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CHANGE or FIRM.

NHAs BENNETT & co. Druggists, beg leave tolaioIm
u the publ thu, Me style OF tie house will, in future be
conducted under the firm Of
BENNETT * BEERS.
They take lh- method Mt ~ te2rung"i ysar 10 re-
tarn he grateful thanks the liberal share OF pat'o age
which mas been bestowed them b. their friends and gen
public and they hcpeby co.nrcd attention 10 business
prices, Merit and receive -l.li larger share Of trade
By rccct ara"g meats and Increased ABILITIES ~ the puT
chase Of articles shall keep general a. extei-iv'
in future than haze We; been enabled 10 oer-
Ali TIE and popular Chemicals auj Medicines will be re-
cevod a. last a. they appear ao every variety OF Drug
Medicines Paints OILS. Dyes aud Window Glass Of a.
Fancy Articles AID Perfumes, fine Tobacco ard cSas, ana
every tang usually kept Drug establishment constantly
on hand. CHAS. BENNETT,
January ls lS5l-;a2 WIN S. BEERS.
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Hi,,fe,. .4rra,,ges,.eat.

Tri.Weekiy Line of Packet boats LOT E!nonata
and a separate Tri-Weekiy Line of Packets
for Scotisviiie to Connect with the eha'-
louisville and Stannton Stages.
s The TIT l's will leave Richmond
" Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays al 1,,n;nr leave
rye in Lynchburg next days at T. he'u Il, n
Lynchbnrg Mondays Wednesdays and odys Fare through
and arrive in Richmond next days al Z y"
% So Way fare in proportion or.,-sro.Jr.r
TIE SoorrsvlLLE CHARLorTEsvLLE AND
viii commence on tue Limo Novem 40 NJ and arrive
On moausE W. Savs At lUA Returning leave Scott
lille At Ii A Vi Tuesdays THURSDAYS and Saturdays and ar
Richmond al next Gay az NJ arrive in
,U next DAYS at2P Fare through 81
for Brooc.ylle Waynebofo aud Stanton leave
at NJ xtday at Broksys, anu a'i I've N aJes
=, 10 n and arrive in Richmond next days al T. NJ
Ess - Rockville 81 So to Waynssboro So to Stauntop
Pasaepoer. for Famyille will take the morning line.
fasseDse' ''' BOYD, EDMOND& DAVENPORT:
a. B. All packages sent by oal Deas must De ~ tns
Of the owners on other consideration will we TAKE hs H.
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG; RAILtsE;Ai I.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
---- ON and alter VI ednesday, he 18th Of ~
~ the Passenger Trains viii In as
Leaves Richmond daily at
ACCOMMODATION PASSENGER TRAIN
Leaves Richmond Mondays, Wednesdays
N'A'e7 and FRIDAYS at ...sP II and P. Vi.
. Tue days. Thursdays .
and Saturdays at.... tut a. NJ
Leaves Petersburg Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at...... lo "A vi.
Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays al st A. NJ. and
The I1a Train will for way travel under this ar
.angeIneGt . 40
fare, when tickets are procured at the Office 81 W
'a.e, when paid in the Cars 81 ~
Children over and not over IL years of age Servants and
ooed Persons when tickets procured al the ofics0haf
once . 4,
B-servants travelling by themselves be furnished
vthtwo passes be retained at the Office and
mus, be expressly stated on the pas that they permitted
- 90 O.. the Cars r
NB-No freight packages Of any description Will DO
lowed on the Mail Train.
NORFOLK TRAIN
leaves Richmond Mondays, Wednesdays and En- .
For the Walthal where with the steamer Augusta
Passage. .."........... ........'' ''''''.'SS "
THOMAS DODAMEAD,
de- 10 Superintendent Transportation.
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CHINA HALL.
FAIL SUPPLIES.
rs,rrE subscriber has received from the manuse, s m
England large supply Of E Eas s as io
LIMA ae NON s r. Vac winch with vaety o. Fancy
oed eokns Britannia War; nao9s maa TO
Sees sseSg c DoG sads and ps The s pa6s A
ce'ilFy -iefe"1- HUGH A. WATT,
~ No - West Main St.
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DOW, a. iSAiCS.
RICHMOND MADE FURNrrURE,

