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STRIKING, EXAMPLE OF FIDELITY.

The New Orles0s Picayane Of October "a re-
cords the following trait of beautiful fidelity and
honesty ia negro slave of that State towards his
master:
By sailing vessel from Vera Cruz which arrived at New
Orleans Saturday last. the negro Mashal-a
quiet modest, uOamuming personon his way home from
California He went out With his master, Mr.. RunRes Of
Claiborne pash, in this State who taken sick last win
the mner the foot of the Nevada mountsn and
after long and severe illness died. Marshall took the utmost
Of his master. his faithful companion nurse and
end and watched BY him INCREASINGLY until be breahed his
last There nothing left pay the funeral expenses and
doctors bills. Marshall work and abored hard until
he managed srspe together enough 10 settle these deb
deght hundred dos- which nothing but an admire
h respect and veneraon for his mases memory, exqu
ate feeling Of pride and affection, compelled him topay How
ew while men, and dear relatives would have done
much He gathered together his masters clothes and other
personal effects and, with about thousand dollars that be
had made started home to bis masters family notwshstand
ing his knowledge that hs was free in California, and the
many inducements hold him 10 remain there He took
the cheapest and most dangerous back going in sailing
vessel to Acapulco and crossing Mexico on horseback from
the former city TO Vera Cuza very dangerous route The
American Consul at both places took much interest in him
to give him letters Of recommendation and to request of
him to let them hear Of him. He brought to this city several
letters persons living here in the country and which con-
tanned gold dus The letters hat soed and rsyed
but were perfectly intact His expenses home heavy,
owing unavoidable delsy the route The faithful nego
started home last evening Red river boat He had let
ters from various persons in California gentlemen Of this
city. recommending him. in the wsfmes terms their notice
and protection, which instantly accorded Mr. Fsrquha
intimate friend Of his MASTER has written from California
Mr. Runnelss family, stating that the unfortunate gentle
mans last request was that his faithful servant should be
and provided for by em Is soon as he reached
hs home in Louisiana In ancient days the story Of this
honest and pureheaed slave would have been written in let
gold and handed down posery a rare ra, in the
bright side Of human nature. We only tell the simple
and affecting story was told deserves and will re-
ceive universal attention and commsndaton.
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ITEMS OF GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Hon. srpxrY BRERsr, formerly United States Sem
ator from Illinois, has recently been elected to the Legisls
Of that State.
The Turkish Ambassador and suite reached Detroit -
Saturday last, and left on Monday for Chcsgo.
The Philadephs papers the death Of
PouLsos Esq., one of the oldest printers and pubsbe.s IN
the United States
The young wife of Mr.. WIZARD, at New Orleans, vs
killed on the 7.h by falling from her bedroom vu
dow in her sleep.
The report that Mr. G. p r. JAxKs, the novelist,
about becoming citizen Of the United States s fatty esa
tradc;ed by that gentleman. He says he means to Ie
here permanently but intends retain his allegiance 10
own Government.
The Rio de Janero correspondent Of the New York Hes
states that Mr. Ton, Minister BRAZIL has succeeded no
bis negotiations for the payment Of about $500 900 of c
Of Americans against the Brazilian Government The nosF
is soon to be forwarded TO the United States
letter from Liverpool says that for the fortnight enpC
November ls, less than l56, 500 barrels Of AmerD
-four arrived at that port principally from New York. and 80
valued at near million Of dollars
There destroyed by the burning of the depot Of ~
Michigan Central Railroad Company, Monday evening".
II, 900 bbls Of -four and 25, 900 bushels of wheat
CrLrIvArIoS or TEA 4 BRAzIL-Late advices fnsn
Brazil state that the production Of in that empire rapidly
increasing and becoming important article OF growth
thought thar in few years viii be produced in Brss
as easily and as largely coffee. and that that country win
furnish the world with its avote beverages The cnhf
vstion Of tea attracting the attention Of planters hronsbecs
the empire, many of whom dividing their pnnnous
par, be devoted the production Of tea and the oh
10 coffee.
The Hon. j. y. FRrHoSr and lady. with their atends.r
friends passed through Cruces. the shmus the 7Ash
ultiuo. in good health, on their way to California
II Is said that in Geenville, Mississippi there - pss,~~
eighteen years Of sge that does not belong 10
smperance society, and that there grogAop in ~
own.
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party Of six gentlemen lately look hunt ON The Alaps-
ha in Irwin county, Georgia, and killed within ak days
thirty deer. One Of the alone killed seventeen in twen-
" shotG
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JENNY LIND.

