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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-05-20
POETR II.
FOR THE INTELLIGENcER
STANZAS FOR MAY.

FOR THE INTELLIGENcER.
STANZAS FOR MAY.
The sky is blue, the sward is green,
The leaf upon the bough is seen,
! The wind comes from the balmy West
The little songster builds his nest
The bee huns on from flower to how'r,
Till twilight's still and pensive hour
The joyous year returns, but when
Shall by-past times come back again.
think of boyhood's glowing years.
How beautiful the scene appears
How calm, how cloudless pass'd away
The long, long summer holiday!
Embedding youth. unconscious prime,
Beguil'd the WEAKNESS of time:
When may such joys return, and when
May by-past times come back again?
( think sunny ewes 80 SOFT
The twilight walk, renew'd too oft,
When through the balmy fields roved
With her the earliest, fondest loved
, I may not muse, must not DREAM
Too beautiful these visions seem
For earth and mortal man-for when
Shall by-past time come back again!
Alas the world at distance seen
Appears all blissful and serene;
An Eden form'd to tempt the foot
With crystal streams and golden fruit:
That world, when tried and trod is found
A thorny waste, rocky ground;--
We then revert to youth but when
Shall by-past time come back again'
G. P.
Burlington, April 1897.
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THE Defendants Catharine Reese,
Edward Reese, John Reese & Thomas
Reese, Jr., not having entered their
appearance and given security accord
ing to the act of Assembly and the rules
OF this Court; and it appearing by sat
lSfactory evidence that they are not in
habitants of this country: 1t is ordered,
That the said defendants do appear here
on the LIST day of the next term, and
answer the bill ofthe plaintiffs & that
a copy ofthis orderbe forthwith insert
ed IN some newspaper published in
Romney, for two months successfully,
and that another copy be posted at the
front door of the courthouse of the said
county of Hampshire. A copy-Teste,
JOHN B. WHITE, CHG.
May 6, 1887.
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Logan.

THE services of this high bred i'm
proved Durham Short Horn Bull, can
assssmssgsssssS be had, at my farm, three
S y miles east of Battletown,
W .H Clarke County Virginia,
a''' at $40 the COW, to be paid
when ascertained to be in calf.-No
pay unless she proves to be with calf.
Pedigree.
LOGAN is by Alonzo, ont of Mari
on; Marion wasby Malcolm, Imported
by Col. Powell, )out of Fairy; Fairy was
by Denton, who sold for $1,000; her
(Fairy's) cream churned into Butter,
with teaspoon, in fifteen seconds.
For Marion l refused $7o0. Her
cream churned into butter, with tea
spoon in Is seconds. l sold Alonzo
for $500. His grand dam was the fa-
nous Belina, whose grand sire sold in
England, for $1,000 guineas.-Her
cream produced before the Pennsylva-
MIA Agricultural Society, placed upon
the record of their proceedings the
following remarkable but well authenti-
Gated facts, "that in three days milking
she yielded eight pounds and thirteen
ounces Of butter, being at the rate of
20 l-2 pounds per week, without ex.
traordinary management. One quart
of her cream yielded one pound fue and
one fourth ounces Of butter. A com
mittee was appointed by the Chairman
to ascertain by stop e0atch, the time
necessary to convert it (Belina's creamy
into butter: whereupon it was reported
that it required three seconds, which
wasreceived unanimously, as the men,
bers vitnessed the fact" Col Powell
wrote me as follows:
"AUGUsT 80.
"In three years Belina produced me
3 MALES for which | received $500.
l aaeUer sold her calf at less than $500,
except once, when the animal had been
injured, and I then received 500 for
him. | sold one of her calves at sew
en- months old for $500.
In selecting my cattle I have paid
great attention to the richest milking
property. Two of my thorough bred
COWS have been in milk-the cream, a
day old, of one of them, churned into
butterin fifteen seconds, the other heif-
er in milk with her first calf, cream
churned into butter in eighteen seconds.
Both were churned with teaspoon
timed with "a stop avatch and immediate
ly out of cold spring, and timed by
and IN the presence Of gentlemen ofthe
first responsibility. Can blood be rich
er or better? t
Ihaye now and shall have this spring,
some calves of different grades ofblood,
and of different ages, by Alonzo and
Logan, for sale-all out of fine mich
cows. JOSIAH VIM. WARE.
| April %, 1875, .
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TRAN SPORTATIoN
ON THE
WIN chester & Potomac
EgAHL ROAD.

