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SCROFULA AND SALT RIIEUM or FOUR
YEARS STANDING, CURED BY CAR.
TIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.

-. NJ.
Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. .. 1855.
RcsSIs. Bennett d Beers.
"rNrLENES Having for four years past
been suffering from ScroiuIa in its Won't form,
without ti"dimg relief from our best physicians,
| was solicited by a friend to try Carter's Span
ish Mixture. 1t gives me pleasure to state that
before finishing the first bottlc, the disease re.
taxed. | then order cd two more bottles and
with heartfelt gratitude ! state to YOU the TACT
that two bottles o; your excellent preparation
has entirely cured me.
The third bottle ! gave ~ a friend who had
hccn suffering with Salt Rhcun for a length Of
iimrl aud he, like myself owes his restoration
to health TO the virtues OF "Cartcr's Spanish
Mixture" You arc At liberty to use this letter
in any way you may think proper, If it vii
benefit the afflicted
JOSEPH ROBINSON.
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Crockery and Glass Ware,
FRENCH BASKETS,

a good assortment. I win DO receiving new
supplies regularly by my " express.
The public are respectfully invited TO call and
examine my stock Of goods, ] will show them
with pleasure, (particulaIly 10 the Ladies' and
shoald 1 be able 20 I'll a portion Of their mem
orsndum, sm satisfied. I am truly thankfalto
my friends and patrons for past fsvors, and hope
by strict e~ttention 70 badness 10 merit a con-
JONES CROCKETT.
Nov. re, fee ~ ~ 4l--<t
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WESTERN Hoo TRADE.-A dispatch
from Cincinnati dated Tuesday evening
quotrs hogs on the spot at g to 8 1-2,-
The Shelby Ky) News saws:
Buyers are offering 1925 per hun.
bred gross. but holders are asking more.
We hear Of sales in adjoining counties,
and few in this. at the above figures
Some buyers refuse 70 offer more than
81"
The burlington Gowa) Gazette SAYS /:
I'VE learn from those who have taken
the pains TO inform themselves on the snb-
iect. that the hog crop Of this State will
he fully equal IL not larger than last year.
We are inclined to the belief that the stock
ofhogs will be much larger than any previ-
Gus year, from the fact that the A greater
quantity Of land Is now under cultivation,
and for tho past three years the corn crop
has been good. We know that therc
will be a largo increase in the counties
west Of us. As regards prices, we cannot
say at what figures the season will OPEN
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A BRDE.-A
New York correspondent says:
A young girl was married at Sallers.
vile, in South Burgean, on "wednesday
night, to a nan considerably her senior 10
years, at the solicitation Of her parents
and contrary to her own viii. Yesterday
morning she took a dose Of poison which
would have ended her life, bat IL was dis.
covered, and q physician was called, who
relieved her stomach of considerable
part of the dose. Late yesterday after
noon, her life was in n critical condition.
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METHODIST CONFERENCE.

This Body opened its session ut Iorkvi!lc o"
wednesday last. No important proceedings
have yet reached us. The correspondence
ofthc Carolina Tmcs, says. that upon cal
ling Ike roll, over cighty ministers answer
cd 20 their names.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

The latest for,.'Sn news which we pNLliah
~ smother column is disconraging, cotton
declined orc eighth ola penny. The
IItct oftlc decline upon our home markets,
Is not fully received at the time Of our GO
ing 10 press.
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From the Edgcficld Advertiser
The Struggle Over.

