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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03


ry Department at Washington, which are de-
signed 70 prevent the shipment Of goods or
supplies where they may be intended for dis
oval persons. No goods can hereafter be sent
from that port, either by railroad, express, or
water, to the Eastern shore Of Maryland AMI
adjacent sections, unless all the parties con-
cerned in the same shall first have taken the
prescribed oath Of allegiance to the Govern
ment.
STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT. As the steamer
Young America was on her way to this place
from Washington, yesterday afternoon, about
clock, when little way below the "Half
way tree, the walking beam Of the engine
broke, preci pitating the shaft and a portion Of
the beam below upon the machinery, breaking
and crushing everything, and causing the steam
to issue in volumes and with a noise that
startled and alarmed al on board. The steam
er soon stopped, when propeller was sgnaled
and came alongside taking the passengers, bag
gage, &c, on board and bringing them to
this place. In transferring some horses from
the steamer to the propeller che fell over
hoard but was towed ashore and secured. -
Fortunately no one was injured, The Young
America was towed back to Washington, where
the damage will be repaired as speedily as pos
sibe.
The 3. S. iron clad steamer Monitor, or
some other iron clad steamer passed up to
Washington this snorning.
The anti -Prohibitionsts, or those opposed to
the Liquor law, in New York, have adopted
the Seymour ticket, IN that state
Such OF the negroes as remained in and
about Warrenton, It is said, have been taken
into che interior Of the State.
Hon Jacob ". Miller, distinguished citi
zen Of New jersey, died on Tuesday last. In
1910 be was chosen Senator Of the i. States
A Spanish frigate came into Hampton Roads
on Tuesday.
It is said in the Richmond Enquirer that
Cen Pope officers we're recently released, on
the ground that the Federal government had
disclaimo&l the orders complained OF, and did
net sustain them.
The Wheeling Press says 1T is said that
some of the paroled Harper's Ferry troops do
not like the idea Of being sent to the North
west for the purpose Of fighting The Red
Skins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03

FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3.
nm=The gentlemen appointed by the direct
0rs to solicit sid in support Of the Orphan Asy-
lum. in this city, will enter upon the discharge
Of their duty tomorrow morning. We hearth
" and earnestly commend them to the Liberal
support Of our citizer2+ generally.
IoCAL,-The weather IS unusually warm tor
The month of Oetober, and if it continues so,
we fear, may produce sickness; the drought
continues; the fields and pastures are dry and
marched; ana MOSQUITOES abound to an extent
MT before known by the Oldest inhabltant. -
Thare are thirteen hundred anZ thirteen sick
ar} wounded soldiers in the i. s. hospitals in
this pIace.-R. G. Martin, recently arrested II
this place, is oh .rged wit "harbo"lng desert
ers and discouraging enhs5nents.' P. {.
Grgsby was arrested yesterday, by the provost
guard, IN front Of the Federal lines, in Vlr-
ginia, and sent to Washington by Gen. Slough,
military governor Of Alexandria, on the charge
Of attempting TO pass outside OF the lines; he
refused to take the oath OF allegiance, and was
sent to the Old Capitol.
President Lincoln visited Harper's Ferry,
and the headquarters Of Gen Mcclellan, and
several divisions OF the army on Wednesday.
IT. rode over the battle field at Antietam; and
was to have reviewed the whole army to-day.
Tomorrow be is to return to Washington
It appears that the blockade Of the South
ern coast has been successfully run by several
steamers and other vessels, recently. a brisk
trade is said to be going On to and from Mobile
and Charleston, and other ports. The steamer
Cuba, loaded with cotton has arrived at Ha-
yana.
4 letter from New Orleans says that MIN
bers Of persons in that city are taking the oath
Of allegiance, to savc their property from the
confscation law, as it's provisions are enforced
by Gen. Butler.
4 letter from Norfolk, in the n. 7. Express,
SAYS the impression prevails that the Confede-
rates are to make an attack ON Norfolk. Ihe
same reports prevail as to expected attacks On
w w SS@N"
ground for the reports On the subject
4 lviccs from K 7utl1cky announce that much
tho larger portion Of G5n. Buels array has
8 Ivan3al into the interior Of the State. a
skirlrish osourrol on Tu9sdAy night about -
Mule: below Louisville, in which the Contede-
rates wore d9featel The Confelerates have
Tux en- posse ssioa Of C1rollton on the Ohio river,
soma seventy miles below Cincinnati. It is
stated that Gen. Buell. who YEAS temporarily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03

