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The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20
Pat and Pudding.

A friend relating the following: Last spring,
lady in the country employed newly i'm
ported Irish gardner. Pat commenced his
work in the morning. and his dinner was sent
to him at the proper time, containing among
other things large sweet potato Pat ate
his dinner and found it very good particul-
arly the potato. After quitting work atnight
Pat makes his way, hat in hand to the lady,
and says: "Indad, madam it was an ilIgant
pudding you sint me for me dinner, but be
Jabers, and howdid ye put 1T III the skin -,
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20

Recommended to the attention of Mr.. or
Mrs Busybody, by member of the Init
Poking yoar Nose into Other Peoples Basi-
ness Society.
WANTED IMMETiATELY.-Person of Fair
Character (Sex or age immaterial,) at Sal
ary of $4,000 year to mind Meir Oaon Bnsi-
ness. with periodical increase equivalent to
| 900 per annum, ONLY TO LEAVE OTHER
PEoPLE's ALONE.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20

Somebody says'
Marriage is friendship heightened by love-
And Another;
"If fitly matched be man and wife,
No pleasures wanting to their life"
Again:
Sometime my plague, sometimes my dar-
ingr kissing to-day. and tomorrow snarling.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20
IMish IWere a Married NIar.

The following was found among the post
humous papers of an elderly single gentlemen.
supposed to have died of ossifcation of the
heart The world is as apt to mistake the true
character Of bachelors as physicians are the
disease of the patients.
81 wish were married man,
And had little baby,
I'd buy little wagon cart,
And draw it round some, maybe"
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20

PRUssIc AcID IN CHoLERA-Dr Downing,
in London Medical Times, states that he has
used Prussic Acid in more than one hundred
cases of Cholera, and in cases of extreme col
lapse, with manifest advantage.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20

MIR. KESSLER. announces to the Travelling
4Nl Public that he has returned to the above well
kuown stand aud is now prepared to accommodate
in ihs best manner, all who may favor him with
their patronage.
Noefofts will be spared to promote the comfort
and convenience Of CHESTS. -
1J Good SrABLISa and careful osTLERs in at
tendance.
EFremenf. November "a. 1855. ,...--
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20

Il. O. O. F.
CRoeuAN LoDeK. No. II, meets at The Odd Eel
lows, Hall. III Warehouses; Building. every Satur
day evening.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-20

Poetry.
heLaborer.

The Laborer.
The laborer, the laborer,
Gods nobleman is he
His works are craven in the soil,
They float on every sea;
The keystone in the social arch,
Utility his crest.
His days are spent in manly toll,
His nights yield balmy rest.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
SOUTHERN RIGHTS
RALLY.

The friendsof the ConstItu-
ton and Of the rights Of the
South, without distraction Of
party, will have a Mass Meet
Inc and FREE BARBEC UE
at Canton, on Saturday the 10th
November 1850.
Hons G. T. Smith, Pat. ny.
Tompkins, John 4. Guion, John
"A, Quitman, g. s, Tarply' Rog-
er Barton and others are expects
ed 10 address Gle people. The
people Of Madison and the ad-
Joining counties, and especially
the Ladies are invited to attend.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

cessary that each article pass through the
banG Of ohr Central Committee, TO be re-
ceiyed by that in Washington.
All ARTICLES must be in VIckSborg. MS
s%isslppi. before the Isl day q JaRuary, 1891,
and alter examination and selectioR, they
will be hacked up securely and sent toNew
Orleans, from whence they will be ship
ned direct to London. | must therefore,
5eg of YOU 10 use all The dispatch possible
in notifying your fellow citizens, in col
lecIiag, examining and sending forward.
The Chair an Of the Central Commit
tee, not having acquaintance over me
State, has been compelled TO rely upon the
suggestions of friends in thu selection OF
gentlemen on the several Committees, and
NAV not have nominated those who are
wiling to serve. He would, therefore,
beg The first gentleman named that he VIII
add to his committee such as Will AID, ana
indeed any other persons that can ana WI
render service, as also to notliy each mem
Der of his appointment. ,
Feliow-citizens, Irely upon your aid, and
trusting in your hearty co operation,
beg leave 10 be, very respectfully
Your FeIlow-ciuzen.
Nj. w. PHILIPS.
Chairman Central Committee Of Mss.
P. S. ANY further information desired
will be speedily given by the Chairman, al
above address, or BY the Secrytarg OF
Committee, Mn. LEMUEL PEFRlE
JACKSON, Miss.
D. NJ. Fulton Beauties Bluff.
JoHN HARaAN Camden, Com.
Mai. J. H. MAoauDER Sharon,
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

