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JOHN MCINTIRE enlisted for 3 years in Co. HT, Ist Vt. cavalry. Sept. 20, 1861. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Gettysburg, Ju- ly 3, 1863, and died from the effects of starva- tion at Andersonville, Ga., July 5, 1864, hav- ing suffered for about one year. Although strong and muscular, he was not capable of enduring the sufferings and torture to which our poor soldiers were subjected at Anderson- ville prison. Hle left a widow and two chil- dren.
GEORGE STULTS enlisted for 3 years in Co. I, 7th Reg't, Dec. 11. 1863, and died of disease
Jan. 23, 1865, at Mobile, leaving a widow and two children.
ELISHA F. SWEAT, son of William Sweat, enlisted for 9 months in Co. K, 14th Reg't, Sept. 18, 1862, as Ist sergeant, and was killed at the battle of Gettysburg July 3, 1863, aged 30. He was highly respected, both as a citizen and soldier. His remains were brought home for interment in October, 1863.
JOSIAH PHILLIPS enlisted in Co. D, 7th Vt. Vols. March 7, 1862-went South and joined the regiment, and died from disease Aug. 22, 1862, aged 40.
THOMAS VAN GUILDER enlisted for 3 years in Co. D, 7th Reg't, Jan. 1, 1862, and died of disease at Mobile, Feb. 4, '63, aged 27.
HENRY II. VAUGHAN, son of Harrison Vaughan, enlisted for 9 months in Co. B, 14th Vt. Vols. Aug. 27, 1862, as Ist sergeant, and was instantly killed by the explosion of a shell at the battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. He enlisted from purely patriotic motives, as he was a young man of wealth and good educa- tion. with brilliant prospects in the future ; but he felt as if his country demanded his services. His remains were brought home in October, 1863, and interred by the side of his father.
HARVEY S. WOODWARD enlisted for 3 years in Co. I, 7th Reg't, Jan. 30, 1862 ; went South with his regiment, and died Oct. 11, 1863. He left a wife and one son to mourn his loss.
STEPHEN WOODS enlisted for 3 years from the town of Pawlet, in Co. K, 2d Vt. Reg't, Aug. 30, 1862-served out his term of enlist- ment, and was honorably discharged May 13, 1865, and returned home. He died from dis- ease contracted while in the army, in a few months after his return, aged 41. He left a wife nad several children ; and his widow re- ceives a pension.
WILLARD WOODS. son of Stephen Woods, enlisted for 3 years from the town of Pawlet, in Co. C, 10th Vt. Reg't, and was drowned at Whitesford, Md., May 7, aged 19.
LOCAL MILITIA.
It became necessary at a very early day to organize a military company, which arose from our critical relations to New York, the Revo- Intionary struggle, and the almost constant ap- prehensions of an invasion from Canada. Up to about 1812 there was but one standing com- pany ; after which time there were three-one in Little Village, one at the Corners, and one at the Borough. These companies continued in existence down to about 1840, when they were
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disbanded. Beside these standing companies, there was organized and maintained for a long period, a company of cavalry, which was in existenee at a very early day ; but we are una- ble to determine the precise date of its organ- ization. A portion of this company belonged in Wells and Tinmouth. There was but one captain from this town-James McDaniels.
The first infantry company was in existenee as early as 1775. Its captains were: Miea Vail, John Vail, Alexander Barrett. Miner Hil- liard, sen., Steplien Calkins, jr., and Edward Vail. Among the members of this company were: Moses Vail, Ira Vail, Micah Vail, Allen Vail, Joseph Bartlett, Martin Larabee, Daniel Allen, Ira Allen, Joseph Allen, King Allen, Moses Colvin, Jeremiah Colvin, Caleb Colvin, Allen King, Arnold King, Ezekiel Cook, Syl- vanus Cook and William Cook. This company continued until about 1812, when the 3 com- panies of infantry were organized; the one at the Corners being the oldest.
Its captains were; Stephen Calkins, jr., Ed- ward Vail, Jos. Allen. Seley Vail, Azh. Hilliard, Isaac Hilliard, Dennis Horton, Isaac McDaniels and Miner Hilliard, 2d. Among its members were : Edw'd Vail. jr., Ira Seley, Bromley Seley, Jonathan Seley, Willard Bromley, Miner Brom- ley, Israel Fisk, Reuben Fisk, Daniel Fisk, Hi- ram Fisk, Oliver Fisk, Rial Fisk, Joab Fisk, John Colvin, Ira Bromley, Burt Bromley, Be- thuel Bromley, Roswell Bromley, Herriek Bromley, John Bromley, Andrew Bromley, Hi- ram Bromley, Nelson Bromley, Erastus Brom- ley, Jefferson Sherman, Elihu Sherman, Ed- mund Sherman, jr., Barton Sherman, Ransom Sherman, Josiah Phillips, Orrin Parris and Row- land Green.