RICHMOND MADE FURNITURE.
TOHN A. BELVIN, CABINET MAKER, respectfully
and substantial in the Furniture line s extensive stock of
Richmond Made Furniture, embracing every variety Of
styles Having in his employ woTke equal to those engaged
to guarantee that his MAHOGANY. ROSEWOOD. and
other kinds Of Furniture will compare avoraby style finish
AID durability with similar ac- 10 De procured in the cele
he drt call from is friends and the public generally
he Is willing for ms Furniture 10 chow for itself.
II
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RTEW LAW BOOKS, Just received and 10, sale =
" NORRIS & BROTHER 81 Nam st. Ricl.:rond
Vol iowa.d's Reports ii the ST premc Court Of II L
States
Report Of the Debates and Proceedings OF the Convention
for the REVISION oil tic Consultation OF tho State OF Ntw
York, by W G. Bishop ard W h. Auree.
realise Oh the Law of Husband and Wife respects
Property by John Edward Bright Esq with copous notes
and references to the American Decisions by Ralph Lick
wood, III 2 vols.
Vol Barbour Supreme Court Reports Of New York.
Digest of New York Reporsin2 vols
Vol 81 English Common Law Reports
VOL 81 English Chancery Reports. ,aJ
IN tic Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancey for
II Charles CITY county Spring term, 1851
Francis II Mcclure and Mary H.. his wife. dftds,
The Bank Of Virginia. Mary W. Harreon.
EYecutrix OF Benjamin HARRISON deceased
William A. Harrison, John II. Harrison, IN Chancerg.
Henry Harrison Nath Nelson, Abby
Nelson Ann Rosaia Nelson and Thomas
NJ Nelson, PITTS
The Defendant Thomas NJ Nelson, not having entered hf
appearance ana given security according TO the Act Of AS
senby and the Rules OF tha Court and appearing by SAL
acory evidence that he is inhabltant OF th CON-
monwcah il ordered that the said defendant DO appear
here the fist day Of the next le and answer the b Of
the plaintiffs and that copy Of this order be forthwith IN
serted in some newspaper Published in the city Of Richmond
for eight months and posted al the front door OF
the Court House Of this County.
a copy-Teste. EDMD t. CHRISTIAN, Clelh.
IL 23-Sms
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EAR. ROSES CELEBRATED FAMILY MED
H ICISES.-Dr Ros-, the iaseiitor of ihose "Fami,
VI, dcnes has practice5 Helcne Philadelphia for thirty
years and cannc. 10 cs0 among those who pu.ua aud sell
medicines without any knowledge Of diseases.
DR. Roses Expec,orant
- :" Alternative
90 Cansnauye Basam
Ve:muge
:" Female Pills
/" Hair Tonic can be safely and adyanagco =.
> y D'''' ''N|A'' Ok sTRECE rR
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AILMENTS ofSCfENTITJC AGRICULTURE;
~ Or the Connection between Sc.n and the Ar, Of Prac
teal Farming. Pnze Essay OF the New iork State Agncui
,rs Socieiy BIZ John P Norton VI. A. Professor of Scrn
tifc Agriculture in Yale College For sale by
ia Il MORRIS & BROTHER, 81 Main street
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD OPEN TO
RICHMOND!
FOR FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS
Hss 49, saga 60 -
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,Ft,psos MANUAL-A scok every member

ESFFERSON MANUAE-A ocok every mesIoer OF
oS ~ l., ., iaGre houid own. u.
i ,iaaua Q, Parliamentary Practice composed ORIGINALITY
" M cc and rules Of the House OF Representatives the
wh ourh, down to the present time, to WHICH Is added
re lie sd orders Their with the JON. nis' q both
ForsaIe Nv .ds5l MORRIS & BROTHER
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OPENING or WINTER FASHIONS.
1903 MAIN STREEI.

yTAsoNICTEXT BOOKLETS Masonic Text BosI
IvE containing history OF Masonry and Masonic Grand
Lodges from the earliest times together with Constitution Of
Masonry and digest the Laws he. ana Regulations , Of
Lodge Of Va. Published ana i,r saig BY ,,o,,,,,,
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RJ-sISEss CARD.

ASE1S g. WHlTLOCk. Commission Merchants ,o"s
1 R1aksy and Ship Chambers keep constantly on mao
co-dsDs Of ali sizes Blocks, Paints, Oils sas' @e ~
an the Dock
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wM MOTT. Agent,

