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New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLRANS--
Fourth District, City OF New Orleans

STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF 0RLRANS-
Fourth District, City of New orleans-
STATE OF LOUISIANA vs.. TWO CERTAIN LOTS
OF GROUND, fronting on Fourth street, In
square No. 3s7; assessed in the name of JAMES
VROURKB in 1873. at present assessed in the
name of J. L. WEYMER.
SrATR TAI CoLLHCroR's OFFIcK,
No, 245 Josephine street. ,
New Orleans September a. 1875.
DY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME- VESTED
ID BY the ofthe Legislature of this State, No.
~ Of 1873, approved March IA, 1873, will proceed
to sell at public auction, at my office, No. 2f5
Josephine street in the said Fourth District of this
CITY. on THURSDi L, september Is, 1875, at twelve
o'clock NJ, the following described property, to
TWO CERTAIN PoRTIoNs OF GROUND, in
square No. 357, bounded BY Fourth, Freres. Locust
And Third streets, fronting on Fourth street, meas
uring g. BY l27 feet, known as lots Hos IA and is.
Together with all the improvements and apuur-
tenances therepnto belonging.
Said property having been seized by me to sAtisfy
privilege and claim due the State OF LouisianA fer
taxes upon said property for the year 1879 amount,
ing TO twenty nine dollars together win all costs
At said ssis the properly WI not bs adjudicsted
unlsss the bid - Tor aufcient amount to satisfy
the AforesAid claim. ...-. .,- go.
The purchaser st this sale u entitled to be put
In inmsdiata possession. '"Fp T iN3t'f
TeFms-Cash On the spot.
''''S orissas 81 c'D'''''' '01f'A ''''oe' G snE
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District, City Of New OrleansL
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. TWELVE LOTS OF
GROUND, In squares Nos. 10 and so; assessed
in the name Of LOUIS HUBERT In 1873; at
present lots Nos to g. in square No. 10, as
sessed in the name Of B. JUNGLE and j. REY-
NOLDS, ..
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE TAX CoLLECToRs oPgIcB,)
No. PAS Josephine street,
New Orleans September 4, l875.>
DY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN MB VESTED
ID by the act of the Legislature OF this State, no.
AZ of 1873, approved March ID, 1873, will proceed
to sell at public auction, at my office, No; 2iS
Josephine street in the said Fourth District of this
city, on THURSDAY, September is, 1875, at twelve
O'Clock NJ, the following described property, TO
wit
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, in square Me- 2a9,
bounded by Warrington, st. Charles, Carondeet
and Conery streeta frontingo Washington street,
measuring 80 by l02 feet, known lot No. "a. To-
gether with all the improvements and appurte.
nances theIeunto belonging.
Said property having been seized by me to satisfy
privilege and claim due the st ate OF Louisiana for
taxes upon said property for the year 1873 amount.
ing to seventy two dollars and fifty cents together
with all the costs and charges.
At said safe the property will not be adjudIcated
unless the bid is for sufficient amount to satisfy
the Aforesaid claim, and also the unpaid taxes
upon said property for the year 1874.
The purchaser at this sale is entitled to be put
in immediate possession.
Terms-Cash on the spot,
A. s. BADGER,
State Tax Collector, Fourth District. City OF New
Orleans. se48l2 Is
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. THREE LOTS OF
GROUND, fronting on tue corner of Eighth aud
Constance streets IN square No. l25; assessed In
the name of SAMUEL fiAYEM,
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA vs. TWO PORTIONS 4
GROUNp in squares Hos. 39l and 426. asse. \
N .he name OF JAMES or JOHN MCNALLY
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. TWO PORTIONS OF
GROUND, in sauafes Nos Az and Az; assessed
in the name OF the NEW ORLEANS AND CAR
kOLLTON RAILROAD COMPANY
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

RIO JANETR0-Bark Christianshavn-5J bags
coffee
RUATAN ISLAND--Schooner Constance--20,0O 900
plaritains 700 punches bananas 900 cocoanuts 720
pineappes y bbls lines
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS .sALE-No. a15a.

STATE OF LOCGSIAEA-PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District City of New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS sALE-NO. 81!

STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF ORLEAys
Fourth District, City OF New Orleans
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX CoLLEoToR's .sALE-No. aie5

STATE OF L0UISIANA-PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District City of New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. A PORTION OF
GROUEp fronting on Washington street., IN
square No. l65 assessed In the name of MARY
SALISBuRT
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District, City OF New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS SALES
TAX COLLECTOR,s sALE-No, a,s,
STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH OF ORLR.rs
Fourth Dislrict, City of New Orleans

STATEs cF LOUISIANA VA. THREE Lors j
GROUND. fronting on Seventh and st ns.
streets, in square No. 282 assessed in cn1 ~
name of THOMAS s. S.'HARDEE in 1875, at nv
ept assessed in the name Of J. s. ZACHARtrY
80 STATE TAX CoLLRcroR's OPpo,
No. 2i5 Josephine street
New Orleans, Sep.e mber 5, III;
IlV VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME- vRSrRn n
ID the act of the Legislature of this State M 7
of 1873, approved March "a, 1873 will proceeS \
cell at public auction at my office, M. 1ts JossnI
lne streat, in the said Fourth District of This ~
on WEDNESDAY. September IS 1875 a, tNsl
o'clock NJ, the following described property \
wit
THREE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, in su,
No. 282, bounded by st. Denis, Seventh, Six a,I
st Patrick streets, fronting on Seventh aud y
Denis streets, measuring . BY lao ieet, kqovI
as let's N0s. 4. aad g. Together with ali N
improvements and appurtenances thereunto \
longing.
SAID property having been seized by ME to sati,A
a privilege ard claim due the state of Louisml
tor taxes upon said property for the year Ia-y
amounting to fourteen dOllars and fifty cent? n
gether with all costs and charges.
at said sale the property will not be ad dudiestaI
unless the bid is for sufficient amount 10 sstisy
the aforesaid claim, aud also the UNPAID tarsI
upon said property for the years 1872 and III
together with the costs and charges which MI
have accrued.
The purchaser at this sale is entitled to be slt
Immediate possession.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
State Tax Collector, Fourth district. CITY of
Orleans, Re5 II liI
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. FIVE PORTIONS OF
GROUND. fronting on Clara street, in square
No 375 assessed in the name of WIDOW B.
SCHAEFFER.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

Ths following are the Gales receipts and exports
q the principsl articles for the past three days
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.

ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
(No arrivals from sea reported)
STEAMBOATS,.
Stella Block, Bassett. from Lower Coast
FFrazer, Canton. from Lower Coast
oriOte, O'Pty from Lower Coast
Bertha. Broad. from Washington
Kate Dickson, Terrebonne, from ThtbodeauN
Minnie Avery, French, from st arttnsville
T BryaIly, Scovell from Shreveport
Waioon. valette. from Lower Coast
Willie Blanks from Ouachita CITY
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. A SQUARE OF GROUND,
No. a8i; assessed in the name of MICHAEL
WHEELHAN in 1879, at present assessed in the
name OF MRS. JOHN CONNORS.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX CoLLECToR's sALE-NO. 24s5.

STATE OF LOUISIASA-PARTSH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District, City OF New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS' SALES,

TAX C0LLECTOR's sALE-NO. 2I82.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District, City Of New Orleans.
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. TWO CERrAIN POR.
TIONSO OF GR0uND. in square No. $685. assessed
in the name Of PETER sE16FRIED.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX CvLLECTDR's sALE-NO. 1854.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISL OF ORLEANS
Fourth District City OF New Orleans.
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. TWO PORTIONS OF
!, GROUND, in squares Nos SO and 372; assessed
IN the name of MICHAEL BELLY
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS sALE-NO. 24s7.

STATE OF LoUIsIANA-PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District, City of New Orleans.
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. A LOT OF GROUND,
fronting on Washington street in square No.
229 assessed in the Lame OF II. j. MCLLAN.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

United states VS.. Fourteen Hundred
Pounds Leaf Tobacco, etc.
TN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT, FOR
Il the FfthCircuit and District of Louisiana, No.
7i+9-In obedience to an admiralty warrant to me
directed in the above entitled suit, have seized
and taken into my possession
FOURTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS LEAF TOBACCO,
200 Cigars, packed; 1000 Cigars, loose; Tables,
l Press, l3l Cigar Boxes, and 20 st amps of. 8
each, now libeied by the United States for the
causes set forth in the libel now pending in the
Circuit Court of the United States.
And do hereby cite and admonsh the owner or
owners thereof, and all and every person or per.
sons having or pretending to have any right title
OF lnIerest ih OF 70 the same 10 pc ana appear at
aforesaid, to be holden at the city of New Orleans.
on the third Monday in September to show cause,
II any they have or can, why the said articles
should not be condemned and sold agreeably to tht
prayer OF libelant
United States Marshal's office, New Orleans
August H. 1878. -
s. B. PACKARD,
aul9 81 sell 10 United States Marshal.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
BELOW-AT QUARANTINE.
EXPORTS,

Steamship Margaret Baker from Havana via FLOR
ida ports. TO Roberts-
Schooner George Sealey, Bohw, 10 days from Ha'
vaua. to MASTER =
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

Fourth Dlst.ict City of New Orleans.
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. A PORTION OF
GkOUED. troi ing on Washington street, IN
square No. o.; assessed in the name of the
MINORS MCDuFF.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

TAX COLLECTOK's SALk-NO. 2i6S.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District, City of New Orleans.
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS. PORTION OF
GROUND, in square No. 5l3; assessed in the
name of J. g. STEWART.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
OFFICE OF THB REPJ JBLICAN,
Wednesday, September 8, 1875.
CLEARED YESTERDAY.

