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The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29
XXxVIII OOEGRESs---Tirst Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. II.

|
| HOUSE.
To-day is specially set apart for speech max
ing.
Mr.. Harding, Of KY, argued against Presi-
| dent Lincoln's plan of reconstruction, char.
| acterizing the scheme as mapped out by the
master builder with Il pencil stepped in blood
| Mr.. Harding assumed that the secession ordi-
nances are void, and that on the termination
/ OF the rebellion the revolving States have a
right to return with all their rights and priv
| ileges under the Constitution.
Mr.. Deming maintained that, though the
Presidents plan is not beyond cavil, it is as
complete and comprehensive as the intricaeies
Of the subject will permit, aud possess the
same merit OF Justice 10 the Government to
the insurgeut States and to the slaves.
Mr. Blair, OF Mo-, defended himself from
the attack of the so-caled radicals OF that
State, and said, from a spirit of retaliation
they had sought to build up a political party.
Mr.. Blair replied to the remarks formerly de-
liYered by Mr.. Davis, Of Md, saying that the
latter was brought into political lie by sect
The Know Nothing organization. He ex-
pressed his surprise that the representatives
from Iowa and other States had been caught
In trap by signing paper. asking for the re-
lection by the Senate of Gen. Schofeld as a
Major General.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, denied that the dele
s,"e'Sh VI ihdt otdlc was Caught III Trap. lie
knew what the paper was, and that it told the
truth.
Mr.. Grinnell, of Iowa, said the Missouri
militia came from Northern Missouri into the
southern portion of his district stealing horses
and plundering hen roosts. They came there
to blow up the Court House aud to unite
themselves with the Knights OF the Golden
Circle.
Mr.. Blair replied that it was not sufficient
grounds against Gen. Schofeld While few
such men may have crossed over, the atten-
ton of the commanding officer was. directed
TO another quarter.
Mr.. Grnnell repeated that Gen. Schofield
was not as true to his trust as he ought to
have been, and was using his influence to de-
grade radical men.
Mr.. Blair said the enemies OF the Admins
tration sought to rely upon misrepresentation
to injure Gen. Schoheld, and thus make issue
against the President
Mr.. Donnelly, of Minnesota, addressed the
House for an hour on the importance of en-
couraging foreign emigration, and in advo-
cacy of bill heretofore introduced by him to
establish bureau of emigration.
Mr. Eden, OF Illinois, reviewed in condem-
nation the acts OF the Administration in con-
nection with the war, which, with overwhelm-
nlng numbers, ought long ago to have been
ended on the principle of the Crittenden res
olution.
The committee rose at quarter to o'clock
and the House adjourned.
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oFF1cnRs OF CuMnrRIANp COUNTY III

OFFICERS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY TEN
ANo ASSOCIATION. At the annual meeting
OF the Cumberland County Temperate Asso-
citation, held at Gorliam on the 24th inst, the
following named gentlemen were elected off
GERS for the year ensuing;
For President-Nicholas J.. Humphrey, of
Cumberland Center.
Vice Presidents.-Ezekiel Strout. of Stand
ish; Harris c. Barnes, of Portland Daniel Il.
Richardson, OF Baldwin; r. p. NJ Greedy. of
New Gloucester; Jordan Snow, of Brunswick.
Secretdry.-Stephen Huxley, Jr., of Cor
ham.
1reasnrT.--J. +. Day. Of Portland.
Executive Commlttee.-N. l.. Humphrey. of
Cumberland Center; Fred n. Dow, of Port
land; F. g. Rich, of Portland.
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Murine Disasters.
FORTRESS MONROE

