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The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12
II ARTEE SIAN
SPRINGS. @l

. E4L
THESE Springs situated in Madison
county, 90 miles North.e east ofCan-
ton, will be open for the reception Of
visitors on the 18th May next. Gen. 7.
C. McMackin, we'll knownt to the travel
ing and reading public as the best land
lord ofthe South, will have the snperiD-
tedence and management under his en-
tire control, This is a sufficient guar
entee for the comfort ofthe VISITORS
We have erected and in the course
Of erection buildings sufficiently spa
cious to accommodate 500 persons
in all comfort, and also a number Of
double cottages which viii be rented to
families by the month or season. There
will also be a'large Ball Room and band
of music, Tenpin Alley and Billiard
Tables, for amusement and exercise,
and a Bar room we'll furnished with the
choicest Creature comforts"
We have made arrangements with
mr.. Ledbetter,' the enterprising contrac-
tor of the Yazoo City. Lexington and
Benton Stage line, who will promptly
convey all passengers from those points
to the Springs. d
Passengers by way Of Canton, will
be Immediately conveyed to The Springs
by Mr.. Jesse P. Brown, in Coach and
Hack with speed and perfect safety.
These Springs are situated on the
Ridge which lies between Big Black
and Pearl, in a high rolling country and
on tue immediate border Of the pine re-
gion, and the p%roprietors feel fully Just
fled from their " observation, from
the estimation of hat portion of the
public TO whom the beneficial effects Of
their waters are known, and from the
concurrent testimony of many i%ntelli-
gent gentlemen Of the medical profess
sion under whose recommendation ana
observation they have been used, in re-
commencing them, in all cases in which
%tonics are indicated, but especially in
all cases connected with a debiIitated
condition Of the digestive organs, in d.
seases of the mucous tissues, embracing
Dysentery, Diarrhea, and especially
summer diseases Of children; in chronic
inflammation of the bladder, in most di-
seases of the kidneys, especially those
attended with alkaline deposits, in tor
por ofthe liver; as a local application
in chrome inflammation of the eyes in
diseases Of the skin, both as a local and
internal remedy in diseases ofthe scalp
and ulcers generally and all diseases Of
females, connected with debility.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12


TUE undersigned respectfully invite the at
i tention of the public to the following List OF
periodical publications, now Issued from their
press in Charlston:
!. The Southern Quarterly Re-
view, edited by VIM. G. Simps, Esq. new
series, commencing with April 1850, price SIS
per annum,
2 The Southern Literary Ga
%eAt, u large and elegant Fumily Journal,
published every Saturday, aud containing a
larger amount Of original matter than any 9th
er paper in the country, edited by VIM. C.
Richards, assisted dy d. II. Jacques, price
So per annum, il paid in advance. A new vol
ume commences on the 4the of May, 1850.
3. TMe Southern Electic MNSN-
zine, a monthly miscellaney of chaice litera-
ture, selected from the Gazette and other sourc-
es, published in nhRbers Of % royal octave
pages, on fine paper and with now type; each
number emhelished with a Southern Portrait.
or Landscape, finely engraved N wood, price
81 a year, but to subscribers for the Gazette
only 81 cents.
q. HYe SCNOOEfeUOIO, a magazine for
boys and girls, published on the 18th OF each
month,ln numbers of32 pages, filed with choice
original articles from some of the best writer's
IN the country, edited by MI. w. C. Richards,
each number contains ten or twelve fine wood
ensravings, price, one dalllr per annum. The
same work for lS49 in an elegantly hound vol
nne, one dollar to subscribers. This work is
universally pronounced by the press. North
aud south, the best Juvenile Magazine in che
country.
The subscribers publish all the above works
IN the best style of typography, and on fine
paper. They also pledge themselves for their
prompt issue and faithful delivery TO snhsor;b.
ers, and they solicit for them the generous SIM
port OF the friends of a home literature.
Editors, who will give this card two or three
insertions with notice, shall be entitled to ali
the works except the Southern Quarterly.
Address, If by mail, post paid,
WALKER & RICHARDS.
Charleston S. C.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12

A despatch dated Washington the
l2lh inst, giyes the following informa-
lion.
The President has received nfors
nation that another movement is on
foot for the invasion Of the Island Of
Cuba. He has ordered that a strict
watch be kept upon the suspected
parties"
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J, o PRINTING.

