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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-06-20

LII persons owning lands adjoining the following de-
"a seribsd tract will that Monday, the I'd
dag OF July D. 1856 the of Xanderpurgh county
viii estabii h of the
halt Of the N W. and the b OF Section No
~ Township South Range IL West in the Vncsnnes land
district is5-3w+ CHAS. VIELE.
WINDOW SASH AND DOORS.
FuII rtment of all lust sale by
"A BABCOCE BROTHERS.
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DENTISTRY.
DIR. J, ELEAGER, DENTTST

HAVING permanently located in Evansville respectfully
offers his professional services to the citizens of Evans
vile and vicinity. All operations pertaining the
performed in the most approved manner.
Once and residence on Second street. Locust.
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T4g nor NICETs .PF CoN,vc


~ LII those who wish sleep cool. had
IN burn L HeTsi berger's and buy mattress We
are turning the best mattresses Of every description and
size ever inside in the Western Ii doubts
our word let them call and examine. and produce better
We have experienced worken and will
spring. hair sbuek mattresses
them better than be obtained other
For spring import the springs
Eastern and Will guarantee them stand
To country merchants would say that furnish
them liberal they obtain the quality
at any other city.
spring goods large discount from
bargains. had better call
anime. COLBURN & HERSHBERGER.
IN Firsts
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$3.50 Reward.

&G The above reward Of Twenty Dol
~ lars, will he paid for the delivery to
..-a-SmyscIf, or lodgmcnt in Sumter Jail,
of my Boy lIARVY. who left my promises
in April last. lie is black, about six fee,
high, has good teeth, and is intelligent. His
range is supposed to be from this neigh.
horhood, Gin which he has numerous rela
tives) 10 about Scottsvlle on Black river.
J. Il. GREEN.
Nov 6;h, 1854. z If
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Machine Shop.

On the l1th ult the subscribers asso-
clated themselves in copartnersnp, Tor
the purpose of conducting business as
Engineers, Machiniss, Blackslnllh$, Sc
BE ny both practical and working me-
cllancs, we feel confident of giving gen
eral satisfaction to our employers. Good
workmen will be employed to assist II,
giving despatch 10 orders. We viii fiji
orders for Castings, Tor nwncrs OF Steam
Mills and others. In short, we will eli.
deavor 10 meet the wants Of our f,Ilow
Citizens in this part of the State IN the
above branches oi business.
Our. business will be conducted under
the name of COGl1LAN q GAY.
A Whcelwrighl and Gunsm.th Ship is
connected with the establishment Tor Tie
accommodation of customers.
Terins.-Cush or its equivalent.
u. J. COGIlLAN.
ltECIINUN GAY.
vii. e. Man. R. Il. Depot, SumtervllIe.
Dec. &, 1854 6 st
W Watchman copy 81.
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New Goods

TIE subscriber has just returned from
The North, and is now opening splendid
stock of
HIasIics' EDrcss Goods,
of all kinds, viz:
A beautiful lot Of Rich Plaid and Striped
Silks;
Plain C6ored do. Black Striped and
Plain do.
Cashlneres, Mcrinos, Persian Cl,ths
Ladies' Corscts, Metallic Corset Boards,
l.accs, &c.
RiguIcts, assorted colors, French work
cd Collars. Bands, SC.
Ladies Kid Gloves, Ladies' Gann,lcts;
Long Black Aitts Tor aides and Misses.
Shoes OF all Descriptions,
Travelling Trunks, Carpet Bags, Ladies'
Work Boxes, &c. Sc.
a'Ol' k0l:aEESEh's.
A full stock Of Negro Kcrscys, Blankets,
Negro Shoes, Groceries, OF all kinds.
Ready made Clothing. Sadlcry, EIar% are,
Cooking Stoves, AIr-igh; i'arlot Stoves.
Farmers Boilers: &c, at lower prices than
usual. Call and get bargains.
l.. B. HANKS.
Oct. 25. 1854 50 tt
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Notice..

