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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
AUDITORS OFFICE. Iowa.

DcS'iD!nes, fcD. ~, 1867.
1t is hereby certified, that Oh the 18th day OF
February, lo62a sworn statement was filed in this
Office, showing the condition Of Tae Atlantic
Fire Insurance Company, located at Brooklyn,
in the state Of New YORK, on tho first day CT jan
uary A. d.. 1862, in accordance with provision OF
an Act OF tae General Assembly, Of the State Of
low ..Cltled San Act in relation to Insurance
Con panies," approved January 2sth, 1857, and an
Act amcnde,,ry thereto, approved February 9th,
1858; that said statement shows that said Com
pany is possessed Of requisite amount ofcapitnl,
and invested as required by law.
Authority is therefore given to the above named
Company to transact business Of insurance in
this State in accordance with tho laws thereof,
until the 3lst day OF January, A. d., one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-threc.
1t is also certified, tina. John l.. Swtts, ESQ.,, Of
Davenport, has been duly appointed BY said Com
pany tkoir lawful Agent aud Attorney for tho
county Of Scott with full power TO take rskso In.
sursnce therein, and to acknowlcdg service Of pro-
cess, as provided by law, upon hir filing with the
Clerk Of The District Court in ard for said county,
certified copy Of the statement on file in this
Office.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and affixed ny seal Of Office, this 18th day
Of February, 1862.
J.W. OATTELL, Auditor Of State.
nch2O
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
AUDITORS OFFICE, IOWA, |

ACDlIOk'S OFEILE, lUWA,
Desmoines, January Is, '62.
1t is hereby certified that on the sixteenth day
OF January, 1862, o swors statement was fled in
this Office showing the condition Of the City Fire
Insurance Company, located at Hartford, in the
State Of Connecticut Oh the first 9av of January
A. D. 1862, in accordance vita provision Of an
Act Of the General Assembly Of the State Of
Iowa, entitled Gan Act in relation to Insurance
Companies" approved January 28th, 1857, and an
act anendatory thereto approved Feb 9, 1858; that
said statement shows that said Company is pos.
sessed Of the requisite amount Of capital, and in
vested as repaired by law.
Authority is therefore given 70 the above named
Company to transact business of Insurance in this
State in accordance with the laws thereof, until
the 3lst day Of January A one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-three.
It 10 also certified that ]. L. Swits ESQ.,, Of Da.
vsnport, has been duly appointed by said Compa-
ny their lawful Agent and Attorney for the county
Scott, with full power to take risks Of Insurance
therein. and to acknowledge service Of process, as
provided BY law, upon his fling with the Clerk
Of the District Court Ia and for said county, :
certified copy of the statement on file in this Of
foe. 1t is further certified that the attached Is
true and correct copy Of the said statement.
In testimony whereof, have here unto set my
hand and affixed my seal Of Office, this 18th day
Of January, 1869.
isl J.W. CATTELL,
mh20l Auditor Of State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
he Past, Present and Future,

MADAME BUTLER, THE WELL.KNOWN
IXl Astrologist and Pherenologist. = now in this
vanis Houss-room No. s., whsrs she will remain
one OF two weeks. Persons Wishing to consult her
on their past lives, their present business and
prospects, the future-to them . sealed book, but
70 her rsvsAation-will hnd her at room No. 81,
between 8 o'clock A. N and 10 p. n.
Nalame Butler will inform psrsons having ar
tielss lost or stolen, whether they will be able to
recover them, and where they A. AlGo The pee-
sons having them in their posssssion: She will
peeeeribe for dissase, aaA naare eere in eases Of
Ebessfals, Kings Evil, wensk and I'll The diseases
that natass. Al:o HSeh 49, ,vslaahie in.
XS. PFies g Csqsslta1ionvl $40. Il se1i0aH
tis u y. Evva ~ aes'g WI b s'fsaasj.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
AUDITORS OFFICE, iowa.

