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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

\ PASTOR CALLED, - The Liberal
Christian Society Of Rutland has made
an engagement with Rev +, W. Holland,
Unitarian, of Rochester, n, Y, To settle
over the Society a Pastor, for one year, at
-7-satIry Of $1,000, vi Holland i, M able
man-wos formerly settled in Cambridge,
Mass, and has built mp strong society
and erected new church during the last
three years in Rochester y. Y.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

ElE'rloN'-cOpitol Engine Co. No. )
of Montpelier made choice Of tho follow
ing officers at its last annual election.
George Clarke Foreman J. NJ Wright,
LIST Assistant; Geo. 5. Peck, "a Assistant
Geo. B. Riker, Clerk \. X Brown, Treas
urer l.. Bart Cross. Collector; II. Barnes.
Auditor; Win Clarke. Steward.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

Worcestershire prayer meetings OF
last week We're vcryinteresting and profit
able and their continuance being general
" desired by the worshiPpers, the Con-
gragational Society in Woodstock have
decided to prolong them during the week.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
crs Of the Woodstock National Bank was
held at their banking house on Tuesday,
when the old board Of directors was re-
elected, viz: o. T. Chandler, Philo Hatch
julius Converse. John Porter, Eliakim
Johnson Mr. Chandler was chosen Pres.
ident, Mr.. Hatch Vice President, and
Mr.. Johnson Cashier The bank has de.
clared semi-annuul dividend of 4 per
cent
The Standard says in reference TO the
Railroad, Contractors hereabouts are thick
as ees,ana we propose that they all be SET
at work on the railroad Some of them
look as though they would make splendid
progress with Il shovel. But few DAYS
more and the bids will opened and the1
some one of the contractors will immedi
ately commence work in the " Shallie
HnF cut
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

This given into the court at Hartford,
Dec. 9, 1913, by the consent of my mothr.,
Mrs, -, for me, --.
The deceased was brother of the lady
who administered upon that portion OF
the estate which was in this country, and
the above 'dccompt was presented by hel
to the court and allowed against the es
tate. The parties We're among the mos
prominent persons in the colony.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

VILLAGE ORDINANE. - The trus-
tees Of the Village hay, determined To
rigidly enforce the following Village Or
dinance.. Offender, beware!
" No person shall put or place, or cause
10 be put or placed, in any street, lane or
alley, or other public place in the village,
any house dirt, ashes, garbage shrcds,
shavings, filth, otFal, oyster shells, or 9TH
cr kinds Of rubbish, except in such place
and such manner As the Trustees may
prescribe"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

HABITS OF THE EAKtY SETTLER~--
The habits of the early settlers of this
country are brought to mind by reading
the following quaint exhibit of expenses
incurred in the death and funeral of Il
gentleman from England, who was acei-
dentally drowned in Connecticut river at
Hartford, a custom, We should say, more
honorcd in the breach than in the ohscry-
ancc
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-23

7
BY pint OF Igor to those that
dived for him, 90 OF On
BY quart of Lyqr. to those that
brought him home. 90 Or 0
BY quarts of Wine 4 Gall. of
Sydr. to We Jury of Inquest, 90 % o
By gals d 8qts. Wine for We
funeral, cost. OF - 0
By barll of Sydr for 10, cost 90 rs 0
By a coffin, cost, 90 10
By windeing shecte, cost. 90 Is
By to pnv for the grave. &C.. 90 o. 0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES

