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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

FIGURING Nils.
We have two good sites fUs Touring mills,
which with ten lots apiece d. engines as above,
we offer to parties no viii occupy them for
that purpose.
10 Free Lots d site, with engine as above
Tub, Bucket Dc Churn Factory,
at Glenmont
10 lots and site free, with engine as above.
and full set Of inside machinery on three gears
time, for
SASH, DOOR &c BLIND FACTORY
at Glenmogt,
10 lots and site free, with engine as above,
for a
Furniture Factory
at Glenmont
10 lots and site free, with engine as above.
for
Wagon & Farming Implement Factory
at Glenmont,
10 lots and site free, with engine as above,
for a
Foundry & Machine shop
at Glenmont.
10 lots and site free, with engine as above.
for a
HOUSE FACTORY
at Glenmont
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

PRrcE-One copy, six months, 81 90; One
year $3.50; sixteen months, $500 Eight
copies to one address one year $1,000; twenty
copies $20,00,-payab!e in advance.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
FROu THE
Quaker City Publishing House!
100000 Catalogues,

NEW, ENLARGED AND REVISED
NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

Early in the New Year (l859,) Dr. HoL-
LAND will commence a new series of special
articles, akin 10 the famous ana popular Tim
othy Titcomb Letters.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

TX LOTS in the vicinity Of the tcademy
OTo those who viii contract TO build and
improve these lois, 10 per cent. Of the pur-
chase money only viii be required the
remaiRder on time TO suit purchasers
n. N. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

900 ACRES. 81, miles from Green's Mil
CAO on the Eau Gala River. There is a
quantity of good piae timber on the
above tract. The soil is of superior
quality, Terms one-fourth in hand,
ana the remainder in lumber deliver
ed at Green's or Holmans min the
coming winter. This is rare oppor.
tsnity for an enterprising man of small,
means TO secure home.
n. n. POWELL.
Eh6rFalls. Mar 2Gh. 1853 49-tt
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

We have two good sites fos Touring mills,
which with ten lots apiece d. engines as above,
we offer to parties who viii occupy them for
that purpose.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31
RATES OF ADvERTIsING.

The rates Of legal advertising as fixed By
Legislature o. last winter, to be strictly obssi,-
ed-payment required in all cases on delivery
f. proof of publication.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

10 lots and site free, with engine as above.
and full set Of inside machinery on three gears
time, for
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31

SASH, DOOR &c BLIND FACTORY
at Glenmogt,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-10-31
THE INDEPENDENT.

Among the attractive features of The T0oe
poadesat for the present year, by which lis col
umns will be greatly enriched for gener;
reading, will be special contributions from,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
TIme of Oloainp the lam.

Posi- OBFicE, Dayton, Nov. IS, 1859.
Until further notice, Mails will close a. thii
once a. folloWat
For New York, Philadsiphia, and New Rngland
Statoe. daily, except Sunday, At lillian.
For Cincinnati, o., Eastern, Wsatorn, Northern
and Southern states, daily, except Sunday, At
500 q m and $50 p m.
For Columbu and GAINESVILLE, o., daily except
Sunday, at Ills a m.
For Nsnia and Yellow springsat1i.ltA m.
For Aiamisburg, GermAntoHn, Franklin, Ham-
ilton, Ration, o., aud ConnersVille, Ind, daily,
except Sunday, ct $50 p M.
For Springfield, Urbana, Tifin, sandusky and
Cleveland, o. daily, except Sunday, at $50 q IN
For Richmond, Cambridge, Centrsyills, Indian
spoiis, lad AID New Psus, o., daily At 100 N.
For Gresnville, o., Union City, Winchester,
Munels, and Jay County, Ind, daily, except Sun
day, At $50 I'm,
For Troy, Coyington, Piqua, Sidney, 81. MAry's
aud ~. Wayne, Toledo and Michigan, daily, sx-
osPt Sunday, st 800 IN
Ror Union. Wsat Milton, and Little York, Tues
day and Saturday ct ESQ m.
For J0hnavillo,N New Lebanon and Wott Alex
Andrih. on Tuesday and Saturday, at 80 m.
For Clayton, Centre, and Ludlow, on Friday Of
each week, Al s.O0p m.
For Csntrsvills, Lebanon and Eaton, Tuesday,
Thursday and saturday, at12,00 m.
Por Vandalia and Chamberaburg, l3.0e, TuOa-
day and Saturday.
For TaylorSviiio, Wednesday and Saturday, at
.T.S0 an
z. A. KING, Postmaster.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27

