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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
DEATH OF JOSH. SILssEr, THE CoNEpIAs

DEATH OF JOSH. SILsBEE, THE CoNEDIAs
SIisbee, the wel!-known Yankee comedian,
died at San Francisco about the 2Otn OF
last month, aged IS years. His personal
character. says the n Y Herald, was
above rePrcach; he was 4 worthy, quiet,
conservative, temperate, prudent man, and
had, We lsars, secured a handsome compe-
tence. He leaves a widow and children
There seems 10 be mortality among the
Yankee comedians" so called. Messrs
Marble, Hill and Burke all died young
The only representative of this style of act.
ing that we know Of is Mr.. McVicker, who
has recently returned from a European
tour.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

A CANINE lTEn.--A well known gentle.
man OF our city received some weeks ape
I from the Express Ofice, as he supposed :
box, is9ied Pitts burgh,'' with two dollars
charged upon it, which he paid, containing
live puppy OF garnt build, and with LEGS
Ike those OF Shanghai He Imagined il
!" a present from q near and dear SPORTING
friend, who lives in the Smoky CITY. and
was confirmed in his belief by a certain
sporting friend wno pronounced the vupnv
10 be Of the true Scotch terrier breed ne
puppy was treated for some days with all
the consideration due TO 90 distinguished =
vifitor, and extensively shown, 10 friends
dropping in. One day. one of these friends
happened TO remark that the puppy was no
doubt very fine one, but that il was won
deriuily Like certain worthless puppy, a
next door neighbor had been trying to pet
rid Of, for some time. The delighted owner
OF the puppy was at first somewha, incredu.
!ousi but the proofs Of its identity with the
missing one ofhis neighbor, grew at last too
strong TO resist. The puppy has been sent
INTO the country to ruralize, and It's owner
Is now "sadder and a wiser man." All.
though we have given no names, this 10
over true tale. Rock Islander.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

Did not the people of Ohio send to the
present Congress an unbroken An,i-Ne-
braska delegation! Gin. Gas.
We answer. yes, by the great help o.
the Know Nathings, Anii-Pope excitement;
but hsw would it be il the question has to
be tried over sgain, after the people have
witnessed the performance of their Repre-
sentativesi-Eaqrirer
With two or three exceptions they would
return the same delegates who now repre-
sent Ohio in Congress. The people hav-
ing witnessed the performance of their
Representatives would, if called upon 10
vote to-day, elect an Anti. Nebraska delega.
ton that would not include single "scatter-
ing vote .-Gaseiie.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

INTERESTING Casa man namei Ma.
than Hills was arrested last week in Phila-
delphia; for house. breaking. II was ascer.
tanned shortly after his arrest, that he had
lain in State Prison ayear on conviction
of forgery, when the real forger turned up,
and he was liberated. Without tools or
good clothes he reached Philadelphia, and
endeavored to get work but could not, sub
sisting, meanwhile, upon the bread OF char
ity. He started to go to Trenton at night,
fall, but the cold drove him TO shelter, and
while trying to get into small clubhouse
he was arrested as a house breaker. His
circumstances were found out and he wal
dismissed and furnished by some coed Sa.
marian with tools and warm clothing.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

air. John Lawrence Bazler, in the Lou.
issiile Itnle,, offers TO bet from as 600 n
$4,000, that he can do as follows hmm
five feet further on a dead level than any
nan in Kentucky three further thai INV
man in the United States--one foot ,bsy
than any man In the world-or that he can
stand fat footed upon the earth and lean a
brick wall fifteen feet high and four thick,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

Live Oak George" has written letter
denying ,hs, he has been bled By The X.
Ms "for the good Of the cause" He SAYS
that il he knows how to make money, lac
knows how and when to spend H. and how
70 take care Of II.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

AsRIcuLTukAL ImPtENEsrs.-We see il
estimated that the number Of respers em-
ployed in the State Of Illinois is not ess
than 10000. Ifeach reaper dispenses with
the labor OF Eve men, there is an aggregate
saving or the labor Of 10000 men. Probt
bly not over half OF the yearly produc, Of
Illinois could be saved without the use Of
labor saving implements.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

The Judiciary Committee OF the Wiscon-
sin Senate have made report showing that
very gres. freedom was taken by the Can
vsssers in the contested counties in adding
to or taking from the number Of votes
generally in favor Of Barstow.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