LES MOIN1S, feDfQafy 4tn, le0Z. J
1t is hereby certified, that on the fourth day Of
February, 1862, sworn statement was filed in this
office, showing the condition Of the Phenix Fire
Insurance Company, located at Brooklyn, New
York, on the first day of January, A. d. 1852, in
accordance with provision Of An Act Of the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State Of Iowa, entitled IAN
Act in relation to Insurance Companies, approved
January 2Sth, 1851, and an Act amendatory there
to, approved February 9th, 1853; that said state
ment shows that said Company is possessed Of the
requisite amount Of capital, and invested - re-
quired by law.
Authority is therefore given to the above named
Company to transact business Of Insurance in this
State in accordance with the laws thereof, until
the alst day Of January, A. d. One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Sixty Three.
Is is also certified, that John L. Swits, Esq, Of
Davenport, has been duly appointed BY said Com
pany their lawful Agent and Attorney for the
County Of Scott, with full power to take risks of
Insurance therein, and to acknowledge service Of
process, Is provided by law, upon his fling with
the Clerk Of the District Court in and for said
County, certified copy of the statement on fle
in this Office. 1t is further certified that tn, at
tached is true aud correctcopy of the said state
ment.
In testimony whereof, have hereuuto SGT my
hand and affixed my seal Of Office, this 4th day Of
February, 1862.
LIS. J. W. CATTELL,
mch2O Auditor of State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
MME DEMOREsT's

QUARTERLY MIRROR OF FASHIONS.
The Spring number contains
THREE LARGE AND SPLENDID FAS1ON-
PLATES, THREE FULL-SlZED
PATTERNS,
Comprising the Latest Paris Styles Of
0eeye, CAHds apron. AID The Ladies New Spring
Walkiag Coat.
Together with nearly 100 Engravings Of al the
NOVELTIES FOR ANS
SPRING BONNETS, CLOAKS, TRIMMINGS.
CHILDREN'S DRESSES, ETC., AND
valuable information to NlNners, Dress Makers,
Mothers and Ladies generally, presenting the
largest and best Fashion Magssine in the world,
Published 1913 Broadway, and sold everywhere::ai
IS cents, or sent BY mail pest free, receipt Of
the amount yearly 81 With the following valua-
BILE premium: a as ~ &
Each yearly subscriber will be entitled 70 the %.
lection Of 50 cents worth Of plain patterns, from
the designs in the beok, or from the show rooms,
or they may be ordered and sent By mail any time
during the year, BY paying the postage. Fs@
n. ss,lssasl InAsesnsnes - Canvssssre.
spring .Nesnsbesr JN0s0 Ready,
anil #s31Ne
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
CLOTHING.

l. -
THE NEW YORK LEDGER.
TT Is SAID, HAS A CIRCULATION OF
L 200, 900 copies, but its circulation il limited
compared with the circulation Of garments man.
ufacturrdby
Sam. PERRY,
At his establishment on Brady street, opposite
the Post Office.
lam now receiving the largest and most COM
plete assortment of
Cloths, Cassineres and Vestings,
Ever offered in this market Anticipating large
trade this Fall, have laid in an unusually hee1y
stock, and the goods MUST BE SOLD:
Nv goodsare AL
THIS FALLS STYLES.
Fresh from the manufacturers and importers. I
shall continue to keep on hand large assoetmsnt
Of fresh
READ Y-MADE CLOTHING,
For Mon, Youths and Boys,of ny own naaufast-
ure which will be sold at
ma . { . n p 10 . -.
Ishall continue 70 manufacture my own Cloth
ng thereby giving >
BETTER GARMENT
For the same money than any Eastern made goods.
Everything in the
-@ag
Furnishing Department
Can 30 found.
0hirts Of all descriptions,
Under Clothing in endless variety.
0tools, IS tH &C. E reats
xfes,
Handkerchief,
Socks,
euspoAdofs. -. e
Also, . large and splendid assortment Of
aDN1T0' 0HAVVIa0,
The largest and best ever offered In this marks
trust the public will call in and sxamine my
stock before they make any inyeatnsnts, fr ] Z.
vsry suye / - :alisfy thsn boyh IN price nd
cr:,;tv AZ sooda. SAMUEL PERRY.
Brady street, opposite Post Once.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
CITY OF BROOKLYN, 9,
s03.S0-&249,s solos

