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From the time Mr. Allen decided on mak- ing Irasburgh his permanent residence and home, he gave his earnest attention and most strenuous endeavors to the interests of the town. The lands were leased for the annual interest on 17s. per acre. Mainly through his exertions, the legislature passed an act constituting this the shire town, on condition that the inhabitants would within a specified time, erect a court-house and jail, to the acceptance of a committee appointed under
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direction of the State. The buildings were erected chiefly at the expense of Mr. Allen and his mother, and this, for his means, in that early period of his history, involved considerable effort and sacrifice. The village was laid out, and alterations and improve ments effected in the roads, to correspond with the rising prospects of the town. The court held its first session in August, 1816. Mr. Allen was appointed its clerk, which office he held from 1816 to 1835, inclusive ; when he resigned in favor of governor Crafts, to whom, in his reduced circumstances, its emoluments had become an object of impor- tance.
When the town had been duly constituted the County seat, the interested opposition of rival towns started and urged into currency objections and prejudices against the system of leasing lands. To counteract the opposi- tion thus stimulated and give to all a chance to own their lands in fee, Mr. Allen issued hand-bills, notifying the public that all per- sons desiring a deed of their lands could have one, by paying, within 10 years, the estab- lished price of 17s. per acre. Unoccupied lands were to be leased on the same terms. The system of lease-lands has been the sub- ject of much unthinking and ungenerous censure. It has been with some a frequent and fertile theme of abusive declamation. I am persuaded that the system, in its admin- istration by Mr. Allen, eminently favored the original and early settlers. It enabled many to hold on to their lands and improve- ments and ultimately acquire a title to them, who, had they purchased their farms in fee simple, would, in their inability to make their payments, have been dispossessed of their lands, and lost the fruits of the toil and industry of years. That was the sorrowful experience of multitudes of the first settlers in all parts of the State. When, some years ago, there was a loud clamor on this topic, an investigation was made by several compe- tent and responsible parties, and it was found, that the farms were much less encumbered in this than in other towns, so that it cannot be reasonably affirmed that the system has shown itself adverse to the interests and prosperity of the town.
The want of the commercial facilities af- forded by a bank, had been heavily felt, for some years, throughout the County. Here, again, Mr. Allen took a leading part, in the
procuring of a charter, which was granted by the legislature in 1832, and in the organiza- tion of the Orleans County Bank. He was for years a large stockholder at considerable pecuniary sacrifice. For, in the first years of its existence, when the business of the County was limited, it did not pay its stock- holders six per cent. He was one of its board of directors, and the most prominent and efficient, from its organization to the time of his death ; and was its first president, holding the office from 1833 to 1847, inclu- - sive, 15 years, and again in 1863, '64, '65, and to the date of his decease. He served the bank without compensation, and in both his official relations managed its affairs with a financial ability and success, that gave the institution an honorable and established rep- utation for soundness and stability, main- tained, inviolate and undisturbed, the public confidence in its solvency, through all the suc- cessive commercial crises which have swept over the nation, carrying financial disaster and ruin to corporations and individuals ; and its bills never suffered any discount from the value expressed on the face of them.
The large measure in which, by his invest- ments, he contributed to the building of the Irasburgh House, not from the expectation of rich dividends, but for the sake of its estimated benefits and advantage to the town, as being a more recent example of his public zeal, is well known to you all.
His townsmen honored him with every office in their gift; or, to speak more justly, honored the offices, by choosing him to fill them. He was town clerk in 1816 and 1817; selectman from 1820 to 1826, inclusive ; town representative in 1818, '19, '20, '22, '23, '27, '35, '37, '38 and '40.
The esteemed friend, to whose obliging and pains-taking search of the town records for some four hours, I am indebted for these and other dates, adds : " the records shew that he was frequently town treasurer, and contin- ually appointed on committees indicative of the unbounded confidence of his townsmen in his integrity and ability "
He held the office of judge of probate in 1822, for the accommodation of a friend-a brother of the Hon. George Nye, who was disqualified from holding it by the possession of a United States' appointment; and, on the expiration thereof, Mr. Allen resigned the probateship in his favor.
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He represented the County in the council in 1828, '29, '30, '31 and '32. He was elected to the council of censors in 1848. He was appointed governor's aid-de-camp with the title of colonel ; in what year I have not at hand the means of ascertaining. It was by his title of colonel he was most generally known throughout the State.
