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The daily union., 1854-12-24
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Arriral Of the An,erica.Te Ten Days Later from Europe
HALIFAX, Dec 23.The royal mail steamer America
rived at Halifax to-day She left Liverpool the 9th
sant and therefore brings ten days later advces from all
parts of Europe. The America retarded her
consequence succession of heavy gales from the
The political adices by this arrival except far they
relate to Austria. unimportant.
Later from Sebastopo leave affairs there, in ref
the allies about they before. There had
no further fighting though the bombardmen
tnued Renforoements almost daily arriving. The
condition Of the troops favorable, and the siege still
nued The Russians also being largely reinforced,
and busiy engaged in strengthening their position
also, the allies.
The weather very cold and unpropitious. Heavy
continued in the Black and there further
accounts OF shipwrecks.
The important by this arrival is the fact that
Austria last determined Join the allies. She has
already contaminated the alliance and joined England and
France against Russia Prussia it is said will also do the
same This gives and decided feature to the whole
question The fact of this alliance has caused much rejoicing
throughout England and France
Accounts from Spain represent affairs there compara
lively quiet. Mr.. Soule had reached Madrid
Affairs the Danube quiet. Omer Pssha was still
operating in Asia.
Affairs in Hungary were much agitated the recent
alliance OF Austria is not rcshed.
II expected that Poland will be aided by the allies, and
brought to act with them.
The greatest activity was displayed in the and navy
departments both in France and England Turkey had also
had however, been put the greatest straits for
the vessels Several thousand additional troops bad
embarked at Touon believed that the allies would
600 in the Crmea by the middle of December
The Russians have been entirely driven from the domnions
Of Turkey.
II is stated that the Russians in the Crmea suffering
terribly for of supplies Great distress during the
winter is predicted.
Five divisions of troops to be sent to 0mer Pasha
1t believed that Prussia has consented will consent
to join the western powers
The report again renewed that the Gar desrous of
opening negotiations for peace.
BEYOND the alliance between Austria and the allies the
is not Of an important character.
sEcosD pEsPATcH.1
1t IL reported that Of the conditions Of the treaty be-
tween Austria and the powers that she shall de-
clare war against Russia within four weeks.
The Liverpool cotton market dull and prices slightly
depressed Sales Of the week. AZ 900 bales Fair Orleans
6ad Mobile, Cd uplands, Cd middlng qualities slightly
depressed.
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NEW PERIODICALS.
Household World

The January (ls55) number of Household Words, con
ducted by Charles Dickens contains its usual amount of in
eresng and original matter Perhaps periodical of
purely literary character contains original articles
The ordwide reputation of its conductor viii always in
sure il extensive circulation.
Prnanas Monthly for January, 1865,
Contains, besides its usual amount of interesting editorial
notes beautifully engraved portrait Of the author OF The
Conquerors Grave together with seventeen poetiea
and prose articles, all of which quite readable.
The Unirersity Magazine,
Edited by committee of six of the students of the North
Carolina State University is hand with the following
table of contents;
Revolutionary Services of Gen. Joseph Graham the State
Of Mind in Sleeps Legend of St. Patrcks Spring Beauty
in Age the Kind Stranger all of which do much credit to
the University.
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Loo AL N EW $.

