The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09
TRUTH BEAUTIFULLY EXPRESSED.

hold the develOpement ol talent and noble
sentiment in their offspring, with wha. a.
vidily wuuid they seek the means Of expan-
ding the sphere Of llieir intelligence and
the neral sentiments that impalt
dignity TO the human character. From IN
fancy 10 manhood the welfare and nappi-
ness Of the chilli is the sole object Of the
patents solcitude. Under all circutilsian-
res, through good or evil forlune, the pre-.
sent and future condition OF those whom
they many have rocked in the cradle or
dandlcd ON the knee, is the polar star to
" hirh their affections point with undevitIng
ronStancy. Should their path through life
be prosperous, the possession of wealth and
distinction is only precious in their eyes, as
atFording the means Of comforting ON ihuse
who are, u future years, TO he their repre-.
senialives the lio"Ors that attend rirhes and |
exalted character; and shunld adversely be
their lot, and difficulties beset them, they |
are forgotten in the hope that circumstances
may ensure better fae 10 their :hiIdIen.
rl,e child may he afscliona,e aud tender.
but the iilal relation is not susceptible oi
lie intensity of affection which belongs 10
the palernal tie. Ii is this depth of love
liia. enables the old 10 pass irom the stage
oi life without regret. They feel that in
their children they will continue 10 liye,and
lha, hawever ,his world and lis concerns
NAV he lost 10 them, succeeding generations
will recognise in their offspring portions ol
themselves.
With what unspe2' able delight does
iahrr hel,uld the first mantle stations Of eX.
matted intelligence in son, and how does
he dwell upon actions that bespeak noble
ne OF purpose aud soundness oi lh'egri'y'
Il these feelings Of qualification are mex
prsssibly delightful, so on the other hand
,he en,uliuns with which he views indics-
lions Of an Opposite charscIer, are unutlera'
bIy painful. To the see the object OF his
paernal soiciiude, over whom he has
watched day a(ler day, and year afer yeaI'
falling Fl from the path Of virtue and deal
TO the appeals Of honorable motives. Is to
have A source of biuerness OF regret, h
: which no temporal blessing can furnish au
an,ido,e. Honors may await, and the CON
fiJence and love Of his fellow beings, lor
, moment, yheer his path through life. hu
when he reflects illal his honor and his love
are 10 be changed iplu contempt and dislike
in the pcrson ol his slown child, he feels a
;, / iii, were better TO be deprived Of all, thai
to witness so hearl-ll lR4kg contrast.
!. their be reserved for HE a joy NOR
:. exhalled than all othei that 'ot behold
ing its last moments ch by the fond
ness and affection Of a aud virluou
progeny, and ifthere be more aga
nizing than any other, it at OF dyin
!, parent. whose last ta, Il rests upo
!, the crimes Of deprsys2N fondly love
!, child. 80
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d ENGLANE..
II The income Of England in
). 1923. was sI,s5o, 100000
The Government received
|. Tor It's share, 80 ooo'oO
-------
Tilhes, S@O'OOO'oo
'e Poor.rates, s7,6oO,OO
. County and other assess
lie men,s 7,5oO,O
Or in round numbers, (rsdnced
r,r errors.l $50. 900, 90
Iocom., Of I,aborers 45O.OOO;OO
L,nded Pmprielofs, 275'OOO'o 'oO
I'd Caoi,aIi.s. CPS 100000
d sl,35O. O.OOo,O ,OC
Ponulofion. Familie
" I.ahorers 07s 81
u Trade and Manufactures, l'SSo'2S
u All other families, oi2'4s
, o O4l Qe