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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-02

AtsGE AkKEN Al OF EiquOrscc.-
IL SO Cases Stirk and Mass Liquorre,-a. part {
the lot eerg fhe such. Our manufacturing friends vii
pie Use call and look it. Just received and for sale BY
marl7-.s LEE & JOHNSON.
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FRESH SPRING scoops.

NAI Il are now in receipt ot our Spring purchases
w consisting of Cloths, CaSSimoes. T. esttngs OF
the first qualify such seldom find their way 10 this
Market TO which we invite the attention of gentlemen
desiring such goods. All goods sold and mnde up by
warrant give entire satisfaction in regard to
Nm. Il.tn and Mnrklnn sLil. Alsn- fine
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MISCELLANEOUS
oCKETs, LOC.ETs p,.

- The sal'-eriber respectfully infom. the mi NC
he has jet returned from the North win f1'ie that
large stock OF Degne,reotypeing material llashay
Frames. Csse- &c. Of the latest styles ana
large stock of Ioekets and Pins so,n, 'hs Al
made To order which will be filled with pie,nra fa hne
hest style ofihe art at low prices accord ny 10 The
At Nhitehnrst Gallery, next door to the Va i,aaihy
n. B.-Paintings and Pictures of all kind. a.
copied 'eeutuiely
Stock furnished at the lowest cash prices.
feb lots
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CARD.-TnE UNDERSIGNED WOULD res
n pect(uy ask continuance of the patronage 81
long bestowed upon him IN the new concern and ~
this connection he deems proper ask all who are
indebted 10 him forward and settle their nc
counts without delay.
Thefeare many claims Of long standing. which, must
close up, aud il is expected TINT all vito know them
selves 10 beindebed will pay attention to this nolce
Ian s-dfs y. Dll GllD.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-02

DHENIx FOUNDRY, Lynchburg
Il vA-lron and Brass Castings, Steam Eng:see
Mil Geering Tobacco Presses &c and machinery gen
orally furnished on sonable notice and atfar prices
The present reputation enjoyed by this establishment
Tor the superiority Of its work. will be fully sustained II
ihe execution &c all future orders.
A. G.. DABNEY
N. b,-i WILDE prepared for Gas-ftting in due time
nov 2od&rt@ g =
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Eseady-Madc Clothing.

vt su erlol make and hnsh made expressly fer city
trade besides ,thers medium and ordinary wear to
which we invite call from city and country friends
and the public generally.
Our stock Of Furnishing Goods is rompletcas to qul
'y and quantity. without ting the various arti
rIes W shall keep constantly on hand all articles in
The different departments of our bnsness
We present ourselves Ia the public Tor liberal share oil
patronage, aud it shall be aim, is our DESIRE to
please all sho may favor Us with .uch feeling assur ed
tha II attention to business. and to merit success de
pend upon an observance of the rule, do unto Others
rs You would they should do unto you, shallnot fail
AprIl2-ts BAKER Il OLAVEY
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AND TR1NNING HOUSE IL NEW YORK -.
1hgmas d. Siearas imDo,ke1 and Jo5bcr y silks, Nun
pc,y. ami FaHey Goods, lG2 Broadnay, n. y Has no"
IN tire and daily receiving and offering AT the lowest
frices complete assortment of goods IN his line CON
i-ng all the vnrous ves and designs, consisting 81
Bnck and Fancy Silk MarceIines Florcnces, ShawIs
trimmings Bonnet Ribbons, rrfrtaand Satin Ribbons
Dress Trimmings Of all kinds, Embroideries frencE
aud English Grapes, Grape Lisses Silk Crayats, G0ve
praIl kinds, Silk Luce Milts Bareges. Laces, Whit
tiood., Hosiery, L g IIdkfs.
Tlmu.der.gned would invite the a;tent ion of hi
friends and the trade generally. lie will ofei great ir
lucements, In cash and short time buyers.
THOMAS q STEARNS.
lG2 Bruadwh
Between Liberty st. aud Maiden Lane, \
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fI,HE SUBSCRIBER BEGs LEAVE MOST RE

