art distressed for others, but une ut there was one w or himself. Now he was to take leave of cove.t Lom the blow. When ife. "A darker departure is near, The death-drum is mufiled, and sable the bier." clared his love to her, he received no couragement. She answered that she bad no attachment to any one, nor did she seem likely to have any that could make her wilheling to leave her father. It was not until danger began to darken around him, and fearing to cause her unhappiness, he went to renounce any claim he might have even to her friendship, that he perceived by the manner in which she was affected that his love was returned, and that it was too late to retreat. Probably it was not until the heart, whose last throb was for her, had ceased to beat, that she found how deeply her feelings were interested. Then appeared the constancy of woman's affection. Then she found that for her the light of existence was gone. Thenceforth the earth had no reality. It was twelve o'clock. Scarcely had finished these sad farewells when the officers entered his cell to lead him away. He was ready. The turnkey stood by the door, and as he saw his young prisoner pass out, attended by the sheriff and executioner, this man, whose trade makes the heart hard as prison walls, wept. Emmet's arms were pinioned, so that he could not extend his hand. But be stopped, and leaning forward, kissed his cheek, and the man fell at his feet insensible, and did not recover his consciousness until all was over.* A little more than three years ago I stood on the spot where that young faithful spirit coased to live. It is in Thomas-street, in front of St. Catherine's Church. To me it was sacred ground. Many times I walked around the place, and as I moved slowly down the street, I turned to look back. His spirit seemed to whisper in that air. story of the Broken Heart. To one so true, Moore refers in the lines:- She walked as in a sad, melancholy dream. Through scenes of brilliant gayety she wandered like a shadow. No more charms she found in dance or music, nor in the voice of man nor woman. She grew wan and pale, the spirit becoming gradually disembodied, until she sunk gently to rest. Even this brief attempt was followed by It is on this tale of blighting, consuming & long series of executions. Russell, the in-grief, that is founded Irving's most touching timate friend of Tone and Sampson, had been the confederate of Emmet in this projected Revolution. Both perished. The Mexicans choose for their sacrifices the youths most remarkable for beauty and loveliness. So in these terrible days of blood, the fairest sons of Ireland seemed to be selected as offerings on the altar of their country. With the death of Emmet and Russell, the last spark of resistance was extinguish ed. But it was something for Ireland to show that the spirit of liberty still throbbed in the breasts of her crushed people. "Tis thus that Freedom now so seldom wakes, Is when some heart indignant breaks, Phillips' Recollections of Curran, "O make her a grave where the sunbeams rest, When they promise a glorious morrow, From her own loved island of sorrow. A COLONY of Jews has been discovered in the interior of China by two agents of the London Missionary Society. They are living there in a very abject condition, impove erished, ragged, and unclean, but still clinging to their rites and ceremonies. The colony is supposed to have been settled in China for centuries. Some valuable Hebrew manuscripts are in their possession, among which is a very ancient copy of the Pentateuch For the Monthyaset many. BY MRS. 0. H. PARLIMAN. slightest olush of shame may tarnish lustre, and no earthly power can ever efface the stain. It is HIS HONOR. Her every departure from the path of virtue, leaves an an indellible stigma upon his name--a dark PoErs, in glowing strains, have sung, nov-wing to hover over the destiny of his childelists, with all the beautiful and witching ren. She has it in her power to make or imagery of romance, have delighted to por- mar his domestic happiness, which is the tray the young bride, as, with trembling lip and duttering heart, she utters THAT VOW which unites her destiny with that of an With what meekness and holy trust the places herself under his care and protection 1 With a sweet smile and love-lit eye she leaves her parent's hearth, to become the light and joy of his, who may prove all unworthy of the sacred trust. It is a sadly beautiful scene, and we love to dwell upon the pure, heart-warm feelings which prompt her to such noble self-denial. As we gaze upon her fair young brow, an involuntary prayer arises that the storms of life may fall gently around, and blessings innumerable th.ong her pathway. most sacred this life can boast. She may throw around the home circle a spell of love, from whose blissful influence he will not wish to rove, or drive him forth to seek elsewhere the enjoyment which he, in vain, hoped to find within the precincts of his own home. We have seen much of domestic life, and must confess that our sympathies are equally stirred for both, for, while we have seen the rose fade upon the cheek of beauty, her eye grow dim with weeping, her form droop beneath o'er-wearying care; we have also seen the lofty brow deep-scarred with lines of painful thought, his beaming eye, once speaking the eloquent language of a noble soul, averted as in fear they should betray the tempest which had swept away the flowers of his existence, his bold, free, elastic tread, give place to a weak, timid, faltering step, at times, nervous and hurried as though fleeing from himself, at others listless and languid, as though waiting only for death to rid him of his miserable existence. Many have we seen, too proud to bend beneath the storm, but receive its rude buffet We know not but he, who now seems to Eve only in her smiles, whose heart hears the impress of her image alone-may, forgetful of the love with which she now inEvesham, cast over the future the cankering blight of sorrow, which will, corrode her life away. From the loving, smiling, trasting bride, she may become the