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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

Harris Insect Powder, warranted sc represented,
6l2 Ninth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

ONE DoLLAR.-ObtAin DR.. Hartlcy's great remedy
for CatarTh. Druggists have II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

BROKEN sr1Ts nj half value
FIsENAS BRns Seventh and Z streets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23
rCITT ITEMS.



Now Is the time Of year Cor pneumonia, lung
fever Sc Every family should have bottle OF
Boscbee's German Syrup Don't allow Cor one mo-
ment that cough 10 take hold Of your child. your
family or yourself Consumption, asthma, pncu-
monin Group, hcmOrrhages and other fatal dtfeass-
may set in Although i Is tue GsInsn syrup /.
is much better To have It al hand when three dose-
will cure you. One bottle Viii last your whole
Ifyoii are consumptiye do not ret until you have
tried this remedy Sample bottlcs. 10 cents Itsgu-
lar size, IS cents. Sold by your druggist Charlie
stott 4 Co., wholesale agents
QrRK's IRIsu TIA
This popular remedy icT dysiSLsis, siliSus5,e.s
and all diseases arising frOm disCrderei stomach
OF liver is sold by all druesists . cents per pack
ase-making quart Of medicine
TEEIH RUINED nv NpsIuI
cannot be res,ored }ouns gsop;e 5smsnfsI n.
Il Will preserve your tech from decay, and keep
them sound clean and white through life : and
10 cents per bottle Sold by all drusyists
EVERY Prrsox's HAZE
needs occasionally SINE oleAscDous Jilestion %
fomade Optime Is specially su.i.iSs= h blsts ths
hair son ard glossy and inpsrts % u strsnStA and
vitality. . and 3 cent? Per eotiieL Sod b. al
druggists
yrpIdoJs EonSosT.
soileS rlSycs bui renoyste them xi,h Jcayen'. In.
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. il vii cleanse thea
thoroughly. easily and quickly. sold II s-us and
fancy stores IS cents per boitle -
BRaDYs
The historical portraits Of distinguished repre-
sentative men lately exhibition AZ the Cenien-
NAL Exhibition At Philadelphia, are now rady for
the inspection Of the public at -Bradys NaIionsl
Gallery" No 625 Pennsylvania avenue. This col
lection embraces the eminent men Of America In
addition To the medals received in New York fOr
many years, and In London in lsS5 b awarded IN
hgh6a d.odrd medal At the Centennial Exposition In
PHILADELPHIA ls76
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

MESis PANTS, Of broken suits, al s. cents and mp
EIsENAs BRns Seventh and strcctf.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23
EITS EPILIPs EY,
FALLING SICKNESS

Permanently Cured-No Humbug-By one months
usage OF Or. GOULARDS CELEBRATED ISFAf~
LIBLE FIT POW DEIu5. 10 convince sufferers that
these Powders will do all we claim for them will
send them by mall pos, paid, nee trial box A. pr.
Gouar il the only physician that has ever made ths
disease special study, and 10 knowledge thou
sands have been cured by the OF these
Powders, will guarantee permanent cure In every
refund you all money expended. Allsufferers
should give these Powders early trial, and be cnu
WINGED OF their curative powers.
Price for large box g. four boxes for SO sent by
mail To any part OF United states or Canada on receipt
Ofpriue, or by express, C. D. d. .
$40 Fulton street, brooklyn. y. Y.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23
THE COURTS.

DoN'r he without Harris Insect Powder 6l2 Ninth
street, opposite Patent Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

Harris Insect Powder in great demand; depos ei2
Ninth street
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

ASK your grocer and druggist for Harris Insect
Powder, notice trade mark Of roach.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

All mfferers nom this disease that are annlou, 70 hs
cured should try Dr. KiSsNER'S CELEBRATED
COSSCMPrIvE POWDERS. These Powders
the only preparation known that viii curr Consump'
ton and all diseases VI the Throat and IMngs-ndrrl,
strong aith In them, and as1 to convince you
that they are no hunbug, We VIII EDWARD i"ryery
,uif'rcr, by mall post paid a ircr trial UlN.
We don't VIM your money unIil yul are pa tCtly
,Htish,d ui IhurrurallNr pUwers II yuHr HE worth
~ an don't dyH' IN N,Yhg these lONtrIS trial, VA
..t'' VIII sDFf'y r.gr wa.
li u. 3d.. ... set ,.,a. f..rt 1iltr Lifted
Sp!-,
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Equity Court.
Before Justice wylie.

