The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-05-01

thumb and hnger. she held IL Tar from ner,
like something infected, and, moving to the
curbstone, dropped it in the muddy gutter.
Not dcigning to glance back at the soldier,
she swept away with dignifed hauteu''
that to her mind was worthy Of princess.
A jeeriug laugh from some vulgar fellows
added to the soldiers momentary feeling of
discontinue. "rHIl.
Proud of her shame, Mrs. D. swept
down the street III the next block she
encountered an officer. Throwing upon
him look of supreme contempt, Mrs.
D swerved from the right line Of her
course. and avoided him by taking quick
circle, that brought her crowded up against
merchants show window.
Zone of your vile women, in gala dress
remarked the officer to loyal citizen with
whom he was walking.
mo; she is the wife of Baltimore mer-
chant" was replied Mrs. D"
Formerly servant girl, or a woman of
the lower class, judging from her manners. )"
mo; Mrs. D is from one of our best
families" I.E.
"Heaven save the mark ?" calculated the
officer. If she represents the BEST of
what style and quality must your worst be?
But really, thought her woman of the
town, and it was on my lip to address her
in old Ben. Johnsons salutary to the lady
of rank who ventured wanton insult
"In silk and scarlet walks many harlot-
Good morning, madam !"
"I wish you had done SO, was replied.
| " It might have suggested tho bad reputa-
| ton she was making for herself in the eyes
| of all decent people. But is there no way
| to check these insults 7
81 have made up my mind to check them
in all instances where they exceed certain
limit" r.. ..
"Ah. what is the limit II"
my Judgment of the insult, when it
occurs, must determine"
"What will you do ?"
nHold the husband, father, or brother, as
the case may be, personally responsible
"Will the rules Of the service permit
this ?"
81 shall not ask"
"Suppose the husband, brother or father
will not respond?"
"Then shall govern myself by the law
of circumstances. But of one thing you
may rest assured - should I make begin
ming in this matter, will see the end at all
hazards. do not belong to quiok.blood-
ed race, but the blood once heated, cools
slowly. When we put our hands to the
plow, we meyer i2Gk back"
The officer and citizen walked, converting
for an hour, when, being in the eastern part
Of rss city, they took q car, and rode up,
| Baltimore street. In passing Culyert street
the officer bought an extra fr9m newsboy
and was opening it, when the lady Wig had
swept 30 haughti!y around him not long be-
fore entered the car with her friend. Seeing
the officer Mrs. D gave 2 short, con-
temptuous "Oh and sat down, jusI oppo-
site, From her sneering face the officer
dropped his eyea quietly to the paper he
had Just opened, and began reading, Mrs.
D at once began talking aloud TO her
| friend. and using the most offensive remarks
touching the soldiers, and the people OF
the states from which they had come. This
she continued, the apparent Inconsistencies
of the officer increasing her irritation, and
causing her to almost. exhaust thu gacabu.
lary of low invective. AS if she were not
present. the officer read on. At last the car
was in the neighborhood to which Mrs
D was going, apq ghq nodded the con.
ductor. The check-string was pulled, Qnd
to her shame be it said, so far lost all sense
of decency and self-respect as to spit i'll the
officers face.
Looking up with flashing eyes, and red
spots burning on his cheeks, the officer
said. as he drew his handkerchief and wiped
the venom from his face speaking with
suppressed anger
"Tou are 30 lady. If you were man
you would not leave his car alive! "
An hour later, as Mr., D.. 81: n the
counting room, gentleman with VIII I'M he
was partially acquainted, came in There
was i'll the face of the latter an expression
that sent troubled wave across the feel
ings of Mr. D. 1t was threatening anG
mysterious. He arose, bowing with some
distance ana tormality;
81 come, Mr.. D, said thp gantlman
" on very unpleasant business. An officer
in the United States service has received {
public insult at the hands of your wife, fol
which he has determined to hold you re
gpaI3ihle.'
A sudden pa!aness spread over the fac'
of Mr.. D.. " Ny wife insllt en- officer
he exclaimed in tone of surprise. q How
!, when? where"
"She spit ia i,is tace.'
" Imp0ssible!" !" =
Then ! be- he, mHst have grossly insultoc
her." o,.,, s,,o -.
looked at her"
Where was it ?" IL.
"In one of our city cars. He sat re- aihg
and she, in company with female friehu
sat opposite. In conversing aloud, they
applied to soldiers the most offensive Ian
guage, but he never even glanced toward
them. Finally, they arose to leave the car
when Mrs. D. bent forward and spit IL
his face. saw it done, aud there can b.
no mistake. The officer is Capt. H., OF Mas
sachusetts, gentleman of wealth. educa
ton, and high social position, and he hold
you responsible for the conduct OF you
wife"
Madness :" exclaimed the merchant
throwing his arms above his head. Ha
the woman lost all sense and decency
What does Captain l.. want?"
Nothing unreasonable, sir. But thes
outrages upon loyal soldiers, who are sin
ply obeymg the call of their Government
and doing duty as ii directs, must be mad
to cease. If the perpetrators shield then
selves under the immunities OF their SCI
their next of male kin must answer the col
sequences. You must bear the burden {
your wife's deeds"
"My wife shall apologize, said Mr.. D.
His mind was beginning to grow clear.
"Capt. l.. can not call upon her to receiv
an apology"
q But she shall call upon him at his qua
ters"
"Very we'll"
"You bear challenger"
"No; l came to demand satisfaction.