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb 20
The steamer Virginia arrived here last eve
ming from New York, and reports that 10 pass
ing Cedar Island yesterday at p. NJ, saw a
full rugged brig sunk Off the southerly point
OF the Island. Her upper decks are out Of
water, and her sails furled. The brig was too
far inside for the Virginia to approach her.
Last evening, the City OF Richmond, living
at anchor in Hampton Roads, was ran into by
the steamer Admiral Dupont, doing consider
able damage to both vessels.
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SOLDIERS RoBBED.-Sevetal soldiers have
been robbed ON our streets recently OF large
sums Of money. A sergeant of the Maine
Goth was robbed on Thursday of sl60. A
member of the LIST Maine battery was robbed
Of Sl25. On Saturday soldier was found on
Fore Street by officers Derrick and Eastman,
drunk, with s275 in his pocket, who, but for
their timely interference would have searched
his pockets in vain for the products of his
hard labor
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NEW YORK, Feb. %.
The Herald's army of The Potomac dispatch
says "A reconnaissance by Col. Murphy. of
the 10th n. Y. regiment, from Fairfax to
Wolf Run on Thursday last, found strong
force of rebel cavalry there Oar force retired
without attacking them.
1t is reported. but not confirmed, that por-
ton of Gen. Less army was moving down
the west side Of the mountains towards Har-
per's Ferry. The unusual activity among our
troops might give some color to the rumor."
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ST. JOINS. n. B., Feb. 27.
The habeas corpus in the case of the Ches-
apeake prisoners has been argued to- lay be-
fore Hon. j. w. Retchie, Judge of the Supreme
Court for this Province The counsel for the
prisoners occupied all day on points of infor-
mality in the warrant of commitment. On
Monday they go into the general auestson
whether sufficient evidence was given to force
the police magistrate to bring the case within
the provisions of the extradition treaty.
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Reported Repuise Of Gen. Smiths Caralry
Expedition.

FTpeUtft0H.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 20.
Arrivals from Vicksburg confirm previous
reports that Gen. Sherman had occupied Sell
ma, Ala.
The reports from Gen. Smiths cavalry ex-
petition are not so good. Stragglers who ar
rived mere to day state that the rebel Gems
Forest, Adams, Lee and Roddy concentrated
their forces against those of Gen. Smiths
aud forced him back with considerable loss =
lie had a severe fight at West Point. Miss
The slow movement Of Col. Warnings division.
consisting mainly Of Pennsylvania and New
jersey regiments, delayed the expedition some
eight days, giving the enemy time to concen
trate their forces. 1t is reported that General
Smith is slowly falling back towards Memphis
but the report is not generally believed, as lit,
tie credit can be placed on the statement Of
straggers.
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NEW YORK. Feb. IS.
The Herald's special dispatch from Western
Virginia says:-"We have information that a
large portion OF Rosser's command are absent
on furlough. Imboden is reported at last nc
counts TO be in Rockbridge county. The en-
emy continue to forage with small parties.
Our scouts are out and active after these
ioragers. There is nothing new from the
rebel Gen. Early.
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MORE LIQUOR SEIzUREs.-Deputy Marshal
Hawkes. seized on Friday quantity of liquor
at the saloon of Lorenzo s. Twombly, on Ex-
change Street. Deputy Marshal Wentworth
seized on Saturday quantity of liquor at the
saloon of Geo. A. Cowen, on Milk Street.
Marshal Head seized eighty gallons at Marga-
ret Musgraye's, on Fore Street. Deputy Mar
shall Hawkes. seized a quantity of liquor at
Daniel Babbs shop on Portland Street.
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ~.
Sailed ship Gov. Langdon, for Liverpool.
The Supreme Court decides constitutional
the statnte which requires attorneys to take
new oath of allegiance before being permit
ed to continue to practice in the courts of this
State. This statute has caused some LAWYERS
OF secession proclvities TO remove 10 Nevada
Territory, where the test oaths OF loyalty are
not required.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

GEORGE THoMPsoN.-Mr. $. II. Coleswor-
thy has laid upon our table small volume
published ia 1886, entitled reception of Geo.
Thompson in Great Britain" on his return
from this country. 1t is interesting to peruse
its pages, as they SO triumphantly vindicate
this great champion of human rights against
the copperhead ISLANDERS Of that day, and ex-
hibit so clearly the progress public sentiment
has made in thirty years. Mr.. Colesworthy
has a few copies for sale at his bookstore.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

sg- The Portland Shovel Company has
presented to each Of the mail agents on the
Boston road handsome shovel from their fac
tory. Stevens thinks this is doing the thing
up broga, and desires to make all due ac-
acknowledgements, &c.
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s5- Monday and Tuesday evenings only,
Shay's Celestial Troupe of Chinese Jugglers
and Sorcerers, will give exhibitions at Deer
ing Hall. They come well recommended by
the press, and viii no doubt give rich enter
tainment
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To- The copperheads believe in miracles,
and that their day is not past. They look for
the revival of Geo. b. Mcclellan, and his be-
coming the victorious chief of party. The
resurrection of Daniels dry bones were moth
Ing to the miracle for which copperheads are
ooking.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

B-Saturday afternoon a horse attached
TO wagon, started to run in Congress street
near Oak, and being reined hard to one side
by the driver, brought up and fell heavily in
gateway in front Of house just above Me-
chanics' Hall. He broke the shafts of the
wagon, and thrashed violently for a momeut,
but was quoted and released from the car
raige without serious injury.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

Mr.. Editor-In the report of the doings of
the City Council of the 10th inst. the following
item is found:
Report Of Committee on Cemeteries, De-
On charges of improper conduct made against
Ira Stilson, Superintendent of Burials. fully
exonerating him from any design to violate
the confidence placed in his official integrity.
Will the said committee give the facts in
the case that the public may be able to judge
upon its merits, SO that injustice to any person
may be avoided? CITIZEN.
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NEW GYMNASIUM.

