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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
Col. w. Underwood.

The popular candidate for, municipal honors,
SAYS butter is made at his house in less than
Eve % minutes with the FINLEY DASHER.
W. B. WALDRAN, ESQ, Secretary. and Trea-
surer Memphis and Little Rock railroad. uses
the FINLEY DASHER. Ask him If he can
now afford TO do without it.? DR.. j. Y. CUM
MiNGS says butter is obtained at his house in
from three to five minutes with the FINLEY
DASHER. Go and get one and thy it yourself.
Price, So 90. cash.
j. A. CAMERON & co.,
32l Main street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
ss Western Reserve .,

And "Goshen" housekeesers and dairymen
pronounce the FINLEY CHURN pASHER
the best churning implement yet seen. Try it
yourself, and you will be fully convinced. Re-
tail at So 90. j. A. CAMERON & co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06

OF the Chrisiian AGsoease; Col. Z. whitmsre,
.hv Somerv1lle Female College; DR.. NJ. w,
Phillips, of the Nouthera Farmer; for thsir
opinion Of the FINLEY CHURN DASHER,
and you will soon own one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
Young Men,

Who cannot make money at clerking. CAN, with
little effort and little capital, make money,
surely and rapidly. by sale of the FINLEY
CHURN DASHER. Come and see us, and we
j. A. CAMERON & CO..
Agents for the United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
A cash Remiftance OF AZ.

Or an order &C. o. D." hy Express, vii obtain
one Of the FINLEY CliDhN DASHFRS.
shipped TO anv part Of the United staies. SEMI
for Circular, with three cen. camp.
j. A. CAMERON 4 CO.,
81 Main street, Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
1000 Finley CI,urn Dasheri

To arrive next week. Agents can be profitably
employed. Our agents are all making money.
Y ou can do the same, if you will try.
j. A. CAMERON & co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
Get One

Of the FINLEY CHURN DASH ERS and try
it, if not fully up to representation, return it
and get your Three Dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06

AGENTS WANTED
In every county in the United States. for the
FINLEY CHuRN DASHER. Liberal induce
ments to active and reliable men.
J. A. CAMERON * CO.,
1921 Main street, Memphis Tenn,
Agents for the United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
TURNER 4 CO., Sole PrOprletOrs
NOTICE TO PARENTS.
Miss saIIie Cornelius

WILL OPEN A SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
w and small Boys, on the % JANUARY,
lar. al the residence Of DR.. o. R. Bariy. on
Jones avenue. fflh door from Alabama street.
and Immediately in the rear Of ST. Mays
Church, for uirls and small boyL lG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
Q0....... i.o
Loss by Portland Fire. July 4th.

rB,EE total amount covered by the .Ntna Poll
cies on property destroyed or damaged Is
$2O6.s54, on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will moi. vary much
from 500, 600, and was promptly adjusted and
Maid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets, a figure but slightly. exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year,
or a proportion equal to S5.OOO loss TOR COM
pany of 100000 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value 81
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibiy IL
Illustrated by this fire. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has a
population of 35.000-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone structures-protected
and screened with UPWARD Of 5000 shade trees,
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the .ocean-.and
with steam fire department-yet it has $l0,-
600, 900 of property consumed in few hours
upon holiday when its people are least occu-
pied-from the very insignificant cause OF
contemptible firecracker.
Remember the trifing origin of fires that
sweep away in a few hours the earnings o.
wears. Consider your best interest and give the
Htna Agent call if you need proper insur-
ence security. Pay a fair rate of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurance with shrewd Judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
TO BY Ii. A. LITTLET0N Il CO., Ag't.
No. % Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
Madison, Gibson, Dyer,

Obion, Henry and Hardeman counties. Tenn;
and Marshall, Lafayette, Pontotoc and Yalo-
busha counties, Miss, arc open to agency for
the FINLEY CHURN DASHER. Apply i'm
to j. A. CAMERON IL 20.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06

CUBsCRTBR FOR THE PUBLIC LEDGER,
- which i the CHEAPEST daily published
In the State Of Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-06
CITY CIRCULATION.
ANoyHER YEAR.


