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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
DEMOCRACY, AT SILVER STREET.

In conformity to c,l of the citizens OF
Silver Street, meeting was held in Spear.
mans store on Saturday, Esd instant, at
3 o'clock p. m, for tie purpose Of organ
izing society to he known as the Silver
Street Democratic Club.
The meeting was falled to order, and
AchaelWerts requested to act as Chairman.
The Chairman then briefly explained the
object of the meeting.
On motion, committee of three were
appointed by the Chair to prepare consti-
tuition for he meeting which was agreed to-
The Chair appointed w. R. Spearman and
J. C. Stewart, Esq's, and Dr.. J. W. Spear.
man. The committG &c reported coastitu.
tion-the first, second and third sections oi
which were unanimously adopted.
On motion, the preamble of the constitn
ton was re ferred to next meeting for adop.
tion or rejection.
Article is as follows:
The officers of thisassociation shall con.
siSt of President aud Vice President
Secretary and Treasurer, who sha be
elected semi-annually.
II. The club will assemble at the call oi
the President and at such stated times as
may be agreed upon Ten members or a
majority shall constitute quorum.
III. ANY male resident Of eighteen year:
of age, may become member Of this asso,
citation, upon signing this constitution, in
support of the men and measures Of the
Democratic Party, in District, State and
National matters.
A motion then being in order, it was
moved and adopted, that the Chair appoint
Committee Of Five. to nominate officers
for permanent organization. The com.
mittee, consisting OF J. B. Werts, J. G.
Stewart and Robert haffett, E>qrs, and J.
S. Spearman and J. P. Williams, reported
the following gentlemen, who were unani-
mously elected
MICHAEL WERTS, President.
DR.. J. w. SPEARMAS, Vice President.
w. r. SPEARMAH, ESQ, Sec'y.
WARREN G. PsTERsoN, Treas.
On motion it was: agreed that the pro.
ceedings of this meeting be published in
the Newberry Herald,
" he meeting then adjourned to meet Oh
Saturday, 30th inst, ats O'clock, p. NJ.
MlCHAEL HERTS, President.
W. R. Spearman, Sec,y.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

RAILROAD ELEcTIoNs.-General Candy,
on Saturday, issued the following order {:
AL elections for officers of any railroad
company in which the State Of North
Carolina or the State Of South Carolina
possesses any interest, whether by reason
Of having subscribed to the capital stock,
or having guaranteed the payment OF
securities, or arising in any other man
ner whatever, or in which any of the
officers are elected BY directors appointed
hr the Governor, or cbosenby the Leg.
iSlature, are hereby suspended until af-
ter the government Of such State shall
have been fully organized under the
Constitution approved by the Congress
of the United States.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
We are indebted to Mr.. B. H. Dod-

We are indebted to Mr.. B. H. Dod-
worth, the celebrated Musical Conductor
Of New York, for maslc in the scenic
representation Of the White Fawn, as
performing at Niblo'S. Associated with
Mr.. Dodxorth are MessrS. Allen & Fis-
cher, the first a we'll known artic6cicr Of
valve Instruments, the other famous for
his Clarionets, Oboes, Flutes, &c. Any
one requiring music, or instruments OF
the above character will find it advanta-
geous to send to Mr.. Dodworth, No. 6,
Astor Place, New York.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

Judge Douglas: / hold that this
Governmen was made on the white basis.
by white men, for the benefit of white
men and their posteri,y forever, and
should be administered by white mer,
and none others. do not believe thai
the Almighty made the negro capable of
self, lf,govcrnment." -
"Mr. Lincoln in reply: lam not, nor
ever have been. in favor ofmaking voters
or jurors of negroes, nor of Qualifying
them to hold Office, nor internarrying
them with white people, and / will say,
in addition to this, that there is physi-
cal difference between the, white. aad
black race, which, Isbelieye, Will forever
forbid the two races living together 90
terms of social and fpoliticai equality;
and inasmuch as they. cannot SO live,
while they do remain together there
must be position of superior and ia
ferior; and I, as much as any other man,
am in favor of having the, superior, po-
sition assigned to the white race" 80
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
The Vote.

