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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

The following Bit of pleasantly WIN 90 no n h 49, e
subject of which it treats Tor lnose "no iu' i -. :,
,ume do not favor the motto OF the wrllef IN legata "
from the Hartford Daily Times
EXCELSIOR!-(HTgher)
ny PROFESSOR sHoRTFELLow.
The shades of night were falling fast,
When through our quiet city passed
A lass, whose summer costume nice
Reminds of the quaint device,
Excelsior!
Her brow was glad, her skirts beneath
Unsoiled by mud, hung scant and oreti
And with q joyful murmur runS
THE accents OF her silver tongue
Excelsior!
TRY not the dress" the old folks said,
1.-THE rabies scornful shout we dread
"The CUTTERS filth we can abide"
But firm that silver voice replied,
Ercei.iorf
aOh stop !" the dry goods merchant said, -
.You'l save your dress and spoil our trade "
smile Iurked in her bright blue eye,
But still came back the firm reply,
Excelsior!
Thus in the twilight cold and gray,
Pretty and neat she went her way;
And to the sky, serene and fair,
gladstone shout did rend the air,
Excelsior!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

WH[TEHCRST AT THE WORLDS FAlR.-The
LoDc,n Journals speak in glowing Of Wh!i,hurs
Eins OF Mag .r Falls exhibition at the Crystal
Palace The illustrated News pronnunces them superior
syrcuens \ large frame, containing portraits oi
the p;c-Int an! Cahinc; ana Other distinguished indvi
ala ,vas sen; b WnitcInrs; Wednesday list - tic
Nurit- Fir. icsc pictures attracted much attention tu.
rin their exhibition at hi> gallery, 39 Broadway and will
we are Certain unrquac5 oy any specimens vi the phu
,,ic art ia the In n" production OF perfect pic
lures W!l!:c..urs, has no superior
" Y Independent Press, Jane :.
~ { H.. IN IL sr.tn lin
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
4 SINGl.I.AS INVENTION

One of the singular mr'ancl !n"ea'iors s,l,r,4
at the VOLTS Far is the mode! Of by Coma ~
IL represents the figure Of five feet hA N ,n n
lions of the Apollo. and from that -!rs can h. IL;
creased il all lis compartments 4s yiIt ich.. l.
Is intended tn !uc!l!ia" the c'tng ~ army and il il Al
ingenious ,irt the Emperor p4g'or ana recalled c.
DAMN. wJ i Pol! se,m- The rr>'I .! many YEAR, Ia
bur and IN rnitr. Ic number PIECES cyuj,s t.s
Intd,.I i.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

ae election Of Jais:s oy ne psG2e j? Kentucky Win
resulted in Inc selection OI excellent and .le .ri., in
instance In fact Tie people have made choice 80
MS their agents in The Legislature wgult h,y. . o!
probably b@tte!.-I Gin Enquirer. ; '"3
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
NOTICE

In TO numerous applications il deemed proper
give notice that neither the President nor Secretary OF the
Navy, has authority TO appoint mi!shpmen at large
WILL. 4. GRAHAM,
Secretary OF the Navy.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, JrSE i, 1851.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

In Richmond Enluer uncv paragraph conccrnn.
the patc editors n" that paper that the editors OF
his tire paragraph relative TO The BOARD OF Pub
Works and the State Stocks report OF the proceedings OF me
Convention reported Tor this until we saw II
Enquirer Yesterday Th. written by The same
hand which pcnc report Had read the report before
published this part woud have appeared the Dispatch
will The Enquirer do justice this much, since has
made upon that paragraph Aud next
would be obliged Enquirer il will in what
this sno party papcr-hs Dispatch has vinced Iarzan era
any period its existence Such an INSTANCE
would he new to us think readcrs Yesterdays Dis
patch.
We are happy 10 know that neighbors disarow all
agency the obnoxious paragraph which could not but
regard of pazan chaaccr-especaly at the time
when Democratic Legislature thought proper TO take The
control of the Board Of Public Works, their opponents
ncercd the idea Of their being able properly conduct
the affairs Of the State after discardng Wing oicehudcrs
who were Incompatible for their excellence! We glad
that the Dispatch has put itself the ground of
traly. When it into existence extended TO it the
cordial grasp OF friendship; do As for the other
point in tho NATTER deem it unnecessary discuss it.
after what we have said 1t originated doubt from the
same that gave birth 10 the paragraph about the Board
of Public Works, OF which the Dispatch has cleared its
skirts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

