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Tho following beautiful ail'd touching lines cannot be tend withdiit a thrilling sen sation passing through the frame: Who that looks dVer iho fair, va&t fields Hf our beloved America, can contemplate with in difference, grasp'ing and insatiable avarice erecting extensive prison hbuse3 oyer the land; and becupying every waterfall with them; Where millions of ouryouth arc to be inhumed, through a shdrt and wretched ex istence, with the lasii of a hardened task master.evcr suspended over a helplcs vic tim. Let our anxious and charitable Abo litionists look to the thousands who are suf fering by the factory system, before 'they turn Iheir byes to the happy and well-fed flacks of the south, who enjoy every bless ing of, liberty but the name. 'Old DomvlioH. Prom an English pdperi 'TIS TIME, OK, tilt LlTTE FACTORV Olid; Twas on a winter's morning, The weather was wet and wild) Three hours before the dawning The father roused his child tier daily morsel bringing, 'Ihe darksome room he paced; And died, Thd bell is ringing My hapless darling taste." Father, I'm up, but weary; I scarce can icach tho door; And long the way and dreary Oh, carry me once moro ! To help us we've no mother, And you have no employ; They killed my little brother Like him I'll work and die !" Ilcr wasted form seemed nothing; The load was at his heart; TJie suffetef he kept soothing; Till at the mill they part. Tho overidoker met her, As to her frame she crept Ahd with his thong he beat her; Ana curseu ner as suu wepi. Alas j what hours of horror, Made up her latest day; In toil, and pain and sorrow, They slowly passed away: It seerried, a3 sho greftr weaker; The threads they oftenor broke; The rapid wheel run quicker, And heavier fell tho stroke. The sun hdd long" descended, But night brought no reposc'j iler day began and ended, As cruel tyrants chose. At length a little neighbor; Her halfpenny she paid, iTo take her last hound labor,- While by her fr'arhe she laid; At last, the engine ceasing, Tho captives homewards rushedj 6ho thought her strength increasing Twas hope her spirits flushed; Sho left, hut oft sho'tarried; She fell, and rose no more, Till by Her comrades carried, She reached her father's door; At night, with tortured feeling, He welched his speechless child, Whilst close beside her kneeling, She knew him not, nor smiled ! Again, the factory's ringing; Her lost perception tried j . , When, from ner straw bed springing! " 'Tis time!" she said ahd died. asis A Uistonf bf the most Remarkable Ex tremities of Cold within the space 6f a mt ... "II j it j nuusunu u tars , In A. D. 401, the Black Sea was entire ly frozen over. , th 402, tho Danube was frozen so that Thieadmarc marched on the ice id Swabia lb avengo His brdlhcr's death. in 762, Hie cold was so intense that the : ii - .. . .. . ! i c siraus ot Dardanelles ana tne lllaclc Sea word entirely frozerl over. The, snow in some places drifted to tlic db'pth of 50 feet, ahd tho ice was heaped in such quantities in tho cities; as to cause the walls tb fall down. In 790, the Adriatic was entirely frozen over. In 801, and also in 803, the vines werb killed by the frost, and the cattle died iil iheir stalls. In 091, the winter 'lasted very long, and was extremely seere. Every thing was frozen1 and fatriine and pestilence closed the ycaK In 1007, tho cold was so intense that most of the travellers in Germany were frozen to death on the roads. in 1133, it was excessively cold in Italy) the Pb WaS frozen froui Cromona to the sea; the heaps dl sribV rendered the roads mpassable; the wine basks burst, and the trees .split by the frost with bti immense noise. In ii6, the river Po froze to the depth dt 15 ells; and wine also burst the casks In 1234, a pine fdirest was killed by thb frost at Ravenha. In 130, thb frost waS most intense in Scotland, and the Ciategat was frozen be tween Norway and Jutland. In 1282, the ho'u'ses in Austria, were bu ried with snow; Iii 1202, thd Rhine was frozen, and in Germany 000 'persons were empldyed tb clear tho way for the Austrian army. In 1344, all the rivets in Italy were fro zen dver. In 158-i the winter was sb severe that tho Rhine and Scheldt were frozen oyer, and even the sea at Venice. In ld08, the winter was so severe in Flan ders, that