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Smyrna times., 1863-04-09

Gen.. Hooker reviewed the first army
corps on Thursday. A general muster Of
all the troops serving in the army will be
made on Friday next. The rolls will be
sent to the Ad djutant General of the army
for use of the Provost Marshal General in
making drafts to fill up the regiments and
batteries to the proper compliment.
Smyrna times., 1863-04-09

ABsESrEEs FROM THE ARMY.-The limit
fixed by the proclamation Of the President
for the voluntary return, without punish
.ment, of all absentees from the armies OF
the Union has expired ThesenIefl number
over one hundred thousand. They here
after will be classed and punished as desert
ers. .ae,t. etf- 4fpt(T a F 10
Smyrna times., 1863-04-09

NATIONAL CELEBRaToH,--!The directors OF
the Union League in Philadelphia have
resolved upon a great natiorIal celebration
on the approaching anniversary OF American
Independence, =, : .s.sss "a ,..lfssqs :
1ANaeg ssIE q
Smyrna times., 1863-04-09

f. The first dress worn by mother Eve 10
said to have been bare skin.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
The Snow and Senaor mara.

Mars has lately presented a favorable OPP
portunity for the examination of its sur
fuce. The constitution of this planet more
nearly approaches that of the earth than
any other in the system. Snow can be de-
tected at both poles, the white circle in-
creasiDg in Winter and decreasing in Sum-
mer. 1t has been found that the centre of
this region of snow does not coincide ex-
actly with the poles of the planet. Aud
in this respect it is like the earth, whose
greatest cold is not exactly at the pole. A
greenish belt With deep bays and inlets
near the equator, which is suspected to be
sea, has recently been detected. The ter
minatiOn of the snowy region is very sharp
and abrupt, giving the idea Of lofty cliff.
reddish island in the above sea has also
been detected. The probability of Mars
being inhabited is greater than that OF any
other planet. Its density is very nearly
that Of the earth. The heat and light of
the sun would only be half of that enjoyed
on our glObei but then this may be COM
peusated by an atmosphere which may form
warmer wrapping than ours, and by a
more sensitive eye. A great part of the
surface OF the globe is covered with snow
for half of the year: the people in Mars
would not be worse off than We are in
Canada, and life is tolerable here People
emigrating from this planet to Mars would
find that they were only half as heavy us
they are here, which some would not re-
gard as n disadvantage.-Leitc
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
EXtraordinar YInducements.

T ATELY RECEIVED, we have the following val-
IL liable property for sale ond exchange viz:
One Farm of 81 acres, within three miles of this
city in high state Of cultivation, and supplied with
comfortable buildings.
Warrington, Marion county, Va, together with 66
acres seven miles from the same one hRlfof which il
in cultivation. > :
of Warrington.
Also, 1900 acres In Wetzel county, Va.
Also, desirable Lot OF acres, with good inns
National pike, and five and quarter miles west of
Wheeling, Va. rafff ffTIl#gf
Al, Also. 58I4 acres Of Improved and Uuimproved
Also, one valuable Grist Mill, three miles east of
wheeling, Na2 together with SOME 400 Lots in the
25th ward of the city of Philadelphia.
All OF this property will be sold low for cash, or
exchanged for other property on accommodating
terms, by TAYLOR, R0LLYsON 4 CO.,
aprl4-tt '-tfa4l No. 60 Main street,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
Batlg gntrIltgPutFr,
PoetIeal P0rodses ana Puns.

