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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE GREAT CIRCUs.-Five thousand
persons attended the circus and menag-
erie last night. OF course it is well
known that Old John Robinson was the
real founder of the Orphans Home, be-
cause he gave it substantial support
when that charitable institution was in
its infancy Each time "0ld John
visits Memphis he recollects the Or
phans' Home, and donates the gross
proceeds of one exhibition to the good
cause. The exhibition this afternoon
has been given for the same purpose,
and it is the fault of the citizens OF
Memphis if the proceeds do not run up
to large figure. Tonight the last per
Torrance will be given on the bluffs.
OF course the pavilion will be crowded
by the thousands of people who have
not as yet attended the circus as well as
by those who have been attending every
evening. John Robinson has the largest
and best troupe ever brought to the city
of Memphis. Let everybody attend the
circus this evening
MEMPHIS THEATER.-The Davenport
Brothers will give one of their won
derful seances tonight at the Memphis
Theater. q The Davenports drew large
houses during their lastvisit to this city.
Their tricks or supernatural acts, aston
ished and perplexed many of our most
intelligent citizens. There will,no doubt,
be a large attendance at the theater to-
night. The Davenports will present
their last sednce in this city tomorrow
evening.
BRooMs OPERA HoUsE.--This place
of amusement, the only one open in the
city, continues to be an attractive place
of resort. Every evening large audi
ences patronise Broom's, and enjoy the
dancing and singing by the splendid
variety troupe. Manager Broom has
made arrangements to add to his troupe
at regular intervals during the season.
Many of the best variety stars have been
engaged. Tonight a fine programme
will be presented, no doubt to crowded
house.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0PV1CE, /
MKMPHIs, TENH.. September s. 1871.
Money. H.


There is moderate demand for loans to-
day, but not in excess of the expectations of
the banks or of their ability to meet, and the
local money m rket remains comparatively
easy. with the discount rates steady at 10 to
II per cent. In the open market the rates are
from IA to % per cent. per month.
We have no change TO note in the rate of
Easternl Exchange. The banks are checking
for their regular customers at a premium,
and between those institutions the rate is
81 Is premium per $1,000, with more sellers
than buyers. The counter rate is par buying
and 4 premium selling. ..r., .t,..
Offerings of coin are more liberal. from the
recent advance in the gold premium in New
York. One lot of s.. 200 gold was purchased
by dealer this morning at 1925, and smaller
lots at fraction less. The New York rate is
steady at 1881. .fn...f
There is a slight improvement in the offer
ings Of Government securities since the Treas
ury has announced its intention of retiring
500, OOO. 900 Of 5:20s. and not unfrequently
are they offered here. Some $500 in 5:20's
we're purchased to-day by dealer at 1lSl4.
Local securities are without the slightest
change. 5000 secured mortgage bonds Of the
Mississippi Central railroad were bought to-
day at nc. and would sell readily at soc.
County warrants. Memphis indebtedness and
uncurrent money remain steady. without
change.
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WEEKLY STATEMENT.
Trade.

The general trade Of the city is fair to-day,
and although receipts Of produce are compa-
rativel6 light, there is moderate business do
ing both from first hands and jObbing. Apples
are dull and unchanged. Baling stuifs quiet I;
sales. 800 pieces bagging at 1917 to 2O1zc for
light and heavy. Bran is steady at $40 per
ton or 81 90 to 10 per 100 from store. Butter
is quiet and without change. The movement
in grain and feed is more active; sales of 1879
sacks choice white corn, shelled, in new gun
mics, were made to-day at Coo from the levee ;
yesterday evening sales were about 400 sacks,
ranging from 60 to Csc; store prices are &C to
CSC. Oats are firm. with no levee offerings
from store we quote at 81 to Sc; sales yester-
day were 200 sacks at SOC. Hay is inactive at
SIG to s26 for Arkansas prairie and good timo-
thy. The provision market is frmer. in con-
sequence of better feeling above. and to day
those who hold clear sides are firmer at S14c to
the trade and SIC on orders. Mess pork is
held at Sl3 Is to Sl4 in a large and small way.
Shoulders are steady at &c. Hams and break
fast bacon are steady and without change.
Cabbage are dull at 81 to IS per 100. Cheese is
quiet at 10 to 1019c. Corn meal steady at So TO-.
Coffee is firm. with sales to-day of A sacks
prime Rio at l9Ac currency, and smaller lots
on orders at slight advance. Sugar is firm
but inactive. kilograms from the East an
nounce still further advance of &c on stan
dards and hard refined. Flour is quiet at
81 so to so for super to choice family and
fancy. Chickens are in good supply at So rs
to 81 70 for young and old. Onions are quiet
m 60 m z S0 in or nd frnrn Powder
is steady at Sc. Potatoes are dull at 50 40 for
st. Louis peachblows and SO for Western rus
sets. Sweet potatoes are held at So 50 to 2 IS.
The market is bare Of eggs. and small lots Of
fresh would sell readily at SOC.
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star Grocery.

