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The Public schools.

A correspondent favors us with CON-
muncatiOn complaining of the little atteh-
ton given in the city free schools to the
teaching of Pennmaaship. This useful
branch Of education he regards of the
highest importance to the greater portion
of the pupils, and be thinks it should not
be neglected We coincide with him in
opinion, but doubt the propriety of pub
fishing his communication. The Superin-
tendent Of the Schools, or the Board of
Education, We are persuaded, will favorably
consider his complaints and suggestions on
the subject, if he will submit them to their
Judgment. At any rate we commend the
subject to the attention of the parties
interested.
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TRAGIoAL DEATH.-A man named Thomas
GRAY, recently employed on one of the freight
trains Of the Chattanooga Railroad, was found
dead yesterday morning South of Capitol Hill
near Vannoy 81 Turbiville's steam wo.ks lie
came to his death 10y wound il tiicted with
a knife, 10 his left breast. When found he had
a dirk knife 10 his right hand, bat the position
and manner in which it was held, together
with the fact that no blood hac been on the
blade except a single drop near the hilt, plain
ly showed that other hands than his struck the
fatal blow. A coroner's inquest was held over
the body and verdict rendered in accordance
with the facts.
IL appears that n man by the name of T..
Bell was with Gray on The night of the mnr-
der and that they were quarreling. Bell left
the city on the first train on Friday morning,
evidently much disturbed 10 mind, and the
bed which lac occupied that night was found
20 be stained with blood. Officers set out after
him on the express train and if he kept on the
road, he has doubtless ere this been arrested.
The deceased was paid off by the Railroad
Company on Thursday last. How much
money he may have had 10 his possession at
the time is not known, but his pocket book,
when he was found, contained something less
than five dollars.
The facts in the case, however, are ofcourse
unknown Whether the deed was done ma
lciously or in self defence can be determined
only by truthful investigation.
P. S.-Since writing the above Bell was ar
rested at Lavergne by officer Meacham aud
brought to this city. lie was committed, and
the case will undergo an examination this
morning before Justice Ferris.
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Notice 10 COnsignees.
TR&s FoRrAIioS OFFICE n. . @. r. n.
nashville, Sept -, 1855.

NAsuvILLE, Sept. -, 1855. I
iNHE draymen Il Ma hvie having discontinued recey-
ing goods the Depot, CONSUMES viii hereafter be
notified ~ the arrival OF their goods aud furnished Eih
bill OF T., ght due Any presenting the
tce and paving The bin viii be recognised tn authorz-
ed agent Il the Clnsg1se The respon sbty Of the road
terminates win the delivery % the goods and claims for
deficiencies and ia ages will not be allowed aer delivery
unes by consent II being the tuy OF the agent to have
In bis pos eson evidences Of dev ~ consgnees their
agents will be CURED pt TOR all articles deliver
ed Notices for an consignees whose place Of business
residence Is known Willie sent TO the Post Once
CHAs. W. ANDER~ON, Agent.
BThe object Of the above notice Is not 10 give Con
sgnees any unnecessary trouble, compel draymen to
responsibilities that do net eeitimatey belong 70
their business bat simply define the position OF the r0d
leaving merchants and draymen 10 make their
rangements. septl6 UG z. W. A.
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NASHVILLE THEATRE.-There was crowded
house last night at the Theatre to witness Mrs.
Wards representation of Meg Merriles Being
the occasion of her benefit, the NEST fashiona-
bic aud gay audience that has yet convened at
the Nashville, greeted the talented actress.
She plays the principal character most admira-
bly,, aud in a manner surpassed or equaled even
10y few.
Tonight Guy ManDering is to be repeated,
and the amusing play of The Young Widow
will also be presented.
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ODD FELLOWS DIRECTORY.
sUaoRpTNArE LODGES, !. 0. o. F.

