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New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
THE PIRATE SUMTER.
i''" ''''''' D'''' U. 8 s1oor-orwAn BsOOrtIs.,

U. g. steoPorwAa BHOortrs.
OF PAssA route. La. U. g., June -. Isel
win endeayor 10 send you few hurried lines, de-
scrbing how we'dd not take the c. s. steamer Sumter
and her piratiOsl crew.
Early this morning bark was seen in the ofingi as
che waswather suspicious looking crs we ran out to
o-s.lauI lor, which did. otv proved 10 be an
English bark, Of Sunderland from Villa Rica, Spain, 10
New-Orleans, in ballast.
She was warned Of the blockade. We were taken
quite out to sea in pursui. Of the bark aer boarding
her we steamed 10 for the land. On way the
were mustered around the capsten, and all took the
oath Of allean to that country whose flag proudly
waves over our heads. There was not a single person
who objected in the slightest degree TO take the OATH
Some Of the old sas whose time wns most thought
perhaps the captain was coming some dodge over
them, rcenlisting them for the war; but 1t
was explained they took the book and kissed il with as
good will as did any Of the others. Bat this day,
which commenced 90 favorably by over 800 honest
hearts declaring themselves unanimously In favor Of
the Union, did not end in the suspicious
About IL a. m. war steamer was seen coming from
ont Of the pass We Immediately commenced the
chase crowdng all the steam and sail that was posi-
BILE; the steamer which was probably the Sumter, "
the same as the dense volumes Of thick smoke emanak
ing from her smoke-siack would well testify. We
gained on her bat slightly tour engines being in very
bad state Of repair but yet close that could
distinctly zee with glass the Secession flag flying at
ber gaf. At 81, little water got into the cylinder,
and the engines were slowed down mot stopped for
about FIVE migues ct the end Of which time started
of again as fast ever but this time in contrary d.
rection.
Yesterday boats crew under Lieut.. Wade, and &C.
companied by Mr.. GabaDdsn, our Captains Clerk,
went up TO Pilottown, seized the teegmphic appsr-
atus, and cut the wires Tho telegraphic machinery,
in perfec, state, was brought board ship. II has
been doing great service to tho Rebels keeriDg them
well posted In regard to all our movements. band
Of armed rufans came down TO the lighthouse week
ago to-day they split all the oil and carried of tire
lamps believe they claimed to belong b associa
ton calling itselfthe Confederate States Army &C. g. Az
We have no news here but such as we get from
desertes from New Orleans. The last ono who came
down says they are pressing everybody into the ser
vice. provisions getting scarce, and there thou
sands who would join the North II they could get
chance.
private company ct Eew-Orleans has for $780, ,coo
taken out contract TO sink bun destroy. or take the
Brooklyn. To accomplish this objec. they have taken
the tug propsllerl Enoch Train, and casing her
with iron She has seven solid feet Of wood on her
bow and this is covered with iron. The plan is for
her TO take us amidahps, and run us down. We are
prepared for her. STARS AND STRiPEs
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
The Niagara and Crusader After the SUMTER
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP CAHAwBA.

