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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-08

arrangements making or ,lird one 70 be p,.. into
operation this summer.
Exclusive OF these extensive establishments,
therc are various mechanics oil almost every tes-
cripton common to the country The Gazette
describes the several good effects which have heen
produced by the manufacturing system in Vince
ing and MS neighborhood IT states that corn has
risen from 10 and - IL cents TO 25 and RI ,
cents per bushol land from 10 and ~ To 20 and 20
dolls per acre: the hum OF industry i, heard in g.
very direction; four hand some bic. churches built
IN heehng and a general air OF prosperity thrown
over the town and countgy
pom ms subject, We must repeat how much
a'tonishmcn; and pleasure we received tom two
SETS oil Deean,ers OF different patterns, OF Virginia
manufacture, which OF The Editors Obtained
last spring. Ihey were blown and c,:t BY the
Messrs. DUvails, in Nelisburg, Brooke county,
ihcy nave excited the admiration oil all who nave
seen theni-and are really inferior 20 no American
Glass which we have ever beheld. Gentlemen
who wish TO send on orders for the Glass, may see
'ins specimen BY applying at this Office.
Internal Laiporemeat.-rh citizens of Frefe-
!ieEs60rg have had town meeting (Air. Carter
L. Stevenson in the Chair, and VIM. NJ Black
lord, Secretary)-upon tiie subject OF aiding the
subscription FOR opening the navigation OF the Ran
pahannock riyer-Air. =. Harrison submitted Il
preamble and resolutions which were adopted re-
commenting TO the Common Council of the town to
subscribe $4,000 in addition To the individual sub
scripuons that may be obtained, TO obtain by locks
Dam to fredericksburg on the proyso that the
cizens on the upper waters of the river subscribe
the sum estimated TO be sufficient TO open the river
above Banks Dam.-'fhe individual subscriptions
already exceed $4,000. We hail this enterprise
with satisfaction. More than 20 years ago, it was
earnestly recommended in this paper.
.
.Nr. Clinton.-A numerous meeting was held
at Buffalo in New York the 2O.h ult., at which
the propriety of nominating Dir. Clinton. for the
Presidency was freely discussed. a large majority
was IN favor OF an immediate nomination; but
finally so far waived their determination, as to
consent 10 the appointment OF corresponding com
mltee whose duty it should be to ascertain Mr. Cs
views and gather the sentiments OF the people
IN different parts of the co,,ntry.'-Ne arc glad
that Mr. C. has thus fairly opportunity of COM
ing out before the nation.-We entertain no doubt
Of MS declining the nomination OF the citizens of
bufalo.-The b. Journal, which states these pro-
ceedings, IS an Adams paper, whose Editor avows
mat when Nlr. Adams's prospects no longer fur
nlsh hopes of success, and Mr.. Clinton is nominal
ted by his own consent, through State Convent
on, Sc he will be found open and ardent in his
support"
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CON.HC.|ICgTED.
CtllD

