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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
COUNCsL PnOCERDrN0s.
RI0ULAR MEETING.
OouscIl CaAnpsn. Oh.

OouNcn CaAADsD, Oee. 2, 1867.
Prseent. his Hsnoe the Mayer, n. Desa
hue Aldermen Andersen, Glsusssn. Gun.
nineham. Davis. Dsanedy, Frisssll, HAr-
ding, Littig, xasshss. Mcneil and Sey.
0ouf.
Minutes oflast meeting Rad and spprsv. !.
Cd.
Petition Of John Schmidt sskine that .
stone cressing be laid on End street. on the
West side Of Hssrison street. On motion
the petition was granted.
Petition Of John n. Lytsr, askisg per-
mission = remove the surfaes dirt from
Brady street between 18th and Lecust
street. - his ewn sspsnss, on motion the
petition ives granted, the work to 10 done
undse the supervision Of the street eom>
missioner.
Petition Of Wm. Paps, asking pssuission
Of the City Osuncil to grant him the priv
tlegs to dig ditsh tom the curb stopee In
ifent Of bis new building . 2nd strsee,
eeeWeea 1aia end Harrison, y snabls hin
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Which was adopted and ordered paid.
On motion of Mr.. Applegate adjourned
Az the close Of the session the Board
unanimously returned vote Of thanks to
Hon. J. L. Davies. fos his services as Chair
man Of the Board, . position hs has filled
for three years past In acknowledgment
Of this tribute Of respect Mr.. Davies re-
sponded - follows:
Gentlemen cfths Board IL fully appre.
ciass yous complimentary resolution and
return to you my sincere thsnks. In part
ing from you, upon the dissolution Of The
present body, cannot but wish sioeerely
that peace and prosperity may b the lot Of
every member fos the remainder Of yeur
days.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

GRASD GERMAN OrsRA.-Our city is to
be f.vored on the 2sth inst with . first
class musical entertainment in the advent
Of Lotti's grand opera troupe. Mr.. II. 0sau,
the manager, ha, engaged Metropolitan Hall
ior the week and guarantees the certain sp-
pearance Of the troupe on that date.
During their stay in the city they will
present Won wsber's celebrated opera Of
Der Frsiseaaet.. or Free Shooters. This is
decidedly the best German opera ever writ.
ten, and The overture 10 every here re>
garded as . model for descriptive musical
writing. Since 1891, the date Of its compo.
sitiop, this opera has been plased promiu.
entity in the repertoire Of oil companies,
though as MASTERPIECES il undoubtedly re-
quires the German performance.
The artists Of The company are well
known 20 oil readers Of musical criticisms
Signor Lott. the tenor. is of the 6rst order,
and Mdlle Fsedesici 10 said 10 be without .
rival in the role Of Nrgucfite. M'dlle
Lang 10 also psima donna Of the 6rst raah.
Joseph Weinlich is one Of the best bsssos
on the cperatic stage, and Mr.. Steineks is
an equally good baritone. This will be .
rare treat to our eitisens. A gsnuine epera
troupe 10 novelty here, and Ne hare ~
desbt that ths paaFeoaes will b lasge.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Al the close Of the Council meeting last
evening, Aid. Davis, our member Of the
Legislature, extended an invitation to the
City officers and the honorable City Fathers,
TO meet few Of his friends ct the psnnsyl-
vania House and there to do Justice to his
hospitalities. Feeling equal to the ocna>
sion. they accepted the invitation aud gath
cred . goodly number around his table,
spread in that true Pennsylvania style. fully
sustaining the well>earned reputation Of the
House. The worthy host, with His Honor
the Mayor on his right, presided .. the
bead Of the table With becoming dignity.
After . half hours vel, directed effort,
speeches and toasts came in order. Omit
ting comment, We simply bear the palm to
Alderman d. Of the Fifth Al an early
hour the meeting adjourned. oil having had
. pleasant time and one TO be remembered.
Our legislator elect receives our poltest
ho~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

DAvmSeEr LaAfuss DsPor. The new
store Of StoekSash 4 Co., 81 Brady 81. can
bs found the largest and most complete stoek
Of French and American calf skins. k;ne Ana
morocco, harness, cole. and upper lsathess.
shoemaksr . tools, findings and materiale ~,
tanning 70 the trads, west Of Chicseo. Thev
manufacture their own American ce,f eh;r.
end oak k.tanned harness leather. and proour.
III other kinds from fsst hsnas.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

