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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

WHAT THE DEAD WOULD Dot is a COM
mon pEactice-and one that deserves censure
with political speakers and political jour-
nails, in speaking OF party ends or in advoca-
ting any particular political object, to quote
the sayings Or action of the great men lover
whom the tomb has closed of our country, as
an evidence Of the business and honesty of
their purposes, and as as often wind up with
the too often used remarks, that had Mr.. So
and So been living, he would be an advocate
of this measure or Of that measure, or would
be a member of this or that party. 1t seems
to be q want of proper respect for the illus
trlous dead OF OH country, to bring their
memories up before the people to add effect
or force to the views of men or measures.
| When the grave closed over their remains
their political actions Of whatever CO m
pie, ion, belong to the nation at large. and
are no longer p~artizan. Singular, that while
these men lived no man knew from day to
day-no matter how we'll versed in politics
what action they would take in this matter
or that matter, or knew what change might
have taken place in their opinions, yet no
sooner are the green sods thrown over them,
than the living are suddenly seized with a
prophetic instinct, and know exactly what
they acoald have done, and what party they
scoaad have belonged to If iaving!
Fie, for shame 7 let the dead sleep quietly
in their graves, and let not the hailowed re-
collections Of their names be again brought
in contact with the polluted atmosphere of
politics. Ii is a dissertation of the dead and
shows want Of good taste. Reform it al
| together. D..
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

THE CoUET HoUsE.-lt appears that the
architects aEQnlnted 10 examine this delapi-
dated and venerable pile, have pronounced
against it as irreparabIe, and the consequence
is a new Court House will nave 10 be built
or bought This being vpe case, the Poli'e
! Jury must take this matter into consideration
at its next session, and act upon it imH1edl-
atelF, or, eadure the wrath Of Judge Robert
IN earnest. and the question with them should
be, economy. The purchase OF Villa Rosa,
could be made at a far less price than a new
house could be built, and the time given upon
the purchase. -four years. should commend
the matter to their most serious attention
This would save the so much dreaded i1nyae-
ahead before this taxation falls upon them.
If a new house has to be built, it will cost a
great deal more, and some cash must be paid
down, and the balance of course would have
to bear interest, which would make a d der-
Gee OF third ff not enc half over and
above what it would cost to buy Villa Rosa.
AS our Police Jury>have been proverbial for
some years past for economy in public affairs,
We hope they will pursue the same course Ill
the present matter. We give thus our opin-
ion, honestly believing that the measure
we advocate will be beneficial to all interest
ed, and though it may appear at present in its
worst Light, they will ultimately come to the
conclusion that we are right. Nat red!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

New WoRK-Loca1 S&etchss.--We have
just seen the advance sheets of an entire new
and novel production entitled Red Sick. or
Scercs IN The South" The author, who writes
under a nom Dc plume. shows a y~iyacity of
spirit. at1 an originality Of humor, that is
likely to raise HIM high III the estimation of
all lovers of fun. The work will be on hand
BY our booksellers il a few days, and we adj
wise the iadicious expenditure OF the small.
sum asked for it, as a hearty laugh in these
melting days, is worth buying at almost any
price.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

IHE FEcsprrr.-l have heard OF MANY
complaints about tie plant cane beng rotten
of ratoons not coming up-cnrnayiag &c.
] anu confident that there are rs may spot
or sTacks on cur globe. as there are ia the
moon My plantation extends from the par
ism of I~berv3lle clear acroest into the parish
OF West Baton Rouge. yea know MIR. Editor
| like to oread myself, My plant cane and
r~attoas are very good, | thought st one time
that my ratoans or stubbles would not grow
uP-bHt Il Is all a mistake oil my own they
are as sooi a stand as has ever been seen or
heard Of in a corn field or cane brake.
have lately discovered thas-Rabhlts too
numerous t. mention are committing great
depEedarioHs. thereby extensively i~nufri4g
tuy r~atocns, by eating them Is they came
up.
as you well know. (not being a sporas-
MAN. invited several hunters from west
Baton Rouge. They did let their horsis
loose-and stayed ont Strengthening one hn-
dred and twenty Of the creatures IN one dsY.
] would therefore invite those of my trields
residing in the parish OF ihervrlte to come in
my cane field and wage war and destruction
on these 'FsstgsF0a6" At the same tine ad-
visInS them, should they prefer hunting on
the West Baton Rouge side Of my plantation
not 10 come on through the cut of road wsth-
out being provided with good steel and seed
before the committee appointed by both ,ar-
tshes take steps to hA said road for, | CAUTION
them, their lives and ACCOMPLISHMENTS night
be endangered by the bad state of said cut
of road.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17


