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Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-08-14

CHA ES, TU b II L E R,
MATCHMAKER d JEWElEn,
ONEDOOR BELOW w WCLANCY'S STORE
COUNCIL BLUEF CrrY, IOWA.
Invites the attention of the ladies and
gentlemen 70 his assortment Of Jewelry and
Fancy goods, consisting Of Gold and Silver
Watches. Lockets, Earrings, Bresstpins, Fin
gerrings Chains Pencils aud Pins &c. Vio-
lins Accordions Flutinas and Flutes; also
n assortment of Toys DC.
All Of winch will be sold at the lowest
process; every article warranted TO be AZ re-.
commended, "a
Fhe greatest attention will be paid to the
repairing of Watches and Jewelry al work
warranted.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-08-14

Valuable Farm. for sale.
nNE Hundred and Thirty Eve Acres valu !.
~ able land for sale at Bargain, situated 3
mfies from the city; 60 acres of which, is under
crops, together with good log house and ont
houses, and comfortable barn.
The land is rich and valuable in itself. aside
from large portion of it being we'll timbered
and watered. The property will be sold at q
bargain. Terms easy.
Apply to BREWSTER Il CO.,
-Jun3y5nl2tf. Real Estate Agents.
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Attorneys 81 CounseliOrs at Law.
GEM RAL LAND A G E 1T s
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.
WILL promptly attend to Land Agencies
w Collections, Investing Money, Locating
and Selling Land Warrants, and all other bust
ness pertaining to their profession, in Western
Iowa and Nebraska
Council Bluff, Feb 23 '55. n-4O-tf.
ISAAC r. ALDEN, FRASK &. WEIGH.
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DE. SOTO, STOCK.

DE SOPO5 HEOUKsy1es
We offer one share in the dourisbipg city of
De Sofa, Washington COUNTY, Nebraska Terri.
terry, for sah cheap, q the owner tesys, In
fe~ dsJlsr the kAat Ap ply. tsslpA edf -
a,s-a. e.s> :; BRFWSTERa g. SO,
v5n2ttf Real Estate Agents.
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ssse ossr aataE etsst 'ssr e4aaahev eA4k ,SAs
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BREWSTER &C.,.
v3nsOtfa &iSiae ~ keai Estate AgSut5.
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Valuable Claim Farm for Saiea

NEAR Elk Horn City, Dodge county, Ne
IN bras ka Territory, The claim kaowa az
the Jones' claim, is situated half a mile North
west Of Elk Horn ci:y and consists OF 800 acres
l60 acres ofiwhich, 10 very heavily timbered,
and decidedly the best timber Ia the territory.
The location, is a healthy enc, the country a,
round, being high and rolling. and upon the
place itself, Ia the higher point of land within
nrany miles There Is upou this claim, com
fortabie, tenable log house, &c. with good
garden, with one OF the finest wells e.water in
the territory. A living stream runs through
the place, near which are Two never failing
springs Of water, in which speckIed trout a.
bound in abundance! & The Orchard cont taiAs
about three hundred ndtwspty trees Of choice
varieties, with peach, pear and cherry trees, Sc
lectcd with great care and IN good condition.
The location of this soiain ,ifs liearness to Elk
Horn aud Omaha, and the capability of lis di-
visions into fields containing fresh water, rem
der it peculiarly desirable for dairt or stock
raising purposes. A rare chance for speculation
could be made by. sub-diyding it into lots, as
an addition to Efk Horn city. A portion ofthe
purchase money can remain for few mo onths,
the, ,balancsi cash. For prices and further pars
ticulars, apply to -.
,1Jt@ 5is L. A. BREWSTER Il CO. 81
0y5al6tf s1 81 Real Estate Agants. !.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-08-14
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XHss1cl,; 3, 4 4q::N EwYy''oHkl, Y Z B IL, =