British steamship Penedo, Gain, for Liverpool
Steamship Tappahauuock. Pendleton. for Key West
and Cedar Keys
Brig John NJ Burns, Hunter, for Mobile
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

United stntes vs.. Three Hundred Pounds
Leaf Tobacco, etc
I'm THE UNITED STATES CIROUIT COURT
i for the Fifth Circuit and District OF Louisiana,
No. 745l.-In obedience to an admiralty warrant,
to me directed in the above entitled suit have
seized and taken into my possession
THREE HUNDRED POUNDS LEAF TOBACCO,
1850 Cigars, packed; 1850 Cigars loose; II Tables
and 30 empty Cigar Boxee, now libeled by the
United States, for the causes set forth in the
libel now pending in the Circuit Court of the
United States.
And do hereby cite and admonish the owner or
owners thereof and all and every person or per-
sons having or pretending TO have any right title
or interest In or to the same, to be and appear at
a Circuit Court of the United States for the dis.
trict aforesaid, to be holden at the city of New
Orleans, on the third Monday Of September to
chow cause, if any they have or can, why the said
articles should not be condemned, and be sold
agreeably to the prayer of lDel liant.
United States MaIshars Office. New Orleans, Au.
gust II. ISIS.
s. B. PACKARD,
aul8 81 sell l9 United States Marshal.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS sALE-NO. ei71.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARIsH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District. City OF New Orleans.
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. A LOT OF GROUND,
fronting Adele street. in square No. "
assessed in the name Of MICHAEL WALSH.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District City of New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
GENERAL ENthanIt
quotations. quotations

Operations were restricted in come by
brokers being unable 10 ind the kinds called for
by their orders. and ge' eral complaint was made
OF the unsas actory and limited assortment offer.
ing: The clear, warm weather which has pre-
was subject of frequent comment and has Elk
cited hopeful feeling that our receipts wiil be
more liberal than has been recently expected,
without being so EXCESSIVE as to have any great
influence on prices.
bales Us2 or Saturday, 3ia yesterday, and So to-
day. against 4ltl tsr the corresponding time last
week aud los5 the week betore Receipts since
Friday evening l7a bales embracing $50 from
other delivery ports tof which 205 from Mobile and
bGC trsm Gslvestorl and 83s proper, against "a!
last week and 1871 last year, Total since Septem-
her l. ll6 bales against 1915 last year decrease
f55 The txports comprise 2l32 balee. emb acirg
l1O6 to liverpool and i2b to New York
Tue Exchange kilograms make the receiots at
all the ports from u n. yesterday to u NJ. to
day 324o bales against 1890 last qesday, and l92t
last year, and since Friday s399 bales against ABS
last week and 1893 last year. Total snGe August
81 IL 593 bales against TO- 189 up to Tuesday noon,
increase l8N5
Exports FRIDAY to Monday inolusive> to Great
Britain 1900 bales. against 2iS3 ast week and l3g9
ba es last week and 2ooO last yesr.
Stocks at all the delivery ports made up to u ~.
6t.493 bales, against Il 122 last week and !O0.9ii
last year.
The amount on shipboard not cleared, going on
The opening this morning at 2sOO bales en- braeing
1900 for Liverpool and 1000 for the North, which,
when deducted from the stock on nand by orr orr
running. atenent Yesterday evening, leaves 1880
bales to represent the quantity at the landing and
in presses unseld or awaiting orders.
The Exchange reports: Sales 80 bales. mark
DUH
COTTON STATEMENT,
Bales.
Stock on hand September / l5f5......-. 1915
Arrived since last stateneut...,,.E,,.,. 3J2
Arrived previously y.....,.,..'.... 2lR
Tot,l...................................ia0 078
Cleared to-day. -...............,-...-.....l .06
Cleared prevoIsly. ly............'...',... llnI-z8l5
Stock on hand and ship1oard. ............. 9265
Stock hand same time last year. 2i7
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTOR,s sALE-NO. aiJ3.

