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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
NEW SPRING GOODS.

VIE undersigned begs leave to inform his friends
Il and the public generally, that he has just
ce'Ved his stock Of new spring goods, among whics
may be found the most desirable styles Of
DRESS GOODS FOR LADIES, yi=.
Bingham and prints and chintz
French lawn-latest pattern Barewes &c,
Striped, plaid and plain Swiss muslns
Corded skirts; linen cambria handkerchiets
Bobbin and lace edgings
Hosiery and gloves of every description
Sun shades and parasoletts
ShaWls-bareges and zephyr
Silk trlnges and buttons for trimmings
Also-Purse silk-shaded and plain, with bead
and other trimmings.
FOR GENTLEMEN:
Blue, black and brown English and French
cloths
French and domestic cassmeres and tweeds
for coats
Vesting-satin, white and other Marscilles
Cashmtt vestlngs-sonething ne,u
Pelisse cloths for summer coats
Drilling-white and plaid
Cravats and pocket hdkts-a great variety
suspenders, gloves, SC.
DO.WEsTICs.
Brown and bleached sheeting
Penitentiary and Maryland plads
Also-Burlapse, flax, linens and Hollands
HATS, SHOES, BOOTS, Sc.
Spring style black moleskin, Leghorn, Pana-
ma and palm leaf hats
Boots and shoes-for men and boys
Also-Extra kid slippers; together with gene
raj assortment of GROCERIES, H.4RDW.1RE,
QUEE.NSW.4RE and STaIIONERY-all of
which have been bought upon the best terms, and
will be sold to suit my customers.
apl 20. WIN. ANDERSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

T UMBER AND SHINGLES.-Thes uI,-
IL scribers have Just received lot of 60 900 prime
Shingles, and will receive in a few DAYS SUPERIOR
lot of WHITE PINE CULLINGS, which they
offer as low for CASH as the same articles can be
bought in the Baltimore or Alexandria market
e3. WIN. PERCUSSION & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

Stocking Yarn, coarse, 2O-Fine % cts per Ii.
If cash is paid on delivery of the goods per
cent. will be deducted from these prices. If not
notes will be required, bearing interest from date
The subscriberhas on hand, and will continue to
keep general assortment of Goods, which he will
exchange for Wool on reasonable terms
Particular attention will be paid to carding Rolls
at the shortest notice. and keeping the best of OIL
Wool carded into rolls for l.2, if the grease is
found, and cts. per pound, if find the grease.
will attend all day on Tuesday, June l, at Up
per Marlboro; on the sth at Queen Anne on
the 10th at Governors bridge; on the 18th at Not
ungham on the 22d at Prince Frederick on the
29th at Good Luck on the 9th ofJuy at BIadens-
burg; on the 18th at Georgetown, and on the goth
at Alexandria-for the purpose ofreceiving wool or
orders from the planters. By continuance of
punctuaty and persevering industry, he hopes to
merit share ofPublc patronage. Letters address,
Jed to him at Betsville, Pr Geo. CO., Nd, will meet
with prompt attention.
Mr.. E. W. Day has been appointed agent at Port
Tobacco. VIM. HARPER.
may 20-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
Spring and Summer Fashions.
NEGROES WANTED.
feb 4.

NEGROES WANTED.
DERSONS wishing to sell their Negroes will
Il find it to their advantage to g i've me call be-
q Il fore selling elsewhere. | have all the @
xMto facilities that the trade will admit of. IN
n in the New Orleans and other markets B1a<
w Such being the case, | can give as ~
much any one else, which | am de-
termined to do. Any communication addressed to
me- either in Baltimore or Port Tobacco, will be
attended to Immediately.
JOHN G. CAMPBELL, Agent
Jan l, ls47.-ly. for b. M. Campbell.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
BARGAINS! B.ARG.ALNS!!