me Pottsville Miners Journal publishes it's
annual review Of the coal trade Of the United
States for 1859, from which 1t appears that the
whole quantity sent to market during the wear
amounted to $3.50, 1877 ton, being 7,i74,Ss 8 tons
more than in 1859.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
NEW WORK, at the OLD STAND
No. 81. Jefferson street..

"Itis now settled that the LAsTiHo health Of AWE
men, wo1ncn andchildren, depends on the condinon
Of their aoLEsin
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
Mr. Hunters resolution was adopted
Adjourned till Monday


NKw YoHE, Jen. ga.
The Republican Convention At Hartford
after renominntine the present State officers
selected the following delegates TO Chicago
FOR tho State Al large.
First District-0ideou Wells, Of Hartford.
second, e. X. Foster, Of New Haven; third,
Chaunoey r.. Cleveland, Of Hampton; fourth.
A. II. Holley, Of Sackville.
District Delegates-lst Congressional Dis.
triot, o. o. Couster, Of Pennington. and 4
L. Place, Of Somers ID, Il. w. Kellogg, Of
Waterbury, and A. r. Cleac Of Middletown:
Sd, James Gallup, Of Plainheld, and n. II.
Starkweather, Of Norwich; 9TH, E. s. Tweedy
Of Danbury, and George II. Noble, Of New
Milford.
Resolutions Of q strong Republican char
aoter were adopted, and the Convention
broke up with rousing ohoere for the Union
Hon. +. 2. Blair, jr, Of Missouri, gave,
last evening, before the Young Mems Re-
publican Union, in the great hall Of the
Cooper Institute, a lecture on the attitude Of
parties.
Upon the platform we're many of the most
prominent residents Of the State. The meet.
ing was called 20 order by the President OF
the Union, Mr. Chss ]. Rogers, and Hiram
Barney was elected Chairman, After a few
preliminary remarks, the Chairman intro
duced the Hon. f.. r. Blair, who was re-
ceived with prolonged and enthusiastic ap.
plause. Mr.. Biair's address occupied two
hours in is delivery and was frequently
interrupted by enthusiastic and continued
applause.
At the close, three tremendous eheors
we're given for Blair and Cassius NJ. CLAY
and the State Of Missouri.
A gentleman from Acapulco informs On
that only the Artillery Of the Liberal army,
numbering about 1000 troops, was engaged
in the battle Of the 2lst.
The main body Of the troops under Ro-
cha, having failed to come up, owing, az was
beIieved, TO treacheryi the artillery, which
was under the command Of Col Halle, an
American, from San Francisco, was cut 10
pieces, owing to the fact that Miramon's
artillery was much heavier and longer range
than that Of the Liberals.
Col. Halle escaped to Mazatlan, where at
last accounts, he had purchased and was fit.
ting out two small vessels, with which he
intended TO proceed to Mazanilla for the
purpose Of capturing the two vessels seized
In that port by Miramon. When Miramon
left the capital be had FIVE thousand troops
in command, 1000 Of which, under Mar
quoz, dropped at Guadelajara, to cover Mira
mons retreat should he have been forced TO
make one.
Marquee, it will be recollected, was at
last previous acoounts. imprisoned in Mexico,
for his seizure of the 100000 dollars
cpnducto at Topic.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
From Washington.