The annexed article from the New York Evening Post
presents this interesting young stranger in charming light
but the article reflects not hess credit the talent and good
taste Of the writer
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Comment porfez-rots? !? Most readily do we ac-
knowledge the food light which has been thrown French
phrases BY M Tave but every syllable of this deserves to
be studied by Bopp Grimm for bafa canister Of Cam
least that all the profound essencequina pars
tas-msy be completely extracted and distilled out of it. ad
residum by the bee-ke of linguistic Berze
us philologic Scheele This little phrase Of three words
or the being Gated only counts one contains the
very soul of the French character their manners, their his
tory and only gives the portrait Of their past but helps
almost infslble Representation Of their future
Quaifns is monstrousy developed in proportion quiddfas
oto is she formula, ,chat He busies himself mainly
with the shapes and shows Of things and therefore comment
the prominent and leading stroke in that involuntary photo
graph which he strikes of fifty times day. Then the
prez-pos. How do you carry YOURSELF Outside exter-
nay, superficial ginger bread work in every letter Of it. An
impressonsbe eager restless vvscous manner Of mau al
ways ready make loveand dro Of love il il nowa-
daysor cock his cap his eye and mourir pour ID
psie doing trivial things in solemn way and solemn things
in atrvis fgre SINCE, he called by the rates
who know him best, end now and then sinee-figre
sernes old story Of the little barber proposing to mmerge
the wig the ocean, will be true to the end Of the chapter
vapoviog, active, aggressive, demonsssive people,
whom little things and great make equally strong and
equally fugitive impression estins commonly every thing
except tres, and inessiby comic than when
trying with all their might to be serousor instance, play
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
NEW GOODS.

vIyE Subscriber having received nls
FALL AND WINTER SlOon'
!. prepared 10 supply customers M whit with uooos y
Al moderate prices. The following u''
some of tho articles he has on hand:--
Dry Goods.
Cotton Yarns, Calicoes, Shecllngs, ,oh'i''
incs. White, Rcd and Canton Fiannc's'
I;nseys. S, f. aud Shccps Grey Cloths,
Sn,,ine,is. Plain and Checked Ky. and
Cation jeans, Blue and other Driilings,
Gloves, Cravats, Pock. H'kerchi,fs, Spool
and Pat. Threads, Hats, Bonne.s, Stock.
ings, Socks, &c. &c:
Hardware.
Door, chest, cupboard, ill, trunk and
padlocks; spring and Norfolk !atcbes, butt'
strap. parliament, gate and table hinges; ;
screws, hay and manure forks spades ano
shovels, table, pen and jack knives; ham-
,ncrs, hatchc,s, coffee mills, chains, hoes,
aupers, brace bits, smooth and jack planes,
rakes, sc,,hes, ena,hes and stones, pocket,
tuck, fine and redding combs; curry combs,
and brushes; m assortment 81 ho!low-ware'
ploughs, steel, &c. &c.
cPoteries.
Loaf and N. 0. Sugars, superior ten,
chocolate, coffee, molasses, rice, Goldfish,
salt, vinegar, saleratus, spice, pepper, mus
.,ard, nu,megs, mace, citroD, rasIns, cur
rants, figs, almonds, cream nuts, hlberts, TO.
bacco in plugs and papers, Macuba aud
Scotch snuffs, Underwood's Lemon Syrup,
starch, soap, candles; plates, bowls, print
ed and common tens, pitchers, &c. &c.
Drugs and Medieiaes.
Tinctnrcs. Essential Oils, Essences,
Qninine, Peruvian Bark, Mercurials,
Darks, Roots ard Herbs, Of oil kinds,
Nlor,ars, Graduated Measures, Vials,
Jars, Battles ind Window Glass; Castor,
Lard, Olive, Sweet, Fish and Linseed
Oils, Turpentine, Varnish, While, Red nd
Blk. Leads. With general assortment Of
Oil aud Water Colors, SnaIt,
Gold Leaf and Bronzes; Paint,
White Wash, Sash, Shoe, Hair, Cloth
and Tooth Brushes; Tooth instruments,
Trusses. Also, an assor,men, Of pure aud
genuine Patent Medicines, such as Fahe-
nestock's vermif1ge, Cough Balsam, Bill
ious Pills, Carminative Lozengcs, (lor Sum-
mer Complaints,) Eye Water; Mohats Pills
and Bitiers; Shcrman's Lozinges, and Poor
Mans Plaster; McAlisier's AlI-tlcaIing
Ointment, Genuine Wisiar's Balsam,
Cologne, Soda and Seidl,tz Powders,
Nerve & Bone Liniment, Opodeldoc, nc.
Also, Cordage, Chalk aud Garden Lines,
Fish Hooks aud Lines, Tar, Pitch,
Rnsin, Oakum, Nails, Glass, Putty, &c.
ALSO, School Books, Blank Books,
Memorandums, Cap, Letter and Bank Let
ter Paper, Blk. and Blue Inks and Stands,
Qnil!s, Steel Pens, States aud Pencils
which he will barter Tor Wheat, Butter,
Lard, Eggs, Bceswax, Flaxseed, &c.
C. LESLIE.
Davenport, Jan. 9th, 1850.
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
NEW SHOP AND
N Il W PRICE s.!