In his public life and as a legislator, he not only won the golden opinions of his friends by his high-toned principles and his abilities ; but, also, in those periods when political and party feeling ran high, he dis- armed, by his incorruptibility, moderation, and sound sense, the passions of political opponents and constrained their respect and confidence. Had he been ambitious of the distinctions of public life, he might have en- joyed them to a still larger extent. When the offer to put him in nomination as repre- sentative to congress for this district, was tendered him, and in circumstances which seemed to render certain his nomination and subsequent election, he unqualifiedly declined.
I have mentioned these facts thus fully, because, since the date of most of them, a new generation has come upon the scene, who are very much strangers to an acquaint- ance with them.
A word, further, as to the incidents of his personal history, and we hasten on to a delineation of the chief features of his char- acter.
Jan. 13, 1842, he married Sarah C. T. Par- sons, of Highgate, a lady of great amiable- ness, benevolence and worth. She died Feb. 29, 1844. July 8, 1848, he married her sis- ter, Frances Eliza, who survives him. The growing up of his children to maturity ; the watching the development of their mind and character; the direction of their education ; plans for their future career; and the inva- sion of sickness and death in his family, gave him to know human life, in its various phases of joy and sorrow-of hope, anxiety, and care.
And, at length, his turn came to die. For some months past, we observed that age was beginning to write, very sensibly, its impres- sion upon his form. Still, we hoped the months of summer were for him. But "man knoweth not his time." On Saturday after- noon, the 21st of April, he took to his couch. He had been out of his usual health for some days before. Medical skill was utterly una-
vailing for his restoration. On Sunday at the stroke of three, he died without a pang. The gentleness of his disease and the peace- fulness of his death were in meet harmony with the placid and tranquil tenor of his life. He was in his 76th year.
His character needs no eulogy. His claims upon our appreciation and esteem will be even more deeply felt and recognized, when his memory and name have been hallowed by his decease and by the lapse of time. The fair fame of his manhood was unsul- lied by youthful improvidences, vices, or follies. He was marked by singular correct- ness of manners. His filial piety was most tender and faithful and endearing. In his domestic relations he was an affectionate husband and loving father. When, in the middle or later periods of his life, he had accumulated a large amount of wealth, he gave no outward manifestations at least, of the faults which are usually found associated with affluence. He was eminently free from haughtiness, and the spirit of dictation or oppression. He exacted from none the ex- pressions of homage to himself, or of con- formity to his opinions. An obsequious reverence and sycophancy would, if offered to him, have been contemptible in his eyes and repulsive to his feelings. In his personal intercourse with others he was uniformly courteous, respectful and conciliatory. He was easily accessible to the poorest. In his business transactions he was eminently trust- worthy and scrupulously just. Implicit confidence was invariably and universally reposed in him. His integrity was never questioned. His book-accounts were kept with an exact and faultless accuracy ; thereby precluding misunderstandings, difficulties and strifes. No poor or honest person was ever harassed by him for payment of his dues. A man who was striving and struggling to make headway in the world, had, practically, an unlimited pay-day, and was allowed to discharge his payments in the mode most convenient for him. In his remarks concern- ing the absent or the calumniated, Mr. Allen was very careful and considerate. He indul- ged in no acerbities of censure or severity of criticism. Opprobious and vituperative ep- ithets never fell from his lips. The severest remark, which one who was his intimate friend for half a century, overheard him make, was: "I don't think much of him."