TAnkANY HALL, NEW YORK, July 9-Mr
seymour, the permanent President, took the
chair amidst applause, and called the Conven-
ton to order at 10 O'Clock and 20 minutes, but
Immediately thereafter retired, when Vice
President Price, OF Missouri, took the chair
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Plummer
Mr.. Niblack, Of Indians, moved to dispense
with the reading of the journal of yesterday
Agreed 10.
A Missouri delegate rose 10 privileged ques.
ton, and complained that the order of the Con-
ton inviting them TO seats on this floor had
net been executed. and asked that the Sergeant
alarms be Instructed TO execute IT, There was
great complaint that many were refused ad.
mission.
The Secretary stated that ticket. had been IS.
sued 10 the soldiers and sailors, who We're ad.
nitted to the extent of the capacity of the hall
Mr.. Broadhesd, of Missouri. rose to nom,-
rafs General BLAIR n candidate b..
fore this Convention for President He
has hrnness and possesses great courage
indominiole will, and qualities especially re-
quired al This time; he would give q living
meaning 10 me pledge TO preserve and defend
the Consutution, and would as sert and mai ntiau
the Independence OF the Executive. He knows
the duties Of the Executive station, and will
dare 20 maintain them He nom,uated M
Blair in behalf Of the Missouri delegation.
Mr.. Miller, Of Pennsylyapia, rose and com y.
planned of violation by Mr.. Tilden of the
rules Of the Con ysntion, in making remarks an
anuouneing the change of the voee OF tha,
Staten. His rsmarks were excited and in bad
temper. referring incidentally 70 the name 0,
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.4th Extra.
SEYMOUR AND BLAIR
NOMINATIONS COMPLETED.
Convention Adjourned Sine Die.
Enthusiasm, Cannon Firing, &c.
Convention Adjourned Sine Die.
Especial Dispatch TO the Star. I

tofWCfoi LIE putCu ~ We Sth.I
NEW YoRK, July 9.-The Convention reas-
sembled al s.40, and proceeded to nomnuate a
Vice President. General II. p. Blair was
nominated by full vote Of 3I7 votes, which
WIS ratified by acclamation.
Kentucky nrst nominated Blair, ana the
Southern States generally seconded it, on the
ground that they desued to show that while
they had been enemies of the Union soldiers
In war, they were their friends in peace
General Wade Hampton, Of South Carolina,
endorsed the nomination In q speech rs an evil
dence Of his desire to shake hands with the
Northern soldiers. The Convention and spec.
tators roee to their feet and gave him prolonged
cheering. General McClernand, of nlinoi-,
came forward, and amid scene Of enthusms m
shook heuds with Hampton. i. /
The Convention, at 3. Is, ratified the nonnina.
tions with great demonstrations Of applause,
end sdJourned sine die
Cannons are firing, and people are cheering
IN the streets. ZETA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09
FROM NEW YORK.
National Democratic Convention.
TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
INTENSE EXCITEMENT.
Result or the CaacuSSing.
CHASE MEN sANGUINE.
He Endorses the Platform.
PeNLET0N WITHpRAWs.
HE FAVORS CHASE.
GEN. BLAIR A CANDIDATE.
MORE BALLOTINGs
HANCOCK DWINDLING.
HANCOCK DWINDLING.
Especial Dispctch to the Star,

