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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
$500 PER ANNUM, In ADVANCE
stockholders Meeting.


In pursuance of due notice, meet
ing of the Stockholders of the Burling.
ton and Missouri River Railroad Com
pany was held in Burlington, Iowa, on
the 25th, to vote upon The proposed a.
amendments to the articles of Incorpora.
tion. ~
On motion Of Mr.. Starr, A. W..
CARPENTER was chosen Chairman.
On motion of Mr.. Coolbaugh, O..
Cock was chosen Secretary.
The articles OF Incorporation and The
proposed amendments were read-when
on motion of Mr.. Starr, the proposed
amendments were taken up separately
and adopted unanimously-as follows:
ARTICLE 6.-All the proceedings Of
the Directors in order 10 bind the Com.
pany, must be recorded in book to be
kept by them, which shall be at all times
open to the inspection of any stockhold-
er-and all contracts made by them
shall be in writing, under the seal of the
Company. and copy thereof filed in
the office of said Company. ...
ARTICLE SIN all elections, each
stockholder may vote in person or by
proxy and shall be entitled to vote one
vote for each share of stock owned by
him. IL .a.... .... -.
ARTICLE 15.-The Board Of Direct
ors may order instalments 10 be paid on
the stock subscribed a, such times and
places, and in such sums az they may
direct. not exceeding five per cent. per
month, and if such instalments, when
called for as the bylaws may direct, are
not promptly paid, the amount due may
be collected by suit against the de'in.
quen. stockholder; or the stock of such
delinquent may be forfeited by order of
the Board to the Company, together
with all payments made upon the same,
the delinquent having been served with
a written notice to that effect ten days
before his stock shall be declared for
feited; or The stock of such delinquent
stockholder may, by order of the Board
of Directors, be sold at auction by Civ.
ing such notice of the sale as the By
Laws may prescribe, aud if said stock
does not sell for sufficient sum to pay
the full amount OF unpaid assessments,
the Board of Directors may sue anl
collect the balance. .-. .....
ARTICLE 1.-THE Directors may re.
ceive subscriptions to the stock of the
Company from any counties within the
State, or from any other Municipal In.
corporation upon such terms and condi.
,ions as may be agreed upon by them;
such counties or Municipal Incorpora.
tions being entitled to all the rights and
privileges OF individual stockholders
The Board of Directors may also au.
!horize subscriptions to be made to the
stock of said Company payable in real
estate or other property upon such terms
anO conditions as they NAV direct
On motion of Mr.. Coolbaugh. order.
ed that the Secretary of this meeting file
with the Secretary of State, and the re.
corder of deeds of this county copy OF
the proceedings of this meeting together
with the amendments TO the articles OF
incorporation, for record as required by
law.
On motion of Mr.. Coolbaugh, ordered
that the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the city papers.
On motion of Mr.. Hall the meeting
adjourned.
A. W. CARPENTER, Chm.
OLIVER Cook, Sec'y. a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From the Missouri Republican.
Surprise and Massacre Of Capt.
Gunnison and n Portion Of lnas
Exploring Party by Utah I'm
dians-ReiieC sent. by Gov.
Young, Of Utah Territory Salt
Lake Mali
INDEPENDENcE, Nov. %.


The Salt Lake mail has just arrived.
bringing us sad intelligence from the
Exploring Party under the command of
Cap. Gunnison. who was ordered TO
survey the route for Railroad from
Kansas by way of Saugre del Christie or
Coochatope, TO the Pacific. - .
This news is conveyed in letters from,
Gov. Brigham Young. of Utah. and
others; and it is rendered positively
certain tha, Capt Gunnison's party had
been surprised by Walkers band of the
Utah Indians, and many OF them cut off.
Gov. Young writes that an express
reached him on the 3lst October from
Capt. r. w. Morris. giving an account
of massacre committed by Indians on
The 2Gth, near Sewer Lake. Those
killed were Capt j. w. Gunnison, i'm
command OF the expedition; II. III. Kern.
topographer OF the expedition: Crutz-
fieldt, Balanest, and VIM. Potter, guide;
and privates Garfield. Liplorett, and
Melton, company A, Mounted Rinemen;
and John Bellam, employee; and all,
their arms, mules, &C., taken from them.
Upon the reception of the news. Gov.
Young Immediately sent out aid and
presents to Capt. Morris. in order to
relieve and ii possible obtain the lost
property. Captain Morris is in cri,i.
cal position, being in the midst of hos
tile and treacherous band OF Indians.
A party Of Cheyenne indians sur
rounded the Mail company, from Salt
Lake City, and demanded the most of
their provisions, which had to be given
up, of course. .....-..
Padre Galegos, the Delegate to Con-
gress, from New Mexico. with his Inter-
prefer, reached here on Sunday, and left
day for Washington.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
? E TIC A t..
The Light of Homo.
BY MRS. HALE.