4 AIDES GENTS desiring better ply steal de.
II velopment may &C tainly obtain il by going 10
Mr.. BRADPoRD's class of adults, and now Is good
time to do so, NeXtmeeting Monday eve, at l44
Middle 81. Teachers of City Schools public or pri
yate, admitted at the same rates as heretofore.
Ladies 81 90 for IL lessons; Gents ss,oO
Young ladies class this Friday, p NJ. at four
O'Clock. ieb26 DIST
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IL We are requested by Coroner Gould to
tender to the City Marshal the thanks of the
jury for his kindness in allowing them the use
OF his room during the session, at considera-
bic Inconvenience to himself
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

sB- Eight mail bags were taken from the
wreck yesterday. One of the two bodies
found was fireman named Arthur Clark, the
other sergeant in the British army.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

IL We are indebted to A. Williams & Co,
special agents for Harper d Brothers publica-
tons, Boston, for the March number of Har-
per's Monthly.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

10 The Mercantile Library Association
have engaged John b. Cough and Miss Evans,
the young orator, to give course OF three
Temperance Lectures about the middle of
March
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GO EARLY :

e4-It s Well known that the largest halls in the
country have been wholly inadequate to accommo-
date those who have been DESTROYS of seeing Mr..
Barnum and of listening 10 his intensely interest
ing lecture In Providence. the street in front of
Howard hall was densely packed before 6 clock,
although the lecture did not commence until eight
and IL was estimated that more than 5000 persons
were unable to obtain even standing room The
large hall in Cooper Institute, New ork one of the
largest halls in the county crowded to excess
long before the hour of the lecture thousands hay
ing been turned away. AT Albany. y. Y. and
Springfield, Mass every seat was sold days before
the lecture. That all may have an equal chance to
obtain good seat on the evening of the lecture
here, the =
Doors will be open at l-2 o'clock,
although the lecture will not until s. To
save confusion and avoid the crowd at the door 1t
is advisable that many possible should purchase
thoir tickets the Bookstores before the evening
the lecture.
There will be no postponement on account of the
weather.
TICKETS rs CENTS,
For sale at Dunyons Jewelry Store aud at the door.
feb2I dst
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

Sg- Everybody is going to hear Barnum,
at New City Hall, tomorrow night, on the
art OF Getting Money" Those who expect
to gain admttance must go early.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-29

aD- There was drunken row on Fore ST..
on Saturday evening, and several of the be-
ligerents were taken to the lookup
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Matrimonial.

fEyaE Subscriber would be pleased TO enter into
n correspondence with some respectable and in,
teliigent Young Lady of Maine with view TO mar.
RIA G. Am six feet in height, of light compile xion.
aud of good habits. Flesae address
W. +. ROBERTS. Headquarters O. NJ.
Opt 81 Brigade, LIST, DIV, 3D. Corps, Washington. d.
feb2ath DIV.
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Notice.

If THE GENTLEMAN who sold si00 s.lOtl
4 Treasury Note ut Brokers' ONCE in this city !
few days since will call at said Office he will hear
something TO his aiYantage f-bls 3w
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Hard Pine Spas,

A iHEESE, Butter. Box Sugars. Extra Famil,
y Flour. just received and for sale by
febl2 d3w JOHN +. ROGERS & co.
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HIND Pine

NORWAY Hard Pine Spas of all sizes for sale
~ by JOHN LYNCH & co.
Feb. IL. 1854. d3w
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Cook Wanted,
New Ffnseoyas,o MoIasses.

COOP American Female Cook. apply at Portlan
w House. Green ST.
fel28 dIw&w
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guyHERE will be a special meeting of the Irish
III American Relief Association on Monday eya-
ming next Feb 23th. A punctual attendance IL re.
questsd. BERNARD oCoNNER, See,y,
feb27 DIT
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Aln NJ Norway Hard Pine-cau be sawed TO
OOO dimensions, and delivered ia Ap.il-for
sale by JOHN LlNCH B co.
Feb. IL, 1894 d3w
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Removal.