In pursuanre of the direction of the
Act nf the Legislature in such cases
named and provided an election for Clerk
pf the Court for Sumter District will be
held in the town OF Suntcrvilc, on tic
se ond Monday in January next. The
Box will be open one day only.
J. J. KNOX,
G. w. BRADFORD, Managers.
Dec. ~, 1854 = I'd
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Administrators Notice,
Notice,

All persons having deman against the
Estate Of the late John S. Bradford are
hereby notified to present the same prop
erly aHested for payment, and those whc
are at nll Indebted 10 said Estate arc re.
quested 10 make payment to
VERMElLI.E BRADFORD,
Qualified Erecutrir.
Stateburg, Dec. 4, 1854 6 at
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THE IiikLIEE HOUSE,

siHllcrviiic s.. G. Nov. I is5a.
This House. situated immediately ON
the Wilmington \ Manchester Rail Road
aud a very nearly central point between
Wilmington n. G.. Charleston S. G.. and
Augusta Ga, is still open Ior the reception
and accommodation OF the travelling prh-
lie. and affords the tired traveller an OPP
portunity TO lay over night ON the tire
some Journey Lclwcen the points above
alluded to. TIE Proprietor las fitted up
several comfortable bedrooms Tor that cN-
press purpose and having incurred the
frI hcnty erpe"ditIre Oh this line of road
ior the comfort and accommodation OF
travellers, he hopes, by the continued and
uniIrcing zeal Oh the part of tue Managers
'flhc establishment. to secure G. conlinu-
ance Of that liberal patronage bestowed on
hlIn Tor the last ten months. He could
refer To hundreds from the North, South,
East and West, as to the claims Of his
blouse, but prefers persons giving him ii
personal uiSH.
w. S. MITCHELL,
Proprietor.
B. MIrcnELL } n,,.
AND LADY,
Nov. 8, 1851. ,. Gm.
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WeW Goods

Al / iiE n E.tt STORE
UNDER ODD FELLOWS MAN,.
a. NJ. NENBliRY "ivcs notice to the
citizens o. Sumter and Dari mgion Dls,r:c,,
that TIC IS now rcce.v'ng ana npcuning at
h 5 NEW STORE, II choice and we'll So
icc,ed stock oI Dry Goods, Hats. Caps,
Boots. Shoes, Crnc!icry. Glassware, Gro
ceres. Sad'ii"ry, Hardware, Ready Made
Clnlilng, &c.
Il" ali ot which he invites the attention
o the pd0!c, capcrini!y the ladies'
A. VI. NEW Berry.
November %. 1884 > If
~ Wa,chlnan COPY
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Land for Sale.
For Sale.

On the first Monday in January next /
will sell at public auction in SumterviIle,
five or six PRIME NEGROES, Gall men)
among them is first rdte Blacksmith.
*S TERMS Credit of2 or 3 years, with
bonds. mortgage and personal security
1n'erest 10 be,l'aid annually. Purchasers
10 pay for all necessary papers.
i-eVERMEII.LR BRADFORD.
S.atcburg, Dce.1,lS5l q 1t
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DYSPEPSIA Can Be Cured
PAULDIHG COUNTY, DALTON, Ga,
August 26th, 1854.


August 26t!i, 1854.
MIR. CHARLES DELoRME,
DEAR SIR: For several years past
have been severely afflicted with sick head
aches, and after trying every thing could
think of, and receiving no benefit whatever,
at last gave myself up as a confirmed.
dyspeptic. Bat hearing Of yonr prcpara-
ton, THE BaIsom of Life" l concluded
to give that trial also. and procured two
bottles from your Agent DR.. H. A. Dargan,
OF Darlington, S. c., and from the time |
began TO take it, | have not had slngle
attack Of headache, and now feel in hopes
that even the two bottles have made cure
OF me. But fearing that may have a
relapse, have determined to continue it
longer. and enclose you g 10 90 for which
you will please send us many bottles rs is
Customary for that amount. BY Rail Road.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN j. GREEN.
T.. S.-Please forward by express train
Sept. g, 1851 d5 If
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RH Il 9 S M O Es G. "A ~