Gen. Candy makes the following re-
port for North and South Carolina:
In North Carolina-th there are 106,721
white and 1882 colored voters, nearly
all of whom voted. It is estimated that
l9,477 whites and $3.50 blacks failed to
register, and Of these 1855 whites are
disfranchised. H-
In South Carolina, there are 46,Ss2
white and so, $50 black voters registered !;
1882 W! ties and 4,le7 blacks failed to
register. About seveLty-Gve per. cent.
of the whites are di<franehiscd.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
coNMERcIal.f

EEwsEREY, May s26.- Cotton market duh No
q cents for mIddiing~ =. - ,,4..{5seg -
e., NEW YoRK. May 25-I p. M Cotton dali
ding 3 J, Flour unchanged. GoidS cioecd
steady. at A. 90. = =
CHARLESTON, May ,25 &c Gatton dol; !; sales IS
bales: holders ask 81 for niddhpg; receipts i s.
so b,Ie<; receipts S -tniddlias28.. I-ss >'
LIVER POOL, May 25-Essaing Cotton arA
changed. :. -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

II there is emmy thing about the house
that they kant get into, it il becauze the
thing amt big enuf. I had ra'her;watch
a distrikt skool than one tame crew.
Crows hive on what they kan steal, and
they will steal emmy thing that amt tied
down. = ~ -. =
They are fond ov meat vittlcs, and are
the first to hold an inquest over a depart.
cd horse, or d still sheep. They, are a
fine bird tew hunt, but hard one to
kill; they kan see you 2 miles first, and
will smell gun right through the side
ov mountain
They are not songstirs, altho they
have a good voice to cultivate, but W hat
they do sing they seem tew understand
thoroughly long practiss has made them
pcrlekt ,-.'
The crow is tough bird, and kan
stand the heat like blacksmith, and the
cold like stun wall.
They bid their nest among a tree, and
lay twice, and both aigs would hatch out
if they was laid in a snow bank-there
aint no such thing as stopping young
crow.
Crows are very lengthy, i beicave
they live always, never knu one to die
a natral death, and don't beleave they
kno how.
They are alwus thin in flesh, and are
like an injun rubber shew, poor inside
and out.
They are not considered fine eating,
altho, j have read somewhere ov billed
crow, but still never, heard the same
man hankering for sum billed crow ?
times. e..
This essa on the crow il copied from
natur, and if it il true, aint to blame
for it, natur made the crow, i didn't, If
had would have made her more honest
and rot quite so tuf
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
-AN1H

In 1860, each individual owed two
dollars and sixty cents Of the public debt;
in 1868 each owes about $50. In 1860,
the expenses of the government were
sixty-two millions; in S67 the Treasurer
estimated them at two hundred and
twenty. five MILLIONS independent of the
interest on the debt, both being periods
of peace.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
Deputy Collectors Office
= Newberry, May 25tG, 1868.

Notice! is hereby; given to al parties
claiming an interest in the following de.
scribed seizures, viz: in wagon team and
contents, seized from Berry HaWkins OF
Greeeville, S., C.S2Also, in about 81 gallons
of whiskey, seized froa, T. II. Grpmer, Of
Newberry, and in about SgS gallons of
whiskey seized from Scott Met. Bee, cof
Laurens. S, c., for violation of Internal
Revenue Laws, to present their claims and
give bonds to defend suits for condemns
tion in United States Court, in thirty days
from this date, or the aforesaid property
will be sold according to law.
JAMES e. DENNIS,
May 81 222 Deputy COLLECTION.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

