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A COQUETTE'S KISS

"How smooth the surface of the river
is this evening! Surely the current is
gentle enough to tempt even the tmid
Mary to venture a sai,'' said |, half ironi-
caily. "Come, here is a boat, lie. us cross
over and spend an hour with the Misses
L." "But it may be dark before we
return, and then. she hesitated. '.Thcn
we will return by the bridge,' said |, SIT
is delightful evening, and the last, too,
that shall spend in your pleasant village
for the present, so let us enjoy it,"
She made no reply, but placing her
hand in mine permitted me TO scat her in
the boat. A few strokes of the oar and
we gained the centre of the river. The
dwelling Of The Misses H-was situa-
ted short distance below, and yielding
ourselves to the current we foated slow
ly down.
Report had assigned to Mary W-thc
unenviable reputation of heartless CO.
quettc. The village gossips would recount
her almost numberless conquests, especi-
ally among the students of the neighbour
hood College. Many fascinated under
graduate had thought more of her than of
Of his SHADES, and received for his trouble
a coquette'smiles and his tutors frowns.
Mrg was indeed beautiful and full
of that graceful light-heartedness, which
more than even beauty bewitches
one, but which is so often, alas! found
united with heartless coquetry. AT
first | was led to believe that what seemed
the general opinion was true. But soon
thought otherwise. could not but be-
lieve that form so lovely enshrined
heart-a heart, too, susceptible Of the pur-
est and holiest passion thatmortal know.
My classmates, however, only smiled
and shook their heads at what they call
ed my intatuation. But had noted her
actions for some time closely, and in
measure unobserved The more | saw
the more | was convinced that Mary had
yet to love, and that when she did, it
would be with a fervor OF which few are
capable. Meantime our slight acquain-
lance gradually become intimacy, and it
was said by the village gossips that !
would soon be added to the catalogue Of
her victims. Thus the time passed by
until the period for my departure had ar
rived and on leaving my room on the last
evening of my stay, determined to know
if she was the hearlloss being so general
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THE MOTHER AND TIL
DAUGHTER.

In pretty little cottage at Richmond,
commanding a delightful view of the
Thames, lived Madame La Roche and her
only child, Adelinc.
At an early age, the parents of Madame
La Roche had taken her from her native
country, England, to France, in order that
her education might be completed. Here
certain Monsieur La Roche, man
much older, but also much richer than
herself, had solicited her hand. IN obedi-
ence to the commands of her parents,and
in spite Of her strongl y-expressed aver
sion, the match was concluded, and the
elderly husband and the young wife took
up their abode in Paris Three years af-
forwards Monsieur La Roche died, leav-
ing one child, daughter. Since that
event Madame La Roche had resided in
Switzerland first, and subsequently,, in
Germany. At length, tired of the CONT
nent, she returned to England, where she
had now lived two years, and where she
firmly intended to spend the remainder OF
her days.
As women is placed in our present So
cial system, perhaps the most Independent
and lfe-enjoying of the sex is young
and attractive widow. Madame La Roche
was both young and attraclive-and SEN
siblc too, or she would have been envi,
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Every week, for the space of two years.
received my quart of wheat, and con-
Guided from its excellent quality and
prompt delivery, that every thing was
prosperous with Jonathan Homespun and
his farm. So | gave myself no concern
about my Indebtedness to him-'lor,' said
|, ''to ianalar SO extensively patronizcd
as he IS, the small pittance Of two years
arrcaragcs would be but drop in the
bucket" >t'is true, there was occasion
ally printed on the sacks a general notice
of .dclinquents-but | never suspected
that this was intended for his friends.
Tie notice, however, became more frc-
quent; and, owing leisure, concluded !
gwould .siNSsy friend the proprietor. Of
the Granary' lie greeted me cordially
but saw that there had been trouble. He
was evidently worn with toll and anxiety
and in the conversation Of the evening, he
entered into particulars.
'EIcre have been laboring day and al
most II ght for two years; and am more
in debt now than when began. My
creditors arc pressing for payment; am
conscious Of inability to meet their de-
mands, and can perceive no result but
bankruptcy and ruin"
'But have you not large list Of sub
scribersN said |.
yes, a very large list was the reply;
but many q them arc like your
'AIen Iquicllly rejoincd in amazcmcnt,
too many like men
Pardon me- said my friend; in a mel
ancholy tonG-'pardon me for oppression
will make e;en wise man mad. You
have had a quart OF wheat weekly for
two years-and have not had cent Of
payment; ! have large list of the same
kind of patrons scattered here and there
over thousands Of miles. If they would
pay me the trincs they severally owe me,
should be lirectly freed from embarrass-
ment, and 60 on my way rejoicing. But
they reasoned as you reasoned; and a.
mong you am brought to the door Of
poverty ana RUM
| felt the full force of the rcbukc, and
promptly paying arFcTagcS at lhe increaS-
cd price naued in the prospectus, and al
so year IN advance, ! shortly bid adicu
to the worry and wronged farmer, re-
solving to 10 everg thing in my power &c
rcpttr Iue EE@y which aad been accrued
from nv d, j}Guency.
+ D ;, ~ q iop,, -iao IIaa'ea9"n
whcrc;ei : are, or 'vhgever ye be! yt
'?ho haze received and eaten The whea
lrcm his Granary without making pay
mcntl Ye are guilty Of The gricvous sill
of commission. Therefore repent, pay
the farmer what you owe him.-Uncl'
SANS transfers bring the sack of grain
every week, and Uncle Sans teamste
will carry the money safely to Jonathan
Iomespun.'
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THE GRANARY-A TALE WHICH
EVERY PERSON WILL READ.
BY REV. A. c. THOMAS.
Who 50 rcadcth, let him understand"