. BY MRS. HALE.
My boy, thou wilt dream the world is fair,
And thy spirit win sigh to roam;
And thou must go--but never, when here,
Forget the light of home
Though pleasures IS may smile with ray
more bright,
1t dazzles to lead astray;
Like the meteor's flash, twill deepen the
night:
When thou treadest the lonely way,
Butthe ieartho OF home hasa constant n ime
And pure as vestal fire;
Twill il burn, twill burn, forever the same.
For nature feeds he pyre. ... g.. ...
The sea Of ambition is tempest, ,tost,
And thy hopes may vanish like foam;
But when sails are shivered and rudderlost
Then look to the light of liome. Be
And there, like star through the midnight
Thou shalt see the beacon bright; [cloud,
For never. till shining on thy shroud,
Can be qusnched its holy light. .
The sun of fame will gild the name,
But the heart ne'er feels its ray;
And fashions smiles, that rich ones claim.
Are but beams of wintry day.
And how cold and dim those beams must be,
Should life's wretched wanderer come
But my boy, when the world is dark to thee,
Then turn to the light of hon,. r
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Further Particulars
Of the Murder Of Capt. Gunaisoa-
+ Eight hihed-.4H his Papers, Sur.
INDEPENDENCE, Nov. 20.

tS.J"t S''s <<Oots
- INDEPENDENCE, Nov. 20.
In addition TO what sent YOU last
night. from other letters received here,
learn the following particulars of the
murder OF Capt. Gunnison, by the Utah
Indians. on the Goth of October.
Twelve of the party had separated
from the rest TO reconnoitre. Early in
the morning. as they were at breakfas,
and perhaps no, very watchful, the In
dians, intending TO destroy a Mormon
village near a. hand, came upon and fired
at them with rifles. and then used their
bows and arrows. The shots wer. re-
turned, but Gunnison's party were soon
overpowered, and only four of them
reached their horses aud escaped.
Capt. Gunnison had twenty-six ar.
rows sho, into his body, and when found
one arm was taken of. The notes of
surveys, instruments. arms. as well a.
the animals. were all taken possession
of by the Indians.
The surveys had been nearly COM
ple,ed. and The parry soon intended to
go into winter quarters.
will try and send you a copy Of the,
letters.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
DETROIT, November 26.

The propeller independence left the
head OF Portage river on the evening of
the 2lsf, with heavy freighI for On
lonogan and Lapoin,e, and large mum
Der OF passengers. When about a mile
out, her boiler burst. tearing the boat 10
atoms, and killing four persons--the
first engineer, George Sessions, a pas
senger, and two firemen, names unknown.
badly scalded; iniuring the second en-.
gineer anc several passengers. The car
go is totai loss. The boat was owned
by Mcknight, of Detroit. I4eg
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
BosToN, Nov. %.

SERIOUS RAILROAD AccIpENr--The
Fall River train Of cars, which left this
city yesterday with passengers for New
York, was stopped a. S,oninglon to re.
pair wheel, and while detained for this
purpose. was run into by special train
from Bridgewater. which usually follows
the New York train. ........
The collision was very violent, SO
much so that the last car connected with
the train for New York was completely
smahed.
Five of the passengers were very
severely scalded. Among the number
was Rev. Mr.. Potter. Of Charleston, S.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
WAsHINGroN. Nov. 40.

