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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

FE,HE RED FLAG VICTORIOUS. Blood
Il Red Banner floats in triumph on the .OId Cor
nes Store" whore A. NJ. Hills has just opened the
cheapest and most splendid assortment OF Goods
ever displayed before this community, and exactly
adapted to their many and various necessities.
Every variety OF Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Boots,
Shoes, Cloths, Cassmeres and all other kinds OF
dry-goods, that arc unapproachable by any other
similar articles, either IN Reaaty Of style, quality
price.
Also an excellent assortment of Groceries, Hard
ware. Stone and Queensware, with fancy articles
qA iliJfiitUn,.
Ho defes competition, and invites all persons TO
give him call at the ,'OiI Corner, which has tru-
ly become the Bazarr' of Clearfeld.
Every attention VIII be shown to customers and
visitors and no pains viii be spared to send all
smiling away, loaded with his beautiful anti yalua-
bic goods, never surpassed in Clearield.
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NEW CLOTHING sToRE.--Morrn q,

NEW CLOTHING STORE.--MoYrR u
MAN, would inform the public that he has
opened new and splendid assortment of Clothing,
OF the best quality and lowest prices, at his Store
field, Pa.
Every variety of Clothing, Hats, Caps and fan
cyartcles He wllsell cheaper than any other store
IN the county. He defes competition. Call aud
see his stock.
Highest prices paid for Deer Skins.
juno 81. lS54.-3mO.
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SPLENDID NEW STORE.---R SHAW &
- COY nave gust returned from the city with an
entire stock of Goods which they offer for sale
on the very lowest terms, at the old stand lately
occupied by A. NJ. Hills. West end of the Mansion
House, Ciearfeld, Pa Their stock of goods has
neen selected with great care, and better or
cheaper assortment was never brought into clear
field county
They defy all competition. and invite the pub
iie to call and examine their goods Every arti-
Gle Is entirely new. and as cheap il not cbeaner
than can be purchased elsewhere
r, SHAW
A. III. SHAW
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C!eardeId, juno Is. 1s5Elr.

NEW GOODS AT THE CASH STORE.-The
subscriber has just received large and well
selected stock ofG00DS of almost every descrip-
ton suitable 10 the season, which he is selling of
at extremely low prices. He respectfully invites
the attention of all who wish to buy good Goods at
the lowest prices, to call ut the sign ofthe Cheap
est q Goods.
Country produce of almost every description ia
ken at market prices in exchange for goods
Persons wishing to purchase and receive fair
equivalent for thoir money viii do well to give
him call
Remember the sign of the CHEAPEST GOODS,
on Market street. and call and be convinced that
there is truth in the words thereon inscribed.
June I3, IT54 WM. F. IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

EOHN RUSSELL & CO.---TANNERS d CURRT-
- ERS, Pennsville. Grampian Hills, Cearfield
CO., Pa, keep constantly on hand an excellent as
Sortment of leather, which they offer for sale at the
lowest cash prices. Cash paid for hides
July Is, 1854.
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pLACKSMITII WANTED.---Anvp person
-ED coming recommended as "a good workman in
the above business, can get shop and complete
set of tools, with two hearths. 4 good location
being in Bradford township, at the Mill of the
subscribers, the shop having been in operation for
some three years, doing 4 large business For
further particulars enquire of
HURXTHAL & BRO.
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Glen Hope, July s. 1854.

E9ANk NOTICE.---We the subscribers intend
HS to make application to the next Legislature
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for an Act
of Assembly to incorporate Banking Company.
with Banking and discounting privileges to be
called the s'CIearfield Banl'' and located at the
Borough of Clearfeld, with a capital of One hun
dred thousand dollars
A. X. WRIGHT, JAMES T. LEONARD.
RICHARD SHAW, JAMES T. GRAHAM
JONATHAN BoYSTON, ELLIS Irwin,
'J, f. WEAVER. j. w. SMITH,
J. d. McESALLY.
3 June q, 1S54-6m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08
EMPRoyED sTocK OF POULTRY