WIN. MOTT, Agent,
Paint and Oil Store merit door to Exchange baaS IN,
HAs constantly hand general .s Amsr G and
IL Oils, Brushes Japanned ihs ioi o-s"'
French Glass, &C., &c.
TO COUNTRY GENI 11 ~ ,s:biDc 10 Our-
CARDS PANT used quantity ssd z%s ss and
The bsbs who =. hq Ed. Of Paints ready All orders
trusted to the subscriber 'a'''' WM MOTT, Agent,
~ Next door to Exchange Bank.
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Rooks LATELY pURLD HE'D, 70, sale Is
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IN the Journal OF IOur through ma Land Of promise by J.
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1e Song OF tho Bell newly ,Ts from Schiller by "
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An Essay srur 40 ,i,i,,.S ., 81. T,a,o-s ,s ,la
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o! Arts and Science. Nc; new edion--sl -
Historical Collection. Of Lou-ana embracing ranaations
81 many and irabie documents relating the natural
civil and noleal s!'N oi Ike state compiled with hor
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French. with MAJ, vol svo SIS
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Churc, Choras ard Choir S;ldlea By Richard g Wills
-75c.
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Pastors Sketches or Conversations with Anxious In
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4 500" David CopI a!G anG the Christmas S,orIee-sl 50
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supply Of tie caeGp itioo
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-31

To proven, tho Depot III Richmond from being filled up
with grain and o;ter produce as transportation
rom the Country deats, j! il not relov' ny the conslgne
within Hy eight urs after is arrival il will be removed BY
Tho Company, and stored al the expense ot the owner
ia3l {. r. MASON. Supi. of Transportation.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-31

BpRITANNIA and BLOCK TIN WARElCofee
ID Tins coffee and tea potts. sugar bowls: potts.
tors spittoons fluid lamps candlescks tumbers cha
fng and oyster dishes: full supply Received and for sale
hy r NJ. ZIMMERMAN
% Isl Maid street.
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y-N., ;;0DpS nv EXPRESS JUST RECEIVEl

". vt
q Blk SIX Trimming Laces all widths and prices
i +. ai,y Ladies hid Glove assorted COLOUR
adj. pe:ior blk SILK Ni,-
, 4, ;faa ard ether color Fio'ences
Isl esd !. - ierase very fine
ca on :. rem grange AID ,naroon French IeSnoee
Sca,et ehs-I, .',.e and 2uk French De Lanes
< : y j. and aioey blk Italian Lus,rings
6 ,e Iaten Caraarlc sidkfs
R'cl roaset Ribtone, new styles
So e. crimson aud other styles Cash m e Shawl'
.,.,r,eeye. Chemisetts Collars and Cufs
raa a a Embroidered Caps
N,cs To. Lsces, Edgings and lnserngs
i larra assortment Of Hosiery for chldren
Mss. and Bows thread and wooden Gloves
ad ise roc1 OF staple Goods which We shall dispose
al - ve-y rctl;ced prices Purchasers will hnd II TO their adj
' ih = ~ s~a' NJ a. {; L. LEVY,
e'e" ss NJ. 80 Mansion House.
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Kenny LIND NOTE PAPER, Sc-J. w RAN
- DOLPii has received ARTICLE Of Note Paper with
portrait OF the Nightingale stamped in the Of each
sheet Prce IS cs iors bo1-oon,ainng qres OF paper
and 50 savetoprs TO match,
large stock Of other fine Note and Lee, Taper and Er
yeopes for sale al III Main street, Also for sae Life
and Portrait Of Jenny Lind q, lac Jenny Lind Songer Re
and all the Jenny Llri Music
a few Opera Glasses just TO hand deco
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s .;de!n,ia educu-wh all the illustrative engiavnss-
?. .cc 81 celis -,
Thu book woth the reading y every man. woman aue
child the county ;..,,,
;eng to Of the peonSh a an "t ono as the o 4p
:" : !, soc tv,.e with very ire enRrav;ngs
= i,,rss on tn 8 gs-By Frank Forester. Gao
An I'd Country Honse-By Mis- Gre, Grey &c
The ler. e Gaunty-A novel; l2tc ,-or,,rn
~, ~, bv rde3 MORRIS & BROTHER
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(sOLDs, COUGHS, &C.
~ Ayers Cherry Pectorsl
Mrs Gardeners Balsam l.;yarworl
Hastings Compound syrup
Ror,.s Expvetorant
Javne's
DAVIS Pain KILLER All popular remedies for Coughs aad
Colds. For salehy JAIL, o A. sTREcKER
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USOR Observation-Disclosures Steamer Au-
gusta will resume her place on the River Friday, Noy
3!h inst The Cans leave the R. and Petersburg Depot at OF
A. NJ, Nisndaya Wednesdays aud Fridays
THOS. DODAMEAD, Superintendent;
Office R. g. P. K. R. Co. Nov. 9th. no2o
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Ne1tru Shafer s. Co.,

n WHOLESALER FETAL CL0yH111A.GS I E-aKo-
Run, IND GENTLEMENS FCh-slSh
INC STORE,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-31