T oWREY, THOMAS s. co. are now receiving. al
1Ltheir \ ard near the rail road depot, leo TONS
oFGoAL DAILY For Fuel and Steam il ha. no 50.
perior 10 this Market.
Owing TO eombiuaton OF the miners 10 raise the
price OF toAl--whieh we would not submit to-we
were unable, Tor short time, to supply our cusom
ers. But having succeeded in breaking This cor,
bination IN which the community has no snsl inter
ssi) We are now prepa red deliver in this city or
pasenper' In quantity to suit purchasers at our
former prices, ON application al the Yard
Rock Isla nd Jan 3 .dtf
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
Fire and Burglar Proof Safes

HAVING ottsIned the agency for the sale OF LII
IL He's Patent Fire and Burglar Proof Safes Bank
Locks Bank Vault Doors ssd Frames. we q re prepar
cd to furnish 81 manufacturers prices any OF these
articles short notice.
These safes all taste ned with Lille Lock Civ
ing aBdouoted security against thieves, are
free from dampssss and better fire proofs than any
other safe made. The burning Of them 10 any bull.
ding easast materially hJure them, and they N ay be
eNehangedfors new one at any agency by paying 10
repsiniing. Tbs vault doors frame 70 reliable
economical gene rally used here the
are best knows.
The Bank Locke have always foiled the burglar and
all Bank Lock ssebipg competitors.
The various tests applied 10 these articles by
at mechanical and agricultural fairs whore they have
always obtained the dsst premiums esia biishes the
certainty their superiority Purchasers are In yited
TO call and examine the articles, references,
cates &c-, befors pa rchaslng.
The undersigned arc the only agents in Rock Ia
land (li.) and Davenport uows) for the world,s
Sale Company, OF Iroy,S y. Orders addressed TO
either place will receive proMpt attention.
CHILD 4 BAKER,
Illinois u. Roc Island,
Feb2-d&w-ly, Second II. Dsy1Dport
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
UNIMPROVED LAND FOR sALF
City Wood Yard.
n WYIYYAMG a m

HAVE opened new Wood Yard at G 70. ALLMo
IL & Co. Lumber Yard at the junction of Second
and Front sts., where they have on hand full as
sortment ofDry and Green Wood, namety--
hickory, Ash, OAK, Maple, &C.,
Which they offer for sale the Lowest Mark eli price
and would most respectfully solicit all who are in
want to give us call
P.S Oar wood is four feet long
Dayeu9lStt, Jan ~ div
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

The gap in the Terre Hsute and Alton
roed, q, Shelbysi.le, has been closed, and
trains will be running through from Alton
TO Terre Haute in few days.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

It is said that the forthcoming statistics
Of Massachusetts will show that the Shoe
and Leather manufactures OF that State
amour, TO the enormous sum o. $4,000
600
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

Milton the great poet, was rather under
the middle size, was well built and muscu-
lar. His department was afiable. and gait
erect and manly, bespeaking courage and
uodsuntedness. He was good swordsma Il,
an accomplished musician, aud e highnind
ed gentleman.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

The formal opening Of the Marietta, Cin-
cinnaii. and Hillsboro' Railroad, TO pass
through the mineral region, lao miles from
Cincinnati, took place on Tuesday.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
hfw Aoufrtiseuleats.
Stores, Stores,
MULTIPLIED ~ sT0vfs,

4 LTHoUGH We cannot keep on hand ssme 2oOO
Aor 5000 Stoves, n some srour neighbour, the
soas are, We sell cheap and good an article OF
ma bat new supply Of freight cars have arrive
and been plsced road, and We have co p eted
our ARA ngemsnts 10 be abe sow 10 supply the
demands ofail, be the same MORE OR LESS
So after looking around among all the "oNB
MORSE" stove shops in this city, 10 no purpose,
come 10
Whitehall D 0illstts,
The oni, Stove Emporium In the west and buy q
Ssee a. 10 stove. In our prices, for chespness,
We defy all compcuusn--evsry article rsrraxtsd,
nnd IL not satisfactory We refund The money Aaeng
our assortment may be found the celebrated
Forest Oak, for wood or Coal the Climax;
Black Diamond. for coal; The King Of
Stoves and Governor, elevated ovens
III kinds OF Parlos. Once and Heating Stoves
lin and Copper Ware on hand n all times. Roof
ing, JobbIng, &c. done 10 order.
Brady Street, nearly Opposite the P. o.
Feb s-dtf DAVENPORT IOWA
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
70 TIE Citipens 81 Yeva .

