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TELEGRAMS. Re-.

The Indiana Union Convention which met
yesterday was one of the most intelligent and
patriotic ever assembled in the State of In
diana. The convention was organized by
eIecting Acting Governor Baker president
lutions submitted a series endorsing the states
manship, the loyalty, the interest and the
ministry OF President johnson. and having the
utmost confidence In the wisdom and lofty
patriotism or the Union members of Congress.
The resolutions were adopted with but three
dissenting voices. The gallant Major General
himble was nominated for treasurer. The
convention adjourned with three rousing
cheers for the soldiers, the platform, and the
Union party.
Governor Peirpolnt's nominations for the
ginia Legislature yesterday; also, the nominal
tons for the first, fourth, and sixth circuits.
Both Houses took recess until night, when
the remaining nominations would be con-
sidered.
Wasbington's birthday was celebrated by a
parade OF the United States troops in Rich
mond.
Cotton at Savannah has an upward tendency
Receipts for the week, iC3 bales of Sea Island,
and 6,l69 bales of upland. Export, 4Sl of Sea
Island, and 5.9lS bales of upland. Stock on
hand, 1,2Sj Sea Island. and 1882 upland.
Resolutions were introduced in the New
Jersey Senate by MIR. Scoyel in favor OF negro
suffrage, and COndemning President JohnsOn's
policy, and were lost after lively discussion.
A salute of one hundred guns was fired at
Wheeling, Va, yesterday. in honor of the veto
of the Freedmens Bureau bill.
The Radicals in the Western Virginia State
Senate refused, by a vote of fifteen TO four, to
endorse tie President or approve his policy.
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e. In Liverpool, a woman of sixty, the
mother OF nine children, determined 10 marry
a young man of twenty -four. Her children
played her 4 scurvy trick. About half an hour
before the time when she was to repair to the
church, hearse, containing n coffin. together
with three mourning coaches, was driven up
TO the lady s residence A knock at the door
was answered, when the persons in charge of
the hearse proceeded to deliver the coffin.
which they stated was for the dead body of
Mrs. -. They were, however. in formed that
she was not dead, and the appearance of Mrs
- herself, who was then dressing, in order
to proceed TO church for the wedding, testified
70 the fact that she was neither dead nor in ar
ticuio morris. The persons, however, demand
ed the charges, amounting to E25, and, as a
dlsagreeaDle crowd was collecting, the money
was paid, and the coffin conveyance moved
oil. In less than halt an hour after their de-
parture train OF gaily decorated wedding car
rlages Were driven up TO the door, and the sup
posed dead widow was driven Off to church
in company with the juvenile bridegroom.
where the marriage ceremony was performed,
i'll spite OF the obstacles which had been Of
fered by the young members OF the brides
family.
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2MEEGIINl CANS

The collector Of customs at Ogdensburg, n.
Y, has sent to Commissioner Sargent a num-
Der of tin cans used for the smuggling of liquor
into the United States from Canada. One is made
to strap on the back, used principally by men,
and will contain about four gallons; one is
cylindrical in shape, holds about two gallons,
and is worn around the waist by both sexes:
one is IN the form of a truncaied cone, will hold
a gallon, and is carried by both sexes strapped
on the leg above the knee; another, which is
carried in the same way, holds a gallon. and
another, worn on the hip, will contain two
gallons. The collector states that great num-
bers Of these utensils, made expressly for
liquor smuggling, have been seized, and are
found more frequently on the persons of
women than men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

THE WEEKLY STAR is now on our counter
for sale, and in wrappers, ready for the mails.
containing its great variety Of reading matter;
Poetry, "Dressing for Church, A beautiful
story, 'sThe Chest with Silver Mountings" by
the author of East Lynne Appointments by
the M. f. Conference at Alexandria Va: The
:. Disbanded Volunteer on Fred. Douglass:
The First Presbyterian Church Difficulty: The
Great Fenian Demonstration in this city: The
Veto Message and comments Of the Press
thereon; The Celebration Of Washington
Birthday in this city; Congressional Proceed.
ingsi Proceedings Of the City Councils; For
eign, domestic. military, naval, departmental,
and local news; Agricultural and housekeeping
miscellany, and the latest telegraphic dis.
patches from all quarters.
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~ On Tuesday night. at the theater Mt Indi-
annapolis, while Miss Heron was narrowing mn
me Ieelngs OF the audience with the fictitious
gricfs of 'sGedea.'' a real tragedy was holm q
enacted In the parquette. A young. beautiful
and accomplished young lady, who resides on
tennessee street, IN company with a male
f1lend, was observed to take a vial from her
pockets and hastily swallow its contents.
Noticing something wild and strange in her
manner the young man asked her what she
mad taken. when she replied that it was only a
little cough mixture. In a short time however,
she became deadly i'll, and was taken home
when she confessed she had taken poison-a
mixture OF oxalic acid and opium. The affair
isenvelopedi in mystery, no cause being assigned
for the rash act.
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CONGRESS, To DAY.