inE ~iEsnEEeY or Tunes
dental Struggle Of 1856 promises ahs Presi-
o'asn 70 De one ct the most singular ae fits
Gated and CURIOUS political contests ,oa'pll-
nesseu IN our country. Since The sl.assi Wit
Mr.. Adams in 1874, when t1ere VIZ Of
candtdates IN the field at once, and ~ :, 'oaf
OF Representative htd to make ; d. ) ngase
III defa"ll Of the popular vote, We baeaaeat
nothing ike the .nany-sided canrass seen
prospect. True m 1913, Van Earsn nov II
opposition TO Cass and Iayior, hut (; 'aa IN
nation was a dHfi episode in the NIL haHn-
ma, as he did not obtain a sinsla ~ as-
vote, Just iook at TIE differences nc, .eS: a,
various paioes and fragments Of na. lie
Worb promise SIX Conventions an5 "tFs az
I'VE candidates. First. We have tba - 'ea5s
can National Convention which ha. lA#f'-
assembled and placed ii domination M
Fillmore and Andrew Jackson .tHisa
Second. TIE American (Secedinrt ron..sya-~
composed Of delegates from IaY. "rrs s I
atd the Hest. who refused to stand s1ao
N@''oHa' Platform. Their Conventioa
asseHto'e at Ne" York on the 10th h..
ih'Ed, the Democratic National Conv.S se'e'
to meet at Cincinnati on the % Inns rs4aes,
tie Seward and antl-S.ayerY Coalition Nv ~
xxx 49, "I ~. ~ INC IN, at Philadeighi,
t;n, CaII 1tt'a f'T;''' >taith &to5 AhoT.
ST., ~o"'el,.ios ,".'eu Tor the 2sth Nav. Il
VEG anu T'N5", me pa Line Wing Con.
vliie. 7 ~ Ioais-
on .. tpt'e 'sST0' .iase there IS probably but
4"e t'"' ma oeeide not to nominate a CA.
~Jsoa.@, - ~''"0e 10 the Old Line Whirs.
hst 'tihs III q very SFua'i minority eYeTy.
"'tF'' me rams ana he absorbed BY ot5sr
parties |i't mo-, llAeiy conclude either b
'Ipro,' E'.i1'ots' OF 10 act independently
amusing '"eI- h'enos % 60 TOT the man w5o
comes .''T nearest 10 t1etF principles. The
.tE'eis ~ "hU"i1'su'y nominate candidates.
l HF wa c~omsfq4'Ltty oe I've kiehna4dls IN.
Inc n'''. o"IIe o. t"eh', however, Wit. ae
iHi"N' 90 'o,''s'a.eo @'H ny pro 1orasa, to be
nf"Pi's" without me Siish.est eonpanetion II.
Tue canvass progresses, ihus, Tor example.
Is 'ro'% Ell. n"~'',son.s'S Seelng that thsY
st"hH ne ea'tAi} etSnee, may finally commit
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

u The st. Louis papers of a recent date.
say that the river has o~veraowed its banks.
DONG much damage, and is still rising. At
this Poina the rising IS very rapid. Once
more keep a sharp lookout tor your levees.
before it is too late.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

l-W We return our thanks to 4. +. Bran
for a copy Of the address to the LAFAYETTE
Society Of Centenary College, delivered by
Kew. WILLIAM B. LACY. A perusal of this
beautiful production, has offorded US much
pleasure and we think it is a highly credita-
Bile TO the Reverend gentleman's efforts.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

TIE PANAMA MAsSAcRr--The Panama
authorities published an official statement of
the recent massacre of American citizens. 1t
Is designed to be exculpatory of the disgrace
iul part the local authoritie rs took in that trans
action. They condemns; however, the wan
ton oatrages OF the $40, ard expressed 4 de-
sire to ares. and punish the guilty.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

70 Some weeks ago, everybody wanted
rain, Just now, nobody wants it. We have
had enough IN all conscience sake, to last for
a couple of months at least. On Tuesday last
we was visited with one Of the heaviest
showers Of the season. 1T never rains but
it por1rs.D 3
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