Il SHANGHAIS.-A number of the pure blood
and of the half breed of Shanghai fowls for sale at
the Poultry Yard OF W N. REEDY Curwensville
Pa These fowls are very large, and remarkable
for b cir mild and domestic disposition, their lay
ing and nursing qualities, and for their health
iuess.
Not one of their young have died or been sick
this summer.
July 10. 1854
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Il AIDES AND GENTLEMEN---I believe
H it a good maxim that people should purchase
goods wherever they please. But they should not
buy too hastily, before they ascertain where they
can be best suited. | would most respectfully in
yite all ladies in particuar) to call atR GLESANs $
Store and examine his splendid assortment of goods
that cannot be excelled in this section of country
Tor CHEAPNEss. durability or style They consist
OF Gentlemens Boots of all descriptions and pri
ees Ladies' and Gentlemens CATERS of the latest
style Boys and Girls boots shoes and CATERS
Children of all ages can be accommodated
Il. GLENNAN
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EVRESu BEEF.--RADEBAUGH & NOR
z ROW, would inform the public that they
will have fresh beef, for sale, every Tuesday
and Saturday morning at o'clock at the Market
House. ClearfeId Pa. TJuIy I5 1884
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

HOING 1T ALONE,.---T undersigned hay
~ ing taken to himself the store formerly own
ed by Patchin Il Swan, takes pleasure in informing
his friends and the public generally. that he has
ust received from the city splendid assortment
Of Dry Goods Hardware, Queensware, Hats and
Caps, Boots and Shoes, and every thing else usual
ly kept in country store. Persons wishing to buy
cheap and good Goods should not forget that he
Is determined not to be undersold by any store in
in the county. His motto is "a nmble penny rath-
er than slow sixpenee.''
s c. PATCHTN
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IL The subscriber would inform the public that
he has just completed large new building on the
South end of Second Street Clearfcld, Pa which
he has furnished and fitted up in the most comforta
bic manner for the accommodation of travellers and
permanent boardcrs
His charges viii be moderate and his house con-
Quoted in decent sober and orderly manner
where all quiet and peace loving people, who may
visit Clearfield can find q temporary homc"
JOHN $. RADEBACH
July ID. 1884.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

NJFW FIRM.-GRAIIAM & WATSON, have last
y opened and splendid assortment Of
goods. at their Store in Grahamton, consisting OF
Ladies Dress Goods, Cloths, C&ssimeres, Hardware
Queensware, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Oils Paints
and every other article usually kept IN a country
Store, where they offer for sale as cheap, if not
cheaper than any other Store in the County All
kinds of produce and lumber taken in excnange
for Goods.
c.. NJ GRAHAM
JAS. Z. WATSON
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rMPoRTANT REDUCTIoN IN PosT-

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the reading public generally, the cheapness
with which they can now receive our reprints by
mail The postage hitherto-though gradually
reduced since 1S4i-has always operated as a dis
couragement to their circulation in places mac
cessible by expresses or other modesi of regular
private conveyance. Hence, as yet they have eb-
tanned but a comparative meagre maH circulation
We hope row that the postage is merely nominal
impetus will be given to these valuable
works and that Post Office within the United
States viii remain unyisited by at least one copy
of the four Reviews and Blackwoods Magazine.
The Postage on Blackwood and the four Reviews
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AMES BIDDLE GoRDoN-Attorney at Law
c has removed his Office to the room adjoining in
the East, the Drug Store of DR. H. Lorain. and will
devote his whole attention TO the practice of his
profession He may be consulted in French and
German June I3. silly
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woRDS.-A MONTHLY