TENNESSEE LODGE, No, l. meets at Odd Fellows
W. THUsHoSD g.; Med. NtLEs, secy, T. L. NARsHAlL,
Treasurer.
NASHVILLE LODGE. No 2, meets every Thursday
night Ofhcers: W. A. WHERRY N. g.: j. w. RATcLIFF, "
g.; T. W. BARNES see'y; X. c. cooKRELL, Treasurer. -
TRABUE LODGE, No 10, meets every Monday night
Oficers P. /. PHLLIPs, N O g. W. DARDEE, v. g.; T.
BEAUMONT, Sec'y.; w. CAMERON, Treasurer.
SMILEY LODGE, No 80, meets at their Hall, South
G FEED JoxrE v. II. G. ALLEY, secy JoHS TAxKsLEr,
ENCAMPMENTSs
RIDGELY ENCAMPMENT, No. /, meets on the 1st
and n Wednesdav night of each month Officers: SAY
Frs c. p; NJ. O. FoULK II. p; P. BILLIoD s. W. W. w.
THURNOSD J. W; J. Lyons, Scribe B. r. OUrrER Treas
OLIVE BRANCH ENcAMPmENT, No. 4, meets
every I'd and 4 Wednesdsy night Of each month Officers
J. K DMUsDsos C.P B. Lyons, H. P g. w. DGRDEE, S.
w.. W. 8. BURNS, J. W.. &. T. FKuSe, Scribe; N.
WARD, treasurer, -. d. r....--s jy23
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NOIlCe.

The Assistant Marshals for the Grand Mass
Meeting on the 10th and 1lth inst, are re-
quested to meet at the room of the Central
Committee, No. 96, Cherry street, on Monday
morning next at 10 O'Clock. punctual at
tendance is requested.
JOHN SHELBY, Chief Marshal.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

CoRREorIoN-Au error occurred 10 the
name of the elder Mr.. Dodge in our issue of
yesterday. Instead of ''James' it should have
read "John." The name of Mr.. FLEMING in
another article was enormously printed Stree
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10000 Tickets--3,280 Prizes.
PRIZES MOUNTING TO
S z o a, o o o.!
viii be distributed according % The following
BRILLIANT SCHEME.
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS; Quarters, 2.5o
PLAN as THE LOTTERY.

PLAN Of THE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from 70 1900 corresponding with those
NUMBERS on the Tickets printed separate slips q paper
encrcled With small I'm aOes and placed 10 wheel
4hs first 26 Prizes, similarly printed and eDeTeied, are
placed In another wheel The wheels arc then eVoved and
Number drawn from The wheel q Numbers and az the
same Prize is draWn from the other Wheel The num-
bet and Prize drawn cut opene and exhibited % The
audience aud registered b the COMMISSIONER the Prize
repeated until al the ~ res are drawn oct.
Approximation Prizes.
The two prect ding the Two succeeding Members 70
those drawing the Fst l6 Prizes vii be entitled 10 the 81
Approx nation Prizes, according 70 The SChsme.
Of the Nu@ber tn draws ne 5000 prize For exam pie
II the Number craving the $40 Too frizs ends siLh No. l.
then al The Te cts where tie member ends n VII Be-
eniisied 10 $50 n III Nuuter ends Nth 40 ?, ID al
the Tickets Eh-re the Nunbsr end in yin be entitled 70
INDUCEWENTs TO CLUBs.
As By this schss Tckes n every i0is suarsnised
to rAs $50 vii ael Csrtarasesof PArk.Fee n - ck
cts lwhsrs the sanesrs {, q ~ !, Al
All that they draw over s anosHi guaranteed aeersss
csrsassss q Pasag, oflo Whole fsss.s .sse
10 0aartar ... IS
Il ~i - perceived b ms pan. As r sso ne par
r.Aess he soald euly set whols lAaa 81
bayng ceffcsses ~ has foar ehances F ne aer
Prirss-laisss ara Quarter Pas ace. 3 ps.Portsn.
In Ordering Tickets OF Certificates,
Encoss the money adsesa Or ne Tzksss ordered
on rscsps q shfrh they VII Be fwHraea oy rst mali.
The 81 u4AcfA AllE94
eAasers imsaef[aleif sfter he drNBs1F. ~
80 Purchases va phase write their signatures plain
AID avs thalF FoIf Hcf, Coanty ana state.
~ RenenkH iAalssery ffi1s . ara .. and payahs s
az Al Prrssof al 90 and Under, pai4 imnedlsf-ly asg
4 araangelhsf PFzes st ne usual tine Of tksg dzF
h iaii Hilhous tedneIinn-
Al eoaamanlssEoas ssriszly eon6aratlal
R1s Fess. usahed reserved m sthst I<ksss afsshsE
Order. ,sr rsls.. . cs.sias.,.. ssa !. s.... sss,
q 3 SWAY 4 Co, AtAnls, Ga.
eel g q aEAN. NsnfsaRs1y. IA.
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Leather Betting.