SHARON, Miss, Nov. 4th, 1850.
At a regular meeting Of Sharon Lodge,
No. 1903 of Free and Accepted Masons,
held in the town Of Sharon, Miss, on Mon
day morning the 4th inst, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
Whereas, the mournful intelligence has
reached US, that our highly esteemed and
worthy brother J. r. Jenkins, who lett us
about the 18th Of Sept. last-in feeble
health-to visit his relations 10 Ohio, was
on the Both of the same month called from
labour and toll on earth toeternal rest and
refreshment in the Grand Lodge above
and whereas we desire 10 place onpeipetu.
al record our farewell tribute Of love and res
pect to the memory Of our beloved brother
and friend
Therefore resOlUed, That we mourn the
loss OF our friend and brolheR who, whilst
be was with US, was ever the steady adj
# |"HEHEHM | F
vocate OF virtue and morality, prompt and
faithful IN his duties, and gentle, kind, and
benevolent ii all his associations.
Resoloed, That we tender tohls bereav.
cd relatives our sincere coincidence and
warmest d mpathies and whilst we bow
ii humble submission 10 this painful dis
pehsation Of an An wise Providence, we
a%fectioDately commend them to the care
Of onr Grand Master in Heaven, who
alone is able to afford consolation 10 the al
aicted and distressed under all his dlspen
salons.
Resolped, That the members Of thi.
Lodge will wear the usual badge Of noun.
ing for thirty days in testimony Of the sor.
row they feelfor the loss Of their late bro
Their and the last public token Of respec'
they now have ia their power to extend Il
bis memory,
Res9ipsd, That an attested COPY Of III,
foregoing be transmitted to the relatives d
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
DIED.

At Kirkwood Miss, on the INK
10 the 7lh year Of his age. Edward
son, Son Of Col, William McWHHs y
death was very sudden being occa,io,.5 y
a fall from a horse, which occurred
PAGES from his fathers premises. III
who saw the bright countenaues /,
little bov as he left the house, and tb.s
a moment after beheld his lilel,s, |
borne back, can alone appreciate Ii, 4
ful sadness OF the scence He wa,
sprightly, intelligent, amiable, and i.
Gus child, and a universal ~favori,e wink /
who knew him.
More than his fathers family fiji.
are %bereaved, and in that family "a !.
competitions, a void has BEEN made III. !
can only be filed by the hallowed n,n..
of the sweet little boy himself.
We add the following stsnza 1, 4.
which this interesting child tad Ions i.
committed to memory, and which va, !.
ten lisped by his guileless lips.
The "sweet flower that scent, Inc M.
truly embodied the image Of The iSus,.,
and the blooming boy; but how little Att,
fond parents and his tender sisters 49,.
| listened with delight when he lispsdt n.
lines expectto witness 50 soon and VI
ly the appreciation Of the concluding !,
"As the sweet flower that scents The N.
But withers in the rising day;
Thus lovely was this j ,fants dawn,
Thus swiftly fed his lie away
T. SAfI
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
Telegraph 10 The NJ Picay~ne
icy THE WESTERN LINE. ]
Mem YORK Elect. MS.

New YoRK, Wednesday, Nor. 6,-Tbe
elections passed of quietly, and we have
returns from all except nine districts. So
far The Wings have elected fourteen mem
bers, of Congress, and the Democrats nine
The districts to be heard from, ii is expect
ed, will give the Wings five, aud the Dem
ocrals four members.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

BALrtMoRE, Wedaesday, Nor. G, 9:45 ?.
Mn New York, as far as heard from,
fifteen Wings and eleven Democrats have
been elected to Congress.
Twenty FIVE counties give Hunt, the
Wing candidate for Governor, 5000 ma
joritv.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

OEro Rope and Waips...-Olr iiei
Col. Maunsel White, sends Us frOn
plantation, Deer Range, Plaquemaa
a specimen Of a whip made out Il #
Okra plant. The discovery i de
Mr.. John Blourgere, and promises
develope a new aud valuable staple
be added 10 the other productions
our State. The whip sent to d
made Of the stalk, and the root Send
as the handle, while the bark ii
same time forms tho body ofthe VIII
and lash. Mr.. Blourgcro says that
hemp made from the 0kta plant i
not rot in water. The bark has tenh
ers of 6bres. and will produce ma
hemp than any plant known. ItiSa|
easiest t. dress, but to do it to any d
tent it would require heavy rollers, u
sugar mill rollers, to run The dat
through, after which operation, Cd
days only tbs reqlired to make
most beautiful article Of the kiud~t
O.. Delta.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
Fire In Bosinn:

The freight depot, at Boston, Of the Bos-
ton and Maine Railroad, was destroy by fire
to-day. Loss estimated at $780, 600.
Second Despatch.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
From az Sonlhneat 80

sorrnwKsr Pass, Wed esday, Nopem-
Der 6.aFhe brig Damascus, HAYS master
from Chagres in ballast, with PASSENGER
bonad 70 New York, has put 10 here ii con-
sequence Of sickness.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

the deceased IN Obi, anil that these pro
ceedinss be published in The Star ia Jack.
son, and 10 the napsrs in Canton.
nv. b. WHITEHEAD W. M.
Attest, THos. ". Srorr, See. pro, TEN.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

disagreeable opera
tons, will appear
so startling and i'm
probable, that m i
ny will hariIp give
it credence, tn nigh gNsNs.
momentarily aston
ished at snch appa-
rent presumption,
and think no more
of the subject, ne
vertheless, we nnhes
itatingly eclare
that the Electrical -
Febr,fnge will do it when used asa
Billions, Yellow, Congpstiyc,
Intermittent Fever, or Agne api j }
FIELD to its sure and potent renss.,
It is perfectly safe in all condlues
and may be administered with Pereo
ty to both sexes Of all ages and eos
We have numerous letters aNa " w.
showing so far rs the TESTIMONY Z
go, its cure, safe and uniform saec's "
tor. The following extracts ~
mems:
Dir. {. Goodman, Of Linden,
March 2lst, 1850. 81 admins 4
summer in upwards Of 6ity M
grades Of lever md succeeded ~ s|
in from two to ten hours.
PATTERsoNvILLg, r., sp Y.
"We have used it in upwagFass n
cases Of Bilious fever and leyet s Y
in every case it proved siiccesossSi lEl
q. M. CHARP0Nso sl
JOSH M. CHAhsIea
WIN. +. iAlFLElS "
For further reference aPpg III
gentlemen, mostly physiclans w
few among the many: II 1.
State Of Mississippi-Gen.
Col, Semple, Messrs z. ,. sT ns,It
Killingsworth, David Bull ~ . 4
John S. Chambliss, n. y. Opa1
Russ. .bdD9
Price 81, per ounce--Sa oeu's sirI
An ounce is sufficient for ~
None genuine without ths lsB
ture Of A. Kendall & Co., w
ity, and signature Of james
velop, and the words "Dr. NJ
Tonic New Orleans bl9w 9SpAI
Pre- pared only BY a; W. Ns
Proprielo'a
For sale BY MDl rD
DRUGG lists s 49,
CANTON
ANDY PRIEsTtS
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

The Empire City has arrived from Cha
gress with W hundred passengers and
three hundred thousand dollars in gold
dust.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

BALTIMORE. WeinesdGy, Nor.'6, morn>
ng,-Rcturns from nearly the whole State
indicate the election Of the entire Wing
Stale ticket, aud a majority of Wing Con.
gressmcn.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
New York Election,

New YoRK, Moo. 6, l2.p. M.-Washipe-
ton Hunts election as Governor is consid-
cred certain, as also a ma ority 10 the Leg
lslalure for the Wings.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

The Wings have certainly elected Mayor
Governor, and other State Officers, and
majority of Congressman.
Arricai Of The Empire City.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
Ne1p York Colon Market.

BALTIMORE, November, 6, 9:46P, NJ
Coaton market dropping; 700 ba'es SOLD
No change in other things.
Ncw York Election.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

~H-Expecting to be absent for some
two weeks, a friend will take charge cflhe
Madisonian during that time.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

New YoRK, Ncp. e.-New York State
vote is close.
In Michigan, three Wing congressman
are supposed to be elected, Penniman,s
majority IN the First District is 1000.
Sixth Despatch.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

the last Presidential election, the
Wing party generally profsssed great con-
tempt lor what Is commonly called plat
forms.
IB New York, that party are now run
ming The sameset Of candidates On tine
platforms.
oh, con sistency thou art d Jewel!
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
Wisconsin,.