Another year, smother year,
o. who shall see another year
Shalt thou. old man OF hoary head,
OF oversight dim and feeble treadY
Expecs II not time, pain and grief
Have made thee like the autumn leaf
Ready, BY blast or self-fecay.
From It's slight hold to drop away
And some sad morn nay gild thy bier
Long. long before another year.
Another year, another year,
o, who shall see another year?
Shall you, tho young? or you, the fairY
All, the presumrtuous thought forbear,.
Within this graveyard's peaceful bounds,
Come. pause and ponder Ger the mounds.
Here beauty sleeps that verdant length
OF grave contains what once was strength
The child, the boy, the man are here;
You may not see another year.
Another year, another year,
o who shall see another year
Shall l, whose burning thirst of fame
No earthly power can quench or tame?
Alas, that burning thirst may soon
Be DER, and all beneath the moon
All my fine visions. fancy wrought
Forever cease and disappear
Ere dawns on earth another year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
77lllE777 u Il @ ~ J II y
SECOND WIDTH.
HALLS
Vegetable SiCiIian Hair Remover

EUc3'Y YeGr increases the pOpL-
jdFitY of this CGtEGbEe Hair Prep
GJ'dtiOH, 1ChiCh is due to merit
atone. We can assure orr OEd
patrons that it is kept run an to
its high standard, and to those
WhO hare HeUer dSCd IL ere can
confidently sag, that it is the onTy
reii6Jte and perfected 2IrepGrG-
ton to restore GRAY 0R FADED
UigES to its yOUthfW COiOr, mdk-
ing il soft, iUStrOUS, ana SiEEen:
the sCdip, bY its USe, becomes
IChjte and clean: it TelnOUcS az
erHptiOns ami dGndFHH, ana by
ats tonic properties prerentS the
hair from fGiEiItO Oat, as it SfiBl-
WdteS and 9IOHriSheS the hair
gtGnds. By its use the hair OrOIUS
MtCIcer ana stronger. Ia badness
II restores the capillary glands
to their normal CigOF, and tCiu
create % ae1U OTOlCh e.rcept in
extreme Otd aye. II is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING
errr used, as it requires feWeI
| 1ppttcdtiOHS, ana giUeS the hair
ma SptcHdid glossy appearance
SO mHGt 0dmiPed by al. 4. 4.
udHeS, M d., State ASs0Uer of
| Mass, says, "the constituents are
pure and carefully selected fOT.
ercettent quality, ana / consider
d the BEsT PREPARATION for
ats iHteHded PURPOSES" Ne pub
NSh q treatise on the hair, 3,'bjcb
ace send free on mail anon GnDH-
cation, aChich contains cOInilen-
dGtOry notices from cIergymer.
phUStcidnS, the press, and others.
pc hdce mdde the StHdV Of the
hair ana its diseases q SDeciGIty
Tor gears, and LnOtO that 9Ce make
the most eBectiUe preparation for
TIE restoration GlId the preSerr0..
ton Of the hair, ertGnt, and so
acknowledged 6y the best RTedi-
C'i and Chemical Authority.
o"d 5y at Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
COOK, coBURN G. CO.
GenI Agents for Northwestern States
81 DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO, ILL
jun25d6m. -A'AA
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
FOR SALE.

'NHE following property is offered for sale.
The cast 40 feet of Lot |, Block /. At,ir.
son n, % addition to Moline.
IN south ] of south 10 acres out lot s, Os-
oOIn "a addition 10 Moline.
D Inc ;. ". W. !, sec. 20, tp. 10, east, 4th
r NJ, near Port Byron.
A.so acres VA a. e. corner, s. J Of u. s. e.
SCI, l. Up. ~ east, in the village Of Cordoya
A'so' 40 one-hur lredths of an acre, late resi-
nc OF EDWARD Phillips, near Moline depot.
N'i'f 70 andrew Conaut, Rock Island.
.lso,.. THOMAS MOWERS, SEN,
Atkinson, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
HOIIOway's Pills,
NOLLOWAY'SOTNTMENT
Disorders Of the stomach, Liver and
Bowels,

The Stomach il the great eeuue which innu
ences the health or disease Of the Syitem abused
On dsbiltated by excess--indig estion, offensive
breath and ply steal prostitution are the nGtuI al
consequences. Allied TO the brain, it is the
source of headaches mental depression. nervous
complaints and unreireshing sleep. The Liver
becomes affected and generates bilious disorderI,
pains In the side, &c. The Bowels sympathiIe
by Costiyeness, DiauhUa and DysCntery. The
principal action Of these pills is on the stomach
and the liver, lungs, bowels and kidneys partici-
pate in their recuperatiye and regeneTative oper.
At
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Hruptions on the siin,

Arising from a bad stute of the blood or chronic
diseases, are eTRdicRted and n clear and uanspar-
ent surface regained by the restorative action Of
this Ointment. 1t surpassess many of the cos
metics and other toilet appliances in its power to
dspel rashes and other disfgurements Of the face
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Brass and Iron Work.
&@S F1ttin&
AND
S Z A IA PIP IS

LEVEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.
The subscriber, at his shop on the Leyoe. near
Woltman's, invites the attention of his friends
and the public generally to his large and comrIeto
stock OF Brass and Iron Goods. such a. Sfaan
Cocks, Valves, Water Gauges, Whistles, oil Guns
Beer Cocks, Pumps, Gas aud Steam Pine of al,
sizes, Zinc, Rabbit Metal, etc., etc.
Steam and Gas work promptly attended to ans
put up in workmanlke manner.
Gas fixtures Of all kinds for sale
Gas filters supplied.
He has screw cutting machine, which cuts
screws upon gas and steam pipe from If on
inch 10 1 inches--the largest machine w., 50
Chic ago.
JACOB RILEY
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Female Complains.

Whether in the young or old, married or sin e
gle, at the dawn of womanhOod, or the turn Of
life, these tonic medicine display go decided an
influence that marked improvement is soon
porceptible in the health Of the patient. Being "a
purely vegetable preparation, they are a safe and
reliable remedy for all classes Of Females in ey-
cry condition Of health and station of life.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
bad Legs, Old Sores, and Ulcers.

Cases of many years standing, that have per-
tnAoiausly refused to yield to any other remedy
or treatment, have invariably succumbed to n few
applications Of this powerful unguent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
MTSIC LESSONS,

THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS HIS SERyr.
a ces as an Instructor Of Music, upon tn,
flano and other musical instruments, either a,
ms residence, west end Of EgglestOn's Row, o.
at the residence Of pupils.
Flanoa tuned and instruments repaired.
WIN. BABCoCK.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
nrysipelas and Salt Rheum

Are two Of the most common and virulent dis
orders prevalent on this continent To these the
Ointment is especially Rntagonistic, it's "modus
opsrandi" is first to eradicate the venom and
then complete the cure
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

Mrs. r. J, spaulling's Caucasian Balm is
warranted free from all mineral and poisonous
substances, or any matter injurious to the skin.
After using it for a short time, it will leave the
skin soft, satin like texture, imparting to 1t a
freshness, smoothncsS, and transparency that can
only be produced by the use of this invaluable
Balm. 1t presents no vulgar white lead as all
other compounds do, but on the contrary it will
give the complexion pearl-like tint, such as
can only be found in youth. Its use cannot be
detected by the closest observer. 1t is also in
Moth, Frcckles, Sunhurns and other cutaneous
diseases from the skin. Mrs. r. j. Spaulding
has every confidence IN recommending her eau
casan Balm to the ladies Of every state in the
Union, as being the only perfect and reliable ar
ticle now in use. Address,
MRS. r. J. SPAULDING,
may27dtf Rock Island III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
nooD 80 FDn TnE AFFLIoTEn
-. PERSONS AT A DISTANCE

may communicate CuHFrDgNrILLY by letter, il
tu. .nuln.n Two Dnllurs for Consultation Fee u
cl.u Intter All letters, communications and IN
trrrIeys are strictly private and confidential.
Ne answer viii be given 10 letters unless Two
Dollars are inclOsed as n Consultation Fee. BY
,ucIoSipr Jour cent stamps, DIR. RAPllAEL'S
GUIDE TO HEALTH g. LONG LIFE
viii be sent 10 all who arc ia delicate health aud whose
iufrute7 anl impotence prevents them from getting
married One for the LADIES, and one for the GENTLE
NENstF which one yuu waut or send siN cont stamps
ipr h5twU 'uks. His Circular about getting Rich and
Eminent winning the ctiOus Of the opposite soN end
In with speedy aud happy marriage, will he sent sra-
IT, 40 the same time.
Al IrcsS IN letters "a follows DR.. RAPHAEL, Post
OUpe Bon G233, Chicago, Illinois
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
wsrTEa 0PIEIOa OF HIS FUTURE FRsSPEgTs
IIEF


