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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan. 1, 1854.
Notice is hereby given to the holders of the follow.
ing described stocks Of the United States that this
department "a prepared to purchase at any time be-
tweca the date hereof and the first OF June next,
portions of those stocks amounting the aggregate
10 seven millions dollars, in the manner and on the
terms hereinafter mentioned, to wit:
In case OF any contingent competition, within the
amount stated, preference will be given in order of
time in which the said stocks of either kind may be
offered. The certificates duly assigned to the United
States, must be transmitted to this department;
upon the receipt Whereof price will be paid COM
pounded of the following particulars:
LIST. The par value amount specified In each
certificate.
ID. premium on the stock of the loan author
lied by the act of July, 1916, redeemabIe November
H. 1885, of six per cent the stock of the loan au-
thorized by the act of 1872 redeemabe 31st Deem
Der, 1852 of fifteen andahalf per cent on the stock
Of the loans authorized by the acts of 1917 and lSlS
and redeemable, the former on the 3lst December,
1867, and the latter the 30th June 1862 of TWEEN
ty-ope per cent and on the stock of the loan au-
horizei by the act OF 1850, and redeemable on the
DIST of December, 1864, Commonly called the Texan
Indemnity ten per cent.
3D. Interest the par of each certificate from the
LIT If Jany 1854, to the date of receipt and settle
merit ct the treasury, with the allowance (for the
money to reach the owner) Of one days interest in
addition.
Payment for gaid stocks will be made In drafts of
the Treasurer Of the United States the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, Philadelphia, az
the parties may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Jan 3-dtlstJune Secretary Of the Treasury.
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NEW AND EAsCEARLE GOODS.

rIHE subscriber begs TO cll the attention of per-
sons refiting their houses to his new stock of
PAPER HANGINGS and BORDERS. Just received
superior lot of "Silver" Papers of the very latest
styles and best finish. tLese papers are warranted
nsrer to tarnish Velvet apers, large variety at
prices to suit all purses.
SILVER" do do s71@ DO do do to $50
Gold aud Velvet from 80 ITS per piece to 625
'Silver and Velvet" from - cts. per piece to rs
Glazed papers ON % cts % sl25 per piece
n;lszsd, Sc Ice. 121xc lie. 1Sc. and 25c.
Oak and other limitations at reduced prices. All
kinds Of Decorative and Ornamental papers, Statues
Groups, &c.
Paper hung by experienced hands All work war
ranted to give satisfaction.
Pers DESTROYS to purchase would do well to CALL
my assortment is of such description as to suit
the most fastidicus.
JOSEPH T. X. PLANT,
No. 5 Washington Place,
7th street, doors south of street.
mar 11-eotf
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If YOU WISH TO PUT YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER
L call on NOELL & BOYD, Blind Makers and Uk-
holsterers, Pennsylvania avenue, south SIDE, be
tween 9th and 10th streets. They. are prepared to
Ell any order in their business with despatch. They
price. Also, Carpets, Oil Clo.ls and Mattings, tt
in the best manner. We make Hair, Shuck, and
other Mattresses. Lounges, Easy Chairs, Pew, and
o Their Cushions. We have in store Painted Shades,
Buff and White do, Split Blinds and Paper Curtains,
very cheap and all work warranted to please Terms
cash, or perfect understanding beforehand.
an 6-eolm*
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TO CONTRACTORS,
OYncR OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS

OFFICE OF CoMIssIoNER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
February q, 1854.
DROPOSALS viii be received in this office until
l. Saturday, the 22d Of April next, at O'Clock
p m, for grading and graveling so much of Mary
land avenue, between Seventh street and Potomac
bridge, as is not now graded and graveled. as may
be directed by the Commissioner of Public Builo.
ings.
The work is 10 be Of the best character ind to be
done to the acceptance Of the Commissioner or such
person as he may appoint to inspect it, and ell that
to be done must be done by the first day of Octo
Der next
The graveling nust be at least twelve inches In
depth at the centre of the street. tapering of gracu
ally to six inches in depth at the sides.
|. Security will be required for the faithful per.
Torrance of the work.
ANY surplus earth from the grading must be de-
posted at such place, within a reasonable distance
es the Commissions shall designate
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard for
the grading and per superficial yard for the gravel.
ing, including gravel and all materials.
B. b. FRENCH,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
feb 22-dtd
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VAN DEusEH's IMPROVED WAHPEFE.