BslisvS & that large majority Of the citizens Of
fowaNre opposed to the political principles Of the
present Ad mi abstraction, and to the introduction
slavery into territory free, and also that made
free by the Compromise Of 1890; and that the party
styling itself The democratic Party" are striving
to slavery satissas In sttution, contra
~ to the principles laid down in the Declare ton Of
Independence and the Consultation taught BY the
Fathers of the Republic, We would call upon all
such free citizens 10 meet In Convention, ii Iowa
City, on the n2d day ofFebruary for the purpose OF
organiIings Republican party. 10 make eommo =
eaase with similar party already formed in several
ofthe othe States Of The Upion.
January ,. 1856 dAwtt MANY CirIxsRs.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
Splendid Scheme!!
$4,000 Worth of
. II q " T. 8 (!

TO De distributed among the Inhabitants
of the West
Every Ticket draws a Prize worth more
than the cost of the Ticket, as follows:
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
II. y SHoCP. A. v. BAREAtow
SHOUP & BARKALOW,
Late 6rm OF Renwiek h SON.
PQRWARUIUek CONMIAeYON NEIGH Mt

Baxsr buildfngs, East cor Front aud Brady.
Davenport, lows.
Agents for all the principal Steam boats In the PIPER
Mississippi trade, and connecting with lower Mfssi--
sippi boats We also have the Agency for the sale OF
salt and keep constantly on baud, fresh and pure
Cement, fire brick, DE.
Liberal sdvancements made upon all eonsignments.
Feb. 2, Is53-d6Wtf
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
Printing Office for Sale.

THE materials, Press, Type, both news and Job
Type, Chases, Rules, Stones, Cases, 6c., &c, re-
Gently used In printing the Davenport Courier. are
Tor sale at bargain The office complete In all the
JOB and u ONCE Its worthy the attention OF Prlu
ieu about starting paper in the interior of Iowa.
For particulars apply to j. LANE, Esa.,
Davenport, Feb. 3-dhw-3t Witherwsx Blotk
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

The Chicago journal says the ruDor is
incorrect that Edwin Forces, intended play
ing an engagement in that city.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
Coal Coal,

Stoves and Tickets now ready.
Jan. 30-dlm T. CLOSE & co.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
Land Office Removed!

vcADS & STEWART have removed their Ofhce to
~ lie Claire's new Block ON Brady Street over the
Post Office, aud opposite the 'sGazette" Counting
Rnon, @ Jan 90
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
THK VkrKRAs PoKT. when Rogers

THK VkrKRAs PoKr.--When Rogers
made his appearance as poet, Lord Byron
was unborn--and Byron has been dead
thirty.ons years! When Persy Bysche
Shelly was born, Rogers was in his thir-
tieth year--and Shelly has been dead near.
ly thirty-four years! When Keats was
born, "The Pleasures of Memory" was
looked upon as a standard poem-and Keats
has been dead thirty five years! When
this century commenced, the man who died
but yesterday. and in the latter half, too, OF
the century, had already numbered as many
years a. Burns and Byron had numbered
when they died. Mr.. Rogers was born be-
fore the following English poets-Scott
Southey, Wordsworth. Coleridge. Byron
Moore, Montgomery, Shelley, Keats, Viii
son, Tom Hood, KirAe White, Lamb, Jon.
na Ballie, Eelicia Hemans, l.. E. L., aud hi
outlived them all.-Landon illustrated Ne,es
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
HU1lAH Boys.

noN'T fergette call on Aivord & Van Patten and
AIget one ofthoss fancy sieisAs before they al
gone and the snow lasts. Psb 1
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
THK Ice TkApK.-The Nav York Jour

The Ice TRADE.-The New York Jour
nal Of Commerce has IN article upon this
subject, from which we learn that il 10 est.
mated by those who are well qualified to
Judge, that there is now invested in the ice
trade, in all parts OF the United States, be-
tween S6,00O,000 and $1,000 900; and the
number of men TO which il gives imploy.
ment, during the winter months, is sup
posed to be from 1000 to 10000. The to-
tai annual consumption of ice in New
York, alone, exceeds 100000 TONS Bos-
ton consumes about 10000 yearly; and
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington,
nearly an equal amount. Besides this large
domestic consumption, there is every year
large amount exported 10 the southern
cities.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in The Post ONCE up 10 The Is, Of Feb
tusry, 1856.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
Z "a ND FICE!