DOAIG uIIJN - D.7huUIJfO -
SELLING OFF TO CLOSE.
TNHE subscribers being compelled by ill health
L to relinquish business in Port Tobacco, will
sell the remaining portion of their stock at cost
We have on hand very general assortment OF
Dry Goods, Groceries, Queensacare, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C.,
with many other articles usually kept in country
store This stock has been bought for the cash
and has been carefully selected.
10 any person DESTROYS of commencing the bust
ness the whole stock and fixtures will be sold on
accommodating terms. Being anxious to close at
as early day possible, We solicit an early call
iul5. TAYLOR & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
A LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Port Tobacco, for
the quarter ending 3Oth June, lS47.

the quarter ending 30th June, lS47.
Adams, Miss S. B.-2 Moran, T. c..
Adams, Mrs. s. E. Milsead, Miss G.. M.
Burroughs, no. HI Moore, NJ. A.
Boswell, Mrs. Martin, Nathaniel-2
Barnes, Miss E. M. Mise, William
Backurs, E. More, Henry
Commissioners, hewitt, Perry
Darlington, Samuel Neale, Mrs. Mary E.
Clements, William Nelson, Mrs. Elizabeth
Combs, Rev. Ignatius Padget, VIM. L..
Davis. w. e. Penn, Thomas
Davis, Miss Mary Perry, Miss Harriet A.
Dicen, William Penn, Catharine
Garner, Patrick Robey, Henry
Groves Jno, B.-2 Rennoe, William
Goodwin, Rev. Henry B.Robey, T. B.
Hawkins, Miss E. E r. Robertson, Mrs. Cleaner
Hollis, Capt Jas Stewart, Miss Ellen
Higdon, Jno. F. S. Stewart, Charles
Hamilton, DR.. p II. Savage, Mr..
Hamilton, Jno. Smoot, Walter
Hamilton, Mrs. Anne Stcnestreet & Wills
Handy Charles N. Stone, Miss Elizabeth P
Hunt Judson Thrift, James
Johnson, Charles Thomas, Richard
Jenkins, Jno. w. Wills, Miss Mary Jane
Jones VIM. G. Wilson, James l..
Lyon, Mrs. l.. Wingate, Francis
Lancaster Mrs. Elizabeth
Persons calling for the above-named letters viii
say they are advertised or otherwise they may no
receive them. J. M. MARTIN, P. M.
| iyS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

NEW
SPRING g. SUMMER DRY GOODS.
WE are now receiving our Spring supply of
w Goods, comprising all the varieties Of
FRENCH, ENGLISH IND DOMESTIC
Fabric,
of the latest and most approved style, suitable for
Ladies, Gentlemen and Servants wear-all of
which will be sold cheap for CASH.
We respectfully return sincere thanks to the
citizens of Charles county for their liberal patron
age heretofore extended to us, and hope by strict
attention to their calls to merit continuance OF
the same. We respectfully ask a call and an ex-
animation of our stock
TAYLOR & co.
Port Tobacco April Is, ls47,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
RELIGIOUS Notice.

The second Quarterly Meeting of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in Charles Circuit, will COM
mence at Newtown on Saturday, the Oath instant.
The Presiding Elder G.. A. CoLL1Ns) is expected
to preach on Sunday, 25th.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
FOR SALE.

A CARD.
HAVING located ourselves in Alexandra,
IL Va, for the purpose of doing a GRO
Gerry and COMMISSION BUSE-
NESS, we respectfully solicit the patron
age of our friends from old Charles.
j. L. s. G. B. Ian CASTER,
jy 22-3t. King Street.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

LNishins Tackle.-Fish Hooks (the aenu
IL inc Virginia. together with the Lines Of TIFF
best English silk, sea grass and cotton.
apl %. For sale by WIN. ANDERSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!

