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BLoohERIsN Between nine and ten O'Clock
lHs merning lady was seen walking Balti-
more street, near Eden street, with q lighted
seeaf 10 ner mouth, which she seemed to on
JOY with as much Eest as some 10 asculine biped
she attracted: Of course, considerable atten-
uon? mere being some fifty youngsters follow.
ing 10 ner sake. An Ofhcer coming along at
manner posi- bic, removed the weed from, h.,
mouth, after which she took refuge in An ON.
nibus and the crowd dispersed -Bat PatTio,
of Ihursdan.
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CANAL PACKET LIKE TO POINT ROCKS

I'EE Canal Packet oNG RE 8 having been
Il thoroughly repaired, and put in first raie n
order, will commence running On M0NDAY,&nk
The 3Oth Instant for toe transportation Of passengt
and light freight between Georgetown and the above
named point, on the most pleasing terms.
The Boat will leave the wharf Of w. H. Ritter for
the Point of Rocks on every MONDAY, WEDNES-
DAY, and FRIDAY mornings, al O'Clock, and the
Point of Rocks for Georgetown TUESDAY,
THURSDAY, and SATURDAYS, at the same hour,
stopping at the different landings along the line for
the reception and landing Of passengers ard freight,
gong and returning
Passage through either way 50, shorter distances
at the same Thai is TO say, from Georgetown
TO Great Fails so cents; Seueca Is cents Edwards
Ferry 81 IS; Manocscy Sl.50
Meals served regularly on board the Boat Fl mod
crate rates.
JOHN CRoMBAUGH,
Proprietor,
CHARLES MERRILL,
ap 23-lm CANAAN.
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BRITISH FoREIGS LEGION "A despatch
from Boston, dated the 10th inst, saws: The
city is thickly posted with hand bills to day
Offering inducements to join the British ser
vice, and purporting to come from the Proyin-
cial Secretary Of Halifax The Nova Scotia
papers received here warmly defend the Lieut.
Governor Of the Province for his attempts to
raise the foreign Legion By recruits from the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

q A total eclipse Of the moon takes place
on the night of Tuesday next, the Ist of May,
which will be visible throughout the Ameri.
can Continent, and partially in Europe and
Africa. 1t commences in this vicinity at IL
minutes after o clock and ends at 81 minute:
after midnight.
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EN- TISTRY.

nR. MUNsoN respectfully call. public attention
IL TO his new, patent, and GREATLY -
IMPROVED method Of setting Artificial
Teeth, with Contin nous Gum-the very uip
PEhFECrION OF THE ART. This style of Tech
has the following advantages over all Others. viz
GREAT STRENGTH, CLEANLINESS. COM
FORT, and BEAUTY, vieing with Nature in these
respects, and In some Others excelling. Public IN,
spection Is respectfully solicited. Please call and
see specimens.
Columbia hss ,,.n, - Den as. ~ se ETH
N. B.-Tecth constitutionally healthy, plugged
and warranted for life.
Once and house At No. 0o6 street, near The
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and l4fh street. 1
an 24-u
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RAcERs--BOth Lexington and Lecomp.e
says the Louisyilie Courier, the fastest racers
IN the world, will be Withdrawn from the tur;
and bTough. 10 Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

~ The intelligence from all parts of the
country Indicates that, with favorable sea-
son. tae grain crop of the present year will
be unusually large.
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To the Ladies OF Wsshingtoa and
Vicinity.

A MBLIA PEISBKAM SISTER, NO. All
~ Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and llth
streets return their regards for the kind patronage
heretcfors bestowed upon their eforts take the
bIty of informiog their many friends that they
in'end opening their Spring. summer ana fancy
B0NNETS, which consist If $50 pieces, besides Q
rich assortment ef STRAW B0NNsTs, &c They
are able TO all size. WHO are In want OF fash
ionsble and chap bonnet Call and examine before
rurchs ing elsewhere. 8at
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GRAND EXHIBITION AND NAY BALL,
AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE.

