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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-21
Tailorins-New Establishment.


THE Subscriber respectable informs his old friends
A and the public generally that he is row permanent
IA ly located in this city. and has taken the room for
JI merly occupied by DIR Garner, door west of
Messrs Prugh Cooks Iron Store, Jefferson street,
where he will be happy to see his old customers and
all others who may be in want of any thing in his
line He assures all who may favor him with call
that no establishment in this city shall turn OF
better s.ft'' or ssneater job" ..
The undersigned hopes by strict attention to his bu-
sinesS to receive liberal share OF public patronage
may -. 1Si9-tf f.. ID. MORGAN.
-~.h TO FHYSlCiANS.-E. f. Gay would call the at
eniion of rbysirans TO his stock of Drugs Ned
cine> Che mical, Surgical and Dental Instruments
Which selected this Spring al the East with great care
as TO quality and purity. In his stock may be found
MANY new Chemicals. such as Qnevencs, metallic !
ron, GlvCerine, Oil TOBACCO, etc. Among his m
str,iments may be found Amputatory and Trepaning,
Pocket. Eye and Dssectins cases, Dental lnstr"-
ments, Tonsii Dssectors, Lanccts, etc; Teeth and
Gold Foil, all of which will he sold very low for
cash. burlington, may II, 1919
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-21
DRY GOODS !!

ARRETT & COOPER, have just opened in
I j Hedge and Ransom's new brick store room, n
bove Barrett House ID large stock of Dry
prising almost every article kept in Burlington,
which they will sell as cheap as can be purchased
in the city, Call and see and judge fnr yourselves.
april &c, ,49 GARRETT 4 COOPER
BOTANIC MEDICINES; Poeny Root, May Apple.
- Lobelia seed and Herb, MISUNDERSTANDING Col
den seal, Gum Myrrh. Feverfern, Cayenne, Blessed
Thistle, Poke Root, Cocosh, ETC., for sale by ~
april IL, '49 JF TALLAnT
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Com lnerCial.
M A r r e . :

tg-NOTICE.-Rev. Mr. WATERS will preach in the
Church Sabbath the hours
OF meeting.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-21

d5=ro THE LADlES-tH
TUST received. an extensive assortment OF The IN
j est quality of perforated paper, comprising the
bronze. gold, silver, plain, etc Also, great var,-
,tv of rerforated cards. bristol BOARD and drawing
paper, at the burlington Book store, corner OF the
Barrett House. [arril 90. 1876
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-21

DARALOLS: A splendid assortment, consisting of
silk. singham and cotton parasos and parasol-
cts; just received and for sale cheap by
april 90, AZ j. G. LAuMkN BRo.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-21

WANTED, Butter, Eggs, Chickens, ETC., at the
w Boat store of b. r. David, on Front street
where the highest prices will be paid for such arti-
Cles. april 5. '49-tf) b. 1. DAVID.
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II OPS: 1000 lbs, growth 1913, just received and
L for sale low by (may 10, '4s) L. 4. GAY
TINEAs Imperial, Hyson and Black Tea; also Cit
/ ron, Currants, stoneless Raisns, shelled Al
monds, Figs and Prunes, fresh and superior articles,
for sale low at GAYS. may 10, '49
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PURE AND SUPERIOR TEAS.

TIME Canton Tea Company's Teas have at last ar
i rived, and can now supply the lovers of good.
Tea with every variety of Black and Green Teas, at
the Company's New York prices. .-s
apr IL. '49 J. F, TALLANT, Agent.
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.s. HARDWARE l. CUTLERY
HAVING escaped the ravages of the fire on the
night Of the 18th May, we take pleasure in in
forming our country friends that we have on hand.
a well selected Stock of Goods which we will sell
very low for cash approved paper. Merchants
on visiting the city are requested to call before max
ing their purchases elsewhere.
RO IERs & BARNEY, 1874, Main street,
June. 1. lS49-ie rim 81 Louis, Mo.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-21

TENAWHA SALT 675 barrels No. /, Kena,Vha
IN salt reed per steamer Pl"nter and for saa bz-
may 10, '4s. j. @. LAUMAx s. BRo.
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LNRESH HOPS: bales, growth 1913, new inspec
L ton. for sale by fmy 3, '4s) j. F. TALLANT.
NIILLL-WRlGHT'S GUIDE: for sale at GAYS
wi Book store. my 10, 40
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McCormick's Virginia Reaper.

