Come from our kind friend Godey.
When, on the dreary winter's day,
To ennui we fall a prey,
Who then can chase the gloom away
So well as our friend Godey?
Proud of so good a friend to boast,
EXCELSIOR! shall be our toast,
And thanks we'll shower by the host
Upon our kind friend Godey!
PORTSMOUTH, Va., Feb. 11th, 1854.