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RATS STAyEp-Wc understand that several
RATS were STAYED last week at different points
lower down on the River. Judge Moore had
one run on the rocks at Moshannon Falls, Dam
iel Bailey had two run against pier at Queens
Run, Robt. Ovens had two on a sand bar near
Sugar Island, Benz. Spackman had one run on
the head of Sugar Island, Reuben Moore had
one stuck on rock at ssMother Moore's," and
Charley Worrell had one broken or cut loose
at Lock Haven. The extent of the damage
dcne, we have not learned.
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AUR MUSICAL FRIEND-aOur

" Friend" Rare Companion far tie Winter
Months-Every Pianist, every Singer every Tea
cher, every Pupil. every Ameteur, should procure
this weekly Publication of Vocal and Piano Forte
Music, costing but 10 Cents number, and pro-
nounced by the entire Press of the country, to be
The Best and Cheapest Work of the kind in the
World" Twelve full-sized Pages of Vocal and
Piana Forte Music for 10 cts. Yearly So; Half
yearly. 50 80; Quarterly, SI25 Subscribe to
Our Musical Friend, or order it from the near
est Newsdealer and you will have Music enough
and if You want Music for the Flute, Violin. Cor
net, Clarionet Accordion etc, etc subscribe to
the "Sclo Melodist," containing pages, costing
only 10 cents q naDtber Yearly, 81 so; Half-year-
ly, 81 %. All the back numbers at 10 cents, and
Bound Volumes, containing II Numbe s. at 81 so
each, constantly on hand. G. B. SEYMOUR & CO
Feb. /, 1850 107 Nassau St., New-York
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EpEGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is here
Ia by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me, and remain filed
of record in this office for the inspection of heirs,
legatees creditors and all others in any other ay
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Clearfeld County, to be held at
the Court House. in the Borough of Clearfeld,
commencing the Sd Monday of MARCH, 1860,
for confirmation and allowance
The Partial account of Samuel Widemire, one
of the Executors of the last will and testament of
Gideon W idemire late of Penn township, Clear
field county, deceased.
Feb Is. 1860. JAS. WRIGLEY Rep'r
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AN IMPosrER.-We see it stated in some of
our exchanges, that young man, about 20
years of age, is travelling through eastern
pennsylvania, representing himself as agent of
the American Tract Society. Recent devel-
opments prove that he is an imposter. 1t is
well enough to be on guard, as the fellow will
doubtless extend his operations.
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DR.. A. NJ. HILLS, desires us to say that he
will be in his Office in Clearfield, most of the
timo-from the lst of March till after the June
court; after which time, he expects to be alb
services will do well to call on him before that
time. The Doctor has improved facilities for
putting up work, and does it in such a neat
and durable manner, that he has obtained Il
deserYedly high reputation as Dentist among
those for whom he has operated. m74t.
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CouRr.-Next Monday the March Term Oh
ro,rts commences. No Jurors being sum-
moned, there will be no causes 'rieo'
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS =.
FULL ASSORTMENT, AT THE
CHEAP CASH STORE, CLEARFIELD.

CHEAP CASH STORE, CLEARFIELD.
The undersigned informs his friends and custom
ers that he has received at his store on Market
street, Clearfeld, full and general assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE.
QUEENS-WARE, E,ST0NE-WARE, CEDAR-WARE
BOOTS SHOES, B0NNETS, HATS CAPS,
Drugs a1ab MeItctneS, V0r0tsheS, oils antd
Pants, Ready-HIaote Clothing, dc, 9c.,
which he Will dispose of at the most reasonable
rates for cash, or exchange for every description
of approved country produce. Buyers should at
all times consult their own interest. and procure
their goods wherever they purchase the most
for their money. The cheap cash store it is
believed has this desirable feature of economy
and therefore should be sought by those who wish
to procure goods at the lowest cash prices
Nov. 2, 1859 WM T. IRWIN.
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RAFTING was brought to sudden stand still
last Friday afternoon, in consequence Of an
extreme change in the atmosphere, and the
falling of small quantity of snow. Since
then the weather has remained cold, with
little snow falling every day. The water in
the River is too low for running RATS.
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EXCELsIoR MARBLE WARD.

