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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-28


the Duval between
~ and 9th streets, Pennsylvania avenue.
This saay being built
the second noor and arranged e,es. for this purpose II
OF the largest skghis
and south Baltimore.
for copying paintings
world where be obtained beautiful
daGuseotypcs all though cloudy preferable except
for children Posi- promptly attended To.
Awarded the first medal the late Fair Of the Maryland
tuts, and premium at the late Fair at New York
205 Baltimore Broadway
New York Pennsylvania avenue Warrington, ID. C n
street. Richmond, Virginia Lyncbburg, Virginia Norfolk, vr
snia ; and Petersburg, Virginia.
These galleries free the public all o
J. ". WHiTEHURST,
Dee. 12-d3m Sole proprietor.
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CARD.-We the subscribers respectfully notify persons
II having with that their bills VIII
prese them the 2ath OF the present
In order that continue the business prohtaby
and adyanageousIy customers. that which
and, indeed, this
Of every account when presented.
CLAGETT, NEWTON. MAY, co.
Deeo N dlnnif
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

CAUTION.
Tao PHbLe 10 rsgasssd IN pind tAai
90 ~ ne Sregsnbsr9 Company Aas LAsir seal apoa hi
ioas articles Aavs been elosv resmblng tAs
eoey particular tAs seal and IA, vfuoS,
'ASai q ss SSSssryss BEFORE ParekasinR. ~ ~ w
f. X WOODWARD, General Agent ST. Eoy,, =
,,,,r,,,,,, Local Agents,
III MATTHEW'S, Hannibal; a. Cnssenhs,,,, Nu,,
scar Coz Newark Richard g Foster sbelbvvIis
6akey Lasley, Somerset Lewellen a bTo,bsr st
lm,6l
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

A RE row offering Drugs cheaper than ever offered
n In Hannibal, and will sell lower than any other
Enlistment in the city We ask the citizens and coun-
try merchants TO call and examine drugs, and il
they will not compare VIII any in any city; and cheap
er than they can buy them in ST. Louis.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13
WILLIAM COHEN,

wAfeHnAHnn aA AND ,nwrrrn.
Jk, ia @
Main street, Hannibal, Mo.
NHE subscriber has permanently located in this city
Il and is always prepared to repair watches, broken
jewery, &C., in the most worxmanlke manner, and on
the most reasonable terms. He has now on hand, aud
constantly receiving fresh supplies of the finest and
most fashionable Jewery, Watches, Clocks, &c, IRON
the best importing houses in the east. His stock is
unsurpassed by any other house in the city, and those
who give him call will be satisfied with his bargains;
as he offers great inducements to purchasers.
The citizens Of Marion and Rails counties are re-
spectfuy invited to give me a call. Store on Main
street, opposite the "Great Western" Isept51
Just received in addition to his former stock, sup
ply Of Ear Rings, Pins, &c. Also a very fine lot Of
Jet Ear Rings, new style. Smiths New York Geld
Pens--warranted--a very fine article Oct "a.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

THO. ALLEN.
To Messrs. w. NJ. Cooke, R. N. Anderson,
>. Z. Ainent, J. f. Hawkins, E. M. Moffett,
Committee of citizens, and w. Jones Esqr.,
Secretary Of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Rail
Road Company.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13
COLLINS & BREED
LAND FOR SALE!

4SAAANAI 4 O1I O1AllLs
SaH%R The undersigned offers his farm for sale,
situated in Rails county, No., lying directly
on the main county road, about three miles
from Hannibal, leading to Matson's Mills,
in Pike county, and to New London. There are two
hundred acres in said tract Of land and Il well tim.
bered and watered, for rnlsng stock. II has three
large springs Of the best OF water that have new
been known 60 dry, and 1t 10 thought to be one Of
the healbiest locations In the State has all the advan
tages Of The river and markets. and is in every condI-
hon situated for health and advantage for trade. has
also good School House on one end of il, in one
quarter Of mile Of the dwelling. There are about 40
acres Of cleared land It that is adapted for the rails
ing Of hemp, corn, tobacco and wheat.
~ Those who wish to do WE'LL will please call and
view the land for themselves, before purchasing Pos
session can be given at any time TO suit the pSI
Sept 2S OeR-lm GEO. w. GLASCoCR,
Proprietor
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

a LARGE LOT OF 8X1O Glass,
For sale at rMSWH MN MI No dollars per
Box, by myly L. I. BRITTlNGHAM g. BRO.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

