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Middletown transcript., 1868-01-11
PrcsIdential signs i'm the south.

Our Southern exchanges show that con-
siderable activity on the part of the pol
iticians in connection with the presidential
contest is already manifest. The Chase
movement is assuming shape among the
radicals in various parts of the South, and
very little is said concerning Gen. Grant.
The New Orleans correspondent of the
Philadelphia Post (radiear says he has
travelled in nearly all the Southern States
within the past two months, and has found
but one voice among the republicans, and
that was unmistakably for Chase for Pres
ident; and to make there declaration good,
they have commenced an organized move
ment, extending all over the South. In
New Orleans, and in fact throughout Lou
isiana, the Chase movement is assuming
formidable proportions. This correspon-
dent also says that Grant has no strength
as presidential candidate in New Or
leans. The loyal leaguers are working
for Chase everywhere, and radical politi-
clans from the North are now in many of
the States effecting Chase organizations
M Y. World.
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Popular Ia.a. Oone.rnlng Ne,v.p.per..

The GAINESVILLE Gazette talks very scnsibly upon
this point and says there is q class of well mesn-
ing but thoughtless persons who regard news
paper as q sort of benevolent enterprise gotten up
by some liberal-minded gentlemen for the sole
purpose of doing all the good possible, and who
has selected the millon-tongued press to accomp-
lish it. They are the regular poachers upon the
press-men who always want their iavors inserted
gratuitously, and are always ready to inform the
publisher that he is engaged in publishing netbs
paper, and they are always sure 70 have some
thing of business nature that they believe to be
good news which ought to be given TO the public
at once. One man has just patented q new heat
ing apparatus that will save half the fuel now
used and Of course II will be great favor TO the
poor if the editor will just tell the people free of
charge, where such apparatus can be bought.
A man engaged in the manufacture Of -eapers,
recently sent the editor communication Of two
columns solid matter, setting forth the saving his
machine would be to farmers over the common
reaper, which he wished inserted gratis, 1t would
be helping the farmers, don't you see2 Then
there are numbeless organizations and associations
of individuals that are clRmorous for free rides In
the publishers wagon. The different religious
denominations want all their notices Of meetings,
conventions and festivals published free first,
because they are too poor to pay, and second, be-
cause they ere engaged in doing good and it is
the business of the publishers 10 help on the noble
work. Firemen get no pay for watching the
property of citizens >and must have their notices
Of elections, meetings, &C., given them pro bono
publico. The temperance organizations are busy
in the noblest work that can engage the effort of
men-that of uplifting the fallen and ruined of
our race.
John Doe takes weekly paper for which he
pays two dollars o year and gets five dollars
worth of reading. His wife and he asked the ed
itoro print obituary notice that costs at least
two dollars to get it put in type. John might as
consistently ask the undertaken who furnished
the coffin for his poor wife, to throw in small
one for his youngest child simply because he was
patron of his, as to ask such favors Of n news
paper without pay. e u qio ~.
A mean man is nominated for Office, and he
expects the editor to put ON the best possible face
on his fitness for the position, whitewash his
character print his tickets and vote them too, all
for the good Of the cause and the success Of cor
rect principles. .u -.l- 1.,f.
We beg all whom it may concern to remember
that no good newspaper can be made without it
has the whole time and industry Of those engaged
on 1t, and its expenses are comparatively larger
in proportion to its gross recciots than almost
any other sort of business. If you read d, paper,
pay for it; if you need its facilities for getting
your business before the public and increasing
your trade, pay for that, but don't sponge.
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AN IRISH CoLoNY.-The Winchester
(Va.) News understands that several
wealthy gentlemen are negotiating for the
purchase of tract of land in the vicinity
of that town, with the purpose of settling
upon it an Irish colony Of some fifty or
sixty families.
Robert Preston, an insurance clerk in
Boston, has run away with $40, 900 that
did not belong to him.
California is having very disastrous
storms, and the Sacramento valley is food
ed in every direction.
The net profits of the Paris Universal
Exhibition will amount to three millions Of
francs.
A gentleman is now in the West scoring
5000 partridges to stock Berks county, Pa.
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SATURDAY MORNING JANUARY Ii, isss.
ouR sncoNn Nunrnnn

Comes into this breathing world ,.scarce
half made up" This arises from the de-
lay We experienced in publishing the first
number. trenching upon the time which
should have been devoted to the prepara-
tion Of the second. The delay was occa-
stoned by the over-tasked condition Of the
Railroad. rendering 10 impossible to deliy-
o. freight with its accustomed promptness.
In addition 70 which, through some un-
explained mishap q portion Of our type
and fixtures were sent down the road
on . voyage Of discovery towards Orj1-
feld, and then sent back. Hereafter
We shall be able to present the paper to
its readets in due time, with its columns
ldulyiflled, without duplication.
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Signs Of Character.