HE LIaroR QUESTION SETTLED LAsT.-Ap elaborate
opinion in the of Charles Werner the United States
on appeal from the judgment of u. X. More esq., magis
trate OF the county Of Washington yesterday morning
rendered in the United States circuit court by Judge
sell. The Globe says:
Under the late law of the corporation of Washington
forbiddng the sale OF prtuou fermented liquors. wines
than pint Mr. Werner, the keeper of tavern coa
demned to endure the penalties imposed The evidence and
arguments in this familiar 70 the public and the
opinion OF the court as to-day expressed, is to the effect
poraop las the power license and regulate the various
branches OF trade but not prohibit Of them that the
TO license pursuit implies permission and proh
bon and that prohibition being the of the law
question: it relates taverDs which sell in quantities less
than pint if Mt ALL 1t is null though potential groceries
and all descriptions of tipping houses-"
CRorF CouEr.In the Gardner win case the court
rmed the action Of the court (orpbans below wherein tho
right to administer denied to Messs Bradley and Car
fand and given to Samuel Casey the arpoee of the
government.
STEAMBOAT suNK.-The steamboat Unon which has been
running between this city and Alexandria during the late
cold weather. unfortunately sunk at the wharf on Friday
last.
The cANAL-We learn from the Alexandria Gazette that
the navigation the canal entirely suspended account
of the ice which is from three to four inches in thickness
Our dealers in ice and several of citizens have taken ad
vantage of the present cold weather. and supplying them
selves with ice of superior quality.
NATIONAL THEArRE.The Rousset Sisters made their APP
pearance evening and their performances received
they always received, with the greatest applause
They appear again Tuesday evening.
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CAPTAIN INGRAHAM.

will be seen from the following, which copy from
ue Charleston Courier, that the gallant captain of the
soop-ot-war ST. Louis is shortly expected home.
puntrymen:
t.CApr. DuScAS n. lsGRABAN, UNITED STATES NAVY
We learn letter lately received at post office
m the lady of esteemed and gallant townsman above
nsucd which forwarded to her at his country residence
gu Cooper river. We do not know what particular news
the letter has brought concerning Captain lngrahas
but from endorsement on it by officer of the
Navy Department, gratitied in concluding that
shall have opportunity of greeting this popular officer
and worthy fellow citizen in the city, which proud to
Der him among her nobles He will be douby vel
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ErisooPAL FUND TO PURCHASE WESTERN LAsps-A society
has been formed by members of the Episcopal church fol
the purpose of raising fund purchase western lands
which may serve in future building sites for churches
grow into town lots at 500 per The idea of the
society was suggested during the Rock island excur
sion probably by the fortunate pecunary result attending
the eary-purchased land of the Episcopal church at ST
Psus Minnesota where $500 wisely invested few wears
ago; has now produced $4,000, or more
Al EXAMPLE WORTHY OF DnTAuoS-A New York cores
pondent writes:
The weather is intensely cold and families Of the thou
sands OF poor workingmen who of employ ment
have gloomy future before them if indeed many of them
not already suffering for the necessaries of life Sew
era wealthy and liberal citizens in view of these distress
ing circumstances have announced to their rich friends
that instead OF presents to them at Christmas New
ears all that they usually spend thus they viii devote
in charity to the poor On Tuesday night in Dr. Asa d.
Smiths church. $4,000 raised for charitable purposes
nom those collected there; $3.50 Of given by one
man"
Here is hint which we hope win be taken by the
wealthy and charitable Of Washington
GooD SUBJECT a LEcTURE.-John Mitchell lectured
on Wednesday night New London on the question,
Whether the European nations fit subjects for repub-
lican institutions 2"
DISTRESSING DEATH.--On Monday the dwelling of Capt.
Wyman at Lexington, Massachusetts, was DESTROYED 10y
fire and his mother aged so years. pershed the flames
MELANCHOLY sUIcIpE.-Ths Easton (Pa-) Argus says:
Mrs. Samuel Grotz of this borough was found dead in
the attic of her late residence Tuesday last with eviden
ees of sedestruction. Her mind it is said impaired
by long-connued melancholy. She was the mother of
two small children, whom she guarded with maternal So
citude at the moment when her angushed heart con-
tempated death They found by the neighbors Sc
curey fastened to chairs of the way of harm by fire
How great must have been the burden of that grewhet-
from real or fanced causewhch proved stronger than
a mothers love for her babes Y
The SHORTEST DAy.Thursday last was the shortest day
in the year, being but nine hours eight minutes long
ABouT TO RETmE.-The Bateman children are about to
retire from the stage They 70 receivea complimentary
benefit in Baltimore their native city
FAST TEAM--A fine pair of eks attached to a buggy,
were driven through the principal of Louisville
Kentucky, Saturday Their novel appearance attracted
much attention.
NormsG TO CARRY A Yankee describing an oppo-
nent says tell you what sir, that don't amount to
sum in arithmetic; add him up, and there is nothing
carry,
The daily union., 1854-12-24
by J. G. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer.