NH d 9 . Va CD AG a "A "a
Returns her thanks 10 her friends and
patrons for their liberal patronage during
The present year, and would solicit con-
tinuance OF the same the coming year
She vii. resume the duties OF her scnoo!
on the first Monday in January 1865
TERMS.
Spelling, Reading and writing per
quarter ......... 81 90
The above wih Geography, Grammar,
Philosophy, and ArllIlmallc SO 90.
Including the above with Botany and
Astronomy, ....... .$7.W.
French per quarter, 5000.
Dec. Is, 1854. b. 2t.
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hlusc on Piano, Harp, Guitar. or 9TH
or Instrument, 1000
Painting i'll Oil Or Water Cuvfs, Draw
ing, Embroidery, &c. $500
Use OF Musical Instrument, $50
The Session for 1855 will commence the
FIRST Wednesday in February.
For further particulars we invite especial at
tention to our Catalogues
Dec. 70, 1854. 8 1t
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Lots Wife Found.

l.icmicnan, Lynch. in his voyage 10 the
Dead Sea ouid huge )ilar of sali on
ilc ,lnrc. ;.i:, lie Arab, said ii was i,u;,
Win, s,urr enough, whether il was 81 or
moi We canao: say,-t may turn ont 10 he
catch.penny as The log without Shal.
ow; hut hiss We do know ii you have a;iy
Engraving, Fancy Painting, Lettering,
Arthi;cc,uring or Tie rcp,ir!ns OF .Accor-
dconS, fiulcnas, &c. &c, and will call on
The subscriber he promises tn DO his hest,
ana wall be happy To do ali work with
nca'nc~s and dispatch that may be cntrus.
ed I" his care, III Charleston prices ton the
cash oniy. lie can be found at Mr.. T..
S"!nmerS Clothing Emporium, Sumlcrvilic,
South Carolina.
G.. w. DAVIS.
Oct. Is, 1854 81 3m
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Choice Groceries.
Family S u T. Il les
TX endrick 81 Jenkins

WOULD announce to their friends and the
community Il, large, ,ha: they have opened in
Sum,crvillc opposite to Wehb's Store, IL large
and varied stock of
FI.NILY GROCERIES,.
Such as have never before been exhibited for
for sale in this market. 1t comprises in par, M
follows:
BACON-Prime Sides, Shoulders and Inns
SuGAR-Brown, Crushed, Powdered and
Leaf,
COFFEE-Rio. Java, and Laguira,
Lard, Butter Molasscs, Cheese, Crackers,
Mackcrcl, Smoked Beef and tongues. Pickles.
Prunes, Brandicd fruits, Lobscrs, Sardincs,
Salmond, Bologna Sausage, Vcrmcrli, Mac;.
runia, DC. &c.
Fine Tobacco and Scgars.
Irish Potatoes, Onions, lSecis, Smoked Her.
ings, Fruits, Nuts, and Confectionery of oil
kinds.
Wheat, Buckwhcat and Rice. Flour.
In short they pledge themselves by strict at
t.ntion t" business, Keeping on hnnl the BEST
ni ALI. goods in their line, anI selling CmEAr
for CASH or produce, to merit Il share OF public
patronage.
J. K. KENDRlCk. w. w. JENKINS.
Nov. -, lS5i If
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28
l5nr!ar Keaalaa.
THE PRETTY APPLE GIRL
A CINCINNATI STORY.

Some years ago, when | was a
rambler through the streets of Gin.
cinnati, for the purpose of picking
up triAes to interest the readers Of
OF the local columns of a city paper
often purchased apples, nuts, and
candies, Of young girl who had q
stand near the junction of the two
business avenues.
She was not handsome, in the
common acceptation Of this much
abused word, but there was an art.
Elessners, and yet a winning grace in
her manner, which convinced me that
her station in life should be above the
one she occupied. She wore invari.
ably, a close-fitting calico dress.
felt that her parents must be very
poor; and, as saw her, day after
day, lin the same attire, | had my
suspicion that her wardrobe could
not be very extensive; yet, as she
always appeared scrupulously neat
and tidy, it was great mystery to
mellow this striking neatness was
secured, and why there never was
any variety in her apparel. / saw
that II was tasteful and becoming
] knew that ladies were provebial for
Above ofvariety in dress, and had an
Interest in knowing why this simple
girl was SO marked an exception.
have always delighted to study
character, either in high or low life,
and took it upon me to Investigate
Iae pretty apple-girl's peculiarity.-
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28
I'm, nmos! Home.

