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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-01-17
lEMPERANECE IN LIBERTY, BEDFORD
COUNTY.

n, aeSrs Editors We are happy to hear of the move
mS VI your community in the great Temperance re
'" and OF the in which these movements has
,Iuiea-lt will doubt be equally crafty ING to them
W informed, that in this village and the surrounding
a. there has been of late, the most lively, and We
abiding n'eres: excited upon this most important
r.; II Our first was called meeting of the citizens
,,ht Methodist Church, on the 2ith December upon
SH occasion. addresses delivered by the Rev Messrs
Wh, Mitchell and Ward, Doctor Phillips and j.
w, aaion Esq, after which Total Abstinence Pledge
~ d" adjourned meeting the 3ls, the Society wa,
Tz1 by the adoption OF rules necessary for lis GOV
I'll" and the election Of Offices At this mertlnc.
s''''> Z" l'rst Vcraiicc to our oausc Occurred.
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X ED THIS.

VVIF. subscriber has hand a large and well select
1 ed assormet of H1RDIp.1RE and CUTIE
RY which he will sell at reduced prices for CASH.
The stock on hand embraces a general assortment Of
Building Materials, Carpenters and Joner's Tools,
House Keeping Utensils, Agricultural Implements,
Backsmith's Tools, Shooting Tackling Iron all sizes
and kinds, CAST Shear German, English and American
Bstered Stecs, Cutand Wrought Nails, Castings, Rope
SC &C. From and after the lst day Of January, 1912
shall endeavour to do a cash business, our limited
means require it, We would respectfully say to those in
debted to that want money and of necessity must
collect. VIII YOU make little sacrifice and pay US
+. S. Mi LER.
Jan. Pm If
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.hessrs. Eiitos:--I perceive from a communication in
our last Papr uihtr the signature OF 'Sevcrai Gilt
%'h5, taa' am presented to the people of Campbell as
aSnltabie person TO represent them IN the next House Of
Delegates Grateful for their partiaty and fully an
pfeciatlns the compliment bestowed by nv rcnds. m
ueeh9 me worthy seat In the Legislature Of iralnt
"uSl, however, beg leave to Withdraw nv name a,
''aaluale ot the Suilla9cS I'll the people. From the
uht Of gentlemen already prop srd there seems II
DC DIVISION among the Wings IN regard to the choice
neg ully sensible that the ascendency Of the " hip
fS Ia THIS county, Is III jeopardy unes, the friends
'e onlerent candidates, be willing Weld their person
al Peaectlons Tor the sake Of the public good. am vii
i15 70 make any sacrifice otmy 3Wn which may dmin-
ISL 'e chances o defeat and prouote the success of the
Pdrty oil which am an humble memhcr. The Wings
'@'ebeen defeated in many places IN the recent elec
s' mol merely In consequence o their apathy, but by
e multitude OF then candidates. Such results Will al
ways eiSue from suicidal policy. They have to
contend against eyervgilaut and active party, and
"t5 can succeed only by uHio concession and comp,o
W ,Se. verify believe, that upon the success OF the
" ne party, the triumph of the true principles Of the
lhnlei', and the permanently OF our institutions de
i'"a' am unwilling that any act Of mine, shall mill
u a9als the cause to which | am devoted. Other
sg"eien are before the people, better qualified by age.
W aud experience, 10 represent them. than myself
-" I'M these views, am willing TO be the first Curus,
PluhPe INTO the gulph gratiled indeed if the chasn
'pall close after me. WM. J. SHELTON.
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VI i:Esl lss sS.

Married, tie loth instant. Iy the Rev. Danicl
DoNney. Nj NICHOLAS YARD, formerly Of Martins
burg, "a, 10 Miss iGDELn o. Turner. OF this place
-, in Casvcll County. \. {. on the 9th inst
by c. West. Esp, VI WIN. +. OWES, to Mis-
Mara, \. +. H., daughter Of Mr.. VIM Edgar all o
Bedford Va.
-, on Thursday evening last by The Rev. f. l..
b. Shaver, MIR. GronGE SMITH, 90 Miss SERIAL daugll
ter Of Mr. STA; Wood, OF this place.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-01-17
Stop the Rascal.