WAss:ssToS, Jan, 26.
The Senate Harper's Ferry Company has mott
fed Realf to appear from day to day as he may
be wanted to testify again.
The intelligence Of the disastrous defeat Of the
Liberals In Mexico, by Miramon, has damaged
the prospect of Mr.. McLane's treaty, 1t being
manifest that Juarez has no fast hold outside Of
Vera Cruz, and that even there his tenure 10 frail,
A detachment Of mounted Tiaeuen under Lieut..
Macy is ordered TO fort Craig, and another under
Lieut.. jackson to fort Stanton. Company X, of
Of mounted riaemon had been ordered from Fort
Union to Fort Bliss.
>" airy Of the American Lega-
aoH a 90 home on the Baltic, bring
.f ODE. lnr Cnsal Of the Peruvian Gov
1..H eruvian claims against il.
G.. .iiil ~ injured in the Incident on
,ns hudson River road, died in this city last
evening.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27

L. BROWN, ABB. IRWIN
BROWN & IRWIN,
HEAD OF THE BASIN,
HAVE the best of Charcoal and common
IA Horse Shoe Iron.
BROWN a IRWIN
nave the best OF Round, Square and Flat Iron.
BROWN h IRWIN
nave the best Of Band, Hoop, oval, Half Round and
sheet from.
BROWN & w
nave the bestof Wagon, Buggy, Spring and Dandy
Tire.
BROWN h RWIN
nave the best of Norway and Brenzon Nail Rods.
BROWN a W
Have the best Slab Steel and Slab Iron.
BROWN a IRWIN
gave the beStof Round, Flat, square and oetagon
Steel.
BROWN 4 IRWIN
HaVethe best Of Pittsburgh Springs and Axles.
BROWN q IRWIN
nave the best Of Carriage Hub Bands, and Tire and
Piow Bolts.
BROWN 4 IRWIN
vethebe OF Bellows, Anvila and Solid Box ylges.
BROWN 4 w
Manufacture and sell stoves, Hollow Ware, &c,
BROWN a IRWIN
Keep Tin of all Kinds, Sheet, Zino and Iron,
BROWN A IRWIN
Keep Copper and Tin Bottoms, Block TinAnd Solder,
BROWN a IRWIN
Keep pie plates, fruit can tops, and bottoms, 60. all
of which will be sold to the trade at the lowest
prices. aug8
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27

- AAAJDlSlAN NO.
-. every kind now in use.
HAIR OILS AND P0MADES,
OF . Thousand different varieties.
WHALE OIL SOAP,
For tn. certain destruction ofinsects on Plants and
Flowers.
Costar's Rat Exterminator, Lyons Mag
nstio Insect Powder Bed Bug Exterminstor,
BRUSHES.
Hair, Teeth, Nail, whitewaah, Shoe, Scrub, Dust
ing, Carpet, Window, Paint, vArniSh, Artists &C.,
&C, without number.
WHITE LEAD AND LINSEED OIL,
OF the very best quality, always on hAndi Glass and
Putty, Fluid Lamps aud L~ampwick.
TOILET GOODS,
In endless variety, and o fbest quality. AlArge lot
OF vArnish bought recently at forced sale In New
YorK, which loan sell to dealers at less than Gin
hinnAti prices.
Robinson'S Hair Tonic, cologne Cough Mixture, d.
Rrrh0A Cordial, Horse miner Horse Powder
3s,, ke, guArAntesdto give entire satisfaction.
SloRn's Condition Powder, Houghton's
NPeprin.
PhyaielAnl'p resefipticnGeATefullY and accurately
compounded, OF the best msdioinss-nons other
shall be used.
Tom my friends and the public generally I would re-
turn my most grateful thanks for the liberal patron
age extended TO the late hrm Of II. 4 R., and would
kindly solicit its continuance, a. also an exAminA-
ton OF my stock by those who have not hereto
lam permanently located here, and expeotto make
friends and customers by fair dealing.
Children sent TO my store for anything win be
waited upon and tho same price charged as II their
parents came themselves,
JUST RECEIVED,
AlNrge Aasortmentof Fruit Jars Of thelateSt styles,
and Sealing Wax.
BIRDS AND CAGES.
Bird Seed, and, In short, everything belonging
jyi6 W. s. ROBINSON.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
THE
DRUG STORE.
I2O MAIN STREET,
BETWEEN MARKET AND FOURTH
w. S. RoBINSoN IN,

