Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-03-26

s,an'Iy played into the hands Of her tor
meDior-belhought himself of finishing
his out door work for the winry nigAi
Pretending To- be very much afraid O
some household missile which Hannah
with equal sincerity, fcigued to be abou
to throw al him, he went out to take hi,
last look for the day after the comioIt o
his cattle
n Don't you bring any more snow in
with you y shouted his wife after him.
Salt the speep with your wit, father y
added Hannah. Bu, although she had
go emphdilcaiIy disclaimed the expecta-
ton that any he would come, she did
feel very sure Of such an arrival, and, in
her heart, very grateful for the day OF
Thanksgiving, which, in New England
brings home all wanderers who can
possibly pay proper heed TO the Cover.
nor's proclamation. 1t is an American
festival, and a orious one, too send
ing It's kindly influence over all the days
in the three hundred and slxiy-Gve for
the "reminiscences Of one year scarce be-
come aim, before the anticipaiions Of The
next begin to brighten. Parents and
children, and brothers aud sisters, scpa-
rated by the chances and changes Of the
world re-assembed around the paiernal
board, learn better TO know, aud deeper
10 love each other. In the revival Of
their earlier, hoIier, and more simple and
natural affections and impulses, they
gather new strength for the performance
of their several duties.
Thanksgiving is furthermore a great
match making period and wedding era.
The coIlegian from his books, the ep-
prentice and other young clts from their
occupations, and !he young man settled
in the world, at distance, al! coming
home, are apt, in tho hilarIty and good
humor, The freedom and hearty welcome
Of the 'oId place. to find themselves
caught b. some charmer before they are
aware Of their danger. Well do the
young women understand the times and
seasons
The farmers vile looked at Hannah
with quiet and intelligent smile, as the
maiden show ed herself more than usually
industrious in making the apartment
pleasant and comfortable. Very soon
the bright light Of the huge FIRE shone
upon O scene of as substantial comfort
aud happiness as heart could desire. Its
cheerful blaze shamed the home made
candle, with its liickerlng wick into the
shade, and revealed upon the walls the
lancilul shapes Of many member OF the
aristocratic branch Of the pumpkin family.
They hung in lieu Of heradic sign and
baronal trophy end iflhey did not per-
pctuutc Tue utSus bi HlI uuCltit i'HO w
rrecboo,ers, their high breeding testified
10 the agricultural skill Of Farmer Bukc,
N raising none but the most approved .
aud recherche varieties OF the best crook
1ecks. Other opposite garnl,ure OF the .
>itchen of farmer contented, well TO .
TO-, aud 'belorehanGed,' hung upon the
walls.
The steam escaping from the teII-tGIe
wen betrayed the circumstance that
more than ia ordirary duties were i'm
,osed upon it, and the evidences OF lis
abor done stood upon the shelves or
dressers' at the side of the room, which
,roaned under the wei ight Of food enough
or a regiment Pies Of apple, mlnce,
squash aud pumpkin, tar:s, aud all oiher
culinary mysteries oithe country kitchen,
seemed to have sent the rosy lace OF the
,ld fash .oned clock IN the opposite cor
ler conlcnledly to bed, while like
io2ipg gluiton, !, talked in iis sleep, and
icked away the hours which must IN
etveno belure the discussion oi these
sdIbles could be entered upon.
Hannah had given the hearth It's last
dust, drawn the 'lgh stand to the E:e,
placed the fathers chair N It's accus-
omed place, aud The mothers opposite,
lnd three OF four noble apples down To
roast, and mug of cider near The fire
Ia warm, when'lhe farmer returned, aud
hanging np bls had on It's accustomed
peg. seated hirrself to enjoy these crea-
lure comforts.
Bribery and corruption, said the old
man rs he held his bony hands TO the
FIRE. and then rubbed them with lnc-
lion Which seemed as II II might have
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