POeticRl PnrOdAeB and PunS.
Punch has given parody suggested by
Miss Braddon, the unsuccessful actress
who, finding that she could win her bread
by literature aud not otherwise, is writing
novels with perfect abandon:
There was young woman,
And, what do you thiukl
She lived upon nothing
But papers, pens, ink.
Paper, pens, ink, we're the chief other diet,
And now this young woman will never be quiet"
An entertaining book complied by Rev.
John Booth, entitled "Epigrams, Ancient
aud Modern" among others, Butleg's crit
ique upon Milton:
'If you except II P-nseroso,
The rest of Nil on Is but SO So"
He gives also DR.. Persons play upon the
name of tue hapless Carrhaginian.queen:
"Whsn Dido found .Eueas would not me,
She vspt in silence and was Di-lO-dumb."
More pointed than this is the humorous
dialogue between clergyman and his fell
low-traveler:
C. I've lost my portmanteAp.
4. pity your grief.
c. All my sermons are in 1t.
Z. pity the thief.
This of Erskine's contrasting the French
with the English, is capital:
1.-THE French have taste in all they do,
Which we quite without,
Fer Nature, that to them gave 00ut,
To us gave only govt"
And this upon "Anacreon Moore" is very
prettily turned:
"When Limerick once In idle within
Moore as her memCer, gaily courted,
The boys for fuu's sake asked Of him
To state what party he supported
When thus to them the answer ran
'Im Of no party as a man,
But as poet, dH-a-tOTy.''
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

TFNHE sciences of Chemistry and Medicine have
u been taxed their utmost to produce this best,
most perfect purgatlIe which is known to man. In.
Vulnerable proofs are shown that these Pills have
virtues which surpass in excellence the ordinary
the esteem of all men. They are safe and pIeasant
to take, but powerful to cure. Their penetrating
properties stimulate the vital activities of the body
remove the obStructtOns of its organs, purify the
blood, and expel disease. They purge ont the foul
humors " nich breed and grow distemper stimulate
sluggish disordered organs into their natural ac
ton. ond impart healthy tone with strength to the
whole system. Not only do they cure the everyday
complaints OF every body, but also formidable and
dangerous diseases that have baled the best of hu
man skill. While they produce powerful effects
they are at the same time, In diminished doses thu
SAFEST and best physic that can be employed fOl
children. Being sugar coated they are pleasant 10
take; and being purely vegetable are free from any
belief were they not substantiatod by mon of such
exalted position and character as to forbid the aus
picton OF untruth. Many eminent clergymen and
physicians have lent thet names to certify to the
public the reliability of my remedies while Others
have sent me the assurances of their conviction that
my Preparations contribute Immensely to the relief
OF my afflicted, suffering fellow-men. -
Tue Agent below named is pleased to furnish Erat
my American Almanac, containing directions for
owing complaints:-a 800 - 80
Costiveness, Bilious Complaints, Rheumatism
Dropsys Heartburn, Headache arising from fou
stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Morbid Inaction Of
the Bowels and Pain arising therefrom, FIatulencV
Loss OF Appetite, all .Ulcerous and Cutaneous Dis.
6Ases Wnlcn require an evacuRnt medicine Scrofula
or Kings Evil. They also, by purifying the blood
ana stimulating the system, cure many complaints
winch 1t would not be supposed they could reach
Such as Deafness, Partial Blindness, Neuralgia and
Nervous ability Derangements Of the Liver and
Adneys Gout, and other kindred complaints arising
functions. - 'S-' -'+ % Az
Do not be put of by unprincipled dealers with
come other Pill they make more profit on Ask for
AYERS PILLS, and take nothing else. No other tbe7
can give you compares with this In its intrinsic yaIe
OF curative powers. The sick want the best aid
there Is Tor them aud they should have it.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. AVER.
t"GctfeaI and A''GtyttcdI casantst, LO,0eH, Ma
PRIoE as ors. PER Box. FIVE BOXES IoR AZ
Sold by A. @. GOOD CD. and bv all ,Drno,,,...
and Dea!ers in Medicine eYerYwhern ,nfiE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
HEADQUARTERS 4TH REGIAENr V. NJ,
WHEELING, May 81. 1868.
Special Order.l

