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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-19

lust ARRIVED from st. Louis pei
u Steamer st. Louis,
100 Kegs LAID, ~ep
50 Mess Pork,
SO Sacks Galena Potatoes,
Dec, l5-tf for sale by
s. M. HART & Co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-19

COOKING STOVES &c.
THE SUBSCRIBERS have on hand and
i for sale Is Cooking Stoves ofdiferent
sizes and patterns which they offer at re-
duced prices.
Is dozen O. Rice's link Wash Boards.
may 10. ly. HALL & PIPER
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BRICKS.

rONSTANTLY on hand and for sale bv
~ the subscribers. Samples to be seen
at the Office of s. M. Hart ( Co. Z
aug23 1v. McMain & Co.
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Carriares. Harness. go.

Carriages, Harness, &c.
TUST received from the best northern
y manufacturers, large assortment Of
CARRIAGES and HARNESS, which,
with number Of my own manufacture,
comprises variety worthy the attention OF
purchasers, who are invited to examine be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
oct l9-y. W.T.. TUNNARD
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Land for Sale.
A Tract Of Land confirming $40 acres
II lying on the Comite Road, FIVE miles
from the town Of Baton Rouge, about so
acres are clared. apply to
Liam 20 til W. D. PHILLIPS.
Hay, Corn, Oats and Bran.
nor sale at the Feed, Produce and Gro
Il Gerry store OF
Jan. 9Th 1853 JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-19

A FINE Buggy and Horse-the Hors'
IA well suited to saddle or harness. Ap
ply to sept q JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-19

Fresh Arrivals,
TN ADDITION to our former stock OF
i Provisions, we have received from St.
Louis per steamer L. N. Kennel.
10 oaks Bacon; 60 Kegs Lard;
y IS bills. S. F. Fancy and extra Flour;
10 dozen brooms.
All of which will be cold to the trade,
worry low for Cash.
The attention of bakers is particularly
called to our supply Of st. Louis Flour.
mar S-y. s. M. HAKf Il Go.
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EUK BALE.
A VALUABLE lot of ground, situated
II in desirable part ofthe city Of Baton
Rouge, upon which there is good dwelling
house, and all necessary out houses, and
also large store and warehouse, good bu-
siness stand: said property viii be sold on
reasonable terms ifapplication is made soon.
For particulars, apply to Wm. s. Pike, OF
at the Sheriff|s Office. sept 24-tf
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"Good Oil is next to Good Wine,''
At least 30 said the Poet

Just received-per Saranac, from St.
y Louis-10O bbls. Flour; extra and Fam
cy 80 bbls. Pork. NJ. and NJ. O. Also
Bacon, Hamos and Shoulders, Lard, Soap,
Candles, Starch, Tobacco, &C., &c
janis s NJ. HART & Co.
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DlCKLED SARDINES, HOLSTERS, SAL
L mons, French, Creole, English, Ken.
lucky & New York mustard by
janis J. PARRY & Co.
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TO SUGAR PLANTERs.

7 HAVE just received, and will continue
l. to keep, good supply Of very fine Su-
gar House and water cistern cement
JOSHUA BEAL,
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For Sale,
IN BARRELS Extra St. Louis -four
IN 900 Bags Shot, assorted sizes-1O
Pigs Lead. Received per Steamer Western
Word. jan. 6. ~ LIS. M. HART & Co
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GUNDRlES.-New Lard; Choice Su
~ gar; Apples; Potatoes; Raisins Aim
onds; Cracknell Biscuits Just received b,
jan Is JOSHUA BEAL.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-08-12
THE FISHERIES.


