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ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSES,

Pennsylvania drenue, bet,Uesn Sd ami Az streets
FyNHE subscriber will furnish at short notice every
/ variety of Ornamental Iron Work, Iron Rail-
iugs and Fences for city lots and areas verandshs
b .lconies, and cemetery LOTS many beautiful sam
pes for which may be in the store, and selec
ii Us made from them.
Wire Farm Fence, Wickersham's patent, sl.I5 per
rod.
IRON BEDSTEADS
OF neat and beautiful patterns and Of all prices
Their cleanliness renders them, in this climate, in
dispensable.
PERHYN MARBLE AND IRON MANTELS,
To which the sttenton of builders and persons re-
modelling private dwellings is particularly 1e.
quested.
Parlor and CHAMBER Crates, Fire brick and Slabs
Iron Heaters, Waffle Irons, SpittoonS and Tree
Guards
Toilet Mirrors, Clocks, and Iron Vases
P-r Siabs and Gilt Brackets, Stands and Tables
Encaustic Tiing for store and hall floors
School Furniture, wire Window Guards
Bronze hat and Umbrella Stands
Foot Scrapers Settees and Hall Chairs
Garden Borders, Fairbanks Scales
Thermometers, Bronzed Andirons
Tenders and Fire Sets
Portable FORCES, Letterpresses
Iron FIRE aud Burglarproof Safes, at manufacturers
prices.
RALPH HASKINS, Jackson Hall,
Pa. avenue, between Sd and ~ streets.
mar 07-eotf
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REMOVAL
ARNY'S CONFECTIONERY.

BTidge street, Georgetown.
"1E have now the pleasure of announcing orr
w removal to the new Store immed ately adj
Joining our old stand, where will be happy to s.e
our old friends and the public generally. The pub
bic is assured that productions cannot be sur.
passed and our prices win bear favorable comparison
with those Of any similar establishment In the Dis
trict.
We are ready at all times to serve Dinners, Balls,
Parties, &C., with anything in Our line at the short
est notice and in a superior manner.
An assortment of Perfumery and Fancy Articles
constantly ON hand at reasonable prses. A call is
solicited. mar 10-eO2m
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70 A correspondent of the Literary
Gazette writes from Dresden: GA few
days ago Herr was sitting in his
room in Ratisbon, when he was reused
by knock at his door; upon opening it
he found an old woman, bent down
with age and sickness, imploring aims,
and upon inquiry he found that She was
the daughter of Schikaneder, the compaa-
ion and favorite of the great Mozart, but
whom misfortune after misfortune had
reduced to the lowest grade of poverty
and distress, till at last, at seventy-four
years of age, she was obliged to wander
forth into the streets, and sue for charity
for herself and for her husband, who,
ssyenty-Seven years old, lay at home bed
ridden and stricken by an incurable dis
ease"
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CLOTHING,

CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.
WALL STEPHENS, Pennsylvana avenue, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets next door to Iron Hall,
also three doors east of National Hotel Invite cti-
Gems and strangers to an examination of their new
assortment of Spring Cloths and Cassimeres, White
and Colored MarSeiles Silk, Satin, and other Vest
ings, embracing the finest assortment Of desirable
goods for the coming season that we ever offered,
which we will make to order in the most superior
styles much cheaper than the usual tity prices for
similar goods.
We therefore invite all purchasers wishing to con-
suit economy, to examine our present assortment
before making their selections.
Also, constantly on band large assortment Of gu
psror read -made Clothing for gentlemen and boys
Of all qualities, which, for styles and elegance Of I'm
ish, cannot be equalled in this city.
mar 2l-H
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FUNERALS.

FUNERALS.
"= The subscriber is prepared to at
tend, at the shortest notice, to any
calls i'll this line, and will spare no pains to render
entire satisfaction to all desire his assistance
performing the last tribute Ofrespect to the dead.
Hearse always in readiness. Mourning Caps and
ShrOuds furnished when desired.
The subscriber begs leave to call the attention OF
the public to his PATENT CORPSE PRESERVER,
which has been already tested in the families of sew
eral in this city. to whom he Gun refer TO
its efficacy in preserving the body from decompOsi
ton for any length OF period.
J. w. PLANT, d street,
aug S-coly bet. 9th and 10th streets.
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UNDERTAKES, &c.
3TNET MAKER & UNDERTAKEN.