the wine was cut with hatchets to be distributed among the soldery. In 1670, tile frost was very intense in England and Denmark, both the Little ahd Great Beit were frozen over. In 1084, many forest trees, and even tile oaks in England were split by the frost. In 1G02, the cold was so excessive that the starved wolves entered Vienna and at tacked both men and cattle. The cold of 1740, wlls scarcely inferior to that of 1092; and the Zayder Dee was entirely frozen over; In 1770, much snow fell; and the Danube bore ice five feet thick below Vienna; Something Slick. As a train of carS was passing along one of (ho rail roads, a few days since, under full headway, the en gineer bbserved art old woman running to wards iho train from a house he was about passing, waving her hands and exhibiting great anxiety lest tho train should go by without stopping. Supposing that hor er rand was" important, ho checked tho loco motive, and moved sbwly along, until the Old lady who had run herself nearly oit of breath, gradually approached within hailing distance. 'Well marm,' dried the conduc or, 1 what do you want!' '1 want,' replied tho dame, screeching at the lop of her voico, 'I want to know if yon want to btiy any spuashesl' The way thd steain was put on the locomotive for the next five miles, was a caution to land turtles. Hold your jaw,'' as tho fishing hook said to the trout ven ho was dangling over it in a pool of water: From the Lady's Book. THE FATE OF A COQUETTE BY J. ioNKS. Where now standi a superb edifice, there was once a neat little two story bailding, in tho then suburbs of the city. It stood some thirty paces back from the street, and in front was a most beautiful yard abounding with a great variety shrubbery and flowers. A widow iii moderate circumstances lived there, who entertained a few boarders. She had but one child, a blue eyed daughter of fifteen. Emma Murray had imbibed the meekness of her mother, and all her acts were characterized by graceful moderation Sho was passionately fond of her birds; and every sunny morning, she might bo seen placing the green viro cage in her chamber window, from whence sweet carols emana nated, inspiring an enlivening j'by for the one that left his early couch in time to wan dci among the blooming lilacs and geranni urns beneath, whilst the fresh dew of morn yet rested on them. At the time spoken of, there were the boarders, trio Iwo Miss Turley's; Henry Yyaltan andJaques Pearson; Miss Anne Ttlrlcy was art old maid, very heat in her apparel, perhaps rhoro particularly so,' than when she was not old; she possessed a some what haughty disposition and irritable tem per, ilef sister, Mclinda, was only sixteen exquisitely beautiful, and full of romance. The parents of tile Miss Turley's resided ill the country, and had sent tho latter to the city to complete hor education, ahd thither Miss Anne accompanied her for protection. The spinster herself" feared riot to face the fortune hunting advimturcrjiihd if perchance sho smiled.on such it visitor, il lilust certain ly liavb been in derision, for cic constant ly warned the unsuspeclinir Meiinda to Heed not Ihe flatteries of strange young gen tlemen; hdWever prepossessing ffllgl'lt be' their exterior; Henry Walton was art orphan, but pro tected by a childless, affluent uncle. He was about nineteen years of ace, and was studying one of tli'6 learned professions. Jaques Pearson tva3 a tall handsome man, perhaps thirty; possessed bf mnliy accom plishments, He wa3 a generat favorite with the ladies. His reputed fortune vested in the stocks detracted nothing from his other qualifications in the eyes of Miss Anne. This she whispered to her sister. It happened ere long that Jaques whisper ed his flatteries td Mehnda, and received smiles in return. But he was not the only onb that had her smiles, for ho was nb't the only one thai flattered. At length every evening brought a crowd of admirers, that milg.in admiration over the charming Mclin da, whilst her delicate lingers, as white aS tlio ivory they swept over, elicited the thril ling tones of tho piano. Her voice, which was fine, was extravagantly lauded, and she soon conceived those dangerous fan cies of her perfection, wliich resulted in co quetry. Oncc,whcn strolling in the flower garden, she observed Henry Walton present