SpbClRl UFuer.
PURSUANT to General Order No. of Bripadier
l. General James 8. Wheat or the goth instant,
Commandments of companies comprising the 4th regi.
ment will assemble their respective companies at
the following places for drill and inspection on each
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock, commencing GU Sat
urday, the sd instant, and continuing until other
wise ordered
Company A, Capt. j. w. Ward, on the river fiat
above North street.
Company B, Captain John E. Wilson, on Wheeling
Company G, Capt. J. A. Clement, at Second Ward
Market House.
Company D, Capt. J. N. Vance, at the City Armo.
ry court HOuse).
Company E, Capt. C. D. Knox, at Second Ward
Market House. -
bank, east end of Quincy street.
Company 9, Capt. F. q. ROthacker, at the corner OF
Market aud Jefferson streets.
Company II, Capt. A. J. Long, on Centre street.
between Sixth and the Creek.
Company ], Capt. John Scott, on Wheeling Hill,
to the right of the National Pike.
Island. va "
Company L, Capt. james H. Holmes, at the Court
H. II possible arms will be ready for distribution
In time for the drill on Saturday the I'D inst Should
they net be ready, commandments of companies will
employ their time in drilling their commands in lie
acings and marchugi and also in procuring correct
rolls OF persons within their several districts liable
ior' and exempt FROM militia duty, and report the
same to the Adjutant Of the Regiment on or before
Tuesday, the 26th inst.
III. All citizens between the ages of IS and 45
years, residing within the bounds Of the 4th ReRi-
ment are required to report themselves to the com
tnandants Of the company In he district in which
aey reside on or before Saturday, the 28d inst; aud
those Claiming exemption for any cause from such
DUTY will state the grounds upon which their claims
are based.
~. Courts martial will be convened for the uun-
shment OF all deltnqueuts In discharge OF the duties
ABOVE as well foe the trial of those who
avoided duty under the late order Of the IioTernor
calling the regiment into active service.
By order of A. J. SWEENEY
I. IRWIN, AdJutant. rny25
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A Card to the People
Now is Your Time to Save Money!

Bargains! Barga1nSu Barga1nS!!!
TN consequence of the fact, that all Cotton Goods
Il are advancing very rapidly, and the indications
are that they will very soon be higher than at any
previous time i have purchased large and splendid
stock of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, which
have In store, No. SO Main street. Centre wheeling
and to which would respectfully invite the atten-
tion of the public, intend selling the stock out
at the old prices and some goods cheaper than
they were ever known before So that all persons
needing goods, who will need them very soon, had
better avail themselves 81 this oppOrtunityOf sup
Ing their purchases this time; besides they will
have good assortment to make their selections
from. u-t a.,. lsus'f
My STOCK consists, IN part, Of Brown and Bleached
Muslins, Calicos Mems and Boys wear Of every de-
scription Checks, Flannels, Ginghams shawls Table
and Towel Diapers, Irish Linens aud Shirt BosOmA,
Parasos, Shaker Hoods Hoop Skirts, Lace and Gren.
adine veils White Goods, LaceS Embroideries of all
kinds, Hosiery, &C., &c.
fLADIEsl LADIEsI Your special attention is
invited to my very superior stock of DRESS GOODS,
which Is the largest, cheapest and most complete of
the season. Lawns, Plain, Plaid and Embroidered
Grey Goods, Mozambiques, Berage Auglais, &C., In
great variety Please call early, as will make it
greatly to your advantage to do 30.
Yours very respectfully,
JOHN ROEMER,
fa2d No 20 NTaTn fIa1t.o IUI,o,.JF,...- w. .
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JOHN n. LAKIN.

Successor to Wheeler 1 Laitin.i
MILL RECEIVE AND HAVE OPENED FOR
w inspection on Thursday, March Goth, a nS1
and we'll selected assortment Gf
Cloths, Cassimeres and VestinpaI
Aloe eompleteassortmsntof aRNTLEAIRs1sT ITy,.
6IsHEHG GOODS - Z u Z { I zs = ga n
The patrons Of the old firm, and the public in se.
etA are invited 70 call and examine nv
stoek before making their purchases Ifntend sell.
1ns at small profits to cash and prompt purchaser
4nAnka0! ter epatrOnae bestOWedr upon tho old
HEu1' solicit continuance Of the same for the nav
sSeAohshment. joint AKIG, Merchant Tailor. I
No. 100 MainGt Wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09