Il
DROF. III. w. MUNDER takes pleasure
L in announcing to the publ that his Grand
Exhibition and May Ball will take place at the Ma
tional Theatre on THURSDAY EVENING, May
Sd, 1855. The most extensive preparation lie being
made, which will render this the most magnificent
entertainment that has been wi messed in TINS
city. The Parqueite will be floored over from the
entrance TO the foot Of the stage, throwing the en-
will be decorated in the most gorgeous manner.
hrone for the Queen of May and her Maids Of
Honor will be erected the hack Of the stage,
amented with flowers and banners, surrounded by
scenes of Fairy land.
The Exhibition in preparation for this occasion
cannot be excelled either in point Of beauty the
manner in which the dances are executed.
The following is a programme Of Dances:
]. College Hornpipe, by masters,
FL BOiero, by misses.
3. La Cachucha, by misses,
4. Pas Syrian, by miss and master,
5. La Smolenski, by misses,
La File du Savateur, by miscs,
Z. Cracovienne, by misses,
8. Scotch Dance, by misses,
9. Styr an Waltz, by ladies and gentleman,
10. Fischer's Hornpipe, BY a master,
III. FL JeleO de Jeres, by a miss,
10. Grand Shawl Dances, by "a misses; an which
is the GROWING scene, the grand march, and
ascension upon the throne, and grand final
10. The Flower Dance, by % misses, from the
age Of years up 10 is, as introduced by the
wonderful Viennoise Children in this city in
ls4S IL is comprised of 10 arches and l6
circles of Roses OF every variety and color
This dance presents one Of the most imposing
spectacles ever witnessed on or of Of the
stage.
The boxes will be reserved for ladies during the
exhibition, after which the floor will be cleared for
the whole company.
Notwithstanding the enormous expense attend
ing Oh exhibition, the pfce Of tickets will he o.
usual, only S2-admiiting GENT emsn and ladies
Private boxes may be obtained by calling on Prof.
NJ, at his Saloon, corner Pa. avenue and lIth st.,
from 10 O'Clock IN. apal-dtd
LII STRARGr
"A visiting the City should see Hunters Cats
!ngue Of the Curosties IT the Patent Office Also
his Description Of Powen's Great Picture.
feb 23-3ms
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!. q, 3, 4, s, 6, 2, 8. 9. o.

~ LABARRE, corner OF Tenth and G Us who
t. 10 a practical manufactures I'm metal, has an
assortment NJ Silver plated NUMBERS Of various
patterns He will make numbers fof houses, hotels
pews In Church,, and for hacks, % suit all Tastes
and 10 confident at the low price they WILDE made
that il viii suit the purchaser. up l6-lm
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MAY FESTIVAL
AT CARUSI'S SALOON.

ATOMS. COCHEU has the honor 20 announce IN
xl his present and former patrons, his friends and
the public generally, that his Nav Bal VIII be gwen
AT CARUSf,s SALOON. on TUESDAY, May
The following Fancy Dances will be performed,
| Minuet de la Cour and Gavot dc vestics, by O
master and miss
2 Shepherdess Pastoral Dance, by misses
3 La Cachuca, by miss
4. Highland Fling by miss
5 Bohemian Polka, by miss and master
G. The Nymph's Garland Dance, by misses
I. A Grand Fancy Mszourka by Is misses
8 A Grand Finale.
regular set OF CotiIIons will be d, need by the
scholars, sfter which the entire floor will be thrown
open TO the company present.
Mons. Cocheu confidently trusts that, as the same
full satisfaction has been expressed by his patrons
al the end Of this seasons labor NJ the close ol
the last, and that his Secon5 May Festival will ex
hlbt the same brilliant assemblage, and afford tn
same general pleasure. ap Z-&'
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MORE NEW GOODS.

