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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

CANAL COMMERCE During the month Of
April there were 306 arrivals by the Alexan-
dria canal, bringing $50 perches Of stone, I'd
tons of cement, 29,5OO tons of coal, and GA
rerches of lime stone During the same period
there were 30l departures, carrying SIS tons OF
fish, 4G! tous of salt, 5000 feet Of lumber, 800
tons slaves, and ton of gravel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

QUANTICo RoUTE.-The train from Rich
mond, on the Richmond and Potomac Railroad,
yesterday ran through to Quantico for the first
time This makes the distance to be travelled
by water on this route fifteen miles less than
when the connection took place at Aqua Greek.
No change will take place in the time of opeu-
lug or closing the Southern mail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

APPOINTMENT OF READTMEN.-The Mayor
has appointed John A. Nightingale and David
NJ. Jasper readymen, to serve until the next
meeting of the CITY Council
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

l6O ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with beautiful view
of the latter city and Of the Potomac river. The
improvements consist of BRICK Dwell g.
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out. ii
buildings, and an abundance of choice ruit
all descriptions. The farm is well watercd, anu
has on it plenty of timber
600 ACRES HEAVILY TIMBERED LAND
IS miles from Washington city--same distance
from Alexandria, and about miles from sta
lion on the w. s. O. r. R., Offering ready mar
ket for wood and timber.
A FARM, in Fauquier county, miles below
Warrcnton and within two miles of station on
the Wurrenton branch of the O., A. s. NJ K. r.
The tract contains about 400 acres is we'll tim
bered and watered, and is considered fine graz
ing land. -,
The above property, the title to which is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modatng terms Apply to A. b., Gazette Office
feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, May ,, 10 a. m.
Probabilities Rising barometer, northery 10
westerly winds. Clear weather and falling
temperature will prevail from the lakes to the
Gulf and south and middle Atlantic coasts and
extend over New Epgland this afternoon and
tonight Dangerous winds are not anticipated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
LOCAL NEWS.

A SHOOTING AFFAIR ON THE CANAL.-The
Cumberland News of yesterday says :-"On
Saturday evening last, as Captain Cyrus Fish
err boat was ascending the canal and in the
vicinity of Seneca, about thirty miles above
Georgetown, his boat came up with stone
boat, in charge Of man named Irwin AIRING
ton. Fishers boat passed Arrington's, which
ipcensed the latter and quarrel ensued between
the two men. Fisher was upon the tow path
with his mules, and Arlington within the ca
bin of his own boat. when, as Fisher was in
the act of leaving the vicinity of the stone boat
Arlington placed the niuzzle Of "a loaded mus
kct, charged with large sized shot, out the ca
bin window and fired at Fisher, number OF
the shot taking effect in Fishers right leg and
foot, which completely disabled him, and he
was carried aboard of his boat and subsequently
brought on to this city His wounds, although
painful. are not serious, and in few weeks
hence it is expected he will be about again.
Arlington is the man that was engaged in a
shooting scrape in this city some time since.
and seems to have Partially for that business.
In all probability he may use fire arms once to
often, If he has not already done SO, and have
the law enforced against him. Atlast accounts
Arlington had not been arrested. Arlington
is native ofthis city, and usually lives here,
but for some time past has been running ca
Ia! boat from Seneca to Georgetown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

MECHANICS HOME ASSOCIATION. The
Committee appointed to draft constitution
for the proposed Mechanics Home Assoca-
ZION met last night, and perfected constitu-
nun to be presented tomorrow night for
adoption or rejection by the Association. The
Committee extends cordial invitation to all
who may be interested in the proposed move
mcnt to be present and clearly ascertain the OBJ
jcct of the Association
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
n q Il 1 & Il

NOTICE..
The Ward Superintendent Of the Conserva-
tive party will meet at the office of the City Ser
geaut on Friday evening, at O clock.
JNO. B. SMOOT,
my Ltd County Sup't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
sE.u.NER RESORTS.
rAPON SPRINGS A Nd B THIS,
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, w. VA,