CHEERFUL WoMES.-0h, if gloomy"
women did but know what comfort
there is in cheerful spirit! How the
heart leaps to meet, a sunshiny face a
merry tongue, an, even temper, and "a
heart which, either naturally, orwhat is
better, from conscientious principle, has
learned to take ali things on the bright
side, believing that the Girer Of life be-
ing all-perfect love, the best Offering we
can make Him is to enjoy to the full
what He sends Of good, and what He
allows Of evil; like a. child who, when
once it believes in itsdather, believes in
all his do,ngs with 1t, whether it under
stands them or not. e.. 80
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

TIE CRow.-For the benefit Of natu-
ralists, generally, and our young friend,
J. NJ, particularly, who is an amateur of
great promise, and keeps a pair of the
birds in question:. besides variety of
other rare 'insects," we publish an essay
on the crow, from the pen of Josh Bill
lings. Our friend may not be acquaint-
ed with all tie habits and characteristics
of the peculiar bird, and if so, we trust
that the following history may aid him
in this branch of the science to which
his attention is now directed. Josh says:
Next TO the monkey, the crow has the
most develtry to spare. They are born
very " lid, kan be tanned az easy as the
goat kan, but q tame Crow il aktpaDy
worse than a sore thumb. p. -- ,.. ..'
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
The Southern Home journal,

We prize this paper as one of our best
literary exchanges. 1t is always inter
esting, and gives original and selected
stories of the first order, poetry, anec-
dote and brief notes on the news of the
day. 1t is published at Baltimore, by j:
Y. Slater, So per annum in advance.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

= ANY one who has the money to spare,
together with the disposition to witness
the great sensation. or spectacular Black
Crook, can be graiiaed BY taking trip
to Columbia, where it will he exhibited
on next Friday and Saturday nights
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

"XL Congress" is the heading placed
over its proceedings by sundry exchanges.
An irreverent friend, noticing one yes.
terday, Remarked that the XXI" is sug-
gestive of the present origin of the pre-
sent Congress. He is a Henglishman
and reads it t,"ex-hell." -
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

~ In N-H York State there is. no love
9St a5y thing that looks like miscesena.
xion The aeternaf negro" is now kicked
and abused OH all sides, and what is al
lowed by, the: RECONSTRUCTION Consfhu'
l. lion of Carolina is decided TO be illegal
blythe Soprente, Court at BufFalo. 4
eclored girl, it seems, entered one of the
whiteschoels in that city, and was per
nsiited BY the teacher to remain. Com
plaint was made to the surerinten
dans, who decided that the girl mus'
leave the school This brought The
matter before the Supreme Court
which ruled against the right Of coloree
children to attend any school except
those designed for. them exclusively.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
BATES MAFFETT.

, Messrs. Ed;tors-Not having any de-
sire at present, to run for office, I beg
most respectfully to decline the nemina-
ton 50 kindly tendered@me, aud which
appeared in your columns Of last week
under the signature Of Democratic Yo-
ters." .THos. ". HOLLOWAY.
Pomaria, S. c., May IS. E@ Z ;.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

EsHfIe EIoFER--The YorkvAle Enqni-
,reesays:: almost ,inperceptibiy, and
3. through some nnknowh agency, there
mas sernng up oser the barren old fields
ID. this distries, within FIVE years, a spe'
1eies Of white clover, which promises
something worthy of notice. 1t is Yig-
eroas and hardy vegetation, thriving well
on thespoorest clay; ridges, and as 'tena'
eious of existence as the Efasaoss wire
grsxss. Cattle and hogs feed upon it
with decided relish! It's advent iate
ihis district is a mystery. thevsolutioH Of
vhichshas not, to our minds. been, salts
Aesofily given. We should not be sur.
pFisedif, few years titnce, our poorest
SOILS clad ia thisssPrightly rerdare, did
not furnish grazing for thousands Of cat,
Gle, whereas they are now worthless" D"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

We invite attention to Mrs. Miriam
Hunters card, in to.day's paper. Mrs. II.
is an industrious. neat and punctual
worker: And has the esteem and good
will of an appreciative public.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
Nomination for Sheriff

