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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-04-24

"ANTED by the subscriber, PROPOSALS
w FOR BUILDING A BRIDGE over Broad
River, near the head Of the Ninetynine Islands,
on line from Draytonville to York Court House,
to land at or near the Kings Mountain Iron
Works 1t will be about one thousand and twen-
tyfve feet long.
Proposals directed to me, Charleston, Chester
C. H., or Draytonvillc, will receive due attention
JOHN MCKEE.
April "A II 9t
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YORK SHERIFF'S SALES.

DY Virtue of Writs of Eer Fdcias, to me direct
I'D ed will be sold between the legal hours Of
Sherihs Sale, on THE FIRST MONDAY IN
NJ AY next, at York Court House, the follow
ing property, viz
One clay-bank colt, levied Oh aS the property Of
George Craig, at the suit Of j. Adams =
One tract of land where0n the defendant now
resides bounding on lands Of YIN. Clark, John
Knox and others, levied on as the property Of ohm
A. Kincaid at the suit Of G. Fraser. 3
One tract of land containing 200 Acres, adioin-
ing lands of Vim. Black, Gilbert Enloe, Dr.. W. J.
Good, and Rufus Meek. Also, one house anl lot
situated in Yorkville, near the Kings Mountain
Railroad Depot Also, three Negroes, viz: Tom
and his wife, Rachael; and Joe, levied on as the
property of Martin Mullenax, at the suit of S. E.
Bratton and others. s
One tract of land whereon the defendant now
resides levied on rs the property Of Andrew
Whemy, at the suit Of Wylie, Rodly & Co., and
others.
Yorkville, April 10, 1856.
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Board Of Commission
L crs of Roads for York, arc ready to receive
BIDS for POSTING the several PUBLIC ROADS
in the District-the work to he done in GRANITE
or SLATE. The next meeting Of the Board will
be held at York Court House, on the first Monday
in May next, when contracts will be given out to
the lowest bidder.
PETER McCALUM, Treasurer.
April 10 ID 1T
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PUBLIC MEETING.

4 Meeting of the Kansas Association will be
N held at the Court House, OH the FIRST MON
DAY IN MAY, for the purpose of deciding upon
applications, and to enable the applicants at an
early day, thereafter, to start for Kansas. 1t is
important that all monies subscribed should be
paid in by that time so thatth desired actionmay
be taken. A full attendance is requested.
Any citizen of the District wishing to emigrate
to Kansas and who has not yet made application,
will please do so before the day Of the meeting.
JOHN S. MOORE, President.
Aprill7 16 til
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NOTICE TO GUARDIANS, &c.,
~ Guardians, Trustees, Committees, &C., are
hereby notified to make their Annual Returns on
or before the lst day of May next. All person in
default at that time will be ruled unfortunately
Also Guardians appointed at last June Term, and
who have not yet given tond, are requested to do
soimmediately.
JNO. L. MILLER, c. L. T.. d.
Commissioners Office,
Jan 81 II
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TOM BALLARD,
THF r A AR,BER.

Respectfully announces to the citizens of York
Vile that he has opened shop one door South of
the ENQUIRER OFFICE, and is prepared to ex-
ecute TONSORIAL OPERATIONS in the best
style of the art. Having served his tine under
the most fashionable masters, he hatters himself
that he can give satisfaction to the most fatidious
customer who will favor him with call. Con-
tracts by the month will be made with regular
customers.
April 3 ID 3m
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Dissolution of Copartnership.

-2 TIE CopartncrShip heretofore existing be-
" tween the undersigned in the PRACTICE
~ of MEDICINE, under the style of TlIOM-
ASSON & LINDSAY, and in the DRUG BUSI-
NESS under the firm of LINDSAY 4 THOMAS
son, has been, this day, dissolved by mutual con-
sent As it is very desirable to close up the af
fairs of the copartnership. persons who are in
debcd are earnestly requested To call on either of
the undersigned, and make settlement. \ large
amount Of indebtedness remains unsettled upon
the books which muSt hc arranged ut All early
day Persons having claims against the Drug
Store will present them to DR.. LINDSAY, who
will make settlements.
D. H. TTlOMASSON,
J. +. LINDSAY.
Yorkv:llc, Feb. Is, 1856. s If
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Yglntneal.