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That seemed to be the habitual, characteristic | found him engaged in the perusal of the expression of his disapproval and dislike. scriptures, when, had you gone into the houses of many professing Christians, the bible would not have been any where within sight. Of his actual personal relations to- wards God, it falls not within my province to speak. He, like myself, must receive his award from his Maker's hands, who is a just and merciful God. He had naturally a kind and symphathizing heart, which had not lost its tenderness of sensibility by contact with the world or by the rude experiences of life. He was very reticent and reserved in his utterances about himself. When he did a benevolent or char- itable act, he never blazoned it abroad. We knew it not from him. His performances, THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS. his abilities, his honors, in any department, were never recited, rarely, if ever, mentioned The subject of the observance of the Bible BY ELD. A. C. BOURDEAU. Sabbath, in connection with the doctrine of the second advent of Christ, was first present- ed in Irasburgh and adjoining towns, by Eld. Joseph Bates in 1849-50. Subsequent to that time till 1861, labors were bestowed there at different times by Elders James White, J. Bates, J. N. Andrews, H. Edson, F. Wheeler, W. S. Ingraham, C. W. Sperry and A. S. Hutchins. by him. To his friends, who sought his ad- vice, he was a valuable and safe counselor, because, in his replies, he offered not those views and suggestions, which he might sup- pose would most probably or surely harmo- nize with the wishes and aims of those solicit- ing his council ; but expressed the sentiments and convictions of his own independent and unbiased judgment. To ostentation, extrav- agance, prodigality and waste, he had a native and cherished aversion. His own The S. D. Adventist church of Irasburgh was organized by Eld. A. S. Hutchins, Nov. 8, 1861, the following persons uniting togeth- er in church fellowship at that time: Jesse Barrows, Lydia Barrows, Enoch Colby, Cyn- thia Colby, John F. Colby, Mary Ann Colby, Samuel N. Smith, Lucy Smith, Alfred S. Hutchins, Abbie D. Hutchins, Ebenezer Scribner and Asa Loveland. Systematic be- nevolence was organized amounting to about $100.00 per year ; J. Barrows was appointed local elder and S. B. treasurer, and A. S. Hutchins church clerk. expenditures, though he was possessed of abundant means, were characterized by mod- eration and economy. His influence and example, in this, as in so many respects, were eminently salutary upon this community. His contributions to the advancement and prosperity of the town will be more highly appreciated and more justly recognized at a later date. Of its taxes, his wealth has always borne ungrudgingly a heavy part. To the ordinances and offices of religion he ever yielded the reverence and homage of his spirit, Its ministers he held in honor for Since then a goodly number have been added to this church, and, notwithstanding their frequent losses by death and removal of families, their membership now stand 22 who pay on S. B. $187.22 per year. honor for their work's sake. He was con- stant and punctual in his attendance upon public worship. Under all ordinary circum- stances, he calculated to be present in the sanctuary. At an early date in the history Elder A. S. Hutchins, formerly a Freewill Baptist minister of West Fairlee, Vt., em- braced the views of the Seventh-day Advent- ists in 1852. He was married to Esther M. Barrows, of Irasburgh, Nov. 11, 1855, from which time he considered his place of resi- dence to be in that town till April, 1866. During this period he labored as a S. D. Ad- ventist minister in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Mich- igan and Illinois. Since 1866, E. W. Hutch- ins has resided in Wolcott, Vt. The church at Irasburgh have shared largely of his labors during the past conference year. of our town, when there was no frequent or stated ministry, he read sermons on the sab- bath, to the assemblies of the people, in the court-house. He took a great interest in, and contributed largely to, the erection of the church edifice, in which we are met to-day ; and willingly gave what he considered his proportion, to the maintenance of the gospel ministry, and the support of public worship. Yet, his preferences and those of his family, were for the Episcopal forms of worship. He read his prayer-book, and used it in family devotions. And persons calling upon him, about the hours of morning prayer, have Sept. 14, 1870.
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IRASBURGH SOLDIERS' RECORD, 1861-'65.
BY WM. B. TYLER .*
Names.
Rank. Co. Reg.
Enlisted. Remarks.
Adams, Norman F. Priv.
F 11
Aug. 1, '62. Pris. June 23, '64 ; took rebel oath.
Ash, Benj. Jr.
July 22, '62. Died Sept. 29, '62.
Badger Willard
Cav.E 1
Jan. 4, '62. Trans, to Inv. corps, Sept. 1, '63.
Bailey, Hollis H.
11
Aug. 4, '62. Pro. corp. March 8, '63; serg't Jan. 23, '64; 2d lieut. June 4,'65 ; Q. M. serg't Jan. 4, '64; must. out June, 24, '65.
Bartlett, Amasa
Capt.
E 9
June 25, '62. Pro. Maj. Dec. 21, '63; died Mar. 16, '64 of disease.
Beaman, Henry E. Priv.
B
3 June 1, '61. Discharged Oct. 8, '63.
Belknap, Lewis
4 Aug. 13, '61. Mustered out July 13, '65.
Bemis, Geo. N.
=
E
9 June 14, '62. Deserted Oct. 25, '62.
Bean, Curtis P.
B
3 June 1, '61. Re-en. Dec. 21, '63 ; dis. May 16, '65.
Bean, Rufus
Cav.I
Sept. 26, '61. Drowned Feb. 20, '63.
Berry, Elias W.
Oct. 7, '61.
Mustered out Nov. 18, '64.
Brown, Chas. J.
M 11
Sept. 9, '63.
Burroughs, Hiram
F
July 8, '62.