HNIIE SITBSt KIBEK hircd man. WHO called
4 himself JOHN MONROE Horse. saddle and
hrldle to ride 10 lynchburg, "Wednesday last the
Eth inst, with the promise thai he would return that
evening, and has allcdlo do vet Monroe is a man
about feet ornne inches high, pretty we'll built black
hair blue eyes, good ompeNon had tolerahe pair of
WHISPERS and man apparently about % q years of
age. and from his speech Scotchnan The horse is n
bay, about feel high small blaze in hi, face and
small place rubbed the OF his tail The saddle is
about hall worn with new pece OF ON the cante.
the bride snaiilc, with double reins liberal reward
will be given Tor the detection or delivery of the above
aud any information thankfully received
JNO II. BAILEY
The Richmond Wing kanawha Patriot. Abingdon
rglnlan, and Fmcasile Democrat, Will publish once
and send 10 this Office for collect n
New London. Jan. II 81
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FuNllE subscriber who has boon engaged for the last
i five years in teaching School will open School in
the town Of iynchburg, for the instruction of males
clusively. commencing Monday the 9TH of Jasaary
noNt, and terminating the 18th Of December folio wing,
with months vacation from the 9Th Of nc totke 10Th
Of July
In tins School will be tau h, Latin Greek and FGr-
lsh languages. aud the first branches Of Mathtlnat
The Of instruction will be such prepare III.
pupils for College for the ordinary transactions of life
Every attention will be paid the morals of the pupils,
well pcrscvering effort to promote their advance,
mcnt IN their studies.
Scholars will only be charged romthe tne ofenrancc,
and deduction viii he made afterwards for absence.
ccp IN eases OF protracied sickness.
Terms per session Of months payable a, the end Of
the session:
For Classical scholars, Sl5 90
For Englis, scholars over IL II 50
For English Scholars under IL 10 %
WILLIAM b FEATIIERSTON
REFERENCES.
WIN. H. Harrison. Esq, Principal Amelia Academy.
Doctor Thomas Mcaux,
MAJOR John H. Stcgcr, .lnlela,
Captain IL Meade. )
Col Samuel d. Burke,
Doctor James Agnew, Prince Ed,rud.
Giles A, Miller. ESP
Nov ifwts
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To Ike rioters # Caapbcil.

We would Earnestly cali your attention to the ran.e Of
JOHN wv. 81 CkNFR, suitable terson 10 repre-
sent your interests in the Virginia Icg-'aturc.-
Mr. h. lisa young man Of str no and active mind Of
business habits. In presenting hl' uameto You would
not attempt lessen the clam Of these Who have been
Nominated. MA\N \OIEKS
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NssIlCE.

nANIEL w LOVE has removed his shop from
- the Main street To his dwelling house, on tire hill
near Capt i. +. Johnson- Hotel, where he would be
glad attend 10 any business entrusted 10 him Fhose
wishing hun 10 do their work. leave il at Mr. Rem
hicks Store on Main street.
lie intends visiting the counties Of Amherst Camp
bell, Plts,vana. Bedford and part Of I3oetour for
the purpose Of repairing Clocks.
Dec. ID tsif
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" i'I'1('Ai.

ETIIAS become necessary, that the undersigned should
L receive the amounts due them. They, therefore,
respectfully request all those indebted to them, tn call
and pay, give their bonds for open accounts, by the
18th of February next Longer indulgence cannot,
uW not, be given in any case. We hope debtors
will put to the necessity Of showing really
in earnest. MCKINNEY & MOSBY.
Jan II t25F if
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SELLN'G OFF
r PRICES TO slit Tux TuwEs.

