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II. WEBB, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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POETRY
Ilomo of the Departed.
PPeihare the mouruon learn to look to
I'te blue sky oy a y ana me stars uy uigm
and to think that Hie dead ate mere, anu
not in craves,' laid the child in earnest
voice. 'Perhaps so,' replied the old man,
doubtfully 'it may be,' voz
The tangled briars have overgrown
That little hill of earth,
And sweeping rains have worn the stone
I cannot read the birth,
Or when this mouldering frame within
Left the vain woild of cate and sin.
It breathes, I know not what of drear
And deolate forgeifulness;
This prave, unwet by thoughtful fear
Unirodby fool of mourner yes,
Disarted utterly, and left,
01 visitants and friends bereft,
Tis hard to bring my heart to feel
That thus the word ran wear away
Thf yearning sadness that will steal
Upon our soul on that sad day,
When we lay down the onk we have,
Into the cold and silent grave.
Methingi it cannot ba that life,
And busy care can e'er efface
The memories of the bosom's strife
Thai sometimes to that resting place
The pensive wanderer may not stray,
To spead the hours of parting day.
Be still, Tond heart! Why dost ihoug cling
Thus to this lonesome spoi?
Does not a higher impulse Bpiing
In mourners' hearts and hear'sl thou noi
Those sending by the nanow prison
Say.'IIe is not hcre.bul he hath r sen!"
Oh, child of (ancy! gentle maid!
May I a leseon learn from thee
Thai those who in the grave I've laid.
Whose forms no more or. earth I see,
Are not beneath the crumbling and,
But in the spit it land with God?
And when with them I would commune,
1 will not see w'uli fearful eyes
The graveyard's melancholy gloom;
But look up la the cleat blue skies,
Or to the silent stars by night,
For thither have they winged their flight,
SOLILOQUY TO HIS BREECHES.
You're old, they say; a rusty pair
Of antiquated breeches;
And many a rip, and many a ear,
A woful warning preaches
Alas! that patch upon the knee.
Full sore my leg doth fell it,
And many a time in company
Fro put to 'l to conceal it.
Your threads are bare as beggar's purse,
And hole? in each worn pocket,
Are daily getting worse sr.d worse.
Mj heari the sigh doth shock it.
ON 131 IS.
You'll splil my sides,' as the oak tree
said to the flash oflightmng
l'l stick to you,' as the treacle said to
the flv.
I'm dreadfully cut up,' as the crimped
rnd said to the fish-monger.
Why don't you hit one of yonr own
ize
e?'
the lenpenny nail said to the sledge ham
'"Co'ne in out of the wet,' as the shark
Baid when he swallowed the little nigger.
A FRAGMENT FOR THE YOUNG
TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.
Are there any among you my youny
Iriends who desire to preserve healll
and cheerfulness through life, and
length to reach a good old age. 1
o, listen lo what I am about lo tel
you. A cons derabla time ago, I read ir
one of the newspapers of the day lha'
a man had died near London, at the ad
vsnced age of 110 yeais, lhal he nevei
had been ill, and hai he had maintainpt1
through life s cheerful!, happy tempera
ment. I wrote immediately to Londoi
begging to know if, in the old man'-
treatment of himself, there had been
any peculiarity which rendered his lif
40 lengthened and so happy ; am:
the answer I received, w,is as fol
lows;
'lie was unformly kind snd obliging
'o everybody, he qiwrded w'nh no
one, he ste snd 'Irauk merely that he
night not sutler from hunger or thirsi,
md never beyond what necessity requi
red. From his earliest youth, he nevei
illowed himself lo be employed. These
were the only means he med.'
1 took a note of this in a little book
where I generally write all that I am
anxious to remember, and very sooi
afterwards I observed in another papei
that a woman had died near Siockholm
at 1 15 years of age; that she never, wa).
ill, and was always ol a contented.
happy disposition. I immediately wrote
to Siockholm lo learn what means thi
old woman had used for preserving
her health, and now read the ans
wer;
She was always a crest lover ol
cleanliness, snd in the daily habit ol
washing her face, feel, and hands in
cold water, snd as of'e i as opportunity
offered, she baihcd in the lame; sh
never ate or drank any delicacies oi
weet-meas; seldom coffee, seldom lea,
.tnd never wine.'
Of this, likewise, I took a note in m
little book.
