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Ki. D, to tlirra, was the breeze that has wafted them here,
Wiiere Toro ilo's fair Dauu;hter3 are dwtJling,
Whose goodness will wipe away misery's tear,
Whose hi-aita are with Charily swelling.
To the sick and distressed like the seraphs above.
Your alteiition and kindness bestowing,
Yes seraplis iudet-d, for blest Heaven is Love
Wiih the purest Uehgion you're glowing.
Oh ! dismal indeed is the Emigrants lot,
Far far from their Country to cheer 'em
In Britain dear Kritnin they've left their own Cot,
Now povorly si(kncss are near 'em.
Ijnt happy in meeting kind L;^dies so fair,
Their wnnts and th<>ir portows redres-sin^ :
For ye, yes sinceiely wiil many a prr.y^^r,
Ask daily from lleavcua ble-ising.
JAMES
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THE
WAXDERING lUIYMER.
PAUT OF CAxNTO I.
'TwAs at ihat time \\ hen mfinliood'* \v sliM for day,
Frenil th*' )'()'!)»«: Khyn'^T (rom roniruulng s*vay,
His \oiith as i'frveni as the soltr fir'-,
To what hii:h vvi^hos did liifj imt umpire ?
PI»>asM Willi his t'mcied Tf-pd. m Miin rontrnnl
What [)ian^«al\il pr-jert? fi I'd his gh>v\ jr.cr ^oni ?
W HPf now thvse phiiir Uy sn)i!;ii;i To my jjiveii ?
Fli'd, oh fled like pa-siiiij; . h-ud"* o{ Hraxen —
With two con'endiiiL fl tnes his? bosom huiii«,
A\ h ch wag perpFiUrtI war aid nile !>) twins;
Sometimes amb lion <-i dt-porimt^iii proud,
With eyi- ni)htie(i fiom 'I'e vu'iar i row(J,
Points to hrr honor- as tht'> quit k unroll—
And soon Kntliiihiasm perv^ules his soul;
Eas:<T to add his now ifjuoule name,
'MonjiSi those alread) in I he pa{j;e offiMiio*
Ddhioiis tradition to.) had lent its lore,
'J'o tire Ids hfart wUli bi ill ant t^les of yore.
Tl.eri Love, deli-^htfullove Ids bosom warms,
Wnh some enrhantnig damsel's-- blooming i harms,
Dumesiitjo\s. and not ambition.- jjnije,
Play roimd his heart and the. r him with a smile,
O I.OVe, divillest gilt tO IIS lieif)VV,
Thoii soother of our caies and halm to woe.
Such ivas thy power that tien he did d dare,
That c;loij*s snlendmirs were but empt) air.
Ambitions lo\3 won d soliei.iy r^ move.
And hi whole soul b«^ tid'd with poweifu! love.— -
To her who oVr hif fate then held the sw ty
Tohorduar maid he tun'd Ida sinjple hiy.
LOVE AND AMBITION,
A BALLAD.
When enrich'd with the spoil of tlie ayes of old,
The pages hisionc with pleature 1 luin,
Wherp the al.itejinni.in's'.iiKl warriors wf^nt actions are toldj
Oil then wiiii niiibition my l)0!s()iii will hiiin ;
Ot't wiih ardour 1 wish that may honours be mire
And Kaiik, that to liic;!' smii'd iiinbilion l»tlongs,
May n\j ntine never tarnii?hM in lli^'tory dliir.o,
And live even live in the Bard's luture songs.
Whilst fJiiis f(ir ambition I hreatiie forth my sighs,
(iiy fancy then rnpidly cli(ini;cs '.lie nceiit',
And poinfs to de:-ir Kasih witb blue laii^hinir pyes,
The maid whom my heart owns wi'hjoy as its quoen jj
Ah whiisi 0') lier bi^fiuties iranspr rttnl I j^azt^,
And behold on let lips so Lewitrhii'g a sinil^,
Siich love o'er my stn.ses friumplnntly sways,
And iho throbs of ambition then pause for aivhil?.
Tho' ihf^ Law eave disfjnst with ifs dull icdioin lori"^
And whi're Po'^sy bd me deiighted I stray'd ;
Yet the ai'i'/.i^s of law I'd eniounler once moi .»,
If r<'vvarsii d by lovo and my bf*au1itul m;n(I.