UNO. j. PURVIS, informs his customers and the
- public generally, that the season is nearly gone
for selling Hter Goods he is determined from this day
to give great Bargains in
Bla.kcts, Flannels, .Nertaoes, Satiiasits, kentucky
and Home spun Jeans, Woouen Socks and Stockings
Shacls g all kinds Cloths and Cnssimercs Bon,basies
Circassaos, and Stuff Goods generally.
He has lately added to his stock OF BovyErs Rim.
Boss. CALIcoEs, SILK Goons, and HOSIERY of all
kinds, which will h sold at very reduced prices
JOHN y. PJRvTS.
Jan. 10 if Is
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We. the undersigned, experimenting the danger arl-
sing Ia the best interests of mankind from the OF
intoxicating liquors. pledge ourselves that we will make
no oi them beverage, and that will use all
suitable endcayours to prevent their in the comnni
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EamN, Negroes, &C., Sc,
Erh.k al

EOk SALE.
R'OR SALE, my PLANTATION, in Nelson coun-
ty, within three miles of the Court House, and
from the James River Canal and contains between
six and seven hundred acres; lies well and is easily
improved. About one hundred and fifty acres is well ia
ken in red clover further description is deemed IN
necessary those disposed to purchase invited
anime for themselves Being determined to sell. good
bargain may be had. If not sold privately. before the
9h day of February 1912, it will that day, on the
premises, be offered the highest bidder upon credit
one, and three years. the purchaser give bond and
good personal security and deed of trust upon the land
to secure the purchase money.
And at the same time and place, upon credit until
the 10Th day of july 1912, TEN OR TWELVE
LIKELY NEGROES stock Of Horses Hogs, Cows,
Sheep, and Plantation Tools of every description.
FLOYD l.. WHITEHEAD.
Jan II tl9F
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RICHMOND MARKETS.

MoND,y, January 10, 1912
WHEAT-t 10 to 81 20.
FLOt R-Remains dull at last quotations.
TOBACCO-Nolhingd doing in the article.
CORN-5j cents.
OATS-i5 cents.
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Dr. y. n. uBrOO CHS.

HAVING REM, ed to Rlca.aand, has authorized Mr..
i i L. A Williams to seun' hts accounts. Those
indebted 10 him requested call his once and settle
Those having claims against him will present them
lie has left very fine Riding HORSE, aud a
very handsome Ill GGi for sale. Apply To
l.. A. WILLIAMS.
Jan II RI If
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= TOP THE THIEF.

1tTOIEN from the subscriber living nenr the Pitt
= sylvania 1GrnpiKe npad. Six and n hnlf miles
from Lynchburg on tie nigh u the i2th inst yonng
Horse supposed To be about years VI, Of bright sor
rel color with white face, the white eA'ehahg down
10 his mouth and lips, his fore feet white to us Knees
and his hind white to his hook points, his manr az"
tail nearly white what most persons cali flax name
and tail. As a work horse he shows the marks OF wag
gon gear very plainly, when rode he has brisk walk,
trots little rough. and only PAGES little when forced
The thief also took saddle and bride. the saddle is
considerably worn has been mendcd the hind part has
very broad skirts and had when akcna lagc brown sheep
skin over it, liberal reward will be given for the APP
prohenson and delivery of the horse and thief or any
information respecting either will be thankfully received
GEORGE YER WILLOW.
January II 2tif'
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On motion. jesse 'fhurnhill was chosen President.
George A. Wright, Wee President and Thomas Rlvely.
Secretary.
ReS7lred. That the Secretary, furnish copies Of the
foregoing pledge and proceedings, to the Editors of the
Religious Herald, the l.ynchburr Nirgnlan and the
IyneIburg Republican. with request 10 publish them.
JESSE TllORNllllL, PRESIDENT
IHoMts IvELY. SecreiaI1L
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Large stock Of nry Goods
Al COST.
INTENDING to discontinue business at tbs
] house, we have determined to sell the
Entire STOCK,
at COST, Tor CASH, negotiable paper satisfactorily
endorsed. Designing toaci in good faith, and wishing
to make quick operation OF II. the public may rely upon
our asking in instance than COST for any arti-
clc-Suc of our customers have accounts with us.
and may wish to buy credit We shall he mcst happy
to serve al the store Of
ROBES ~ BURTON.
next door below the Farmers Bank. where assert
ment is very good ard under which firm shall
tinuo business unexpectedly invite the attention
Of Merchants and Others wishing buy cheap and des;-
rable Goods, favorable an opportunity seldom
ours.
Any person wishing 10 secure good stand with do
sitabl, Stock of Goods will do well 10 avail themselves
of this opportunity, feel disposed to offer induce
mcns. for the sake of closing the stock Mt
BURTON x ROBES.
Jan. 10 rs
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T. q lk II Ik 4; ,

