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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-06-09
H. L. Farrc!rs Arabian Liniment
TRIUMPHANT OVER DISEASE.

This truly great medicine still goes on. con-
queFing disease, and snatching many poor
powerless victim from the grave. By its pow.
erfaliy stimulating. penetrating and anodyns
qualities, i restases the MSS 81 limbs which
ealsisd ~ ysasas ard BY It's singu-
< IL s1neyi.i avid y
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-06-09

4 nxesins of,hs1I = d Tempsrss I'm Iowa
ely .waA Nh 4 ~ Baptist sha Oh Monday
svsniaxJ ane IN Tor the selection and appoint
] ,sehi II dels kaes 70 the State Temperance Con-
vontisu. Il meet II Mnscatine on the 18th inst.
dke ~ l1g was organized by the appoint
raesksof q. xs Robbins. Esq. Moderator.
Rsv. = b Hare. s Henderson, and A Russell
Belden were appointed committee for the no.
mination % delegates.
The committee reported as delegates to the
State Convention, r Lucas, d Warren, A Rus
sell Be!den.S Foster,W Munson,J D Strong,
NJ H Hare, J Harlan. E Metcalf, G A Robbins,
7 H Benton, W H Henderson, S S Howe, Will
liam Patterson. Z Lee, George Andrews, W
Reyno DIS, Holmes, G d Crosthwaite. s II
Hazard, Fl W Lathrop, James Robinson, senr.,
Warren Pratt, w Penn Clark, S G Trowbridge,
Thomas Snyder, VIM Street. The report W as
accepted and adopted
Appointed A Robbins, w Pratt and G s
Hampton a committee for the collection of mo-
npy to defray the TIE expenses of delegates at
tending the meeting of the convention.
Directed the Secretary of the State Society to
furnish copy Of the proceedings OF this meet
ing to each Of the papers pub ished in thisc city
andrequest their publication in theirnex issue.
Adjourned sine die.
ARUSSELL BELDEN, Sec. of !. S. rs.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-06-09

posssssils q ~ - "a z
o. Masy hsn1rs1 css9h =! ~. u Il -
aivsns n required. 8 81
~ No trouble o. ineonysneDee stlerds ~ - n
Ok CHRISTTE'1 01LH.dNTC ARTlCLE& ~ ~
may BE- worn by the most feeble and delicste, w -
feet and safety In many the ssnsation eefe
ing their IL highly pleasant and ssrssstk Ihef -
be sent " any Past Of the country
Prices:
The Gnlvanic Bctt. Three Dollars
The calvanic Necklace, Two Dollars.
The /. alyanic Bracelets, One Dollar Each.
The Magnetic Fluid, One Dollar.
0ry- The articles are accompanied ~ fall and plaie
directions Pamphlets with full partto0Lnn may - -
Of the authorized Agent
PARTICULAR CAUTtOt~s
Gy- Bewars Of Counffrfshs and Worshss' Imiiationa
.. G. MOREHEAD, NJ. o.,
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED States
l32 broadway. New York:
For sale by L. Is. d o, A PA i-i.ooN
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-06-09
PREMIUM PLOUGH,

THE subscriber would inform the farmers
l. of johnson County and vicinity that he
has on hand n large supply of the HENDER.
SON PREMIUM, ] and two horse PLOUGHS,
which he will sell for cash or on time. The
two horse ploughs at 81 cash. or Sl2 so on
six months. Let every one call ut my shop
and examine them. ANTHONY COLE.
March Sd 1859.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-06-09
A. d. STILLWELL,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

M EhCHANl - lLOAV,
y EsPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PEG.
IL pie of Iowa City and vicinity, that he has
Just received large ASSORTMENT OF
Clotls, Cashmere and Vcstings,
and feels assured that he can nov, offer to his
customers as large and handsomsi assortment
as any house this side Of ST. IRIS. Having
made the selection personally in the city. OF
New York, he fiatters himself that he can give
satisfaction to all who may favor him with a
call He would call particular attention to his
stock Of
VEaDINSo,
| consisting Of Cut and Silk velvets. Figured
| Silk aud Satin and needle-worked Cassiiaeres,
which he offers superior TO any thing OF the
kind ever broughtto this city.
Iowa City June 4, 1901.
LADIES STRAW AND LEGHORN
GOODS.
I I EGuORN BonHets Spring styles> from
IL ~ So to 81 Straw do, figured and plain
ia great variety. Also. whit, chipdo For sale
IL. the INV CasH ofonE'
March 81, 1852
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-06-09