y
| see from The first paragraph of the National
l9tethSencer OF the 4th Instant that the accom-
lislcd Editors OF that honest paper are ,n;.btil,,
nckled with the mistake of the London Courier.
III Hhpuung their Editorial article concerning the
late british Minister Mr.. Canning TO the mn of
the illnstriols President of the u States The
ldOgs doubtless think this high compliment 10
Their political and literary attannients The Pre-
-ideh'' am very sure, will regard the mistake as
a compliment TO McsSsrs. Gales & Scaton at his
expense; and VIII BE- amazed 10 find that there j.
any person on earth silly It's To- inpute TO him
Their Joint or several editorial eiTiisions
In my opinion, the ingenious Editors and che IL
ustrion5 President both tlboring under ,rreot
mistake; the first from the excess OF tbeir ro9aios
", or from the excess OF their rornplaisance. the
Other from that excess of vanity which marks the
character OF the Adams family. so far as we NAV
t'se rom ihe known history OF the father and son
In my opinion, the Editors Of the National InfcIl
gencer each and bo,h) can, and generally, do
Wlite much better than Dir. Adams; and / an,
quite sure That il Mr. Adams were not President
they would he Of my opinion.
CHARLoTrrsv1LLE, Dec 29-STr. Edward
toes oil Illinois having recently thought proper TO
refer 10 me, x TO publish letter of mine on a sui,
lect OF considerable Importance II becomes nv duty
10 submit statement OF the transaction so far as il
concerns myself, or may be interesting to the pub
lie. On the 9th Of May last received the follow
ing noie from Mr.. Coles
Automatic, .I6ay p, 1927.
bbAR SfE--lntending To set ont for Illinois in
lew days. aud thinking il possible fhat il may he
come desirable 10 have my recolcciions Strength
ened by those ofothcrs, in relation to some remarks
made by Mr.. Jefferson, which have been repeated
10y me, and which have Just seen with silrprise
have been referred to in the news papers, am in
duced, from my recollection Of conversation
which took place betv cen US last winter, 10 AK
INC favour Oi You 20 state what YOU have heard
irom Mr.. Jefferson himself, or from others of his
opinion OF Gen. JacksOn's qualifications for the Of
hce Of President Of he 4. =. and Of his declaration
OF The modification nc had experienced at SEEING
the enthusiasm displayed by his countrymen 10 o. |
iect Jackson to The Presidency and the doubts IL
hat created RI the dUTGbihty If the Republic. /
should not have troubled you al this time with This
communication. but for the great distance a. which
we reside from each other; and dlc apprehension
nat the bitterness ofpary feeling may lead 10 some
ihnaiurcd attack on me. ] assure you no use will
De made Of your reply unless il should become ne
ccssary ia scif-dciencc 20 resort 20 IT,
" i'h grea. n. pee and sincere regard am your
iie74, EDWARD COLES.
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4 MEEIlSG Of the SioekholIsr. IT The Msnchs.'sr
- InnpSe Company, will be held Oh Tues, az III, l5.,
net al The Farmers' Hosi in Manohs,er, - e,eIock
ste niance earnestly requested mule
rioy affecting tie o the company !. In BE- eon,d
e'g'' BY ORDER OF THE DIREc'fORS.
7.f-fd
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A1IIfI,.,

IT y pursuance Of Deed of Trust executed To- the su
NJ sei'hsrs by john t. Cock, i2sh day OF nrel
,s-., .r pnro'es therein named. sni simtd
rug leiss ohee VI the county Of PoSslD, +tl
I "e -Ane month, OF will Thur sday, n
nay me present month, DIAN. 1929 OFF, sale, tie
s'uuer al puhio auction, TOT cash, The
'ooMinS proreifyof 80 a'ueh thereof 10
saiy ire purposes OF :sd deed, 90 lyns
IN te County At PDuas janus v,r An ruGta.,,
4o1 acres, so'nins the land longing lame. Cooke, dee
aha " az a. Cocks also, the sTe 10, run. l,
adam Sroley PHIL Williams Dsvy, Fanny aud er MD, "a,
beuy aud her chi ir-n, Ca,O and Lewis, ,uerss,
OF the i'mie', since tic dat, ct the
ebaei aud her children. and ali the y kitchen
niure Of SAID John L. Cotke.
Acting a. trustees, will convey such title
eu III Us. Should the above named day Of sale prove tp
UNFAIR the safe VIII be made tn dly t-r aIte sun,
day .'esped. RICHARD SAMPSON STrnE
kiGHakD ANDERSON, tees.
II
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DIsSOLyryyON~

r(IlE oO-psrtnethip heretofore e1ns uuder The nm, Of
h".'eee MAemaia, i, tbs day Dissolved l.. uuusi
consent. J. II EgsrACE.
II. q. M'SEMAEA
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.lLQRELLAI,H GIL,