1oltt1 piano fofsSs ssntftb thsa Crystal
eea4anDy The eseato imveia se0ns a. t3Drnss
eon bfFe, been yPrQyed Z, ,ee Hpsnrpsssed
odl "ther3 II thoss 4aa1lt1eS Which the great
Stee1sssasss .l.St Pviss. .-Bssaiae Foss.
fiaao aela ~ Af, Wstere are vssyspop.i
The frame work 10 metallic and the in,
snsnt IL warranted 70 stand any 'cl,nate
ssscsiy sntased of taaisg.--N : Y Daily
~ invention Of the new voices has dives
MT instruas6ht Of In hassher tones, and
- all tAe punty asd, Gchness Of parlor
k-Evenlpg Atlas. Albany. N. Y.
admirable insttaneit Is everywhere
4s~Chsistian ReeeslEsR Raatou. c53l -
eliAR Piano IL now the chief attraction,
leseSl circles in the south Ala bama
nlSon.9 80 go 1sSol sdi ha9 .Teasl
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PROPRIETOR.
REAL ESTATE.
II |. 4. REWSTER q co. ,

6Ii |. A. BREWSTER q CO.. y 4
Heotr Estate, Auction 4 Commission Reoms
Corner Broadway and Madison Streets one
door South Of Hsnshal,s store,
COUNCIL BLUFFS CITY, IOWA. Y
AND AGENTS-FOr the payment of tax
IL es, purchase and sale Of lots, farms, inn
proved and unimproved Government lands
purcha. ed and located.
CcNvEYANcERs-Deeds and Deeds In Trust,
bonds and mortgages, contracts and other in
struments Of writing, drawn up correctly, ana
according to the laws Of the state Of lowa.q q
KEAL ESTATE 91OKERs AND GENERAL AUc-
rIoNEERs Attention given to Ihe salS of hohse-
h0td fsrniture, Con the premisea) hssses, cattle:
farming implements, &c. x...s.a...s.sx s
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OMAHA CITY SCRIPT.
W f have a few more shares Omaha City
Script for sale.
lv5nl5tf L. A. BREWSTER &CO.
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We offer for sale, three beautifully located res
licences, city lots, Lots no. in block 7, and
lot no 3 in block 2, Grimes addition. -..a
Also, lot Isl fronting A feet on Bancroft ST..
by l16 deep.
The above property will be offered at such
prices aud terms as to make sure and profitable
investment Apply TO
BREWSTER & CO.,
v5n20f Real Estate Agents.
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Er4g4 IN 4ENaEE SfsA Na4FL t-sN II1K 3I7E
I Mllq,lN|lellALIr n BtlllF lllll 1 G.
.'1Mhsgf|ol q NlEW sydHA. F.
= E7sRE 7ll5lIEI! 81 lEI! 8 fRls ~ mn
HOnDAsU,Er7 W HafsEtH &
10. Is, bfHSS1 way, KS4 KSt3s1

Vf,ssily, indeed lstes. NetviIsA
the scemblSNaisa, 81 mss1e 4sslers - ts
the price ~ non -cspyhght 1aic, .ga1a
interests Of native comPeesfs, and ahsifs
ssi ~ sxtand - MI. Wlt@fs 'the ic4aseo
the itssls, he - uskia2 jlyn4&se sa1nA
sbanaszaievid6nsL thu - .hss pahA -
nancs SD nppSpt. 40 h6loPpaaiilo4 - q.
sfestasssfaa6 SO iAele eFts g - p
talent, and T. adoFt the national currency 3hs
stock Of American lnd Euf4lsea naSie g
RAese, end the 1f11ui4 Is III oy4 pae
tiod1 Ms6ua o. ~ 6lA9 = -
~ UGsto& l91Ate1. lA47> -
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-08-14