MCCREERY, ESSEX & co,
wHoLEsALs DrsLERs N
. HATS, CAPS, BONNETS, -
VARIETY AND FANCY GOoDSi
No "a, Main st. St Louis
GALL the attention Of the county merchants to the
~ largest stock Of goods in this line 10 be found in
the market, part Of whicL will be found enumerated
below;
Hats and Caps o
Mems fashionable B. silk Boys fancy ard plain soft
beaver, angola, brush and wool hats.
musk hats. Boys fancy and plain
Mems soft blk, white & gold soft fur hats.
Jenny Lind Parod brush Infants fancy pluSh sat
hats. in and fur hats,
Mems congress, Kossuih and Mems and boys cloth
artists soft wool hats. caps ofvarious patterns
Mems silk and Mohair plush Cbildren's silk velvet and
Boys silk and mohar plush
caps.
Hcnnets.
ladies' Florence braid, fancy straw silk, satin and
velvet bonDets.
Fancy and Variety Goods--Dreas
Goods, &c.
Black matteoni lustring, Gro de Rhine aud embossed
silks; changeabe gci, high eoIored, stripes and fan
cy silks, Bonnet silks G I'd SANDS, n0rences, Gc.f
Also, general stock Of casbmercs de laines velvets
@s!Ss, sScy 5leas Ss5 wore.cd e1d silk s.75roider
ed merino robes.
White Goods.
Cambrcs, iaconets, null and Swiss muslins, satin
stripe lace stripe aud tape check do; victoria and bsh-
op lawns plain and fancy bobbaets, patent spot and
fancy lace nets.
6hawls and Handkerchiefs.
Fine colored long shawls, black do ga ia,
and 10 plain and embroidered American cloth do A.
mericap, Scots and English plaid do, plain and en-
broidercd cashmere do; plain and printed merno do;
plaid and net woe hdkls; fancy merino scarfs and
hd'ks ladies' fancy dress hdkls; plain and fancy silk
scarfs-
Cravats and Handkerchiefs
Cents Blk lustrng crnvets blk Italian, plaid and
bosset, and csmeleon do; fancy neck ties.
Pcngee, Shanghair, cora, bantan2, embossed and
Spi!te6eld silk pocket hd'ks lades and gents linen
cambria do
Hoods comforts, coats, Laces and edgngs, wells,
Shirts, drawers, hosiery Gmps rnges, dress trim
gloves, ming9,
Suspenders, buck mts, Ribbons and artGciaIs,
Umbrellas, combs, buttons, Wooden yarns carpet bags
Thread. needles, pins, Band boxes, beads and
Tapes, Dt1dirgs, brushes, necklaces,
Purses, pocket-books, Razors, scissors 4 shears
Steel purse trimmings, Soaps, periumery, hair
Bead bag ,iookir glasses oils and colognes,
Mahogany frame mirrors, Musical instruments,
Wall and window paper, Whaebolss, spectacles,
Wrapping and writ ing do, spoons,
Gum Whips and over shoes, Gun caps, powder TASKS,
Grapes Grape sse, collars, Inkstands, cedar pencils
Lace capes and berthas,. Razor strops, ssstes and
steel pens.
We are prepared TO show to our old customes and
merchants generally, yer stock and greater variety
OF goods than any othor house in lire in the city
which offer upon the most liberal terms. Tsep4 I'm
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

CITY Cd HOTEL,
Main near Hill street,
HANNIBAL. MO.