John u. Cocks, President, and Horatio Dor.
Secretary, Of Tho Atlantic Fire Insurance Com.
Iany OF Brooklyn, being duly sworn depose and
say that they are the President and Secretary Of
said Company and that tho foregoing is true
and correct statement Of the affairs Of said Com
pany on tho 3lst day Of December, 1861, TO tho
bes Of their knowledge and belief
Signedl JOHN b. COCKS, President.
HoEATio Dom, Sec'y.
Sworn to before me this sixth day Of Fc bruary
A. ID. 1862. at the City Of New York.
i. :. THOS. l.. TIlOUNELL.
Commissioner for Iowa in New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27

90. EAST SIDE BRADY STREET. 50.
LATEST IMPROVEMENT.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING FITTED UP
!. the store at No. 80 Brady street, are now
opening fresh and choice assortment Of
FIELD, FLOWER 4 GARDEN SEEDS,
which they can recommend rs fresh and pure.
Their stock of Flower Seeds they imported direct
from Germany, and include: all Of the standard
sorts, IS we'll as many novelties Of rare excel.
lence and beauty of over three hundred distinct
varieties. few Of the new and rare sorts will be
peopagated in pots and offered for sale. They
have fitted up
FLORAL HALL
fore tn exhibition and sale Of Flowers and Flow
ering Plants, which, together with their green
houses, give them ample facilities for supplying
all demands. Their assortment is large and in
cludes many
new AND RARE PLANTS!
Their supply If
Foreign and american Grapes
is large, and includes all Of the most desirsbls
sorts.
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
will receive their especial attention. Stock large
and reliable.
SMALL FRUITS
in great abundance, and Of all valuable kinds
Their stocks of
Roses, Dahlias, Hyacinths, Creeusss
AND BUDDING OUT PLANTS
is unequaled in tho Western States. A full sun
plyof
Veg et@bles
will Gin their seasons) be offered 1t their stand
NO. 90 BRADY ST., EAST SIDE.
A very large stock Of vegetable plants, such ~
Cabbags, CauliAower, Egg Plant, Tomatoes, Pen
per, Celery, &c., d., will very soon bs ready fos
sale in pots.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS f!
oaaad after the lst Of Nay in large quantities.
Flower Pots
fancy and plain, Of oil sizes for sale 1t %. Order,
Tor anything in our line left ct % will be- prompt
" attended 70.
We deal in all productions Of the farm gene.
rally. and ws cordially invite ALL to rive on,
stock Of
SEEDS, TREES, VINES, FLOWERS, FLOW.
kRlAG PLANTS AND VEGETABLES
A Full Examination.
Law prices and prompt pay win govern our tr.ds
and 70 msst that through the ii6ealiI Of . 60.
eeous poDlc, eur success nay sequel our elIorts
CHAS. r. WEsTPHIL q m
ap0-dlm8won @~
A. r. Z y. KELLY.
|DACKERS OF DEE1 AND PoPx. Ann
l. elipess et Nyo atests 81 BndWj0e {.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
E. DODD, Notary Public.
STATE OF IOWA,

STATE OF IOWA, =,
OFFICE OF TIE AUDITOR OF STATE, 90
hereby certify, that have compared the fore
going copy Of the statement of the City Fire In
surance Company Of Hartford. with the original
on file in this Office, and that it is correct trans
cript the-efrom, and the whole Of such original.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
CITY OF NEW York; .,

day Of January, 1862, Stephen Crowell, President,
and Philander Shaw, Secretary, Of the Phenix
Fire Insurance Company, Of Brooklyn, N. Y, and
severally made oath that the above statement By
them subscribed. 10 correct and true, to the bert
Of their knowledge and belief.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal, at tho city Of
New York, this 18th day of January, 1862.
LEWIS HURST, Commissioner for Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
Fire Inland an In &. 11e,cv -
JOIN h. swIrs.
- y - y n ~~-