Misses FD1Tos: You wiz announes III.
Fl. COUNTS as a candidate for the office Of
Sheriff for Newbcrry District. which election
is ordered: on the 2nd and 3rd days Of June
next Heis qualified to fi, said ,efiee.s2 -
May 25rh 1868. DUr reH, FORK
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
{ "For School Commissioner. y

That which, neither from interest or duty,
I feel impeled 10 accept. I ask my friends
''no clique, most respectfully. 10 excuse mo
in declining. - JOHN *: GARY
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

S4vAEsAH, May s2l.--Lieut. Chas E.
Moors,of the q. s. "a, was shot. in the
street to-day, by his moiher:in-law, Mrs
Mason; the bah passed through The neck.
E;sTec8Yery 10 doubtful - -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
=, ',N =. - ~. a -
LOCAL ITEMS.

We are panied to learn that Mr.. Jas.
Swygert, workman on the Greenville
Railroad, received fatal injury near
Aston last week which resulted in his
death. .
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
Deputy Collector once, 3
United States Internal Rev.
-! =, on hStS ~: . q, s:4sas::aasss :s.s:as
Newberry, S, G., May-25, 1868. -

Nevberry, sc, May 25. 1856. ?
Notice is hereby given to all tax payers
in.the Districts of NeWberry aud Laafebss
that I will be at ,Newberry from this dats
until Saturday, June the 9th, and aS Iaox
rensyille on Monday, June the sttsi aud
days following until the 18th day Of dune
next, for the collection Of the annual taxes
for 1857, and the special taxes for the year
commencing MAJ lstie as we'll as for the
taxes assessed. January, February and
March %payners Of these taxes must be-
made before the 18th day;of Jnpe, ,oe pens
atty of FIVE per ceat will be added against
alt detaulters, and collections enforced &C,
eordsag to law; Z 4 JAMES a. DENNIS
. May q ! .-.-...s. Deputy Goliectss.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
COTTON YARNS! -
...COTTON YARNSI

: The Subscriber, agent for the sale Of the
celebgated Blens Vista Cotton Yarns has,
at all times, Q. a.fuH, supply on, band. Mer.
chaias will be'supplied by the bale, at man-
ufacturer's prices. =. RssSTEWARIT.s
= May 81 22 TT - -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
The State of South Carolina
Newberry District-In Equity.

.Ne~berry District-In Equity.
John &. Lipford wife, admir- and adm'x,
vs.. {Laa Rook and others. g :; - :,
The creditors Of the estate of Samuel J.
Rook, decd, are required to render and es-
tablish on oath their respective ]elnands, al
this Office, on or before the lst day os duly,
1858: 49,. = SlLAS JQHASTOSE, 80,
CONS Office, = Mp
Nav 722 s. - - - eSS-.-.5E 81
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
NEWBERRY, sc. : y.
Wednesday Morning, Nay q, 1868.
Elections POSTPONED.

Gen. Candy has postponed the cleo
tions for municipal officers, ordered TO
take place on the I'd Of June. No time
is fred. -. =, ~ y.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
Winnshoro News vs.. Military Power.

The editor Of the Winsboro News in
refusing 70 Puvrssa an aQyerrfscu.eHt arFo
execute some work for the Chairman Of
The Board Of Registration at that place,
daIess paid for in advance, aroused the
Indignation ofthe Chairman, who made
application TO the Commandment of the
Post, at Columbia for redress Where
upon the following reply was returned:
HEADo'Rs MIX Posi- OF COLUMBIA, ..
e., COLUMBIA, S. C., May II, 1868. /,
Respectfully returned to James M.
Daily, Registrar. The proprietors of the
Winnsboro News have undoubtedly
worse customers than the United States
Government. Mr.. Daily will inform these
gentlemen that. unless the printing is
done, an investigation of the matter will
at once oe made. ,.. -,.--.
BY order of Brevet Colonel Eady. :
:..:" E: r. HILL, -
First Lieut.. 5th Artillery, Post ADJ .
Our editor with.a determination quite
commeadable, in an editorial following
the above dictation, refuses to accede to
the order, reserving to himself the right
to work on credit or not as he sees fit.
The greatest government the world ever
saw is not the surest pay, as We have
found. We like'our friends pluck.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