CABINET MAKER & UNDERTAKEN.
fl'HE undersigned would respectfully inform his
4 friends, acquaintance, and the public generally
that he still continues to execute all orders in bis
line of business in the best and at the short
est netice.
REPAIRING neatly and promptly executed
~6 FUNERALS attended to at
Vas1s EEz-Z-D the shortest notice. and in the best
manner. Bodies preserved in the most perfect man
1ser, euen in the qUcrmest 1redther.
Thankful for past favors, he would respectfully
solicit, and will endeavor to merit continuance of
the same. ANTHONY BUCHLY,
Pa. ave, s. side, between 9th and 10th SITS.
Residence: Mr.. Martins, D street. Sd house east Of
eth street. mar lily
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS vii be received in this Office until
i Saturday, the ed ef April next, at O'Clock
p. m, for grading and crawling so much of Mary
land avenue, between Seventh street and Potomac
bridge, Is not now graded and gravelled, as may
be directed by the Commissioner Of Public Buila.
ings.
The work Is to be of the best character and to be
done to the acceptance of the Commissioner such
person be may appoint to inspect it, and all that
is to be done must be done by the first day Of 0cto
Der next
The graveling must be at least twelve inches in
depth at the centre Of the street. tapering of gradu
ally to six inches in depth at the sides.
Security will be required for the faithful per.
formance of the work.
Amy surplus earth from the grading must be de-
posted at such place, within reasonable distance,
as the Commissioner 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.
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ARCHITECTURE.

NJ Q Il u
rs prepared to furnish designs and specifications
l. for structures of eveay description, such as pub
lie edices stores, city residences, Villas cottages
Sc. Particular attention given TO rural architec.
lecture. He will also attend to any communics-
tons, and furnish with dispatch plans, accompa
MED with full directions for the execution of the
work, whore personal supsrintendencs cannot be
obtained.
References: W. B. Todd, DIR. J. r. May, R. Farm
ham, T. D. Gilman, Hon. II. May
ONCE and residence corner Of 81 and 4 streets
Washington, DC. feb 4-dSm
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Snow IN RUssIA.-From the interior
OF Russia 1t is reported that the snow was
lying everywhere, and in many places
was from live to seven feet deep, serious
ly hindering the marching of troops.
For sixty or seventy yersts round Odessa
the snow had melted, making the ground
sPoDgy and impossible.
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MATTINGs. CARPETINGs,

FLO Z y l l. T. l. y L IL 5 - &c.
WE have now in store and will sell very cheap
w 100 pieces 5, and "a white and cold Straw
Mating
Also 100 pieces velvet, tapestry, and Brussels Car
pets
60 pieces super 3-ply and ingram Carpets
10 do all width venitian Carpets
good supply Of Hemp and Rag Carpets
20 pieces l. 5, 6, = and 81 Floor 0lcloths, in new
patterns aud pretty colors
Curtain Hangings of every description
White Iarseilles, Allendale, and Imperial Quilts
in all sizes
Linen Sheetings in Q, 10, II, and 124 widths
Damask Table-diaper and Tablecloths, Damask
Napkins
Huckaback. Scotch, and Russia Diaper
Crash Step OiIcoth and cold Step Linen, Rugs, &c.
Purchasers generally de string housefurnishipg
dry goods of any kind should not buy without first
examining our stock.
Strong inducements will be offered to cash or
prompt credit dealers. -
ap l4-eo4t BARNES i MITCHELL.
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Trivial apd Departure Of Ocean Steamers.
GEORGE TOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.
PRIZE BEEF-PRIZE REEF

I EVILS KENGLA will exhibit at his stall in tie
IL Georgetown market and also in Centre Mar
ket, Washington, on Saturday morning, and every
morning during the ensuing week, some very supe
rior BEEF, to which he would invite his numerous
friends and the public generally. THE beef was fe
by George W. Washington of Hampshire county
Virginia.
Epicures and lovers Of delicious Beef are invited
to call and examine for themselves.
LEWIS KENGLA,
sp lS-lw Georgetown
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DRY GOODS
At vNhoaesaIe mr. nv the Plec .

At Wholesale or by the Piece
4 4 ERCHANTS ara others buying goods at whole
vi sale or by the piece for cash, will find it great
l. To their advantage to give call, and beg leaVs
to call their attention To the following:
cases Prints
do Lawns
do Barage de Lanes
10 do bleached Cettons
bales brown Cottops
100 dozen Napkins
100 do Towels
20 bundles brown linen Table cloths
bales Carpet Chain, assorted colors
10 pieces Rag and List Carpets
10 bales Cotton Bats
500 dozen Spool Cotton, white and cold
1900 gross Lasting, bone, and other Buttons
$1,000 Needles, best make
200 dOz Linen Cambria Hand'kfs
With large and general stock, adapted to the
wholesale trade, which will be sold cheap they
can be bought any OF the Northern cities.
YERBY, TEBBS YEhBY,
Corner of Penna. avenue and It'll street.
Il
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INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS, &c,
ORANGE q ALExANpRIA RAILROAD.
,-s NEW ARRANGEMENT.