4 Dsraneenent q ~ SsrSc1s lSs9euns
% IN NERVOUS CoSplAINTsy DruSs ~ MN.
ges IT the already prcetrutsd nte while und6r ~
strengthening liisEivnE yitaixlng influence q OF
covery tho exhausted patient and weakened b0fsrsf =
restored to former health strength slsscity and ve
The great popularity and excellence Of Al,
DR.. Chrlstlc,s Galyanic Curativcs,
consists In the fact that they and cure disease
sutwa,d application in place of tho usual mode Of dru.
gng, and hysickng the patient till exhausted Nature
sinks hopclessly under the infection
They strengthen the hoie system squalfs the ciscsis.
ton Of The Hood promote the secefions. and -
the slightest injury ndsr any circumstances. Since their
introduction in the United Safes only three years since,
more than
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-06-09

U. S, OFFICERS.
Dist. Judge .J.J Dyer, Dubuque.
Attorney S Whichcr. Muscatine.
&" Marshal s. B Sbel'eday Newton.
Surveyor Gcnl. Geo b. Sargent, Dubuque.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31

IMPROVED LIGHTNING RODS.

FUNHE subscriber has constructed a LIGHT
IL MING ROD on true Philosophical princi-
pies, by which buildings supplied with them are
rendered perfectly secure against destruction by
lightning. The connection and insulation of the
rod, as we'll as the preparation Of the ground rod,
is on an entirely new plan, making more per-
feet conductor than any heretofore in use.
Measures have been taken to secure Letters
Patent for the improvement.
Persons desirous Of securing their lives and
property from destruction by lightning, can have
conductors put up to their buildings in the mos,
perfect and substantial manner, by applying Ell.
ther personally or by letter, to the undersigned
at the following prices
For 40 #. inch copper rod gold plated
point, solid piatina tip, S22,0(
And forty cents for every additional foot
over forty.
For 40 f. inch tubular rods gold pla-
ted point, solid platina tip, 1885,
For 40 #. iron rod gold plated point, sol.
id platina Tip, 1875
For 40 #, iron rod siirer plated point 100
And twenty cents for every additional foot owe
forty. Il. s, MACKEY.
Milton, Sept 6, ls5l.-ly. cap II, 1852.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31

"A NY good, active and intelligent man,
"A with small capital Of from $50 TO
500, can make large profits by engaging in
the sale of the following
POPULAR AND USEFUL BOOKS.
CHAMBERS INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE
or Popular Encyelopedia of Useful knowledge Two
TfsR 0fifsf ssoRY oS 1S
REVOLUTION $40 large octave pas ss, with 200 fine
PETERsoN's HISTORY OF THE u s NAVY GOO
rR5sTs e EVENTS s'f ESRfssTsas IN sTHr Hsro
RY OF AMERICA. Two large octave volumes, con.
,or svUO pages ana 10y Engravings. The best His
FRosT,s PIcToRlAL LIFE OF WASHINGTON. A
spenqa BOON containing eOO octave pages and i5U ee
ssn. mhSSnvgs The cheapest Life Of Washington
MooRE's HISTORY OF THE INDIAN WARS. Fine
THE TRUE REPUBLICAN, Containing the inaugural
ADDRESSES and the First Annual Addresses and
o. az 9e Presidents Of the United Siaea the Constitu.
nons o. ,he Important States in the Union, &C. SC =
Emoelshed with Portraits of n the Presidents engta
eu on sIee and view Of the Capital Of the United
rexs BSoR GO R'SSf 81 N MARryR 2S sD,.Das r,m,v
bommS II n,ge querto with 55 Engravines beautifully
,nS IeTge e., oetavo ,I, pages, with illustrations
sTyRMs REFLEcr6Ns 'r IN The 1a' w6RKs S5f Ks'oi N
ST PIERRE'S STUDIES OF NATURE.
WHITES HISTORY OF THE WORLD A valuab,
uenetei history One large octave volume with hand
| some Engravings. '-' ~
Ines nItS OF GREAT AND CELEBRATED CHARAC
l.n LEhS OF a. Ages and Countries One large voum
ol SUI pages, with numerous Engravngs.
Together with number of other Work
particularly adapted for Popular Reading.
y The most liberal discounts will be gire,
10 agents 'rho may engage in the sale of tn
aboue Valuable Books.
For further particulars, address (pos,ag
paid,) j. & J. L. GIHON, Publishers,
No. 9s Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
June &c, ls52.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
Oils, Tallow Grease, and
OHIO MINERAL PAINT
0OO BARRELS MACHINERY OIL. Pri

