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The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-03

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cried, forgive him-he knows not what he
does y The garee lerjust then passed the
door, and seeing my mother pale and al
most unable to support herself, he stopped
and she bcckonedi ihim in Take this boy up
stairs and lock him in his room,' said she,
and turned from me. Looking back as she
was entering her room, she gave me such
lock; it will forever follow me it was
look Of agony, mingled with the intenscst
love; it was the last unutterable pang
from heart that was broken.
In moment | found myself prisoner
in my own room. | thought for a moment
L would fling myself from the open win
dow, and dash my brains out, but I felt
afraid to do it. [ was not penitcnt. At
times my heart was subducd, but my stub
born pride rose in an instant, and badc me
not yield. The pale face of my mother
haunted me. ] flung myself on the bed
and fell asleep. Just at twilight I heard
footstop approach my door It was my
sister.
what may l tell mother + ON you >
she asked.
Nothing replied.
ooh Alfred for my sake, for all our
salles, say that you are sorry let me tell
mother that you are sorry. She longs tc
forgive YOU
| would not answer. I had heard hel
footsteps slowly retrcating, and again |
flung myself on the bed to pass another
wretchcd and fearful night.
Another footstcp, slower and fecble1
than my sisters disturbed me. A voice
called me by name. 1t was my mothers
Alfred, my son, shall Gomez Are
you sorry for what you have done > sh'
asked.
L cannot tell what influence, operating
at that moment, made me speak adverse t,
my feelings. The gentle voice of my mothe
, that thrilled through me, melted the ic,
from my obduratc heart, and [ longcd t
throw myself on her neck, but did not
But my words gave the lie to my heart
when said was not sorry l heard he
withdraw. l heard her groan. I longe,
, to call her back, but I did not.
| was awakened from my uneasy slum
Der, by hearing my name called loudly, an
my sister stood by my bedside
, Getup, Alfred Oh, doa't wait min
ute Get up, and come with me. Moth
: er is d ing
l thought was yet dreaming, but I 90
: up mechanically and followed my sister
On the bed pale and cold as marble la,
| my mother She had thrown herself OF
the bed to rest; arising to 90 again t.
l me, she was seized with a palpitation o
t the heart, and was borne sensclcss to he
room.
t L cannot tell you my agony as | look
ed upon her-my remorsc was tenfol,
, more bitter from the thought that sh
. would never know it. | believed mysel
to be her murderer. l fell on the bed be
side her. could not weep. My hear
' burned in my bosom my brain was all OF
fire. My sister threw her arms around
me and wcpt IN silence.
4 Suddenly we saw a slight motion ofmoth
or's hand-her eyes mcloscd. She ha,
: recovered consciousness, but not speech
She looked at me, and moved her lips
L could not understand her words. Moth
+! cr, MOTHER l shrieked, say only that yo,
: forgive me- She could not say it witt
+; her lips, but her hand pressed mine. Sh
. smiled upon me, and lifting her thin, whit
hands, she clasped my own within them
and cast her eyes upwards. She move'
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-03
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
THE OLD OAK TREE,

Give me home-O! home for me,
Where the lofty boughs Of the Old Oak Tree
Are swung by the winds in the deep wild wood
Where he dwells in his sombre solitude;
His is the strength that dcfies the storm,
Where it dances around his stately form,
'Tis then that he laughs like king in his glec.
For daring chief is the Old Oak Tree
Long years have fed since first knew
The forest spot where the Old Oak grew;
Long years are fown-yet memory still
Commands the mind at her own good will,
She leads mine back to happier time,
To fairer scenes and swceter cline,
When wander'd alone in childhood free,
And sought me nook by the Old Oak Tree.
A nook in the forest-a sweet retreat
From the tumult of men in the noisy street,
From the city IS trade-the hum of the crowd,
AS they wended forth with their voices loud
Twas dear, methinks, for there was heard
The warbling notes of many bird
They came from the glens DER the hill and lea
A tribute to pay to the Old Oak Tree.
Give me home-O! home for me,
Where the branches green of the Old Oak Tree
Will cheer my life as it glides along,
With rustling sigh and an inmates song;
ask no more from the world s dark frown.
As my days from the stream are waited down
Then peaceful home tho humbfe it be,
By the swinging boughs of the Old Oak Tree.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
A G. RICU ULT UR AL.
From the American Farmer for August
WORK FOR THE MONTH.