We regret to learn that another heavy family ,,Fc.;
bcctIlcn RI ~ TINS 5. BJcuck, III The death IN ri'" u
at his rcsi, in A?poniati"X, OF his mother bv
r. ai, pn.ti;.,, " '-'''-' "ee&; -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

The bard who nuun"d 10 tnak how sweet pnei was
in Mara, lost when he, WHO afterwards Lord Mnr
Il, Id DESERT Muses. fur The Law would have wep had
,r l.ri now ink great dipumltls, lost Ia
me Country and the world when Gen james Watson ":oJ
III the Militia recalled rom the Cnarsship 10 alstH
Erup, "ls II starting, ~ the superb ana 5.!i at
uniform vi Il General g.! Militia ). \. y ic -.c;'td
certainly destined dizhl King and CUures and TO ls
cnaa the ROYAL Pac:>se~. hc wdS suddenly rec c! -
s, his nal nc.@s Items he lacked comm lp; -
A. II t. a,!.:c ~. senate md 'rch the world win the
XnJi!on ii exQ rsic Diplomacy he has since MS 'ciArn
i iriu a nlrOv-:.y in which lac hIs ds+piiyci Sa"n
.u,o-:-r uf w"rl! suc a&Guien d,:acy, aG:onEs-
a! ~ .ua-:. ard su;h evsn-cnpered force, aai is
cre If win reputation, tat "c cannot help sAS-
.ecng his recall from oic!sn to domestic cJarts, va:
The result IL some vii: Intrigue OF Meernch Inspired by
fear hi: reputation h! be overshadowra by this new
ana glowing light i albany Aiu".
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

Every day goes prove the utter unsoundness OF inc
Wing party Of New York They completely under the
thumb of the black Magician Seward and all their move
men,s are directed his beck and CALL Mr. A. a. Thomp-
son. "Hunker" Democratic member of the Legislature
from New York city, has shown most mperturbabe and
patriotic spirit in his many efforts TO compel the Wing ma
ority OF the Legislature shew their hands upon the great
question OF the day AT the last session he moved resou-
tons sustaining the compromise and the fugitive slave law
They were oversaughed His resolutions to the effect
were at the present session. referred to the Judiciary
Committee and virtually defeated by dischargng the Com
from their consideration. Undsmayed by defeat and
determined to bring the Wings up to the test nc has just
brought forward series Of resolutions rcbukng the Judi
ciary Committee with having grossy violated the solemn
pledges made by them members of the House, and shown
an utter disregard and dsespec of the sentiments and n-
ions of large portion Of the free people Of the Sate and
calling upon the majority "to egsatc in obedience 10 the
shirt of the Constitution and the laws for the best interests
of The whole people, squander the time in furtherng
the interest of the hacks and dependents of party and
that therefore they egsae in Assembly convened and
within the prison walls of party caucuses."
These resolutions take it for granted will meet with
the same summary ate-thus leaving the of the Wing
party Of New York in the predcament of cowardy lodging
the question: lest its Seward proclvics may blow the
Wing party OF the Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
MR. MlLLS'S EQUES TRAN STATUE or GENERAL


We are authorized 10 that tho report that the
stone Of this work would be- laid the ith July neNt is
crrt understood that the stone ui the add
ti, To the Capio wl be Lid that day. But, however
mi, mly be Mr. Mills informs that his work Ia not suil
ccn advanced 10 oc IN readiness on me i' I" July rrihy
iu Mn, corner. tone. r.. has succeeded aimraol
IS IN the head OF the prS" leaving but little nov
10 rl.c hat IN. bDdy the ,orsc. We nave been
=, lime. urru. To * anime the details OF PROCESS.
mi, work and are lied mat l viii D. not only
Inv ur te sualcct prcc ir. Mats on the list OF the
u,. nTri-rs Ne have np; Excel
nj. men, Du: HAT OF ,uc Ut Berlin, who's. h,nzc
II Fr,.cs the Gsca IS admitted BIZ finest specimen.
Of rufi...ert ..alunIy ever cxccutcI.- DnsoN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

