The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-27
cRINN'S FAIRY TALES.

MANY grown-up folks remember the de-
light they had as children in porting over
Grimm's tales. When they read those de-
Iightful legends the imaginative side OF
their nature had not been dwarted by eX-
perience with the stern realities OF life.
They actually thought the characters were
real. and entered heartily into their joys and
sorrows. such persons will appreciate,
therefore. the pleasure of the young folks
i'm knowing that Belford's Magazine has
started a children's department apparently,
and that the first contributor is Admiral
David ID. Porter, who charms the reader
with a tale entitled, " President Linc0ln's
Entry into Richmond After the Evacuation
of that Place by the COnfederates.'
As this happened many years ago. long
before any person living, except, perhaps,
Admiral Porter, can remember, and as
nothing has been written about 1t before,
the tale will be read with a great deal OF
interest by every Richmonder, especially as
we have Mr. Porter's word for IT, that 1t Is
based upon record made by himself, for mo
one" he writes. twas more particular than
myself in keeping notes Of everything that
occurred in my presence during the war OF
the rebellion, and when night came 1t was
nv habit 10 sit down quietly, review the Oc-
currences of the day, and commit them To
paper, not with the intention OF ever pub
fishing them, but from a habit most naval
officers acquire of keeping journal OF
their daily life" He also forewarns the
reader of the value Of this communication,
as "The history of Mr.. Lincolns entry into
Richmond should not be written from hear.
say; it should be written by those who &c
companied him and kept notes of every
thing that was said and DONE
With this introduction we shall retire
with Admiral Porter to his cabin down the
James after having witnessed the ovation
given by the negroes of Richmond to Abra-
ham Lincoln. lie sits down, ponders over
the scenes of the day which have suggested
TO him great historic picture, and the
general impression he gives TO the
account in the diary, which Is
kept not for publication, but merely as a
guaranty of good faith, is that Mr.. Lin.
coins visit was unexpected, so unexpected
that in spite of the "old Hundreds" of the
negroes and the welcoming smiles of the
women for many minutes, had not seen
soldier whom could send 10 General Welt
eel to ask Tor an escort
Then his mind hegins TO wander over
many scenes, and here is the record of one
"a beautiful girl came from the sidewalk
with large bouquet of roses in her
hand, and advanced, struggling through
the crowd, toward the President. The
mass of people endeay0red to open to let her
pass, but she had hard time in reaching
him. Her clothes were very much disar-
ranged in making the Journey across the
street. | reached out and helped her within
the circle of the sailors bayonets, where, al
though nearly stifed with dust, she grace
fully presented her bouquet TO the
President, and made a neat little speech,
while he held her hand. The beauty and
youth of the girl-for she was only about
seyenteen-made the presentation very
touching. There was a card in the bouquet
with these simple words: "From Eva TO the
Liberator Of the Slaves
That Eva was white is to be presumed, as
Admiral Porter does not allude 10 her as a
negro. That she was young and beautiful
he SAYS. How could she have been other
wiser Did any occurrence of the kind ever
happen without the girl being young and
beautiful Was there ever a bride who was
not fair and accomplished, or
groom who was not talented and
distinguishing or rising. wedding
table that did not groan with the sump-
tuous repast upon il, or a political meeting
where the hall was not packed 10 its ut
most capacity: But what wonderful
foresight she possessed for such young
and beautiful girl; She alone Of all persons
in Richmond. even the Federal officer, had
been aware beforehand of Abraham Lin
coins purpose, else how could she have had
time TO arrange the bouquet and prepare
the card-"Eya 10 the Liberat0r Of the
Slayesw
Now. Admiral Porter, tell the real facts In
the case. Didn't you read "Uncle Toms
Cabin" before YOU began 10 write your
diary that night; IL is characteristic
Of some peoples minds that they
retain forever material acquired by
reading and unconsciously reproduce II as
original matter some time afterward. The
modern Grimm seems TO have done this,
and as he Is likely 10 do the same thing In
other OF his fairy tales children will watch
for his articles tip-toe with expectation of