Lettl'.e trifikeis of {^randfur to us b;; denied,
Dearb>ve sweetiy smiiin::^ cares litil*^ ("or tiu-'?^*,
Down the strt arnlet of lift ue w .old bappi'y g'.idf ,
And euch day would be pass'd in the siu<.'y lo j ieasi-^
No lonjipr ambition woidd rob me of rest.
Rut calmly I'd view all her lale temptinq; f'i'-i:",r':,
Y'-s my sonl wonld be jiratefnl in beinn: so b!^\u,
With the raptures of love in my Rasalj's J'^nr arnn.
Yet it love slinuld reject me and heed not n,y sisrici,
And the maid of my heart should not suiilo upo:\ ihq •
If a rival more favour'd should bear of tie prize,
Then would 1, oh Giory, live only for thei'.
Cold beam'd her eye no fav'rina; glance was tliorc^j
And o'er his heart love shiver'd with desp ur,
•Twas then in qnest of honors and of lame,
Like those of yore knight Errant he becanie j
Fondly he hopes tlie glorious priz»' to gain,
His heart assures him and the Gips-ey strain,
** Soon sbalt thou crop<? the Ocran's wavp,
*' iMisfortnnt's many thou mu><t brave,
** And this will ever be thy fale,
*' Never rich, but thou'lt be gi eat ;
** Yes, wben all misfortunes pest,
" UuDOfK will be thine at !asl."
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• Thi«< 9ungr a Cip*<»v, pretty Ma- 1< pyeH mnid,
As slie with s'-nitiii zing • y his hi«nd snivry'd
TluMi »url)i_Y mnliiif; and in sportive strain,
Sho tliu- losiinrd horGips'ey lorn agiin : —
<k Put nm'roiis youth I fe'd the*" boware,
«» r-r (linger olt larli» in ih»^ smiles ol llie Fair,
'« r.cvvare of ttic 8\\»«'ti9t eiicliaii'nv nis ot Iovh,
« K(.r tiiese to ycuir heart kf«*'n*-8t sorrows will |irove."
Iliiiii'eirpnroll'iJ amid-t tin* warrj-.r hard,
So.i>e liapps hvurshf pjh»M in t V*'<fiu'8 'and,
There ha^ swt ct n ilnr*' with th<' hgliect c re,
Ailorn'd th»' hmdsc ip^ and 'Ite hh^'un n^ '""i'" ;
Maids that in (ir-M-ce's fain'd and ptoiid* ?t days,
Could fire tljf poeis I'eart— inspire ihoir lavs;
Tlio- tiierc 'tis trin- a t.hi.u?;ind heauins «iniie,
Slill then- was one the pride of Veclia's Isle ;
And rnem'ry dw^'^8 upnn that d;iy,
M'linn in h(*r ph-asin;; b;idin;:ge 8i.» ^^y,
Sli'' f^ave tlii' Rhymer i'to'u her hosum lair
Vi'leis ihatbrcntli'd in bli^> tiieir iragrance there,
" II. re take tliese fl^twers,'* she said with sp'.rUie glef»
" And tune your harp then you my bard shall be."
Who'er hafl been in Wctia's Tsle
Must pure have henv'd lov( s lervent siuh
i^hould he have seen tli' enchanting smile:
'i hf lovely lorin and beaming eye
Ol fairest Emma.
Ye flow'ret3 of tlie budding spring,
F tv'riles with rne you ever were,
Put he Ttlelt p'eaMire now you Ming,
r:esenled by a ftlaid so fair
As Charming Cisma.
c... p, t F'owers you onee perfum'dtlie Gale,
|; ;• ., ... 'bove other flow'rets blest,
V ;,;• i/ii- 1 to leave \ our n.itive vale ;
*i u bj' .u,io ill ileaven, the beaut»-ous breast.
Ol lovely lovely Emma.
» Ihr U nfHf. »nd took place at B'acklienth ncHr L'm (ini» soirn .imt
prerioiDto ■■'^- i;li-.'>ipr« .-iiteMiig liie >r.i.y (the Oijjsty's i.ru|ibecy »a«
Oi course ui (ii..U', im. liie |.ur|iofl is lillerally Leib
1 TliP I'le "• ^Vi.ht, a StefliHifo! litt'p T^ fed on tlie coast of Homp-
sL.iti »ud ujoil l.u J c&lled lue tia.dea oi Eugiiiiid.