Pro. corp. Feb. 21,'64 ; 1st lieut. col'd reg. Dec., '64; capt. and maj. May, '65. Pris. June 25, '64; died at Andersonville Sept. 10, '64 .-
Bush, George
=
I 15
Sept. 3, '62.
Pro. corp. Jan. 1,'63 ; must. out Aug.5,'63.
Caples, Thomas
F
11
July 17, '62. Dis. Mar. 16, '63; re-en. in Co. F, 9th reg .; died Nov. 1, '64.
Clark. Nelson A.
"
Aug. 8, '62.
Clough, John D.
=
=
"
Aug. 8, '62.
Pro. prin. music., May 18, '63; 2d lieut., June 4, '65; must. out June 24, '65. Discharged June 23, '65. Nov. 10, '63.
Carter, Joseph
=
D
"
Dec. 3, '63.
Diggins, Patrick F.
B
3
June 1, '61.
Doying, Francis N.
F 11
Aug. 8, '62.
Dropped July 20, '63. Pris. June 23, '64; died at Andersonville Aug. 13, '64.
1 Drew, Ira S.
" Cav.I
Sept. 30, '61. Discharged June 18, '62.
Eaton, Solomon W.
...
Oct. 7, '61. Oct. 31, '62.
Emery, George
F
11
Aug. 6, '62. Pris. June 23, '64; took rebel oath.
Fairchilds, Henry C.
B
3
June 1, '61.
Re-en. Dec. 21, '63.
Field, Frederick M.
F
11
July 14, '62. W'd G.H., Aug.31,'64; must. out June 9,'65. Oct. 21, '61. Pro. capt. Apr. 25, '62 ; killed Apr. 1, '63, at Broad Run, Va.
Foster, Wm. W.
Priv.
Sept. 26, '61. Pro. corp. Nov. 19,'61 ; serg't, Dec. 10, '62; re-en. Dec. 28,'63 ; pro. 2d lieut. Nov. 19,'64; 1st lieut. Feb. 9,'65 ; trans. to Co. E, June 21, '65 ; must. out Aug. 9, '65.
Goin, James F. Grant, Eben
=
Sept. 29, '61. Mustered out Nov. 18, '64.
Sept. 30, '61. Pro. serg't Nov. 19, '61; 1st serg't and 2d lieut., Oct.30,'62; 1st lieut., Apr. 1,'63 ; capt., Oct. 2,'63; must. out June 21,'65.
Griswold, Geo. A.
A 10 June 28, '62 Sick in G. H. Aug. 31, '64.
Healey, John
F
Healey, Samuel
"
11 Aug. 11, '62. Pro. corp.Apr.22,'65; must.out June 24,'65. Sick in G. H., Aug. 31, '64 ; des. Oct. 5,'64. May 16, '63. Discharged Apr. 15, '64.
Hopkins, Amos C. . B
3 June 1, '61. Oct. 8, '61.
Sept. 16, '62.
Hopkins, Chas. E. " Cav.I
F 11
Aug. 8, '62.
Howard, Albert W. Corp.
= July 12, '62. Pro. serg't Dec. 14, '63 ; died June 3, '64; of wound of June 1.
Howard, Elbridge G. Priv. " Aug. 29, '63. Trans. to Co. C, June 24, '65, must. out Aug. 25, '65.
Hure, John A.
Corp.
July 12, '62. Pro. serg't; must out June 24, '65.
Keeler, Geo. P. Priv.
Kennison, Henry M. " Q.S.S.E
July 16, '62. W'd G.H. Aug.31,'64 : must.out May 13,'65. Aug. 5, '64. Trans. to Co. G, 4th reg. Feb. 25, '65; must. out June 19, '65.
Kidder, Joseph " F 11 Aug. 8, '62. Pris. June 23, '64; died Sept. 23, '64; at Florence S. C. pris.
* Also lawyers and town clerks, furnished by Mr. Tyler-town clerk .- Ed.
Deserted May 16, '62; arrested Feb. 6, '65. Aug. 28, '63. Pris. June 23, '64; died at Andersonville July 24, '64.
Colton, George
Donnivan, Wm. J.
"
Flint, Henry C.
1st L't Cav.I
Hill, Henry A. L
Oct. 23,'62; re-en. in inv. corps. W'd G. H. Aug.31,'64; must.out June 24,'65.
Hopkins, Hiland
"
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Names.
Rank. Co. Reg.
Enlisted.
Remarks.
Kidder, Oliver A.
Serg't
B
3
June 1, '61. Died Aug. 22, '61.
Loveland, James
Priv. G
4
Aug. 28, '63. Died Nov. 23, '63; drafted.
