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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-11-03
MarshalI,s Uterine Gath OIicon


Marshall'S Uterine lCathOIicOn
HAS become so widely populaf that unscru-
II l pulous ignorant persons ha ve attempted
10 counterfeit the article, and, in some instan-
ees they use nam 10 so nearly resembling
MARSHALL that casual glance might mislead-
1t is absolutely necessary to rse cd ,stion and ex
anime the name. and also TO OBJ erve thai the
seal OF the Graefshberg Company and the
name Of DR.. Pomerov is on every bottle Mar
shalPs Chtholicon is prepared by an old and
skillful physician, in the most scientific man
ner. Other prepar. .tipns purportihg to perform
the same cures are prepared by THOSE who know
not what they do The subject Is one de-
IN anding grea, care, and. though some OF the
nostrumS referred toare sold at q lower prlce
than Marshalr+, no one who IS afflicted can
besithte between a reaIlv valuable medicinal
preparation and one which IS onlf pretending
and Injurious coTlpoand Let purchasers he
on thle cir guard to prevent deceptoh by s'm'iarl7
ty of appearances.
This and all the other mHaidines prepared
bv the Graefenberg 60. of New York are for
sale By McElrov & Mckinney ard Die7ner q
Hampton. FavetteSslI.., where also may be
had grattIitously, the Graefenberg Health All
manac for 1854 OCT g., 1853.
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Dissolution
The firm Of 4Soutaworta, Moroan
e. Mel being dissolved, it now be-
comes necessary that those indebted
to the firm should como forward and
settle. Dance up with the dimes,
you who are in arrears
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GST Advertisements must be handed into the
Ohice by Tvs iay Morning. to insll re an appear
anqe in the following Paper.
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NEW STGGKs


lnUR establishment, on the wdst side szea
~ of town, between the LIVERY S;a- ~
be and Public SQUARE, is still h full -EsAS
blast, and will continue TO be k4pt in such a
manner as to satisfy those WHIP may call,
that nothing is wanting on our phrt 20 crafty
the tastes of the public Our BaFfs at all times
stocked with the vsry choicest LiQkORs, Cigars,
T0bacco etc, that the city markets can afford.
Those wishing to 'cheer the nndr man." are
invited to attend. Good order viii always be
kept. We have just received, lid addition to
the stock already on hand, asupply bf superior
Brown, Loaf and Clarified Sugar; Coffee, Salt,
Molasses, Pepper, Ginger, Spice, al kinds of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Shut Black
ing, Gun Caps, Powder, Lead, ShJt. Matches,
Cigars of every variety, all kinds b1 Teas and
Candles, Oysters fresh and pickleH Sardines,
Cheese and Crackers, Pipes, SOAPS, Wash
Boards, Upper and Sole Leather Candles of
all kinds Rice Almonds. Indigo, Ma4der. Cop
peras, Essence Of Cinnamon and Gloves. Nut
megs. Liquors of the raresti quality as Pale, I
Co$niac, Peach, and Apple BrandiFs; Fancy !
Jordials Brandy Cherries, Port and Madeira /
Wines, Gin Rye and Bourbon Whisky--in :
hort, almost every article needed ID make
irst class house. Thankful for past favors we
especially solicit continuance Of the same,
determined as we are that our house shall be
Known for the good quality of our sto9k
BUCHANAN & HANKS.
Oct. 27. 1858
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Receiving

q = 400 lags Of fine and cdar Sc salt;
- 200 rs salt You had better pur-
kase before there is an advance
June IS. SHAPARD.
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Neatly Printed Blanks.