BRITISH FoRcgs FOR CANADA.-A P'sa.
letter from an unusually well informed sour. :.
dated London, April 4th, says:-.fou w
be assured that it is the determination @ n
present British Government, IN case nj.
Champion is dismissed, to send back MI -,
las. A division of our army is gong % ~ 4,
ada. This is actually required TO fepisee l.,
troops drawn away for the Russian war
/ have no doubt myself that tho force = ~
out with a distinct eye to conaageneiss.s H.
fact TO the possibility of hostllttles w.'a ~
United States. 1t is perceived F.ere thassss, 4
blow struck upon the surface Of the ol's N.c :
the chief entranees-as New York and Ne
OrIeans-would inflict almost as mncn nJ..ii
upon British as upon American property, ~ Il
those aristocraac politicians, Ignorant aus. ne
the true interest of England and Of ~
strength and resources Of the United 49,
who Cling to the idea Of chastising the ugs' =.
power that has arisen in the he" "oio,
thinking of a blockade Of your coasts
mode OF employing tie fleets that ihe Pss
nay l1terated-Frowde~es ba~f1f
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

| N~qpyuERsF AHArIcs,-The following ROM
uuDication we, clip from the New Orleans
Crescent, and we think it a matter that every
| Southern merchant should pay attention to.
There are in nearly every town in the State,
| merchants that make their purchases at the
| North, aud it is very probable that they buy
their goods from lust such rnen as those mem
l.ioaed by "Merchant," IN the communlca-
ton. We do not believe any Southern mer-
chant. Planter, or others, would patronise any
such scoundrels if they knew Of their p~articl-
patti on in a Black Republican movement
similar to the one mentioned but we tlIHk
chasing to know sole.thing about their feel
ings towards the South, as there are numbers
Of good and stauuch friends 10 the South en-
gagged IL mercantile business at the North. and
to whom. with a view to Our own Interest,
they should. or ought, to give a preference in
their purchases
Nessrs. Editors New York papers OF the
2S'h nit contain 4 cali for a Black Repabli-
can meeting 10 take gao the day after, signed
by some 1000 men. The avowed object Of
this meeting is opposition IA slavery, aud 10
organize for the Presidential canvass. What
| most particularly wish 10 call your attention
to il the fact, that among the signatures TO the
call are ahip owners that make their money
out of the South, merchants dependent almost
entirely on their New Orleans business for
support and profit, and Others doing business
with louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and
Texas. where their principal business comes
from | regret 10 see the name Of more than
one who were formerly residents Of this CITY.
and made their money here. | am not much
acquainted in New York but | see the names
of persons attached 10 this cali with whom |
have done business Tor more than twenty
years. ~ never shall again,
1t - time the South should take decisive
action on this subject and drop their snNp"rt
Of A5olittoussts who are warning against
them. There are enousa conservative r1er-
chaHts-aatl-A botTtIonl>ts--Iu New York.
Boston and other Northern cities to buy iron.
without supporting enemies nj the South. Out
OF the twentg-slx hundred sign lures, ! knew
bat about twenty Others better acquainted
there had better eXssEIne the list. Nothing
will be more eff ct12I in bringing these men
10 their senses than tourhluE their pockets.
Let every southern man who goes North 10
make purchases. avoid the negro steatsrs as
LIE would 4 ratt!esnake. MOCHANT.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

HE baltimore WHIGs.-The old line
Wings in Convention at Baltimore on the 10th
nit, passed resolutions endorsing the Ken
lucky Know Nothing platform, and deprecat-
ing the introduction Of religion into politics.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

U-A New York Geographic Rspatch Of
May 10th to the \. O. BIZ SAYS that a large
and enthusiastic meeting In avoro Walkers
movement in Nicaragua. was held last night'
Besides speeches from able speakers, letters
Of sympathy from Hon, Lewis Cass and
others, were read. Much material aid was
promised, and a mmitt was appointed to
solicit subscriptions.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17
A Solitary RATION.

The Sugar Planter please eopy-B Gazette
The Sugar Planter copies it, and will sirc
You a dagnereotype likeness Of the Junior Edi-
tor OF the ,advocaae, to know what you are
trying 20 get through you. ASK JENslfGs'
to give you a dose of vermiiuge-you want
it badly!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

