Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-12-31

stood, to see his orchard Of young fruit
trees, which in few years would more
than atone for the ravages Time was max
Ing in the old orchard The farm was
indeed noble property, and in fine order
For some years, Mr.. B. had resigned its
management, in great mcasure,to TO an able
assistant, whom he frequently mentioned to
his sons as a Trustworthy steward, with a
hope that lie might continue to live on the
farm after his master should have exchan-
ged it for better inheritance. Then he
spoke Of Jane, expressed his satisfaction
with the choice she had made, describing
Charles Taylor as a most excellent son,
and an intelligent, thriving man, who
would always make his WAY in the world,
and would never want friends As they
returned slowly homcwards, his conversa-
ton turned upon their mother, and the sons
roverently listened, as they had often done
before, to his heartfelt tribute to her
worth. Now there was al unw0ntcd treln-
bling in his voice, and moisture in his
/ eyes, as his words seemed TO commend her
anew to their dutiful love and tenderness.
The slcishs we're already at the door
The boys, equipped for church, and duly
warned to behave well for dear grandpsla'-
sake, were making good use Of these feg
last moments of p!"y-,iu,a, and were mer
rily snov-balling each other Occasional
y 4 ball hit one Of the horscs, causing a
start, and momentary jirgling Of the
bells, which sound warned grau'lna INA
Burton 70 trust James discretion on any
point she might have forgotten resariiug
the dinner, and to cut short her farewell
cautions to Norah, who, good, honest, clev-
CT girl as she was, had only = moderate
share Of brains, and these were rendered
utterly useless BY the unhearl- Of respousi-
tility Of roasting the turkey in mistress :
absence Fortunately, Jane and her able
coadju.or were Il: hand to atone for Ne
rah deiicirrcics.
I The slcishs were filed TO their utlaos:
capacity, yet safely landed their precious
load at the door Of the village church
Dear grandfather Burton felt solnc pride
as well as gratitude when he led his wife
Up the aisle, followed by their children
aud grandchildren, gooily nualher-
Many eyes rested with pleasure upon the
noble and venerable form Of the old man,
and all hearts rejoiced with him in his ev-
ident happiness. There were not few
among the humble worshipe-s there assem-
bled, who had reason TO love the dear cid
man, and to blos. lis name.
The services were appropriate to the day.
The good minister, from full heart, re-
counted the mercies of God to himself and
his people, as we'll as the blessings they
shared with their fellow couu,rymcn, the
blessings Of peace, plenty, free govern
ment, and greater than all, the right to
serve God according to the dictates of their
own conscience. After song Of lraise,
in which the whole congregation joined,
the services closed With the blessing cf
their pastor Mr. Burton fingered to greet
the good man as he descended from the
pulpit Grasping his hand, he thaukcd
him for his sermon, then earnestly added,
Il bless my God daily for sending you to
us. 'As you have watcrcd others, may
you be yourself wstcrcd and may the
blessing of God dwell upon you, and upon
your children after you Mr. Gray could
only reply by look of thankfulncss and
a murmurcd blessing
| The party soon reached home; the youn-
ger portion at least, quite prepared to show
their gratitude Ly consuming a Thanks-
giving dinner. Aunt Jane had anticipa-
ted such state of things, and was well
provided for the emergency Certainly,
the table, under her superintendent, was
inviting to more fastiiious appctitcs than
her robust ner}cvs asd nicces could claim
1t had been set in the wide hall, as none
Of the other apartments could accommodate
the party. At one end, the famous tur-
key, which must have been conscious of
bis exalted destiny, and have exerted him
self all summer to prepare worthily 10 I'LL
that very platter, 50 did he loom up among
the lesser dainties. At the opposite ex-
tremity, pair Of chickens. worthy com-
pauions to the turkey. In the center, a
pasty, Of Dame Burton's own manufacture,
and quite capacious enough to hold four
anl-tweuty tlachb;rls and all their friends
aud relations. Cold ham and tongue, dishes
of steaming potatoes, golden squash, white
celery, dclicately tipped with grcen-and
various other vegetables, jellies and sauces,
all in their proper places. A sijo-table
was covered with pies Of every variety,
apples, nuts, cheese, &c. Jane said this
last display was intended as warning to
the youngsters net TO exhaust themselves