Winchester & Potomac R. Road Office. }
April 20, 1897.
ME President and Directors of the
y company have established the fol-
lowing rates of toll for transportation to
be hereafter charged upon this road, viz:
DESCENDING TRADE.
Flour per barrel, 1Scts.
Bar Iron, Blooms, Pig Iron, Castings
and Lead, per ton, $3.50
Wheat, Rye, Rye-meal, Corn, Corn
meal, Oats, Buckwheat-meal, and
all other commodities, per hun
dred pounds, Sl-2cts.
ASCENDING TRADE.
For Plaster, per ton, $L75
Salt & Sailed Fish, per 100 lbs. lOcts.
Merchandise, and all other commo-
ditles, per hundred pounds, l1cts.
An additional charge Of cts. per
barrel on flour, and | l-2 cents per one
hundred pounds, On all other articles,
will be made at the Depots of the Com
pany for receiving and forwarding.
By order of the Board,
JOHN BRUCE, President.
Winchester, April %, I637.-4t.
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TEHE HNTEA4 HlHGE1INCESEs
PRINTED AND PUNISHED
by William Harper,
Romney, Va.


TERNfS.-1He Mtelhgeacer is pub
Hshed soeekiy, at Two Dollars a gear, II
paid aoithin the FIRST Siir months, on Two
Dollars and Fifty Gents, cffer the capt
ration Of that time.
No subscription viii be taken for d
shorter period than sac months, nor any
pepper discontinued (eneept at the dis
cretion Of the EDITOR until all a,reay-
ages are paid of.
advertisements Of a square or under
aoiN be inserted three weeks for OneI
Dollar, md for each continuance Itoe@'
ty-fpe Cents-longe,' ones IN the SAINT
proportion.
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Fosar. Tracts Of Land.
10 % I'll g zs r. 8,

joining each other, viz: One con-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-05-20
Hardy Land,

/ WILL SELL, at Public Sale, be-
fore the Courthouse door, in the town
OF Moorefeld, on the first dag Of June
Court,
Four Tracts OF Eamd,
adjoining each other, viz: One con-
tanning
400 egCzs EyS,
one So do; one 1871 do; one $50;
total, 9SAACRE more or less. The
said TRACTS OR PARCELS OF
LAND, was devised by Felix Welton
to his daughter Maria Welton, since
Maria MCNEIL. Reference can there
fore be had to the Will of said Felix
Welton, decd, and also to the Com
missioner's books of Hardy County.
So far as I know the right is indispu-
table. The Land of good quality, with
an abundance of good TIMBER there
on. A considerable improvement
occupied atpresent by Mr.. James Will
son, to whom with Mr.. James Miles
and Valentine Simmons | would re-
commend those wishing to purchase
for any information they may wish re-
spectlng the premises.
PAYMENTS.
One third in hand, the balance in
equal payments. Of one and two years.
Title conveyed after first payment is
made by securing the deferred pay
ments.
THOMAS CARsKADON, .Ag't.
For Maria .Nc.NciM
Anril 30 1877
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-05-20

Gibson Sc Armstrong have
just received quantity ofBAR IRON,
which they offer for sale at a moderate
price. Romney, April |, 1887.
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VIRGINIA, TO Wit i:

