one, four
mi e. west Of this place, WAS fired and partisl "
burned to-day. The der schment which started By
this route at noon has returned not bsiag able to
20 forward by railroad, and will remain here until
tomorrow morning.
Col. Grants regiment 10 encamped across the
river, opposite this city, awaiting the sspsihng Of
the bridge.
Col. Palnsrs rsginsat has gsas by stssnsr "a
Hsnnioal, and viii 60 - far = possible BY the
Hannibal and 81 JOssph Railroad, tonight pro.
baby.
To IN unpeactissd eye these movsnsnts look "a
bs somsvhst o . slew and surs p.incipls. There
are forces enongE here TO ssccesfully cope with
the largest number Of seesssionists . orted at
Monroe, if they could hsvs nasshsd innediately
Il 10 probable, however. that the oi:ess in con
msad hsve information rsgardisg Tie sitaat,oa ol
Smith, and do not thiak il u b pesilous = ~
ported, snd The pablis nay trust then - Do what
ever il necessary and practicable 70 retrieve on
brave troops and put down fsbsll'on IL Missvsfi
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

COOP DEED. - The City Marshal
covered himself ell over with glory yesterday.
Of the old rattle>irap concern in front ct
Frsnklin Block. Keep on doing 20. Mac.
Your lsbors are fully appreciated BY . large
and admiring public
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

0eu. Raans KinloA II NE Doaal~
neaR Carshase.
[Spseial 70 tAe CAieaeo fines.l

Especial 70 Ne CAisaso nnes.l
Ss. LoUIs, Jay lI-ll:so r. n.
The CearA eclsssl The rslsaiD n 0sesn, bat re-
fused tAs .sisass y Ssuasd, - killed Capital
iovsll, at Canton, On the gFoud that the prisoner
Va in the hands Of the civil antho.ities
Lyons asd Stsrgss' coluan4 comhinsd, num-
s:si.s ~ tfosAsd, sssshsd q. Clais eesasy =
Col. Braat's ass rssieeass. q CAo.tss. svssus
viii b rendered = head-qsaroen % 0spsrsl Ere
mont.
The Nail Agent On Tie Pasios Railsead rsports
that Gen. Raias vas killed i As bastls near Car
thags.
Al Esgageaeat ssaf aonroe statioa.
q. Lours, July H.
J. h. Rovsn. Agsat u sAs Haaaibal asd 81. Js.
Railsead, jass fren Hssnibsl. ksinGs The following
account Of Affairs IN that sectfpa.
About o'clock On Wedn1sday morning the
camp Of the Federal troops usdse Col. smith, of.
the 6ixteenth lliinois Rsgi0eoe, near noorDe Sta
bracing three huadTed Of the Third Isua keei-
ment, Two hundred Of the Sixtssnth Illinois, and
about one hundre1 Of IL Hannibal Home
Guards, was aetaeked by sixtboa hundred reb .ls
under Brig. Gen. Harris. Al1hoagh he Fedsrals
vsre sarprised, they rspsllsd The attack, and
drove the rebels back, killing -four, and sounding
sssvsr.i' and capturing hvs prisoners and seven
harris rstsss.sd 70 Monroe, thers anothse skir
pu.sed.
Smith then toek mp position ana sent . mos
ss4gsr for re-infososasnts frpn Qsi1sy. Smith
wss afterwards surrou0ded 81 large force, but il
reached hiA.
Most Of the rebel troops were mounted. There
ars nov shout one thoasasA@ Fstsssl eeoops en-
campei in the vicinity # Pilot knob.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

Capt. NeAllistss, u the 6ixsssnth fllinsis Reg
imsnt Vas shot BY sscessianists concealed IN
brush wood. while piaeing picket guard Of seven
men. about i've miles this side Of Monroe, last
eaing-6ve balls passing through his boly.
Five OF Capt Petres NEE. from this city, and
belonging 70 the same regiment, wore also killed
At the sans place. We DO not know the circum
stances.
A force Of shout 100 infantry and cavalry ex-
peet to leave in : few minutes to succor Colonel
smith.
We hsvs no further news from Smith than tha,
received last evening-that hs was surrounded by
800 cavalry, and Was 10 great peril. Governor
Wood, and others frsm Springfield and this city.
are intending 70 accompany tbs expedition. The
Governor il armed w'th . riAs, two dragon pis-
tolls and sabre, and msantsd On splenaid white
stallion. He carries rstionsfor his Journey. and
has BODY gsard q cavalry from this city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

Twenty dozen new style spring skirts
st low ricss. Nj ETY. inch Bobinets for mos
quito bars. Lavslla Cloths. Pillow Caee Linen
and Sheeting. Drah, Maroon and White Cot
ton Hose, Ladies' Nett Mitts, and many other
styles Of goods, jnss received BY Wadswortb.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13
Destructive Tornado.