&A ~ - -
ON and after MONDAY, April 81, 1854. DAILY
" MAIL TRAINS viii be run over this road,
sgreeably to the following arrangement:
A Train from Alexandria to Gordonsviie, and IN.
termediate Stations will leave the Depot corner Of
Duke and Henry streets, at ~ o'clock m, on the
arrival of the Coaches from Washington, arriving at
Gordonsville, at II past IL O'Clock, connecting at
that DO MT with the Trains on tn, Virginia Central
Road, to Richmond, Charlottesville, and stauntop,
thus allowing passengers to pass over troad with
out delay.
Train from Gordonsville to Alexandria and in
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsvile at Il
before IL o'clock the arrival of the cars on the
Virginia Central Rsilroed, arriving at Alexandra
at quarter before 4 o'cIock-thus allowing ample
time to connect with the train leaving Washington
City for the North.
A Train from Alexandria to Warrenton and inter.
mediate Stations will leave Alexandria daily, (Suu-
days excepted) at quarter before O'Clock p. m,
arriving at warrsnton at AZ o'clock p. N.
On Sunday will leave at Is O'Clock a. m.
Train from Warrsnton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations, will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
day excepted at ~ o'clock m, arriving Of Alex
andria at 10 O'Clock a.. m.
On Sunday will leave at IL o'clock p. m.
THROUGH TICKETS.
TO IS
To GoTdopeville. co
10 CnA 40
To 10
To 20
To *Luray 70
To ~New b W
*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.
Freight Trains are running daily, Sunday ex.
cepted)
Per order: wB BRoCKBTT, Agent.
Alexandria, an S-tf
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FAST LINE.
wHAIEY,s OMNIBUSSEs.

Leave Washington at and II
o'clock a. m, and 81, and O'CLOCK
SSp p. n. Leave Alexandria at 4, 81
and 10 O'Clock a. m, and o'clock p. N.
This line connects with the cars at each place.
Washington Office. DIR. Butts Drug Store, corner
10Th st. and Pennsylvania avenue, and the C1itee
States Hotel.
Alexandria Office, James Entwisle's Drug Store and
City Hotel.
The Middleburg and Aide Stage leaves on Tues
days, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Office at the above named places.
feb 2-tf VIM. WHALEY.
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TAKE NOTICE.

IOUSEKEEPERS and others are reminded that
III the following list of articles are of the very
best description, and be purchased from the sub
scriber on as low terms as any other house in the
city. A large assortment and supply always on
hand:
Oils of all kinds QueensWare
Paints Brushes
Camphine Clocks
Varnish Lamps
Turpentine Chandeliers
Window Glass GirandoIes
China Vases
Earthenware britannia Ware
Glass &c, &C., &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of charge
Country dealers will do well to call.
&C S. WHITTLESEY,
It'll street, opp. Selden & Withers Bank.
mar 17-tf
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UNDERTAKEN.

T WOULD respectfully return my thanks to the
i citizens of Washington and its vicinity for their
past PATRONAGE and say that owing to the frequent
calls in the Undertaking branch of my business,
have been induced to discontinue the manufacture
OF Furniture, and turn my attention fully to the
UNDERTAKING. / have spared no pains to have
every thing that is requisite to my business, and
therefore fully prepared to meet any order after
few moments notice. and assure those who may
give me d call that will spare pains to carry out
their orders to their entire satisfaction.
JAMESf. HARVEY,
9TH st., between G and II.
N.B-Calls attended to at all hours of the night.
mar Ply
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" WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
50

TlRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
l. Leave daily, except Sunday, at and a. m.
3k and p. m.
On Sunday at a. m, and S p. m.
The Train at p. IN. is Express, and stops only a.
stations.
Trains at 8 a. m. and 3K p. m, connect with An
napolis.
Trains at a. m. and p. m, connect West.
Trains at and a. IN. and p. m, connect East
Fare from Washington to Baltimore - 81 25
Do do do and return 1 30
Do do Annapolis - %
Do do do and return so
The round trip tickets must in all cases be pro
cured at the Office, and are good for the day upoI
which they are issued. I. H. PARSONS,
jy l6-u Agent.
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NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION STORE
" MITCHELL REYN OLDS, Real Estate
gents and Auctioneers. Rooms on 18th IT., betw.
and II streets, have for sale between 800 and 400
Eailding Lots, Honses, and Farms of every descrie
ton. Persons desiring to make investments in city
tue above, personally. or by letter. ap 1-eo1m
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LATHAM'S OMNIBUSEs
leave ALEXANDRIA at 4, and
s 10A A NJ, and 81 P. NJ. Leave
WASHINGTON at and IL A. NJ, 81, So, and So
P. NJ. Washington office, p. W. HALLS Cigar Store.
In Alexandria, at my office and A. G. MENTIONS
Mansian House. First trip up and last trip down
30 cents; all others Is cents. Baggage extra.
jan 26-tf HUGH LATHAM.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF GEORGETOWN.