This foui and unsightly csupye disorder OF face
is speedily spd permanently eradieated by few ap-
pcations of this emolient Ointment, aud the Pi le
by purifying the blood. asssts the operation. Many
eises abandoned by physicians as hopeless. have
been immediately cured by these medicines In me a.
sles, small pox, scad head. itch, rincworm and oil
sutahsous diseases the effect Of these remedies IL
swim and sure. Sold by all Drugsists
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Golden Wedding. Sparkling Ca-
tayvba. Still Catawba, Delaware
and Virginia Seedling.-Th Wines from
this old established House. have gained world
wide sccbrity for their excellence. and In purity,
fraity iavor and boquci hey unsurpassed the
market either sArfva togEiGs.
Trade supplied by Lanr!eidt Tnode 4 Co, ct pro-
irtctors prices dg2j3m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Tue ScorT BASE BALL CLUs At BU8LING>
ros.-The Scott Base Ball Club, Of this
city, which 10 now attending the State
Tournament. held st Burlington, played its
first game on Tuesday afternoon. with the
Westerns, Of Burlington. for the first prize
in the first class. The result was in favor
Of the Davenport boys. who did some fine
playing, and left the field victorious for the
dsy. The score stood - follows:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

The greatest variety and the choicest pat
terms Of Brussels Carpets west OF New ork
are for sale by wadsworth Il Co.. Rock
Island oetio>uW.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Bnoxg Dowx.-The Telegraph broke
down this afternoon before the report had
oil been received, hence We have, but par>
tial news and market reports.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

lIeaxAn roR SAN FRASctsco Read the
telegraph news from San Francisco, and
throw up your hats and hurrah for the De<
mocracy Of that glorious city
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
Great Bargain In Real Estate.
40 ACRES CHOICE LAND

kfruATED IN TIE SOUTH EAST QUARTER
~ OF Section -. Davenport Township, mostly under
.,al,ivaton well fenced aud gooo house, for sale at
sirest Sacrifice. Said property joins the Ebcncxsr
Cook farm the north, and is marked ID. H. Mul-
ford" the County Map. The soil is very rich and
srom the proximity to town is admirably adapted TO
market gardening fruit growing, general farming
For particulars apply TO
J.J. RICHARDSON,
sepl9d&wt DsxocRAr OrPscr.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
Read what DIR. Scovill says OF
ALL y LUNG BAI.SAM
N.asrA 4 " HARRIS ScO.

q N. ~
SKsrs make the following statement from per
feet conviction and knowledge Of the benefits OF AL
LENS LUNG BAtSAM in curinr the most deep
seated PcLxosAEs CoSsuNrrioS / havo witnessed
itr elects the yoang and the old, and truly
that II is by far the best expectoran remedy with
which am acquainted. For Coughs. AMI all the
early stages OF Lung complaints, believe II to be
certain cure. and II every family would keep it by
them. ready to administer upon the nst appearance
OF disease abolt the lungs there would be very few
of fatal consumption II causes the phie.m
and matter 10 raise. without irritating those delicate
organs the Iungs), and withon, producing constipa.
lion OF the bowels. Il also gives strength 10 the sys
lem. stops tho night sweats. aud changes all the
orbid secrctions to n healthy state.
Yours respectfully, l.. SCovILL.
Sold hy All Meiic.nr Dealers
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
Fresh Oysters
DIRECT FROM BALTIMORE
The best IN the sumrkef.
RECEIVED DAILY AT THE
= 8 - = r a y = # o Ae r..
.oeta-d<s IA. CHAMPION.
DRESS q CLOAK MAKING.

MADAME STANDARD DRAKE, PROM DE-
~ TROIT. would announce ~ the Ladies' Of Daven-
port and vicinity. that she has opened
Dress and Clssk mixing EltabiishmeBt,
~ NO 10 DaAps Sen1, over the City Market, uhers
ssV's. aaaisfscasea eoassasssd. = anet4toa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

4 FULL ASSORTMENT OF DUPONT 4 Co =
II Celebrated Dnck, diamond. Grain and Blasting
Powder will be kept on hand 1t oar Magasine At all
times. which VIC can supply g the trade at Chicago
prices. McNAIR a JORDAN.
AngqASMSm A.rnss for nunnnt & 20
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

LASiEs. If YOU are in want Of carpets,
don't fail 10 10 TO Goulds. Mr.. Gould 10
now receiving his fall stock and does no.
mean TO be undersold. Go to Gould's for
carpets and furniture.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

