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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11
RECEIPTS FOR THE AGE.

SINCE LAST ssUE.-$1 John Koerber, Match
ez, Miss. Miss Bette Holt, Boon Hill !,
] Finison, Prosperity John 7 Burton, Pros
pect Hill Yancy Allen, Bushy Fork; J w
Pate, Garysburg !; J R Fleming, Ridgeway /;
Calvin Olive, Silas johnson, Merrill Olive,
New Hill j A Pritchett, Greensboro; Miss
G Bell, Ark. A Cook, Hadley's Mills TT
Undertake, j S Jones, Louisburg w j
Branch, Louisburg W. P. Waugh, Indepen-
dence; Miss Q Hockady, Mrs @ Rogers,
New Light; Fl. NJ. Maroon, New Hill Ira
Parke, Charlotte; SB Smith, White Hall
Henry M Cofey, Lenoir J 3 Bell, Grove;
Al F Cuthrell, Norfolk; Wyatt Walker, Yam
cyville Miss Elvira Huntley, Drowning
Greek; Miss A T Summerell, Halifax E W
Brittle, Garysburg RI Barnett, Young's
x Roads; E E Maget, Rich Square; Wiley
Whitaker, Jos Ramsey, Plymouth VIM
Bagley, Williamson ] B E Lankin, War
renton Mrs Polly Holden, Walnut Grove ;
D S Allison, Hillsboro'; Chas Wilson, John
W Hall, Caldwell; w w Dickson, Taylors-
vile, Tenn. Miss S M Cross, Reynoldson
Eli N Loftin, Jason w Loftin, Kinston D
r Anderson, Fair Bluff; VIM R MCGEE,
Halifax; N L Barnes, Clayton; George Lee
onard, A G Tolson, Lockwoodsfolly P. O.; j
W Jenkins, Wilson.
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LAND FOR SALE.

PHE subscriber being dcsirous to meve west.
offers his tract OF land for sale, containing 6724
acres. There is about $50 acres in woods. and
between SO and so acres of available rich low
grounds. A part of the land is well adapted to
the growth Of tobacco and wheat, and the remain
der TO the growth Of corn, cotton, peas and peta-
toes. 1t has a dwelling on it with four rooms
below, three rock chimneys, a good framed
kitchen and smoke house, and other out houses
and Is situated in Nash county, 6 miles north west
of Nashville. on the Louisburg road, in a healthy
and respectable neighborhood. Any person wish
ing to buy land in this country would do well 70
call and examine tor themselves before purchas.
ing elsewhere. GEORGE KICKS.
! Sept. Hath, 1851 5-3e-sm.
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PETERSBURG MARKET.
Carefully Core cted by

CGTeJUCCy COTTeCJeG OS
BROW NLEY& HICK S.
Grocers and Commission Merchants.
WHEAr.-There is a better feeling in the mar
ket and prime white is selling at ts5. a l SO Red
l % a 1 %.
very light and we have to noto small advance.
We quote sales at IL q Ill., Holders are asking
IL a 123.
ToBAoco-There is still very liblo, coming in
and we note a small advance thissweek. We note
some sales of leaf at 10 a ST. primings a q SIS.
quote sides II a 173 shoulders Isl a I6.
FLoUR-Is dull and lower.
GUANo-$63, Ton and scarce.
SUGARs.-Have advanced T q let; Exchange On
New York 10 a IL Fer cent.
CoRN-Very dull at rs cts. bushel.
LARD-Va is scarce at 10 to- 20cts; Western in
Bills 16cts, kegs II to 18cts.
GUNNY BAGGING.-This srticle higher, Is to Isl.
sALr-Stock large and of prime quality / SIS from
wharf and 1 IS from store.
HAY-Dull at l Is to 1 Is.
GROCERIES. Coffee is quiet and tending I'D
wards. Sugar dull and tending downward
FIsH.-Mackerel 104 to Ia Cut Herrings q
No 3, 104 mol, Halifax Herrings u to IS; No
1, Roe, 81 to 81.
MoLAssEs.-N o IS q So; Syrup As to So cts.
RICE. 5 to Gets.
LINE. We quote / 40 q b 50s
LEAD. We quote u to Sets.
IRON. SWeed l 10 Ton. Eng. 70; refined W
American 1 90. Sheet u.
GUNPowDER-Has advanced, prices 81.
GRINDsToNEs. II TO Gets.
PEAS AND BEANs.-Bat few in Market sell rea-
Oily at L 20 a So bushe1.
GRAss.-53 to So.
BUTTER--Goshen g q Scots.
CHEEsE.-12 to Ia.
PoTAroEs. Irish II per busheE.
HAY-Full supply 81 15t 12&
GRecERIEs-Uunchangsd since our last.
NAILS. Al to s.
Nov z
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THE WARRENToN NEWS.