n. G. EAps. ,. W. STEWART DAVID HIGGINS.
EANS, STEWART L. HIGGINS,
r AND AGENTS, Real Estate Brokers, and Nota-
IL ries Public, will Buy and Sell All kinds OF City
for nts: buy and sell Land Warrants or
locate me In any land dstric; in the Staie will col
lect claims and promptly remit in short, We transact
general Agency business
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

--BANK ERS--

MnCKI0r na IonsiN, davenport, Iowa.
""'NAoi 'ohn's WHITE, Fl Desmolns., Ia
REFER TO ~
Messrs p. CRsTEArJR. Co..
JonK THOMPSON, Esq Banker
CASHIER AMERICAS EnonAseK BAsK,} 'o"'
Messrs TEssos & DAsJEk, Bankers,
- LucAs & SIMosps, o.,
g L., A. BKSoisr a. Co.. 'Ieas.
Cashier Atlantic Bank Boston, Mass, Ms..,
son oudesiuys, Baltimore, i. X. swim r. 'nhonp
Chicago, Ill. 80 h'q ,Sankei
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
J. W. STEWART,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT,


,HDofFlcE in"Ie clsire's"new Block, BRA.
Ian 90 Davenport, Iowa.
LANDS and LOTS FOR SALE
800 acres beautiful Prairie Land for sale near Iowa
8 city. Enquire OF Cook, Sargent Il Downey,
ofihe undersigned.
Also, 100 acres unlmproved. This is Prairie Land
We osss qaaS Il f',AsoS fTosaIy being
Also, $50 acres mile from Fulton This Ia North
and only mile from Cd Railroad station, and 10 not
State.
Also 400 acre. Timber and Prairie, Til. /. near
Blue Grass and will be solo on easy terms.
Also City Lots,
Some situated the brow Of the hill. KHording
magnificent sites for dwellings.
Besu,ifai Lot. 10 lease fer 10 years, situated on
Brady street, opposite John G. Dayie, Esq.
Being determined TO close up business in Daven
port for the present, any one wishing bargains In no
above named real estate can obtain shem By applying
soon to 7. e. EADS,
Dec 25,ls55 Office lads 4 Stewart.
STORE HOUSE AND DWELLING FOR SAIL.
IN LIE CLAIRE, Fronts On two SITS.
THIS Is one of the best business stands In the city
Of lie Claire. Store Honse 20 feet long, two
s'orieshigh and finished on above for family, good
cellar, and will be sold at great bargain forcash.
oss Dennis SA'''n fsS S''.' fiaGpi
UNINPROVED LAND FOR SALE.
tQn ACRES uDimproved land for sale near Full
+ lou ton, mile from Cd railroad station, being
lie Also
400 acres Blue Grass $500 per acre tmbe OH
part miles frem the river and near good mills, and
stone coal. good span OF work horses taken ,npar
| pay. Terms liberal. Applyto
dsel7 EADs & STEWART.
| ARGYLE COTTAGE"
Beautiful Home to Rent,
ME undersigned will rent for one year 10 ten i'd
i late beautiful home argyle Cottage and appe nd
! agesl adjoining the city of lie Claire.
This place comprises Dwelling, rooms. smol I
| - acres woodland pasture.
None need apply who have large family OF little
! children r. c. RADS.
City Wood Yard.
Il. WILLIAMS 4 CO,
/ HAVE opened new Wood Yard at gro. AL.fxe
IL & Co.'S Lumber Yard. at the junction of secon,
| and Front sts., where they have hand full as
sor.ment OF Dry and Green Wood pamefy--
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

HolloWay's Medicines.
W1Esre agents for the sale Of the above eelebra.
w ted Medicines, tPlls and Ointment lin this
Guy, ana would say TO any needing Medicines OF tho
The greatest success Of any Patent Mediciu In u.e
Feb4 ALVOkDA VAN PATTEN
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

NpOfFICE in"ie Claire s., now Block, on Br,
dy Street, over the Post ONCE.
Jan DayenD0rf. lOWR.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05

""''N H"F"t' ULIFfH
ELIOT 4 FISKE,
General Commission Il FoPwarding
N e r c h u ~ IS,
Front Street, Mar the Depot,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

rarleular attention paid TO the purchase and sale
u Produce. Liberal advances made on Consign.
'hsnts Cash paid for all kind OF Produce.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Under this head lin ted of special notices
will be inserted al ~ eents per tine each Insertion,
or so cts. per week.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-05-01
The Oratory of Willard.