Messrs. W. G. Bridges & Co., the pro-
prietOrs of the Star Grocery, at No. Ala
Main street, near the corner of Beal, are
extensive dealers in choice family gro
ceries, which they deliver to any part of
the city free of charge. Mr.. W. G..
Bridges is a well-known citizen Of Mem
phis, and Mr.. w. A. Redford was for
nearly six years with the hardware house
of McCombs, Keller & Byrne, on Main
street. The Star Grocery house viii
flourish when conducted by gentlemen
so we'll known and respected as Messrs.
Bridges and BEDFORD
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BOATS LEAVING TODAY.
R1yER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.

RIvER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.
The rise in the river up to the present time
is about sixteen inches, and will, perhaps, be
increased to twenty inches. A decline has
again set in at Cairo, and up TO this time the
river has fallen three inches. There are as
yet no indications of rise from the upper
Mississippi or tributaries. The rise in the
Ohio has reached Evansville, and about passed
Louisville; at the first named point the river
is rising, while at Louisville and Cincinnati
it is stationary. and along the upper portion
of that river navigation has been suspended.
White and the Arkansas rivers are falling
slowly. The only arrival after our report of
yesterday and up to a late hour at night was
the A. ]. White, from Napoleon, with thirty
eight bales of cotton and nearly fifty sacks Of
seed. The departures were the George W.
Cheek. with a good paying trip for Friar's
Point. and the City of Chester, with forty-two
bales Of cotton and fair miscellaneous
trip. The only arrival to-day up to the hour
of our going to press, was the Julia. She
came from st. Louis. and discharged here
lot Of -four and miscellaneous freight and got
away soon after noon for Vieksburg with
good trip. The weather continues clear and
hot.
The regular Helena. Friar's Point. and
Mouth of White River packet to leave to-day
is the A. J. White. She is now at the landing
and will get away at five pm. promptly.
George Malone commands. and Matt Glass
presides at the desk.
Aleck Waddell does not intend to enter upon
the duties Of second clerkship on the Clarks-
vile. as has been stated, but will remain in
his present position as passenger agent Of the
Little Rock railroad.
The Thos. II. Allen win go out tomorrow
evening for Deval's Bluff. Jacksonport, and
all points on White, Little Red and Black
rivers.
The U. S. mail steamer Celeste. Capt. Cooper.
will back out at five pm. to-day for Pine
Bluff. Little Rock and all points on the Ar
kansas Passengers will find her a comforta-
BILE packet.
The Emile LaBarge is due from below and
the City Of Quincy from above.
The Thos. II. Allen will probably arrive from
White river tonight.
The new steamer 0ceanus, of the Carter
Line Packet Company, will arrive this after
noon, and leave at six pm. for jefferson.
Shreveport and all landings on Red river and
the lower Mississippi.
Bya telegram to Capt. J. 7. Washington,
agent. We learn that the oOmmodiOus steamer
Henry Ames. Capt. Bixby. will pass down to-
morrow evening for New Orleans and the
bends.
The Laura brought ll5 barrels Of molasses.
besides other articles. from the wreck Of the
W. X. Arthur yesterday.
The Railway Record made lis appearance
yesterday. looking as neat and lasts as does its
indefatigable editor.
The 7 ort Smith will be placed upon the
docks for repairs.
Our steamboatmen are under many obliga-
tons to Alderman Mallon for urging the
passage Of the resolution 10 repair the wharf.
the opposition manifestedby
other members Of the Board.
At the evening session Of the CITY Council
last nirht. the resolution in reference 10 the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-08

