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PRICES REDUCED!
FURNITURE: FURNITURE
60 TEN PER CENT n
H. ABOVE COST. A

Of ssss " ssa.
e.tos' III lnt "a, Of janusTy next 20 make altar
ing our entire stook at IN advance Of ~ psr cent
" %. The :s sna Ia Rs's
10 S d. s ATis c spa Rocking ohairs.
TO do MarSls-so oI G nre.sins Eu-
w.is and Mah9saDy ,gasastsnds.
I.sgeres, Bookca,ss
Cottage Suits. Bureaus.
Cane a sna Wood seat Chairs,
ch DC RocS 4. sn so II 81 oharr.,
Huss en- Hsir n .ttrsssss.
Blankets, &c &c.
croeksry Glass spd Tn Wares,
Wooden " are BASKETS
Cocdsgs, Buckets. Busters, &c, &c.
Table snd Pocket outisrS. Scissors,
PLATED Spoons snd forks
Soup Lac Les, &c, &c.
SO Cottage Bststeads, to which We call the s.ten.
vii S 10 Sh 70 Or
before purchssins, s. We are det.r mined to dia
Ali s0''' a BoNFz s5i GR Il Salfff'
foA1HrAs Llfs sSg s,rs gfs s:Y5 "Hsaooxs
del eoNt between aud streets.
FOR HOLIDAY EsENTs.
Just Received at
P. j. BELLEW & co.'s.
$40 SEVENTH STREET,
-EstabiisAsd in 1866
The lar eest choicest, and most valuste stock OF
FINE SILVER PLATED WARE,
ever opened in Washir gtOn: ever article of which
We guarantee TO be Double Extra Silver Plated in
bse best material snd full weight of silver.
Is dozen Rogers Brothers ANo. l, Double Extra
Silver Plated Forks and Spoons.
20 ele CANT Breakfast and Dinner Castors, every
variety in the trade, begin to sell at $50 TO
$50
Goblets, Cups, Mugs, Cake and Card Baskets in
quantity 81
Elegant Butter Dishes, Fruit Dishes, Walters,
kc.,&c. j..
Splendid double wall Ice Pitchers, richly orra-
Eented.
Egg Stands, elaborate Tea Sets, six pieces, best
quality.
Soup Ladies', Butter and Fruit Knives, Mustard
and Salt spoons, with full assortment of other
goods in this line.
We guarantee to sell at near the manufac-
turer' prices, freight added.
Housekeepers and the public generally re-
specially invited to give early call before
purchasing elsewhere.
P.J. BELLEW & CO.,
$40 Seventh street,
no2sIm 3 doors south of Odd Fellows Hail
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TO THE AFFLICTED!

oh. DAVIS has again returned to the city,
and would adviae those to call upon him who are
suffering with 0onorrh @a. elect. Seminal Weak
ness, Primary Secondary and Tertiary Syphilis
kheum atism, Gout, Bronchitis, lalarsed Tonsils
Neuralgia, kcr0fuls and all Bloed and Chronic
FIMALB DI8NASY0
Treated in the most SeieH,yfe Manner.
The postor's Di diploma, from one of the hrst COL
lases in the United States harys In his OH CO. and
those placing themselves under his care can rest
assured that they wn not be subjected to quackery
All visits strictly confidential. Persons calling
will see one but the Doctor
Yees moderate.
Cfhcs-43s It'll street. near r. opposits Post Of
nee, Room 20 mp stairs. no Him
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DRoPosALs FOR TIMBER FOB THE NAVY

BUREAU OF ORDNAKCR.
Macy Dendr,nent, Noc. Is, 1868.
SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals for
Timber" viii be received at this Bureau until
three O'Clock D.. m of the twentieth day of Decem.
Der next. fer furnishing aud delivering under con.
tract. At the several M vy Yards at Portsmouth.
H.. Boston. New York. and PHILADELPHIA the fol-
lowing described timber and plank. for Ordnance
Glass White Oak for Gun Carriages
CLASS 1I-White Pine and White Wood,
Class 1II-E hite Ash and Hickory.
CLASS IV-Gum Logs
Separate offers must be made for the supply o.
each OF the Navy Yards named, snd for the White
Pine but the offers must be for all Of each de-
Bidders are raierrsd to the Ordnance Officers At
the several NAVY Yards snd stations and to the
ment who will furnish them vita printed schsd
ules, giving description Of the Timber" time Of
deliveries and other particulars.
II A. WISE,
ncc0 1Aw4W Chief of Bureau ad interim.
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EsTABLIEHAD 1850.