HOUSEHOLD WORDS.-A MONTHLY
4 Il MAGAZINE AT 50 PER YEAR.-0nly
those who read the serial promptly issued every
week by Dickens, with thoughtful appreciation,
know how to prize it. ''Household Words is
modern journal for the people. devoted to common
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in genius in manner and wonderfully fertile in
subject The pieces are the right length; they
exhibit wonderful variety and attuned to a
harmonious key and remarkable unity of effect
For the money. there is not the equal of "IIouse-
hold Words for family journal. Pleasant sto-
ries, useful knowledge graceful anecdotes. charm
ing essays, alternate in its pages. 1t is not al
ways convenient to secure copy of the weekly
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regularly this delightful work we advise our rea
ders TO possess themselves of the handsome month
ly reprint of McElrath Baker, who bring out
Household Words with comm endable punctuali-
ty, at New York. Frederick Parker IS Washing
ton street is the Boston agent-Bostos. Trans
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The articles, both in style and thought, far
superior to the trash that occupies the pages of so
many OF our popular magazines.-Ne'0 York
The above are but few extracts from numerous
notices of the press lately received Those who
wish household Words will receive 1t monthly by
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cimen numbers sent receipt Of five red postage
stamps
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NEW FIRM-TROUTMAN & ROWE. House
~ Sign and Ornamental Painters-Glaziers
Chair makers, and Paper Hangers offer their ser
vices to the citizens of Cleartield and vicinity.
Shop next door to the Jews Store
They keep constantly on hand. and make to or
der every variety of Chairs, Lounges Sofas, &c &c
Chairs, and Sofas made equal in beauty to any that
can be obtained from the City. and more durable
IN workmanship and material.
JOHN TR0JTMAN
june II, '54-Iy ROBERT ROWE
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G tLARK HESSER, No. Is South 4th Street
~ Philadelphia, extensive dealers in Books and
stationary. June Is, lS54-Iy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

FENIIE GOOD INTENT HOTEL, and Stage ofiec
4 Curwensvillc. Pa. The Subscriber would in
form his friends and the public that be has just re-
fitted and re-furnished his house and IS prepared
20 render every attention to the travelling conlu-
nifty.
His bar contains liquors Of the first quality, and
his table will always be supplied with the best in
market
He respectfully solicits his friends and others to
give him call. WI. Il. FLEMING
June II, 81
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rg7YKoNE cry DRUG SToRE.--TA

TE7YKoNE CITY DRUG SToRE.--Thc
IL undersigned having purchased the entire
stooll of 5. A Martin, would take this method Of
informing the Natives, and the public generally
that Drugs and family medicines OF all kindsand
in fact every thing that is generally kept in a
Drug Storecan be had at this establishment cheap
than at any other in the country. This estab-
lishment viii be under the management of one
that has experience, and is well acquainted with
medicine. and is also competent 10 prccribe for
all those that may require toe advice OF a Physi-
clan. JAMES NJ MARTIN
P. s. 4 private Office attached
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J RESOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

= DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. -
~ The partnership heretofore existing between
: c. PATCHIN Il JoHS SWAN. under the style and
hrnl OF Patchin Swan. was this day dissolved bv
mutual consent and the books arc left for colIec-
tlon IN the HANDS of :. c. Patchin Those persons
knowing themselves indebted to the firm will call
immediately and settle up. or they will have the
pleasure of paying costs.
:. c. PATCHIN
JOHN SWAN.
Glen Hone Julv 1884
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.8THAT CAN BE GOT FOR So.

