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The National tribune., 1892-12-29
Work of the Pension Office,

During the week ending Dec 10, 1892, 4s17
claims were received, of which those filed for
service since March 4, 1861, under acts prior to
that of Jan. go, 1887, were 281 original invalid,
295 original widows, bounty land, So navy,
200 accrued, and 9s6 applications for increase !;
filed under act Jan. a. 1887, Mexican war, s !:
under act June 81, 1890, 1872 original invalid
3i3 original widows; applications for increase
under same act 773; under act July 81, 1892,
Indian wars 324 under act Aug. 5, 1892. Army
Nurses, $50; prior applications under former
acts and under act June 81, 1890, 521.
Number of claims received to date under act
of June a, $780, s61, 130 Claims disposed of
to date under said act $50, 7s3.
Number Of rejected claims reopened, 1888.
The names and postofics addresses of 1898
comrades were furnished for the use of claim.
ants. There were So S02 pieces of mail matter
received; 81, 905 letters and blanks sent out.
Number of cases detailed to Special Examin-
ors. 457; reports and cases from Special Exam.
liners, 3l4; cases on hand for special exsmina-
ton. 6,903
Report Of certificates issued: Original, 3,77l !;
increase, 1880; accrued, 1T; total, 1888.
Total number Of claims pending. 77G.687.
Number Of pensioners Oh roll Nov. 80, 1892,
o20, o66.
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
9TH n. Y. H. A.

The annual Reunion of this organization occurred
during the late National Encampment at Washing.
ton. The annual dinner was held on the evening
OF Sept 20 at Wizards Hotel, and during the fore
noon Of the 21st the association convened In u. s.
Grant Post room. G. AR Hall. Informal meetings
were also held during the Encampment, in the tent
provided by John McElroy, Chairman of the Re-
union Committee.
The fireworks displayed the evening of the
Goth were very brilliant and occurring at the same
time with the 4th Artillery banquet it was not
wonderful that number Of the comrades and in
vited guests failed to get In to the dinner. Some
So however, participated, and the repast proved 10
be both substantially and intellectual treat
The Chaplain OF Berdans Sharpshooters now a
pastor OF New York City gave an interesting ad-
dress on the :" Effects Of Time upon the Veterans"
which was responded to in humorous way by
Charles Massey, of BaIsion Spa, N. Y. Speeches
were also made by Col. 8. p. Corliss, J. T. Lock-
wood. Lieut.. WIN. IIildreth Maj. Theodore Haus-
man, DIR. W. d. Robinson, Mai. w. A. Flint, Angus
tus Beardsey, Col. r. b. A. Miller, William Engie
IL. w. Bnrge Capt. Fitzpatrick. Fred Cooley. and
others. The President also read a poem, subse-
quently read at the Reunion of the Second Corps
Mrs. nj. d. Lincoln, President of the Authors
Society; Mrs. 8. Lexington. of California; Mrs. w.
A. Flint, Mrs. Hatfield of New York; Miss Ella
Kirk: Mr. Hoyt, of Columbia College, n. Y, and
MIR. II. M. Lincoln were among the invited guests.
notable feature of the meeting on the 2ist was
the adoption of the following resolution on motion
Of COL 8. p Corliss:
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Minute Men of ,61.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The publication In
your Encampment issue Of the statements concern
ing the organization Of the minute of 81 into
an association. has brought many inquiries from
the East and from the farthest West from the sur
vivors Of the 1000 men who promptly answered
President Lnco!n's first appeal for troops. A
small part only can now answer any human roll
call. What these men did stands unsurpassed in
pure patriotism and In the importance of the re-
suits accomplished, and is more fully appreciated
to-day by a grateful country than ever before.
Many Of the survivors have been heard from, and
all are greatly interested In the formation of .
National organization.
The officers elected cannot alone make this
movement the success desired without the hearty
cooperation of all the "old boys" no matter
where they are. State organizations should be
formed Immediately, report to tho President of the
National Association list of their officers. and
also designate to him one comrade to act as Vice
President. Comrades residing in States where no
organization exists. by writing the President will
receive full information to all matters connected
with the Association. 1t is very desirable that the
State and National organizations should be speedily
perfected and thus insure a successful Reunion Of
the minute men at the National Encampment of
the GAR. at Indianapolis next year.-Henry
Walker, President Boston, Mass,
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DEPARTMENT NEWS,
ARKANSAS