A lady who appears to have given the.
subject much thought, submits the follow
ing suggestions to enable women to trace
the character of men by, outward signs !:
If the man you contemplate have thick
red lips, he will be simple, good natured
and easily managed. = ls,e paaI71'
If he speak and box with his mouth ex-
tended, it is certain mark of stupidity.
If he speak quick, but distinct. and
walk firm and erect, he will be ambitious.
active and probaly a good husband. ~ y
? If he blush, it il favorable sign; but
a speaking bluntly and positively betokens
much of headstropg self-will.
If he lose at caids snappishly, he is i'm
patient; and to cheat at play for gain
shows mind unworthy of trust 0Ssa 8
If he has a dinple on the cheek or chin.
he will be the hther Of handsome race,
or generous.
ffhe look pile in s. passion iaii, ~ with IA bale
lips. he eannG have either true love or
real ,courage 10 defend you.I ii X 6 a. IA
\ If he have q manly dark beard, hand.
some nose, be will be. furnished with good
qualities ana abilities to please. = y sh
Ii he be bf yellow complexion, it i'm
plies morofenessi and jealousy; If he have
a ppgnose snappishness aud yulgarity hi,
If he By tbeetle-browed, it shows dupiici-
ty and fi.kieness. ssE @Faa3@ ~ i.'i'F'h y
Red hlir shows great anofosness: iau-
burn, lqke and zeal; imellpwdbro&n, e.
deity black, love and jealonsy.0,as "A, !,
The Ppen bold forehead il amiable !; blue
and bhck eyes are more, amorous than
gray f hazel the Grecian hose implies
manliAess ;the broad bottls4aose, late hours
and drink.
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Meeting OF Commissioners OF lEiddletoyvn
y. Z. ~ u Hall Company.

8f-.u aet HAIL Company. 81.
A meeting of the Commissioners of the
Middletown Hall Company, was held
agreeably TO notice, at the Office of the
Peninsular Machine Works, on Friday,
Jan. 10th, when, on motion, VIM. 81.
Barr, NJ. d. was called to the Chair, and
y. Thomas Budd was appointed Secretary
/ Reports Of committees called for, when
the committee appointed to open stock
books reported that the books had been
properly opened and 81 800 had been
subscribed.
The report was accepted, and the COM
mittee continued The committe to se-
lect suitable site reported that they had
secured q lot from Capt. Samuel Penning-
ton, upon Main street, 68 feet front and
$50 feet deep at $2500, upon easy pay
ments. Report accepted and committee
relieved. Committee on designs reported
progress and presented plan which had
been prepared, and also are confident that
the Hall can guarantee per cent upon its
cost as erected. On motion report accept
ed and Committee continued. Several
other minor committees were appointed
when the Commissioners adjourned to
meet on Thursday the 23d of january, al
o'clock. p. M. w. II. BARR,
j. 7. Budd, Sec. Chm.
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It appears by communication sent to
the Senate, on thursday, in relation to the
Surratt case, that the government paid the
associate counsel for the prosecution, viz
Messers. Pierrepont and Riddle, the sum
of 81, 5000, the former receiving S5, 900,
and the latter $3, 900. This, however, lis
not 1.-THE ofwhat the trial cost the govern
ment, in the way Of spies pimps, manu-
facturers Of testimony, and witnesses.
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The Committee appointed by, the Macon,
Georgia, Conservative Convention have is
sued an Address setting forth the grieyan-
ees suffered by the people of Georgia from
Congressional legislation, and calling upon
the citizens of that. State tolorganize for
self-protection and eeaseless. opposition to
negro supremacy. The Northern people
are asked to come to the rescue and to
unite with those of Georgia in the patriotic
effort to pcrpetuate constitutional Govern
ment.
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Desth Of Bishep HopLin..