VIRGINIA, TO Wit /:
At rules holden in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Superior Court Of
Lop and Chancery for Hampshire
County, the LIST Monday in JanMa-
ry, 1887.
Joseph Lud wick, plaintiff, against
Edward Tay Ior, administrator OF Dan.
lei Ludwick, decd, Andrew Car
nell and CeihHrine his wife, late
CashaIine Lud wick, widow, relic, and
dowress CT said Dsnlel Ludwick,
Decd, defendants.
In CHANCERY.
TIE defendants Andrew Camel
and Cstharine his wife, not having en-.
tered their appearance and given secu-
rj,y according 10 the act Of Assembly
and the rules of this ccur. and it sp-
pearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are no, Inhabitants OF this country:
Ii is ordered, That the said defendants
do appear here on the frs, day of the
A pril tenn nez', and answer the bill
of the plaintiff; and tina, a copy ofthis
order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in Rcmuey, for
two months suecessively g. that anoth-
Their copy be posted at the front door
of the Court house of the said county
OF Hampshire. A eopy-Tesle,
JOAN B. WHITE, @. H. O.
Jan. T. 1887,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25
Jan. 7, 1887.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:

fln0lNlA, TO WIT:
At rules holden in the Clek's Office
Of tie Circuit Superior Court Of
Lac and Chancery for Hampshire
county, the LIST Monday TN Janga-
ry, 1887.
George McCauiy, plaintiff, against
Jehosepba, McCauly, John Baker and
Par.hene bis wife, administrator and
adm,nistratiix of George McCauly,
decd, and Christopher He'skell
defendants, in CHANCERY.
The defendant Jehosepha. Nc Cauly,
not having entered his appearance &gIven
security according to the act of Assembly
and the rules oftbIs court : and IT appea
ring BY satisfactory evidence that he 10
not an lnhsbitant of this country: IT is
ORDERED, That the SAID defendant do ap-
pear here on the LIST day of the April
term next and answer the bill OF the
plalnuf; and that copy Of this order
he forthwith inserted IN some newspaper
published in Romney, for two moaths
successively, and that another copy be
ed against the front door of the court
house Of the said county of Hampshire.
"A copy, Teste,
JOHN D. WHITE. C H. C.
January z. 1887.
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT:

1T rules holden in the Clerks Office
Of the Circuit Superior Court of
Lao and Chancery for Hampshire
county, the LIST Monday tn Fee
b,sary, 1887.
Samuel Swier, plaintiff, against
George S"hier alias George Swier,
Admir-. with the Will annexed Of ia
cob Swier, dsc'd, Merry Anne Swier,
widow, relic, and lega,ee OF Jacob
Swier decd. and others, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants David Corben & Cath
crime his wife, late Catherine Swier John
Swier, George Swier and David Sw,er.
not having entered their appearance and
gwen security according TO the act of
Assembly and the rules ofthis court, and
1t appearing by satlsfactonp eylderce
that they are not inhab itants ofti;s coun,
try In Is ORDERED. That the send de-
fpndants do appear here CO the lst dav Of
he April term next, and answer the bull OF
The plaintiff; and thst copy of this order
be forthwith inserted IT, srme neWepa-
per published in Romney, for two months
successfully, and that another copy be
,oeted at the front door of the Court.
NTouse of the said equity of Hampshire.
A copy cste,
JOHN B. WHITE, G. he.
February IL 1887
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25

VIRGINIA, To WIT:
At ruies holden tn the Clerks Office
Of the Circuit Superior Court of
Lao and Chancsry for Hampshire
county, the 1st Monday IN Janua-
yy, 1887.
Geo'ge Shari, plaintiff, against
John z. Jenkins, defendant,
In CHANCERY.
The Defendant John q. Jenkins. not
having entered his appearance aud gwen
security according to the act of Assembly
and the rules OF this court and 1t ap-
pearlng by satisfactory evidence that
he Is not an lnhabitant Of this country: Ir
Is ORDERED, That the sald defendant do
appear here on the LIST day of the April
term next, and answer the bill ofthe PLAN.
TIT {; q that copy ofthis order be FORTH
win inserted IN some newspaper pub.
Iished 10 Romney, for two months suc-
cessiyely. and that another copy DE pos.
ted at the front door OF the Court. house
of the said county. of Hampshire. a
copy-Teste,
JOHN B. WHITE, C. H. G.
January Z, 1887.
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Notice.