fIyHE SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE MOST RE
specttuliy call tho Intention Of the citizens OF
Lynchhurg and the nd joining counfryto his large mud
~ splendid ass oftmento of BOOTS SHOES, Ami
III CATERS &C. of his OWN MAKE.
~ and which WARRANTED or THE BEsr QUAIL
~ Agp OF SUPERIOR WORCESTERSHIRE.
Persons wishing To have a good and durable Boot o.
Shoe for the present season. will 10 9rll call
ms am determined poase, both regards quality
and price
Don't forget o call the three doors above the
Franklin Hotel and Immediately opposite the Citizens
Savings Bank. J.. T. GRlMALDI.
dee Hts
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s-sas, SOFAS, DiVans AZ Tete-

4xNf - SOEAS, UINHhs Az EtIt-
~ sssrs.nxasNA n-Tete'S.-On hnnd, the la rgest
et3 $seS aud most selrct stock Of Upho lster
ed Work eyer offered in this city, consisting in part OF
p Solus, from 80 to so,
10 pair Divnns from So to so,
Ia Tete-a -Tec's from S65 To $50,
J. dol Mahogany Chairs from 500 10 $3.50 per doz
Rocking Chair9 from, 10 t. SIS
Spiral Spring Bedsand GurIcd hoir Mattresses, made
the approved plan, low they can be bought in
Northcr Cities. A.NlNSTON.
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SsrELL RECEIVING NEW GOODS

STHEL RECEIVING NEW GOODS.
~ March 3 lS53-JOHN }. PURYIS, j. addition
to II large stock of NEW GOODS previously received
is now opening splendid lot of Silk and Scotch Cling
ham UMBRELLAS
Iers esuppIy OF white Goods, to-wi: Checked Mus
Inns. Jackonets Swiss and Book Muslins &C. ,Sc
Mousins and Berage de Laner, lawns &c-Al,o
Gtntlemens' Silk and Canhrc Pocket Handkerchi,f.
with many other articles tedious to mention
MnrCh5--ts
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Eel, Is-ts
fs- q tBwApDs THOMAS c. PUGH
8 aitand winter asiiOns for s52-'3

Eaiiand Winter Fashions for lso2-'3
HNDhAkDs 81 PUGH. 3 doors aboUe J. q. Neehn a'ni
IA oyposae s y Thnrm0t Nau 81 Lynchburg. Va,
ave Just received their stock OF Fall and Winter Cloths.
rn-simcr. and Vesfings which consist of the latest
>lylr- aud finest quny Of French aud English manu-
ncturers md will be MADE Up to order with warranted
yok aan-hp aud fit. Aly old customers and the pub.
liz. generally are invited 10 call and something new
md lenutiul JAMES b. EDWARDS Agen,
LII 3l.,t.1 For ThOnras q Pngh.
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[IIRE, LIFE AND MARINE ~ =,

l. AACE.-LyhehbHrgH ose g. FIRE ham u
paHy. =
This Co pany makes Insurance against los.
age Fire, on Dwelling Houses Ctores Tabscro. -
res and other buildings. on furniture, Gods. war;.
merchandise, generally in aud couutr, 90 '' ""d
favorable terms. 'i. most
Also makes Insurance on the lives of all nor.a..
1uying good health, and Of sound constuti as en-
whole duration life. for limited period ''f Tho
Slaves employed in ordinary occupations u.e
insured reasonable terms. '' VII be-
The Company will also take marine risk. f..
any Of the Northern or Southern Ports, at f"a to
lates. '''uio
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
JOHN ROBIN MCDANIEL Preside,
DON 7. C. rETERS, lice PresidenI
SAMPSON DIUGulD. Chier Engine,
Jarnes " Cobbs, Samuel GsrIanJ
Iohn icgat, Nathn,l B. Tb,,r,
Georp W. Yancey, ohm Otev ra,Ian
William +. Anderson. William + S;I
MARTIN HOLLINS T.
CREED 7. WILLS. Secy.
Dr. 7. II. Gilmer,
Dr'Wm. Otway Oven. "ea'@1 E1omiae,s
FebS-dts
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AprIl iIla. 1888.
TNIlk subseribcr Is IA receipt oi a large poit
i and will in a few dnys have hi enife.st 'ck ol
Spring and summer Goods,

