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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
TO the bald Headed and
Others.

hOES any know a ncighbor or n friend
~ who has been Bald, and whose head is
now covered with fine har? Aud whose
coat collar was covered with dandrutf, though
brushed every huur--whlch has now vanish
ed entirely? Or one whose hairs at caily
age were turning grey, who now has not a
grey hair? ChlIdrcn whose heads were COW
cred with scurt,--wbosc hair would not grow,
that are now growing the fullest crops OF
hair ? Some cases must be known 10 most
persons. Ask them Tie cause. aud you viii
use of the BALM or COLUNBLl o
20 years grOml Is tins article, lis demand
increasing annually some hundred per cent.
though when discovered not opposed BY
any thing for the same purpose, now assall-
ed by almost nuuhcrlCss mushroom trash
preparations that will rum the hair if used To
any extent, Can more than these facts he
wanted-rcicr to The rccommr nGalions by
lists of names OF responsibility. uncQuall,d
by any other article. Look 10 these things
buy this article. Stay aud preserve your
halr by It's Use, or # bald restore II. Ladies
attend TO this-hundrcds in fashionable life
are using il as the only article really fit for
The toilet. Long hair Is very apt 10 fall out.
Ladies, use the Balm Of Columbia in time 10
save yourselves the disgrace Of badness by
neglect of your pursuits.
II is your duty, as morHlisis. to preserve
the beauties OF nature, with which bcauti.
iol Creator has endowed you-use the Balm,
for il will do it,.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
DIR. SPHON'S
Sick. Headache Remedy

For the permanent cure Of this distressing
complaint, never fails. When persevered in,
it elleclually renovates tie system. and does
ava, the causes OF the SICK X NERPOUS|
HEAD.lCHE. Thousands have tried II, and
found precisely the relief which the article
promises 10 bestow. Certificates Of the strong
est kind, aud FROM the most respectable persons,
are IN the possession Of the proprietor. some OF
which have been published, iestiiylng TO the per-
uIanent cure. and Others 10 the immediate re-
lief given by this remedy. IL affords relief 10
tho afflicted in IS or 20 minutes from the FIRST
dose. if taken when the symptoms Of an al
tack are first felt. II prevents the further pro-
gress Of the complaint, and can produce no dan
ger at any time 10y an excessive dose as in such
a case il would only throw oil the contents Of the
stomach, leaving II sweet and healthy with an
excellent appetite. All afflicted with headache
should not fail TO procure and relieve themsely es
from so distressing complaint.
Physicians have in many Instances given il
TO their patients. and in every instance, TO our
knowledge, with great satisfaction have found
il n CERTAIN cure. Sick and Nervous Head
ache is u complaint with which physicians d6
not wish to have any thing to do, and generally
prescribe only for temporary relief A: consequent
iy, DR.. Sphon's Sick Headache Remedy escape
the opposition which some other proprietary az
tlces meet from that source.
Try it once and you never will regret It. IL
is composed entirely Of vegetables, and con-
lans no mineral, OF poisonous drng OF any KIND,
aud does not require any change Of diet or exer-
else.
Sold wholesale and retail by Comstock & Co.
" holesale Druggists No. 2 Fletcher street n. Y.
and by X. J. TAYLOR, Newport
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
IAYNE'S EXPECTORANr...This med

IAfNE'S EXPECTORA r...This med
cnc has proved itself 10 be all that is
has been recommended by those who have
gwen 1t ialr test ~ ;hls county, and the
demand Tor IT increases daily. We hnvc
just heard of AN important cure OF ASTHMA,
which has been lirctrd by the use OF u IN u
neighborng Town the ehsc was that Of a lc-
male ho had for n long time been under The
care Of physician who rad received 30 re-
lief aud her case was beginning to b. con.
sidcrrd hupplcss. As last resort she pur.
chased bottle Of DIR. JANNE'S EXPEC.
which caused her To expcciornto
freely. gradually cnscd her cough. aud is
gradually restoring her in health. We have
no bcsilallun ~ saying this preparation Of
DE-. Jaync's, for the cure of coughs, cplds,
Influenza. Asthma, consumption, &c. H. tho
mort valuable medicine offered tu the Amer.
lcan public. There Is no quackcry about a
-- -Df. Jayne j. Que ul the most skillul praciis.
ing physicians ~ Pennsylvania and ubcr-
over his preparations have been thoroughly
rested, be- b. lonked upon ss n great public
Som'rod ~, JoprnaL
Prepared 'uiy ~ DIR. - JAY M. Ne. 60
SInlh lmrd Sucu, PhLsdclrlns.rucc 81
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
Caution 10 DC Remembered,