Mccormick Virginia Reaper.
THIS very simple machine, which is warranted to
cut an acre and half of grain in an hour with
one man and a boy, has been brought to town and
is no" for sale by Mr. Darlington or f. j. c. Peas
ley. Our~farmers would do well to examine this
save labor machine it is offered on such terms as
will involve hut trtng expense il it does not suit.
Money to be refunded if the machine does not work
according to the contract. Price Sieo, $40 down
and balance on lst December. Hume Il, '49-1m
Great Bargains SELLING off at Co<t!!!
BY order OF the Administrators.
THE large and splendid stock of goods belonging
to the estate of Wesley Jones, decd. compris-
ing an extensive assortment of Dry Goods. Groce-
ries, QneensWare, Shoes, Hats, Bonnets. &C &C
will be sold at the old stand at private sale, At COST
for cash, until further notice. His stock of goods
is large and has been well selected, and contains
the most general assortment in the market. Mer-
chants and others, buying in the market to sell
again, are respectfully requested to call and exam
Inc the stock before purchasing, great bargains
can be obtained. Persons may rely upon these
goods being offered at Cost, and those wishing to
buy will make great saving by calling soon at the
Old stand on Jefferson street.
Sold by order OF the Administrators. june 7,'4e
I COUNTER SCALES: doz. Hatches Counter Bal
ances, just received and for sale by
may 10. iSAs J. G. LauMAN & BRo.
(tUPERIOR VARNISH: / Dbl. No. Furniture
iCVarnish; Dbl. Japan Varnish bh. superior
Coach Varnish, for sale by my BY JFTALEANr
ENAWHA sALT 675 barrels No. /, Kenaivha
IN salt reed per steamer Planter and for saa BY
may 10, 40. J. @. LAUMAs s. BPo
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COTTON YARN: 400 lbs. Cotton Yarn, (ass'd Nos.)
- rs lbs. carpet chain; 100 lbs Batting for sale by
may 8, 40 GARRETT COOPER.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-21

| UsT received, Tupper's Provcrbial Philosophy,
=! of various editions, at + ABRAHAMs,
april, $40 corner Barrett House
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a. STRAYED from the Subscriber, about three
~ weeks since, gray Mare, six years old, mule
colt win probably be found in company, as she was
quite large at the time she left Her right hind foot
white. with little white her left hind foot and
scar on the breast. Whoever will return said mare
and colt to the suhscr iber at the Brewery in Bur-
lngton, Shall receive reward of FIVE dollars any
person giving information where they can be found
shall be rewarded proportionably.
june Ia, lS49-3t JOHN GEBHART.
LATE ARRIVAL.
y TST received per late arrival, fresh supply of
- Drugs and Medicines, Paints and Oils, also a
choice article of Brandy, Port and Madeira Wine
for medical use. s. LITTLE Err,
june II At the old stand of G. w. Bodemann
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
NEW STORE.

NfIE subscriber begs leave to informlhe citi-
IL Gems Of Pike andthe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
that he has just opened i'm The ioxS roonssof
DrGper's Row, Water street, Louisias, one Of
the LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE
STOCKS OF II.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
IN LINCOLN CIRCUIT, COURT, MISSOURI
OCTOBER TERM, 1s49.
James II. Brit,on and John A.
Voolfolk, {S""s''on'