EXTENSIVE SALE OF VERY VALUABLE UNINPRovED
tapitolsn
ScOp Thursday afternoon, January 4th. O'Clock,
preses, shall offer for sale valuable nnmproved property
north New
mcdatey opposite be railroad dcpot having front Of 9
New
Of l35 fronting depot,
The property will be
will be exhibited a, the SAFE
The attention of capitalists and business respectfully
called this aodng opportunity purchase Of
the hest business offered auction In
this city.
Terms One third the residue three instruments
twelve and eighteen months bearing interest,"
securo@sby deed Of trust ON the premises.
JAS. q. MCGUIRE,
Dec 2a-d Auconser.
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THE GREAT MARBLE STATUE
THE DYING GLADIATOR,

THE DYING GLADIATOR,
On eth'tio" at Morrsons building * street,
are"ue, from s'etoek, M, until 10, p M, daily
ADMrgAsos, 25 CENTS.
" A STATUE ot supsssing rand
pendent OF place, condition.
statue consist In the amazing truth with which
all the pa'hos and the tragedy ghastnoss
and horror We feel ourselves
before whose icy all mortal distinctions leveed No
statue was ever marked by simplicity Nothng
o eject NO vulgar applause coued and the and dig
nifty OF ruth scrupulously
tIiiiiosd's Sin Months IN Iiay
A wonderful production simplicity
not strike at hrs the admiration
tide sufficiently deep aud Al behold
dying Gladiator his Ii
of faintness Of death ''-MTs. Ellis.
This iMdissolabiy associated with Byrons immortal
stanga
before me Gladiator lie;
He leans upon his hand his manly brow
Consents 10 DEATH but agoay;
And his dro0p'd head sinks gradually low,
And through his side the drops ehbing
From the red cash, hl heavy one by one,
Like the first of thunder shower and
The swims around him eone
Ere ceased the nhuman shout which hailed the
lie heard it, but he needed his eyes
We're with his heart, and that far
He reckd not Of the life he lost, psize a
But where his rude hut BY the Danube lay
There were his young barbarians all at
There their Dacian mother he, their sire,
Buchcred make q Roman HOLIDAY.
All this rushd with his Shall he expire,
Aud unavengcd' Arise ye Gohs, and glui your ire
j.. HoLLINGsHEAD,
Dec A-du Agent
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EINELY-BOUND EDITIONS, tsnaiish and American
Burns Byron, Campbell, Sonhey Bryant, Haeck,
Lonsow Wordsvorth, Dryden Chauccr, Moore Thomson,
OF the English and Araet
from London by the undersigned
miniature editions for the pocket, others Of
size, richly orpamcnted and illustrated.
FRANCK TAYLOR
Dec 81
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NAHiONAL THEATRE.-In consequence of tho amateur
dramatic company having previously engaged Theatre
day. the will be obliged postpone
ond OF the celebrated Tuesday
ng h when they will appear with Mons Corby syolosky
NJ Rousset in the serious bills Of he
and advertisement, &c. 80
Dec 81
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Recovery Of Stolen Property.