the gen tle Ernma with a rich boquct. Melihda admired tho beauty of tho youth, and Was now resolved to be mistress of the hearts of all tho handsome young men. She tliere foro culled the mdst exquisite flowers she could find, which, when formed into a wreath, she gavo to Henry. Emma cast down her eyes with something like an ex pression of morlifica'tion, and taking from her bosom tho boquet, said : " Take this loo Henry." " No Emma, I will not take back the clli Meiinda but teaches me to bo moro magni ficent in my next present." " Arid she hones she' has taucht vou to whom' to give it,'" said Meiinda, casting her dark eyes on Henry. Though Emma ob served this, and well understood its import, yet hef lowly circumstances had imparted to her innocent nature a mild humility, and she remairied silent; She then elided away, perhaps to indulge a tear in secret. Henry was much attached to Emma, but never yet thought of love. With a blithe aspect ho enjoyed the practised witcheries of the coquette, until Miss Anne's voico was heard calling to Meiinda. " Como away sister, Mr. Pearson is com- '"g" .... " Tell her Mr. Walton is already here," remarked ihe somewhat nettled youth. " I will return soon," said Meiinda; " you know I doii't care any thing for Mr. Pear son." , But Ilenry hurried away, stung most bit terly. Ho did not love Mclinda : but how is one to escape the upas influence of a co quette ? Love is hot tlio only passion they excite. Henry was piqued too at tho ef frontery of Miss Anne, who might at least have whispered her intelligence to her sis" ter, and Ho now hated the old maid most heartiiy . , Turning, he beheld Meiinda endeavoring all in her power to fascinate Mr. Pearson. " Not care for hirri !" muttered Henry, who now beheld a glittering ring on Mclin da's finger, placed there by Jaques. Now' continued the ambitious youth, 'justfbrmy own gratification, I am determined to be re veuged. I will court her every opportuni ty I have, and then play her own game on Her 1" Saying this, he strolled onwards a midst a! labyrinth of rose bushes and mazy vines, meditating the means' of effecting his purpose. lie paused suddenly ris he heard tlieso words i ( ., .,, ( 4 Alas, thus It ia to bs poor !" Through the interstices of a clustering honeysuckle, he beheld the pale, thoughtful face of Em ma. She was standing in the summer house, witK her eyes resting on the boquet which she yet held in her hand. Without suppos ing what might be the cause of her abstrac tion, Herify entered) and placed his wreath on her white forehead 4 Did I not say I was taught to make my next gift more magnificient V 1 And were you not at the same time taught to whom it should bo gtveu ?' I , know what sho meant,' replied Hen ry, 4 but mcthinks she has already a sufti clent number of p'resents from others.' 4 And I but few yet I am content,' said Emma. 4 You appreciate yours, Emma, 'ii.i i . . . which she docs not. She is a coquette, and can never love.' Emma smiled at this re mark of the youth, and they then returned together to the house. It was not long before Meiinda assailed Ilenry with an indignant frown on her brow ' I saw tho wreath I gave you decorating the brows of Emma !' 4 1 See,' replied ho, 4 Mr. Pearson's ring decorating your finger.' Mad you cared for the giver, ybti would have respected the gift.' Hall ybil cared for tho honor, you would not hdvo accepted the ring !' said Ilenry, with some warmth. 4 1 will soon convince you that I care nothing for Mr. Pearson,' said the deceitful" Meiinda. That evening they were all at tho opera; Jaques, who almost courted Hie spinster as much as Meiinda, was now paying marked attention to the former. Meiinda, true to her promise, and assured of having too great a power over her rich beau to endanger his fealty, now practiced all her art on Henry, without scarcely once turning to Jaques. Henry could not yield attention to her in cessant clatter, and during a considerable length of lime, he could find no opportuni ty of bestowing a word upon tho mute and silent Emma. Tho spinster's frowns and nods had no effect. Meiinda continued tho assault until the curtain rose, and the charm ing voice nf the celebrated vocalist inspir ed silence. Jaques aficcted all that was fashionable. Now his splendid opera glass was pointed to the performers, and now to somo partic ular portion of tho audience. Ho sported his gold spectacles, His diamond pin, and jeweled watch. Ho learned and praclisod attitudes of the last foppish cast, and tho't himself a being of much importance as did aleo the spinster and Mclinda. After tho end of tho first act, Jaques turned to Meiinda, and perceiving tho ring Ho gavo her on Henry's finger, remarked, 4 Your ring is gone has some one stolen it V 4 1 have it, sir; I presume you would not insinuate that I am capable of becoming a thief V said Henry. 