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Female Patriotism.--In the speech of Mr..
Pcarce, on the bill for the relief of Penelope


Denny, he mentioned the under pettcoat
Of Mrs, Bailey, of Stoningtoa, instead of Gro
ton the scene of her patriotic hci ioism (Mr.
Barber. her next door neighbor, might have
corrected Mr.. P,) The introduction of so
singular an article in a aCongressolal debate,
might excit a smile, unless accompanied by
an explanation. In 1914, when Commodore
Decatur's squadron was blockaded by Com
modore Hardy, Stonington, was attacked by
the enemy, and gained immortal honor by
repulsing them. Attacks were also threat
ened on NewLondon and Decatur, daily,
nightly, and hourly, either in earnest or by
way of harassing diversion. On one occasion,
the hostile ships were within half an hours
sail of New-l.ondon. The forts and lines
were manned there and at Groton, half a
mile distant on the opposite side of the river


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