The present critical state of European affairs will
render these publications unusually interesting dur
die ground between the hastily written news-itema
crude speeulations, aud flying rumors Of the daily
journal and the ponderous tome OF the future his-
tortan written after the living interest and excite
ment OF the great political events of the time shall
have passed away It is to these Periodicals thar
reliable history of current events and az srich IN
addition to their literary scientific
and theological character, we urge them upon M
consideration Of the reading public = 'Ilo
The receipt of Advances Sheets from the
British publishers gives additional value to 5thess
reprints, tnasmuch as they can now be placed IN
nal editions.
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CoNvINOINa TEsTIMoN!

v \
REv. G. A. BUCKBEE,
Asst. Treas An. Btblc Unton, NJ Z. CITY,
writes: 81 very cheerfully add my testimony to
that Of numerous friends, to the great value of Mrs
A. Aliens Worlds Hair Restorer and zylobssas
num- --' -f'4 %
REV WM GUTTER, N. Y. City: 'sNIy hair is changed
to its natural color, and growing on bald spot.'
RBv. j. H. CORNELL, N. Y. City 81 procured 1t for
a relative. The falling OF the hair stopped, and
restored it from being grey 70 its natural and
beautiful color.'
Rev. ]. WEST, Brooklyn, L, L: 81 will testify to-
their value in the most liberal sense. They have
restored my hair where it is bald, and where grey
REV. A. WEBSTER, Boston, Mass: 81 have used
them with great effect I neither bald
nor grey. My hair was dry and brittle; it Is now
soft as in YOUTH" sll5 slH s,st-ll Sl4 =
REv. II. v. DEGEN, Boston, Mass: s'That they pro-
mote the growth Of the hair where badness is, 1
have the evidence Ofmy own eyes, - 81
Sold by all Dsnggists throughout Ehs World. =
Principal Sales Office
No. 1913 Greenwich ST., N. z. City.
apr253m F. sob. .,s zs.,
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Cleveland, Pittsburg andWheel.
-'-- ing Rail Road. .lisil

Ing hd1l hOa0. ti-tftEaszS
u
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, April Goth, 1868, Pas.
~ Senger Trains VIII leave Bridgeport a. follows
Sundays exceptedO
1850 NJ Mail Train stoppinS at All station, az
riveS at Pittsburgh at 800 p. M, and
Cleveland at 1880 pm. !.
$40 Z. ID. Express Train, stopping at all stations
arrives at Pittsburgh at sos P. NJ.
1910 P. NJ Express Train, arrives at PittsburRh at
2l0 A. n. and Cleveland at 9:lO A. III
RETURNING TRAINS
5Lenye Cleveland at s:20A. n. and 2 100 P. NJ, ar.
rive at bridgeport at $40 P. N, and 5:25 A. NJ
Leave Pittsburgh at 1:O0 A. NJ, 500 A. NJ. and
l240 p NJ, arrive at Bridgeport at $40 A. M, 1908
A. ID. and 1865 P. NJ
Connections are made as Follows, 4
At Pittsburgh with Pennsylvania R. H. for Harris
burg, Baltimore, Washington, Phila.
delphia, New York and Boston.
OlcVelaRd with Cleveland Toled r. R. for San.
Ha sE5. sit dusEy, Toledo, Detroit Chicago and
all points in the NORTH WEST. With
Detroit steamers for Detroit, jackson,
Chicago and the NORTH WEST. With
Cleveland Erie R. B. for Rrie, Dun.
- kirk, Buffalo and Niagara Pals. With
Cleveland. Columbus 4 Cincinnati for
Grestline, Delaware, Columbus and
At Hudson with the CT. O. R.R. for Cuyahoea
Falls, Akron, Millersburgh and Woos-
At Alliance with P. TT. W. 4 ORR. for Canton,
Ifei MAssillon, Wooster, Salem, Rnon, Co.
AtsteubenVille with P. G. 4 O. Line and AT BRLLkIR
with 90. o. R.R. for GAINESVILLE, New.
ark, Columbus, Xenia, Dayton, Indt.
.e annapolis, Cairo, Cincinnati, Louisville
st. Louis, st. Joseph and all points
Wtst and South West.
Excursion Tickets to Pittsburgh and return s. 90.
Fare always as low, and time much quicker than
any other route. I'D. 5H, ZIII. - : :.
Through Tickets to all points in the West, North
and East can be procured at the Office under the
Mcclure House, Wheeling, Va, or with Ticket
Agent at Bridgeport Station. :
Freight contracts will be made atlowest rates to
any point accessible by this road and its connections
70 the East, North, West and Northwest, at once
under MLure House, or with Rt. Agent at Bridge.
port Station WM. D. TERRY, Agent,
L.tl-1lil Wheeling, Va.
D. B. WILLIAMS, Agent,
J. N. MCCULLOUGH, President
r R. MYERS, Cont Ticket Ag't. febe
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DEyRIEs, STEPHENS & CO.,
WHOLESALE rEALERs IN
Foreign & Domestic Dry Goods.
No. 312 Baltimore ST.,