Who 50 readcth, let him understand
Jonathan Homcspun, having purchased
an extensive farm, and provided himself
with every thing requisite to prosperous
husbandry, proposes to furnish subscri-
bers with one quart of wheat weekly, for
one year, at the low price of two dollars
in advance, Or two dollars and fifty cents
if paid after six weeks.
The facilities afforded by the govern
ment, for the transportation of wheat to
every section of the Union and the ada
cent provinces are such as must prove
satisfactory to every subscriber, and the
proprietor Of the Granary assures all who
may patronize him, that he will exert him
self to supply an article Of the best quail
ty. N. B.-Agents will be allowed a gen.
erous per centage. Address (post paid
the Proprietor of the Granary, Hope
well.
Such was the prospectus issued by my
friend, Mr.. lIomespun. Feeling lively
interest in his welfare, | visited his farm,
although it was long journey from
home, and was pleased to find every thing
in nice order. He informed me that he
had contracted large debtin the purchase
of the premises, stock and implements of
husbandry, but that he had 10 doubt of
his ability to discharge every obligation
i'll few years. He also stated that he
had received many hundred subscribers,
and that in four or five weeks he would
commence the delivery Of the wheat ac-
cording TO his proposals.
The scheme appeared plausible; and
my friend was so confident of success
that had not the slightest doubt of the
prosperity. entered my name as sub
scrlbcr, and when | left him he was pre-
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;urc if you tell me that he possesses

it,"
My dear mamma" said.Adelinc, with
frmness, sit Shelter to be candid at once;
| know whom you mean, and all you are
going to say; but it is il vain. J. do not
love him, never shall love him, and
cannot marry him"
"Adeljne, Adclinc!n cried her mother,
laughing, ''you are too quick by far for
me. Do you not love, will you never
love, and cannot you marry-George
Trcvor2"
George Trcvor'' exclaimed Adeljne
her breath nearly taken way by aston
ishment.
"Av, Goose Trevor,n said her qnnther
$50 you blush now, and | was not mis-
taken, | find, in supposing that you loved
each other, am glad of it, dear child, and
give my most willing consent to your
union.o
II feared you would not listen to him.
or | would have conided in you," said
Adelinc, half laughing and half crying at
this sudden and unexpected realization
of hopes she had scarcely dared to enter
tain
"And that merely because at present he
happens to be poor'' said Madame La
Roche. "Ah, my Aceline! it is love, not
wealth, that should be considered, and if
George Trevor be poor, arc we not rich
enough? But" continued she holding
down her head and speaking falteringly,
snow that ahave wished you all happi-
ness and consented to your marriage
will you, dear little friend, wish me the
same and consent to My marriage?n
"You! you marry again?" exclaimed
Adeline.
"And have you been so blind as to sus-
poct nothing" said Madame La Roche,
raising her head and smiling; 81 will con-
ceal it from you no longer, You know
that was married in France at very
early-age, but you do not know that be
fore that had given my heart in England
to youth whose only fault was poverty.
My parents had forbidden him the house,
and on hearing Of my engagement on the
Continent, he went out in despair to In
dla. Some two months ago, you may re-
member, we were at large ball. How
can describe TO you my sensations when
saw there the man whom ! had 10, ed il
my early youih-whnm still lovei !
recognized MA. even before heard iis
name
Sand that name was-Cioilou,n said
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WOMAN.