9> sm^ «'V
Som^limps imWd our humble Child of Sor.^,
Stole from liisj .yoiis fri.Mi is the Warrior throDg,
And p'ice the nioiint on wliosi" exfendt'd base,
Tlie r»^lic.« of departt'd m-nndeur tmy we trace,
Thy towfTs Crtrrisbrool< uliose forme'- rei^ii
Pronnly extended oVp this fairdomHin :
And from whose luiiis, venerabie side,
We view a Landscape drest'd in t;ayest pride.
Yer from ihe laiidsi ape (he nfl'-ctin^ mind.
Will turn to walls which once a King conli'u'd :
3M fated Charles ! ihy errors he forcrot,
Amidst the misery of ihy wayward Tot,
Then would the Rhymer thro' each grove
Or vail: y «;reen with pleasure rove ;
Where tray M.'diiin playful stray'd
Meand.-rinir thro' each fertile glade,
llis lu'ari then tonch'd with natures' charraa.
'J'he orlowiug Landscape o'er him warms :
JJonors then no longer pliase,
A cottfljre now,— poetic ease,
Along with some bewitching Fair
Are now the dreams that own iijs care;
And whilst where Ocean twoeps the bay,
He often takes his devious way ;
His harp responsive to his Ihourhtg,
Ke-echoes thus in simple notes. ° •*
* VVhilsl Zephyrs only o'er the Ocean,
Gently they its billows move,
Serene around it then delights me •
O'er the pebbl'd beach to rove
Silent then is ev'ry sorrow.
Softly sooth'd IS ev'ry care
And reflected on my bosom,
Are these placid seen, b so fair
Oft I Poesy's charniinE: padres
FavVile Bards with joy peruse,
I like then perhaps attempting,
(Vainly tho',; to court the muse.
Should the Ocean qui(;i<ly clianging
E'er assume a loftier sound,**
Should th.» tempest sweli its biljowf
Soon with foam to wliiten round.
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Quick to ve'-dant mends IM W\e inc,
•• hilluir I my \vi«y vvoulil beinl,
Wl'f'ii yoM OakuvvonM me sfciroly
rrom ilie teuipetl's rage dr fend*
Evpr gratpfnl ar*' those arhours
Tluit to pW'Hhing sU-ep invite,
Ne'er a streHin wliose f;«i'lle murmeringe
Ne'er alarm but ^'ive dtiight.
THE PILGRIM, A BALL\D.
FOR TWO VOICES.
Pilr'rlm— O « beer thee, ctieor tlw^e Lady fidr
AnnuuHt me there's no d-uif^er,
For I'm ii l'i!?rim worn with care
A poor and lonely slrangt'r.
Far far from friends and far fron^ homir,
I?er»ll of joy and pleasure,
IJnccaMni:;! must evei roam
My liarp is all my treasure.
Ypp, Lady yes for many a day
O'er M jors nnd heaths so dreary, -•
I've wandei'd far a toilsome way
And now amfidnt and wef^"*.
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Ladv— rilj;rim, a little onward ffO
To voider Lordly dweilm;^
Mv Vather will with pily glow
Wtieo you yt)ur woes are telling.
'i it-^n Pilgrim there mayst thou remain
hj'erlree from grief and dungeri
And be amontrst ny lathers tram
iSo more a lonely stranger.
:v>on did the Rhymer eager brave,
Old Oceans Irowns upon tlie Atlantic wave.
And rro the Moon had twice her courses told,
Cape Diamouds height they anxiously behold 5
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But 0DWflr<1 still t!)o Rht/mor pres«i'«? his way
Nor iialtt'iJ yel focfonny a Wr.uy il:»y —
Up [). St I^Hwrnnce proud inaJHsiic conree,
Tlie Hattf.an'c [)i'»us(h ttiostrpa n witf) sf 'tooling forcej
At l«>n;i«h he IihI's ami h lilri UU C!im*ados n. ar,
Where (b.utiin^i; C;i*ar^its siun th- uon'i'ru.g ear
Oh happy now wi'h these hin minu'es /lide
Suing .i:>wn smiln^ Fortniie'^ g-ntle tidn —
Sometimes tiiro' nature-' scenes the rural strole
Or SIX I il coiiveice rt)Uiji1 the circhng; hi.wl;
S'XT^'tiuies to raise a lau^;h arnot-rM his tViciids
liib tribute lor ihe fesuve board he p»ir ,
A TRIP TO THE FALLS OF MAGARA.
