, 1841-12-25

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s%incerest heart hath some vanity in it.
Thankfulness keeps the mercy which ingrati-
tude ~forfeits.
Men who are often angry, and for every tri-
he, in a little time will be little regarded; and
they who reprove with passion, will be less re-
garded when they reprove with reason.
Envy is S cursed plant; some fbres are rooted
in almost every mans nature; and it works in a
sly, imperceptible manner; and that even in some
persons who in the main are persons of wisdom
and piety. Avoid it as a mortal poison.
We clip the following beautiful and thrill
ling sketch from the Pennsylvania Inquirer.
1t imbibesa genuine and holy spirit Of p~a,rio-
tism, and we would earnestly recommend
the lesson which it incuIcates TO the serious
consideration of every American:
"a VIsrr TO Mourn VERNoN.-It WIS 4 de-
lightful day in June, and our company more
agreeable than the dav. We arrived at the
deep woods which extended a great distance
from the mansion, and their shrde. which al
forded 4 relief from the sun seemed itIy, to
prepare US for a visit 10 the tomb of him
whose memory is embalmed in the affections
Of the wise and good of all nations.
"Wlo can stop 10 describe the antique
mansion, commanding Il view 81 the p tnmac
scarcely 10 be surpassed. or 10 dwell on the
beauties or decay Of the place? Who on
these sacred premises. can think of any thing
but Washington We fastened To the tomb
Happily, 1t was open. and we were permit
ted TO pass its grated door, through which
visiters beheld the ~sarcophagus which en-
closes all that was mortal Of the departed pa
triot. How simple, and how sublime, The
pure white marble bearing the inscription Of
lis name, speaks more than 's,oried urn
Ne eulogy can add to the brightness of his
characterize !abored history can elevate
his fame.
"He sleeps on his paternal farm; not 'like
a warrior taking his rest-for you associate
him not with scenes Of carnage. but look up
on him as a pure and holy being. almost ele-
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through war without cruelty, through diplo-
macy without guile. He guided his country
through perlls unparalleled N the history Of
na,ions-and having led his Teople not only
to the borders Of the promised land, but even
to the full fruition of all its blessings, he laid
aside the mantle of mortality, and winged his
way to the presence Of that God, whose
guidance he acknowledged, and whose hand
led him Sin a way he knew not TO the highest
pinnacle Of earthly glory.
sin these times Of degeneracy, how is the
soul refreshed by looking on the marble which
records this pure name! How do we pant
for such a spirit to guide us through the trou-
b!ed waters that break round US! Oh! that
the Almighty would in mercy raise up some
10 whose hearts might glow with the fire
which burned in the breast of Washington
who would forget the low ambition of party
politics, and the selfshness of individual ag-
grandizement, and devote themselves to their
country's good! Should this spirit dwell in
the hearts of our statesmen, how soon would
the situation Of our bleeding and distracted
land be altered. Come, patriot statesmen,
to this shrine, and here, %kneeIing by the life
less remains OF him who sleeps in the IN
disturbed slumber Of a patriots death, devote
yourselves, as he did. in the strength Of the
Almighty. 10 the service of your country.
"On a little ledge near the s~arcophagus. two
small birds were nesting undisturbed by our
presence, and apparently conscious Of the
protection Of this sanctuary. 1t was one of
natur's delicate touches. Even the ashes of
this great man are a protection to the help
less.
"He who visits Mount Vernon without
q feeling. has no heart. 1t was a joyous day
a--'the joy Of grief-and ! trust ! can say
that we lett the sacred ground better than
we entered them. w."