The Union has an article on the union
OF the Democratic party, which makes
the assertion that il the Baltimore plat
form had expressly approved or disap.
proved the Compromise nominee, he
would have met certain defeat; the
friends Of the measure never had strength
to elect President, and this fact ough,
to impress Itself, and will force convic.
uon upon the minds of the Democrats
who claim from the administration more
consideration towards the original Com
promise than they are supposed to have
received.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

A VERITABLE DoGBERRY.-A mayor
of one of the Communes IN France late
ly made the following entry upon his
register
81. Mayor of -. found yesterday,
in the forest of --, man by the name
OF Roliin, committing an act against the
laws. commanded him to surrender.
whereupon he set upon me, heaped me
with insult and contumely, calling me
ragamuffin, an ass, ard precious dol,
and scarecrow-aH Of ,ohich I Ger.
tJy to be true"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
MoNraoMERy, Ala, Nov. aes

AID, NOV. 30.
Benjamin Fitzpatrick has been elected,
by the State Legislature to fill The seat
in The United States Senate left vacan,
by the resignation of the late Vice Pres.
ident' w. X. King. Mr.. Fitzpatrick
had previously been appointed bv m,
Governor.
The Legislature has also elected, G
Clay as the other Senator for the term
expiring in 1858. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
BALTIMoRE. Nov. %

The Washington Union has a lengthy
article denouncIng the third party leaders
and says: it political renegades and, ,rai.
tors were to be judged Sy their nrofss.
s,ons: they would all be sainted as mod.
els Of patriotism. and cau,ioning Demo.
Gratis to be careful in listening 10 aoDeals
which propose TO break up their es,ab.
lished organization. ao
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
s. ROBINSON.
J. C. JOHNSON.
ms RORINsON g. JOHNSON,

VIZ OULD inform the citizens of Dah-
wv lonega and surrounding country,
that they have entered into partnership in
the practice of medicine in its various de-
partments.
When not absent ON professional busi-
ness they will be found at their office or
respective residences.
Dahlonega, April 28th, l653--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
MASONIC.

r THE stated communication of Or
~ TuMwA LopGE No. l6, will be held
~ at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 18th day of Dec, at o'clock p. M,
A punctual attendance Of all the members
isIequestcd. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
10 attend. JOHN GRAVES, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
j. n. Devin,
ATTORNEY AT LAY
oTTuMMA, IOWA.

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
XXTILL practice in the Courts of the
wv River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NOTARY PUB-
Lie. he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds OF Trust, &C.,
and give prompt attention to CoSvEYAN-
cING, HxAMINATIoN OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
real Estate. July 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
ID. #. Gaylord
A II CTIO N E e r /,

OTTUAwA, IOWA.
"ILL attend tomaking sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1851.
November lst, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

STREET CoLLooUY.-.Good morning,
Mr.. Smith, on the sick list to-day
Yea. sir. got the ague.' aaA
DO you ever shake!' ~
Yes, shake like thunder
when do you shake again!'
'Can't say when: shake every day
Why do you ask!'
oh. nothing in particular; only tho.
IL you shook bad, I'D like to stand by
and see if it wouldn't shake the fifteen
dollars out of your pocke. which you
owed me so long"
Mr.. Smith sloped.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
DR.. James Fullerton,

HAVING permanently located in OF
III tumwa, tenders his services 10 the
citizens of the place and vicinity, ..
He may be found at his office, one door
East of Hawley's Store, or at the "ottum-
wa House." except when absent on pro-
fessional business. sept 10, 53
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Dr. r. G.. McCIintick,

Of DahIonega, Uapello County. l1~a,
"AyING resumed the practice Of med
I'LL icine and surgery, tenders his profes-
sional services to all who may favor him
with call. Office near his residence in
Dahlonega, where he will be found at all
times except absent on professional busi
ness. July 25th, l853-6m.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
NEw YeRK. Nov. I.

The packet ship George Herber. ar.
rived from Ha're. with els, passengers;
seventy hve deaths on the voyage. A
private correspondent from LONDON of
I'm states that Nesselrode has officially
notified the English goverumen. of the
reasons OF their resolution 10 figh, ii oa.
with Turkey.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

Miss Pikin says, the reason she
has never married, is. that she never saw
The man for whom '.she'd be willing to
cook three meals of victuals every day
OF her life."
A good reason, truly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
SAVANNAH. Nov 81

SAVANNAH, Nov. 81.
The GEORGIA LEGISLATURES AND THE
ADMINIsrRATIoN.-The House of Rep.
resentatives of this State have refused
to print the resolutions casting censurc
on the Administration for its interference
in political affairs in New York.
The Senate, on the other hand, refused d
TO lay them on the table, and ordered
them to be printed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
SECOND DISPATCH.