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M thos^ mignty Cascades which were roaring like thunder,
As deccnding llie hill in the front was Mam^eHe,
AVho trippinc: it down alas tripfnn?; fdo R'li,
And our Heroes were nearly expiring wjih hu'^hter,
When they saw tliepoor Ranger roll *lo;vn qui. k'y atler—
Alter seeing the sights and receiving i. washing
From the ?pray that around them wa^ m;g!'.tely splashing ;
Thoy consider'd that as they'd travellM mi far on
They furtlier would go and see Chippaway'e Uaioo—
The Baron it seeai'd had gone out ihal dviy,
To vW\t the falls with some Ladies so trny—
Whilst some ^vere a«leep, otl.eis loungin.i ,he tnomepts b-guil'ng
la pop't the Baron gay smirking and &n\i:ing,
*' Ah huwd 'ye. do, howd 'ye do, how h^.vo you all ho-^n,
«« And have you .Tiy Cow, Field and Giifdens pray Fenij
'« ( ) come come, aicg and I'll s'u'w you th^m t'll, ^^
«« And wliere you not pU'ns'd with seeing the b. '..!<?.
«' Oh as to the fails, w-'ll 9ny nothing ahont them.
'< Some wre line, but the rest,w.''d b-en belter without them.
Th^'n after surveyin«;the Baron's domain.
The Diiin.Vs jrlad eali brought tl.em all back »gmn—
After taking their dinner not omitiing thc.ir wine.
The thou-hts of our Heroes did homewa-d.s incline ;
Cut whether 'twas study or sleep's potent powrr,
Some two or three words waP then spoke in an hour ;
O mutp wnre tl.os^' tongues uhich an hour oi t^ o hence,
Had pou.'d forth the brmance ot wit and n« if me.
But wits we suppose !ik.' the Do^^s have iLnr day,
So by ulijihl they retura'd in jog irolish way.
TO MAJOR
O Mnjor to you with profo. indent snbmission,
An Ensi'^n pre^^ants his respectful petition;
V/lio unio.sp your' so kind as to list to his prayer,
Stands a Culprit convicted hy l.aw Miht.ur.^
The .^tates ti.at to ■ he went t'other dny,
And did most utdurky hi« leave overstay
And furib'-r he miiSt with great sorrow d-clar^,
He committed unsoldiediUn conduct whilst thf re.
In allov^ing himself to he ta'en by surp-ise,
A. id .'el wounded at: i kiJt by a pair of fane ryes.
lu wars crimson fiehl ami-iRi bullets and t-lool
He In-ts he'd behave as a warrior should j
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Hut who can oppose femalp witchcrarf an»1 ch
i - e h.Hvesi to tlitfin h,.vf siirreiid. pM iht ir j
linrms ?
So Ali.j jr 11 yoii (he word pardon will say
As in uuty would then jom p.-tUiouiT pray.
arms.
Whilst joyous f h,H he p.s-'d t 'n moons or more,
i-'i'tv 1 1, en c .ll'.i him to 'roront..'s .shore ;
And (!)(,' thf scf oe iiMS chH.iu" d and distant far
iht, muse wjil ne'er furgei Toronto s Star. '
O de.p w.s (he gloom that our senfi^s o'er shaded,
I vasihHd., knessot nio^ht, no- the hri^hln. ss ofday :
And J.H once brl„.m. t.n.sot sweet ga.e.y laded, "^ '
t oi the Star of 1 oronto was far lar away.
The gloom now retirinj, the mornln<' disrIo«!Ps
And bnnui gives pface to the smiles ofd^lijih! '
I ere r,ie«.ure here com.d.ck'd wi-h beamy 's c^ay rose, •
liie b;ar ul Turouto now beams oa our s.gut. " "^ *
PATr OF CANTO IL
Sound, sound my harp to df-eds of Glory,
VV arnors brave invite your straii.^
Tjs not now the praise ol heauiy ?
Ti8 of War's embattled plaiijs. *
THE ROYAL STANDARD.
SoeSrotias' thisd- arm'd w|(h spears
Fonn'd liko her sons for hardy deeds •
Afi<l Lnn's .Shauiroi k »oo app.-ars '
In verd.nt dr.s. like Krin's meads'
And see thesweeiost (]ow»'r that blows
Dear Beauty's emMem, England's Kose.
