prosperity the whole Union is deeply interested,—whose enterprise and spirit have tended much to elevate the American character abroad, and call into action the domestic resources of the country,—they view this affliction as one in which the entire people of the United States must participate. "But

resting a few minutes, I happened to look across the street, and saw a tall, officer- like, elderly looking man ; and though he was dressed in red flannel, it could not disguise his noble mien. He was a fine figure for his age, six feet, three inches, it is said, and as straight as an Indian. The ladies