The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-18


And cellars for my wine;-
v.
/ want a garden and a park
My dwelling TO surround,
A thousand acres, bless the mark
Win walls encompass'd round,
Where hOeks may range and herds may low
And Nids aud lambkins play
Ana flowers and fruits commingl'd grow
All Eden TO display.
vi.
want, when summers foliage falls,
And autumn strips the trees,
A house, within the city's walls
For comfort aud for ease
But here ss space is somewhat scant
And acres rather rare,
Ny house in Town | only want
To occupy Square.
VII
want a Steward, Butler, Cooks,
A Goodman, Footman, Crooms;
A library of well-bOund books,
And picture gsrnished rooms,
CorregiOs, Magdalen and Night
The Matron of the chair:
GaidO's fleet cOursers in their flight
And Clsnces at least a pair
VIII.
want a cabinet profuse
OF medals, coins and gems;
A printing press for private use
of fifty thousand ems,
And plants and minerals and shells,
Worms, insects, fishes, birds;
And every beast on earth that dwells,
In solitude or herds.
TX.
want 8 board Of burnish'd plate,
or silver and of gold,
TGreens Of twenty pounds in weight
With sculptures richest mould.
Plateaus with chandeliers and lamps.
Plates, dishes ali the same:
And Porcelain vases with the stamps
OF Ssyres, AngOuleme.
X.
And naples Of fair glossy stain
Mast form my chamber doors
And carpets of the Wilton grain
Must cover all my floors,
Nv walls with tapestry be deck'd
Must never be outdone;
And damask curtains must protect
Their colOrs from the sun.
XI
And mirrors Of the largest pane
From Venice must be brought.
And sandal wood and bamboo cane
For chairs and table bought;
On ali the mantel pieces, clocks
OF thrice gilt bronze must STAND,
And screens Of ebony and box
Invite the strangers hand.
XII.
| want -twhO does not WANT "a wife,
AffectiOnate and fair;
To sOlsce all the woes of life,
And all its joys 10 share;
OF temper sweet, of yielding will,
OF firm, yet placid mind;
With all my faults TO love me still,
With sentiment refn'd.
XIII.
AID as Times car incessant runs
And Fortune fills my store;
] want Of daughters and Of sons
From one TO half score.
/ want, (slas. can mortal dare
Such bliss on earth 10 craveil
That all the girls be chaste and fair
The boys all wise and brave.
XIV.
And when my bosom's darling sings
With melody divine,
A pedal harp Of many strings,
Must with her voice combine.
A Piano, exquisitely wrought
Must open stand, apart;
That all my daughters may be taught,
To win the strangers heart.
XIV.
My wife and daughters will desire
Refresbment from perfumes,
COspetics for the skin require
And artificial blooms.
The Civet, fragrance shall dispense
And TREASURED sweets return
Cologne revive the tagging sense
And smOaking amber burn.
XVI.
And when, at night, my weary head
Begins TO droop and dose,
A southern chamber holds my bed,
For natures soft repose;
With blankets, cOunterpanes and sheet;
Mattress and bed Of down,
And comfortsbles for my feet;
And pillows for my crown.
XVII.
To cheer the adverse hour
Who ne'er 20 fatter will descend
Nor bend the knee 10 power.
A friend to chide me when I'm wrong.
My Utmost soul to see;
And that my friendship proves as strong
For him, as his for me.
XVIII.
want kind and tender heart,
tor others wants 10 feel;
A soul secure from Fortunes dart,
And bosom srm'd with.steel.
To bear divine chastisement's rod
And ningiing in my plan,
Submissive to the will Of God
With charity to Man.
XIX.
i want keen, observing eye;
An ever listening ear,
The truth through all disguise 10 spy.
And VISIONS voice 10 hear.
"A tongue to speak at virtues need
In Heavens sublimest strain;
AND lips, the cause of Man to plead,
And never plead in vain.
Xxx.
i want uninterrupted health
Throughout my long career;
And streams Of never failing wealth
To scatter far and near.
The destitute to clothe and feed,
Free bounty TO bestow:
Supply the helpless orphans need
And soothe the widows woe.
XXI.
/ want the genius to conceive.
The talents 10 unfold
Designs, the vicious to retrieve;
The virtuous to uphold.
Inventive power, combining skill;
A Perseyering soul,
Of human hearts 10 mould the will
And reach from Pole to Pole.
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