lin the Senate to-day, on the con cluson of the
morning hour. there was animated discus
sion upon the question of taking up the House
(StevensO resolution providing against recep-
ton of Southern representatives, except at
pleasure of Congress. MIR. Sherman thought
it should be postponed for a few days, to allow
time for allayment of excitement. 1t had been
passed in the House in the heat of the moment
under the influence of the veto. He thought
the political differences were wide enough
without increasing them needlessly. The res.
olution, if adopted, would amount to nothing,
practically, as it was a simple assertion of
power that had been made over and over again
by the Senate.
MIR. Fessenden (who had called up the reso.
lution) said that he had called up the resolu.
ton because he had given notice of his inteu.
ton to do SO on Wednesday. He denied any
purpose in doing to carry on q political
wrangle-as spoken of by the Senator from
Ohio-with the President ofthe United States.
Mr.. Sherman disavowed using the word
swrangle."
Mr.. Fessenden-(sharply)-Y did.
Mr.. +. went on to speak of the Presidents
attitude towards Congress upon this question
Of representation. Nobody ever heard him
speak Of the President except in respectful
terms. This question he deemed one most i'm
portant to be settled ut this time and he thought
that most Of them were of an age not to be un.
duly excited. As for himself he thought he
could get over it with one nights sleep.
Mr.. Sherman said he did not remember hay
ing used the word "wrangle," and if he did, it
was one he did not wish to use. He thought
the events that transpired yesterday were too
fresh in the minds of every Senator not to have
some influence. The words uttered to-day I'M
der that influence might not be as dispassionate
as was desirable.
The question Of taking up was further dis
cussed by Messrs. Howe (for) and Doolittle
(against) and was finally decided by ayes and
noes in the affirmative.
The House was occupied with the Wash.
burne and VOORHEES, contested election case, In
which debate some sharp passages occurred
between the contestants.
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WHITE HOTSE

This being Cabinet day, no persons were adj
mitted 10 see the President until after the Cab
met session was over; then few gentlemen
Obtained an audience. The Cabinet meeting
to-day was quite brief. All of the members
were present except Secretary Seward, not yet
returned from New York city, Attorney Gen.
eral Speed and Postmaster General Dennison.
The latter gentleman arrived, however, shortly
after the meeting had closed.
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ENGLISH CArrLE PLAGUE.

The United States Consul at Manchester,
England, writes to the Department Of State,
under date Of February 2, 1865 THAT as las,
resor, the experiment Of vaccination was ex:
tensively tried throughout England, but had
totally failed as q preventive; in fact, the
disease was not even mitigated by its operation
Official reports, published on the I'd instant
announce iI,7s5 new cases for the last week
In the county of Chester, which borders upon
Manchester. the appearance Of the disease IL
comparatively recent, yet mp TO the Goth ult
there have been 1928 cases, Of which 1904
have died, 700 have been killed, and 1,2l5 have
recovered. The utmost precautions have pssr
used TO keep the epidemic out Of Ireland, and
thus far. they have been rather successful
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
General Logan and the Fenians.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 23.-The new steamer Win.
chester, laden with petroleum, and containing
passengers from Parkersburg for this city, took
fire about ten miles above Wellsyille, and en-.
tirely destroyed. 1t is reported that twenty
lives were lost.
1t is said that General John A. Logan tele.
graphs there that he never authorized the use
OF his name by the Fenian assembly here.
letter from Rev. John A. Curley has ere.
ated quite sensation here. All our papers are
commenting favorably on il.
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SPEAKER COLFAx-s RECEPTION

The reception at the residence Of Speaker
Coifax took place last evening as usual. 1t
was evident to all present that these charming
Reunions are as attractive now as at the be.
ginning of the fashionable season. The num-
Der OF guests assembled to enjoy the hospitali-
ines OF the speaker and Mrs. Matthews last
evening, was very large.
During the whole evening the parlors were
tbronged,Iand the lovers of dancing enjoyed
that exercise in the lower rooms.
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Railroad Accident.