DROPOSALS WILL BE REckIvED AT
i this Office unit! Decsmbes Let. 1867, to man.
n'acture and deliver st Fort Abercrombie by
lu.v Slst. is6s. Five Hundred Thousand we'll
burned good trick, Of the usual size, suitable
for building; also for making. burning and de-.
.ivering Three Million Brick AZ Fort Totssn, on
Miniwakan Lake, during selt summer, delivery
TO commence June Soth, 1888.
Proposals will also be received 10 cut, saw and
deliver from the Public Lands at Fort Totteu.
Two Hundred Thousand feet Of Dimension Lum.
Der. cne Million Of Shingles, Two Hundred
Thousand feet Of one inch stuff and Fifty Thou.
sand Lath.
Proposals for furnishing Hay next summer Al
Fort Totten. and oil the posts on the Missouri
River. Department Of Dakota, sre invited until
January lst. 1867.
Parties bidding. II not we'll known, must es-
tablish their responsibility, and are desired 70
make their proposals full and distinct. All the
information practicable will be given st this Of
6ce g. B. HOLABlRD
Ii. Col. Dep'ty z. n. General.
Byt. Brig. Gen. and y. Y. NJ,
octll-dlw Department Of DaSo ..
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

TnE OLDEST MrpIcAL pIAcrIcg is that Of
the family. Long before doctors were
known the head OF the family examined and
prescribed for the members. From the ne>
csssity Of the case the first and most I'M
portant stage of every disease il treated by
the patients parents or nurse. This being
40, how important that tho means on hand
should be simple, ample and olllcicnt.-
HuNPnRgYs lloNRoPATHIc SPECirfcs (ad.
vertised in another column perfectly meet
this want, and should be in the hands Of
every intelligent family.
Depot, 562 Broadway, N Y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

90 I'd rHs Besr.-t;o 10 the Bryant & Stsatton
Iowa state Business College 10 got thorough prac
ticsl business education. or To become good sound
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers, sd-
dress, enclosing stamp The Bryant Il Stratton
Commsrcal College. Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
SYMPTOMS or A DISEASED LIVER.

General loss OF appetite, sickness es the stomach
p.ins in the head. shoulders back and sides sense
OF wearness with sleepless nights; costiseness of
ho~eis. .folloxcd In some cases By iooseness. slight
dry cough low spirits. with Discrimination to every
duty, are pronuen. symptoms Of diseased state OF
the Liver. -
Pttaburg, Pa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Kromsrs Hair Dye. Natural, Durable, Beautiful
beet and Cheapest in the World sold by all Drug
gtsts and Country Storekcepers. JOHN j. KRONER,
Sole Proprietor. ioi Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
CIT Y 1T f M =.

BuRrrs OPgaA IIousE The plastefers
have commenced work on the Opera House.
II is fast approaching completion.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

PRor. Mg1z To NiGHr.--The magical per.
formance Of Prof. Metz, at the German
Theatre 20 night, will be something worth
seeing. you would witness som' aston'
ishipy feats, 90 there to>night
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Pain Killer, taken internally. should be
sdulteratcd with milk or water, aud swe.tened With
eagar desired. made into syrup with molssses.
For Cough and Bronchitis. few drops on sugar
eaten. Will be more effective than anything else.-
For Sore Throat, gsrls the throat with mixture OF
Pain Killer and water. ani the relief Is imme at
aud cure positive. Sold ty Ballord
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
HEADACHE.
AND ALL BlLiARY DISORDERS.

They are prompt bn. mild IN the!r effect rouse
healthy action OF the Liver carry Oh morbid seere
lions. aud leave the system in a healthy CONDITION.
Por IS yoars have given Universal Satisfaction.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

boarding and Day school
EoR YOUNG LADIES AND MISSES Apply at
I school Room lately occupied by Miss Cults, Sar-
srni Place. or a. residence, North Sargent Row.
Instruction Ia Music. NRS q s. HEARD
may23-d6in MISS y E HEARD
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

SpggR's WINES are the pure juice Of the
grape whose pure and generous qualities
cannot be excclled for the invalid or con.
valescnt. They are highly esteemed for
sacramental purposes. n. b. Good Wine
makes good blood.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

J.T. TEMPLE, Gardener and Florist, cor,
Ath and Main Sts., fruit and ornamental
recs. ny2c-ly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
mar. or supervisors-0etehe Seolon.
SECOND DAT.
OCTOBER Is. 1867.


AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met At 2 o'clock pursuant 70 I'd.
jousnment.
Upon calling the roll all the members ap<
pssred except Messrs. Dow and Fry.
On motion of Mr.. Applegste the Camp>
bell road csses were taken up for final &C.
tioD.
Whersupon Mr. Applegate moved that
the Campbell road cssss, the road therein
named, be vacated in accordance with the
report Of the Commissioner. Which Vas
adopted.
Mr.. Applegate. from the Committee on
Bridges and Highways. made the following
report:
Your Committee on Bridges and High
ways, to whom Was referred . petition from
Supervisors Of Davenport Township, one
from the Supervisor Of Rockingham, also
the Supervisor Of Butler and Pleasant Val.
lev, and one from Winfield, each asking for
special appropriations for particular loca-
tions. Your Committee are Of the opinion
that the practice Of making special appro
pristions for small improvements under
5000 expense, should be done from the
general appropriation Of the several Town.
ships now. therefore, in order to meet the
necessities of tho several cases above cited,
We recommend the appropriation to the
TOvnshina An fOllOVa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
oMcia' Paper of the City.
LOCAL lTE Rs.

Sellers Celebrated Liver pills
Plain aad Sugar Coated. As safe, convenient and
never falling remedy for
LIVER COMPLAINT, CosTlvENEss. SICK
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

WnAr ARR VIZ DOING? Dubuque propo-
se, 10 have horse cars running by the goth
Of December next. Mr. Hathaway, OF New
Haven, Conn, contractor, has arrived in
that CITY and commenced operations.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Ompiro-OeOTge W MIN, Aawkcve D. ID
C.. M. Pleasant.
scorers-W. Garrett, q. d. b. c. A. Roland.
W. y. u. T..
On Wednesday, - wo learn BY telegraph
received this morning, the Scott Base Ball
Club and the Hawkeyo Club, Of Mt. Pleas.
ant, entered the grounds to play for the first
prize. The result, VIC are sorry to say. was
not quite 90 satisfactory to the Davenport
boys on this occasion. The Mt. Pleasant
club carried the day, the score standing Sc
to 81.
This will probably give the Scott Club
the second prize in the first class, which is
800 in grcenbacks and Silver Ball valued
1t $50. The first prize in this class is the
championship Of the State, 5000 in green>
backs, and . gold mounted Rosewood Ba' ,
valued At $75. We should have been glad
to record the fact that the Davenport boys
hsd carried of this first prize, bat il seems
the Hawkeyes, Of Mt. Pleasant. were de-
s,ined TO have il. As il is, we think the
SCOTS have done well. They did their best
and nors could certainly not DO expected.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
HEDGE PLANTS.

EORTY to Afty million Oeass Orange Plants for
l. sale this fall and next spring. Special induce
ments at wholesale and 10 Agents. Send 10 ccuts
for Practical Essay on Hedging.
AGENTS WANTED
P.e.-Also Importers and Wholesale Dealers In
Osage Orange Seed. Address W. II. MANN & BRO,
Normal. Mclean Co., H., augs-d& wsn
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
lOliN ACkLEY,
Powder.

aTTORNEY AT LAW. Office with John L. ewita
= & Co.. Niekolls Block. Davenport. Iowa. lccss
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

4 GENTS WANTED $40 10 $40 day, to Intro duee
Il our new patent STAR SHUTTLE SEWING MA
CHINE. Price $50, 1t uses two threads. and makee
the genuine Lock Snrua All other low. priced ma
chimes make the CnAix Snfos. Bxslusivs territory
given. Send for circulars. 8. 3. HENDERSON D
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
CITY NOTICES..

80 Acss FAsn for 81 800, and lets Of 9th !.
q bargains, BY ELplipos 4 Bao..
Land 4 Insurance As'ts, No. 40 B,,dy s..
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17
For Sale.

4 BAY COLT ABOUT sIx MONTHS OLD WILL
be offered Tor sale At Bcnton's Livery Stable cor
ner o! Rock Island and Third streets on
Tuesday. Oct. rs. ls0s ne no A M.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

FIy Catches-ScOttS 6mith ], WATSON l.
Total q Westerns: Olmstead s, Harper !,
Nassau l, Vrgen !, wilkins ! King Total s.
Home Runs-Scotts Heard l, LeClaire l,
Platt ], Ryder Total 4. Westerns: Snow
|, Nassau /, wilkins Total 8.
Wild Thrsws--Scotts Smith I +, Platt2 9, West
2--Total S. Westerns: Nassau 9. Ellery l,
virgsn !, wilkins !, Olostead 2-Total7.
Passed Balls-Scotts Smith .. Westerns ::
Olmstcad9. Virgcn S-Totsll2
s.o,,. s.o,ns'....; = > : -,
:, westsrns.ls 10 !. ! $50
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

OYSTERS Dealers in oysters will please
notice the card of II. n. Curtis in another
column. Mr.. Curtis is successor to II.
Cooke, the we'll known oyster man Of the
North> W est. Send your orders right along
and they will be filled to your perfect salts
faction.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

