Was thy fair and full unfolding;

That perfection is in Heaven.

Earth no license had to harm thee,

Time no power to touch thy bloom,

Holy is our faith to meet thee,

Glorious is our trust to greet thee

Far beyond the conquering tomb.

[ MISS CATHARINE BALL, ]

Daughter of Hon. Judge Ball of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., died at the City of Washington, 1862.

Bright sunbeam of a father's heart