The United States Mail transport Cahawba Capt. j.
u. Baker, arrived at her dock on Monday morning,
July Is, at O'Clock.
The Cahawba sailed from Fort Pickens on the morn
ipe Of tho 9Th inst, at z o'clock. and from
Key West on the evening Of the 9Th inst,
at O'Clock, baving put into that port for
water &c. At Fort Pickens all remains
quiet and the idea of fight coming of is almost given
up; vet one visiting the Fort will find everything in
perfect readiness for action. The New.York 9th Reg
iment Wilson's Zousvesl arrived safely per steamer
Vanderbilt, and are encamped on Santa Rosa Island,
one and half miles from Fort Pickens, and directly
in sight of the rebel camp near the Navy-fard. we
paid visit to the camp (wilsons before sailing ana
found ali ms busy bees, picking out camp ground and
pitching tents and pitching into musketoes oi which
they have any quantity, &c. Az for the camp we
cannot say much for IT, The Island OF iself IL per-
fecty barren and covered with sand from SIX inches 70
eight feet deep. While there, and in conversation
with the Colonel, we inquired how his men liked
Pickens His reply was that all were satisfied. Ihe
change from Camp Washington 10 no doubt sad one
for the men, yet such is the life Of soldier.
The Cahawba brings from Fort Picksns Capt. Bary's
battery Of Flying Artillery, numbering 80 men,.ao
horses, guns, camp equipage &c. This battery lei1
New-York come three months since, per steamer At
lsnc they being the first called for the purpose OF
reinforcing Fort Piekens Having accomplished this
they Immediately turned their attention to the erection
of powerful batteries on Santa Ross, commanding
fine view Of the Nsvy.Yard and vicinity. Having
completed this work, they are now ordered to some
more important post Of duty. Capt Barry has cer-
tainy fine body Of men, and their perfect discipline
reflects great credit upon himself and officers. The
news of the Sumter having the blockade at The
mouth of the Mississippi caused much excitement at
Fort Pickens and the steamfgate Niagara, then lying
at anchor as one Of the blockade, Immediately
sent in pursuit. When the Cahawba left Piekens she
le the following vessels lying at anchors Mississippi
flag ship, Water Witch, and transport Vanderbilt.
The Colorado was daily expected and will relieve the
Mississippi as flag ship Of the Gulf squadron. The
health Of the Island is good very ale Sickness Of any
kind having occurred yet this Summer.
From Key Yves. have nothing OF Importance
An official dispatch cane over from Havana on tho
evening Of the 9Th OF July, saying The Sumter bad
captured seven American prizes and taken them into
some port on the south side Of the Island Of Cuba
The following man-of.wr sbirs wero at Key West
when the CAhawbs sailed: Colorado, Niagara, and
Crusader The Colorado ooaling, and would prob
ably sA on the llih nst. for Fort Piekens The Mag
ara and Crusader were ordered 70 Immediately to
20 In pursui, Of the Sumter.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
A REMINIscENcE OF THE THIEF AND
TRAITOR FLOYD.
FIRM TAs LoesrsiIs yosrssL

Tire papers say that Gov. Floyd has preess,ed psif
Of magnificent horses TO JEFF. Davis. The Governor,
since his opportunity Of stealing by The million, hss
had the means OF figuring pretty exsen,ively IN ,he
way Of gifts. But we eoat belieys the odd rasca1
woald pay his debts even n his stealings were ave
times as huge In amount they are.
We presume that tbe two horses which Floyd hss
given 10 Davis not the tive tha, be ole from
Sam Burke of Jefferson County, KY, hneea %
twenty years ago. for these mus, be getsings little Old
by this time. Perhaps some OF Floyd admirers woah
like 10 know how the old borrethef managed hv
little operation with Burke. Wsl be lay sick for sev-
eral weeks In Burkes Dcghborhood apd. when be 70
covered and wss about 10 start for his home 10 vt@
gnis, no beard Burke say that he proposed selling
very fine pair Of borses oh, don't sell them here,
said Floyd, {" lei take them TO Virginia, and can
would bring here" Burke gave bis consent, and
Floyd made off with The hones. Burke waited and
waited and got tired Of visiting AZ the ead Of slous
ti1 months be wrote 20 Floyd, asking wpe.sei oe nsI
them bad been for some tine iDdsposed, and he hs1
therefore thought Il bcs not 70 hurry tie sale bal thst
the invalid horse was getting iE good condition ana
would 20 doubt be very soon ht Tor the marhs'. bon
no, quite satisfied ths, all right, made snswer thss
he anted the horses sold imnediatsy and the m0scJ
sent 90 him even II it shoaldnt be more than -. 10
that, Floyd made no reply whatever Burke never
received another line fron him, ous meeting WIN 90
Of Foyds nearest neigh bors year and bsif or I've
years aferward he mentioned " him the circumstance
of Fioyds having carried of his horses. Why, my
dear SIR" sad the gsutleman, :" see those horses
every day; they are floyas carriage boses, and con-
sidsred ,bs besl In county" We understand thss
poor Burke gave a very energetie expression 70 ihs
emotion of his heart.
We might give other and equally curious accounts f
Governor Floyd's operations In this neigh'orhcod
Certain victims os hs very peculiar GnsDaI skill wros
10 him While be was secretary u the Treasnry having
faint hope that, ~ be had risen In Poton, be bad
sso risen In personsl integrity, AZ least in personal
pride bui they net able 10 stirset his steenlo
l. A.. L. hxf toO
inos to be willing 70 have biz thoughts divo''oa n
than nv nj. Old ones.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
COLONEL SIGEL.