w. o. g R ZINES, Proprietor,
ysSr. taken hi; well known House for ts,m
ding &C. TO- he amazed SOoaa extra servant furniture, Bed
nance and thoroughly rer ired cIsansaS
tsiD ,S .ne eetire House, is now prepareS I" ana
NV aotNs Customers Of the House No eSe sGsr
fare and eo,f SSf r. nexended, to promote the wei.
patronage trust BY giving my 1ndvided WIN their
patropsSe the public, to share liberal portiOn 70
Hannibal, Mo-, October lei. 1881 w. GRIMES.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

FALL STYLE HATS-Is5I-Tbe he's,
guSsIsy manufactured, at s4-Aso Cans, Soft Hs,.
Hall, 27s Broadway, ' a. N oan,I
ST. Louis, Mo.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

II we extract from the Washington cOrrespon-
dence Of the New York Courier and Enquirer the
following account Of conversation between
Judge Douglas and the original donaldson and
Greer
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13
c, &. G. TODD, 2l7 North Main street e.

Importers md manufacturers of Mill Materials, S.raon
Wire spindles, Iron Proof Stus, Cemented and riva,
ca leather ana Rubber Betting, (maehine stretebsdI
warranted TO De straight and give satisfaction. Bolt
which are heavier and better than any oibsrmsn5
Todd's Portable Grain Mills. ~"' "' aSs
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13
I H 0 M AS M'DANN OLD
ATTORNEY at I,av

HAVlNG located himself at HANNIBAL. Mo
IL will practice in the Court of Commo, peas ~
Hannibal, the Circuit Courts held at Palmy "a. Paris
New London and Bowling Green in the Supre,,e Conri
Of he slate, and in the United States Circuit CONT
Centre streets. N my
Hannibal, Aug. 2sth, 1851. aupasn
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13

WEBSTER, MARSH q co, Whole
sale and retail Clothing and Genieman's Funishins
Wsrsbouss, l76 N. Man syeet, between Washisg:css
Avenue and Green, " ocav
81. Louis, Mo. ''y
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13
CIGAR And TOBACCO ST0REl
T A IL o Rim CT

j Il ME- THOMP SON
'AKES this method of rendering bis most, =.
Il grateful Acknowledgements 10 his CITY ana ~
country friends, for the very liberal manner in M
which they have been pleased t. patronSe him for tbe
last eighteen months and still SocS the patronage Of
an VINO may choose to call. It will be his pleasure to
Wy 70 please the most tasty and fastidouA, q
Cutting done 30 the ladies cannot easily be mistaken
properly made. ~ ~ I"
ms snop Is on Main street, two doors north Of Mes
srs Shoot & Davis livery stable and immed;atel on
POSs D. % Ao"es store. sep25-2m
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13
A Splendid Farm for Sale,

a n excellent opportunity, on acc omoda. ..nas,~.
1 ting terms, for any one who wishes Sss -
nanosome residence and good farm in a
very healthy ana respec table neighbcrhood,
situated near West Ely Prairie eight and 6sIf mir e,
west o. nGnnosl containing 1886 acres, $50 Of which
In ngn slate Of cultivation, the remainder Is we'll
supplied with fine timber such as the various kind Of
OAK Elm, blackberry, Wild Cherry and Papsw A
good portion Of this land is first rate Hemp land The
residence or Farm House. is Of the best planned
not entirely finished. ~''nousn
The land Is situated on the mainly travelled road
Leading TO Paris and Centreve, and there can be no
doubt that |" as COCA location as any in Marion
Es-l refer to Capt. A. S. RObards, T. s. Miller
Esq, OF George Schroter, Esq, of Hannibal. Mo.
ST Louis Republican please copy weekly three
times, and send bill TO this Office. o. sSse
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-07-18