I N'TlL the lst of January next, very good cook
- and ironer. Apply at lIocombe & Oley's office.
jan u 81
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Hides and Skins.
LEAE17 ERR.



UNlE subscriber has hand. full supply Of
l. STOVES ofalldcscripons; say Psrlor Stoves, Nine
plate Franklin Coal Stoves articles and premium
Cooking Stoves In fact every style and pattern usually
wanted in this country Pipes suit, in any quantity.
for matchingand repairing. Aso, Sheet Iron W,rk Of
every kind. Copper Work, such Still, Worms ke,-
ties, Stew Pans SC. with general assortment Of Tin
Ware, of hi, make all at prices to suit the times
THOMASO. AGREE
Nov. wifi
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". ORR E.l.v'S SUGAR.,
AT AalUiuDN

". OIL E.l.V'N NTG.IK,
At AUCTION.
WILL SELL, on Tuesday the 18th inst in from,
L Of my Store.
20 hhds new crop \. q Sugar
: hhds Molasses
90 bags prime Coffee
so boxes bunch Raisns
80 reams wrapping Paper
~ barrels liadlock Fish
10 boxes Soap. &c, Sc. Sc
Sale nj II o'clock without reserve. Purchasers are
particularly invited 10 attend Terms liberal and known
nj sale CHARLES PHELPS. auct.
Jan. II Il
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NOTICE.
FOR SALE.

I HAVE. oI sale 2 LIKELY YOUNG, NEGRO
l MEN Bargains to be had by early application to
{. PHELPS.
Jan II
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Dr -. ~. GillIsPr,

II ESPECIFl LILY informs the public that hc Ia
= moved his office To the tenement laic, occupied b
DIR J Br"ks, near|y opposite the Franklin llo,c
Jan. II /, #
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.VOsiCC,


