And curses the carpet, or nails in the floor.
Oft falling, Oft waking,
And bawling, And aching,
And sprawling, And quaking,
And crawling, And shaking,
His hand is unsteady: his stomach is sore,
He's railing, Uncheery,
And failing, And dreary,
And ailing, And teary,
Bewailing, And weary,
Groaning and moaning,
His selfishness owning.
Grieving and heaving,
Though nought is he leaving.
But pelf and ill health,
Himself and his wealth.
He sends for a doctor, to cure or to kill,
Who gives him advice, and offence, and a pill,
And drops him a hint about making his will,
As fretful antiquity cannot be mended,
The mis'rable life of a bachelor's ended.
Nobody misses him, nobody sighs,
Nobody grieves when the bachelor dies.
Wellman's Illustrated Botany.
We have received the October number of this incomparable work, and find it equal in all respects to its "illustrious predecessors." Among the flowers presented in full colors, by way of illustration, we notice the Scarlet Pimpernel, China Aster, Blue Hepatia, Cerus Speciosus, Agrimonia Eupatoria, besides several other sketches of buds, sections, &c. We esteem this work worth at least double the publishers' price,—$3 per annum. Published at 116 Nassau street.
Literary Emporium.
We have hitherto neglected to notice the September and October numbers of this serious, rational and elegant periodical. Each number is embellished with beautiful portraits, landscapes and flowers, and contains the most useful and interesting reading matter, as well as choice poetry and occasional music. Terms $1 per annum. By J. K. Wellman, 116 Nassau street.