Published at Warrenton, Warren county, n. c.,
will be found a most profitable medium for Adver-
Using as it is extensively circulated in one Of
the most wealthy and intelligent sections Of N.
Carolina, and through most Of the Southern
States.
1t contains tho latest Market Reports, carefully
corrected. Being favorably located on the Raleigh
and CASTOR Rail Road, it is enabled to give the
Latest News, with a carefully condensed summary
of General Intelligence, Foreign and Domestic.
1t being anxiously desired to make it a family
paper, the utmost care is taken to exclRde ali i'm
proper matter from its reading and advertising
columns.
Published every Tuesday and Friday, at So per
year, payable in advance by all residing out of
Warren county.
Ns- A reduction made to Quarterly, Half Year
lX. and Yearly AdYertisera.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for December is on
our table. II is a very superior number
This popular Lady's Magazine will be greatly
improved for 1853. Mrs. Ann S. Stephens,
Mrs. +. d. +. n. Southworth, and all the best
writers, will contribute regularly. Its Fash
ions are always the latest and prettiest; its
steel Engravings magnificent its Patterns fol
the Workable, its Household Receipts, &c.
almost countless. The price is but Two Dol
,ars a year, or a dollar less than Magazines o
it's class. IT is the Magazine fer the times
To clubs IL is cheaper still viz: three copie
or So, or eight for $40 with a splendid pre-
hum to the person getting up the Club
specimens sent gratis, Address, Charles }
lterson, 300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
For 50 80 we will send the Age and Peter
son for q year.
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NORFOLK MARKET.
A. M. MoPHETERS & CO.,

Wholesale GRoCERs & COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
WILLS WHARF, NORFOLK, VA.
Business shows somewhat more of animation
though still much depressed by the financial en-
barrassments. Produce is coming to market slow
Iy and owing to the small amount of shipments to
| the North Exchanges rule ruinously high. We
quote Bankers bills Oh Baltimore Act. per cent, on
| Philadelphia, 8 PEI cent. and on New York 10 per
| cent.
FLoUR-The stock is very light, and prices are
advanced somewhat by the scarcity. Family ST.
a u; Extra 81 q 81; S. Z. CT a 81.
WHEAT-Very dull White 81 goa l Is Red
1 124.
CoRN.-In light demand at 6S for all kinds,
NAVAL SroREs-Sales of Tar 81 As; Spts
Turpentine dull 80 a 40e, no sales Rosin.
CorroN.-R Receipts light. Sales IL a 124.
BACON AND LARD.-Nonei in market.
G~UANo-Peruvian $50 ; Mexican $28 a 80.
GRocERIEs-COfee. RIO 125; Laguyra Isl a
IA; Java Is Fl Mocha % . 25; Sugars. p
R. % a10; Cuba Ga % Refined I3. Candles
Sperm so a 55; Chemical So q 4Oc; Adamantine
rs a %; Mould I6c.
SAIL. B. 1 so q 90; G.. A. 1 10 q l Is.
SrAvEs.-R. 0. hid. $50 a 81. CuIis $13a15
W. o. hid. $44 Gull II a IL. Pipe 10. Gull
80; Dbl $50. Culls So; Heading 48. Gull Is
DRIED FRuIT-Apples sell readily at 81. n
Peaches have yet eome to market.
Nov, Z.
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STAR IN A LITTLE DAUGHTER's Crown.
The Rev. DR.. Daniel Baker, of Texas, gave
us the following fact:
During a revival in, a sweet little
girl name Sarah went homefull of what she
had seen and heard: sitting at the table
with the family she asked her father, who
had been to church, but was a very wicked
man, whether he ever prayed. He did not
like the question. and in a very angry man
ner replied, ut is your mother oryour aunt
Sally, that put you up to that, my little
girl" mo, papa" said the little creature,
"the preacher said, all good people pray ;
and those who don't pray, ant going to
heaven. Pa, do you pray| This was
more than her father could stand, and in a
rough way, he said, "Well, you and your
mother and your aunt Sally may go your
way, and l will go NINE" "Pa," said the
little creature with sweet simplicity, (which
way are you goingY-This question pierc-
ed his heart. 1t flashed upon him that he
was in the way of death. He started from
his chair, burst into tears, and Immediately
began to cry aloud for mercy. Within q
few days he was a happy convert, and be.
lieve will appear in heaven as a star in hi:
little daughters crown of rejoicing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