President Lincoln VISITED Harper's Ferry,
and the headquarters Of Gen. Mcclellan, and
several divisions OF the army, on Wednesday
IL rode over the battle field ct Antietan; and
was to have reviewed the whole army to-day
Tomorrow he is to return to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03

gssg The gentlemen appointed by the direct
ors to solicit sid in support Of the Orphan Asy-
lum, in this city, will enter upon the discharge
Of their duty tomorrow morning. We hearth
" and earnestly commend them to the liberal
SUPPORT Of our citizen~ generally,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

The Triennial Convention Of the Episcopal
Church met, according to appointment IN st.
Johns Chapel, New York City. The atten-
dance from the various dioceses IS full but,
there is an aching void in the representation
from "Dixie" The prevailing feeling IN the
Convention seems to be in favor Of doing moth
ing with the case Of Bishop Lecnidas Polk,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03

Gold ia Now York, yesterday, vas A23s'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03

4 letter from Norfolk, in the n. 7. Express,
says the impression prevails that the Confede-
rates are to make Dill attack ON Norfolk. The
same reports prevail as to expected attacks on
New Orleans but there seems TO be no SOLID
ground for the reports on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-03

4 letter from New Orleans says that MIN
bers Of persons in that city are taking the oath
Of allegiance, to save their property from the
confscation law, as it's provisions are enforced
by Gen. Butler.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

term, which vas laid on the table till to-mor-
row morning
Mr.. Frost moved to rescind the resolution
adopted by the Board last January against al.
loving ice bills thereafter-carrisd-l0 to 8
hessrs. Carpenter, Ross and Snyder voting
No.
Mr.. Lyon. from the committee On finance, 70.
ported against allowing Taylor d Ballard for
quinine for killing dogs. and also . pre.crip-
ion authorized by John Bechtel. Adopted.
Mr.. Lyon, from same committee reported
back bill Of coustables Of Blue Grsss Town.
ship. for services in notifying officers chosen
at the late election Of the same. Claim dis
allowed.
Mr.. Earhart offered resolution making sp.
prof friations for bridges in Pleasant Valley
Township. Laid on the table till Wednesday y
morning.
Adjourned till Wednesday morning at
o'clock.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
River Report.
Ar RlvRD.
Tns,sdav

Ar RIVED.
Tuesday, November II.
JENNIE W BIPPLR, Gfdon, Keokuk.
BILL HENDERSON, Rhodee, Dubuque.
ELLA Hillh0use, st. Louis.
DEPARTED.
JAMES MEANS, Pierce, Dubuque.
JENNIE " HIPPLB, Morrison, Keokuk.
ELLA, Hillh ouse st. Louis.
BILL HENDERSON, Rhodes, st. Louis.
SALE OF SrEAMBoArs.-The Northern Line
Packet Company have sold the Henry Clay to
parties in Cincinnati. to be put into Government
service, for $500. The Lacrosse, formerly an
Upper Mississippi boat, belonging to Capt Parker
has been sold the keokuk Packet Company, and
will run between StLouis and kcokuk during the
low water season this Fall a1d Winter. The pss,
Moines City Was sold few days ago in St Louis
into the St. Louis and Memphis trade, for $4,000.
Thos. B. Rhodes, President of the Northern
Line Packet Company, left for st. Louis, on the
Bill Henderson yesterday.
The Efforts are being made to raise
this craft from her sunken condition near louisa
na, No. Her freight is thought to be badly dam
aged.
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
The mail and passenger packet Kate Cassel
Captain B. w. DAYS, Clerk Parkhurst will depart
for Montrose and way points at o'clock thi:
morning. Remember the Kate.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
THE DRAFT.

In q few days Gov. Kirkwood will issue
his procla N alton calling upon the counties to
make up their quotas for the old regiments.
giving them a reasonable time to do so.
The number Of men assigned to the dfier'
ent counties varies materially, apparently not
propor,ioned to their population. Some coun-
ties, with a population nearly equal to Scott,
are eaid to be entirely exempt. having hiied
their quota. Scott county will have TO FUR
nsh four hundred and fifty four drafted men
for the cd regiments. unless she enli.ts them
before the time set for the draft to take place,
Dubuque county has to furnish upwards Of
eleven hundred-a rather lsevere drain. The
State is several thousand ahead on the last
call for the new regiments, but will not be
allowed any credit for the came on the Old
1t is thought in military circles that several oi
the regiments may have to be disbandsd on
account Of the dearth OF recruits alter the
draft takes place.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
N. b. BAKER,
Adjt Gen'l Of Iowa.
nov1od3t
United states.

WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJ'r Generals OFricEl
Washington, Oct. 23, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 166.
1t tappearing that large quantities Of Govern
ment property have been unlaWfully disposed Of
by non commissioned officers and soldiers in viola
tion Of law and Of the army rules and regulations,
it is therefore ordered: That oil United States
officers commanding posts, shall seize oil military
clothing, blankets, shoes, arms and equipments
and other such supplies, which have been issued
by the Government to soldiers, and lost or dis
on any person, not soldier, who may have any
such property in his possession, to prove that hs
has lawfully acquired possession thereof.
Such property, whom seized, will be turned over
to United States Qaartermaster, and his receipt
in duplicate taken therefore, ono Of zach receipts
to be transmitted TO the Quarter Master General.
The seizure will also be reported 10 the Adjutsnt
Genera.
All Provost Marshals appointed by the Depart
ment will assist in recovering TO the United
States this description Of public property.
Commanding officers Of companies are reminded
that it is their duty net only to cause soldiers
who are guilty Of violating the law, forbidding
tho sale, destruction, negligent loss Of clothing,
arms, and public property, to be charged on the
Muster Roll with all tho articles improperly lost
or disposed Of, but also TO enforce auch other pua
ishment - the nature of their offence may de-
mand.
By Order Oft retary Of War,
L. THOMAS,
nov. 1o-3t. Adjntant General.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

Davenport Market. Daily Report.

OFFICR OF rHR DRN. NRws,l
Tuesday Eve., Nov. Is. !
The weather 10 too dull for business. Prices
vary little from our last report.
FLouR-S45o 95.2O. Shipments 100 tbls.
WHEAr-In demand at 60@75c. Receipts l,ls0
bu:
BARLEY.-Qaiet at 9oc@95c. Receipts 200 bu.
Shipments 500 bu.
CoRs--Dull at l3@l9c. Receipts loo bu. Ship
ments 400 ou.
OATS 25G3oc. Receipts 100 bu, Shipments
ESQ bu.
HoGs--Dull at S2.75 live, dressed, $3.50.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
New OTk Ma4kel.

NEW YoRK, Nov. Is.
FLOUR Market sh ade frmer and fair deus nd
Sales l0, 400 bbis. *660M5.15 super State 50. .95
az 10 extra State; 50 G0M5.T5 surcr Western +;
$5.95M6 80 for common 10 medium extra West
ern So 6o@6.e5 common to good shippin. brands
extra X. ii. U.
WHRAr-Msrket firm with moderate export de-
mani. Chicago spring Sl.l7t9l % 81 52tG 81
ambe. Iowa; $l3S SC1 LAP winter rel Western.
CoRN.-Markct lc lower. Sales 10000 bu.
7lMl72c mixed Western in shipping order
PORK-A moderate business doing. Sales 800
bbls. Sl2S7 u for Mess Sill so for Prime; Sl3 90
a 1850 Western and city old and prime.
WH'sKY-Unchapged. Sales 1900 bbs. at
36ls@3Tc for State and Western.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
State oi Iowa.
ADJUrAsr GENRp Orrrcrl
Davenport, Nov. 9, 1852. !

ADJUrAsr GENRpaL's OrricEl
Davenport, Now 9, 1852.
In reply to communications frorn various sources
the following extracts from Chapter XLvI Of the
Laws Of Congress, passed at tho second session Of
the S'th Congress. 1851 90. are referred to- They
VIII be found below They may be Of interest to
claimants and claim oyents
&c D. And be it further enacted, That the
fees OF agents and attorneys for making out and
causing to be executed, the papers necessary to
establish claim for n pension, bounty, ard other
allowance, before tho Pension Office, under this
ac:, shall not exceed the following rates: For
making out and causing to be duly executed BY
the applicant, with the necessary affidavit, and
forwarding the same to the Pension Office with
the requisite correspondence, hye dollars In ca.ss
wherein additional testimony is required by tho
Commissioner Of Pensions, for each affidavit so
required and executed, and for warded (except tho
afiidavits OF surgeons, for which such agents and
attorneys shall not be entitled to any. fsos) one
dollar and fifty cents.
SIC. Z. And be it further enacted, That any
agent or attorney, who shall directly or indrectlv
demand or receive any greater compensation for
his services under this act, than is prescribed in
the preceding section of this act, or who shalt
contract or agree to prosecute any claim for .
pension, bounty, or other allowance, under this
act, on condition that he shall receive q Der
centum upon, or any portion Of the amount Of the
claim, or who shall wrongfuy withhold from .
pensioner or other claimant tho whole or any part
Of the pension claim allowed and due 10 such
roio hall L..
. high msdemeanor, snd upon conviction thereof
shall for every such oense, be fined not exceeding
three hundred dollars, or imprisoned at hard labor
not exceeding two yoars, both, according to the
circumstances and aggrcssions Of tho offence.
Papers at county seats will insert this circular
once.
NIB. BAKER.
novlod3t Adjt GENT Of Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

