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The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-11-06
o9o-im 100 Washington ST., San Francisco

Hall OF Confidence Eng Ine Co, Y o. 1.
Al Tegu Ar monthly merting, held Nov lSt, 1861,
the follow ing resolutions were adopted:
Received, That r. Lynch be our candidate for
the once Of Chief Eng ncrT, At the ensuing elee-
iiUn Of the Plaecrille Fire Department.
Resolved, That we, the members of Confd
Engine Company, No !, do hereby pledge ourselves
In use all honorable secure the eleetnn of
y. Lynch to the once of Chief kukineeT Of the
PiAeervIlle Tire Department; Alao. to secure the
election Of =. II. Harmon and ". Mccormick as
AssIStAnt Engineer. A. HUNTER, Foreman.
T. ELErs, Secretary pro TEN. nj
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NOtlce.-At regular NJ 0nthly NJ eet.
held on the 18th inst. wM. MCCORMICK was
mominatcd for Assistant Engineer Of the Placer
VILE Fire Department. at tho ensuing election.
OF J. W. EDWARDS, Secretary.
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TMIODOAs EIs1ELDr, seeretsrI. hid

I. o. o. F.-Zeta EAcampment, No.
D. holds regular Meetings the evenings Of the 2d
and 9Th Tuesdays Of each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall, PlAcerviIle: Patriarchs in good standing are
invited 70 attend.
my26ly JOHN A. MOCH, Scribe.
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Petit T. ChOate have just received q
GoodS and Toilet Articles, which they are self.
ing At greatly reduced prices. They have on
consignment few Of Wheeler Il Wilson'S ccle-
brated Family Sewing Machines, which the. offer
At San Francisco prices with the addition Of
freight.
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A. DESPECIIER 4 FIELD,
No. 66 J Street. Sacramento,
MAva YoR SALE:
100 bb1S. Hams,
100 bb1s. Crushed Sugar,
400 mats China sugar,
&5 eases, 1900 lbs. Pure Honey,
FRENCH AND WAX CANDLES,
Fine Black and Green Teas,
so cases Skelding's Lard,
At the lowest market prices.
Orders promptly filed. o6-lmis
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NOTICE To CREDIToRs.

A Ii PERSONS having dcmards against the EstAt
"A n LOUIS FLINT, deceased, are hereby notified
to present the same with the necessary vouchers to
istrator Of said estate at his Office In the Town Of
Fl Dorado, III Dorado County, California, within ten
months from this date hereof, or the same will be
forever barred by law.
Gil. MEREDITH, Public Administrator,
o8-1m and Administrator Of said Estate,
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No. 20, Of Royal and Select Masters, holds stated
meetings on the evening Of the hr1t Tuesday OF
each month, In Masonic Hall, PlaceYville.
L.w. RUMSEY, 7. }. NJ.
VIZ. A. JANCARY, Recorder. ii
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FERRY NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given, to all whom It may con-
IN cern, that r. M. Richards will make application
TO the Board OF Supervisors Of the County OF Fl Do
radO, State Of California, At their meeting In Decem.
Der next, or 20 thereafter as The same can be
heard, for License 10 keep and continue Public
Ferry across the Middle Fork Of the American River
ct American Bar, for the period Of one year.
r. N. RICHARDS.
Gray EAGLE City, Oct. IL, 1850 n8.td
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DEMOCRATS, vote carly, and sec that ev-
cry ticket voted is straight-without .
scratch upon it.
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JOHN A, MOCH. serJbe.

Masonic cNOtice.--stated Meetings OF
n Dorado Lodge, No. Is, are held ct Masonic Hall,
on the Monday Of or next preceding the Pull Moon
In each Month. L. @. FISKE, Secretary p T.
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FOR SALE. IN LOTS TO SUIT

FUR BAANs IN LUIS 10 HWA =
THE TRADE.
OAn BBLS. CRUSHED SUGAR;
OOO 90 half bbls N. o. Sugar;
90 half barrels g. 7. Sugar:
800 bales No. China Sugar;
$50 cases J. 4 II. Lard;
900 cases P. 4 II. Lard;
200 cases DeekeT's Lard;
500 bags Rio Coffee;
500 bags Costa RIca Coffee;
200 mats Old Government Coffee;
500 mats China Rice;
30 bbis Carolina Rice;
800 chests extra quality Black Tea;
800 half bbis. extra Clear Pork;
200 bbls. New Mess Pork;
80 hhda Extra Clear bacon.
ROSS, DEMPSTER 4 &C,
Sz0lm Up 113 Battery street, San Francisco.
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q. HARRIS.