The american Shsfnsastsr. 30 The American
shipmaster is an able coadjutor Of the merchant
He is as intelligent in trade in navigation, and
combines all the requisites Of seaman and CONNER
cial agent. He serves his rough apprenticeship in
the forecastle, and enters the cabin door through
many hard gale, AMI weary night watch. His
anxieties commence with his promotion. Respon-
tune depend on his skill and vigilance. He min
giles with Of all nations, gathers information in
all cmes, maintains the maritime reputation Of his
country and shows his model Of naval architecture
wherever there is sunshine and salt sea. He has
guages, and he learns them. His hours Of leisure
are given to cultivation, and prepare him for we'll
earned ease and responsibility, in those halcyon
days to come earnestly looked for, when he shall
hear the roaring wind and pelting rain about his
rural home, and shall not feel called upon watch
the storm. Hunts Merchants Magazine.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-07-18

A Good Idea--TAs Parsition zamblsr-A new
drinking glass has been introduced in England,
which is used for efervescing dfaughss. By the
ordinary method, the gas generated IL so rapidly
disengaged, as to cause frequently . considerable
waste. The partition tumbler obviates this incon-
venience. In one compartment is placed the acid,
and in the other the ca,bonsted alkali, which are
then separately dissolved On raising the tumbler
to the mouth, the two mixtures meet over the par.
tition, which is lower than the edge Of the glass;
and effarvescence Immediately ensues. This can
be suspended atwill, BY placing the tumbler up
right that the whole, Or part Of the draus hi,
be taken as required.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-07-18

Corruption Of Words.-Take, for example, the
word kefchief. There is no doubt that this word
is derived from the coupre chef, and obviously
meant covering for the head. Brevity converted
couUrs chef into kerchief This vas we'll enough
for colloquial purposes, and no great harm done.
BY degrees, however, having occasion TO enlarge
we flung etymology to the winds, and coined the
word handkerchief, which, broken up in constitu-
ent parts, mean literally head cover for the hand
The force of absnrdity would seem incapable of
going beyond this; but worse remains behind
Having reconced our consciences 10 handker-
chiefs, there no difficulty in finding kerchief
in like manner for all possible purposes; accord
ingly we have manufactured a pocket handker-
chief, which means q head cover for the hand to
go into The pocket, and = neck handkerchief, or
head cover for the head to be tied round the neck
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-07-18

" manu- factured at the soutlen Chemqsl Wegks, fos
sale by r. l.. MASSEY,
myM corner Camp and 0EavlR Nseoa
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-07-18

CLUES bbls. Glue, good article, landing and
~ fog sale by r. l.. MASSEY,
myM ooan8 Camp nd 0savi4 asee(a
The republic., 1851-10-28
baltimore Correspondence
Wintry Weather = a Mtrderous ASsGtH- The
Christiana OuirGge-1he Cincinnati Rsquisition
Se-Laying Corner Stone-1he Markets, &c.

JVintry TVeaihsr "a Nftrderous Assault The
Christiana Ouirage-The Cincinnati Rsquisition
Case Laying Corner Stone-Ihe Markets, 4-e.
BALTIMORE, October 81. 1851.
The weather this morning decidedly cool
and wintry, quito heavy frost having fallen
during the night.
murderous assault made Saturday
night, in the western section of the city, a
young man named William c. Merritt He reach
ed home at a late hour, and proceeded to portico
in front of his house, his wife standing at his side,
to silence a dog that was bowling in the street.
He threw stick at the dog. when one of two men
standing opposite fired pistol at him, the ball
from which entered his eye, shattering the bone,
and causing awful wound, from the effects OF
which it is feared he will not recover. No clue
can be had to who the perpetrator.
Governor Lowe has secured the services Of the
Hon. James Cooper, of Pennsylvania, TO assist At
torney General Brent in the prosecution of the
Christiana prisoners, now awaiting trial on the
charge Of treason and murder.
The officers who proceeded TO Cincinnati with a
requi sition from Governor Lowe for the person OF
Childs, charged with obtaining goods from Messrs.
Looney, Townsend & Looney, of this city, have
retured without in their mission, in conse-
quence of the singular decision of Judge Hoadley,
that all executive acquisitions unconstitutional
The question will have to be decided by Judge
Mclean, and in the mean time Childs escapes
from the fangs of the law.
Quite a ceremony is progressing, at the time
write, at the cite of the new House of Refuge on
Gwynn's Falls, about two miles from the city, the
occasion being the laying of the corner stone for the
new structure The stone will be laid by Governor
Lowe, assisted by Mayor Jerome and the clergy of
the city. large concourse of citizens have gone
out 1t is expected it will be the largest most sub
stantal, and finest institution of the kind in the
country.
In the Baltimore market this morning there were
sales of 100 barrels Howard street flour at 5 S7l
and of 100 barrels City Mills at So 81. Wheat is
held at rs to rs for white, common TO prime; and
70 to IA for red, good to prime. New white and
yellow in good order, so So.
The republic., 1851-10-28
PROFESSOR cPoy1x,s