SECURITY AND EcoN oMY.-Every pru-
dent business man insur % bis properly, and
every wise parent his life for the benefit Of his
family. Robert SimPs On represents Fire aud
Life Insurance Capital in the bss. Naw York
companies to che araount Of over s. 600, 600.
Insure ts-dey-d'lays ere dangerous.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

ATTENTION, OFFrcERs.-For a choice
military Uniform. call at Cones, corner Brady
and Second streets.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

PosTPoNED.-On account Of the i'll
ness Of Mr.. White. his Semi.monthly Hop
has been ipdefnitly postponed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

AUSTIN CoRBIN & Geo. S. G.. Dow, at
No. Nickolrs Block, dealers in State. County
and City Warrants. Coin, Demand Notes and
Government Vouchers. Oct. 29-lm.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

TAILoRs sWANTED.-Several first-ratc
tai!ors can find steady work at the Clothing
House Of + p. Erskine, in this city. Apply
soon.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

THE wet weather yesterday sadly in
terfered with our telegr.phic dispatches. but
a meagre show making their appearance.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

MILITARY MEN, ArrENTIoN.-If you
wish for Uniform ID full equipments call on
Z. p. Erskine, Nickols' Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
Lost.

IN SATURDAY, AN OLD FASHIONED
~ MOROCCO portmonaie, containing about forty
dollars. 1t Was lost somewhere on Second street,
between Krsuse's store and lows street. The
Soder vill reseive liberal reward il the same 10
LETT q th1 D1nocaA1 AND NEws o6ee.
4 oovfV
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
~ NOT FAIL 70 Use
RICHARDSON'S
New Method for the Planoforte.

Universally acknowledged 70 BE- the bsst, and
recommended BY leading Piauisis and Teachers -
sithout N equal. Thousands Of copies have been
distribsted from Maine TO California, aud ret the
demand ID unabated - most decided rsoof Of its
merit, and very strtAe evidsnse thst - other
book for the Pianofoste can - obtaned thst suits
the public Want - well. Msilsd. postage paid, %
Co., Publishers, Boston. nove
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
Total -. .................

The Assembly consists Of 100 mem
bers. The Democrats seem to have
A., the Republicans Al, and the Union
lists 6-to-wit : one in Green Lake, one
in Polk, Douglas, &C., one in Pierce and
St. Croix, one 10 Adams, and two in
Green county; with Portage county to
hear from, which may 90 either way.
In any event, ii the members act ac-
cording to the classification, the parties
will be "mixed." In fact, with the tide
of condemnation rnnning against the
rsdicale, We seriously doubt whether
they can command radical majority 10
either House, under any circumstances.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
MO n Z . II
70 agents Or Railroads, Stsanbsats
AND STAGES.

DrsBuasrxG Or1Ic., DAvENroRf, 1owAI
November 9th, 1862.
Notice Is hereby given that after the present
date, the undersigned will not pay transportation
on passes signed BY the State authorities. Only
those signed BY himself will b recognised.
H. B. HENDERSHOTT.
nove-u Capt. ~ Artillery.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

Fh@nix Insurance Company Of Hart
ford assets, lat Nay, 1861, S5a7 geo % lie.
bilitlss, 81, 500. HssaY B. HosyxAx. AIT. 1
:" , l-I@ - e.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

8. NJ. PsrrEsaILL d Co., No. 81 Park Row, New
York, and State street, Boston, are our agents
or the DENoURAr d NBws in those cities, and
are authorized 70 take advertsem ents and sub
scriptions for US at our lowest rates.
G. II. SCRrvsH, sS, Dearborn street Chicago, is
authorized to receive advertisements for this pa.
per.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
THE CITY.