THE SIADkA.h NESTLE tA>E-CALEp C.,.S;rxc
Bosrux JrNE l6.-1nc case vi HAYDEN rn,
ins cnage in the reGne OF snataeh given to M o y:
directed them 10 retire and report in the m,rInr
Gen. Caleb Cushing has been elected Mayo- ~ y..,
>".
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
THE CONVENTION

The Convention occupied the whole of its session yes
erday ruesday) in Committee OF the Whole upon the sub
ect of Education
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
TIE c oops ~ GEoRGA-.M . are rn % n,

7 i
whu count re c:.4 QUERY ABOUT stort vgJp> bg,
PEI .trrd that II tn" drcuLht continues rn,..la
Georgia uurh longer, ~ maze mscrab. shJN n. NJ
cotton ~. ,rcrft.ag the n:p;mIiirn u our !,ol
= T. Cnag iaa, ESQ. -! tie Juu nal and Messenger rna
ssrv COUNTIES hive l-nd from -t-y, though me
stand Is 2c,c.i!. god L Tan ntSu ,Ggrss
iu the ui rain. There ipu1F that mirh "rue.
c"n,nUanc ~ the itimi r"H-hi wish has '!-!'cG Coco.
t for soma. time past viii show ~ rather -v
5tsulrs i!nin nhr. is wanted II u coa"rrd on M,
thai the w.ai; crop Cacr-, and irHuc->e" .art
producedip Tor many years. Siraanah Republican.
JAS ROBERTS " the who "ns Imprisoned" ny order II
the Senate H'J aG tar >Je threatened atlrHai
anon "a, e ii Ar. Cay believe. and wp has oalg
,huf Washington ever SlDcc Dtirpri H. h1 ~ iur.
ken u il, that city, ad committed 10 tic wo:a house
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

Souri, MpDLEBuRY, w. JUNE ia destructive FIRE oc-
CURED here yesterday which consumed two-thrda OF
village Many families rendered houssess and the
most distress prevails.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
THE CROPS. &c.

We are glad hear that the crop in the counties Of
Charles CITY New Kent and Henrico, promises abun-
dant yield the present season. The crop Of Wheat Is be-
eved to be quite average one; but The Oa crop
tire aiure-scarcey enough will be made in this section
Of the State, to replace what was sown.
We are also pleased heur that the promises
ubundan, supply of fruit Of every descrpon-he field.
and gardens however at present suffering somewhat
from the oucht-vcry little rain having ucn in the neigh
bohond of Richmond for several weeks.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
--"Dis.urb them nnt-they take their ill
OF deem and iInnih rc,l-fnrgetiul Of all Ill"


But one of The touching features of the whole sad
picture the following fact, narrated by Mr. p Seabny
devoted friend of Mr. Terry, in letter written to the Dan
Vile Register, shortly before Mr. Terry's DEATH It's magma
nmy does honor both the dead and the ving-and shows
that the mos, desert in the great wastes OF life has its
green spot and living fountain Of generous consolation and
hope:
Why nv dear friend, all now of one party, and our
united cry is God Terry" To-day his Will was COM
nrted lie was by your Doctor Atkinson told OF his true
condition Then came committee from Doctor Saunders
composed of the Rev. Early and alessrs CIne and T. T.
Saunders This committee declared TO poor Terry that d.!
Saunders had from the beginning intention or eSpec,a
ton Of offending him. Of wounding the symahles Of any
and tina, he Doctor truly sympathized with Terry his
family ana his friends and cheeuly withdrew every Thing
he had said Terry replied he glad TO hear il but
uretcd very much it had not come in time TO prevent
The trouble and affection to all
Religion has been introduced and calmly considered. He
has been calm from the attack out and shown himself bold
dgnifed, full Of true courage.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20