The Right Reverned Bishop Hopkins,
Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of the Uuited States, died of
congestion Of the lungs and pleurisy, at the
Episcopal residence at Rock Point, Yer
mont, Thursday afternoon, aged 76 years.
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The Secretary of the National Demo-
cratic Committee has issued an official call
for the meeting of said committee, to be
held in Washington on the 22d of Febru-
AIRY to name the time and place for hold
ing the next Democratic National Conven-
ton.
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The Mobile Reoister savs 1--we ,,e !,

The Mobile Register says, 1--WE are ex-
periencing a state Of affairs which es alto
gether irregular, abnormal, and unaccount.
able. We are without capital; money is
scarcely to be had; the price of Gotten, oul
great staple, is distresingly low; and yei
the cost of livinS is unreasonably' ridicu.
iously high. Whatever is produced among
Us is cheap; all that we have to buy i
dear.
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what die negroes Cost Us.

From the oficialreport of Gen, Howard.
the Bureau Commissioner, it appars the
estimates for the Bureau for 1867 were
nearly double the total expenditures for
the executive, Legislative and Judicial SER
vice Of the Federal government in 1858.
They were over ten times the cost of the
consular and diplomatic service in that
year. He reported on hand and asked for
additional appropriations as followes:
On hand. 5l3 665 So
Additional asked................-... 1885, 600 90
Total.......................... SIC, ,35O, ,265 90
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On Tuesday last gang of negro mem
bers OF the Union League fred on mail
carrier at point some thirty miles from
Charleston, He only escaped by the feet
ness of his horse.
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The British and American West India
fleets are to cooperate in preventiuy the
revival of the slave trade in Cuba, which
has been planned. ....-..f. .....t
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The Age, of Thursday, says Tho Fe-
nians in Philadelphia celebrated yesterday
the obsequies Of the men executed at Man.
cherter. The procession was a very i'm
posing one
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January IL
FRANCIS TARONI

DESPEOTFULLY informs his friends and the
IL public generally, that he has recently located
on the northeast corner Of Broad and Lake
streets, Middletown, and is prepared to do all
kinds of
House and Sign Painting,
Graining, China CLOSING, Calcemining, Paper
Hanging, &c.
All work done with neatness and despatch.
He invites the public to give him q caf as he
hatters himself that he will be able give satisfac-
ton to all who favor him with their custom.
All orders will be thankfully received and
promptly attended to. ~tr
January l1-6m
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Active preparations are being made to
bring the Reconstruction acts before the
Supreme Court
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A United States revenue cutter has
been sent TO the Breakwater, and arrived
there on Friday of last week. She win
remain during the winter to render any
assistance that may be needed by vessels
on the coast. thus supplying what has long
been wanted. She is in command of Lieut..
Frank Barr. Of this town.
The Indian Queen Hotel property at
the corner Of Fifth and Market streets,
Wilmington, embracing front of "a feet
on Market rtreet and running through
that width 210 feet to King street. was
purchased ON the 2Oth of November by
David Chandler and Caleb P. johnson,
for $25, 200.
Mr.. Rayworth Weldon has sold his farm
situated on the State road, between Fields
borough and Blackbird in Appoquinimink
Hundred, containing about ITO Acres to
John Lind, for $4,000 cash. ,.as
Thomas w. jackson has sold his farm
in Christiana Hundred, containing 109
acres, to David M. Brown, of Chester co.
Pa. for $25 per acre.
Mr.. Joseph n. Walker of.this town has
been commissioned as Justice of the Peace,
vice Edward Reynolds, Esq. resigned.
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Total.............................slo 800, 2,
And here are some of the items of ex-
penditure as he presented them in detail

Here the tax-paycrs nave an opportunity
of seeing where some millions of their
money goes to every year. Look carefully
at the different items above set forth.
How do you like it? How do you like
this giving thousands upon thousands Of
dollars out of your own pockets to support
the indolent negroes Of the South.
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Citizens Natl. Bank Of Middletown