WE have just received
w so pieces French Lawns and Jaconets, YER
beautiful Goods, and entirely new pat
terms, to be sold At Csc per yard
case Portsmouth Lacons at Ike
20 pieces rich figured Organdy Muslins
25 do very best quality Paris Lawns
SO Dress Patterns, rich fg'd Beases
p pieces plain Beraees, good quality, at Bike
Is do very best quality plain Berage, at 37kc
cases Merimack Prints, 12kc
do Scotch Ginghams, 12kc.
ALSO-ON HAND
A handsome assortment of Twisted Silk, Berage
Jaconet and Muslin ROBES, which we will
very cheap.
SUMNER SILKS.
We would invite special attention 10 our large and
well assorted stock OF Silks Ladies should not fail
TO examine our assortment before purchasing, as we
certainly sell better bargains in this class OF
goods than any other house in this city.
MANTILLAS.
Just received. 23 black Silk Mantillas Of the new
est shapes and handsomely trimmed, to be sold a,
our usually low prices
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & co.
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| HORSE FOR sALE.-A young, la

4 HORSE FOR SALE.-A young, large,
N and finely formed COLT, which is
broken to both double and single harness, I@N
and to the saddle, is now offered for sale.-AA
Such horse is rarely found in the market, and
the owner wishes to sell him only because Of the
high price Of livery, and bis having but for the
one. His match can he had also if desired but the
owner would prefer keeping one Of the pair
Also, set Of silver plated double harness, new
having been used only some doIed times. Enquire
at COWLiNG'S Stable, G ST., bet 18th and 18th.
an 81 eou
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r 1t has been satisfactorily ascertaineG
that ducks cnter the water for dtvs,s reasons
aud come out for sun.dry motives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27
PREMIUM MINERAL WATER.

WE respectfully call the attention of all persons
w who wish to be served with superior MINE
RAJ WATERS, lust such as that we were reward
ed Silver Medal by the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute to our extensive mandatory.
In addition to the above we also bottle Ale, Por-
ter, Champagne Cider, Root Beer and Mead, all OF
which will need but trial % decide in its being
equal if not SUPERIOR anything of the kind in the
United States.
A fresh supply of the above always on hand.
Orders by mail or given to our drivers will be
thankfully received and promptly attended to.
Army d SHINN,
Union Bottling Depot,
No. 81 Green street, Georgetown, ID. C.
ap 26-d2w
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COO REWARD,-The above reward will
ID ~ be paid fM the detection and conviction OF
the person persons who maiiciously cut the hose
OF the Franklin Fire Company at the fire on ID St.
last Sunday evening.
ROBERT T. DOYLE,
ap 27-u Pres. r. F.Go.
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LANGUAGE 4 DRAWING.

FRENCH LANGUAGE l. DRAWING.
COMPLETE and thorough instruction in the
~ above branches will be given on moderate
terms by French Gentleman, a graduate OF the
Polytechnic School, of Paris. The advertiser is
bearer Of the highest testimonials of success nm
teaching.
Apply to or address ''French Teacher No 4Os
Thirteenth street, between @ and III.
Oh 27-dIm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

W SICK.
DIR. DUPONCOS GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS,
the best and most infsble remedy
levfng and curing all PAINFUL distressing, difficult
sruaton and removing all periodical distinctions
regarfties arising frcm whatever
complete
TRIUMPH IN MEDICAL SCIENCE
They prepared by process which concentrates the
ingredients into small bulk thus rendering unnecessary
Tor decae females to take large doses of
DR. Duponcos Pills the result of THIRTY YEARS
EXPERIENCE in the treatment diseases Of
They heve been advertised for little year
SEVERAL THOUSAND BOXES
have already been sold and the demand rapidly
cresses wherever they become known They have been
thoroughly tried in Washington, and found like
charm
Sold by all Druggists in Washington Georgetown and Al
xandris Va. mar l-eo2ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