HAVING aHtchedto their Newspaper
establishment an extensive and supe-
rior assortment Of JOB TYPE, the
Proprietors of the MADIsoNIAN would
respectfully invite those wishing work
done in that line to give them acall,
N. B. Work done at the short est no
tice and on accommodating terms.
% ORce-on the 81 nth Side Of the
Public Square.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12

TTTINDOW GLAss-AssOrted sizes. 4
WI first rate article, for sale BY
ni-iy D. w. MURPHY.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12

WFBETE LEAD-I0OO lbs. Pure white
" Lead, in kegs Of % and SO lbs, ,sar
Tdatsd Us good AZ the best, will be- sold at the
slightest advance, for CASH. nv
4-nao-yl FR1EsTLEY &MOsBY.s
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12
INs0LVENF NOTICE
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

MADISON CoUNTY. BY the Probate Court
0f said county. May term. 1850.
7 fHHE estate Of WHEY MOODY, deceased,
having been reported 70, and declared by,
said court insolvent, natice Is hereby given Ia
all persons having. claims against the estate Of
said declared, to present the same to the nm
deFsigued on or before the second Monday
ID December,l 1850, or their claims viii be for
ever blurred.
by order Of the Court.
r.. CAMERON, Clerk.
may 20, ls5OAnl4-6m
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12

BRICK BUILDING
Main Street, a few doors below his OLD
STAND. The house is very spacious, and pos
sesses every Convenience for
The rooms ere large, airy and arranged with
an eye to the caomfort of occupants. His ia
bic shall be Supplied with the best The market
affords. And no pains or exnen se shall be
spared to render satisfaction to his guests.
The subscriber, thankful to his old friends
for their patronage, hopes, from his increased
facilities and determination to please, to con
tinue to receive their generous favor. !,
r. NJ. VIM.
Kazoo City, June l3-nlT-tf
r .S,-Hacks, Carriages, Buggies and Saddle
Horses will be at all times in readiness to con-
Vey persons to any of the Watering Places, or
elsewhere in the interior. L. M. W.
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ER28.
CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE,
(O,,nosjte ,C~qtDbEer1s HoIelO

JnCksOns Miss
ALWAYS on hand, a ~ -.
ID large and extensive ~
assortment of'C NF1-iO- &5G94 &@
ges, consisting Of the la
sag9DoO 20 SOFAS 5IqRuogsoJ lsou pun lssl
Barouches, ROckaways, Buggies, &C.; together
with Harness, Saddles, Saddlery materials,
Coach Trimmings-sach as lace, cloths, dam
asks, top feathers, springs, axles, varnishes,,
&c. All of which will be sold as low as arti-
Giles of the same quality can he bought for else
where. HENRY Z. SIZER.
June 10, 185O-nl7-yl.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12
Fresh and SeIect Medicfnesl

ME are just receiving, from New York and
w Philadelphia, a superior assortment Of
Drugs, Medicines, Sc, 3c,
Fresh aud Pure, embracing most articles usu.
ally found in Drug Stores. Buying, as we do,
ofsthe Importers and Manu- understandable
houses, ct once responsible and respectable, and
being determined to deal in the BEST MEDl-
IoSEsi those sold by US may be confidently re-
he'd on-we tCarrdnt them such as represented.
Our Stock shah be kept complete, BY fresh
supplies from the best markets, as often as re
qnired.
Thankful for past favors, we solicit a con
'tifiuance Of the m from al paving dealers,
and pledge ourselves that our prices shall be as
toaO as sialilar articles can be afforded at IL the
state. CASH dealers will always End il to
their interest to. call at the sign Of the Col
1eu Mortar.n
July 4, $50 PRIESTLEY & MosBY.i
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12
SPORTS OF THE FTELD,