To hs Editor Of The NJ Y. TrsbaAe
Sir: In todsys TRIBUNE you call the attention OF
the public on Col. Sge Of Missouri and must confess
you have initiated thereby most timely move. We
have Of late u the newspapers 80 many interest
ing and even romantic accounts Of the former deeds
and achievements Of military chieains, that it Ia high
tine to hold up before the people tie merits Of men who
are not u1ed TO blow their own trumps.s.
Col. Sigel, since the beginning OF the war; has more
or le contributed the signal success OF The cause
Of Freedom iu Mfeoari. In the pro;racej and aPpa-
renily complicated struggle at Carthage, by his good
lack an excellent aud opportunity was offered to
him for showing military ski. We not yet in pos
session Of detailed neIs; cannot yet form oennrte
idea OF The importance or Of the coneq1snees OF that
battle hut al reports agree on the point that Col 81
gel hos shown himself fully equal 10 the expectations
OF everybody who knew him. The success Of Gel.
Sisel cannot be accounted for by accident or BY
favorable circumstances. lie Is thoroughly educated,
scienlifc sodier psyer heard that any person, OF
the numerous military gentleman from Germany,
thinks himself snpelor 10 him In that respect and
doubt very much whether any member OF Ola regular
army has right 10 do SO. Uuder trying military and
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
A PROpUYcy


nne ediior then ventures q prediction.
a"nereVer TIE Northern army etafi imrel NJ.
s, 70 march into the territory Of The Confed rss
nrnh.,n matters rot what may be it, strength a.
n,sS;~,s 'na. srmy viii bs an ngihiiaiedl Mail a..
.p Write Ia book ard iet il be resd !.
rre'ny 'nis prophecy. When that event occus. ~
~ 'Vssion VII, DO aiteutted But The hupdys1s
-. on reckless snd revolutionary men nsw
ne ;ae No5,hern States In utter defiance II
ine Cons tnusn and laws--who have been taoobt "a
aitregard rights OF property, and tSs r,detiTs scS
barriers OF civil government with arm. 4, "a 49, hsS
without the plumber and pay promised them h~ -,
Goyenmcnt-hnding Themselves deprived OF the bos,
aud piunder promised at the expense Of ths sansss
people, win be turned upon washingtor."
THE CONFEDERATE LoAN-CmcULas Yrou r,.u
SECRETARY or TBg TREASURY.
The following letter IL published for the inforrasiCs
Of the Chairen and Agents appointed Of pahc m~s1
ing nj 0ilisonvile Court House. on the lat inst 10
receive subscriptions from planters and Others Of Beas-
fort District:
TksAsUsr DsPAHTsEsy. C, 8 Al
RscHxosp, June 10. Esi.
Sin; Tho Congress II Confedsrsis stses sess-
passed act authorizing the issue q bonds Tor The grocsei a
the sale Of psoduos spe Manufactured articles
has ben deemed s.Ab IA csrrying this x clr
cuas In ssvAncs lists f ssbsipttos, IN which pt~F
Tor Tie snppors of s overnnat ID l. propo-d ths. nc a.
urbsnos sa he made Of The usual of esch ass
sps % bot s' S :: % y. ss:. ~ .,, Il ess.s ss e q.
In whoss hands p.eod ag sale snd SHAH order Ne
srchspse the proceeds sale Of the ,abcrbed Peri
for Consderee bends. sssiing eight cent ntsrra
Several Of list, herewith you and pea
aaested missioner "a bnsns the .snse e the se
sIseIssss as % ,ss Sss, mode Of Srsss the matter 4,
bat 20 sasgesed that wocd be desses 10 any peshs
issdasi applications % their isies AZ yos
shsn have procured many ses,uss yos can e any rss
sssiast los. .ay III /. a-sirsss ,ssi they .Lsud bs 2
"a duS,icss. ssdforvsrdsd By dls req, @s;. .,,ov.
ksspscauAy. G. q. .MbMMtsCIh
Secretary Of the TFesssyY.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
REPLY OF A UNION MAN.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WAsHIsGroS, d. c., July 6, 1861.