Long on one stem, one crown to form
May (h»'.se United j.njr remain
Then may we brave the~battles storm,
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Thp World in Arm:" oppnso ngflin,
Victorious wlnlct our b.mner sin ws,
The riiist;e, Sliamrock, to the blushin:; Hose.
THE CANADIAN PATRIOTS' HYMN.
Whilst now fi'^rrp Wtn's reA torrents fl'nv,
And ting with blond ihe fertile pitins,
With joy Canadian hearts must glow,
That still undaunted are our sv^auis.
Our Sires shall view with noble pri'le.
Their son^i acqnirintr wreathes «•! Cilory,
H' roes in Viet<.r>'s aims who died
But who si. all live, shall live in story;
Canadians e'er <ui Hymn i-hall be,
Our Country, Iving, and Liberty.
And 1 npr may eaeli Canadian feel,
In h.D^lands cause his heart heal higb,
Eager lor home, and lor out Sovereign's weal,
In Glory's rriinson fi^'ld to die ;
And sure som< maid v\ill hhed the tear,
Some much hve'd Fair with sorrow bending,
O'er her lamented warrior's bier.
Who died, himself and Kinj: d»fendinp:j
Yes warriors yes m r My am shad be.
Our Country, King, dear Love, and Liberty.
In April. 181S, Dr. SxnArHAN Con-^ecmled n pair of Co.ours
ivhnh the y.-un- L.dies ol YorU had work«d for the York iMi-
litia : (now attached to the 1st East Yi.rl,), they were pre..f:nt. d
by ^•I9S P«'WEi.L in the name of tlie youiig Ladies, w,ti. :^n
apprniui.ite speech which did infinile honor to her talent and her
(eelings —On that oc« asion the fuUowing lines were wnlieii • —
Wave sa< r» d Banners vvHve in air,
Wioufiht by Toroit.'s (as«inotino F»ir,
Wave'^WHV alott you're Heaven's own care.
To lead Toronto's sons to glory ;
r>eneatli y.»ur pennons and may I,
Soon soon niy wid<ni: f^dchion try,
1 he battle win or bravely die. . ^^^^
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Wave Banners 'wavp and meet the foe,
Toronto's sons with ardour giow^
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"VTars ]ioTor« pnnnHy bravino;.
* " Th«ir dru.ds sli:.!! tipeak"7o future days,
Insi ir«^ ilif poet palnot Ja^s,
F^n.R .fj, ill their nanips to honor raise,
Wno (blight aod hied their country saying.
Detached Pieces*
THE MANIAC.
Soe where forlorn yoii maniac fiifs,
With dovviicn t streajninicj eyes,
Mark ye, his i^rirf worn cheek so pale j
Hear ye, Lis deep dra>\n 8ij;hs ?
Poor wretch ! 'hove all our village swaic«,
Once surely blest ivas thou,
But ev'ry swain alas ! we see,
Tlian thee is liaj'pier now.—
B1e5,t with a little spot of land,
Wi.ich t'vun) h's tather eame:
Ble;-t ;vi{h a kind endr-aring wife,
And with a fathers name.
Frnrn morn to eve they cheer iy toil'd,
Tho' rich they never wero,
Yet never poor ih* y were coii:ent
And iivM a happy pair.
But histiitq; Miss wng n-^'er design'd
For niorinls here b'-low,
Kind Heaven ordains ihat 'hia our life,
Should e'er he mix'd with woe.
"When the sriad season ^A'm cnme round,
And hIessM the rural swaiis,
Wh^'n hi'jrliinp; ha^vrs' joytui wav'd,
In pifiiiy »..'er the j»laius.
'Tvv.is t lien it rh^rc'd one fat;il morn,
Th.tt morn delightful smii'd,
WhfMi fl >nry i.nd his EIIom took
With them their only child.
* Tile moilo on tbe Banner vrai " Deeds Speak."
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Their rit)cn'tl corn invite iheir toil,
And wl ilst th'ir si( kU'« plv'd.
Car U'ss upon ihe urjound tlie> laid,
Th.'ir darling and their pride.
ypt still did Ilcnry feel a fear,
A fear ol se< ret woe,
And oiVn to the .sleeping child
He urgM his wile to go.
But Cllpn smird a' hi? vain fears.