The company at the Borough, or east side of the town, was next organized. Its captains were: Charles Wells, David Youngs. Benja- min Barnes, William Johnson, Allen Griffith and Seth Griffith. Among its members were : Edward Tabor, Arden Tabor, John Tabor, Gid- eon Tabor, John T. Griffith, Philip Griffith, Daniel Griffith, Benjamin Griffith, Hiram Grif- fith, George Griffith, Gardner Griffith, Bradford Barnes, jr., Isaac Griffith, Anson Griffith, John White, Joel Perry, Enos Harrington, William Soule, Gardner Soule, Wesson Soule, James Soule, Pardon Soule, John Soule, John Fish, Jo- seph Fish, Joshua Allen, Isaac Allen, Laden Phillips, Isaac Phillips and Noah Phillips.
Elijah Lillie, Hosea Barnes, Caleb Parris, 2d, Hiram Lillie, and some others. The ordinary routine of duty for these companies was, to meet on the first Tuesday of June in each year for inspection of arms and drill, and on the first Tuesday in October, for drill and exercise; to which were sometimes added the performance of mock fights. They also attended general muster once in two years, usually at Tinmouth for review. Occasionally they met for brigade review. The only compensation for all their services, and for keeping themselves uniformed, armed and equipped, was an exemption from poll-tax-worth to each one, perhaps, 75 cents per year.
Under the act of 1864 a military organiza- Benajah Colvin, Benoni Colvin, Luther Colvin, | tion was effeeted, in conjunction with Mit. Ta- bor. consisting of 50 men, most of whom were from this town. Its officers were : Milton H. Pember, captain ; Isaac W. Kelley, Ist lieu- tenant, and Isaac A. Sweat, 2d lieutenant. It was assigned as Co. E, 11th Reg't, 3d brigade. This organization continued only about 2 years, and met on the 1st Tuesday of June for drill and exercise. Its uniform, arms and equip- ments were found by the State ; and, besides, it had pay for its time. Regimental drills were held at Manchester.
The following field and general officers be- longed to this town: Major General, Isaac Daniels; Colonel, Edward Vail: Colonel, Hi- ram Lillie, and Major, Miner Hilliard.
GEOLOGY.
From Prof. A. D. Hager's Geological Map of the State, we find that the middle and south- ern part of the town is of the marble and lime- stone formation, while other portions of the town is of the talcoid schist formation. Gold in alluvium is found along Mill River. There is none of the argillaeeous or roofing slate forma- tion found here, and which is found extensive- ly a few miles west. Some portions of the rock formation in the western part of the town is said to be interstratified with silicious and magnesium slate. Beds of the finest limestone are found along the middle and southern parts of the town, which was formerly quarried and burned. Extensive beds are also found in the southeastern part of the town, which have been burned to a considerable extent.
A bed of plumbago or black lead exists upon the Hilliard farm, now owned by Titus Lyon. This has been worked to some extent. Speci- mens of galena and sulphuret of lead have also
The one known as the Little Village compa- ny was next organized. Its captains were: [ been found in different parts of the town. Up-
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on the north end of " Eolus," or Dorset moun- tain, are extensive quarries of the finest mar- ble, which are being worked since 1840, and the vein of marble in that portion of the town seems to be incxhaustible. Some of these veins are interstratified with black dikes, which present a very curious appearance, but which is not called quite so good as marble. There is a great variety of rock found here. Sandstones of very peculiar formation are found on some farms. A good building stone is found on the farm of William Herrick, as well as on several others. Lime is one of the principal constitu- ents of most of the rocks.
There is also a great variety of soil found here, which is nearly all susceptible of cultiva- practical chemist, who gives the following an-
tion. There is excellent meadow and pasture land to be found. Along the banks of Otter Creek are extensive alluvial meadows, which are enriched by periodical overflows. A large proportion of the soil on most of the farms is best adapted to the growth of grass, corn, grain, fruit, &c., while a smaller portion is adapted to the growth of potatoes.