No REroRr.-Owing to the rain, We
are without our ususl night dispatched
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

RArS.-From present appearances,
instead Of our usual quantity Of snow. this
Fall. we are to have an unusual quantity Of
rain. Don't like the change, say we.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

FOR TIE WEEK ENDING nov. 10. 1862,
L Aeteo, illogical obserUasions, the direction
IT the Smithsonian last tuition, made at Grisnold
College, BY WM.P. DUSwooDY, Latitude, Al. .3Oj
North Longitude, 1889 West; Heiyhtabore tie
sea, 737 feet.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
Unless TIME AND MORE PERFECT

Than the ecois can be bastcd By hand.
No person or machine has right to usc said
Wageners Das,er and Binder on any mschine.ex
eept said Wsgener's Machine. unless bought of
said Wagner or his legal agents.
Price Of Baster and Binder -. Sent to any sd-
dress on receipt Of the money, ready TO attach to
any machine.
Please state the sind Of machine you Wish 20
attach it to.
All kinds Of farm produce taken st market
mica cash not refused. For furtbsr Particular,
sad,.~ !. A. WAGENkR,
ag36-d&w Moisne- IIIs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19
The Wisconsin Legislature-A Close
Thing.

[From the Madison Patriot, Nov Is.
So far as the Senate is concerned, the
Democrats have probably elected nine
and the Republicans nine. As near as
we cen learn, Purdy (Rep. is elected in
the 3Oth district, and Park (Dem.) in
the 26th district. II such is the result
the next Senate will stand a. follows:
Republicans. .....................l6
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

ESTRAY.- FROM MY STABLE, ON SAT
u urday, Nov. Is, one Bay Mare, 5 years old,
two white feet, star in the foreh cad Any per son
delivering said mare to my stable will be liberal
ly rewarded. J. II. HAIGHT.
Nov. 17th, 1862. nov18-1w#
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

WHISTLER is just as pleased to accommo-
date a customer on q bad as good day. If
you would have an opportunity to look over
his great bargains. 60 to-day.
LUckY.-Our builders may thank
their lucky stars for the good weather favored
them Of late which has enabled them to close
ia their contracts. They may now bid de,
fance TO the weather.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

SAFE RATURN.-The gentlemen who
proceeded to DesMoines, on Saturday, under
Marshal orders, returned home safely lee
evening, after a verypleasant trip. A mor .
full report may be published hereafter.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

o. DU1TlO mOUOB.
rORNDR or IOWA AID ylyxU 01111T9
~ DoyenDoeG IoVo, utb411
I -41-I9-' ~ sIlng ga,l IL esroA
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

lF YOU WISH TO LEARN PIANO
PLAYING, on INCREAeE YOUR
PRESENT KNOWLEDGE CT ",
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

New York Stock Market.
NEW YoRK, Nov. IS.
American Gold. Sl.3l5s.
Davenport Lumber Market.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-19

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Edwin Fay, Just re-
turt ed from Pixies Peak. called upon US yes
count Of that country. and thiaks there are
lots of opportunities to make fortunes. but
more 10 lose them. He will return early ln
the Spring.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

be yery much discouraged on my first
ARRIVAL It's nobody's business to tend to
| YOU, only servants. The<1adies of this
country hardly condescend to wash their
own hands or faces. 1t is not expected
that they are to show you your room if
YOU are an Invited guest. In this house
I3here is ten slaves. am told this one is
forme. "A fine looking negro woman,
Pauley, shows me my room. II, has but
Nons window,~a door opening in the court
yard, brick floor, and is very bare OF
furniture. Too much furniture in room
is considered unhealthy. Il think shall
remainswell ! 30 a-C@ gss'3 So
The bedstead is covered by canvas or
sackiug, without mattress or-bed. 1t
looks as if it would hardly bear my
weight. I think there is a great deal 4 to
be learned here. Patience is the first
lesson. Dinner is announced. Il can
truly say ate this mea! with a good APP
petite. The bill of fare consisted of fruits,
claret, ,omelettes, fish, fresh from the sea,
rice, excellently cooked, fried plantain, a
mixed dish of meats and vegetables {olla) F.,
and coffee. The fish, do not, remem-
Der its name, is boiled, and has the col
ors of the rainbow MS it lies on the platter.
Havana is good fish market, for it is as
open to the ocean as Nahant, or the
beach at Newport, and its streets run
ming to the blue sea out side the harbor,
SO that man may almost throw his
limo from the curb-stones in to the Gulf
Stream. .as.s.~-s ANA ~.....efl
More anon. .,. e..- --... T..