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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-03-06

Business noticesain the Local Columns, rs
cents per line, each insertion.
For legal and transient advertisements 50 so
per square of ~ lines, for the first insertion,
and 81 90 rer square for each subsequent ID.
sertion.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-03-06

Here Mr.. Yoemans showed up his
shirt sleeves and mixed a cocktail for
Judge Hemingway Of Kansas and
Judge Peter Clinton Of Salt Lake
After the cocktails had disappeared,
he continued:
Veil Just as Ira and Hackett got
to cussin one another, John Scran-
toa be stepped up and sculled him
81 q into the row. OF course be took
liackett's side, declared the gun to
be nothing MORE than a pop gun, and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10
IL is anticipated that tho

L. is anticipated that the Republi-
can parish conventioe which il called
TO met in Ncw<0rlsaps On Aoaaa,,
the 18th inst., will put forth stron {,
ticket, composed of old citizens an1
property holders whose integrity and
capacity will be unquestionable. If
this, purpose is contaminated the con-
test in Ns~ Orleans viii be close and
interesting, and q Republican success
will BY no means be improbable. A
strong disposition exists among the
temperate Democrats and the Liber-
ais to cut loose, from the lead of the
intolerant.aud strife breeding White
Leaguera and with proper manage
meut she support IF these elements
san BE- secuted for tle candidates Of
the Republican party,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10
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Circular.
STATE OF LORI,

| STATE OF LoUrsrAA. ,
| Office Supt. Pub, Education, 3rd Dividon.
Piaquemine, September lst, 1874
In view Of the fact that. with very few ex
| ceptions, the annual reports of Seerdariez
| OF School Boards are not received b. thu
Division Superintendent at the proper time
and are in many instances defectiv, and
wanting in information bearing on tie In.
cation and condition of Sche6is, the nro-
gress OF the pupils, the ,iyen
by parents and patrons, and other g9eral
information valuable to those charged with
the supervision Of the great work Of mblic
education, the Secretaries Of the y!r;ons
School Boards Of the Third Educaion. q
Division on receipt of this circular, vii i'm
medIately Instruct the teachers in cliare 'of
pubic schools in their respective paishea.
to forward monthly report Of their shoots
to the Division Superintendent promlrlv 1t
the close of the present monthly terri. In
parishes where the schools are SUSPENDED
report will he sent of such schools d,rinr
tho last monthly session OF the same.
Said reports In addition to the information
and statistics required under the plnted
meanings, will contain general narrtiye
showing the condition of the schools and
the location and condition of school hases.
the number OF months the several shooIs
have been opened during the wear, th i'm.
proVement of the pupils and the proficiency
OF particular pupils. The suggestioe nf
teachers as to points of discipline or tfrany
change calculated to expidite and fadifats
the training Of youthful minds would h.
proper suhject-matter for such reports
:, Teachers will apply to Seeretaris Of
School Boards for blank reports
GEORGE B: LOCL
s-i2 supt Pub Education, 3rd Divipn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

The lingo seribbler, for the St. John
nesc e'''oe is naTer SO happy as when
ne finds an opportunity to- throw
stones at the CHIEF. He notices with
evident satisfaction the senseless and
disgusting TRADE of venomous abuse
that is being directed against US
through the colurHns of 4 contempos,-
'y. Tho 'buzzard instinct to scent
,eafrlon from afar crops or in the
1nesenacede man with wonderful dis
tinctness. ..a IL
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

AoTIcE-1 hereby notify my friends
and patrons that have made ar.
rangements with Capt. Jno. j. Brown,
Of the steamer VIM. S. Pike, to take
all Latollrc'ae freights up and down to
anil from Donaldsonville. The steam.
boat Lottie viii connect regularly
with the Pike, and freights will he
delivered with quicker dispatch than
by any other route. l respectfully
request a continuance of the liberal
heretofore bestoBed by
my friends and guarantee , prompt,
expeditions and satisfactory delivery
OF goods and transaction Of all bust
ness lntrusted to my care. .-.
JOE DALFEREs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

The Franklin Enterprise is working
at cross. purposes. It publishes the
prospectus Of a Society formed to at
tract immigration to st. Mary, and up
holds the White League, society that
drives away the Immigrant who
searches for q peaceful home where he
can exercise the rights Of a citizen
subject to no dictation from Others
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10
Saturday, October 10, 1874.