Bryan & Bro. VS.. SandersOn; ordered that
trustee bring into court proceeds OF sale, Robinson
vs. Wall; recommitted 10 auditor. FrcedmRn's saw
ing and Trust Company vs.. Gray ct al pro cOL,,
as To W. IL and M Gray Tuohy ". Gateey 1t al;
auditors report confirmed and distribution or
dered Hartman VS.. Fiskc; J. e. Wilson appointed
guardian al iIsm MUsher VI. MOsher ct al; audi
tor $ report confirmed. Martin vs. Wall Co; re
ferrcl 70 examiner.
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ELCTKAIONs.

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snd shas ssor. N PsnIpylV.nl. HVrnos R.,hinzm a
10 eldsh~r-, 80 P~nIssylvHna svenuc Pin q Ga.
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EVERY TICKET HCi1nFR WILL BE l6sTlA1-
ASTEkp SEAT taztsual1sn
NEW ROUTE TO MONT vERaeS
~
wksHISGTUN = nov es.Tryine Ils-ssng,irt 10 nm
Vernon, and furnishing c1rriae1 10 irnrspur dunn
saIs uP long hiii iSs tssisnrs s one md iaair
mics not thrr-. ls.ye. Seventh slSesa What cDary
tS,S!ock lar u tpsAudlns u'ims-siOn and c..rtaFt
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NJ sa-pipss u III. YOUNG FfaFTIsS Kss<snclA-
June :, Is-.. Steamer Mary Washington viii l-sIst
nd Mum .soSs Il seiacs. TeEs .Sn s s a
ieuIan and LADY, o.; single admission Eris ts1sn
cBcoSD GRAND SUNDAY IKcRslax
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Ra-rr -Jss KATE CITN"
VII have Tia seventh ssEr-H Wharf
SUNDAY JI~E "a
Al . o eissrk n m
FIVE HOuIss On THE WATER
No TIHEt
No STEAM,
NO DGpsIGr
ErsACsd far WEDNESDAY June N m un sIf am
OTplIAns Asylum
fHT Ir~n IA " June Il CfIriss ChusuL NHvy Iuya
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CHARLOTTE VANITJHIlT
Iaps q y H:NTM-i-IE
VII max. an ErrflFsinp "a IsINI-Y lNNyv Man,
Shall and IEsTNT IfHIE@tTrT
sATT=RIAY iuns q
Law. Seventh ssrrsa Wharf NJ m M uua y,,tfrl
sl.Ii 4 m Nanslsr' T,~E.,s' isr guuTd Ir,n allsT
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

J,EA& PERKINS,
CELEBRATED
%wSRSGHsFERsHERE s sAESE
Pronounced by oonno!seurs 10 he Tie
ONLY GOOD SAUCE
And applIoabl, TO every variety Of Dish
Extract of letter nom a medical rsnIIen.zn Al
Madrs e hts srSIhsT a. !, M3fcS'sr N.y lssi:
paiaahle well IS the mos: wholesome sauce bal
made
Premium awarded al Centennial for
First. "EXCELLESr TASTE"
Second. VERY CAREFULLY PREPARED"
LEA PERKINS, SIGNATURE
LEA a PERKINS sIGNATURK
Is on every bottle
Is GU every bottle.
LEA PERKINS,
LEA PERRINs.
JOHN pUNCANs sons.
JOHN DUNCANs SONS.
New York.
n REAT REDUCTION IN PRICEs OF COKE
DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY
AT THE SANE RATE
New schedule; Fun load Of % bashels Er sasa
smaller load, cent. per Ou.hsl; csrtAse @ csI.,.
Apply TO oiiice Of Washington Gasiighi COlHTSHy.
II1 Tenth street northwest III Prs ssres northwest
| or to 10 Bridge street. GsOTgriuwn
HAIRY RELIEF
To all suffering from chronic disease Of all kinda
| Confidential consultation invited personally Sy
mail New method Of treatment. New and reliable
reuedIes Books and circulars sent fTss in >sAled tH
velopeA Address Howard Association az n Mini
street. PhilAdslphA- Pa. Institution having hish
reputation for honorable conduct and proSs-sGos..l
! skill ssJisJ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

II YOU wish N save your hair, and keep II strong
and healthy, use Burnctts CocOaine.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23
Nll.ETINE

Al Dl<kzsA- oF rss Rinoh-uvfesfirnNH'N
relieve pin, clears purfE, such fn.as-e-
restoring ths rsai-ut r-rf.s1 heth nsr tiilr an
frvnt psyssran- many r-n-sti-s -sffrfrg mn .tsrs
bot conclusive pr,-f n wa rtf.sr-r unu Gu
he cursdf Why b th~ nSedtris PERTAINING sirtii
great cre~- II wurks IN hsod rhe cr-tftilLAilf
fluid. II truly b. c1il~c tlfr GREAT 1<lsoson
PURIFIER The sr-.f rnoEss of dr--a-e originates
In tho blood and m@liue thlf tioT dlvpr1,,
uTon 10 ruriiy md r-Dovnie hssHrsy ju-t cnm tsii
pnhlic sttens,on-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