Nh rs. j NJ Colby has removed her Bonnet Rooms
WI No l2S Middle St. 10 No. Free St Block
the store recently occupied by Miss L. Partridge
ieb22 DIV
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Horse Blankets Lost.

HUE Subscriber lost from his team, in this city
n on Friday %, canvas bag, containing four
horse blankets tour surcingles and grain Tag.
Whosoever will leave them at the Cumberland
House on Green ST., shall be suitably rewarded.
feb2I div W ID. LORD.
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and uem,o,k p,au,,

600 NJ inch Spruce and Hemlock Plank for
%OO sale by JOHN LYNCH & co.
Feb. IL, 1861. d3w
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Deck Plank

00n NJ %. . aud 81 inch SEASONED WHITE
@OO PINE DECK PLANK at Bangor, fer
sale ly 5. G. DYER,
ieo2s dim NOD Central w harf.
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For Sale.

fENHE House and large lot of land ON the corner of
Il Monument and wateryille Streets in Portland,
viii be sold III bargain to close an estate, III
application made before the tenth of March next
Inquire OF 5. CARLETON,
feb23 d3w No. so Mid e Street.
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C,T0RE No. 8 Union Wharf, now occupied by
- =. Davis. Enquire of
fet25 div A. X. SHURTLEFF
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To Let,

HOuSE No i2T Cumberland Street, now occupied
IA by Mr. Isaac ingersoil INQUIRE of
'eb2i diff Sr. JOHN SMITH.
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WANTS, LOST,FOUND
Wanted.

RI Gentleman, in some quiet. resuec,able fam.
- ny. a furnished room, without board in The
central part of the city Address Box 1873 stating
iun PARTICULARS feb25 div
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-04-19
The Lansing and Jackson r. Il.

Appearances decidedly favor at pres
ent the probable early completion of the
road from Lansing to Jackson, which
will join the line of the Detroit 81 Mil
waukee and the Michigan Southern
roads by cross route through the cen
tire of the State. The Jackson Eoyle in
in recent issue states that the surveys
for the route are nearly completed, and
they fully demonstrate the feasibility of
the contemplated enterprise. tis esti-
mated that the carth-work required viii
not exceed ten thousand cubic feet per
per mile, and the line is surrounded by
an abundance of timber, fit for ties and
bridges. The entire length of the road
will be about thirty-six miles, and it will
establish direct communication between
Owosso and Adrian, and render Ian
sing and the northern sections of the
State far easier of access from the cen
tral and western tiers of southern coyn-
ties. While it can hardly expect ia at
tain the Importance, that will attach to
the Wayne g. Holly road, if built, it
will nevertheless satisfy much felt
want, and aid vastly in the development
of that section of the State through
which its way lies. The Michigan
Southern road now runs several trains
daily over the Adrian e Jackson bran
ch, ahd they could extend this line to
Owosso without any additional outlay,
or much increased trouble. The road
under such auspices would be a source
Of mutual benefit to each Of the main
trunk lines Of the State, and for this
reason should receive assistance and
encouragement from them. The Board
Of Directors Of the road hold session
shortly, we understand, when the re.
ports and conclusions Of the surveyors
will be presented to them. We trust
that their actions will be such as Ia
guarantee the early commencement OF
work on the route. Parties already
stand willing to take thd contract 'on
favorable terms, and stock has already
been subscribed sufficient to defray the
expense of preparing the road for the
laying of the track. Although reckless
expenditures is TO be avoidedin these
times, we cannot but consider every
cent expended in furthering this and
similar enterprises as ajudicious outlay
that will bring back sure and rich re
turn.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-04-19
A bit OF Romance.

When the bloody battle of Gettys-
burg was raging hottest, young lieu-
tenant, who was bravely leading his men
in the front line, fell in the moment of
making victorious charge. Severely
wounded, he was borne bleeding from
the field, and was taken to n private
house, short distance in the rear of the
battle ground. The army surgeons be-
ing all engaged in caring for the woun-
ded, sheltered by the hospital tents, the
Lieutenant was left without a physician.
A young lady who was on'a visit to
some friends in the neighborhood, no.
ticed his condition, and kindly band
aged his wounds, and watched by his
side, until the surgical aid could he rem
dered His injuries were found to be
so great that his life was despaired of,
and he was unable to be removed from
the house. The young lady kindly vol
pnteercd to he his nurse. Fog weeks
She bent over him, soothed his fevered
brow, and watched the faint gatherings
of life. The sufferer grew better, and
during the days of convalescence the
fair nurse and her patient learned to
speak of love, Before the young lady
left for home in Kentucky, the vows OF
love were plighted. Months rolled a
way, and the Lieutenmt's wounds were
healed, but he could not forget his nurse;
and taking the train for Louisville, he
again stood in the presence of his be-
trothed. On last Thursday evening the
romance was finished with sequel, by
the happy pair being united in wcdlock.
IPttsburg Gazette.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-04-19
Hospital scenes.
BY nARaARKr ELLIOTT.