Mr.. Wythe was a member Of the Virginia
Hous of Burgesses, and when the Stmp Act
aroused the patriotic resistance of the people
he stood shoulder to shoulder in that assem-
bly, with Patrick Henry. Richard Henry Lee,
Peyton Randolph and others. who were dis
iinguished as leaders in legislation when the
storm of the War of independence burst up
on the land.
In 1915, Mr.. Wythe was elected delegate
to The General Congress, and was there in
I776, when his colleague, Mr. Lee submitted
his bold resolution for Independence He
steadtasty promoted every measure tending
toward such a result, ard he voted and signed
the Declaration of independence. During
the autumn of that year, he was associated
with Thomas Jefferson and Edmond Pendle-
ton in codifying the laws of Virginia, to make
them conformable to the newly organized gov
ernment This duty was performed with
singular ability.
In l777. he was chosen Speaker of the
House of Burgesses of Virginia, and the
same year he was elevated to the bench as
one of three judges.0f the high court of Chan
Gerry. When the new Court Of Chancery was
organized, he was appointed sole Judge, and
occupied that bench with great ability for
twenty years. Always firm IN his decisions.
which were never made without serious in
vesugation and analysis, he seldom gave dis
satisfaction, even to he defeated party. For
a while he was professor of law in the col
lege Of William and Mary, but when he re-
moved to Richmond, he found it impractical
the office.
In 1856, Mr.. Wythe was chosen delegate
to the National Convention that framed the
Federal Constitution. He was also a MEM
Der of the Virginia convention called to con-
slider its adoption, and was twice chosen
United States Senator under it. Nothwith-
standing the constant demand upon this time
which the duties Of his official station made
he opened and taught private school, free to
those who chose TO attend it. Among other
pupils was negro hoy belonging to him,
whom he taught Latin, and he was preparing
to give him thorough education, when he
and the boy died. His death was sudden
and was believed 10 have been caused by
poison placed in his food by near relative.
The person was tried FOR the crime, but ac-
quit ed. The negro boy alluded to, partook
Of the same food, and died short time pre-
yious to his master.
Mr.. Wyihe was man Of great perseve-
renee and industry, kind and benevolent to
the utmost; was strict in his integrity, sin
cere in every word, faithful in every trust;
and his life presents a striking example of
The force Of good resolution triumphing over
the seductions cf pleasure and vice, and the
attainments which Perseverng and virtuous
toll will bring to the practician of these nee
essary ingredients for the establishment of an
honorable reputation, and in the labors of
useful life.
Mr.. Wythe was twice married bat he lef;
no offspring, an only child, by his first wife,
having died in infancy.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-31
Proceedings Of the Western Medical Society Of
Wis., Convened at latteyillC, July 18th 1851.

The Society met pursuant to call Of
the Presideut-Dr. Ladd. and was called
to order by the President in the chair
The Recording Secretary being absent.
on motion, r. I. Hayes was elected Re
cording Sec. pro. tenn
On motion. the President appointed
Drs Van Dusen Of Mineral Point and
Burreli Of Dodgeville to act with the
board of CeDsors III the examination Of
credentials Of persons applying for mem
bersnIp OF the Society -whercupon
The chairman Of the board reported the
following persons as possessing all the re-
quisitc qualifications for membership.
Jno. ID. Wood, NJ. D. of Lancaster.
c. c. Tobie, NJ. D Of Platteyille,
- Terrill, NJ d Nhullsburg
- Farris, II D. New Diggings
Ga motion, the above named gentlemen
were admitted to all the privileges and
immunites of this Society. on their sign
ing the Bylaws and Constitution Of the
Society and paying into the treasury Of
the same, thc sum Of 81 90
After the transaction Of some further
business, the Society adjourned to the N,
E Church to listen to an address by Dir
H Van Dusen of Mineral Point. on the
'.Disnjty Of the 1IcIjcol Profession
A vote of thanks of the society being
rendered to DR., V for his very able and
instructive address" adjourned to '' At
woods Hotel" to partake of a supper to be
served up at - o'clock p NJ.
The repast being concluded and the
board cleared, some time was spent in
drinking sentiments, la coH arater.) the
relation of anecdotes, and couviviality-
aud a pleasanter reunion has not been
witnessed since the formation Of the Soci-
ETY.. All present felt like according with
Tom Moore in the beautifully expressed
sentiment of one of his 8 Irish Melodies
AS follows-varying slightly, however,
the form OF expression
"And doth not a meeting like this make amends.
For all the long years we've been wandering away7
To see thus around US youths early friends,
As smiling and kind as IN Scholarships day.
Though happy Ger some OF your brows Ger
nine,
The snoH fall of time may be stealing-what thenl
Like Alps in the sunshine thus lighted by trater
Wen wear the gay tinge Of youths roses again.
Business being resumed after the repast
DR.. V was requested to furnish the Rec
Sec with copy Of his address for publ
cation
On motion. Resolved that each member
be required to present at tie next meet
ing Of the society, Diary Of one or more
cases that may come under his obserya-
ton between this and the time Of the next
regula~ meeting-with Diagnosis, Treat
meut. Kesuits aad remarks on the ease.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-31
IBG68GQJG30JD.
OF THE DECLARATION OF
IEDLPENDENCE.
GEORGE wYTHE OF VIRGINIA.

