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The following poem on the death of the beloved and lamented President was the product of the author, on re- ceiving the telegraphic dispatch of his assassination m Ford's theatre, and the feelings were, therefore, the spon- taneous emotion of the author's mind, without being at all acquainted with the feeling of the world at large. The author at the time was prostrated under a severe fit of sickness ; still, so deeply was he affected by the demon act, that he poured the feelings of his heart in song, and it was not until his wife, seeing his dangerous state, that he could be induced to relinquish the pen, which was, by a superior discretion, wrenched from his hand, and the in- spiration left the mind. This was in consequence of the high regard in which the author held the President. There was something peculiarly lovely and interesting to the mind of a poet in the spirit and character of Abraham Lincoln. It would, therefore, have been easy to write a volume on one loved so well, whose qualities of heart and head won the respect and admiration of the whole world. His amiable disposition— the simplicity of his soul— the natural purity of his heart— his characteristic frankness, and his unflinching firmness in adversity, are subjects that angels may admire, and furnish a theme for the poet and historian of more than ordinary interest, and become a lustrous example to youth through all coming time. Hf Hum J' ft' < i THE ASSAHSINATION OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN. « Wmju", ye ooontleM drooping willows Tb'ic Mlom Columbia'H shore, And ye iorenU that arc waving, Weep for him who is no more. Bhed a tear for freedom's champion, • Cradled ouoe in liberty, And has died a noble martyr By the hand of Slavery. He was boru beneath your shadow. Rambled o'er your verdont grove, And aspired to rule the nation Whom tlie nation's heart doth love. Stay, proud billows of the ooean, Throw your teara towards the shore, Hash your voice to weep in sympathy With your oouAtry's tears of gore. O ! ye skies of lovely beauty, Draped in many a gorgeous hue, In the depths of poet's passion I would claim a tear from you. Change your garments with the widow Whose heart bleeds of untold grief From a wound no human power Can afford the least relief. (Jome all nature, as the life-buds Now adorn the bursting spring,' From the glorious floral kingdom You may uitoicest roses bring, To clothe the grave of Abraham' Lincoln," Come and bleed your tears of love, As the darkened heavens may aid you - With their dew-drops from above. O ! ye hurried rivers boiiuding Through the deep enchanting main, Stop to listen to your country CroHuing nil her woes again. 'Mid the throes that rent her bosoih mi.h caUroily »nd wo«. Hcre'..nolhordi-pe"»«l'«" Tli*t niia 1»M to uttdurKO. Come, do homage to hi« n^^^'y- Whose devotfed powers rofleo^d Honour with his mental toll. HeiBWorthyofyourpowe'. And your a««P l^^f ^^^j, „! musio sump your song witU vrorun That may never be forgot. Print his virtues on the tablet. Of tonr glorious history « page. H^'them'down in goldon letter.. With the good of every age- Widows, now boreft of escorts On the bloody battle plain. Pour your prayers to the eternal To calm one deep breast of pain. Her beloved hnsband's tears Often fell in love to you, As your valiant loved ones penshea On the field of blood so true. " In the canse for which they perished Hob this noble veteran died, And his memory i« hallowed, CheriBh'dbythenationspnde Justice swayed her golden sceptre O'er the powers of his soul, And angelic kindness always Did biB tender heart control. He WM one ol natiira a fsvountM, Rohrd with Inuocom-w und troth, Anil th«y gaT« bin htmrt th« power That NiiatAinml him from hi* yontbv Nature emptied her vaat trniuiuroa To ompowpf hin nativA miml. To gain knowlodgo by ol)Hnrvin(f Prinoipica of «vory kind. ArduoiiB mciitftl application Rftinod thoflft powpra of moral worth To tlmt attcn'rop a tear on the words. Tlwll'""''"'" i.im ill the diBtancc, »i/bcnignitynnfeUer^ ^^^^. u nu «tain\eH« flag of Ireedow. c\oiUca with r***«' """ Wlfml 0,* .uin tUt l„,„K .i|H.„ II,,. Now(!oluinbi»,iUgof rmuUm, M«y ui.fol.1 It. f„rn, ,„ Htftinlew will it. I,»,ui«r «v. now haptizoil ho dcfplv In th««fl tio«,U of human goro. Hail ihy banner Htainlow fly. Onhle the 8o„l of Abraham Lincoln Ah It inarph«« to the nky ; Heat him mong them 'mid ihe g|„ry That adorna Jehovah's tbrono. Millionfl gazing an the martyr Enters to that bliss unknown. Atthe helm, when livid lightninga* And the dreadful thunders pealing. Darkness deep enhancing gloom " Foes within the very vessel Ab he firmly guides the helm, Threatening as the waves were tossing. The proud ship to overwhelm. On hia Ood and on his nonntry Firmly then he fixed his eve. leaning on an arm almighty. f «lm in any danger nigh. e That t^^y **^ *^ iii' Goodness, troto, ^^,e, Hate li« act ««' * ory P««*^ !,;» name and taeiu ' , y^ta.