Ben. Bare-Head.

Bertrand, Michigan, Jan. 31, 1842.

The following lines are pretty good for so young a writer:—

THE DESTRUCTION OF SODOM AND GOMORRAH, THE CITIES OF THE PLAIN.

Brightly o’er those proud cities

The morning sun arose,

And over those princely palaces

His robe effulgent throws.

But whether on stately palace,

Or spire, or idol fane,