The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-12-17
[From the aallfpolis Bulletin

And while in these branches to-day 1 am sing
My song is a part of the music of Heaven.
TFrom the Gallipolis Bulletin.l
John III. Mackley, ESQ.,, editor of the
Jackson CO., Standard, has presented us
handsome book of what he styles "Idle
Rhymings," but which is really a book of
fine and chaste poetry that snould be on
the table of every one who has a literary
taste. The collection embraces variety
of popular topics, one hundred and ninety
eight in all, is purely original and spar
kles with the true poetic genius, many
being far superior to productions of poets
who are famous the world over. The
book is placed on sale at one dollar a copy
but is worth much more. We trust that
Mr.. Mackley'S venture may prove profit
able, and that he may continue to culti-
vate his poetic talent, which is truly
great, and which we have no doubt will
in time make him distinction and honor
We reproduce the following Lesson of
the Brook" as a sample of the sweetness
and simplicity that runs through the en-
tire collection:
Swiftly flows the silver stream,
Onward toward the rivers tide;
Brightly on its pebbly side
Rugged rocks may bar its way,
Drift:wood lodge against its shore;
Yet. without the least delay,
VIII it flow forever more.
Fiercest blasts of winters cold,
May its shining face CONCEAL;
Still, within the Icy hold,
VIII its waters onward steal.
Winds its channel round about,
Runs its waters here and there,
Till at last it rushes out,
On the river broad and fair.
AS the brooks that never die,
May our lives as steady run
Rock and drift uSh swiftly by
Till the smoother stream is won.
May we now with steady hand
Ger the rivers gentle swells-
Reach in safety that bright land
Where the great Jehovah dwells!
From the Macarthur Dem. Enquirer.
idle Rhymings, collection of.thoughts
jOtted down in leisure moments" by John
81. Mackley Jackson, Ohio, 1885. Such is
the title of a very neatly printed and
bound volume of 200 pages, received by
us on Tuesday. The subjects upon which
the author has displayed his poetic taste
and ability are about as numerous as the
pages, but we have had no time to peruse
he book and cannot speak intelligently
of it's merits. What bothers us is that
Mr. Mackley, with his editorial duties to
perform on the Standard, could find the
leisure to produce "Idle Rhymings."
uFrom the Waverly Watchman.l
We acknowledge the receipt of a neatly
printed volume of about 200 pp. entitled
idle Rhymings," from the poetical pen
of Mr.. Jno H. 'Mackley, the able young
editor of the Jackson Standard. A glance
through the well printed pages of this lit
le book is enough to satisfy one that Bro.
Mackley possesses considerable poetic
talent. We prize the idle Rhymings"
highly, not merely on account of its mer-
it, but because it is from the pen of young
man for whom we entertain the kindlIeSt
feelings.
From the Fayette County Herald.I
Mr.. John II. Mackley, editor of the
Jackson Standard, has published little
aIdie Rhymings." Most of the poems
have appeared in the Standard, and we
have read them with interest. Mr. M |
possesses true poetic genius, and his little |
volume contains some real gems. The |
book is issued from the Standard Office, |
and is a credit to the mechanical skill and |
equipment of the Office. We hope the |
volume may meet with a favorable re-
ceptiOn from the public.
[From the West Union Defepder.]
We have received from the hands of |
Mr.. j. III. Mackley, of Jackson, Ohio, a |
volume of his poems titled: idle Rhym-
ings." We have had our eye on Mr..
Mackley, as a poet, for several years, and |
have clipped out and laid away such of
his poems as suited our fancy. Several
weeks ago Professor Silver came into our
office with one of Mr.. Mackley's poems
and in the discussion which followed we
came to the conclusion that Mr.. NJ. had a
future in the poetical world. We are very
thankful to the author for the book, and
will place it among our store of books
with satisfaction.
Rev. W. D. Cherington, formerly pastor
of the M. E. Church at this place, writes
as follows, to the anthor:
Your book of poems finds a welcome
to our library. 1t has very modest title
for book containing as much pure gold
both in thought and language as we find
in it's pages. Many of the poems call up
to us the dear memories of the past, and
some of them are very fitting tributes to
the sainted characters who were once our
dear friends in the flesh. You have nev-
er professed to be a poet; but there is so
much of true sentiment, and so much of
ease and naturalness in your writings,
that your many friends will always esti-
mate them at much higher value than
the idle Rhymer" himself ever put upon
them.
Very mauy thanks to you and your
good wife for kindly remembering us
with book.
From the Miamisburg Bulletin.]
"Idle Rhymings," is the modest title of
In elegant little volume of poems written