Also large lot Of Copper Burs, and Rvets, and Lace
Leather Of al kinds.
All of which viii sold the reasonable terms for
Cash, by B. CUT Err,
No SO 50, cor. Broad and College SITS,
sept25 NASHVILLE
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

Thar FLAG.-Thst magnificent flag which Is to
wave proudly FROM that long pole over which our
gooi friends Of the L. & A. so sorey exercised,
win be completed to.day. The ladies true to the in
stncls Of a noble nature and patriotism, have lent
their willing hands TO the good work and thanks their
taste and assistance, most beautiful set of eolors
will watt 70 the breeze their ample folds under
which il will be an increased pleasure and ineen-
tive to fght the battle of Fillmore and the Union.
Who ever knew lady with any feelings but
those Of pity Tor old gray headed, wry necked
wall eyed, cold hearted, cold blooded coId-bodied
bachelor Their sympathies are on she side Of
Union in its most comprehensive sense
We are forciby reminded Of the times OF 1870.
and verse OF old song rightly changed is not
ct this time Inappropriate
1.-The beautiful girls, God bless their souls,
All the country through,
viii 20 for a man, and do all they can
For Fillmore the trae, and Donelson too,
And with them they will beat Buchansn-nsn nan
Buchanan's used up man
And with them ven beat Buchanan.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04
To Citizens and Strangers.

rhe publication Office of the PATRIOT, No. Is,
Deaderick street. having been enlarged. will
be found open at all times, day and night, where
newspapers from ALL sections of the country,
and the latest telegraphic news will be found
upon our tables for the accommodation OF
visitors. A general invitation is extended to
citizens and strangers in the city to call and
avail themselves of these advantages for OBJ
tanning the latest news
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NEW ARRIVAL.

TusF Fsssisea Fsesh suppy q Elay oar Baskets 81
% qsars aad Pats, Narrated . - eneine ana snps-
Fis AFlless. 4. L. 6INRSoN
y ssFte-fn a f1HH< a4ssle.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04
C. M. ELLIS TON


ALL sPonznsn who in SAINT u good Aad reliable
Gun, especially adapted or large game, Deer. Ae in
viisd call ne stare u Fs aud Cunningham, No a.
Public sqaArs and sxsSans shaPs PAeni sPorginE RISE"
which IN rapdsy q Firing accuracy Of aim, ana lsnsth o.
range ar Superior 70 any Gun invented, and unlike
ksy ether Patsnl Gun soFs iarodueed construction
q 50 exceedingly staple that H noi liable get Qua
o. order" than tAs eonmon Kentuchy Rins.
"a G. bays alsa isS Shsl Ggas aais % he Pa
tent. 1it-eA.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

CRooKER's Millinery E>TABLIsuMENT.-Yes
terday was the Fail opening day of the above
establishment, aud prompted by desire to
see something very nice as well as to be in
fashion as nearly every body, we thought,
was there,) we went along with the tide aud
looked at the large aud fine display of millinery
and fancy goods there to be seen. Mr.. Crook
er has brought on a very large and varied
stock, embracing all the articles belonging to
the trade, of every style and quality. Tie
stock OF bonnets, flowers, ribbons, trimmings,
head dresses, &c. is far beyond what We ex.
pected to see. The finer qualities of these va>
rious styles of goods are indeed superb, sur
passing anything we have ever seen. The bon
nets, particularly, We look upon as the pref
test thing, in that line ever introduced to the
notice of the public.
Mr. c. is prepared to sell millinery goods at
wholesale as well as retail, and country deal
ers desiring to purchase viii DO well 10 ex-
anime his stock.-tf
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