MARRIEp-In Newberry District, on Thursday,
the 18th instant, Col. JOHN S. SITGREAVES Of
York District to Mrs. E. SUBER, of the former
place.
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GROCERIES
EVERY DESCRIPTION MAY BE FOUND
s. .KUYKENDAL & BROTHERS

4 T prices which cannot fail to suit purchasers
n and place COMPETITION beyond DEFIANCE.
Those visiting Yorkvlle with the intention of pur-
chasing any article in the GROCERY LINE, will
find it to their advantage to examine our Stock,
before purchasing elsewhere.
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The Manufacturing Room,

In the basement floor Of the same building is sup
piled with all the necessary machinery, and rings
with the hammers Of the hest workmen the coun-
try can afford, under the direction of Mr.. A. }.
BROWN, who is unsurpassed in mechanism in his
line All orders win be done up in manner cred
table to the Mountain District.
Merchants wishing bills filled can be accommo-
dated at very short notice.
With continuation of the pleasant smiles of
the fair daughters of York, with which he has
heretofore been favored and generous patronage
from the crest of mankind, the undersigned feels
assured that, by strict attention, he will be ena-
bed to give general satisfaction.
J. NEWTON LEWIS.
Yorkville, April II, 1856. lG If
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RAIL ROAD HOTEL.
Bv JOHN R, NICHOLSON.

by JOl1N II. N1ChOAOON.
IENIl T. Subscriber respectfully informs his friends
4 AMI the public generally that his HOUSE,
known rs the Railroad Hotel, opposite the Ches-
ter Depot, is still open for the reception of regu
lar and transient boardcrs and the travelling pub
lie; AMI that he is making every exertion to de-
serve and secure n continuance Of the kind and
liberal patronage which has been hitherto extend
cd to him. He flatters himself that every needed
arrangement has been made to promote the COM
fort of all who stop with him. lis rooms are al
ry and wcll-furnished, his servants are attentive
anil obcdicnt, and his table constantly supplied
with the hest Of the season, so that his friends
will not want any attention Necessary to make
their soiourn pleasant and agreeable. His stables
are furnished with good hostlers and an abun-
dance of provendcr, and lie is prepared at mo-
ments notice to supply his customers with private
conveyances of every sort, to any part of the sur
rounding country.
Bse. Boarders furnishing their own lodging will
be boarded at $40 per month.
He desires to return his acknowledgements to
the public for past favors, and socits for the fu
ture an equally liberal share Of patronage.
JOHN r. NICHOLSON.
march 20 IL If
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Commercial 9epartment.
YorkYille Markets.

Reported Expressly for the Yorkrile Enquirer dJ
TAoma, Daries &. Co., Groeers and Produce
Dealers.
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COTTON SAW GINS.

VNHE Subscriber having purchased the GIN
MAKING ESTABLISHMENT of VIM. Camp
bell, is prepared to sell COTTON SAW GINS
made of the best materials, and put up in the best
manner, with allnecessary modern improvements.
JAMES NJ. ELLIOTT,
Winnsboro, Fairfield Dist, s. C.
April 10 15 6m
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Of Tin Ware and Japanned Ware,

of every description; COOK, PARLOR and SHOP
n variety of Kitchen Furniture, and
all articles in his line, which he will always be
ready To cell ON the most accommodating FERNS
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new ESTABLISHMENT!
TIN AND Sheet IRON MAIUEACTORY!!

