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Snowballing in Paris.

--Snowballing in the Tuileries was carried on to such an extent on Christmas day that it became necessary to send for troops to protect the public. A parcel of young scamps systematically assailed every well dressed person, particularly ladies who wore bonnets worth spoiling. One young man, supposed to be an Englishman, used his cane in self-defence, and a regular row was the consequence. Many bear-skin caps belonging to grenadier guards who came to restore order, were seen rolling about in the snow. The troops were unarmed and could do little, but ultimately a body of sergeants deville cleared the gardens and arrested several of the snowballers.

The Daily Dispatch: January 24, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. January 24, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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