Robert Voolfolk, Robert Voolfolk, Jr., Nichola
Voolfolk, Ann Cowen, Cowen, her hus
band, Helen B. Voolfolk, Gabriel Woolfolk, Jane
Voolfolk, the heirs Of Austin c. Voolfolk, tn
heirs of George Voolfolk, the heirs of Turne
Voolfolk, and the heirs of Norborne J. Wooolfolk
THE names OF which said heirs of Auciin C
George, Turner, and Norborne J. Voolfolk. de
ceased, Except the said Gabriel and James Wool
folk, who are heirs Of said Austin G. Voolfolk, } arr
unknown and cannot be n~Amed-all heirs of Rich
ard II. Voolfolk, deceased.
TT Appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, BY
L The petition Of said plaintiffs, that said Rober
Voolfolk, Nicholas Voolfolk, Ann Cowen ant
- Cowen, her husband, James Voolfolk, the
remaining heirs of said Austin C. Voolfolk, lex.
lceptthe said Gabriel Voolfolk } the heirs Of George
Voolfolk, the heirs of Turner Voolfolk, and the
heirs of Norborne j. Voolfolk. are each and al
non residents Of this State-On motion of said
plaintiffs attorney, tits ordered, that said non-resi,
dent and unknown defendants be notified, by a pub.
LEGATION of this order, to be made in some newspa.
per printed In this State for eight weeks successive.
|ly, the last insertion to be at least four weeks before
the next term of this court, that said plaintiffs have
Ihled their petition against said defendants, praying
the court for a conveyance to said plaintiffs Of the
following tract Of land, to wit: Beginning at a
post at the s. w. corner Of Woods survey-thence
N. 80 Ia . with the S. ". line of said Woods sur
.vey, at 20 chains left the prairie on old marks plain,
u" OIL tf'oV CndInS 70 tne ~. w CORNER OI Sdiu sur
N. So l 9 > L. with the N. W. line Of
said Woods survey, (old marks plain) in all 10
chains q links to a post on said line-ihence S. 81 ,
II. In ell Max Shains 10 - pust-IHence DOrtn
So l.2 E. in all 2.75 chains to a post-thence S.
80 E. in all 1925 chains to q post on the South
line ofsaid Woods said survey-thence S. 60 1-29
in all p chains to the MISUNDERSTANDING
and IS one hnndfedths acres, lying in Lincoln
county, Missouri.
Therefore you, the said non.residents and un-
known defendants, are hereby required to be and
appear in this court, on or before the next term, on
the first day thereof, TO be begun and held at the
court house, in this county, ON the fifth Monday in
April next, and answer the petition, or the same
will be taken as confessed.
STATE OF MISSOURI,
County Of Lincoln,
I, Thomas G. HUT, clerk of the circuit court, in
for said county, certify that the foregoing is a
true copy Of an order made in the above entitled
cause, at the October term thereof, l849.
go, Given under my hand and the seal of
Seal said court. at office, the 1st day of No.
49, veh6er, lS49.
THOMAS G. HUTT, Clerk.
Nov. 18th, 1849-n3O,Sw.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
The First Gun from the Lake City!! asp
THE DRUGGISTS OF CHICAGO-THEIR SALES IN THREE MONTHS

WE the undersigned, Druggists Oft Chicago do hereby certify tmtt efnowhg is AGREES ss-
w mmt6 hea amount four Ms of the Preparation known as Dr. STORMS CELERRATED
SCOTCH COUGH CANDY prepared by Mr. hamilton Wde,a Druggist of ST. Louis an W.
thath gave satisfaction to many ofour PENSIONERS, who uen as armedy in Diseases fMs
and Lungs T - Ms %Ff Hz
Chneo, September &C. 14. va
j. +. Co. 1856 Packages IL CHI M ]. .E~e#a 23 Paeksges
LIN. BOYCE (By Weh) 1854 " F. SCAMMON, M. D. - a8 j" -
L. SAWYER, MD. 42 " BRINKERHOFF & PENToN 1854 " -
R&H ANDESRON 1856 Packages & :" ~1%#st 7
Theses Hnenen informed the Proprietor that y could have sold Twice the above ouapityb BED
close dhec canal prevented them from recdvngh n. I'M for their business season yihcrs
fellow Druggists nd Merchants in he Country Trade, who's are not. supplied wit ihh pou7
lar article, will lose no me in frwadingth their ORDERS. In Diseases OF theB Breast and Lungst this
medicine is not quaned ~ any similar Ompounfin the Unnn,a and wherever nh%uced,h meets
with ready sae' Though in very agreeable form, and with the ampIs speculation of "ConRh
Candy" as Remedy the affection of the Bronchial Organs, it is fully equal to the betb bottled
ofhed day. Thha assertion will not be thought untrue when is undeu@db t in its man
Iuhcmre tes sugar. compounded with eight vegetable medicines hnw which, rthe Breast and
Lungs nothing better could be prescribed BY the most scientific Uranium of our Medical Colleges
lButw while 1 exd the merits ofhs Sugar Compound, would say wsice to the AMhhd, fafbs
Ievahon during many years serUcei teD Drug and Chemical DEPARTMENT ofhe Medical SchooIof
would prevent much suffering, ands save many dollars yearly expended for oss"msu "a
I#& HAMILTON WADE, Proprietor -
JH BARNARD & BRsrnrn No 40 Main stree, st. louis, No. General gnt Orders dhered
them, wnlreivepr prompt atenion. " .-. 80 -.- 3 uHEgelU
+ IT. sal b the Merchants of louisiana. 4 large supply wn be kptw with the Mears, Dn.
per-, md Cash & 20, which MAY be had wholesale pHce, or on commission If desired. Iwantaa
Agent or urchaRri every townt hath not ret supplied. -
The genuine rce is done up neat wrapper with the Scotch Coat Of Arms, adu written
of Hamilton Wade onh -Rememberu bis. - 7:" .NHT
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
NEW ARRIVAL OF
FALL & WINTER CLOTHING,