DEING DESTROYS Of occupying aSresidence in
Id an adjacent County, / would sell the Farm
where I now live. This Farm, containing about
700 Acres, is situated in Hereford county, N. G.
upon the road from Winton to Rich Square; Is
miles from.the former place, and IS niles from
Murfreesborough.
There is a good dwelling. with FIVE large rooms
and two passages, and the necessary out-houses.
The water is excellent.
Persons who wish to purchase sgood Farm and
pleasant residence, in one of the best of neigh
borhoods, arc requested to visit and examine this.
Letters Of inquiry answered by return Of mail.
THRMs-The purchaser, by giving bonds with
approved security, can have any reasonable and
necessary Indulgence. Address
j. C. POWELL,
st. Johns P. o., Hartford Co, N.
Semi. 26. 1857. 6-5tpd.
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MoLAssEs SUGAR.-These essentials to
every household have collapsed, but the eff
feet has not yet been fully experienced in
our retail market. Though they still COM
mand extraordinary prices in Petersburg,
saws the Express, we are gladto know that they
must come down. Lovers of buckwheat
cakes and sweetened coffee hail the announce
ment with pleasure, and housekeepers gen.
orally, we know, will be delighted. To give
our readers an idea of the falling off in these
essentials of the table, we copy the following
extracts from the New Orleans Price Current
of the 28th October:
1.-THE first considerable receipts of new crop
Louisiana sugar, have come Upon the market
at q moment of most extraordinary financial
difficulties, and at a period of low water and
little intercourse with the markets of the in
terror. Under these circumstances only a
portion of the quantity received has found
purchasers at all, and the prices, in the few
transactions that have taken place, show a
very large decline. A few small lots of fan
To fully fair, have been sold at 81 a &c.
showing a decline on this description since
last week of 8 a BIC. % pound, and no buyers
to 90 on at these rates.
4As in the case of sugar, and from tn,
same causes, there has been an extraordinar.
decline in the rates for molasses within tn
mast few DAYS.. Our last report left the pric
at 40 cents in barrels, ON Friday. On Satul
day there were some small sales at about 3
cents. and on Monday, with receipts of som
, 800 barrels, the prices went down to Is cent
before purchasers were found to any consid'
rable extent. Yesterday further sales WEI
| made. and about all the receipts have bee
. disposed Of, the purchaser including some AZ
S barrels taken for the North, and the quot
: tons are II a 10 cents in barrels, and Is ~
cents ID erTon in half barrels"
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GSitrtss's Department.