II will guide him to Wealth. Emineneo nni Honor.
Thousands Of good men who unfortunate and nm.
rua,rasiul ia their business, -uau who worked hard
ana who struggled against adyersy and mtsiu tune
tho greater part OF tur lives. md ahp found the more
they tried ra forward Iu tho world tho NOR" things
won't against tlum Ibrsn men g.t DIR KAFllAEbB
opinion upon hiF future prospects ih life. All who
HI,.|y lowed DIR. EAIllAELS advice arc now
RICH, HAPPY e SUCCESSFUL
~ 90 their ui orlkugs while those who blinded
Iy prejudice uI ignorance, neglcctnR his advice, aro
fti'l hhrring against ud, 'rsity and poverty,
b., insured Nrlth, EuuouCs aud Good Luck are
within The roach gli n you wish TO he rich aud hap
g., YOU will consult hiI also.
GOOD GEVs FOR THE AFFLICTED
lr 'ou Wit him personally ho can tn the afflicted
LI.u their Hl. .t-u uui ru.fiuE llo can also tell
wI.lGar t4ny can DO cured OF not, thus saving the
afflicted bath trouble md expense
Iltluurs lUrsu,lug visitors arc tom 10 VI. luIP NJ
t,lf -ugn,r4 lyaFrIap-.r NJ 2I3 ERtr MADISON
SrnFsT, COR sTNBsJ HtIWELN WELLS AND fH'NELN
tlLrErs CmciG1, ILLINOIS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

CAUTI0N!-None are genuine unless the
words "Hollow~y, New York and London" are
observable as Water-mark in every leaf of the
book Of directions around each pot or box; the
same can be plainly seen by holding the leaf to
the light. A handsome reward will be given to
any one rendering such information as may lead
TO the detection Of any party or parties counter
| feitng the medicines or vending the same, know
ing them to be spurious.
- Sold at the mandatory Of Professor HoL-
LOwAY, so Maiden Lane New York and by all
respectable Druggists and Dealers in Medicine
throughout the civilized world.
Va There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
N. b. Directions for the guidance Of patients
In every disorder are affixed to each pot and box.
VA Dealers in my well known medicines can
have Show Cards, Circulars, &c, sent FREE OF
EXPENSE, by addressing Thomas Holloway, so
Maiden Lane, N. Y. febl2dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Y0UR FUTUBe HUSBAND or WEE :

Tie viii tell you tLuif circumstance mh their future
prospects tld what - better still hc tell you their
thOuguts anal what their rsY intentions are towards
yUG What BIS better than all, lac can tel YOU sIey
viii mako YOU happy. iie Va, therefore cure g'leGl
en.e To All tu business ms advice b. invaluable. lle
can f,rtc with the greatest certainty h1 results u nll
commercial and business transactions and spesuati9us
DR. RAPHAEL iutcrprrt- dreams itr lottery mum
hss with uufulug accuracy, II you call on HIM per
Huullly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Piles and Tistula.

Every form and feature Of these prevalent an d
stubborn disorders is eradicated locally and CO.
| krey by the use Of this emolient; warm fomen-
tations should procede its application, Its heal
ing qualities will DO found to be thorough and
inyarable.
Both the Ointment and Pills should be used
h en-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

BuniOns, Burns, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
FiStula, Gout, Lumbago, Merourial EruptiOns,
Piles, Rheumatism, Ringworm Salt Rheum, Skin
Diseases, ScSlds, Swelled Glands, Sore Legs, Sore
Breasts, Sore Heads, Sore Threats, Sores Of all
kinds, Sprhins, Stiff Joints, letter, Ulcers, Ven
oreal Sores; Wounds of all kinds.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
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OF NEWSPAPERS

PUBLISHERS OF NEWSPAPERS
May send specimen copy Of their papers ana
their rates OF advertising per aunum. for one
coumn, payable quarterly in advance, with
tAo number Of miles the place OF publication
Is from Chicago. Address, DIR RAPHAEL
Box G2J3, Chicago Illinois
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-09
U. s. M ARSHALS SALES,

Alfred Marchand VS. John r Becker.
IN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
1or the ruth Circuit and District of Louisi
ananSq. o45S-By virtue Of a writ Of ieri facas
issued by the above named Court, in the above
sixth September 1855, have on seized es dd"ea any
public auction, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY
the sixteenth day of November 1853 at the hour Of
n.e e Id NJ At the entrance to the Custom
tomhonse streets, in this city, the following de-
A CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND
situated, lying and being in Amite City, parish OF
ST. Helena in this State, descri bed upon the plan Of
said town on lille in tho office of Warren A Grice
notary public in and for the parish of ST He ena un.
der date OF April 9. 1850 commencing on the ca t
line Of square No. 49, 2s feet south OF the northeast
parallel with the New Orleans Jackson and Great
Northern Railroad 507 feet thence west AIS feet to
srset m sst t5De aorth II. along the line Of FIRST
beginning and containing about i've and one-hAlf
ALSO, A CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF
LAND, Immediately IN the rear of the above de
scrloens and commencing the east line of square
Fly Tour ~ iset south OF the northeast corner of
sald square and running thence south and fronting
on first street 499 teet thence est 365 feet thence
nor 495 feet thence 5 feet to the place of be-
glnnlng, and containing about four and one. tenth
&C es, al more or less; togt Their with all he build
lngs and improvements thereon lights WAYS an
purtances etc. thereunto belonging, and being the
Gald4 h. Calhoun, by act passed before the said w
a. Griee, Notary, on the sixth March, 1857.
Seized and TO be sold to satisfy the plaintiffs
claim herein, amounting to twenty hundred and
seventy four dollars, with interest and all COSTS
per Judgment.
:, Terms of Sale--Oash at time OF adjudication, in
Unlteo States Treasury notes.
Cost Of deed, internal revenue stamps, recording
etc; at the expense of purchaser
n United states Marshais Office, New Orleans,
f. j. HEBRON. U. y. Marshal
ANo. 27-ool5 "a 81 moi II
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-09
SPORTING ON THE PRAlRIEs.
Interesting Incidents:
LFtom the Milwaukee Ml.oonsin. !


