The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-17
a Western Editors Rich Description
of the Coats-of-ArnlS of SOmo of the

A Western Editors Rich Description
of the Coats-of-ArnS of SOmo of the
states.
From the Dcs Noincs tIowa) Ecgister.l
Several OF the States are missing-among
them Virginia. We quote j
New Hampshire displays three men on
beach, by the side Of which is moored
shin not vet finished. In the distance is Il
rising sun and another ship, indicative OF
the habit OF the New Hampshire chaps in
getting up ut daylight whenever taefe
chance for bargain.
Vermont sports 4 deer badly run TO horns
living OH It's top In the centre are blooded
cattle and sheavcs OF grain under trade,
and IN the distance are three firSt-claSs
mountains. The motto is 4" Freedom and
Unity"
Massachusetts set up in business at an
early dav and its seal represents another age
than this. In shield is an Indian armed
with bow and arrow, rs ierocious in appear
ancc as tobacconiSt's sign. Overhead is q
mailed hero, the hand grasping small
sword raised as il about to cut of the top
knot OF the aboriginc beneath. The motto
is in Latin, "EnSe petit ptaciddm Sud
beriate quietam," which, translated into
United States, means that the gentleman
owning the hand seeks quiet under the
sword, and intends to have it. even if row
cnSUeS.
Rhode Island INDUCES in an cXpanse OF
water, with top-sail sloop and 4 square
rirped ship in the distance. and Il shield
bearing an anchor. The motto is 9 Hope"
When the State is threatened with invasion
the Governor covers it up with the great
seal, and places pickets on the portions that
stick over beyond the corporation line.
Connecticut cut out 4 seal while Dcdrick
Enickerbockcr was Governor OF New \ 1ork.
1t consists OF a shield bearing trees, sup
posed to be wooden-nutmeg bushes. The
outer rim OF the shield is guarded by BAN
ncrs and cannon on one side, and on the
bottom by an apothecary'S scale in horn.
The big end Of the latter represents the
wholesale manner of the New Haven re-
heaters: the small end the way the elections
pan out there.
New York's shield has & rising sun,
mountain. tree, and sea. Surmounting 1t Is
an eagle, with heak extended as if about to
min off the left ear OF the blindfold goddess
that sits near by. On the right is Liberty,
with her dress raised SO as to display to the
knee pair of well-stuifed legs. The motto
is "Excclsior.'' The significance OF all
this hcraldry is that under Democratic rule
Justice is blind. and the New York Dem
ocracv have stolen everything in the State
except the seal.
West Virginia has not been in the State
business very long, as its shield bears the
date June 20. 1863, and the motto Il0ntdn.
Scmper Liberi." 4 free translation of this
is to the effect that there is always a lack OF
liberty in that country on elcction-day.
Shot-guns and ploughs, and something that
| looks like cuspidore, sheaves OF freshly
cut grain and two men, complete the her.
aldry. One of them wears heavy over
coat, which kent him warm while he was
cutting the grain.
North Carolina disportS a huge pile Of
vans and peanuts tumbing forth from Il
horn OF plenty, and two female figures OF
uncertain age. The truth OF history re-
ouircs the statement that neither OF these
iamsels has sufficient amount OF clothing
for cold weather, and each is distinguished
by a pug nose.
South Carolina is brave in motto: " Ani-
mis- opiJusque parati." Rendered into the
yernacular, this indicates that South Caro-
linans are always prepa red in mind and
BODY for grand larceny on the State Gov
ernment. The shield bears palmetto tree
with spears bound around its trunk. On
one side OF the tree is pond, ana on the
other several mountains. A couple OF Kites
have been caught in the branches, and the
fruit appears to be cantelopes. by some
people this is thought to be Mr. Beecher's
magnolia tree, with religion gone to seed
in the top.
Georgians are the testers Of the States.
Their motto is: "WiSdom, Justice, and
Moderation" Whatever the characteristics
| OF their people in the past, there can be no
doubt that they were all Of that during the
| late election The shield consists Of tenn
! ple-front supported by three pillars, and on
! the arch the word g Constitution" This is
guarded by gentleman OF the old school,
with very thin legs and cooked hat. lie
is considerably knee-sprung, and has bum
ion on his back. a house in the distance is
the arnory of the White League.
Florida's seal represents on eagl grasp
ING the olive branch and bunch OF arrows,
and surrounded by fye-pointed stars. When
they get two more points they will be out.
The motto is indicative OF the deyout cha
racter of the people OF the alligator state :
sin God We Trust But then the Flori-
diaus were never bashful.
Alabama is modest. 1t indulges in map
of the State hung on Il live-oak tree, and has
no motto.
Mississippi's seal is an eagle sitting on a
rock, enjoying thunder-storm. Ihe plro
has but three toes, and has a hungry look,
as II it would like "nigger" for breakfast.
Louisiana sports a brood OF pelicans re-
Gently incubated, which the mother pelican
is supplying with food. Over the fowl is a
nair OF scales labelled ''Justice," and un-
derneath, the motto "Unlon and Con1-
dence." Could anything be more touching! !!
We have the Union OF the White League to
preyent the coaOred vote, andShelr abound
ing confidence i'm the efficacy OF their re-
peating rifles. .
Texas is also naodest. It's shield has no
motto, and for an emblem has ohe lone star,
by strawberry plaslt. Iherc
are not enough OF the people down there
that can read to make d motto necessary.
Arkansas shield 81 guarded by two
EAGLES, so remarkably ha3d-headcd that aver
shos,ld Immediately move his hair-rastora.
tive STOP to Little Rock. 1t is emblazoned
witt, side-wheel, high-pre4sure steamboat,
a hive OF Italian bees, and i plough. The
motto is extremely suggestive" Regnant
Popui."
Tennessee's shield has cotton.plant,
plough, and shcaf OF goose-wheat, and 0
steamboat attempting to sail over the Muscle
Shoals. The motto is "Agrieuture, Com
nerce."
Kentucky's emblem is " Truth Incar-