0SA@ - M MT
80 a0fns conSa1es o.
Tho City Fire lls1falce ;Cenpany
~ of Hartford,
ITO THE AUDITOR OF THE STATE or
i Iowa, Jan. LIT, 1869. .r ~
Ths name q the Conpsay Il 'sThs CITY Fire Il.
surancs Company n Hartford. located A.
Hartford, Conn. =
The capital stick Of the Csnpasy IL $3.50 600 90
The am'tof capital stock paid up 10 S25O.0OO 90
The assets Of the Company ass - fellows
Par value. Mkt yalue
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,l CO.

HARTFORD COUNTY,
Hartford, january, 1862.
Personally appeared,C b. Bowers, President,
and c. G. Waite, Sec'y, Of The City Fire Insur-
anee Company Of Hartford, and made oath that
the foregoing statement, by them subscribed, is
true, full and correct statement Of the affairs Of
said Company, and exhibits, SO far as can be as
certained at this date, its actual condition on the
FIRST day Of January, 862.
Before me,
[L.S] E. DODD, Notary Public.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27

stock, N. Y.
100 shares Continental
Bank stock, N 7
100 shares Metropolitan
Bank stock, N Y
100 shares Importers and
Traders Bank stock n Y
50 shares Bank of Repub-
lie bank stock, NY
| 100. shares Narket Bank
stock, n r
100 shares Shoe and Lea
Their Bank stock, N Y
100 shares Aerehants' Blk
stock, NY
50 shares Bank Of Com
merce bank stock, Bos-
ton
IS shares Hide and Lea.
thar bank stock, Boston
100 shares Safety Fund
bank stock, Boston
100 shares Revere Bank
stock, Boston
so shares Union Blk stock
Albany
l04 shares Mercantile Blk
stock, Hartford
100 shares Charter Oak
Bark stock, Hartford
SO shares Phoenix Bank
stock. Has tford
50 shares Etna Bank sto'k
Hartford
70 shares Merchants and
Manufacturers Blk stock
Hartford
Is shares City Bank stock
Hartford
Ito shares Bank Of Hart.
ford County bank stock,
Hartford
$50 shares Exeh ange Ba'k
stock, Hartford
10 Brooklyn City Water
Bonds, 81, 600 each,
9 Hartford City Bonds,
900 each
10 Indiana Central Rail-
road bonds, 81 900 each
Certificate Ohio State
Stock
4 Hartford + n. II. r. r.
Bonds,
s Connecticut State bo'ds
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
Arrival and Departure Of the Mails.
POSTOFFIC8 AT DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Takes effect Monday, May 9Th, 1862, att a. n

EASTERN MA1L--via c R-Closes ct 9
o'clock NJ Closes at o'clock NJ Way mail
closes at A. NJ Way mail arrives at 81 o'clock
+ Through mail arrives at TX o'clock n
Through mail arrives at 5N M-Sundays ex-
cepted.
WESTERN MAn-via R-Closes at 2
o'clock NJ arrives at az o'clock P NJ, Sundays
excepted.
NORTHERN MAIL-via Lyons / Camanche-
Closes at O'Clock P NJ arrivesat6 o'clock NJ.
SoCTHERN MAIL-Via steam packets-closes at
O'Clock P N arrives Z o'clock 4 N,
NORTHERN MAIL-Via Dewitt B Maquoketa-
Closes Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday ct 8 o'clock
Pm arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ct
8 o'clock IN.
ROUTE No. 1O977-via Blue Grass, eto-Closes
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1t o'clock P N
arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ct 9
o'clock Pm.
ROUTE No. 1o94s-via Upton Closes Tuesday
and Friday at II o'clock n arrives Tuesday and
Friday at IL o'clock NJ.
RoeTE No. 1o947-via BuAalo-Closes Friday
At o'clock A n arrives Saturday ats o'clock
Pm.
ROUTE No. 10o5o-via Annarosa / Walnut
Forks-Oloses Thursday 1t IL n arrives Thurs
day 1T II o'clock n.
HoURs-Ofice open at 7 o'clock A n; general
delivery closed ct ~ o'clock p n closes ct 6
3clockP NJ. Once open lon Sunday from . te
10 o'clock A NJ.
~ As the principal mails arc carried BY Rail
Road, all the time - stated in the above notice
will be RAIL ROAD TINE, the clock in the Super.
intsndant's Office, NJ / NJ Depot, being the stand.
ard. CHAS. 81. ELORiD0E, P. II.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27