- 1890 - - - 800
REPU RLICAN TICKET
For State 1svasxye;;, = Ft5i .
Hoa. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,
= Of Iberville.. 49, 49, A,'
For COngsfss, 4Atr1 District,
Hon. CHESTER B. DARRALI.,
!. 49,. 0f:St.. Nary 4i.f:,+ q.
For State Senator; !stre,,,h District,
Hon. PIERRE LANDRY: y
:. .,iy OF AS: Ascension, -,... ..s
For Members Of tie ,Ao~se ef Representation,
j. LOUIS BUTLER, v ~.
II b. .GLOSTER H: HILL. rdT
= 7 For Parish Judge,
HENRY O.. MAHER.
II. :. :..!-is.- For Sheriff -.a l q
AARON HILL -s--s
aat = f 10 ! coroner, aa
" C. CANTRELLE. v"
1s :. For Police Jurors p, IL.
JOHN ,AsH8Y, : HENRY HAYMAN, 4
!. = ~ .r,sG WIN. DIGGs. n.4s1 @t4
For Justices Of The Peace ,t'
Second Ward-s-W. W. BUFt)RD.
Third ward-GEo TURNRR, pa
Fourth :Ward-W. g. WILKINSON.
- FRANCOIS vICKNAIR,
For Constatles.
Second ,Ward-WILLIS JOHNSON, 7
Fourth ward-NATHAN HAYS, -.
/" JAMES McCRAY,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

psterson.. Magazine, that Queen Of the
| Ladies Books, is on our table for November
The principal engraving, /" Buy my Li''es'
iliustrstsng apatbetic ssory, a very beantt
full ~, also. is tho 4 nmoth colored stee'
fad aon Plate A pjsmisent eature Of eis
Magazine IS its copyright novelettes, when
are always very far superior to the continued
stories to be found in magazines generally.
The Best noveiet that has appeared for
years, is that Of 7" The Marriage Certificate"
sby Mrs. Ann S. Stephens. But, as q conten-
porary says, the stories. the fashions. the
patterns, in short, every thing in Pete,son Is
the best Of na kiadpl The price Of thb a'ag-
azine too, is another thing in. its favor. 1t
is but Two Dollars year, the postage pre-
paid by the publisher. The Prospectus tor
1875 is published with this number, and we
find that the prices to clubs are astonishingly
low, viz three copies for 81 so, (postage pre-
paid) with phperb Mezzdtint (21 inches by
26} Washington's first interview with his
wife, postage e-pait:,) the finest and
costliest ever offered to the person getting
up the club or five copies for SO 50, postage
repaid J and both an extra copy and prem;
ium engraving (both postage pre-paidJ to
the person getting up the club" For large
clubs the prices are even lower. Specimens
of the Magazine are sent, gratis, if written
for. Subscribe to nothing Eelse until you
have seen copy of this popular Magazine
And remember, that, at its present prices,
with the postage prepaid by the publisher,
Petersota's Maga=iae is cheaper than ever
Address Charles j. Peterson, 3O6 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa a,-fy p3-E
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10
JOE DALFEREs.

TALMAGE's PAPER.-The GAristtan at
H,ork New York; ranks with the best of the
religious weeklies. DR.. Talmage is its Az
tive editor, and his sermons are published
exclusively in its columns. The terms, s. rs
per annum, cover every thing. including
postage and delivery OF the new premium.
a . Portable of Twelve Gems" OF u copy of
Landseer's - Twins Agents will find this
success
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

The Republican Pioneer Of St. John
the Baptist has begun its regular all
5nual wrestle with Hon. HenryDemas.
Representative from that Parish.
Henry generally comes off first best
III these yearly tussles. go
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10
;, REPUBLICANS :RALLY!!
Mass Meeting in the Sixth Ward. I
!. III Mass . Meeting in Donaldsonville

.Y-ts.t 4..5 ytiF x
Hon. c. B, Darrall and other speak
ens will address the people OF, Ascen-
sion at Linwood School, House, Sixth
Ward, t.--''- 4'9'' 't 'i..+''
Thursday, October 18th,
and at the Court: House, town of
Dunaldsonville,
Friday, October 18th,
at 8 2. NJ. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to citizens of all parties to be
.present. 5- lt t.F
Rally, Republicans! and give your
candidate for Congress- a hearty well
come. =, u. Ill .-.. e.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