" Messrs. RKNNo & CoLvN, Of Cha
Iotte, N. o., are fully authorized to r,
ceive subscriptions to the Daily an.
Weekly STIR, in the States of North an
South Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

papers &c fast published He s agent for Hsrpes
the other Magazines and readers will find
large Of Blank Books Stationery
his Bookstore, Odeon Building Pa. avenue and q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

EOR sALE.-THREE CARTS, ONE VALUABLE
II HORSE for any kind Il use, With harness. the
property of the late Mr.. John Shea
Also, PLOUGH TRACES will Be- sold cheap II ap-
piled for soon at No. $50 18th street, Islspd.
ap Z6-at" MRS. j. SHEA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

|1TBAKRRs PREMIUM BIrTERs.-Ths blowing GER
w uncate, from gentlemen well known city of
has been sent to the proprietor Of this
medicine.
Dear Sfr-This is TO certify that have suffered many
years with the Dyspepsia and had employed at different
times three able physicians in trying
awful disease, but all In vain then using
various Medicines that were recommended by my
friends and instead Of getting better continued
worse then sent for Dr. Johnston and he
msnded me to Bakers Premium Bttsrs which proved
TO be the best prescription tried and the only
cine ever took TO raise to health again. MY
also, had suffered with the disease
together with other symptoms, &c, which the
Btters to give immediate relief They give general
and strength to the whole system 1t is with pleasure
recommend them to others. Up. QUARLES.
To Mr.. X. Raker, Proprietor.
Price sc cents per bottle
TO be had Of CHARLES STOTP CO., Washington D. c.
OANBY HATCH, and SETH s. HANCR, Baltimore and by
Druggists everywhere. apr 2l-eoSt
II II D. GILMAN Druggist has removed 52s Seventh
street opposite to the Patriotic Bank and is
pared TO Ill all orders for hedicines Paints Glass
on accommodating terms. Strict be paid
physicians prescriptions at all hours and
The night bell is on the right OF the store door.
sp A-lm
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SMOKED AND PICKLED HALIBUT, AND
- smoked Halifax Salmon, for sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS.,
apg7-3t 40 opp Centre Market.
LNNGLISH BEEF SAUSAGE for lnnch and n 81
IL ing parties For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
ap 27-3t 40, opp Centre Market.
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TUANO.-NOTICE-T owner or constance
" OF $50 nes Mexican Guano, consigned to A.
Towns, received from Baltimore per Schr. James
SewelI, is requested to call on
PETER BERRY,
No. ~ Water street, Georgeto wn, d. c.
an 06-3f
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W. TERS "
There few things which afford greater pleasure
than sitting down 10 write notice rsted Hoof
isnd herman btters because fully conscious
comforting public benefit and heart that by
our notices many have been induced to
and been rescued from death by dyspepsia liver complaint
&C. for the cure Of which It 10 certain is prepared and
sold only by DR. O. M JACKSON at the German Medicine
Store, No. 100 Arch street, Philadelphia.
See advertisement. mar 1-am
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lI SNOAH WALKER 4 CO., Marble Hall Clothing Empo
rum, under Browns Hotel respectfully announce
that their display Of Spring and Summer Clothing h now
resdy for Inspection comprising Of Goats
vests and Pantsoons OF the richest designs
material trimming and workmanship. To gentlemen who
study excellence with economy in fashionable articles OF
an opportunity for selecting one of the
largest and most attractive stock offered In
this city at very reduced scale Of prices. spl7
n = PREMIUMS AP THE FAIRs.-wHIrEHURSTs
sill In the sscendance-The ures Of each late
hrs ct Baltimore Richmond and New awarded their
highest premiums TO j. H. w. superiority of Pho
ogrsphs StereoscOpes and DAguerreotypes exhibited
Mr. also received two Medals the Worlds Fair Lon
don, and premium at Crystal Palace, New York.
Also the first awards Of the Institute for three
years past ~
whehIrsts Gallery in this city is Pa. avenue
- ana 9th streets. feb IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