Several most hagrant attempts have been
made 10 counterfeit the true Balm Of Colum-
bia. Some Of the lmpoSlori have gone SD
far as to counterfeit, the splendid wrappers,
and the falls OF Niagara, and every cxiernnl
mark except the name of CvmslOck, which
they dare not forge.
To avoid imposition therefore, always look
for the name Of Cumslock g. Co. or l.. =.
Comsiock, and never buy the article unless
!, has that name upon II.
Sold Wholesale an" Retail. only at No. 9
Fletcher street, n. y, and by X. J. IAY-
LOlt, Newport. [July l6.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
WA IL DIS
VE e. K TABLE nam OIL.

'HNillS Vegetable Oil possesses the peculla,
d property, so long sought for in other oils
bIt sought vain, OF producing a new gro N th
of hair on heads totally bald
80 great are its nourishng properties.
which it readily imparts TO the roots of the hair,
that itrequires tut a short lime TO produce new
growth, and few applicationsto check that fall
ling the hair " hich so often occurs, especially
alter sickness. 1t prevents the hair irDm turn.
ing grey, and when it begins to turn, may be
easily checked and restored TO its natural beau
~, by nparling new life and vigor. This oil
Is patronlzcd by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert
and the whole Royal Family, by the Medic |
Faculty. the Clergy, SC. NO Lady who has
ever used this oil will dispense with it. Young
GentIemen will find this oil to produce beauti.
uI growth ofwhiskers in a very short time.
Itm the Royal College of Physicians of Ha
rama, Feb. 20, 1888.
"DR. f.. WARD, having proved to this
Royal Tribunal that the Vegetable Hair Oil of
his composition has ine property orcausng the
growthoi hair and preventing its fall, by forliGy-
ing the decnyedpart, (the effects ofthearon,atic o
ingredients which have been found in its com
position by the Chemist Don Francisco Suarez, }
We hereby authorize its use, not as specific
but as good aud useful remedy for persons re-.
curing IT, whose hair is in a state Of deca, from
sickness or other causes.
sirned NV : Jose Beraol, NJ. D.
s"'o W / Simon DeHeria, NJ. D.
Witnessed by
Cay,trno Ponion, Notary Public.
The above testimonial of the great efficacy
and value Of Wards llairOil, was giyen the plo-
prIeior by the Royal College Of Physicians At
Havanl, aud TO those who are acquainted with
me extreme ''sldness OF ,hc medical police of
Havana, 1t speaks volumes it is conclusive.
CAUTioN.-rhe great demand for Wards
Oh has induced many To counterfeit il. Nome
Is genuine unless It has a treatise Of thirty. two
pages round each bottle, with red X,Icgraphic
Label and blue Nlgnette centre. Prepared by
T.. A. WARD, NJ. ID, New York, aad no other
place. General Depot aud wholesnle Office. IS
Barclay street New York.
For sale by Dr.. II. n. hazard.
Sole Agent for Newport.
Sign Of jHe Great .Horinr.
Newport, Aug 21th, 1870 ly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
DR. ALIENS B.1LSAM OF HORE-
HOUND, LIVER HORT md
PLEURISY Y ROOT FOR
1ISES5E!.x:5NIlI
and LIVER COMPLAINT