Us rrcsfg q a No. 3 ,. Unien street. ne -.
y lsrgest ft.fk o. Fisna., ~ icoua. -
6Aset Mnse snd NuFiral fns.raments ever III IA n
s1srri n INC ely u Hsshvie. The aitea.
ssR e ~ p71r fsspee4 a. iatile4 % sxamlns ADD
iafrs foF thamaeises, ami nine i strictly MUSIC
and ih- lsEest Feunsfase Pcsa echoeis aud Tea<A
tar1et at kastrrn ITeee r. NtaesAls castpsneFs
uslit ~ xrsa1 IA iecerif Z. jas A a1ccIrRE
r. slaAt pebhlsd snd ~ aalc b 80 snkscribsr,
nsu and heaafiul ncnf. eniifea "fHx LsaHr AZ fonn
ssntoasd b Charles lIels. c al aEa seI : copy.
Psi an assns 81 TIE fas q ua1,hesuns cslsbraisa
PElt 0lnsmsnt parTan. "a ln every iast1a<s
sspi11 IA. MsCLIRB
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CataWba Wine.

WILL keep constantly hand, supply Of Dry Spark
ling Wines which will furnish the trade Cincinnati
prices, freights added. lapI 7. A. MCCALL.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

RTzs Having associated with me in
Ar~~rsS my business Mr.. WSL H. MNcHrS, arm is
nov ~ below JAS. b. ORAIGHEAD
Nashville, May 1, 1850.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

FATAL AccIDENT.-The Louisville stage
when about eleven miles this side of Glasgow,
yesterday morning, about o'clock, was upset,
and Mr.. Hiram Bledsoe, of huntsville, Ken-
lucky, who was riding on the outside of the
coach, falling beneath it, was killed instantly.
The coach contained seventeen passengers,
most of whom were more or less injurned, but
none others seriously.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

D OH y R A WI A G. Il +.
az COLLEGE STREET.
III As lust received Mens cup Calf Congress GalteTs
A sonbe ard single suirF:
Meas CAT Washington or haH Galtsrs, rice ticis
Oxiogdt et. seubie sud single sle. 9Th "a
riety q Men, " SO e m aa-iplla aaiss fieure;
able ana snEe Soie fat. lie hsr Cangress Caters.
" Car Dress Bottr
Laeiss' ihek and hIa Sole Ed sd Morocco Booiees;
ia.siiT 0siitfs,
Xii rl.p~rs - vsIf6ea 81 les
Al good alsortaeas u Boys aases' snd ch1drens'
shoea aepi93
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04
Speaking Tonight.

Major G. A. Henry and j. NJ. Quarles, Esq,
will speak to- night on Broadway, at Johnson's
corner. We trust that every lover of good
speaking and Of American principles, will turn
out to hear these eloquent champions.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

NEW o.-Ainnehaha or laughing Va
ter Polka, and beautiful balah. entitled
The Light Of Home, the music BY Prof. Chas
Hess of this city, has been kindly furnished US
by our esteemed friend Jas. A. Mcclure. They
are both exquisite pieces and bat just publish.
cd. He bss few more copies Of each lelt yet.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