ALL persons vho purchased ar'.
cles at the sale of VIM. T. Sanford's
property, ARE informed that their Notes
aye now due, and paymen. is expected
without delay, as longer indulgence
cannot be given. Attention TO this
aotice will save trouble.
WILLIAM WEIGH,
Agent for w. T. Sanford.
Hamp. CO. Nov. 5, 1836.-tI
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Washington City, March IL, 1887.

The principles and purpose of the Reform
er are set forth in the subjoined prospectus of
Mr. Cralle, whose services we have engaged
as the sole and exclusive editor of the paper.
1t will be published daily at ten dollars per
annum -tri-weekly during the Session of Con-
gress and semi-weekly during its recess at
six dollars per annum, payable in advance.
WILLIAM w. MOORE & co.
Washington City, March IL, 1887.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25

WILLIAM SAMPsoN.--The death of
his distinguished man. took place in
New York several months since. The
aditor of the Metropolitan, in a short
siotice of his eventful life, records the
blowing scene, in which he was a
rhief actor:
An anecdote is recorded of his foren-
Nc courage at this time which striking
N illustrates the dignity and moral
srmness of his character. At one Of
Aae government prosecutions before the
Moody Norbury, a suborned witness
I!as brought to prove, what was then
Ele seal Of condemnation and death,
hat the prisoner was United Irish
han, and had administered the secret
Hath of the Society, involving the pen
Gity of death, to others, according the
Form which was produced. A leer of
Ebtisfaction, never absent from his face
EFhile the death of his victim was in
Prospect, lighted up the bloated eye OF
HE Judge, when the intrepid counsel
BOX the paper in his hand, and in an
Emphatic tone which commanded and
|rrested attention, he called upon the
|.ourt and jury to hear the oath, fol- Ia
ling s. administering which they were
|sbout to condemn fellow creature to
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25
GE yaa zs EkE.

M E have on hand a very handsome
w assortment of JEWELRY, q.
mong which will be found some very
handsome GOLD BREAST PINS,
do. RINGS, plain & diamond set do.
Ear Bobs ;a few very handsome gold
Pencils, Silver do; Silver Pens, ditto
Tooth Picks; Gold Medals !; Gold
Chains and Keys; fine assortment Of
Silver Combs, Fine Guilt do; Silver
aud Gull. Slides; Buckles, &c. &c.
G. r. BARBEE g. CO.
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TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION
i'm THE BALTIMORE AND
lOOHIO RAIL ROAD BE-
TWEEN HARPER'S FERRY g.
BALTIMORE.-The conveyance Of
Tonnage on the Railroad to and from
Harper's Ferry, will take place on and
after Monday next, the 1st December.
The TRANSFORMATION OF
PASSENGERS will commence on
Wednesday, The Sd Of December.
The Railroad Company, will, until
further notice, receive produce and com.
modiiies generally, at the termination
Of the Railway al Harpet's Ferry land
will give to the parties from whom
they msy receive such produce receipts
for the same, engaging TO deliver to
the consignees in Baltimore, or at any
other public or private Depot, 10 good
order, when it shall be delivered in
such order to the Company.
They will also receive produce in
like manner, al Viewers Mills, and at
Berlin, or at such other points as may
thereafter be agreed upon with forwar-
ders.
The charge Of the company for con-
veying -four to Baltimore will be as
follows, viz:
From Harper's Ferry, SO cents per Dbl
Viewers Mill, 80 do do
Berlin, 81 do do
The -Rsilroad Company will also
receive Goods or other commodities in
Baltimore.-or at auy other public or
private Depo, on the Railroad,-des-
tined for Harper's Ferry,-,ranspor,
and, Immediately on arrival, deliver
the same at the termination of the Rail.
way, to the consignees thereof.
The charges by the Company for
such conveyance from Baltimore 10 the
Ferry will be as follows viz:
Plaster of Paris. per ton. S2,4o
Salt & Sailed Fish per l00lbs AZ cents.
Merchandise, 22a do
Trains Of Wagons will start daily
HUN AAuiPoi cry onu H0h Dditi-
more and proceed regularly through
10 those places, respectively, and all
commodities will be promptly forward
ed in their successive order after being
received by the Company.
Fair prices can be obtained OF all
times for the GONDOLAS from which
produce may u, any place have been
delivered TO the Railroad Company.
The TRANSFORMATION OF
PASSENGERS will until further no.
slce, Ge as follows:
From Horper's Ferry to Baltimore or
Frederitk City.
A Train will starr al s in the morning.
From Baltimore to Harper's Ferry,
A Train will start every NOR ming at
Z O'Clock, reaching the Ferry stou, 8
In The afternoon.
w. WOODVlLLE,
Superintendent OF b. u U. X r.
Office OF Transportation Nov. 90 1884.
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THE INTELLIGENCER,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED
BY William Harper.
R0mney, va.