The following lines from the pen of nv
gifted friend "A. w. NJ" I take the liberty
OF transferring 10 my column. 1t is a melan-
choly but beautiful tribute to the memory Of
one who sacrificed his own life to Woman's
rescue, when the perils Of shipwreck were
upon him in all their dreadful reality, and
when certain death for himself he knew to be
the consequence. Yet he.faltered not in his
gallant purpose. 'See that every woman is
saved, before a single man be allowed to leave
the wreck" And even the humblest-the
chambermaid-was cared for andsaved. The
Women Of America should indeed raise a
monument to his memory, and baptise it
with their tears Of gratitude and affection-for
his chiyalric bearing and daring gallantry in
behalf Of their sex.
1t IS therefore peculiarly appropriate that
these beautiful lines, commemorative Of the
event, and illustrative of his devotion to the
loved partner Of his bosom, should be inser-
ted under the protective Egis Of that sex for
whom he calamity surrendered life and all
tine holy endearments of Wife, and children,
and home. The name of the gallant HERN.
DoN should be taught our lisping babes and
his noble daring be transmitted among the
nursery stories Of his country-women.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

ACouRAGEoUs WOMAN, IF TRUE.-We lake
the following from the Wakulla Fla.) Times,
Of the 14th ult., and give it to our readers
for what il is worth
Afiend informs us of the following occur
renee, which is reported to have taken place
recently at Attalungus, Ga. A gentleman
who had received a considerable sum OF mo-
ney, was compelled to go from home, leaving
his wife alone in the house-situated some
distance from any other dwelling. Towards
evening two negroes entered the house, and
demanded Of the lady the money, or they
would take her life. Being a woman of great
GOODNESS, she saw at once that it would be
useless for her 10 attempt to evade the de
mand, so she produced the money, and gave
It to them. The negroes then remarked, that
as supper was nearly ready, they would stay
and eat with her. She told them TO be seat
cd, until she got it ready. The woman hac
a vial Of strychnine in her cupboard. Tn
woman IN sweetening their coffee, managed t.
put dose of the poison in each of the ne
groes' cups, They drank, and in a few mo
ments were dead. The neighbors were calle'
in, and the negroes discovered to be whit
men in disguisez<near ~neighbors n triefd
Of her husband who had known of hiArt
ceiving the money! and Of his absence,
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Grand Division of North Carolina,
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

TNHE next Annual Session of the Grand Digis-
ion, s. of T., of North Carolina, will convene
in the Town of Louishurg, on Tuesday, the ID
day Of December next, at IL o'clock, A. NJ. Dele
gates can leave the Raleigh and CASTOR r. Road
at Franklinton, on that morning and reach Lou
isburg by stage (0 miles, in time for the opening
Session.
1t is hoped that every Subordinate Division will
be represented. 1t is important this should be-
the case, If possible. Warm hearts and open
arms win be ready TO meet you on the part of tho
brethren of that hospitable Town.
Divisions that have not done So. are earnestly
requested to forward the Returns and Per Centage
due for the past Quarters.
A. NJ. GoRMAN, G.. S.
Raleigh, Nov. 4th, 1851. 10-td.
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LANDSCAPE GARDENING.

WIN. ii. HAMILTON, having completed tho
wv improvement Of the Capitol Square, RR-
leigh, is now ready to make contracts for the i'm
provement Of Private or Public Grounds, in any
part Of the State. Plans, drawings. and estimates
given on application. Fruit and ornamental trees
for sale Greenhouse Plants, Roses and Strawber-
~, Of the following kinds being tia bestin Guilt
walton, and ready for planting: Burs, New, Pine,
MOyamensing, Mac Evoys Superb, and Long.
worth's Prolific. The above varieties 25c. per doz.,
or one dollar per hundred All letters addressed
WIN. 81. HAMILTON, Florist, Raleigh, N. c., win
be promptly attended to.
Raleigh, Sept. 30th, 1857. Sly
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BETTER AND IMPROVING TMEs.-The Cit.
zens Bank of New Orleans resumed specie
payments on the 9Th. Business prospects are
improving greatly in that city. Specie is
rapidly pouring into the Banks.
The Philadelphia "Press'' says-It cannot
be denied that a better state of things is visi
bic in all quarters. The pressure has, W.
trust, expended by extending itself.
The New York papers speaks in encoura
ging terms of Improvement IN business affair."
of that city, and think the bottom has beer
reached.
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For the Spirit of the Age.
Western N. C. Turnpike Railroad.