IN HE subscriber would respectfully in
form the citizens Of Maquoketa and the sur
rounding country thar he is carrying on the
Chair aud Cabinet Making
in all its branches. tie therefore would in
form the y,bIic at large that he has opened .
Shop At Maqroket', Jackson county, where
he has established himself permanently with
the determination to please his customers IN
quality and prices Of work. He will positively
sell CHEAPER than any other establishment 40
the country or The quality Of work. Farmers
bring on your Wheat, Lumber, Butter, Cheese,
Bacon, &c. Three months credit with security
will be given TO those not having the READY, /,
10 those who have, 10 per cent discount will be
made. No effort will be spared to accommodate
all and he hopes by untiring industry and atten
ton TO business and pnnetuality to his engage
ments to reisin sil old customers and obtain ma
ny new ones.
'CorfISs made with dispatch.
rTThree JorRNEyMEN CHAIR MAxkRs want
edimmediatey 10 whom good wages and steady
employment viii be given.
Maqnoke.s, Iune 28th, l849. 42-ly
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23

supply OF Drugs, Medicines, Cheml-
Gals, Paints, Oils, varnishes, Brushes,
Fancy articles, &c. &C., 10 prepared
to furnish all those who may desire any thing in
his line on the most reasonable terms, and with
medicines Of such quality as he can warrant.
Essential oils and essences; tinctures; oint-
menfs; mercurials; qunine; Peruvian bark and
barks, roots and herbs of every kind; gum CAM
phor, myrrh, Arabic, opium, and al! other gums,
resins and basams; sa!eratus, sal soda, Eosom,
and other kinds OF salt; bi-carb. soda, tanaric
acid and all other acids and aikaies; magnesa ;
mama; saffron; cream tartar; cloves; cinnamon
alspice; pepper; nutmegs; mace and other spi-
ces. Fennel: coriander; carui; anise; lobelis;
mustard and faxseed, &c &c.
Dye-St,Gs-Logwood, chip'd and extrac'; fus-
tic; madder; copperas; alum; indigo; solution o!
tin; arnatto; blue yitrlol, &c.
Chemicals, &e.--pure nitrate silver; iodine
iodate Of iron; morphine; ssrychnine; piperint |;
podophy Hin; hydrocyanic acid; musk macfa,in
Hydriodafe potassa; kreoso,e; c.llod,on; chloro-
form cro,on oil; cod liver oil; &c. &c.
Fancy .4,ficles-razors and ssrope; penknives /;
pins; needles combs ,f all descriptions; specfa-
clos; watch keys; match safes: steel beads; pur-
ses; pocket books, powder puffs; toilet powders
seits; fancy soaps; shaving cream; fishing tack
ie: violin strings; &c. &c.
With . general assortment Of oil such medi.
cnes as contribute to form complete drug store ::
including Paints, Of all kinds; Oils; varnishcs !;
Window Glass; and Brushes.
The attention O. Physicians, citizens and
country traders is respectfully invited to the
above articles.
Barenan's Drops; Godfrey'e Cordial; Turlinp-
toms Baisam; Laudanum; essence peppermint,
cinnamon, lemon, and all similar patent medi-
cines for sale by the dozen a. a small advance
on ST. Louis prices and warranted .,tper1or ar,i-
cles. A. SANDERS.
Opposite Steamboat Landing.
Davenport, April 18th, 1850
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23