4 We know not who aro honest," teptied Jaques, evidently intending to produce a quarrel. . . .. ,. .., . if..ji.i , t ( 4 Let it rest for the present to-morrow you shall hear. from me.' ,t r , 4Qive mbthe ring Henry,' said Melindal 4 Not till you havo said you placed it oti my finger yourseliy said Henry." Jnsi then two strangers entered the box, and after scanning tho, company for somfe momenta in sijencc, addressed Jaques : 4 Is yonr name Pcarsonl' t , 4 It i3. What is your will with mei' 4 We wish you to accompany us to mm bx'J' remarked tho other, at the same timd arresting the horror stricken man. With out the ability to utter a word, the fino wealthy beau was instantly conflicted to a" vile prison. The next day it was ascertain ed that had long been a counterfeiter. Meiinda protested that s'he'always hateit Mr. Pearson, and but lightly regarded his catastrophe. Miss Anno, after denouncing all the male raeb as base deceivers, went into hysterics. , , , Meiinda redoubled fier efforts tb rriakb a conquest of Henry; and he in conformity to' his resolve, sought her gracious smiles, but often changed them to frowns ,by speaking a kind word of Emma.( Atjeriglh ho be came more interested than he anticipated;' and, felt that he fnust inevltahly fall inlovcv UliG Ui uuici ui uiuui. hi: plexity, was for a dmo removed by C rival of a messenger wjin whom(ne in1! ly set out for the city. In his tender farewi with Meliuda, her 6eriou3 expression of fea tures, puzzled him ho little. Emma did little more than give him her Hand in si lence.' After the lapse of some mon ths Henry re turned a changed being. His clothes be came thread bare, and his face dejected. Mclinda yet faintly strove to exert h6V.irflu-'&. . enco over him, though she affile. farMflSnp. 7K?lj yet had her host of admirers. riimasftUo gentle Emma, was ever tho same in all things. A few more months! elapsed, ahd Hen ry's thoughtful brow assumed a deep de spondency, bordering on despair. Miss" Anno abruptly inquired tho cause. 4 My uncle,' said Henry, 4 has ceaSed to lemit me any thing, and all friendly inter- course between us is forever at an end!' 4 There! that's iust what I thought tho great mystery was,' said trio spinster rising and joining the fapiily, to whom srie deliv ered the news. Henry soon met Meiinda; who expressed her sorrow in a few cold words and passed on. 44 Alas! it is loo true that even the young and innocent havo instille1 into' them a ve nal estimate of wealth. But a few months sincp when she believed me the heir of thou sands, I wa3 every thing desirable In hor sight.' Saying this Henry sought Emma among the ilowers. Here, Henry, is a beautiful rose. Ch'eer up l am sure none respect you the less in consequenco of your misfortune. An hon est heart is better than gold. A villain may possess tho one but not tho other.' De lighted, he caught her hand and pressed it to his lips, and whispering something, de parted abruptly. M .. . ,i , That flight a gay party was assembled at tho widow's. Mirth, music and dancing abounded. Henry was inquired for by some of thd guests, his story was told, and he was soon forgotton. But when the rev elry was at its highest glee, a splendid car riage drawn up and halted in front of tho house. Soon a scyVa'nt in livpry announ ced tho arrival of Henuy Waltojg tho solo possessor of his deceased uncle's fer tune. Henry entered in rich attire, and bowingto tho astonished company, seated himself near Emma. That night Emma was his promised bride ! Ho never repen ted his stratagem, and long lived a Happy husband. Ono at a time Melinda's lovers left Her convinced that a lady who had favors for all cbuld have no heart for any. Tht tb' quelle died an old maid I mm,- m Vi I ifi
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