The undersigned hereby announ- sssssy
ces to the citizens of Clearfeld county
that he is still engaged, at his old stand 80
In TYRONE CITY, in erecting MONITDIEV VT,S
ana BOX IOWBS. Also Head and Foot Stones
OF the latest and most approved styles and on tn
most reasonable terms. All orders promptly at
tended to- Address ISAAC BERLIN
Aug. 25. 1858. .-dee23-'57 TYRONE Civ
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WILD Cars seem to be plenty this winter in
the south part of our county. Mr.. Abraham
Nivling, of Guelich township, we understand,
has killed nearly dozen OF the 'svarmints." :"
Mr.. Nivling is successful hunter, and is, lit
orally, beyond all doubt, s'death" on wolves,
panthers, and wildcats.
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THE OLD COURT House in Clearfield will
soon be numbered with the things that were.
Tho work of demolition has been commenc-
ed IN good earnest by the contractor, and in
comparatively few days the very foundations
will be removed-al scattered and gone =
The Old Court House, What history there
is embraced in those words But who will un-
dertake to write it (? Who will undertake to
dig up the incidents and events that have
franspired in and around it, since the day in
which Robert Collins had the first stone laid
Tor it? Who can portray the hopes and fears,
the joys and sorrows, that may have been pro-
duced by the proceedings that transpired with
IN its walls during the third of a century that
marks its existence? ? Their recital would be
listened to with more interest than the most
highly polished story of the novelist, and
might serve as a lesson from which the pres
ent generation could derive much profit.
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COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.-The election Tor
County Superintendent of Common Schools
takes place on the first Monday of May next.
There will be near dozen Of candidates for
the office in this county, and We may reasona-
bly, expect awarm contest. The salary is 5000.
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MLEsBURG & SMErHpoRr TuRNpIKE.-We
nave been favored by Col. Gregg with Senate
Dill No. 40, which appoints Robert Rothrock
oi Elk, and Stephen Russia and John Reiter
vi oiearfeld county, Commissioners to take
charge of, repair, maintain and keep in good
repair that part of the above road between
oenhett's Branch of the Sinnamahoning and
'ne point where the Frenohville road intersects
Tue said turnpike; and applies five mills on
Inc dollar OF the ordinary road tax assessed
and levied on theunseated lands in the town.
snips OF Covington, Girard and Goshen in the
cpunty OF Clearfeld, and three mills on the
dollar OF all the road tax of the unseated lands
III oenezette and Jay townships, Elk county
" SAID purpose, &c. This bill was read in tho
senate on the I'd inst, and ssrecommended 70
70 hegatived." The citizens of our county
Us wen as those Of Elk, who have any interest
:" ''is matter, should at once take such action
win enable our Representatives and Sena-
S''' 10 ACT fairly and inteligentiy on the bin
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pho attention of watermen is directed to th'
advertisement of Leonard rockingham, IN an
other column of this paper.
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THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, MARCH IA, 1860.

Attention is directed to the advertisements
of Messrs. Melloy & Ford, of Philadelphia
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GooDs.-Tbe

L derslgned, having become sole owner of the
store of Eliza Irwin & Sons in CurwensvilIe, Pa,
would respectfully inform the public. and the OLD
customers of the establishment, that he has Just
received frem the East. large and extensive as
sortment of SPRING d SUMNER GOODS, which
he will dispose Of at the lowest prices.
He desires to call particular attention to the
great variety of LADIES' DRESS GOODS which
have been selected with express view to meet
the wants of the community. Ii has also Cloths
and Cassmeres of the latest styles, and large
stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, Ladies' Bonnets of the latest
fashion; Mackerel and Herring; Sugar Tea and
Molasses; Hardware, Queensware. &c, &C. all of
Lumber and country produce of all kinds. ta-
ken in exchange for Goods.
He invites purchasers to give him call before
supplying themselves elsewhere
JOHN IRWIN.
CurwensviIle Pa. Nav Is. 1859.
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RROKE OUT IN NEW PLACE I'M
- PORTANT NOTICE TO TIE II RAGGEntm

IOhIANI NUIIUh To TIE KAGUED!.-
The undersigned having opened Tailoring Es-
tablishment in Shaws Row, in the room recently
occupied by III. T. Naugle as a Jewelry Store an
nounces that he is now ready and willing to make
Coats, P"ntafooasS, Vests 9-c for his old custom
after the latest and most approved styles or after
any of the old fashions, if they prefer it. By
doing his work in a neat and substantial manner
and promptly fulfilling his engagements, he ex-
poets to secure liberal share of patronage
Jan. 1S 1860 WM RADEBAUGH
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M MERRiEO q.