TO THE CITIZENS UF GEUKGETUWN.
T BUCKLEY CO. respectfully inform the citi
y Gems of Georgetown and its vicinity, that they
are prepared to undertake every description of work
In g AS FITTING. They have secured the services
OF some Of the best workmen from the North, and
Their charges will be found low as in any Of those
cities.
Ihey nave always on hand An elegant assortment
OF Gas Fixtures to which they would invite the ex-
animation of the public
South side Of Bridge street hetvesn Washinv ton
and Jefferson.
Orders LEFT at Ltnthicums Hardware Store will be
punctually attended to. ian sO-tf
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EDUCATIONAL.

GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY,
GEoRGETOWN, D. C.
vSHHIS institution is open and in full operation.
Il few more pupils can be admitted into the
family.
Terms for boarding pupils 5000 per session Of ten
months, payable half yearly in advance.
French, music, drawing, &c, extra.
Day pupils from S. to SO per quarter of IL weeks
Circulars and catalogues to be had on application
to the principal. WILLIAM j. CLARK,
oc 2s-dtf- Principal.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

WE are daily making additions to our stock Of
w BOOTS AND SHOES, which comprises the
best assortment to be found in any retail store in
this city.
Ladies' and misses button and heeled Caters
Do Caters from 81 to 81 80
Misses and Chidrens Shoes Of every style and quail
ity.
Boys and Youths calf and patent leather Shoes and
Pumps
Gents calf and patent leather Oxford Ties, Button
Caters. Congress Caters, calf, kid and cloth
From our long experience in business, we are en-
bed to purchase on better terms than any other
house in this city, and therefore can sell on better
terms All we ask il q call, and you will find good
bargains.
DOn's forget to call at
A. HOOVER l. SONS,
- Pa avenue, betw 9th and 7th sts., 9. side.
an 14-po2w*
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CHEAP WINDOW SHADES.

r HAVE now in store the most extensive assort-
ment of WINDOW SHADES to be found in the
city, of every variety, ranging in price from cts
up.
Alse, Shade Trim mings of every variety.
Also, large assortment of Paper Curta1ns, &C.
L. r. CLARK,
Paper-hanger and Upholsterer,
NJ side Pa ave. between 18th and 18th SITS.
l5-oo1m
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GAS FIXTURES.

FINHE subscribers take pleasure in announcing to
l. the public that their stock of GAS FIXTURES,
comprising Of the best and latest patterns has
been received and that they prepared to sell
at the lowest rates. Persons in want of Gas Fixtures
will please call and examine they will no doubt
ind it to their interest.
Dwellings and public buildings fitted with gas-tu-
biDg at the usual rates
dec IS--tf J ". THOMPSON 4 BROTHER
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TRY-TRY-TRY

TRY-TRY-TRY
LANNON'S VEGETABLE or BLOODLl URIFYING
~ BITTEkS. - Ask for the bott Ie with the
Portrait of the Inventor and Proprieto, and take
none other, WIN. M. CAV NOM
Washin ;ton, DC.
To whom all orders should bs addressed Tor Agencies
&c, -a hb 0ceoH
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FOR BALTIMORE.

IT, The Steamer OSCEOLA leaves
,Ezssss@sW ashington for Baltimore every
TUESDAY MORNING, att O'Clock and Alexandra
at O'clock.
Returning, leaves Baltimore every THURSDAY
at O'Clock p. m.-Stopping at Leonardtown, Md,
st. Mary's River, Md, kinsale and Cone River, and
the usual landings on the Potomac, for signals OF
to land passengers. JAS. MITCHELL,
ap 4-3m Captain.
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AUCTION EMBROIDERIES.