Inc struggle Over,
as every hofe'HI soul has been fully
"~nu''PntiNS ever since The ADJOURNMENT
OF 'ne cincinnati CehIrnuon, the Demo.
IIa"c N"ln'"ee' Tor The Presidency and
zee !re>'4Hncy OF thc United States
""'' o!7' v'yS'c" III spite OF all possible
'PIoS'''V"' from one end OF the Union
10 INC o'hcr, t"e tower o. Earth and Hell
were i"'"Nvd i" lnauSur"tc a period Of
inS-r"'e a'I reH''"iIon. But that Proyi-
"en'e "'!in "i""9ht lis INTO existence as
- t''E'Sr "eT'ctd i"at the nm was not
;c' comet i"e triumph OF Anarchy over
IT!"'r' 81 f'ior ever truth, Of Wrong over
IH@h'' III inns ta'rcst portion OF lis crca-
uon' lie has scsn good III His wisdom
10 orhg 10 nou@ht the he"thcnish rage
- ""e''oES'. III" 10 disappointment the
I"'" '''"g'n,ngS OF deIuLed leaders. Over
'."e roar OF INC troubled waters, he has
,Iu'i'S"'Go once more me oIvc-leat Of
Hpie ana TIE rainbow OF Promise.
l''9 W"ceH Il season OF rejoicing and Of
thanksgiving II is a Ulnc When patriots
'om' every part OF ON wide country may
"el AH'"S'e 'Ne'r congratulations ut a
.y''''o" '.''r' /: IS AN OCCASION eminent
y ~c"''u'''e" 10 "'iu'e an increased aIlil,
ii! nm''oe among The 'ntuous of all parties.
mp ''"t was supposed yesterday to
'De ,NSi'i"S upon me breakers, is TO DAY
Pro""'! "'o e"!H,y rl1lh@ upon the bosom
o,I" 'il" sea- Inc inuuneers, who yes
te'""l 'n'en'e''" TO !e9po'! aud d'smast
" 'o,u"y sent ""rit upon the plat
=, =. ',''' " ''INi'S' never again
w "uPeI} 10 c'''iO mat gallant vessels
. r"u ~" G'' sue Is once more
u" "s"S'"nS inc 1toHeIs' upon
l'"PS' ''",H'; 'e' Il o"h'hie be prepar'
~. TENN u al p~r"l"a'ceS and
tsS"" 49,, nave e'Ga'Serea her EMS
tua' % IL. 'h' ~"oS"rd!'ies That have dis
I'n" ''' I"",'t' , OF al the 'lsms' that
I,r oman.. E = - .'' oet'er .n'eAi,genee OF
nnnLi,,.' ~: '"' '' '"o:'''es 'na' nave
"t S'F' communion. Let the
%a0S ' ~ ''e S~"t''''c9 pas away, and
anJ L,;'T, 10 nc Gear shy o, Orght
~ nay % Shat! me eVlI
:,H ~ "n"|e Instrumental II secur-
SO" 81 VIC future.
,u,L,a" r. ,It'. ""''v' III '"e 10 III
or,rr G.o H''o ,'e'"t'ouS ho"r' Her Sev-
,s = u.it cr .,la,S .H - S"''
- =, ~ '"G powers ''4"t be. Err
r,snl n's5'e 'H"' mas SO haPphy
side Lor o" n,,p"iv" nc! Po@'','o" along
limo W., ,In ~ "S' Le't,ocrn''c
OIL, no,os ,," '..' ~ 'no S'I'"' "eF GU
for Burham,H amIb,c ""V P,o,TP'y
she now ro;,;,,. ~, ,Tn WIN 'Ici''
mo MI msaIJ'S MY. 6 = ':e i'S"''' "I"' way
anil nr"noroJ Plo,v,S''as S''I Is no" ready
N ,mnrdrinH w., WIN t'e'h "en'cu"'y
9t one ac n'' ~ t.e Sa''%'lon
,nnr,o, '"' 'o'"'''o" r'S"IS anu oUr
Bnt tbar,
case, Ijsron,on,oI ",;nI' "'""3' oG '"o
who can fnj L,H, = " mere
them in tLn nr.n;sos I HS ~ s'"ouGl
ask: 7. i nrn,L;nm,o ~ "o"'o
Of the dcmo,rat:,. nor," "' p'."o.P'eS
Party which. while AccI,rodiy CON-
serrativc Of the Union. is unoonivoc,My
pledged 70 main,aiu the fail rirhts oC onr
section under fine Cnn.i;tn,;on~mrIa,
The Constitution too as we OURSELVES read
ana understand it? Is it nothing that the
administration elect SlOull Lnva pwnl
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ADVERTISEMENTS

VIII be inserted at the following low .atcs:
One square ("t Is lines or less one insertion,
81 or, II continued, 10 cents Tor the first i'll
%Nrition, and 80 cents for each subsequent inscr-
ion' ~ Sec Fourth Page f0r deductions in
yur OF standing advertisements
The number Of insertions must be written on
zach advertisement, or they will be inserted till
STdcrcd out and changed accordingly.
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G0itGr'G GuLlR.
Southern Quarterly Review.

