[New York] : Elton publisher, New-York. Stereotyped by Vincent L. Dill, New-York · leaf 5
■ Daddy, what isa civil war 1 Tendtoyered-dication, child, andyerll find out. It iswhere the cannonballs are kivveredwith velvet cush-ions, and the swordsare greased withointment; so whenthe balls hits one itdont hurt em, andwhen one is stuckwith a sword, itheals right up a-gin. Yes, daddy—costhe… … Civil War. An old lady who washard of hearing, being triedfor theft, was sentenced tothe house of correction.—Not hearing the words ofthe judge, she made a lowcourtesy and says, thankyou sir. What! criesthe judge, do you meancontempt of court V9 11 If you please, sir, re-plied she with the same…
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