L. u
As wandered back and forward 'mong oul
brave ones torn and rent,
Speaking words Of hope and comfort, as one
whom the Lord had sent
To His martyrs strong and fFitbful, saw / one
with look intent, -"
List'nipg to each word uttered; as 1 turned b.
2. grasped my hand. -
Chaplain" said he smiling brightly, "I be-
long to Christ's command.
And I'm marching slowly onward to that far off
better land. G9
"And before went TO battle. knelt calmly Oh
And gave up both soul and body to the guardi
anship Of Con.
Now my soul doth rest securely, on the promise
Of His word. =
" But my mothers coming to mel How / long
= for her dear face
Ah the hours will pass but slowly till / rest 10
her embrace,
Till her loving care enlIghtens. glOri6e' thia
weary place"
y.
As the hours went ON to midnight, quietly the
soIdier slept; re-
While around his weary pillow anxious hearts
their vigils kept,
But between then, gliding softly to his bedside
ARRAEL crept
voice, and low
Told him how had been praying for soul
about to go
cAh, poor felow,' said he family, sis it any
one know!" :
{" Yes" said. my tears o'erHowing, you haze
known him long and well.'
And my silence, and my sorrow, told him more
Than words can tell
All at once the truth hashe o'er him, breaking
- Hopes delusive spell.
"AmI dying2 Oh, my mother. Not to see her
face againp'
From the eyes of stalwart soldiers tears fell like
the autumn rain,
As the strong soul shook and trembl.d in its ag-
ony OF pain.
"C4RIsr is better than a mother" Scarcely wa.
that dear name heard.
When the strengthened soul, victorious. pressed
strong and hopeful word
From the hpsSthat pnled and sti4entd at the
coming of the LORD.
And the struggle strnightwey ended-and hi.
. face, serenelY bright,
Aad clear eyes on whose calm radiance shone O
more than earthly light.
Showed that, in his soul, Con glory had eelips
ed death's gathering night.
Tell my mother that Pve waited ior her com.
ing longing sore;-
That, though I've always loved her. now / love
her ten-fold more.
All the dear ones. my heart treasures, dearer
eeenl than eey before.
/" Tell my father that this G lory should outbal-
ance all regret
They who died TO win our freedom, in their
country Is heart live yet
He who dies to hold their free gift, in the same
high place is set.
a" Tell my comrads not to falter, but, with Cons
grace to press on,
And 10 show TO all the nations the undoing Of this
wrong;
And to lift up his free peorle, held in bondage
sore and long
Smiling still, he sank in slumter and from slum.
Der into life: e
Life that knows no bitter ending-knoYs no
veariness or strife,
Life eternal, Life eel. stal, Life in Him in
whom is Life "
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-04-19

DUsr TO DUsT.-As we all sprang
from putrefaction, or from dead matter
that has never before been vitalized, so
in like manner must all our frames re-
turn, through the ordeal of putrefaction
to the dead world. The muscle of the
strong man, the bloom of beauty, the
brain of the philosopher, must, once
more rot as, doubtless they, have often
rotted before, and are destined, in the
continual phases and circulation of mat
ter, to rot again. The hand that writes
this sentence, nay, the very brain that
conccives the thought that the hand Is
marking down, was once earth, such as
we tramplc on, and soon will be earth
again, and perhaps before the writer's
name has ceased to be mentioned by
those with whom he holds familiar in
tcrcourse, viii be transformed into the
cypress of the cemetery or the posies
of the country churchyard. Nay, also
the matter of that eye which reads This
saying, and the brain that receives this
saying and is perhaps startled by it, a
little while ago was allied to the ele-
nlents Of inorganic matter, and the
time cannot he far distant ere some
have TO mourn over it, of "dust to dust
and ashes" The very tear of affection
was once water and little rock salt,
and after little while it will be water
and rock salt again. [Dr. Kemp.