WAsHIs6ToS, d. c., July 6, 1861.
Jxo. II. Huo0, esq.-Dear Sir; Your kind letter,
dated the lst, and postmarked the 5h inst reached
yesterday.
Though have not the pleasure OF your personal ac
quantsnee, yet you are evidently patriotic and con-
scientions Southern man. and il seems 10 me- mis-
taken In some Of your views, that cannot lay your
letter aside without brief reply.
You and agree iu our deep devotion 10 "our
glorious Union but differ widely TO the real csuses
which endanger IT, aud the true cone TO preserve IT,
Hyou think that couatry is In peril because the poll
teians Of the "Rebel States" demand, and those of
the North deny, protection 20 Slavery In the Terri
tories forgetting that until recently, during the long
years that Southern politicians dictated the policy OF
The Government they made such demand.
No. Sir; that Is but presext, not the cause. Sonth
erh politicians hase lost the control Of our national
agdirs-henoc tAis rebellion. An admission made TO
me last Winter by leading member of Congress from
the Sonth covers the whole ground. lie said; eve
have always ruled this country and We always viii,
or We will divide it, and found great Southern slave
holding empire" commended him for 50 frankly adj
miitiug what knew TO be their motives, and said TO
him, You say nothing about slaves escaping across
the Fses States int Csnaa or sssat Slavery In the
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16

political eroonsaDc be conducted very creditaoV
y important command in chief St the close OF ,e
Baden revo'lion su1 IL hitorca fact that IN shis
country OILY be found very, very few per ons 10
ever held igher larger. a more important com,
uand. tie IL fully acquainted ~ith our larguage abo
oor Institutions, and seemingly loves the Un oe,ter
than the Of y. =. vs.. But above OIL he mas
concucted biDself, during bis stay In America, ~
quiet unassumDg, lone citizen, earning his brean oy
tie SWEET OF hs brow rather tLsn playing the cneVa
lier Of the expense of Others.
Tx TmBUSE has for long time advocated thor
ough charge in ilitary system. From OBVIOUS
reason such change only be eecual ne IDEAS
and n certain degree, new persona are intrvdnceu,
With all due Difference to views and systems fostered
and inculcated NJ Wet Point must mention thai on
the other side Of the Atlantic Ocean live number OF
people who think themselves military men too lnst
the public ct large The rank and fle and even the ma
jority OF officers in every State, must be taught W
consider tie existing miary organization as perfect
and above crcism in every respect, rs, Oh course,
military necessity; but such belief should never Dc
entertained by the higher ranks. An army cannot oe
kept au conrant Of the latest invention, and above all
Of tho adopted leading ideas on warfare, by merely
sending an officer an occssional vish 70 IorSign
Powers where be rapidly ushered through endless
casemntes, complimented on parade, and toasted In
champagne. TIE most important military knowieoge
il kept secret and never pnuted, either IN Europe
Ia America.
All these reasons should induce the Government TO
secure the services of Sgs aud TO give him an ado
quste command, say as Bngadisr-Generai to begin
with II. r.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
FURTHER FROM THE SOUTH.