RtrosrED MIssiNG.-Just previous 10 GO
lag TO press we are informed by . gentle
man from Rock Island that Maj. Sidlinger,
proprietor Of the Port Byron Home Enters
prise and the Rock Island Horse Fair, has
left for parts unknown, taking with him /.
goodly sum of money-being the entire re
ccipts from the sale Of tickets to the fsi,
and for the Home Enterprise during Tues
day and Wednesday, and leaving unpaid
the premiums to the winning horses and
numerous other debts. We give the report
for what it is worth.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-17

Coon TsxrLARs' FAIR AND FEsrivAL.-
The Good Tsmplars hold their Fair, Festi>
val and Tableau1 Exhibition at the Metros
politan Theatre tomorrow evening. The
arrangements made are such as TO insure an
exhibition and fair of a first class charac>
ter Those who 60 will certainly have just
cause to congratulate themselves.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-15

A story is going about the London clubs of
candidate for vacant seat in Parliament.
he was walking through the streets of the
borough with his attorney, when neutral
Voter was pointed out; The legal adviser
said that the candidate had better tackle the
voter at once. What is his profession ?" said
the candidate. Il am not sure" was the re-
ply, but l rather think that he is a trunk
maker. How do you do, how do you do, my
dear sir y says the candidate. "How very
fortunate that have made your acquaintance.
Mrs. 4. has been travelling about good deal
lately, and bas worn out her trunk. Please
make me the very best trunk that you posi-
Oily can: am much BATTERED by your COM
mahds, sald the voter, but am not trunk
maker ~ yes, you are" says the candi-
date. mo, indeed, am not" says the voter.
linen; pray, what are you" says the candi-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-15

me other day a wedding took place at the
Madeleine church in Paris, between very no
Bile gentleman and lady, and among the
crowd that gathered outside to see the snIen-
did bridal p-rty was miserable beggar about
twelve years old. Now in Paris every one
who has not something to sell is carried off
to police house-ifthey stop in the streets
as this one did-and accordingly an officer
was just asking her if she had anything to
dispose of, and the poor thing was trembling
in every limb for fear of Imprisonment, when
a sweet little girl, sister of the bride, hap
pened to overhear the policeman as she pas
ed by. and to save the ragged offender, she
quickly placed In her hand superb boquet
she was carrying, and answering for her said,
Yes, she has these flowers, but she asks too
much and L cannot buy them" As she turn
ca 10 go on, an old gentleman, who saw and
t UNDERSTOOD it all, stepped forward, and put
rnr e .rl so,e piece into the poor chiIds palm,
aemarked,"l will give twenty francs for it,'
ana an presented it to the amiable little angel
ba1sa gTO ,han bad been fragrant and
graced garden. ''Nh 'na' ever
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-15
POET II Y .

For the Press.I
rs il strange.
Is it strange that the flower, springing up from the
earth,
Where no depth of rich soil can be found,
Should receive OF the life-giving juices a dearth
Should wither and die almost at its BIRTH
Should gladden. no cottage-should sweeten hearth,
With no fulliperfection be crowned?
Dear, dear,
.- Is it strange no fruit should appear?
Is 1t strange that the stream that born ola SHOW"
With no living spring tor its source,
Should give to the poor little perishins mower
That grows on its brink, such miseraoi' uo"oi'
And rushing away, be lost in an ho"i'
Leaving nothing to tell gifts swiit' passing po"cr'
"a But a barren and desolate courseT
Dear, dear,
Ia n strange such streams disappear?
arrange that life's web should be poor and I'M
true.
Iftangled and knotted the thread?
Its texture imperfect-its pattern askew
The fabric, while yet it is seemingly new
All thread-bare, and rusty and nearly worn through
If the shuttle with shoddy be fed?
Dear, dear,
Bit strange sal rents should appear?
Is it strange that paste jewels should lose their soft
light,
And dim should become, when they're old?
That treasures which seem SO charmingly bright,
Which glitter and sparkle and dazzle the sight,
With bright scintillations illumne the night
SO soon should grow dull, and cease to delight
fpyrites be taken for gold?
Dear dear,
.. - Is it strange that the gems are not clear?
Oh Love! beauteous Love! the pure and the true,
Filling the earth and the sky,
Thou art fresh every evening-each morning art
new,
Thou leadest us tenderly life's journey through,
Strewing bright fragrant flowers, where sharp briers
grew,
And mingling sweet balm with bitterest rue,
IT'S only sham love that will die
Joy, joy,
Pure love, true love cannot cloy
OLD MARRIED Folks.