baltimore, Dec. 23.-This morning many of the yau-
able silks stolen from Pouders sore previously
nounced were recovered They valued 81 OOO
we're found in a room of the Washington HOTEL
Harriet Bowman retained for witness Jerome Diggs
John Russell have been arrested and the latter COM
mtted
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Will the Editor of the Union publish the enclosed lines
descriptive OF striking and romantic scene in the far
West? production characterized by such grandeur OF
expressiun al least the first four anzas and evincing
such fine perceptions of being belong Only TO the
atoms Of genius and seems to be precious gem TO
be lost Will YOU state in an editorial that it is the pro-
ducon Of gentleman who lately crossed the continent
IN connexion with the railroad expedition
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NOTICE.-We beg leave respectfully remind
IN usual all will be drawn on
up s5 and when will expected
settle The
together with engagements,
obligatory ordinary
HoOS, BROTHER, h co.
Dec 2t-3aw3wif
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.ion Of house furnishing goodsWe receiving
rect importers and from the auctions In New York. brilliant
supply Of superb atyic velvet tapestry
supernne ingram carpets,
30 cont less former prices.
Also, tho elegant aud
comprsns brocatee
satin and cotton lane amask ncnos Turkey red cashmse
tain chntx, shade
sets and by ths yard, some very elegant and cheap
We likewise prepared offer Inducements pur
chasery Ia foor ocohs kinds Of quilts comforts
blankets from 81 @2 pair linen sheetng all widths pillow
nen damask table diaper and tabecOths
eood aen s.s ocioh crash Scotch Russia and buckO
back diaper, table oileIoth, nc.
and the public generally that stock this of descp
ton dry goods has been bought greatly reduced figures
auction saes in New York. and will be sold prompt
credit dealers at corresponding low rates.
BARNES MITCHELL,
On the nvenGo, between 9Th and 9h streets.
Sep a2-eO3Wif
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Ertensi;uo Fire "a Boston.

's"Fo"'FtU
Bosros, Dec. 23--The Newspaper Exchange building on
School street. and occupied by George j. Bems Moore Rid
ae Son. John Wilson Son. and Others printing estsb-
Shments was burnt last night The following paper offices
We're burnt out or damaged to considerable extent The
famer Massachusetts, Ploughman Christian Register
True Flag Boston Recorder the Youths Companion to-
gether with several stores the ground aoor which
damaged by water. Loss estimated at Sl5, 900.
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h contemplating Dc Great Falls OF the sho
the ranch oi Columbia Wet
cyon, thousand miles from the bauns Of civilization
river flows through back rc scahed masses Of lava
.enJ By terrible cDnvuoD OF kare The bed
iun hundred beneath The surround
ins The oamag shut in by the perpendcuiaf
after the FIRST leap of lhr thrust
mwards fan in wb of ioanng rapids The
swollen y the great essis OF hs mountains, ard the
Whole scene W one of desolaiou and OF grandeur
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Bank of tho MetropOlis,

Bank of the Metropolis,
Washington, December 49, 1854
THE Board Trustees day declared dividend
the capital stock Bank half year end
ing the Jlst instant
The will be payable after the ID January potmo
RD SMITH,
Dec 2i-3tdf
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QMasonfeA staed communication of the Grand Lodge OF
the District Of Columbia will be holden Masonic Hail.
and 10Th the 9Th O'Clock, which
the officers and members will notice The nsascn
the grand officers elect will take place.
Master Masons in good standing ftaernaliy invited
By order of the NJ w. G. Master
CHAS S. FRAILEY,
bee af--at Grand Secretary.
The daily union., 1854-12-24

IA EMOIRS of Celebrated Characters by Lamnrtne. 2
UU vols.
The Dead Sea, Sodom aud tiomorrah the
De Saucy journey in 1851 and 1852
Life and Episss Of St Fau by Conybsare and Howson,
The Lost Heress; by Mrs. Southworth. 1 vol.
hfaia; Norwegian and Lapland tale, from the German.
vol.
North American Review, for October, 1854.
Perseverance and Enterprise; for the young.
Lifes Lesson novel;. vol.
The Fossil Spirit; a dream of geology l vol.
The Home in the Valleys by Miss Cnen translated
Swedish. I VOL
Tho Rose Of the Parsonage from Gieske.
vol
Reads Poems enlarged edition, illustrated. |
Statesmen Of the Times Of George the Thd by Lord roug
vols.
Lady Rnsaells Letters. l
Progress and Prejudice by Mrs Gore
Chambcrs's Papers for the People; Q vols
Chnmbcrs's Miscellany. 10 vols.
Select Writings of Robert Chambers
Putnam's Monthly Magazine for October.
Dckons's Household Words for October
Oct 10 FRANCK TAYLOR,
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Election Of United States Ssaator.
ooluMnA Dec 23llon David L. Yulee has been elected
senator from Florida
The daily union., 1854-12-24