(Via Winchester, Va.)
This delightful watering place has been thor
oughly refilted, and is now kept in the most
modern style. It's waters are ALKALINE, and
have wide celebrity for their prompt and hap
Ply action in DYSPEPSIA, Diseases of the
KIDNEYS and BLADDER, including CALL
CULUS, in various SKIN Diseases, and in their
admirable effects on the Female Constitution
The air of Capon is unsurpassed in all the noun
tsns of Virginia for salubrl.y, elasticity an
dryness. Its
SPLENDID BATHS
were declared by Sir Henry Bulwer, when on a
visit here with Mr.. Webster, as hardly equuled
by anything he had seen in Europe.
For our pamphlet, with full particulars of
rates, &C., apply to the undersigned by mail.
FRAZIER s. SALE, Props.
Or COOK & CREIGHTON, Alexandria Va.
Capon Springs ap lS-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
Just opened a lot of

Just opened lot of
g1p,,o1 Nelaines.
Black Tamne Cloth :,;.u
Alpacas of extra 't IA y
Az Slarno and fna Grape Wells, for full
n sTFwtpr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

CorRT HOUSE News. During the month
Of April nine marriage licenses We're issued
from and twenty deeds recorded in the office Of
the Clerk of the Corporation Court During
the same period four marriage licenses were
issued from and six deeds recorded in the office
Of the Clerk Of the County Court. The May
term of the County Court will commence ON
Monday next, and that of the Corporation Court
on the following Monday, on which day the
Circuit Court for the county will also COM
nlence; the Circuit Court tor the Corporation
to meet on the third Monday in this month.
William Jackson, colorcd, now in Jail for the
murder of his wife last February, will be tried
at the approaching term Of the Circuit Court
Tor the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
go $1,000 co.
.W.IRRIEU.

In Mobile, Ala, on the 10th ult., by Rev: DR..
Fulton, Dr. ALFRED II. POWELL, of Bati-
more, Md, formerly Of Leesburg, to COR d.,
daughter OF Moses Warng, esq, Of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
Refreshing Drinks.
No. S North Fairfax stree

For fine refreshing drink, call al
NJ RUBES's,
No. North Fairfax street,
where, owing to the large quantity sold, you
will find constantly r. P0rtncrs and Philadel-
phia Lager Beer Of the right temperature, and
all other kinds Of the best cool and refreshing
beverages to be found anywhere my I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

DAZAR OF FASHION,
ID No 125 King street. Mai,
Mrs. C. L. SIMPSON is now in the Nor ;I
making her Summer purchases, which she VIII
open on Thursday, May 2. Her stock VIII t ,n-
sist of everything new and desirable, and ladies
will do well to call and examine it before pur-
chasing, as it is always pleasure to show goods
an 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

CONCERT The concert at Sarepta Hall last
night by the "Mendelssohn Octette, (Messrs.
Townsend, Whitaker, Daniel, Berger, Wilson,
Alden, Harmer and Tracy assisted by Mes,
danes Pope, King, Kehler, Seiffert, and
Misses Pugh, Kehler, Pope. Har,h and Rich
ardSon, for the benefit of Mt. Oivet Chapel,
was attended by large audience. The mu,
sic was rendered in excellent style, afforded
entire satisfaction, and won several eucorcs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

TIE FAlRY-The steamer Fairy of the
Pennington line having been thoroughly over:
hauled and repaired, has,been inspected, pro-
nouuced to be iD first rate order and allowed to
carry sixty-fve pounds of steam. She will be
hauled up on the ways at the lower ship yard
this evening for some slight repairs to her hull,
but will DC launched agaiu tomorrow, and will
resume her daily trips to Pennington on Mon
day next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

have received the agency for the sale of
Ramsay, Warner s. Co.'S celebrated PAPER
PATTERNS. These Patterns are cut by per-
feet system, which has been thoroughly tested
for number of years. Catalogues furnished
free upon application, and Patterns sent to any
part of the u. S., free of postage, upon receipt
of price given in the catalogue.
c. c.. BERRY, - King st.
Also agent for the SINGER SEWING MA
CHINE. N.Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
AT ALEXANDRA

N the State of Virginia at the close of business
April -, 1872.
RESOURCES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

MAYORS OFFICE. George Lucas and Henry
Ridgway, the latter boy, for stealing a pair
Of shoes from William Jackson, colored, were
discharged with an admoaition.
\ musician from Washington for disorderly
conduct at the O., A. 4 NJ. r. r., was fined
and discharged
John Colston, alias Mump, colored, for
lisorderly conduct, was committed to the work
house.
Several boys arrested for obstructing the
sidewalks by playing marbles were dismissed
with an admontion.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. ALFRED Wheeler, on
complaint of Montgomery Bagley, both colored,
for assault, was held in the sum of $50 security
for his good behavior for six month.
NIGHT REpoRT.-Night dark, cloud, and
rainy till four o'clock this morning. There
were no disturbances and but two prisoners IN
the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
The public of Alexandria and State of Eir-
gina are generally invited to call at
WOLFORD s. SHILBERGS