900 BARRELS MACHINERY OIL. Price
wv IS cts per gallon. $500 Gallons machi.
merry oil, in casks Of various Sizes as cts per gal.
200 Barrels Boiled Paint Oil, SIS
5000 Gallons
in casks of various sizes.
$50 Barrels Tanners Oil. Various kinds and
qualities, from 35 to 60 cents per gallon.
1900 Gallons in Casks of various sizes. Va.
rious kinds and qualities from 35 10 SO cents
per gallon.
SO Tons Tallow Grease, for Heavy Bearings,
and Coarse Machinery, in Barrels or Casks, OF
any consistency required. Price 6 cents per lb.
$50 Tons Ohio Mineral Paint, in Barrels a,
the lowest market price.
Machinery Oil, warranted not to chill in the
coldest weather, and considered by those using
it equal to Sperm Oil
Boiled Paint Oil, equal to Linseed Oil, Other
than for white.
am constantly receiving large supplies of the
above named articles, and my motto is, "Smal
profits and quick returns"
B. r. POND.
Sc Water ST., (under the Pearl st House,J
NEW YORK
New York, June 10, ls52.-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
poetry.
TO MY CIGAR.

W.. .ocial friend, love thee well,
In learned doctors spite
love ,hy fragrant, musty smell,
/ love Thy calm delight.
wb,, IL they tell, with phizzes long,
Our wears are sooner rastf
7 yonH reply, with reason strong,
They're sweeter while they last.
And Oft, mild tube, TO me thou art
A monitor, though still
Thou speak'st lesson 10 my heart,
Above the preachers skill
When in the lovely evening hour,
Attended but BY thee,
Der bis,'ry's varied page pore,
Mans fate in thine l see.
Awhile, like Thee, the hero burns,
And smokes and fumes around
And then, like thee, TO ashes turns,
And mingles with the ground
Thou'r, like the man Of worth, who gives
To goodness every day;
The fragrance Of whose virtue lives
When he has passed away.
Oft when the snowy columns grows,
And breaks and falls away,
trace how mighty realms rose,
Then tumbled 10 decay
From beggar's frieze TO monarch's robe,
One common doom is passed
Sweet natures works, the mighty globe,
Mus, still burn out at last.
And wha, is he that smokes thee now
A little moving heap,
That soon, like thee, to fate must bow,
Like thee, in dust must sleep!
And when see thy smoke roll high,
Thy ashes downward 60
'Tis thus, melhinks my SOU shall fly
Thus leave my body low 7!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
HARRISBURG BOOK BINDERY.
F.L.uUTTER & co.