4EL w UOODS. ~ T. w IOODS.
CHEAPER THAN EYER!
i7o Packages of Spring & Summer
DRY GOODS,
tECEIVING and for sale at the well k,ov,
AZ CHEAP STORE Of
{. G. WILDMAN & Co.,
comprising all the varieties of French, English aid
domestic Fabric suitable for COUNTRY DEAL
Eho' such as Ladies, Gentlemens and Servants
wear, which stock has been selected with care and
will be sold as low for CASH as they can be pur
chased in any market. We most respectfully in
vte all Country Dealers to call and examine for
themselves, we assure them it will be to their
interest.
Our thanks we kindly tender to our customers
tor their past patronage and respectfully ask con-
tlnuance OF the same, at the third Store (yelIow
front, on King from the Of E'srfax street.
Alexandria, Va.
apl 22.-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

Groceries, Shoes, &C.
" Brown and Loaf Sugars
Gunpowder, Imperial Teas, very fine
Cotfoes Cheese and Crackers
Also-Ladies, gentlemens, childrens, and SER
wants Boots, Shoes, &c.
Just received and for sale lop, by
apl 90. TAYLOR & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

TiOtis, CassIaneres, Vestinss. &c.
" Black, blue-black, French and English cloths
Olive, brown and invisible green do do
Tweed cloths
Plain and fancy cassimeres
White and colored canvass and marine linen
drillings
Satin, silk, cashmerett and other vestings
Linen bosoms, collars, gloves, suspenders, era
watts, sc.
Just received and for sale loav, by
apl %. TAYLOR & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

I aides Dress Goods, Trimmings,
IL &c
Ginghams, bingham lawns, organizes s berages
Bonnet, cap and neck ribands
Plain satin and mantua do
Swiss cambria, thread and cotton edgings and
insertings in great variety
Plain, barred and striped musns
Kid, silk, thread and nett gloves and mitts
Neck ties, scarfs, frnges, colored moreen, Mar
settles and corded skirts
Just received and for sale by
apl 90. TAYLOR & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

ENTs FOR GEN. TAYLOR
anies Of the InGianna volun-
il for New Orleans on the
) ship Sophia Walker and u.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
NEW GOODS.

apl 29-tf.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-01
PROSPECTUS
0fthe Ohio Statesman.

AGAIN enter upon the responsible and impor.
i tanttrust of editor and proprietor of the Ohio
Statesman. 10 thus again launching into the sea
Of politics, can offer no pledge but devotion to
the great end and aim Of old and long tried demo.
cratic principles and the party. as founded by the
immortal Jefferson. To rally the sound heads and
honest hearts TO one great standard of republican
truths, will be the object and ardor of my SOUL
We are defeated at various points only from want
of harmony and action. No one can critically ex-
anime the returns Of elections for the last year and
not be convinced of this. There 10 nothing, then,
to discourage democrats, but thousand arguments
10 strengthen them to renewed life and energy
Have the pledge of the veteran democrats--the
oldand the young-of our glorious State, that they
will lend a helping hand to achieve result that
will be both honorable and full OF hope to patrio.
tic freemeniI feel a confidence that shall be
sustained in this resolve, by the united energies of
thedemocracy Of the State, so long as shall have
an eye single to the great principles Of pure repub
licanism and the certain triumphs OF the democrat
Ic party. Without any further apology, then, i
fling my flag to thebIeeze, trusting to the noble
democracy Of our State 10 keep it there flying,
,taa ngff asss TERMS. 6.s ,Br6 f-ldtlaI
The ONO STArEsMAN will be published week.
ly the year round Tin advance)at S2 90
Daily during the session Of the Legislature, ~ "a
and tn-weekIy the balance Of the year, at S6 90
s,s,,. ',s.a,.3 so s. MEDARY.
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The Arkansas Bows.