SEURTSW E THE FIE9H1Ds
90 lbs. Superior 6ss1s FDO1Cdey. in On.
half and whole kegs.
1000 lbs, shot, assorted sizes, BY the bag or
pound.
10000 coxe's best Percussion Caps
assorted.
$4,000 g, D. Percussion Caps, assorted
Fishing Tackle, for the season, assorted,
inst received and will be sold cheap at the
Drug store Of PRIESTLEY s. MOSBY.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12

HshANSER Of Madison county, { will Of
a fer for sule, IN thetownof Canton, on Mon
day the 7th day Of October next, the follow
rs described stfags, t. Wit.
Taken up BIZ HarFiaon Jordan.
4 soffei HORSE, Ia hnnds high. MI~H
blaze face, hind fest white; sup. kE
posed % De- 40 years Old. A
Appraised 10 so 90
Taken npby TsJ4 Smith, a sorrel MARE.
about la hands high, about 4 years oId. nv
let eye out star in the forehead.
Appraised IL $50 100
Also hy the npme, q sarfhl MARE, about III
hA1i hiah about 4 ynarb DID, star ia tBe fore.
I'D ouo white fore foot, and two hind fpef
white 4sy Appraised to &a5 90
sspt5-td = clancy, Ranger, N. &.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-12
CARRIAGE REPAIRING

BgTA@S9g1M % 3
THE UNDERSlGN- m=zu
ED would respect $500
fully inform the citizens REzn
of Madison, and the SUR
rounding counties, that he is prepared to take
in all kinds Of CARRIAGE REPAIRING aud
PAINTING, and hopes, by good work and
close attention to business, 20 rece i've a liberal
share of patronage.
N. R-Shop on the north side Of the Square,
and formerly occupied by Z. r. Lewis DC d car
riage shop. SAMUEL LEWIS.
Canton, June 10, 1s5O-nl-yl
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: The Climate ef California.

Ex-Governor Shannon, in letter writ
ten To- afriend in St Ciairsyille, dated San
~ Francisco. January 29sh,> 1850, says:
.ss.sasssI regret that my letter that was pub
Iished in The Gazette Influenced any one to
ss come to this eoanTy-t was not SO intend
~ ed thissis no..ihe country for any citizen
q 10 come tn. Except the gold, which is all
1t has been represented to be, the country
Is worthless; and the ciimale is a bad one.
The time will come when this opinion " i'll
sssbe entertained by all wish therefore to
= express the opinion to all who may feel Q
desire to come here; thai they had better
remain al home; that The chances for doing
-. well in this country, taking into considera'
- zion the probability, nay, the certainly Of
being sick, is greatly against them. This
being my opinion, | desire no one TO come
out here on the strength Of any thing l have
suid.s II is a country Of gold; when that i:
= said, all is said. ''rs~, fGs
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r. w SEYMOUR

TEAS row full stock of fresh and cheap
III Winter Goods, which will be sold to
the goods buyers Of Portage county at less
prices than goods Of the same qualities have
ever been sold in this county.
CLOTHS.
French, American and Engli broadcleths,
French and American Cassimeres,
Satnets, Tweeds, Jeans and Fulled Cloths Z.
DRESS GOODS.
French Merinos, Thibet cloths Lyonese
cloths Mobair cloths, Paranattas, Alpaccas
Plain and Figured DeLaines, Good Cling hams
at l24 els. SC.
MUFFS.
Lynx. Gene,.e, Coney, sc.
BOOTS, SHOES & INDIA RUBBERS.
Mems Boys and Youths Cow Hide Boots
Mems Kip and Calf Boots 800 Pairs Ladies'
GentIemen's Misses and Boys Shoes and
Boots Of all qualities and prices; 500 Pairs
Gentlemen's Ladies' aud Misses india Rub
ber Boots and Shoes received directly from
the Manufactory warranted of the best quail.
| ity, and at low prices.
HATS & GAPS.
| Silk and Wool Hats, Silk Plush, Broad
cloth and Otter Style Caps.
F. w. SEYMOUR.
| Novomhor IN 1910
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LLaAND WINTER
GOsODS s.