(sUooEssoR TO HUBBARD 4 RoBINsoN,)
rs NOW RECEIVING AT THIS WELL
L known stand his FOURTH purchase for this
season, from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimorea and
Cincinnati. a general assortment OF goods usually
kept In = frst-elABa Drug Store.
Among the GssortmentmAy be found genuine Luz
bins French Extracts for the Ladiea, X. Dupuy'h
''Kiss Me Quick,i BAzinis FrRngipanA, Glennia,
Hsule'a HArrison's, Wright'a, BATny's Ano other
Perfumery; Fancy soaps ofeyery style and quality,
such a. BSIin'a, Glenn'E, HAule's; Honey, Giycerine,
FrAngipanA and CAmphofated Soaps; Roncine, Era-
slVe and Genuine old brown Windsor Soap, &C., &c.
LIQUORS.
Aiuil line OF pure Liquors, by the bottle or pint,
for medicinal and mechanical purposes, Turner'S
Ginger Wine, and Blackberry Brandy superior Ca
tAwba Wine.
BURNING FLUID.
Extra quality, suitable for Patent and Common
Lamps.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
GatHst By GtLrarapb.
oonvressAxxxvI,h Session
wl.anagON Jon. 20.

wAsuNoTOs, Jan, 20.
HOUSE.
On motion Of Mr.. Ethridge, there was a
call Of the Houee with a view Of Rlording
the abeontces time 70 arrive, preliminary 10
voting for Speaker.
The proceedings connected with this SUBJ
joct occupied nearly an hour
Mr.. Winslow, in order further 10 procure
the attendance Of the ahsentees, moved 10
adjourn.
This was decided in the negative yeas 32
nAys 100.
Mr., Winslow moved that the House pro-
coed 10 ballot for Speaker, viva voce.
Mr.. Hickman said that he came into the
hall this morning 10 resist a vote to day, but
having learned that there was a general uni
Outstanding yesterday that The House shall
vote without interruption for two weeks uni
less a Speaker was sooner elected, he was
not disposed to break through the arrange
ment, though he would not oonoedo that he
was bound by IL lie would withhold bis
vote until he found there was som reason
to change the determination. He would
not engage in this ridiculous farce, when
his vote could be Of any service, It could be
had.
Mr.. Craige Of N. C., said the gentleman
mistook. He (Craige) had entered into no
such arrangement
The House then proceeded 10 vote. When
the name Of Mr.. Hamilton was reached, he
said that he referred to the fact that som of
his friends had without consultation with
him, put his name in nomination for Speak.
er. II was done, doubtless, in the hope that
the conservative element would rally around
him TO defeat the common political enemy.
He came here with no expectation OF desire
to preside over this deliberative body, nor
did he conceive himself competent for 30
responsible a duty. Being confident that
the use Of his name could do no good, be
begged leave to withdraw il, thanking his
friends for thoir favorable regard.
He wished to say one thing he did not
deal in harsh language. Much had been said
about secession. He would not now give
his views on the merits Of that question, but
would content himself with this remark,
namely Whatever sentiments may exist on
the other side, as to the maintaining of the
Union OF all hazards, he believed disunion
was this day upon us. II might DO in the
power Of the conservative element TO avert
it, but it could not be done by the election
Of a Black Republican Speaker. The peo-
pie of Texas we're as devoted to the Union
as any other citizens; they had manifested
their devotion TO it by as much liberality,
and by yielding up their separate ~nationali'
ty, aud yet this same people and State are
now resolved that it were better that the
wheels Of government should be arrested to.
day and that there were no organization,
rather than Mr.. Sherman be placed in the
Speakers chair.
The Legislature of Texas had ~approprial
ted $20,000to pay the expenses il necessary
Of the representatives of that State, in view
of a still further struggle on this subject.
The roll call having been completed, the
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
JACOB HnIDLnR, Proprietor.


