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A Ri, of Humor-An Orchestral E,n..,
A correspondent of the st. Louis Republ;-


A correspondent of the st. Louis RenubL-
can tells this droll story:
L was an orchestra once, for ten minutes.
and afforded great satisfaction. Let ME tell
you all about it, 1t was in Troy some years
ago. Mrs. Waller, the excellent tragedienue,
was playing that child of the Dismal Swamp,
the Duchess of Malfil," and dark and des-
Perate piece it is. Aft9r series of awful dis
os" aseeis, the unhappy duchess very properly
soeS OUT Oh her head. She is confined in
i."uin.ouse' ~ ana one act OF the play transpires
.I ~ 'lils lnadhouse; and during entire scenes
heard outside.
To do this accompaniment in shane. the
manager had the O. chestra- ali able bodied
Du'chnan, who were usually in the music-'
room playing penny-ante when not E'ruug in,'
at Ihis mad Juncture gathered in the green
room under the stage. A hole was bored in
tne ceiling above, and string attached to the
prompter's desk was depended through it. In
solemn conclave sat the Dutchman-one with
the string in his hand and as the prompter
tugged it above each one for himself sent up
dismal howl that lifted the hairs of the list
eners in 'front.' One night during the Dutch
ess OF Malhl run, | strayed into the green
house and enjoyed the wild beast show, as
called the hewling musicians. Between one
batch of howls aud another quite an interval
occurred. During this interval one by one
the sufferers dropped out. was perched un-
der gas-light deep in some novel of that pc
ROD, when the string commenced to wiggle
violently. All the demented were gone, the
walls OF the damned were expected; l let one
or two awful shrieks thinking it might help
'em up stairs, or bring the stray howIers back
on duty.
One pair of lungs wasn't enough: the
string kept thrashing up and down, when NV
eyes lit on the biggest brass to otter ever saw,
left by one of the renegades. No sooner seen
than tackled it. L lost sight of the string;
l lost the power of hearing with my first
blast. Mrs. Waller said, as she knelt on the
stage above me: clark! hear ye not, how
siehing on the wind comes the wall of the
lost spirits?" She paused for the wall; 1 did
my level best and lifted her six inches off the
boards with my first blast. That seemed to
inspire me. Ignored the stops that might
have cramped my great achievements, but
pudding farewell to all my fears of ruptured
blood-vessels, or total deafness or future pun
ishment, let out that which was most with
IN me, and have never had a stomach ache
since. But the audience-they roared. and
the manager cursed, and Mrs. Waller few
down the green-room stairs. There was alb
sorbed in my tremendous performance, obliv-
iolIs OF all beside the success OF my musical
efforts. The manner in which my orchestral
essay was received, closed my career as fe-
male wind iDstrumentalist.
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Fine Suburban Residence for Sale.

Fine Suburban Residence for Sale,
The subscriber offers for sale his
ASMN ~ m0dern-buiIt residence situated on
0faRk4mlR the emineuce overlooking Wood
ll5lE lEiIAH ford's Corner, WestbrOok. 1t con-
tains 10 good-sized rooms, with an
excellent cellar, is supplied with an abundance Of
hard and soft water, and it is in good state of re-
pail There is large stable on the premises The
grounds embrace two acres, handsomely laid out,
andon which is fine vegetable garden, the vegeta.
besto be sold with the house,
This Is one OF the finest locations in the vicinity Of
Porland-withn five minutes walk of the horse
cas-, and aftoIding a fine view of the city, harbor
ocean, and the surrounding country: Price $4,000
mortgage If desired. Possession given Immediately,
Entuireo SAM'L JORDAN, ESQ.
PS. A grove containing tive acres adjoining on
will be sold with the premises. if desired aug25-tf
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Farm for Sale.

Situated in North Yarmouth nea,
k%M-N Walnut Hill, one mile from the
f8fTatAr2 church, IA mile from the post-
G1lf1 kEI1 office store, and school house; also
4zz5E@73393 near the depot on the Maine Cen.
tra Extension. Contains about rs acres of land
superior pasturape supplied with abundance of wa.
ter sufficient wood on the premises for family use
Buildings consist OF house, outbuildings, and three
barns; one barn 4xs0 feet the others being smaller
Never failing, water near the buildings. This is !
haytarm yielding from s. to 75 tons in tavorabIt
seans, and is excellent also for dairy PURPOSES Fo,
iurther information apply to the subscriber.
EDWARD BEALS, Walnut Hill.
% ,,r re.. No. Yarmouth, Maine
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BONDS.