Granaries. = Thoroughly cleanse and
whi,ewash these before slowing your grain
away therein.
Poultry Houses.-These should be fire.
quently cleaned out, the hay, straw, and
grass, of which the nests are formed, should
be taken out and burnt, 10 get rid of the ver-
min, the Des,-boxes should be clesnsed with
ley, and white-washed as well as the roosts
and the interior of the house. Lime should
be sirewn over The floor. While we are
upon the subject, we ask your indulgence
while we jog your memory about the Ma
KURE OF FoWLs,-AND IT'S VALUE.
sin connection with urine, the dung o
birds, for instance, domestic .foacls of all
kinds, and pigeons, may be here mentioned
These animals discharge their solids, and
what we may term their liquids, together
Their urea comes out combined with, ol
forming part Of their dung. Now reflect.
ing a moment on the nature Of their food
strongly nitrogenous, being seeds, grains
&C., or animals, bugs, grasshoppers SIC, we
can understand why their droppings are Pc
culisrly rich in ammonia and sails. Thu
strongest Of all mamures is found in til.
droppings Of the poultry yard."-Dana'!
sEssay on .Manures."
Better authority than Dana, upon the
value of manuses cannot be found from The
rising to the setting of the sun The opin
ION Of such man, thus strongl V expressed
in favor of poultry dung, should influence
farmers 10 save and utilize it,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
THE HABIT OF GUEssING.-TO show

THE HABIT OF GUEssING.-To show
how many men 90 through life guessing q,
everything, ct the last Maryland Cattle Show
an old and respectable farmer was in attend
ance, exhibiting some of his cattle. Mr.
Pa,lerson's two yoke of superb Devons
were passing at the moment, and we asked
the respectable old gentleman hoao much he
supposed the two yoke could haul, on level
smooth ground? "Why, he did no. know
he reck koncd they could haul q ton !"-
When we told him we had no doubt, from
wha, we had seen in New England, tha,
either yoke could haul three tons on hard
leveZ road, he was doubtless amazed at our
credulity, or something worse. Thus it is
sha, farmers 60 through life without appear
ing to be sensible ,ha, if they would read
reflect, investigate, think, they might be ad-
ding every day to the stock of useful know
ledge, in The very line Of their business.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
p o E II r Y.
THE POWER OF MUSIC.

THE POWER OF MUSIC.
BY w. D. DAVIS.
o sing l would have music,
For my soul is sad tonight,
And the voice of twilight soundeth,
Like the knell Of past delight.
A soft and solemn anthem,
In the tones of other years,
My heart would cease its throbbing,
In the flow Of quiet tears.
Sing to me, am weary
OF the tumult and the strife,
The ceaseless, ceaseless struggle
Of this wild and changing life.
The young sad voices comes to me
With soft and thrilling power,
Like the sound of trickling waters
In the breathlcss noontide hour.
l forget the restless aching,
OF this sad and weary heart,
For thy tones, like angels music,
Bid each thought Of earth depart.
AS the harp Of little David
Gained the mood Of IsraeI's king,
So holy silence closcth
Der my soul when thou dost sing
The fever of thought shall vanish
At the music of thy voice,
While the evil spirit fieth
And the holy ones rejoice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

into the river. The director Of the mines
in upper Hungary has now organized a
force Of miners and engineers, with the hope
of recovering the greater portion of the ,rea-
sure, seeing that the specific gravity Of the
ore will most probably have prevented its
being carried away by the current The
value of the golden mineral thrown into the
Thesis is estimated without exaggeration,
al from three to four thousand forms.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY Il. WELLS, JR.
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tions-l2 lines of small type If of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
sequeDt insertion. If the number of insertions be
not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
nj ISC ELLAN ECU S.