ANING received information from various quarters,
4 Il that in consequence OF the death Of {. Jennings,
(my former worthy and much amented colleague and
my own long confinement by disease a rumor had gone
into the country Of the death Of both the Inspectors at
PLulters' Hare house take this method of correcting
the mistake, and informing the public, that Mr. JOSIAH
II. WlllIION, who comes highly recommended
gentleman of strict probity of conduct and engaging
urnbaniiy Of manners, is associated with
cond Inspector.
take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my
old friends and patrons for the liberal encouragement they
have for 81 long time afforded me- in conjunction with
my late lamented colleag lie, aud solicit a continu
Of the same liberal patronage in my associa
tiun. THOMAS JONES.
We. the undersigned Inspectors, at Planters Ware
house. acting under the style Of Jones & Nhltlow,
having provided ourselves with sufficient number of
hands, ready to greet our customers with hearty
welcome and we hope by diligence of attention, quick
of despatch and every other service can render
the Planter consistent with honest integrity, to give
general satisfaction. We earnestly solicit the Planter.
generally to call and give us trial.
THOMAS JONES.
JOSIAH n WIITTLOW.
JAN r. 81
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SbdT,362 II
Comparative general rietr qf The affairs Of The Bank on
the Isl January, lSil aad The lM January, 1912.
Ga the lst January 1871. there were
Is Shareholders, owning l91 shares
On the LIST January lsl2, there are -
Shareholders owning 1913
Showing for the wear ISL . a diminuton OF / shares
On the LIST January, lSil the value Of
each share OF stock was S2J1 G.,
On the Isl January 1912, the value of
each share OF stock is 500 o.
Showing IN the year. increase on
each share, oi AZ .,
On the lst January, ISL there was on
deposit in tins Bank, 5000 81
On the LIST January, 1872, there Is
deposit in this Bank IL 500 2o
Showing or the year, an increase Of 4,4Ol -
The aggregate increase lor the year each
share is Si3 %
This consists of contributions $50 90
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10 The SiocLlodIs 4 The Citizens Sdriags Bank al
IWichbHg.
~ resolution Of the board OF directors o the ID day
OF Dee ult. the undersigned were appointed a comm,
tee charged with the duty Of examining into the present
condition oi the Bank, and making report thereof To tie
Stockholders IN general meeting. They have endcavor-
ed TO perform that duty faithfully aud present the follow
ing the result:
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE BANK
ClnzrAs SAVINGS BANK,
In acc. ,rih Mt Stockholders
To this sum being the amount
of JOINT Fund.-" S1s,O11 81
AMOUNT o depuslicS, II, 5q9 20
Slo2GG9 -
by bills receivable. amount of
outstanding debts due the
Bank, tlO2 %, 90
Amount duetrun Bank ufNa.. 43l 50
So2 669 Is
Operations q The Batk fer The last SIR months.
II amount paid to members
withdrawn. s237 "a
Interest Oh deposits withdrawn 500 ~
Amount OF notes collected at
the Bank ol \ lrglua, 32S 133 90
Amount Of bills discounted ;nO,916 IL
Amount odep1sis Withdrawn 81 .iIo3 -
S519,332 IL
BY increase of lolnt fund. 95il -
Interest ON bills discounted 3l62 Ia
Amt checked out B'kNa 337 lS6 IS
Amt billsenliectedat Il h Va, 3OO,ii9 s.
Amt deposits received, - ,6l2 ~
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WV CROP or ~. OHLE.f.yS
SUGAR, Sr., Nc.
s$ S|i e.

AT AUCTION, nY PAYNE 4 TlRNEu.
I'VE WILL SELL on Tuesday, the 18th inst in
W tunt of our Store,
I'D or % hhds new crop \. o. Sugar
, hhd- Molasses
20 boxes Tallow Candles
Shakes Loaf Sugar
10 Woolsey \ Wooscy = lutcl ditto
Keys OF Nail, together with many other articles in
the grocery line
.HLNU.
iot of Hardware. consisting of brass Tenders Guns
shoN.ls 4 longs. Saws Sc. &c
PAYNE y TURNER, auct'rs.
Jan, II II
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~ TONS Bar Iron well assorted, receiving and { +
" sale low, by GEO. EAGBY, & Co.
Jan. 10 81 IL
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4 o k IL T. n T..
a. THE Store Room Of the house, occupied nv the
m; "Virginsn Office" is for rent, Apply to the Ed
A.A tors.
Jan. 3 4 IL
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BLANKS for sale nj this OniCC
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To advcnturcrs would say that II is our purpose 10
deal altogether in thousands through the year Of lei2, IN
stead OF hundreds lSil From this first day Of
January. 1912, We turn ne'n ieof ify"ad have
the change. only send your orders 10
w NJ SUTTON,
9 doors below the L, 81 Office
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Jan II
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-07-16
THE BOON,s LICK TIMES.
JAMES r. BENSON g. CLARK H. GREEN
Publishers g. Proprietors,
And Publishers of The Laos, dc., Of the Unitet
States, by authority.

Il IL R vi 8.
Published every Saturday, at 80 in advance, OF
% at the end Of the year. No paper discontinued
but at the option of the editors until all arreaages
are paid-and a failure to give notice (before the
end Of the Year, Of a wish to discontinue will BE-
considered new engagement.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
One dollar per square, of twelve lines or less
for the first insertion, and fifty cents square fol
each subsequent insertion.
For one square twelve months, twenty dollars.
Where the insertion Of an advertisement is or.
dered, without the number Of insertions being spe
cited, it will be inserted Cat the discretion Of the
pIoprietors) until forbid, and charged for accor
Gngly.
q. All advertisements from strangers, as well as
all orders for job-work, must be accompanied witt
the cash, or a reference to some responsible and
convenient acquaintance.
AUTHORIZED AGENTS.
A, R. OLDHAM, Middle Grove, Monroe CO.
JAMES HueHEs, Richmond, Ray CO.
JAMES HEAD, Four Mile Prairie Randolph CO.
w. F. SwILzLER, Columbia, Boon CO.
C. P. BRowN, Platte City, Platte CO.
THOMAS JAcKMAN, Rocheport, Boon co.
WIN. D. MALONE, Huntsville, Randolph CO.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-07-16