A NOLDs, Coughs, Splitting J Blood, Ca
" tarrh, difficulty If breathing, Pain
IN the side, paipitatiOn 0f the Md|t, OppreS-
sion and soreness Of The chest, PieWisy,
Hectic Fever, night Sweats. difficult and pro-
fuse ErpeetWot,on, AMI all affections Of The
Lungs, Chest and Liver.
The iIorehound, Liverwor, aud Plcurlsy root
have for centuries been celebrated IN the cure
Of affections Of The Lungs and Liver DR.. Al
len, after u series of experiments, has been
able TO extract from these medical herbs, a
Basam which exclts wonderful effects in curing
Consumption and Liver Complaints.
For children laboring under Inflammation
the Lungs, Colds, Coughs. Group, Quincy,
and sore Throat this Basaln is of great import
ance. During the winter Of 1880, rising oione
ihosand families employed this remedy, in the
city Of New York. The consequence was,
that the number Of deaths among children was
reduced to less than one half the usual num-
ber, as may be seen BY the City Inspector :
report Of Deaths
In ordor to give the reader some idea cf the
efficacy of this Balsam, and how extensively it
is used, we here introduce the monthly report
of the cures in the month May, 1889, and pub
lshed in the New York sun.
"Alonthy Report Of ,he cures performed
by DR. B. ID Aliens Balsam Of Ilorehound,
LWerwort aud ploursy Root during the mouth
Of May. 1t has cured aud completed the cure
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

Children are never tired Of asking
questions, aud funny ones they ask too,
sometlmes-hear this little girl now
Mother, do horses wear shoes;
"Yes child"
"Nhal kind of.hoes are they moth.
err"
'Iron shoes, child"
"Eow do thoy put them on, mother:
They nail them on with iron nails,
my dear"
"Do horses take off their shoes when
they go To bed mother :"
80 go away, chid-don't YOU see
I'm busy : What IA tongue you have
got -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
NEW STOCK
Il q q L $ IL s III q Il S.
*.
benjamin. Marsh, .1r.,

No. l3S. Thames street,
liza iusi eceirsd spicndd assortment OF
BOO1,S s. !SHOES suitable for
Tie approaching season,
CONSISTING OF
a AIDES French Shoes, Victoria ties, lIar-
- rison ties, and a large supply Of Slips
and Laccs, mann.Ic ured of the first quality
Of hid and morocco. Also Misses Of differ.
ent qualities, and Children's ofal description
and colurs-togcthcr with large supply OF
Ladies' low priced Kid Shoes, a good article,
At 62 cts. per pair. Gentlomcu's summer
Boots at $3.50; dtto lne Calf and Seal skin
Boots.
A Of the above articles will be sold on a.
favorable terms az at any othcr store IA New
port. Those wishing to purchase vii! please
cell and examine for themselves.
n. B.-Gentlemcn's fine Boots made TO
order of French Caliskn, after the New
York style. and warranted to III.
L,dlcs and Misses Shoes manufactured TO
order IN the neatest manner, and of the best
materials. April 23, lSi0.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
JUST RECEIVED,
AJresh supply Of Me toilowing
NALU ABLE
patent Mc0irineo, $yr.,

VIZ:
Doct. Phelps Tomato Pills
days Linimcnt for the Piles.
OIdrldge's Balm of Ccumbia-for promoting
he growth of hair on bald heads
Buffalo Ofl--for do do
Mrs. Gardncr's BaIsam Of Iiycrwort, for colds
and coughs.
Browns kreosote and Gall Tooth-acho drops
Moorc's Essence Of Life,
WhilwcII's Liquid Opodeldoc.
Volatile Aromatic Snuff
Carpenters Extract Sarsaparilla.
Thompson's Eye Water.
Lees n l. Bilious Pills.
Thompson's Kreosote and Gall Tooth ache
Drops.
Doct. Kingley's Pills.
Mahy's Plaster.
Jebb's Liniment.
Relies Botanical Drops.
Relies Asthmalc Pills.
llmckley's Remedy for Piles.
Aromatic Tooth Paste.
American Salt Rheum Ointment.
Universal Corn Cure.
Billiards. Oil Soap
Williams Oil Sp,uce.
Vegetable lndinn Specific for coughs, &c.
DR.. Rush's Pills for Dy spcpsia
DR.. 1hompSon's roolh-ache Drops.
Rawson's Itch Ointment.
Doct. CooIey's Vegetable Elixir, FOR coughs,
colds, asthma, &c
Lees Wndham Bilious Pills, &c Sc &c.
For sale by
r. II. HAZARD,
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR,
Mar The Court House, .Nswport, X. l.
April IS, 1899
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