TITS = most perfect remedy fol Sores Of alI
: cures Calls, Bruises, SpTains, Ringhonss, sIv1
swceny, Foundered feet, &c. Also Fheua.
Chspped hands, Sore Lips. Running soreh
Swslled facs, Sore feet, Sore legs. Ulcers, Cena.
cords, Ern, tive boils, Enlarged joints, Chais.ni
ses Of bruises end scalds an immediate apPhss'Fl
this Ointment viii afford instant relief. J
A. Horse and family Ointmenti the PfeI.1
challenges the world to produce its equal. IN
and Tsamstsrs should always have . supply ~
invaluable article on hand, for cases Of smelV
No family should be without il for single ta!,
hour Of pain comes when we least expect IT,
fore be prepared. This Ointment il put uRs .a,
large tin boxes and sold at the low price o.
per bog. Observe the written signature ~.
prietor ON every b0x--w without this none - se'o
Principal Depot, Cody's American Agene!"
Waukegan. III.
4. SANDERS, Agent for Davenport, Iows' nj
November 6th. lS49,
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23

A~A THE subscribers hay;,. =.
u from the General Asse,.hl hyl'ah
80 State Of low a, a char,s. Guy
Ferry across the Missouri river Al cou.oseg seg
and permit from ihe Indian Aptn, tl"el :. n Ets
Bluffs Agency, to land in the India,' = y Noss
are prepared with new and safe boo,. .e','ap
wosernien, TO attend faithfully to ~. and
said Ferry. For those going to O,s"aa "s au'ls
fornis, this i. decidedly the bes, e,os. sOa q
Aside from being over three hundred d,,as n'as px
OF than by Independence, it sayes n. h%'es Hn. n.s
and dangerous crossings Of the ,w Q fo,t. OIL uis' s'
sas River, the Platte River and several v y
and ensures the protection Of the u. 8 rcaN
a. well 40 the Agency oi.he Ot.oes, om,I,'a I'a'
Pawnees being At the Bluffs. ''posa
The roads g this Ferry from the ya,io,.
ings on III. Mississippi through the y.' ;n' s'a
Iowa ore good. well supplied with Wood Is'q .as
ter, and every other article needed H. ~ usan
grant, and q ST. Francis and Council % aae go sa
articles of food, furniture, &c, ,ha, win p'aa'
ed in crossing the mountain. can be hal M = lss
sonsblc terms, ~ well as good and e.n.'; us % y
guides and mounsaineers; in fact i, ;,rsI,IRa i. sa
to be prepared with all such article. !. 1 yIs4s's
eler may need 10 add to his comfort 4, .as ms lh
This ferry being on the drec, line fran ,','I y!
90 to the South Pass, gives it a decilsd" y .ea
ssge over the old route. All North of faG 'a'G
should pass through Iowa City, u, ~
House, 35 miles, [Bob Hutchcnson's ,..u .na
Snooks grove, "a miles; TO Newton, a.
this 10 the county seat Of Jasper coun,s. n.a
Des Moine, Rnccoon Forkr,] 30 nll,'s
goods and stores Of every kind needed
had on fair terms. From this place Il, .ul' .'aA
the best Of any in the State. To B,nw,s,Ga a.. ,a,a
on North river, l8 miles; Happy proys ~
to Marvin's grove, 6 milct; 10 Tucker. %s
10 miles, fi-2 mile off the road:l to Ap.s's sse
miles, At the bridge across Middle rive,.s .''
fork Of the Nodaws, l3 miles, good tord. Wv
fork Of the Nodawa, Campbell's grove ,;ss
stream bYidged-plcnty OF timber. II s..
Of the Nishnabotony, " miles, Ferrin,. T..
the old Indian village. Here the no,,h..s
ineeYsects the Mormon trail; to Noun, s,..
miles; to west fork. S miles; to Silver er..s
miles; to Kug creek, 6 miles; here the ro,daa
the right hand leads TO kanesyilIe. ,he r,,..
Mormon town. the left TO ST. F,ane;, f.a n..1
Council Bluff Agency in Nebraska Ts,1r,pe,
Southern Route. 10y
Eddyville is the principal crossing plae. ~
Southern emigrants would do we'll 49,
in their supplies here as there a,e som. g.,
six large stores, Touring mills, &c:,o e,s
Point, IL miller; 70 Pra,hers, l2 miles; 10 Gs.J
ton Point - miles, centre Of Lucas conn.
Watson's 20 miles; to Pisgon, 40 miles, "a /.
rims ferry as the junction Of the northern \
southern roads, so miles. The distance fon 4
wa City TO ST. Francis, can be Travelled |
days with good OK teams. From Edd,,U,
IA days.
CLARK, TowNsrsp, WHEELING & c. |
ST. Francis, Feb. 1850 2i,
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE
PEOPLE!