The St. Louis Republican has car
ital Army correspondent. He con
cludes a letter from Saltilo thus:
The Arkansas regiment of cavalr,
had reached camp, and had their fire
lighted. Some of US gathered aroun,
the tent Of the field officers, to dry ou
cloths, and tell over the troubles of tn,
days march. Having talked off som,
Of the humor gathered on the road, on,
Of the infantry officers turned to Col
Yell, and addressed him:
"Well, Colonel, that's a good stor,
they told on one of your men, at the
Presidio."
"What is thatl'' enquired the Colo
mel.
"One of your Arkansas boys was
standing guard, just after dark, when
the officer of the day came around.-
'Who comes thereY hailed the senti.
mel. 'The officer of the day. was the
reply. 'Well,' said the sentry, syou
had better be getting to your tent, for
the officer of the night will be around
here presently, and he'll give you 'Jes-
se.'"
"They tell heap of stories on nv
inen that are not true," replied the col.
onel, alter hearty camp laugh had
snbisdsd, "and that is one of them.-
But ! will tell you one that actually
did happen TO me when / was officer
Of the day.
Fl WAC going the rounds after mid
night, and came to one ofmy men who
had never been on guard before. He
hailed, 'whc comes therep in a thunds-
ring voice. answered, sThe officer
Of the day. 81 don't know any such
man, said the sentinel, bringing his gun
down to ready.' SWELL, but, said /,
syou know me, and / am officer of the
day."
81 don't know any body in the night
said he.
"Rut | have the countersign, and am |
going the rounds"
~ don't know anything about the
rounds" said the sentinel, getting mao.
thinking was tampering with him.
"My orders were to let nobody pass
sign or countersign,' and l tell you
what it is, Mr.. Officer, you'd better be
of, for she's cooked"
."Well, what did you do, Colonels"
asked q dozen at a time.
"Why, what could do9 heard the
tick. as he brought the gun to his face,
and saw the fellow would shoot, so 4
elopeds II won't do to fool with
Raeksnsakcer."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-01
Agricultural.s
LIME.

Of all the blessings bestowed on the
husbandman blythe benifcent hand d
an all wise Creator, next to pure wa
ter, perhaps should be placed lime. l,
has been well observed that those sub
stances most essential to the life Of man
have, by the goodness Of divine Provi.
dence, been distributed in the greatest
abundance, and over the greatest ex.
tent of the globe. This is certainly
the case with water, which covers a
great portion oft, and without which
man could not long exist. So with
lime, which forms whole chains ofinoun-
tains; it is component part. Of all
SOILS; is a constituent part Of most
grain; and enters essentially into the
formation of man; as we'll as the lower
grade of ANIMALS. So far as chemical
science has developed the resources of
nature. lime is believed to be the only
article that can give permanent fertility
to soils, and from the most accurate ex-
periments that have been made OF, very
fertile soils, they have been found to
contain at least one.tenth part Of lime.
In soil containing the other essential
ingredients of silex, alumina, and vege-
table matter in due proportion, with
one.tenth lime, as above stated, n 10Th
ing can be easier, on the part of the
good husbandman, than to keep it in a
state Of fertility any given length Of
time, ... ~.
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PRODUCE OF AN ACRE.

GARDEN CULTURE.-Few persons in
this country have an adequate concep-
ticn OF the amount of produce that can
be obtained from an acre of land with
thorough cultivation. The stateme n t,
by G. N. Bermenl, in the Albany Cul-
tivator of last year, gives the amount
OF produce, and the price obtained for
the same in maket, from one acre Of
land near that city. He says:
"The soil is tenacious clay, and has
been cultivated as a garden for many
years, but never considered remarkable
for its fertility"
1t must be remembered that prices
ranged high last year, which will ac-
count for the great amount received for
the articles, viz: in round numbers:
100 bushels potatoes. sold at 4s. &5C 90
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-01
LOOK HEREM

II STEED has just received from the EAST
81 a New and Splendid Stock OF GROCE.
RlES, consisting in psrtof TEA, COFFEE, EIT.
GAR, MOLASSES. RICE, TOBACCO, PEP.
pER. !, R,,1 ALSplCE, GINGER. SAL ERATUS,
} Also-A superior article Of BLUE snd BLACYf
INK, NERVE and BONE LINIMENT, GOD.
FREY'S CORDIAL, CASTER OIL, &c .kc,
} Also-COTTON YARN GLASSWARE and
PATENT MEDICINES. Ig3i ~ b6c1ss6lsist
All OF which he is determined to sell asCHEAP
as his neighbors. CALL AND SEE!
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-01
Fruit Trees for Sale.