In Wisconsin, Charles Dnrgee, Free soil,
and James D. DotY, Dem, are reelected
to congress.
Fifth Des patch.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

Il EHENH 49,
There was a Woman's Conv enlion re-
Gently held At Worcester New York, II
was very numetously attended BY both
sexes. We think The masculine partiei
pants il that disgfaceful assemblage, ought
to dofr their male attire and become gram
mics ID garh. Is well as in pripciFIe.
Nnmer0ns letters were reaa, speeches
made, aud resolutions passed,
I'VE are pleased % see that there was but
one representative from d slave State a
single delegate from Maryland
We are frequently told of the superior
morality, education and refinement 81 the.
North, and this ne presume Is another ey-
idence 81 III
"Ralher than this give Us nature wild.
we have always thought the only con
aistent non-reststaace men 10 the present
crisis were those who have steadily de-
cllned any participation ID the Southern
Righis meetings that have been held from
time to time for the last two years.
Some such these are, even ID this com
munit who always refused 10 act in any
such meetings believing them 10 be trea.
sonable q lheir oharactsr aud rebeilious il
their purposes.
These gentlemen have at last the meri'
0f consistency. They have no fears tina
the record can be read upon them. In thi.
thsy occupy ! more enviable position thar
many III their present conireres.
Mr.. Adams 10 bis speech last Monday
made frequent illusions 10 the central
meeting held ID Jackson in May 1s49, and
10 lhe October Convention. The burther
Of his speech was 70 show that neither o
those meclings took any position at all in.
consistent with acquiescence in the lat,
congressional Bills on the subject Of slave
: ".
Il He ~heqnently ofsredto verify Bis alIega
tionsby TIE Record, wesccepthis mode q
trial. and BY the Record i shall be dec
dsd.
Atihe central n eeiing Of May 1915, {
which Mr. Adams was secretary, the Hon
I'm. s. Shdrkey AS Chairman made ~
port, ID which We end the following q
tract.
"Ths Legislature Of Virginia, III Marc
I54f, passed Ieso'ptions c~ondenining III
Wamo. Proviso and asserting the tights
the Southef Ii State andagain ia Januar
1S49, BY On overwhelming vote, realirme
the tesolati0ns Of 1917 and passed other
probes ing against any action Of Congre:
On he siate trade and SLAVERY in Il
Distrirs 81 Colombia. Those resolution
c%leailg snd loreibly sci forth the constitl
tional rights aud we would give Them OF
most unqaai sd CONCURRENCE.
From re Dove extract, it will be see
thRl ne central meeting took decide
ground 'againqtany action of Congress .
ths slaps tfade and slapsry inthe pisiri,
81 columbia I'D ne lats congress ala d,
son ~ slavs trade and slapefy ii II
Distfitsa tThe italits ate oags.9
Wsleave q but readers ii Judge wbet
* Adams IS sustained " The neeor
IA Book has been published entitleI
"The art Of making psuple happy wil
obt money" We are III . 81 cnndifis
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
Ne 70 Jersey.

Foot, Dem, elected Governor by 5000
majority.
The Democrats have elected three and
the Wings two members Of Congress.
The Legislature is largely Democratic.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

Mtchigaa-Net0 Jersey.
In both Michigan and New Jersey the
Democratic ticket is probably triumphant.
Third Desptch.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
TBY THE SOUTHERN LINE.
Nep York Market.

NeW I0Ff UuTH6t.
New York, I'useday, November s.
Cotton is quiet. No change in other things
to be noted.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
U. S. Attorney Dun ant,

Attorney General Crilteaden has deci-
ded against allowing the claim OF 2. ].
Durant, late U. S. District Attorney at
New Orleans,
Fourth Despatch.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

TIME announcementtha Fey'r'ar
l. ane types, can be cured in ron Z
ty hours, without vomiting, nnrgl@
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14
L-ermonL.

In Vermont the Wing ticSet has been
successful.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

Dear me, nor she replied VII
shudder. "E'm fond Of cats IN d
place, but | should as soon think a'
ing dog soup!
The gentleman did not urge hsf'
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

"Will you have some cai'dal
asked a gentleman Of Aunt Prirl
at a dinner. table.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

A Book has been published entitled,
sThe art of making psop happy wilh.
obt money" We are il ! st condition
N BE- experimental upon.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-11-14