State Tax Collector Fourth District, City OF New
Orleans. sci 8 l2 Is
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTOR,s sALE-NO. 246a.

State Tax Collector Fourth District, City Of New
Orleans f''-F'. -'..' se4 8 IL Is
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS SALES.
TAX COLLECTORS sALE-NO. 244s.
STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ORLEANS
Fourth District. City Of New Orleans

STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. FOUR LOTS OF
GROUND fronting First street, in 40 uare
No. 800; assessed in the name of A. DAPKB-
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS sALE-NO. 2i5b.

State Tax Collector, Fourth District, City of
New Orleans se4 I2:l5
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS sALE-No. 245S.

State Tax Collector Fourth District, City of New
Orleans sea 8 IL Is
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
FAX COLlKCTOR's sALE-N0. a41s

State Tax Collector. Fourth District, City or New
Orleans. SEA IL Is
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTORS sALE-NO.

State Tax Collector Fourth District, City q
Orleans, SEA III
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX COLLECTOR's sALE-NO. 24se.

State Tax Collector. Fourth District. City Of Esv
Orleans. se4 Q IL Is
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08
TAX CsLLECTOR's sALE-No. 24Gs.

State Tax Collector, Fourth District, City OF Nev
Orleans. se4 IL Is
New Orleans Republican., 1875-09-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA vs.. PORTION OF
GROUND, fronting on Josephine street, in
square No 2o3; assessed IN the name Of II.
b. MCKINNEY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28
TO LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.

What to Write About, and How to Write 1t.
A contemporary has taken some pains to
revise and enlarge list Of hints and sugges.
tons to local correspondents for the press,
which we commend to the consideration Of
the very respectable class of individuals for
which they are intended
Accidents-When, where, to whom, under
what circumstances, how serious.
Burglary-When, where, by whom, amount
stolen, arrest made, disposition of prisoner
Same with regard to crime Of any kind.
Change of business tirm-When, names of
parties, where outgoing members are going,
etc. brief statements but no puttS.
Crops-Present condition and future pros
poets.
Crime of any kind-Namcs of offenders,
nature of crime.
Churches Change of pastor revlvals, cleo
ton of church officers, and special appoint
mcnts for preaching.
Deaths-Who, when, where, age; if proml-
ncut citizen, brief obituary; il not, the an
nOuncement on II separate slip, for insertion
under the "Dicd' heading.
Distinguished arrivals-At the hotels in
elsewhere, or former residents visiting or
town.
Excursions, amusemcnts, etc.-When,
where, character of amusement
Election ntelliGence-EleCtion takes place
when. candidate to be, or who have been elect
ed, and after election, the full returns.
Fires-Whose property, when, where, cause,
amount of insurance, names of companies
insured in
Facts and figures-Concerning any pro-
ducts raised in the vicinity, amount sold,
profits, etc,
Festivals-IIeld by whom, for what object,
amount realized, etc.
Improvements--By whom, where, and cost
If ascertainable.
Lecturcs-Past and to come, when, where,
by whom, subject, object.
Marriages-Full names ot parties and of
Officiating clergyman or magistrate, where,
date.
Murders-Who, when, where, by whom,
object of murder, circumstances.
New comers-Their business where locat
ed, where from, etc.
New manufactures and new business of
any kind-ln prospect, when, where, by
whom established, kind, etc.
New buildings-To be built by whom, for
what purpose, cost, etc
Price of staple commodities-In the mar
ket, prospect for the future, etc,
Parties leaving town-Who, when, where
gong, business going into.
Public meetings-For what purpose, names
of officers, resolutions passed, or other action
taken.
Roads-Conduion of, especially after heavy
storms.
Sales of real estate-By whom, TO whom
who will occupy, amount paid, etc.
Shows, exhibitions, parties, fairs-Whcn,
where, who gave them, character of entertain
ment.
Schools-Facts and figures concerning
them, change of teachers, wages, improve
ments needed, etc.
Standardization of officers, prosperity
and condition of society
Suggestions of Improvements needed
| When, b. whom, cost etc.
Surgical opcra,ions--By whom performed,
Of what character, condition of patient
Sick-Who sick, cause, health OF commu-
Unity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

the state is Dubuque, 1885 and the next is
Scott, 30,736. The four largest cities in the
state are as follows: Dubuque, 23G05; Daven-
port, 81, 234; Burlington, q, 227 Des Moines,
IA 443. Most of the cities and larger towns
are dissatisfied with their respective showings,
and we hear that Davenport will order n new
census taken at the city's expense. Dubuque
also thinks that she has not credit for as large
population as she really has, having claimed
last spring upward Of 10000. The report,
which will be issued early this fall, will be by
far the fullest and most comprehensive work
of the kind ever ISSUED by the state. Some
idea of the magnitude of the work may be
gained when it is known that statistics will be
presented under more than 225 separate and
distinct headings The range is presumed to
cover every item of general public interest
relating TO the agricultural, manufacturing
mechanical, commercial and industrial pur.
suits of the state generally, and will make
volume possessing greater attractions tor the
masses than the ordinary run of public docu.
ments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28
A MYSTERY OF THE SEA.