PRETTY FAiR.-A collection was once
taken at hospital, where the plates
were handed round by the invalid,'
wives aud daughters. One of these
Young Indies was extremely pretty. and
gentleman whispered to her, as he
put IN four gulneas, "thcse are for
your bright eyes. =" The dam,el again
held ont her plate. "What, more
wanted :" said the gentleman. eyes,
f'r, y replied she, 81 noe w0m something
jor The poor" He was obliged to shell
out
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
Stoves . Stoves Stoves :

have on hand large supply of COOK
STOIE.S, from tie Norton furnace. cal
culaicd for coal or wood-lhe same patterns
that have heretofore sold which gave the
best satisfaction OF any ever dealt in, and
all Of which will be sold as low as can be
purchased IN this State. Also. 8 Rotary
stoves for wood 2 Poslley stoves, and o
large number Of Cylinder stoves. all of which
will bo sold very low, as intend selling out
this Fall.
Also, large supply Of tin ware on hand.
which can be purchased at wholesale at Il
liberal discount from former prices.
All persons wishing to purchase stoves
VIII do well 10 call aud see for themselves.
Job work doae as usual, and promptly at.
tended to. WM. l.. MEIVlLL. /
Sept. 3.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
OPINIONS OF THE MEDICAL
EAGIflTX


Al meeting Of the Medical Society Of
Washington County, the following resolutions
were unanimously passed -
ResoIred That from "A knowledge Cf the
composition Of DR.. Aliens Balsam of IIore-
hound, Liverwort, and Plcurisy Root, aud the
most astonishing effects we have seen it have
upon our patients, it is our decided opinion
that it will cure Consumption and Liver Com
plant, and wc do strongly recommend it to the
faculty and the public generally.
JouN Il. SMI1H, W. ID. Prest.
DAVID 7. HALL, NJ u. Sec'ry.
Fr M j. l.. Rogers, NJ ID. .NtW York Ciiy
DIR. h. ID. Allen, Dear Sir For year past
have been in the habit Of prescribing your
Balsam Of lIorehound, Liverwort, aud Pleurisy
Root, to my patients in private practice | have
also used it in the Hospital. find it remedy
Of great efficacy in affections Of the Lungs and
Liver, in cases Of Consumption, Cough, Aslh-
ma aud Bronchitis. | have found il very eilicd-
cious, and believe ii is prescribed very gene.
rally by the profession.
J. l.. ROGERS, ". ID.
To b. ID. Allen, i, ID.
From The R,p. Dr. Scott Of .NtW IoyE.
Or. ID. B. .AUen, dear sir-l am most happy
TO inform you that your Basam Of Ilorchound
livorwolt, and rIeuri.y Root has cured n,e of
Liver Complaint disease under which had
labo,ci upward Of six years. have recon-
rnendcd it to several OF my friends afflicted " th
The same malady, aud in every instance has it
been successful. Hoping God may spare your
life for usefulness.
! am, respectfully yours,
JoHN SCoIr, ID. ID.
To y. u, alien, M. u.
CAUTION. Il Purchase none unless il has
the certificate Of "Copyrght" on the wrapper
and label, aud the written Signature Of
b. ID. ALLEN, N h.
General depot, SO Barclay street. New York
For sale in Newport by n. r. HdZARD,
at the sign Of the Golden Mortar Sept. 3.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

CoNsENT.-A girl was forced into
disa5recable match with an old man
whom she detcsled When the clergy
man came TO that part of the service
where the bride is asked If she con-
tenlsto take the bridegroom for her
husband, she said, with great simplici-
ty, 80 dear, no, sir; but you are the
'rst person who has asked my opinion
about the matter"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
To the Efaldl Headed,