TRENTON, Feb. 23-The s O'Clock throue Oh
train on the New Jersey Railroad, being de.
tanned by fog on the North River this morning
run INTO q wood train switching across The
track, out of time, at East Newark. The loco.
motives were both demolished, and two cars
of the Washington train badly smashed
Three brakesmen were seriously injured one
having both legs shockingly jammed, and an.
other injured internally.
The Washington and other trains were de.
layed several hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

H-Ihe latest novelty in photography is a
fas hion Of taking portraits on porcelain watch.
dlals. BY this device one is constantly re-
minded Of an absent friend; and the photo
grapher, mindful of the transitory nature of
human attachments, advertses that they NAV
easily be removed if necessary.-BoSton Adrer-
tiser.
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~ A gossipping New York correspondent
says mat one evening last week a wedding
took place in the family of an eminent citizen
among the bridal presents was a most elegant
set OF diamond earrings. While the wedding
guests were examining the gifts these ear
rings Were suddenly missed. 1t was soon as
eertained that only two carriages had left the
house. 1t was thought that one of the parties
occupying them must have been guilty of the
theft. and such proved to be the case. A Iady
OF high social position stole the earrings
The affair was hushed mp, and is known only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

The Union Convention offer the abeve .Tobnz,,
ticket 70 the loyal voters of Georgetown for their
As there is another johnson ticket in the field we
scbai ' $500 nhs oi call that tn" Her
our town sympathize with the hIississipui ArisIS
GRAFT or with the Tennessee Democrat w. had
hoped with tho close OF the rebellion we could 20
returned 10 mere local issues. But the other side
have thrown down the gauge of battle ami the Inv
al PEOPLE take it up. determined that If tbey %
down they 90 like the Congress with the Flag fly
We regret very much to see a half-dezen names
on the Ii J. ticket, Of whom ex pected better
things. lfthey permit their names 10 DC thus used
they must find no fault if loyal people hereafter
class them as sympathizers with the late rebel
The II. V. J. ticket claiming to favor the recon
stIucilye policy OF the President when it is well
tructye Poicy OF the rebels, is among the curosi-
eS 81 P9 II f Many Of its members were active
did all they could to elect Pendeton that arch Cop
perhead. in opposition to Andrew johnson. Do
President, firm as Andrew Jackson is at the he I'm
OF tho SIN OF State steering through another straits
Of Me;sina avoiding black rock on the one side
though covered with all the beauties of Sumner
ana equally avoiding the more dangerous whirlpool
OF HoppeTheadism on the other side, though shaded
will the deceptive foliage of all the . Woods -
We were in sympathy with Andrew johnson
peiuty OF the rnOn We believe a The on Pr tsg peP
harmonizes entirely with the late President, who,
three days before his death declared his preference
that elective franchise were now conferred on the
very intelligent of the colored men and on those
who served cur cause soldiers; but he wished it
done by the states themselves, and he never har-
bored the thought Of exacting il from a new goy-,
ernment a. a condition of its recognition"
with Andrew J oEnson's FIVE Thousand 10y al men
In state, or less, We are satisfied to leave the
quesnon 81 coiored suffrage with the States
e mi ght stop here; but il our town expects any
tav9rs from loyal Congress, it will not elect the
HI ). ticket Already has the House passed an
act giving unqualified coored suffrage in THE Dis-
High and Bridge streets.
, Elect that ticket, aud these acts will pass the
Senate. Light will be taken away, aud African
darkness substituted. To avert these and other
evils. and sustain the character of our town for
loyalty, which has been much misre pr esented
Georgetown expects every Union voter to do his
duty A General Terry will be selected to head
the column.
'Once more to the breach, dear friends; once
moTe,n and Fort Fisher is ours
BY order of the Convention fesI.at
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~Tne Lynchburg News says that for a
wonder there was nobody drunk at the recent
term OF Amherst court. Such q phenomenon
has not before happened within the recollec.
tons of the oldest Inhabitant. Virginia is i'm.
proving.
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Raltimore MayLets

BALTIMORE, Feb. 23-Flour heavy whea,
dull; Pennsylvania red, el.20asI.3G southern
white, S1.70aS1S0. Corn-White, 7ia75 cents
yellow 73a74 cents. Oats steady. Provision.
dull and nominal. Seeds dull. Whisky closed
firm at S2.21 HaS2.22. Sugar heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

~From j. Shilhngton, we have an advance
copy OF the Peterson's Ladies National Magazine
for March
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n GEORGETOWN ELECTION

ANDREW JACKSON ''0'
" am free to say that all tte rssb0p sj5l nositions
and Places ought to be confined GfSfiaeiIg ana fig
TO men who loyal IL there were on - five thou
sand 10y al men IN State, less saKyyIscr hut suT
hclet to take charge Of the political m hippry of
the Slate, those I'VE Thousand mon or A lesserpum-
Der entitled To it ii all the rest zhoud h other
wise inclined. '-ANDREw JOHNSON.
The Old Union Line" is out and the bic ornni
bus will take on all Union men t. vote the
ANDY JOHNSON TICKET,
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LOCAL NEWS.