NO 312 Baltimore ST.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
w = are now receiving our large and carefully Sc
Nv w lected stock of Foreign and Domestic DIV
dooaS purchased for Cash, for the Spring and Sum
es Trade eomPrislng every variety Of Dress Goods
OF nne and medium qualitiesof beautiful GtEIeS n
the most recent printing and Importation. '' "a
,CL0THS, CASSIMBBES, SATINETTs -VFsT
nS Ga Also general assortment of all kinds OF
In addit 9 to our stock of Dry Goods, we have
s an extensive NOTION DEPARTMENT, which en,1
aast every variety Of Goods usually kept by the
~ 44Igese MOTION Houses To all of which We invita-
sae attention Of purchasers. We win sell our stock
at AZ low prices as the same DDS can be hs IN SnI
OF tne Northern or Eastern markets - -
mhSl-3mE DEYRIEs. STEPIRNs 4 90
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
COMPREHENSIVE

OOsEAhINE iRSHIP
N AyING associated with me in co.partnersb,p
- WILLIAM BuSBEY, the business heretofore
under the style of Joseph Graves CO. - -
JOSEPH GRAVES,
JosRPH GRAVES. NJ, ,,n
JOSEPH GRAVES q CO.,
Retail dealers in SCHOOL BOOKS. STATIONERY
WAn Paper, Window Blinds, Variety Goods, &C., &eS
NO. ~ Monroe street, Wheeling, Va. -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
Copper, Tin& SheetIIIr-onr Ware.
TO THE PUBLIC!

+ NOW keep the largest assortment Of. WARE
L that can be found in the City, and fully pre-
pared to fill all orders at short notice.
Ny stock consists in part of the following goods:
All kinds of Plain Tin and Japanned Ware, all kinds
of Eheet Iron Ware, Copper and Brass Kettles of all
sizes also Cooking aud Heating Stoves OF the best
patterns, for wood or coal. liag 5rr4=.
Merchants and others visiting the city will find It
to their advantage to give call before purchRs-
ing elsewhere. HEFF gE5l.s..
SpOuting and Cutters constantly on hand.
All kinds of JOB WORK will receive nay personal
attention. B. r. CALDWELL, 5l1s
No. 8 Main st., op. B. 80. Il. r. Depot,
mhS-ly Wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-06-09
POSTERS, PROGRAMME S,

AS-We have at a heavy expenditure, furnlshedour
Job Office with all necessary materials, embracing
TYPE, RULES, BORDERS, CUTS, &C.,
OF the latest and most fashionable Styles to render
capable of executing equal to that Of any other
establishment in the city, ond possessing facilities In
the way of Steam, &C., for doing work expeditiously
Unsurpassed by any other Onice, We respectfully
sent claims for share of public patronage, ASA
ring those who entrust theirwork to u.s. that no effort
shall be wanting to give entire satisfaction.
nOv11I69 CAMPBELL & M'DERMoT.
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POsTAGE

eetred at par.
|GcE 10 lg POSTAGE. .ff1
The Postage to any part of the United State. ,v,,
be but TWENTY-POUR GENTS a wear for GGTSlaciI
wood" and bnt P0URTREN GENTS . year for eSch
At the above prices the PeriOaicaJa ixv3lI - e
niIhed fer 1852 AndasA - 80 20 LUZ
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GROVER & BAKER
Sewing Machine,