Larabee, J. B. H.
..
C
F 11
Aug. 6, '62. W'd G. H. Aug. 31, '64; died Nov. 21,'64.
Madden, Daniel
Mason, Marvin M.
" Cav.I
Sept. 28, '61. Serg't Nov. 19, '61 ; dis. Nov. 5,'62; re-en. in Vet. Res. corps, June 26,'63 ; trans. to Co. I, Feb. 24, '64; re-en. Mar. 29, '64 ; 1st serg't Nov. 19, '64; 2d lieut. Feb. 9, '65; 1st lieut. Co. M, June 4, '65 ; trans. to Co. F, as 2d lieut. June 21, '65; must. out Aug. 9, '65.
McNeil, John Mead, Egbert H.
"
B 3 June 3, '61. Died July 31, '62.
Mead, Frank N.
" Cav.I
Oct. 4, '61.
Mitchell, Simeon
Jan. 1, '62.
Miles, Abner, Jr.
=
D
5 Aug. 9, '62.
Morey, Willard
B
3
Mar. 4, '62.
Mott, Langdon
E
9
June 23, '62. Discharged Jan. 15, '63.
Nye, Edward
B
3
Nye, Lucius S.
=
"
Owen, Charles
D
17
Feb. 8, '64.
Page, Austin
Cav.I
Pearson, Solon D.
B
3 June 3, '61. Discharged Feb. 8, '63.
Perry, Willard J.
D
4 Aug. 28, '61. Died Nov. 17, '61.
Pope, Frank E.
B
3 Feb. 28, '62. Discharged Dec. 1, '62
Preston John
G
4
Aug. 28, '63. Trans. to Co. B, Feb. 25, '65; trans. to Vet. Res. corps Nov. 25, '64; must. out July 19. '65.
Priest, Samuel J.
" Cav.E
Jan. 4, '62.
Ranger, Geo. R.
Serg't
F
11
Aug. 8, '62.
Ranger, Wm. S.
Priv.
F 11
Must. out Jan. 4, '65. Died Feb. 20, '65, at Charleston S. C. Pro. corp. July 30, '63; Pro. serg't. April 10,'64; Died June 19, '65.
Santy, Edward W. Corp.
B
3
June 1, '61. Pro. serg't .; must. out July 27, '64.
Sargent, Alonzo B. Priv.
F
11
Aug. 8, '62.
Semineau, Abram
3 Bat.
Aug. 4, '64.
Shaw, Napoleon B.
H 17
Spear, Hiram
"
B
Sterling, Geo. W.
"Cav.C
3 June 1, '61. G. H. Wash'n July 27, '64. Aug. 7, '62. Pro. corp. Nov. 19, '64; pro. serg't .; must. out June 21, '65. 9 June 6, '62. Must. out June 13, '65.
Sunbury, Jackson
"
B
3
Mar. 4, '62.
Dropped April 10, '63.
Tallman, Wm. C.
Corp.
₣
11 July 17, '62. Pro. serg't. July 30, '63; pris. June 23, '64; died Andersonville Aug. 15, '64. July 21, '62. W'd. G. H. Aug. 31, '64; corp. April 22, " '65; must. out June 24, '65.
Taylor, Herman S.
"
1 Bat.
Dec. 25, '61. Mustered out Aug. 10, '64.
Tenney, Wm. W.
F
11 Aug. 9, '62. Pro. corp. Jan. 23, '64 ; died March 5, '64.
Tisdell, Geo. H.
Aug. 29, '62. W'd. in G. H. Aug. 31,'64 ; dis. May 22,'65.
Tucker, Perley
I
15 Sept. 3, '62. Must. out Aug. 5, '63.
Woodbury, Jos. P.
=
F
11
Mar. 27, '64. Deserted April 6, '64.
Wells, Hollis
Dec. 3, '63. Trans. to Co. C June 24, '65; must. out Sept. 7, '65.
Ware, Alonzo
Aug. 11, '62. Died Sept. 6, '62.
Waterman,Freeman
..
M
Sept. 21, '63. Sick G. H. Aug. 31, '64; must. out June 23, '65.
Webster, Albert
Sept. 9, '63. Mustered out June 22, '65.
Webster, Ellory H.
F
" Aug. 9, '62.
Pro. corp. Jan. 23, '64 ; pris. June 23,'64; pro. serg't. April 22,'65 ; must. out'65. Dis. Oct. 23, '62.
Wells, George
"
White Moses W.