SIS BLACK CHEVI0T SUIT reduced IN e.
ElsNAN BRos, Seventh and L streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23
LIFE IN WASHINGTON.


f.dicatiens fer To-day.
RirsQ followed y s<fis~a,y Or Jsi1i.s tarc--s-
~, seAsriy ssaas slyfi.s y sssfA~sseriy,
usraer, dear or partly oicsdyreafler.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23
EVERY Prrsox's HAZE
yrpicioys EunSoST.

Is now absolutely necs-sary. Ihrvv not assde your
soiled gloves but renoyate them with louvens In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. il VIII cleanse thea
thoroughly, easily and quickly. Sold n s-us and
fancy stores. IS cents per boitle
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

cannot be restored. Young People remember this I,
Use daily Thurston's Ivory feari ToSsh fo~der.
Il will preserve your tech from decay, and kecp
them sound clean and white through life. : and
30 cents per bottle Sold by all dTusxisfs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

Asx for HaTTs Insect Powder; notice trade mark
Of mach,
E,sY FEET.-Dr. White opposite wiIIards
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

This popular remedy fcT dysItrsia, biliIusne<s
sick headache stomach, vertigo, constipation.
and all di cases arising fum discrdereSi stomach
OF liver is sold by all druegsts p cents pr pack
age-making quart Of medicine
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

THIRD SEASON OF THE IYCEIM BgHlEAU
Il E-NCt' IeSlON--sa.amer Mary UsaiimEin5-
Regular lEiEs eNsFy MFiiNISllAH. 1ssEus sssv1Iigi-
siIr-t ShAEi n p m r''strn NJ u D m uthhfts
usty waits H. following Communication viii lnn IN
ts al1ys snClrslun the usslss named. AL NihT
dfSir.ln I'D uIsn. mnsi purchase Iirsass al nhsin
msuihTHs
I1sIrIH Trssiytcrisn church JUNE =. dry fsrvar
ing
day ard evening .ii-IIIi
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

Il ODD Buuvr cpMEU8u. VA
s3hisarT siitiin nu,tr.sf Yaris Of Fort Monroe
Sp-i al nh r',arr ep-,fAl aff1ssfiuns FIR summer
WIN nuun. ,r.EMrfT ar N lcprstk Hs all nodsrr
muir, usansfl. ~ ilg mIllA and Telegraph office
f,ffl-~n ---,ufv irr sfins hn,l daily
-ru >tunhsr' IN pnz-s mum ta dur siperiur hsact
m i.aainr "a thmrsu, md spad rum M.y unit
lrssr-,tis <.nnn hr rrnIir dhssgrihn4 hygteuir adj
s.innsss-s a.rii,s ar n PHOEBr-s,
pS Prupristor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

MOONLIGHT EXCURSION INIER HHF
VI saspinss IL the YOIvNG TEXTILES kss<spCuA-
TIOS Of Nj NsrBon Play m. 4 C1Iu-ui., FIeIIlAB,
June = ls-s. Steamer Mary Washn.siun will l.ssst
her wharf fs-G ~ sevenih stTes NJ Al pcnak D M.
and Aboui u O'Clock T1cksts admitting gun
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-23

AsNMH Co1IFohTs.
O. U H@wESr
Bdgs#, sHsS AND ORNAMENTAL
TAISuEM AND GLAzIHG
PAINTER AND gLAzIEA
az aniihinnI lNmrn nRNVHan sixth and seventh sta.
Dnlning nrTnnUns atiani,I tn anGrT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
ORIGIN OF THE GOD HYMFN.

Danchet, the French poet, tells us re-
specting the deiication of Hymen that he
was q young man Of Athens, obscurely
born, but extremely handsome. Falling
in love with young lady of distinction,
he disguised himself in female habit in
order to get access TO her and enjoy the
pleasure Of her company. AS he happen
ed to be one day in this disguise with his
mistress and her female companions, cele-
brating on the seashore the rites of Ceres
Eleusins, gang of pirates came upon
them by surprise and carried them OFF The
pirates, having conveyed them to a dis
tant island, got drunk for joy and fell
asleep. Hymen seized his opportunity,
armed the virgins and despatched the
pirates. After which, leaving the ladies
ON the island, he went in haste 10 Athens,
where he told his adventure to all the
parents, and demanded her he loved in
marriage as her ransom. His request was
granted, and So fortunate was the mar
riage that the name of Hymen was ever
afterward invoked in all future nuptials,
and in progress of time the Greeks enrolled
him As one Of their gods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