Is it in the sunshine or shade, in pros
perlty or adversely, that the female char
acter displays its brightest yrtucsi
Is it in the young and girlish scenes of
public life, or in the retired and social du-
ties Of her domestic fireside that she ex-
cites admiration2 In youth we admire
her wandering through the gilded haunts
of pleasure, tand floating in sylph-likc
beauty through the mazes of the giddy
dance-wc admire her fostering with
warm soliciude her tender offspring, or
administering to the domestic happiness OF
her cares; but whcre--where is she so
lovely as when we behold her bending
like guardian angel DER The couch of
sickness, and cheering with her last faint
parting smile the bed of death-at the last
dread parting hour, who like her can
sooth the couch of anguish, or light the
torch Of hope in the dark bosom of des-
pair
The pride of manhood soon bows be-
meath the weight of sickness and sorrow
how oft do we behold him in the morn
ing Of life, in the bloom of youth, tower
ing like the mountain oak in strength and
beauty-but soon struck by the hard OF
misfortune and disease, dropping like tho
lowly wiIlow.-Y es, it is then that the
hand Of affection supports him through
the irving scene.
| ! was led to these reflections by Il visit
to the sick bed OF an intimate friend--wo
had been lrleiIdS TON Uur raIiiust child
| Nd I IGl
Of unusual interest.
Ientered with slow and mornful steps
the house of sorrow and walked silently
to the chamber of death-my friend lay
stretched upon his bed with his head to-
wards the widow, the light from which
fell upon his countenance, now pale and
emaciate, but which lately glowed with
health and intelligence. His sister was
bending over him with fond and devoted
affection, tanning the cold drops from his
pallid brow, and regarding him with that
soft, plying look which only heartfelt
sorrow can express.
had seen her often in the rounds Of
pleasure, radient with smiles. but never
had she appeared SO beautiful as then-thc
air of pensivc borrow, so different. from
boisterous grief was even more lovely
than her smie--her eye SO full of sou!
but unmoistened by tear, (for she was
too intensely engaged to weep aroused
IN my breast the liveliest emotions; and
unrestrained by the pride of youth, and
manhood, tear fell upon the couch Of
my languishing fr;end.-.4lbum
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II d Il 's'Es Y
II ON E

If eve peace with gentle wing,
Visits our cold and cloudy cline,
Or stoops. her radiant lines to fling.
Upon the stormy shores of Tine.
surrey her Iight and ecn,lc feet,
A umid dove, dciight to roam
Where hearts with hearts in union meet,
Among the quiet scenes of home
If ever Joy, in robes of light,
TO bless the bowed and weary one,
Comes downward through the long, long
night,
OF sorrow, from her sun-!it throne
Where can resting place be found,
Her pure and stainless spirit come,
But i'll tho sympathfs around,
And to the blessed holds of home?
If ever Love, the first, the best,
The sweetest dream to mortals gwen,
One little spot Of earth has dressed
With dews, and rays, and flowers OF
heaven;
1t is that spot OF vcrdant green,
Where Virtue and her landmarks come.
TO deck with simple charms the scene,
And bless the holy haunts ofhomc.
If ever Hope, that to the heart
Is as the sunshine to the flower,
Comes TO the spirit to inpart
Her sweetest and her freshest power
'Tis when pale Sorrow waves her shroud
The darkest in Life vaulted dome,
And sweetly beams upon the cloud,
Her rainbow promise pointing home.
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Lord Chattam's Opinion of Politeness.

