The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-06-29

can no longer sustain her cares. A deep
gloom gradually stole over her mind which
at length became a settled melancholy, atten-
ded with mental alienation. Only those who
have experienced this heaviest Of calamilies
can understand the nature of such on afflic-
tioE, when she, the mother of the children to
whom all have looked for tenderness, for
council and guidance; becomes at once de-
pendent, helpless and an occasion Of anguish
10 herself and others.
During these months Of sorrow, what so.
lace was our friend McF. How cheerful did
lie sustain the aged farmer. and inspire cour.
age and lortitude by his own hopeful heart.
And Mary too-what wise and gentle gui-
dance did she maintain through the days OF
darkness, filling up the very spot which see
med marked out for her.
But The morning dawned and although
happiness returned again 10 the stricken
mother, yet her earthly cares were not fin
ished.
The sweet musings OF her spirit were now
heavenly. She talked of her home in the
skies; OF the friends she was soon 10 meet &
the Savior 10 whom she trusted.
AT length one evening in summer; The la
bors oil the day ended. and the family group
collected as usual, what was their surprise to
hear their m other make the announcement
that she was soon 10 leave them-her pilgrim
eye was nearly closed and in the most ten
der and emphatic manner she took leave oil
them individually with appropriate remarks
suited 10 the caseof each one!
Never can | forget says son, the solemn
~ and stiffness of that hour. Had angel
spoken 10 US, it could have been more impress
sive. We were bathed in tears, and felt
ourselves that it would be so,
One more interview with few friends was
permitted her, on which occasion she repea-
ted the same sentiments, and took leave OF
them also. In day or two after this, she
accompanied her husband on u short excur-
SIGN TO visit sick person, with whom he left
her Tor The night, returning himselfon foot
On the next morning as she was riding home
and rapidly descending hill, the carriage
wheel struck rock that projected into the
road and she was thrown upon the ground
Her head struck sharp stone and in an in
slant she was no more
Unaccountable as this story NAV seem, il
is attested by many who lisrVned with solemn
| interest 10 the prediction, aud who witnessed
the event.
There are mysteries in life. But what
greater mystery than this, that we who sur
vlve-eXposed 10 accident and surrounded
by perils-think so little of the final step
which takes US into eternity. Happy was
II Tor the good mother and her long life
was but preparation for her sudden depar-
tUre.
MIR. Blanchard now felt most keenely the
| loss oil his dearly beloved bosom companion
Ai'hough surrounded by many comforts and
Injuries. which Mcfarland had belped 70
contribute, still there seemed a void which
could not be filed, He thought over his pas
eventiul life, and as he looked back TO the
time OF his first love. and reflected how his
maid oil the skiif had been torn from him by
her stern and unreIenIing father, and then
recollected her present lonely and forlorn
condition, in the western wilds, n new pa h
OF duty presented itself 10 him. He procee-
| ded at once 10 the humble dwelling OF the
widowed Mary. who SO many years before
had won his first best love. and offered TO
take her 10 his huRe and his bosom,-Musl
readily and gratefully was his offer accepted.
and they Immediately returned TO their hill
side home near the lovely Connecticut, AL
| though seas Of trouble have rolled over the
breasts of both, yet each feels that in COM
panionship Of each other rich reward is
| had for all the Affections OF the past. Nor
can they be persuaded that their first loves
so pure-so ardent-are not at the pres
ent moment glowing with the fervor oil
youth.
We now take leave Of our friends OF the
Green Mountains, with the hope that others
will follow The exampeb by collecting The in
cid ents of their own family histories during
The exciting scenes of our young republic. as
| she struggled for liberty, independence and
freedom, which would not univ exhibit The
kindness and wisdom OF that Providenlial care
which is ever over US, but furnish also the
richest materials for pleasure and instruction
TO our youth.
Truth is tar more interesting Than fiction;
and no longer need our winter evening tales
be confined TO our own blazing hear;hs nor
the thrilling events which our fathers have
told US be lost and forgotten. but be brougb.
forth for the amusement and benefit of others
beside the Green Mountain boys.