Clay fields are found to some considerable ex- tent. Upon the farm of H. B. Kelly clay has been found of the best quality for brick mak- ing. Large deposits of muck are also found on many farms. Sand beds are numerous, which are found to the greatest extent in the northeastern part of the town.
There are some curiosities, which, in this con- nection, will be worthy of notice. In the south- eastern part of the town, and near the top of the mountain, is a cavern which descends like a a well into the solid rock. Persons have been let down by a rope 150 feet perpendicularly into this cavern, without discovering any bot- tom. On the farm owned by O. B. Hulett is a spring issuing from the foot of the mountain, the volume of water from which is sufficient to carry a saw-mill, and which a drought never effects. And on the " Hulett farm," occupied by Lyman H. Bromley, is a maple tree, from the body of which grows an oak limb.
MINERAL SPRINGS.
This town, like many others throughout the State, has several springs which possess medi- cal properties. It has been a well known fact for many years, that some of these springs pos- Bess mineral properties which are curative in their nature. The medical spring upon the farm of Ira H. Vail has been known many years, and its water used. The subject of niin- gral spring water was much talked of during
1869, which led to the discovery of other springs.
The most noted of the mineral springs in this town is the one situated upon the farm of Isaac Nichols, discovered in 1869. This spring belongs to the " Chalybeate" class, the essential feature of which is the presence of iron in so- lution ; the iron being in the form of " Pro- toxide of Iron." It has been visited by many at home and from abroad, among whom are some eminent physicians, who pronounce the water equally as valuable as that of any of the noted springs in the State. and its effects are precisely the same. The water taken from this spring was sent to Boston, and analyzed by a alysis of its qualities :
Boston, 26th April. 1869.
MR. I. NICHOLS, Dauby, Vermont :- The min- eral water received from you has been analyzed with the following result :
One gallon (standard) contains eight and one- tenth grains of dry mineral matter, consisting of Potash. Soda, Lime, Magnesia, and Protox- ide of Iron, combined with sulphuric, Silicic, Carbonic and Crenic Acids, and traces of Clo- rine.
It is an aerated, alkaline chalybeate water. The compound of protoxide of iron contained is unusually stable, and will bear boiling with- out decomposition, and the presence of alkalies with this adds much to the value of the water, as a medicinal agent. It is like some of the favorite European waters, and worthy of a com- plete qualitative analysis,
Respectfully, S. DANA HAYES, State Assayer of Mass.
The spring is situated about 2 miles north of the Borough, and about 1.2 mile from the railroad, being conveniently accessible, and will no doubt rival any in this part of the State, in its medicinal effects. Although but a short time has elapsed since its discovery, its reputation has already become considerably extensive, and the water is being sought after from different sections.
THE DANBY BANK
Was chartered in October, 1850. and commenc- ed business in 1851, with a capital of $50,000. Jesse Lapham was its first president, and held the office till January, 1852. Jacob W. Moore was cashier from commencement till '57. The first directors were: Jesse Lapham, Frederick Button, Eliada Crampton, Isaac B. Munson and Augustus G. Clark, which board continued till January, '56, except Crampton, who died, and George Capron was appointed in his place.
In 1855 Chester Hitchcock, then of Buffalo, N. Y., bought about nine-tenths of the bank,
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and in January, 1856, elected a new board, ex- cepting Lapham, which board were as follows: Jesse Lapham, Isaac J. Vail, John H. Vail, Enoch Smith and Udney Burk. In January, 1857, Lapham went ont, and the directors then were : Jolin H. Vail, Isaac J. Vail, Charles M. Bruce, Enoch Smith and Udney Burk. Isaac J. Vail was elected president, and Jolin H. Vail, cashier.
The bank failed in Sept., 1857, and Hon. A. L. Miner of Manchester, was appointed receiv- er, in December following. When the bank failed C. Hitchcock and J. T. Hatch of Buffalo, owed it $8.0.000, which proved a total loss, and other bad debts made the loss exceed twice the amount of the capital stock.
FREEMASONRY.
Farmers' Lodge, No. 30, was chartered Oct. 7, and organized Oct 26, 1811, and met for the first time in the hall of Henry Herrick, jr., at the Corners. The charter was granted to Pe- rez Brown, Nathan Weller, Henry Herrick, jr .. Israel Phillips, John Harrington, Israel Fisk, David Youngs and others. Peres Brown was its first master; Nathan Weller, first senior warden, and Henry Herrick, jr., its first junior warden.