Successors 10 W. o. HicEol and Hickok & Cantinc.
DOOK BINDERS, STATIONERS AND
1S BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends
and the public, that they are now carrying on the
above business at the OLD STAND occupied by
Hckok g. Co. They hatter themselves that by
careful attention to business, they will merit and
receive continuance of the patronage so liber-
ally enjoyed by the old firms
Particular attention will be paid to the ruling
and binding of every description of blank books
for banks, county Offices, merchants and private
individuals, and every variety of full and half
bound blank books. Old books, periodicals, law
books, music, newspapers, &C., bound in any
pattern and in any style required.
In addition to the above, they have, and will
at all times keep, general assortment Of STA
| TlONERV, consisting Of
/ Letter Paper Knives, States and Pencils
| Cap " Quls, Lead Pencils,
| Drawing 4" lnksands Letter Stamps,
! Transfer Motto Wafcrs India Rubber,
Convng Black Ink, WATERS,
Bl0tting " Sealing Wax, Red Tupe,
Steel Pens, Blue Ink. Blank Cards,
Cafmine Ink, Copying Ink, Folders
| Auoll's Writing Fluid, Erusures, &c.
IF Paper ruled to pattern, and all work war
ranted and done very cheaply.
F. L. HUTTER g. co.
! March l3, ls52-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
STAGE OFFICE.
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
SUDBURY, PA.

JAMES COVERT, Proprietor,
WOULD respectfully announce that he has
w taken this well known sand, where he
will he gratiied to see and entertain his friends
and The travelling public generally. This house
is now replete with every convenience, comforta-
be, pleasantly located, handsomely furnished,
well ventilated rendering it in every respect a
desirable stopping place.
No expense has been spared in fitting up this
house. The chambers arc well furnished and
the table and bar provided with the best the
market can afford.
The stable accommodations are extensive and
well calculated for travellers.
STAGE OFFICE.
The stages running from Northumberland tc
Pottsville, stop at this house, where through and
way tickets to Philadelphia can be obtained
Sunbury, March 90, l552.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31

PowER OF SPEECH REsToREp.-The Day.
ton (0hio) City Item says that citizen OF
that county, now in his one hundred and ninth
year, and who has, for The past two years,
been deprived of the power Of speech, was
lately, by some accident, thrown upon his
head, receiving severe injury, but strange
TO say, he has been able to CONVERGE as fiu'
emily "a a, apy period Of his life.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31

Three Years Ago man in Mississippi
cheated US out of twenty dollars, and now
his son cheated US out Of about the same
sum. The young mans propensity 10
cheat is probably the only thing that he ever
came honestly by Prentice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
A STRING OF ITEMS.

STRANGE, man may dye and live by it.
HARDEN county, Ky, has voted TO take
100000 of stock in the Louisville and
Nashville Road.
THE dog population Of the United States is
estimated at about two millions, and the ex.
pense Of keeping them at upwards of Slo,.
100000, per annum.
GEORGE c. WASHINGTON, the gentleman
nominated by the Native Americans a, Tren.
ton, for Vice President, declines that nomi.
nation.
In Paris they only pay soldiers five cents
a day, even in war time, while Louis Napo.
leon gets salary of seven and half cents
second.
PUNCH VS. WINE.-Felding mentions
clergyman who preferred punch 10 wine, for
this orthodox reason, that the former was
liquor nowhere spoken against in Scripture.
WE see that the political canvass between
the New Orleans Courier and the Bee is to
be concluded in verse. Each has engaged a
poe, for tie purpose. This is capital idea.
THE falling off in the number OF medical
students in the three colleges in Phiadel-
phia, last winter, was very large-being a
total of 44l, against 637 the previous session.
WITH Four metallic qualifications, a man
may be pretty sure Of earthly success. These
are-Gold in his pocket, Silver in his tongue,
Brass in HE face, and Iron in his heart.
TENDERS are being received until the Cd
of August, for the re-ereclion of Brooks
Monument, on Queenstown Heights, on
which will be spent between $4,000 and
10000.
The coal banks in the vicinity OF Wheel
ing continue on fire in spite of all efforts a
exiinguishment Mr. Sutton, one the own
ers, had lost, says the Gazette, not less thar
100000 already.
The owners of the Francis Skddy New
York steamboat, challenge the owners O
any other mboat 10 a test Of speed 70
from 5000 TO 100000. The race 10 b.
run with passengers.
A Maine Editor says that pumpkin i
that State grew SO large that eight men coul
stand rouud it, This is like The fellow VIII
saw flock of blackbirds so low that h
could shake a stick al them.
Sugar of Whey, dissolved in water,
much used in Italy and France, as con
mon beverage in pulmonary complaints, an
it is said quite equals as purifier of th
blood, the decoction Of sarsaparia.
An Echo returns monosylable at for,
feet distance Sound of all kinds travels
the rate of thirteen miles in minute. Th
softest whisper travels at the same rate {
the loudest thunder.
LARGE DoNArIoSs.-A lady of Charles,o
Mrs. Konno, member of the ProtesaI
Episcopal Church, has left upwards Of 500
900 10 religious and charitable purposes, bt
sides $4,000 in bequests 10 relatives, Sc
wants and friends.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
Phoenix Fire & Thief Proof Iron Chests