:. E HAo '!sitors "st meet a; the v II os'i ~ o. IrG
/ !rGr n: Il. 10 maze Cadet appoatni-nG Appi iu -,
Forwarded pal, the uuers before va
Vacancies "l for cadet, the following
Districts GTccrbricr, Wastng:on i}n,c'gt. atnA p;.
Augusta, Fru4swics, Charlotte Berkeley Ein- q q fs' III
syivania
The stat: Il les supplied cat"tonsiy w. @ " a,-a
tuition Tee. 'ichs an! tn neal attendance ~
the? BIZ! taci, selves 20 a'rT stIWi a,
Inc personal State Cadet ;ni-r! -
sbon! 500 i"r inGun None adC.tH. >:.ie '!'s'
able 10 bca i.rir expenses. w., - e3u
/ he ext =! Pas Cadet csaa'fS n '"' ,v m
70! :wr!se months IcudHE c!nhI!c which + sGii ssss
stitc. q. "!lo Admitted Is IA! Cafes are sf-'
iva yeGis. .-~.i,c4l.e
QrALt!cA .oSs.-ae. ,etysesr Is AID p ye"ss "
moral c.aglci-i, freedom Jgj% d,rt'" 81" wo
The Superintendent laatc engagement
Nee! the gTa.CL:Oa LARS IL ct.'' ~
made. asi.l.F
The graduating exercises take pace on the in i'
CASTOR The Graduate will oe geitrrseric, ~ ne 10,
Siu.a,ory Addresses. BY Cadet Charles L'oNe, 81 'i'
OratIon yy ,det X y. Whitehead, o: Nars"G"mi
W. A. E!lasnl, ri al-xaMifa
W A Harris al iuck1n!s" -. .-i..
ya,r3r.o-v Addresses Cadet " & Homes % -,.5e
As apDrr:a:e OF the day, he Declaration % lIeie acton
rea! tv e. lie: r C. Smith. OF Norfolk. and H.:!'h"
lyc,ei 5y l!et J1sep! Mayo ." Weno:c.dnI ..rf-atn
March I2-cw,l.May d2amt!7J
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
me rl-ess,w John HUNTER. G

Z alllntl
Cattre MauNn widow John NJ Si-upia. decd au! Cha
T., CIrrnr C., sarah >aaue j. Jesse g.. I"Ag u aud Nr
MtipG CIiireg LAS at uvirtS ~ Tho ri! joan
MaH;r 'Il Ruue., IL AgnsteaG. OF 'hr'
] IN. NJ M.i3tu. dec IL Defend
deer tho Cui: Court he Cay WI'n
ans! James ii c" THE GAUGE Tie -
day OF Nay D. -ji. the creditors OF IuhH Il hGfia late tue
OF Will. shr. required and Prov heir 'o'
:he subscriber the Commissioner at IL" sand Court AZ ~
Civ Williamsburg. Ir IEs: y
September irinl thcIr" wii yrr-mDrS
Ted drrsr and cycns 81
vcl thai apn,.ui my oil.. s3. lse
I've SAID !"b n the ~!
Jrii VI n l rcf Personal com" 10 u"
hands uf the '! Hphri: H. .rG:'ra re ot 20 e
.aw!| Of az? r..cricr5la ~ h7 order, '"r his
Iu,c I3-.USy MOODY VI &.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

Some time since Col "jack" McCarty of Loudoun but
great Iandh,l in Wisconsin, promised one OF his best
ioH in Milwaukee, tho child born in that young and
oanhng town. Tho Advertiser says that the fortunate in
dyidua he original MIwnukcun is Miss Milwaukee Smith,
daughter "F Ucl g. Sml,hhat the selection was made
lately for tho benefit al tho young lady, and the lot situated
on Milwaukee, sirrs wan decided her by the of The
property j. A. Iaphen "Coi McCAnTY is f. F. V. vi
tho truu STUMP md When no passes his word is
good Ms hia bond -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20
pEaIITIFUL SPECTACLE.