U,HE undersigned improves the first leisure
i he: has had to. say to his friends and
.xteasfomers thatshe is now prepared to show
= them the lat gest stock of sse1 sas,5e
= s.as8a Cloths, Gnssimeres and Prints
aver opened IN this market and they will be
5 sold lower than at any other establishment
= IN tits or adjoining villages.
ssssss He asks but an Opportunity that he may
81 satisfy all good judges Of the correctness OF
rs his statement His stock embraces a great
sssyarfety 81 Dress Goods, and the usual sarie-
- II Of Goods suite d to the season.ast. saf
esas ney-f7 80 esS O. PRENTISS.
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PuFE AWAY
SMALL STEAMERS. :

y M = LlL - j q n M II II D. ...ss
FTHERE IS ANOTHER SHIP AFL0Af,
4 and just entered the service Of tks
good people of the Western Reserve, TO furs
nish them with HARDWARE Of yarious
kinds and qualities. also. Stoves and Pipe,
Copper. Tin and Sheet Iron scars q the
lowest estimate, for the rocks fCalifsrnia
Gold not excepted.) The subscriber wishes
it understood that he has a good assortment
of Stoves, which are all wsrranted, andtias
he will no, be undersold if it splits him,-.
Tariff thrown off, and Cheap Sales. Those
desiring to purchase, are invited TO call and
they will become convinced Of his veracity.
ALL kinds of produce taken in exchange,
at the market price. 80. :. -.
Shop in Kent;s Brick Block, in the Stsrs
formerly occupied by Charles H. Kent. .ss-d
- WELLINGTON is BELL.
Franklin, Oct. sS. Is4s. sSGtf.,
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U..c.x. or o,IACks.


LET EvnRYEoDY READ THIS CAaEpuLLYM,IadaeSse :.,Iad 3 =
Sarsaparilla for sale the different towns calico r
Townsend's Sarsaparia. 1t ia advertised as the ORIG
NAL GENUINE and all that This Iownsena Is ne
Doctor and never was; but formerly worker on ra
roads, Canals and the lxe-yet ne assumes the ute o.
Doctor for the purpose of gaining credit lot what ne
not. He says she has attended two med'cai scnoos,
and practiced for fifteen years Now the truth ls ne
never pracced medicine day in his life Such aoia
cked misrepresentation looks bad to the character and
vcracty of the man. wish sincerely, he had new
made those statements of himself or OF me- When VIII
men honest and truthful in all their dealings
and intercourse with their fellow mcni He applied to
Ruel Clapp assist him in manufacturing his MIX.
ture, stating the large he would make as an 1
ducement /, embark in the business These men hsse
been insulting and libelling in all psssible torms
order impress the public with the belief that me QUO
Doctors Sarsa para the genuine original S1>
snparua made fromthe Old Doctor's Original Rec1pe
This p Townsend says have sold the use Of my name
for 81 week will give him s50O if he will produces
one single solitary proof of this. His statements Of
Thomson, Skrnan & Co., nothing but tissue
Of falsehoods simply made to deceive the public, and
keep the truth down in regard to his sou'1n Jerens
ine com pound. This is caution the public to pur
chase none but Old DR.: JACOB Townsends sarsaparla
having on 1t the Old Doctors likeness. his Jdmity Coo1
Of Arms and his signature across the Coat Of Arms
~F" ~'1' JACOB TOWNSEND.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-03-25

DEATH OF A BRoTHER OF HENRY CLAY.
The last surviving full brother Of Hon.
Henry Clay, the Rev. Porler Clay, died at
The city ofCnmden, in Arkansas, on the
l6n ult. in The 7Ist year of his age: 1t is
said that Ike his distin guished brother, he
was, mall his sttalnments of education,
setfmade. Allhough-his career, was less
known, he was distinguished and endeared
1the circleofz his aequaintances by his
4aiet and unobtrusige virtues, by his per.
4eet uprisitnasso of conduct, Snd by bis fer.
vent desotior, in and out Of the pulpit, TO
ahe Christian religion. = z:.f-tSe
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: So BRASS FOUNDRY o ~
as5sl4ses 'tiss ts-s AND rassszs,- ~s-+
COPPER SHOP.