rkHw Smiths Ceiebfatod MeiodoonS. 2" ~
ID sAwtseas in the fsbrsary number of tbs
Review, ansvsrng some inquiries in regard to
Temperament made by civilian W. .jr., Brook
Md0deons are tApAa ip the equal tenn perapent
Since that time Ihave examined number Of
Prince & Co.'S Melodeons, with special refer
ence TO the temperament, and have not found
one tuned in equal temperament. The temper
amsnt in the Inelodeons Of Prince d Co g mar
ufacture that have examined, approaches near
er tho equal than those of Carhart Il Eeedham,
but it is far from equal, as any one 'tro abled
with nice car, think will decide, ii the ey try
the chords Of F and f sharp in succession A
Tuner, Poultney, VI.
We are very happy to stand corrected un
this point. We made the statement alluded to
above on the authority of professor Of music
in this city, without having observed in refer
ence TO 1t our selves-a thing We very seldom
do. We have since examined Prince d Co.'S
Melodeons, and nnd "a Tuner right. Tho
nearer the equal temperature than Carharts, il
is still Unequal We do know, however that
S. D. s. II. w. Smiths Melodeons, sold bv II
Waters, No. 1893 Broadway, are tuned IN the
equal temperament IN. Y Musical Review.
Messrs 8. D. 4 H W Smith rank as the first
ma fac turers Of the melodeon N This co intry.
TheiEinstruments are recommended by the best
judges as superior in every respect.-Boston
Commonwealth.
II" There ID constantly in store at this es-
adjustment, ten different mai es of Pianos, and
FIVE different makes of Msot cons.
II Each instrument is guaranteed TO give
entire satisfaction, or The purchase money re-
funded
Persons at distance wishing to purchase
will, by fowarding their orders, have their wants
as well and as cheaT ly supplied though per-
s0nally present. v5ni0tf
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BANKERS.

81 dkEENE, WARE, q SEXTON.
tIk&xEkS and LAID Agspta. CoAncii Bluffs
t1 1SstSV VHnImp bounty. Iowa y 'as =
VhsSuS;n ~ care, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. - 7
Et5sns, SWeafe = Rics, FSrs Dss Asaass.
lo@a.i i9sAfssaoasa Hs9a st.t "a sg.@haeelaef
Collections made Taxes paid aud l-ands pur-
chased and ssld in any part Of Iowa. v4n1Sn
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G.. II. HENLE,
NL0THING and dry goods store, M,iais
- Bs oadways opposite the Bluff City hHteE
v4n25tf
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-08-14

l,1E1sis eesrn af
H3|t2I0a1ioi6!sk Is 6tkIs Any 1ss5ssssis
trasssd q him viii be faikAfAify and promptly
attended TO- Office next door TO Msssrs. Nave
4 F1ssr's store, Oregon, Holt couaty. Mo-.
.io.zssg5 al fv2-n3S.u u
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> JOSEPH l., SHARP,

A. c. sEoRD. l. L. koW An-
FORD b BOWEN. IS =
TTORNEYS add Counseilors al Law
II Council Bluffs City Iowa -
IFOyvicx, second story, N. Z. corner Broad
wav and Madison Street. vAn2eti.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-08-14

GEO. HOWE.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-08-14
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= ss4sI!-o ~Opouclx naDngs, l0UA. 81 - stsi
DAKrfOUI.Aa lsGnnnBiea givDa AA4ha paar-
eNASD AAA Snle sf laaas, IthAi iavseigse3os
OF fanA Stlsa, lsssaies e ND nessaeas, Psyr
msnt q seu, and -soalsctioa sf sAseeas In vsee-
epp Iovs asl Nsbsaskaf NsneoCy. .sao'
HO0SH1,st tsss k.st II Paoiko House. il
sJ0ne 70. 46S6sugJ ~ tsaslss.J tg4al4u
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Extracts from EultoTlAis concerning " 0i'
bert and Company q premiu N Eolisn Pianos
The Eolian Forte IL undoubtedly the a,osa
perfect m usical instrument human ingenuity has
constructed. Two instruments are blended IN
one. The Eoiian 10 both attached and detach-
ed; SO thss the piano may be played with Or
witheus its or, with oas ha.id the perforrrser
sAay elicit the msiodisus strains Of the Kslian.
= ID with the other invoke the harmppss OF the
CpiAae. The iastrnHent which in he evening,
iysited % the dance or aided tha fey TIVE spAl6.
gives forth IN the incoming, tke KeelIngt tones
Which prelude and accompdh tn tdisnM hYhyA
MI Watcrs' hsw foomt ~ nee355' y aiMviRi3 -
the lovers Of uustc.E BAT a6q2s &S4ll4 "a
his v91fs s4o1r4u vsAsepq as1vAA4ee6 -
tthndhs t1ans dpatqnDs sds rnioapouss sssas
,Ths ivaxis>e 1sna slsesAauf A9AiN tsa> ~n
Fealy b spnsee1saA1 ~ thS1A M AsRAN)s
magnificent Instruments St NJ, sWaETrE eStsh
liskment N. Y. Tnbune
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-09
THOUGHT.