AomcuITURAL-Tbere will be a meeting Of
County Society, the Local Bureau aud the Me-
chanio's Institute, at the Capitol on Saturday
the 4th inst, al 10 o'clock, TO make arrange.
meuts for the Fair. II. J. JoNEs,
o. Sec'v Co Society
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
e. This under.igned offers las sale A IsvA-O
$50 thatya aahle Farm situated afolt ZsfsA
eys1PsA dFe miles from Nashville or Cum ~ -
49, berand river sad Whites creek -
upon which n resides u embraces
Tract % hg1dred and sixty OF which
under cultivation ADD III balance heavily aad hnsy
mhered aay land the vIcinlty Of be city There IL
comfortable cling house upon t. and olher
houses bsrsssn be had b. early Application Sor
terms, kc., apply 20
LINDsCEY cROCKETT, Nashville. or
luneildtEAs-a r. W. BARSES. 90 the premises
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

csmRFFEELn. a.. n. ~, Hup'1epuAs RAEsl.
= s.ss, or asst pa Hfnlfa Asrsla Is cAsrsF -
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COLLEGE STREET, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
w NJ II OR Err IT Prnnrinf


w NJ. ROB RTS, Proprietor,
(tArEO OF TYRES sFEIS0S
VIE fuh7criher his recently tasen this web known
tabshment-s rehiting and thoroughly renovatng Il
and hopes have 10 IN such condition TO be
ror % any house in this city The Proprietor hopes by his
eKertons and those q his Assistant Mr. Paddock
formerly presided AZ the CITY Hote 70 be able his
house worthy Of being patronEed BY the public and prom
hat pains shall be spared his part merit the ap
probation Of those who may favor him with their patronage
lie respectfully soliciis 4 trial OF his house.
feh25-diwaE WN ROBERTS
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We have "a hand a very heavy Stock ef carpeis-tAe
bssf ssakes ~ and ~ CaFPe .. Tapestry ana VEL
vet Carpet bssnatei "a fsset aa4 Tapestry, ire
Velvet kusi, molt -, faror Mats 81 an 1iear
slriprf, "a stst ErEeuf t4ee al Hlasl C1rtafn
Esshroidered Msn Ia r. piece. cornice1. fiazs and
Bands, Of btanl1l tys1. anpfl Loope ara o hsr
sEinsnass - nacb. fa1e having snaa reens q cQTef
can - Z ~ ssnaaknfs n earrffs Tsy fs4are4
prices strg Erzt stok 81 aae - . tAAe. .Alse -He
~rsT N.vru sl.nkssf ard Aresr fraVs - Banhes and
Aas ~ al kindt Negro Ct9hiog q al kn1s, HnEon
shss.Int B gsTdl elts. G. = tfAta
ssslss Il y ceifEe street.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

New York, Oct. 8, Evening Cotton market
closed firm at an advance Oft Sales tosday 1000
bales. Mddling Orleans l25; ditto Upland l2s;
Fair Upauds 1871 Coffee dull. Linseed oil firm
9Ga99 Lard oil firm at lOS
large warehouse in the corner of Washington
and Barclay streets, has been destroyed 10y fire.
Loss estimated at So 600.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04

DEATH OF CHARLES E. READY, Eso.-With
deep regret we learn that this estimsble young
gent eman, son of Hon. Charles Ready, died
ia New York on the 9th ultiIno, of that fe
disease aud destroyer of the human race, con-
sumption. lie had been travelling for several
months ia the hope of staying its fatal progress,
but to no purpose. His father hearing Of his
almost hopeless condition at Santa Fee, set out
for that place, but the son having obtained
temporary relief, turned his steps homeward
and met his parent at st. Louis. They pro-
ceeded to New York, for the purpose of con-
sulting eminent physicians, but the invalid was
upon the brink OF the grave and beyond the
reach of cure. The MurfreesbOro Telegraph
remarks:
His parents with his mortal remains arrived
at home on Wednesday evening last, and he
was buried in the city graveyard on Thursday
after an appropriate funeral sermon by Rev.
Vim. Eagleton.
His heart stricken parents and other rela-
lives have the deepest syrnpathies OF the COM
munty.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04
The Meeting at RIake's spring i'm Linz
coin County.