Having made arrangements whiehO q
BCt NESS in this city. take this method al in.
!o.mins ny patrons aud the public in general that
Watches, Diamonds, JeweLy Lsdies' and Gen,a
WsEsiSE Apgsrel, dc &c 81 the old established
In the rear Of National Hotel 800
ISAAC H1RzBlRH 4 SON.
% the above place o. n srcs~
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E>OR HOLIDAY PRESENTS!
i FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTSi
Just received. at
P. BELLEW co.'s, SO 7th street,
The largest and most elegant variety of
PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS
Ever opened in this city, great portion Of them
beautifully and deliberately ornamented, bound in
Turkey and French morocco, every style in the
trade.
We respectfully suggest to our Patrons that
these are the most desirable goods for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
RvER INTRODUCED IN TIE MARKET
We begin to sell down st IS cents, 81, s1.a5,
1928, and all the way to $40
Over 5000 copies of beautiful
CARTE DE yISITE,
PHOTOGRAPH PICTURES
COPIES OF NEARLY KVERY PICTURE EVER
EXHIBITED.
Just look at the prices.
SI25 DOZEN COPIESi
We ask the Public to call, Just when it suits
them.
The abore Goods are boxnd to Walk o. shs dons,s-
sE,Gk Hard pulling, tHt bound make 81 70
at tins tID7e. p. J. BELLEW & CO.,
no 0-1 $40 18th street
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PROPOSALS.
DROPo sALs FOR ron AaE.
0aI.P QuARfERMAsTKR's OFFICE.
" kaHINarna DEPOT Dec 3. 1858

WIsHIxaTos pEror. Dec 2. 1855,
for sap,sns he &c
3h::s s.s:s :Hs fSss s.h'' Of
Bids VI. be received for the he dehssTy Or o. stssu
Biedsrs mus. state at which Q! tie above NAMED
.ss Of article g b E. dsg
The price must be written out in words on the
70 Be pat ie goo; stout :.sss OF .spss
Sushss ssoh The sssss
extra sass.ge to the Goysrnmsns The nay ana
II. particular kisd or description of oats, corn,
hay OF stIav proposed to be delivered most %
All tie srticis. offered under the bids herein in
yited win be snb,se. 70 Iisia inspections Sy tine
u. fSY e gs t.
1sds 1hsn the tor shall
X. VII ss to hi.
p1oposs With a ig S; ~ two or IL
h The
contract for the same. With sood AMI sufficient
as IL
the Her Of said bidder and tie next 10 vest
sss BE- sd sssrd Ss 70 the contract
e. st 4: "a t. T B: e
Of sssoms or any oshsI OF
pI biGders win be duly notified Of the acceptance
p bidder
20: ana .,houid be plainly marked Proposals
t..ss. :isssa y 4. ssas5ssssI and Se.a q
'rasn, County and ss sS::}Ss7--
!: the uess,tser, DC hgrssz propose to fara,ss
- bushels Of Corn, in sacks, at pei bushsIof
- bushels of oats, IN sacks. at per eashsI of
- tens OF baled Hay, at - per ton OF 1000
= tons n q saled Straw, at per ton of 1000
| Delivery to commence on or before the - day
into written contract With the United States,
eS alter being that my I'D Sss
beeu accepted. Your obedient servant.
! Brissdisr General D. Il. RUcKEa,
| General Depot ounrternaster.
euAR.TTS.. 'Sins''n' D. o.
| We, the underslsned, residents Of -, in the
County OF -, ana State OF - hsrssy,
jointly ana seve rally, covenant with tbs United
ststes and guarar tee in the foregoing bid Of
| - be accepted. that he or they viii, within
ten days after the acceptance of sAin bid execute
the eontr for the same with good and sufficient
suretss, in a SUN equal to the amount OF the con-
trsct, 10 furnish the forage proposed confos nifty
10 the terms of adv rtissment dated Decembe 8,
1863, under which the bid n ads, and in case
the said - shall fxil TO enter into . contract
AZORES aid we guarantee to make good tho differ
| ence between the offer By said - and the next
| lowest pOnsibe bidder, or the person to whom
the contract may be awarded.
Witness
Given under our hands and seals this day Of
-, 1855 Zeal.
| lseal.1
!! hereby certify that, TO the beat Of my know.
| ledge and belief, the above named gusrantors
good ard sufE cieLt srreties for the amount for
| which they offer to be security.
To, be certified By the United States District At
torney, Collector of Customs. any other o6dcer
under the United States Cove rpment, or respon.
''''' H. RUCK1R,
de9n Brig. Cen. and n.
| DkOPOSALs sOR CALVARY HORSES.
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1oRAaK DEPARTMENT.
Asststoat Qka,tersnaster' 0Nte,

