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Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26

plIoOlS Dooidy lhS iiiSStibS uiia renewing old,time friendships, the gay merry-making-with- out any of which the season would be of little count, are all ahead of us.
 Are we, too, taken up with our own rejoicings to spare even a moment beside those to whom fortune has been less generous
 Our own Thanksgiving will not grudge the priceless gift of time given to aid the weak and weary who have tainted and fallen by the wayside.
 The poetic pen of dead Longfellow has immortalized a quaint old legend garnered from the Talmud's forgotten lore that tells us how San dalphon, the angel of glory, stands ever at the portals of Paradise, gathering in hands that change them into rosy garlands- the prayers of the spirits of earth"
 Even in these days, wher stern realism would fain sweep aside from our path the ideals of past, present and future and leave in their room no thing but the cold, hard fact: of logical conclusions, oul hearts throb in responsive touch to the tenderness of the thought.
 Reason may pronounce anc prove the fancy a fallacy, but she is powerless to shake tho hold that the charm of such { picture will ever possess fol imagination,
 Fact or fallacy, the truth and sincerity of our Thanks giving will suffer none by tho faith that we may add to tho fulness of its measure by the mingling of the care providing for others Thanksgiving.
 Be the pleasures as plentiful as they may, the duties we ow, are not the least part of tht thank-offerings we arc bound to pay.
 We shall welcome anothel Thanksgiving yet more gladly with past behind of Thanks givings we'll paid.
 | |WMsNFETNNDCo.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26

All wise persons buy Christmas gifts at Silyerthau's this month.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26

We are all children, some of high, some of low degree, some of sorrow-but all children ; and the children of sorrow oft outuumber the children of joy.
 Does not the swift-nearing Thanksgiving-tide that carries on the children of joy so con- tentedly toward the good old fashioned feast-time of the year bring their hearts in closer tunes with the chords of sym pathy the song-writer fair would strike ?
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26
LOCAL W E 1t s.
Brief VI enII0n.

Brief Mention.
 Mayor Sargent has been confined to the house for the last two days with severe cold.
 City Auditor Lake will spend Thanks giving day with MT. and Mrs. Harry Rowe Shelley in New York.
 James F. Moran was suffocated by gas in an oil tank at East Berlin Tuesday af- tsrnoon while attempting to mend a leak. The corner stone of the new Universalist church in Meriden will bs laid with i'm pressive ceremonies on December at p. m.
 The extension new front to the Benedic, building now being erected on the Church street side is quite a noticeable improve ment.
 The last of the curbstone poultry deal ers' carts on Chapel street did not disap pear from the scene last night until well on to II o'clock.
 The younger of the Humphrey street Congregational Sunday school boys vii endeavor to defeat the young men in { game of football to-day
 Crowds of business men and others at tended David Cowell's turkey show las night. Some of the birds taken homo were exceedingly fine ones.
 Recitations close at Yale week from Saturday. After two weeks of e1amina tions the college will close for the Christ mas vacation of three weeks.
 Michael J. Kavanaugh, who ended hii life Tuesday night by hanging himself ir the Meriden police station, formerly worked in this city. Coroner Mix gave permission for the removal of the body.
 For several months the late Joseph Mer rils of Clinton had been endeavoring to gel pension for disease contracted while il the service. The day after he died the fina papers came by mail, with request fol his signature.
 The iron door to the vault of the Ma tional Trsdesmen's bank has not yet beer opened. At midnight last night the work men had drilled about two inches and . quarter. It is expected the work will b. completed this afternoon.
 Put Her Hand rhrourh a Window
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26

APPROPRIATE TO THE
 THANKSGIVING SEASON
 WE PRESENT AN ASSORTMENT or TABLE DELIcAcIEs, CONDIMENTS AND FANCY GROCERIES,
 WINES AND CoRDIALs. OF THE BEST SELECTED VARIETIES AND FINEST
 QUALITIES.
 NOVELTIES IN IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CRY STABILIZED AND Gi-1CE FKUTrss NUT MEITs, CHOCOLATES, FRurzs AND CHEESE, NOT SHOWN EIsKvHEERE-
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26
VIM. NELLY S co.
NEW HAVEN, Thursday, November %, 1891. WeatAey To-Day---Fasr. TELEPHONY
 No. 32S.

''They played in their beautiful garden,
 The children of high degree Outside the gate. the beggars Passed by in their misery"
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26
Local " eather Report. FOR NOVEMBER 25, 1891.

