And twine thy loved arms around me, e’er life’s bright day decline,”—

The Knell Shall Sound Once More: (W. G. S., from the Charleston Mercury.)

“I know that the knell shall sound once more,

And the dirge be sung o’er a bloody grave,”—

Knitting For the Soldiers: By Mary J. Upshur. Norfolk, Va., Oct. 8, 1861. (Fag.)

“Knitting for the soldiers,

How the needles fly!”—

Lady Caroline’s Tea Party: By Hermine. (Bohemian from New Orleans Catholic Standard.)

“Long years ago he wooed her—she was shy of being won—

Sure upon haughtier maiden ne’er shone the golden sun:”—