The power of thought has accomplished
wonders. 1t has enabled the student to
learn the languages, and solve the most OBJ
truse mathematical problems. 1t has
taught the farmer the art of agriculture,
that he may adopt his seed TO the soil, that
it may produce bountiful harvest. 1t
has taught the mechanic the rules which
govern physical substances, that he may
apply it to the best advantage. 1t has
taught the merchant rates of exchange,
that he may make profit himself and BEN
eft the community atlarge. 1t has taught
the lawyer principles of equity, by which
mankind must be governed. Ithas called
the lightning from the skies. Such are
some Of the accomplishments of thought.
Thought, wrapt in the mystic mantle OF
high order, passes and repasses the fiery
ordeal, yet cannot unfold to man its surpas-
sing ovel;ness in the language of earth.
1t is the life of the mind, the ever-gushiHg
fountain Of all sciences, and the perfection
of all art 1t has been sheltered by the
winds Of Heaven, and its embers shall glow
when all others are extinguished 1t has
plucked from fame's ETHEREAL bower the
fairest flowers, and twined them in a wreath
to crown the brow of Milton. 1t was his
delight, under the influence of the sacred
blessing, thought, to write that admirable
poem, "Paradise Lost" it was his great
est conquest TO write Paradise Regain
ed"
Thought teaches US that the grave is
dark and gloomy world, with no light to
illumine the ght; but better philoso-
ply whispers TO us that the grave is not
the end; that cloud Of darkness may
gather round the closing scene, and the
paleness of death be our winding sheet.
But brighter dawn than ever was seen
rising on the spirit, and thought links its
fond immortality to The blessings of Heav-
en-. Thought, looking down through the
lapse of ages, working with uuliring efforts
beneath the decaying wreck Of the past,
breaking the silence and scattering the
shades of dark oblivion, and beholds
thought bounding into futurity. Thus the
power Of thought has done much and has
much vet 10 do. What it has done are
real triumphs. What it may do win be
done; for, with the immortal soul, whatev-
er is possible is certain. Without thought.
the world Of mind would be as day with.
! out the moon or stars.-Lris.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-09
Removal Of Gov. Reeder,

Once again has this miserable admins
tralion bowed to the behests of its South
ern masters. Governor Reeder has been
removed from the Office of Governor of
Kansas, and John L. Dawson has been ap-
pointed in his place. Reeder yielded al.
most every thing to Slavery, but because
he did yield the last lingering shred of
Manhood and of right he fell under the
ban of prescription. The unsuitable char
acter of the prop' gandi is here set forth.
Atchison and Stringfellow, with the Miss
ourian rutfians, must rule, or ruin every
man that offers the shadow of resistance to
their ubiquitous schemes. Could anything
have been wanting to increase the indigna-
ton already burning in the minds of the
people of the North, they now have it
Pierce is only the President of the South.
His waking thoughts and his midnight
dreams are for the South; he thinks only
of the South; he acts only for the South.
The very fact f'his having been born in
the North must be burden upon his soul.
DoUeH FACE is written upon his forehead,
and it does not require the eyes of imagina-
ton to read the placard "FoR SALE, hanging
to the backs of all his Northern followers.
The righteous Indignation Of the North is
now made complete. The President OF
the United States has succumbed, that
Atchison, the drunken leader of men
worse than pirates, might succeed in fast
ening Slavery upon the people of Kanzas,
against their will. Let the people ponder
we'll this last infamous act of an infamous
Administration -iScioto Gazette.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-09
The Poor and the Rich.