On the 9TH Feb, in San Francisco, Califor-
MIA, Mr.. III. T. HALBERT, of that city, to MISS
NJ. HENRIETTA GooDFELLow, formerly of Clear
field co., Pa.
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Several of our raftsmen returned home from
Marietta last evening. When they left the
latter place on Monday, but few RATS had
reached there, and no sales were known to
have been made.
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U. s. HOTEL, HARRIsBURG.-We take plea
sure in recommending this hotel to the travel
ing public. 1t is one of the best kept houses
in the State, and every attention that is re-
quired to make guests comfortable, is prompt
~ given. Messrs. Hartshorn and Ten Eyck
are clever landlords, and will always have a
large run of custom. Their clerk is also an
accommodating and courteous gentleman.
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SOMETHING NEW IN THE PEACE

y fUL VILLAGE OF CURWENSNILIE
The undersigned having entered into partnership
IN the Foundry Business, under the name and
style OF Robson & Denmark, respectfully an
nounce to the public that they have constantly on
hand, or will make to order, Stoves Plows, and
all other Castings commonly used in the country.
which they will sell at the lowest rates for cash
or exchange on the most advantageous terms for
old metal, or approved country produce
JACKSON Robson.
FebruarY l. 1850. D. j DENMARK
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How TO KEEP FURs.-As the time is coming
when our lady readers will lay aside their furs,
the following directions to the best manner
of keeping them, may be of interest Fine
furs should be kept in cold place. An ex-
perienced dealer will tell, the moment he puts
his hand on piece of fur, if it has been lying
IN warm, dry atmosphere it renders the fur
harsh and shabby, entirely destroying the
rich, smooth soitness which it will have il
kept in a cold room.
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ATEsT NEWS FROM HARPER's

- It 1lttts -DFUT1't- ske ttuftcf o. NE IllSuT
rection, Jound guilty Of Murder aid Treason "a,
tie Fftst degree.-1he above named insurrection'
caused great deal of gas to be let off by leading
politicians and the political press of this great
all parties or less excited on reading
the first account Of the insurrecton-some of the
papers trying to make political capital ont Of the
affair and others n aking light of the matter But
If 1t had been an Italian strike for Freedom a
Sainst their lawful sovereign, led on by Mazzinni
or Garibaldi, the Press of this country with but
one exception, would call meetings and pass reso-
lutons and solicit subscriptions to aid them in
their so called patriotic work but amidst all this
inconsistency there is that is not the least
interested in the fate of Brown or his companions
and that one is Frank Short of the Short Shoe
Shop Second street, where he will be found at
all times ready and willing to wait upon persons
calling on him for anything in the Boot, Shoe or
Cater line. Thankful for past favors he only asks
a continuance of the same, and will sell as cheap
for cash or hides as any other man in the county.
November 3, 1859. FRANKSH0RT.
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RIBLES.-The Bible Society of ClearfeId co.,
- hereby gives notice that their books, name
Iy Bibles and Testaments, deposited in the Of
fee of james Wrigley, Register and Recorder at
Clearfeld. The books of various sizes and u
dapted to supply either private individuals Sum
cay Schools at very cheap rates. Very substan
tial bibles can be had as low as % cents apiece,
and testaments as low as 81 cents apiece.
The people of the county generally also in
yited to leave with Mr.. Wrigley any donation they
may be pleased to make in aid of the funds of the
Society. Signed by order of the Executive Com
mittee. ALEX MCLEOD, President
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GOAL. COALmCOAL. ...-The und,