-"Burleigh" (Mailhew Hale Smith
writes Of Mr.. Beecher and DR.. Storrs as
follows: Within biscuit toss OF each
other stand the foundation OF Plymouth
Church and The solid abutments of The
Church OF the Pilgrims. The pastors are
mem bers OF the same denomination.-
Were these churches miles apart. and did
oceans roll between. they could not be
more dissimilar. From the commence
ment Of their church lie to this hour, the
two organizations have been unlike, with
no desire 10 approximate. Plymouth
Church is the church of the people. The
church OF the Pilgrims is the church OF
the aristocracy. Plymouth Church is as
p ain as barn. The church Of the Pill.
grims is as gaudy as the Mosque OF OLsr
Both pastors have large morning con-
grega,ion. The masses crowd TO hear
Beecher al night, while DR.. S,orrs prea'
ches TO select handful. Beecher comes
into church rosy, buoyant, exhilara,ed-
SHES his soft hat under the chair, kicks
Of his rubbers, unrobes himself, and
without the slightest attempt al private
devolions, seizes his hymn book and il
prepared for action. DR.. Storrs goes in
10 his robing-room. prepares himself ior
his pulpit, puts on his gown. comes in
reverently, walks up the pulpit stairs
slowly and solemnlY. and maintains en-
appropriate mannerism throughout al
the service. The congregation rise uI
often, sing many times. and adopt 6
quasi liturgy and responsive service
For twenty-five years these two msr
lived and worked side by side. Saul and
Jonathan were not more firmly knit il
friendship. Now they would not speak
il they should meet on the same foot
bridge"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
CHINESE HABITATIONs.

Eastern architects may get some hints
Of things to follow or avoid from . de-
seription which the Virginia City Ckro.i-
Gle gives Of the structure erected by the
Cinnamon in that city: Between fights
the Chinaman is an industrious animal.
Just now he is turning his energies 70
building. and like his fighting, some Of il
is contrary to law and also shocking to .
correct architectural taste. On the
Northwest corner OF | and Union streets
John has created marvellous affair. II
is built out far enough 10 occupy third
Of the roadway. The front elevation
(height five feet is composed of odds and
ends Of stone picked up in the neighbor-
hood. The one window Is formed OF
three oil eans--two upright and the
other laid across the top. The roof Of
this ediHce- which has frontage Ok
about twenty-five feet and 8 depth VI
thirty or more would make a handsome
playground for school, as it is perfectly
fiat and composed Of estth. The interior
which the reporter doubled himself up 10,
enter, is divided into numerous little
dens and one spacious saloon, with
earthen floor and one oil-can window
The place is shortly to be opened as
restaurant, provided the police don't in
terfere, which they should do. The idea
of utilizing oil-cans for building material
has been eagerly seized by other Celes-
tials, and the consequence is numerous
Hreproof shanties. The cans, filed with
earth and piled one upon another, make
. solid wall, and no bullet can penetrate
them not slight consideration these
times. Underground residences are also
popular. A big square hole is dug into
the hillside, covered in with sticks, straw,
and an occasional plank. The door Is
naturally furnished by the Eastern slope.
Although such trihes As light and air are
left out Of consideration, the bomb-proof
character Of the underground structure
has charm for the Chinese inhabitant.
The only drawback to such q house Il
the probability that on some rainy night
an enemy may take il into his shaVen
head to dig trench and direct the water
Of the street down the chimney
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Vas Farra0ut Lashed to the Rig
0tnO?

A writer in Scribner for February. who
was an eyewitness OF the battle in Nc
bile Bay, takes the negative OF the above
question. We quote part OF his account
When the feet had crossed the bar and
was inside of Sand Island, and had ap-
preached to within about one mile and q
quarter OF Fort Morgan, Admiral Farragu!
coolly and deliberately ascended the star
board main rigging and halted just be.
meath the top. Passing bis arm up through
the "lubber's hole" he seized the foot oil
the pilot, Martin Freeman by name who
was standing in the maintop. giving or
ders TO the helmsman. The signal quar-
termaster, 10 obedience TO the orders oil
Captain Drayton, took up hammock
lashing to secure the admiral to the
shrouds, SO thst in case he should be
killed, his body would not fall overheard
or on the deck; but. by Freeman's ad-
vice, the admiral would not allow 1t to be
passed around him. The quartermaster
returned with his lashing TO the deck ;
and Farrsgut. the brave, passed the long
line Of torpedoes and the Confederate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