The honest, hard working part of our
community, however much they may excel
them in intelligence and refinement, are
looked upon by some purse proud would
be aristocrats, as entirely beneath their
notice, but these are onl y mere exceptions.
If person shows himself but worthy, he
is here cheerfully welcomed by the good
and the great, whatever be his origin and
if his birth be alluded to, it is not with
scorn and contempt, but with admiration
and respect, for having surmounted the
obstacles which were in his pathway
We oftentimes see the poor mans son ris
ing early, before the labor of the day can
call him forth, and assiduously pouring
over his books while Others are eagerly
pursuing pleasure. or are reposing in the
arms of Morpheus. The flushed cheek
and fire in his eye shows the firm resolve
and high purpose. Those intellectual
powers which he has cultivated so long
and faithfully, have well repaid his care
and pains. Wealth and influence are his
He may fill commanding place in th,
pulpit, or perhaps charm with his elo
quence the multitude that throng the hall'
of our National Congress. II his voice il
on the side of the right he may exert ar
influence which viii be felt by his country
long after ''life's battle has been fought,
and he has rested from his labors.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-09
TALE OF THE REVOLUTION.

This must be the house; the junction OF
two roads, and brook in front OF the banks
covered with willows. This place meets
the description exactly. Order the men
to diSmount with the exception Ola couple
of patrols on each road
The British were dressed in the blue
and scarlet uniform of the British light
horse, corps that was formed after the
landing of the English troops in New Jer-
sey, as soon as horses coull be obtained to
mount the men. He was an officer of
some rank evidently, and his carriage and
demeanor was both naughty and arsto-
Gratis in the highest degree. Why not
he was the eldest son of British Earl.
The house appears to be deserted, Col.
Halcourt, said his junior officer as he dis
mounted.
I'VE will see. This way dozen of you,
he said to his men. Try the door yonder,
lift is fastened break it open, and report il
any is inside If there should be, and
they attempt to escape, shoot them down,
but give them warning to surrender.
The men advanced to the door, which
they found to be fastened; and after de-
nianding admission, they proceeded to
break it open, which delayed them some
time, for the door was strong oaken one
This done they entered.
DO you know the man by sight lieuten'
ant?' asked Col Hartcourt, while the men
wero busy rsnsacking the house.
No sir, but there is fellow l picked uT
on the road now in the rear, that know:
him WE'LL
Order him in 'front.'
The countryman had not very prepos
sessng conntenance. There was bolC
surlness and cruel expression of features
extremely displeasing.
What is your name?' asked Col. Hart
court. in his quick military manner.
John ClasSen.'
DO you know Peter Van Dyke?'
Very we'll
is that his dwellingg
'Yes-though since his mothers deat
and his sisters getting married, it is hare
to say where he keeps himself
Does he hear the name OF being grea
rebel and dangerous man to those whC
favor the king in this neighborhoodY
yes, from the Pasaaic to the Hacken
sack. and thirty miles around. 1t Ia hat
my way he'd been hung long ago and M
house burned over his head; he is the
leader of every rebel gang from the army
and points out to the honest farmers homes
who stand by their King, whose BARN
they plumber, and carry away the grail
and cattle
Why do you tell bitter story abou
him. Has he ever injured you?
Injured me? He and a parcel OF rob
bers like himself, came one afternoon t
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-09
ESTABLISHED IN 1926
Americanism before the RevoIutfOu.