SNHAT CAN BE GOT FOR S5.---The I'M
w dersigned have entered into an arrangement
by which they agree to furnish tho knckerbocker
Magazine, (monthly,l the Home Journal, (weekIy.l
and the Musical World and Times, (weekly.) to
new subscribers, at the very moderate price of FIVE
dollars. year sor the three publications all or
ders, enclosing that amount to Dyer Willis. will
be promptly attended 20
SAMUEL HOUSTON
Publisher of the Knickerbocker.
NORRIS d WILLIS.
Publishers of the Home journal.
DYER WILLIS.
Publishers of the Musical World and Times.
375 Broadway. New York.
GRAND LITERARY AND ARTISTIC CoAIBG-
NATION.
Arrangements have been made to furniAa the
kaickerbocker Magazine. the Home Journal and
the New York Musical World and Times, to new
subscribers, for five dollars year This is cheap
literature, with vengeance. The knickerbocker
is 50 per annum the Home Journal. 81; and the
Musical World and Times. 81 making IS a wear
at the usual rates. Thlt three such works can be
obtained for FIVE dollars year is fact truly wor-
thy the Caloric age, which is just now being ush-
cred in. Of the Knickerbocker Magazine edited
by Lewis Gaylord Clark. it is unnecessary 10
speak. For twenty years II has been the most
genial; humorous and spicy monthly in the
world and the present volume viii be better than
any which proceeded II. The Home Journal edi-
ted by Geo. p Morris, and y. 2. Willis, is well
known as the best family newspaper in America
and the Musical World and Times, edited by
Richard Storrs Willis with Lowell Mason. Geo II
Curtis. Thomas Hastings, VIM. P. Bradbury. Geo
I. Root and other musical writers contributing;
and which gives, among other things, over S25
worth of music and full course of instruction in
harmony annually, is the very best musical Jour
nal ever published These three publications will
post family up in regard to nearly everything
worth knowing Art, Scivncc, Literature; Music,
Painting. Sculpture; Inventions, Discov cries; Wit
HumOr, Fancy, Sentiment the Newest Fashions
and other attractions for Ladies; Choice New Mu-
sic for the Sabbath, the Church and the Preside;
H.. ! -
mers and Performances; in short, the very pick
and cream of Novelty, Incident, History, Biogra-
ply, Art Literature and Science; including what
Healthy Amusement and Solid Instruction in the
family and help to make it Better, Wiser, and
Happier, may be now obtained for FIVE DOLLARS
Address DYER Il WILLIS, 275 Broadway.
Editors publishing the above three times. and
sending the papers containing it TO Dyer Willis.
will receive the three works named, for year
Aug. %, 1854.
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WASHINGTON L. BLADIN ArroRsEY AT
w LAW, No. 66, South Sixth ST. philadelphia.
August Q, 1851
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II JACKSON CRANs-Attorney at Law Of
IL. fee adjoining residence Clearfeld Pa.
May %, '54-ly
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a T. LANE & Co.-wholesale Clothing store.
! y. No III, Market Street Every variety Of
roady made Clothing in the most fashionable stylas
constantly on nand June 10, '54Iy.
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Z hRY BEEF, of the best quality just received
June a. 81.
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E3NoK SALE.---Three lots of Ground No "a
% and 26. in the Mossop plan, in the borough
OF olearheid, all enclosed. For terms, apply to
WM. NJ REEDY.
Curwensvile, June q. 1854.
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TAAIES Is. GRAHAAi-Merchant and extensive
~ dealers in lumber Grahampton P O.. Clear
field county, Pa May 2e silly
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SToNE WARE. of every variety, cheap for cash
~ AZ me store Of ". f. IRWIN
June II, 81
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EAMES CROWTHER,-JUSTI OF THE
ebPEACE, Curwensville, Pa. Office opposite the
Good Intent Hotel" June, 10 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-08

EOIIN r. MORROW, Cabinet Maker, Shop oppo-
% site NJ 4. Church, Clearield, Pa keeps con-
stanty on hand and makes to order all ksnds of
Furniture, such as Tea Tables, Card Tables Cen
Bureaus, Wash Stands Cupboards, Safes, &c &c.
Coffins ado on the shorsest notice and Fuper-
ais attended. JOHN r MORROW
June l3, 1854.-1y.
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NEW FIRM.-PATTON q SHOWERS would
inform the public that they have just opened
a new and splendid assortment of Goods of every
variety. at the old stand of II. D. PATTON at Cur
wcnsvilic At their store may be found. almost
everything adapted to the wants and necessities of
the people of this region, Dress goods Lawns
Laces Gloves Cloths, Cassimeres. Clothing. Hats
Caps, Boots Shoes, &c, &C. of the best quality and
at the lowest prices
Also a splendid assortment of Hardware Queens
ware and Groceries
They invite all persons to give thsr1 a call full
~ assured they will be able TO render entire salts
faction. H. d. PATTON,
Z. a. HIPPEL
Curwensvile. Juno l.. IS54-Iy
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ralHE AMERICAN RoARnING uoltsE-

Glen Hope, July 5, 1884,
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NTILLIAM s. HANSELL & SON. ManufY.
w turers and Importers of Saddlerv. and Sad
dlery Hardware, No. 2S Market Street BhiIadel-
Phia Saddles, Brides, Harness Trunks Wbins
Saddle Bags Bride Filling, Bits Stirrups Buckles
carpet bags, ect June Is, '54-ly
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4 r. CARTER-Dealer in stoves, bar-iron
40 nails, and castings of all kinds Also plows
and other agricultural utensils. On Second Street
under the Republican Office. TSune I5 '54-Iy.
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b. McENALLY--Attorney at Law. Office
eEs nearly opposite Judge Wrght's Store Clear
field, Pa,,-practices in Clearfield and adjoining
counties juno l3 '54-1y.
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RLACkBERRY BRANDY-A certain cure for
Il > the Dysentary, for sale by
June l3, '54 AIOSs0P & PoTTARFF
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THARLES WINGATE, Dealer in Bonnets
~ Shoes, Boots, and Palm Leaf Hats No. IS
North Fourth Street, Philadelphia Second Store
below Commerce Street June Is. I854-Iy
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& fHEAP CL0THING.--A large lot of Cheap Clo-
~ thing, Mems and Boys, for sale cheap, by
June l3, 81 M0SSOP & PoTTARFF.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-06-08
DarictD.