TIME subscriber has just returned from St
Louis with a large & we'll selected stock o.
REID Y-.MADE CLOTHING, comprising all
of gendemen's ware, calculated to suit
the gravest farmer and gayest youth. He deems
it unnecessary to enumerate the articles. Call
for what you want, and he will be sure to have
il. He has also a good supply Of
Dry Goods, Groceries. QueensiC0xe,
Hard,Udre, &C., i
to which he s~olicits the custom Of his friepas
JOS. RICHARDSON.
Louisiana, Sept. Path, lS49.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
Louisiana Livery Stable.

7 N view of the Inconvenience to which in.
Il dividuals and the public generally have beer
subjected, for the want Of proper conveyance.
to. and rom our city, the subscriber ba.
been encouraged to establish in Louisiana, al
an immense outlay of "teu and f~reasurs,ns
Livery Stable, well supplied with Horses. Bug.
gies and Hacks. He fatters himsel by keep.
ing conststlyo OF hand, and well rubbed, hofs:
es Of all gates and cOlors, suited, both to The
saddle and harness, that he will receive. a gen.
erous support from community. Business men,
and pleasuring men, as wslias the TRAVELLING
community, can at any time be supplied with
single horses, buggias, or hacks, by calling At
my seabies between Georgia and Souh Caro-
INA streets. !aa!' e.. b.u 7.8... III. ar
It's also his design to run an accommoda-
tiCn hack to all the Bowling-Green courts, and
neighborhood meetings, to which four or 1--WE
passengers eanbe obtained. His prices shall
be as low as the lowest.
H. w. p. WOOTTEN.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
Boot and Shoe Factory,
"a. &C.

LOUISIANA, MA.
THE undersigned begs leave to announce to
his old friends and customers, and the pub
&c generally, that he is again engaged in his old
business Of
Boot and shoe Making
in their midst, and ~solicits from them a share Of
patronage. He has now on hand a good variety
work, done in the LATEST STYLES, of the
best materials and by experienced and finished
workmen, who are in his employ constantly man.
'ufacturing work 10 order.
Il. His establishment is on the northern side
of Georgia Street at the sign of the
Mahogany Counter & Shoe Store,
where he will at all times be pleased to receive
calls and orders for work.
LORENZO NEWMAN.
P. S.-The attention of gents wanting dress
Boots ofthe latest styles and best quality, is par.
invited to his stock on hand as a speci.
men. u Don't forget the sign Of the '.Mahoga.
nv Counter and Shoe &ore.' l.. N.
Louisiana, Aug. 9Th, ls49. ly.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17

THE undersigned beg leav'
to announce to the public
that they have established
themselves permanently ir
Louisiana. as DEALERS
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given that on the first Monday
~ in February next, and at my Office, in ihe
town Of Bowling Green, in the county Of Pike in
the State Of Missouri, I will proceed, publicly 10
adjust and allow demands against The effects Of
leonard NJ. Rodgers, assigned to me for the behe.
ut Of his c~reditors, when and where those having
claims againstaa said Rodgers, can present them fos
allowance. All those indebted to said Rodges are
to make immediate payment, as I desire
to settle up his business without delay. sy.-
2 s,s, SMITH s. ALIEN
Oct. y, lS4S. Assignee of L. NJ. Rodgers.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
I'LL BOAT

LOUISIANA, MO.
ITO COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND SHIP
PERS OF PRODUCE:
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
CARDS.