neglectel, care-worn, grief-stricken wife. Such is the picture so often realized, that, in truth, we sometimes know not whether to con-ings with head erect, and endeavor to degratulate the young bride, or sympathize with her. She leaves the parental roof-the #cer es endeared to her by a thousand pleasing remembrances, and many a tear is shed, many a fear spoken, as she goes forth, trusting the untried love of one comparatively a lude the world into the belief that they are happy. But their smiles bear not the sunshine of the heart; and are as devoid of warmth and feeling, as are the cold rays of a wintry moon, or the chill breath of a northern iceberg. An observer of human nature penetrates the flimsy mask at a glance. Yet we do honor them for this duplicity, for were the sorrow of all written upon their brows, sad, indeed, would be our daily greeting. Many, very many of those who take upon. themselves the solemn marriage vow, are unhappy, and the cause is attributable equally tions. HANOVER, 1852. MORAL ASPECTS OF SOCIETY. BY ROBERT BAIRD. o both. They have not, neither do they with winch woman is gifted, in a superior strive to acquire a proper knowledge of each degree, will readily detect a counterfeit pasother's character. Soon after marriage each sion. A loving heart, like the sun, warms and almost imperceptibly cease those thousand little, nameless attentions, which were before vivifies all who come within its cheering inso valued. The husband ceases to be the fluence. Yet the light of the heart, unlike lover, the wife neglects those witching arts the sun, should never set, or become obscurwhich won that husband's love, until, at ed by clouds, but ever shine on with pure length, each begins to doubt the affection of and steady rays. a type of love divine. Then the other. THAT doubt once entertained, would home, nay, earth itself, be but a preseldom fails of bringing forth a rich harvest | lude to that heaven to which we aspire, and of misery for future years. In short, they do whence emanate our best and noblest affecnot understand the weighty obligations of the marriage vow. Herein, are parents oftentimes sadly at fault, for they have never pointed out to them the true and noble objects of life. They are treated as children until they arrive at an age to be introduced into society, and then they are thrown into its eddying whirlpool, all unfitted to encounter the perils which surge its billowy bosom, and like the mariner reft of his compass, unless a favorable wind waft them to a haven of safety, shipwreck and ruin are the inevitable consequence. A majority of those who stand before the sacred altar to plight their troth before God and man are so utter ly ignorant of the deep import of that so-v ral history of the earth and man investigalemn vow, or the duties which must necessarily devolve upon them, that it seems but a cruel mockery of the holiest and purest affections which gladden and beautify the earth. Do we require proof? Witness the continually recurring cases of divorce. Go look upon the perjured victims? They have sworn before high heaven that nought but DEATH should sever them, yet after a few brief years, or perchance months, they come before an earthly court, pleading to have THAT contract annulled which is registered in heaven, as though man could blot out the records of his Maker! There is no excuse for alienated affection. If a wife has once gained the love of her husband, she can most assuredly retain it, or if she does not, she is herself at fault. If she does not possess his love she should never be his. Neither need she be deceived upon this point, for the puick perception The history of Science presents an aspect towards religious truth, which contrasts very strongly with that which it wore in the last century. Much that was most eminent in the science of that age, presented itself in the attitude of open hostility to revelation. "Astronomical records have been fabricated or misrepresented," says a writer at the beginning of this century, "for the purpose of discrediting the sacred chronology: the nat ted to disprove the Scripture; Chemistry to find materialism, and deny a first cause; and moral and political philosophy to strike at Evangelical truth." It was characterized, not exclusively indeed, but in very great part, as "an age of infidel philosophy." The more complete and scientific form which knowledge has taken, in our day, has totally reversed the character of Science in this respect. More extended investigation has harmonized many seeming discrepancies, and science, in every branch, proffers support to the Gospel in its relations to nature and history. The materialism of former days has given place to a more spiritual philosophy, and atheism and infidelity find, when undisguised, few reputable advocates. Ethnology and ethnography, the natural history of the human race and of human language already indicate the original connection of all the languages, and the original Morai ity of all the varieties on sentiment assumes a far higher place in philosophical speculations which are current with the present generation. For the Literary Miscellany. PRACTICAL WISDOM. BY A NEW CONTIBUTOR. Nothing can be more important than to rightly understand, what kind of education is necessary to enable its possessor to fulfil the great ends of human existence. I do Geology-the most comprehensive of all the modern sciences, and also perhaps the most popular, which, in the crude state in which it was a century ago, offered many objections to the Bible has decided many not underrate the benefits of a thorough edusch questions in favor of revealed truth-cation, when I assert that a great mistake has been carried to its present height by names as eminent for their Christian faith as for their scientific attainments, and interests some of its most ardent votaries, in efforts to establish a yet more complete harmony with the Word of God. Even the scientific speculotions which are hostile to Scripture, are se.dom presented as such. The hold which the Bible has at length gained upon the mass of ench great class of