aud starting of at a smart pace. One mau
who was a little too near the off horse was
spresd out 10 front OF Parkef's establish
mpnt, but not seriously hurt by The fail
Some Of Tie more excited rescuers ran al
ter The carriage, u%ttering various exclama-
tons and QUERIES. About twenty minutes
af,er Hewes was driven of, Knight got IN
TO a cab at the Court street door of the
building. and was driven of without moles-
lalion. 1t was aulhorilaliveIy stated yes
teriay, that the badly spell letter, Purport-
ed to have been written by him 10 Gratis,
and so printed in some ofthe papers, was
neither written nor sent by hun.
From 6 to 8 last evening, Court square
wa. aaian filled with an exciting multitude,
chithy colored, some Of whom displayed
pistols. Another pair Of writs for ccnsplr-
acY had been placed in the hands OF the
deputy sheriff, and it was supposed thai he
would again bring The defendants TO his
Office in fudor,s building, but he arranged
the matter otherwise. 1t is alledged IN
these wGits that there was also a consplr-
acy 10 kilnap Crtfi's wife. As soon as II
was understood Ihatsthe third arrest and
balling process had been effected else
where, The crowd dispersed. One colored
man, who was on horseback, talked very
brave about being the first to attack Hewes
and knight, il tley should show them
selves. but he did rot wait long.
Finally, we take The following from the
Boston Times Of Mon5av last:
MANY Of The houses in Belknap and
! Ca biidge streets are provided with amu
milton, among which is a very soclable ball
weighing about four ounces. Swords,
dirks, &C., are plenty, andsbayonets right
up The colored population are really
rousedin this matter, and are making their
houses like barracks. In relation 70 en-
teting y lvate houses, it is understood that,
on inquiry of the Marshal, Judge Sprague
has minated that the process tor the ar
rest ola fugitive slave is in the nature OF
civil process-that in serving it, an officer
will not be justified in breaking open The
outer door Of any dwelling house - that
eyerv dwelling house is the castle OF It's
occupabts-but-j if The front door be OPENED,
any inner one may be forced oFen. Ihe
latch strings have all been eiee;ua'ly pulled
in these LOCALITIES, and a sew more" extra
bolts inserted in those same outer doors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07
ELECT MISCELLANY.
"MYSTERIOUs KNOCKINGS."

"MYSTERIOUS kNOCklNGS."
The following is beautiful extract from
an Essay, written by ELIZABETH A. CHEs-
TER, and read a, the annual commencement
of Rutgers Female institute. New York
city, by Prof ANDERSON.
"And could tell Of knockings yet more
mysterious than even these-aye! more
curious than all Rochester could manufac-
,ure; but may not reveal these to all, or
bruit them about to crafty that Unsuitable
monster, the public.
''Let me whisper them softly in your ear.
There is such thing as a maiden's heart
Curious lille sanc.um, that! containing
things strange, passing strange. OF itself
it is little world, and ye. this little world
how capacious! What living picture-gal.
ery-what landscapes, and cottages, and
castles, and palaces-what portraits hung uF
around its walls-and then what mighty
hopes and fears-what imaginings, wha
longings, what anxious peerings into the
future, what visions bright and RADIANT
what ,elescopic, wha! microscopic wonders
And how this little sensory at times palpi
lates, and beats and .hrobs!-how it dilate:
as if to fill all space, and again shrinks into
nolhingness! Think you 1t hears no knock
ings? Think you it never listens. and fan
cies that it hears when all is still Let it:
history for one short year be penned, and
what history Of knockings would be there
Mysterious, aye, passing strange! How th'
little thing has fultered, like a frightened
robin, and tried in vain to cease its futter.
ings, and hush itself into quiet! Perhap.
it would not that those knockings woult
actually cease, nor yet does it consciousl.
wish their continuance. 1t sometimes en-
deavours to commune with itself; but, de.
spite its every effort, some disturbing cause
! is ever present-some form constantly in
truding. These mysterious knockings may
pefchance become more and more impor!u'
nate, and it is certain, though it may be very
mysterious, that the fas.enngs of the door
Of this little heart, (poor, tremulous thing )!
too waak TO resist, in some unguarded mo-
ment, or by some strange volilion, some
times yield, and in walks stranger tenant
henceforth to act the master in this li.llt
tenement, or, after little tarrying, to bt
thrust out no longer welcome guest!
81 once kneW such lI,le heart. II un
| fortunately heard the mysterious knockings
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

Curiosity chow strange for ,comsanO y awoke
from its dosings. most persevering knock
er was this visitant. He came for "yes," and
''no" was no answer to him ;-early and
late, rain or shine, it was knock, knock, at
the door Of .ha, little heart. There was no
use in turning deaf ear, for deafness itself
could not but hear such importunate rap
pings. Un.ring perseverance deserves sue
cess. That lille heart began to reproach
itself for its discourtesy. Sure the door
ought to be opened little, very li'tIe-to
be left just ajar-a little look into the tene-
ment nigh. be allowed, and no harm felt ;
so it ,uas left sjar, but still the intruder
knocked on, peering in the while, and the
knocks were so gentle, SO full of melody
strange, bewitching kind of melody--so
full Of entrea,y-,hey spoke SO imploring-
ly-how could the door shut again Softly
it turned on its hinges, and the knocker was
in that little tenement-a snug little house
for the knocking knocker. The door closed
end the key was in his pocket, and his spi-
rit danced to the tune of
"Knock, knock away, knockers-in knockings nc
sin;
Nor is woman's heart steel, that knockings can'1
win.'