s. u. soIkland. Stuttgart: am sill Adjutsnt Of
James Kinds Post. IS. which had the spat with our
County paper last Spring. The members of our
Post got pretty warn at that time, and by their
determined stand made many friends. True, our
Post numbers only Is members. but they are all
soidy good men. We have organized q veteran
association of southeastern Arkansas. and. though
there are a good many blatant ex-rebels down in
this section, our Post Ia here 70 stay.
ILLINOIS,
A reception and ball will be given for the benefit
of The 81. Boniface Union Soldiers and Sailor,
Monumental Association. under the auspices of
Corps l9l al the Veterans Protective Association
Hall, Chicago New Years Eve. Tickets can be
secured from mombers Of the Post or Corps, also
at Veterans Hall.
INDIANA
S. C. Aldrich Post, ISs. Hudson-com., Peter
a. w. Meek; Adj't. II. b. Meendy; Surg, n
Heckerthorn; o; D.: W. II. whysong; Q. G., Jerry
srick; 6. NJ. Jos. Penicls q NJ. s., Nathan Elioot
=. II. Wood Post. $50 Ridgeville-Com Andrew
J; Wood s. V; C.: Luther HAWTHORNE J: v. C.. 8.
liam p Miller; o. d.. David C. Edwards: o. g.,
Jeremiah Painter Surg G. c. Hiatt
IOWA.
The 30th anniversary Of the Battle OF Fredericls-
burg was celebrated in the hall Of Hyde Clark
enoe Of veterans and their families and friends A
large map of the battlefield the City of Frederick.
burg, the Rappab6nnock, and the pontoon bridges
was displayed on the wall facing the audience and
Comrades Peter pierson, of the seth n Y aud
7. W. Ruete, of the l03d y. Y, gave excellent de-
scrptions Of the route and the part their old COM
mAnd tHawkins's Brigade of Gety's Division
Ninth Corpsl took i'm the memorable contest.
Other comrades who participated in the battle also
spoke, and with music, recitstions. and finally
Refreshments. served by the W.RC. the evening
was made most agreeable and memorable one Ii
IL the intention of Hyde Clark Post to commemo-
rate the Both anniversary Of ali the leading battles
OF the great war. an example which should be fol.
lowed by other Posts.
KANSAS
At a meeting OF the Council Of Administration
held on the 9Th inst, IL was decided TO hold the
18th annual Encampment on the 2ist, 22d and 23d
days OF February next. piusburg was selected az
the place of holding IL by the last Encampment
The designation of Headquarters and all details
pertaining TO the business of the Encam pn,ent
viii be made the subjects of subsequent orders from
Headquarters.
Comrades urged by the Department Com
nlander 10 attend meetings of the Sons of Vet
Grams. and aid them by sdyice and example 10
exalt the noble principles of their Order They
cannot be 10 frequently reminded of the RESPONSE
eility resting upon them to cxemplify patriotism,
and maintain the honor of the Union their fathers
fought TO save. Show them by interest in their
meetings that the old veterans are anxious to Co
operate for the good of the Order. Doubtless the
veterans In the vicinity Of any Camp may become
efficient recruiting officers for the Sons OF Veterans
IL will encourage the boys 70 Join II they are
assured Of the importance the 0.A.R. attaches 10
The organization.
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Regular Army and Navy Union.