VNHE Subscriber takes great pleasure in. SD
l. acknowledging his Indebtedness to the I'd
citizens Of Yorkvlle and vicinity, for the o.
very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon
him in business and would respectfully direct
their attention to his new enterprise in the TIN
and SIIEET-lRON MANUFACT0Ri, now in full
operation. The Ware-room will be found on the
FIRST FLOOR OF WALKERS BRICK BUILD
ING, opposite the Grocery-Store of Davies Co.,
where he has already on hand, q large assortment
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-04-24
FRENCH DoNNEJS,
RMeIIsH ENsTRRY

among which is fine article Of Kid Gloves at 30
cents per pair; all styles Of Ladies Caters and
Walking Shoes; with full supply of FANCY
GOODS, JEWELRY and Perfumery for the Toilet.
We also invite the attention of Gentlemen to our
lnnNr nnl NinnSiyn stnrk of
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ROUSTAN &c MEYERS,

A RE NOW RECEIVING THEIR Spring and
II Summer GOODS, consisting partly Of Bareges OF very
rich patterns Swiss Mosns, fgd and plain Jaconet DO
fancy coors white and black Satin Silks;
Rich Striped and che ked Silks, black and fancy cooFs
/" Czmeion Silks fgd and plain;
:" Superb Gac8 Silks, do, do; s.z zsl
s Gros de Naples do do do; -.x,
Is Satin and SILK Bonnets. style, and very pretty
Straw Bonnets-plain and mourning;
IS Marked Muslin Caps and Colars;
:" India do do do.
f'a5 f e1lfsE ALSO
Trimmings for laes' dresses Of Ill kinds; Linen Valen-
cienne and other sces and Edgin Chimsettes and Col
lars latest styles Hosiery, Gnghams Fancy Prints Cur.
tain and Furniture Calicoes Cottonades Plain and Twed
Shrng Denims Came Jeans and Domestic Coetons OF I'll
deacriptious, together with general assortmentof
BOOT AND SHOES
Comprising Ladies and Misses Caters Boottes. Walking
shoes and Broxans Genlemens and Youths Boots Shoes
and Brossns; Negroes ditto Also ful assortment Of
REdDY MADE SUMNER CLO1XLHG,
For Men and Boys latest fashions.
/ -s.s9sS-7tga fssR JEWELR z,
Cons;ss;n n Gold and silver Pencils and PENS Bracelets
Rings Ear Rings CUT Pins, Shirt and Sleeve
Buttons, Trepe- plated Spoons and Rorks &C.; Wsn iu
La TEST STYLE HATS AND CAPS,
and general assortment Of goods suitable for the
which they Win sell low for Cash. on the usual credit
Their goods are m fresh and of the est styles ana pat
terms and respectfully invite the public he lsdes parnco
call and examine they feel confident that snef
stock is one Of the richest oefe in this market
! March 81, 1855. [byl R0UsTAS McEvEks.
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dbe dhibo0auf Minerua

Is published every Saturday morning. Price,
Five Dollars per annum-payable at the time Of sub
scribng. Single copies, Ten Cents
ADVERTISEMENTS vii be inserted at the rate Of One Dol
lar of ten lines less for the first and Fifty
Cents for every subsequent insertion liberal discount
made to those who advertise by the year. Thirty Dollars
year will be charged for half column Of Patent Medicine
Advertising and Of greater length admitted on any
terms
JOB WORK.-Having purchased Of Ruggies's Patent
large size Magic Presses daer ourselves that We can
every variety Of eerpress printing in ssy
not to be surpassed by country office in the South or
West. All work delivered when promised, and guarant-
eed TO pease-and for CASH only.
PERSONAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of per-
sonal nature, such not deemed to be OF public
interest," may be inserted advertisements Cat the option
Of the editor) by being paid for in advance.
OBITUARY NOTICES-Not exceeding three lines, will be
cheeruy inserted without CHARGE but those Of greater
length, will be rated advertisements.
CORRESPONDENTS informed that no notice whatever
will be taken of any communication intended for insertion
accompanied the and address Of the writer
necessary for publication but guarantee OF good
faith. JOSA. G.. WHITE, Publishers
LOUIS F. ANDERSON, N''
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6otels, Sc.