There will be a splendid trotting race
q. .. the Memphis Trotting Park" to-
day, at three o'clock in the after
noon. The race will be mile heats,
three in five, to harness and to rule.
Entrance, $50. Track to add $50 The
entries are as follows: w. J. Payne en-
tiers S. Roberts grey mare; H. Brothers
enters I. II. Estes black mare; A. A.
Rodgers enters Birds bay horse Major.
The well known reputation Of these
horses as fast trotters will attract large
concourse of people to the grounds. The
betting among the friends of the respect
i've horses has been lively. A tip-top
trotting race may be expected by all Wis
iting the course.
This will probably be the last trotting
match in this city for many months to
come, and all lovers of horse-aesh and
owners Of fast stock should attend to
see the steeds come in under the for
ties" Let everybody attend the trotting
race to-day.
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HEADQUARTERS OYSTER, GAME,
AND FISH DEPOTC, No. 27s
.,ls SECOND SIT lEET.
Notice to Steamboat and Country
Trade

As we have been in the oyster trade for
twentyyears, and hav longer experience
than any dealer in u lis city by ten years,
it gives us the adva ntage to pack and
ship oysters at lower prices than any
house in p.e city Of Memphis. We will
to Gil all shipping orders at
Louis lille and Cincinnati prices. Also
viii keep everything in the way of edi-
b es to suit restaurants, private families
and hotels. All goods warranted to be
Of the best quality.
Respectfully,
J. D. EDwARDs,
81 NJ HoLBROOE.
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New YORK cotton Market.
LfyerpoOI Cotton sTarkee.

quiet. Sales. 1000 bales. Middling uplands.
gid; Orleans. sd.
1:30 pm. Cotton is quiet. Sales. 1900
bales. Of which 1900 were for export and spec
ulation. Uplands, Old; Orleans. sd.
5 p.m.-COtton closes firm. and prices re-
main unchanged. Sales, 1900 bales.
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srrAM-rrrr1So at 3l5 Second st.

twenty-five Per Cent. Saved.
/ have just received from New York
manufacturers very large assortment
of the most fashionable hats and caps
for men and boys, which, owing to the
small expense attached in carrying on
my business, offer twenty-five per cent.
less than they can be bought for any
where in the city. Come and try me.
MARTIN COHEN,
s Practical Halter, 3S4 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-08

JUsr received at the Howe Sewing
Machine room, 264 Second street, E.
Butterick & Co. S patterns of new styles
for September. Z
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GRAND OPENING of Eagle Hall, 255
Main street, opposite the park, Satur-
day night with splendid lunch and re-
freshments free. s
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Where cal we get the best oysters
Why. at Headquarters Oyster and Game
DEPOT. 27s Second street.
81 H TT EnwARDs q HoLBRoOK.
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EDWARDS & HoLBRooK's headquar-
tiers oyster and fish depot, 27S Second
street, will receive fine shipment of
Mobile fresh fish tomorrow evening
Come forward and leave orders, as fresh
fish are scarce now
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.oxDox STOCK MARKET


The receipts for the pas, few days have been
exceedingly light. and the stock being small
those buyers who have orders are obliged to
take to the street early in the morn. les
terday was quite an active day. considering
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-08

NOR SALE FOREST HILTON THE
L Memphis and Charleston railroad, seven
teen miles from Memphis. suitable for an
educational institute or private residence.
The place contains two and half acres in
garden, highly cultivated; six acres in fine
TIMBER six acres Of lawn and shade trees
and the rest in fruit trees Of the best variety.
The land is rich and the products remunera-
tive. The college building is eighty by forty
feet and has twelve rooms; the cottage has
three rooms and n kitchen, etc. Best Of we'll
and cistern water location high and healthy
neighborhood one fthe best in Shelby county.
Price, 5000. Address Overton. Ledger office.
or see proprietor on the premises. l54-22
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Insurance Agency.

The partnership existing between
Messrs. Ii. A. Littleton, j. H. Bowen
and Joseph H. Shepherd, under the style
of II. A. Littleton & Co., was dissolved
on the lst inst, by the withdrawal of
Col. Bowen. This well known insurance
agency is carried ON as before, by Messrs.
Littleton and Shepherd, under the old
style of H. A. Littleton Il Co. The Of
fee of the agency is at No. % Madison
street, where Messrs. Littleton & Shep-
herd can always be found ready to at
tend to business and give Authorization
concerning insurance to the public.
GRAND OPENING of Eagle Hall, 255
Main street. opposite the park, Satur-
day night. with splendid lunch and re-
freshments free. 8
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SECONDHAND furniture, feathers and
household goods of all kinds, bought
at 1892 Second street.
70 II. T. SINYoTT.
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GRAND OPENING of Eagle Hall, 255
Main street, opposite the park, Satur-
day night, with splendid lunch and re-
Treatments free. wv 8
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NV roRk NoNEY nARKEr.