y
HALIFAX y :. sEpS ~, August l. lo'o.
The United States steamer Princets n. Capt. Eagle,
be airing the broad pennant Of Commodot William Shu-
BRICK also the United States steamer Fulton, Lieut.
Watson, commanding arrived this port on the even
ng OF the 4th inst The earlier arrival nj the Prince
ton prevented by the dense ogs, which detained he
two three days She is fine vessel, and since he
boilers have been repaired Der speed has been much in
creased thus contradctng the spread report of he
being complete failure" The Commodore and her
Commander, Capt Eagle, true gentlemen, and use
every eor, that will not mil tate against good discipline n
add TO the pleasure and comfort of all board Long
NAY they wave. Tie other officers are as fine set OF
fellows as ever Tod deck-men who will not shrink. in
the hour of danger from any post that their county
nay assign to them.
We have met with very Kind reception here by all
parties Lady lie Merchant, wife of the Lieutenant.
Governor has rendered her hospitality to all officer
tor Monday evening These courtests will be properly
acknowledged but our Comm odore is not the man vhO
can be atered by such attentions as to lose sight OF
or neg Get the duties of his mission.
During our cruise We have seen many OF our hardy
fishermen. At one time We passed through a teeJ OF
over 100 vessels, and none Of whom have comnuOl
Gated Of those engaged in this calling have complained
Of ANY interference of their rights. Ga the contrary,
they have b. IN made quite welcome in some places by
Her Msiestys subjects Hoping that If YOU do not ac
cent this communication you will pardon the intrusion.
remain still constant reader OF your valuable paper
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some from Belgium but nothing new. In fact it is
hardly ILeIy that the old countries vii attempt to
pete with the United States in what has long been the
principal instrument Of American warfare. The ride Of
America has beea1 notorious for nearly hundred years
And however mu, may advocate the establishment
Of peace on earth We can admire the talent AMI ng-
nuity Of ,uch men &, SHARP. MARsToS COR and Pos-
TIR and would encourage in every way the exercise Of
such faculties as vbal well directed, do honor o.
country and increase the wealth prosperity and hsPP
ness Of our
CooDs ARRIVED ACC. 10 FOR THE Worries EXHI-
ship Geo Canning, Panlsen. 60 days
from Hamburg has board eight packages, consisting
Of five cares Of furniture from Vienna. (Austra and
three cases sent from Stockholm (SWeden containing
acid. candles and soap American ship Constitution,
Brtton from Liverpool also arrived Aug. 10. brought
one case or the Crystal Palace.
The number Of visitors admitted on "Wednesday as
3GG2 ; an QUIT Of cash received over 1000.
The number Of visitors admitted yesterday was J@'
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HE CAMDEN AND AMBoY MURDER.

To ne dtor Of TReN T. BiJuNe
sra: / took passage in the o'clock train from New
York by the Camden and AmbOy Railroad for fliade-
al H. on Tuesday last, in company with III! sister On
reiun the ca 5 al South Auboy We took seats Ia ear
being The second passenger car from The O''m i've;
We we're seated the west side OF the car remarked
t. ny sister thar were fortunate IN haylng oOihhel
80 comfortable seat Immediately Was Impressed
10 leave the seat. But | needed It ut, c'uceNing
I'D yi,ible cause for doing | commenced cad
inc a morning paper which / held in my hand, but
Lad scarcely glanced my eyes over It, before leave
"tlat scat was again presented to my mind Per
ccypp vacant seats at the back end OF the car, Sls-
gesed 10 uy sister that We had probably better change
our seats and take one Of tue back ones, whlc1
VcGd Fortunate exchange! lie who Took Tue seat
sor,ceutv left in tie prime of life and health, was ia
f. " moments aervard, cold and liieless corpse. GA
de pot az South Amboy, noticed that gewere
Going att very rapid rate. saw with wha indifference
n ~ passed The many Switches when are near Annoy!
n ,1vit can this be safe sEys under iA- impress
iet sv,cb,s Al al times should De apprJ scnfd I'm
care But onward faster aud faster We we're carried ~
d powerful sgent that pfofellsd u; "hth sullehy
heard two sharp whistles ! looked oh % ne Nh 10"
IA horribly T. relate on me same track another
IT. T G, mir, with what speed IN unable tosy AZ an
The sp 20 thst Ne "eie gong h-a 'h7 Sie' An
lteu station eTy, suil 'eLt 10 -ecoP'n ia "l u
DID, ai and o. srucii,n sax Lr engineer isP rom lle
luontuSe Newere now going al Ire ri.s oi 30 'r 81
miles AL hour SAW The trains meet iel 'ls 81 OK
N,1rr.n I tr,rt The scene that followed Thor Vas
- and scream ard the work Of deal WIS fais1-t
F human ten gs u~hered into the ltnf OF spirits
.rf.tt one II omeIts warm <.
Wlat followed cannot describe ltwas heart rendering.
I'D myself ,tsudiug la th- midst OF the rnus un1lr
te.fq erosuing O tire wounded IAv IN li7r AsAls
a., Ter chile Ter oasns hfte one, ~to bu inonsnt Dc
a. picture oi isa aud inn1cru ., Olt nov, as
.,.f Had sc remained Rhere Ts hr-t took s.ats or
,.i INST have been Inevitable = Z D." rn- Mr. Eii-
laf something cone Nasi our ears O7 c3st AK
,.o ifh such wholesale murders A. ieSr ana olAs1
a. ft. nature Inch are almost OF dshy ocouIre
iii The Conductor and ElSin7-ro OF our uNl NIX 20"
80, iey moi proceed m. re cautiously N1y, Instead
a.. fu.lif with tie speed OF h.htnuS ca Icy Ao r.
ro t1.ir stto Had proper ,ale been tAA7h TIE scene
tl..tI wi %. s.ed would nOi D ave oecurrsc. .,-
''' p,-'c.rfy J. B. CONkLlS No. - Nls'alft
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CAUSE OF THE LAIE RAILROAD ACCIDENT

