Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-12
Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7, 1861.
Editor Grilian We are having most
delightful spell of weather. mild and balmy
as spring and that it is enjoyed, is strkingly
demonstrated by the enormous quantity OF
crinoline that crowds the more popular streets
of the city. -
While some branches Of business in this
city may be said to be almost abandoned it
is evident that the war has given great i'm
petus to others, and the coming holidays
have stirred up those whose business it is to
cater to the fancy and taste so that they have
already notified the good people that they
are 'ready for Christmas"
Marshal Kane, the arch traitor, is here
having been released for short period in
consequence of the death of relative. His
friends greet him heartily on every hand, but
the loyal sons Of the country scorn and de-
test the miserable traitor, and upon him, and
all like ilk, the brand of traitor to his coun-
try will be recognized until the grave shall
cover them from the contempt of those who
love free government and are willing to stake
thsirlives, fortunes, and sacred honor for its
preservation.
The Legislature has organized and pro-
ceeded to business. Mr.. Berry has been cleo
ted to preside over the House and Mr.. Colds
borough over the Senate. Mr.. Pearrc has
been detained from his seat by serious in-
fsmmation OF his eyes, but am happy to
say that now under the skillful treatment OF
his medical adviser, he is fast recovering,
and perhaps by the time you issue your pa
per, he may be in his seat. In my last, l
gave you few little incidents connected
with the ungentlemanly and unladylike de-
department Of the secessionists in this city.
Here is another incident that occurred last
week On Federal Hill is encamped reg
imet of Zouaves from New York. A very
gentlemanly and soldier-like set Of fellows by
the way. These soldiers when they have a
permit that allows their absence from the
Camp short time, wander through the city,
. to see what is to be seen, and to visit their
friends, for by the way they have very many
warm friends here. These soldiers have been
repeatedly insulted by females who want to
be considered ladies. Having bore these in
suits until their patience was we'll nigh ex-
hausted. they determined to put up with 1t
no longer. After coming to this resolve
several of them were standing on the corner
of street when woman dressed in very
fine apparel passed and insulted them most
grossly-they determined to follow her to her
home, which they did, a fine stately three
story house. After she had entered they
stepped up and rang the bell, the gentleman
Of the house opened the door, the soldier who
was to be the mouth piece said: Sir, YOU
wife presume it is, has grossly insulted III
and we have come to seek satisfaction, fo
we have made up our minds to submit ne
longer to insults from women who appear K
be ladies, but have made up our minds tina
their husbands, fathers or brothers shall TAXI
up the quarrel. The gentleman apologies
saying that he had often admonished his wifi
to refrain from such conduct. With that thu
would-be-lady appeared at the head of stair
way and asked her husband why he stood
there talking to Lincoln's hireling. Hold You,
DIN jaw calculated the enraged husband
and 90 to your room. The madam seems to
have obeyed her lord, when he invited the
Zoua#es into his parlor, ordered tho servant
tn get several bottles Of wine, so that the
meeting instead Gf being bloody one turned
out to he merry affair.
MORE ANON.