The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
THE QUERY COLUMN
SOME OF THE CONTENTS OF THE
TINES MAIL BAG.
Answers 10 Inquiries ON n variety of Sub
iects Received from Our
Subscribers
MORE OLD COINS.

u
have. tho size OF large or butchers
benny. with no date: only on one side has
a ship. the other written across ships
Colonies. and Commerce" Each word a
separate line?
Was there ever a coin OF but little
value In circulation called "daon"? If so,
where?
Address the Editors Of the Numismatic
Magazine, Philadelphia, IA.
THE MEIsTERscHoFT SYSTEM.
VIII the Editor OF Richmond Times
kindly answer my inquiry in answer 10
correspondents column? Where can l
get the "Meisterschoft' system for the
study OF languages? | do not see II al
vertised now-perhaps it is published IN
der another name.
The Melsterschoft system consists IN
the repetition of simple. everyday phrases,
~. for instance. Does II rain TO-DAY .
sNo: II does not rain to-day etc. III -
voluminous-iive volumes we t1ink, ana
nc work Of a gentleman named OMEN
dorf. II is published. we understand, py
4 house in Boston, and can be gotten
upon application to any reliable DOCK
nrm in this or any other city.
CAN HE GARNISHEE?
I'm person cannot recover anything by
warranting or garnisheeing city en-
ployee for just debt contracted Just
previous 10 going into tho city's employ,
what Is the proper course 10 pursue! IS
there a law that operates 20 protect city
employees in defrauding their creditors
Kindly explain anything bearing on the
subject, and greatly oblige.
A bin was introduced IN the House OF
Delegates at the recent session Of the
General Assembly authorizing anyone 10
have punishment Issued against city
employees whose salary is in excess OF
$50 monthly. whether 1t passed or not
We do not know.
MORE OLD WAR SONGS.
VIII you please publish in your paper
some old songs Of the war? You publish
ed sometime ago Maryland" Now wont
you please publish Bonnie Blue Flag ="
Dixie" "Lorene?" l am making a scrap
book for my children. ana want them to
sec what was sung during the war.
BONNIE BLUE FLAG.
We are a band Of brothers and natives to
Fighting for the property we gained by
honest toll.
And when our rights were threatened, the
cry rose near and far.
Hurrah for the bonnie Blue flag that
bears the single star!
Chorus:
Hurrah, Hurrah! for the Bonnie Blue Flag
That bears the single star!
AS long as the Union was faithful TO her
trust,
Like friends and like brothers. kind were
we and just.
But now. when Northern treachery at
tempts our rights to mar
We hoist ON high the Bonnie Blue Flag
that bears the single star!
First, gallant South Carolina nobly made
the stand.
Then came Alabama, who TOOK her by
the hand;
Next quickly Mississippi, Georgia, and
Florida.
All raised the flag, the Bonnie Blue Flag
that bears a single star.
Ye men Of valor gather round the ban
ner Of the right:
Texas and fair Louisiana join us In the
fight;
Davis. our loved President. and Stephens.
statesmen are.
Now rally round the Bonnie Blue Flag
that bears a single star.
And here's to brave Virginia. the OLD
Dominion State
With the young Confederacy at length
has linked her fate:
lmpelled by her example, now other
States prepare
To hoist on high a Bonnie Blue Flag that
bears single star.
Then. here's To our Confederacy; strong
we are and brave;
Like patriots of old wen fight, our heri-
tage TO save;
And rather than submit 10 shame, TO die
we would prefer,
So cheer for the Bonnie Blue Flag that
bears single star
Then cheer, boys, cheer, raise the joyous
shout.
For Arkansas and North Carolina now
have both given out;
And let another rOusing cheer for Ten
nessee be given.
The single star Of the Bonnie Blue Flag
has grown TO be elevenl
DIXIE.
Southrons. hear your country call you!
Up, lest verse than death befall YOU
To arms, To arms! 10 arms, in Dixie.
10, ali the beacOns fires are lighted.
Let all hearts be now united
TO arms, TO arms! To arms' in Dixie.
Advance the flag OF Dixie!
Hurrah Hurrah.
For DiNies land Wen take our stand,
TO live or die for Dixie.
To arms, To arms,
And conquer peace for Dixie,
TO arms To arms.
And conquer peace for Dixie!
Hear the Northern thunders mutter.
Northern flags in South winds hutter,
TO arms. etc.
Send them back your fierce defiance,
Stamp upon the cursed alliance.
TO arms, etc.
Fear no danger shun no labor!
Lift up rifle, pike, and sabre.
TO arms. etc,
Shoulder pressing close TO shoulder,
Let the odds make each heart holder!
To arms. etc.
How the south's great heart rejoices
At your lannon's ringing voicesl
To arms. etc.
For faith betrayed and pledges broken;
Wrong inflicted, insults spoken.
To arms. etc.
Strong as lions. swift as eagles,
Back TO their kennels. hunt these beaglcs,
TO arms, etc
Cut the unequal bonds asunder,
Let them hence each other plunderl
To arms, etc.
Swear upon your country's altar,
Never to submit or falterl
To arms, etc.
TIN tho Snofl.re Are defeated