The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-21

tie wanderer. The cottage, like the children,
the parents, the every thing, was the PIC
turc of neatness. In the inches on either
side of the chimney, and ranged on shelves
beyond the reach of the babes, stood the
heir-looms of the family, an antique assort-
ment of wassail bowls, china, grotesque jugs,
and divers other invalnables, that had de-
scended from father to son for more than
century. More towards the middle OF the
room two stupeudous arm-chars STOOD on
eithor side of the fireplace, whilst the last
CLEAN of moonshine, shooting IN at the lat
ticed window, cast a leng shadow from them,
| the depth of which beautifully coItrasted
with the gloss Of the polished oak floor
These, and a Thousand other ihdescribable
nicaties. made up the whole Of the neat ap-
pearance and air of comfort that peryaded
the dwelling. Asa mark of particular ia
your. was invited to fill one of the above
mentioned chairs, which were kept sacred
for high days and holidays; and in very
few minutes, on the understanding that |
could sleep on the two combined, it was set
tied that should pass the night there; and
to enhance the VISIT the children had leave
to sit up an extra hour. 1t is not worth the
while to detail any conversation that might
have passed, for there was neither acrimo-
nv, scandal, or any other of the indispensi-
bic qualities in it /; yet strange to say, such
as it was, we all found amusement in it, and
It was very near the witcb.ng time OF night
before we perceived that old father Saturn
had made forced march upon us, and
shortened our reckoning by AT least an hour.
On breaking up, | was provided with a
blanket, and their sole domestic lighted a
chirping fire in the CRATE. Z he few, but
meaning words, "Good Night" were ex-
changed, and in very short time all was
quiet and at rest in the cottage.
Thus passed the night, and in the morn
i ing the pure song of Heavens choristers
poured gently into the cottage, and awaken
ed me from dreams Of NAB, and all her fairy
elves In spite of the novelty of the ma
, chine in which had slept, found myself as
much refreshed as if | had lain on bed ol
$ down. and to the utter astonishment of my
, new country friends, was the first up in the
morning. AS soon as had given myself a
shake. and performed the necessary ablu-
, tions, made my way to the door OF the cot
t tage. no locks or bolts were there, tor rob-
bers were little feared and less known, and
t by the simple maneuvre OF latch, was a
bic to pass the threshold and enjoy the nat
T ural bower that spread itself over the lowly
y path. The roses were now out IN all theii
D vipaur, the pearl drops that hanged to theil
tender leaves by an invisible suspension
= pIittered with the reflection of the SUMS firs
. rays. 1t was not long before my host made
i This appearance, and gave the morning salu.
4 tatron with the same good .humoured smile
I that had adorned his face the previous
!: night, and offered many condolements fol
( the extreme badness of my nights accom-
L modatons
a NV fair hostess, and the whole of the lit
v tie tribe, were now up and about, and aftel
. a short walk round his farm, where ther
il was little Of modern Improvement, bu
is muSh of practical standard invention, WI
: we're summoned to breakfast, to which eve
ID ry body paid strict attention; and nov
1. came the time most disagreeabe both IN an
40 ticipation and in performance the minut
il had arrived when the word must be " Goo
N Bye." Many kind interchange OF invita-
70 tion passed, and many good -humored sal
Of utation and when I departed, more tina
one blessing was sent after ME, for had cor
ri ferred on them benefit, and (. corrodng Sc
4. fishnes had not yet taught them to re
i ceiye the advantage and forego the graf
no tude.
r. thine thought l, as turned the corner thu
a. first brought me in sight of the little para
20 disc. and that now banishcd it from my vie'
re Heaven bless thee and thine, and whethe
a it be the spring sending forth its tender bio:
4 SONS to stand the first shocks of the rud
70 wind, whether it be summer ripening thos
s. blossoms into maturity, whether it be a,
so tumn adding the last stroke-the final cor
it summation to its perfection, or whether
nd be angry winter nipping with its territ
st. frown the gradual excellence OF months'sti
.rs may mental sun, able to oppose the ola
n. of mans rude winter, spread its beams
ee round thy little kingdom, and forming y;
: 10 too sacred to be broken, enshrine with
lat its circle thy endearing merit.
t.. "A SOLDIERS REVENGE.
se The decree of the French Convention TIL
hit one third of the officers of the army shou
nd be named hY the goVernment, was very