Mean temperature. 37.
 Max temp, A; min. temp, S9. Precipitation o inches.
 Max. velocity of wind, 26-W. Total excess nr deficiency of temperature s1nce January 1, 1859 degrees. - Total excess deficiency of precipitation since Jan. 1, ,-5.84 in.
 HJ COX, Observer. Note.-A minus sign IT prefxed to thermom- eter readings indicates temperature below zero. A "T' in connection with rainfall indicates @ trace of precipitation too small to measure. sSnow is melted and resulting depth of water not know
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26

At the Democratic Board of Relief
 Convention Last Night. @' s
 The democratic convention to nominate candidates for the board of relief was held in the K. of 0. hall, Woods building last evening.
 MT. John Shaughnessy was elected chair man and Mir. Nicholas Scanlan secretary.
 MT. Davld O'Donnell was unanimously nominated for first place.
 In the voting for second place MT. Thomas Heenan was nominated, receiving thirty eight votes, MT. Patrick Falsey thirteen, MT. Frank Chandler, seven and MT. Hurlburt one.
 In voting for third place MT. Frank Chandler was nominated, receiving fifty four votes, MT. Falsey four, and MT. Hurl- burt one. This convention then renomina- ted the old board of relief.
 The democratic convention for the nom ination of candidate for city treasurer will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in the K. of c. hall, Woods build ing va. --z t.a., ....-.s .s. s
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26

Put Her Hand Through q Window.
 Catherine King, while under the influ- ence of the cup that inebriates, yesterday, put her hand through pane of glass in a store on Saltonstall avenue and cut her wrist. She was arrested and taken to headquarters where her wounds were dressed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-26
HOM ME WEDDING. Miss Della Bradley and CIV Whfttle- sey Married Last Evening.

A very pretty home wedding took place last evening at the residence of Mrs. R. B. Bradley on Orange street, near Court street, the contracting parties being her daughter, Miss Della, and Charles w. Whittlesey, the State street druggist. The ceremony was performed at o'clock by the Rev. Dr. Smyth of Center church. The best man was Il. D. Darlington and the bridesmaid was Miss Edith Merwin, daugh ter of E P. Merwin. The ushers were Professor Samuel Platner, Yale '83, Win throp Platner. Charles D. Nicoll, J. s. Klrkham. The parlors were very beauti- fully decorated with roses and evergreens. After the ceremony a short reception was given to the immediate members of the family
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

who desires to lootlwink the poor Northern
white slaves. The former editors Of the
Bulletin being rather pro so'thera men.
were arrested for speaking the truth when
truth was mnwelcome to Yankeedon. and
placed in the cllain-gang working ut War
renton, where they now are. This paper is
in duress and edited by pink-nosed, slab
sided, toad-eating Yankee, who is lineal
descendant Of Judas iscariOt .alil a brother
german Of the greatest furitanical. sycO-
pI,antic. bowling scormdrel mh'ng-Par-
son Brownlow. Yet. with s.lcl, character,
this paper cannot cloak the fact that Gen.
ROb't E. Lee has given Hooker, Miiroy &
Co., one of the best and sonnlest whIppinys
on record. and that the ''galoriong Union
is exceedingly weak in the knees.
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The foe may hurl their deadly bolts,
And think we are a'frighteucd,
Well may yc scorn them, silly dol's,
Our blacks are now united.


We learn Of an instance wherein Il
knight of the quill and disciple Of the
black art. with malice i'll their hearts and
vengeance in their eyes. ruthlcSSly put 4
period Ia the existence of Il venerable fe-
lire that has for time not within the men,
DRY of the oldest inEabiiaHt, faithfully dis
charged the duties to be expected Of him
to the terror of >Undry vermnc in his
neighbOrhood. Poor Geiunct Thomas
was then prepared, not for the grave. but
the pot, and several friends invited to par
take Of :: nice rabbit. As Il matter of
course. no one would offend tho, feeling,
of another, especially in these times, by
refusing an invitation to dinner. and the
guests assisted in consuming the animal
with u relish that did honor to their epicu-
rian taste. The 'solid' assure us the
meat was delicious, and that pussy must
look out for safety.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