Cppstables and Justices blank just printed
and for sale At our desk-aheap.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-11-03

Il Ctsc1ssArI, 0hio.-Hogs and 0attle--ffogs
lrem ain at S4@4 Is p 100 lbs. gross. with q
moderate demand, The market for Beef Cat
tie has presented no new feature. The sup
ply and demand has continued about equal
and prices are firm at S5@6 rs p 100 lbs net.
Sheep range from 81 COOS 90 p head, en-
bracing inferior and good.
Flour quiet, small sales at So 0195 O5
Whisky 23H.. Sales of Bacon 81 oul-
ders at SO packed. Bacon Sides held at IL
-. Sales of Linseed Oil from store at 12c..
Coffee dull atl1l@11Xc.. Cheese firm, Sc
-. Butter 16@17c.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Flour quiet, waiting
the steamers news. i. Corn 75c. =. Oats adj
vanced $4,000. Prime Lard in Kegs 1256;
in barrels l1A -. Whisky 3d.. Mess Pork
$16@16' &c.
AUGUSTA. Ga The demand
for Bacon continues good, and choice article
is scarce Prices are well sustained In Flour
the transactions are principally confined to
the wants for city consumption. Our quota /
tions have been slightly altered to which We
refer
Grain-The demand for Corn for city con-
sumption continues fair. and prices sustained.
We quote 65@75c, according to quality and
quantity. In Wheat no change.
SAVANNAH, Ga Bacon-Hams 1908;
shoulders ~ as; sides 6@71 j.. BEEN
z, Mess p bbl- sl3@14; Prime S7@8.
Flour 2 Dbl. $6@7. Buckwheat 75c p rs
BIS. =. Corn, retail 75c p bushel, wholesale
;5c. Lard p Dbl l0% a12. !. Pork. Mess,
Western p Dbl. $1,000; Prime s18@l9;
Tess n. Y. $21@22 Oats 45@50. !. . Peas
$3.50. Dried Peaches 50 5ota3 90. =. n
butter 10000, Coffee 10@l3. :. Sugar
y a.. Molasses 21@22. :. Salt p sack,
Il 25
CHATTANOOGA, TEyN.--Corn is selling at
Sc. Wheat sells readily at zoe p bush. -.
Mills s. 90 p bbl., none
Their in market. /. Bacon 899c. !. +. Butter
H@12.. Beef 4a6.. Lard lO0l2.. !. e.
ork on foot. IS 90 p 100 lbs gross. IL
CHARLESTON, S. C.-Cotton--There is O,
,od demand prices are spstained--sales 900 @
lies at 7@9Ac.
IL
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Family Groceries.
NEW ESTABLISHMENT!

Is THE subscribers take
- this method bi appriziug
their friends and the public GENERALS, that they
have Just opened Family grocery Store
on the north side OF the Public SQUARE. next
door to McElroy and McKinnev,s Drug Store
Fayetteville, where general assortment Of az
ticlef in their line will be continually kept on
hand, az the lowest rates. A portion Of public
patronage is respectfully solicited. Cali and
see us. HOLMAN G. HARDIN
Fob. 10.
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Embellishments are inserted in the or
der in which they are handed in.
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mARDwARE ANDCt1TITRY.'

= - A LAhciE stock embracing Utmost every
Y article in this line wanted III this market
y in store and for sale cheap BY
THOMSON & BUCHANAN.
April u. 1858.
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SnndrieS.
4. s. DUAL,
SURGFOT DENTIST

e. HAvISG permanently heated az this
<[lrY1YS place, intends BY executing. his work
in the hest fcesble style TO merit the patron
age Of this community. DR.. DuVaI can at
all times be found at his office, cIn the South
side OF the Public Sluasei over Papt. Ringo's
where he IS well prepared 70 execute work in
every department Of his profession
faiies wishing his services can be waised on
at their residences, either IN town or country.
Nov II, 1852
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CONE AT LAST.

nUR Hesr>e has come, and we are now
~ ready to attend any calls thai may be
made for BWrisIs in any part of the county.
Wanted, 1000 lbs. Feathers, for which
we will give the customary price in choice
at our ware-room. northeast
corner Of the S luare Fayetteville
A b. KNOTT & co.
May 26, 1853.
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Rags! Rags!