X e M 90 ed.
Union Go fee & Spice Mill,
CORNER OF FRONT AND MAIN STREETS
0ovQ0 8, Il JONES. T. GO.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27

JOHN L.. ~ ff o..
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-22
Burnside,s CharacteristIcs.

correspondence Of the New York Times.
A profound sense of duty, and an intense
sOhcitude touching what is committed to
his charge, constantly possess him. He is,
however, I think, of temper to whom
great trusts will presently bring sense of
confidence and Of power. Beautiful and
noble in person, the ideal soldier in make
and mien, amiable, affectionate, yet capa-
BILE of being terrible in anger, it is impos-
sible to be brought in contact with him in
any relation, without entertaining for him
feeling of personal respect and love.
The men in his own corps adore him, and
the sentiment viii be found contagious
throughout the whole army. His talent for
organization is genuine and of a high
order-the perfectly developed practical
American business mind As a soldier,
he is the man who has never yet failed in
any enterprise hehas undertaken. Plucky,
persevering-a steady white heat Of energy
-he is the man Of all men TO put things
through. He is probably strongest, too,
precisely at that point where Mcclellan is
weakest-in the temperament that follows
up and the talent that turns success into
victory. Measured in the order of pure
intellect, burnside has no claims to first
rank. His faculties are of practical, or
ganisiHg kind, such as the soldier wants.
He is frst-rate second-rate man. But,
all in all, I register my conviction that
there has, during the war, arisen no man
so well fitted, in every respect, TO fill the
position now intrusted to him.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-22
General WeITingtou,s strateey

On certain occasion during Yelling
toms campaign on the Pyrenees, that
"Great Captain" being displeased with the
disposition General Picton had made for
receiving the assault Of Marshal Soult
who menaced him in front, ordered the
plan to be entirely changed. But the diff
fculty was to delay the attack of the French
until the change could be effected This
the Iron Duke accomplished in person, in
the following manner: Dofing his cock
ed hat and waving it in the air, he rode
furiously to the head of regiment, as if
about to order a charge. Thereupon arose
tremendous cheer from the men, which
was taken up by corps after corps, until it
reverbrated along the whole extent of Pic
toms line. As the roar died away, We'll
ington was heard to remark, musingly, as
if addressing himself" Soult is a skilful
but cautious commander and will not at
tack in force until he has ascertained the
meaning of these cheers. This will give
time for the sixth division to come up and
we shall beat him" 1t turned out as he
anticipated. Soult naturally enough sup
posed these tremendous shouts announced
the arrival Of large reinforcements, and
did not attack until too late. Had he struck
on the right moment he would have won
an easy victory; as it was he met with
bloody repulse. This was strategy. Not
the strategy Of books, but the strategy of
genius, engendered and executed in the
same moment
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-22
Reauties Of sou.hern HoteIs.