1UytlAT the subscribers will sell at tho
Iowa Clothing Store,
go per cent cheaper than any other Establish
ment in the place.
They would also inform their numerous Gus
toners that they have just received from Phil
adelphia large assortment OF Winter Clothing
Drah, Grey, Blue, Mackinaw Blankets,
Overcoa,s, Fine Dress, Frock,
Sacks and Coatees, Black Striped,
Checked Cashmere Pants,
Sa,inets, Velvet and various other kinds OF
Pantaloon., Satin, Silk velineia Cloth, Gala
plaid-Shirts Of oil descriptions,
Red and White Flannel,
Hickory Calico, White linen bosoms made
in the latest styles.
--ALSO-
Super6ne French Black Cloths,
Do. Brown, Blue, Green,
Black Doe Skin and various other kinds Of
Cassimeres, which will be made up according 10
the late New York and Philadelphia Fashions,
and good fits warranted in every instance.
POWER g. JORDAN,
At the Iowa Clothing Store opposite the
Nilrs. Davenport.
November 9th, l849.
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
3. SANFORD,
nnnnn1sr AND oRo014s

y r. the Old Stand on Front ottese'
Davennort. Iowa, has laid in full asscFt-
ant of Druns. Medicines, Chemicals, Grocef'es'
ruits. Spices, Oils, Paints, &C., for the seasons
,mprisinr almost every article in the llne'-
monp which arc the following, viz -
All Dr.. Jay mes Medicines,
Wi.lar'. Dalsam Wild Cherry,
Townsend. Sursapnrillu,
Hungarian Balsam,
Indian Vegetable Tonic,
Moffa,'s Phoenix Ditters,
lave, linamcnt for Piles,
Upham's Pile Eloctuary,
Pain Extractor,
Linamen,s all kinds,
Jayne.. Alofla,s, Braggs, Brandfeshs'
Wriphts, Smiths, Peters, Lees,
Poriers, CleveInnds, and
E,ncrsons Pills,
Black and Cayc Pepper,
Allspicc, Cloves, Mace, Nu'mcgs',
Ciunamnn, Race, W. ]. aud Ground
Ginger, SaIera,us, Sal Soda, Alum,
Copperas, Sal. Peter,
Chalk, Pitch and Rosln,
Dried Apples and Peaches,
Raisin., Figs, Prunes,
Currants, Tamarinds,
Citronnnd Dafcs,
Imperial, Gun Powder,
Young II, son, and Black Teas,
Goldfish. Mackerel. Smoked Herring,
Tobacco, Scgars, Snuff, and
Pipes. all kinds;
Liverpool Blown, Grosnd Alum,
Turks Island, and Table Sslts,
Paints. Oils, Turpentine, varnishes,
Brushes, Glass, Pu.ty, Nails, Cordage
Lines md Sacking 'rwine,
Gun Powder, Shot, Lead and +. Csps
Indigo, Medder, Logwcod, Fastic,
Red Wood, Annntte, &c;
Cocoa and Chocolate, Old Jayn, Rio,
and HAVANA Cofoe, Rice, Tapioco,
Pearl Sago, Arrow Root, PeaII Barley,
Vermiullo, Soda, Butter aud Sweet
Crackers, Loaf, Powdered, Crushed,
Clarified and N. O. Sugars,
Golden and N. O. Syrups,
s. II. and N. o. Molnsses,
Old Otard and Seignette Brandy,
Port, Madeira, Sweet Malaga, and
Clnret Wines, Holland and Baltimore
Gin, Jamaica Rum, and Old Monongn
hela Whiskey, for Medical purposes.
Abscynth, Alcuhol, Cider Vinegar
and Lime Juice, Sperm, Star aud
Tallow Candles, CASTLE, Rosin,
Almond, Windsor and other Soaps,
Candies Ass'd., Wistar's Cough Candy,
Ginger Nuts, Writing aud Letter Paper
Blk, Blue, and Red Ink,
Superior Steel Pens, Quills, &c.
Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Fiiberts and
Hazlenuts, Pen and Pocket Knives,
Razors, Scissors, Pocket Books,
Wallets, Silk md Cotton Purses,
Combs, Ass'd. Violin Strings,
Hair Brushes, &c. &c
The above with a, leas, 500 different article
Tot enumerated are all warranted OF the bes
,uali,y, and will be sold Ms low as At any Stor
n the county. Cash or goods will be paid 70
Butter, Cheese, fellow, Eggs, Oats, Grass Seed
slaxseed, &c.
3. SANFORD.
Davenport. Jan. 18th. 1850.
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23