= The Bridal Yell for October has lust come
10 hand' Among other good things, we find
romantic account of how the veteran ed
'tor OF tbs Chicago Tines and celebrated
ouries4ue actress 1.-THE same one who 80
piaytully foFdled him with a whip. on the
public streets Of that city few Years siaee)
are to De made one through the exertions Of
tina. paper Send for a sample copy of the
yea and you will subscribe at once. Ad-
dress, Bridal Yell, Chicago, Ills. "
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

Democratic journals gloat over the
fact that there is not a white Repub-
tsican remaining in Monroe county,
Georgia. The last QUE vas murdered
lately. :.s .t':-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

we'll as Republicans, and evoked fire.
quent outbursts Of applause. His tone
was eminently conservative. He
deprecated prejudice between the
colored people and Southern whites
expressed his disbelief in "war of
races" the conflict of Sept. l4th,
having convinced him upon that
point; advocated the spirit of cen pro-
mise and fusion shown in the Terre-
bonnie arrangement, but demanded
that the principle should be applied
first i'll the parishes Of North Louisiana
and in New Orleans, where the Dem
ocrats are in a majority; urged I'M
mediate contamination of these alli-
ances, as the next election would
find both parties trammeled with
National politics-for, said Mr.. Pinch
back, s" our people will stand by the
National Republican party, while the
white Conservatives will for the most
part adhere to the ancient Democratic
organization. "The humorous illusions
Of the speaker to the relations of the
two races previous to and since the
war, to the intimidation of colored |
voters by Democrats, and to the fate |
If corrupt fcarpet baggers'' when |
lie native whites should unite in
political brotherhood with the blacks,
'reated considerable merriment, cs-
the white men present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10

Louisiana needs move husband
~ Aahe: bot -t..'5 a.. =
So say the widows and old maids.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-10
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

0PeS1a1i NoC1ce 20 TAX Payers.
s mn Ls vi -s sIi Nj ~.
A LII persons who have not paid their
CURRENT STATE TAX
are hereby notified that perem,tory
measures will be taken within the shortest
possible delay to enforce immediate payment
OF the same, pursuant to the Instructions Of
the Auditor Of Public Accounts. =
--,. .f..f -. L. E. BENTLEv,
Tax Collector of Ascension parish.
Donaldsonville, October 3rd, 1874.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01

trunk, and the limbs do not often start
nearer than $50 feet from the ground.
The tree bole holds its diameter rcmarka.
bly, uniform in its upward growth, and
will usually be two feet thick within IF.
teen feet OF the top, where it seems to be
broken of at the limit of the fog line.
There is no object al hand afordng the
spectator an adequate standard of com.
parison, by which the eye measures the
vast height Of these trees, which would
far overtop the stecple of Trinity church,
or the highest structure IN America.
Away in the depths OF these big woods
we found solitary COW belonging to the
mill. She was quitcly Illuminating, and
seemed glad Of companionship. That she
was Il civilized animal was shown by the
polished brass tips on her horns. She
was very gentle, and suffered us to pat
her neck while she stopped chewing her
cud and put out her nose, breathing big
breaths fragrant Of milk and grassy odors.
Returning to the mill very hungry, din
uer was set out on rude table by the
Chinese cook Good beef they do not
send their best beefs to New York bread
as white as bread can be, butter, potatoes,
cabbage fruit cold water from the spring,
and an apple pie, made dinner such as
frontiersman or bull.whacker knows
best how to relish Then n couple of
hours were spent wandering about the
mill, where dozen four horse teams
we're loading lumber at the big piles. AT
forwards a stroll of few rods to see
long armed Davis, in mis- shirt.sleeves,
swing in the slow, steady ticks with his
long handled axe, as he opened an eight
foot notch in the side of three hundred
footer. He stood on the ground at his
work, but once in while stopped to walk
half way around the tree, or shut one eye
and lock up with the other, as though
mentally engaged in taking its weight, and
in calculating to the fraction OF an inch,
the deviation from its proper course that
any probable force might exercise on its
fall.
Once ten rods away, bound for The set
Elements, the axman and the mill were
hid from view, buried completely by the
trees. Like a visit to Niagara, it was
worth trip across the Rocky Mountains
to see. j. b. ARMSTRONG.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01

gloss and freshness of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu
lated into activity, SO that a new
growth Of hair is produced. Instead
Of louling the hair with pasty sedl-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Is occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling OFF, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives 10 the
scalp arrests and prevents the torma-
ton Of dandruff, which is often % un-
cleanly and offensive Free from those
delctcrlous substances which make
somc preparations dangerous and iniu-
riou- To the hair the Vigor can only
hrnriit bur not harm it, If wanted
merely for i HAIR DRESSING.
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it doc
not soil white cambria, and yet LASTS
ong on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lnstre, and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
LOWELL, MASS.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01
Aug. 4, 1874.
CENTRAL VERMONT AND RUT.
~ LAND RAILROADS
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.


SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
On and after Monday, May %, 1874 trains will
run as follows. Sundays cxccpted):
GOING SOUTH AND EAST.
Leave Middlebury at 9.i5 and ll.30 ~ m. Las
and l05s p. IN.
MAIL.-Leaves 0gdensburgh Mt 600 p. IN, st.
Adams at GO a. m, Burlington Mt 1853 u. m,
Ticonderoga $40 a. M, Rutland 1900 p. m, Bel
lows Falls 2.30 p. M, arriving at New London at
$50 p. m, connecting with steamer for New York
NEW YORK EXPRESS.-Leaves st. Adams at
$50 IN, Burlington 1905 IN, arriving In Rut-
land Mt 1880 pm,
NIGHT EXPRESS.-Le Ogdensburgh at
1885 M Montreal 3.4j p IN, st. Adams 7.25 p
m, Burlington 80 Ill, Rutland 1850 III,
Bellows Falls 800 III, arriving in New London
at Ills IN.
MINED TRAIN.-Leaves Burlington at Las
III, arriving in Rutland at $50 pm. Leaves
Rutland at 4.30 m. Bellows Falls $50 a IN,
accommodation train) arriving at New London
at 30 IN.
MINED AIN.-Leaves Rutland at $50 p
III, for Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.
GOING NORTH.
Leave Middlebury at 3.O5 and 7.2O m, and
$50 and 6.l pm.
MAIL-Leaves New London at a III, Spring
field 500 m. Boston $50 IN, Bellows Falls at
ll.50 IN, Rutland 10 p IN, for Ticonderoga, Bur-
lington, St. Adams, Montreal and Ogdensburgh
irving at Ticonderoga at $50 p m,and St. Adams
at 900 IN.
NIGHT EXPRESS Leaves New London 3.l7
m, Springfield at $40 p m, connecting with
train leaving New York at 800 m, Bellows
Falls ll.20 p m, connecting with train leaving
Boston at $50 P m, Rutland LAO a In. for Bur-
lington, St. Adams, Montreal 0gdensburgh and
the West
MIXED TRAIN. Leaves Rutland at $40 a
IN, for Burlington, st. Albans, St Johns and
Ogdensburg, NY.
MINED TRAIN-Leaves Bellows Falls at 4. 20
a m, arriving in Rutland at 9. 20 m.
ACCOMMODATION.-Le New London at
SO IN, Bellows Falls COS MARRYING in Rut-
land at 8.3j IN.
Trains leave Burlington going East, for Mont
pelicr &C., at G55 IN, l2.40 m, and 1876 p IN.
Trains leave Bellows Falls going north for
White River Junction, &c, at 9. 10 m, 1850 a IN,
and 6.l0 and l.20 p m.
CoSSEcIioSs.-At Rutland with Rensselaer, 4
Saratoga and Harlem Extension Railroads; at
Bellows Falls with Cheshire Railroad; at South
Vernon with Conn River Railroad.
~ Sleeping cars attached to night trains
between st. Adams and Troy and Burlington and
Boston.
J. W, HOBART. Gen. Supl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01
j. " : IUBANI, Uen, Supt.
st. Adams, Vt, May 20, 1874.
ii OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

Situated in the small village of West Cornwall,
VI, upon the height of land which commands
beautiful view of the mountain ranges upon the
east and west; six miles from Middlebury, forty
rods from post Office and two churches, baptist
and MethodisD, same distance to store; have dali
y mail and stages to and from Mddlebury. 1t
contains two acres Of land, good house, and all
necessary out-buildngs, plenty Of fruit, 30 apple
trees in bearing condition.
This place will be sold lower than any other
place in the State well situated, the owner hav
ing moved to Minnesota and having no further
use for it. Those having in contemplation the
purchase Of such place will find it to their adj
vantage to look it over at once.
This place is well adapted TO the wants of one
who has mixed with tho busy cares of life until
now he finds that toll must cease and retirement
take place of business and activity.
Good society, pleasant location, and that old
cry, cheap" are some Of the principle induce
ments which am able to offer shall be happy
to show the place to all wishing TO purchase.
H. L. TAYLOR.
20;tf West Cornwall Vi.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01
DARN FOR SALE OF IA ACRES.