TIME undersigned has resumed the practice
Of the Law, and will attend the Circuit
Courts in the counties of Marion, Rails, Pike,
Montgomery, Lincoln and st. Charles, and TO
such other business as shall be entrusted to him.
His residence is at Bowling Green, Pike county.
Mo. EZRA HUNT.
July "a lS49.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
ST, LOUIS ADVERTISEMENTS.
D. WOOD. Z. R. VIOLET
WOOD & VIOLET,

WHOLESALE AGENT AND DEALERS IN
PITFSB URGH MANUFACTURES,
No. POS North Main Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
soLE AGENT
COLEMAN, HALMAN s. cos Coach and
Elliptic Springs, Iron, Nails, Wrought Nuts,
Rivets, Spikes, Bolts, &c..
Livingston, Roggen s. Cos Platform and Coun-
ter Scales, Patient Kaughphy and Paint Mills,
Knob Locks, Latches, MalleableC Castings, Sc.
LiPpencOH & Co.'S (warranted) Axes, Hatchets,
Shovels, Spades, Picks, Mattocks, Mill, Cir
cular and X Cut Saws, &c.
F. & w. NJ Fabsr's ~(supsrior) Carding M.
chimes, Machine Cards, Comb Cleaners, Be.
PaHerson's (superior) Letter Copying Presses,
Marshall 4 Bros celebrated Solid Box Vices,
Mill, Timber and Press Screws. Sc. &c.
Burke s. Barnes superior warranted fire, thiel
and damp proof Salamander Safes.
.7ndrsD FuLfon's Deliberately Church, Steam
boat and Tavern Bells.
IL Dealers are respectfully in, tied to exam.
inc their stock, which will be sold low for cash
or approved paper.
ST. Louis ay Ist., 1s49-ly.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
NOTICE.

- - ETV ~ II = = -
Mr.. WILLIAM WILLHOIT, you will please
AVA take notice, that at the next term Of the coun-
ty court, to be begun and held at the court house in
Bowling Green, In and foE the county of Pike and
State of Missouri. on the FIRST Monday In Februa.
y, 1856, We will spply to said court for an order
for the partition or sale OF the slaves Of the estate
Of Eva Without, deceased, late of said county,
in which you are interested as an heir and distrib-
utee. Signed, November the 18th, 1915, by
JAMES CULWEEL,
and 10 right Of his wife, Peachy
Culwell, . distributee.
aaJ ~ ia BENJAMIN WILLHOIT,
Admir-. and distributee.
JACOB SHROAT,
In right Of his wife, Matilda.
seq aa:aij JOEL WILLIS,
..tat 81 ir,a. in right Of his wife, Malinda.
rk4 WILLIAM WlLLHOIT.
DesshbeT Sd, 1S49. (u33 sw)
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17

i'm COUNTRY PRODUCE of every discrip-
|sion, and receivers and shippers of Produce and
Goods for Country Merchants. Their location
at the wharf affords them every facility for at.
tending to the interests Of their customers, and is
p clear saving to shippers of the expense of dray-
age to and from the warehouses of the city,
They will at all times give the most liberal mark
et prices for Produce, sna Sous freight at 'fea-
sonable chaross. They will give the ~strictest
peisSIai attention to the shipping Of produce for
warded to them, and to receiving and forwarding
|of freight for country merchants.
Having invested near their whole capital in
their present business, they expect to invite Gus
tom by accommodation and advantage to their Gus
II They will also keep on hand at all times
"a general assortment of GROCERIES at whole
sale and rstaai. .. a
THOMAS CASH, JR., & co.
July 23d 1s49. g ly.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
MISSOURI HOTEL,