IL De ES.tor Z Tie y J. TT.0aae
SIR: Viii ycu allow ne to ask the OAmlrn a.. Ai.,
- Eafl-,..o 'Coun,uy if that Conductor WHO I'm tue
,r:p IN watch which lie .seATs he cid no' compare IN
.aiGaId regulator AID did not look al aool INC
me All, AID where lie kneS. or would maze Ano"a'
bad been sober that be was liable TO meet ,ne Vss.
IN, ist lie same man hat have tiayeird Win "h tnh
-, ~. W.. ,ruts o drunk % cordlt tsni
M De ,An u.u ift you discharE "a 'st !etF io' SO.
rr.C and ircn-ahl- cru kriness, anf - SO 'yoA ~
. rr4ntl.Nf W. h- CrGrk. As he rs hrin-b'iy -
j., - D. 1,h CAV ~ Arsest when four Wei IL "rrr
,s,r.dr.afO4 lfi se Il l- i TIE sane NAB $ Pc
~. ,-,r to f. IS he name sud - u'i cfa1h D. -
,-rt T., TIE isef uf BIS rluling Dis Tram 81 - p
80, -.a,s I'D ID ~ d. -s 49, anl zht Illg t-e clh-f
80, ....rt.sr .l..rs -- MS Iu.s ;. more tAan III
f--r f.t..- .t ere .. "a, .--..d
r...t. 3D.. .ar- -r. sen OIL goa 0u 'ii. -
.-... .t.rri-r. how c.n tnu al-s 70 20 10 y ~
,,r.f-.-.c vt.rns .r tii lf-fff -n-ir lives F.. -7
"a .,,.. c.fru.fo 1 - ,0g Ates tHn . Del W. -.
49, .r al. ..- --t 90 SEE ---'nu 81 SOC % - -
Elm, t,.. out g.tu- wI-s Il scis J. N"H ~ w
ID. a. r,rA.-.!- .- - a.4t. All ia
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Ill YELLOW iEyLkAl AAw-oA-EAN''


C rr rr .1escs q Ths = \. lrlhin-- ..zl
SFw.oR o ass, Veias.isy Aasisi - ~
a. The report. Of the various Cemeteries were DOC
handed IN Yesterday morning before fhe nail eloss1
could not send Jon ibe report j. advance oi pu'i''n
a our papers The report shows III dea'as IRON ;ei-
oW fever and II Of other isases-.csa 10 Iortl ny
The Charity Hospital shows S. admissions and % ae'A'
Mr. Crenshaw, editor OF "a CTsscsHt died yes'eu's
morning, and WIS buried III the afternoon MI p,eH'
nan. editor Of The DeiL Sho became total! ohl 4ilS-
ii. fever let him, can now distinguish eoors AM 10
doubt his sight VIII be restored him Several s.eau
which left here last week from ST LOUIS ma On
rn. have had the fever break cut on board snd AA'e
las, spy passergersone boat IS reported u hsve os
-. g her passepsers The BoS,d OF bealih have gPea
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY, AUGUST ls. 1858

ed four Infrmare. for the reception Of the destitute
sick also Asylums fr the reception OF Orphans Of
which there are large camber left destitute BY the
destb Of parents
The Board Of Heass are doing all they can for the
relief Of the sick
The Wing Convention have terminated Col / u
Hunt for Congress. shouli the Denocrzts nominate
nan from The country. Hunt will he defeated. Col
Hunt is one Of the good Old Henry Cly Whig', ard Il
elected his voice will be heard in Congress IN behat OF
the interest Of the District be represents. Yours dc
CRTsCENT.
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fBy telegraph 7