The Lodge continued to hold its meetings at the hall of Henry Herrick, jr., until 1822, when it met at the hall of Charles Walbridge at the Borough during 1823. In 1824 it met several times at the house of Hosea Williams, and in August of the same year its meetings were held at the Corners in the hall of the widow Charity Herrick, where it contiued to meet un- til December, 1825 ; after which it met at the hall of Nicholas Jenks. In 1826 the Lodge met at the hall of Samuel Harnden, and in '27 at the hall of Epraim Gilmore. In June of the same year it was again held at the hall of wid- ow Herrick, where it continued to meet until 1832, when its meetings were held in the hall of David Kelly. The Lodge suspended its meetings in 1832, and they were not resumed.
Among the members of Farmers' Lodge were: Perez Brown, Nathan Weller, Henry Herrick, jr, Jared Lobdel, John Harrington, Samnel Emerson, Capt. Miner Hilliard, Ezekiel Ross, Benjamin S. Phillips, John Signor, jr., Chad Phillips, Israel Fisk, Benjamin Fisk, Moses Am- bler, Jolin Lobdel, Israel Phillips, John Vaugh- an, Reuben Fisk, Amos Ross, David Youngs, Abraham Allen, Elisha Leach, Andrus Eggles- ton, Nathan Weller, jr., John Griffith, Azariah Hilliard, Nicholas Cook, Deliverance Haskins,
dy, 2d, Pratt Curtis, Peter Harrington, Abner Croff, James Sweat, jr, John Allen, William B. Seley, Humphrey Gifford, Albemarle Williams, Jaman Curtis, Loring Dean, William Bebee, Carlton Gifford, William Johnson, Spencer Wales, Pain Gilbert, Moses Ward, Edmund Sherman, George W. Dewey, Hosea Eddy, Ar- win Hutchins, Ira Scley, Paziah Crampton, Nicholas Jenks, Isaac Hilliard, Anthony Col- vin, John Wood, Steadman Bebee, Chauncy Ste- vens, Leonard Palmer, Lemuel Stafford, Eph- raim Roberts, Jacob Lyon, Abram Locke, Jo- seph Libbee, Allen C. Roberts, Stephen Cal- kins, Jonathan Brewer, Josiah Phillips, Ahel Huskins, Edward Vail, jr., Jonathan Weller, Lyman R Fisk, Joseph Allen, Ormond N. Blin, Daniel Axtel, David Sayles, Enoch Congor, Foster Harvy. Samuel Harnden.
The masters of Farmers' Lodge were: Peres Brown from 1811 to '12 ; Jared Lobdel, from 1812 to '15 ; Moses Ambler, from '15 to '16 ; David Youngs, from '16 to '20; Aza'h Hilliard, from '20 to '23 ; Samuel Emerson, from '23 to '24; Azariah Hilliard, from '24 to '25 ; David Youngs, from '25 to '28; Azar'h Hilliard, from 28 to '31; Nathan Weller, from '31 to '32.
The senior wardens were : Nathan Weller, from 1811 to '15 ; David Youngs, from '15 to '16; Samuel Emerson, from '16 to '18; Azar'h Hilliard, from '18 to '20; Samuel Emerson, fiom '20 to '23; Andrus Eggleston, from '23 to '28 ; Samuel Emerson, from '28 to '29; Josiah Phillips, from '29 to '32.
Its junior wardens were : Henry Herrick, jr., from 1811 to '14; Aza'lı Hilliard, from '14 to '16 ; Israel Fisk, from '16 to '18; Samuel Em- erson, from '18 to '22 ; Israel Fisk, from '22 to '21; William Johnson, from '24 to '26; Benja- min Fisk, from '26 to '28 ; Nicholas Jenks, from '23 to '30; Nathan Weller, from '30 to '31 ; Lyman R. Fisk, from '31 to '32.
Its treasurers were: Moses Ambler, Miner Hilliard, Samuel Emerson, John Wood, Israel Fisk. Its secretaries were: John Lobdel, Chad Phillips, Moses Ward, Andrus Eggleston, N.ch- olas Jenks, Abram Locke, Stephen Calkins, Ed- ward Vail, jr. Its deacons were: Jared Lob- del, Israel Fisk, Miner Hilliard, Samuel Emer- son, Deliverance Haskins, William B. Saley, Nicholas Cook, James Sweat, Anthony Colvin, Isaac Hilliard, Abel Haskins, Lyman R. Fisk.
