Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-20
Lydia Jan. p,.r.on and rhnadeu. stevens

byuia Jane PtersOn anu Thuddeus stevens.
Among the new publications of the day. is
volume OF Poems from the pen Of LYDIA JANE
PERSON, entitled "FoREsT LEAvEs."-The
lady resides on beautiful farm, situated in the
midst of dense forest, in one of the Northern
counties of Pennsylvania. From her secluded
retreat she sends forth her sweet warbings
with truthiuness tie scenes around her, and
20 the emotions of the human heart, that cannot
fail to delight all who take pleasure in the re-
mmiscences Of rural scenery OF by-gone years
Mrs. Pierson has been distinguished, for some
throughout the United States.
A Philadelphia correspondent of the New
fork Mirror, in aiuding to this volume Of Po.
ems, and their author, says:-
"There is an interesting story connected with
this lady and as it shows the manner in which
she was provided with home, it may be use.
ial TO sou'e OF her poetlca friends 10 put them in
the way Of following in the footsteps of the for.
tanste authoress. Anumber of years ago when
the best talents of Pennsylvania were called
INTO requsiton to esta1 1lish system OF Common
Schools for the general education of the people,
Thaddeus Stevens, distinguished lawyer of
the state made a mastery speech in the Legis
laturc in favor of education. Judge Ellis Lew.
Is, who is distinguished for his learning nnd
ability as a Jurst, was at the time President
Of several Literary institutions, and was also
2calousy engaged in promoting the cause of
education by delivering literary and scientific
lectures About this time powerful produc-
tion in Poetry, in favor of education made its
appearance, and gave a new impetus to the
cause. Judge Lewis made immediate inquiry
concerning the lady's situation in life, and as
Certained that she had been at one time in good
circumstances but owning to n long illness of
her husband, and a sad train of msfortunes, the
fair authoress with large family was with
out home, and in state of great pecuniary
embarrassment. II is said that he met Mr. Ste.
vens then rich bachelor, in the Chamber OF
the proprety OF raising something for the relief
OF 50 much talent and worth. With that true
beneyoence for which Mr. S. is distinguished,
he authorized the Judge to purchase a suta.
ble Farm, such as the lady herself might select,
aad without any limit with respect to the price,
- draw upon him for the amount. The lady
was overwhelmed with astoGIshment when she
received letter from Judge Lewis, who was
only known to her by reputation, aPprising her
of his commission. She, however, made the
selection, and the Judge made the purchase,
drew on Mr.. Stevens ier the purchase, money,
and forwarded to Mrs. Pierson the deed drawn,
to Thaddeus Stevens in trust for the seperate
use of Lydia Jane Pierson and her heirs and as
signs forever. !. is but justice to all parties to
add that Mrs. Pierson was an entire stranger
to Judge Lewis and Mr.. Stevens. Neither
had ever seer her. 1t is from this woodland re.
treat of her own selection that she sends forth
her Forest Leaves to delight the hearts of all,
and particularly those who see nothing around
them but monotonous lines of brick and mortar
May every good poet have the like good luck
All who wish to learn how to write such poetry
as touches the pockets a. well as the hearts o
It's readers, will do well to purchase copy Of
Mrs. Piersoa's FOREST LEAFRs." a.r-.l
IL.