I WISH to purchase 5oo,ooU pounds of
L Cotton and Liaen Rags, for which l
will pay the highest market price in Cash,
delivered at my Rag and Paper Warehouse, on
the northeast corner of the Square NAsHvILLE
Sept o. w. S. WHITEMAN.
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FnR nENTLEMEN,
FALL. e. WINTER
-aDaD"-o

GOODRICH & BEAVERS, are <m
" now receiving and opening. .-&X
direct from New York and Philq-
delpha, oneof the largest and most desirable
stocks Of Fail and Winter G"Ods they
have ever had the pleasure Of offering 10 the
TraIe. For this Sock they beg leave TO ask Oh
their friends and customers close fxaihlha7 :
ton feeling confident that they Nlll ne Piease'l
both as to price and quallty OF tae'[ locus; In
few days their entire SOCK VII DC III sore
when they will again appear i8a more extend
ed advertisement
The usual Barter OF the country tax n II
exchange for Goods al the highest market price
GOODRICH Il BEAVERS.
sept 20, 1853.
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Important ID Shareholders.

j 1 K- MORRIS having permanently located
Il in NASHVILLE, RESPECTFULLY tenders his
services TO the suferin public. SxoflLs. u
GERS ce'''ers, letter an Rifig Worms treated in
sc'ensifc manner. Medit zines gentle. but DC
i've and effective. IL cir use being attended
with no unpleasant con sequences whatever. re-
curing no restriction OK hIndrsnce from ordi-
nary business pursuits BE wishes it under
stood that he has settled in your midst not
for the purpose of huE nbugging or imposing
upon you, but to reIisvd tho e who may be sui l
fering with diseases W hich are destroying bF
piecemeal many Of youE de- serving and useful
citizens
Gravel Structures.
and all diseases of the genital organs arc
thoroughly understood and successfully treated
by Dr. NJ.
To those who may doubt the Doctors skiIl
in the healing art, he would respectfully ucp-
pose that they bring forward a case Of any of
tho above named diseases (the worst that they
can conveniently fnd.) and pledge themselves
to see that directions are strictly followed for a
reasonable time; Dr. NJ. will then give his OBJ
legations to furnish such medicines as NAV bs
and in such quantities from time 10
time as the case may require, and, until cure
shall be effected, positively no fes'will be re-
'eved and II 10 relief 6e oltfiael from the asa
y the meG. nss no charge srhateveT srSH BE- 4aads
foaI G1uics or medicines.
The attention of masters and owners Of ser
Tapts is particularly invited to- the above
Those having servants afflicted with S>pfala.
fTRrel, stiffness or soreness Of the limbs and
oints would find It to their advantage TO con-
ul: Dr. NJ His treatment Is mild and in no
asses will it be necessary to lose time while
sing the medicines
Charges reasonable.
Respectfully, ANTI HUMBUG.
All communications from persons at dis
ance, post paid, inclosjng FIVE dollars, will DO
rornptly attended to.
DIR. W. MORRIS.
Office over Mutual Protection Insurance Or
&c Cedar St. near Post Office Nashville, Tom.
July IA. lS53.--6m
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THE LADIES Of Fayetteville
announce to the public their ddtemina-
tion TO have FAIR, on WEDNESDAY NIGHT
18th inst, in tie large Hall ouer the store hous,
Of Mesrs. T3mson d. Baesassan, the proceeds
of which are to be appropriated TO the i'm
provement of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Also. at the same time, DONATION SUP
PER, the proceeds Of which are - be applied
in the same way TICKETS, 81; children, SO
cents. 1t is sincerely hoped, on the part of
the Ladies engaged in getting up the FAIR and
Supper, that very large portion Of t.d comma
nifty aciH be in attealance nov. 3-2t
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HORSE SHOE NAIL
ANDFR FISH