~ pursuar-c Of decree uf the Sugefvr Court of h.n
"a ceiy Tor the Richmond District pronounced on In o.,
80 ~ march, 1877 m The case Ut Nelson BEn1. Etor II
~ Ohvsr, dec aid Of asulseTn'nt oder Of court
ale ~ ie same aud dated the Esd Juus TC.7s
snail IN I1etiy The i5h dry II jan. next H.. pYeno
e'b Tor st 10 me highest bidder - public suclfh tie
Party % ne eouny u Louisa, within ns, Of LnJay,
belonging 10 The Essts Of Is. Oliver dc. '
l" Pso'-Ion - ." good farming condition snd tss il
so,d tfaDe ing house, house,, harm .fablr mr.
ehfo, &c Terms nnehird ca, the isnee insineal,
yt9fs 20 be well secured BY pefsDnal sfcOfi,y aud
paid. '' -
SHOULD fe above named dsy rr,ve b unfair, sss
VIII De maue te hf iaf day fhtrtatsr SunrayseScepte
,. GUEHRANf, .. b. r.. IT..
our uf tsIepsifts.
sF"v ~ Hf-lsWfsf
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RfELES IiINH-

tTRAYED on the I'D L, from nv uIan.st;.n I'M b-
80 t'rhed county Pete.hu x Wholesome Isbt or
d"n coi.ufcd mare nu' tse olier snlsll dark nor
mule They were puEohs.sd OF dove Kentucky; and
have heen the upper part tins county, GO nr West
waTdy reasonable reward viii re pad for
to me- at my planiatoni aud any III.
will be thankfully received. letter addressed &, n. 4.
ee.rsbufsi ai iaevi with attention. WAI. FRENCH
Chester held county.
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eEtE 'uh'fiher hes' le've 70 nfom BIZ frnl, p fie,
- ~ snh the cubic generally iis h. ia. f3k, the .fc
a'e ~ the occupancy Of Mr. Win. Crane door. sbye th
beli Tavern where he viii, short tune fesnine the
Apothecary and Drug business;
and having sent 10 London for part IT biz retail
and hsyng ENGAGED young gentleman emnouly qnalfo To-
attend f"outry to The retail tusHe's. gehef other
arrangements he ha' made b. coi iehy tSpeets h
offer his friends thu lsgsst aud brst sofent Il MEI
Jsn g. 10,
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w
* Ii pFr'as having claims esirs, IL sa,va cnrerr
49,. well - all th,-e indebted s sn.!y T., a.. uis,rt
who - alone iuihatiLed 10 ssttle lue ss,pr
j. IL EusTAcr.
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sNdthGntci T. BtH{iHnqs-- COHsD1iSgiOsS .I.fchdn.
Baifinsre
- DIFFERENCES go
M BOSTON.
Ms'' Jo'srh diy, Peoio Mny,J. IN VI. Wirsu,, sh=.
uel BiOWs
pROV r. T.
Nests Wp Bi0dg~t, isiah W uaker.
YOHK.
Me'r, OeoihHs Ce Muean 4 Low, Ffeh Gs,da.n I.
co. v NcH"itk y Mile siiust, Son CO.
PniLADELPnIA
Mcs'fs Pad Heek, 70 Chsnalsr Pfce T,b. O. f1.rf T..
van Porter Dtnisl Lsfnu,i.
RtGHMGND VA
Nrs'' fren'i's Chuhb G.. g. Clarke n. erne,rt afes
~ y - -
~ Arheuy Buck, Frs5-ritks6u~s, VI.
alf. ". W Hes.ou. lsnthfr.r. ~
Nr lreniffs Mutn, rsfsr,lstr. yr.
air John g. HAYWOOD N,ffl& ".
n b.-Lfcrai s'tsc CO r7fe VI 1e1s. .iirfrs
Di''"o'' A'c fv--s5
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DTSx sI.kAE say "A. I'VE p

I 80 80 6FD-TII
llTH CLASS,
I06e drd'cn at Richmond, Iu on Tp-edS!esl,J,
tie Ion Of this month
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-
bring Powhasn county day, the above hs 81. sale i,
postponed to Friday u. iGih mt BY THE. TRUSTEES
JaA. 8. 5t,.i.
IN -iPPRE.N'IICIt TV.Y.N'TEIJ
n y apprentice who w, hhL n clnhe. and yye -,
- Guilty. Tor HI. Compliance IN |. ntur,. viii h.
3.
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W. tender seryerr our country lrend a. I'M
" Hisfon uefrtanis, fOf the sale Of rohscen tnou
Pfoduce gnersl,. W. have e.uifnud,us r. prof. Lls,
ttrise, tn the Ut store ~ which vii receive col.
ton Tree ifon storage to The Planter. -len sud hy
WALTHALL q SHORE.
~ We hsg for sale % piece, sUpeior heavy Scotch BAG
yire
Jgu. 2. 7aA
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COEEyS,

Prize If Tickets, riS
y hole Tickets So, Halves 81 80, Quarters 81 ?
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DIES NJ AL S w a Mp
CANAL LOTTERY,
iIyH CLASS.