Mid the din and clash of arms. the
screecll of shells ard whistle of bullets,
which are Il continued feature i'll tie
status Of orr beiea"ucrred city, inc dents
of happiness often arise to vary in a CHEEKY
way phases of So stern Il SceEe. On the
evening of the Goth ult.. with gaity, mirth
and good feeling, at Il prominent hospital
in the city, through the ministerial offices
OF Il chaplain of Il gallant regiment, Chas.
Royal, Prince Imperial of ETHIOPIA Of
the Berberigo family, eSpOISed the cause
of the lovely and accomplished Rosa Glass
Arch Duches of Scnagambia. one of the
most celebrated Princess Of the LauEdreS-
siUa Regina. The affair was conducted
with great ma@niticence, though, rs is us
lial in troublesome times, the sabler element
was predominant.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

SSs@ Ii auyht would appeal 10 the heart
of stone of the cXtortioner with success. the
present necessity of our citizens would do
So II is needless to attempt TO disguise
from the enemy or our own people that our
wants are great. but still we can conScien-
tiouSly assert orr belief that there is plenty
within orr lines. by an exercise ot pru-
dence. to last long after succor reaches us.
We are satisfied there are numerous per-
sons within our city who have brcadstutfS
secreied. and are doing it out. at the most
eNorbitant figures, To those who had not the
foresight or means ut their command TO
provide for the eXigency now upon us. \
rmnor has reached us that parties in our
city have been. and are now selling flour at
five dollars per pound! molasscs at ten dol
lars per gallon! and corn at ten dollars per
bushel! We have not as yet proved the
fact on the parties accused, but the allusion
to the subject may induce some Of our citi-
zens to ascertain whether such prices have
been paid. and to whom: and if so. let a
brand not only be placed upou their brow.
but let il be scared into their brain, that
humanity may scorn apd shun them as they
would the portals of hell itself.
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DEATH OF LIEUT.. Col. GRIFFIN.-

DEATH OF LIEUT.. Col. GRIFFIN.-Gener-
al Smiths impetuous divisions seems sing
ularly unfortunate. lie has lost many gal
liant men whose valor and worth the siege
has fully Developed, and whose death is Il
great public calamity. Lieut.. Col. Griffin,
commanding tile 3!st Louisiana regiment,
was killed on saturday. He was popular
and efficient officer. Gifted by nature with
undaunted courage, indomita5le resolution
and energy. he was also possessed of quick
determination, keen glance and GOODNESS in
danger, which are the most essential OF an
officer. willie with his mingled firmnesS
and clcmency of his conduct. he won the
confidence and good will of his men. May
the soft south winds murmnr sweet requi-
ems DER his names, and the twilight dewS
fall gently like an angels tcar-drop and
moiStcned his turfy bed.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

lEly Among many good deeds we hear
spoken of with pride by our citizens. we
cannot refrain from mentioning the case
of NJ. F. Kiser. This gentleman, having
more corn than he thought was necessary
to last him during the siege of this place,
portioned off what would do him the brief
interval. that will ensue before the arrival
of succor to orr garrison, and since that
time has relieved the wants OF many fam
lilies free of charge. May he live long and
prosper. and his name be handed down to
postcrity when the siege of Vicksburg is
written, as one in whose breast the '.milk
of human Kindness has not dried up.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24
Gen. Rob't L. Lee Again.

Again we have reliable news from the
gallant corps OF Gen. Lee, in Virginia.
Elated with Success, encouraged by Il Sc
ries of brilliant victories, marching to and
crossing The Rarpabannock, defeating
Hooker's right wing and thence through
the Shenandoah Valley, driving Milroy
from Winchester and capturing 5000 Of
his men and a large amount Of valuable
stores of all descriptions, re-entering Mary
land, holding Hagerstown, threatening
Washington City, and within few miles
of Baltimore-Onward and upward their
war-cry-our brave men under Lee are
striking terror to the hearts of all Yankee
dom. Like the Scottish chieftains's braves,
Lees men are springing up from moor and
brake. and crag and dale, with flashing steel
and sturdy arm, ready TO do or die in the
great cause of national independence, right
and honor. To-day the mongrel admins
tration of Lincoln. like Japhet are in search
of "A father. for their old Abe has departed
for parts unknown. Terror rcigns in theii
halls. I.eeis to the left of them, to the
right of them. in front of them and Ill
around theni;and daily DO we expect TO hcal
of his bcin. down ON them. Never were
tie French in Algeria more put out by the
mobile raids Of Alb Del katler than are the
fedcr.,ls in Maryland, Washington City.
Pennsylvania and Ohio by the mercnrial
movements of Lees cavalry. Like Patldy'>
flea are they to the federal's-now they
have got them and row they haven't. The
omnipresence Of our troops, and they,
throwing dust in the eyes. rather on the
heels of the panic-stricken Federals in
Mary land and Pennsylvania, clearly prove
that Lee Just now is the right man i'll tho
right place.
We lay before orr readers in this Issue III
account of Lees brilliant and successful on,
slaught upon the abolition horCles, and show
even from their own record, how orr gal
liant boys Of the cavalry flashed their sword:
TO the hilt, with their Wanting foe, ant
how each mi,sket of our infantry has tolt
its fatal lealen tale.
To-day Maryland is ours tomorrow Penn
sylvania will be, and the next day Ohio
how midway, like Mohammed'S coffin
will fall.
Success and glory to our arms! God ant
right ARE with us.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

