Evening star., 1941-11-14

Barrett is reelected Mayor over
Magruder and Wallack
Thursday, June I, 1860.
Very COOL
Virginia is sowing Italian flower
seeds which Mrs. Totten brought
her from Italy. 1t will be interest
ing to watch them grow.
Received a letter from my dear
son, inclosing check for $260-he is
a generous boy, far too generous.
Alice Mrs. Winthrop-romantic
photograph of "Alice') is going to
party at Mrs. Woodhull's this
evening. Bob Crawford and Anne
are chaperoning Alice. Alice looks
charming in her pale blue taffeta
with the hoopskirts. Her coloring
is exquisite.
Friday, June 20, 1860.
Very warm day.
The convention in Baltimore has
adjourned-after the split of the
Democratic party, so now we have
four candidates. The Secession
lists nominating Breckenridge for
President and Lane for Vice Presi-
dent. The other party nominated
Douglas and Fitzpatrick
This afternoon Anne and 7 had
a delightful drive to Kendall Green.
Saturday, June 80. 1860.
Weather mild and pleasant.
Company almost all day.
Vic and Julia went to reception
at Commodore Aulic's. In the eve
ming Mrs. Aulic, Wylie Aulic, Mamie
Rolando, Mamie Lemon and Mary
Buckler, the Crawford boys and
SnoWden Andrews spent the eve
ming. We had musical evening, as
1t was too warm for the young peo-
pie to dance.
Sunday, July 1, 1860.
| A tremendous storm last night.
I hope that it will clear the air and
make it cooler.
Poor old Sally Smith is dead. Her
belongings are to be sold at auction
tomorrow; she was at one time very
beautiful-a woman of some no.
toriety, but helped many lame dog
overSa stile-may her soul rest In
peace.
Wednesday, June 4. 1860.
A bright, beautiful morning Many
excursions planned for the day.
Received a letter from my dear
son. He was at Pawriee Fork; no
Indians as yet, but great scarcity of
water.
NopIov I,,Jx, 1c Iocn
The middle of the summer and a
charming breeze. We have not suf-
fered at all from the heat.
Heard this morning of the sad
death of 1t. Huston. He died at
Naples on board the 1roquois. His
wife was to meet him and travel in
Europe while he was on leave When
she reached Marseille she was in
formed OF his death. What a trag-
edy.
Wednesday, July Is, 1860.
The grand eclipse of the sun to-
day.
Took a bath this morning at 5
O'Clock. found the temperature of
the water delightful. much cooler
and more refreshing than later in
the day. I finished my writing be-
fore breakfast.
Virginia Elliot called in the after
noon. We discussed sewing ma
chines-a very useful invention-I
wished that We owned one. I could
make shirts in a jiffy for my pre-
cious boy.
Thursday, August 16, 1860.
Quite cool, agreeable change after
the warm weather of the last few
days.
The girls have gone down to the
city to look at sewing machines;
Wheeler & Wilson's seems to be
the best.
The Star of last evening reported
that the troops out West have had
fierce engagement with the In
dlans, but no particulars were men
toned.
I feel anxious about Lindsay-he Is
SO exposed to danger from the In
dians. I shall 60 at once to see the
Secretary of War about his leave of
absence.
Friday, August II. 1860.
Charming weather.
I took Sir Joseph Paxton rose
over to Kate Eveleth-she seemed
delighted with its beauty and fra
GRANGE.
Anne bought a sewing machine
yesterday: the agent is coming to-
day to give the girls instructions.
They say 1t requires q good deal of
practice. shall try my hand at it
when no one is watching.
Tuesday, August 20, 1860.
Much warmer today but clear.
The Overland Mail is in, but moth
ing from my darling boy.
Ogle Taylor called and brought
me some delightful books-a great
treat for me.
The New York boat came in BEAU
tifully this morning about S o'clock.
Thursday, August 30. 1860.
Raining gently-a restful day.
At last long letter from nv
precious boy. He wrote from Fort |
Riley, saying the command had had
fight with the Indians, killing
many, wounding a number, while
only two of the soldiers we're
wounded and one missing, poor
devil!
Just before we received Lindsay's
letter Mr.. Thompson told me that
Capt. Sturgis and his command had
been attacked by the Indians but
knew nothing more. I wish my boy
could come home.
Friday, August 81, 1860.
Beautiful day.
The second blooming of our roses
has just commenced, and the house
Is filled with their fragrance.
Drove down to Perry's on the Ave-
nue. THIS morning to do my shopping.
Bought Alice lovely blue frock,
which will be charming with her
blue eyes and golden hair.
(Copyrieht, 1e41 by Lindsay Lomax Wood.) |
Continued tomorrow
Man Is Fined $500 |
For MoIestino GirI7