WARRANTED to stand equal heat with
W any other Chests in the country, and to
defy the Burglas' ingenuity. Mandatory, No.
10 Hudson's Alley, running between Third and
Fourth streets, south of Chesnut, and in the
rear ef the Grard Bank.
NJ. Il. s., the proprietors, are Practical Me-
chanics, and feel confident, from long experience
in the manufacture OF Iron Chests and Safes, and
a special attention to this particular branch, OF
giving satisfaction to all who may give them a
call.
n. B.-We have selected one of the best min
erals ever used as a non-conductor of heat in
this business and we warrant our Chests and
Safes to be made of the best material and in the
post durable manner, and to stand any heat
that can be applied to them.
MILNOR & SHAW,
Mandatory No. 10 Hudson's Alley.
Running between Srd and 4th streets, S of Ches
nut, in the rear Of Girard Bank.
Philadelphia, Oct 25, le5l.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31

"Your house is on fire !'' bawied s,rang.
er, rushing into the parlor of a sober citizen
dwell, sir" was the calm, slow rejoinder,
ITO what cause am indebted for the extra.
ordinary interest you seem to take in the az
fairs Of my house.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31

How TO READ ON THE RAILWAY. - BY
holding card or slip of paper over the line
below the one which you are going to read,
the eye is freed from the disturbances
caused by the motion Of the carriage, and
you read with comfort.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
GLASS, DRUGS, PAINTS, &C.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

GLASS, DRUGS, PAINTS, &C.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
ygNHE Philadelphia Window Glass Ware
X house, and Drug, Paint, Varnish, Oil and
Color Stores,
Nos. SO and 81 North Fourth Street
East side, has the largest assortment of Window,
Picture, Coach, Case, Hot-House, and other
GIL \ S S.
in the city comprising upwards of 5000 diff
ferent sizes, ranging from the smallest size up to
IS by 60 inches of Sheet, and as large as by
feet of Plate Glass. including English Crown,
French, German and American, both
Single and Double Thick.
Also, large assortment of Very Thick Glass
for Sky-Lights, Bulk Windows, &c.
The Subscriber having heavy stock on hand
is prepared to fill orders at the shortest notice
and on the most reasonable terms. Odd size:
of any pattern cut TO order.
Ground White Lead Paint, Varnsh, of ev
cry description; Turpentine; Linseed Oil, boil
ed and raw; Paint Mills; Putty Brushes
Dye Woods &C., &c, &c.
And also, large supply Of fresh imported
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
]. II. SPRAGUE.
Nos. SO & 35 North 4th ST., Z. Side.
April 10, ls52.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
BOUNTY LAND
AND PENSION AGENCY.

The attention of the public is called to the ad
rertisement of Mr. Charles C. Tucker, Attorney
and Agent at Washington City. Persons hav.
ing claims for bounty Lands or Pensions are in
formed that the subscriber has made arrangements
for the requisite forms, and claimants calling a,
his office, can have their papers prepared and
forwarded to Mr.. Tucker at Washington, and
by him be properly attended to before the Dc.
partment there
H. E. MASSER.
Sunbury Ian lS lS5l.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
Valuable