MDDLErowS, DEL, January 8, 1868
TNHE Directors have this day declared semi
l. annual Dividend of Seven ~ per cent. clear
Of taxes, payable to the Stockholders, or their
legal representatives, on and after the 18th in
slant. "a 81 ]. r. HALL,
january ll-lt Cashier
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With the serviees, of tomorrow, Rev
Mr., Brown closes his pastoral relations
with the congregation of St. Ann's.
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We have received communication from
''fiummet' which willappear in our next.
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Just received a fresh supply Of 1000 lbs Of
81 Buckwheat Flour. r. Also, large stock oi
Dried Fruit, consisting of Raisips, Citron, Cur
rants, &C. gisH = .l1F ~1fl ffft,
JOHN A. REYNOLDS l. SONS.
January IL
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Mr. Charles KieEer has sold his farm in
chfistiana Hundred, containing ITO acres,
TO, Mr., Weldin, Of Brandywine Hundred,
for $3.50 10 per acre.
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Nrs.-on the 10Th ult. Mr.. George
Kennedy's Saw Min. near .Massey's Cross
Roads. was consumed with all the contents
sad . hrge lot.of lumber sawed for the
market. Loss about 10000, no insur-
ance.. w
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Mr.. 7. Ross Hanson has removed from
this vicinity to Philadelphia, quitting the
pursuit Of agriculture to engage in man
ufacturing. We wish him abundant sue
cess in his new enterprise; he is eminently
deserving of Il.
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NO. Al.

and the long distance to be travelled over
= think of these quietly, and calculate
on bribes, gifts and wages for four men !;
together with extra rewards for watchful-
ness and secrecy. [ have named my de-
mand and must have it, or relipguish the
work altogether"
Gonsalvo saw that further parley was
useless, and he said nothing in reply; but
after considering the matter over, as was
represented by Edgerton, he uuwillingly
nodded his head in token Of assent u he
observed: -
"Very WE'LL sir, be it SO; but I suffer
greatly in trying to reclaim my son, who
is not after my own heart. God, forgive
him as lido, | pray continually for his con-
version = when will you DEPART? +"
Tomorrow"
Thank you," and they arose toleave
the room, when the speaker drew from
his pocket slip of paper upon which was
written Arnold Gascomber, observing,
" Remember him, sir, and your reward
shall be doubled, l will tell you as we go
to Cammy"
And the twoconspirators left the room in
earnest conversation, and proceeded, by
back staircase, down to the lonely soli-
tude, where in tears and sorrow, the
lovely captive poured forth heartf felt
prayer, for the protection ald delivcrance
Of her fors2ken brother.
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MY WISH.

My wish is just the same to-day
Twas in the past, will be slway;
The same TO you as all mankind,
That you the best of life may find.
In the Right Way, by Wisdom led,
Honor and love be on your head.
If We look back there's much to mourn,
And much OF sorrow has been borne,
But now We throw all ills away
To light with hope this New Years Day
Let the dead bury their own dead
Whilst we raise temples in their stead.
There's wealth in love and health in joy
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w. SElP, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon.

Has removed his office and residence to
the building, lately occupied by VIM. Davis,
Esq, on Man.street. Devoting all his time
to his profession he will be prepared to an
swer all calls, either day or night, when not
professionally engaged, with promptness.
o. Charges reasonable. 90
Stroudsburg, April IL, 1S67.-tf.
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REFLECTIONS.

Although at quite length I've run,
A word or two and am done:
The winter with its piercing air,
Reminds that sympathetic care
Should be bestowed on those whose lot
Is poverty and pinching want.
Let us look round nor teign excuse
Because some lack by their own abuse.
Think of the little ones in need,
Whatever be the the sres' misdeed,
And Heaven with blessings from the skies
Will well repay your sacrifice.
There is no surer promise given,
Or sooner answered by High Heaven,
Than that which Charity besto1s
On all who succor human woes.
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ONWARD.

That enterprise which makes US great
Is onward sill in every State.
But first, and most important too,
is that which cuts the barrier through
Which separates Pacifc's shore
To bring her wealth more near our door.
The Iron Horse, wib putting pace,
Is at the Rocky Mountains base:
Twill up and DER and then descend
To join with the Pacific end.
The Indian protest, all in vain;
His Buffalo shall hear the train;
And though his :" hunting ground lis dear
Well make its usefulness appear.
Why should we go around the Cape
Or cross the Isthmns to escape
Three thousand miles of overland,
When we a railroad can command.
And In six days, when it is done,
Across our continent can runi
That "opening day" will far surpass
All else the men have brought TO pass.
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DR.. Az. SEEM,
DENTIST.

"TILL be pleased TO see all who wish
Wv to have their Dentistry done in a
proper and careful manner, beautiful sets Of
artificial teeth made on Gold, Silver, or Rub
Der Plates as persons may desire. Teeth
carefully extracted without pain, if desired.
The public are invited to give him call at
the Office formerly occupied by DR.. Seip,
next door to the Indian Queen Hotel. All
work warranted. [April 25, '67
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THE JEFFERSONIAN.
sTROUDSBURG, JANUARY 1st, 1858.
THE EXCURSION.