NIw-oRLEANs-PRACE NOT TO BE THOUGHT OF.
The Bee Of the 9TH says there is little hope that the
Congress at Washington can effect anything toward
aveltng the prssen. netarOus war" and es " but
little chance Of the antLnconites accomplishing any
thing bat maryrdom." We quotes
"No one can place too high an estimation on the
handful Of Eortberners who, with an intrepidity
eaualed by their honesty, have fought against the
t,raat at Washington, his execisbls designs, and the
kuayes and madmen who have sought 20 carry them
into effect Hereafter the struggle may be equaized
but for the present. while we admire tie energy the
fidelity and the boldness Of the indvidusb and news
papers which Lincoln has neither bribed into approval
nor bued into silence, have ight TO look for
moro from this source than have already indicated
The moment may not be far distant when an impov-
erished people, blighted commerce, wholesale de-
noralxation aud the pers of an approaching military
potism may awaken and alarm tue consciences Of
the deluded uasees and raise up obstacles 10 the war
which fanatism itself will be unable 10 overlesp. In
I'll then let act If peace were not TO be thought
Of or only TO be hailed the result Of heroic
aud triumphant combats"
RErAIATE.
Pron TAs ~ O. Deitc, th.
The Lincolhites propose TO treat priyateex ss pi-
rates. they con6scaIe and destroy private property,
extort oaths Of loyalty" from prisoners; they ayow
publicly their determination 10 bang and bansh all the
leaders and chiefs Of our Government and people.
In word they declare nine millions OF people
outlawsvwRo have placed tbsmsclves outside Of all
the laws Of nations. Such Is the open and public dee
laraion Of the Lincolntess declaration which they
carry out whenever II DO done without the danger
of serious retaliation. Revoltng II may Be In this
age of Christianity and civilization TO be driven TO
sorts Only pc.iced by barbarous tribes, the Confed
crate States win not shrnk from the responsibility Of
retaating upon the enemy all the violations Of the
laws of war If they maltreat prisoners shall do
likewise probably with interest. II they continue 10
extor odlhs Of loyalty we shall require ell cur citizens
10 disregard such oaths under penalty onprisonmenI
or bsnshmen; If they confscate private property, we
shall also coufscate Fortunately have it In our
power TO return all these atrocities with interest we
have more prisoners than they have. There are 'eI,
dollars Of Norlhern property In the sooth 70 ohs =.
Southern property in the Moth. &c. begin, ys yen,
das. az soon as You may, your helsh work. we sPAn
hs prepared fos you.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16

reward 50 brave man. gsSn'. sai% a. OSs@ sss hsad. DsS
sa"sn1a 60 Governueni, for the commission" '''
. oausously rendered to 'Oem
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16
FROM FORT pICKENs,

CONDITION OF WILSON'S ZOUAVES.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16

Letter Express Company has been much annoyed by
receiving letters from various points for transmsson
uuaceom panied with the requieiie amount Of money
Persons sending insufficient amount Of money 10 pay
through are liable 10 have their letters detained In
order that there be future mistake the Louisville
your correspondent in a United States stamped en-
yeope tgmPs will not do; enyelop that and direct to
"American Letter Express Co, Louisville KY, in-
closing, when the letter goes to any point under 800
miles from Nashville Tennessee, Is cents for poiDs
over $40 miles, cents additional This iotlosufe NUT
be made in money; stamps will not answer. This pre-
pays all expenses 10 its defamation.
The rates here given for lettert NOT exceeding
half in weight; double, treble, &C., letters
must have additional AMOUNT iDclosed Ia proportion
10 weight.
For single newspapers incose the Company 10 cents.
GEs. MAGRUDER WAsHIs OUT A STAIg UPoS HIS
CHARAcIER.-It IL said that the Secession General,
Magrude., In command at Yorktown, is not member
OF the Temperance Society," and the boys, who are
sometimes rather dry have not failed TO discover that
I& and perhaps TO speak very freely Of Ii sometimes.
Among these was private Windsip' Stedman Of Fay
formed 40 sct OF greet gaantry III the scouting party
from Bethel Church, be was ccnfoundod st peremp-
tory order TO appear before the General enforced by
section OF SOLDIERS. lie unable to decide whether
he was TO be shot or reprimgnded TIL be reached the
Generals tent, and was sternly addressed thus: "Pi-
vate Stedman, understand that you have said that
Old Magiuder drinks all The liquor in Yorktown and
wont let you have drop You s4ail cav 80 no longer
cir. Walk in AID take drink. commend you iof
your bravery"
Whst General Bntler Is generally doing expert.
mentng With Sawyers riited canpon at Tie Rip iA,s
0 Lordi how long" lNew-Bedford Mercury.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16

CAPT. BaRRYs FLYING ARTILLERY COME HOME.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-01
TAILORING, &c.

