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31. [Herr Major - as Sie mid sind genannt worden als ein Man von Ehr…]

[Herr Major - as Sie mid sind genannt worden als ein Man von Ehr…]
Date:
1856
Description:
Caricature of a Jewish man asking another man for advice. In German, the text reads : --Jude: "Herr Major - as Sie mir sind genannt worden als ein Mann von Ehr - wollt ich mich bei Ihnen informiere - ich hab gekriegt ne Ohrfeige vom Herr Lieutenant Sibitz, was hab ich zu thun in der difficile Sach?" --Major: "Da müssen Sie sich mit ihm schiessen." --Jude: "Gott, er kann todt bleiben und ich kann todt bleiben - und ich bin verheirathet." --Major: "Da muss einer von Ihnen wenigstens Homburg verlassen." --Jude: "Gott er ist zu seinem Vergnügen heir und ich für meine Gesundheit, wer soll weichen?" --Major: "Nun ich würde mir aus eine Ohrfeige so sehr viel nicht machen." --Jude: "Gott Herr Major, wenn Sie sich nir d'raus machen als en Mann von Ehr, ich mach mir gewis nichts d'raus!" In English, the text reads : --Jew: "Mr. Major - as you have been referred to me as a man of honor - I want you to advise me - I received a slap in the face from Mr. Lieutenant Sibitz, what do I have to do in this difficult situation?" --Major: "You must have a shoot out with him." --Jew: "Oh God, he could be left dead and I could be left dead - and I am married." --Major: "Then at least one of you must leave Hamburg." --Jew: "Dear God, he's here for pleasure, and I'm here for my health, who should budge?" --Major: Well, I wouldn't make so much over a slap in the face." --Jew: Oh God, Mr. Major - if you wouldn't make anything of this as a man of honor, then I certainly won't make anything of it!"

32. [Gott Mosis - was bringst Du denn da für ne Alte Schachtel mit?...]

[Gott Mosis - was bringst Du denn da für ne Alte Schachtel mit?...]
Date:
1856
Description:
Caricature published in the Düsseldorfer Monathefte, Band 9, No. 7. In German, the text reads : --"Gott Mosis - was bringst Du denn da für ne Alte Schachtel mit?" --"Herr Baraun, s'ist meine Frau - ihre Aussenseite verspricht nicht viel aber für ihr Inneres kann ich garantieren, - s'ist ausgeseichnet?" --"Gott Mosis - lass sie doch wenden." In English, the text reads : --"Oh, God, Mosis - what sort of ugly hag did you bring with?" --"Herr Baraun, she is my wife - her outer appearance doesn't promise much, but I can guarantee that her heart is exquisite." --"Oh, God, Mosis - just let her turn around."

33. Amount Brought Over

Amount Brought Over
Date:
1856
Description:
A list of items under the title "amount brought over" with associated figures in dollars. Items include cotton, horses, corn, stone, furniture and tools.

34. Appraisal Bill of the Personal Property, Goods and Chattels of John Smith

Appraisal Bill of the Personal Property, Goods and Chattels of John Smith
Date:
1856
Description:
A document with the title "Appraisal Bill of the Personal Property, Goods and Chattles of John Smith Sr, deceased. Included are the names of enslaved men and women. The slaves are listed as Theophilius, referenced as "Negro Boy," Adam, Andrew, Silvey, Celia, Mary, Hester, Lavenia and Amanda.

35. [Sarchen, wie hat dir gefallen de Ariadne auf Naxos?...]

[Sarchen, wie hat dir gefallen de Ariadne auf Naxos?...]
Date:
1856
Description:
Caricature published in the Düsseldorfer Monathefte, Band 9, No. 1. In German, the text reads : --"Sarchen, wie hat dir gefallen de Ariadne auf Naxos?" --"Nu? Ariadne könnt mer schon gefalle, aber das Naxos nicht." In English, the text reads : "Dear Sarah, how did you like Ariadne on Naxos?" --"Nu? I could like Ariadne, but not Naxos." Ariadne auf Naxos is an opera by Richard Strauss.

37. Sale bill of the Goods of Chattles of John Smith Sr, deceased

Sale bill of the Goods of Chattles of John Smith Sr, deceased
Date:
1856
Description:
A document listing the items, cattle and slaves owned by John Smith Sr. that were sold to numerous buyers upon his death. The slaves are referenced as "negroes" and are listed as Theophilius, Adam, Andy, Silvey, Celia, Mary, Lavenia, Hester and Mandy.

39. Burial ground of the Karaimi Jews

Burial ground of the Karaimi Jews
Date:
1856
Description:
Color lithograph of the Karaite cemetery of Chufut-Kale. Lithograph by Edmund Walker after a painting by Carlo Bossoli. From The beautiful scenery and chief places of interest throughout the Crimea from paintings by Carlo Bossoli, published London: Day & Son.