hen M HaIfers hius. wi 10 I"unI e1al n fAI'Hi
variety aud eheapncss any In the cy-All he aek- T.
examination of his stock, b, tIose in want =" q '"ds
Apra4 +. d T G PETERS
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DIUGUfD a. BROTHER,

and they take this opportunity to return tn. u at
the public for abe very liberal patronage ie tu
We have hand lot of ToBAceo SuRtNF NIL mrs
Finisheriu.t guttcnup iooRl nd ont.
ofall descriptions Mill Gearing, wrmeli und cast
T.reshing Machines &c 4, &r.
!. Z. DluGUID,
Ian SITS 6 s. DlUGulD.
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/ yNCuRURG rOUNnIsY.--rnrb u,

- heretofore conducted unde he firm -
o. G. s. DluGUlD, will continue in future
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For the Ladies'.

lust 10 hand. arge and splendid stock of silk
- aud Lace Mamillas. Something new
April G--ts d. 7. G. PETFl IS.
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Two HOUSE RUILDERs.--

Cur Wheels and aXeis-A large lot Of ST eel Hand
d'ill.Also.a lot OF good second hand rope table or
guys, PIEDMONT We lRkS.
Ami7--t
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-02

~ ply assorted sizes of the ''Wuds Fair premium
Safe, Just received and FOR sale by
may 2u-ts L + SACKETT
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22
CADIZ OHIO WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 22 1858.
VOLUME 20, NO. 8.

vegetation; hence it requires many years OF
perseverance to completely eradicate this
pest where it once has got a toothnld.
TO rid anheotfeld Of this Teed, we would
advise, lst, if not badly infested, so over 1t
in the spring, and pull out by band every
particle 10 be found taking care If any Of
the heads are sufficiently advanced to ma
ture seeds after being pulled, to put the
weds in heaps and burn them. Ii ibis plan
is too expensive, (2l, after harvesting and
thrashing the wheat, spread the straw over
the field aud burn oil the straw, stubble,
and weeds together, then in August OF Sep
tember harrow the ground thoroughly, SO AS
to loosen the surface and bury sllghuy the
seeds of the pigeon weed, aud cause them
to yegetate and start early IN the spring;
then as late as will answer IN spring plow
the ground and devote it to summer crop.
This will destroy ii large portion OF The seeds
but still there will enough remain buried IN
the soil to produce new crop whenever
circumstances may favor their vegetatlng,
as fall blowing and sowing with wheat; hence
it will REQUIRE care and labor for quite d
number Of years to eifectualy nd field or
farm of this pest; and where labor is as
scarce AS in this country at present, We ap-
prehend but few farmers will be able to bat
de successfully against this foe ii it once
gets possession Of their fields.
Prevention of the evil, is therefore the
wisest policy. Let every farmer be careful,
especially in buying clover or grass seeds,
that none of those seeds are amongst them.
And this will require close inspection, espe
cialy as the seed OF pigeon weed is not very
unlike clover seed with the hull on. 1t can
realty be distinguished, however, by IA
practiced eye; and we would advise every
farmer who can do SO, TO make himself ac-
quinted with the appearance of the seed
Ii our friend G. W. p. will procure and send
us handful of the seeds the present sum
mer, we will send few in letter to such
as desire to see them for the purpose; but
we hope all who may receive them will see
to it that they are kept securely corke3 in a
phial and labelled "laad prison. y Ohio
CaLtiVdtor.
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22
NV Own Picture.