MADAM, don't like such striking proofs
of your esteem" as the artist observed
when he was jumping out of the kitchen
window, and the mistress of the house was
assisting him with the fire shovel.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-07-16
FAYETTE, July 5, 1912.

rNETTE, jury ,, lo4z'
Mr.. Thomas l.. Beh.-The undersigned
respectfully request you to furnish for pub
LEGATION, a copy Of the address delivered by
you on the 4th.
VIM. BUSTER,
LABAN SEBREE,
SAM'L. C. MAJOR,
A. J. HERNDON,
DAVID J. CALDWELL,
LARKIN RICHARDSON,
JAMES DUNN,
THO'S. G. LOWRY,
JESSE M. BASKETT,
Com. Of Arrangement,
Gentlemen I'm compliance with you.
request, have prepared copy Of my ad
dress. Had | consulted my own ,riH,
would cheerfully let it remain where it is
but as It is "pubic property" as cheer
fully submit to the wishes OF those who arr
some what interested in it, and have request
ed a copy thereof for publication.
Yours Respectfully,
THOMAS LEOLINE BELT.
:. Messrs. Buster and others-Com.
=.
Ladies and GeatLmea: The object G
our association is, to celebrate in becom
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From the Louisville Journal.
THE GOLDEN RINGLET.
BY AMELIA.

hefe IL ittie goluen tfess
OF soft unbranded hair,
The all that's left of loveliness
That once was thought so fair;
And yet, though time hath dimm'd its she
Though all beside hath fed,
I hold It here, link between
My spirit and tho dead.
Yes, from this shining ringlet still
A mournful memory springs,
That melts my heart, and sends a thrill
Through all its trembling strings.
/ think of her, the loved, the wept,
Upon whose forehead fair,
For eighteen years. like sunshine, slep,
This golden curl Of hair.
Oh sunny tress! the joyous brow,
Where thou didst lightly wave
With all thy sister tresses, now
Lies cold within thy grave.
That cheek is of its bloom bersft;
That eye no more is gay;
OF all her beauties thou art left,
A solitary ray.
Four years have passed, this very June,
Since last we foudly met
Four years! and yet it seems too soon
To let the heart forget
Too soon to let that lovely face
From our sad thoughts depart,
And to another give the place
She held within the heart.
Her memory still within my mind
Retains its sweetest power;
1t is the perfume left behind,
To whisper of the flower.
Each blossom, that in moments gone
Bound up this sunny curl,
Recalls the form, the look, the tone
Of that enchanting girl.
Her step was like an April rain
Ger beds of violet's flung;
Her voice the prelude to strain,
Before the song is sung:
Her life, twas like half-bown flower,
Closed ere the shades Of even;
Her death the da wn, the blushing hour
That opes the gates Of Heaven.
A single tress! how slight thing
To sway such magic art,
And bid each soft remembrance spring
Like blossoms in the heart!
It leads me back to days Of old
To her loved so long,
Whose locks outshone pellucid gold,
Whose lips o'erhowed with song.
Since then, I've heard thousand lays
From lips as sweet as hers;
Yet when strove to give them praise,
only gave them tears.
could not bear, amid the throng
Where jest and laughter rung,
To hear another sing the song
That trembled on her tongue.
A single shining tress Of hair
To bid such memories start.
But, tears are on its lustre-thers
/ lay it on my heart.
Oh! when in Deaths cold arms sink,
Who then, with gentle care,
Will keep for me dark brown link
A ringlet Of my hair!