Rev. Mr.. Potter lies in very crit.
ical condition, and his recovery is ex.
ceedingly doubtful. He was on visi,
al the time to some friends in Roxbury.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
James BAKER,
ATTORNEY 1T L.4U,,
OttumWa, Iowa,

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public,
and as such, will take the acknowledgment
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
ges. etc. December 7th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

DH your mothers mother was my
mothers aunt, what relation would your
great grandmolher's nephew be to my
elder brothers son-in.law!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

The packet ship New World from
Liverpool. with 7J4 passengers, mostly
Germans. lost 75 during the voyage.
Nearly all the deaths were of cholera,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

There is gentleman in Ohio
with voice so oily that they use il as
an unction for cart weeels. W
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Botanic MUSICIAN.
DIR. E. II U S II,

DIR. E. RU S II,
HNENDERS his services to citizens OF
Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders Office, Main
street, Ottumwa, iowa.
March Sd, lS53--tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Corn and Oats Wanted.

5000 Bushels of Corn 5000 of Oats.
For which ] will pay the highest price in
Goods. &C WARDEN
Nov. l7th, 1858.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
THE DES MONIES COURIER,
Is fUBLisHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
0TTUMVA, WAPELLO CO., IOWA.
Hy R. III. WARDEN,
orrfcr N wAsHBuRN's FRAME BUILDING,
UP STAIRS, ON THE RIGHT.
Il E r NJ s

Il r II NJ s:
Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance,
Two Dollars and fifty cents, within 6months,
Three dollars at the expiration of the year.
Os- No subscription will be discontinued
until all arrearages are paid, unless at the
option Of the Publisher. Advance pay
ment is preferred ALWAYS.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
For one square Il 2 lines) | insertion 81 900
Each additional insertion, so
One column one year, $40 OO
column sc :" 20 OO
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1 column IL %
Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, will be inserted
for 30, per year.
Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWE LEGITIMATE bust
NESS. All advertisements handed in and
no time agreed upon for publication, will
be published till ordered out ard charged
for accordingly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
FIFTH

- The man who always drives a
good bargain has lately procured new
whip.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

vIn Fighting with the night police.
always recollect "thatclubs are trumps. !"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

"A TEMPERANCE TaLE.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-02
5oaquim. the Robber.

An idea of the quality of the man, in his line
ofprofession, may be gathered from the follow
ing synopsis of confession of one of his men
who was hung in San Andres some time since
His confession discovered plan of well or
ganixed banditti throughout the State. He was
of Joaquin's party, but not conspicuous OF
leading member. His obligations cor fined him
to certain district, out of which he dare not
travel. He was compelled to be in readiness at
all times, and to turn out Immediately on receiv-
ing an order from any of his superiors. He was
also required to notice passing events, and to
apprise the company of anything that transpired
affecting their welfare. He was bound to shell
ter and protect any of the brethren who were in
danger, 10 procure horses and assist them in their
escape at all hazards, rendering all the aid and
comfort to the band which lay in his power
Such a combination as this cannot easily be
broken up, and it shows a degree of skilful gene
ralship in the leaders greater than they have
been given credit for. From this statement we
can easily understand how Joaquin obtains his
splendid animals. These agents know where
the best horses are kept, make themselves famil-
lar with the locality, and on the arrival of the
band, are required to procure them forthwith
Thus they have always fresh horses, and gene
rally the best in the country. The leaders of
the band were joaquin, Claudio, and Reiz,''
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-02
sacramento CITY.

The Democratic State Journal of March o3d
thus speaks of Sacramento, in some respects the
first and in every respect the second city of Cali
fornia:
Through floods and fire, with debt and heavy
taxes weighing upon her. with enemies within
and conspirators without, with waning conf
dence in some and shaken fortitude in others of
her citizens Sacramento has nevertheless breast
ed the adverse waves of impending difficulties,
and proved herself equal to the most untoward
circumstances. She has risen superior to the
breakers that distracted her pathway, and that
too despite the mismanagement and bad pilotage
which have directed her course The crew of
the ship have done the work. Individual en-
ergy and fortitude, business tact and persever-
ance, have proved fountain of recuperative en-
ergy, until now, under the very shadow Of her
recent sore trials she is putting forth new leaves
of promise and taking quickened steps in the
path of progress and improvement Sacramento
is becoming herself again. The gloom that hung
over her is clearing away and we can almost
see the rock of safety which is to be an impreg-
nable foundation against the disasters and draw
backs of the past,
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-02