The Masonic institution was revived here in 1866, when Marble Lodge, No. 76, was organ- ized, and now numbers over 40 members. Its meetings are held at the Borough. Its masters Elisha Peckham, Alexander Tift, Andrew Ed- [ have been : B. F. Eddy and W. H. Bond;
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senior wardens, W. H. Bond, P. Holton and D. H. Lane: junior wardens, P. Holton, HI. H. Bee- be and C. H. Congdon: treasurers, D. A. Kelly, B. A. Fisk ; secretaries, L. P. IIowe, A. S. Ba- ker ; senior deacons, Isaac W. Kelly, J. C. Williams, D. H. Lane, Dr. E. O. Whipple ; ju- nior deacons, O. G. Baker, E. J. Read, L. S. Waldo; chaplain, O. H. Rounds ; stewards. B. N. Colvin, J. J. Soule, George W. Baker, J. C. King; marshals, C. H. Congdon, J. Dil- lingham, William Vail; tylers, A. N. Cook, J. E. Hagar, Israel Sheldon.
TEMPERANCE.
The town of Danby has always been foremost in casting her vote in favor of the strongest measures, in all the different phases of legal restriction and prohibition, and has had many strong advocates of temperance among her in- habitants. During the past few years, and while this new impetus was being given to the temperance movement in other parts of the State, the people of this town have not been behind. In 1868 Cushing Lodge, No. 68. I. O. G. T. was organized, and their labors thus far have been blessed with good results. The Lodge numbers at present over 70 members being in a very flourishing condition, and for the great work in which it is engaged, promis- es auspicious results for the future.
TOWN CENSUS. JUNE 1, 1870.
The whole number of ichabitants 1321; males, 675 ; females, 646 ; colored males, 1; colored females, 1; number of dwellings, 263: number of families, 268 ; males of foreign birth, 48; number whose father was of foreign birth, 251; number whose mother was of foreign birth, 250. Aggregate age, 36,890 years ; av- erage age, 27,923. Number of voters, 329; number attending school within the year, 330; number who cannot read nor write, 6; deaf, dumb and blind, 1; deaf and dumb, 3; blind, two.
Of men over 21, there are farmers, 259; carpenters, 11 ; blacksmiths, 4; shoemakers 7; photographers, 1; masons, 5; dealers and finishers of marble, 2; wagon-makers, 3; deal- ers in lumber, 2 ; house-builders, 3; painters. 3; harness-makers, 3; railroad employees $ ; employed on marble quarry 13: tinners. 1; merchants, 6; produce dealers, 2; tanners, 2; hotel keepers, 1; clergymen, 2 ; physicians, 2; attorneys, 1; teachers, 14.
LONGEVITY IN DANBY, IN 1870.
One man and woman, each, 80 years of age ; 1 each, 81; 1 man and 2 women. $3; 1 wo- man, 84; 1 man of 87, 1 of 88, and 1 of 89; 1 man and 1 woman, aged 93.
NUMBER OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS IN THIS TOWN, FOR THE YEARS NAMED, TAKES FROM THE REGISTRATION REPORTS.
BIRTHS.
MARRIAGES.
DEATHS.
SEX.
PARENTAGE.
NATIVITY.
SEX.
AGE.
Years.
Whole No.
Males.
Females.
Unknown.
American.
Foreign.
Unknown.
Whole No.
American.
Foreign.
Unknown.
Whole No.
Males.
Females.
Ages Given.
Aggregate.
Average.
P'er centage.
1857
37
28
9
23
14
13
6
5
2
10
6
4
9
418
29
6.54
1858
33
15
17
1
21
12
10
8
2
19
8
11
19
427
22
1.21
1859
30
18
12
15
11
4
11
6
3
2
10
5
5
10
256
52
65
1860
47
23
21
35
6
6
8
6
2
21
11
10
21
645
479
34
1.1.5
1862
30
13
17
20
10
14
10
2
2
17
6
11
15
406
27
1 19
1863
32
14
18
24
5
3
10
8
·2
23
12
11
23
924
40
1.62
1864
21
8
13
16
3
2
3
2
1
35
21
13
33
669
20
2.46
1865
34
18 21
13
22
9
3
8
2
3
5
1
17
8
9
29 17
548
32
33
91
1869
35
17
18
16
9
8
14
13
1
12
7
5
12
401
30
1.22
1870
35
21
14
18
10
7
16
16
13
6
11
10
430
35
1.19
1868
22
12
10
16
4
2
14
13
1
13
4
9
13
304
33
2.04
1867
28
11
17
18
8
14
9
3
2
27
11
16
27
625
23
1.90
1866
34
10
8
1
15
3
1
7
7
15
4
11
12
16
26
26
17
1
8
29
19
10
985
1.70
1861
19
1.12
1.