III VII. 0Ul OO<aL II nc UnucfSlgn
~ ed informs the citizens Of Clearfied and vi
einity thathe is prepared to furnish the best quail
ity OF Coal from Moore's bank, for smithing or
stoves Tree from sulphur, at cents if delivered.
or cents at the bank. Orders will be given at A
y. y fianlgan Saloon for the Cash. Buekwheat or
corn viii De taken in exchange fer coal.
Dec Il, 1899 MICHAEL CeNNELLY
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A DNINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Al D.'II INIS RAIOk' ; NOIICE.-Letters
"A OF Administration the Estate of r. L.
ward, Sr, late of Clearfietd Boro Clearfeld coun-
ty Pa, deceased, having been granted to the un-
aersIgned, residing in said Borough, all persons
lndeoted to said estate req uested to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having claims againsl
the same, will present them, duly authenticated
TOR settlement, to the undersigned.
WM RADEBAUGH.
Feb 10, 1S60.-6t r. FENT WARD
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"ANTED.-Dry Pine Lumber and Shingles
w at d. j. McCANN'S new store in Philips
purg centre co. February %, 1S60-3m
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A MBROTYPES.-The undersigned has o.
IA pened out an Ambrotype Gallery upstairs in
Shaw's row. where he will be pleased to take Like
nesses for all who may favor him with a call, on
short notice and reasonable terms.
February /, IS60-4t. CHARLES HOLES.
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\ EGAL NoTICE.-ln the matter of the Is
IL tate of Abram Hess deceased late of Bocg.
township, Clearfield county--Upon application
being made to the Orphans court of Clearfeld
county, at January term 1850, to witi on tn 18th
day OF january, 1860, the Court appointed the un-
dersigned an Auditor to ascertain the respective
shares OF the heirs in the above estate.
All persons interested viii take notice that |
nave appointed Friday the 9th day of March next.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at the office of Larimer Test
in the Borough of Clearfield to hear the claimants
and execute the duties of my appointment
febl. 1S60-4t J. IL. LARRIMER. Aud
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CORN, RYE, OATS, SALT, FLOUR. FISH ant
" Ground Plaster, for sale at the cheap Casl
store of ID 7 McCaNN
fepruary zZ 1SOO-3m. Philipsburp
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTLCE.-Letters
IA of Administration on the Estate of Jacob w
Sensenig, late of Knox township, ClearfieId coun-
ty, Pa, deceased, having been granted to the un-
dersigned, residing in New Millport, all persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment. and those having claims gainst
the same, will present them, duly authenticated
for settlement, to the undersigned, or to l.. j.
Grams, Esq, Attorney, Clearfeld, Pa.
Feb. 30 1860 MARTIN O. STIRK Admir-
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EpELLEFONTE MARBLE WORKS,

x
Ho The undersigned adopts this method of in
forming the public and the patrons of the late
hrm of ;. A. Gibson Co., that he designs car
rying on the MARBLE BUSINESS in Belle
tonte, in all its various branches, and Will hold
himself always in readiness to furnish those who
cali upon him: with all kinds of Cemetery Work
of the latest classical designs and superior work
manship, such MonuBieats. Boz Tom5s Cr1-
die Ionbs Spires, QbeLfSks, Greciai, I'oHlJs, Ia
5Ie I0EibS, Heaa Stones Carcea. .ScuIpturak o.
PLAIN as cheap, if not cheaper than they can bo
bad at any other establishment in the country
Thankful for past favors, the undersigned solicits
an increase of patronage. WIN. GAuAGAN
Bellefonte Pa, March 23 IS59-tf
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.OGGs TP. FARMs FOR sALE.-on.