Sume time after this, again I rea'
hat near St. Petersburg, man died
who had enjoyed good health till h
was 120 years old. Again I took my
pen and wrote to Si. Petersburg, ann
here is Ihe answer;
IIe was an early riser, ami never
ilepi beyond seven hours at a time tv
lever was idle; he worked and e nploy
ed himself chiefly in the open air, am
iiarlicularly in his garden. Whether In
walked, or sal in his chair, he nevei
(jenniied himself to sil away, or in
hent ponlur", but was ahvjys perfectly
straight. The luxurious and efT-ininai-habits
of citizens he held in great cori
tempt.
Afier having read all ihis in my 1 ti I
book, I said to myself, You w II b
foolish man indeed, not to profii by ihr
sample and expei leuce of these ol '
people.'
I ihen wrote out all that I had been
ible lo discover about ihese happy obi
people upon a Urge card, which I sus
pended over my wiiiing dok, so lhal 1
might have it always before my eyes, lo
remind me what I ought lo do, ami
from what I shou'd refrain. Ever)
Horning nd evening 1 read over lb'
contents of my card, and obliged mysell
to conform lo its rules.
And now my dear young readers, I
cm assure you, on the word ofan h inesl
man, that I am much happier, anil in
belter health than I used to be. Form
erly, I had heidache nearly every day
mil now I sutler scarcely once in ihret
r four months. Hsfore I began thest
tules, I hardly dared venture oul in
rain or snow, without catching cold. 1
former times, a walk of half an houiS
length fatigued and exhausted me; now
I walk -miles without weariness.
Imagine, then, the happiness I expe
rience; for there are few leelingi so
cheering to ihe spirit as thoie of consiani
irood health and vigour. But alas! iheo
is something in which I cannot imitate
hese happy old people and this is.
hat I have not been accustomed to a 1
ihis Irom my youth.
Oh thai I were young again, that I
might imitate Ihem in all things, thai
I might be happy and long-lived as they
were!
Little children who read this, you
are the lorlunale ones who are able to
adopt in perfeclion this kind of life!
hat, Ihen, prevents you living hence
forward as healthily and happily as the
old woman of Siockholm, or as long
and as usefuly the old men of London
and St. Petersburg?
THE BANKRUPT'S SON-
A NARRATIVE rutlNDBD ON FACTS.
It sometimes happens that the chatac'.tr
hi individuals assume a decided form by
the intervention ofan unexpected incideat,
or the being placed in new and and res
Kl siniiiimy. Few. indetd. whose
i"'"-""- -
lives have been marked by uncommon en
ergy and determination, lending lo ihe ac
,..,Mmlinlmfnr of definite nurnose, but
may trace the marling point the Crisis in
iheir history to some evenl which, by
rousing llietr uormani ucuiuee, m c g
oiue hitherto slumbering motive, has given
i new turn to their habits, Si a new colour
to their lives.
George Belmont was in his ninjteentl
year when he leceivnd a summons to at
ipml (It A air k hd of his father, who. afier
maintaining a high reputation as a trades
nn dnriiir the preaier oortion of his life
had failed in business, and whose constuu
a n i
ion, already shaken by cares and disip
ointments, sunk under ihe combined evil
uf poverty and a keen sense of the degrada
lion ho believed altendaol upon his bank
ruplcy, George was his eldest child, lie
had received a liberal education, and been
intended for a physician, but his father's
difficulties having deprived him of the
means of completing '.lis professional studies
he had obtained a situation in tha counting
house ofan extensive manfaelurer in the
town of C . Up lo this period ol
his life Jeorgehad manifested no energy or
(bility, but was regarded by his employer
. ..i i . i- . . ;
as a steady wei aiep iseu youiu, pusn-voni;:
nerely talent sufficient to ennble him to dis
charge his duties in a satisfactory man
ler. Young Belmont, who was cansi-leisbly
liappnidted in not being able to fulljw the
irofession lis had chosen, snd who iiuagin
rd that ha had a dislsstB for mercantile af
Mrs, contented himself with the bare per
'ormance of his prescribed duty, induluip
tecreily the hope that something might yei
turn up more congenial to his wishes. From
he dream of the future he was. however,
ifleciinlly aroused when standing by the
dside of his dying father a sense of the
esponsibliiiiv attaching to I iiu as el leM
hild, and only son of a widowed mother
'nme horn; to his understanding and lo hi
learl. On George's irrival at home, he
found that his father had been come hours
peftchless.lhough it was evident lo hi