On DIT.-That the great Ulysses--the
has expressed his intention of dining in
Vicksburg on Sunday next, and celebrat-
ing the 4th Of July by It grand dinner an1
so forth. When asked If he would invite
Gen. 10. Johnston to join lie said, NO!
for fear there will be row ut the table, -
Ulysses must get into the city before he
dimes i'm 1t. The way to cook rabbit is
s'first catch the rabbit" etc.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

ESy@ We have heretofore ref:ained from
abiding to Il matter which has been Il
source of extreme annoyance and loss To our
citizens. We refer to the lack of discipline
OF some OF orr company officers in allowing
their men to prowl around day and night.
and purloin fruit, vegetables. chick
ens. etc, from Our deniZens, and in Il ma
lority of cases from those whose chief sub
sistencc is derived tllerefrOm. This charge
is not confined solely to those at the works,
but is equally, if not mainly, attributable
10 tie wagoners and others iii charge of
animals Several cases hayc come TO cur
knowledge wherein the offenders have.
in open daylight. entered premises. seized
cattle and other things, and detied the own
ers to their teeth. We are panied 70 learn
tIlat.an esteemed citizen OF our city. VIM.
Potterfield. was under the necessity, in pro
tecting his property. To wound one or two
soldiers and deprive another OF his life
We fully appreciate the fatigue. hardship'
and privations to which our men are sub
jected. but upon inquiry it may be ascer.
taineil that our city is second to none con-
tributing to the welfare OF those gallan
spirits who risked their life and limb fol
the achievement of IN end which will make
us one of the most honored people of the
earth. and such conduct Of which we com
plain is base ingratituHle. \ soldier ha
his honor rs much 4; stake rs when a civil
liam; then let him preserve his good name
and reputation with the SHINE jeloUs care a
before he entered his coantry's ranks. BIZ
SO long rs this end is lost sight Of, so Ion:
may we expect to chronicle scenes of blood
she'd among those of orr own people. w
make this public exposure. Notifying a
it is to us, with Il hope that 4 salutary i'm
provement in matters wi II be made by oil
military authorities.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

Iag-Porter is is enjoying Ii season of rest.
and his men are doubtless obliged to him
for his kind consideration for their welfare.
Parrots, and kept his men tolerable busy
sharpshooting across the river, with no
other result than might be expected. The
mortars have not been used for nearly for
ty-eight hours. Poor fool, he might Us
well give up the vain aspiration he enter
tail- of capturing our city or eNtermlnat-
ing our people, and return to his master to
receive The reward silcha gaSconading dot
will meet at the hands of the unappreciat-
inc government ut Washington.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

Jerre Askew, one of our most es-
teemcd merchant-citiZens. was wounded at
the works in the rear of our city a few days
since, and breatlied his last OF Monday
MIR. Askew was young man of strict ill.,
tegrity, great industry, and an honor to
bis family and to his friends. He was q
member of Cowan's artillery, and by the
strict discharge of his duties and his oblig
ING disposition. won the confidence and es
TEEN of his entire command. May the
blow his family lave sustained be mitigat
ed by Him who doth all things well.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24
NOTE.
JULY 4th, 1863.