The Army and Navy veterans of Buffalo were
being the entertainment of Picking Garrison, OF
Erie, Pa, Naval Veterans, by Gen. David 8. STAN
ley Garrison, &c. Army and Navy Union. Among
steamer Michigan. The Michigan is In this port
for the Winter, undergoing repairs preparatory to
attending tho Worlds Fair; and the entertainment
greatly tended to make the stay of tho "Navies "
in the city pleasant one. The Naval band Of the
Michigan, dressed in full jack tar" uniforms,
discoursed martial strains during the evening and
was loudly appIauded. Refreshments were served,
and there were toasts and singing, and much good
friendship and comradere. II was the first recep-
ton of the kind ever given by the Buffalo Gar
rison, and was pronounced by all present to have
bsen q yery suceessful and enjoyable event.
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Homo, Xens. The election resulted in the choice O
| Mary A. Thrall, long and active in Corps and De-
| partment work, for President.
The Sandusky Home box contained jellies fruits
old linen. socks. slippers. and chair cushions.
The relief committee provided literally for those
| for the W.R.C-sIary A. McQuiston, Past Depart.
ment President.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
"Only this greeting I'm sending,
But indeed it Is wrapt I'm love,
And pray God may, on this Christmas Day,
send gifts from His store-house above.
With this lovely couplet Department President
Ellen NJ Putnam Of New York. sent out her Christ.
mas order. and we doubt not the grand women OF
the Empire State made n cheerful response to the
call for kindly thoughts and deeds for the men
who saved the Nation.
Department President Cornelia 8. Perry. of Mich
igan reports Corps instituted ut Shelby, Manches-
ter. and Holland, each with large charter MEM
bership.
Miss Mary Hinton has been elected President Of
most active of southern Ohio's Corps.
, Past National President Charity Rusk Craig de-
iiverea the dedicatory address At the housewarm-
ing of Virqua, Wis, Post. Corps. and s. of ", In
Preetor's Block. Nearly 300 people participated
In tho supper The hall is 23I40 feet and spendidly
ntted up with every convenience for meetings. en-
Relief Corps No. Q. Of Rhode Island, has elected
Della II. Shepardson President The Corps at
tended tho Reunion of Rhode Island Corps at
Conrade w. E. Sweet read "a Vision of the
War" At the Guards Campfire, given by the
W.R.C Of Pboenix. There was a grand supper
and Campfire Of song and recitation, and Nc
Oregon Corps is greatly complimented by friends
and comrades.
Forsyth Relief Corps. ], Toledo, O.. cleared 4225
Tor the fund to purchase burial lot for soldiers
wives. widows and orphans In Forest Cemetery.
Mary A: Bills. Past Chaplain and . charter MEM
Der OF the Corps, has been chosen to succeed Eliza
beth Mansfield Irving President.
Mary e. Wood, aged a. whose admission to
Bowers Relief Corps, Geneva. O., was duly noted,
died of pneumonia Dec. g. while a visit to
Sprlngboro. Tenn, where she went to spend
Ihanksgving. She was taken home for burial,
when the Eastern Star and W.R.C. were present In
body. The Corps furnished beautiful flowers
Mrs. Wood was conspicuous for her patriotism and
practical benevolence in the old war DAYS
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
FROM THE BAY STATE.
Doings of Interest to Veterans and Theil
Friends.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The Aids of Com
man der in Chief Weissert held meeting at the
Parker House, Boston, recently, and organized
Joseph w. NeilI, Vice.President; Chas. W. sweet.
land. Secretary. and Frank A. Lewis, Treasurer.
The style in which our National Aids carry
yet 1t 10 true that many comrades cannot afford to
accept such an appointment, on account of the
large expense it requires.
The Kcarsarge Association OF Naval Veterans.
Boston, will give a grand naval ball at the Me-
chanics Hail. Tuesday evening, Jan. 2.
Col. Henry Walker Of Boston, Judge Advocate
OF this Department, is mentioned q competitor
for the Office OF Senior Vice Department Com
msnder. and Levi G. Mcknight. of Gardner as q
candidate for Junior Vice Department Comm ander
The City Government Of Boston is generous with
its Grand Army Posts. For some time Posts and
Is have been accommodated with ,duarters Mt a
nominal rental Of 81 per annum. More recently
Post 1874 was accorded like consideration, and now
learn that Post l5s. East Boston, is to be similarly
favored
the officers Of Post q South Boston and So, Na,ick
A. A. Gen. Morse will perform q like service for
Post l62, Turner'S Falls. and Comrade John d.
Bellings, for Post 90 Brighton, and SO, Quincy.
The veterans Of the 5lst Mass: held their 25th
annual Reunion in Worcester, Dec, 10. with lis
members present. Following the usual dinner
these officers were elected. Pres, Gen A. b. r.
Sprague; Vice Presidents. John M. Studley. of
Providence. r. l.: Horace Hobbs and George Bias
Stewart Brown, Of Worcester. Finance Committee.
John B: Goodell. Charles II. Peck, John w. Green,
ell of Worcester.
John A. Logan Post 1856. Cambridge, has elected
these officers: Com. John ii. Weber; 8. v. c.,
George b. Smith j. " c., Bradbury p. Doe
Surg, Charles z. Vaughn; 0. d.. Fred A. Libbey
o. g. Samuel SPHINX; q. NJ. Thomas Pear; Chap,
George w. Bcknell. They will be installed by ].
Willard Brown. Past Commander of the Post.
Boston Post. 200. has elected these officers; Conn.,
II. ID. Litlefeld; 8. V. c.. Luke A. Wilder; J. VIC,
D., Harry C. Blossom; o. G.. ". 4. spooner; Q.
NJ, George Golfer Chap. This 18th tcr,nl, John L.
Siarratt Delegates. Z. p. Loring,. Asa.L. Gowell.
George w. Redding.
Post 200 gave grand military ball the f2Ist,
which was largely attended, and financial sue.
cess. These members of the Post are the Enter
tainment Committee: w. A. Spooner. Chairman;
Harry Hayward Secretary: II. ID. Lttiefsld,
Treasurer; John u. Roberts, George w. Redding,
George F. Blake. Luke A. Wilder. A. ID. Hanson.
J. n. Lonaiey.-B Boston.
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The Legion of Loyal Women.