DOTATOEs-
Il Just received per schooner Isabel, q cargo of
White Mercer POTATOES, suitable for table use
or planting. For sale in lots TO suit.
Also, 300 bushels small do, for planting
Applyto PETER BERRY,
No. ~ Water street, Georgetown, d. c.
ap 26-d3t
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Is S7as 349 s.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Registers Office, April 26, 1855.
ap27-lt r. BIGGER, Register.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

Spanish Mixture stands pre- eminent above others
Its singulsry efcacious action the blood
enng and vvifying qualities; Its tonic action Liver
its tendency to drive all humors the surface thereby
cleansing the system according Nstures prescrp
ton its harmless and at the time extraordinary good
effects and the number Of testified OF the
respectable citizens of Richmond, Va
be conclusive evidence that humbug about
IT,
The trial of single bottle will satisfy the sosptcal
Of Its benefits. -
s.sSee adyertsemeut I'm another column
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

NEW JEWELRY,
N W.aTcHES,
sILvERwARE, &c.
M. w. GAIT h BRO are receiving daily large
additions to their stock of new and elegant JEW
ELRY, WATCHES, SILVERWARE, &c.
Purchasers have the advantage of a selelecuor
from complete assortment of the latest styles, Of
the best quality, and at the lowest rates.
NJ. w. GAIT g. BRO,
324 Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th sts
apr 27-6t
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n-SA PHENOMENA IN MISUNDERSTANDING. Co

n "A PHENOMENA IN MISUNDERSTANDING Cough,
Dyspepsia. Liver Complaints, Scrofuls 4c-For all
diseases OF the Female System It stands pre- eminent
Clergyman just informs has cured him Bronchitis
OF . desperate chsrscter-partfcnlsrs hereafter.
HAMPTONS VEGETABLE TINCTURE-By its mild 40
ton on the stomach liver aud kidneys will Dyspep
ala Cough Asthma Bronchial and Lung Affections Pains
In the Back, Side and Breast Consumption Scrofula Rheu
mssm, Govt Neuragis, Fistuls, Bowel Complaints Piles
Worms, aud Nervous Debtes-with all diseases
from impure blood and is the female medicine
or known. This invaluable medicine 10 working wonders
the human frame. See sdyer
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A LII STRANGERS

"A visiting the City should see Hunters Cats
!ngue OF the CuriOsities IF the Patent Office Also
his Description of Powen's Great Picture.
feb 23-3ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