The total number Of deaths in New Orleans dlroS Tue
% hours sndng q; A. ", tie s,h inst were - o.
which la from yellow fever aud during the "a hours
ending At the same bour on the 10Th the total number
pa. including = yellow fever.
From Saturday to wednesday morning last the total
number Of deaths was Of which were from yellow
fever
-Four clerks the dry goods store Of Bi'reFs were
sttaoked with the fever ard all died the same day
Mr. Crenshav editor of The CTcs emf, and SISTER PeFe
erina Of the Charity Hospital also among the dead
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''-'''''''dfLi1;7i rs ma =; md i f@aiss
"'i''' w. az a.alss aid !. "a ieasls.)

,.1ni,is,be came country in which the celebrated
gFif the founder ofthe fret Lunatc Aylum III ifeah''
ae,tte6 ubether 90 madnen could be hund
me- CLsrtist agitation feUpened y Ernest Jones'
,,ce.o,'o vigorously, and on the Both lost, great
- .efInq OF tie Chsrtists u London will be
Fl "a Remington Common, The place where the great
,.tI,Tinr q April 10, lrlc, TOOK place.
A., Goblet has withdragG his Factory BIZ, in;lna'-
~ intention Of Teintrodneng il early IN next session.
A. 70 the financial ard general prospects Of Engiah
I5s anehsstr Guardian Of the III inst entirely con
tln. IL, ogn previous predictions in the following paF
asge- Of q leading article;-
aSelcon ptrhaps has there been lime wn'n Is,osn,
eos,ing IN our c1mmerC iAl atmosphere 80 bi.J -
al uncertainty cal Latsc q txsts 1@ea.s 49,
al xord adyisedy AZ say former Psflya 1879 ~ 80
80 NJ Corn Lava and t1e gensfh e'Ap'vn W s'y
49, - ,Ccy We should have used tns suoosss YER =,
hse AD 80 elements are drsfiy the @pPrensnoea
49,. 600. .eco1diy THE continued Aosfracton
~ - h. cellars Of the pInk AID tnrdy me grs-t
pfo2soI,y - he Conscientious Of l-i5, has now been
In9 800, nv the coup d<tG: Of the Danish King. A.
So.ftution has been conferred upon the eeun.
sheS by the abolition Of the Lsz Regta, was doome
.',aeome Russian Province. In subsequent ie'se'
an Give an expose Of the affairs Of that country.
OF IA our policy to that nothing new hsppsns r.
az, nert for mons, and hope We shan &C. sfh mas
h~esuse men IA general Pn.er rdtiAgi e1- -
- fruitful IN events A. os,h Nsz|
Thu. wrote Count POzzo d BOrga on TIC E''n ''''-
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WythssAe. Va Ia. accepted ias C1y CaArtsr, grant
&C b TIE isie = s'-l1t-rs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-09-20
NEW YORK SOFT SHELL CONVENTION.

SYRACUSE Sept l5The seeding Soft Shell delegates ic
the New York Democratic Stale Convention made the fol
lowing yesterday afternoon Secretary of State
Isaac A Verplank: Comptroller. Robt. Kelly; Attorney
General Martin Grover; State Treasurer. Francis Sesu
Canal Commissioner Andrew j. Yeaes; Prison Inspector
VIM. c. Dpycr; State Engineer WIN. H. Bristow; Judges
of Appeal C"ur, Z. H. Ruggles for The long Icrn. and Ill
ram DENIS vr the short term Clerk Of Appeals Albert Edg
erton
Henry $ Randall offered the nomination Of SccIeti-
~ Of State but declined; H. b. Stanton Withdrew his
for the Attorney Generashp, and John b VI Ier declined
the Office of Treasurer. THE nominations made with
great unlnmy and after they completed The ALBANIAN
tine Hard Shell resolutions, endorsing the National and
State ADMINISTRATIONS the Inaugural address, The Baltimore
Platform, Compromise measures und strongly de.
nouncng any further agitation oil the slavery question,
passed. speeches their favor being made y Messs Gro
YER Van Bmen Preston King, Cochran and Champian.
The Convention adjourned with great eee after
OF thanEs y the officers.
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--Is.S-----
,,,,f.,N ITEMS.