TERMS 1Ae Iateliig encer is PUBS
Ashed 0sekly, at Two Dollars gear,
Upaid aoithin the first Sig months, OF
Two Dollars and Fifty Gents, after the
expiration Of that time.
No subscriptions soiH be taken for a
shorter period than six months, nor a.
ny paper discontinued (ezcept at the
discretion of the Editor) uata all arr
rearages are paid off. -
Adosrtisements Of q square or uns
der will be insertea three weeks for one
dollar, and for each continuance
taoenty:JsUe Cents-iongsr ones in the
same proportion.
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go The Eeas5E9c.

HE undersigned is compelled by other
indispensable engagements to withdraw
from the publication Of the ''UN1TED STATES
TELEGRAPH,' the subscribers to which will
hereafter receive in its stead ssTHE REFoR-
MER,' new paper published in this city by
Messrs. WILLIAM W. MOORE, s. Co. and ed
tied by RICHARD K. CRALLE, Esq.
DUFF GREEN.
Washington City, March IL, 1897.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25

THE SUBSCRIBERS have just re-
ceived an assortment Of SLA YMA-
KER'S superior ten plate Stoues. also,
a few barrels No. /, Aerrings,
Tor sale LOW.
CHA'S. L. WREN & CO.
Romney, Nov. 20, 1886.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25

GREAT WAGEs.-I say, Jim, where was
lou last night!"
sTo work for boss he wanted some work
Zone after ten O'Clock, and what do you guess
|e gives me! p
swell, don't know ! 'spose bout nine
Fence"
"No, guess again."
ga shilling!"
"Wel, he didn't give me darn'd cent"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25

ErrEcTuAL REpRooF. A venerable gen.
Neman was recently passing two or three
Ioung men who were at work making hay on
he Sabbath. One of them accosted him with
his impious remark, ''Well, sir, we have
Fheated the Lord out of three Sabbaths.'' The
I'D gentleman replied, "You do not know how
bat may be, you have not yet settled the &C,
tount.'' This well timed retort administered
/ reproof so severe and cutting, that the young
Fabbath breakers dropped their rakes and re-
fred.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25