rRASKLIN HOUsE.-IN CONSEQUENCE
r of the advanced price Of provisions, table 49,
vines and servants. hire the proprietor felt COM E2s
PEELED on the first Of nuary last 10 makesome slight
advance in the prices for boarding, and instead of
Fifty cents for dinner has charged Seventy five CENTS
bu has concluded upon charging only the old price
Fifty for nners but will furnish wine as
Wines however of various kinds and grades always
hand ready to order of guests when required, viz:
Claret Native Catawba Wne Haut Sauterne, white
Cordias etc. Also-London Porter and Ale Scotch Ale
good deal Of money tme and pains have been recently
spent in reting to make this Hotel pleasant and COM
Portable to the traveller and regular boarer and
deny trust will receive liberal share of heir patronage
Junea-,f BIZ HOLDEN, Proprietor.
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TIE MoUSr VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION OF
TIE UNIoS-Referring to the act lately psssed BY
the Legislature Of Virginia incorporating the mount
Vernon Ladies' Association Of the Union" tor the
purchase, by individual subscription, Of two hun
dred acres Of Mount Vernon Place, including the
mansion and tomb Of Washington, with the intent
that the same shal be ceded to the State Of Vir-
ginia, and held sacred forever as the home and
last resting place Of the Father of bis Country the
New York Commercial Advertiser remarks:
The sum asked BY the present proprietor, Mr.
John A. Washington, for the two hundred acres
Is two hundred thousand dollars which is Of course
beyond its value Is land. On that point. however
there is no need to say anything. The people Of
the United States, north and south, too deeply re-
we're the memory Of Washington to stand disputing
about the price Of the ground where his mortal
remains rest The sum can easily be raised, too
by the united efforts Of the ladies' in both sections
ofthe country. We notice that the act in question
invests the association with the title Of the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association Of the Union We
ike that from Virginia-from the heart Of the Old
Dominion. ! Il has the right cheering ring Of for
msr glorious days, and will We doubt moi, be
eohosd from New York and other northern States
IN pru6ers Of liberal cooperation with the ladies ol
Virginia 10 raise the required sum for the purchase
of the precious earth that holds the mouldering
bones d the man who was, is now, and ever shall
De hrst u tho hearts Of his couhtrymcn."
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r, L, LASHBROOK,
Dealer in
DRUGs, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, s,GtI

DRuGs MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, s,AtA
J Chemicals, Dye -Stuffs, Perfumery, Glass Ware,
Garden Seeds etc. under the Frank House Thbodaux,
Offer sale large and complete assortment OF DRUGS
GLASSES SOAPS, DENTIrRICES, SHAVING, HAIR,
TOOTH NAIL PAINT and WHITE WASH BRUSHES,
together with all the =-.. -s..
MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES
Of the daya of which they offer for sale the most
reasonable terms. -
e Buying our Medicines in the North from IMPORT
ING HOUSES and receiving FRESH SUPPLIES frequently
during the year. prepared at all times to fl all or
ders our line satisfactory manner aud ask our ends
generally to give trial. that may to them tnai
j, to their interest well mne to patronse me
March, s, 1855. II-H1 E. L. LAsHBRooh.
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Dry Goods, Hardware, Hats, Boots, Shoes and
Clothing, CrOckery Ware, sc.