JUL L Hui, IOU0.
Two days bring about great changes.
The banner of the Union floats over
Vicksburg. Gen. Grant has ''caught the
rabbit" he has dined in Vicksburg. and
he did bring his dinner with him. The
''Citizens' lives to see it. For the last
time it appears OH ''Wall Paper" No
more will it eulOgize the luxury of mule
meat and fricasseed kitten-urge southern
warriors to such diet no more. This is
the last Wall Haper Citizen, and is, ex-
cepting this note. from the types as we
fOnnd them. 1t will be valuable hereafter
as curiosity.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

Eay Grants forces did Il little firing on
Tuesday afternoon. but the balance of the
day was comparatively quiet. Yesterday
morning they were very still.and continu-
ed so until early in the afternoon. when
ter, and open fire along the line for some
distance. We have not been able to ;scer-
tain anything definite as TO orr loss, but rs
our officers were OH the outlook for this
move OF the enemy, the expectations OF
the Yankees were not realized by Il great
flpal
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

These will be defended By Union League
men. who are being arm-l by General
Schcnck. The Union men ar. cnniik.ht
that tie rebels will NOT De- r:>l, as To az
tempt raid in that direction. The lis
loyal among us are evidently uneasy. and
begin to realize that any hostile movement
of the rebel army against BalIim"s,. might
result disastr,s,sly among themselves.
y Henld's special fyom Monccacy sta
zion, Nd. the 2lst, says: About 1 o'c.cck
z. III. Maj. Cole, of the first Maryal:'! cav
airy, made gallant da>i, into Frederick,
driving cut the enemy, killing TWO and
capturing one. No lo>s ON our >itr. Our
cavalry passed through the city. AMI in;-
mcdiatcly after about 800 rebel cavalry
e-occup:ed the city.
Rebel cavalry entered Frederick yc>tcr-
about G p. III. ami dashed furiously through
the city capturing nine of our men on duty
at the signal statSon and paroicd the irva-
lid soldiers ut the hospital. a number Of
horses were seized. Secession flags were
displayed at the Central hotel and Il mum
Der OF citizens collected there To- welcome
the rebels. \ majority of the citizens
evinced 10 pleasure ut the visit. The III
dies were exceedingly expressive Of their
disgust and shOwered words of sympathy
upon our prisoners rs they passed through
the town. The party that entered the city
did not number 20, AMI many OF these
seemed Intoxicated rs they reeied in their
saddles. Pickets We're stationed on the
outside of town. No one was allowed to
leave until after midnight when the cav
airy left, going toward Mildletcwn. This
morning they entered the city again. and
established pickets OH the outskirts. The
telegraph poles were cut down and the wire
destroyed. The enemy has no force be-
tween here and BoOnesboro except Il small
cavalry camp at Mid'lle;Own.
The rebels are reported to be fortifying
South Mountain They have in the vicin-
ity of Wiliamsport about 5000 infantry
1900 cavalry and Il few pieces OF artillery.
A squadron of cavalry could undoubtedly
capture the entire force this side of South
Mountain.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

e1 We are indebted TO Major Gillespie
for steak Of Confederate beef alias meat.
We have tried it and can assure ON
friends that if it is rendered necessary,
they need have no scruples at eating the
meat. 1t is sweet, savOry and tender, and
as long as we have mule left we are SIT
isfied Our soldiers will be content to sub
sist on it.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24
THE DAILY CITIZEN.
]. N. Swords, Proprietor.
VICKSBURG, MISS.
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1868.

ES Mrs. Cisco was instantly killed OH
Monday OF jackson road. Mrs. CiseO's
husband is now in Virginia, member of
Moody S artillery, and the death of such a
loving, affectiOnate and dutiful wife will
be loss to him irreparablc.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

ES%The Ianks outside our city are COLI
siderably on the sick list. Fever, olsen
terry and disgust are their companions, and
Grant is their master. The boys are de-
serting daily and crossing the river in the
direction of Warrenton, cussing Grant and
abolitionists generally.
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

Coon NEws.-In devoting a large por-
ton of our space this morning to federal
intelligence, copied from the Memphis
Bulletin of the Goth, it should be remember
ed that the news in the original is white
washed by the Federal Provost Marshal,
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

GONE OUT.-Thc National Intelligencer
Of Washington has closed its long career in
a suspension and sale under the hammer.
1t has been highly respectable and very
mischievous in its day and generation.
An old Union prop falls with it. If we
had the writing of its epitaph we should
say, ''Old Grimes is dead.''
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24
Yankee News From ali Points.

PHILADELPHIA. Jnne II, 2:30 a. m.-The
following is all the news Of interest i'm the
Washington Star:
Major Br,zell, of the United States vol
unteers, received intelligence from Fay
cite county, Penn, this morning that the
rebels in heavy force were advancing on
Pitts6urg, via. the National road, leading
The Globe-republican., 1891-12-24

ksi5 The Federal General McClernand un-
til recently outside the city has been super
ceeded. He and Grant could net run in the
same harness. He was for splurgin9 and
Grant for casing, both got the logger
heads. So poor Mac has to leave and Grant
has his own way