gs of the author, not only for the friendly and encouraging
encomiums above alluded to, with other kind approvals which have
appeared in print,--but for the _call_ of a third edition so soon, being
within the _first_ year of its appearance. The favourable reception
which the former editions of this work has met with from the public, in
these trying times (when so many valuable works are permitted to lay
useless on the shelves of the book-sellers,) encourages the editor to
attempt the publication of another edition. The author has embraced the
opportunity carefully to revise and correct the typographical mistakes
in the former editions, and to enlarge the work with additional prose
and poetry, which it is humbly hoped will be found both pleasing and
useful.

[Illustration:

ALIDA. "Optimum vitae genus eligito nam consuetudo faciet
jucundissimum."]

ALIDA:

or,

MISCELLANEOUS SKETCHES

of

INCIDENTS

During the Late American War.

Founded on Fact.

WITH POEMS.

By An Unknown Author.

If I could gain, howe'er so little, to improve,
I'd give it to the world for benefit.

Third Edition, revised and improved.

NEW-YORK:

Printed for the Author, and for sale by the Booksellers.

M DCCC XLI.

The proceeds of this work, over the expenses of publishing, to be
appropriated to charitable purposes.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1840,

BY HENRY LUDWIG,

In the Clerk's Office of the Southern District of New-York.

H. LUDWIG, PRINTER,
72 Vesey-st., N. Y.

This Work

IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED

To The
Amiable, Sensible, and Pious

MISS CAROLINE SISSON,

Niece to His Excellency,
Charles Collins, Governor Of Rhode-Island,
Whose Highly Exemplary Character,

With That of His
EXCELLENT LADY,

Must Deservedly Gain for Them Applause and Respect
Wherever They Are Known,

And From Personal Knowledge of This Most Worthy Family,
The Author Has Reason to Subscribe Herself
Their Very Much Obliged,

Affectionate Friend.

CONTENTS.

Chapter I.-- The Parenta