This sto certify, that nave been bald
about twenty years, and by The use of the
genuine BALM or COLU.UBLl, my
head Is now covered with hair. ! shall be
nnppy To convince any one of the fact that
will call and see Inc at Delhi village. The
above article bought at Grlswold. Case G.
Co.'S store, who had it from Coms,ock g. Co.
JOIN J8QUISH, L.
Dthi JUiu r., IS3g.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

ySSliE Subscribers would respectfully inform
Il the Ladies Of Nowpor, aud lis vicinity that
they have taken the Store in MIS-. Townsend' :
building Thames street. recently occupied by the
late John Corey, where they intend keeping ~
general assortment Of .NILLLN'ERY .aRTI-
Giles. such as Florence Bonncs and all kinds
Of Foreign Stock in the Straw line. Also, all
kinds of American Straw Bonnets, stock for
Eonncts, and Palm Leaf IIoodS-also Bonnet
Trimmings Of every description. They have
engaged Mllliners from Boston Who will be in
the Store TO trim Bonncls in the fist sryIe.
Bonncts Of all Llnds repaired at short notice
The subscribers have nm establishment in New
port for the manufacture OF all kinds Of Straw
Bonnets- foreign and domestic where the trade
can be supplied at wholesale at the shortest no
tice, aud al reasonable prices.
FRENCH & DRAPER.
Newport, April 9. 1910.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
RHEUMATISM, GOUT, SPRAINs,
swELLED JOINTS, STIFF COMBS, PAIN
LIZ ILIE LIhINs. CnNInAGIInA

swELLED JOINTS, STIFF CORDS, PAIN
IN THE LIMBS, CoNTRACTIoN
OF TIE CORDS, &c. sc.
~ IlEWE g. KirTREDGES BONE
'o' LlNIMENT COMBlNED-n prepa.
ration from two celebrated prescriptions For
the diseases mentioned, this lhnmcnt stands
nnrlval!cd III its efficacy. 1t can truly be de-
nominated Pam Extractor, as 1t will remove
pain when caused by the above complointS
1t Is put up IN bottles at the low price of 80
cents, aud is for sale by most of the drug.
glsts. For the genuine, call for Ilcwcs &
Kilircdge's L'nlment Combined" see Ger.
llfcaics ON wrapper. For sale by K. J. 1ay.
lor s, r. II. Hazard, Newport, Il. /.
Oci. %
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
WOOLENHIOSIEtsY

w NJ. G. COZXENS g. Co. have on hand
w large assortment OF home knit, fine
YARN lose and halt Hose, in all their
variety, and at prices that it will be an in
ducement for families to supply themselves
TOR the season, instead Of knitting.
Sept. 81.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
"DOEs HE NOT SMOKE BEAUTI-
EILLY -,


DR.. Macauley Of ST. Louis, while lee
turing before the Mechanics Institute,
OF that place, recently told the following
amusing anecdole of smoking -
"A young gentleman, very much de-
voted to smoking, had paid his addresses
10 "A young lady, whose parents objected
10 The union, merely because he indulg
ed, IA they thought, too freely in the use
OF tobacco. The young lady, however,
prepossessed in his favor, prevailed uT on
him tn abandon the habit, that their un
ion might take place. The antipathy OF
the mother, however, to smoking, con-
tinued unabated, and she was still skep-
i'cal as to the fact Of his reformation on
that score, and TO test her daughters ac-
count, that he had given up the practice
of smoking, she invited him to spend a
few days at her house, with the family.
No symptoms OF smoking appeared I'LL
one evening, when the mamma, before
retiring TO rest, ianced she smct some
thing like the fumes Of tobacco in his
bedroom. She looked through the key
hole, and 10 ! and behold the gentle
man was caught in the act, putting away,
with his feet upon the CRATE, aud think
ing, TO doubt, Of the many happy days
with his beloved object. The mother,
IN haste, ran down stains, called for her
daughter, said she had found him still
smoking, and wished her to come up inn
niediateIy and see. They flew 10 stairs;
the muther looked again into the kcy-hole,
sIyirg to the daughter, ."D.d | not tell
you he still smoked: look in and see"
"Ah, but mother" said the daughter,
"does he not smoke beuulifulym
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
DIR. ATKINSON,S
CELEBRATED
Te gekabLe Golden Ointment.