"a Corner Of Main and Morgan streets, Sain,
l1l. Louis, .M.-The subscriber would re.
specially inform his friends and the public, thai
he has purchased from Messfs. A. &. b.. Var
Court their interest in the above house, and leas
ed it for a term Of years, and pledges himself thai
no e%xertion, on his part, will be wanting to make
all that favor him with a call perfectly at home.
The furniture Of the house has been replenish-
ed throughout. and the premises generally sub
je:tedto Thorough renovatIng. The location, a.
above indicated, is opposite the mostactive part Of
the Levee, and equally convenient TO the moro
mercantile and manufacturing part Of the city.
The situation is healthy, the rooms airy, and sus.
Of thorough ventilation.
The proprietor has spared no expense in fit
ting up this house. His table shall be furnished
with the best the market affords. At the bar which
|hasbeen refitted & furnished in a superior style,
he has on hand (having removed his stock of
wines, liquors and cigars from the Virginia Ho-
tel Bari and will continue to keep, as he pur-
chases from The importer in New York, a sup
|ply of the choicest brands of Wines, Liquors
and Cigars, and hopes to receive a share Of pa
tronage, proportioAate to his endeavors to please.
A. C. PECKHAM Proprietor.
NOT1CE.--We take occasion, in addition to
the above, to return our thanks to our friends
and the public for the patronage so literally be.
slowed on US during our lease of the Missouri
Hotel, and would respectfully recommend a con-
|~tinuance of the patronage under the new man.
|agement, as we are assured that there will be
no deviation from former charges.
sept-24 A. & B. ]. VAN COURT.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-17
CHEAP CASH BOOK STORE

u CHEAP CASH BOOK STOREE
j. HALSALL,
VNHOLESALE and Retail Bookseller and
w Stationer, No. 1874 Main Street, Saint
Louis, Mo-, keeps on HAND a splendid assortment
of
School, Law, Medical and Miscellaneous Book,
Quilts, Ink, Waters Steel Pens and
States Writing and Wrapping
Papers; Blank Books
in great variety, together with every other ar
cles in his line of business.
Books tOund in the best manner'
CaII anu U~.-.,"---xSv l24 Main Street
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-07-25


Moore ASA PoEr.-Oh asbed +
perhaps of death, in thalched o0tiB6 f}5
Devonshire. lies the greatest poei i0 si6
new tongues Of ireland. After alifs Sf
nearly seventy years-for fifty years Of
which he has been famous-the son of a
Dublin grocer, the friend Of Emmett,
Grauan. Byron and Fox, lies, crushed in
mind and heart, bis memory with all its
untold tales taken from him, the qoiver Of
his fancy emptied Of The last arrow with
many years and SORROWS like oak and
lead wrapping about bis body in anlicipa-
tion of The grave. Poor "Tom Moore.
how grey and cold sells in the night Of his
long and brilliant day
The poets body must die. Let Us
leave that to the undertaken and sexlou--
it belongs lawfully TO them. But the
poets works end words, his genius, or thar
part Of il developed in type, his philosophy
as revealed in his writings, his moral n-
lluence on his nation aud his age-lhese
belong TO US who are Of that posierity to
which all the geuius ofth past has ap-
pealed, and before whom such men as
HioWo HoFC ldiu tHeI WOIus DIS u WcIG
in evidence.
Ofthe moral Influence Of Moore on his
age but little can be said. In temperament
aad tastes. he was neither European nor
Christian. He was "a child of the sun''-
nm asialic. All his iInmagery and all his
were oriental. Born in the
very west of Europe, on The brink ofthe
Atlantic, in an atmo.phereIof sailed mist,
ne was as totally unlike an Islander of
hat latitude. as man could be. Judging
~ his writings, he should have been a
,alive of Rhodes, half-Greek half.Asiatic
IN intellectual compound Of Epicurus and
'lahomef. He sings forever OF the sun.
If nishtingales, Of living in the open air.
# orange groves and fire flies, palankeens
md eplam trees. A true child of the is,
a ands would have substituted for these the
Loudly siorminess o! his own climate. The
mighty Homeric sea, the oak aud pine>
he struggling ship, aud the thunder o6
eaven. But his first exercise Of self.will
vas to forsake bis country, and to accIi,
nale his imasinalions in the easi-7an ef-
ort in which he succeeded, as no Western
nan ever did before or will do again.
The Nation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-07-25

N. P. Willis, speaking oc those who
pride themselves on their own ancestry.
says-"They are like The reflections Of
stars in The waler-lhey never would have
heen there but for their bright originals in
heaven"