Dry Goods, Hardware, Hats, Boots, shoes, anu
Clothing, Croclery Ware, Sc.
". ~ u" ~ ~
CORNER or JACKSON, LETEE, AND NAN SIS.
TRULY impressed with the belief that ready
sales and small profits is the principle that should
mes. IN Thbodaux have fully determined to adopt that
plan; and in the selection Of stock have exercised
more than ordinary care and devoted partcuar ttenton
the general wants Of the people, without al dabblng in
superuies My stock though perhaps not as large as
that OF some Of my neighbos is still complete comprising
general variety Of such articles are most usually called
Tor In the country which offer exceedingly low rates
and on accommodating My assortment consists in
mart Of general variety Of articles under the following
heads: eg$f ~ ssE#5 z=7 t4
Dry Goods Foreign and Domestic. - . ----..
Hats Boots, Shoes and Clothing.
American Prints, Foreign and Domestic. ..ea=1 4fr
Haberdashery Mating, Csrpeting, 4a+ -
Crockery-ware Tfn-ware, Wllowware, Stone .ware &C.
mh29 " N = =. onOEF.
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Fresh Groceries.

TSHE advertiser is now receiving general as
puce etc consisting in part Of the following de-
scribed articles which he 10 offering at the customary rate
viz:
Potatoes, Flour lard Pork, Bacon Hams. Fish OF all
kipds Salt, Pepper Atpices, Rasns Almonds, Apples.
Pickles. Pre- erve Vinegar Liquors. Candies Oils Tob eco
chewing and smoking, Cigars Rice Soda
pil French and Navy Bread Matches, Cheese etc. etc.
JF.THoNPSON, corner Main and Jsckson sts.
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CaIllou Island Hotel.

has VHe lOiiof o1 it0t1fhtI
friends and acquainsances, well the pnblc that
he win open Hotel Gallon Island, on or about the 10th
inst Nothing will be spared his part to render his es
tablshment ample in every particular the facilities
viii permit His table WILL at all times be provided with
every variety Of fish, oysters, etc, etc.
Hours Of meal-Breakast at O'Clock Dinner, flom to
O'Clock.
With the view Of serving planters he has provided ample
accommodations the reception and treatment Of
escent negroes at the moderate Of II per month"; 20
whom the attention will be paid In case OF detn
charge Of IS will be made to defray the
July7. JoASHih kVIa'iH.
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Rans0r House.

THE UNDERSIGNED takes pleasure in an.
pouncing to the travelling public and the citizens Of
the town that she lately added largely to the accomo
da,a, of her house and is prepared to entertain
Roariers eoua to any other house in Thbodaux Her Ia
be is at an times supplied with every decacy that the
surrounding country and New Orleans market anord
nyce for transient boarding. az
=. the times will admit Of LIBERAL patronage solicited
July l2-1y. Nhs LLVlNA IL-N->H1.
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nOOR SPRINGS S-Inmann's Patent Steel Door
SPRINGS the cheapest and article now IN use for
closing DOORS may be had Of the special agents ior tne Ia
fourchs parishes, ST CAMPBELL CO., Lsses ssfss''
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TNO. THEOPHILE DAUNIS, General Collect
q ing agent, will pay the strietest attention TO the
collecting OF accounts notes. claims etc. in the parishes
Lafourche Assumption and Terrebonne The best Of fer
ence can be furnished if required. aug11-1y
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w.sHIyGTOg HOTEL,
Ndpo1eonriNe, 1ssunptaoa, Ia.
\ rESSRS RESSE BROTHERS HAV-

NfEssRs. BESSE BROTHERS HAV- Si;i
WI ing recently taken charge Of the above, =.
extensive establishment, situate at Sapoleonvie VI
Assuuption promise their friends and the travelling pnoc
that they spare pains exertions on the pa 70
render it Of the most desirable in the country
market and surrounding country affords Travellers en-
teaned at all hours ofthe day the shortest notice The
CHARGES srs moderse patronages soncted jso'
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iona. C. White,
"AVING BEEN APPOINTED NOTARY
i l. PUBLIC in and for the PARISH LAFouRCHE takes
pleasure stating the public that he is ready to
cute all calls the line ofa Noary-such the protesting
of notes. passing of sales making nven
tories holding family meetings. etc, etc 1t may not be
generally it to have business done
by Notarythan does before the Recorder His Office for
at that Of the Thbodaux Minerva where all
him will with prompt attention
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Sign of the Skeleton Wagon! MEE=
'""tssfi Carriage Repository.