) ~ ~ . n - AZ - - -
TNHE Editor of the FsgttisvRs o5serusr,
Il On. o WALLACE, ESQ having suggested
to Us. that 10 succeed it Is necessary to make
ones business rs public as Iossibie,and beley-
ing there is good sense in the suggestion, we
avail ourselves OF the columns Of the Odseclkr
TO assure the people Of lincoln that vic hate
the largest and best stock III Fall atIId
Winter Goods that we have ever oifcrfd
to this people, which viii he si9ld On s1rh ten hs
for cash as giR t,,roraby compare nth 0fy ho'lse
IA Fayetteville, or to prompt men on the usual time
We have If
LADIES' DR8SS GOODS
Silks, Of all kinds Suisse, Lawns, Muslins
Velvets, all colors; Tsfietas;
Bareges; Brbcades
DeLaineS, great variety Prints, fine assortment;
Cashmeres, BlaidSsolid Chemizettes;
Mernoes; Laces, large supply;
Alpaccas; Jaconet Swiss kdg-
Bayadere Robes; ings and meetings;
Velvet Cab4s; Bobbin4t EdginEs
Cloth Cloaks; lRibbons heavy stock;
Salwls, of rich styles; Bonnie 4,Oloves Hosie-
Embroidered Collars; ~, Shoes etc etc.
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Circuit Court
Next Monday, Circuit Court con-
yenes in this place.
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SELLING our.

- z l. EstkH ~ 4U As
nWING to i'll health, T.. n Gray .,
~ withdraws FROM the firm Of Scott "a
& Gray the first of next yeaF-prdpara- III
tory to which, the stock now on bnd nil be
sold ut greatly reduced prices. Gentle
men wishing to appear in 'goollk apparel,
would do well 10 give us cali. We have a
superior st bck of Cloths Of all colork and quail
tiles; Doe Skin and Cassimefes Coatings,
TweedS, udilings, Nestihgs, Serls'fS silk and
Cotton VdNets Velyeteens, Lin4nk Hollands,
Cravats, aandkercbiets, Hosiery, Sltinets,
Hats and Qhps Boots and Shoes, Umbrellas,
Walking Chiles, etc. etc In fact, every artl-
Gle necessary to rig agentleman apso that 'he
will do TO pass" Give us a CALL NJ You want
anything IL our hne chenp- E'stiOring
OF all kinds done as heretofore, ih the most
fashionable STYLES, in durable manner, at
moderate rates. Come and see
SCOTT Ia GRAY.
Oct. G. 1853.
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Superior Land for Sale.

ANOhN AVh psNAS'
.TNHE subscriber offers for sale &-xA
Il his very yaisla bic 80 ia
tract of Land, lying above &aiiI8
Sheltoh's creek. on the bank of - -
Elk river, about ID miles from Fayetteville
1t contains j0OtAcres, about zoe cleared.
and can be converted into two tracts, II desired.
The soil is very good, with Two dwelling hou-
ses. and all necessary out houses The loca-
ton is high and healthy-water abundant, hay
ing several never-tailing springs, Cd nearly all
free stone water 1t would make an excellent
sTock Farm. The land not cleared, is well
timbered, with chestnut oak, hickory, poplar,
etc. The land lies next to Esq. Jennings
farm, on the east.
For terms, and any other particulars desired,
apply othe subscriber imnae Liate'y-
E. THOMSON.
Oct. q. 1861
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FOR SALE.

Oh VALID
TNHE tract of land on which / -.
4 how live, containing IO5 acres, -
lying II miles from Fayetteville, on -
the road leading to Athens, Ala; about forty
acres are under good chestnut fdnce; suff-
cheney of Peach and Apple trees, all yotIng and
the best of fruit; three never-failing wells Of
GOOD WATER, on the premises would also,
sell my stock aud Farming rOOIs with
the Land. Call and examine, If Eou wish 70
purchase.
Aug II, l853--3m T. FLYNT.
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DIED,

In this county, ed ult., of old age. Mr.. WIN
BRIdHT, aged So years.
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groceries

groceries
I'VE would a gain call attention t
the stock Of ERbH g. Thompson, Q
ShelbyviIle- See advertisements y
another column.
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snELBYVILLE nm.