AorMsG TO CARRY A Yankee" describing an oppO-
nent says tell you what sir, that don't amount to
sum in arithmetic add him up, and there is nothing to
carry,
The daily union., 1854-12-24
Action for Libel.

BUFFALO, Dec. 23.S r. Allen editor of the Rochester
democrat has pleaded guilty lbeng the editor of pa
per Oh TINS city, but urging extenuaing circumstance lie
was fined but s25, and costs of the suit
The daily union., 1854-12-24

FAST TEAM-A fine pair of elks, attached to buggy
were driven through the principal streets of Louisville
Kentucky, Saturday Their novel appearance attracted
much attention
The daily union., 1854-12-24

OePutHFe q Lord EIyin Tor Nep York.
ovk'Ee Dec 23-Lord Elgn left here yesterday for New
ork lie was escorted to the starting place by guard of
honor. -
o Edward Head present at the first evee Yesterday
weather to-day is still excessively cold but
"na' moderated since yesterday The thermometer iudi-
Gates 20 degrees below zero
The daily union., 1854-12-24

Arrtoai Of Emigrants at gew York.
new YORK, Dec. 23.-The ship Howard, of and from
hamburg, arrived here this morning She brings 3l7 pas
most OF whom emigrants. During her passage
thirty deaths occurred
The daily union., 1854-12-24
The Hsvre cotton market was dull.

Manchester trade dull
bfeAdus were steady and had raised but little in price
oanai Hour, as. AS. Cd Baltimore and Philadelphia
"s ONO aos Wheat was firm, about previous prices
red los Sd lis 3D. Indian corn rmsales of white at
Aos. yellow, 43s. AIS.
rlosisions were steady-sales fair and good demand
"fu' OBS ois Groceries present special change-cof
lee quiet sugar and moasse unchanged Rice 23 2ss Cd
ooacco was hrm, with steady demand Naval stores un
changed. Iron and wool dull
The money market was shade easier and consoI a
Aced TO ssa under the news from Austria Stocks we're
dull transactions moderate
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MATlEMATICAL Drawing Instruments, in variety.
III Of the finest quality, fnh and others unusually low
prices bought from manufacturers in Europe by the
undersigned.
Sets in cases for u % and upwards.
Oct3 FRANCk TAYLOR.
AMART1NE'S New Work.-Aemors Of Celebrated Char
IL acteU; by Aiphonse do Lamarine.
Livcnorss Dpisss Romans, with commentary and
vised translation and introductory essays.
Popular Tales; by Madame Guizot.
Discoarses; BY Abel Abbott Lvemore.
Practical and Commercial Arhmetic by g. i. Docharys
LII. ID.
Nova Days; by Laura J. Curtis.
Easy Warren and bis Contemporaries.
Hnrpers Gazetteer, No.6.
Just published, and for sale
TAYLOR 4 MAURY's
Oct Bookstore near 9th street
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ABouT 10 RErmE.-The Bateman children are about to
retire from the stage They 10 recevea complimentary
benefit in Baltimore their native city
The daily union., 1854-12-24