Suppse all Christians were Just like mel
What would become of the world? Sup
pose none prayed more, or more frequently
how many sinners would be awakened?-
how many revivals sent? Suppose none
were more faithful in exhorting the impeni-
tent, how many will be led to Christ?
Ifnone evinced more of the power and
spirit of holiness in their lives, how many
gainsayers and skeptics would be convinced
and pat to silence? Ifnone were more lib
era Than 1 am, how would the pastor be
sustained, the gospel spread, the kingdom
of the Redeemer extended to the ends OF the
earth? In short, if all Christians were just
iiLe me, when will the millennium come
The day of Zion's triumph, when their shall
5. one Lord, and his name one; every knee
bowing and every tongue confessing TO him
alone?
Alas! have l not too much reason to feal
that that happy day is yet far distant, if nc
one is to be more Efficient in bringing it a
bout than am? 0, if my faith and zeal,
and my liberality, were the measure for the
church, there would be sad prospect for
this dark ruined world!
Who would take care of our own, coun-
try, if no one was more willing 10 sacrifice
his own ease and comfort for it than am;
Who would give the water Of life to famish.
ing millions, in heather lands, if no one had
more bowels of compassion thanl have?--
And why should any one feel more respons
ibility in these matters than | do? If car
free my skirts, why not others? Have We
not all one master, one Judge, to whom we
must render our account? If then, l an
swer for my delinquencies, others will have
no more difficult. There is no justice in ca
sing one while all the rest are burdened.-
If can get dispensation TO serve Nam
mon or Belial, or self, why may not others
Ii may love the Lord with less thau my
whole mind, and soul and strength, and my
neighbors less than myself, so may every
disciple of Jesus. And if may seek tn,
qualification Of my own desires as the frs
end Of my being, so may all the world be
side. And Satan may riot amid universe
ruin and death, till the last unmp shal
wake US all TO receive according to our deed
whether good or bad.
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22
Popping the Question.

A young lady said to her beau, after If
Teen years courtship, Charles am going
out Of town tomorrow"
"Where?" @-
81 don't know" t*''pv
''When are you coming back?"
''Neyer." ft
''What are you going fcr?" ''..a'
81 am going to look Tor something which
you have not, never had, and yet can give
Inc without any loss to yourself"
''You are welcome to il, am sure; but
what is it?"
"a husband!"
"Why you might have had that fifteen
wears ago, if you had only said the word but
was afraid to begln.
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22

TERMS, $3.50

aud procure a chemical remedy also should.
it really prove to be srsnic. M
To my great relief, be informed me he
had given Terry quantity Of chalk and
eight grains of tartar emetie! as he was al
ready in possession of the ounce Of lauda-
mum, and all the neighbors knew that Bid
dy had driven him almost mad by flirting
with Jenny O'Conner. The young man
had j1diciously told him that the powder
would make the laudanum sure to operate
etfectually. Terry inquired barefnlly" how
long it would take" and bagged all for use
when the refusal should come.
My course was now clear;I was in for
sport. Sending the druggists clerk for the
slOmach-pump, in case the emetic should
not operate, Iawaited the result; for eight
grains of tartar emetic, taken at dose I.
would almost vomit the potatoes out of q
cay. AS ior Biddy, let her lie, for /
thought she suffered justly. Ny heart was
always very tender towards the sex, and
generally expected ''fellow feelin.'
In short ume it became evident that
Terry S stomach was not so tough as his will
and he began to intermingle long portenticus
signs with his prayers and to perspire free
Ily. gave him wide berth, for knew
what was coming; and Twas anxious Bid
dy sh ouId revive time enough to witness
his grand effort for expected more fun
But Ferry was tough. and held OUT
Shortly she revived. and suddenly starting
up, ran towards aim.
"Ah! Terry, Terry! dear Terry! I'll have
ye Yes, | will; and don't care who hears
me. always loved ye; but that diviPs ba'
by, Meg, always kept tellin' me ye'd love
me bettner if | didn't give in to soon. Ah,
Terry, dear Terry, only live, and I'll SO to
the end Of the world tor yel All, what
woulu my poor mother say if she was here?
Och hone, och! hone; docther, now, and
what are ye doin? A purity docther ye are
ane ye pumped out yer own countryman,
that didn't die sure, and he tnk twice as
much as poor Terry. Up wild ye now, and
use the back pipe ye put down the poor
craytpur's throat ovei the way last summer.
Id take meself, if 'twould do; but God
knows whether I'd be worth the trou-
be-"
AS Terry had not yet cast up his accounts
and the stomach pump, all bright and gilt.
lerng was at hand, | determined to make
little more capital out of the case; and
thrusting the long, flexible Indiarubber tube
down poor Terry's throat, with his teeth
separated by means of stick. and his head
between my knees, soon had the satisfact'
ion Of dcposling the laudanum and emetic
IN the swlll pail, the only article Of the toilet
at hand.
Alter years proved Terry and Riddy
most LOVING companions. He never, even
when drunk, more than threatened her "wid
batin, and she never forgave "that diviP'
baby, poor Meg, for her cruel experiment
en- her heroic and devoted Terry. ~
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22
Anecdotes of Judges.