Plaza LORNER, PLACERVILLH.
lust received . large assortment Of the best
J branaS Of Havana Cigars, Tobaccos,
Meerschaum and other Pipes, Matches
and Playing Cards, wholesaIe and retail, at
San Frapcisco prices. S0-5m
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U. A. O. .D.-CaliEOrnia Grove, No. l.,
Y. A. O. D. meets every Monday Evening, ct Odd
Fellows' Hall, on Stony Point, In the City Of
Plaeervtlle. All Brethren In good standing are
cordially invited 70 attend.
GEORGE NUss. N. A.
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FERRY NOTICE

nj Office ls hereby given, TO ell whom Il may con-
IN cern, that X. N. Richards will make application
to the Board Of Supervisors Of the County OF II Do
rado State Of California ct their meeting In Decem
Der next, or soon thereafter as the same can be
Ferry across the Middle Fork OF the American River
ct Gray Eagle City, In said County for the period Of
one year R. d. RICHARDS.
Gray Eagle City, Oct 70, 1850. n8-td
TO TAXPAYERS OF Ell DORADO
TOUNTY.-The time for publishing the Delinquent
~ Tax List ls on the fourth Monday In November,
according to the laws now In force.
On and after that date, nifty cents additional will
be added 10 each piece Of real estate assessed and 70
each assessment Of personal property.
j. N. ANDERSON.
Tax Collector Of II Dorado County.
P1aceTViIle, Oct. 8lst, 1RRN. o3I
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WIN ES AND RANDIE 8 -,
EUROPEAN GROCERIES,,
No. BS STREET, sAcRAMENTo.
WINES:
100 easks CLARET WINE;
80 \ casks CLAKET WINE:
20 y casks SAUTERNE WINE;
$40 cases CLARET WINE, fine and medium
SHERRY, Madeira, MALAGA and PORT
WINES, In wood aud glass
WINES.
BRANDIEs,
OF VARIOUS BRANDS,
Extra Fine, Medium and Low Priced.
A Large Stock Of Liquors,
ABsYNTH, KIRsCH and WEYMOUTH,
BITTERS, sYKUPs and CoRDIALS.
400 BASKETS CHAMPAGNE,
OF all well known Brands.
100 cases Champagne and CFab-Apple CIDER
200 cases OLIVE OIL, pints and quarts;
80 cases French and Spanish OLIVES
CAPERS, ENGLISH PIE FRUITS. ANcHo-
VIEs, and every variety Of
ENGLISH GILMAN STORES.
PICKLES, PRESERVES and SAUCES, together
with full stock Of
FINE GROCERIES.
To which they Invite the attention M Dealers and
Consumers. OTders from the country promptly
hiicd No. % street, near Thtrd,
OS-lmis Sacramento.
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To the Sheriff or any Constable Of Ssid County
hereof Given under my hand this 10Th day Of
September, A. D. 1860.
CHAs F. IRWIN, Justice Of the Peace
SlS-3m In and for aaid Township.
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APPLICATION FOR PARDON.

APPLICATION FOR PARDON. .
VTNO s. w. SANDERSON, District Attorney,
i and JAMES JOHNSON, County Judge:
Take Notice, that, on the l2th day of November,
1860, an application III be made to is Excellency
John G. DO~ney, Governor Of the State Of Califor-
ed Of the crime Of burglary, at the Special October
Term Of the Court Of Sessions Of Fl Dorado County,
1860. 8. Il. WALLACE,
On behalf Of John Daniels.
! acknowledge service upon me Of the above no.
tice this 18th day Of October. A. D, 1860.
JAMES JOHNSON, County Judge
OILS 8. W. sANDERsON, Dist. Attorney.
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SUMMONS.

CtTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF FL Do
= rado-Justice's Court, Diamond Springs Town
ship.-Thc People Of the State Of California, to
LOUIS LANZENDORF, greeting:
You are hereby summonedIo appear before me,
at my Office in Diamond Springs Township, Of the
County Of El Dorado, on the llth day OF Decem-
Der, A. d. 1850, at 10 O'Clock, A. M, to answer
unto the complaint Of Louis I.epetit, now on hle
in my office, wherein iS set forth thst you are In
debtcd To him In the sum Of hfty one 7b-lO0 dol
lars, being balance due him from you upon ac-
count and for hoard had from him BY you-when
judgment will be taken against you for the said
amount, together with costs and damages, II you
fail to appeaF and answer.
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CONsTABLE's SALE.

OONbTABbG . GAIE.
DY VIRTUE Of an Execution issued out Of Justice
ID T.. l.. Crawford's Court, of Greenwood Township
County Gf Fl Dorado, to me directed, In favor Of
Suling 4 Wasticr and against SArdne Mining Com.
pAny, have seized and viii expose for sale at pub.
hc suction, At 2 o'clock, Pm,
On the 10th day of November, A. D. 1880,
A. Greenwood Valley In front OF Justice Crawford's
Once, The following described property, to wit .
certain Mining Claim situated In the Middle Fork Of
the American River, At Main Bar, Greenwood Town
ship, known as the SArdine Claim. Said claim COM
mences at the Young America Claim, and runs down
the River six hundred and nty feet, (more less)
and runs from hill to hill. The said claim 10 the pro.
perty Of said Sardine Mining Company.
Dated Greenwood, the 25'h day Of October, A. D.
1869. fn8l-tll NJ J. FERG US0N, Constable
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sHERIFF's SALE.
s7O.lm 2p 1lS Battery sire,


DY VIRTUE of an execution, issued out Of the
ID Clerks Office Of the Hon. District Court Of the
llth Judicial District, in and for FL Dorado county,
on Judgment rendered on the 22d day Of October,
A. D., 1860, in favor Of William ROush, and
against Ammi FOllet, John q. MichneT, John d.
Spear, Cyrus KnOwlton, Pardon Nye, Homer Il.
McCumber. William Hammond and Isaiah f. Ter
ry, under the style Of " Browns Bar Co =" for the
sum OF three thousand. one hundred and twenty
six 3lOO dollars with interest thereon ut the rate
Of ten per cent per annum, from the said 22d day
OF October, A. d.. 1860, together with the sum OF
twenty y-thrce dollars, costs Of suit, and nccruing
costs, have levied upon and will expose to public
sale. at the Court IIOuSe Door, in the city Of Pla-
c"rville,
On the 10th day Of November, 1880,
at II O'Clock. A NJ. all the right, title, interest
and claim, Of the said Amrni FOllet. John e. Mich
nrr, John d. Spear. Cyrus KnowltOn, Pardon Nyc,
Homer b. McCunber, William Hammond and
Isaiah 4. Terry, Of, in and TO the follow ing des-
cribed property lying and being in Greenwood
township, county Of FL Dorado and State Of Cali
fornia, t0-wit: That certain river mining claim,
situated at Browns Bar. On the Middle Fork Of
the American River, and known as the Browns
Bar Claim, and bounded follows on the east By
the Little kennebeck. and on the west by the
Quail Bar Claim, together with the appurte nances
and improvements thercuntO belonging.
W. j. BURWELL. Sheriff.
By FRRD. BAKER, deputy.
Sherif's Office, Placerville, Oct. 27, 1860. OF
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FOR SALE BY
A. DESPECHER l. FIELD,

WIN ES AND RANDIE 8
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EUROPEAN GROCERIES,
o. BB STREET, SACRAMENTO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05
HOW 1 SHOT MY FIRST DUCK AND
WHAT SORT OF DUCK IT WAS.