10 MEDICAL STUDENTS.--' mJ
received this week IRON, N, J., Pocke :
lcsi Remembrancer, Ohsietrical Renlempls"
and Anatomical Pocket Companion. ~"
so good assortment Of Medical Works ,rp
asa n. A. Porte
Rock Island, March ciss, 1851
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
NEW STORE,
AND
CHEAP GOODS,


TvuE subscriber has received in
addition TO his Stock Of Goods, q lot Of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
such AZ Coats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, drawers, &c.
Also Broad Cloths, cassimers, Satinetts, tweeds,
Jeans and Linseys, lnnnels, Alpaccas, Caledo-
MIA, Abysinia, wooden and worsted Goods, prints
and Merrimsc caicoes, assorted styles and fig
ures, Brown and B!cachcd shccting and shirt
ing, Pittsburgh cotton warp, carpet chain, Bat
ting, wadding aud wicking, Buffalo robes, sole,
kip, calf and Upper Leather, Sligo Iron, Sheet
Iron, Steel Plough Lays, Nails and large cast
Kettles, Wooden Buckets. tubs, charns, bowls,
&c GROCERIES Of all kinds, l. B, g A
and + Salt, window glass, crockery and Glass
ware, Hair nd LIE tn covered travelling trunks
good assortment Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Gum Over shoes, Shoes and Boots Of all kinds,
Hardware, Paints, Oils and Dye S.ufs, Dried
Fruit, Wallpaper, and live geese feathers, which
will be sold cheap for cash
JAMES NJ. BOWLING.
Davenport. january 10Th, 1850.
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
SELLING OFF AT COST.

SG61N0 OFF AT GUST.
~ REAT Inducements IL persons wish.
~ ingso buy READY MADE CLOTHING.
The undersigned desirous Of closing their bus-
ness in this place, will sell their entire Stock OF
Clothing, Cloths and Cassimers, &c,
at wholesale or retail at cost-And therefore de-
siIes all persons who are in any way indebted to
them, 10 come forward and settle their accounts,
and those having claims against the subscribers
are requested 10 present them for payment
POWER g. JORDAN.
Davenport, Jan. 3ist, 1850
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
fFSr the Gasetsr.l
Il qnR pRaTn or Mss CLARlSSA HOLMES

JxE D14T0 vr uscN OuAesSsA
d. lately in eur midst there bloomsd,
In maiden glee and pride,
A fair young girl, too early doomed
70 leave the warm frc-sidc.
AID sorrow broois within the Asss0
Which echoed TO hex mirth,
And ali unbid the tcar-drop starts
Beside the silent hearth.
A voice Of bird-like swessnsss aase
Made happy music there;
Oh, sad and early thy fsses
CAild Of the golden hair!
Hew lightly did her footsteps tound i
Anone che wildwood howers,
WhicA soon in fragrant vreashs were xoana
Ania her curb bright showers.
And small and graceful Was the head,
And sweet the eyes Of blue;
Bot seea The poisoned arrow sped
70 still that heart % true.
Her voice in song hath ofssn gushsd.
Like whisperings ef the breeses
But now its melody is hushed.
Beneath the forest trees.
Her place 10 gone-in bower ana haA
No more wen spring 70 greet,
The winning maiden loved OF ala
% cheerful mild, and sweet.
Her emile 10 10 her parents lost,
Each hope in life seems fsd,
And on the waves Of sorrow tost
They vail their early dead.
Ciarissa Of the golden hair
And Of the child-like heart,
With sighs and tears and wild despair
From thy leae grave they part.
But harps Of thrilling music ring
Within heller sphere,
And thou, up borne on airy wing
There heavenly sounds do'st hear.
Ne mist or shadow will arise
10 din the glorious day;
No tear will tremole in thine eyer,
Nor joy be chased away.
But casting down before the thrones
Thy palms Of victory,
Triunphantiy shall swell thy tones
Through all eternity. MARTHA.
Il Claire, May l2sh, 1850.
The Davenport gazette., 1850-05-23
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