THE propristcrs of the above valuable specific for
the hair, feel warrante.. in presenting it to the
pubic OF the most efficient remedies for par
tal badness, diseased hair, and as safe and sue
cesssul Keno7ator of wasted and decayed locks, for
che ngipg grey hair to its first and natural color
promoting the growth ana identifying its texture,
aud impafting increased vigor and healthy acticn
TO tas buIbs 1t has been found eminently success
full 1t has acquired reputation in the populous
and wealthy city Of New York; which will doubtless
be widely extended over the whole Union. few
bottles Of swan Deusen's Improved Wahpene" faith
fully used, according to tho directions given, WILL
beyond all doubt change the unsightly silver hair
of the aged well as the young to its first color,
give It also rich Snd glossy appearance, and alto
gethse inpart q new and beautiful appearance to
the whole head. -ss l,s j.
For sale BY W. II. Gilman, chss. Stott Co., and
Khwsll laurence, Washington and ]. l.. Kid
well, Gsergetowp. el
=, DAY 3 VAN DEUSEN. Prorrietors
dec le-6m 123 Chambers street. N. Y,
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LIFE INSURANCE.

FJNIIE HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
i with perpetual charter, embracing the advan-
tages Of both the Joint Stock and Mutual Plan one
strengthening the other, and making great saving
in the expense taking risks favorable terms
as any other company. Annual dividends declared
on all policies in the mutual department, which are
usually equal to the premium notes given. Per-
mits ON California, Australia, and Sea policies grant.
ed at reduced rates.
Life policies after term Of years cancelled and
their equitable value returned in cash.
Risks on the lives of Slaves taken on favorable
terms.
Books furnished and farther Information graruit-
ousiy given by calling on c. BIRGE,
feb Eft Agent WilIaris, Hotsl
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zerman,s CeIebrated Tooth Wa.h.

THIS delicious article combines so many meritori.
Gus qualities that it has now become q stand
ard favorte With the citizens of New Ysrk, Phila-
iephia and Baltimore Dentists prescribe it in their
practice most successfully, and from every source
he most fattering laudations are awarded it.
lnfamed and bleeding gums are Immediately ben
fitted by its nss its action upon them is very mild
soothing and effective 1t cleanses the teeth SO
thoroughly that they made to rival pearl in the
Wilderness, and difuses through the mouth such a
delightful freshness that the breath is rendered
lusitay sweet. 1t disinfects all those impurities
Thich tend to produce decay and, as consequence,
Then these are removed the teeth must always re-
main sound.
Prepared only by FRANCIS GERMAN, Druggist Phil
idelphia. and sold by W. II. GILMAN, Washin gton,
AID by all Druggists at only twenty-five cents bot
ia fab 1-2m
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FRESH SUPPLY.

WE have op med, in addition to our former
w stock, many rev and sp endid Dress Goods,
all the novelties of the season
Als', just received
The latest style Spring Mantc'letts
Black lace shas Is and Scarfs
Printed Cashmere do do
VIII open to day
4 beautiful assortment of Parasols. comprising all
the newes. stiyes and choice coors
To which we invite the attention of the ladies, az
our motto is quick sale and small profits
MAXWELL, SEARS. & C0LIEY,
18th street, three doors above Pa. avenue.
az G-eo2w
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NEW AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS.

FiTE respectfully invite the attention of the citi
w zens of Washington to our large and elegant
assortment of French and American Paper Han2ings
cansistins of superb Gold and Velvet Papers, Deco
Tdions. Statues, limitations OF Wood and Stone, &c
Borders Of every description, selected in Paris ex
prcssly for cur sales.
TO our Gold Papers we invite part cular attention
"a we can exhibit the largest and best assortment
ever offered in Washington, and at such prices as
cannot fail to please.
Our stock of American Satin and low-p priced Papers
for parlors halls chambers, &C. comprises all of the
best selections from the New York and Phi adelp hia
Manufactures which will sell at plices lower than
thcy have ever been offered.
Paper hanging d me promptly and by experienced
wOrkmen.
THOMSON DAVIS,
Pennsylvania avenue, bet 18th 18th sts.
mar 2T-eO4W
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SCRIBNER'S COAX OIL 80