A SITUATION a. steward, Clerk, Waiter OF
IN Bartender, BY a middle-aged man, who
speaks and writes French, German and English
languages. Rest Of references nven. Address 70
RI AZ MaIkgrA1'h $40 Third street, pAyton'
JenI2-lWs
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27

RIcunoND, Jan. 20.
The Joint Committee on the Harpers Forrv ne
lair have made q voluminous report, which eloses
with resolutions urging the arming aud equip
ping Of the militia and the passage Of laws encour-
awing domestic manufactures, and for the more
prompt punishment ofporsons attempting to incite
slaves to Instruction, and vindioating the course
Of Governor Wise throughout the Harper's Ferry
affair. 5000 copies were ordered to be printed.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27
Farmers, Study ECONOMY

ESPECIALLY adapted to grinding all
~ kinds OF Shelled grain, ~ well as corn and cobs.
This mill took the first premium at the Ohio State
this fall. '
No Farmer should be Without one,
AGfActa given by our most reliable and practical
farmers, throughout the country, prove that II IL a
saving OF at least one-third by grinding all kinds Of
shelled grain for feeding Horses, Cattle and sheen,
and one-half or more in feeding hogs, by boiling the
meal.
The undersigned having purchased the rlsst foT
the counties OF Montgomery, Greene, Clarke, Miami
and DARK, Is now prepared to mAnufaetufe those
valuable Farm Mifls TO order, az the Buckeye
Foundry, Third street, Dayton, Ohio. Calls and ex-
Amine them, or send for q circular.
orders promptly attended 10. Farm and school
House Bells manufactured by the undersigned, Al
wholesale and retail. 1900 were sold the pAst season.
Address i. @. TAYLOR,
deelo Dayton, Ohio.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27

ALBANY, Jan. rs.
Hhinemsn, the paramour Of Mary H~artung. and
indicted with her for the murder Of her husband
was acquitted this evening of the charge as prin.
oipai, tho jury not leaving their seats. He was
taken back to jail to await trial on two other in.
dictmentS as accessory before and after tho not.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-27

Some debate ensued as to the proposal Of
r. Etheridge, made yesterday, several
embers claiming that they were not bound
by any argument supposed to have been
made about balloting.
The Republicans, after calling for a vote,
and some confusion prevailing, the House
finally came to a vote, and balloted three
times, the last time with the following re-
suit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-23
Preservation and Renovation Of

Ises nbont putting their Fnrs can secure them non
,.eshs by usiug the DALMATLAN FUR PkESERVATiVE
s Tenovates Furs making then
~ fesh a. impA1ts PeasAns aroma 10 not poisonous
o. Injurious finest FuTs and 10 applied with the shsoes
"A A utterly destructive TO the moth In all its sLasea
IA st FRENCH PERFUMERY STORE, No. 659 Broadway
oepos te Bondst Price 80 cents al. /, 4.
JULIDS WAGNER, No. 659 Broadway.
u,nlrtn IRfnRs something and beautiful heavily 81
and mai 10 be guisbed from silver At low prices
" tt.-is a. ratsl LUClUS BART,
Wno'esA'e VI i0'"4' Nos 4 ano s BuIllns alp
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-23

III Wnolesals and Retail
D. CLARKE, No 6i3 Broadway, cor. Blseeker st,
Would respectfully call attention to hs and beautiful STYLES
Of COLLAhs sLEEvts and SETS In the above goods Aso
DRESS CAPS, HEAD-DREsSES CAPES, BERTHAs
GLOvE-ToPs CHlLDREN'S HATS, 10, all Of our own
manufacture Also desiring 10 reduce extensive stock Of
Ribbons and Dress Tminss oder them at mos deoidsd
reduction nom regular prices
The trade supplied with ILLUSION GOODS Of our own
style and mske on favorable terms ~ "N
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-23
Rorses, Carriages, &f.