THE TEST osTa.-In tnet> order direc-
siHg the assembling Of the South Carroll
ma Eeg,ssatuse, General canby prescribed
Sethats the members elect SHOULD Subscribe
10 The ..test oath" The following para,
graph, which appears, in the Northern
spapeiS, Indicates thai Gen. Candy has
Smade.amissake, and that the oath will
not be required =. =. .. t..
), iAccordiag to Washington telegram,
--ssssArs--
: Meade that ehe oath prescribed by the
RECONSTRUCTION Acts to be taken by all
psesops Elected OF appointed to office
10 the sso-ealled States of the South, is
mot obe taken by those eiected under
any new Constitution which may be
adopted unless, the Consultation itself
go proyIdes. 3" = -,
Some time ago General Meade, express
seaths oeimon that the menbers.of the
Georgia Legislature weald be required to
Yake the test oath. Recent advices from
GeergSa, however, state that he, has ar
rived at a, different conclusion, and that
Hs members elect wilt be allowed to
take their seats on subscribing TO the
eath reaairedss by the Constitution re-
,castly adopted We incline to the,
Vpinien that the stest cath will not be
occurred ef any omceriin this State. as.
afser the Constitution shail4 be accepted
OF Congress. there will be an END, of the
1asacafied 2 States, and the Reconstruc-
zienSacts; at prssentyin existence. -
& ssss & : Yorkyif!e Enqeirer.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
DIR. r. s.: WhaleY's
Dental Iaboi,ato ory

<xA The SUBSCRIBER offers ia.
sdueements-ssin the way s0s
'!--lQIO Good Work and Low yPices--
to one and all requiring his professional
services. Perfect. satisfaction gnaraatied.
MAY 81 -. ?, -,--,g.2;- K 90 s.--.s2ssf5
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

Messrs. Smith & Christian will accept
the thanks Of this office, Ito which are
added the thanks of few outsiders,
who drapped in on the lemon-choly oc-
casion,) for galaxy of Elegant mixed
huidities, the component parts of which
were variously palateable and refreshing,
which noated in on, and into, US on SAT-
urday last. Their names and origin it
matters not, suffice it, men of taste and
travel, whose judgment may be relied on
say they were 'sgood mixtures" and by
no means to be snec zed at. Commend
US to a firm in which there is so much
of the Christian element
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

Destinations.

MEssRs. sEDlToKs-I' respectfully de-
cline the nomination 50 kindly tendersd
me by my friends. :, - = p - 2Es
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

Resolved, That the thanks Of the Evan
gelical Lutheran General Synod are due
to the citizens of New wberry for the gene
rous hospitality which the members of
that body have enjoyed at their hands
during the sessions of this Convention,
that they be rendered by the pastors of
the different churches to their respective
congregations on next Sabbath, and that
copy Of this resolution be furnished
the Newberry Herald for publication.
L. A. BlKLE, Secretary.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27