From apprehensi' n free ;
«« No danirer'g n<^ar the slevping child,
« It safer could not be "
But soon the infants piercing shriek,
Arr( stH their list'ning ears,
With tiembling steps they ran,
But oh ! a dreadtul sight appears.
Whilst the swept Babe nnconsrious slept,
A snake that plice had fou -d,
And quicklv then ahout the rhild,
Its deadly wreaths had wound.
StraP'^lpd th<^ bf aut^ou? infant laid,
Thev (jaz'dbut nev r epoke,
Wiih hoir-r struck, t II Heni^v fi'S*
The dreadiul silence broke.
" This, this you've done," he wildly cried,
Ai)d with convulsive start,
He trantic with his sickle stru-rk.
And struck her to the heart.
Sj,e frll_niul isoonthe shade's cf death,
O'rreprtad her ooce fai' fwce,
Whilht wr<-tch^'d lleiuy kne« ling down,
Reieived her last embrace.
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To 1 im she feebly cave her band,
Which h^- in-incuish press'd,
Wddly on him tl en heaoied her eyes,
Forgiveness they express'd.
Fain would j«he spf:»k. but now to her
No louder time was given,
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Her RVP? ?onn closM— lier spirit fled,
Ami 9ou,;iit ihe reiilms of lleaVKii.
Tlip finplpssmotliorand her babe,
N(>»v in one f;riiv»' repo.-e,
Au(\ uiih dif' ri el}ii:cli<)lv tule,
Si II Siid leint'inbraiice glows.
E'er since that Hay (»Vr yon poor wretch,
N.) I I gf-r r.asoii siv;i>s,
He tliro' the vjUjifip new nias!
A inouMili]! lu.ajiac strays.
O'l by tht' silver in.u-n^' pah. light,
I'v*' st-eii hill) •it»f!|\ ire;i(j
To wbeiH tiipit grjive is yoiujpr seen
Aid make tiiat grave ins bed.
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I'h*- liint iif the ahovp was lakFii fr^m o., r i- u . . ^
AN EVENING WALK.
When wand'injr one .yp on Lake Erie? wide strand
As Its tuKsorn u-s .i,,a;M v^i,h ih- .„,.% netting be.rns,
A neat little * o.t.gp eppn ,,, d just at h, nd.
Whilst my bjsum vva.f happy in faiuy's guy dieains.
How well it appearVl so < lean at-d go while,
A giirdenin lro.it nealy tieliis'd around,*
Orniinientod uiih shrubs ihat wppe fair to the siirht
IJovv pleds'U such a bweet liitie .^pot 1 had found'.
And surely contentment mislit riaim m. h a scene
I'rom the cares and (he troubles oi l.fo a rf-trp-i't— •
1 appioaci.'d it, h1 ,s then, no charn.s there I ween
i he cot was a ruin— desolations dark sfat. '
« '^ITis thus e'er thro' life" then I pettishly said,
u tvr " P'"«''P''Cfs s^e.n beauteous wlien di.tartlv vi.'w'd
V, h.n near us- whatever had charmM us, has* fled *
•And presents to our hopes diap])ointment so rudi'"
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"But oft I've rPsolvM ll.at ivhnte'er be my h\>\
i. Tl.r sweets ofcuntn^ent shall d ' ell m my hrcast •,
« Well pleasM if I rise and to rank with the {ireut—
«« If I fall 'twill ne'er rob nie oi rest.
For Fanry to thee my whole soul I resi<^n,
Tt)en with sorrow my bosom not loni; can be torn,
Witt thee splendid Honors and l^nii can be unue.
Enjoying their rosea without e'or a thorn.
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I' V« ,s| Old
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I bis sickle
AN IMITATION FROM THE GREEIv
ON THE EVILS AND PLEASURES OF LIFE.
In ev'ry path of life weMl find,
The i-ares and sorrows ot manland ;
Content and pleasure's, radiant bi-aais,
Are ever vain deluding dreams.
Think not if thee ambition sways,
'Tis only hr-nors gild its days,
'Tis full of torn>ent.s cares «nd strife.
These are the gilts of public life.
All bliss and pleasures are denied,
If to our arms we take a Bride ;
If we despise the power of love,
By far a happier state we prove.
And next from Children ever How,
When we possess them, care and woe,
Parental joys and sweet delight,
Ofi'ner sliun than greet the sight.
Ne'er to I "^ horn, or soon to die,
Joys **Ht are we can't deny,
Maxims of Vi« e are ! bated sound ;
In all the various stations lound.
