Evening star., 1941-11-12


She spent the years Just prior to
the Ciril War in Washington and
the diary 1Cas lpritten at that
time.
CHAPTER XI.
Monday, July 4, 1859.
Cool and pleasant.
The Nations jubilee was usherec
in by ringing of bells, firing o.
cannon.
This evening the young people
are going to the Presidents to SEE
the fireworks.
Sunday. July 10, 1859.
Very warm.
All of the children at St. Johns
too warm for me to expose myself
to the heat.
In my own home I do not realize
the extreme heat, our rooms are
spacious with high ceilings, and the
french windows opening into the
garden create a delightful current
of air
Tuesday. July 10. 1859.
It rained during the night, Beau
tiful rainbow about O'Clock this
morning. which, according to the
old saying, portendS Storm-"Raln-
bow in the morning is a sailor S
warning"
Mai. and Mrs. Nichols called and
said that Lindsay had gone with
Mai. Emory to the Antelope Hills
I am afraid I shall not hear from
him for some time.
Wednesday, July p, 1859.
The loCuStS were singing early
this morning which indicates
another warm day.
Received letter from Matte
Poor tmother Of Mrs. c. c. Glover,
sr0: she expects to be here in Sep
tember on her way 10 Annapolis to
place Charlie in the Naval Academy
I shall be glad to see dear Matte
I love her dearly.
Thursday, July %. 1859.
Cool and delightful. there must
have been hail in the cloud that
passed over the city yesterday eve
ming.
At S O'Clock Mrs. Pendleton took
me for a lovely drive along the canal.
II was most picturesque and peace
flll. On our return we stopped at
the post office, where I found a
letter from my darling boy and an
invitation from the sons and
daughters of Newport" who are TO
meet in Newport on the 23d OF Au-
gust I should like to go. We were
stationed in Newport for so many
wears. several of my children born
there. nv dear father, Col. William
Lindsay. is buried in the Trinity
church yard at Newport. My heart
often turns 10 the dear old town OF
my youth.
Saturday, July 30. 1859.
Showery. The foliage is much re-
freshed by the rain OF last evening
Put quilt on the frame and COM
menced quilting today.
A great many OF our friends have
gone to the springs for the warm
season. My girls are visiting their
cousins. the GordonS, at Gordons-
Vile. I remained here because l am
happy and comfortable in my own
home and have a great deal OF quiet
for writing.
Capt. and Mrs. Tilton spent last
evening with me-frlends always
drop in during the evening.
Every day I thank God for this
delightful home.
Friday, July 90. 1859.
We are having pleasant weather
Not too warm.
Nan and Julia have gone to the
gallery to see new exhibition OF
paintings.
A letter from my dear son. He
has been on special duty with some
other officers opening a road to Fort
Smith. Said he had sent me hum
dred dollars by 1t. Hawkins Gen.
Hamilton Hawkins, U. S. A.. Dear,
generous child.
No water as yet, although the bill
has passed for laying pipes in the
first ward.
Thursday, September l, 1859.
Clear and beautiful.
A walked to Riggs Bank and drew
nv pension-the certainty of that
one hundred and eighty dollars is a
great comfort TO me.
Have been busy sowing winter
mignonette and housing the more
delicate plants.
The girls arrived this afternoon
much improved by their trip.
DR.. Snyder. the CraWfords and
Dick Kearney spent the evening
with us. DR.. Hagner came in for a
few moments.
We had some delightful music and
were happy to be together in our
home again.
Wednesday, September 21, 1859.
Tremendous night, it rained in
torrents and the wind blew very
hard--it still continues to storm.
Thursday, September %, 1859.
Ndultu dA IllSlIG Will 44o plookVS'
OF clearing.
A letter from Lindsay, he expects
to leave Fort Arbuckle tomorrow for
Fort Cobb, new port, further from
civilization. he does not seem to dis
Ike the idea.
The curtains are up. The carpets
are down. the house looks delight
fully cosy for winter.
Saturday. October !, 1859.
The clouds hang low and the at
mosphere is damp.
Jackson Lindsay spent the day
with lis: Dick Kearney, Marshal