rHEIE subscriber is ared TO mannfac-
ture 10 order all kinds Of Brass castings
sfsvery description. He also intends keep
ing on hand an assortment of Gun Trims
mIngs, kettle Ears, Keys, Copper Rivets,
Spaiter. Solder, Brass and Copper Kettles,
q which be will warrant to be Of good nate
: riais and as cheap as any in the country.
Brass and Copper Kettles repaired. In short:
]. aH kinks of Copper work done on reasons
BE terms. Cash or work paid for old Brass
and. Copper. .ss.s4.st. zss,s s-.,z- z.a
all lJsShop three doors south of the Court
: Heuse.. ss 7sMORTIMER HUBERT.
zses Rayenna, Oct. 24, IS4s. -
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California Gold.
kavenlll Furnishing EmDOriun,

TINE underslgned has the plessure of an.
l. nouncing to this community that. he
has rcplenished the above establishment with
lots of New Goods. consisting Of slm6st
every varietv5 of axe
GENTLEMEN'S WEARING APPAREL
Hats, Caps, Fmrs, Bn6ato Robes, a&c.S &c.
which will be sold cheaper than ever.i SO
Please call and examine for yourselves
Never pass the large window without bsy.
ing something for your convenience, ssl
comfort, during the approaching winter. ID.
N. B.-A few hundred weight OF Califof.
MIA Gold, will be received at par, in exchange
for goods; or on old accounts. If fappiication
be made soon. LINUS EN-.
Sept II. .ss,g sic agtf
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STnNfS-

Tin. Copper & Sheet-Iron Ware.
TNtiE subscriber has on hand large and
Il general assortment of Stoves, of the
most approved aud convenient patterns,
such as
Csb6's Improved Elevated Oven, Western
{ Economical, Premiums, Sell lf-Rsg-
ulators, &c. &c.
which he will sell little lower than any
other establishment in this section of 'coun-
try, for Cash or Ready Pay.
He also has on hand an excellent assort-
ment of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron-Ware
Stove-pipe and Stove Trimmings, all oi
which he will sell very low, for cash or ap
proved country produce at his stand few
doors cas-, of Gillett's Store. Ware of eve
ry description manufactured to order, ant
Job Work done on the shortest notice.
G.. A. PITKIN.
Ravenna, June 10, 1S49, Q11tf.
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EARLE'S IMPROVED
Cast Steel Hone and StrOp,
For RazorS and Surgical Instruments.
RNHIS article proves to be superior to any
Il now in use for restoring and giving a
fine edge to the Instrument. For sale at
DR.. Swift's Drug Store. also by S. r. Free
man.
Manufactured and warranted by D. Earle,
Palmyra, Portage Co. Ohio. Homes for
Bench Tools and Curriers' Knives, will be
kept on hand or made to order,
June L 1. 1349
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81 40, ONCE MORE.
THAT CLOTHING HAS COME!
Nv DAT ptAAD XPR ESS

Saturday, Hay 5th, le49:
ed DECEiVED a large lot OF Ready MAY Maae
EA Clothing from the extensive Estaol'sh>
men, Quincy Hall, Boston, every variety OF
Sunmer Goats, entire new style, consisting
of Olive aud Brown Sacks, Mohair, .Croton
Cloth, Drabett, Coddington, Cashmarett'
Tweeds, Jeans, and Bro. Linen Coats from
to t5dollaIs. =,
PANTS g. VESTS an endless variety. 1t
is probably unnecessary to say that you can al,
find the largest and best assortment, as well
as the cheapes at the Stone Store. that can
be found in the County, If you don't bel'evt
it just call and take look, at ,u,s
MAY 5th, 1919. DAYS
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ssssss .AReE LuMrs OF GOLD Some astor-
= ishingly large pieces Of gold are reported
assto have been found at.the Stockton mines.
gssin Caliioina, within the last two weeks Of
- January. Al letter Of January 21st to the
N. T ribune, 50 vs. .-...er -. 4.ss
.sssa One piece weighing ta0entythree pounds
ss<was brought to Stockton; that another piece
e Of incredible size and weight was also re.
ported to have been brought to Stockton on
Friday--it was said to weigh minety-sfght
pounds: 4 saw number of persons on
board the Stockton boat who had seen the
lump weighing twenty three pounds. The
gentleman who carries the express between
Stockton and San Francisco, told me he
sau and had in his hands the piece
% speiglsings aasnety-sight pounds 1t this
.sabe truesit isthe largest piece of gold ever
found, excepting one found in the IRA
Mopntains, which weighed nearly one
hundred pounds, Troy. qs.s..s .z-si@za
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS /!