iSpeCldi DlspcICn 10 the St4r.l
NEw YORK, July 9-Nearly all or last night
was spent in caueusiDg among the delegations
in hopes of making some arrangement TO con :
centrate the Pendleton interest on some one
OF the candidates voted for yesterday.
The Fifth Avenue Hstel was last nj ,ht and
this morning the scene of almost unparalleled
excitement. The first floor was so blocked at
times that egress and ingrrss Were alike i'm
possible, and detachments OF police were
called on to open the passage ways
The Hancock men were outside on the pave
meut, with bands and banners. and the Pen :
dleton men are generally regretting that they
did not withdraw their candidate before he
was 80 badly slaughtered.
The friends of Chase are very sanguine tc :
day II is published in this mornings papers
that Chase has teTegraphed endorsing the plat
ssHm fGrly, which fact strengthened him
dispatch from Pendle.on, Just received
asks that he may be withdrawn. and it Is
Iunored about the Convention that he has ad-
vissd the nomination Of Chase.
The SOLDIER and SaiIors' National Execu-
tive Committee were IN session to a Ia.e hoar
last night planning their campaign to-day FOR
Hancock. FIRST, last, and all the time. They
claim million votes, brigaded already for that
nominee; If the nsminee he shall be.
The World believes the nomination will be
made and the Convention adjourn o.day.
The CONVENTION got to work at 10.o. Frank
BLAIR was put in nomination for President by
the Missouri delegation, which is a loss to
Hancock. The announcement was received
With slight applause.
General Miller, Of Pennsylvania, arose and
protested against Delegations making speeches
when they changed candidates, Wheeler it was
Andrew Jackson or s. p. Chase. Thunders Of
applause greeted the latter name.
Yallandisham here took the stand and read a
letter from George H. Pendleton, withdrawing
his name as candidate for President, which
WIS received, as each sentence was read, with
loud applause.
Sallandigham followed in q vigorous speech !.
commenting on Pendleton's magnanimity and
desire Tor harmony. When he concluded, the
Convention rose 10 its feet and gave three
cheers.
California placed Judge Field in nomination.
IFeeble APPLAUSE
NINETEENTH BALLOT.
The nineteenth ballot then commenced in,
great excitement Illinois threw It's vote for
Hendricks.
This ballot resulted in no choice:-Hancock,
iaSai Hendricks, 1G.5l; English, 6; Field, Is;
Blair, l31; Packer, ~; Seymour Of Conn, 4;
Doolittle, -; Chase 4.
Hancock is losing.
TWENTIETH BALLOT,
Twentieth Ballot:-Hendricks gained aud
Hancock lost; but NO choice.
The 2Oth ballot lasted long time
Several delegations retired. The Convea-
ton took recess, and when order was re-
stored the delegations all voted, and ii stood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09
TELEGRAMS TO The STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT.
Cannon Firing In New Ysrk-One Perss
Killed.

Especial Dispatch 20 the Star.l
NEw YORK, July "a fearfsl and fsral
accident occurred In Union Square during the
nring OF a salute for the nomination, by which
gentleman, supposed 20 be Hon. Charles A.
Eicrioge, OF Wisconsin, and member OF the
House Of Representatives, was instantly killed.
He passed m front OF one Of the thirty-two
pound guns ss 1t was fired. and the condemned
wad OF the same passed right throueh h,m
An examipation OF the body OF the person
k1iied In Union Square turns out not 70 be
CONGRESSMAN EidTidge, though resembling
him closely.
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Especial Dispatch to the S,ar.l
NEW YoRx, July 0.
TwENTY.FIRST BALLOT,


New YORK. July o.
TwENTY.FIRsr BALLOT.
Twenty.first baliot.-No choice-Hancocs
lost a little. Hendricks increased ON this BAL
lot. .. . -. .r.
The casting Of four votes for Chase, by Mas.
sachusetts, ELECTED prolonged and tumultuous
applause, sfollowed by some Kissing, which
was renewed. .s-
TWENTY.SECOND BALLOT. /
On the twenty second ballot Hendricks con.
tinued to increase. California abandoned Field
and went for Hendricks. New York did the
same amid a scene Of great enthusiasm. b. .
Ohio was called General McCook, char.
man, arose, and to the in'eose surprise of the
Convention, nominated Horatio Seymour.
man, he said, who had not sought the Presi-
dency, but one whom the Presldency had
sought.
The Convention rose to its feet and cheered
Justify.
Ohio cast twenty.one votes for Seymour,
when the excitement subsided, and Seymour,
in an earnest speech, again declined the nom.
nation, stating that his previous declination
was sincere. His remarks were loudly I'D.
pIauded.
Vallandigham followed, urging the Con veu.
ton to nominate Seymour, stating that he must
give way to the public choice. +
Mr.. Kernan, Of New York, supported the
nomination Of Seymour. and declared the lat.
ter must yield to the wishes Of q majority Of
the delegates.
Wisconsin seconded the nomination OF Mr..
Seymour.
Massachusetts threw its whole vote for Sew.
mour. North Carolina and Virginia followed.
Each vote was received with immense ap-
plause.
Mississippi changed from Hancock to Sey.
mour, 1t being evident that the latter would
be nominated.
He'll seemed to break loose /
Pennsylvania followed. Delegation after
delegation succeeded. r.. {
Horatio Seymour was declared nominated
amid fearful scene inside and outside; can-
non firing, bands playing, &c.
Seymour was declared nominated for Presi.
dent at 12i5 p. m. Every man and woman in
the Convention were on their feet, and tho
shout that followed was literally indescribable.
Such yelling, cheering, waving Of flags, and
excitement was hardly ever witnessed before
in or out OF Convention. A battery OF AZ
pound cannon is now firing 100 guns in Union
Square close by. Is. .4s
New York declares that the Seymour move
ment was spontaneous and without co-opera-
tion; but others declare it trick of the Albany
Regency, and that the friends Of other candi-
dates have been deliberately solo out. The
Con vention 10 still In the midst OF great deal
Of excitement
At ten minutes past one Mr.. Seymour was
declared officially nominated, having received
81 votes.
When called on, he made NO speech, and the
Convention proceeded to nominate condidates
for Vice President.
Pending q vote Tor Vice President, the Con-
vention. at ia took recess Tor ons hour.
4a Ezra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