In the morning, when the light was about
the color Of gray cat in the cellar, Tim
reused me up, and we sailed forth. We
marched silently along shore, looking sharp
through the reeds, Tim constantly whisper
ing to me to keep my eyes skinned" The
gun felt very heavy, and in that peculiar
light looked about fifteen feet long. On we
strobe, my pulse going like that Of yolun-
tecr at Buena Vista. Suddenly says Tim
softly
"Ah! there's chance, by Jove Now,
my boy, all ready 7"
" Eth, where, at what 2"
Tim put his finger to his lips, and making
me crouch down, pointed through the reeds.
In minute, sure enough, / saw a duck
gracefully bobbing up and down, about fifty
ysrds off or less / became awfully excited.
"Let, let me shoot him, Tim ?"
Certainly crack away"
knelt down my fingers trembled like
those of surgeon at his first operation.
The duck looked about the size Of turkey
gobbler to my distorted vision. 1t was
fearful moment. However, recovered my
self by resolute effort, brought the gun up,
took q long, murderous aim, my fingers
pressed the trigger-bang l beheld the
sky. and fourteen hundred thousand stars
perpendicuIarly before me. Upon examine
ton found this phenomenon was occasion
ed by my horizontal position on my back,
combined with the conclusion of the shot.
you've hit him." cried Tim He's
wounded. Quick, quick. Toxic my gun, while
/ load yours"
/ looked at my weapon. ! had fred bott
barrels at once. l looked at the duck h,
was bobbing up and down violently. Con
siderably bewildered, /, however seized Tim
gun, resumed my position, took another deaf
aim, and fired.
"Ivother barrel quick, or he's off =
cried Tim. Bang
by George, you've missed him ! He's,
no, he can't fly See him spin arounu
Here, give him one more. Mind oil" cure
fully. Now n - 49,,
| Bang +! fiz-z-z / saw the sky, ana ,S Cn'
Thousand more planets than before. Whei
IT .rose that diabolical duck was still there
sn;nn;nr round more merrily than ever.
"T;r, y said /. "that duck is remarka
b,v tenacious Of life" as, -e
| Ye--yes. LUG LOW 40 uuSAo ufe Sche
rally. especially canvass-backs !; they ar
called so on account Of the thickness OF thei
skin. / am convinced that's canvass-back.
"Tim," said I, "I'll take the skiff an
shove out there and get him.. You wal
here. He's nearly gone, now"
Yes I'll 60 back to the house and O.
der breakfast. Our shots have spoiled fu
ther sport for the morning. I'll have thing
ready by the time You get back"
Aud without waiting for any remol
STRANGE, Tim walked rapidly of.
/ got in the skiff, showed out, reached IL
duck (who appeared, as advanced, to ha'
his head entirely shot of, picked it up, an
found that aras deeoy My remari
y Ito Tim, upon rejoining him at the hotel
have npon reflection, concluded to omis'
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05
WALT WHITMAN's POETRY.

WALT WHITMAN'S POETRY.
A Irauesty not unworthy the Original.
happily myself.
am considerable of man. ON some. You
also are some. We all are considerable, oil
are some.
Put all Of you and all of mo together, and agitate
our particles by rubbing US oil up into eter-
nal smash, and we should still be some.
No more than some, but no less.
Particularly some, some particularly, some in
in general, generally some. but always some
without mitigation. Distinctly, some.
o ensemble I! o quelquc-chose!
Some punkins, perhaps.
But perhaps squash. long -necked squash, crook
ednecked squash, cowcumber, beets, pars-
nip, carrot, turnip, white turnip yellow tur-
nip, or any sort Of sass, long sass, or short
sass.
Or potatoes. Men, Irish potatoes; women,
sweet potatoes.
Yes, Women.
l luxuriate in Women.
They look at me, and my eyes start out of my
head; they speak to me, and l yell with
delight; they touch me and the flesh crawls
of my bones.
Women lay in wait for me, they do. Yes, sir.
They rush upon me, seven women laying hold of
one man and the divine efflux that thrilled
all living things before the nuptials of the
Saurius overHows surrounds and impene-
trates their souls, and they say, Walt, why
don't YOU come and see us You know
we'd be happy to have you.
o mes sGurs!
Out Of the ground that you crush with your
| hoof .hoo1
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05
JOB PRINTING.
HAVING recently added to our Job Depart
MW ment one of GORDON'S