TO BE DR-ffY.N Nv RICHMOND. IL.
On Wednesday,, the 10th Of Jan. nest,
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BASN or YIRefsIa,l

,,,. January Z. 1923.
cIthh ffefiden and Drcefrs have deeiarcAs dvdsj
- Nv" per cen 10 the half ealing 3if pctsmht.
payable 90 Che ibtk lost. ". DlNDRfUG rashfsr.
jan r. 7f-Its. 60
fNlb Prince Eds4rt BDiai Arch Cnspfss Wi nttt a
= Samuel D. Bafss's IayGn,'a fnaee Eiv,t, The Bl
t1n.s RI
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way virtue Of Deed IT Tgu, She le Iubn n Il
- dsied The 27'h " Js fs2T snd duly f,en,d.d ~ M
Office ~ Hanover county ttutt, the suhsrfibafs heinz
f'qnntd p-oy'ded Us sad deed viii sell tor fs,iF ,o
N front 81 iho Del Tavern, the city Il Riehu. nd ~
necater' the toiowrx slave, 10 Frank and usn
'on, mtF Jane, womsni aud Sptlr,an. by
BtVEBLY BLAIR TIVE
Hehnori rsn g. - "5 .i' y, =, 't'
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04

dare hope, implore that Heaven ma
shut the gates Of mercy on the desa
of his fellow creatures.
He was led back to prison, and \
appointed for his execution. Amazsl
sat on the face of every one within
little community, which at most al
consist of more than three thousand
pie. The relations of the unhapp,
prit surrounded the father they conf
him, by all the solicitude Of mature
compassion, to spare his son. His WI
ed mother flew in distraction to the
of her own house, to rescue her foa
ignominy his death must bring on
name. They armed themselves, to-
yer him from prison; when his d
being informed of their intention, had
conveyed to his own house, which h.
rounded with the officers of Justice
made the executioner fasten the I'd
his neck. You have but a little d
live, my son." said he, " let the d
your soul employ the few moments
tho lass embrace Of yUuI unhappy u
He then ordered the rope to be VI
cured to window, and compella
constables to throw the body out !;
moments put an end to his exis
Under the window in Lombard STR
this day, skull and bones cary
black marble are to be seen, whit
father put as a memento mort. SUI
ing times looked upon an act with
ishment, which the productions of tn
should perpetuate with statues.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04
THE STRANGERS HEART.
BY MRS. HEMANs,

BY MRS. HEMANs.
The strangers heart oh, wound it not
A yearning anguish is its lot;
In the green shadow of thy tree
The stranger finds no rest with thee.
Thou think'st the vines low rustling leaves
Glad music round thy household caves;
To him that sound hath sorrows tone
The strangers heart is with his own.
s9ss
Thou think'st thy children's laughing play
A lovely sight at fall of day
Then are the strangers thoughts opprest-
His mothers Voice comes DER his breast.
Thou think'st it sweet when friend to friend
Beneath one roof in prayer may blend;
Then doth the strangers eye grow dim
Far, far are those who prayed with him.
Thy hearth, thy home, thy vintage land
The voices of thy kindred band
Oh, midst them all when blest thou art,
Deal gently with the strangers heart.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04

/ am ma lang for this warld. o my heed
o my back | Gamma stan. Oh, do, my
guild master, let me leen on your arm, and
TAX me into the hoos, or shall dee by the
side o. the dyke" Jock was accordingly
put to bed, received medical aid from those
in whose skill he reposed the fullest con-
fidence, and was well on the ensuing day.
1t is no more than fair to state that the
students were so much pleased with their
experiment, that they were perfectly will
ling to pay for it, and accordingly they
presented Jock with ten guineas for the
uneasiness they had given him.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04
POWER OF IMAGINATION.