REVEALING as we do the premature ana a"ui oca'h o'
Messrs Terry and Saunders, whose chvac courage hs"
character and generous qualities bfel pe'sonai ae4u'
lance had peDared look for and admire IL Is pleasing
to see The universal sympathy that The occurrence mas eA-
ccd and the fine feeling which anmatcs Tie renos OF oo'
the ,umcn,cd victims We have already nu before our fea
Ave- M vncbbrrr virsinians sketch of the last moments
OF lis worthy Editor. large ana soe"' nee'''s u ''''
noor # popvc have adopted resolutions of honor TO the
memory of their former townsnan Ar Terry
We are pleased This morning TO transfer from the same
,ho following Just tribute the virtues of young
Saunders:
o,rd for the feelings of this community would not per-
nj, s IN he entirely silent while there was nothing in the
feelings and sentiments OF Mf cry IN .S bss
in hrcf and fearful encounter now lies as quietly as he
beneath the same scpuchral shadows.
II will moi be expected of TO indulge IN any long and
hod ruIogv of James D. Saunders. Here, where he
hrn and rearrd-anong those who have known him from
his chdhood no endorsement from the writer of this arti
Gle of his many generous and manly qua!tles Is needed
W oronantance was unusually large and his popularity had
M limit within the of that acquaintance Apart from
the domestic virtues which rendered him the idol and pride
If his family his striking characteristics were cheer
lnrss generosity and courage His disposition was genial
and kindly his hand opeE as day and his spirit high and
chigarons.
rrd seven shor, weeks TO lovely and beautiful wife. Ne
YER never will that last scene OF separation pass from the
recollection of those who bche it, But in the language Of
mot attempt to depict the voiceess woe of the generous
hearted fahcr-he Rachckc gof of the doatine mother
the stricken hopes OF the devoted sister, whose hear ends
snont when he fell because they could not be
shall we enter the chamber OF the young wife, whose hopes
lie shroudcd bridal robes ask after IN agony which
haowed by It's intensity to witness the ravases OF the
wintry storm which has ovcrsprcud the morning Of her
| Spring"
Besides the Masonic Fraternity and the Hose Company,
of each of which he member and the Volunteer Corps
which he commanded his obseqnies attended by an in
procession OF citizens and friends and when the last
res were being performed stood in the eyes OF many
Who were not Of his family and upon every face
All business suspended and the manifestations OF gre
nnd rspect were such as have before witnessed in
behalf Of one youngwhie deep feeling OF symathy fo
the afflicted family peryaded all classes and yearned In every
| heart
And now we believe express The wishes OF the friends
Of both partes indulge the hope that The mantle oil
silence NAV be thrown this most unhappy event. Let
time come with its soothing Influences TO them who sink
beneath their heavy sorowse, it come 10 brighten the
morv of The brave and noble dead-bu let il not come with
variance and and str to break the haowed still
ness OF the grave
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

Macnuays charges 1insi William Penn have been reu-
ted by the discovery r valuable documents relating TO
the life of tho Duke Of Monmouth Penn was accused OF
cX,ong money for negotiating pardons for persons con-
demned death. cash book has been found by Mr. Ro-
ber,s in which 1t is recorded that Mr. Pnney an ancestor
OF Nm Pnney, Esq., NJ. p, was condemned 10 DEATH and
mat his ransom paid 10 one George Penne Docu-
Roberts for materials his life Of the Duke of Monmouth
show that Mr.. Pennc in instance intended
Tor William Penn therefore, the founder OF PENNSYLVANIA IS
his memory by Mr. Macauay.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

AFRENCH FARCE-The Parisians arc di.er,ing them
selves with lively little farce representing the adventures
OF Frenchman in London during the great exhibition
The dsageeaoles OF tough beef pudding sombre skies
and stiff manners throw them into commissions of laughter
when suddenly the stage da.kcned he being few
blank was sad music makes the sink with its plain
tive wailug while few melancholy individuals in deep
mourning steal about poe slowly repeating in solemn
whisper as the curtain falls "C'est Sondoy!m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-20