CARLYLE-Friend Ayer-In this age OF
Quacks. chaflatans and mere windy, gaseous
pretenders to heal, who blow at every corner
and in the face and ear of all men, their loud.
b!aring Jericho trumpcts ard other noisy
boisterous wind iaAumeuts of marvetously
twisted brass, In sach a w~oefulIy sham nd
den epoch as this, | say, it . comforting, nay
even cheering TO the earnest we'll wlsher Of
his race to know there has arrived in this
world a genuine pysician-io Light once
more upon something besides mere SansradS
and Don Nercur!al Ja'aps, with their palebo-
tonnes. poIsons and warm water
? Your Cathartic Pills aud Cherry Pectoral,
carry US forward to Halcyon days-;o mil
ienlal Pharmacopoeas, when Science, deep
dlvtng down into the principles Of things,
shall, with Infinite, cunning, bring out the
genuine ElIxer Vitae for of a truth there is
manliestly enough somewhat OF that same
Life Essence in your subtle vegetable distil-
lations and compounds.
You realize TO Us the vision Of those pain
fullest, smo ke-dried Alcbyulist bootIess seek
ers-dreamers among Tetorts and crueibles
touching The Quintessential hidden Virtue Of
the Universe. which should antidote djstem-
per. and break for man the Wheel of Time.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

K On our fourth page this week, will be
found a copy Of the charter Of the Louisiana
Sugar MART
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

CITY CONVENTION OF THE American pm
Tf.-Ihe delegates to the City Convention
TO nominate candidates Ior city Offices from
the American party. met last evening in the
hail over the railroad depot and proceeded
to business with omen doors. This sbouDd he
evidence to the people Of New Orleans that
the lnnt>endoes, suspicious, ond far fetched
sLppositions of the Courier of secret concIa vos
IN the american party were the oflspripe nj
the turSId brain of It's editor. The action If
the convention, though harmonious and diani-
hed, showed that there was no pyevions con-
cert in regard to candidates. and that the
questions of candidacy to be settled had not
been decided in any previous caucus. The
contest for Street Commissioner was cIose
and elected several amusing and snicy en-
Isodes.
Ne result of the ballots were as follows:
For Mayor-C. NJ. Waterman.
For ComptroAer-Thomas Theard.
FOR Street ConsmaSSioaer-Amadee Gnyol.
For Recorder, First Diarit-Gerard Stjtb.
Third District-Joseph Solo
mon.
For aldermen, Frs Disiria---A
Landry and l. H. Place.
For Rl3erHen, Third Diarict--J. Y. Gourdain
and P. 5 Willis.
For assistant Alderman, Sescnth Ward-L.
Burthe.
1t will be seen that the ticket for the whola
City Council and for the Recorders is oas
fully complete. Such as is here presented Is
decidedly good.-CreoLe.
A LIaR.-The fool who tumbles into a river
while endeavorins to escape a passing shower.
sardInlas participation in the Eastern war
has cost her about Il 600 onaf
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

POLICE jury ELEcr1oNs-Sam e5o,al-
The election Tor six members of the Police
Jury Of this parish took place on Monday last.
and resulted IN the choice Of three Americans.
and one neutral. In the tenth ward no election
was held, and the twelfth not heard from.
End Ward Frank White, neutral-on tho
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

GES. C.ss ON MILL.Rp FlLLaoEE-ih
March 1851, Lewis, Cas-, than whom fasIs
is not a more devoted p~artizan among y
prominent men Of the country. deilsefeaa
speech on the floor of the Senate, II the seafs
Of which he paid the following complifaess
to MIR. FilImore's integrity, and to hss eur
cheney in .pacVgtseg The coa'atry.' we saa'
from the Congressional Globe
"'The administration has pSced itseh ny
in the great work Of p~ac4yiag The eopairs 4.
received the need OF appreciation from PHI
cal friends and political foes. Ipart1seq y
same sentiment. do them ~lustiee. bu. H. I.
a Democrat, and God Willing: mean g =
one. This is a Wing administration w
there is no reason : should rot do them y.
tee, and | do it with pleasure, N thi' s'sa
matter of the saieat,on Of the country, II ! ~
say so. / have done so shall continoe %
so, whatever sneers their paper may eoh'a i,
for | do it not for their sake, but for tf -
nf the couatry.n Speech Of Nv Cas- IN sR =
ate of the United States. March, 10, 1891.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

GpocrRrcs. GeocERiEs, &c.-Our enter
prising young friend, A. W. HvArr, finding
that his popularity and business, beng so
much on the increase, as to be unable to go
it alone" has taken into co-partnerShlp, MT.
4. l.. Dixon. They have Just returned from
the city with a large and we'll selected stock
Of groceries, wines and liquors, that are not
to be surpassed, and invite the attention OF
their friends and customers to the same. We
must tender the new firm our thanks tor the
sample bottle OF medicinal Brandy they were
SO kind as TO send us-not being a Judge OF
the article, We cannot speak personally Of its
quality, but our Billy who isa Judge, says
II is the best old OtaYd, he ever tasted, otute
boy, that! We wish the new firm all the sue
cess and prosperity in business, their enterprise
deserves.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

