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Locke, David Ross, 1833-1888 [1864], The nasby papers: letters and sermons containing the views on the topics of the day of Petroleum V. Nasby. (C.O. Perrine & Co., Indianapolis, Ind.) [word count] [eaf634T]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
Nuthin hez dun so much agin the Dimocrisy ez churches, skoolhouses,
But my mission is not alone to tear down—I bild up. The ijee segestid The follerin is the order uv exercises: 1. People assemble at the second tootin uv the horn. 2. Readin uv one uv the follerin passages uv Skripter:—9th chapter 3. Singin—“O we'll hang Abe Linkin on a sour apple tree,” or 4. Readin extrax from the Noo York Argus. 5. Singin—“O John Brown's body hangs a danglin in the air.” 6. Readin from the Day Book. 7. Lecture on whatever phase uv the nigger question may seem We hev also organised a Sundy Skool on a pure basis. I spent Q. Wat is the cheef end uv man? A. To whale niggers and vote the Dimekratic tikkit forever. Q. Wat do the Skripters teach? A. That a angel sent Hayger back to her mistress, that Paul sent Q. Who wuz Onesimus and Hayger?
A. Onesimus wuz a mulatter, and Hayger a octoroon. Q. Wat is sin? A. Skratchin a ticket. Q. Who compose the Dimocratic trinity? A. Vallandygum, Brite and Fernandywood. Q. Wat is the first duty uv man? A. To beware uv Ablishn lies, to rally to the poles, to vote early, To stimoolate the infant mind I hev institootid a system uv rewards For committin 2 verses uv Vallandygum's address, 1 beer check, We had a festival yesterday. The tables wuz bounteously spred I bleeve good will be accomplisht. Last week in makin a pastorel
Locke, David Ross, 1833-1888 [1864], The nasby papers: letters and sermons containing the views on the topics of the day of Petroleum V. Nasby. (C.O. Perrine & Co., Indianapolis, Ind.) [word count] [eaf634T]. |