NEwYoKk. September s. lO:25 a.m.-GOvern-
ments are strong. with an advancing tendency.
Sterling exchange is steady at 1881. Gold is
loaninr Al l-16 Of | per cent.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
ONCE: No. IS Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
See fourth page for additional local.

PITTsBuRG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, office 282 Main
street, Bethel Block. I
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srRAYEp or STOLEN.

CTRAYED OR sTOLEN-FR0M Ne. los
- Market street, a light brown mule, slightly
gray, IL or IA years old. blaze faced, not shod.
A liberal reward for his return TO
gu e. ACKBRMAN, 6 and Towards Row
STRAYED FROM FORREST & KELLY'S
- stable on Kayburn Avenue on Friday, LIST
inst, a bay mare mule. 8 years old, Is hands
high. lame in the left shoulder, and heavy
built. Ten dollars reward will be paid for her
delivery TOD. A. Forrest, Jefferson street.
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LOST.

4 OsT-A GOLD RING. OPAL CRNTER
| ! set with diamonds. A libe al rsWerd vii
be paid for It's delivery al No % Main street.
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GRAND OPENING Of Eagle Hall, 255
Main street, opposite the park, Satur-
day night, with splendid lunch and re-
freshments free. .r. 8
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that the sales were not in excess Of $50 bales.
prices being irregular. To-day the demand is
fully as active. and sellers very firm. The
New York and Liverpool markets opened and
closed strong. Sales up to pm. were about
IS or 100 bales, and swept the different tables
clean Of desirable grades. Ordinary sold at
"a to l51fc,; low middling at IS to 191sc.. and
middliLg at 177s to 2O1sc,. the latter being the
asking price. Receipts were al. shipments
90, and stock 1852. ,I. +,
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New and secondhand furniture
and feathers bought and sold at l6
North Court street.
II w. .F.WILLIAMs.
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EOR sALE-THE CHARLESTON HOUSE.
II at Depot Of Memphis and Charleston rail-
road. This is a large. commodioGs hotel
building, now the property Of gentlemen
will be offered publicly on Saturday, Oc.
tOber IA, to the highest bidder for one-half
cash; balance in twelve months, with inter
est. Apply at Room Is. Planters Insurance
Building, Madison street.
1856 GEO. W. WINCHESTER.
EOR sALE-JUST RECEIVED on CON
II signment from Paris, KY, two pair tho
oughbred Berkshire shOats took the premi ..
at the Winchester and Richmond Fair ~ gui
viii be sold at a very reasonable price. ny
M; G. coSTKI 20.
1885, 81 Monroe street. City s tabIss
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-08

E0R sALE-6NE LIGHT R0CKAWAY
II and harness. as good as new. Will sell at
bargain for cash or good paper. For terms
street. rl. l56t
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WANTED.

XXTANTED-C0TToN FOR SEWING, MA
w chimes and Pianos. Planters or others
wishing to dispose of their cotton at first cost
for sewing machines and pianos at New York
siOnl, will find an excellent opportunity to do
SO by applying TO the undersigned. This is
fine chance for planters or others des rous Of
engaging in a new, plea SAINT and profitable en-
terprise. w. 3, MlTCHELL,
business Manager Memphis Real Estate Bull
letin No. 2s6 Second street. 1t
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer A. J. White. Napoleon.
- Julia. st. Louis.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer City of Chester, st. LOnis.
% Geo. W. Cheek, Friar's Point.
- Julia, Vicksburg.
BOATS IN PORT.
A. j. White. Celeste.
BOATS LEAVING TODAY.
Arkansas river Celeste H. m
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WANTED by A MAN WHO HAS HAD
w six years experience in the cotton bust
ness q situation in either cotton Office or ware
house. Address l., Ledger office. l-l2
WI ANTED-TO EXCHANGE IMPROVED
w city property for suburban land-im-
proved. Call ON s. Hinson. Dentist. No. 233
Main street. 1903
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FOR SALE.