a tropical night on TIT Pacific! The sky
is studded with stars, which are mirrored in
the vast deep beneath. There is just enough
air to keep the Dolphin moving at quiet
rate, and the passengers are gathered on the
deck to enjoy the matchlcss evening.
A short distance away stood two lovers
Edmund Prescott and Florence HarTis-look.
ing out on the ocean, and meditating and con.
versing upon the scene.
"IIow different this sky from our northern
armament remarked the latter, after pause.
81 can hardly recognize my iavorita constel-
lation. The Southern Cross is beautiful, but
then miss the others. Ursa Major has en-.
tlrely disappeared, ana as for the Minor Bear,
scarce a star Of him is visible"
At this observation, which was intended
for no particular ears, Adolphus FiiZgibbOn
aroused himself.
"Aw-what's that Miss Harris? Aw have
you seen bears at sca!'
"Yes, and monkeys, too" was the quick but
gOodnatured reply.
All of us laughed, while Fitzgibbon looked
very silly, then grnned hugely, then seemed
10 mediate some scathing witticIsms, then
concluded lie would not, and stretched out
upon his side, his back toward the lovers,
and pretending 10, or really did, fall asleep
within the next fifteen minutes.
was reclining on the deck, about a dozen
feet from where the lovers stood-not with
any intention of listening to their words, but
SIMPLY because | had taken my position first,
and was too languid TO change IT, | had
been an invalid for years, and was now recov.
erinc from a severe spell OF sickness
was lazily drawing at my Havana, puff
ing the thin, fragrant smoke from my mouth
without removing the cigar, and gazing up
ward at the brilliant stars as they slowly
sailed overhead. | was IN that delicious
dreamy state, half asleep and half awake
hearing only the murmur Of the voices around
me as one hears the faint sound Of distant
waterfall.
| presume had lain thus for nearly an
hour and my cigar had burned almost 10 my
Iaouth, while til long column Of ashes wa,
still unbroken, when something struck my
ear like the sound of bell. 1t was not until
had heard IL several times that IL seemed tC
effect my senses
All at once | gave a Ctart, the ashes drop
ped upon my bosom, and | arose to sitting
position, and gazed around me.
"Hark. said J did you not hear tha
be- p"
"Just wha, have been trying TO make
Edmund bClIcyc.' laughed Florence Harris
ale persisted IN not believing it.
"LIsten" | said, raising my hand. And
Immediately there tell : llath-like silence
And while thus inienily listening, there
came across the sea, faint but distinct, ihC
distant sound Of bell. Wescsrcely breathed
for minute. The strange, solemn sound
was repeated at regular intervals, as If swung
BIZ the hand of some exhausted sufferer, OF
;6lled by The swell Of the ocean.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28
GRANDMOTHER.

'Mongst roses in the sunset glow,
Ere the white arum's cup Of snow
Had closed
Grandmother sat, content to see
The beauty round her; or maybe
She calmly dozcd.
She, with grandchildren round her path,
Finding in life sweet aftermath
Grew young;
Old voices surged upon the breeze,
That over days remote to these
\ spell has hung.
Whilst golden sunbeams danced In space,
Calling up many a sunny place
or old;
Or here and there cloudy blot,
That blurred the skies, or darkencd spot
In memory told
Yet dark and light so blent that they
Mode pictures fair Of summer day:
Nor woke
The shadows aught that grief might bring,
For time smoothed DER with gentle wing
Each harsher stroke.
The past's wild sobs were hushcd, for age
Clear read Gods writing on the page
Once dim;
And earth's declining days waXed pale
In the light shining through the yell
That hides from Him.
In fair bordcrcd land she seems;
Behind before, world of dreams,
All peace;
And doubts that had perplcxed her youth
And settled into simple truth
And fears surccase.
Maude waiting wonders. In her eyes
To age q time Of darkencd skies
Is given,
Strained silver cord, and pushed lifelong
"Aye, Maude, but chant Of angel throng
Is nigh-in heaven"
-I1ssslrs N1ou-;u,