CURIOUS HIsToRIcAL FAcT.-Some hun
dred years ago, number Of the professors
of the Edinburgh University attempted 10
publish work which should be perfect
specimen of Typographical accuracy. Every
precaulion was taken 10 secure the desired
result. Six experienced proof-readers were
employed, who devoted hours to the read
ing of each page and after j. was though,
to be perfect, it was pasted up in the hall
of the University, with notification that o
reward Of ESQ would be paid to any per-
son who could discover an error Each
page was suffered to remain two weeks in
the place where it had been pasted, before
the work was printed; and the professors
thought that they had attained the object
for which they had been striving.
When the work was issued, il was dis
covered that several errors had been COM
mi,ted ono Of which was in the first line Of
the frs. page. If a case Of this kind should
occur after all the precautions which had
been used, after full and ample time had
been given for correct and thorough read
ing, and that by dsylight, carpers at errors
in morning newspapers should have some
little excuse for those who are compelled to
read proofs at two or three O'Clock in the
morning, and then in hurry, in order no.
to miss the mails
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

The name Of Bridegroom was formerly
given to the new married man, because II
was customary for him wait at the table on
his bride and friends on his wedding day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

When ]. Adams was young man, he
was invited to dine with the court and bar
at the house of Judge Paine, an eminent
loyalist, at Worcester. When the wine was
circulated round the table, Judge Pane gave
as toas. "tAe King" Some of the Wings
were about TO refuse to drink it. Blu. Mr..
Adams whispered to them to comply, say
ing, I'VE shall have an opportunity 10 re-
turn the compliment. AT length, when John
Adams was desired TO give toast, he gave
"ihe Devil" As the host was about 10 re-
sent the supposed ndigni.y, his wife calm
ed him, and turned the laugh upon Mr..
Adams by Immediately saying" My dear,
as the gentleman has seen fit 10 drink TO our
friend, let us by no means refuse; in our
turn TO drink to hiS'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

"Mo,hcr," said lille boy, "Pm tired o
this pug nose, IFS growing pugser aud pug
ger every day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

MENTAL EXCITE TEMENT.-Bad news weak
ems the action of the heart, oppresses the
lungs, destroys the appetite, stops digestion,
and partially suspends all the functions Of
the system. An emotion of shame flushes
the face; fear blanches it; JOY iIlumina,es
it an instant thrill electrilies a million
of nerves. Surprise spurs the pulse into q
gallop. Delirium infuses great energy
Voli.ion commands, and hundreds of mus
cles spring TO execute. Powerful emotion
often kills the body at stroke; Chic, Di-
agoras and Sophocles, died Of joy at the
Grecian Games. The news Of defeat kill
ed Philip the V. The door-keeper Of Con-
gress expired upon hearing Of the surrender
of CORVALLIS. Eminent public speakers
have often died in the midst Of an impas-
stoned burst Of eloquence, or when the deep
emotion that produced it suddenly subsid-
ed. Largrave, the young Parisian, died
when he heard that the musical prize for
which he had competed was adjudged to
another.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

