The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1833-05-04
WARREN, SATURDAY, MAY a.

WARREN, SATURDAY, MAY A.
| .SPRLNG.-How changed all nature
now appears-how gladstone the scenes
which are presented on all sides round'
how well calculated to raise the tone OF
our desi'es-how nicely adapted TO the
condition ofman in all his varied concerns
are the provisions of an alwise providence
how important that they be duly appre-
ciated-maturcly considered--sedulously
needed, and perseveringly complied with
so that joy may crown our cffons--poace
entwine the brow, and happiness be the
watchword Of pilgrims here below. Quick
upon the passing Of the keen blasts of
Winter, comes the gentle southern breeze
in all its ethereal miIdness," waiting us
it were the perfume Of fragrant myrrh
and healing balm'' from far distant shores
and milder c!imes. The rain falls upon
the earth in copious showers--it receives
it with apparent gladncss. Warmed by
the sun the earth soon puts on its finest
livery and man looks forth astonished-
contemplates with admiration and maryels
at the mighty change; he here traces the
power of al overruling hand and acknowl-
edges the movement Of a "great first
cause" The return Of Spring brings
with it many associations connected with
time past & gone. Business is again re-
surned our citizens are actively engaged
in their various callings--the mechanic
fads empIoy-the merchant cons with
care the aspect Of affairs, ventures his
funds and trusts to meet a rich reward;-
the dry goods dealer tempts US with his
Gne display, he smiles, he talks, he thinks
and talks again, and seldom fails Of &C
complishing his desired end, that of maxi
ing sales;-thegrocer marks the return Of
Spring, he prepares to meet the cn@ls OF
his customers, feels glad for his success
and thaaks his kind stars that man by eat
ing lives. The wharyes, the ships, the
streets, IN fine, the town presents a pleas
iag presage Of continued activity. I'm
proysment appears to be the order Of the
day and may Spring succeed Spring, in
time to Come and find prosperity GROWING
our efforts, happiness dwelling within our
borders, and wealth, and strength, per-
meating the inhabitants Of Warea.
a FRI G.MENT-There is nothing
sure bu. death. A few more passing
months, perhaps few moro rolling days,
shall be gone, and the countenance that
now beams with life and animation, shall
be marked with the unchsnging hue OF
death. Every thing about US is calculat-
edto remind Us Of the uncertainty of all
earthly things. The flower that opens
its leaves and puts forth its fragrance up
on the gontle breezes is met by the un-
friendly blast and with all its beauty pros
trated in the dust So the choicest spirits
Of earth around whom all the blessings Of
health and friends and happincss, had
seemed to spread their mingled charms as
if to beguile affection, and make us forget
the lot OF mortals, are met by breath of
dissolution, and in momcat, tho hope,
and pride, and love, of kindred souls are
blghted forever. The child that yester-
day was sporting and gay in the bloom
and vigor Of health, to-day is borne away
frsm the arms OF those It loved: and they
who were cheered by it's playf and
happy in its love are now mourning and
sad for its loss.
We are connected by the tics Of affect
ion. We have friends that we love,
whose interest, whose sorrows and joys
are our own. Our sympathies mingls
with their griefs; our hopes are kindled
by their promise; our love is strengthened
by their affection. But their ties Of love
L,ust be broken, the hopes Of friendship
blighted, and the heart Of sympathy must
feel the pang ofgrcf at the sundenng Of
ITS ties and tho parting Of its loves. We
know the uncertainty Of life, for every
day teaches Us the lesson; still we live
and feel as IL we know it not. We plan
the work Of future years; We idolize short
lived humanity; We look forward to future
scenes; and al this, when we, with all a.
round us, are crumbIing to the dust Ev-
en- while we are enjoying the presence OF
y sornc loved ohtecf--while we deli0ht in