Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-02-05

vested, that they sre silently opening their
hsarts 10 an In6aence which ,s hlgher and
deeper than the mere symbol aud that a.
they worship IN the true spiru, they will nj
tain a nearer view Of the Great Master, whose
words, in all his material universe, are written
in lines Of Beauty"
'True--true-nnd upon any other theme !
would not have listened soid Mrs. Down.
land, rs she aprang upon them. having mp
preached quite near without being observed.
And now she coniipued, let me carry
on, the though HI suggested by the remark you
have just made
And seating herself between the couple,
% eachclaspcd her sged hand, shc remark
ed:
There 10 much happiness and pure pleas
Nre that sireng thens aud inyigorntes Onr best
aud holes, affections, in 6es,uwing noon our
homes something OF grace end hovelness
in making the place dearest to our hearts
sunny spot, where The social sympalhi"s take
shelter securely under lhe shadowy caves,
or grow and entwine ifustiuly with the tall
trees or wrca,hed vines that cluster around.
az it STRIVING 10 shut out whatever of bitter
nrss or strlie may be found in the open
highways Of The world. Is no, ,hs the idea
M. Burrill =
bnrrler against vice, immortality, and bad
habits, are those tastes which lead men Ia
cnhci,sh home, 10 which at all times and
~ al, places they turn with delight, as being
the object and the scene Of their Gndes,
cares, Icbors, and erjymenis; whose hum
he roof. whose shady porch, whose verdsn,
lawn aud smiling il"wers oil breathe forth To
ihcm in true. carnes, tones, a domestic feel
ing that nj once purGcs the heart and binds
the human family more closel y together
The conversation here tcrinlns'ed, and the
parry proceeded To the village IN company.
Two years had passed, and the beautiful
coiisge, nearly two miles FROM the village OF
b surrounded with tasteful sbrubbery
attracted the attention and excited the ac
mu s,on Of all who passed it. The house
wns built after the Gothic aiyle OF rural cot
tagcs in England. II Is not large nor costly,
but il is scrupplou-ly convenient and niirac
i've. The old English bnv windows, and the
sharp pointing root, aud ornamen'rd rhmnles
aud wsdeprojecIlons with tier graceful drops
md ro;ings and brackets, give n grace and
tin sh iuely harmonizlng with the surround
: ing trees and the clustering vines and the
gay aud varied tpling". Al a small addition
al cost IN the exterior Of this cottage, much
architectural beauty has been attained.
This dwelling although scarcely exceed.
ing in cost any Of the ordinary dwelling
hu,,ses in the vlingo, vas The theme Of fre-
qurnt remark. Every body seemed curious
TO vlsli IT. and all were surprised nj The effect
Produced npon the few acres ncluscG on the
edge OF the common.
II was a bright day in October when, on
tho green lawn ~ front oi the coltage aud
brnealh the wide spreading branches OF
few old elm trees there gracefully dropping,
were collected u large Company Of girls, IN
white dresses, with blue sushes, aud each
having neat bouquet OF newly gathered
flowers. They vera awaiting the signal to
advance and join the social company Assem-.
blcd on The occusion Of the wedding Of VIII.
liam Bu,rlll aud Mary Colby. They were
the members Of Mlas Colhy's school and as
she had, like most school teachers, concluded
there was no school like the family school,
and was about TO enter upon the latter and
rrs,guing The former, her pupils, who were
strongly attached To her, had requested the
privilege of being present at the wedding
The request was granted. They were pres
rnt with their parents and friends. William
aud Mary welcomed their friends to the cot.
tagr.
The dny was clear and beautiful, the air
with the gentle breeze were quite inviting:
As the venerable Pastor, with his white
locks left the cottage parlor, the large mum.
Der of the older friends who were IN the cot.
tuge formed into a procession while al The
same moment the troops of young friends up
on the lawn, in front, had drawn up IN pro.
crsslon nenr the entrance, and commenced
chanting a bridal song prepared for the occa-
nd tbs.u ,h,,ln .I.,l al
rustic altar erected on the spot OF the great.
ret beauty within The iucloanre. Here a
wide circle was made, two deep, and upon
The conclusion Of the song solemn prayer
was off; red, so full Of deep pathos, and as
uttered in the uemulous voice of the aged
man Of God, 1t thrilled on every heart. Then
the holy pledges were given, the wed. |
sding benedciIon pronounced. The youthful
9riends then s,rewed their flowers upon the |
tsTn: while one of them advanced, supper,
cd 10y two upon each side, aud holding IN her
hand n beautiful silver pitcher, she said:
TO Mrs. Mary Z. BunIll, the friend and
cherished teacher Of many who are present,
in behalf of my school mates, and by their
direction, give this silver pitcher as "A token
OF the ntfectloDule regards Of all her former
pupils ; and with 1t the best wishes Of all
present, for, dear teacher and friend, your
highest welfare aud happiness"
THIS movement winch had been arranged l
without the knowledge Of the teacher, quite l
took the newly married couple by surprise.
Mrs. Burrlll received the pitcher, aud gaz.
ing upon It's beautiful form u moment, she \
handed IT to her husband as a tear gathered
in her eye, and sad I
'You, dear William, must express my
thanks for this token OF affection" 1t was a \
moment If great embarrassment to Mr. Bur. 4
rill. Al length raising The pitcher in his
hand, as if 10 enable all to notice ii, he said
1T is indeed beautiful. For myself Oh re- l
cciving such token Of ahectonate remem-
brance. ! should have no words in which to
express my thsnktulness. But for my friend,
whose emotions are too intense for uterance,
] would heartily thank the generous donors.
The memory Of those young friends present,
with whom 49, many pleasant hours have \
been shaded by my friend, will never 5e
,iiacud, while The emotions excited on The \
prerrut occasion by the generous expression
a.. .l,lr kindness will endure ~ long as the !
skms. and he shaded not less by my friend
that myself.
Let me say to you, dear Miss. to whom
the honor lias been conferred Of speaking
t,,r yu,r ss.ocintrs ON this occa sion, that the .