French Class for Convcr----
nlH be opfned on
'ENHE orr" --Lion s. Reading,
,.esday, The l4M inst, at D. m
.,oECr OF THIS CLASS ia to aid in
- every possible way those persons in Washing.
ton who desire to acquire accurate knowled ge
oil French, and to learn not only to read but TO
speak the language fiuently. Most persons in the
United States acquire their knowledge throu OH the
eye alone, and hence the number Of individuals
here who read tolerably we'll, but do not compre-
hend word of French when spoken or even when
read, by another. To such persons such Class
promises very great advantages.
The members will meet at the rooms of Profess
sor d. T. GRoUx, native of France who will di-
rect and superintend the exercises ooposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had
REFERENCES:
FRANCIS MARKoE, esq, street, between Sd
and a. streets.
NJ ,. DERRICK, esq, corner of and 10Th sta
zen. N. IowsoN, corner of + and 18th sts
MAJ w RICH, IL street, between 18th and 18th
streets.
JOHN WILSON, esq, 18th st, between f & + sts
capt: GEO. +. De LA ROCHE, Georgetown.
Col PETER FoRcE, 10th street, near ID.
Rev. JAMES RYDER.
kev' w j. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and f sts
Comm'r ANDREW HARwooD, corner of 18th and
ii ste. 80 anu
Otis Z. WIGHT, Rittenhouse Academy.
THOMAS CARBERRY, ESQ Octs ,e
The republic., 1851-10-28
PARKER's FANCY STORE


rs UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE this season,
all of the newest patterns and most fashionable
styles. In
GLOVES,
300 dozen Paris Kid Gloves, all colors and num-
bers- manufactured expressly for his Gales. In
RIBBONS,
40 cartons of the richest styles Paris Ribbon, all
colors and widths. Some very beautiful for sashes
and the neck. In
Is entirely new patterns Shell Tuck Combs,
Paris make.
100 entirely patterns Buffalo Tuck Combs,
Paris make.
A very large assortment of Shell, Buffalo, and
English Horn Dressing Combs; and Ivory Fine
teeth Combs, very superior; few dozen BARRIERS
Hair Cutting Combs
HAIR BRUSHES.
very large and superior assortment of Eng
lish, French, and American Hair Brushes, some
expressly for Hair Dressers.
SCISSORS
A small assortment of very fine Scissors made
by Heinish, of Newark, and Tiernan, of New York,
expressly for our sales
PERFUMERY.
10 cases of Perfumery containing Lubin's
Extracts, Oils, Soaps, Noel de Beuf, Lustrate
for the hair
HAIR DYE.
Bachelors Hair Dye, which we warrant to
change the hair in fifteen minutes to dark chest
nut jet black. The dye we confidently re-
commend the best article ever offered for
dying the human hair.
Fancy, Perfumery and Comb Store,
Penn. avenue, under National Hotel.
Oct 23-6t TSouthern Press1
The republic., 1851-10-28