! The Indiana State Sentinel has discovered
! the wonderful fact that WILLARD, the i'm n1acu
late WILLARD, in all that pertains TO ora.orv.
towa-s full head and shoulders abo' 9
,rnu 81, s,;' ;maoo '9el3Sj8ye % BtRHgEA ~ and
Journal remarks follows: Don the
ne Democratic candidate for Governor is
"haie' iash'ns the "nigger worshippers"
with bis tail into a sea Of ieIly. and ,hrdwi =
the fam of his fury on all points Of nal;f;la7
creeds where it"becometh rot his ADEQUACY r.
be satisfactory"
"hen llllard Is elected aad III. calns of
victory and the robe of office shall give him
ease ana dignity, he is to 20 10 the sesbo-rf
ana exhio1t himeslf as specimen Of the nra
duets Of White River Bottom. Then w;tl' ,t,a
people OF Gotham indeed wonder At the .,au
corn we have here. Glory will gath.r
aroahd she nam of Indiana, and her escut-
brick ba.. '
An arena. in imitation Of the ancient Olvmn;c
VIII De prepared. and Willard, illunined bv
'ne rays OF the morning sun" and looking A.
ana fuii-faced as sHnfo,c.r. will
eA { P"hd MS lungs and s"nd vivid streaks Of
ltghfntng' over the whole panorama Of na.nr.
IN general. and abolifionism in nar,;cuI.-
JoSe. himself will shrink in behind his tbu0Jar
cloud, and hide his diminished head fro7,
before tie face Of him who u,ters "b,,r,,;r.,
len unciafIoas' TIE stars on orr ,a,;o,,aI
banner will pale before him, and the stripes Of
'ur nag d~Ind!e lnso the breadth Of those tba,
curve around a stick of sugar CANDY. The
constitution vlndcated. the country saved the
Jnlon upheld, and the nationality Of sIayarv
s1ab.lshed. this great man Of tie Seminal "a,
'ather up his fee: and depart to the Land Of
hades, leaving It TO postertv to erect to h.
memory monument of blacksnitll's bellows
made OF tn ok bull hide, on the tough fanks :
/ winch shall be nseribed-sHERE ITEs r4v
REATEsT RoARER OF HIS AGE"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-05-01
RICHMOND, WAYNE COUNTY, ND, THU RSDAY MAY |, Is

ing, but with higher aim, that Of trying 10
render some usefulness 70 my fellow beings,
Ilet nothing deter me from the prosecution OF
the plans ;hatI had deliberately formed; some
obstacles and discouragemen.s have marked
nv career, but withs, have had quite as
much satisfaction as could have reasonably
expected. aud now | again yield 10 what |
believe 10 be an lmperious sense Of duty 10
withdraw from the charge account of family
disability. as well desire that | feel my
self to return again to the quietude of private
life; and in thus surrenderlng up the charge,
feel the confident assurance that my success
ors will more than fill the vacuum. and that
you may extend your sphere OF usefulness far
and wide. and long continue 10 assist in moul
ding the minds of the rising generation. and
light the path way of the youthful traveller
through the dark valley of ignorance, along
the mesndering z wilds, where briars are found
TO encrcle, and sharp thorns to pierce his s'desi
but with your lights may lead him safely
through the thick untrodden desert, up the
green mountain, whose sides are covered with
beautiful Towering plants, and rich ever
greens. and where pure crystal waters spring
from the clefts, and leap over their rocky beds
to refresh him as he gains that emInence that
overlooks the deep thicket which had So long
entan gled his footsteps. and where his vision
Is opened 10 beauties that his youthful eyes had
long ached to behold.
May your lives glide smoothly onward,
and your feet never be betrayed into the slight
est error. For as you know, the public is ex-
ceedingly censorious, and very nnforgisinr,
and the smallest deviation from rectitudr
a.tho' the most ample reparation may be ma le,
will never reinstate you TO wonted confidence.
but distrust and dark suspicion forever point
her empoisoned finger at you. tho your char
acter may be unsuliied the Angels OF
Light in the portals Of Heaven. | now. in
this public manner, and on this occasion, trans
fer To YOU the important trust that | have
held. and resign into your hands the charge
of this Institution, and hope, and it is my
prayer to Almighty God At this time, tLai
your courage may be increased. your hands
be made strong. and your hearts stayed by
His power, 10 administer with honor the
great work entrusted TO your care. And now
IN this collective capacity to YOU. my dear
students, respected instructors. and the house
hold in general, | bid long and lasting
farewell and may that Christian love fill
your hearts, that If one solitary pang embit,ers
your soul, may il be buried forever in tia:
grave that knows no waking.