Assistant QsayssrnSstsr's nfts;
wl,.r.n P.oros4Es are invited for faEnishinx
ssss ies q the
point or the rctomss or ts ,outares and in such
At
The proposals. to be addressed to the undersignsd.
ana TO state the quantity and price Of each article
Proposals. win be received e. I've thousand eoo)
tersst of the Government to contract for . less
1.1 to s in e e.
the Goyernnsnt. The hay and straw to b secure.
All articles furnished under this Advertisement
to be subject 70 rigid inspection By the Govern
Purchases viii be made from time to time, under
this Advertisement, from the lowest responsible
bidder. as the interests of the public service may
The 1ndsrsisned reserves the right to reject any
aL the sssrs.ts
Paymsnts win p made i9 such fund: = may DO
prastie.bls. mon dslivsIy; S9t tho pnasrsisnsa
part Of the payments until the complete fulilmsnt
r be sssp n.a. for ,ssss
no 10 I'm CAPT. and Asst Quartermastsr.
pRoPosALs 5oR MoKTAR SHELLS.
oHDsAss. oy,Io., VA. D.r4.rx..r. !
s.AI.p pxorossIs vii 5. rse.ivsd al shi ts Once,
until o'cocA .. M, on the I'D of December next,
.Sslis i The following Quantities ii ths FOLLOWING
Al the Watsrtown Arsenal. was.rtovn, Mass,
At the wstervlsit Arsenal. wsn Troy, n. T.,
AT the New York Arsenal. Governors Island,
1t the Allegheny Arsenal, Pi.tsburg, penu.,,
xt the g g. Arsenal, Warrington. D. o. 5000
These shells are to be made Of the kind Of metal,
and insree ted after the rules laid down in the ord.
United rssn. The a.. ~ so 81 Ss inc
spected st the foundry where cast, free of charge
tpr TRANSPORTATION, or handling until delivered ct
Deliveries must be made a. the rate of no. l.s.
sss o1 at s:i as9s e q ssG
and f.isrs q dsis.s i :sseid.s sEn vii
separate bids muft DO made for each Arsenal II
regular founders or proprietors Of works, WHO are
sutins TIE work contracted for in their own g.
zach % rty obtaining contract viii be required
70 enter into bonds. with approved suretiss Tor i
The penTtmsnt reserves the right to reject any
or sn bids. II not deemed satisfa story. for any
srsi dees.s 81 Rsmssy. Chief OF Orc Anee, WASH
instcn p: .nsna Win hs sodG5ssHs AMs sSgpsss
'O ne I iS "a Brig Cen Ohisf Of Ordnance.
DROPO61Ls TOR RRAsH Bklf
WAsHIsaroS ARSENAL,
wifnIxarcs, R Q December lssh, 1858.
.rn Arena ussI eeiosE s.susa.y ia
Deosmter,. 1888. for f1rnishinx Fresh Beef 70 the
BIDS IL aupiiestss % 30 addressed, "Propossls
First Lieut.. OF Ordinance,
de ls't and 4, 4. 9. q.
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'KOPOSALs sOR CALVARY HORSES,