The celebrated DR.. Cullen of Edin.
burghhad in one of his lectures stated that
imagination was sometimes the cause of
diseased A few of the students being de-
sirous Of bringing the remarks of their
learned Preceptor to the test ofexperience,
LETT the city one summer morning, expect
ing to fall in with simple WAGNER, with
whom they were acquainted, and who
they knewlwould come to Edinhnrgh with
a load of Goals that day. They arranged
themselves 50 as to be at the distance of
about a quarter of mile from each other.
The first, on meeting the man, accosted
him thus :" Jock, what is the matter with
you ? you seem very unwell." " Unwell, :"
said he, {" del ha it is the matter wi me.
only wish was in Edinburgh, to get my
pottage." | 3 few minutes he was met by
a second one, who with very serious
countenance laid, "Dear me, Jock, what
makes you goabroad in such situation ?
you look as pale as DEATH" "I feel an
unca pain in my head" said Jock, " and
begin to be avfu' tired as I am ganging
along the road" He was met by third,
and INTERCEPTED in similar manner. He
now began to believe he was really indis-
posed; he felt sick at his stomach, and.
to use his own expression, :" ilka bane in
his body was sa sair that he could scarcely
gang ony farther. In troth he didna ken
how to baud up his heed" He made
shift, however, to crawl along till he fell
in with the fourth, who told him that he
looked like the picture of death. "You
need ma tell me that" said Jock, 81 fear
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04
LINES
By Gentlemen presenting hss Lady tp;th a
Pen-knife.

ty a Gentlemen on Presenting kss Lady tpith
Pen-kn1e.
A knife, dear girl, cuts love, they say
Mere modsh love perhaps it may
For any tool, of any kind,
Can separate what meier was ioin'd
The knife which cuts our love in two
Will have much tougher work to do;
Must cut your softness, worth, and spirit,
Down to the vulgar size of merit.
To level yours with modern taste,
Must cut world of sense to waste,
And from your single beauty's store,
Clip what would dizen out score.
The selfsame blade from me must sever
Sensation, judgment, sight, forever,
All memory of endearments past,
Allhope of comfort long to last,
All that made sixteen years with you
summer, and short one too
All that affection feels and fears,
When hours without you seem like years
Till this is done land I'd as soon
Believe this knife would clip the moonl
Accept my present undeterr'd,
And leave their proverbs to the herd.
If in kiss-delicious treat -
Your lips acknowledge the receipt,
Love, fond of such substantial fare,
And proud to play the glutton there,
All thought Of cutting would dsdain,
save only-cut and come again.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04
A GENTLE REPROOF.

The late DR.. Barclay was wit and a
scholar, as well as very great physiolo-
gist. When happy illustration, or even
point of pretty broad humour occurred to
his mind, he hesitated not to apply it to
the subject in hand and in this way, he
frequently reused and riveted attention,
when more abstract reasoning might have
failed of its aim. On one occasion he
happened to dine with large party, COM
posed chiefly of medical men. As the
wine cup circulated, the conversation ac-
cidentally took professional turn, and
from the excitation of the monument, or
some other cause, two of the youngest in
dividuals present were the most forward
in delivering their opinions. Sir James
M1ntosh once told political opponent,
that so far from following his example OF
using hard words and soft arguments, he
would pass, if possible, into the opposite
extreme, and use soft words and hard ar
guments. But our unfedged M. DIS dis
regarded the above salutary MAXIM. and
made up in loudness what they wanted in
learning. At length, one of them said
something SO emphatic-we. mean as to
manner-that pointer dog started from
his lair beneath the table and boao-,0osC-
aoowed so fercely, that he fairly took the
lead in the discussion. DR.. Barclay eyed
the hairy dialectician, and thinking it high
time to close the debate, gave the animal
a hearty push with his foot, and exclaimed
in broad Scotch-"Lie still, ye brute for
I am sure ye ken just as little about it as
ony O. Them" 1t need hardly be added,
that this sally was followed by hearty
burst of laughter, in which even the dis
putants good-humouredly joined.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04