We are informed that an audience of three
thousand assembled at his point on Thursday
20 hear the Hon. John Bell, and that the ut
most enthusiasm prevailed. Col. Bell made
one of his great speeches. and our friends think
that this Malakoff of Locoiocosm shook per-
ceptibly beneath his ponderous blows. Col.
Kercheval of Fayetteville, and Mr.. Tillman OF
Shelbyvile also addressed the crowd. A clear
headed gentleman, who knows Lincoln, thinks
that we shall gain one hundred and fifty or two
hundred votes there. So goes the ball.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-04
Carmel Hall Tn Stairs.
Valuable CITY Property for Sale.
SEWANEE HOUSE.

egiby situated building lot College street, Is Offer
y ed for sale On reasonable terms. Apply at te Par0
fvD-- ~
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CINCINNATI, Oct. 3, Noon.-Flour opened dul.
and was further depressed by the steamers news
Whisky active at 29t with an advancing tendency
MoIisses firm at 62t; others unchanged
River l9 inches water in the chanhe.
Weather clear and cool
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sept25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-14

The DYING Boy AND THE VIoLETs.-A little
sufferer lay in high, dreary garnet, and the
beams above his head and on every side were
black and foul. His cheeks were scarlet with
the flush of fever, and the unnatural light of
his eye flashed in the dimness of the coming
evening like diamond on its gloomy bed of
anthracite. Something told the child that
death was busy with its heart. Itmight have
been an angel, for angels gather in bands
around the despised couch of poverty.
" Mother" he whispered, and a pale, bent
woman knelt beside him, sis there one blown
now? Look look
For the twentieth time the sickly WON an
lifted the tiny box of violets, and the blood
rushed to her face as she beheld one little bud
dropping, but just beginning to unfold. She
carried it to the child, almost an infant, and
a sweet smile lighted up his innocent features
Put 1t down, mother, where can look at
1t until de-
With mild sob the poor widow placed it
upon his pillow, and watched his CLASSY ewes
eagerly as they watched the flower Hours
passed-the brow grew whittier, the fingers that
she clasPed were now clammy, the round lips
that had 80 often called her mother were pur-
pie, fading into blush white, and tremulous
as though the failing voice struggled for utter
ancs. She placed her ear closer to his little
face, and heard him utter distinctly
"Good bye, mOther-take good care of my
violets
After the rough pine coffin was carried away
and covered with the mould, while her worn
fingers were nervously stitching on the ill paid
for garment, that mother could see q vision of
her early buried child in the pure white
robes Of heaven, bending over the box of vio-
lets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-14
EVENING STAR.
THE PRISONER.

Row gently this way down the stream.
Where Ger the bank the lilacs bend,
And through the budding hawthorns CLEAN
Those yellow lights the cowslips lend;
To eyes so long Ia prison penned,
That blue above, this wave below,
Those clouds that past the hills descend,
Are heaven itself, but half their glow
Those spring fower-scentsd gales bestow.
r'st thou that we too far may float!
Thou need'st not dread yon sentinel;
He knows our shallow shattered boat
Could not endure the middle swell.
And thou art known and trusted well;
They chose thea, for thy woman's arm
Could nought through yonder surge impel;
They knew thee quick to catch alarm
All knew they woman's heart how warm?
But, In such guise, 'iwere vain to fee,
A captive, loosed some half hours space,
His limbs t. we, his breath to free,
Ana thou, young girl, thy filter place
The village dance, than such chase.
Well, as thou wilt, the car resign,
"Now, pinn &c speed another pace,
Was ne'er more need to dash the brine.
Iflife be precious-hers or mine,
Strong arm, stout heart, thou rover brave,
though, midway DER the Danaw,s past:
For comes the cha!len e cross the wave,
And answering to the bugle's blast,
Inc sIeei cad guard are gathering fast
On yon gray walls. can arrow - 20 Strain
One moment; not this the last
VIII ny al far" They fall like rain,
And fails the fairer Of those twain.
Itwas his native land he reach'd. linear;
And wealth, aud power, and friends were
But could he fly and leave her stretched
On that worn plank-her bloody bier,
Forgot were CHIT, and foes, and fear:
They seized him, as he vainly tried
To stay life one hour made dear.
He scarcely heard the dull bolts glide,
When closed the dungeon wh:re he died.