NTE have now opened a large assortment OF very
w choice Embroideries, bought at much less
than their value, and will be sold in like manner
We name also
Cambria and MussiDlen Flouncings
Muslin ard Cambria Bands
White Cambri~s, Plaid Musins and Camblics
Dotted and Plaid Swiss Mullins
ALSO
% dozen Misses best quality Kid Gloves all shades
so do ladies do do Spring Coors
rs do black, white, and assorted colored Silk do
Black silk Mitts in great abundance.
HOSIERY
Ladies, Misses, and Chiidren's Hosiery in all styles
and qualities
Cents Gloves, ID Hose and Undershirts
All of which will be sold at fair lew prices.
MAXWELL, SEARS, & COLLEY,
7th street. three doors north of Pa. ave.
apr T-eO2T
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FOR MOUNT VERNON,

uN-a ON MONDAYS, WEDNES-
-S$@lsDAYS, AND FRIDAYS.-Fare
for the Round Trip, ONE DOLLAR; from Alexan-
dria, IS cents.
The steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON will leave
Washington at 9, and Alexandria at 81 a. m.
Coaches leave the Capitol tor the boat at 81 fare
for the coach 10 cents.
Persons wishing the coach TO call for them will
leave their residences with George Thomas Parker
l. Co.
Es- Refreshments tn be had on the boat.
mar 14-d JOB CORSoN, Captain.
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FIR e CO, d Z RATIVE,
AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
ORN A MEN TAI PAINTING.
TTNHE undersigned respectfully inform the citi-
i Gems of Washington and its vicinity that, hav-
ing determined on locating themselves permanently
in this city, as FREsCO DECORATIVE, AND Or
NAMENTAL PAINTERS they shall at all times be
prepared to devote their attention to decoration in
any style Of the interior of Churches Public Halls
Private Dwellings, &c.
HUBERT SCHUTTER,
HENRY kAHLEcT,
Pa. ave, S. side, between 18th and l4th sts
mar 20-Smf'
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Banking House of PairO : YOurSe,
FIFTEENTH STREET,
Opposite the United States Treasury.
ok per cent. per annum interest paid On deposits
~ ofone hundred dollars or over, when left for
thirty days or longer. sep adly
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
THE OLD COTTAGE CLOCK.

This exquisite piece will doubtless send
many reader to the little volume from which
it is taken.* The Letters, the principal poem
of the book, is a curiosity of its class it is
simply narrative Of little matrimonial quar-
rel, of the most ordinary and indeed prosaic
kind, begun in tears and ending in kisses, yet
full Of the poetry both of the Imagination aud
the affections. The shorter pieces have the
usual amount of grace, simplicity, pathos,
and religious feeling by which the muse Of
Charles Swain eommends herself to wide cir
Gle of 1.-THE gentle and the good.
Journal.
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BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE FURNITURE.

BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE FURNITURE.
- have now sale very large g
" and beautiful assortment of Gotta yet-=S7ee"
tFq Chamber Flu niture, in set, a pri--.4k
I lees from forty up to two hundrsds1l
dollars. These sets are far superior in style and
workmanship to the Northern Goods, and are well
w'rth the attention OF persons wishing to buy su-
perior article.
ALSO
full assortment of Farlor and Dining room Fur
niture
Please give me call at my Warerooms, 18th street,
opposite the Exchange Bank.
mar 30-eo4w n. n. McdREGOR-
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Oh the old old clock, of the household stock
Was the brightest thing and neatest;
Its hands, though old, had a touch of gold,
And us chime rang still the sweetest.
twas monitor, too, though Its words were few
Yet they lived, though nations altered;
And Its voice, still strong, warned old and young,
When the voice or friendship faltered!
''1Ick, tick, ;" il said-"quick, quick, 10 ped
For ten I've gwen warning;
Up, up, and go, else, you know,
You'll never rise soon in the mOrnlng"
A friendly voice was that DID, old clock,
As it stood in the corner smiling,
And blessed the time with merry chime,
The wintry hours beguillng;
But a cross old voice was that tresome clock,
As il called at daybreak boldly, .-t
When the dawn looked gray DER the misty way,
And the early air blew coldy,
FsTick, tick, IL said-"quick, out oil bed,
For five I've given warning;
You'll never have health, you'll never get wealth,
Unless you're up soon in the morning"
Still hourly the sound goes round and round,
With a tone that ceases never; ..r
While tears are shed for the bright days lied,
And the old friends lost for ever.
Its heart beats on-thOugh hears are gone
That warmer beat and younger;
Its hands still mOve-thuugh hands we love
Are clasped on earth no longeri
"TIck, tick, }" II said-s'to the ehurch-yard bed,
The grave hath given warning
Up, up, and rise, and look to the skies,
And prepare for a heavenly morning =,
Letters of Laura d Aarernc. BY Charles Swain.
London Longman, 1853. .r