NaEee1DIc -.
PROPERTY FOR SALE.
VENHE Subscriber who resides in Philadelphia,
IL offers for sale the following properly in Mil
ton, Northumberland county, viz: The large
~ BRICK BUILDING
AA-A- in upper Milton, formerl, occupied by
Messrs Pattersons as IA Carriage Makers Shop
The building is 60 feet front on upper Market
street. and 40 feet on Front street, and is two
stories high. Also two story .
BRICK BLACKSMITH SHOP, q
40 By 25 feet on the same premises. The lot is
on the corner of upper Market aud Front streets,
and is 6o feet front, and $50 feet deep.
The premises would be valuable for a Foundry
or other manufacturing purposes, and will be sold
on reasonable and accommodating terms by ap-
! plying either to JACOB CARRIGAN,
Philadelphia.
]. F. WOLFlNGER, Esq, Milton or
II. q. MASSER, Esq, Sunbury.
| Philadelphia, Jan 25 ls5l.--G .
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
THOMAS PALMER,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,

No. 6, NORTH IThGrres,
Where the following goods are received and sold
on commission,
Dried Apples, Peaches, PIums, Pears, Cherries,
&c, Green Apples in Barrels or by the Bushel,
Beans, Peas, Cranberres, Onions, Mercer Po-
tatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Shcibarks Chestnuts,
Ground Nuts, Oranges, Lemons Raisins, Figs
Prunes, Grapes, Poultry, Eggs Butter, Cheese
And all kinds of Foreign and Domestic Pro.
duce.
Philadelphia, Dec, IS, ls5l.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
400 pooK AGENTS WANTED.

ANY good, active and intelligent man,
IA with a small capital of from $50 TO a
500, can make large profits by engaging in
the sale of the following
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31
MARBLE MANUFACTORY,
CHEAP GRAVE STONES,

yENHE subscriber informs his friends and the
n public, that he continues to carry on the
Marble Business in all its branches, at his old
stand in Milton, Pa, and is prepared to manu-
tacture
Monuments, Tombs, Gravestones, &c.,
of the best materials, and most finished work
manship, and at the lowest prices.
Letter Cutting, English and German in the
most modern and elegant style.
Designs for Monuments, Grave Stones, &C.,
always on hand.
n B. Orders for the East side of the river
promptly executed by leaving the same at the
office of the "sunbury American"
ANTHONY HIPP.
Milton, Nav 10, 1851.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-31

LARGE DoNArIoNs.-A lady of Charleston
Mrs. Kouno, member of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, has left upwards Of $780,.
900 TO religious and charitable purposes, be-
sides $4,000 in bequests TO relatives, SER
wants and friends.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-04-12
CRESCENT
GATHER RIPE FRUIT, OH DEATH /.

BY g. JENNIE wARsER
Hover not thou. with thy sombre wing,
Ger the beautiful buds Of earth.
Gather not thou what the angels bring,
Blight not the flowers at birth
Childhood hs,h roses that fade at thy touch,
Voices that hush at thy breath;
Lipger not. then. mid the early fowers-
Gather ripe fruit. Oh Death
Visions are wreathing the brow Of youth
With deep mysterious spell.
Pulses are throbbing whose joy and truth
Have meanings too deep to tell
Youth hath fountains that chill at thy touch.
Gushings that freeze at thy breath
Linger not. then. mid the summer flowers
Gather ripe fruit. oh Death
Majesty resteth on manhoods brow,
The fever Of life on his heart.
Hope hath enchained with eagcrness now,
Bid not her spirit depart
Manhood hath missions that yield to thy sway,
Fires that are qucncied at thy breath
Linger not. mid the. blossoms of day
Gather ripe fruit. oh Death
Sadness hath crept o'er the dream of age.
Bitterness lies at his heart
Tempest ard mdew have blotted lfes paec
Bid the worn spirit depart.
Wings that are fettered will plume at thy call
Shadows viii flee at thy breath
Come, then, in mercy. with sceptre and pail
Gather ripe fruit. oh Death
Peacefully resteth the crown Of years
ON the Christians hoary head
Faith. in its fallnes-, has silenced his fears
The tumult Of passion has fed
Holy the visions that over him roll.
pTnyer is the voice Of his breath
Eend thou the temple that prisons his soul
Gather ripe fruit oh Death