Alexander wilson, xxxix 
“ The Fo ^ journey. This poem, entitled 
afterward- Published in the Portfolio, and 
notes Tt ^ ^uparate form, with illustrative plates and 
rior to » descriptive ; and is decidedly supe- 
Scotland ^ luul "'"‘ten in 
and his n' Steat improvement both in his taste 
buts, re r^’’ f ““P“i‘iuu,_the unsought, it may be, 
schol an 1 hours spent in his solitary 
«aool, and in his own midnight studies 
extletTrl™™' "■« ""“y ‘1- following 
APOSTllOWIE TO HOSPITALITY. 
Blest Hospitality ! the poor man’s pride, 
I he stranger’s guardian, comforter, and guide ; 
W hose cheering voice and sympathetic eye 
Even angels honour as they hover nigh ; 
Confined (in mercy to our w.andering race) 
To no one country, people, age, or place. 
But for the homele’ss and the exile lives. 
And smiles the sweeter still the more she gives. 
Ob ! If on earth one spot I e’er can claim, 
'’'™lbus. “ven without a name. 
With sous ot woe our little all to share ; 
Beside our fire the pilgiini’s looks to see, 
nat swim m moisture as he thinks on thee ; 
o ear is talcs of wild woods wandering tlu'ougli, 
His ardent blessings as he bids adieu ; 
et the selfish hug their gold divine, 
thousand dearer pleasures shall be mine ! 
BESCIHPTIoN of a hattlesnake. 
^nscious of deadly power, he seem’d to say. 
But'*'* u™ ’ pursue his way ! ” 
Sudtr ■ "P'ifted musket met his view, 
lu sounding coils his form he threw ; 