4 Said farm lies two mi lies south Of the viii
lage Of Middlebury, on the west side Of Otter
Creek. Said farm contains about 80 acres OF
choice interval meadow, and can all be moved by
machine. II cuts large crops of hay every year
Said farm is all in a most thorough state Of culti
vation and there is an abundance Of never-failing
water There two 30xi0 foot barns, with
wagon sheds attached, and good courthouse and
granary, land sheds to accommodate l5O sheep.
The house is "a stories high, nearly new, and
newly painted u1d has good cellar and cistern.
On said farm there is good young orchard Of
about 1875 trees just coming into bearing, and n
good supply of small fruits. For particulars in
quire Of II. X. HOLDEN.
Mildlebury, Vt. Jan. 1874. 42tf
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01
The ONLY DEMOCRATIC DAILY in VERMONT
TIE
Burlington Daily Sentinel.


A LIVE, ENTERPRISING, NEWSY,
ABLY EDITED DEMOCRATIC PAPER.
1t is published twice every day, the morning
edition in time for the earliest mails, aud the
evning edition in time for all the afternoon trains
1t makes n speciality of NEWS, aud will always
be found up to the times in local intelligence. 1t
advocates Vermont interests and its columns will
always be devoted to promoting and maintaining
them. ITS politics are Democratic, but it will ey-
err be willing to acknowledge merit any side,
and to decide questions only after a thorough can
vass, never being satisfied with the cheap task of
looking at but one view of the matter. 1t favors
tho Reciprocity Treaty and the abolition of the
Prohbitory Liquor Law. 1t demands economy in
tho administration of National Affairs and will
continually expose and oppose men and measures
antagonistic to the interests of the people.
During the coming session of the Legislature
tho Sentinel will have able and fearless reports
from the capital, and the measures proposed for
legislation will be fully discussed and criticised
In its columns.
weekly edition, the burlington Democrat
and Weekly Sentinel Is published every Thurs
day, and contains, besides much well selected and
general reading matter, = full resume Of the news
of the week up to tho hour of going to press.
TERMS:
Daily, (cithcr cd,ion) - 90
Weekly ? 90
Advertising rates reasonable, and will be made
known on application to tho publisher.
Address A. N MERCHANT,
Publisher of Sentinel Burlington, VI.
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I Attest NEWS!
- FOR TIE CAMPAIGN
VII be sent by mail from now TO December lst
THE DAILY FREE PRESS
(Eithcr morning or cvoning cditon). iof
TWO nOLLARS. In ADVANCE.

The Political Campaign OF tho State is now
reaching its highest point ot interest the session
of tho Legislature soon To begin will bo mn iu-
tcresting and Important onc--nnd daily paper
Is n necessity for every wijc-nwnkc IMAM.
Tho Daily frcc Press and Times is published
at burlington, Vt. twice day. morning and
evening
Its columns contains the full Tolcgrnphic Re
ports of the Associated Press. Market Reports by
Telegraph, from Boston and New York also. 81.
Adams, Richmond md Ncrgcnncs butter Mark.
OTIS and Burlington Lumber market; the general
news of State aud country carefully compiled for
this paper: during the Session special reports
and correspondence from Montpelier, besides the
full official report of the proceedings of tho Leg
islatnre; and interesting miscellaneous reading,
tales sketches, poetry. &c. &c. and everything
going to make up thoroughly good and valun-
bic paper. Surpassed by none in the State. Sub
scrption price 90 per yea.
Special Ofo-From noe to Dec,mJr lsf I,r - ~
aiudncs.
Address THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
wv Burlington, VT.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01
4 FEW GOOD REASONS:


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2. Makes perfect Lock STIron, alike On both
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,. Runs Light, Smooth Noseless and Rapid
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Length of stitch may be altered while running
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-01

Pestered with contributions in verse,
from persistent rhymster, ill his pa
thence gave out, an editor wrote to his
correspondent thus "If you don't stop
sending me your sloppy poetry, I'll print
piece Of it some day, ct literatim, ct
punctuatim, ct spellatim, with your name
appended in full, and send copy to
your sweetheart's father" The poetical
fountain was spontaneously dried up.