The following Bit of pleasantly will 40 no nhs 10
do mt favor the motto of the writer in regard TO IT,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-07-16
The Clouds.
BY ELIZA COOK,


Beautiful clouds have watch'd 20 long
Tickle and bright as a fairy throng;
Now 20 have gather'd golden beams,
Now yc are parting in silver streams,
Now ye are tinged with roseate blush,
Deepening fast to a crimson flush;
Now, like aerial spritcs at play,
fe arc lightly dancing another way;
Melting in many pearly flake.
Like the cygncfs down on the azure lake;
Now ye gather again, and run
To bask in the blaze of a setting sun;
And anon ye serve as Zephyr's car,
Fitting before the evening star.
Now ye ride in mighty form,
With the arms Of a giant to nurse the storm
We grasp the lightning, and fling it on earth,
All flushing and wild rs a mnniac's mirth;
Yc cavern the thunder, and bravelv it roars,
While the forest gronns, and the avalanche
pours
Ye launch the torrent with hradlong force,
Till the rivers hiss in their boiling course;
Yo come, and your trophies arc scatter'd aroun,
In the wreck on the waters, the oak on the
ground.
Oh where is the eye that doth not love
The glorious phantoms that glide above
That hath not look'd on the realms Of air
With wondering sou! and bursting prayerl
oh ! where is the spirit that hath not how'd
To its God at the shrine of passing Cloud 7
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-07-16

INrENPERANoE IN NEW YoRK. = In The
cities Of The State Of New York are 1000 liquor
shops, selling at low computation as million
dollars worth year, aside from the traffic in
towns and villages all sen'ling in single yeai
(lSi9) more than 10000 men into prisons foI
crimes committed under the influence of intox
ication, and 60, 260 into the poor houses, made
paupcrs by intemperance. In New York City
are 4,495 licensed aud $50 unlicensed houses
and $500 selling on the Sabbath and here in
four and Il half years, ending Dec. 1850, were
committed 36,675 persons for drunkenness
21,l9O for inioxicaton and disordery conduct
1871 for vagrancy 1896 for assault and bat
terry 202O2 for disorderly conduct; in all, III,
$50 flor the most part victims of strong drink,
exclusive Of many in the higher classes, no
seen drunk in the streets, or taken to III,
Tombs.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-07-16
Houses and Lots for Sale at a
Bargain.

The large two Story Brick Mansion House
ust North Of Horatio Seymours, in the Village
of Middlebury, with a good Garden spot and
Barn and Wood Shed attached
House on WevbridOe Street next north OF
Halls corner, with good new Barn and wood
House attached ,
Also $500 acres of Wild Lands lying Prin
cinally in Granville, Addison County,-a larg
nar,ion Of the above well covered with timber,
and many good lots for settling.
The above property belongs to a person re-
siding in the City of New York and will be
sold low aud on easy terms of payment
Inquire Of the subscribers.
BARBER BUSHNELL.
Middlebury, May 2s, 1850.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-07-16
Wordsworth.
1T JOHN O. WHITTIER.


[Wrtten on blank leaf Of his Memoirs
Dear friends, who read this world Alright,
And in its common forms discern
a beauty and harmony
That many never leatn
Kindred in soul of him who found,
In simple flower, and leaf, and stone,
The impulse of the sweetest lays
Our Saxon tongue has known
Accept this record of life
AS sweet and pure. as calm and good,
AS long day of blahdish June,
In green field and in wood.
How welcome to our ears, long panied
BY strife of sect and parry noise,
The brook.like murmur of his song
Of natures simple joysl
The violet by its messy stone,
The primrose by the rivers brm,
And chance -sown daffodi, have found
Immortal life through him.
The sunrise on his breezy lake,
The rosy tints his sunset brought,
World-seen, are gladdening all the wales
And mountain peaks of thought.
Art builds on sand the works of pride,
And human passions change and fail,
But that which shares the lie Of God
With him surviveth all.