the gallows; he then to the astonish-
ment of all, mounted the witness box,
and read with voice, of which the
loud and earnest tones were rendered
still more impressive by his manner.
I'm the presence Of God, I do vozuntG-
lily declare I aoiH persevere IN e,adeav-
orang to form a brotherhood ofafectaon
among IriShmeae Of every religious per-
sltasiora, and that I a0iU also persevere IN,
my eadeavors to obtain an equal full ana
adequate representation Of all tie people
Of Ireland"
He paused moment, looked up to
the jury and the judge, and then while
the attention of every one was riveted
on him, turned round to the witness by
his side
'Is the only oath the prisoner at the
bar administered to you? 7"
at is"
''Is the taking this oath, the only GER
mony required to make an United l.
rishman 20 'sIt is"
The advocate looked at the Judge,
the jury, and the court and lifting the
Bible from the desk before him, while
his commanding figure was raised to
the fullest height, he stronglyrepeated
again those memorable words-solemn-
ly kissed it, and said $50 HELP Me
GoD"-I now call your lordship and
the jury to bear witness that I too,
am an United Irishman. He then
turned to the Crown Lawyer and add
ed-"Mr. Attorney General, you may
file your process, if you please, here is
no need for perjury in your witness"
The effect was irresistible, he left the
box and sat down-and almost imme-
diately after the prisoner was acquit-
ted; out from that time Sampson was
marked cut for sacrifice.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25

OBITuARY.-Died of consumption,
in German township, on the 29th jan
uary, Mrs. Mary Roam, consort of Ja-
cob Roam.
"Short Worh!!"-Married, on the
9Th of February, by James Wilson,
Esq. Mr.. Jacob Roam, to Miss Catha-
nne Messmore, all Of German township.
UniontoUn (Pa.) Democrat.
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C. l.. rem g. CO.
,omney, Oct. 1, 1886.

O. WE wish to bay Corn, Oats,
Buckwhea. end Wheat, and will give
the hiehesi prices. All kinds of coun-
try produce taken in exchange for
Goods,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-03-25
New Goods.

THE subscribers are receiving q
large stock of
.DalI 81 yWtmter GOODS,
embracing all articles in usua! demand
and many which are seldom 10 be found
in the eountry.-Amopgst our assort-
ment are
Blue, Black, Brown, Drab,
Steel Mixed, & fancy coloured Cloths,
Sa,,inets, full and striped Linseys,
CassimeEes, Merinoes Of oil qualities
and colours, Gro de Nap Merinoes,
beautiful article, Silk Velvet, Veslings,
Cslicoes, Irish Linens, Black Bomha.
zine. Bombaze'te, Flanoels, Blankets,
Burlaps, Fancy Handkerch,efs and
Shawls, Cotton Shawls, Handker-
chiefs, Checks, Plaid Col,ons, Bleach.
ed and Brown Cotions, Cotton Yarn,
Carpet Chains, Candle Wick, &c.
&c. &c. Also, Groceries, Wines,
Queensware. Hardware, Stoves, Tin
ware, &c. &c. &c.
We would particularly call atten-
ton to our CLOTHS, ss we can sell
them much cheaper than ne have ever
sold any of equal quality. We are
thankful for the patronage We have re.
ceived, aud hope for q continuauce.-
Dealers will do well to call and see
sur stook.-We are determined 10 sell
CHEAP.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-01

PoE r x
From the Kniekerbocker.
THE HEART.


THE HEART.
The human heart-no mortal ey c
Hath seen its strings laid bare.
A beauty and a mystery
Is ell that vestelh there
In love. how silently twill brood
Der feelings unconfessed
A bird that feeds In solitude
The y~Uunglings Of its nest.
tia hate ~ like volcanic fire !
We reck not Of its wrath,
Till bursts the lava of its ire
Around its scorching path.
Its Friendship oh the blessed seeds
1t sirews IN times dark bow
That spring through misery's bitter weeds
To crown LIES cup with flowers.
The hearts despair what simile
Portrays It's gloom aIigbte
II is the hell Of memory
Unutterable nightl
Its holiness "a tree whose life
Eternity supplies,
And doeking 10 whose branches come
The birds Of Paradise.
In every change the heart
Is but a living Tyre,
Where each fierce passion plays its part
Upon a separate wire;
But harsh and wild the tones will be,
Whilst passion round them clings
II never breaihes true melody.
Till God has touched its strings.