BRITISH

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1860,

BY JAMES WOODMANSEE,

Preface.

There are no richer treasures to be bought,

Than living Maxims, sparkling, deathless Thought.

SUGAR VALLEY, A. D. 1860.

Dedication to Wisdom.

I hope I've pluck'd without offense
From brow of sage Experience,

These WRINKLES quaint-the laws of Fate!

Which I, O, WISDOM! DEDICATE

Το

you, who unto others do

All that you'd have them do to you.