OFFICE OF DHPo1 QuARfERAAsrHR, )
Washington, Nov, Is, lS6a.\
PRoPosAL are SOLICITED and will be resoi we'd 1T
this ocs for the furnishing of Cavalry Horses, to
be delivered In Wa, hi q gton city. District Of Co.
lumbia: st Louis, Missouri; and Chicago, Illinois.
The horess 20 comply with the following speciH-
eotions viz: TO be rom fifteen tl5 to 81, teen flsl
hands igh, from five 5) to nine f9) years old we'll
brohe en- to saddle, compsctiy built. In good fssh,
The ability of the bidder to fulfil his agreement
must be guaranteed by two Responsible persons,
Who signature must be appended TO the guar
No proposal viii be entertained unless tae oath
lball be On file in this Office.
The responsibility Of tss euarantors must be
shown by the cial certificate of the CLERK of the
neareht District Court, or Of the United States
Proposais must be addressed to Lieut.. Col o. G.
ssNtele, Ohief Quartsrnaster, Cavalry Bureau,
Horses
Cavalry horses agreeing with the above specia.
cations will be purchased In open market, 1t fair
prices, at the following places, viz: New York
City, Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester. New York
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; COlumbus, Ohio Bs.-
ton. Massachusetts,; Augusta, Ma l and Aadi.
'l' "i isutns.nt Colonel and q. .. X.
no 2s-n Cavalry Bureau.
DROPOSAIS FOR HAY, STRAW AND GRAIN
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SANTA CLAUS is COMING

SANTA CLAUS is COMING
WITH
TOYS-TOYSLTOY S-TOYS -TOYS!
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
-- FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Just received at
P.J. BELLEW Il CO.'S,
$40 Seventh street,
The Largest and Choicest Selection Of
FRENCH, ENGLISH. AMERICAN and
GERMAN TOYS and FANCY GOODS
ever opened in Washington, comprising in part
elegant Gilt and Bronze Vases every size in the
trade. for presents; Ladies' and Gents Fancy Work
Boxes, Writing Desks, Fancy Cabas, Ladies' Tray
cling Bags, Satchels, Richly Ornsmented Cigar
Stands, Walking Dolls, a full line of China and
Wax Dolls, Fancy Match Safes, Horses, Carriages,
Bu2gies. Wagons in thousands. Bugle Horns Pop
Guns, Pistols Swords Drums, Canes, Whips with
innumerable other Fancy Toys We are Obliged to
cave out for want of spsce.
We respectfully solicit visit from every lady
and gentleman in the community, t-h.a eoHrs-
aisnt.
We don't notice competitors in this line
We guarantee to sell at New York aud Philsdel-
phia prices
We will sell cheaper than the cheapest.
The trade respectfully solicited. A.iiberal dis
count to city and country dealers.
Weask, 4" Hate you been 10 oxy sstablishnsa,e '
Usot, dma it, sntsr 1t, and your fortx,ie rs made.
P.J BELLEW & CO.,
$40 eth street. three doors south of
no 25-1m Odd Fellows Hall
INPATIENT OF AGRICULTURE,
IL WASHINGTON, D. Dec. IS, 1868.
TO the Gro&e.s and Manufacturers az Flag and
Htmp The Commissioners appointed by this Ds-
Rartment. consisting OF Hon. J. K Morehead. of
Pennsylvania. William Bailey, OF Ri ode Island
and John A. Wsrder, of Ohio, TO consider the fol.
loving appropriation made By the last Congress,
viz TOR cations to test TIE practicabiiity
OF sultiysting and preparing asx and hemp . :
having met, and, After several days investigat
OF the subject believing that further and fuller
notice OF their Investigations might produce
valuabls results adjourned to m eet again On We'd,
nesday: the 2sh day Of February next at u O'Clock
and res9est all persons interested in the distri-
the subject for tie public good to send to tia De-
Partmsnt, On or before that day. samples Of the
Hemp md Flax in the differ emit atA4es Of prspara.
ton OF the abrss and fabrics prspared by tsem,
cesses us and the cost Of production in each case
Also descriptions OF the kinds and cost Of machn.
cry used, where made, 60, together with any and
all information that may be useful to the Commits.
sien.
This informstion Is necessary before an intslli-
dsls dtd ISAAC NEWTON. Com mi ss;ouer
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rh G u Il OIL d AY GIFTS.
CHR STMAS PRlSENTSl
NEW YEARS GITTSi