HORSE CURE-Used in England thirty ane ine
LII here thhtsen years The TArrEhsAMhLs. ~ .,a,,ion n
POW WDERS Heaves Cough Worms, and III conois.'n
Horses One packas. the sphuS wosh ten euie sSaa
te smooth the coat packages six for % n uooo
Co.. PiopIielofa H. T. CREAMER, No. III ooia'], Ase1''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-23

law DEPARTMENT. The COUNSEL, 10
~ the CORPORATION has REMOVED lis Oa,css itoru
No asI Broadway 10 No. - Nassa-st be,wssa JsAa soi
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-06
CHAPTER Ice.
AN ACT TO adapt the law for canva.

AN ACT TO adapt the law for canvass
ing votes TO the Supervisor System.
SECTION |. BE /. enacted By the Gen
eral assembly Of the State Of loaca. That
il shall be the duty of the Judges of
Election by one of their number. within
one day after the election, to deliver to
the member of the County Board of Su-
pervisors of their townships. the Poll
book and return Of the election now re-
quired to be delivered to the County
Judge.
SKc 2. 1t shall be the duty of such
members Of the Board of County Super.
visors Tor in case of his inability 10 at.
tend, the Judge of election who delivered
the Poll book and return 10 him on el
before twelve O'Clock NJ, on the frs
Monday after the election TO deliver said
Poll book with its return 10 the Bosrc
of County canvassers at their regular
place OF meeting.
SEC. $. Ii shall be the duty of th,
Board OF County Canvassers. at twelv,
O'Clock NJ. on the first Monday afle
the election. TO proceed publicly to opei
and canvass the several returns, and t,
make aud certify under their hands re
spectiy.ly the abstracts and returns nov
required by law 10 be done by the Coun
ty Canvassers and when the canvass i
concluded, the several township re
turns shall be delivered to the Count,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-06
Yoetrp. 0
IL From the London Leader.
Fetching Water from the Well.

EARLY on sunny morning, while the lark was
singing sweet,
Came, beyond the ancient farm house, sounds Of
lightly tripping feet.
Twas lowly cottage maiden going, why, let
young hearts tell,
With her bomely pitcher laden, fetching water
from the we'll.
Shadows lay athwart the pathway, all along the
quiet lane,
And the breezes Of the morning moved them to
and fro again.
Der the sunshine, DER the shadow, passed the
maiden of the farm,
With charmed heart within her. thinking Of
no i'll nor harm.
Pleasant, surely, were her musings, for the nod
ding leaves in vain
Sought to press their frightening image on her
ever busy brain.
Leaves and joyous birds went by her, like dim
half-waking dream,
And her soul was only conscious of life's glad
dest summer-gleam.
At the old lanes shady turning lay well of
water bright,
Singing, soft, its hallelujahs, to the gracious
morning light.
Fern leaves, broad and green, bent DER it where
its silvery droplets fell,
And the fairies dwelt beside it, in the spotte d
fox glove bell.
Back she bent the shaded fern leaves, dipt the
pitcher in the tide
Drew it, with the dripping waters flowing DER
its glazed side
But, before here arm could place it on her shiny
wavy hair.
BY her side youth was standing Love re-
jolced to see the pair
Tones of tremulous emotion trailed upon the
morning breeze,
Gentle words of heart devotion WHISPERED meath
the ancient trees.
But the holy, blessed secrets, it beseems me not
to tell:
Life had met another meaning. fetching water
from the well
Down the rural lane they sauntered. He the
burden pitcher bore
She, with dewy eyes down looking, grew more
beauteous than before
When they neared the silent homestead, up he
raised the pitcher light;
Like fitting crown he placed it on her hair of
wavelets bright;
Emblem of the coming burdens that for love of
him she'd bear,
Calling every burden blessed, If his love but
lighted there
Then, still waving benedictions, further-fur-
ther off he drew,
While his shadow seemed glory that above the
pathway grew.
Now about her household duties silently the
maiden went,
And an ever-radiant halo with her daily life
was blent.
Little knew the aged matron, as her feet like
music fell,
What abundant treasure found she, fetching
water from the well