GRAND LARCENY CAsEs-On Tuesday
Alexander Lockwood went to the house of Lii
Brown, while intoxicated, and was let in by
Clara Adams, where he remained all night
On rising in the morning he missed his money
S115, and had a warrant issued for Clara, who
was arrested by ofhcer Gunnell. The case was
heard by Justice Boswell, who, not deeming
the evidence sufficient, dismissed it.
On the same day, Henry Short, coiored, was
arrested by officer German for the larceny OF
pair of boots from A. +. Pfaenbach, and he
was committed to Jail for court by Justice Bos-
Well. Yesterday, officer Barker came across
Geo. A. Allen, who stated that he was the
guilty party, and arrested him, when he was
committed to Jail by Justice Handy.
On Tuesday, officer Vernon arrested James
Taylor, colored, for the larceny of a box OF
candles from T. II. Walker, and Justice Han.
dy committed him to Jail tor court.
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New York MaPkets

NEW YORK, Feb 23.-Cotton quiet at 45asS.
State Flour declined ten cents. Wheat declin.
ing. Corn dull. Beet steady. Pork heavy.
Whisky steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

BOARD OF PoLICE.-Yesterday afternoon
was the time for the regular meeting of the
Police Commissioners, but there being nc
quorum present at their rooms no business
was transacted.
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OLD BRANDIHs AT
NEW PIICEO.
HENNESSIY,
SAZERAC,

j. J. DUPUT 90.
The attention Of hotels and restaurants 10 invited
to the above brands Of Drandes, they are offered
in quantities to suit ct lower rates than they can
be replaced In New York market. For sale By
&c DYER O0., 256 Pa. avenue,
fs0lw between 18th and 18Th sts
SILK COHD, TAssKLs AND TRIMMINGS,
y Manufactured by
70 N-lms South side, 299h Penna. avenue.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On
w SATURDAY. the eth, 1T D. m, at Bal'b
Gross Reads, ROUSE and three scrss % LAND.
Location one OF the belt busip stands for black
10. A7A 18th street. g iS-6ts
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS

n~THE FOLLOWING TICKET FOR AL
uS aermen and City CouHciI of Georgetown
represents citizens largely interested in the vel.
fare of the town, many of them born and raised
here, and are the solid men of the town
For Aldermen,
ANTHONY HYDE. d. b. WILLIAMS,
JENkIN THOMAS, ]. U. HEISTCN,
j. l.. SIMS,
For Council
EsAU PICKRELL, VIM. KING,
JOHN b. DAVIDSON, JAMES GODDARD.
VIM. l.. DUNLOP, T. A NEWMAN
FRANCIS WHEATLY, JAMES KANE
JNo. MARBURY, JR, WIN II. WHEATIy
fe 22-aS DAVID EDES.
n@ EDITOR OE THE STAR:-SIR-Wearan No,
US candidates for election to the Ceuncii and
the use OF our names is unauthorized
WILLIAM KING
-. . FRANCIS NHLATLEY
Georgetown, ID. c., Feb. %, 1876. fe q az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

THE POLICE TRLEGRAPH.-Since the change
of operators Of the police telegraph, the lines
have worked badly. There were but two sta
tons that communicate with headquarters by
telegraph this morning, and the lines seem to
have been out OF order for a week past.
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BALLS, PARTIES. DC.