society, forbids such riters to indulge the hopes of any speedy acceptance of views which are seen to be at variance with it. Such an achievement as this, Christianity has never before accomplished in this field, The body of Science has already become very vast. Many conclusions are firmly established, and many minds, in the most distaat moral conditions, are philosophizing on the facts thus ascertained. The thorough Christianizing of such a development of hunan thought, extending over the whole length of man and nature, is wonderful Much remains yet to be accomplished; but Christians can approach the task, however great it may be, or may become, with the confidence derived from numberless victories in the same field. The promise is as hopeful for the future, as the progress has been great in the past. From this progress the e is reason to hope that all real truth shall yet vindicate and sustain Divine Truth that all the science and wisdom of the world shall do homage to the infinite wisdom and knowledge of God, and that all the benevolence and humanity of Society, shall acknowledge their obligations to that love of God in the Gospel, which is their only efficient source. oxists in regard to the design and scope of such training. Many are disposed to regard such an education as the ultimatum, when it is but a foundation for a superstructure. An error in this respect is often fatal. Men of talent, genius and learning enter the lists with their inferiors in all these qualifications and find themselves vanquished in every strife. Such, after a few unsuccessful attempts to win golden opinions often retire from the contest, either blaming their fortune, or thinking that they have not strength for the conflict. There is evidently a great deficiency somewhere. It is not in the amount of learning-it is not a want of energy, nor is it the absence of natural talent. It can be only a lack of practical knowledge, which incapacitates them, to adapt themselves to surrounding circumstances-au ignorance of human nature and an indifference to the more trivial occurrences. They can convince the understanding by logical reasoning, without being able to affect the heart, or please the fancy. They cannot act, think, or feel as the world around them. Genius will draw the chariot, but must first be harnessed. A knowledge of human nature is indispensible in any moral undertaking. Man has no right to be ignorant of his fellow, no right to offend his tastes, or wound his feelings. The most lamentablə ignorance of human nature is often displayed by those who have most to do with it, this is often true of ministers of the Gospel, in their first efforts in the performance of pastoral duties. Their pulpit exercises give abundant promise of future excellence their unfitness is quite apparent. I am not disposed to censure them, the fault is in their education. They have a correct knowledge of the state of the human heart, but the avenucs by which that heart can be reached are to them sealed. They are sent into the world with about the same practical knowledge of it, they have of the moon. They are literally as sheep among wolves. They become great, they are not born so. Obstacles have been overcome, temptations resisted, virtue wooed and won. Each faculty of the mind has performed well its allotted part. The hands have been diligent in their work and the heart has guided all aright. A clear head; an unfaltering, a strong hand and a pure heart may all be ours. When settled they are expected to do the labor of two men with the compensation of one, and are often envied for the easy life they lead: They are not permitted to assoThe young man may enter the lists with ciate unreservedly with the world around them. The mechanic who succeeds, under-high hopes, for fame and excellence are withstands every part of his business, the clergy-in the reach of all. Let him banish all sorman cannot reasonably hope for success did views of wealth, matter was made for without as perfect a knowledge of his peo- mind, not mind for matter. ple and their wants. To combat their errors, be must first learn what they are; a kind of information his library does not fur-man who starves his soul to enrich his estate nish. An empty purse is a misfortune, an empty head an abomination. Ignorance is sin. The is more infamous than the man who approTo persuade men to forsake the ways of priates his neighbors abundance to his own evil, he must know how to affect the heart. pressing wants. It is all important to comNor can this be acquired in his study.-mence right. An honorable calling should Schools can only discipline the mind and be selected, and honestly pursued,not because store it for future usefulness. The scholar honesty is the best policy, but because it is must learn to exercise this discipline in ap-right. Disappointment should stimulate our Obstacles plying these stores to the practical walks of enterprise and increase our zeal. life, or they are as a sounding brass. Few are sent to strengthen our hands, not to reare aware how much may be learned from tard our progress. the most common occurrences, or how much of man's true character is shown by the most trifling acts. The correct way of estimating character is not by calculating only great deeds, but all the acts, minor as well as major of a man's life are necessary to the making up that character. Every departure from purity leaves a stain upon the moral character, and has a crushing effect on moral energy. Folly is easily learned but difficult to be entirely unlearned. THE LIGHT OF THE HOUSE.-No one, who has not tried, can estimate the amount of in. fluence which one loving, unselfish spirit can exercise in a household. If a selfish and gloomy temper can shed its baneful influence around, making all who come within its shadow cold and gloomy too, much more (blessed be God!) shall the spirit of Christian love diffuse and spread itself over the hearts around, till it has moulded them in some degree to its own image, and taught them to seek for themselves that renewing Spirit, whose fruit is seen to be love, and joy, and peace. |