Oher for sale bond which combines these advan-
tages TO an unusual Degree The route lies betwesn
Mobile, Alabama, and Houston, Texas-passing
through New Orleans, the New York Of the South.
Or the whole.n of 475 miles, about two thirds are
already built, and the Stockholders have expended
nearly TEN MILLION DOLLARS in the work.
The bonds now offered are secured by mortgage
upon all that part OF the line west OF New Orleans,
which has enormous traffic sured to it from the
start this being the only rail connection by which
the cOrn cattle and other productions Of Tex
as can reach New Orleans.
SO important is this road considered TO Louisiana.
that the State has made very liberal grants in aid Of
the enterprise. by Girect Donations by
ofits bonds, and by subscriptions to the stock OF the
company, amounting in all to over eight million
dollars.
The E1st Morfraua
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To Whom it May Concern.

WHEREAS, Otis .. Newhall, formerly of Port
w land in the County OF Cumberland and Stat
Of Maine. now beyond the limits OF the State, on thu
twenty-seventh day ofAugust, A. D., 1870, convey
ed by mortgage Gel tain personal property to w.t.
One undivided third part of'two Globe Presses, will
type and cases connected herewith to Osceoa Jack
son and Edmund A. Eaton. both OF said Portland
partners under the firm name OF jackson q Eaton
said Mortgage being recorded in the City Clerks Of
flee for the City Of Portland, Book 49, page 1928 "
This is to give notice. that we intend to tore
close the same, for breach OF the conditions there
Of, which has occurred.
OSCEOLA JACKSON,
'+ ED. A. EATON,
JACKSON & EATON.
Dated at Portland, July "a, A, D.. 1871,
ty25-d1aw3W-Tu
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VIM. III. JERRIS.


A NICE two and half story house and stable sit-
"a uated on corner Of Arsenal and Western Prom
nta Zen rooms all lighted with gas, plenty good
wa WAFER. Lot contains about 5000 feet, ENQUIRE on
'he Ifemises. jy2I* 3w
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the -
Portland Publishing Co.,
At los EXCHANGE STREET, Portland.
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is published every THURSDAY MORNING al
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one week, $1.00; 30 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head Of "AMUsEMENTs," $500 per
square per week; three insertions or less S1.5O.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINK
STATE PRESS" (which has large circulation
in every part OF the State) for 81. 90 per square
for first insertion, and 80 cents per squsre for
each subsequent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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jyt2 TT&Stf W1W
Fer Sale.

FOr Sale.
TyHE valuable Real Estate known as the ssNorth
i Wayne Scythe Works." situated at North
Wayne, Maine, 16 miles from Augusta, and .i1 from
the Rail- oad Said property consists OF a very safe
and reabe water privilege Of from to six hun
dred Horse power, good stone dam, Brick shop 7Ox
80, Brick store House 40x26, fine Store 6Ox4O two
repair, Saw and Grist Mill, Hammer shops, G9ind
works, Repair shops, Barns, Stables, Out buildings
&C, with ninety acres good tage, pasture and wood
Paper Mandatory, as well al Iron and Steel in any
form.
AS this property will be sold for moderate amount
compared with the original cost, it is believed to be
worthy the attention OF any one desirous of entering
into the manufacturing business.
For terms apply to Mr.. j. F. Taylor, on the prem
lses OF OLIVER AMES, ESQ.,, at the Ames Plow
company, Boston. jy8 T T&S I'm
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REAL ESTATE.
FOR NsALE!

fN1A The two Story Brick House with French
Mg; Roof No. 70 Park street, with modern improve
ments Lot contains about 1000 square feet of
land. Inquire OF
junl6tt JOHN G. PROCTER, 90 Exch'gst,
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Mill for Sale or Lease,

>11UATE in Wilton, near the Wilton Depot, one
- Mill with never failing water power. The build
ing 64x40 three stories. Suitable for woolon or
cotton manufacturing. The building, wheel and
shafbng is all new can rely about so horse power
the entire year, no trouble from ireshets The prop
saw and shingle and lath mill connected will be
offered with the abeve property il wished tor.
For particulars inquire Of
mylld,wtf CHARLES BARTLETT. Wilton.
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9hersd for sale, the proprietor desiring to remove
dns me rare opportunity for a live man to make
nere !, are thirty-iour let teams, and the
PstoIaRe uy equal to the stock. The stable also
has large number Of boarding hcrses. and is hack
ine paVpe, viii De sold at great bargain. and
thrifty and permanent business Tie eass has seven
years to run. III A now
jy1S II
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Eight Per Cent. ROnds