,.D
S,ember lsl says that inc heso
The London lid states on the shcTy questions na.o
tsa''o"' W. id range, embracing "the hd''s
'aSe" and other important s"ea"''' .,;,. ;,
81 La" '.,"n railroads and highways mo tes''' 49,.
use OF i, American porte, the adaptation o' e
lion laws TO those "l Ens'anu ''a ~
-" r. tho customs tariffs OF both countries
SIN CHARLES NAPIER is dead ne ws and nd heen an
generals of the British army ana hsu ueI% S an
E m In dren, ranks and In various par so' ''e
;x,v Years lie was seycnly-one years VI ~, &C ro,,
ccyed in the Of his numerous p,.ysd nv an
,mbar of wounds ,an perhaps ever suINrea ~ y
,ha, s,lder Al the battle of Corhnna nus ise mao
hv ul,skel shot he had a sabre chl On no ' sra h =
- he hnck with bavonet and his ribs were or"hen ny
cannon hlII Subsequently Busaco he was sho. ,uush
The face and had his Jaw broken, ;,h yinor Ihs,
vrnrs afterwards he commanded in Schoe WIN S, h "
excited universal establishment, and win r ,
dd mon attacked and defeated twenty-five thousanu me
enemy after n desperate action OF hreo I a,vons -.
was small and his temperament wh' as hees IS Sao
tina, Nelson's that his having nav he considered
~ one after what he had gone through may NC
remarkable
ycroru long talked Of second visit TO re'ana mas
taken Mace and herself and Prince Aioer' seem " a'e
been very cordially received Her Majesty 'a"ueu o e
mornipp Of the 18th Of August; and in the evening o a'
day the hotels shops and many private dwellings, were u
minated On the following day the 0uee" u'u '' ''.e
would visit the exhibition when, oil course 'e "o" &c
complimentary addresses and other agfeeao'e
SprInus
grleun large body of wnrkmen ana "oe. ~, .'a
dav had assembled the qa de Ia Bate "nefe SPECIES VI
corn market is held Their menaclnS atituI eraIu
siderable MIA rtn and the authorities called on. me
who were received with loud Kisses In lew n,ue Wv.
nopulous In the vicinity sent "rl lhet ~
nncrsves who, in spite OF circumstances anu an 'nc ~
emnts of The armed forces would not dispense hahuac
ory of arms on the 9uui FArory was broken OPEN anu
quantity OF irearm. were removed u,eal eA'o"" pc
| vailed bu, tranquility length restored
eesruuhc despatch from Rome dated August 3D. says
thai The Government had resolved TO appoint comnlssot
i, ire IA. conspators arrested the 18Th nit, and tina
other arrests had taken place at different points o the no
man territory.
! Russo AMERrcAH ALLIANcE.-Ihe Franklin bTing
ward that the American expedition TO Japan was, al HE "a
zeal dates in the ncghborood Of The l.oo.Choo ISLANDS
w,itiog the arrival OF the Powhatan. According ~ III
Hong. ong papers, Emperor Of Russia Is resolved
share the glory forcing the sealed doors OF Japan
His armament 10 the China according 10 lhsse auo'i
ties is for that object; and is not as has ocen stated
SQUADRON of observation designed 10 check and control I'M
movements of our fleet Three vessels--the Pallas oil D.
guns the Dwina Of ~ guns and the Vostock OF guns
were TO sail from Hong Kong early III August 10 JON 'h
American fleet aud Cooperate in the "overlure.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-09-20

The present aspect of the Eastern question renders e main
peace still question of doubt The Gar accepted
the compromise OF Vienna conference on The express
condition thai the Porte should likewise accept II WITHOUT
modification. But The Porte assens 10 the settlement on
Condition Of certain imaeria alterations So The uuJuS'-
ugain Submitted to the Gear, who may say tha' NE
modification OF ills by Turkey is material and mad
mssbc and may on ground refuse cvucuatc the
pripcipales This is evidently tbs apprehension OF The
French and British statesmen is said that the influence
Of party is The ascendant in The D'au md mat
the old Moslem fupatcisn is fever heat We see plainly
enough that Turkey the oil Will not be sue
taiued ny the Western Powers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-09-20
DIE.