E
Aug. 8, '62 9 June 25, '62. Must. out June 13, '65.
Must. out June 24, '65.
Must. out June 15, '65.
Stone, Samuel A.
"
E
Taplin, Geo. O.
Priv. "
Aug. 28, 63. Died June 16, '64, w'ds rec'd in action.
Williamson, Thos. A.
G
4
"
Died of w'ds rec'd May 12, '64 ; drafted.
Leet, David A.
H 3
Mar. 26, '62. Died June 15, '62.
F
11
July 19, '62. Pro. corp. Dec. 23, '64; pro. serg't April 22, '65; must. out June 24, '65.
Mustered out Nov. 18, '64. Re-en. Jan. 1, '64; trans. to Co. F June 21, '65-not accounted for. Discharged Jan. 28, '63.3 Died Oct. 14, '62.
Needham, Edw'd C.
Apr. 12, '62. Died June 22, '64, w'ds received in action. Pro. corp. must. out April 12, '65. = Sick in G. H. Aug. 31, '64; Pro. corp. June 4, '62. July 8, '65; must. out July 14, '65. Discharged Dec. 21, '62.
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Names.
Rank.
Co. Reg.
Enlisted.
Remarks.
Wilshier, Wm.
Priv.
F 11
Aug. 8, '62. Pro. corp. April 22, '65; must. out June 24, '65.
Young, Peter
"
Aug. 3, '63. Pro. corp .; pro. serg't. Jan. 23, '64 ; sick June 24, '65.
94 enlisted men,-5 men not credited by name; 1 substitute furnished by William B. Denison ; 4 paid commutation, viz. John D. Edmonds, Wm. S. Foster, Zuar E. Jameson and Wm. L. Locke Jr. Total, 104.
Died in service, 24; Deserted 6; took Rebel oath, 2; not accounted for, 1; drafted 2
MY JENNY BAY. BY N. W. BINGHAM.
The sky is bright, the day is fair, Bring out my gentle Morgan bay; The ice upon the lake is glare, And we will try its strength to-day.
Then with thee, my Jenny bay,
O'er the lake to glide away- The deer is fleet, The wind is fleet, But thou art fleeter than they, my bay.
Ah ! Jenny bay, my Morgan mare. Her neck is arched, her eye is bold,
Her mane a torrent in the air, Her lofty step a pride untold- Then come my darling Jenny bay,
O'er the lake we'll haste away. The ship is fleet, The eagle fleet, But thou art fleeter than they, my bay.
And as upon the lake we go, Tread firmly on your iron heel ; You need not fear the depths below, The ice is thick and strong as steel. Oh ! swiftly on, my Jenny bay, Swiftly on, away ! away ! The deer is fleet,
The wind is fieet, But thou art fleeter than they, my bay.
But see, she stops, she will not go ! We're at the current of the lake, Why do you start and tremble so ? The ice is strong, it will not break. Then swiftly on, my Jenny bay, Swiftly on, away ! away! The ice is strong, The tide is strong, And thou art strong as they, my bay.
But ha! a crash, on, do not stay ! On, on, my mare; She will not heed. The crackling ice will soon give way; It bends, It breaks, alas, my steed, Oh, my bay, my drowning bay, Wo betide this evil day. The lake is cold, The ice is cold, And thou wilt soon be cold as they.
She rises but to sink again, The water rises o'er the way,
In vain I madly seize the rein, The groaning ice forbids my stay,
The waters close above my bay, A ripple shows the darksome way, Alas, for thee, Alas, for me,
That I should mourn thee, Jenny bay.
And thou shalt champ the bit no more, Nor beat impatiently the earth;
Above thee shall the dark wave roar, Unheeded in its boisterous mirth, Farewell, a long farewell, my bay.
The saddened year will roll away ; Spring will return, The birds return,
But thou will not return, my bay.
EMMA DEAN .- A BALLAD. BY N. W. BINGHAM.
Where the rays of golden sunlight
Glimmer o'er the joyous sea,
Near my happy home of childhood,
Emma oft has strayed with me. Where the dusky shades of twilight Deepen o'er the sighing sea, Sleeps in death the gentle Emma, Never more to stray with me. Never more, ah, never more,
When the summer blades are green, May I wander by the shore With the gentle Emma Dean.
Bright her eyes were ever beaming, Like the sunlight from her soul, While a witchery of dreaming Through their drooping lashes stole; But those eyes are closed forever, Joyless, soulless, sightless, still, Every heart with wild adoring Never more, alas ! to fill.
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