SHELBfVILLE lfaFs.
TNHE un designed, having pur- ~
Il CHASED the entire property known So
az the StelbyriHe Inn and expecting to Es3sg6
officiate as landlord of the same during wv
the balance of his life, would respect
fully announce to his old friends and the public
generally, that he continues at his old stand
where he has been for the las fourteen years
From the long experience in his business, he
hopes to continue To give sneral satisfaction to
all such as may favor him with a call. His ta-
bic viii be rs good as the marNdt can possibly
aiorj Prices moderate. Rooms neatly fitted.
Passengers with theirbagg rye, Stopping at the
Inn, conveyed to and from the Dero' free Of
extra charge Sept. - DIS EVANS
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EsTRAY--LINcoLN COUNTY

TNAKEN up by Samuel j Hand, in civil
IL district No. 49, one Hr;f Mule, of a
brown color, about wears old. about - hands
high, branded with @ on the left shoulder, II
SEES well on the weathers. Valuep at 500.
Oct. q, 1853.
n @. WALLACE, Rnaoer.
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FRESH RECEiPTS.

M e are Just in receipt of a iargd as
w sortment of Groceries. embrhcing
everything IN our line, which We will sell ab low
as can be had elsewhere WeIinvite all those
wishing to purchase to give our Stock an ex-
animation. EVANS & CUMMINGS.
sept. %. ShelbvviIle, Tenn.
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Dissolution

J. T. GOnDos, SEQ.
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GLASS, GLASS,


A LARGE stock Of Star, stearine, and
"A Mould Candles, for sale by
ELLIOTT & THOMPSON,
nov. 8. Shelbyville, Tenn
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Politics in tl.a Puipit.

Il
Ata late Aooiitioh oonFention IN New
Hampshire a mr.. ooofxh e'erea the follow
ing resolution, whicn was epeed:
| Aesoloe1, Ihat !. N.'. sn".s y y .ne eu1y o' tne
the several clerrymen Of tLs;r respective towns
to give public lecture uTan sthe subject Of
slavery, statihg their vieNsepoh the Fugitive
nsanIa ~ r.'rari III ,hars,o 30 =, r.ro''. anu
them with copy Of this res4m,ion"
The object Of this resolutas. is. Of course, to
introduce into the pulpit tho advocacy of abo.
lition doctrines, for the pugItseof securing to
those doctrines the weigi& IsAch would be
conferred upon them by th67 Jonlulg CATION in
connection with the priaxz az reIigicn.--
- nrta - s%psT ~
sae people OF this country. thht pe matter what
may be the personal sentiments Of my minis.
'cr OF the 9ospei, ne has no rightto INSULT his
congregation, ana desecrate hehouse Of God,
oy the enumeration from the pulpit OF his pc.
'uher views upon any subject OF poil'lca4
ohaf"c'er' Religion Is held IN high respect by
'ne greater portion OF our population, and so,
We trust ~ VIII ever continue TO be; ou. " ITS
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SENATE. Wednesday be, r

SENATE, Wednesday Dec Z.
The Rev Henry Slicer was elected chaplain
various petitions were presented and the fol-
lowing bill introduced by MIR GwIS.
A bill to encourage agriculture, commerce,
manufactures, and all other branches of indus
try, by granting 10 every man who is the
head Of a family, and citizen of the United
States, homestead Of one hundred and sixty
acres of land out of the public domain upon
condition Of occupancy and cultivation OF the
same as herein specified;
The following resolution submitted by Mr..
FISH was adopted.
"Resoired, That select committee of FIVE
be appointed TO consider the causes and the
extent of sickness and mortality prevailing on
board Of emigrant ships on the voyage to this
country and whether any, and what. further
Legislation is needed for the better protection
of passengers on board such vessels"
MIR DoDeE, of Iowa, submitted the follow
ing resolution; which was considered by unan.
imous consent, and agreed to:
Resoiced, That the Secretary of the Interior
be requested to furnish to the Senate copy
of the items Of expenditure allowed at different
times for the survey and markiL of the north
ern boundary line Of the State Of Iowa, together
with any information in the possession of his
Department touching the accuracy OF said boun.
dary line.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-12-21