The public of Alexandria and State of Eir
gnia are generally invited to call at
WOLFORD s. SHILBERGS
Cheap Store for
SPRING AND SUMMER DRY GOODS,
of All classes which are offered in large variety
and lower than Mt any other house in these parts
One call will fully satisfy purchasers to VIVA
extent money can be saved.
The store is stocked with the following named
goods and prices, VIZ:
Handsome Dress Goods, ranging from % to SOC SOC
Elegant Black Alpacas, 81! to sue
Nice Striped Grenadines, Csc per yard.
Mourning Dress Goods, Is to 624c.
White Victoria Lawns, 25c.
Fine Genoese Satin and other Stripes, % to 31tc
Plain White Swlsses for Overskirts, 25c
Choice Style in Prints ut lOc per yard
Blcached and Brown Cotton, from toto Zoe, anc
Il full assortment Of
CASslMERES,
for boys and mems wear.
FLANNELS
and other Domestics too numerous to mention
A specially in
LLAMA LACE SHAWLS.
A good article as low as SO. All the lates
novelties in
PARASOLS,
and particular attention is called to the
CARPET DEPARTMENT
of this house, which comprises
Nice Brussels. Sl25 to $3.50 = I'D
Good quality Ingram, IS to S1.0O p yd
Hemp Carpet, at 70 z yd
Good Straw Mating, 25 ? yd
Oil Cloths, in al widths, good "A,
y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

nRESS MAKING, Dress Cutting and Fit
- ting, at Mrs. G. L. SIMPSONS Bazaar of
Fashion. Fit, style and price guaranteed. my
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. "A literary en-
tcrtainmcnt was given last evening at the Third
Colored Baptist Church, by some Of the students
of Howard University, to large audience.
Addresses were delivered by j. f Banheim,
Of this city. upon Success r. &. Thompson,
also of this city, upon 'The Power Of Definite
Purpose" 3. L. Simmons, of Charleston, S. c.,
upon Religion" and by G. n. Otey, of Ra-
leigh, n c. The addresses, as regards the sub
cct matter, the style and the manner in which
they were delivered, were very creditable efforts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

State Of Virginia,
County of Aterandria.
I, CHARLES R. HOOFF Cashier of the
First National Bank of Alexandria, Virginia, do
solcmnly swear that the above statement is true,
to the best of my knowledge and belief
CHAS. r. HOOFF, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this first
day of May, 1872
K KEMPER, Notary Public
Corrcct-attest:
S. +. GREGORY.
Jos. BR"DERs. my 2-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
TIOl FOR WASHINGTON, D. c.

CHEAPEST DRY GOODS HOUSE THIS
SIDE OF NEW YORK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
DRYGOODs, .N'lTIO.vs. &c.

NEW MOURNING GOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

MISS NJ. E. FOSSETT,
No. 124 King street,
Has received all the latest New York styles OF
PATTERN BONNETS, Dolly Warden and
other styles of HATS, French Flowers, Rib
bons, Laces and ali kinds of Trimr ings; also a
large assortment Of Real Hair Rats and Jute
Switches.
Ladies are invited to call and examine goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
Agent for the AN ERICAN BUTTON HOLE
OVERSEAM SEWING MACHINE [ap3-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
Remember the ARCADE,

Remember the ARCADE,
No. 427 Seventh street, south, bet. D and sts.,
Washington, D. c.
N. B-A trip to this establishment, which is
but short and pleasant walk from the ferry,
will amply compensate purchasers.
Washing on an 30-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

CLoTHs' cAss1M m and VESrlNGS'
Just received another addition TO our stock OF
the above.
As we have engaged Mr.. RoBT. WILLIAMS,
one of the best Cutters in the State to take
charge of our Tailoring Department, we feel
safe in saying that we can give perfect satisiac-
ton in this department.
We can furnish English Chevoit Suits from
S22 up A beautiful line of English and French
Vestings, &c. ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

WASHINGTON, May >, 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

WYNN N. BERkLEY would call attention to
w his large stock of
Plaid, Striped and Plain Nainsooks.
Undressed Cambrcs Victoria Lawns.
Striped and Plain Swiss Muslin
These goods are very desirable and cheap.
Also a large assortment of Gents end Ladies
Linen Handkerchief, with many other desra-
bic goods. APP II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
FOR Sale OK RE.H-T.