SIMrL1cIrY.-A few weeks ago, sweet
little girl in New Haven, only three years
old, was promised one evening that she
should accompany her parents to Boston
the next morning. She was much elated at
the prospect of her journey, and when she
had finished repeating her little prayer and
laid down to sleep, she said with cxqni-
site simplicity, "Good-by, God good-by
Jesus Christ am going TO Boston in the
morning"
We clip the above from one of our ex-
changes for the purpose of making very
brief comment upon it. As this is the sea-
son of the year when all who can, are flock
ing TO some fashionable watering-place, the
White Mountains, or some other favorite
resort, it occurred TO US while reading the
above paragraph, that the little girl might
not be singular exception in bidding good
by to God on the eve of her departure from
home. 1t is 10 be feared that protesting
Christians, if they do not in form, do in fact
bid good.by to God and to Jesus Christ dur
ing their absence. Is no. the religion of
Jesus Christ too often scandalizedby his pro-
fessed followers, during their visit al water
ing places and other summer retreats p
Christian Secretary.
New MODE OF DEMONSTRATING THE
EARTH's RoTATIoN.-Professor Strong, of
Rutgers College, New Bruins wick, N. j.,
has put in operation new con,rivance for
testing this scientific problem, which puts
the French pendulum mode entirely in the
shade. Professor Strong has constructed a
wheel six fee. in diameter, but very sligh!
indeed, It's weight being only two pounds
This wheel is supported horizontally, the
hub resting on steel needle, in the same
manner tina, compass is supported. The
needle fits into glass socket. Placed in a
room free from currents of the air and all
disturbance, the motion Of the earth around
The wheel is perceptble, the wheel appa-
ren,ly performing the revolution in the
proper number of hours. ], is proper to
state that no motion is externally commu-
nica,ed to the Wheel This is the latest per-
pelual motion we have heard Of BY this
wheel it is said that the latitude can at all
times be correctly ascertained. The expe-
riment is moi confined to wheel of such
large dimensions, but may be realized with
smaller ones. The experiment, we learn,
will probably soon be tested at the Wash
ington Observatory.
GOLD FISHING IN HUNGARY,-The Ga
zette de Breslau says that when Georgey
retrea,ed from Comorn toward the Thesis,
in The summer of 1919, he took with him
seventeen wagons laden with gold ore,
which had been seqnestered by the com-
mission of national defence to prevent their
falling into the hands of the Austrians.--
Upon arriving at the msrshy banks of the
Thesis it was found difficult, t. convey the
wagons across, without delaying the move
men's OF the army; aud they "c'e thto"n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

Sheep.-Conlinue throughout this month
to keep trough in your sheep pasture,
under cover, and to keep i. well supplied
with tar sprinkled over with salt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-02-20
TRAGEDY IN BRAINTREE.

The bodies of two dead persons were found last week la thicket of woods, on what is called the Common, in Draintree, Mass, by two young men who were hunt. ing. A discharged pistol was by the side of them. as they lay together. and wounds
 which evidently showed that one had shot the other and then killed himselE One of the two was found to be woman in men'e clothing. They had been in Quincy for a few montbs; tho larger one--the man. working at shOemaking, the other living with and supported by him. They appear ed intelligent, said, they were from the West; were much together alone, and entirely peacaable. They were laat seen together out of the ylIsge. having first pur. chased some powder. They were much in terested the spirit-rapping business, and had been once to consult Mir. Sunderland in CharIestown. The man called himself Green, the woman George Sand. This ie all fhat is known of the mysterious at- fair, ykE E ~, Al a5a eaH
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-02-20

CuRIoUs DISPUTE IN TURKEY. Relique of hs Saviour's Lnst Supper.-- A Greek convent at Salonica in Turkey, has, from time immemorial. possessed a fragment of the vessel, which. it is said, Jesus Christ used at the last supper.- In October last, it was missed together with the shrine in which it was placed. The pacha gave orders that strict search should be made after it. and he especi. ally di.ceted that all baggage passing through the custom house should be closely examined. At the beginning Of the month. the custom house officers found the relic and the shrine in box sealed up with the seals of the Russian consulate, and destined for Salonica.-- They seized them and sent them to the
 pacha. The Russian consul. a man of honorable character, protested he knew not lha, the things were in the box. He complained that his seals had been bro. ken, and said it was yiolotion of trea. ties. He insisted that the relic and the shrine should be restored to the box.- But the pacha. who was embarrassed by the demaDd. sent them to the Divan at Constantinople, leaving it to decide on wha: should be done. The authenticity of the relic is said never to have been doubted. and thousaRds of pilgrims were accustomed to visit it every year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-02-20
THE SUN BEHIND THE cLou D. D.