RoD1EHS'S PENkNIvEs, G~mntne.--A large variety
bought In Rodgers manu-
factory in Sheffield.
Seph FRANcK TAYIOR
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WHAT a RELIGIOUS PAPER sAys.--The Morning Star,
Freewil Baptist paper says that the little which
attends ministerial labors attributable to great
extent to lack of Biblical preaching. The ministry has
refrigerated into profession OF essaysts philosophical
SPECTATORS morazng upon topics of interest generally
but wanting that cearness, authority and Divine power
which pertains to the word of God when expounded and
enforced Numerous barren of Scripture MS
the desert is of flowers indeed the text seems to be re-
garded motto to introduce the subject and the
positions taken made 10 rest ppoa the assertions
specplaong Of The preacher.
The daily union., 1854-12-24

The SHORTEST DAY-Thursday last the shortest day
in the year. being but hoara aad eight minutes long
The daily union., 1854-12-24

THE STAGE.-Pers0nal Recolectons OF the Stage by VIM
L d. Wood Further supplies just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY,S
Oct III Bookstore, 9th street.
The daily union., 1854-12-24

EhEAKs of Fortune, by J. II. Jones.
Firms'an-a Spasmodc Tragedy J. Percy Zones
Ihe scou'i the Blsck Riders Of Cngaee by w. Gilmore
smms, esq. = "
Just received at TAYLOR h MAURY's
sepl Bookstore near 9th st
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NATIoNAL THEATRE.The Rousset Sisters made their APP
last evening and their performances received
they always received with the greatest applause.
They appear again on Tuesday evening.
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Orders for tickets and shares and certificates Of packages the
above splendid lotteries will prompt
an account of each drawing will be sent immediately after
10 all who order from
Address =. J. BUCKLEY, Agent,
Dec 2f-td Wilmington, Del
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ii esq =
Frank FoTesters Field Sports 2 vols
American Game in Its Seasons; by Frank Forester.
The Rod by Wilson Onkleigh vol. Edin
bnrgh.
The Sportsman in France 2 vols. London.
The Young Spsnsmans Manual; by Craven; VOL London.
Hints to 5p0smen by T.. &. Lewis, NJ. d.
The Shooters Manual
krider's Sporting Anecdotes.
Youat on the Dog edited by T.. 8. Lewis, NJ ID.
Dinks on Dogs edited by Frank Forester.
Dog brcakng by William Floyd gamekeeper
Richardson Dogs
Col. Hutchinson Dog hre sking VOL London.
Mayhem Dogs. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Sep l2
The daily union., 1854-12-24

BLOODY ArrnAY.-A bloody ARRAY lately occurred near
nv Jason Mississippi, between a Mr. Crews and Mr..
Harris in which the latter was shot and severely
" not mortaly, wounded. The difficulty originated in
% hat had previously taken place between older brothers
Of the parties ''f'5''
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MISSIONARY LABoRs IN BonNEo-At the instance of the
raah of Sarawak and other influential persons the Emo
lish government has appointed Episcopal bishop of
Borneo. The gentleman selected for this high office is
Rev. Or. Mcppgall several cergymen will accompany
him missionaries to the native tribes who within the
last few years have repeatedly invited the settlement of
Christian teachers in this vast island there are at present
only four missionaries all connected with the society for
the propagation of the Gospel
The daily union., 1854-12-24

DENSfOk and Bounty Land Laws published An Apn,vs
Digest of the Pension and Bounty Laws the Decons
Secretaries, &c, Ac Ineligible Il, eve
claimant Price 81 postage, II prepaid, 90 cents.
On sale at TAYLOR MAURY's
Oct II Rookstore. neay Nth sr..,
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Dec 3tdif
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ENDING DECEMBER 90, 1854.
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Then sanA and issc again TIE flaming t"ich
1.-THE old mountains flicker and grew dim
The stars ihat shudde,od at high heavens porch,
"llIle laughing rcmllli sboo. lily leam.ng hIilE
,lsfuc lSas euassJ his pas fine, and The rim
y, the rolcaao ctupbiing 10 the soil,
Thy FIRST leap like avalanche ; and grim
hnd hwinl erass, thut shu, thy fierce recoii,
Ne ~ That Row remain, or rseoiiGciions foi