The following extracts were recently co.
pied from the Qualification Book, in the
office Of the Secretary of the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania. being parts Of the
oatbs Of Office taken By dc Officers Of the
Government in 1851. The willingness Of
the Papacy to exercise temporal dominion
seems to have been foregone conclusion
in this province with the men living lit
tie less than century ago. The Ameri-
cans of this day are, therefore. relieved
from the charge Of having invited this
SANDER upon Catholicism, in order TO its
persecution and their own elevation TO po-
ltical power. History, as also tie con-
seriousness Of the whole Protestant world,
are unequivocal and uniform in represent
ing the Romish Church as intolerant, ag-
grandizing and prosecuting. But here is
the record:
m--do swear that l do from my
Heart abhor. detest, and abjure. as impi-
Gus and hereticaI, that damnable doctrine
and position, that Princes excommunicated
or deprived by the Pope, or any authority
Of the See of Rome, may be deposed, or
murdered by their subjects. or any other
whatsoever; and l do declare that no for
eign Prince, Person, Prelate, State or Po-
teniate hath, or ought to have, anyjurisdic-
ton, power, superiority, pre- eminence or
authority, Ecclesiastical or Spiritual with
in the Realm of Great Britain, or any of
the Dominions thereto belonging. So
help me God.
q do swear that l do profess
Faith in God, the Father, and in Jesus
Christ, his Eternal Son, the True God, and
in the Holy Spirit, One God, blessed for
evermore. And do acknowledge the Ho-
ly Scriptures of the Old and New Testa-
ment to be given by Divine Inspi-ation.-
So help me God.
4 do solemnly and sincerely, in
the presence of God, profess, testify, and
declare, that do believe that in the Sacra
ment of the Lords Supper there is not any
Transubstantiation OF the Elements Of
Bread and Wine into the Body and Blood
of Christ at or after the consecraion there
of, by any person whatsoever, and that
the Invocation, or alteration Of tie Virgin
Mary any other Suint, sud ESQ SaSaiEea
of the Mass as they are now used in the
Church Of Rome, are superstitious and idol
atrous, and do solemnly, in the presence
of God, profess, testify, and declare, that [
do make this Declaration and every Part
thereof, in the plain an ordinary sense Of
the words now read unto me as they are
commonly understood by English Protest
ants, without any evasion, equivocation, or
mental reservation whatsoever, and without
any dispensation already granted me for
this purpose by the Pope, or any other Au-
thority, or Person whatsoever, or without
any hope ofany such dispensation from any
Person or Authority whatsoever, or with
out thinking that am or may be acquit'
ted before God or man, or absolved of this
Declaration, or any part thereof, although
the Pope, or any other Person or Persons,
or Power whatsoever, should dispense with
or annul The same, or declare that it was
null and void from the beginning. So
help me God. Pa. Peoples Adr.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-08-09
Thursdny Morning. Aug. g. 1853
MUSIC LOST.


Somewhere along the doubtful years,
In years Of joy or years of pain
Mysoul has marvcllcd while hhcaru
A sound it never heard agalh'
so,newherc-pcrhaps in that strange lapse
ofbeing, which, We dimly dream,
Was somewhere in our heretofore,
Divided Life's mysterious stream
In dreams seem to hear again.
But, waking, lose the melody
And wondering echoes of the tone
Forever haunt and follow me.
My questioning heart looks searchingiy
In every human, brother face;
And eagerly in each new voice
The lons-lost clue Iseek to trace.
Sometimes n meaning sweet ard rare
Rings through some half forgotten word'
Aud hints the dear, exceeding JOY,
Which thrilled from that diviuer chord.
Tween that in that sound must lie
Tho long sought aye, tbs wished foryes,
Int ,rpreting f.Ite's oracle,
Tne answer ofmy lif1's long guess.
Enfoldrd in that subtle tone,
decm is hid the mystic key,
Which, reproduced, would bring again
Lifs's discord back to harmony.
In vain-pale NJ ,mory strives in vain
To roll away the mighty stone;
Tbs faithful Past yields up his dead
Unto th1 voice of God alone.
Ny weak hands strive with Destiny
For harmonies it should have lent
note from life's sweet tune is gone;
A string lost from the instrument.
music sweet and Infinite!
o measure beautiful and free!
Strike up along the slumberng chords
That only sleep to dream of thee!