An excursion party over the eastern d.
vision Of the Pacific Railroad, which ira
verses Kansas to Fort Hays and beyond
has Just returned. The party was com
posed of general ticket agents of various
railroad companies in the United States.
They were a jolly set of fellows. Their
main object appears to have been to get a
shot at the buffalo.
At Fort Hays they borrowed carbines
aud breach-loading rifles, but most of them
were so ignorant of the use of firearms that
they had TO be instructed how to load. OF
course there was imminent danger that such
party OF hunters would kill more Of their
own company than of the buifaloes. They
were what we would call Pickwickian
set OF hunters, who handled their firearms
as II tney were no more dangerous than a
Maiking suck. Thirty miles west of Fort
Hays they unexpectedly came upon herd
OF Dunaloes, and correspondent thus
describes the ludicrous and exciting scene
which thereupon ensued:
When about thirty miles west Of Havs.
the cry 'Buffal0es Buffaloes ?; was heard
and amid general rush for platform and
windows, and the EXPLANATIONS that arose
IRON every side, great numbers of huge
hairy monsters were seen galloping with
unwleldy movements from the line Of the
track on either side. As the train rolled
by they strung out here and there, many
of them within fifty yards distance. We
had surprised them. Great was the ex.
citemeut on the train. Madly impatient.
yelling and shouting, the men rushed fol
the platform and baggage car, got in one
enother's wsyi discharged their weapons
here and there at random. Not few mar.
roTly escaped being victims to imprudenl
anu neadlong carelessness. The side en-
frances to the baggage car were blocked
up and within, those unable to obtain a
shot, were iraniically stamping and tug
ging at those in front Of them. Men
who had never before held a
rife in their hands, discharged their
arms not thinking Of taking aim. Some
VINO had iorgoften the instructions about
loading were ridiculous objects of despair.
As they stood bewildered, hfter having
vainly endeayored 10 thrust in their cart.
ridges at the mnzzle. Leland. with nm.
usual activity, elamhered 10 the roof Of one
OF The cars and thence blszsd haImlessly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-09
sEPrEMBEK ON TuE BEACH.


Below and before me, reach of sand
Stretches away to the boundess blue,
Where rough ridges of rock on either hand
Swathed in the sea-wrack enclose the view,
And over all this the September sun
Streams from sky of too glorious hue.
in its light the water like silver shines,
Broken in ripples that dance and play
Hitler and thither in pickering lines
OF shimmering azure and cleaning grey,
Athwart whose mazes the wandering beams,
With ceaseless, uneasy twinkle, stray.
On the grassy ledge, o'erhanging the beach,
Goldenrod waveth his kingly crest,
And above, the aster, far out of reach
WraPpeth her purple about her breast,
DefyiDg the warrior dragon fly
Pausing above her, in search of rest.
Suddenly, slowly rounding the view,
A tall sloop stealeth noiselessly nigh
Softly slides through the slippery blue
And gides like sheeted phantom by,
Tght-stretChed canvas and lawny spar
Rocking and wavering against the sky.
She passes from sight, scarce leaving
trace,
And the silence is all unbroken still.
Though the crickets idly creep through the
grass
And butterflies chase each other at will;
There's only the stir of the floating leaf,
And sunshine slumbers on field and hill.
But the silence hath voices that speak to me
Loudly of brief bright Summertime fed,
Yet leaving behind her, on bush and tree,
Her work accomplished and deity
spread,
following corn-husks and blushing fruit.
Thistle-down soft and rose-berries red.
While Autumn seems resting-all the long
day
Tranquility smiling up at the sun,
And waiting, as old age waits, for decay
LIES work complete and labors well done.
Alas when mans autumn cometh to him
And findeth his summer work still unbe-
gun.