DIED suddenly, at pamrIukr. ~ hih% Wh"in 'e";
day, The i0i ine, NATHANIEL. TaLiEf ~ me 2- am
The the longest life tnrnt'onr' ~ ihe -, m
snune. The few words CT his nine hhuc" az ,, !,
n that he WAS The Of family aud dlsi ih
usual summary Of mortal existence. When, ho"rr'' ,,
vide circle and more than ir M ,Iae-
tivr ~ stricken mid OF his ays ahu w an m
OF his utility the oi his Ieliows may wen 9e al
fact thai they Imia'e.hiS virtues anu AHo'" i' go
ilullless.) - a 49,, 49,, ,,,., and, KIND iiit'
an, oracnus MASTER. alt for with nn.irins h." As.o
aud intelligence oil high order, w. lf.
thruush life acquire the esteem OF all ana nas
[r their His oss 10 his oerravr ilh! and
seyr can daily appreciate In Tie VIDE circie o M ,,r
l.tons n made, winch viii be iarh 10 '' "''
u.eiulne-s aud probIty.
DIED. on Of the 5h int. a. te a' ,,sh,1 ii
county Va Miss ELIZABETH ) VI WI Mail 7
late John WIcSham Esd u" his GU! s,s vonry lal,, "
III anIabe and mos. W, bsr hut o
warm fr,eDda MOURN not lot ne
a.w- m. v,c of ,pnp painful al neah Ut tG
most me. knes. patience aud hul! nJ The 20,
IN which her TEMPER death mao 10 'e s
no victor over her Farewell gentle being yoh are
true bu, The pure walk Of Jour me- your sr,hnne :cu
and pious discharge OF every uu'' :" ~
memory forever
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pSETICAIi.
TO A CHILD.

This ia Inv birthday darling. | would twice
A wreath Of flowers around thy childish prov,
Wishing thai every fragrant bad m'gh' o'es'"e
A charm 10 keep thee ever pure "A now.
On, oh I ha We no blossoms IN et Tor Thee ;
Roses would pale beside thy glowing cheek,
And thine own breath is sweeter than me ho~ers
INV lps plrted In merry innocence,
W5o loves fond kiss as blossoms WOO tho dew
And like ,hs sunbeam, painting every leaf
So. beamiug from thy eye or on thy brow
Dwells every guileess thought of thy young hear.
What spell can weave round thee, thus TO Besp
Thy happy spirit all unsuled from
The worlds cold hreath7 The lily OF the vale
Blooms in the dell in matchless purify
But let oae chilling air touch It's whiie 'ea'
And il is withered. All! full well Rho"
That Ger the bosom Of our little one 81
Some wintry blast must come NO" 'e "'e IN
rhv ist,nnp ear with all the tondest words
affaction's Inns can utter; tho strong oonds
or love within mothers heart shall De
The snell 10 shield thee from the ills OF iite
Thro the few years Of thy young lte how Ike
ioyous sunbeam has thy presence been;
Thy little voice, with prattling, silver note,
Has been our song OF gladness in the morn,
nd thrilled our hearts at eve with li5ping prayer
While every winning word and pretty act
Has formed another golden link 10 bind
Thee TO our heart But, my sweet, listening one'
While now | sing, thy long dark lashes dfoop
In sumber DER thy cheek; upon thy up
The smile stii! fingers at my loving woIos
And the bright curls, I've twined caressng,v
Have formed golden circet rouna my o'o"'
Fit for an angel disdem Ans! ,7
Must that fair brow e'er be impressed w Jae
That curling hair be- sivered with the touch
OF gefq Must those blue eyes hoss us
Death snatch thy hearts best treasures u,ose seo p
Shan ,bsu Ear he compressed with anguish keen
Or shall ihey learn TO smile, and smile IN sain'
While wrechedness 10 breaking one ~ one ~ head
Thv heart-srings? Dearest one, ~ouo .hal my "ea''
Nben ..arv for its rest might always hnd
So soft a pillow as thy mothers breast
Blu, one strong arm can guard thee lhou VINO 'o'e''
To pour out dressings on the little ones,
tn Thee trust her spirit-wt Thou keep
Our darling undefled and pure as nowi
Around her path scatter the dews Of peace,
And on her head kind sunshne3 May her lille
In loneliness yield fragrance that shall iai
On all around, and then ascend to Thee,
A welcome offering to Thy throne: and when
This lovely flower shall fade with gentle hand
viii Thou transplant our lily fair 10 bloom
In Heavenly beauty in eternal bowers