one great broad sunbeam swimming full
of o glory of notes from door to door.
'.Do you see that ?" said John. 1t was
flock of the hens and chickens on their
customary roosts. "And now do you
see that ?" said he; and he turned about
and showed us. on the top rail OF the
pony 8 manger, the big black Cochin also
gone to roost. but separately-ani his
wife beside him? No, but little Mrs.
Bantam.
That's who he has been clucking and
calling to this whole afternoon, the
wretch 7" cried Ned
"And now look here" said John; and
We followed him into the harness-room.
where the chickens had chanced TO be
hatched, and there. in the straw on the
floor, sat the disconsolate little bantam
rooster, all alone, with bis wings spread
and bis feathers puffed out, brooding his
four little chickens upder bis wings-the
four little chickens deserted by their
mother.
IL declare! | declare !" cried Aunt
Helen, as we came out into the great
moty sunbeam again 1.-THE times are SO
depraved that it has really reached the
barn-yard. The poor little banty and bis
brood! Why. it's as bad as the forsaien
mermann
.Only not SO poetical." said we.
"Helen, " SAID Mr.. Thornton. "it is eI-
actly my condition. Are you going 10
have pity for that bird. apa none TOR nee
Are you going to leave me to my fate ?"
And in a moment, iigb! before Us all, as
she stood in that great red sunbeam. Mr.
Thornton put his arms round Aunt Helen,
who. growing roster and roster, either
from the sunbeam or something else.
could do nothing at last but hide her face
Helen" he said, "you are certainly
coming home with me-" And Aunt Helen
did rot say no. From Harper'S 9agd'
zine for February.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
BOW THE AFRICANS MAKE RUBBER.

The coast region north and south Of the
Congo is becoming quite an important
source Of caoutchouc 1t is produced by
giant tree creeper (IdadOlphid), which
grows principally along the water courses.
IL covers the highest trees and frequently
considerable extent of forest are festooned
down TO the ground from tree 10 tree. in
all directions. with its thick stems, like
great hawses. Sometimes its stem Is as
thick as mans thigh. Above, the trees
are nearly hidden with its large glossy
leaves of dark green hue, and studded
with beautiful punches Of pure white star
like flowers, most sweetly scented. Its
fruit Is Of the size Of large orange, yellow
when ripe, and perfectly round, with hard
brittle shell; inside il is full Of soft red
dish pulp Of al agreeable acid flavor, much
liked by the natives. 1t is not easy TO OBJ
tain ripe seeds, as the creePer is fayorTte
resort Of yillanous, semi-transparent,
ong-legg ed red ant-with singing bite
like the prick Of a red hot needle-whieh
is very fond of the pulp and the seeds dis
tributed through il.
Every part Of the ereeper yields milky
iuice when wounded, but, unlike the
American rubber tree, this milky sap will
not run into vessel placed to receive it.
1t dries so quickly that ridge is soon
formed over a cut. and the flow arrested.
When collecting it, the natives make long
cuts in the bark with knife, and as the
sap gushes out they wipe it of continually
with their fingers and smear it on their
arms, shoulders and breasts, until thick
covering is formed. Then they peel 1t on
and cut it into small squares for transpor-
tstion.-Seieatyfe american.
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forts and fleet unscathed, while still
clinging to the foot Of his trusty old pilot.
Martin Freeman.
This Is the truth which the historian
should receive and record. II he chooses
10 make note of what was but an incident
In that terrible action. Many survivors
OF that day will vouch for the above ac-
count. As for Martin Freeman. he still
lives in the vicinity OF the bay where the
battle was fought-being the principal
keeper of Horn Island lighthouse, 10
Mississippi Sound. Should any one chance
TO question this writer's assertion in re-
gard to the above matter. he is respect
FULLY referred to Mr.. Freeman. who was
probably better acquainted. at the time.
with the movements OF Admiral FaIragut
than any other individual in the feet.-
Captain Percival Drayton. perhaps. ex-
cepted. and he is known as the heroic
and loyal son Of South Carolina. and feet
captain of the West Gulf Squadron.
The philosophy of Admiral Farragut's
chosen position Is easily explained.
During the noise OF the battle, he nat
urally desired to be so stationed that when
no human voice could be heard aloft.
should it be necessary Tor him 10 commu-
nicate with the pilot. by tightly grasping
the foot of that person, the signal would
DO noticed and, as q fact, Mr.. Freeman
did respond. and, BY bending down, lent
his ear to the "ubber's hole" for such
orders as the admiral wished 10 give
him.