The third number of the new series Of
this able southern production has reached
US. II Is fully equal TO the previous nam
bers and we hope the appeal from the Pub.
fishers printed on the cover will meet with
that prompt attention that the enterprise so
justly merits. The contents ofthe present
number, are Speculation and trade;I IT, ing's
Life OF Washington /; Life and Writings of
Maimonides; Grote's History Of Greece
Free School System of South Carolina;
Christian Missions and African Colonial.
ton Uniform Currency Cicero de Oficlis;
History Of Philosophy.
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We are authorized 10 announce Capt. A,
J. SEcREsr rs a cannidatc for Clerk of the
Court Tor Lancaster District, at the next
election.
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WE are just receiving our second supply Of
Y Winter goods, our first being nearly all
sold out Consisting Of
KerSeys, Blankets, Prints Mousiin DeL.ains.
Ladies Drcss Goods, a large supply of
Ladies Cloaks, at very low prices,
Large additions TO our Stock
of Ready Made Clothing
Boots, Shoes, Hats
and Caps.
Hardware, all Of which will be sold at our
usual low prices. Give US a call
liASSELTlNE & CCRETON.
Nov. &c, 1856. lift
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II is considered a safe prediction that
The resuI; Of the next Presidential cleo.
ton viii be known 10 all the principal cit
les Of Europe, and possibly in IEdia, on
the morning Of the next day after il has
transpired.
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Arthur's Home Magazine.

This is monthly that deserves especial
favor. Simple and unprctendiog in its tone,
yet In merit, it is second to none. Sub
stance is combined with ornament and fc.
ton. Price only % q year.
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The Westminster Review.

We acknowledge the receipt Of the Octo-
Alchemy and Alchemists The Property Of
Married Women Geo. Forster; EdInburg
Fifty years ago Silly Novels by Lady Nov
elisis; France before the Revelation of so;
Emerson's English Traits; Contemporary
Literature.
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LATER By THE CANADA.
DECLINE ~ COTTON.

AUGusTA, Nov. 90.
The steamer Niagara arrived at Hall.
fax this morning.
Cotton has declined 10 TO ! 81. per
pounu. Sales Of the week, $4,000 t.aIcs,
of which spectators took . 800 and OK
p"rters 1000. The quotations are. Ful
Orleans fair Z 3 8 ap!and fair 7 ! 8, mid
ding upland @ 4.
The Manchester markets weie Hull, buy.
crs demanding "a reduction. The Brokers
circular quotes Breistutfs as dull.
Wheat inactive having declined 2J ;
Flour quiet aud dull.-Iower grades east.
er Corn unchanged Red wheat 8 3 ( to
8, closing dull.
Provisions dull.
ConsoIs for money 90 3 8 10 80 SIS.
LATEsr.-Liverpool, Saturday after.
noon There is a better feeling in the
cotton market, but the quotations are gen.
orally Unch anged. Sales Of $4,000 bales,
Breadsluffs quiet.
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Mn. EptroR s--Picase announce JOHN
r. WELSH, as a candidate for Sheriff 1T
the next election, and obllge his friends.
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M. EDiroR;-Pleasc announce Mr.. Az
ID. RLAcksAS as n candidate for TIE Clerks
office, ut The ensuing election, and oblige
MANY VOTERS
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HATS AND CAPS.
DRUGS n MEDICINES.

GR0CERIES-Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Bag
ging, Rope, Cheese, Raisins Oranges, Lemons,
Candies, &c.
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Mn. Ep,roR - Please announce Mr.. X. ca
Billings IA II candidate for Sheriff at the next
election, and obiigc, MANY FuESps.
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Announcement
FOR SHERIFF.

