The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-09-21
Calender for September.

Calender for September.
"Nor HARvEsr's S1,y hHn. deeiine'."
September, though the FIRST Of the Au-
tumnal months, has an average heat scarse- |
ly less than that ofJune. For several years |
past, the severe summer droushts have ex-
tended even into September, and the first
half OF the month, both day and night, have
been oppressiyely hot, the earth parched and
cracked, and the foliage hard, dusty and
dry. This year is an exception, and vege-
tation has more the appearance Of the yer-
nal season, than that Of the season Of de-
cay. Tho frequent summer showers have
given great and constan. activity to the
growth Ofplauts, and kept them In green
and vigorous condition, so that they now
cover the earth with freshness and beauty.
Notwithstanding this, "the youth Of the
year is gone. Even the vigor and lustihood
OF its maturity are quickly passing away
IL has reached the summit Of the bill, and
is not only looking, but descedins into the
valley below. But if SEPTEMBER is not so
bright with promise an1 so buoyaut with
hope as May, it is even more imbued with
that spirit Of serene repose, in which the
only true, because the only continuous, en-
joyment consists. And SEPTEMBER is tho
month Of consumaiions-the fulfiller Of all
promises-the iruition Of all hopes-the
era of all completeness. Let US then turn
at once to gaze on, and partake in It's mani
fold beauties and blessings, not let them
pass us by with tho empty salutation Of
mere praise; for the only panegyric that
is acceptable to Nature is that just apprc-
cistion Of her gifts which consists in the full
enjoyment OF them"
Before the month closes, however, the
general face Of the country will have under
gone a very material change since we lelt
il last month; and none OF its individual
features, except the woods and groves,
have improved in their appearance. Fields
where the small grains were cut, present a
rough appearance Of coarse s'ubble, and
weeds which have grown and ripened their
seeds since the grain plants were harvested;
others show the new furrows Of the plow,
or, perhaps, If criticised carefully, the young
wheat or rye just penetrating the surface,
to come out and warm itself in the soft sun
light, and take root and gather strength to
resis, the winter frosts.
"And even now, whilst Natures beauty dies,
Deposits SEED, and bids new harvests rise"
In other fields, milch cows and oxen are
cropping the "fall feed" or quietly chew
ing the cud under the spreading branches
Of some friendly trec. Blu, Z" the fields have
no longer the rich luxuriance Of their Spring
bloom, nor even the delicious scent which
belonged to them when the yigOr Of youth
was upon them. They arc the pale and
feeble offspring Of the declining life Of their
parent"
Some Of the summer-bird, have leit us,
both sonssters and others The chatty mar
tins have gone, and with the exception OF
here and there pair. the swallows have
deprated-" urged thereto by prophetic in
stincs, which will no, be disobcyed," and
which makes them exact observers Of times
and seasons.
The vegetable garden Z" looks big with
eyents,n while the fruit garden is more
tempting than erer. Crimson apples, gol-
den pears, and luscious grapes more than
repay the labor OF cultivation in the health
they promote, and the qualification they
impart while sharing them with friends.
September will be like herself after all.
"Glil,ering dcws at morn and fogs at eve,
Hasten the gathering Orthe fruits OF earth.
The leaves begin to fall, the meadows turn
brown, frosts occasionally sparkle in the
sun, and the beautifully varied tints appear
among the leaves Of the trees standing in
low grounds.
So the months and seasons roll along,
e,ch presenting aspects and featuresI more
Interesting at their own proper time than
they possibly could be at any other season !;
and all proclaiming the benevOlcuce of that
Intelligence which has spoken them into
existance, and which directs them all, even
to the tiniest insect that dwells upon the
dust Of a flower.
In their succession and varied attractions
VIC must end sources Of gratitude and JOY :;
learn to avail ourselves Of the opportunities
which they present for our Improvement
and fully appreciate the advantages which
they present as they pass along.
"To me the meanest flower that blows can give
Thoughts ,ha, do onen lie too deep for tears"
SEPTEMBER affords an opportunity Tor
doing certain things which no other month
can-thers is such an opportunity The
farmer having secured his srain-aii but
the inimitable Indian corn harvess-his hay,
his winter rye and winter wheat got in, and
his piles Of loan or muck for winter haul
ing 20. out, can afford to visit Others and see