THE subscriber is now receiving his
Il SPRING STOCK ofDRYGOODS,
Groceries, Ready Made Clothing, Hard.
aoare, Iron, Farming Tools,
and all other articles usually found at a
Country Store, which he offers to his Gus.
toners and the Public. as cheap as can be
bought in the County, and requests those in
want of Goods to call and examine his stock,
instead of going further.
WAll kinds of Country Produce taken
in exchange for Goods. -....
D. BOSTWICK.
Edinburgh, May 9Th, 1919. COS.
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Move mber 10, 1913.
FOR SALE.
Cheaper than you can raise them!

CHthpti IlIdH YUu CdH IdIot tHtN!
Men, Women and Chaldrens LiEenesse
CAN BE HAD AT
Matthew'S Daguerrean Rooms
FOR ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CTS.
In good style and i'll line cases. Large si.
zes from three to seven dollars. Cloudy
weather, if not SO dark as 10 rain, is prefers
able to glmmering sunshine.
All Gems and Ladies, and every one else,
must come before the first Of Decembe" OF
they will have to wait six months before
another opportunity offers.
Farmers and others coming to town don't
fail to call at my Room and see the Pictures
No charge for Eye sight. Likenesses taken
of the sick or deceased in the county by
having early notice.
VIM. B MATTHEWS.
Rayenna, November l2, t849.
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The Diyorced Wife.
ny LEILA MORTIMER.

7ssssssss-gs-@srzzfz BY LEILA MORTIMER.
Ny heart will wander back [vorld
.ssv. To thy lene pathway through the cold, eold
And long to End thetrack -f
sE.Bys which from its proud station it was hurled
&. Ny thoughts about the past
Will twine themselves as drops Of dew at even.
onsthirsty flowers are cast, @ss
When bending low, they yieldtheir breath to
= 80 heayeas ss l
Ny yearning soul will droop @F
Beneath the chill harsh gaze of the curious eye,
And Hopes tired wing will stoop = sa1g
50 Unto the dust, leaving her-starry skies Z
Amid whose radiant light
Her brow hasse' been lifted up, serene,
And proudly calm and bright 1S~
Though in the distance darkest clouds were
The flowers about my path ,-l s
That have not withered in their loyeliness,
Will now 60 down to death, p
~ And their pale lips the damp earth coldly press
~ And tones that sent thrill 81 ss-@s
ofecstacy into my heart now mute,
q WILDE remembered still, -
81 Like the last murmur Of a trembling Lutte
Oh it is hard to take -
&4e My dreary and lone way fur from thy side,
:; The golden chain to break
: hat bound my fate to thine-a happy bride;
Dost thou remember now ,-z s-.----
- The shadowy elms close by that lowly cot
AasW here to thy loves deep vow
listened trembling and dsubted not2
Thou dost remember2 Years
Have passed away since then, and eyes of love
Bedewed with anxious tears
Ny blooming youth that fondly watched above
q Are closed in death. Tbs breast q l=..rs-
g9a w hose painful throbbings were for me alone
ls hushed in peaceful rest
Now Fam left toleok So ss--
ass My last upon thy loved and cherished face;
= Oh, eansI ever brook -.
The worlds cold sneer, or from my soul eras
The bright and glorious past2 [gloor
Kind death. my breaking heart invokes tn
Around it softly cast
-s.s4 The rayless shadow of the voiceiess tomb.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-03-25

-. Mas. JAMES K. .PoLK,-'Fhis lady. has,
= we learn since the death of. her husband,
ainosi entirely secluded herself from SO.
siety. She seems 10 be inconseIable in
her grief: The hinge pillars in front OF
- The. new house INTO which they had just
S moved, when the melancholy bereavement
= occurred, are still -craped with black.-Es.