Mn Ep,scRi-lou viii please announce
HENRY HANCOCK, Esq, as a candidate
for Sheriff Of lancaster District. at the en-
suing election, and obligc
MANY SUPPORTERS.
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Godey's Lady's Book.

The present number, for December, is ex.
ccedingly beautiful, surprising even the best
specimens heretofore. Now is the time to
subscribe,to commence with the January No.
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THE MARKETS,

CoLUnBiA Nov. 20, e. 81
One hundred and forty bales were sold
on Thursday ut 10 TO Ill cents. To-day
but 80 bales Were disposed of, at prices not
TRANSFERRED.
NEw YORK. Nov 81.
Cotton firm with sales of 1900 bales -
Flour lower and steady State SO Is to &c.
80; Southern heavy. Wheat upward and
active-white 65 to 70 red 81 to Ode. Corn
firm. Spirits and rosin unchanged. Rice
lower-3f TO At. Freights easier.
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New Advertisements
ELECTION
SOUTH

LANCASTER DisTRicT.
Office Court Of General Sessions and Commai,
Pleas.
!, j.. 4. Stewman, Clerk Of the said Court
in pursuance of the directions of the Act of the
Legislature, in such case made and provided,
do hereby give public notice, that an Election
for Sheriff and Clerk of the Court for Lancas-
ter District, will be held on Monday the I2ti,
day OF January next, at the usual places Of cleo:
ton throughout the said District.
Witness my hand ut Lancaster Court House
this 2lst day Of November A d 1856.
j. A. STEWMAN,
Clerk e.. G.. :. 4 G.. i.
Nov. 20, iI-tdc.
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FOR CLERK.

Ms. EDtroE :-Plrasc announce J. a
STEwMAS rs II candidate FOR reelection I'd
The office OF Clerk OF the Court al the neat
election and obligc HE fficads.
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER.
-O..o-
Published every Wednes lay Morning
w. M. CO " N Q r S
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TIE Ms:

At the expiration OF Six Months, 49, $50
At the end Of the Year, ---.---.-. 300
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LADIES DRESS GOODS.

Rich figured and plain black Silks, Fancy Silks
French Cashmere, Muslin DeL.ancs, Ginghams
Cclico, French embroidcd Collars, and under
sleeves, Ribbons, Swiss and Jaconct Edgeings
and Inscrtings, Linen Cambria Handkerchief
&c, &c.
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GROCERIES,! GROCERIES,!

IJST RECEIVED A LARGE SUPPLY OF
q Mackeral, No. !, 2 and 3, in bbls., and half
barrels, and Kits. English dairy and pine apple
Cheese, Coffee, crushed aud brown Sugars,
lilo and Java Coffee, n. o. Moiasscs.
Nacaroni, Currants, Raisins, Almonds Gran
GEES, Lemons Jellics, James Pickles, pie Fruits,
Soda and Boston Crackers, all of which will be
sold extremely low for cash.
HASSELTINE & CUREToN.
Nov. 20, 1855. 4l-,f
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OF TIE STEAMER
Augusta, Nov. lS.