- 0overnor Buckingham, Of Ouanecticut
MAS 20 far recovered as 10 sstend church os
Suudhy last, He % suu qutfs 1bsble. however
- Mre. Victor, TIE CONDEMNED smurdauss
evfAced very htf,s soncern durtag her GiAI
and received her senteoee eWhi6o singlag-
st1here,s Rest for tie Weary." y =
arDesxnters allied Wssh froas awaAsr sre q
WE'LL -knewn feafpre Of RaTtsian rpets9saste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

LosDox, July s-Forenoen.-Consols for
money. e4x, on account, s4xa95, ". 8 Bonds,
IN, Grest Western, D: Erie, 4sx; Illinois Osn-
tral, lol.
FRANKroRr. July e.-U. s. Bonds dun 40
TX. -.
PARIS, July e.-Bourse quiet; Rsasss IS
frunc<.
IdvKKrooI, judy s.-Ooston quiet Ssls OF
1o.e00 bales. breAdstu1h mixed Lard active
N SIS, Cd. Bacon Arm-
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PRom RICmwOND.

fake the No0tnastes IN RtehmooS
RIcHNoNb. July s.-yetsr Philips, tried
for the murder Of he vtie, W. coavfcssd this
The nomInsoon was very unexpeoned here
There has been general expsctsxioa sROus
The people tbsf Chase would come up q ne
lAss hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

NAVAL ORDxRa-Comnodore g. B. Bisseli
has been detached rom the u. s. Steamer Mo-
nongahela and placed on waiting orders The
following ofncery have also been detached from
the MonongahelA and are waiting orders -
Lieut.. Commander John T.. Mc0len ssy, Jr..
Lieut. p. h. Harring gton, Chief Engineer ]. z
A. Zelgler. Assistant Surgeon Jos. @. AvTes
aud w. v. MarmioD. Paymas,er Hay has been
detached from the Monongahela and ordered
10 settle accounts. Commander e. b. Stone
has been detached from command OF the u. s.
steamer Shawmut and placed on waiting oiders
Lieut. Commander q. B. White, Lieu tensn,s
ID. X. Cassel and q. T. Davis, ard Acting VOL
Lieut. A. ID. Urann, have BEEN detached from
the u. s. steamer Dacotah, and ordered to re-.
turn to New York. Commande1 Austin Pea-
dergrast has BEEN detached from command Of
the Nyaek, and ordered 10 returs to New
York. Lieut. Commander u A. Babcock mas
been detached from the Portsmouth IN Yl
Navy Yard, and ordered 70 commsad the
Nysck. Lieut. Commapdef walter AShott,
Lieut.. b. Mayo Dyer. Sand MasteS w. II
Byownson have been ordered 70 the Dacotah.
THE Wsrrs HousR = Tbs Presidsns has
been rsssiyiDg dispatches from the New York
(,puyUutspn ali the morning, which were read
yits. Snssses& 6eerstAYys Wsllss was n ne
SPats Aerse during the morning. Rev. Henry
siics5 also called upon PTssidsnt JohnsoA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

