g
the Kentucky Chap's remarkable Skirmish with his Thanksgiving
Dinner. 25

LETTER LXXXII.

Noting the utter Destruction, by an inebriated Journalist, of the
Venerable Gammon's benignant Speech. Introducing the new General of
the Mackerel Brigade. And describing a curious Phenomenon on Duck
Lake. 34

LETTER LXXXIII.

Referring to Washington City and the President's Message, and giving
the Southern Confederacy's very reasonable Peace Proposition. 43

LETTER LXXXIV.

Proving that Russia is indeed our Friend. Instancing the terrific
Bombardment of Paris. And telling how the new General of the
Mackerel Brigade delighted all with his surprising "Shape". 51

LETTER LXXXV.

Holding the Government strictly accountable for the Occurrence of a
recent "Military Necessity". Recounting the affecting Episode of the
Mackerel Drummer-Boy. And depicting the new Mackerel General's first
great Battle. 57

LETTER LXXXVI.

Touching upon a late Ovation to a Parent of his Country. Giving the
Conservative Kentucky Map of all America. And introducing a second
new General of the Mackerel Organization. 66

LETTER LXXXVII.

In which our Correspondent has a deadly Affair of Honor with a
Gentleman from Kentucky. Experiences "Contraband" Hospitality and
Melody. Attends a great Meeting in Accomac. And witnesses a
prodigious Naval Achievement. 73

LETTER LXXXVIII.

Concerning Intellectual Giants and Pins. With a few Words as to
certain Dramatic Street-Scenes supposed to be of daily Occurrence.
An affecting Western Poem. And a brief Glimpse of an ordinary
Cavalry Dash. 88

LETTER LXXXIX.

Showing how the great City of Rome has been ruined by the War.
Citing a notable Instance of Contempt of Court. Describing Rear
Admiral Head's wonderful Improvement in Swivel Guns. And proving
that all is now Ready for the Reduction of Fort Piano. 101

LETTER XC.

Giving a deep Insight of Woman's Nature. Presenting a powerful Poem
of the Heart by one of the Intellectual Females of America. And
reporting the signal Discomfiture of Mr. P. Greene. 111

LETTER XCI.

Containing the Venerable Gammon's Report of the Manner in which