JOB PRIN TIM q.
HAVING recently added to our Job Depart
Nh ment one of GORDON'S
new Lightning Job & Card Presses.
and number of fonts of new and beautiful Card
and Job Type, from the foundry Of Messrs. Con-
ntr Sons, that facilities for executing all
kinds OF
JOB AND CARD PRINTING
are not surpassed by any establishment in the
State. We solicit the patronage of our friends
and the public generally, With the assurance that
their favors will be executed with promptneys,
and at the lowest living prices.
Among the many articles printed at our estab-
Iishm are the following:
ADDRESSES,
BLANKS of all kinds,
BROWNING, all colors,
BUSINESS CARDS,
BOOKS,
BILL HEADS,
BYLAWS,
BANK CHECKS,
BANK WORK Of every description.
CARDS.
CATALOGUES,
CIRCULARS
DRAFTS,
Plain and fancy
Is a 10 q / -
In Black and Colored Inks, or Bronze Of every
shade, on White or Fancy Colored Paper.
WEDDING and VISITING CARDS,
HANDBILLS, HEADINGS TICKETS,
MANUFACTURERS' LABELS,
PAMPHLETS, POSTERS,
PROGRAMMES, SERMONS.
SHOP and STAGE BILLS
&c., &C., in every style.
Always on hand, good stock Of plain, cnam
sled, and fancy white and colorcd
Cards,
and, In fact, everything In this branch OF the
business, adapted to every description of work
JAMES HUMPHREY, in.
EsouIRxn jon OFFICE, Nov. Is. 1859.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05

A Frenchman has been displaying his inge-
uuity BY inventing a pack of playing cards, in
which zach card is made to represent some fact
in the history of the Napoleon dynasty. In
Mace Of kings there are four emperors, inclu'
ding the Prince Imperial four expresses, in.
Guiding the Empress Mother. In place Of
knayes, four Bonapartes, brothers Of Napoleon
/. For aces there are four islands, viz: Martin
ique, where the Empress Josephine was born
the islands Of st. Croix. Elba and st. Helena
For an unintentional piece of satire, the repre-
ssntation Of the four Bonapartes as knaves u
pretty good
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05

ENGLISH SK1Es.-An Englishman. being
quizzed about the dullness Of English skies,
most happily replied Up the following i'm
promptu:
aStranger, would you wish to know
Why we've no hue in English skies :
Twas stolen from Heaven long ago,
And given to our Hlaidsns' syss." ~ 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05

MIsrAKEN.-A railroad car above all 9th.
ers is the place to witness ."scenss."
Not long since, at railroad station not a
hundred miles from our own place, we were
the innocent observer of little occurrence
that impressed US deeply.
AS soon as the train had halted by the
crowded platform, young lady Of really
preposscssng appearance, and one who evil
IDENTIFY belonged to the upper circles"
sprang lightly and expectantly up the steps
and glided into the car. Having cast her
eyes down the row Of dozen passengers, her
clamation Of 10y escaped aa her girlish Inns
and the next instant she was standing beside
q seat, at the farther end Of car, occupied
by gentleman and lady of very respectable
aud even elegant appearance. The gentle
man appeared considerably young and some
what difddent-The apparel Of his compau-
ion bespoke the bride.
No sooner had the young lady reached
the pair than, throwing her white arms
about the young mans neck, she imprinted
basty kiss on bis bearded lips, and ex-
claimed
"Why, Fred How do you do ?? And
is this the dear little wife you wrote to rs
about ?"
Right here we plainly discerned blush
mantlng the young mans face, mingled with
look of unparalleled surprise, and the
countenance Of bis companion betokened o
Juvenile thunder storm. But the feminine
discoverer, not to be discouraged by any
amount of GOODNESS, continued
"But why don't you get off the train Z
Don't you know you've got home 7"
Young man hesitated-companion fdgst-
ed affairs were evidently approaching Q
grand climacteric. Passengers Uttered
reporters took out their note books. At last
the young lady, frightened ct the attention
she had attracted. and panied by the indif
ference of those she had come to greet, burst
into tears, and placing her head on the
young mans shoulder, sobbed out
"Oh, Fred What does all this mean I"
Have you really forgotten me 2"
Young man trembled with emotion-com'
panion began removing her glove-all the
while looking menacingy at the curl covered
head Of the fair intruder. Reporters scrin'
bled with commendable desperation--pas'
sengers ceased laughing aud began to sym
; pathize. Just here the terrified young man
, almost smotbered by the ringlets OF the sob
bing administered courage to stammer-
SReally, madam, you are mistaken-in.
. tho nerson INV name isn't " Fred'--and ]
: live in Chicago"
$ "The sensation produced by this On.
i nouncement "csn be imagined" the
uovelists say. Young lady started like one
y possessed, incredulously scrutinized the fea'
lures of her slate relative" and after q
word Of explanation or apology, bounded
gaily to the platform, laughing heartily OF
her blunder, and followed by an explosion
from the passengers within. Young maj
} drew long breath Of relief-companion re
, placed her glove and smothered the young
, ttunder-storm-rsporters stuck their pencils
behind their ears with look that said
: "Item-Item," and we individually scttlet
back in our seat just as our train started
= inwardly wishing that we, too had resemoie'
9 Fred"
II MoRAL.-When you expect brothers hom'
!" from California, be careful not to em1rac'
d young Chicago merchants l-O6srfsn Ise'es
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05
ODE TO LAMB.