Lord Chatham's Opinion Of Politeness,
Now as to politencss, many people have
attempted definitions Of it, but believe
it is best to be known by doscrip-
ton. would however, venture to call it
beneroleacc in hiRes, or the preference Of
others to ourselves in little daily, hourly
occurrences in the commerce of life
Bowling, ceremonious compliments, stiff
civilities, will never be politenecs, which
must be easy, unstuded, manly, natural,
noble, and what will give this, but mind
benevolent and habitually attentive to
exert that amiable disposition in trifes,
toward all you converse and live with.
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lily considered, or if she was capable OF
loving and being loved,
For once her usual vivacity had desert
ed her, and orr walk on this evening was,
unlike the many which preceded it, al
most silent one.
awe return by the bridge, do we?" she
inquired, as we left the Misses Il.
"If you prefer it. The distance Is con-
siderable, however; perhaps it will be too
latiguing,"
"Oh! no, like a long walk some
limes.n
A few vain attemps at conversation,
and we again walked on in silence. We
had nearly reached iler home, when she
hcsitatingly inquired
MAY ask you a question:
Yes, two if you wish" ! replied,
somewhat piqucd at her previous reserve.
"Who is Ellen C-?o
"A cousin of mine, and q pretty one,
too"
~ on correspond with herr"
~ es, and hope to see her soon.'
As poets love to dream Of artists paint"
We had now reached the grounds en-
closing her fathers residence. Instead
Of taking the path direct to the house, we
had, unobserved by me, taken one leading
to small arbor, where we had frequent
ly spent an hour in idle converse Or in
reading some lavorte author.
81 am fatigued; let US rest awh lc," said
Mary, as we reached it. We entered.
observed on the seat volume Of Tesso's
Jerusalem which had given her Itook
it up. Her glove was lying between the
leaves opening to particular passage-a
tavorite of mine. Apparently without no.
ticng it, referred to the pages which |
had been reading during the day, and
then spoke of some new publications
which had just received, offering to send
them to her for perusal during my alb
encn in vacation.
"But you vii! call again before you
leave?'
al think not. My uncle's carriage will
arrive in the morning, and we shall leave
as soon as the commencement is over"
"But you can call for q momcntat lCast,'
"Do you wish it,"
She looked up reproach(ully. A tear
stood trembling in her eye. My arm en-
clrcled her waist and gently drew her TO
me. Our lips met; the first long kiss Of
love was given, and her head sunk upon
my bosom. We breathcd no vow. bu
tlIdt nUuIrnu iiaS long been 10 me tho LOli
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THE AIR.

The air is bachelor-merrv and free,
He roves at his pleasure, o'cr land and
DER sea,
lie ruilles the lake, and he kisses the flow
er.
And he sleeps when he lists in Jessamlne
bower.
He gives to the cheek Of the maiden its
bloom,
lie tastes their warm kisses, and breathes
their perfume:
But trucnt like often, the sweets that he
sips
Arc lavishcd next moment OH lovller lips
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"Do you admire fine paintings" asked
IA gentleman ola young lady, who seemed
intensely engaged in contemplating an ex-
hibition of a.landscape. ~ es indeed" she
replied, with the utmost nalvette, the
bushes upon her cheeks attesting to the
truth Of the remark: eyes indeed, sir,
paint MYsELF.n How the truth will cut
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THE PREss.-The Boston traveller
well and forcibly observes, that ''the
press, guarded by true principles and seek
ing truth, is one of the greatest blessings;
but if basely prostituted, it is canker eat
ing away at the very heart Of a nations
morals"
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''There are two lives to each of us,
gliding on at the same moment, scarcely
connected with each other!-the life OF
our actions, and the life Of our minds
there is a secret self that hath its own
life rounded by Dream unprecedented,
unguessed."
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"Who gave you that new frocki"
said person to little girl whom he lad
been accustomed TO see in rags
''Nobody didn't give it to me, for since
Father joined.the Temperance Society lie
buys things and told Mother not to let tie
Children beg any more"
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LADIES, WHAT SAY You?-A clever
female French writer says that woman
should not sit beside the man they wish
to conqusr, but opposite him. "Attack a
heart by fullfront not by profile" is her
expression.
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A CONFESSIONAL recent locoloco
meeting passeda resolution that "a Ma
tional debt was National curse" Who
inflicted National debt on the country?
Martin Van Buren's administration. Who
can deny the fact2 No body.
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Different colorS of Mourning-ln Eu-
rope black is generally used. In China,
mhite; in Egypt yellow; in Turkey blue, in
some parts, and in others, riolet.
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"Digby, will YOU take some of this
butterl' THANK you, Quilp, belong 10
the temperance society, and therefore !
can't take anything that's strong"
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.''Some say absence conquers love, but
don't believe no such infeasiblc," as the
oaler said ven lookin' in the empty rum
no
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Small qups, and sentences, and these paper
bullets of thu brain, awe a man from the career
of his humor;" ShakeSpeare
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