UyHE undersigned, still engaged in the Culti-
u yation fruit trees, takes this mode of anoun.
cling to the Public, that he has, now, a large as
sortnent Of the choisest kinds Of APPLE TREES,
Of good size. healthy and vigorous in growth,
which he offers al the low rate Of $3.50 cash per
hundred. Give Us call al Loydsville Nurseries,
Belmont county, Ohio. -. - Y w -
Feb. 27, ls47.-n50-st.
( P. s. would further say that my trees were
not damaged BY the Locusis. r
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To RAISE GOOD RADIsHEs. pure
sand, some depth from the surface; or
pure earth, below where it has been
titled; make bed in the garden 6 or 8
inches deep, and as big as you please; !;
IN this throw your radish seed, and they
will grow without manure, and be free
from worms. 2 e ~ Y
Radishes that are grown very early
IN the season, are of slow growth, and
inferior to those grown alter the weath.
er is warm enough to hasten them, as
the faster they grow, the more tender
and finer the favor.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-01
PRUNING THE PEACH TREE.

This is the season in the Northern
States for "shortening.in" the youns
wood OF bearing peach trees, as recon-
mended in our work on fruits, p. 959.
We are glad to perceive that the
merits Of this mode ofpruning the peach
are beginning to be very generally ap
preciated among our cultivators. We
consider it the most important point in
peach culture, and cannot too often or
too strongly impress its value upon our
readers.
Last summer we were shown, by a
market gardener, row of fine, thrifty
standard peach trees, five years DID,
There were eight trees in the row.
Two of them had been regularly short
ened.in, in the month Of April, over the
whole surface of the last years growth,
cutting back just half the young wood.
The other six were allowed to remain
without any pruning.
The two trees that had been short.
ened-in, bore good crop Of very large
and handsome fruit, which readily sold
for two and a half dollars per bushel in
the New York market. The shorten
ing-in had of course taken away half
the blossom buds at once, and given the
whole vigor of the tree to the remain
der. t.... ...-....
The other six trees were overloaded |
with fruit to such degree that many
of the branches were broken with fruit
to such weight that it caused the gum
to ooze out, and will probably lead to
the premature decay of the trees. The
fruit being SO very abundant was Of
course under medium size, and neither
high favored nor handsome in appear
ance. 1t was sold at one dollar per
bushel. Need we add any thing more
to those who desire to raise the finest
and most saIeable fruit.-HorticuPst.
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sour own OHIO, and the tillers Of hsSScikssi
PROSPECTUS OF THE 'f,visS
Ohio Cultivator--Vo 8--1847.