Weather = Firemsn's Benefit - Purchase =
Post OGcs-Mseting-Fish.
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SCoFFERN ON THE WEAPONS Or WAR,
- London. 1855
London, 1854
Boucher on the Rifieman and the Rifle, London,
1854
Naval Gunnery, by Sir Howard Douglas, 18th edi-
ton, 1855
Naval and Military Technical Dictionary, French
and English, by Lieut.. Col Burn. Sd edition, 1854.
ap.7 FRANCK taylor.
ICAMPBELL's DICTIONARY of Military Sci
" ence; Cavalry, its History and Tactics by Cap
tain Nolan on the Training Of Cavalry Horses, Reg
| ulations for Yeomenry Cavalry.
apes FRANCK TAYLOR.
DICH AND POOR. and other Tracts for the
IL tunes, new volume, by Rev. j. q. Ryle, su
| thor of"Living or Deadn
The Young Man Advised, by DR.. e. O. Haven
The Select work Of the Rev. Thos. Boston, com
prising his Body Of Divinity
The Teachers Last Lesson, Memoir of Harth a
Whiting
God Sovereign and Man free, by NJ l. Rice, DID
A Boy's Adventure in the Wilds Of Australia, by
GRAY BALLANTYNE,
ap 27-3t 49S Seventh 81.
VNHE GREAT BATTLES of the British Army, I
Il vol, London, 1855, 81 SO
Ouley's History of Remarkable Sicges, vol Lon
don, 1855, SIC
The War Almanac for 1855, Lon6on, SIC
The Book of the War, by P. b. st. John, London
1855, SIC
History and Record of the War, London, 1855, 50
cents
Field Pocket Book, by Capt Eefroy, Royal Ar,il-
an 90 FRANCR TAVInp
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The Proposed New Custom House In Alex.
sndris, Va.-The commissioners appointed to
receive proposals for the sale of site for the
new Custom House and Post Office, to be built
in Alexandria, Va, have made their report.
Fourteen locations were offered, as follows
No. lon the northwest corner Of King and
Columbus street. No. ION the southwest
corner Of King and Columbus street. No. s.
on the southeast corner Of Prince and st.
AsaPh streets. No. 4-on northeast corner Of
fnnes and st. Asaph streets. Nos. and g.
Two lots on southwest corner Of King and Pitt
streets. No. Ton Duke, between Pitt and
Royal Streets No Son northwest corner OF
Wolfe and Royal streets. No. 9-on the north
west corner Of Prince and Royal streets. No
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The q. 8. Brig Of War Dolphin. is about te
sail from Norfolk, Va, to join the African
Coast Squadron. The following is a list Of
h.r officers:
Lieut. Commanding, E. r. thompson Its
j. M. Wainwright and Geo. M. Ransom
Purssr, Geo. r. Griswold; Acting Master, N
Il. Vansandt; Passed Assistant Surgeon, Ed
Shipper Passed Midshipmen, o. F Johnston
and Austin Pendergrast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27

IHv OUIINHI VPoIatIVHH VI lLU AIO1suTy
DePartmeDt.-0n yesterday, the Goth April,
ther' were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books Of the Department
For paying Treasury debts ...... $22,633 4S
For the Customs. ................ $1,000 A
For covering into the Treasury
from miscellaneous sources.... OIL
For the War Department. $500 18
For repaying in the War Depart
meut.. I76 So
For the Navy Department. 56,S06 As
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-04-12

''Nho sights woman's love cuts deep
And makes brood of snakes that sleep
Beneath bed of roses.''
vEsPERs.
l sit beneath the oriel porch
That looleth towards the western slly,
And watch while Eve the sheperdess
Her white fiocks hurries by;
And watch the truant cloudlets stray
Far off upon the azure deeps,
To lose themselves amid the stars
That troop adown the sleeps;
Poor little lambkins of the air,
White-feeced like innocence below;
That yearning still for brighter paths,
Too oft astray will CO.
The blessed night comes down to me.
Andnun-like chants her solemn PRAYERS:
The stars she counteth as her beads,
The moon upon her bosom bears
white and holy scapular-
Beneath whose crescent rim afar
The azure secret of the skies
In wondrous quiet lies,
o, moon o, stars o, silent night
My teachers, as my theme, are ye-
Fair missals for my faith to read
My hopes dear rosary.
Life bears us on like the stream of a
mighty river. Our boat at first glides down
the narrow channel, through the playful
murmuring Of the little brook, and the wind
ing of its grassy border. The trees shed
their blossoms over our young heads, the
flowers on the brink seem to offer themselves
to our young hands; we are happy in hope,
and we grasp eagerly at the beauties around
us-but the stream hurries on, and still cur
hands are empty.
Our course in youth and manhood is along
a wider and deeper food, amid objects more
striking and magnificent. We are animated
by the moving picture of enjoyment and in
dustry passing before us; we are excited by
some sbort-lived disappointment. The
stream bears us on, and our joys and our
griefs are alike left behind US. We may be
but we cannot be delayed
whether rough or smooth, the river hastens
towards its home, till the roar of the ocean
is in our ears, and the tossing of its waves
is beneath our feet, and the land lessons
from our eyes, and the floods are lifted up
around US. and we take our leave of earth
and its inhabitants, until Of our farther voy-
age there is no witness save the Infinite and
Eternal.-B1ShOp Heber