THE EXCURSION.
We have all got round that circle
Which takes year to go;
A went with US too, l think,
But not by Buffalo.
1t was grand Excursion,
For the moon kept company
AS we went gaily round the sun
"To see what We could see."
We took our mountains and our seas,
The sunshine and the storm;
We tried TO mix them best to please
And do ourselves no harm,
But there was One to shape our ends,
OF whom too little thought,
For where we looked for smoothcst seas
The darkest storms were fought.
And many were washed overheard,
And many tears were shed,
And many were the hopes and fears
We passed with joy or dread.
But here we are, just where we were,
One year ago to-day,
And gladly Will we cruise again
Though storms still haunt the way.
Though almost every passenger
Finds fault with food and fare,
Yet none decline the honor
OF a trip they don't know where
And we're going, going, going,
Going on this trip again,
But who shall make the voyage through
No mortal here can name.
Some must from time to time, to fall out,
But on the ship will plow,
And little ones will take their place
And crowd as crowded now;
The wall of sorrow will be heard,
Then Joy will intervene,
And life will show, as it has shown,
An ever-shIfting scene.
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Drs. JACKSON & BIDLACK,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

hrs. JACKSON & BIDLACK, are
- prepared to attend promptly to all calls
of Professional character. Office OPP
posite the Stroudsburg Bank.
April 25, 1S67.-tf.
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sTRoUDsBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA, JANUARY o. 1868

Which sorrows raven wings destroy;
Let US then grasp firmly those
And rise above all human woes.
'Tis merry time this holiday
Invites to happiness and play -
The glowing face, the nimble feet,
The hearty laugh, the lively street,
The merry bells, the New Year toys,
The CHEEKY girls, the romping boys
The every thing which goes to raise
The pleasure OF this best of days!
FINALE.
i leave you now
If there should be
Another year
For you and me,
hope to meet
From week to week
And have word
Or two to speak.
And, at its end,
To greet again
My Patrons all
With poet pen.
IF what I've said
In love to you
Is worth Greenback,"
One or two,
Ungenerous |
If not 10 be
The one to say
"Most gratefully"
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GEORGE WALKER,

AHAT, EST AIP[H AGflHGNI !
A large number of Farms wanted
Residence at John Kern's, Main street,
Stroudsburg, Pa. Oct. II, 1867.
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VOL. 26.
Published by Theodore Sehoch,

TERMS-Two dollars year in advance and if not
paid before the end oft he year, dollars and fifty
1cts. will be charged.
No paper discontinued until sltNrreaIages re paid
except at the option ofIlfe ESitor
U7AdvertiSemeuts of Zone square of Eight line or
Tess, one or three insertions ST So Each additional
EnsertioR Sc cents, Longer ones in proportion.
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BOB PRINTING,
OF ALL KINDS,

OF ALL KINDS,
Executed in he highest style OF the Art, and onth
most reasonable terms.
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CHORUS ::
With niger here and whiskey there, &c

w TN nlgger mere ana Whlskey there, &C.
p S.-The abolition of Slavery is an ac-
conpIished fact, but the Democrats seem still
to hunger and thirst after the flesh pots of
Africa, and the " niger" is their hobby, as
it was years ago, on all political questions.
They are determined 10 haunt and taunt the
Radicals" with this obsolete term TO the
end of what they call democracy. We
thought we would give them, in the above
song, bit OF "nigger' and whiskey for
their own special edifcation.
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OUR COUNTRY.

Our Country. Ills one Country still,
Could not be else 'gainst Heavens will
Though oft there foreboding i'll.
War had not been had not that Eye
Which rules the nations from on high
Seen it sad necessity.
That conflict and that trial came
Not without purpose, without aim,
Nor wholly of polite name
Who sided with the cause of right
Felt we ere long must pass the night
To share far more glorious light.
There is no surer thing below
Than this, which mortals all should know.
That Truth shall live and Right shall grow
Our Country, honored in the right,
Shows TO the world no borrowed light
Which kings may puff and all is right.
We, self-supporied. stand alone,
And, though reluctant, kings must own
That men can live without throne.
Heaven decreed that this should be
chosen land for Liberty,
And naught can thwart that destiny.