The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-28
Make Home Beautiful.

Make Home Beautiful.
A great deal has been said and writ.
ten, of late, upon the subject of the
homestead, its exemption from sale for
debt, the protection of him who owns it
in its possession, etc. This, so far as il
goes, is we'll enough. 1t is not right
that the sacredness of home should be
invaded with the terrors of the law
those who are endcared to the spot rude
ly driven from the place dear TO them,
above all others on the green earth, and
legal plumber perpetrated upon heart
treasure. 1t is true index of the Iro.
gress of our race, to observe the regard
paid to homes and it is consolng re-
Election that Its sanctity has attracted,
at last, the attention it deserves. But
all the protection that can be thrown
around the homestead by laws, can not,
OF itself alone, implant love of the ina
tai spot" To be loved as it ought, &c
awake the affection home should inspire
it must be beautiful and worthy Of being
cherished.
When it is so easy thing to beautfy
and adorn Home, is it not a matter Of
surprise that so little attention, in this
respect, is given to it IN many parts Of
our country Z Indeed We may fear tina,
this neglect will become "a by-word Of
reproach.' 1t is a mistaken idea that
Home can not be made beautiful, but
by the costly exotics.
Incentives, of the highest character,
are held out to induce men to plant and
cultivate shade trees. No argument is
needed to confirm the truth that shade
trees promote health, that they are con-
ducve to comfort and pleasure; and he
Is truly to be pitied, who sees no beauty
III trees, nothing ma este or grand in
trees, Natures waving, drowning Ii.
tans."
If more is required to induce the
growing of trees and shrubs for shade
and ornament, compare the appearance
of some of our villages, where for near
the full circle of mile scarce a solitary
tree intervenes its grateful shade to
break the rays ola summer suns roast.
ing heat, or to invite the cool, refreshing
breeze compare one Of these, Tor there
are too many such, with the neat and
pleasant town whose streets and squares
are tastefully planted with handsome
elms, sugars, or locusts. Not only is
the aspect of the latter more pleasing, or
the effect more delightful, but it is the
safest criterion by which to judge ofthe
virtue, refinement and intellectual cult.
walton of its citizens; for where natures
beauties are cherished, vice and sensual.
ity cannot flourish.
What is true of towns and villages, is
equally true relative to the homes of
men, whether farm house or village res.
idence, more directly affects the indi.
vidual family.
There is no investment of labor or
time that remunerates man with so much
and healthful enjoyment, as that bestow-
ed upon the cultivation of shad e and Or
namental trees and shrubbery. These
make home beautiful, beauty will en-
dear it to his soul and make it "part of
him." then in truth, will it be his own
"sweet home,"
"The land ofthe myrtle, the cypress and vine,
Where all save the spirit OF man is dlvine.'
A THuNDERINc COLD FIRE.-On a winter
night, few years since, | was riding through
the little town ofLowell, Maine. My route lay
along upon high ridge Of land between the
Cold Stream Pond and the Tassadumkeag stream
The large full-moon was just rising in the hori-
zOn, looking larger than ever. The slelghmg
was excellent, and my horse, as if charmed by
the scene, was trotting off al brisk rate, when
from some cause he suddenly stopped. On look
ing for it, | discovered horse and sleigh, driver
less. In the sleigh was a mysterious looking
keg, sole master of the premises, and upon
looking for the driver, found that individual by
the road side-the keg was evidently master of
him as of the sleigh. He was muttcrng some
thing TO HIMSELF about a ''thundcring cold fire."
aud blaming an imaginary John for not 'putting
on more wood" Coming nearer to him,
found that he was sitting upon the snow, his feet
through the fence, warming them at the moon.
RAILROADS. IN EUROPE. The traveller
an now lsave Paris at half-past 7 o'clock
in the evening, and arrive in London
at a quarter to s the next morning; and
he may proceed from Paris to Edinburg,
a distance of 757 English miles, in less
than IS hours. The journey may be
made from Paristo Bologne in III hours,
ind from Paris to Berlin in IS hours.