THE healing and restorative properties CT this
Il valuable specific have now been satisfactorily
established Its beneficial aud curative effects have
been fully tested in the removal of those namatory
Accommodations, which are formed on the surface or
skin, known as burns, bruises, bols, wounds nfict
Ell by cuts, and other external gatherings For in.
famed eyes, Catarrh the head the bleeding Piles
Sea sickness, and Autumnal and other fevers it Is
enc of the most certain and effective remedies In
,ernally taken agreeable to directions il s safe and
mild, aud immediate in relieving sick headache
Diarrhea, bleeding at the nose, and excessive Hem
orrhage from internal 'eruptiOns and injuries from
too full and phlethoric habit of the body.
For sale by w. II. Gilman, Chss. stott 4 Co, and
Ridwell Lawrence, Washington; J. g. Kidwell
Georgetown.
DAY 4 VAN DEUsEN, Propristors,
dec l9--dn- 1ZS Cham bers street. N Y
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THE OLD STAND,

TORNER Of FaYette and End street, Georgetown.
~ occupied by the late John A King, renewed,
revived renovated aDd to be opened on the LIST
April, 1854, as Family Grocery Store The sui
scriber respectfully invites the attention of his
friends, neighbOrs and former patrons of the store
to a nicely assorted stock of FAMILY GROCERIE S
which he purposes disposing of on as reasonable
terms at all times as the markets will allow A
Superior quality of LIQUOR wholesale at whole
sale price, Country produce traded cash paid t.
suit customers by JOHN DUNE
mar 2l-1m
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READY-MADE CLOTHING. &c.
CLOTHING, CLOTHING.
" SPRING STILES,

CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.
WALL STEPHENS, Pennsylvania avenue, be.
tween 9Th and 10th streets next door to Iron Hsll
also three doors east Of National Hotel Invite ci
zens and strangers to an examination of their new
assortment of Spring Cloths and Cassimeres, White
and Colored Marseiles Silk, Satin, and other Vest
lngs, embracing the finest assortment of desirable
goons Tor the coming season that we ever offered,
which we will make to order in the most superior
styles much cheaper than the usual city prices for
similar goods.
We therefore invite all purchasers wishing to
SUIT economy, to examine our present assortment
before making their selections. - -
Also, constantly ON hand large assortment OF So
rerior readymade Clothing for gentlemen and boys
OF all qualities, which, for styles and elegance OF H.
ish, cannot he eQualled In this city. ---
mar Aft
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INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS, dc.
ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
NEW ARRANGEMENT

- - -
ON ard after MONDAY, Apri 81, 1854, DAILY
~ MAIL TRAINS vii he ron over this rosd,
agreeably to the following arrangement:
A Train from AlexRndris TO Gordonsvile, and In.
termediate Ststons, will leave the Depot corner OF
Duke and Henry streets, ct O'Clock a m, on the
arrival of the Coaches from Washington, arriving at
Gofdousville, at "a past IL O'clock, connecting 81
that 20 Mt with the Trains on tn Virginia Central
Road, TO Richmond, Charlottesville, and stanton,
thus allowing passengers to pass over that with
out delay. COR.
A Train from Gordonsyille TO AIexsndris and in
termediate 81 ations, Will leave Gordonsylle az "a
before IL O'clock on the arrival of the the
Virginia Central Railroad, arriving st Alexandria
at quarter before o'clcck-thus allowing ample
time {, connect with the train leaving Washington
City fer the North.
A Train from Alexandria to Warrenton and inter.
mediate Stations will leave Alexandria daily, (SuI
days excepte1 at quaster before 2 o'clock p. m,
arriving at Warrenton at AZ o'clock p. N.
On Sunday viii leave at Is o'clock a. m.
Train from Warrsnton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations, will leave Warrerton daily (Sun.
day exeePted) ct ~ O'Clock Q. m arriving at Alex
andrs at 10 o'clock a. m.
On Sunday will leave at IL o'clock p. m.
THROUdH TICKETS.
To Warrcnton IS
To GoIdonsyille.. co
10 Cha LOUISVILLE. D
To 10
To HLynchburg. IS
To ~Luray 70
10 ~New Market-.-. 90
~Passengers for Lynchburg, Luray, and New Mar
ket will take the train leaving Alexandria, at ~
O'Clock a.. M, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur.
days.
Freigh. Trains are running daily Sunday ex.
cepted)
Per order: wB BRocKETr, gent.
Alexandra. ap S-tf
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TO THE CITIZENS OF GEoRGETOWN.

