THE OLIO.

From the New York Star.
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The following beautiful composition, full of subslnty and heart-stirring conceptions, was the production of Dr. Joseph Rodman Drake, the celebrated Senior Croaker. There is nothing to compare with it, so far as relates to the subject, in the English lan- guage. No American pen has ever rem dered such proud tribute to the symbol of our country. Drake died premature death in 1891, at the early age of 25, cut off by a constitutional pulmonary disease, in inc very prime of f life. and at the zenith of his reputation, beloved and regretted by all who knew him. He was remarkable for his personal elegance of form, the sym metry and beauty of his features, and his amiable and polished manners. Halleck, his associate in the Croakers, is the sur viying depository of his deceased friends fame and genius. Every body is acquaiDt- ed with his charming compositions. He wrote the last verse only, of the American Flag.