MANCHESTER, N. h. July II.
A destructive tornado passed through LoDdOn-
derry, unroofing number Of buildings, running
orchards and crops, sweeping third of . mile in
width hroagh valHab timer lands and levsling
every thing and blockadng roads. No one injur-
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

Sklgmlsh.
CLEvELAsD, July -.
Private dispatches to Col. Stager. frcm the
Western part u Virginia, say Gen. Mcclellan
gained the victory 1t Laurel Hill, and captured
toe enemies camp, guns, tents, wagons, etc:
Many prisoners Wers taken.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

"IwouLD rather read the paper Gazette) any
time than eat my dinner.-Gasstte Corvespon. n.
dent
Here 10 presented another striking proof of
the total depravity Of the human race We
that 1t would be . mighty cheap diet, but vs
cant be reeponsibl. for the rusa;t Hydro
phobis Is not easily cured.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-13

MOVEMENTS OF TxooPs.-Lsst evening
. portion Of the Rock Island company, Who
had enlisted for three years. arrived here on
furlough Of few days. They we're receive ]
st the cars by . large body Of Rock leland
citizens with band Of music, and escorted
down town.
The steamer Canada brought down rortioss .
OF t~ o compsnie. from Clinton and other ~
river towns bound for 81. Louie. They oil az.
pear ed 10 be IN good spirits.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-05-16
A War of Invasion.

Some of the Republican editors talk
about the war as though its chief and on
ly object was that it was to he war o.
invasion, subjugation and desolation.--
Mr.. Lincoln has not said so, however, aud
it is not to be presumed that the 'irre-
presssibles" talk by authority. Accor-
ding to the New York 7riJune, this is to
be a war OF determination, which shall
not end until the women and children are
brought to haggard want, wretchedness
and tears. The Tribube would have a
system Of warfare inangurated that wo'd
disgrace the most brutal and sava2e peo-
pie; and in its daily articles upon that
subject, that paper shows that its editors
are possessed Of the spirit Of the Devil
himself. Fortunately for the country, the
voluu teer militia, who have res pooded 80
promptly to the call Of the Executive, are
not made up Of the material to sympa-
thize with the demands Of the infam Gus
Greeley. They go forth to maintain the
I Flag Of the Union, protect the Constitu-
/ tion and aid in the enforcement of the
laws; but neither they nor the people Of
the North will long tolerate the fendish
sentiments and suggestions put forward
by such base and infamous papers as the
1 New York Tribune.-. Statesman.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-05-16
Ashtab bula Improving.

We have before Us the Ashtabula .Sex.
Enel of May 2. We have looked in vain
through its columns for any local militia
ry manifestations. Not word is said
about the organization of military
companies in old Ashtabula, and hence
we cannot inform our readers to what ex-
tent Senator Wade influenced the people,
at the recent meetiRg held there to con-
slider the question. The only importan:
item Of local character to be found in
the Sentinel is the following:
BoRS--In Geneva, April 9th, a Son to
Avery r. and Lizzie b. Preston. Weight
nine and fourth ponds. He is Uytoy
Boy.
The people will be happy to know that
an era has occurred in Ashta5uLa when
the matrons of the county give birth to
Union boys. We may look for regen-
GRAFTON in the coming age in that county.
--Statesmah-
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-05-16

The entrance ioto society may be said
to take place Immediately after boyhood
has passed away, yet the multitudes take
the initiative before their boards are pre-.
sentable. 1t is great trial, either At
tender or tough age, For an overgrown
boy 10 go to the door. knowing that there
are dozen girls inside, and knock or
ring with an absolute certainty that in
two minutes all the eyes will be upon him
is severe test of courage. To go before
these girls and make tour Of the room,
without stepping on their toes, is al,
achievement of which few boys can boast.
IL boy can go so far as to measure off
ten yards Of tape with one of the girls and
cut 1t short at each end, he may stand
chance to spend pleasant evening, but
let him not iiatter himself, that all the tri-
ais of the evening are over.
There comes at last, the breaking up.
The dear girls don their hoods and put on
their shawls, and look SO mischievous
and saucy, so unirnpressible and indie
pendept, as if they didn't wish anybody
to go home with them. Then comes the
pinch. and the boy who has the most
and his tongue cliDging to the roof Of his
pluck goes to the prettiest girl in the room
mouth, and crooking ont his elbow stam-
mers out the words, Shall / see you
home? She touches her finger to his
arm, and they walk home feeling as awk-
ward as two goslins. AS soon as she is
within her own door, he struts home, and
really thinks he has been, went and gone
and done it.