TO THE CITIZENS OF GEORGETOWN,
BUCKLEY co. respectfully inform the citi-
- zens o. Georgetown and its vicinity, that they
prepared to Undertake every description of work
in AS FITTING. They have ,zcured the services
Of come of the best workmen from thu North. and
their charges will be found low in any of those
citicz.
They have always on hand an elegant assortment
Of Gas Fixtures, to which they would invite the ex.
animation o. the public.
South &c o. Bridge street. between Washington
and Jefferson.
Orders left at Linthic1u's Hardware Store will be
punctually attended to. jan 30-tf
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Arrival and Departure Of Ocean Steamer,
GEORGE TOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.
JOHN Fl. SMOOT,
DEALER IN
English, French, German and american
DRY GOODS.

South side of B,i6ye street, near High,
GEORGETOWN, D. c.,
LAS received recently from the New York and
l. Philf ielphia Auction and i'm porting Houses a
general assortment of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
bought principally for cash, at the very lowest PR
css which enables him to offer great Inducements
to purchasers.
Ladies of Washington will find that they can save
money by making their purchases of him.
P.S--Goods delivered to them when bought in
any quantity without charge. ]. II. SHOOT.
ap l5-dlm
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REMOVAL.
ARNY'S CONFECTIONERY.
Aidae strfet. Gsoraeto,un

Bidye street, Georgetown.
"E have now the pleasure of announcing our
w removal to the new Store Immediately ad-
Joining old stand, where will be happy to see
our old friends and the public generally. The pub
Lie is assured that our productions cannot be sur
psss and our prices will bear favorable comparisol,
WITH those Of any similar establishment in the Dis.
trict.
We are ready st all times to serve Dinners, Balls,
artes &c, with anything in our line ut the short
-st notice and in a superior manner.
An assortment of Perfumery and Fancy Articles
constantly on hand at reasonable prices. A call is
collected. mar lO-eo2n
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HARDWARE.

FTHHE subscriber would respectfully inform ms
i friends and the public generally, that he is now
receiving direct from the manufacturers most com
plete assortment of American and Foreign Hard
ware which he selected himself and ke will giSiran
tee his goods to be of superior q"ality to those
usually sold in this market, and at much less price
All that he asks is-that consumers will call and
examine his articles, and inquire his prices-eelipg
confident he can give general satisfaction. AL al Il
cles warranted as represented. -
JOSEPH L. SAVAGE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hardware, Penn
sylyania avenue. I'd door west of 10th street.
anil eod2w nptel.)
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MINERAL WATER.

WE the undersigned respectfully announce to
w our friends aud the public in general, that
We have increased .ciities for the manufacture
of MINERAL WATER at tie old stand Of Mack h
Arney.
To avoid confusion We will d1ive own wagons,
30 that the public may not be deceived by persons
who have been going around and representing them
selves our drivers
Al, orders by mail or left at factory, corner of
Green and Olive SITS, will be promptly despatched .
ap4-1m Army & SHINN
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ARCHITECTURE.

Il D
I prepared to furnish designs and specifications
for structures of eveiy description, such as pub
nc edlnees' stores, CITY residences Villas cottages,
lecture. He will also attend to any oommunica-
tons. and furnish with dispatch plans, sccompa-
MED with full directions for the execution of the
WORK, where personal superintendence cannot be
obtained.
References: w. B. Todd, DR.. ]. r. May, r. Farm
hsm. z. d. Gilman, Hon. II. May.
Once and residence corner Of Sd and e streets
Washington. ID. c. feb Adam
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A MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NOTARIEs PUB
IN Lie; comprising summary of the laws Of
bills of exchange and Oi promissory notes, both in
Europe and the Unite states cheeks on bankers
and sight bills, with approved forms of protest, and
ref Fences to imp ortan legal decsions adapted for
the of notaries public and bank officers; by Der
nsrd Reelker, A. NJ, of the Boston bar.
Just published. and for sale at
TAYLOR MAURY's Bookstore,
Dlar 22-n near eth street.
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lNISHING TACKLE.-Mrs G. AMBER
Il SON has just received supply of superior
Eass and Treut Rods, mounted in German silver and
brass.
Watkins Cane Rods
Hazel and Peppercord do, for light fishing
Landing Nets, on telescope handles, with jointed
rings
superior Reels, Artificial Flies and Minnows
SILK Lines, twisted and plated, handlines fitted
up, &c Music, Stationery, and Fancy Store,
4-tf betgeen II tn and 18th sta.
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BEAUTIFUL TEETH.