E'ALL AID WRITER CLOTHENG.--The
L attention of the citizens of Richmond and the
public general. is respectfully called to large,
varied, and complete assortment of Gents and
Youths CLOTHING and FURNISHING GOODS,
all oil which were manufactured by us, with q
view of pleasing the great dverstIes of taste in
regard to dress. We iatter ourselves that the
style, MT, and durability of our garments are I'M
surpassed by any house in the city, and that our
advantages in manufacturing clothing are such as
To enable us TO sell at such reduced prices can
not be eenaled. Having made more e tensive
arrangements this season for the SUPP y OF the
great demands for Clothing than ever be fore, we
hope TO receive large support from all il want OF
articles in our branch of business, assur ne them
all that we Will do them justice.
We are also prepared To make TO order any art.
Gle of Gents Wearing Apparel at short office.
NOAH WALKER Il CO.,
Branch of Baltimore HI use,)
los. corner Main aud I4th or Pc arl ats.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-01
DRUGS, MEDICINES, 10.


~ PURCELL. LADD + Cos
mond, Va,
Oner for sale In quantities to 81 purchasers--
800 lbs. best Indigo, so bbls Burnlnr Fluid.
hhds. Prime Nader, 80 Coal OIL
w kegs Sup. Carb. Soda, q 81 Sperm Oil,
iO0 Cases DO. In 10. IL " Lard Oil,
.papeH; 1000 gals. Lamp Oil,
20 casks Sal soda, 90 bbls Machine Oil,
w OF. Sulph. QuInine, 200 cases sweet OIL
b00 kegs Lewis. Lead, in 20 10 n. Linseed Oil,
. ~ 100 cases Extract Log
100 bags Sifted Pepper, Is bbis. Spts. Turnsn-
80 Allspce, tine ' S0H
20 vinSer, prime, Is kegs Apto. Emerys,
10y poAes ro"uere 1000 lbs. Reid Borax,
Spices pure, hbls. Camphor,
20 DDis' Castor I'll 5000 lbs. Pure Saltpetre,
prime, Is bbls Venet. Red,
70 Dds; Aiconoi, 100 boxes Starch,
5 tons H Zinc, In oil, 1900 boxes French Win
dow Glass, asst. sizes,
TENT MEDICINES, FANCY SOAPS. PFC
FUMERIES, Painters COLORS, BRUSH ES
&C., &C., our usual terms.
PURCELL, LADD & Co, Druggists,
liz MAN street. corner 18th,
N. B-Partcular and prompt attention 10 pack
ing and sh ppng Orders
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-01
M Bakers Premium Bitters.
HhNRICo COUNTY, Oct. !, 1850

Z. BAKER, ECO.
Dear cIr-My wife has been suffering with Dys-
pspsIa and Nervous AfectIo n for several years,
during which time she was as Ill az possible IL he
ahve ali hopes of life, by her pm stefan, well
~ her relatives and friends, were blasted. Final
!, she commenced, IN small quantities, the use OF
course of elsht weeks, by daily using them,J re-
stored her to perfect health. | am equally graft
ssd TO state tnat my child about eight years old,
isly by an able physician. without giving any re-
ist; bat the use OF one bottle of these N ESTl
GARLE BIJTERS restored hun entirely to
,eaith and vigor. 1t is my firm opinion, su bstan-
uated by that of my family PHYSICIANS, that BA-
4 Frs PREMIUM BIrTERS is the best medI-
an" now before the public for the above men
ooned diseases
Yours, most truly, p w. J. QUARLEs.
These BItters be had of all the Druggists In
.his olty, and at every respectable Drug Store In
The State. Orders filled promptly by addressing
b. BAKER, Proprietor,
90 S0-ts Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-01

BLENDING PUNIsHMKNT AND EDUCATION
The jaiier OF the Bristol (England) prison,
mas devised an improvement of the tread mill
The prisoners, al every step they take, call up
TO view a letter or word, and are thus laugh.
the alphabet and reading while they are At
work. BY degrees, says an English paper,
they become aoie to read a chapter in the Bible