The trayelerysweary and worn, CO.
vered with dpss and suffering from
many privatiorts, sees in the distance
the curing SNAKE ascending from
his old homestead, and ehoked with
feelings alHostssoo Dig .cr utterance,
exclaims, whileIears Of jSy roll down
his cheek, "Pm.almost homer'
The. playful child having wander
ed from its fond parents, trembles
for fear of approaching danger as
darkness gathers around its footsteps
yet as soon as it sees some well
known object, sshakes its curling
locks, and clasps its glad hand, ex.
claiming "I'm almost homep
The mariner, after along and toll
some journey, describes i'm the far dis
lance the outline coastIof his native
land, and sings cloud with joy, while
his heart is full 10 breaking, Pm al.
most homer
The Christians after having fought
many hard batNes, endured many
trials, resisted many temptations
suffered from Affections and grieyed
over many Shortcomings, feels grad
ually approaching the hand of dis.
ease, and being Admonished thereby
ofhis speedy dissolution, lifts his glad
eye heavenward while his heart melt.
within him, as lie exclaims In tri.
umph, I'm almost homer
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28
Gfiefs Of 2OyhOOd.

God have mercy on the boy who
learns to grieye early! Condemn it
as a sentiment, you will: talk as you
will of the fearlessness and strength
of the boys heart, yet there belongs
to it many tenderly strung chords Of
affection, which give forth low and
gentle music, that consoles and ri
pens the ear for all the harmonies of
life. These chords a little rnde or
unnatural tension will break, and
break forever. Watch your boy,
then, if SO be he will bear the strain;
try his nature, lift be rude or deli
cate; and if delicate, in Gods name
do not, as you value your peace and
his, breed a harsh spirit in him, that
shall. take pride in subjugating and
forgetting the finer affections.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28
Tho Bible.
Lamp Of oar feet | whereby we trace
Our path when wont 70 stray |
Sire am from the fount Of heavenly grace

Lamp Of oar feet whereby we trace IL
Our path when wont to stray il
Stream from the fount Of heavenly grace!
Brook BY the travellers way! h.H H
Bread Of our soulsl wherein we feed 4
True mamma from on high! Il
Our guide and chart, wherein we read
Or realms beyond the sky. .1IM \
Pillar Of FIRE, through ages dark, ft n
ofradiant clouds by day! IT
When waves would whelm our tossing bark,
Our anchor and our stay. +.I# Il
Pole1stnr Of life's tempestuohs deep! \
Beacon, when doubts surround! /t
Compass, by which oar course we keep !.
Our deep-sea lead to sound! / I. 1
Riches in poverty! our aid VIII ~ I
Our aid inEevery needful hour! +
mistaken rock! the Pilgrims shade
Tile soldiers fo,tress-te tower! Il; F.:
Our shield and Ebuckler IN the. hght; A
victory's triumphant palm; } + ]
Comfort OF grief--iD weakness night ia
In sickness Gilead's balm; "A ri
Childhood's preceptor-manhooPs trust
Old AGES firm allay- - .E.' A !. n
>eur hppe< when we 60 down TO dust, y
/ EoGImmortality! ! In Nv.
ppfhe ornelesef truth diyine' .. Il I !
Unlike each tabled dream, III Y
Given forth from Delphi's mystic shrins, Y
Or groves Of Academe. ~ 'ts>/#
Word Of the everything Gods: +. r =.
Will of his gIoriou: Son! X -
Without thee how could sarth be troa,
or heaven itself be wonl 4~u~f\
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28