headquarters Of the type of Innocence
Whether with peas and mint must dispense,
Or go the disappearing the expense
And thus enjoy thee in the keenest sense
That is the question.
Rear section Of young mutton--tender food
just in the dawn of grass-fed juicyhood--
Danties like these should not be served up nude
But graced with all the trimming understood
TO help digestion.
Then boil tho peas-the fragrant mint prepare
BE thou, prime joint not overdone, nor rare--
Concoct the gravy with exceeding care
When all is ready, serve-I shall be there
always am!
Incipient sleeps meat-when on thee dine,
Hot be the plate, and icy cold the wine
Three slices midway of the leg be mine e..
Then put the rest away-for very fine
Is cold roast lamb!
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05
Elm Park Collegiate Institute
LlTCUEIELD. CONN.

HINDER the management of the Rev. Dn:
u JAMES RicuABDs, assisted by well qualified
Instructors Full course of English and Classical
stulies, with the Modern Languages, Music and
Drawing. Every advantage is afforded for obtain
ing substantial, useful and accomplished educa-
tion. Terms moderate for board and tuition.
Pupils received at any time. For circulars, ad-
dress DR.. J. RICHARDS, Principal
Al
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05
1)oetrp.
OUR MORNING NAP

OUR MORNING NAP.
" God bless the man that first invented sleep r.
So Sancho Panza said and SO say l.;
And bless him also that he didn't keep
His great discovery to himself, or try
To make it--as the fellow might III
A close monopoly by patent right"
Yes-bless the man that first invented sleep.
q really can't avoid the iteration !
But blast the man with curses loud and deep.
Whate'er the rascals age, or station,
Who first invented and went round advertising
That artificial cutoff early rising!
Rise with the lark, and with the lark to bed,
Observes some solemn, sentimental owl
Maxims like these are very cheaply said;
But, ere You make yourself fool or fowl
And whether larks have any beds at all.
The time for honest folks to be a-bed,"
Is in the morning, if I reckon right -
And he who cannot keep his precious head
Upon the pillow till it's fairly light,
And SO enjoy his forty morning-winks,
Is up-to knavery; or else-he drinks!
Thompson, who sung about the seasons" said
1t was glorious thing to rise in season;
But then he said it-lying-in his bed
AT ten o'clock A. M.-the very reason
He wrote SO charmingly. The simple fact is
His preaching wasn't sanctioned by his practice.
IT'S doubtless well to be sometimes awake
Awake to duty, and awake to truth
But when, alas! nice review we take
Of our best deeds and days, we find, in sooth
The hours that leave the slightest cause to weep
Arc those VIC pass in childhood, or in-sleep
Ills beautiful to leave the world awhile,
For the soft visions Of the gentle night;
And free, at last, from mortal care or guile,
To live. asony in the angels sight,
In sleeps sweet realm SO costly shut in,
Where, at the worst, we only dream Of sin!
So, let US sleep, and give the maker praise;
like the lad, who, when his father thought
To clip his morning nap, by hackneyed phrase
OF vagrant worm by early songster caught,
Cried, Served him right-it's not at all surpris-
ing
The worm was punished, sir, for early rising"