Mr. James Fossett consents to the above sale
and will Join in making the title ap 26-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

HAY. b. HO0MES, W. A. ASHBf.
Late of Fredericksburg. Late of Baltimore.
NEW STORE.
We have opened and now offer for sale to the
citizens of Ale: andria and the public generally
at our newly fitted upstore room, corner of King
and Pitt streets, one Of the largest and most
attractive stocks of
FOREIGN AND DOM ESTlC DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, SC.
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view to suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community, embracing, as it does,
goods of every variety of style and ia bric and at
all prices. We ask an examination of our
'''' HOMES, ASHBY, & CO.,
APPS l09 cor. King and Fit SITS.
Salesmen-Eli H. Janney, Edwin T. Ashby,
NJ. Q. Grasty, w. a. Lane, K. Stuart Ashby
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

WHITE CORDU ROY.
w Just received White Corduroy and 9TH
or Cloaking Goods for Children.
an 70 HOOMES, ASHBY s co.
TvHOSE VERY CHEAP COLLARS, with
Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Lace Fixings for
'h 90 90 o. '' ROBT. J.. WOODS.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
r. b. TAYL0R'S
LIME AND COAL YARD,
tNear the Railroad Depot,)
CLEARFrELD, PENN,A.

EMBRACE this method Of informing the
i public, that have opened mp yard for the
sale Of wood or coal-burnt LIME aud Anthracite
completed arrangements with eastern dealers by
which | can keep full supply constantly on hand,
which will be disposed Of at reasonable rates, by
the tun, bushel or car load, to suit purchasers.
Those at distance can address me by letter. ard
obtain all necessary information by return mail.
Il. d. TAYLOR.
Clearfeld Pa, Feb, ~, 1s6g-u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
The War Of the Roses,

We have repeatedly alluded 10 the
bittcr foud that RACES within the ranks
of the Radical party between the two
factions, Cameron and anti.Cameron.
The meeting Of the National Conven.
tion Of that party has not Modified it
in the least On the contrary it has
become intensified as the State looms
into importance as tho battle ground
for the Presidency. Forney's aver
sion TO Hartranft's nomination is ear
nest, open, fierce and uncomfortable.
He is Indifferent about Hartranit per.
sonally, but that tho latter is the rep
resentative man of the Cameron fac.
tion on the State ticket. Forney is
determined to force Hartranlt off the
Radical ticket if possible. And yet
Hartranft is the "old man of the sea"
on Cameron's shoulders. He was not
the latter's choice originally. Packer,
of Northumberland, far less objec.
tionablc man, was Neither was Hart.
rant the particular choice at first OF
Don Cameron, but Hartrauft had SO
laid his wires among the "boys" dur.
ing his three years incumbcncy of the
Auditor Generals ofice-had 50 man.
ipulated the "ring' in his interest, that
even Don Cameron, bold, unscrupu.
lous. arrogant and domineering as he
is, dared not attempt TO throw Hart.
rant of, but accepted him as the best
he could do, while Cameron, the elder,
reluctantly had TO drop Packer and
follow where most people think be
leads. The avcnging Nemesis is fol-
lowing him. Keen, shrewd, cunning,
with all his tricks he has been in q
measure outwitted, and now at tho
Philadelphia Convention he is Obliged
10 stand with barred blade to defend
hartranft, the man not his first choice
And Forney is closing in on him with
deadly hate. The hate that springs
from envy, jealousy, rivalry. The
hate that has bocn nurtured ever since
Cameron seduced the trio Of traitors
by bribes away from Forncy, TO elec
himself Senator Of the United States
Grant secs that if this fcud continues
II jeopardizes every hope of his car
rying Pennsylvania. Hence he ha
been urgent to have a rcvamping o
The Radical State ticket. Cameron
will never allow Of this 1t would b
the kncll Of his dictatorship. No
would the "boys', the "ring" gan.
permit it. Hartranft can't be force
of without bringing down the Who'll
rotten fabric Of Radicalism IL thi
State prematurcly. Tho feud place
Grant between Scylla, and Cbarybdi
political wreck, ruin and death o
either hand.--DdnriIle Intelligencer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
A "Reminiscences.