a. 4 sII8 u
1t is said that Lamartine, the cele-
brated French author, il now quite
poor. The following Modernism Lis
history are given: AT Florence, al
London, at Naples, he lived beyond
his income. He had a vessel fitted
up at his own expense for his journey
to the East. The expense of this
Tourney was not less than a halfmil-
lion Of francs. His benevolence|has
completed his ruin. He was theIa HILL
+knowledged head Of the Republican
party at Paris, and many q pporHfol-
lower lived upon his generosity. "A
well known man wrote to him the
following laconic letter; 4 nm dy+-
ing with hunger Lamartihe Hret
sponded: 4 have five hundred frames
here they arepardon me for doing
80 little with all my heart "A faith
full and very intimate friend one day
entered the modest house NOW occu-
pied BY NJ. and Nine. Lamartine, and
pleasantly demanded the keys. "A
will be factotum,' he said; Twill hold
the purse The Secrctaire was 1lcck-
ed and the friend went away with the
keys in his pocket. There soon Ell
tiers a woman begging for the poor,
Madame de Lamartine orders the
lock to, be broken, extracts eight
hundred francs in bills, and gives
them to the parish poor Lamar
tine looks on approving and smiling,
The friend. entered soon after, and
found them without anything To dine
upon. 5i
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4 New Way q Paying ,ss:.1ss.,l!ptle:.

+ A correspondent Of the Lagrange
Wing gives the following amusing
account of the way q farmer was
taught how cheaply he could take
the papers. The lesson is worth
bordering by a good many men we
"wot" Of: ....:.- :*.a@ II. n
'You have hens at home, Of course.
Well | will send you my paper one
year for the proceeds of one single
hen for one season, merely the. pro
ceeds 1t seems trifiing-preposter-
Gus to imagine the products Of q sim
gle hen will pay the subscription,
perhaps it won't, butt make the Of
Done, exclaimed farmer 3 - /,
Fl agree. to IT, and appealed to me.
asa witness in the affair. a.t-# IL
b The farmer went away apparently
much elated with his conquest, and
the editor went ON his way rejoicing
Time rolled around, and the world
revolyed on its axis, and the sun
moved in its orbits just as it formerly
did, the farmer received his paper
regularly, and RECALLED himself with
the information obtained from it
He not only knew the affairs Of his
country, but become conversant upon
the leading topics Of the day, and the
nolitical and financial conyulsiOns
Of the times. His children delight
ed, too, in pc rusing the contents Of
their weekly visitor. In short, he
said, The was surprised at the pro-
gress of himself and family in gener-
al Information. M EN Ri
Sometime in the month Of Septem-
Der, happened up again in the Of.
fee, who should step in but our friend
the farmer. ~ ~ e. III .|,EJ
sHow do you do, Mr.. B--??' said
| the editor, extending his hand, and
his countenance lit up with a bland
smile, take D chair, sir, be seated,
fine weather we have M<-t n.
Yes, sir, quite fine indeed," an-
swered the farmer, shaking the pro-
fered Hpaw" Of the editor, and then
a short silence ensued, during which
our friend B. hitched his chair
back and forward, and twirled his
thumbs abstractly, and spit profuse-
~. Starting up quickly he said ad-
dressing the editor /f*
| 'Mr.fC--- / have brought you
the proceeds Of that hem It was
amusing to see the peculiar express
sion Of the editor as he followed the
farmerdown to the wagon. ! could
scarcely keep my risibles down w.
When at the wagon the farmer com
menced handing over to the editor
the products Of the. hen which, on be-
ing counted, amounted to eighteen
pullets, worth 3 shilling each, and a
number of dozen Of eggs, making in
the aggregate, at the least calcula-
l.tion, 81, so, one dollar more than the
price ofthe paper.
mo need said he, sof men not Ia
king a family newspaper, and paying
| for it, too. / don't miss this from my
roost, yet ! have paid for years
subscription, and q dollar over. All
folly, sir, there is no man but can
take paper, its charity, sir; charity
you know commences at home
But resumed the editor, ! will
pay you for what il over the sub
scription. Ibid not institute this az
a means of profit, butrather to con-
vince You. ! win pay You for
.Not d BIT oft, sir; a bargain i q
bargain, and / am already repaid,
sir-doubly paid, sir. And wheney-
er a neighbor makes the complaint
IL did, Twill cite him TO the hen story,
Good day, gentlemen
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28

