Shoulder-Straps: A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862Morford, Henry
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Shoulder-Straps: A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862
Morford, Henry
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
There are three recognized "centres" in the loyal States--each a city,
and supposed to be an enlightened one. New York, the commercial,
monetary and even military centre; Boston, the literary and
intellectual; and Washington, the governmental and diplomatic. Taking up
at random the first three dailies of a certain date, at hand--one from
each of the three cities--the following regular advertisers are shown,
quoting from each of the three "astrology" columns and omitting the
directions.
New York: eleven. No. 1.--"Madame Wilson, a bona-fide astrologist, that
every one can depend on. Tells the object of your visit as soon as you
enter; tells of the past, present and future of your life, warns you of
danger, and brings success out of the most perilous undertakings.
N.B.--Celebrated magic charms." No. 2.--"Madame Morrow, seventh
daughter, has foresight to tell how soon and how often you marry, and
all you wish to know, even your thoughts, or no pay. Lucky charms free.
Her magic image is now in full operation." No. 3.--"The Gipsey Woman has
just arrived. If you wish to know all the secrets of your past and
future life, the knowledge of which will save you years of sorrow and
care, don't fail to consult the palmist." No. 4.--"Cora A. Seaman,
independent clairvoyant, consults on all subjects, both medical and
business; detects diseases of all kinds and prescribes remedies; gives
invaluable advice on all matters of life." No. 5.--"Madame Ray is the
best clairvoyant and astrologist in the city. She tells your very
thoughts, gives lucky numbers, and causes speedy marriages." No.
6.--"Madame Clifford, the greatest living American clairvoyant. Detects
diseases, prescribes remedies, finds absent friends, and communes
clairvoyantly with persons in the army." No. 7.--"Madame Estelle,
seventh daughter, can be consulted on love, marriage, sickness, losses,
business, lucky numbers and charms. Satisfaction guaranteed." No.
8.--"Mrs. Addie Banker, medical and business clairvoyant, successfully
treats all diseases, consults on business, and gives invaluable advice
on all matters of life." No. 9.--"Who has not heard of the celebrated
Madame Prewster, who can be consulted with entire satisfaction? She has
no equal. She tells the name of future wife or husband--also that of her
visitor." No. 10.--"The greatest wonder in the world is the accomplished
Madame Byron, from Paris, who can be consulted with the strictest
confidence on all affairs of life. Restores drunken and unfaithful
husbands; has a secret to make you beloved by your heart's idol; and
brings together those long separated." No. 11.--"Madame Widger,
clairvoyant and gifted Spanish lady; unveils the mysteries of futurity,
love, marriage, absent friends, sickness; prescribes medicines for all
diseases; tells lucky numbers, property lost or stolen, &c."
Boston: thirteen. No. 1.--"The great astrologer.
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