FRAUDS IN FLoUR..It appears that the "volun-
tary inspection" laws in force do not work as
well altogether as could be wished, and we learn
that many frauds in the weight of barrels of flour
have been practiced. lot of one hundred barrels,
different brands in store, weighed the other
day, and an average loss Of eight pounds per bar
rel detected. Some brands fell short fifty
pounds, and other twelve and fifteen pounds The
standard weight of barrel of flour, including the
barrel, is two hundred and twelve pounds. A por-
ton of this light flour manufactured in Indi
ana, and shipped from Madison to this city, and
the other brands were from some of our Kentucky
mills.
The Memphis Enquirer of the 10th, and the New
Orleans Bulletin OF the 9th, make similar com
plants against lightweight flour" from ST. Louis
and Illinois. Louisville Courier, October 81.
The republic., 1851-10-28

OPENING MoUND.--The workmen the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad opened Indian mound
on Saturday last, on the farm of b. McMechen,
esq. The mound was about seventy feet in diane
ter and eleven feet high. Nearly on level with
the surrounding earth were found altar of stone
evincing the action of fire, west of north of the
altar the head and body OF an Indian extending
west of north, at slight declination from the head
to the feet This body was covered to the depth of
foot more with ashes, in which the salt was still
manifest to the taste, told The body
remarkably perfect, and mostly pre-
served. Around this body twelve others,
with their heads centring toward it and their feet
projecting No articles of art were found except a
polished stone tube, about twelve inches in length
[ITheeiing Gazette, 22d.
The republic., 1851-10-28

MICHIGAN CONSPIRACY CAsE.-A full report of
the trial of the railroad conspirators at Detroit
has been published by the proprietors of the De-
troit Advertiser and the Free Press. Ii makes
pamphlet of nearly nine hundred pages, and is
said to contain accurate report of all the pro-
oeedings-testimony, arguments OF counsel, charge
of Judge, &c.-in the case. II seems that notwith-
standing the time devoted to the investigation of
the charges against the prisoners and the thorough
and able counsel they enjoyed, the community is
not disposed to assent, with entire unanimity, TO
the correctness of the verdlcts against the crimi
nails. This ia not at all strange. II would be much
more strange were it otherwise. But the fact that
some of these condemned conspirators have here
tofore sustained good regulations, and some Of
them members of Christian churches.
oug ht not for a moment to blind the community TO
the overwhelming proof against them.
Boston IrauelLer.
The republic., 1851-10-28

- mAsI would call the attention of the public
~ generally, but the ladies particularly, TO his
new new ana elegant assortment of French Jewelry,
which will be opened to-day for Inspection. he
enumerates in part
Diamond Pins and Rings, new and heavy style
setting
Ruby and Diamond Rings in great variety
Cornelian Seals, surmounted with solid eold
charms, one very elegant and accurate like.
ness OF Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
vited TO call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enamelled do
New style Bracelets, set with Carbuncles and
Opas
In Breaspins and Earrings he is confident hisns
sortment cannot be excelled, consisting of eyerv
variety OF Enamelled, Plain, Pearl, Diamond
&c. Also, an endless variety Of Cuffpins, Chnte
usually kept at his establishment
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest care aud attention from new and
splendid stock and, as they Of the richest stvle
and newest pattern, the subscriberis nfdent bat
they cannot be surpassed. july %
The republic., 1851-10-28
From the National Era.
Oetober-A Wood Hymn.

BY CAROLINE A. BRIGGS.
My soul has grown too great to-day
To utter all il would;
Oh these preventing bonds of clay
When will my spirit learn TO say,
Unfetter'd, all il should
Pm out in the free woods once more,
With whispering boughs o'erhead;
Strange influences round me steal,
And yet what deepliest feel
Must ever be unsaid.
These glowing, glowing Autumn hours
These wildering, gorgeous days!
This dainty show OF painted howers-
As though with dusty, golden showers,
The air were all a blaze
This living, shining, burnish'd wood,
Trick'd with a thousand dyes!
Its strong ribs laced with crimson sheen,
And deck'd with gold and glittering green,
Like kingly tapestries.
This tangled roof of braided light
Above me richly flung!
These glimpses of the sky's soft blue!
This quivering sunshine melting through!
This wide Earth, glory hung!
How shall utter all woulda
Alas, my struggling soul
II strives to grasp these glorious things
AS strives bird on broken wings
To struggle to its goal.