There seemed to have been gicsg neglect
Oh the part OF some one in not having the
polls opened in tenth ward but as q matter Of
course, as Is usual in such cases, neg one in to
be blamed, The President Q fthe Police jury
viii nave to order an election to be held in
thai ward forthwith.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

RE~ Iii r"1om Tnivatons intended to promote the pi-
vale "rds NJ interests - Corporations, Societies, Ind
viGua!s, OF Gchnnls, viii b. charged as advertisements
~ Cards of 4 prt saSAt character can ONLY be in
rcr,4d Ia tai@ paper a. ADVERTISEMENTS, and must be
paid tnr y HTaVrE.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17
NOTICE.

Cg-AEy of our Baton Rouge friends nav
ing communications, &c, for the Sugar Plan
Ter. by leaving them with Mr.. Bruce HueSton,
on board the terryboat Byrona, viii De promt-
" received and attended to.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

The GAzzrrE.-Wo are pleased to notice
the improvement in almost every department.
Of this old tine-honored io]urpal- On Sunday
morning last the proprictors furnished their
readers with a double sheet filled with Tich,
spicy, and interesting reading matter, much
OF which we noticed was original. II the
patrons of the Ga,ette are not pleased with
the improvement in the literary department
of their f~avorte Journal, they must indeed be
hald to please, but we know they are, Judging
by the way the advertisement and subscrIp-
tons seem to come III. We lock upon the
Gazette now, as being the best paper in the
State published out otthe city ofNew Orleans.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

How 4 ucMooRATIc EicToRy RksuLrs.-
The election for cltY officers in Chicago. OH
readers well know, terminated IN favor Of III
Democracy, through the mast astounding
frauis uaou the ballot box Inc giyifs poi
teal power Of the Democratic paFts in chies
&C 4as transferred tire whole city 10 the fsanGi
OF iogeigners.
From al examination Of the records, safs
The .FH!ssa, we CLEAN the following list b
public office Aos4eIs In or elty
Thomas Hayae, United STATES Distrie. n,
tegBey-
Phillip Comfy, United States Collector and
>ab-I reasurer.
c O'couneE. Public Administrator.
Nj Gleason, County Treasurer.
D. McIiroy, Prosecuting Attorney.
2. 4. How're, Clerk Recorders Once.
@. Mccarthy. Town Collector.
!. NJ. DonneIIy, City Marshal.
O. Dogherty, State Commissioner.
c. O'Maliey,
/. PendergraSt.
p. Lamb, ~.
NJ. Mcclure.
]. O'Donoghoe.
]. Dunlap,
D, Wash, Keeper of City Bridewsil
Citizens OF Chieago! these are you che
officers. appointed bv the United States, IN
State OF Illinois, and by the city and county
.4LE IRISHHEY!t
The revenue Of the United States, the sn.
tire taxes of the city and country, the whole
State tax of Chicago, are placed in the hands
Of Irishmenl The public prosecution Of VOC
United States, the State Prosecuting attorney,
six Justices of the Peace, and the AsIshaI.,
who has the entire charge of the peace aa
order Of the city, are all Irisha1aal
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-17

A LIkR.-ihe fool who tumhles int, a river
Whlle endeavorlng to escape a passing shower
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-20
Ntu OrItans gully Grestent.
Little Nell.

She was not wise, but she was fair,
Bright as the rosc-buds in her hair.
I never SAW her soft eyes look
Upon the pages Of book;
Oh, no. bright little Nellie, no.
,Twould make them dull told her So
She was not learned, but she to me
Was Natures sweetest poetry
Those golden curls, see them now
Sweep like sunbeam on her brow.
No great thoughts puzzled that bright mead
they made it ache, so Nellie said
She was not wise. but oh! her eye
Melted with gentlest sympathy;
When clouds lay heavy on my way,
Bright Nellie chased them all away.
Sweet, simple child, she did not know
What in her heart made sunshine so.
She was not learned, but oh. her face
Has such pure, a loving grace,
The angels loved it, and they bore
Our Nellie to brighter Shore;
I saw the laughing lips grow still,
Sweet Nellie sleeps beneath the hill.