ROGGS TIP. FARMS FOR SALE.-one
-Ep containing l2i acres--S5 cleared and under
good fence. log house % by 25, plank house I6
by lS log barn, smithy and all necessary out bull
dings thereon. Large springand spring house con
venient to house The land is we'll watered and
has sufficient wood and fencing timber. There ia
an orchard of large grated trees and young or
chard on place, all choice fruit 1t is convenient
for pasturng droyes. ALSO, one containing 90 a
cres-l0 cleared and under fence-balance well
timbered. This land has log house and stable
thereon. For terms apply to
October I3. L. j. GRAMS. Clearfeld
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q 6fOURT PROCLAMATION.-W
~ the Honorable SAMUEL LINN, Esquire
President Judge Of the Court of. Common Pleas of
the twenty-ffth Judicial District composed of the
counties of Clearfeld. Centre and Clinton-and the
Honorable William l.. Moore and Benjamin Bon
sail, Associate Judges of Clearfeld county, have
issued their precept, to directed for the hold
ing of Court of Common Pleas, Orphans Court
Court of Quarter Sessions, Court Of Oyer Termi
and Court of General Jail Delivery, at Clear
field. in and for Cearfeld CO., the THIRD Non
aug. the 18th day of MARCH next.
NOTICE Is, therefore, hereby given to the Cor
oner, Justices OF the Peace, and Constabes in and
for said county Of Clearied to appear in their own
proper persons with their Rolls Records, Inquisi-
tions, Exam nations. and other Remembrances TO
do those things which TO their Offices and in their
behalf. pertain to be done, and Jurors and Witnes
ses arc requested TO be then and there attending
and not to depart without leave. at their peril
GIVEN under my hand at Clearfield, this 29th day
of Feb in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty and the eighty second
year Of American Independence.
FREDERICK G.. MILLER. Sheriff
TAKE N0TICE-As no Jurors have been
summoned, no trials by Jury will take place at
the approaching March term. T. e.. M
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DERRY HOUSE, FRONT ST, MARIETTA,
Il formerly kept by Mrs. Clements )-The sub
scrl6er respectfully solicts the patronage of his
oid friends. aud assures all rivermen having bu-
s1ness in Marietta that no pains will be spared
for their accommodation and comfort.
feb. 22, 1S60-1y. ABNER M'MICHAEL
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'IINHE Head of the Susquehanna Shear Boom is
Il now opposite Samuel Carothers' house dis
tance of about eighty rods below the Railroad
Bridge at Lynden. Jan. Is, lS60-pd
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SHIPPING FURS The highest CASH pri-
- ces paid for Mink, Coon, Red Fox, Grey Fox.
otters, Muskrats, DC, &c, at WOMRATHS'
415 & All Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia, March Z 1S6O-2m
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ENOR RENT.-The undersigned has for rent a
Il house and lot, and blacksmith shop, in the
Borough of Luthersburg This is good location
for blacksmith For further information apply
Luthersburg Feb. 30. To JAMES IRWIN
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kNOR SALE OR RENT, house and lot sit
Il, u uate in Lumber City Clearfeld county, with
All conveniences for private residence. For
particulars apply to the subscriber.
Feb. %. 1S60-3tp. JOSEPH T. CURRY
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THE RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL.

~ BUSHELS of Clover Seed for sale at the
~ store OF WM levin, CMracrnsriLKe
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4 AFIING STOVES AND FIXTURES, for
Ae sale at the store of WM IRWIN, Curwensv
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| REANS.-A quantity of good white Beans for
II sale at MERRELL 4 BIGLER's. CIearfeia
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6RIED APPLES-for sale at the Store of VIM
l/ +. Irwin, Market street, Clearfeld Pa.
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k00 LBS. CHEESE, 500 LBS. DRIEI
cOO Cherries, on hand and for sale by
feb. 22 r. MOSS0P, Clearfeld
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SACON.-Hams Sides and Shoulders for sal
~ at the corner store of VIM. IRWIN,
February 90 1860 Curwensville
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o-hN-N.lv-f
February |, 1850. ID. j. DENMARK
The Shasta courier., 1860-06-30

How Music Is MADE UP.-The following in
genious and beautifully expressed thoughts up
on the sources of music, are from the pen of
Taylor, of the Chicago Journal:
!" 1t is curious thought that the great trans
lators OF the dialect of heaven-the Mozarts, the
Handels, and Jubals of all time have caught
their notes from the hammer of Tubal Cain, or
murmur of running streams, or the wind singing
among the reeds, or the songs of singing birds !:
that, should there be bird convention upon a
summers day by flowing river, near a ringing
forge, and some masterpiece that has rolled a
tone OF melody through mighty ministers were
performed, its author would be pronounced a
faithful listener only this and nothing more
How the robin would claim its warble, and the
brown thrush recognize its own the bell-note
robert O'Lincoln would catch up and repeat,
and the quail whistle back its little share of the
song The soft signing winds would echo
tone now and Them the stream through the
reeds murmur on with its own the hammers
beat out the battle like strain, and the rain on
the roof wash away whole bar of sthe score
80, when the anthem was ended, it would all be
drifted, like the down of p thistle, back to ma
ture and labor again. The lark would go up
with carol, and the little ground sparrow fly
away with note, and the musie~be scattered
abroad