Death Is black camel, which kneels al the
gates ofai-I Oriental Maxim.
The effect Of good music is not caused by its
novelty, On the contrary, it strikes US more, the
more familiar we are with il.
How can come to know nyself2 Not by
contemplation by action only. Do your duty
and you viii know your value.
Envy feeds upon the living; after death i
esasea-then, every mans well earned hcnors de
end MIN against calumny-IOvid.
We seldom find people ungra;eful, so long a.
We are in a condition TO render them service.
.Rochetoucauld.
An honest HIbernian once remarked that he
aad always observed that i, was wonderful pro
vision OF Providence that wherever there was
srea;'sea port, there was always deep water to &C
''mmotate the shipping.
'-Sambo,' why am locomotive balgine like
bc4 bugr
/ s.b Do; up Nir. Dickson. fore you AZ it.
Because it runs on sleepersr
u cecsar what am become OF that darkey
vao stole the talIow
lie Is taken up an aiiiiavid aud carried 70
;e Supreme Court 20 have il tried.
On an affidavit,
Yes, this Niger seed the handle he did
The following dialogue i represented to have
taken place between a farmer and an Irish reaper
the latter being considerably under the common
stature.
I7iSanan-"D'ye wan; anybodg for the har
vest
Iarmer-~Yes."
iTlsaman-~Will We take me =
armeT--No, you're too little"
A''aar now, and 90 We cut your corn from IN
'oF asked Pat, as he walked eff Indignantly.
a person vino undertakes to raise himself b,
salaaa,i-ing others might as well sit down on
Zero" and ucte-ts,,e 70 wheel himself
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11oetrp.
WHEN I AN CID.
NJ CAROLINE 4. nRIeas.

VIXEN am old-and oh, how soon
VIII Iles sweet morning yield TO noon,
And Moons broad, feryid, earnest light
BE shrouded by the solemn night;
TIL ike story well nigh told,
VIII seem nv life-when ! am old.
When am old-this breezy earth
VIII lose for me its voice OF mirth
Tie streams will have an ufder-tone
Of sadness, not By right their.own
Ind springs sweet power in vain unfold
In rosy charms-when l am old.
When am old viii not care
To deck with flowers my faded hair;
Twill be no vain desire of nine,
IN rich and costly dress to shine;
Bright Jewels and the brightest gold
Will charm me nought-when | am old.
When | am old-my friends viii be
Old and infrm and bowed, like me
-. SLzt. ll4FEl BB4ttS ItdtlI A-4E SObr
Their spirits dwelling safe with God,
The old church bell will long have tolled
Above their rest-when am old
When am -oid-Id rather bend
Thus sadly er each buried friend,
Than see them lose the earnest truth
Taat marks the friendship OF our youth;
Twill be 50 sad to have them cold
o- strange 10 ma-when am old.
When am oli-oh, how it seems
Llke the wild lunacy ofdrean-s,
TO picture in prophetic rhyme,
That dim, far distant, shadowy time;
30 distant that it seems e'er bold
Even 10 say-~When am old, -
When am o.d.-perhaps ere then
] shall be missed from haunts OF men;
Perhaps my dwelling viii be found
Beneath the green and quiet mound,
Ny name by stranger hands enrolled
Among tie Gead-ere am old.
Ere am oil that tine is now,
For youth sits lightly on my brow;
Ny limbs are firm, and strong, and free,
Lie has thousand charms for me;
Charms that will long their influence hold
Within my heart-ere / am old!
Ire am old-oh, let me give
My life to learning how to live
Then shall meet, with willing heart,
An early summons 10 depart;
% find my heightened days consoled
By God sweet peace-whea am old.