Attractive to both ladies' and gentlemen in search
me stock of the most desirable articles for remem
and are aoLi6a e 'e grs especially
fga as s:sSas
Tucked and Geamed Hanekerchiefs,
Insli.S Thfesd. vsspeis mes and Maltese Lac.
oc I n in sets in greet variety,
Pain and Figured Linen set s 's - A"a 00iiAf''
Russian sets, White and Coiorsd Linen Collars
lnf.n's' Trsaea Worked kshs.,
-" Merne and Lace Caps.
fine imported Fans, besutiful Purses, Porte
HesddIessss, Head k.tt., L.cs Sleeves. a.
S S c son fSs s, ..d H.s sais".
And mary other articles suitable sof presents.
qualify and latest asyls ana warranted 70 ssss'
ss,y a, l. and cheap - the same
Wall ana examine f II sG.siis'i THOMSON.
no2-I.1 between sth and 9Th street, Streets.
j. Mart., Spare Ptnn. Assnns
CAN'T eei,eeien Of Article fse sosay sle
Threaa and Pusher Lace Vsis, A'''' anu 0e'''
Eoli.uss and Rarbes
Cora. So%s
stsei az d jet Pins lar Drops aad Sets.
xoftemOpntlee. Fans, de. a.
Is Market Space, Penn avenue,
oe between 9Th aud 9Th SITS.
I N BE Ell,
II NJ = r.
general ..:orsmsnt Of Baiias or. Lumber, low =!
ne Ssst . Tho Sssaaiss SON SON,
corner CT Pratt and Green s: streets.
Order. left Si.h N. Buckinsharn, a B.Isimor.
AID Uhio Railroad Depot. viii meet With prom ps
-. Ve3
INV FLOUR HOUSE,.
GEO. T. McGLUE d CO.,
f,ou; I'm GENERAL COMMISSION MsacHAsrs.
Nos 75s 317 D,.., BET. sih and ia sss.,
Have on hand choice assortment o. Family and
Extra Bakers Fi9ur, which they o9er for rs.s ~
vlted 70 examine our Stock before purchasing sss-
The new arm have arranged for supply Of the
and Phisdslphs msrist.. ana viii be able to offer
unusual inducements to purchases. DE 4-1s-
Gas F1xrsEssIy
lLuIs shss sA g a isEo sFsad ffInrrEss.
and q. ...ss F:sr on hand
q GSAs
asobs1I f from the eslsbs at.d sstablshmeet Of
ps ns,sA 10 s,s s S sx
s . ana
6E HaasaSnHfts d 55E oSsfkHhE IcHiEksE
~K Ek Osl Boz WILL rHIroaH 4 CUs1t
INK lnsrsaisnts are parely Vegetable. e IL
ny = carried In the vest POCKET without fs:r o.
~ JOHN } K1oMIR, iuecsssor % q. q. ,t sCro
l03 Chsstnut st Philadelphia, and In WssSins'
t e. q 8; FORD, $50 fsnns'l'a..s sysaas.
uISrORY or WHIST POINT, And its NiIis.,.
II importance during the American Revolution;
and the origin and progress Of the United Gtstes
Military Academy. By Capt. Edward o. Boynton
vol; with Illustrations; :. p.ror ,.v,ou
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u IkOyAL.-The subscriber would r..,...tnu-
~ inform his sqssomsrs And the public, tkst hiss
the corner Of 18th and = streets to ono t tTHm
me-, between 18th and lsth stree "a, whore he vii
be pleased to receive orders fo- Wood and f!ns. -
which 10 has full supply ON hand, e. moSs,.1f..
prices. inc s1-lnl GEO. r. kIDWIiE1s
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&UTLSk6, ATTENTION
m boxes oAarfkI14k s S1ts.
n ne - AADAMANTIHI 0AEpLxs,

C1ean ier eaaA q National Soap and usnA,.
y so 3 Ufsss ssssss md the Canal. Gsor sstovn.
mar .
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having very lsrg &c stocb of FURNITURE and
HOrkEkEEPlNG GO0Dt on haad to dispose Of
b. fors th9 lst dsy of Jsnusry next MAKE Alter
alton in cur place Of business, We are now offer
Ing our entire stook at IN dvsnce Of 10 rsr cant
on the cost We name in part
Walnut and Nal ossny Sofas Tete a-Tetas
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. d d i z.
IL l. L 81 b = RI