Tho following officers for 1893 of the Legion OF
Loyal Women were installed the other evening at
GAR. Hall, Washington. d. g.: Pres. Mrs. Ruth
&. Blasland; Past Pres, Mrs. NJ. II. Weisner; Vice
Pres, Mrs Adela Saxton; Cor. SEQ, Miss Helen
u. Matthew's Financial Sec., Miss Mary L. Smith;
Treas. Miss Helen r Holmes; Chap. Mrs. Annie
Miss Belle Houghton; Warder. Mrs Agnes White
handsome souvenir OF their banquet, held at
Wizards Hotel, Nov. 49, has been prepared by the
Legion rs gift book for the holiday season, and
contains the principal speeches and poems OF that
delightful occasion and other items Of interest," and
dOubtleSg will be much Appreciated by its frtendR,
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
h. q o. Christmas Holiday Rates.

Tickets good between all stations Of the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad Company east of the
Ohio River will be on sale at ticket Offices of
that Company from December oath to Goth, in
olusive and from December 3lst to January
Cd. inclusive. good to return until January Sd,
inclusive. For more detailed information sp.
ply to nearest 3. & o. Ticket Agent.
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TIE RELIEF lei CORPS.
yHitt 4
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters---NoteS from the Departments
NATIONAL HEADquAprrns W. R. O.. sAnEruA

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS w. H. ", SAbEihAr
KAN. na
MARGARET r. WIcKINs National President
FLORA PRESTON HoGBIN. National Secretary.
To specially aid and assist the Grand Army OF
the Republic and to pcrpetuate the memory Of
their heroic dead. .d 6 ia,
To assist such Union Veterans need o'Ir help
and protection and to extend ncedful aid to their
widows and orphans; to find them homes and
employment, and assure them of sympathy and
friends; TO cherish and emulate the deeds of our
Army Nurses, and of all loyal women who render.
ed loving service to their country In her hour OF
peril
To 'nculcate lessons OF patriotism and love OF
country among our children and in the communi-
ties in which We live; TO maintain true allegiance
to the United States of Amerca: to discountenance
whatever tends to weaken loyalty and to enoour-
age the spread of universal liberty and equal rights
to oil.
Women Of good moral character and correct de-
pertinent, who have not given aid and comfort to
the enemies of the Union who would perpctuate
the principles TO which this association stands
pledged, and who have attained the age OF 10 years,
shall be eligible to membership in the Womans
Relief Corps.
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
HOLIDAY PRIZE oFFERA