GAME IN THE Aario REGIONS. According to
return made Of the amount of game killed in
the Artic Regions by Capt. Mcclure. while
engaged in max ing the North west passage. ..
appears that the Arctic Regions, geners ~
supposed to be nearly destitute Of ANNA, ,;e.
abounds in variety Of game. such " ,,.L
OK, deer. hares, grouse. dlcks, geese wo,vo.
and bears; thus confirming Lieut. " an........
ulations as TO the ability of an sxnna;.;:,. !.
support life in that quarter. e.. en- After ~ =
diraiy supplies were exhar sted. From a.,
~, 1850. to April 8. 1859, over 1ooOo ronuJ"
Of game was obtained ~ the expedition. The
deer were found to re yer, fat. although ,ha:.
principal food merely consisted Of tert..
which was obto.nsd from small tree :.
the dwarf willow, As the crew kept on,v =.
it Vere' rn the ridges Of the sea, no other food
was oosery .ble; but there is no doubt the deos
fornd an. abundance OF food further up tho
cou'.try. They were very wild, and the gun.
r.ers had to display great prscaution in shoe.
| ing them. The country contains fine ereer,
valleys; in,ersected with noble rivers: erten.
sive plains. lakes, woods, and parts of hi >
earth covered with simple. but lovely vilo
fowers.
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HOUSE.

The House consists of two hundred and
thirty'four members and five Territorial Del
egates.one new Territory having lately been
formed, viz: Washington. The Delegates have
no vote.
House met and proceeded to the election Of
Clerk and Speaker, which resulted In the
choice of the Hon. LINN BoYp and Jous W
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PhantOnls.
Br II. W. LoNGrELLow.


All houses wherein men have lived and died,
Are haunted houses. Through the open
Ihe harmless phantoms on their errands glide,
With feet that make a sound upon the floor.
We meet them at the doorway, on the stair,
Alorg the passage they come and go,
Impalpable impressions on the air,
sense OF something moving to and fro.
There are more guest at the table, than the
hosts
!nvited--the illuminated hall
Is thro,ged with quiet, inoffensive ghosts,
As silent as the pictures Oh the wall.
, hssssraeses As NY ifseai9 y eNinot sas
The fofibsf 10. Ss( Near the sogi1sia ucssr,
He but perceives what is while unto me
All that has been, is visible and clear.
We have no title deeds to house or lands;
Owners and occupants Of earlier dates
Fromgraves forgotten stretch their dusty hands
And hold in mortmain still their old estates
The spirit world around this world of sense
Floats like an atmosphere, and every where
Watts through these earthly mists and yapors
dense
A vital breath Of more ethereal air.
Our little lives are kept iu equpoise
by opposite attractions and Desires
The Struggle of the instinct that enjoys,
Aud the more noble instinct that aspres. =,
The perturbations, the perpetual jar 81
VI earthly wants and aspirations high,
Come from the influence Of that unseen star,
That undiscovered planet in our sky.
And rs the moon from some dark gate or cloud,
Throw DER the sea a floating bridge OF light,
Across whose trembling planks our fancies
crowd,
In the realm Of mystery and night;
So from the world of spirits there descends
bridge of light connecting it with this,
Ger whose unsteady floor, that sways and
bends, s
Wander our thoughts above the dark abyss.
-Putnam's Monthly.