ClsvE1ANp. July An sccs1sut ocsurr,,
on TIE Philadsipha md Ezs ruinuN6, nes
. bridge, by which several W9e k5lSSS' DssSsi
noe Secsaved- sgisge i,..ss 10 a. - :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09
TWENTIETH BALLOT.

Twentieth Ballot:-Hendrick, gained and
Hancock lost; but no choice.
The 2oth ballot lasted long time.
Several delegations retired. The Convea-
ton took recess, and when order was re-
stored the delegations all voted, and il stood
Haneoch .i2K; Hendricks I2I; English I6;
f,eld 9. Rest scattering. ZErA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

~Mn. Reypolds, Of Ashland. NAss., VA
nllsd By hghthipg On Sunday night,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

1EIseRARH IL = sAniA-RE CON.
sA.rAsfA Jsly SEIhs ,sassrspe l.s y
sns ns.. Pa& p ~ es,passsd sad ePss< = bssl-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

IELk6kAPhlC COMNUNlCATlON WITH N kW
MExICo.-The following dispatches were re.
ceived by the President this morning:
To has Eaee'leney the Prestdent Of the Usited
you, and through You to the world, her greet.
ings, over the FIRST telegraph line erected with.
in the Territory. Its completion Is another
advance step Of an enlightened age, bringing
newer though more sdvanced sections Of our
blessed Union, and with mankind in ali CIVIL
ized lands.
H.H HRA tn, Acting Governor.
SANTA FR. July 8, IevS.-To the Presidsnf of
ne United States.-To.dsy the telegraph line
from Denver, Colorado, 70 this city, il COM
pleted. The citizens of Santa Ee greet you as
President Of the Republic on the consummation
Of this work: sure evidences OF our determi-
nabon TO keep pace with the spirit and progress
HAMY CITIzINs or SANTA Fs.
The following 10 the Presidents reply:
WAsHINsroN, July 8, ls6s.-To II. n. Heath,
Aetine GSeernor and citissse cf Santa Fs, New
and congratulate you that the capital OF New
Mexico 10 In telegrAphie mmunication with
the capital Of the nation. May the wires serve
TO render yet more indissoluble the bond that
unites the people Of your territory with their
(Signedj AIpRxw JOHNSON.
Hon. THuKLow WEED and daughter sailed
for Europe Tuesday on the nne steamer Cim-
bria, Of the Hamburg line, intending to spend
several months there for the benefit Of Mr..
Weeds health, which 10 much impaired.
From Blanchard & Mohon we have He,p.rs
Weekly tor July Is. 54
IHrERSAL REvlHUs.-Ths receipts from this
source to-day were 7o,ss7.@s.
- AsA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

IrTERSAL REvHHUB--The receipts from this
source to-day were s570,as7.4s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-09

Twenty.first baliot.-No choice-Hancocs
lot. .'
The casting Of four votes for Chase, by Mas.
sachusetts, ELECTED prolonged and tumultuous
applause, sfollowed by some Kissing, which
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-09-02
TIE NEW TEMPLE.

