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THE DEAD EMPEROR.

To-day, with bending head and eyes, thou, too, Columbia,

Less for the mighty crown laid low in sorrow—less for the
Emperor,

Thy true condolence breathest, sendest out o'er many a salt sea
mile,

Mourning a good old man—a faithful shepherd, patriot.

Publish'd March 10, 1888.

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