ilflicted relations that he retained lull pos
sesion of hi faculties. With the anxioiid
searching look so common to the dying, lie
gazed now on his wife, now on hia little
laiighier.and then his sager eye sought the
countenance of his son; who. struggling
with emotion, made a vigorous effort to
conduct himsolf with manly fortitude, lie
plying to the wistful and touching look
fixed on him, George said '.My dear faill
es, I will, by (ha help of God. endeavour
to supply your place to my mother ami sis
ler. I am young and strong. For your
nake and theirs, I will devote myself lo
business, and do not doubt but 1 shall be
ble to make them comfortable And a
(he youth uttered these words, in a voice
tremulous with grief, he bowed his head,
and tears fell thick and fast upon the almost
rigid hand he held in hi own. j
But it now became evident that, though
Gporge had in p&rl rightly interpreted bin
father's wibhes, something yel remained
unexpressed, which disturbed his last mo
menu, for he made violent efforts to speak,
and with much difficulty articulated 1
wish lo say more something mure
George stooped to listen, but could only
catch the words 'Should it ever be in your
power my son promise me ' It was
igonising to witness his ineffectual efforu
lo proceed; but just then the truth flaahet!
across his son's mind, and he exclaimed
with earnestness 'I understand you, dai
father; and I do most solemnly promise.
thai if it should be in my power.I will pay
your creditors to ihe uttermost farthing, end
may God prosper me as I fulfil this prom
iBe.
A beam of joyful satisfaction illuruina'.cd
countenance of Mr, Belmont. He grasped
the hand of his sun, and appeared to invoke
a blessing upon him. The weight remov
eil from the mind of the sufferer, he peaoo
fully closed his eyes, and in a few houis
George Belmont was fatherless, .
The sad event proved an epoch in th
life of the young man. The affecting scene
ne tt aq witnessed, the solemn engagement
he had entered into, together with his new
and hxavy responsibilities, combined to en
low him with strength of purpose to apply
vigorously to business. Though very
young, hi soon rendered himself useful anil
even necessary lo his employer, who wat
glad lo secure his services by such an in.
rease of salary s, joined to a trifling an
nuity secured to the widowed, enabled llu
fnnily to live in co.nfoit and maintain u
respectable appearance. Shortly afier her
husband's death , Mta. Belmont removed ti
0 .where she nol only had ihe advsn
tage of her son's society, but was also en
ibled lo place her daughter Emily at a good
lay school.
It is well known that success in any
employment naturally begets a fondness f r
it, and thus it proved with George ii 'I
niont, tvhose actiiity and devotion to busi
ne increased with increasing years. Nor
lid his prosperity tempt him to swerve
even in idea from his intention to pay the
leris which so heavily weighed down the
pirit of his poor father, but Gemge had
yel lo leurn that there may be opposing
nolivcs, which may ronder the perform
ance of duty distasteful and dilhVuit Thi
eaaon he was taught by painful experi
ence
Amongst Emily's schoolfellows there
was one with whom she formed a close
intimacy, and from whose society sin
derived both pleasure and advantage Anna
Burion was aboji three years older than
Emily. Her father was a solicitor, and
though not rich, he moved in society to
which the Belmonts had not access.
Childish intimacy ripened in'o friendship
is the two girls approached womanhnod
Throiif h the inierent of Mrs. Button, Emily
when in her eighteenth year, obtained
situation as dailly governess, which
furnished her with the means f iiulepend
"nee, and enabled her slill to enjoy ihesoc
iety of her mother nnd brother. The amia
Me qualities of Miss Burton: her beamy.
talenls, snd alovs all, the attention she
paid lo Mrs. Belmont snd Emily, won
th emeftin and affection of George, and in
npire l him with fresh .Tintiveg to exertion
Receiving as much encouragement a a
timid and respectful lover can expert so
long as his sentiments remain undeclared.
George for a time indulged in bliss
fill anticipations of future hapoines'-.
if
though wi thoul distinctly exm'uiine the
foundation on which they were placed. A
cessation in ilio visits of Mins Builou fnM
led him into a train of uneasy reflectionii on
this subject, & compelled him to denl faith
fully with his own heart, and to investigate
his intentions. Fiom his sister, Georcc
learned that there was no diminii
lion in .Vifts mirinti reeard lor her.