George Wythe was one Of Yirginia's 5
most distinguished sons. He was born in
the year 1926, in EHzsbeth county, and being
the child Of wealthy parents, he had every
opportunity given him which the colony al
f9rded for acquiring good edcuation. His
father died when he was quite young. and his
elu-alion and moral training devolyed upon
b is mother, woman of superior Abilities
She v.s very proficient in the latin language
and she aided him much in the study of the
classics. But before he was twenty-one years
Of age, death deprived him Of her guidance
and instruction.; and he was left at that early
period Of life with large fortune and the en-
tire control Of his own actions. His charac-
ter not having become fixed, he launched oul
upon the dangerous sea Of pleasure and dis
sipaiion, and for ten years Of his life he laid
aside study and sought only personal gratifi-
cation.
When about thirty years Of age, sudde n
change was wrought IN him, and he forsook
the places Of reyeiry and the compani onshiP
Of the thoughtless and gay, and resumed the
studies of his youth with all the ardor of one
anxious 10 make up lost time. He mourned
oyer his mis-spent days, even in his old age
which was clustered round with honors, and
be felt intensely the truth of the assertion that
" time once lost, is lost forever" He at once
commenced a course of study, preparatory to
entering upon the profession of the law and he
became a student in the office Of Mr.. Jones,
then one of the most distinguished lawyers
in. the colony. He was admitted to the bar
in 1857. and rose rapidly to eminence, not on
II as an able advocate, but as strictly con-
soientious one, for ne would never knowingly
engage in an unjust cause. Strict in all his
business relations, and honorable to the last
degree, he was honored with the full conf
d4nce of the people of Virginia, and when
that state organized an independent govern
ment pursuant to the recommendations Of
Congress. Mr.. Wythe was appointed Chan
ceIo1 Of the State, then the highest Judicial
Office in the gift of the people. That Office
h.. held during his life.
For several years prior to the Revolution.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-31
3g@GQCDo
For the Tribune.
"Somc Twenty Years Ago"

I've wandered TO the village town
Aud sat beneath the tree.
Upon the School-house play ground,
That sheltered you and me
But none were LETT to greet us Tom,
And few are left to know
Who played with rs upon this spot,
Some twenty years ago.
The grass is just as green Tom
Aud barefoot boys at play.
We're sporting just as we did then,
With spirits jast as gay.
But the master sleeps upon the hill
Which coated Der with snow,
Afforded US a sliding place
Some twenty years ago.
The old "school-house" is altered some,
The benches are replaced
By new ones very like the same,
Our pen-kniyes had delaced
But the same old logs are in the walls.
TIE door swings too and fro
It's music just the same, dear Tom,
Twas twenty years ago.
The boys were playing some old game
Beneath that same old tree,
DO forget the name Just now,
You've played the same with me;
On that same spot, twas played with knives
B. throwing 50 and so,
The looser had task TO do,
Some twenty years ago.
The rivers running just as still,
The willows on It's side
Are larger than they were dear Tom,
The stream appears less wide
But the grapevine swing is ruined, Tom,
Where once we played the beau.
And swung our sweethearts, pretty girls.
Some twenty years ago.
The spring that bubbled meath the tree,
Close by the spreading beach,
Is very low twas once SO high,
That We could scarcely reach.
And kneeling down 10 get drink
Dear Tom, startled So
To see how much that am changed,
Since twenty years ago.
Near by this spring upon an elm.
You know cut your name,
Your sweet-hearts just beneath it too,
And you DID mine the same.
Some heartless wretch had pealed the bark,
Twas dying. sure but slow,
As that one died whose name you cut,
Some twenty years ago.
My lids have long been dry, Tom,
Fat tears came in my eyes,
thought Of her / loved so we'll
Those early broken lies.
visited the grave yard, Tom.
And took some flowers to stre1v.
Upon the graves Of those we loved
; Some twenty years ago.
: Some are in the Church-yard laid,
Some sleep beneath the sea,
But few are lelt Of our cid class.
Excepting you and me,
And when our time is come. Tom,
And we are called to 90,
] hope they'll lay us, where we played
Some twenty years ago.