NOW offered, are limited in amount to $12 300 per
mile, and are for 900 e2oo EACH interest PAYABLE
January and July, at the rate OF Der cent Cur
rency or 7per cent Gold at the option OF the holder
Bonds registered If desired.
Among the leading Stockholders OF the Companv
are Hon. e Morgan, Ex-Governor and Ex-US
Senator; Hon John A Griswold, Ex .Iioutcp.pt. .
Governor, Troy. Y; Hon Cakes Ames. M O.. Mas.
sachnsetts; Messrs M orton, Bliss 4 Co., Won Hott
man & Co.,J & W Seligman g. Co., Harrison Durkee
ana others, OF New York; Benjamin Bates Pres
ident Bank OF Commerce, franklin Havens, Presi
ldent Merchants Bank, Boston, and others, also
well known,
The above statement of facts proves the Safety of
these bonds. Their Profit is equally manifest upon
examination. They are sold fer the present at 90.
and accrued interest from July 1st. At this price
they AFFORD certain income for forty-fve years. of
nearly nine per cent upon their cost. One thousand
dollars invested in these eight per cent bonds will
give the purchaser more than aeventy-seyeu per
cent, greater annual interest than the same
amount invested In the new Government
rive Fer Cents. while holders of Government Sizes
win ma decided profit in selling them at present
high prces,and re-investing in New Orleans. Mobile
and Texas Bonds.
subscriptions will be received in Portland, by
WIN. Il. WOOD, ESQ, 81 Exchange a..
messrs, SWAN Il BARRETT, Bankers.
1OO.uiddIe st.
III. M. PAYSON, Brek er, 81 Exch,,pe.,
Information concerning the Company and the
Road. and pamphlets containing map and full de-
tails of the enterprise can be obtained OF the under.
signed or any Of the Company's advertised agents.
w. B. Shattuck, Banker,
AND
Financial agent, N. o., NJ. r. .R.Co..
may3id &w22 3m
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FOR SALE I
NLUABLE
Timber Lands 4!
ArOOstOOIz County;

vIZ:-
l6 Range Z, 8, 600
The above on Fish River.
io' Range l3-The whole Township, say about
10 $4,000 Acres.
~, 15-East half. say about 1900
13-Undivided halt, say about 900 &c
Inc last named three lots on the Allagash Riv-
Inc above will be sold either in one or two lots to
sut purchaser that is, the Fish River Lands in one
lou and the Allagash River Lands in one lot.
For further particulars apply to
ROBERT RANKIN & CO.,
St. John, New Brunswick,
saint John, N. B., July 8, 1871. jy13 I'm
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REMOVAL.

IN A. BOWEN has removed his Fancv Goods
L. Millinery Store, from No Free street Block
to
No. 395 Congress Street,
where he will hereafter be pleased to meet all his
old customers. jy16d1w
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$25 ReaUNrd i!

A REWARD Of $25 will be paid for the detection
"A OF any one stealing any flower, vase cut flower
plant or any decoration whatever from Evergreen
Cemetery.
+ Sas5 IT, i: 5SSSHhEH, iSSEE SSH5 Trustees
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TO be Let,
HyHE whole part OF the block OF Brick Stores OF
i Portland Pier.
Apply at the Merchants National Bank,
iv1Q
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To be Let.

To Let,
HOUSES and Stores on Pearl Street and Cum.
ii berland Terrace by
sep27-1y J.L. FARMER.
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A WHARF and lumber yard connected with Office
IA and sheds complete One ofthe most desirable
locations for the wholesale and retail luLber busi-
ness in the City OF Providence. For particulars
apply by letter or in person to TALBOT BROS,
% Randall st., Prov ldence.
jy17 MW&F 2w
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GTORE No 81 Exchange st.. recently occupied by
- Dresser Aver, and thoroughly fitted tor a tirst
class bookstore.
w. H. FESSENDEN,
Jyl0 MW&F I'm 30 Exchange st.
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To be Let

Room to Let.
A PLEASANT Front Chant ber and side room, to
"A let, with Board, on Danforth St. near State.
Enquire at 20 Free st. mr7dtf
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kafIrod1e.
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD
Ia O. N \