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THE BALL ROOM.
Thp snn lin<] sunl< ben»*ath the wnve,
And F-v'i'ins: iif»w lier shadows tjHve,
When lorfli tli<* Hh^^tner bent his way
'I'o view oiue more Toronto gay.
To win sueet phasnrf's S>ren ijlanre,
Atifi s- . k h- r in tho Sfjrightly iIbmcp ;
The Biiil room ijamM. with j.>y he stood,
As iaily smiling B' 1U9 lu'vi-w'd.
* " What a rich seen*- is here" he cried,
** VVhat charming Maids, Toronto's pride."
And 8'»on the Music swret resounding,
To Its notes r»spon-ive sountiingj
See the swait s and lovely g:r tees,
Fly tliro' ihed 'lice's thrillintr mnzes.
O pleasure it ih' u wouldst controul,
With Sov'reign ^way lii» heart and soul,
'Tis when music's noiex delitrhtinsf,
Love and Dance their charms unilino*,
Th»n (he Stoic quits th«' field.
Dendinu with joy to thee he'll yield.
Whilst round and round his eyes are straying,
Each fair njaid by turns surveying ;
He «ii<tuf;h' a pleasing Land>cape's grace,
Aiiioi.ost ti e lovt ly groupe he'd trace.
Of Statiir. tall and irracetul air,
Behold yoi. mild majestic Fair,
She m.<y we feruj, a Lonlly Tower;
Two ^lyrii's e; cli a t'estiv*' bower,
So gaily plac d n pleading grove,
'i ht' dear fhode of smiling love.
A shrine m that fair n.aid we see,
Whrn piliiriins come w th bended knee.
And Hermits ffoin each lonely «ell.
Ti> tliink of 'leaven with Hosab* He.
7 b*. rest we variously may call,
P and h.rM and th^re a rural Hall,
Groves, ferlil*» phins. and m»'aduw8 green,
In nnture'« ga\pst beauty seen
And when o'er groves, and lordly towers,
Meads, fertile plaini, and Jestive bowers,
When o'er this landscape parting day.
* See Lnd; of (he Lake -Fita.7flme'» excldm»tion on viewing Lake Ca-
tbiBiit, gave Ihe idea of formiiig ibe iiaii room into a Lacdacapi.
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Tints nil nround with ciinson ray,
'Tiattien. that iV'-lin : tie.iris will i;l )W,
Aiid soil! ex|)«n'lin:r rajjliHH?* kno>v j
This is the scone whi( h we C"rn|)aie,
To one dear naaiJ so young, so lair.
LINES WRITTEN AT THE BALL,
Given by the Officers of the East and Ji^eaf York Rezitnent of ^ti'
litia, in honour of His jM<ij''.stij—'23rd April. 18i4 — I>t Col.
Macaulay, MAJoa Radenkurst, Capt. Lyons, Lt. Ga.mble,
Jarvis, Stewards.
O yes, 'twas a z^t-Avn of th<» pleasure!* of yore,
That awakeu'd my soul to its (eehn«;,
'Twas the tniigic of beauty and music once more,
O'er my senses d^^iiriously stealing.
Tho' gloomy my lortuneof late,
Yet somo little sun shine is in it,
And I ("ef^l very thankful to faie.
For bestowing this exquisite minute.
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THE FETE.— 3rd Feb. 1825.
Could I awake the Lyre of pleasure,
And tune to joy its sweetest sonjj;s,
Th'^n would I sound each pleasing measure,
Tint to the festive dance b.^loiiir"-
And will each muse desert me now ?
With su< li a wreath for poesy nigh me,
Fain would I place it on my hr-nv,
But vain my wisli — ^the muses fiy me.
Ill could my hmiiiiid numbers trai e.
The festive splendors joy iuvitiu",
With highborn Rank adtru'd and Grace,
With ev'ry tharm each he;<rt del!a;hting.
Come, (since my Harp rej its niy lays )
" Expressive Sileiite muse Her praise."
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THE WREATH.
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Myra, my fair aii^l lovely Friend,
To thee, this ht^nuteous* Wrei'lli I sendj
Various the flow'n'ts you will see,
I^looming and fair sweet maid like thee.
Whilst o'er ear h flower, thy fiii;iers ?tray,
l)ethii:k thee Myra what they say.
Can Khnvers talk you'll quick rep'y ?
