NOMINEE AND OFFICIAL LAYS.

Wellington Independent, Volume VI, Issue 563, 5 March 1851, Page 3

NOMINEE AND OFFICIAL LAYS.

No. I.

By A. L- m.

Farewell to tlie Chamber, whore oft wo did moot 'Jo rucline at our ease ou tlio red blunkotseat ; All so bright, all so fair, there a B(!ni|ili might dwell, Tis too lovely for me, farewell, oh farewell! J'nrewell, for no more shall those sounds meet mine ear, Tho' II 1 i'"l H , and II , may rest there; When their voices resound, whnt a magienl spell! Their struius are of office, farewell, oh farewell! No. 2. By W. II- -«. fly not yet; 'tis not the hour To yield thee to the Faction's power ; That power, which scorns despotic sway, And drags our deeds to light of day, So much against our will: - Remember too —reflect how stable (So we at least were taught in fable) Remained, when tied, the bundle of sticks'; * Desert us not, then, brother Bricks, Ob. stay, —oh stay! -Do not after shadows dance; . . . . Life doth seldom give a chance Like this, to rob the till! Fly not yet! The Fount that showers Honors round, still holds its powers ; Tho' icy cold it seems lo (low, We soon shall feel a genial glow, .Then wipe away that tear!- , - - Remain with us an M. L. C, And Fame will twine a wreath for thee ; Heed not-tfie Faction's heart-burning, Nor ever think to them of turning; Oh stay ! oh stay] If you will only keep awake, A brighter dawn you'll find soon break, Your fainting heart to cheer ! * Query.' Metaphorical, or Literal ?— Printer's Devil.