On and after JUNE 5rH 1871 Passenger Trains will
leave New London as fo0we;
For Bellows Falls and the North, at 300 A. NJ. con-
Meeting at Willimantc for Hartford: nj Palmer for
Albany, Boston, Ware aud Gilbcrtyile; at CIRCUITS
for Greenfield and FitchburR
For Palmer, ut $40 A. NJ. connecting al Wiimantic
for Hartford; NJ Palmer for Albany, Boston, Ware,
Gibortyile and Grouts at CIRCUITS for Bellows Falls,
For Norwich, at iO.35 A. NJ connecting from Prov
idence and New Haven, for Worcester and Proyi-
dencc, and at $40 p NJ. connecting from New York
For Palmer, at 2.i5 T. NJ. connecting from proyi-
dence; at wiimantic for Hartford; at Palmer for
Albany and Boston; and for Amherst Ware aud
Gilbcrtville At 300 =. NJ, connecting from New
York and StOninglOn.
And Other Points as Follows
AMHERST for Palmer $50 4 1881 A. NJ, CON
p. NJ, connecting for Springfield, Albany, New Lon-
don, and New York via Steamer; $3.50 A. NJ and Las
P. ". for CIRCUITS, connecting for Bellows Falls,
Fitchhurg and Greenfield
WARE for Palmer, Ill I 1910 A. NJ, connecting
For Albany, Boston and New London. 4.5O z. NJ,
connecting for Albany. New London, and steamer
PALMER for New London, 20& s.i5 A. NJ Il
2.35 p. NJ connecting from Albany and Boston
1T New London for Providence, New Haven and New
York; G.20p NJ, connecting from Boston Spring
field; and at New London for New York via Steamer.
s.l5 A. NJ. 1920 and $40 p. NJ for Amherst, con.
meeting from Albany, Boston, and New London; S.lj
A. and 1920 p. NJ. for CIRCUITS, connecting for
Bellows Falls, Fiiehburg aud Greenfield; $40 A. NJ.
Albany and New London; $50 z. NJ, connecting
from Boston, Springfield and New London.
BELLOWS FALLS for New London, 7.ij A. VI and
and ESQ r. NJ, connecting with trains from the
North and with Steamer at New London for New
York at $50 r. NJ.
CIRCUITS for New London 1000 A. NJ Il I.3O p
NJ. connecting from the North, Fitchburg and Green
field.
NORWICH for Palmer j.33, S.iS A. NJ, 3.10 anu
G.iS =. NJ for New London connecting for New
York by rail, at 6.1O $50, 1888 A. NJ, LAO and AZ
p. NJ, and by Steamer at $50 p. NJ.
WuIIMANT1C for Palmer O.1 5.D.i3 A. MI .Oi
A.I r.. M. IA "a
NJ and 400 and 800 p. VI.
june 1871. GRO 4. MERRILL, Supi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-06-23

THE POTATO BUG IN THE WEsT.-The
Detroit, Mich, Post of recent date contains
the following reference to n scourge now
felt at the West, but which seems to be
making its way surely eastward:
"The potato bugs, from the ravages of
which the western part of the State suffered
80 much last year, have made their appear
ance In this vicinity in overwhelming num-
bcrs. They come into our gardens and
even into our houses, and swarm upon our
sidewalks to be crushed by the feet of pc
destrians. a gentleman from Crosse Point
reports that they seem to be quite as much
at home on the water as upon the land, and
that the surface of the lake is literally alive
with them. MS il often is with the June
flies which so swarm about our street
lamps on warm summer evenings. He
says that the potato bugs often fly con-
siderable distance, and that they float east
ly upon the surface of the water. They are
evidently bound to make a raid ON Canada,
and it will prove more disastrous than
any Fenian raid has ever been. The curl
Gus instinct which prompts them to travel
eastward does not find itself thwarted by
large bodies of water, for they float across,
and resume their journey on the other side.
1t would he interesting to know for what
great purpose these bugs started out on
their trip from the Rocky Mountains east
ward, and why they have been so fright
fully prolific on the way. II now seems
probable that the potato crop in Michigan
viii prove an entire failure this year"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-06-23
DR. GREENE's
HAIR RESTORER.

