idea of the extreme perils, all which did not daunt the fearless
mind of this aspiring artist. Mr. Britton says the sketches made
for the projected picture, occupied 2,000 sheets of paper!

[3] Mimic rocks and stones may be wrought into sublime effect;
and have often been introduced into landscape-gardening with
striking success.

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TO ----

(_For the Mirror._)


Yes! tis to thee love
I waken the string:
Yes! 'tis to thee love
I only would sing;
And in thine eyes love,
I ask but to shine;
With softest affection,
As thou dost in mine.

Dearest and kindest,
I ask but to be
Cherished by thee love,
As thou art by me;
Then shall our moments