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PlNE, SPRUCE. ClauZl. Order 8. This species is cul- 



Pinus dbies tivated in gardens, and called Norway 



Spruce Fir. It has long fun-like branch* 



es. Cones pendulous. The Burgundy 



pitch is made from thia species. 



HOPE IN ADVERSITY. 



The evergreen stern winter's power derides, 

 Like Hope that in misfortune's storm abides. 



SENTIMENT. 



We will not deplore, then, the days that are past; 

 The gloom of misfortune is over them cast: 

 They wore lengthened by sorrow, and sullied by care; 

 Their griefs were too many, their joys were too rare; 

 Yet now that their shadows are on us no more, 

 Let us welcome the prospect that brightens before ! 



We huve cherished fair hopes, we have plotted brave schemes; 

 We huve lived till we find them illusive as dreams; 

 Wealth has melted like snow that is grasped in the hand, 

 And the steps we have climbed, have deserted like sand; 

 Yet shall we despond, while of health unbereft, 

 And honor, bright honor, and freedom are left ? 



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Oh let us no longer then vainly lament 

 Over scenes that have faded, or days that are spent; 

 But, by faith untbrsaken, nnawed by mischance, 

 On Hope's waving banner still fixed be our glance; 

 And should fortune prove cruel and false to the last, 

 Let us look to the future, and not to the past. 



Token for 1835. 