The children Of God have an eternal and over6owiog fountain of consolation opened in the plan of gospel discipline and salva- ton which is sAt before them. There is no con ndition, no-trial, no gloom and heavi- ness of spirit to which it is not adapted, and to which it is not fully adequate for all the reliefth it is best for them to receive. JOurneying through this vale of tears. they must needs pass through many dark and gloomy nv enue. Storms, yea tempests of sorrow and distress, will assail them and beat upon them. From the dark cloud that is over them, the thunders will be heard, and the lightning fash be sesn.- -- Bow to the storm they must its violence will admit of no effectual resistance. But look battered and way worn traveller, as thoa Hest prostrate in the dust by reason of the violence of the tempest direct your sight beyond the dark and ffowning bor- ders of tbat cloud which is bursting upou you. See there is q streak of clear sky beyond, of golden light diifusing its clear splendors abroad. do, not speak of the radiance of the natural sun with his cheer ing beams. but of the more splendid radi-
 ance of the Sun of Righteousness, spread ing far and wide around him celestial glo ", such as beams from the throne of God.
 That Sun will shine when darkness and
 storm, when all other suns and stars shall
 have passed away. Itwill beam on your
 path, and conduct you, and cheer you On7
 ward 10 that blessed place whore tho Lord Jesus will be your everlasting light, and the Saviour God glory that will never | W"ver " 'E3 .a2N
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-02-20
The Merry Heart.

Iris well 10 nave merry heart
 However short We stay; There's wisdom m merry heart.
 Wha'e'er the world may say Philosophy may lift it's head
 And find ou. many flaw, But give me the philosophy
 That's happy with a straw 1T life but brings us happiness Il brings us. we are told, What's hard to buy, though rich ones try, With al! their heaps of gold Then laugh away-let others sag~ Whate'er they will of mirth: Who leushs the most. may truly boast He's get the wealth of earthl There's beauty in merry laugh,
 A moral beauty too-- It shows the hearls an honest heart, That's paid each man his due, And lent share of what's 10 spare, Despite of wisdom's fears, And make the cheek less sosrow spesk, Theeye weep temer tears.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-02-20
Doctor AmeSbury.

T suppose you've heard of him. hain't you 9
 I never have
 Well, then, I'll tell you: One day met the Doctor over at Simkin's store, buying groceries. It was awful cold.- l felt little hoarse, and my tongue was somewhat furry so says I,
 My head feels a little akeish like; what do you think I'd better do?' 5]..
 Says he, 'fricnd s. the best thing you can do, is to go straight home and soak your feet and take a sweat, cause if don't you might have fever
 Says I. Doctor. was just thinking a sweat would do me good, and now guess I'll do it. .tt aEs
 So home l went and drank a bowlful of tansey tea, an ] if I didn't sweat like 2 beaver, it's no matter. The next morn. ing my head was as clear as bell, and ] was well again. ID a. ratr
 We'll. a day or two afterwards I met the Doctor, and says he, ... 'Neighbor g. I have small bill against you @ -3
 Ilookedat him, and saysI 'a bill. and says he. xs i.la w
 'Yes, . bill for advice you know, at Simkin's store the other day.
 What do you think he had charged me ? Why one dollar for telling me to go home and take sweat. 7 ,w .e-.l a4
 We'll Doctor,' rays I, (because l wouldn't appear small. you know 'it's all right, and I'll bear it in mind
 'Well. few days after, the Doctor was passing by my door. in his chaise. acd somehSw or other, one of the wheels got little loose; @ says I, Doctor, if you don't drive that linchpin in an inch, the wheel might come of. aa5@s Sa' l'
 Says he : I thank you,' and he drove in the pin. Well. I went into the louse and just made charge of it. When met him again presented him the bill
 'Halloa !! what on earth is that 2 said a
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-02-20

why for driving in your wheel pin ; and-I have just charged you seven < six
 Well says he, the difference between your bill and mine is just twenty five cents.'svg a ,44ahl1 EEEeJET
 That's all you owe me- says l. S1
 Well, I'll bear tt in naind.' says he.
 But the Doctor is as tight as a can. die mould, and grsSs he's able to bear { in mind " '-lEg taEI@kbl-l-