Devoted to the promotion Of .dgvieuittve; Horti-
culture, and Domestic hsdusfry.
Published at Columbus, Ohio. on the ut md
18th Of each month, by M. B. BATEHAMl Editor
and Proprietor, assisted by avery large number Of
practical and scientific contFbutors-farmers, h0r.
ticuItursts, &C., and Illustrated scifh ntsnnerous
ENGRAvINGs. aIlAs }AIq ltIslMS4ss
TEMRS One Dollar per year, for single sub.
scriptions; or four copies when ordered together.
for three dollars; all payments made in advance;
| all subscriptions to begin with the. volume, and
none received for less than year. Letters with
subscriptions may be sent by mail at the risk and
expense of the editor. afses 9tl tssiass
| I. The Cultvator has now become 20 wen known
to the farmers and friends of agriculture IN Ohio,
that nothing need be said Of its character or de-
sign. Its pages will continue to diffuse intelli.
gence Of the utmost practical importance to FARM
ers, and all who are concerned in the cultivation
Of the soil and the mind 1t will contain the latest
and most reliable intelligence respecting the crops
and the markets, both in this country and in Eu-
rope, 50 as TO aid the farmer in deciding at Whist
time and price to dispose Of his productions This
information alone will be worth. to most iSff1efs,
many tunes the price Of subscription, especisliy
now that the prices are SO much affected By for.
ejgn intelligence
The influence ofthe paper, whereverit Il hes been
generally read, is admitted to have bees kiRhIy
saluisyy Il has begun to awaken aspifs ei jagsi-
ry and Improvement among the faSmers, and to-
inspire them with more just and efeystes concep-
tions ofthe character, duties sad pleasures of their
noble occupation. As evidence Of ,hip, II may be
stated, that during the past year, Agricultural
Societies have been organized IN twenty counties
OF this State; and there is reason to believe that 40
many more win be formed duriug the year to come.
These associations, in connection With the State
Board Of Agriculture, and the CULTIv AToR ~
an organ for the diffusion Of intelligence, cannot
fail to exert such On influence on The misssts and
the practice OF the farming community, 40 wIIliD
a few years place onr GIANT STATE, II thas posi-
tion which she Is by Nature designed bs essupy-
the first State Of the Union in agriealtursp wealth
and lasting prosperity. 5a3
-. At meeting Of the Ohio State Board ofAg
'iculture. Oct 20, Is46, the following resolation
vas oferedby Col. John Johnston, Of Miami, and
unanimously adopted: ''Resoired, That the ex-
ended circulation Of the OHIO CUIT1vAToR ID
highly conducive to the agricultural Interests Of
he State; and this Board do hereby earnestly COM
mend the same to the patronage Of The farneys and
riends of Agriculture in Ohio" ~ st Ni i$7s
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Idesm il not an idle task,
Those lovely things to rear.
That spread their arms % they would ask
Ifsun and dew are here,
For simple wants alone arS theirs,
The pure and common too
The bounty Of refreshing airs,
Tho Gift oi liquid dew.
And they return for every ray.
A gayer smile or look:
And greenly ss the clear drops play,
They murmur ofthe brook;
And thu, our thoughts away they lure,
Where woods and waters CLEAN.
And mountain airs are strong and pure,
And sing the bird and stream.
rrail, grateful things! how fondly they
The nurtured leaf outspread,
And more than all my care repay,
When from its folded bed
Some pink or crimson blossoms bless
To thrill me with delight.
To fill my very eyes with tears,
Its beauty is 20 brigh..
Nay. 'tis no idle thing, I trust,
To foster beauty's birth,
To lift from out the lowly dust,
One blossom of the earth
Whore barsnness before had been
A verdure to disclose,
And make the desert rich in sheen,
To blossom a. the rose.
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Sexton Spare that Grave.

Sexton! spare that grave,
Touch not q single clod!
There let the wild grass wave
Forever Ger that sod.
Sexton! my mother sleeps
In that neglected spot;
The willow o'er it weeps,
Ipray thee touch il not.
Twas my lov'd fathers hand
That placed it near her grave;
Then sexton, let it stand.
And long IN sadness wave.
Long years have passed away,
BY gloom and care oppress'd,
Since that dark, cherries day,
When she was laid to rest.
For she who soothed my woes,
And lulled my cares to sleep,
Shall still in peace repose,
Though / am left TO weep.
And there my beauteous boy,
Whose pale and noble brow
Once glow'd with love and joy.
There, too, reposes now.
His dust has mingled long
With hers he loved so we'll,
Whose evening prayer and song
Could each young care dispel.
Sexton! I love that spot.
And that old willow tree;
Thy spade shall harm il not
No. harm'd il: must not be.