An Irish lad, one Jenny Crane,
Who feared nor cold, nor wind, nor rain,
As jolly lad as e'er ate pork,
A genuine paddy, just from Cork,
Was travelling, and he held his course
On foot-because he had no horse
When presently grave old daddy,
On horseback, met our jovial paddy.
Pat halls him, and, devoid of fear,
Cries, " Friend, I'm glad to see you here;
And without hustle or parade
! wish with you to make trade"
" What trade q? propose" enjoins the man,
" l will oblige you if can"
Why, Pat reioins, brim full of glee,
8 ! wish to swap horses, dye see."
With anger sparkling in his eyes,
: !. You have no horse" the man replies.
. But" answered Paddy, with hop,
Suppose | had one, how d you swap?"
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04
TURNS OF FORTUNE

man, bare of cash and deserted by hope,
10 end all his woes had recourse to rope
But while he was fixing the halter he found
A hoard of rich treasure concealed in the ground
New plans he perceived in his bosom to rise;
The miser, when scarcely the other had gone.
Came to search for the treasure but found there was
none:
50 the wretch, after standing some moments aghast
Put his neck in the halter and soon breathed his last
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04

ANEwsPApER is a bill Of fare, cont
a variety of dishes, suited to the dit
tastes and appeutes of those who sit
to the entertainment.
Politics are beat steaks, palatable
most every one. Those who prefer
rare done choose them from France.
gress and Legislative news are stuffed
Electloneerlng is venasom. Essays, hu
GUS, speculative, moral, and divine, are
boiled daSh, where, by happy comm
in the use of meat and vegetables,
obtained, nutrltlve, agreeable, ana hi
Poetry is custard. Marriages are
meats. BALLADS and love-dlttles are
puddaags. Anecdotes, conundrunE
epigrams are spice aid mustard.
tunes there comes along a printers
that Is SOarCrOut ana CraRoeyTy-tart.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04

For the Lancaster Gazette.
A MORNING ON THE WATERS.

A MORNING ON THE WATERS.
Like swift skater on the bending ice
Our vessel bounded DER the sun-lit depths
Of liquid crystal. The fresh breeze blew fair,
Ard in the hollow Of the barque's white wings
Gently took refuge, like some pure spirit
Missond from Heavn to guide, and cheer, and bless
Our little group Of bright-eyd, joyous girls,
Rich in youthful smiles and native beauty;
Fresh lips that pouted like the unfolding
Rose-leaf, when first the morning zephyr steals
Upon its slumbers, and kisses of, with
Trembling pulse, the dewy moisture. Each brow
Was gentieness, for they were young; Passion
Was slumb'ring yet, and Sorrows raven plume
Had not yet dar'd to cast one dark shade there
Their eyes, said, were bright, for tears,-except
Those precious, sympathetic drops that spring
From Natures fount at PHYS moving tale,
Or Virtues noble triumph, and battle the
Young affections in their bud, promising
A fruitful harvest, were. strangers to their
Radiant fringes; the light of Hope was still
Unguench'd, and shone IN Iempering Iustre,
Blending the future, past, and present, in
One perspective scene ofcloudless beauty.
The sea-brd plumb his wing to higher flights,
Or lavd his plumage in the sparkling deep,
And the young ship-boy whistled on the mast
Twas rapture all I! My pulses quicken'd in
The gush of melody One dark eye was
Fix'd intently on me, and mine did bend
Beneath its magic influence. She was
The loyeliest of the group-her glances
ThrilPd my soul with elegant vibrations
One fair hand rested on the vessels side
The tapefng little finger extending
Towards me Courage thought ], and, trembling,
Gently rais'd it by the well-curvd nail =
Oh, agony my dark-eyd beauty was
The fam'd Queen Nab, who, in the cruel shape
And substance of our household Cat, had crept
Into my bed, and scratch'd me for my wooing.
M HIGHLAND BARD.
Lancaster, 1925