For Contributions: For the best square based On
LINCOLN. u. 3. GRANT. SHERMAN, or Jackson,
Cruise of the Montauk; best diamond on ISLAND
No. Ten, CHATTANOOGA. LIBBY PRISON or QENs
ERALsHIP, The Cannoneer; best verse puxxle re-
ceived from a lady contributor. Beautiful Homes;
from a gentleman contributor, Capturing . Looos
motive. All these books are attractiveIy bound IN
cloth and handsome enough for . place in any
library. Competition closes Jan. ID.
For Solutions Five of THE NATrbnAL TnrncEEs
pretty Calendars for 1898 will be awarded b. loo
among those sending answers to ore or more az
this weeks tangles.
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AFemale Csntenarian.

Mrs. Sarah Balch Braman, of Georgetown,
Mas, surrounded by her friends and relatives,
celebrated her 1920 birthday on Dec 81. She
Is Q remarkable woman. For person of her
years she gets around the house very easily and
enjoys excellent health. Che WAS twice
married.
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nos. 649-HaLy-soU4Rz.

I. letter. 2. p. o.. Dallas Co.. Tsx. 9 %
wager. 4. word Of endearment 5. An omar y
q court. 9. Tuning. T. p. o., Grundy Co., Ne. :
Town Of Spain. g. Causes to resembls o danAy.
10. Renders social. IL. A parish Of South wales
Lipp, 56). IL. Silicates Of soda or potassium.
"A. F. Holt Lynn, Man.
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NO. 656-DIAAoND

l. A letter. 2. The low sound made b. 0 sst,
g. A body.servant. T. Greener. (0bs) g. HAVING
q parapss. 9. violent passion for the szItiysMoa
of tulips. .. Demands back. 9. painful disease.
Q. Cracks. TO- The god Pluto. IL. A lstsss.
EUREKA, Plsindsld, IT. T.
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
no. 652-cURTAILMENr.

FINE Christmas chill, FIRST, poor and III,
But with kind friends to love me stilt
And share with me the yuIe-tide zeal,
I'd rather 'twere, ay, by great deal,
Than that IL should my being I'll.
A monarch's mighty power will
Do many things; It's void and MI
To bring him joy-bis looks reveal
FINE Christmas chill.
The wind may blow, each run aud r3N
May frozen be, while vale and hill
The Winters snow may quite conceal
But worse by far than this TO feel
What can't be told by pen or quill
FINE Christmas chill
JACK O'LASTERE Bsnrar Pa
The National tribune., 1892-12-29

TINE NATIONAL TRIBUNE desires for publication
bfief accounts Post doiugs, aud copies OF Post
rosiers Matter should lie sent possible
after tho event which il relates. list of new
officers OF each Post will he published once in these
columns The form given below should be fol-
lowed and names must be written legibly it is
useless 10 print them unless correct;
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
MYSTERY.