E'oR FAMILY ANDMANUFAcTURING purposes
are the best In use. They will sew seams, nom.
IsiI' gather, tuck, braid and embroidar. This M.
chine is the best because they have taken the first
premium ct every State Fair at which they have
oeen exhihtted-because they are more simple in
Also yeu can select Machine making the q royer
BAKER stitch. or one making the shuttle or loci
stitch with the privilege Of for the other
snteh: Prices from $50 upward. All Aachfues war
Ea1ted for three years. All kinds Of leather and
and cloth stitching done toordAr. 2 Q 3 ItI5
~ ~. ]. MCDONALD General Agent
ONCE No. 1854 Main St, Wheeling, va
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Premium to New subscribera.

the Nos Of the same Periodicals for 1sso N, =.
furnished completes agitkOta additional charge
Unlike the more ephemeral Magazines Of The aav.
year Of the Nos for $780, may be regarded neaFl as
valuable for 1852. ;f7ffs : : ~ q
Subscribers wishing also the Nos for 1851 v;lI N.
supplied at the following KxTRR1rEIY low SHIEs.
Splendid Offers for 1860. ,s1.A.,ea
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,.Any Of Che above works win also be furnigbed A.
tSe'' ose'7esT1 for the year 1857, 8, and at
Ons- Half the Regular Subscription Priees.
Tins Ne.g SEbseyibsr may obtain the Reprint 30,
the Four Reviews and BlaekWood A--As sVl
Seven Consecutive Years for Ss7I
nal tCOrkS for one year. ~
AswS shan never again be likely to offsr gueb In.
dueements a. those here presented,
NOW is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBER
:. Remittances must, In an cases be made dire,
= tes t6t9tasrS, for ct these prices no commission
LEONARD Scotia co.
lane No. % Gold street, New York.
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BRINFIEED, MASS, Dec. %, 1855.
d DA. O. AYER: lido not hesitate to
say the best remedy I have ever found
for Coughs, Hoarseneas, Influenza,
and the cnncomitant symptoms of q
Cold, is your CHERRY PRCEoRAL. Its
constant use in my,practlce and my
family for the last ten years has
shown to possess superior virtues
for the treatment of these COM
plants. EBEN KNIGHT. MD.
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RETURNING TRAINS:
Leave Cleveland at s:2OA. NJ. and 200 P. NJ, ar.
rive at bridgeport at $40 P. NJ, and 5:25 A. n.
Leave Pittsburgh at 100 A. NJ, 500 A. NJ. and
1910 P. NJ, arrive at Bridgeport at $40 A. M Dos
A. n. and 1855 P. NJ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-04

The CAREER OF "PUNCH"-Mr. Shirley
Brooks, one of the contributors to Punch late
ly gave lecture on "Modern Satire" in which
he gave some particulars of interest relative
TO our principal comic periodical. Mr.. Mark
Lemon, in association with Mr.. Henry May
hew, founded the publication. The first and
second numbers were brought out, but in
truth it was question whether the third
would have appeared for want of funds. Had
it not been for Mr.. Lemon having farce of
"The Silver Thimble" accepted by one of the
minor theaters, Punch would have been stop
ped. "The Silver Thimbe" was, however
largre enough to cover the acorn which has
since grown into an oak. Albert Smith was
well known contributor; and amongst the
living celebrities connected with the perodi-
cal was Mr.. Tom Taylor. The late Laman
Blanchard was on the staff; and a greater
name than his, that of Thomas Hood, was
amongst those who wrote for Punch. The
celebrated-though that was hardly the word
fitted to be used-"Song of the Shirt, was
sent down by Hood to Mr.. Lemon for inser-
ton; and it might be stated as fact which
had not before been made public, that there
was sent with it the apologize note, II sent it
to first-class magazine and they wrote back
it is hardly the thing for genteel people.
What say you?