There lived not many years ago, in this
good State of Tennessee, rather an eccent-
Tic gentlemen, who occubied the Judges
seat, in one of the wealthiest circuits Of the
State, udge s., and propose to give
you few anecdotes illustrative of his char
acter, although, | fear, as it is my first at
tempt, that will kill the story in the recit-
al; however, that will be my fault and not
the fault of the story.
Upon one occasion there were two men ar
Ranged before Judge s., charged with
disturbing the peace, DC. No. /, upon the
usual question Of guilty or not guilty"
pleaded "guilty" to drunkenness.
Judge S.---"You were drunk, were you
sir?"
Prisoner-"Yes, SIR
S.-"What did you get drunk on, sir?"
P.-"Whiskey, SIR
S.-"What sort ofWhiskey, sir?"
P.-"New whiskey, sir"
S,-"What, new whiskey, sr?'
P.-"Yes, sir, just warm from the sdll."
$50 you got drunk on new whiskey,
right warm from the still, did you?"
P.--"Yes, sir"
S.---"Mr. Clark, fine that man ten dol
lars and Imprisonment in the county Jail one
MONTH"
No. 9, upon being arraigned, pleaded
"guilty" also,
S.-"You were drunk, were you, sir?"
P.-"Yes sir"
s.-"What did you get drunk on sir?"
Brandy, sir"
S.--"What sort Of brandy?"
P.-"Peach brandy, sir"
S.--"What, old peach brandy, sir?"
P.-"Yes, sir.
S.-"How did you drink it, sir?"
p.-"With little honey, sir"
6-."What sort of honey, sir?"
P-"Nice strained honey, sir.'
$50 you got drunk on old peach bran
dy, and nice strained honey, did you, sir?"
P-."Yes, sir"
S.-"Mr Clerk, fine that man one dime,
the Court would like tew of that ITSELF"
This same Judge S-had very wild
son named Bob, who was constantly ON a
spree, and upon being brought up once be-
fore the Court for drunkenness, the Judge
cried OUT
is that our Bob?"
Clerk-"Yes, SIR"
Judge-''ine the rascal two dollars and
costs. I'd make il ten dollars If | did not
know it would come out of my own pock-
et"
Now, sir, these are all true as preaching
and should they be acceptable l will send
on ''few more OF the same sort" as this
country aboundsin fellows who are fond of
fun and frolic," and who treasure up these
tales, &c.
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22
n Little Story for Girls.

