Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-08-27


Ny bosoms front to deck HL.t
And diamond rings my hands TO grace;
And rrbies for my neck.
And then want Q mansion fair,
And dwelling house in style,
-Four stories high for wholesome air,
A massive marble pile;
With halls for banouets and for balls
All furnished rich and kne; sgs,,-
With stabbed studs IN ffty stalls
and eslIas Tor my wines
! want garden and park
Ny dwelling 10 surround, -
4 thousand acres (bless the mark
With walls encompasssd round,
Where Aocks may range and herds may low
- And kids and iembkins play
And flowers and fruits commingled grow
All Eden to display.
1want when summers foliage falls, -
ABd autumn strips the trees,
A house within the clty's walls
For comfort and for ease
But here sspaee is somewhat seant.
And acres somewhat rare,
Ny house in town only want
To occupy-s Square
WANT ObSWufuB DuLlcrB OOOkbg
A Coachman, Footman, Grooms;
4 library Of well bound books,
And picture garnished rooms,
CorregIos. Magdalen and Night.
The mstron of the chair;
Guido's feet coursers in their fight
And Claudes at least pair.
I want cabinet profuse
OF medals coins and gems;
4 printing press for private use
OF fifty thousand ems,
And plants, and minerals and shells,
Worms, insects, fishes, birds;
And every beast on earth that dwells,
In solitude OF herds.
Twsnt board of FURNISHED plate
Of silver and of gold,
Tureens of twenty pounds in weight
With sculptures richest mould, st
Platesus with chandeliers and lamps,
Plates, dishes all the same;
And porcelain vases with the stamps
Of Sevres, Angoulene.
And naples of fair, glossy stain
Must form my chamber doors,
And carpets of the Wilton grain
Must cover all my floors;
My walls with tapestry bedeckPd
Must never be outdone;
And damask curtains must protect ~
Their colors from the sun.
And rairors Of the largest pane
From Venice must be brought;
And sandal-wood and bamboo cane
For chair and tables bought;
On all the mantel pieces, clocks
OF thrice-gilt bronze must stand,
Aad screens-of ebony and box
Invite the strangers hand.
want twho does not wantD a wife,
Affectionate and fair;
To solaee all the woes of life,
And all its joys to share.
OF temper sweet-of Welding will.
OF firm yet placid mind;
With all my faults to love me still,
With sentiment refn'6.
And ss Times ear incessant runs
And Fortune fills my store,
want of daughters and Of sons
From eight to haha score.
want (slss 3 can mortal dare
Such bliss on earth 10 crave7)
That all the girls be chaste sod fair,
The boys all wise and brave.
And when my bosom's darling sings
With melody divine,
a pedal harp Of many strings
Must with her voice combine. -. 81
A piano, exquisitely wrought,
Must open stand, apart;
That all my daughters may be taught
To win the strangers heart.
Nv wife and daughters win desire
Rsfreshment from perfumes
Cosmetics for the skin require,
And artificial blooms.
The Civet fragrance shall dispense
And treasured sweets return;
Cologne revive the tagging sense,
And smoking amber burn.
And when at night my weary head
Begins to'droop and doze,
A southern chamber holds nv bed
For natures soft repose;
With blankets, counterpanes and sheet,
Nstrass and bed of down,
And comfortables for nv feet.
And pillows for my crown.
l want warm and faithful friend,
To cheer the adverse hour;
Who ne'er u hatter will descend,
Nor bend the knee to power:
4 friend to chide me when I'm wrong,
My inmost soul to see;
And that my friendship prove ss strong
For him, as his for me.
Ivsnt q kind and tender heart.
For others wants TO feel; Il
a soul secure from Fortunes dsst.
And bosom arm'd with steel;
To bear divine ehastisement's rod,
And mingling in my plan
Submission to the will OF God.
With charity to man.
want keen. observing eye.
an ever-listeniug ear
The truth through all disguise TO spy,
And visdomls voice TO hear;
A tongue to speak at virtues need,
In Heavens sublinest strain;
And lips. the cause of man to plead
And never plead in vain.
want uninterrupted health
Throughout my long career, u
And streams Of never-failing wealth
To scatter far and near;ss -----
The destitute to slothe and feed,
Free bounty TO bestow;
Supply the helpless orphans need.
And socthe the widows woe.
want tie genius locomotive,
The talents 70 unfold i-
Designs, the vicious to retrieve,
The virtueus to aphold; y aaE
lnveHtive power, combining skill,
A persevefing soul, a
Of human hearts 70 mould the viii,
And reach from pole TO pole.
want the seals Of power and place.
The ensigns Of command, 49,