SHIeAses. May" 2s-Fbs Southern
ses were ealtea and represented on all
comnitteeS Governor Hawley, .perma-
bent President, was introduced, 70 the
QocEention by Governor Brewn, of
Georgia. The Southern States are rep.
resented among the Vice President and
Secretaries in the permenent Organization.
GsieAGo, May 2l.-in the Republican
Convention, the Committee on ReSo.
luttohs- reported, congratu!ating the
: country the assured success OF the Con,
sfeSs'onat plan OF recooStruction. Con-
gress must guarantee ana naia'a'a SUI
Esse 70 the southern 4oya!iStS; aeh"unceS
1epnetatfon as national crime; the
nat,ona obligations must oe pald IN letter
me spirit me s09EesR1ent should be adj
nSsniSteFeo WHO the SSsicteSt economy ;
cafTopSfoa a1a extraragance, toStered ey
Johnson sloafd berefrrmed. Abe Lin
seohs death was deplored. Deploring
=. donnsens accession, the resolutions de-
souaee sN aim as usssper' ''otator oi lhe
ia@sf oostsnctor OF reconstruction, and
lasttS tmpeachea OF hisn crimes and
masden,canorss, NO citizens, native or
aataraliaed, must be imprisoned when
abroad, except Tor vlolatlens OF Law.
:! EaIeg!zes the soldiers ana sa'torS-their
osueies are oohsas'oaS meyer 20 DC 10Y, W.
.ssSssss sneu o'p"~"s anu """S si,o,,i5 az
- sue .'...sa -. 49, E.irS :'t'' ;a s"E" ]
~ - g. ~ " S" oI ~.
hp ara s,r,aaI;~n m fnr
sszfsssi. rSsbtsS Fbe rssnIn,;onS Ssre od.
,,ssjsassa :s s soes%ar q o,lv a;ss0nt;ra can
-. rase ,ao n;n9nsl,,. nom;ne,sd fnr
Sp,ss;,sass ss;s .ts Gov Rro~n IN annanoc;ng m
- sofs s.;a tbs n.%;u, ~ he
80 sTS,,i'I;na nS ,sss s,snar,;es in
\ :, 49, ot fr;snds "' 90 1ha frSt
b.jIst fsS Tics. Pres;fant Wade received
4a5Ias Fsa,oas1sa. W;iSoo mo. mo ruIfsx
..5Is, 49, 49, is. ts Kaf'.ss: Crsr.l 80, '1a IA
80 ps.rar n'f 49, " ny en- ka,so, r,,na1
"a us rs.a;";ua n.ta $50 S5S saN rn,aS
sTsss Tss ssoasen,sen s'e then s asiosrneG subise;
20 ,hs.csn oetha presidsnt
: r,,,ssoo :tI.u 90 IT, fouou;,r ava
1S ~ ,n.'Shars nay f tba Ie , Na;;"nai Ex
.Sieeso.io az ~. f S w. ~ 49,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
New -. Advertisements.
Rosemont Cemetery Assacia-

The Treasurer reports the anouuts coIleE
ted and rsturnett~to him, for the beps6s OF
the Cemetery Association. 70 he asfo followss
From Miss Lucy Fair, $22 05
&" e" NJ Lapgford, 8 % =
E Boyce, -. % 20
Mrs. McCanghrin. = II 25+
&. a. Bradley, s q 25s{s-
- - -. ~. IL - S64 To-
Those ladies who have not reported, arc
respectfully requested to DO so 81 their. ears.
iiest convenience, the Association being
anxious to ascertain what amount further,
if any, has been collected, tt..::&,.s- =
1t T. G0UFN; Treasurer. !,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-31
MOTHER.

No one word of human diction,
Is more eloquently dear,
Than the word in every no usehold,
So familiar to tie ear;
IT'S title taught by angels,
AS they journey TO and fro, .. ..
TO express tie of kindred
Heaven hallowed here below
Often hath my spirit striven, ....
Since its eartllsomc task bcgan,-
To revive its child emotions,
In the bosom of the man;
But lifc's cold, unfriendly shadows,
Seemed to chill the cold delight,
Till my mothers voice awoke them
As in boyhood's morning bright.
As gaze along the vista
OF the ceaseless march of years,
behold her lovelight beaming,
Through each day ofjoys or fears;
And when yet am the sa,idest,
Tones of hers can sooth the pain,
Gentle mother, dear and patient,
May thy influence long remain!
Mates of thine are growing aged,
But thou art not old 10 me;
Every winsOme charm rcmaineth
That knew in infancy;
Airy shapes that sometimes hover
Round my pillow while rest,
Bear thy features, darling mother,
And my sleep is fully bleSt