A correspondent Of the Chicago Tribune
is not very complimentary to Southern
hotels. This is the sortO of " "fritters" they
have:
al have heard much Of the excellence of
Southern hotels, and generous, open hand
ed Southern hospitality; but judging from
the specimens which have come under my
own observation, am led to the conclu-
sion that both arc myths. There are eplen-
ty Of barn-like structures, where rye coffee
and stale meats are served to the traveller
for the inevitable four bits meal, sir.
The private dwellings are served with no
better accommodations. An officer Of my
acquaintance, who is inordinately fond Of
"fritters," just dropped into a dwelling in
Jackson, day or two since, where this
delicacy was smoking hot upon the table
and very politely asked to share the meal
with the landlady.
She graciOusly complied, and asked him
to be seated. HWin you take these twin
kley twinkle, or on the 'dabP" My
friend was entirely ignorant Of the mean
ing of these terms, but at a venture chose
the former He was soon enlightened The
ancient female dipped her not-over-clean
fingers in tumbler of molasses standing
beside her and allowing the drippings to
fall upon the delieacy, presented it to him
as q twinkley twinkle" H9H the dab"
was spoonful Of treacle upon the centre
of the @fritter.n In some hotels sheets and
table-cIoths are convertible terms, and the
former do double duty"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-22
An Amusing WAGER.

The election in Bloomington, whatever
the result, will bring little fun. A couple
of citizens Of the place-M. Pike, formerly
of the Pike House, and D. H. SHREDDER
have entered into an agreement that in
case one Of the county candidates named
Isaac Funk is elected, Pike is 10 take a
negro man not less than sixteen years old
in G wheel-barrow, and wheel him in pro-
cession with music Of drums and fifes,
three times around the courthouse block,
and through Main and Front streets
Should Rogers, the opposing candidate, be
elected, DR.. SHREDDER is to do the same.
The conditions are, if either Of the par
ties back out he is to pay twenty-five dol
lars to the Bloomington Aid Society. The
performance is to take place within eight
days after the election.
The music is already engaged, and all
preliminaries settled, except maybe, the
question-where will they find their dar-
key 7-Peoria Transcript.
From an item in the bloomington Pan
tagraph, we infer that the wager referred
to above had reference to the election of
Mr.. Lovejoy. In either case, however, Mr..
Pike is in for it, and will have either to
pay the forfeit or wheel the negrO.-Stats
Journal
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-22
VOL. XVI.
Help Wanted nr the south

Mrs. r D. Gage writes to the New York
Tribune as follows regarding the contra
bands at and near Beaufort, S. c.
aMany sven on the estates are suffering
now for want Of clothing, because most Of
/ the supplies sent are cotton and light
goods, while woolens for the sSouthern
Winter seem absolutely necessity. To
all, therefore, interested in this more than
missionary work, we would earnestly ap-
peal. Send US ali you can spare in the
way Of woOlens, coats, jackets, shirts,
/ dresses, east of garments for children Of
all ages and sizes, If worth thetranspor-
tation- Shoes. Oh the bare, pinched feet
these frosty mornings, and the shivering
forms Of the old, make US cry out nightly
for help in that quarter. But while we
ask help, we repudiate the old saying that
"Beggars must not be choosers50 and we
implore you, readers Of the Tribune or any
other journal into which the prayer Of the
petitioners may fall, do not send all your
Old shoes. We have q cart-load in our
store-room now, which serve no other use
than to draw forth the ejaculation which
we have heard from the waiting fsuferers,
I" My good God, Misses, who dem people at
u6 NeIl LINK kWAue 70 wear AeLl ole Ting :! r
Utterly worthless are they, except TO swell
the report Of SO many barrels or boxes
shipped to Port Royal for the use of the
contrabands" We have plenty Of old bon
nets also; bonnets Of gauze and bonnets
Of lace, bonnets glowing with all the folly
Of cheap flowers or tinsel ribbons, such as
might date their artistic getting-up anter-
ior to the election ofFather Abraham some
twenty years, which would be century
Of fashion. Send no more, for we have
barrels made into jam already, not one of
which would break one ray Of sunshine
from the bump Of parsimonious benevo-
lence that prompted the donor to send them
to South Carolina
Foolish fnery. in utter dilapidation, is
another useless bequest. We have no de-
sire to develop in this rich soil any Flora |
They come up themselves, as
naturally as cotton weed, from the seeds |
already plentifully strewn by the mistress.
es Of the South, whose liberty amounted to
nothing more in the eyes of the poor ig- |
norant slave than fine clothes, enough to
eat, and idleness.
"Send US warm, plain, good things, and
though there be patch upon patch, they
win be most thankfully received"