This ointment having been used in th,
Doctors privatepractice for many years with
perfect success and the many letters he had
received begging Of him to give the public
the benefit of his research, he has complied
and now warrants this ointment 10 be Ger.
tain cure for all Scrofulous Eruptions. Itch.
Chopped Hands. Salt Rheum and Tct,er or
Rng-worm, Abra-ious of the Skin, and III.
ceratcd Sore Legs (oCno matter how long
Stnndlng.l also, for Scald Head and Sore
Ears IN Children; for sore Eyes or cracked
lips tho cure Is infalIble.
For sale by DIR. T.. X. HAZARD
Slgu Of the Golden Mortar.
Near the Court House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

Physic, for the most part, is nothing
else hut the substitute for exercise or
temperance.
A rich man who is not liberal, rescm-
bles tree without fruit.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

~ single century, four thousand
n''''"nS "I human beings appear on the
Iace oi the eauh-act their busy parts
ana tlhh into IT, peaceful bosom"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

No EXCUSE FOR 4 Cough. There is ne Ionge
~ any doubt but William Browns Compound Bone
set candy II YOU get the genuine viii cure u cough re-
move HonrsenesS, aud clear the yoce-iur vucaIi.ts
aud public speakers.
is now ~ extensive use, also for the cure Of colds
lhlucnhh, Nhpopmg Cough, and Nil distances of the
Breast aud Lungs. No one eau but be convinced of IL
efficacy ner examining long list OF names of indyiIu
ais who have been cured, and willing To be referred
TO- Another evidence of It's efficacy this certificate
Mr. j. RichHdson
hereby ccrty that in the month al February 1859,
manufactured from mcdcutcd deCocliu furnished bv
Mr Brown, 80 pounds of his Compound Boncsrt Candy
and that ~ the same month ufthc present year lslO
manufactured for hm twentvthcc hundred and sixty.
eight pounds. JAMES RICHARDSON,
219 Westinghouse. Boston.
II ~ were not what IL !, said he, why would the
sales SHOW such nn increase aud every body hc
H. nhct II II literally IN the mouth OF the whole com
muuitN.
COMPOUND BoNEsET CtSbY. The Candy prcpar, 4
by William Brown, No. i-l Washington street from a
great variety Of vegetable materials, many Of which are
often HGvhutagcously used separately fr the cure Of
colds, which l. cHec the "Compnuud B0nesct andy ~
recommended excellent article Tor the relief of
coughs aud affections of the throat BusI Daily Adv
For The genuine, call for Browns Bouesrt Candy,
which u pr sale ~ Boston by the proprietor a. Wash.
ngion strset-in Newport by X. j. fnl or lis Thames
treet. Oct ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

To TAKE GREASE OUT OF SILK II
little powdered magnesia be applied on
the wrong side of silk as soon as the
spot is discovered, It is a never failing
remedy, the dark spots disappearing IA,
If by magic
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
SELECTED l)0etrp.
APOLOGY FOR CULTIyATINC
FLOWERS.

APOLOGY FOR CULTIVATIN(
FLOWERS.
ny nRs. srBA SMITH.
deem II not MI idle task
These lovely things 10 rear,
That spread their arms as they would s.k,
II sun aud dew are heres
For simple wants alone theirs,
The pure and common, tnn,--
The bounty Of refreshing airs,
The giit ollquid dew.
And they return for every ray,
gayer smile AID look,
Aud greenly ME clear drops play,
They murmuf OF the brook
And thus my thoughts nwuy theS lure,
Where woods hId waters CLEAN,
And mountain airs are strong nud pure,
Aud sing the bird aud stream.
Trail. grateful things how fondy they
The nufirfec leaf ousprrEd,
Aud more thsn MI ms care repay,
when from it, folded he'd
kotne pink or crimson blossom pesrs,
To Thrill me With delight,
To al my very eyes with tesrs,
Its beauty Is so bright.
Nay, hls no idle thing, trust,
10 foster beanys hlrih,
10 lin from Oui the lowly dust,
Ore blossom Oi the eBrth
Where barrenness before had Lsen
yerdute TO dscosr,
And mnkt the desert rich in sheen,
To blossom as the rose.