NuShSN', NpN. IL.
The steamer City of Washington has
arrived thew York with Liverpool dates
To the 9th inst.
Gotten dull; prices weak, and ! led.
lower. Holders not pressing sales.
Sales for three days $1,000 bales; of
which spectators took 1000 and cypor.
ters 1000 bales.
The N~eapolitan question remained I'm.
decided.
Turkey has consented to the p~rolong
ed occupation of the Trincipalitirs.
Money is abundant III Paris. No com.
mercial crisis is feared.
FROM WASHINGTON.
AUGvsrA, GA, Nov. lS.-Thc Admin
i~sira!ion have resolved 10 take immediate
steps to protect American Interests on the
lsihmUs Of Panama.
Aid for Kansas.
ROsroN, Nov. l5-At n meeting OF
the leather and boot and shoe dealers
held here 20 Jay, nearly twenty thousand
dollars We're pledged Tor the aid of the
free State party i'll Kansas.
WAerlHroS, Nov l7.--Thc President
~ '''," g., '~'"''' r''P'H,''| u ''e
cc>ai"n to United States Of municipal con.
,'o' o;y' '"V ""''i' N" u i''"'e'
VI" "'> :" N>r'"""'' m"" "'"'"', "n''
''"'P i'.''E S'w'"''E'"'.! ~''e !"
r.D'',. . '"' ~ O'''''"'" nom III
~
washington BLACK kepuollcan Asseol'
wy 'o:-N hiTG''nG
:p,.on L.iJ At the cl,L r,om or S,,r,.l,
uirb,. resolutions were passed far III, c,n.
,inua,'on Of he organization ON the nrin.
ciplps Of their platform and that IF the
PLiIairlrhl, Rrpuliicau C~ouycp,iop and
extending nn invitation TO nl persons T.,
vurina these PRINCIPLES To unite with In.
Association, Quite auurnber Of NOW names
were enrolled. 4 committee was appoint,
cd 10 dr,rt an address and resolution. con.
grntulntory To the :Iiani, of'Fremout and
Frcclom," and To urrc nron tham the
inheritance oc krrp;mT an the local ORGAN.
i%2ation. Remarks were mad. l,uL,jorv
Of Col. Fremont; hut it Vas deemed in.
malicious at prcscut To- make n Prc.iI.rt.
iaI nomination for 1850.
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EROM WASHINGTON.

AuGvsrA, GA, Nov. ls.-The Admin
i~stra!ion have resolved TO take immediate
steps to protect American interests on the
lsthmus Of Panama.
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WHITE GOODS.
WOOLEN GOODS,

French Cloth and Cassimers, Fancy Csssimcres,
a fine lot OF Red Blankets, negro Blankets,
Sold low by the quantity, Flannel Of ali des-
crip,ions, Plaid Lindsey &C.,
CLOTHING all the kinds usually kept.
HARDWARE a general assortment.
Boots and Shoes; all the various styles, usually
called for.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-09
California.

A friend has shown us letter which contains the
following extract from letter received from Hon.
Baiie Peyton, bearing date San Francisco, Septem-
Der !, 1855:
Since 1870 have witnessed no such enthusiasm
as is now raging for Fillmore and Donelson. Until
recently was somewhat apprehensiye that the FIRE.
mont ticket in this State California; might inlure
ours more than that Of Buck and Breck but It IS
now evidently otherwise-seven out OF nine Of their
candidates nominated az their recent State COnven-
ton having heretofore been Democrats, Il am in
clined TO think that Fillmore and Donelson will re-
ceive in this State vote equal 70 that Of both the
other tickets #EH nt
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-09

rnNIE subscriber begs leave 40 inform
- his numerous patrons and the public general
| ly OF Washington Georgetown, and surrounding
country, that he has just received the very largest
stock of STOVES, CRATES, RANGES, and HOT
\ AIR FURNACES ever before offered inthis market
\ 10 which ask an examination feeling assured thai
for durability OF castings, economy in consumption
Of fuel beauty OF design, and simplicity OF c0nstruc
| ton, they not equalled
Having personally selected this stock from the
most celebrated Northern and Eastern foundries
with single eye TO the usE not the SALE of the
tlcie, customers can rely upon fair dealings and fair
prices in all cases.
name in part Ysf -eaFRNA /
Chilson's Hot-Air and -YentilatinQ Furnace.
Hayward, Bartlett a Co.'s Portable Pot Furnace
A.S. Motifs fnvincibie" Tubular Oven Range.
N. Ponds Union Double Oven Range
Beebes Range.
Improved Iatrobe Feinour Hot-Air Parlor. and
Gas Burner soye tor heating the room in which il
is set and the above, very beautiful ornament
for the parlor, taking up no room, and consuming nc
more fuel than a common radiator
"Inyincibe" Cooking Stove Tubular Oven for
coal or wood which for durability OF castings econ
omy in consumption of fuel and the superior manner
in which Il performs It's duties is the very best cook
ing stove exiant ! ask an eS mutation OF my list
of references and letters If recommendation num-
bering five hundred residents of this city, who have
this unsurpassed stove In use b r E
New World Cook, pretty pattern aud excellent
operator
Blue Ridge, heavy article and good baker.
Victor Cook fiat top, for coal or wood, beautiful
pattern, and heavy; new cook manufactured in
Troy, New York just received.
Morning Star, for coal or wood. with summer ar
rangementin hearth, and roaster behind.
Light street Complete Star, for coal or wood, with
out summer arrangement in hearth very heavy.
Victor Complete Cook, Cooks Fayorfte. Kitchen
Companion, Planter, Emporium Fanny Forester
and number OF other patterns OF cook stoves.
Parlor, cook, and dining room stoves.
Chamber stoves, open and close fronts, in thirty
different styles.
Hall and Office Cannons, all sizes aud qualities.
Russia Sheet aud Cast-iron Radiators &c. for par
lors, all patterns a
Parlor and Chamber Crates, from the very best
manufacturers IN New York. Builders will do well
to examine this department
Together with general a ssorirnent Of all requi-
sites fer the kitchen and dining room. -
All goods delivered free of charge to any part OF
the District at my rick
Tin and sheet-iron work made to order by compe-
tent workmen.
Old accounts viii be settled before opening new
ones.
Terms positively cash, unless otherwise agreed
upon az the time OF sale.
Ny store will be kept open until ten o'clock, p. NJ.
for the special accommodation Of those who cannot
make IL convenient u call during the day where the
same assiduous attention will be paid in giving oil
Information required,
JAMES SKIRVING,
Washington Stove Depot
No. 267, s. u, corner Penn. ay. and llth sts.
ean I7---1un
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AMERICAN ORGAN.
From the Washington Republic.
Never Never ~ Never liI
BY GRO. ". CUTTER, or oINcIEEArr.