Yf'S, iny sweet girl, hke you or 1 ;
To those who lend a hst'niiigear,
And all their lessons mildly hear:
Thus then to thee, my Myra c;ay,
Tliat Wreath so beauteous seeuis to f.ay : —
" To'hee, liow kind has nature been,
*' Than ihee a lovlier scarce was seen ;
" And sure you'll say we're lovely too,
" Yes fair and beauteous e'en a* you;
*' Yet pause awhile () lairtst Maid,
" Thy cliarnis lik^ ours ere long will fade:
" Think, think of that and whilst you've power,
** Improve in virtue every hour;
" For she who has no ottier boast,
•* Than her fair fate ; when that is lost,
" Like us neglected, thrown as-ide,
*'bhe then in solitude may hide,
" fler once fiir form; too late she'll find,
"That far 'hove Beauty is the mind."
r.ut cease, O moralist, no need
V/nh such harsh sounds to tune thy reed j
The lovely Myr.-i knows full well,
The moral truths that thou wonld'sl tell :
To her sweet maid is kindly iriven.
The best and richest gitts of Jlsaven ;
Yes, to the beauti"* ol her face,
lltr heart and n»ind add tiMifoki Grate.
TO MISS PORTER.
On reading her Novel of Thaddens of IVarsaw.
To paint a youth, as virtuous ashp's brave,
Glowing %vith zeal his native realms to save;
In War, the terror of th' invadinp; foe.
And slill jiuconquer'd in severeal woe :
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That las example British youths might fire,
And Patriot deeds their bosoms to in!»pire--
To p!^nt those scenes whic h cause the hoatfeU tear.
The tribute due from Sympathy sincere;
Such were the scenes inimitably pourtray d,
By the rich fancy of a charming maid :
Such w- Fair Porter's task-tl.en Gennissmil d,
And proudly own'd her (or her lav'rite child.
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AN IMITATION FROM THE FRENCH.
To a Yonnrr La^ly who had a Statue «/• Cupid in her Garden
with only one wing.
Little Cupid blithesome boy,
Source of all our p;iin and joy,
quitting Veims' arras one day,
Quick to earth he bent his way.
Some new misdiiel lie des.e;n'd,
'Gainst the peace of all mankmd,
Till with weary'd Wings he stray'd,
To the abode of one fair maid.
" Oh," said he with wanton smile,
(Whi'lst he tarry'd there awhilf)
»' Could lever constant be,
«' I would dwell sweet maid with thee.
The lovely Damsel drawing near,
Cupid's word.-, assail'd her ear ; ^
Stav, stay with me replied the Fair,
Tliou Shalt be my tond'rest care;
To make thee happy will I try,
And thy mother's place supply ;
When ?o fair a maidt'n sues,
^V here's the heart that can refuse.
And e'en o'er Cupid has she sway.
For nuii k he tore one win^ away ;
And this he cried, shall he my home,
1 cannot now along way roam.
ThP foVowine appeared in the U. C. Gazette, as n New
aij smilo, and haply her smiles may coniiuue.
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TO HOPE.
Where where was Prud'*nce, cautious Power,
When fifsl my vent'rons youth began,
She came not to the Muses Bower,
(Where passM I manv a pleasant hour,)
To tell my life's short fli'etinjr spanj
Nor did she prophosy of woe,
To chill my heart's impetuous glow.
* *' Put thou, O Hope with eyes so fair,
•• What was thy deliirhtful nieHsure ?
/^ / ) " ^^'" •* whi-pen d promrss'd p'ensure
O-a^^CC/ « And 4iMiifcthe lovely scenes ai distance, hail."
This was my fav.Viie minstrel's song,
My morn like his was fair and hri};ht,
Thou Hope, will) Pleasure danc'd aTong,
And ^nve me visions of delijiht.
How uildly throbb'd ench pul-e^'at thy sweet smile
Then liiiiier yet vuth me, dear II"pe, a« hile. '
Once soft and w^rni like a.imnier zeph)rs,
Gently the href ze o» torinne b ew,
But now represg'd are my endeavours,
Misfirtunes clouds alone I view •
Then look sweet Hope, on me aga'n
O |pt they dreams my he^rt still cheer,
Drive, drive away desponding pain.
And let me see thee rs of old appear.
With smiles to greet aie in this new born year.
" CulliriK, Ode to thd passions.
FINIS.
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