The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-04-21
HAREM ExrRArAGANcE.

es-there being three days of eeremo-
nial; the two simplest costing Fl, 100
piece, and the smartest one FL, 400.
The sum settled for the wedding ex-
penses is $4,000, half being given by
the viceroy, and half by the future
husband. It has all to be spent in
these three days, heaps of money be-
ing thrown out among the slaves, who
are then allowed to pick it up, and, SO
to say, rush upon it and fight for it.
/ The dresses the princess wore to-
day were splendid, as far as Jewels
go. One had on white moire an
tique dress, richly embroidered, near
| ly all over, with gold another had
red one; and blue and gray were worn
by the younger ones, all equally en-
broidered. The shape of their dress
was very odd; it seemed to me equal
ly long in front as behind, where it
formed long train. The skirt was
cut open about two feet on each side.
showing their legs and feet, wrapped
up in some soft white material or 9TH
er. The train in front was passed be-
hind, and their walk, in consequence
| of all this, was anything but graceful :;
for, having this thick heavy gown be-
tween their legs, they could only wad-
die along like ducks.
The hair was done in the European
fashion, but with enormous tiaras or
coronets, very heavy, though splendid
with precious stones on their heads :;
one really more beautiful than anoth-
er. Necklaces, too, with diamonds as
big as shilling-piece, and drops of
diamonds cut round like crystals, and
quite enormous.
Each had ring of single diamond
with no setting to be seen at all. That
of the old princes was SO large that
she could wear it on the middle fin
ger. should think it was about an
inch wide, but / thought it more Gu
rious than pretty.
Each wife wore belt about three
inches wide, all set quite close with
very large diamonds, and uncut emer-
aids and rubies. I never saw any,
thing equal to it; no gold setting to-
be seen at all-only these beautiful
stones. They had also the viceroy's
picture on the left shoulder, set in
enormous diamonds. Yet, in spite of
all this fnery and luxury, I would
rather be the poorest peasant woman
working for my bread than one of
these miserable creatures. Still they
say that the viceroy is very kind to
them, and does all he can to give them
liberty and amusement.
STORIES OF 1s1s-TWo OF THEM NEv-
ER BEFORE IN PRINT.
There were two occurrences in the
war of 1872 which are characteristic
of the Kentucky soldirs of that time,
which do not recollect to have seen
in print. The one occurred while the |
American prisoners were being march,
ed through Canada to Fort George
On one occasion the officer command
ing the guard bought some whisky,
and invited Kentucky corporal to
drink. The British captain gave as a
toast George III. The corporal drank
without hesitation. The British cap
tain then called upon the corporal for
a sentiment. The corporal rather de-
clined, saying, "You have been kind
in inviting me to drink, and may
give offence by giving toast" emo"
said the captain; give sentimental
toast" The corporal then said: "May
the skins of kings be made drum
heads, and the shanks. of tories drum
sticks, to beat the Americans to arms
The British captain remarked: "Sir.
You must remember where yon are,
and act accordingly" A British lieu
tenant, who composed one of the COM
pany, said: Stop, captain, you call
ed for sentiment, and must not now {
take exception" Suffice to say, the
British officers swallowed the toast.
The other happened at Camp Jack !
SON, below New Orleans, on the Sth
of January, 1915. After the British !,
made their last charge on our breast
works, they sent in flag of truce,
which was met by flag from the
American army, asking the privilege
Of removing their killed and wound I
ed, which were numerous. A line
was designated so far from our breast-Es .
works as to prevent the enemy dis
covering the nature of our defenees.
and American soldiers placed on one =
side of the line, and British soldiers
On the other. While their dead and I
were being taken to this
line and received by British soldiers.
! soldier belonging to the latter re- '
marked to Kentucky soldier: cit
IS useless for you to continue the con- !,
'est; we are determined to take the
'ity. We have Lord Pakenham, Lord
dibbs, and Lord Keene, and power B
'ul army, and are determined to take
he city," To which the Kentucky R
soldier replied: eve have on our
'ide the Lord God Almighty, the Lord
Jesus Christ, and the hero, Old Hick-
Dry, and FL be damned if we cant't
whip you." Kentuckians may be
'verpowered, but still they will crow.
Lexington (Ky.) Gazette R
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INJURIES TO THE HORSE THAT NAV
BE EASILY AVOIDED.
Many horses are made vicious from
'ruel treatment. s.
More horses fall from voor;ro,,