Y EMEMBER THE GRAND COMPLI- "a
H MENTARY BALL %
given to nA
Prof ii. J. RUSSELL, Teacher of Dancing. CIsA
10y bis pnpils At odd Fellows' Hall, 7th street, on
HEDN ESDAY, FEBRu Any -, 1866
Tickets So, including Refreshments for ladies'
fe q 2tF
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RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, AuctiOneer..

m
HOUsEHOLD FURNITURE ON PKNNsYLyA-
SHEETS. No. 367. BY PTBLiC AUCTION.
m, we shall sell. at the residence Of Gentleman
declining housekeeping, his
Meshstands Chairs
Mattresses, Comforts, Quilts
Brussels, Three ply. Ingram and other Carpets
CrOcke-y, Feather Pillows, a..
And many other articles too numerous to enu-
Terms cash. GREEN & WILLIAMS,
fe2 llntell Auetioneers.
10y GGEEN wI,5'AMs, Auctippeers.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ON 1 STREET.
ssG ne asa At ' kFcT ASR 9Th SIS NORTH
Ga wEDNEsDAY,the ssth instant, at 10 o clock
man declining he useEeepins. viz
One Psrlor Suit; consisting Of Sofas, Easy and
nots, Window Shades, Ornaments and Brussels
Bed Room Furniture, consisting Of Cherry Bed
steals, Wardrobes. Dressing Bureaus, Wash
s6si SRt Ehsr Sf.tage sss. Con So
~ Pillows, Ingram Carpets and Toilet sets.
Chairs Glass Ware and Table Crockery, "O'e''
COOK, Parlor Radiator and other Stoves,
articles which we deem unnecessary 10 emu
Rerate.
~ The House is for rent. Inquire on the prem.
fe2sd Until GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
10Y BALTIMORE STREET, I0-
BALTIMORE, MD.
'. p. HARTMAN son,
GENTS FURNISHING HOUSE
SHIRT MANUFACTURER
We have in store, and are now receiving, every
thing appertsining toa
GENTLEMAN's WARDROBE,
consisting of the latest poveltie. of the French and
English markets in
CRAyATs, TIES AND sGARFs,
SILK AND MERINo UNDERWEAR,
HOSIERY, RANDKERsHIEFs, &C., &c.
PHI. CoURyoIsIERs CELEBRATED PARIS
KID, DOGsKIN,
AND CASTOR GLOVES,
Of ell sizes and colsrs.
Gloves forwarded by mail, If color and si., is
designated.
l Printed directions for sef-measurement sent on
application, also information regard to prices
/ styles, &C., &e.
/ j. p. HARTMAN SON,
| fs 2l-St- Baltimore, Md.
II
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A MOTHER INDICTMENT TO MY Gus
"A TONERS.
Having determined to purchase q large stock of
Spring Goods, 1 will sell my present stock at q
GREAT REDUCTION, in order to make room.
Il. GUTMAN,
III Bridge street, Georgetown
fe ID cost Millinery and Dry Goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

IRVING LYCEUM celebrated washington,s
birthday appropriately last evening, at Metze-
rott Hall, by literary entertainment consist
ing of an Grafton, the reading of a poem, &C.,
interspersed with vocal music. The hall was
crowded to Overlooking, many being unable
to gain admission, and the exercises passed of
with eclat. The Lyceum meets in the Council
Chamber, City Hall, every Friday evening,
and its meetings are always open to the public.
This evening the question as TO whether war
is beneficial in its results will be discussed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

WHEAT IN MARYLAND.-A farmer from
Maryland, who is particularly interested in
the culture of wheat, and has informed himself
upon the subject, said this morning that there
is very little wheat in Maryland AT the present
time fit for the production Of frst-class family
-four. A number Of mills in grain producing
counties are obtaining supplies from the West.
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NE WATER REGISTRARS OFFICE.
~ WAsHrNe r0Y. nth January. lS6

January 3ist, 1885.
The pressure Of business on this Office has rem
cred II necessary to extend the time for receipt Of
Water Rents TO the LIST Of March; after which date
the water will be shut OF, tcithom any further mo-
tire from all houses the water rent OF which shall
not be paid Up to January ist, 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-23

L street, between 9Th and 18th streets on
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY &c,
commencing at III o'clock
Those holding tickets will present No. 4. Those
desiring cards OF admission can procure them at
the door on the evening Of the Ssiree feZs3t
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-11
THE DAY BOOK.
EVENING, APRIL IL, 1885,.
Sonnet.
By EUGENE TIsDALE.

The Ginning sun that warm'd the wintry sky,
Attracted near the occidental hills,
Threw far arthwart the cold, gray rocks and
rills,
The strange pale food Of light that greet' the
eye,
Whenever Night and cruel Death are nigh.
And, by her infant, mindful of Lites ills
A widow'd mothers heart with sorrow fills,
And GIBBS in holy prayer to Him on high
When, lol the baby woke and soft and mild,
Sweet lsp'd, like one from Heaven awhile be-
reft-
''Hos not dear mamma little Eddie LETT"
With joyful cry, the mother kiss'd her child,
Then quick rose and wove for years the plan
That made the artless boy noble man