\ MExlcAs GLoRY The most anu
sing instance Of vain glorious forget
fnlness that we have ever seen. il
furnished by = Mexican official who
asks permission, To erect rIlonn-
ment at Buena Vista to commorats
the great Merriam victory. This toe
when 10000 Mexicans were driver
OF the field BY ahandful of Ameri
can volunteers.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28

Fred. Douglass was to lecture at
Syracuse, N VI, on the 4th inst, the
proceeds ofwhich are to be eappro-
.priated to assist slares IN fleeing Their
ESCAPED
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28

The integrity of the heart, when it
lis strengt6enedby reason, il the prin.
cipal source of justice and wit; an
honest man thinks nearly always
Justly.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-28
0lrgllaI gaetrll:
4 For the It'Star ofthe Kanawha Valley"
To a R.d-Blrd-on the Loss Of Its Nate.
I STAT SoMlNIs uMBRA.

sY STAT SoMINIs uMBRA.
Thou DIT morntul now, sweet bird,
Thou art mornful now, -. -.
j Thy plainliye aote is heard II
I From every hanging bow. .:
!. 1t grieves meamuch to hear thee, i
So pensiyely complain. -
Eoh! would that could cheer thee,
-. Aud soothe Thy bitter pain. !
i. too,zbisd, have been stricken,
r And my heart with grief 10 torn;
To hearIthee thus, ! slcken, Il
4 For ittmakes my grief return. 4
For all the hope cherished,i Fl
ofsloFe, Of wealth, Of fame, :.
Like thy poor mate hath persisted,
And naught can wake the hame.
Then sipg, sweet bird, thy measure;
oh!ceuld | sing like thee. -.
1T would FIJI my heart with pleasure.
4% And set my sad thoughts free.
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70, The 'Estar of the Kanawh a Valley
, Lines. r. I
! AnpREssED TO MT COUSIN.

49, AnpREssED TO MT COUSIN.
,DrlRrsr Cops;-I have wandered far. =.
Towsrd the setting sun AND the evening star,
! have roamed mid the northern wastes Of snow
nd strayed where the soft magnoIiss blow,
: But ne er have gazed on form as bright,
As THINE, sweet spirit Of young delight.
Dearest cous thou art bright and fair, >..:.@
. As angel shape ip the moon lightair
! No shadow rests on thy brow Of snow,
Save that ofthy tresses dropping, low;
: Thy lovely cheek, where the rich red glow
ofthe warm blood melts through the yirgir
-sB0&, lt sssa-
Issweetly blending in one rich dye,
The woven beauties Of earth and sky;
. Thy low swest yoice, Is Il thrills around,
Seems less sound than dream Of sound,
softly and mi1dIyits clear notes swell,
Like thu spiritstones Of silver bell.
And THY lips,Bwhence the fairy music flows,
Is to fancies eye, like sparkling rose;
Truth, holy truth, in its fullness dwells, ::
Deep, deep iri thy dark eyes--shaded wells;
And fancies mild formtheir clear depths CLEAN
Like shadows pf stars, from trembling stream
And thy thoughts are dream Of Eden's bowers
,Andthy words are garland Of bright bright
!. flowers. - ! ~
IT'S a long, long time, oflight and gloom,
Since / gazed on thy cheeks lovely bloom
Yet thy gentle tones Of masic, still A /
Thresgh, the hottest depths of memory thrill,
Like the. tones of fount, or breeze, or bird,
In the long gone years Of childhood heard;
/: And oft, in my dark and lonely moods, Fl
When demon wing DER my spirit broeds,
Thine image seems on my soul to break, :
Like the sweet young moon o. er gloomy lake
Filling its depths, as the shadows fee, = /.
With beauty, love and melody. H. ~ 4. +
/ Dearest Cous, thou art far away, I'LL
And / know not where thy steps now stray
But, oh, it's sweet-'tis very sweet, T.
In the fair realms Of dreams to greet
Thy cheek ofrcses, thy brow Of snow,
And thy voice Of music. breathing low
The sweet rich strains Of melody, II
i Like tie joyous notes of bird set free. 4
I .---....=s \ IL ..@ FRANK. :
JEFFERSON Cry. Mo-, Jan. 81, '5S. =