AN ODD VOLUME OF FACTS AND FICTIONS, IN PROSE AND VERSE,
BYJULIA MAYO CABELL.
RICHMOND: NASH AND WOODHOUSE.
1852.J. W. CULLEY, PRINTER.
PREFACE.
We have long desired to have a Work-House, in order to rid our streets of the numerous vagrants that infest them. All acknowledge the necessity of such an establishment, yet no steps are taken to erect it.
Now, I have resolved (perhaps not wisely, but certainly with good intent) to attempt digging its foundation by means of this homespun volume—the products of the sale of which, after paying the costs of publication, will be appropriated to that purpose; and I doubt not that the building in question being thus begun, other funds will be contributed to carry up its superstructure. At least, let us try the experiment—it can do no harm—nay, it shall do good; for if the sum accruing from the sale of this work, prove inadequate for the project in view,—instead of its being presented to that august body of our esteemed townsmen, the City Council, it will be given to the Union Benevolent Society for the benefit of the poor: Thus imitating the recent bright example of our page: 4-5[View Page 4-5] worthy and gallant commandant at the Armory, and thereby proving in more ways than one, that his lights did not shine in vain.
With this short and explanatory preamble, I commit my "odd volume" to its fate.
J. M. C.