Nearly every Hair preparation in the market has
been Analysed by competent chemists, and shown to
contain poisonous substances, causing Nervousness,
Headache, Paralysis and often fatal results.
Boston, January n, 1871.
81 have tested sample Of DR.. Greenes Hair Restor
or, and hnd that no poisonous metals Of injurious mat
ter exist In It. q. 4. JACKSON, State AssAyeF."
This Is important evidence to the public and fully
oorroboratos DR.. Greenes claim in regard to it, free
dom FROM injurious substances Its use for twenty
Ave years has tested Its superiority dressing, and
It's power to preserve the hair and scalp in healthy
condition 1t removes dAndrun, prevents the hair
from falling on preserves ia natural color, restores
1t when prematurey gray renders II soft and glossy
promotes it's healthy growth aud lie the best dressing
discovered. while other preparations are sold
at almost any price Dr. Green's Hair Restorer has
Alned its good qualities its price, aud it's reputation
1t il prepared by Dr. H. Greene at the Medical In-
siiIuie, "a Temple place, BssIon, and sold At
81 per bottle orsiI bottles Tor S. sent by express
20 any part Of the country. 3mla
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late. In dry seasons many of the most
valued fertilizers remain inactive, and in
fact at times produce an injurious rather
than beneficial effect.
:. he careful TO note the progress of tho
experiments. Frequent observations as to
the appearance of the crop should be taken
and any pocularitics noted down at once
on paper. Nothing should be trusted to
memory.
S. Let every experiment be made with n
definite object in view, be il to clear up
some disputed point, or put to practical
test some theoretical notion. 1t must not
be forgotten that Notwithstanding all the
care that can be bestowed upon them, I'M
forescen circumstances may altogether spoil
the result. The man conducting expert
ments must not hesitate, il necessary, to
throw the result of three or four years
labor into the waste paper basket, before he
gives the public any conclusions from his
trials.
9. Finally, in order to be truly valuable,
all trials should be continued for success
sion Of years, and if possible on variety
of soils, so that from great number of ex-
periments we may climate the disturbing
influences which the variations in soils
universally produce on the general results.
Maine Farmer.
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NoCNG AMERICA Al THE WHEEL.-A
well-known clprpvmnn WAS crossing I. Ike
rrio .n,,o ,.oar. a,,, ,,,,,,,, ono or ,I,a IoLa
fIle' SONIC years ago "p"h one Oh tIe iahe
steamers, and seeing a small lad ut the
wheel steering the vessel, he accosted him
os r,uo,,..
My son, You appear l" DE a small hoy
to steer so large a boat"
.Ves s,r,, ,ro. tb.. ,o,l,, aim, ,,,, .o,
:, ,,'..,'.i' ''''
can 90 II lhouSh'
'Do you think You understand your
business my son ,"
.I,o. sin. uinI.rl.u
,.'.'' '','"> '''
an you boN the compass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-06-23

CEDAR Brush Az ANTIDoTE FOR WORMS
AND BUGs.-Mr Ri hard Drop commun-
icatcs to the Rome ~. W Sentinel the re-
suit of his observation and experience for
some wears. He says nothing is 50 ellcctu-
al in keeping worms and bugs from all
kinds of trees, shrubs and bushes as green
cedar brush cut in small pieces and sprnk-
led under the currant and other bushes
and to keep bugs and worms from fruit
trees he recommends fruit growers to tie
cedar brush around the trunks OF the trees.
There is something offensive about cedar
to all bugs and worms, and they do not APP
proach it. He remarks that he has ncS er
yet discovered worms nest on cedar
brush, and that cedar brush is also effectu-
al in warning OIL mosquitoes and flies. a
horse may be rubbed with the brush in
the morning, and flies will not bother him
that day, or until the odor wears oil. So q
person may lie down in the woods to sleep
cover himself with cedar brush, and not
be troubled with flies, mosquitoes or bugs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-06-23

PADDLE YOUR OwN CANoE.-Judge S.
gave his son 81 900, telling him TO go to col
lcgc ard graduate. The son returned ut
the end of the freshman year without n
dollar, and with several ugly habits. A.
bout the close Of the vacation, the judge
said, "Well, William, are you going 10
college this year?" Have no money, IA
Their But gave you thousand dollars
to graduate on" ITS all gone, father"
Very well, my son, it was all l could give
You; You can't stay here; you must now
pay your own way in the world \ new
light broke in upon the astonished young
man. lie accommodated himself to the
situation, left the house, made his way to
college, graduated at the head of his class,
studied law, became Governor of the State
of New York, entered the cabinet of the
President of the United States and has
made Il record that will not soon die; be-
ing none other than William II. Seward.
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JOH.N! TUR.v TIFE OLD .H.TRE
OIT 10 ER.fSS,
4 FARM BALLAD


ohnl iuru the old mare out ~ grass where IT s tall
pu, avs, hpoch on tina well worn shoes that now are
on nor fcet
No more wol drive her ON the road. or hitch her to
tho ulow
shes boon faithful beast for years. wen feed and
rest her now
bought her many years ago. before you John could
une payc Won ,onr first horseback ride upon gentle
Wan.
Mother ana walked by her side aud held yon on her
hack,
A. onie,, She moved alona the beaten meadow track
Mother has gone and left us John she's at the farm
above,
You know before her weary feet had touched the river
swell
SHE wanted us for her dear sale to ufc old Nancy
we'll
rye driy the old mare many miles: she never ran
away.
She never skeercd at anything she saw by night or
4bss acme some tail vorl. that 1 know. m smooth
and stunnv nlaces
traces.
she's seen the day that she could rt with any Of the
nays;
About her beauty and her speed I've often made my