- DR.. O. MUNS0N has fitted up the
~ - house and Office on Pennsylvania ave-
NLIfTB nue.. formerly occupied by DR.. Hum
phreys. and is making TEETH on an
tirely new plan, with continuous gum-the very i'm
pc sonation of nature herself only handsomer if de-
sired Public inspection respectfully solicited DR..
NJ. owns the pstent for the D. c., Va, and n. @.
All departments in Dentistry attended to and war
ranted to be done in the very best manner.
mar li-lv
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A UCTION CARD.-The undersign

A UCTION CARD.-The undersigned will
n continue the general Auction and Commission
business at the spacious Warehouse OF the south
ii Of Pennsylvanis avenue. formerly occupied b.
Il N. Stratton. They are prepared to cash all sales
without delay, and respectfully solicit share OF the
public patronage in which they trust TO merit the
confidence that may be bestow ed upon them.
Liberal advances made on unlimited consigp
ments
Mr.. E. n. SrRArToN is employed by US, and will
attend to the auction department.
sp lin d r. CAMPBELL G. Co
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ICE!-ICE!,-ICEii

V'HE Undersigned returns his thanks to the public
for their very liberal patronage for The past six
years, and hopes 10 merit continuance of the
Having the agency OF large eastern Ice Conpa-
n.y. will be enabled to supply dealers by the cargo,
anl his customers by the ton in such smaller
Quantities as they may require through the season
Ut one stated price.
Orders received by Charles St0tt Il Co druggists,
corner Pennsylvania avenue and C street. John Z.
Given Co wood and coal dealers, corner 18th and
streets; at my office, Monument Hill; or they may
he directed to me through the post office.
....... JNO. PETTIBONE.
mar S-eOi2m Int Union law
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SrRIPED SILK At SO cents, yer

- cheap
Small plaid Silks at s2] cts, very cheap
Rich plain Poult D'Soie silks
Black Silks from % cea Is Der ward nm In 20
White, pink, blue, and black Watered silks
White Grape, Cashmere, and Bsrege Shawl.
Pink, blue, green, and eorn-colored plain French
NJ De LANES at 81 "A cts, worth so
All wool French De Berege, for travelling dres
ses.
My stock Is very large and will be sold very chear
customers will therefore find it to their advantage
give me q call. WIN. r. RILEY,
Corner Sth street and opp. Centre Market
A-lm-
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TO INVENTORS.

TO INVENTORS.
rf'HE office of The Inventors Protection National
Il Union is on 9TH street, opposite the East Por.
tico of the Patent Office, and is ready to attend
to the business of its members, namely: in making
examinations and soliciting patents, &c.
Inventors are invited to call and get copy If tn
Constitution and BY laws, and where any &forma
ton will be given respecting the Union. -
All letters business must be directed to this Of
fce, where attention will he given Immediately.
model shop ia in connection with the Office,
where models can be made to order at the shortest
notice 7. G. CLAYT n,
ap 10y President I. P n o.
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LIME! LIME!! LIME

INHE HAMBURGH LIME KILNS being now in
L complete order, the proprietor will be enabled
to furnish his approved customers at all times dur
ing the season with Lime of the best quality for
plastering and other purposes. The lime manufac
tured at these kilns is warranted to be equal in
quality to any other manufactured in the United
States TIE price will be, delivered at the kiln, 94c
in any other part OF the city 81.
Cement and Calcined Plaster can also be had at all
times. A. w. DENHAM,
ap Sim For the proprietor.
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49, 4 CLAIM AGENT AND G9NVEYANoEk,
solieits share of public patronage He VIII ara"
with ACCURACY and despatch accounts of Executors,
Administrators and Guardians; Agreements, Am
dssits Bills of Sale in consideration OF Covehsnts
g., Bonds of every description, Composition
of Reyocatiou Mortga .es Memorials. Notices, Psti-
tiou. for Patents Specifications. &c Releases, Wills;
and If his forms do not stand the test of legal cri
cism no charge will be made. Office, corner Of Pa
avenus and 18th street, up stairs. Jaoae
on Il-eo2T< a.. f.. ~ -..... ..s SIX
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DAILY EVENING STAR.

n The following lines, by writer we'll
known in various parts Of the country, over
the signature of = John of York." are replete
with impassioned eloquence, and were written
under very peculiar circumstances While
sitting in his office one afternoon, (he was at
the time editing daily paper in Pittsburgh
m intimate friend came in, and staggering
forward, fell upon the floor in q state of beast
ly intoxication. Unwilling that his friend 8
disgrace should be made public, he locked the
ONCE door, admitting no one even on business,
and while there musing over the wreck before
him, be penned this soul stirring appee.