A recent trip over this road, which extends
from Asheville, westward through Waynes-
vile, Webster, Franklin and Murphy to the
Georgia line, has satisfied me that our citi-
zens do not sufficiently appreciate the liber-
atty of the Old North State. The distance
IS about 80 miles, and the road has cost near
$1,000 per mile. And all this by the State,
without a dollar from individuals. 1t is true
the Legislature expected the tolls to pay the
interest on the investment; but instead Of
paying 6, it is scarcely paying l per cent.
But the road is built, the grade is / foot in
16, and in the fall of the year, it is hard
enough to be more pleasant than any of your
plank roads. 1t passes through a delightful
region, among high mountains, extensive
farms, across beautiful, clear and enchanting
streams and the people are as hospitable "as
on this side of heaven" Why then may not
our eastern friends, in quest of pleasure, come
to the far mountains a? | do not mean Ashe.
vile. That country is delightful; but farth
er west there is a glorious country. More
anon. NAUTIHALA.
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THE SPECTATOR.

Is published weekly in Asheville, N. c., ii. Z.
Cotton and J. L. Henry, Editors. Terms.-S20 90
per annum in advance, 81 sc after 8 months, and
SO 90 at the end of the year.
To any person who viii send as six subscribers
with the cash ($f2) We win send the Spectator
for one year free of cost.
Advertising Rdtes.-0ne Square 10 lines or
less) one insertion 81, each continuance. Is cents.
Liberal deductions on yearly advertisers.
Professional and Business Cards fromI$5 to SIS
per year.
JOB Prsnting-AT kinds Of Job Work will be
neatly and expediaOasly executed at the Specta-
tor Ohca.
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u. S. CoURr.-JUDGE HALLIBURTON presi-
ding.-CharLes Cosolan, a youth 10 years of
age. was arraigned to-day, and when called
upon to plead, arose as pale as death, and
for some time his lips were sealed at length
he said, Gentlemen of the jury plead
guilty in an ~unguarded moment | committed
the act, and would afterwards have given the
world had I never have done it. All can
ask, gentlemen, is that, as I am young, it may
90 some way in mitigating my punishment"
Mr.. Taz. Taylor, his counsel, made some
feeling remarks, stating that this youth was
the darling of a fond and doting mother. The
Court, jury and Bar seemed much affected,
and many tears were shed. The Jury found
him guilty.
The Judge viii, during the term, sentence
him. for not less than ten nor more than
twenty years-the minimum and maximum
terms. It will be remembered his crime was
rifing letters of money i the Post Office in
Portsmouth, whilst employed there as a
clerk. Norfolk Dag Book, of Wednesday
| oneg1ion
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE,
In Louisburg, Franklin county, ". G.

"AVING decided, since selling out my stock
of Watches, Jewery, Tools and Materials,
to change my manner of living, to a more active
life, for the benefit of my health, / now offer at
private sale my House and Lot, about the centre
of Town, fronting on Main Street it being a cor
ner lot, one side running on Church Street Also
my New Store House and lot-the store House
was built with a view to a general Mercantile
Business, and the location is as desirable as apy
in Town. All the particulars farther than above
stated as to the property or advantage of Eduea.
ten, viii be given by letter.
N. B. WALKER.
Leuisburg, Sept Il, 1857. 5tDec. 20.
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MiseeIlaneous.
AFami1y Journal for thesouth
THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
N C.


A LARGE e COLUMNS WEEKLY PAPER;
Is now in its ninth year. The Proprietor
has recently fitted it out with new type en-
tire, so that it is one ofthe handsomest sheets
IN the country. 1t is a Literary, Family Pa
per-especiany adapted for the Home Circle,
and has for its highmission the ennobling work
to instruct, TO. elevate, to beautify and re-
fine. Its list of FIVE THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS,
bear evidence of the appreciation in which
it is held by thereading community. 1t also
contains the News Of the day, the Markets,
good Literary, Temperance and other reading.
TERMs-Single copies 81 30 year. To.
clubs of andupwards 81 each
To Advertisers.
The large circulation of the Spirit of the
Age, makes its columns one of the best Adver-
Using mediums in the State. 1t eirculates
extensively in every portion of North Carroll
ma, and in the bordering counties of Virginia,
and Districts of South Carolina, andtheretore
commends itself to the Advertising commu-
mites of Petersburg, Norfolk, Wilmington
and Charleston, as trading marts desiring the
custom of its readers-and also to the Adyer-
Using public generally.
Address A NJ. G0RMAN,
Raleigh, N. G.
~ Editors all over the country, with
whom we exchange, are respectfully reques-
ted to copy the above, and the favor will at
any time be cheerfully reciprocated.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