"Our party, Mr.. Young, have beenlook-
ing at the foundation of the new temple
youlpropose to build near the new taber-
nacle. Is the beautiful mottled granite,
of which,it is. to be constructed, quarried
near here?"
aYes, the quarry is about thirty miles
distant. Specimens of the granite were
sent to the Paris Exposition. 1t is a
stone that has beautiful appearance in
the rough, but will not take on polish. :"
q How soon will the work be resumed
on the temple?"
"Well, it is not matter for hurry,
and must depend on the pressure from
other and more urgent State demands.
Several hundred blocks of granite were
laid in the temple grounds this spring.
An order for teams was sent out, and
within a fortnight the blocks of granite
were all delivered here"
"What will the temple probably cost?"
"We don'tindulge in estimates.sW hen
works. to- be done the community comes
forward and does it. All labor is per.
formed by ourselves, and the cost is not
counted"
In conversation Brigham Young is
frank, ready, apt and concise, with nope
culiarity of accent and no eecentricties
Of grammar. 1t may interest those who
hunger for minute details to know that
he pronounces route as if spelled root,
and that he says neether, not neither.
The teiegraphic negotiation resulted in
nothing definite. We arose. The Prophet
followed US to the door, shaking hands
with each one.
AS he bid adieu to the mining deputa-
ton, he said, "Sorry, gentlemen, if my
views about digging silver are not as
hopeful as your own. can only repeat
that your dreams of bullion will be
shivered. Good-day, gentlemen, good
day."
The door closed gently, and in a,fsw
seconds one of the party said !" Good
gracious! we forgot to follow Artemus
Wards example in asking Brigham after
the health of his mother-in-law!" My
conviction is, however, that have never
seen q man who looks better capable OF
neatly representing IN impertinence than
], Brigham Young. He is more shrewd
than pious; more Of great man than a
good one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-09-02

The Ep1roR.-A schoolboy's compost
ton on "The Editor" ran as follows, in
a school not far from here:
"Ihe Editor.-The editor is one of
happiest animals in the world. He can
90 to the circus, afternoon and evening,
without paying cent; also to inquests
and hangings. He has free tickets to
pic MICS and strawberry festivals, gets
wedding cake sent him, and sometimes
gets licking. but not often, for he can
take things back in .the-next issue, the
which he generally does. Inever knew
only one editor to get lickt. His paper
busted TINT day, and he couldn't take
nothing back.
"While other folks have to s.. to7bed
early, the editor cail sit up late every
night, and see all that's going on. The
boys think its a 6ig thing to hang OH till
! 10 o'clock. When ! am man mean
! to be an editor, SO that can stay out
nights. Then that will be bully. The
editor don't have to saw wood or do any
chopping, except with his scissors. Rail.
roads git up excursions for him; knowing
if they didn't ned make 'em git up and
git. In politics he don't care much who
he goes for, if they are on his side. If
they amt, he goes .tor en- any way so
it amounts to nearly the same thing.
There is a great many people trying to
he editors who can't, and some of them
have been in the profession far-years.
They can't see it, though. II J was asked
Il had rather have IL education or be a
clrcu~-ridrr, would say, let me go and
be a editor" ~ e
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-09-02
The Chickens Mistake.

s.;s--s--s.- =, '-ss--.--7Ess
little downy chicken one day.
Asked leave to 60 on the water,
Where she saw duck with her brood at play,
Swimming and slashing about her.
Indeed, she began to peep and cry,
When her mother wouldn't let her;
IF the ducks can swim there, why can't I;
e'thsy any bigger or better ?" ~
Then the old hen answered, Listen to me,
And hush your foolish talking;
Just look at your feet, and you will see
They were only made for walking"
But chicky wistfully eyed the brook,
And didn't half believe. her;
For she seemed to say, by knowing look,
"Such stories couldn't deceive her"
And as her mother was scratching tho ground,
She nuttered lower and lower,
"I know Lean go there and not be drowned, =.
and 50 Z thiok Pll show her"
Then she made plunge, where the stream wa
deep, /
And saw too late her blunder;
For she hadn't hardly time to peep
Till-her-foolish head went under
And now hope her fate will show
The child, my story reading,
That those who are older sometimes know
What you will do well in needing
That each content in his place should dwell,
And envy not his brother;
And any part that is acted we'll
Is just as good as another.
For we all have our proper sphere below,
And this is truth worth knowing:
You will come to grief If you try to go
Where you never we're made for going!