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n s; duty now claimed our exertions in their behalf. Their wounds were naturally the first object of our attention ; our fair countrywomen humanely collected a quantity of lint for the occasion. Princesses and beggar girls emulated each other in this honorable competition ; they had within two or three days collected such quantities for the hospitals, that the superin- tendants inserted advertisements in the news­ papers expressing their thanks for what had been received, with a request, that no more might be sent. The eagerness to promote, their other comforts, was equally uniform and general. Every housewife sent wine, lemons, sugar, and whatever her stores afforded, while the men stood forward to employ their means in sub­ stantiating a permanent reward for their zea­ lous defenders. The participation hence appears to have been universal, and without any other stimu­ lus than private feeling. Tut an opportunity presented itself, which was alike happily and