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PRODUCTIONS OF AGRICULTURE.
No. of farms producing to the amount of $ 500, 130
No. acres of improved land,
15,027
" unimproved “ 8,40S Present cash value of farms, $ 678,700
Average price per acre, $ 28,90
Value of farming implements and ma- chinery, $ 32,770
Total amt. wages paid during the year, including board. $ 24, 370
LIVE STOCK ENDING JUNE 1, 1870.
Horses, 268; milch cows, 1617; working oxen, 52; other cattle, 714; sheep, 924; swine, 236 ; value of all live stock, $130,385.
PRODUCE, FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 1,1870.
No. bushels wheat, 1018; rye, 100; In- dian corn, 14,150; oats, 16,219; barley, 10; buckwheat, 1,934. No. Ibs. wool, 4,492 ; No. bush. peas and beans, 197 ; potatoes, 32,000 ; value of orchard products, $5533; produce of market gardens, $1395; No. lbs. butter, 35,250; cheese, 437; tons of hay, 6,268; bush. grass seed, 175; No. 1bs. maple sugar, 53,395; gall. molasses, 1,191; lbs. honey, 1100; value of forest products, $11,481 ; val- ue of animals slaughtered or sold for slaugh- ter, $21,225; value of home manufactures, $525; estimated value of all farm produc- tions $243,950.
A BARGAIN.
BY SARAH A. BOYCE.
" Going! going! going ! Who bids for the mother's care ? Who bids for the blue eyed girl ? Her skin is fair, and her soft brown hair Is guiltless of a curl !"
The mother clasped her babe With an arm that love made strong ;
She heaved a sigh, but her burning eye Told of the spirit's wrong. She gazed on the heartless crowd, But no pitying glance she saw,
For the crushing woe her soul must know, Was sanctioned by the law.
" Going ! gentlemen 1 going ! The child is worth your bids ;
Here's a bargain to be gained,- This chubby thing will one day bring A pile of yellow gold."
" A dollar a pound !" cries a voice Hoarsely from out the throng ;
"Two l three I five" it calls and the hammer falls;
" Five dollars, gentlemen, gone !"
. Now the wife of Mr. J. B. Nichols.
Five dollars a pound! and his band, Just stretched to grasp the child, Is smitten aside by the giant might Of the maniac mother, wild.
One moment, and the loaded whip Is poised above her head,
Then down, down, it came on her helpless frame, Like a crushing weight of lead,
With a tightening grasp on her knidnapped child, She falls to the cold, damp ground ;
And the baby is laid on the scales and weighed, And sold for five dollars per pound.
And the eye of the sun looks down Undimned on such scenes of sin ;
And the freenien's tongue must be chained and dumb, Though his spirit burns within.
O God I for a million Tongues To thunder Freedom's name,
And to utter a cry which should pierce the sky, The indignant cry of shame!
Our eagle's talons are red With the reeking blood of the slave,
And he kindly flings his protecting wings O'er the site of Freedom's grave !
How long, O Lord ! how long ! Awake in thy mercy and might,
And hasten the day which shall open the way Of Truth, and Justice and Right.
LAMENT FOR DR. E. K. KANE. WHO DIED AT HAVANA, FEBRUARY 16, 1857. BY SARAH A. BOYCE.
Wail ! for the mighty is fallen I Mourn ! for our loved one sleeps 1
The pride of our nation in death lies low,
And the flower of our nation weeps ! The man who knew not fear Has bowed to the foe at last,
And the hero brave of Northern Seas In death is frozen fast. Let the anguished wail ring out,
Our mountains and rocks among, And the blackened cloud of woe be found
Where the morning sunbeams hung !
Mother ! thou'st shed not thy tears alone ! A nation weeps for thy death cold son ! Father I mingling its tears with thine
A wide world bows at thy lost son's shrine !
There is no beauty, nor glory, nor grace ; There is no certain abiding place,
Since he could die, While his sun shone high,
While the blast of the silver trumpet of fame Like music over his spirit came,
And the worshiping love of a nation's heart Was freely poured to him ;
But the star of his glory that flamed in pride In death is clonded and dim. Gone! gone! gone l We shall never see him more, Nevermore! Nevermorel His work Is done?
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