II i Rn.
es, ma,het rates Parties can be supplied in any
jos. THOMAS d SON
corner CT Pratt and Green Streets
o-..,.e.-.., Baltimore.
Ordsrs left with n. Buckingham al Baltimore
AID Ohio Railroad Depot. viii meet With nromns
attention. sps
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PRINCIPAL DEPOIS.
HELMBOLD'S MEDICAL DEPOT,
HELMBOLDS MEDICAL DEPOT,
HELMBOLD'S MEDICAL DEPOT.
HELMBOLDS MEDICAL DEPOT.
la4 South TENTH Street, Philadelphis,
1O4 South TENTH Street, Philadelphia,
l04 South TENTH Street, PHILADELPHIA,
104 South TENTH Street. Philadeiphis,
HELMB0LD'S Drug and Chemical Warehouse.
HELMBOLD'S Drug and Chemical Warehouse,
HELMBOLDS Drug and Chemical Warehouse,
RELMBOLDS Drug and Chemical Warehouse.
594 BROADWAY, New York.
S9A BROADWAY. New York.
594 BROADWAY, New YoFk.
S94 BROADWAY, New York.
Sold by
VI. B. ENTWISTLB,
Corner Pennsylvania ssenue and 18th ST.,
de u cost ~ and Druggists generally
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-21

GENERAL SIcKLEs.--General Siekles, his
friends will be gratifed to learn, is doing we'll.
After receiving his wound and undergoing
nmnutation. he was conveyed to Washington by
a crooked route to avoid the enemy AT one
house in Pennsylvania the wounded man was
obliged to pay FIVE dollars for a nights stay;
After his arrival at Washington ne sno"eo
s,,ror,oms of exhaustion, which gave rise to ap-
nrebensions; message was sent to Mrs. Sokles
to renoir tbither, which has since been counter
manded. General Hooker paid him visit, and
he was admitted the two grasped each others
hands. neither Of them saying word. Tears
rolled down the cheeks Of the the iron-hearted
veteran, and he turned away. Messrs Lincoln
and Hamlin also called as is generally known.
According to .preasent indications it will not
be many months before Gen. Sickles will again
be in the saddle. His surgeon has declined
rrofIered assistance, because Of the improved
condition of the patient; and application has
already been made for a Palmer's patent leg, TO
replace, as early as eau be permitted, the liup
| lost at Gsttysburg
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"JEFFERSON SQUARE,
FOR SALE.

OTIS on Fifth Street. between Jefferson and Madison.
IL Alao 100 feet Fifth Street, Monroe Apply
ju.l6-tf JOSEPH W. DAY.
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OourmaI anO @tatesman
WILMINGTON, DEL,
Tuesday Morning, July q, 1868.
Only Four.

ONLY four-just four short years
Since he came to me,
Nesting in my heart and arms
O. so tenderly
Now the rain falls on his grave,
Signing wearily.
Only four-how | listened
For his busy feet,
Pattering softly down the stair,
"Papa home" to meet
Never 10 n mothers heart
Was a sound more sweet.
Only four-my peecious boy,
With his honest eyes
Always looking into mine
With sweet surprise.
Now, with faded autumn leaves
Little Willie lies.
Little Willie, just beginning,
In winsOme way,
To repeat his " Now / lay me, "
AT the close of day;
Tears come faster now than words
When kneel to pray.
Only these-An empty crib,
Aud Yacantohair,
With half-worn pair of shoes
And a curl of hair.
Golden with the sunshine falling
On his head so fair.
Only these are left me now,
And the house is still;
Everything seems asking FOR him,
And my heart 90 chill
Asks for Willie rrv,r 90 tag
Of our Flh', ra.
Quite forgetting that the angels
Took him home to God,
Only Wilie'a body resting
Under the brown sod;
Help me now, in my great sorrow,
Christ to kiss Thy rod
-StHdeHt and Sciooimdf
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-07-21

HIRAM TUCKER,
Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in
fuckers Patent Spring Bed"
u,HBsE Beds Areparculay noted for their Cleanliness
/ Ease, and Durability, and warranted to give per
feet satisfaction. For sale by
HIRAM TUCKER,
No. Revere Block, Boston, Mass.
mar 24-3m