EAR TOBACCO-F0R SALE IN
1 large or small quantities by e. p. Bates
q Co.. cotton and tobacco factors, No. 26l
Front street. LIS
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ITOR RENT-THE RESIDENCE OF MRS.
" Rose, on Union avenue, about one mile
from Court Square, consisting Of large and
excellent dwelling of seven large rooms and a
kitchen and servants room. and stable and
outhouses, with an acre of ground for garden
and orchard. The premises are in good con-
dition. Also house No. 30 Exchange street
extended, adj acent to J. d. Cox's residence.
consisting of seven rooms. Apply to Il. b.
Edgington, is Madison street. 1868
nor RENT-A TWO-SToRY FRAME
T. house, l75 Vance street, and furniture for
sale. House contains seven roOms-late i'm
provements. All new. Apply at SS9 Main
street. 1877
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CHILDREN'S Deposit POLICIES.

By means of which the parent may at a COM
paratively small cost secure for his child, at
Is or Il years old, sum sufficient with which
to commence life.
Branch Ofnce-No. z Madison street,
Memphis, Tenn.
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The Value of Work.

There is Polish lady, the Countess of
K, living in Paris, She wears very
singular brooch or breastpin. Encircled by
twenty precious stones, on the ground of a
dark blue stone, and covered by glass in
front, is-what do you, suppose? A portrait?
No. A lock of hair? No. What then?
Just four common pms, bent together like
a star! Why does she wear such a singular
thing as this? Her husband, Polish neble-
man, was put in prison, because he was
thought to be a secret enemy of the govern
ment. He was put into dark, deep dun
geOn, far down under the ground. He had
no light. He could not tell when it was
day, or when it was night. He had no one
to speak to; for no one was allowed to go
near him, but the keeper of the prison. And
he was not allowed to speak to him. He
had nothing to do. Days, and weeks, and
months passed; and he was still in his dun
geOn. He was not brought to trial. Poor
man how miserable he was He thought he
would lose his mind. He felt his reason
beginning to give way. Oh, if he only had
something to do
Feeling over his coat one day, he found
four pins. And he wept for JOY, But you
say, -Four pins And Wbat .use Were they ?
Why, he just took them from his coat, and
threw them on the floor of his dungeon.
And then ne got down on his hands and
knees, and felt all over the floor till he found
them. And as fast as he found them he
threw them on the floor again. And could
you have gone into his dungeon, you would
have found him on his hands and knees
groping IN the darkness for has four pins
1t was all his work. And when, after six
years Imprisonment, he was brought out
and allowed to go home, they found him
cropping in the dark for his pins. And he
would not go out without taking his four
pins with him. They were his best friends,
because they had given him something to
DO And his wife had them made up into
oreastpin, which she valued more than gold.
They had saved her husbands life!
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There are three days in every mans his
tory which are unlike any others-the day
of his birth, the day of his death, and the
day Of his judgment At the day of his
birth he begins a never ending existence,
and becomes an heir of eternity. On the
day Of his death, the day Of his probation
ends; all is sealed up for the Judgment On
the day Of Judgment all the deeds done in
the body must pass under the eye of God,
and the destiny Of all men be decided. Be
fore Him shall be gathered all nations. =
ave must all appear before the Judgment
seat Of Christ" "The Son Of Man shall
come in His glory" and "all the holy an
gels with him 0 what day. one for
which all others were made
But let US not forget the solemn declara-
ton" He shall separate them one from al
other" Here on earth the righteous and
the wicked are mingled together. On that
last day they viii meet for the last time
The searcber Of hearts viii know the exact
case Of every one. Earthly distinctions will
sink down to nothing. One test viii decide
every thing; on the one hand viii be found
{" him that feareth God;" on the other "him
that feareth him not.
This separation will be deeply affecting.
What distinction viii then be made in fam
lies Some parents viii 90 into life ever
lasting, while their children sink down into
everlasting fire. Brothers and sisters
that loved one another dearly here, will be
parted there, and viii meet not again for
ever. For we must remember that
This separation viii be eternal. There
Will be no return from Paradise, and none
from perdition. There viii be an impassa-
bic and {" great gulf fixed" luke xvi: 26.)
And to complete the agony of that doom
viii be the consideration that it might have
been avoided. Others entered into life, and
thecondemned sinner might have been among
them. But t is all over now.
"Day of Judgment, day of wonders;
Hope and sinners there must part
Louder than ten thousand thunders,
Hear the dreadful sound Depart
Lord, in this the day of my merciful Wis
itation, give me an eye to see the things
that belong to my peace, before they are hid
from my eyes, OLD PILGRIM.