letter received yesterday by Augustus B.
Mcdonald, journeyman printer in this office,
informed us that his great uncle, Marshal Me-
Donald, who recently died in Paris, at the Hotel
de Vile, aged eighty-two had left him by his
will a snug little fortune. Mcdonald was veal
thy aspd was Marshal of France, appointed by
BuonaTaTte. The printer will start for the east
Immediately, with the intention Of going to
France forthwith. He has realized MANY of
those strange vicissitudes which printers more
frequently meet with than any other class He
was a sailor in the British navy, and received
pension In conseque ice of wound in the leg,
received at the b9mbardment of Canton. He
fought III the Mexican war from Vera Cruz to
the City of Mexico, and was wounded in the
ankle at Vera Cruz. He bears the mark of
severe wound in the neck which he received at
the gates of Mexico, and secured pension from
the United States. His brother, Arthur McDon-
aid, was e surgeon in the British navy, and was
on board the Terror in the expedition of Sir John
Franklin, since when, Of course, he has not been
heard Of Augustus, is the person spoken of re-
Gently in an evening paper, whom we interested
ourselves in releasing from Jail on Sunday last
We mention the fact, because the circumstances
of his arrest and imprisonment were not dis
crediIable to himself, and to give more striking
illustration of the ups and downs of life. We
hope he will secure his legacy without difficulty
and enjoy it for the rest Of his days in peace.
Printers Lead dogs life and it does us good to
record a bit of luck, when the recipient of it is
an old typo and IN old soldier to boot.-Milscau-
Ike News, Feb 5,
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-02

A REMARKABLE CANINE TALE.-We take the
following /" dog story from the lively and inte-
resting Benicia g Table Talk of the San Joa-
quin Republican. We are prepared TO vouch for
Its entire authenticity as George Kerr was never
known 10 joke-never:
Talking about barking, reminds me of a story
told by cur friend Col. j. who, by the way, has
just arrived from the Sonoma vineyard. You
must know that he lives in secluded spot envi-
roned by hills, which are remarkable for their
echoes. He has tried. but in vain, to keep
house deg. You see it is natural for dog to
bark, OF course. Well, the canine specimen he
endeavored to dom;ciiate, commenced barking
the first night of Its residence. The echoes, of
course, were started amongst the neighboring
bills and the animal thinking, doubtless, that
these echoes were the symnatbetic voices of
other dogs, re-doubled its howl. kept up the
music several days, and at length expired in
styong conyulsons.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-02
my Sentiments.
By TOM FKANK.

A. health to the lass with the laughing blue eve.
That seems to have borrowed its hue from the
sky,
Whereyoung love is constantly feeding his fame
And Virtue sits blocking the entrance to Shame:
Who weeps with the mourning and laughs with
the gay;
Who can comfort old age or with infancy play;
Whose religion is Charity-good will her creed
Here's TO her, for she is a woman indeed
And heres to the girl with the lustrous black eve
Who one moment may laugh and the next mo-
ment sigh:
Whose heart is casket of Joy and of grief
And the first knows no limit, the last no relief; ;
Who deeply doth love, but as deeply can hate,
And, though trusting In God, believer in Fate
Who, for pity will weep, or in anger will kill
Here's health--she is one of the softer sex still
Here's to the cequette, with the optic of grey,
Who viii never say yes" but can hardly say
nay
Who falls dead iQ love with each beau that she
sees,
But never finds one for long time to please;
Who is anxious to marry, and yet is afraid;
Who lives young ninny and dies an old maid ;
Though blameful her follies it must be Confessed
Yet, her health she's q woman as wsll as the
rest
In fine, here's to WOMAN the large and the
small
The lean and the fieshy, the short and the tall
The dark eye, the blue eye the hazel and grey
The cheerful and sullen, the grave and the gay ;
] care not how faulty their natures may be.
They are wemen, which fact is sufficient for me ;
And the first, most exquisite enjoyment in life,
Is the smile of a sweetheart, or kiss of wife.