"ArSON'S Improved $12 Sewing Machines
= Wv ahead Of all others. Took the Premium
over all Competitors at the late Philadelphia, In
-dianapolis and Raleigh Fairs.
We have received some fifty or more of the above
Machines from BALTIMORE which we do not think
suitable ones for delivery in this State, and have
returned them. And we take this opportunity of
informing all parties who have left orders for Ma
chimes, thai we hope to be able to deliver them
No. | Machines in a few days. as our agent has
COMO North to effect that arrangement
Persons DESTROYS of Machines can leave then
orders at our Rooms over the Post Office, or send
them through the mail, with the certainty of OBJ
tanning one in a few days.
JN0-H DAVIS,
Scotland Neck,
Prop. State, N. C. for Watssn's S12 Sewing Ma
chine.. 7. BOND POISAL General Agent.
Raleigh, N. G
/ 8: D. WILLIAMS, Travelling Agent.
\ November 6, 1857. lift
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. Spirit of the Ace
TELL HER"
LIEUT.. nERNDoN's MESSAGE TO HIS WIFI,

LIEUT.. HERNDoNs MESSAGE TO HIS WIFE.
"What I cannot utter with my mouth. accent.
Lord, from nay heart and soul."-Last words of
Quarles.
Lord save the shipr'-the hundreds shrek,
And the sea breaks DER the trembling deck,
Lord save the ship! She's sinking ASST
And surge ON surge goes bowling past.
The threatening thunders, roaring round,
Joined with the storms terrific sound,
Proclaim, with long and deafening wall,
Sweet Hopes and Lies eternal knell.
The crested waves in the lightning's glare,
As they whirl and fight the frantic air,
Seem like the spectres of despair
Come up, the scene Of woe to share.
Lord save the ship she'll soon be gone !"
And death and woe come darkly on
And every stern and manly brow
Burns hot with fear unfelt till now.
Each eye is glazed with hopeless fright,
No teardrop trembles on the sight;
For tears are feeble things, and vain,
In such a wild and woful scene.
lht llODIC Cdpldlil lFIlly SJd1uS
And shouts his loud but vain commands,
When lol u shade Of death fits by
And tells him-''tis thy doom to die"
lie bravely struggles to control
Tho grand emotions Of his soul,
Resolving ne'er to leave the ship
Till she is buried in the deep
The boat stands ready to depart,
When Love in his devoted heart
Remembers, spite his awful doom,
His wife-his cherished wife at home,
Tell hern-he cries then voice is hushed,
Beneath a wave Of feeling crushed,
''Tell her"-but tongue can never tell
The feelings which that bosom SWELL
Like a mighty, rushing, lightning stream,
Dashed from the cloud in living fame,
Disdains TO touch the wooing wire
And spends its fury in the air,
So that tremendous passion thrill,
Too great for tongueto utter, will
From tongue to mightier spirit turns,
And soul from soul the story learns.
Tell her"-that though her huSbands losI
lie persisted bravely at his post (;
And stroye in life and death to prove
That he was worthy Of her love.
"Tcll hern-that he who loved in life,
Through JOY and peace-through storm an
strife,
Did love as fondly and as well,
Until his heart was cold and still,
"Tell hcr"-Pd give a world to meet
Once more at home that smile so sweet;
To hear once more that sacred voice
Which always did my heart rejoice.
Tell hcr'-to cherish no regret
When weeping DER my hapless fate;
''Tell her'-I feel that all is we'll
And tell her" then,-'farewell! farewell
A. w. M.