On tho contrary, Emily declared that she
found her increasingly kind and attentive.
with this only difference, that she Avoideil
all occasion of intercourse with her broth
er. It wai evident, then, that she was in
fluenced either by coquetry or the wishe
of her friends. A little consideiaiion con
vinued George thai the latter was the li u
reason
And now followed a struggle betweei
duly and inclination the mom severe, per
haps, to which a young man similarly cir
utimstanred can be exposed. From ihr
period of his lather's death Belmont ha'
observed tha most rigid economy, denying
himself even the reasonable ar.d proper in
lulgences suitable lo his age, ia order to
lay by pari of his earnings towards tht
aci-omplisrimenl of that nl.jeet which he
looked upon as the most aicrJ and impor
taninfhis life. Though this pious funC
was not yet sufficient to enable him lo re
deem his pledge he was master ofa sumlarge
enough lo place him in a situation lo ask
the hand of his beloved Anna. Delay
m'glit endanjei the happiness of his life
He could not bear that the woman he lo veil
should labour under tho imputation of in
dulging a preference for one who did not young people from an evening party givo"
possess the sanction of her parents, or who by George's late employer, for ihe express
was regarded by them as an inferor. Besi-purpose of introducing Mr. Belmont to a
des, it would only be delaying the payment select circle uf hi friends; 'and yet how
of his father's debts, his intentions would many events seems crowded into that
remain the same his exertions receive ad short spare. My dear George a servant
litional iiiinulous from Anna's approval Sc no longer, but a partner in Ihe moat txtet)
sympathy. With such arguments did jsive concern in C ; his long hoarded
George for a time endeavour lo persuade
himself lhal he might, without injustice,
defer the execution of his long treasured
prnjeci; out, finally, a sense of tight trium
phed, and his renewed determination to re
leem his pledge imparted to his agitated
nd trouble d spirit a degree uf peace lo
which he had been for some lime
The affection which George Belmont
bore his mother operated as a powerful mo
tive to his perseverance in the path of duty.
Her confidence in him was, he knew, un
hounded. The hope that he would be the
instrument of wiping away the only blot
upon the memoiy of her beloved husband,
had hitherto proved the coidi-d which had
luslained and cheered her during ihe seclu
ion and privations of her widowhood, irn
Parting to her declining years something of
he hopefulness of youth as' she fondly
pictured the lime when, through the medium
of the son, the honour of the lather should
he fully established, and her children receive
the reward of their virtuous exertions and
self denial in tho respect of ihe wise and
good. To disappoint these cherished
hops, and betray the trust reposed in
him, George fell to be impossible; and he
regarded it as most fortunate that, just ai
this lime, he was requested by his employer
to undertake a journey to America. The
mission about to be intrusted to him was
important and confidential. The period ol
his stay was uncertain, but; on the other
hand, the pecuniary advantages it held out
'vera considerable, and it was even hinted
ihat a partnership might prove Ihe result of
a satisfactory arrangement of thu busi
lies.
When George communicated to his moth
er the offer he had received, she at onc
advised him lo accept it, adding, that thi
loss of his society would be more than com
pensaiid for by hfr convictim that
his bodily and menial health would be ben
efiited by the change. With cheerful alter
ny did this judicious parent superintend
'.he necessary prepxraiion for his departure
wiselv avoiding all unnecessary ami semi
nental regreis, and whilst both molher fe
ion retrained Irom explanation! respecimg
the principal reanou which reconciled llten
io the separation, they fully undersiood and
appreciated the generosity and delicacy ol
each other.
We h opp on r readers will not condemn
George if we confess thai he actually sailed
for New York without making a single ef
fort lo communicate with the object of his
affections; and Anna but we forbear inves
igating minutely the state of ihe ladyV
feelings, it will suffice lo say, thai, allowing
for ihe due proportion of the self inflicted
'ormenw to whiih lovers are liable, she
believed thai she discerned the true state of
the case, snd, strong in faith, she hoped
for the best.