81 may be asked, and have been asked, when Al
n the dissolution of the Unionp | answer, never
ever never "-HEsRY CLAY.
You ask me when I'D rend the scroll,
Our fathers names are written DER,
When would see our flag unro
It's mingled stars aud stripes no more;
When, with worse than feIon's hand
Or telon counses, would sever
The Union Of this glorious land
answer, never, never, never"
When can ye find in lawless might,
Where carnage treads its crimson way
Where burning cities gild the night
Where cannon smoke obscures the dav;
In towns deserted, fields of ground
Abandoned by the faithful pillow,
Security, hope, peace profound
The blessings Heaven vouchafes We now?
Think ye that could brook to see
The emblem we have loved so long
Borne piecemeal DER the distant sea-
Torn, trampled BY phrenzed throng,
Divided, measured, parceed out,
Tamely surrendered up forever
To crafty lawless rout
Of traitorsy Never, never, never"
On yohder lone and lovely steep
The sculptors art, the builders power,
Have reared lofty funeral tower.
There it will stand until the river
That rolls beneath shall cease to flow;
Aye, till that hill itself shall culver
With Natures last conyulsive throe.
Upon that columns marble base,
Its shaft hat scars into the sky,
There still is room enough 10 trace
The list of millions yet TO die
And would cover all its height
And breadth, before the hour Of shame
Till space should fail whereon to write
Even the initials of name. #J ."a
Nay, / would haste to swell the ranks,
Direct the fire, or lead the way,
Where battle swept the rifted ranks, u
And bore the terrified files away
Fall bleeding in the doubtful strife
Beneath the motto of my sres, as
And draw my latest breath of life
Before that Union flag expires.
Dissolve the Unon--nay, remove r.
The latest asylum that is KNOWN sa .Et
Where patriots find brothers love
And truth may shelter from throne!
Give up the hopes of high renown, i.r.
The legacy our fathers willed
Tear our victorious eagles down
Before their mission is fulfilled
Dissolve the Union, while the earth
Has yet n tyrant to be slain? t.a.
AS well repress the lightning's birth,
Or stop the heavings of the main
Dissolve the Union God Of heaven,
We know too we'll how much it cost
A million bosoms shall be riven,
Before one golden link is lost
Nay, spread aloft our banner folds
High as the heavens they resemble,
That every race this planet holds
Beneath its shadows may assemble;
And with the rainbow's dazzling pride,
Or clouds that burn upon the skies,
Inscribe upon its argin wide,
Peace, Freedom, Union, Compromise.