A mother sits watching, with tear dim
med eyes, her only daughter, as she is sad.
ly preparing herself for long journey tc
the ''lar west" The minister who united
her to The husband of her choice had ius
left. The guest, one by one, passed out
and left me alone, to witness scene ovel
which angels might rejoice. The last glove
was on the carriage at the door, when
this young and beautiful bride kneels before
that mother who has been till now her dear
est earthly friend, and Graves a parting bles-
sing. Never did words fall SO lreely--nev-
er was blessing received so thankfully -
The sad farewells are exchanged, and the
daughter leaves the room to hide the tears
as they gush in torrents from her eyes,
The husband now comes forward to say the
ego1d by to his new mother. God bless
YOU my son. May you long live to protect
and cherish her who has been my greatest
earthly blessing, for," said she, as smile
light up her pale face, 'she never caused me
an anxious thought"
Now, dear gi,ls, think you Did you ey-
er stop and think, when yoa were about ma
king up your mind about anything however
trivial, will this cause my mother to sigh:
0 how many thougtless girls there are who
persist in dong as they please, till deatt
comes, in consequence Of their disobedience
and snaIches them from the circle of loyea
ones on earth, to meet their just deserts in a
no,her state OF existence.
Nowadays, it is quite fashionable" tc
speak lightly OF your parents, and to act re,
gardless of their well known wishes. Il
you would be loved and respected in socie.
W, shun such ''fashions" as these, as you
would a deadly poison.
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22
The Printer.

lfnobody grow!s SO much as the printer
it is because nobody has so good chance.
lie can always have shot in the locker for
the offending, and a smile in his eye for the
repen ing-and being in very good place
to discharge them, he is sure to let out his
feelings. The following is his latest effu-
sion
81 pity the poor printer" said Uncle To-
by.
Giles poor creature, rejoined Trim
"How so?' said my Uncle.
because, in the first place." continued
the corporal, looking full upon my Uncle,
'tbecause he must endeavor to please eve
ry body. In the negligence of a moment, a
small paragraph pops upon him; he hastily
throws it to the composltor, it is, inserted,
and he is ruined to all ntents and purpos-
'es.' t5a '.9 1#a s4 as.1" 7's8a
"I'oo much the case, Trim, said my I'M
Gle with o deep sigh. "Foo much the
case" Y" "' 47 ifa N5 i}"Aa1
"And, please your honor" continued
Trim, "this is not the whole, Z"
"Go on, Trim" said my Uncle feelingly.
4hO oollSOlniSo, pulSuSN eu~
corporal, ''hits upon piece that pleases
him nightly; and he thinks 1t cannot but go
down with his subscribers. But, alas! sir,
who can calculate the human mind! He in
serts it, and all is over with him. They for
give others but they cannot forgive the
printer. He has a host to print for, and ev-
cry one sets up for acritic. The pretty Miss
exclaims, "Why, don't you givs US more po-
etry, marriages. and bon motsS Away with
those stale pieces!" The politician claps
his specs over his nose, and reads it over
in search fviolentnvectives-- finds none
takes his specs of, folds themup, sticks them
in his vest pocket, and declares the paper is
good for nothing but to burn. So it goes.
Every one thinks it ought to be printed ex-
pressly for himself, as he is a subscriber;
and yet, after all this complaining, sir, +"
said the corporal, clasping his hands be-
seechingly ,''wonld you believe it, sir there
are some subscribers who would not
hesitate tocheat the printer out Of his payl
Our army swore terribly in Flanders, but we
never did any thing SO bad as thatl"
aNever!" said my Uncle Toby, with the
st9ngest kind ofemphasis
l
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-22
From the National Era.
The Poor Voter on Election day
BY JOHN O. WHITTIER.

The proudest now is but my peer,
The highest not more high;
To-day, of all tho weary year,
A king of men am J.
To-day alike are great and small,
The nameess and unknown:
My palace is the peoples hall,
The ballot-box my throne.
Who serves to-day upon tho list
Besiles the served shall stand;
Alike the brown and wrinklod fist,
The gloved and dainty hand,
The rich are level with the poor,
The weak are strong to-day,
The sleekest broadcloth counts no more
Than homespun frock of grey.
To-day, let pomp and vain pretenco
My stubborn right abide;
set a plain mans common sense
Against the pedant's pride! a
To-day shall simple manhood try t
The strength of gold and land; g
The wide world bas not wealth to buy
The power in my right hand, ll 30.
While there's grief to need redress,
Or balance to adjust,
Where weighs our loving manhood less
Than Mammon's vilest dust; T..
While there's right to claim my vote,
Or wrong to sweep away,
Up! clouted knee and ragged coat
A mans man to-day!