We will pass over the eighteen months
spent bylr. Belmont in lha United Stales
tnd introauce him aga:n to our readers '
l'ie end of that lime, greatly improved botl
in manners and circumstances. Extensive
intercourse with ihe world, joined lo llx
iiformation he had gained in his travels, had
bme much to correct the too retiring and
l(ix)6l babhful demeanour of ihe clerk,
'hose sedenlaiy and retired habits had kept
urn ignorant of the forms of polished socie
ty. Having tkillully transacted the husiness
n which he was sent, he had received as
the reward of his exertions a small shate in
the lucrative cum? lo whose interest ha
lad unremittingly devoted himself for the
sr(t ten vears: and thought hut a month had
. T . . , . j
ilitpseo BIlU'C ins air. m in L.iijjiaii",Mc na.i
imple lima to prove the truth of the pro
erb 'Me n wi'l rnss thee when thou
does well to thvself '
A month! cm it bo onlv a month since
my eon' returned home!'jihonght Mrt. Be
nan1., as alie i-t awaiting the it turn tl tha.
and hardly earned savings increased lo an
amount sufficient lo enable him to call to
gether ihe creditors ol his father, ami satis
fy all their just demands; and my daughter
my modest affectiouate Emily enabled,
by his means, to mix on terms of equality
with the society she is fitted to adorn.
Surely .goodness and mercy have followed
me,' and my 'mourning 's turned inlo re
joiaing. As these and similar reflections
passed through the mind of the mother, her
heart swelled with emotions of gratitude
to llim who has styled himself tho God of
the fatherless and widow. She was aroused
by carriage wheels, and in a fdw minutes
was joined by her ehildren.
'Oh, mamma!" excluimed Emily, as she
warmly embraced her, 'you should have
jbeen with us this evening lo witness your
sun s triumph. I assure you Mr. Belmont
has created quite a sensation, and been lha
lion of the party.'
'Nay, you do injustice to the successful
debut of Miss Belmoni.'ubserved her broth
er gayly, what ihink you, mother, of cur
little demure governess selling up for a
belief
But, seriously,' pursued the young lady,
'it has been amusing to witness the polite
attentions we have both received from per
sons who lately would have treated us as
inferiors. Mr. Burton, especially, was
extremely cordial, and so pointed in his
behaviour to Geurge that nna was evident
ly distressed by il, and I thought her tin
usually reserved. If I am not mistaken, he
lave you a pressing invitation to his house,
Mr Belmont!'
Yesreplied George, 'I am happy lo ssy
he did. And now, mother; if you sre net
i o ureJ and sleepy, 1 should be glad to
isk your advice on a subject of great itn
lortance lo int.'
'I understand you, try dear son, and my
a Ivice is marry. Hitherto your posiiion
a id circumstances have prescribsd silence
at your wisest and most honourable course
N'ow your altered situation and excellent
,irospecis leave you at liberty to urge your
-mil I hops and believe you possess tle
esteem of our dear Anna. You have my
cordial approbation and blessing.'
'Thank youjthis is only what I expectii
of you dear mother, but I feel (ar from
sanguine as lo my success. I ihiuk thai
is, I hope Anna and I understand eash
ther, but, notwithstanding Mr. Burton's
ipparenl cordiality, 1 apprehend ao.ne dif
ticuity respecting the disposal I atn about to
make if my ready money. You know I
cannot marry without funds, and I fear that
he will neither make me any advance, nor
sanction the necessary delay In this case,
what I am to do is the question!'
' JVould il nol be advisable lo wait until
you have ruel ihe creditors, and settled the
business?' suggested Mrs. Belmont.
'Dear rooihei, no. I cannot romem to
keep Anna longer in suspense. I am no
stoic, and my experience this night has
convinced me thai it would be unjust to
her to postpone my declaration. No; no, I
will seal my fate to morrow; and if Mr.
Burion raise objections, Anns will at all
events know lhal 1 am not to blarus.'
Having made ihis magnanimous resolve,
George wenl lo bed, but not to sleep.
Excited by his recent interview with A;fs
Burton, whose unaffectected delicacy and
womanly leserve had charmed ond touched
him, and agitated by doubts and fsnrs as lo
the result of hik interview with her father.
he lay ruminating upon his prospects, and
when at last he fell into an uneasy tlumbtr
his dreams'were but a continu&lion of his
waking tevrnes
With a beating heart did our hero knock
at the door of Mr. Button's house on ihe
i fo'lowiug morning, apd request a private
audienca of that gentleman. On be
ing ufrht red in to the liberary, George
t once explained the objeel of his visit
with the eloquence with true feelings noter