George Alfred Townsend rovives the
followingreminiscence ofone of Grants
financial operations in Washington
He says:
Semi.political society is excited over
q rumor that Sayles J. Bowen, late
mayor of Washington, has written n
letter to disabuse some friends mind
as to the exact facts regarding the
purchase of the Grant house for Gen.
eral Sherman. These facts are about
as follows:
Dan Butterfeld, since disgraccd for
his connection, while in the sub treas.
ury, with the Black Friday gold.pool,
set TO work to buy a house for General
Sherman, and raised $4,000. He said
to General Grant
"How much is your house worth ?"
at cost about 100000 said Grant.
ooh you might as well make some.
thing. That house is worth s65, 900,
in my judgement. Wen buy it for
Sherman, and pay you that"
Hero it appears, S25, 900 of the mon.
cy collected for Sherman was taken
out of the pile and transferred 10 his
superior
Before this, Bowen had bought the
house Of General Grant, and paid ST..
600 down to bind the bargain. When
tho new bid came along Grant gave
him back the $1,000, without interest,
and said he would rather not SELL
Every well, said Bowen, "if you need
tho house TO live in it, won't insist
upon my bargain but, if you do con.
clude to sell, General, | want you to
count me in, and to let my bid stand
When Bowen heard that Grant had
sold the house for s65,0OO he rushed
10 the semi.official mansion and said
---"uow is this! | demand the differ.
encc between the pricc you accepted
from me and the price yon have taken
This is business treatment
General Grant said that was embar-
rassing, but that he was not responsi
bio for the slip, and intimatcd that
Bowen could console himself with the
District of Columbia's federal patron.
age. at is pretty much all promised,
but not yet quite surrendered" J."
Bowen then and there tore up the
whole list, the marshalship excepted,
which was bequeathed to brother.in.
law, and now his grievances is, that even
this last promise oi patronage was moi
kept, and that efforts have been made
to compromise with him for second,
rate foreign appointments.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
Kidney & Bladder Complaints,

Urinary. and Womb diseases, Gravel Diabetes, Dropsy,
s,opp.ge q Water lncontnsnee Of Urine, Bright. Dis
Albumlnura and In all where there brick
dus deposits the water Is thick cloudy mlsed with
substances he the white Of egg, threads like whe
silk their isa mutlf, dark bflona appearance and
white bone.dut dcpouits and wien there y prcfing
burning senaaion When passing water and pain In tho
small d TIM Back and along the Lolns. Price. ef.oo.
,W0RMS.-;Ths only known and sure Remedy
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
GROCERIES! I!

~ LUMBER CITY, PA.
The undersigned announces to his old friends
and patrons that he has opened good line Of
GROCERIES A PROVISIONS at the old stand
Of Kirk a Spencer, for which he sclieiis liberal
patronage II. ". SPENCER.
Lumber City, Pa, March 2o-u. frrlie
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

Miss Drummond, the Quaker preach.
er, was asked whethor tho spirit ever
inspired her with the thought Of got.
ting married. "No friend" said she
0bnt The flesh has,"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

THE WORKOUT FONT OF TYPE.
I'm sitting by my desk, George,
Before inc on the floor
There lies n woin-out font Of type,
Full twenty thousand scoro;
And many months have passed, George,
Since they were bright and new,
And many are the tales they've told
The false, the strange, the true.
What tales Of horror they have told,
Of tempest and of wto,k
OF murder In the midnight hour,
of war full many "spcck |"
- of ships that lost away at sea
Went down before tho blast,
OF stiilod cries of agony
As life's last moments passed.
OF earthquakes and Of suicides,
of bank deiaultcrs, broken banks,
Aud banking systems rotten.
OF boilers bursting, steamboats, snagged
OF riots, duels fought;
OF robbers with their prey escaped,
OF thieves, their booty caught.
OF food, and fire, and accident,
Those worn out types have told,
And how the pestilcnce has swept
The youthful and the old
OF marriages, Of births and deaths,
OF things to please or vcx us;
0fone mans jumping overheard,
Another gone to Texas.
They've told US how sweet Summer days
Have faded from our view,
Hew Autumn's chilling winds have swept
The leaf crowned forest through.
How Winters snow hath come and gone
Dark reign Of storm and strife
Aud how the smiling Spring hath warmed
The pale flowers back to life.
can't pretend to mention half
My inky friends have told,
Since, shining bright and beautiful,
They issued from the mould
How unto some they joy have brought,
To others grief and tears,
Yet faithfully the record kept
OF fast receding years.