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This picture is intended to represent the Miner at home, after his day's work is done. To the man who rises early, that he may cook his breakfast and be at work by sunrise; and sits down by his claim, or upon his cabin threshhold to rest his body, while he eats his mid-day meal; or when the sun has sunk beyond the distant hill, hies him to his cabin to chop his wood, kindle his fire, and prepare his food; there is a luxury in taking a seat outside the door, while his supper is cooking; and in the cool and quiet of the evening, with his favorite dog by his side, to take his flute, or violin, and play any favorite air, especially that of the civilized, in every land, "Home, Sweet Home; and while his faithful guardian keeps watch that no evil thing" comes nigh his master's dwelling; his thoughts turn naturally upon the theme and burden of the song which is still lingering upon his lips and in his heart.