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The Dead Emperor.

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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