TNHE subscriber begs leave to inform the MER-
i CHANTS and PLANTERS that he has opened Repos-
iiory the sale of Carriages Bugges Harness. etc. at
No. rs Beekman Street, New York,
Running through Is Spruce senance on either street.
The main floor, S5 feet in lengthy affords ample room
for keeping always hand large and complete assort
ment Of evt ry description and variety as per chart
Having learned the trade in the Factory OF his fathe ne
is practically familiar with every department in the bust
Of WORK entrusted him. and superintend every stage of
its manufacture. His long residence in he South and West
intimate knowledge Of section, and his expert
ence while with Mes Baldwin Starr, and Messrs
rockingham Newell Co., gives him many advantages in
requ ed for the different parts Of the country
Draft Track Height OF Wheels quality aud size Of Springs
and Axles necessary for the particular localities.
Particular attention pail to special ORDERS ther tnrouh
merchants or to the subscriber direct and all prices guar
anteed low the work possibly be furnished
and which will be equal in every respect tn that Of the
very best and oldest city country est blshments
26 BEEKMAN STREET is within few doors OF the
Park the South East side, from the Astor House.
and in line from Park Ptce Mu ray, Warren and Cham
Der Streets near the Brick Church. Loyeoys and Clinton
Hotels. -. IS .
Having convenient Office accommodations, and papers
from the Southern cites and towns he trusts that ne may
have the pleasure Of call from his friends and from those
who will do him the favor to examine his assortment, and
being the only establishment adapted to the Southern Trade
in the lower part of the city, he respectfully socits share
Of patronage He begs to refer those with
him. to any Of the Jobbing Houses in New York City,
gagged in the Southern Western Trade.
Great WITH betaken in packing and neisnt.
insurance. &c. A discount allowed to the trade.
Respectfully your obedient Servant,
VIM. L. MCDONALD.
N.B-Wm L. Mcdonald takes pleasure in referring to
the Merchants of this place. . tep34m
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Our Childhood.
BY GEORGE D. PRENTICE.

BY GEORGE D. PRENTICE.
IT'S sad-yet sweet-to listen
To the soft winds gentle swell,
And think we hear the music
Our children knew 80 well;
To gaze out on the even,
And the boundless fields Of air,
And feel again our boyhood wish
To roam like angels there!
There are many dreams of gladness
That cling around the past,
And from the tomb of feeling
Old thoughts come thronging fast
The forms we loved so dearly,
In the happy days now gone,
The beautiful and lovely,
So fair to look upon.
Those bright and lovely H,aidens
Who seemed 80 formed for bliss,
Too glorious and too heavenly
For such world as this!
Whose soft dark eyes seemed swimming
In sea of liquid light,
And whose locks of gold were streaming
Ger brows so sunny bright.
Whose smiles were like the sunshine
In the spring time of the year
Like changeful CLEANS of April
They followed every tear!
They have passed, like hope, away
All their loveliness has fled
Oh many heart is mourning
That they are with the dead.
Like the bright buds Of summer
They have fallen from the stem
Yet oh-it is a lovely death
To fade from earth like them!
And yet-the thought is saddening
To muse ON such as they
And feel that all the beautiful
Are passing fast away!
That the fair ones whom we love,
Grow to each loving breast,
Like tendrils Of the clinging vine;
Then perish where they rest.
And can we but think of these
In the soft and gentle spring, "
When the trees are waving DER US,
And the flowers are blossoming!
For we know that winters coming
With his cold and stormy sky,
And the glorious beauty round US
Is bl0ss0ming but to die!