The luckless individual whose duties obliged him to make frequent journeys from the steamboat landing to the principal hotel, became intimately acquainted with its character.
Sad, unfortunate, derided Cairo! Your visitors depart with unpleasant memories.

Only your inhabitants, who hold titles to corner lots, speak loudly in your praise.

When it rains, and sometimes when it does not, your levee is unpleasant to walk upon.

Your sidewalks are dangerous, and your streets are unclean.

John Phenix declared you destitute of honesty.