Every reader IL invited to send solutions ana
original contributions and TO compete ior yrfD0
offered. Definitions in form puzzles sre xfvsa e,
cnrdiDg to Websters International DiosisaAgpl
Phillips's Biographical Dictionary, and upDk8
colts Gazetteer, edition Of 1891. Definitions feAsys
ed by an ssterisIo (s OF words occurrisg 10 ~
Unabridged only. Contributors requested y
write on but one side of paper. addressing all os3e
munications to Puzzle Editor, TIE Nkrfe1AA
TRIBUNE, Washington, ID. CT
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
OPINION XXI. rEa. 10. 1892.
ITO be continued
EVER ON THE ALERT.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Coman Asbury Corps 2bO. al
though small In numbers, arc all active workers,
bore aoft the standard OF the Republic when the
dark clouds lowered DER our land, may lack moth
Ing that would add to their comfort. In accord.
ance with our custom we will sond the annual
Christmas box TO the National Soldiers Home
which will contain verythng which would be use
fu to the inmates. 10
Aioffy pulling given Thanksgiving Eve, and a
box-supper recently given, netted the Corps sew
eral dollars -
wants of The needy are aIlcviated.-Nelie Com
verse, Mt. Victory. O. is
BUCKEYE REMEMBRANCE
DEAR TRIBUNE: At the annual election Of Lewis
Corps, Xenia, O., an interesting "reminiscences was
related by member a VINO .,t recently visited the
Knoxville Tenn, and found the President was n
Green County girl. and the Secretary Ohio
woman. and SO We realized that true Buckeye blood
always wins.
pleasant incident was related by young girl.
who, although born IN the South. sad ''Xenia-
Xena o. that Is hSnssno d word IN our family
loyal city of the North and was fed by the good
ladies, and We have been taught to reverencs that
name"
Again. a gentleman and wife called upon the
young lady and he. too, had been through Xenia,
and remembered buckets OF hot coffee, clothes.
and baskets of sandwiches that were furnished In
Xenia. He sent testimonial with the following
"To the fair ladies Of Xenis who 40 generously
fed the hungry soldiers on freight train while
passing through Ohio during snow-storm Jan. o.
1855 kindly accept this paper weight as a slight
token IN Hh % ts' &C. FroR one
Comrsde Nicholas is now President of the Co
lumba Marble Co., Knoxville, Tenn. Lewis Corps
turn The hraue. os,
ether days One lady said, Verify " Cast thy bread
upon the waters and after many days 1t shall re-
turn to thee"
Lewis Corps has made substantial donations to
she Soldiers Home. Sandusky. and the Orphans'
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
no. 650-METAGRAM.

Prince, when the snow Is knee-deep on The xrsual
And the boar frost giistens the trsesi
When the horses hoofs on the hard crus: bound
And the PRIME of bells floats on the brsszst
When peals Of laughter accompany these
As sleigh after sleigh DER the roadways glider
When each heart from sorrow has surcsasA
Ahi then tits the glorious Christmas-tidsi
When from belfry towers sweet chimes rsss1nl,
Joyously singing their iubilees.
Thrilling with anthems the country round
The FINES and dales the mounts and least
Unto men upon earth goodwill and psaias
Their silvery notes ring far and wide;
When the ear drinks in such melodies
All then tits the glorious Christmss-tidsI
When under the mistletoe branches found
Are innocent damsels fully at ease,
When manly young ARDS round their waists kRs
wound,
And from rosy lips comes loves own fsao-
custom each masculine heart agrees
Shall last while love on earth doth abidsj
When glad are the scenes one everywhere sssL
All! then lis the glorious Christmas iasi
Envoy
When quickly the youth to bis uncle" ices
And parts with his watch that his maybe eftxD
present may have, her fond heart to please,
Ali then It's the glorious Chrstmas-llds
-GUIDoS, Washinssoa, d. q
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NOS. 653-654-soUAREs.

1. A town of Russia. 2. P. o., Leaks o., Mo-
8. Latin proper name. 4 Falling In villa
5. Holiness lObs.) g. To presage. (0bs.) 3. Ths
dealhsh.-T. HINKER, Bangor, Pa.
l. A Celtic divinity. 2. stone imaxinsd b
some to be of impenetrabls hardness. Thin.
browuisb. ohsfy scales upon the leaves Of some
plants. 4. One who amends. 5. An African safs
nivore. g. Brilliant. 2. Those who are ssaRs4 ~
Gent l-RoKEBY, Ridge. D.
The National tribune., 1892-12-29

Hoods sarsaparlla combines positive economy
with great medicinal power. II CUREs.
The National tribune., 1892-12-29
NEW PUZZLEs-NO. So.

NEW PUZZLES-NO. 50.
NO. 64S-CHARADE
How Ike q tired child one feels
When sickness GIBBS and Ger you steaks
A sense Of rest
You ne'er possessed
When unimpeded ran LIES wheels.
You pass from goblin-hanisd daEs
Into soft. delicious haze;
Like river swift,
On which you drift
A sunbeam on the ceiling plays
Hero LAST a total. at your lips
Which you imbibe with grateful sips,
loving cook
Did FIRST from book
On nursing. into which she dips.
pimly the objects of the room
Their old familiar shapes assume:
And slowly then,
You once again
Accustomed ways and thoughts resume,
AHMED. Buffalo. y. 7.