The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-04-10

maid, tells me It's Mr.. Buehan anG
Lewis Stanley--our delivcrers; ~ you
mr,t not -cold il | cut my letter short
'Tis twelve o'clock, Til;-they are
gone. I feel sad; cant write fol
sighing; my heart fesls heavy.
wish you were here to tell me wha,
il the matter. Horty Is asleep, o.
would ask her. Oh those eyes, how
full ofloffy genius that mouth, how
facinating its smile that form, how
full Of noble digaity and manly grace
I verify believe l am half in love
what think you. ! am sleepy, Til
and will retire. Good night. Thinl
lovingly and kindly Of your own.
FELICIA.
DEAa ABSENT FRIrsD:
Your somewhat
snort, but no less interesting. letter
was received some two weeks ago
| should have answered it earlier, bu
! was attacked with q severe cold
which confined me to my bed some
two days, am better now; but very
weak. Father is very anxious for
me to 60 to Florida and spend the
winter. I am willing to 60 for my
dear fathers qualification but ] do
not think that can be benefited by
going; ! feel that am passing away
and, "the places that know me now
will soon, very soon, know me no
more forever" ! see passing away
written ON every animate or inani.
mate object. The blushing flower, al
it throws out its fragrance to the
passing breeze, whispers am passing
away. The green forest trees, rs they
rear their proud heads to the blue
sky, when winter comes with its cold
chilling blasts and soaring frosts, bow
their lofty heads, murmuring, am
passing away. ! am passing away.
The mighty streauas Of earth, as they
flow along in sullen roar, say AIN
passing away. Man, the mobiles,
work Of God, is passing from of the
earth! Look atthe stalwart, buoyan,
youth, D he proudly grasps the pleas
ures Of life, drinks deeply Of the intox.
icating cup Of hope, he sees not the
dark phantom but when his form
is bent, the lsstre Of his eagle eye
dimmed, his locks white as the driven
snow, steps slow and faltering; he
says with sigh to departed joys,
am passing away See the youthful
blooming maiden, gathering lifes
roses with joy and woaten hand
whilst the bloom is on her cheek, the
sparkle in her eye, she thinks not her
life is passing away. But when she
has breathed their sweetest fragrance,
cullcd their brightest petals, she sees
them wither, one by one. away then
the cruel thought fbrcrs itself pom her
all things are passing away. But,
alas, form Ihave gathered but few
life.gems, and will gather no more |
fear. turn my eyes from the gay
vortex Of life to the eternal life-giv-
ing bliss Of heavenly joys. The true
christian sees this passing away with
out any agony Of soul; but passes as
calmly away 40 . summer breeze
The lowly in christ sees this Passing
away with no narrowing thoughts, no
fearful dread Of the unseen life he
has long since placed his trust on
what will never, never pass away,
the Eternal Am. Tho christians :
cheering hope, when he shall be done
with the checkered scenes Of life, is
an unfsdins, undying trust in the life
to come--where his joys will be un-
alloyed in the home which God has
for those who keep his com
and follow after the pre-
cepts Of our blessed redcemef. We
turn our eyes to the other side Of the
picturs---the final passing away of
the sinner. He too, is aware he is
passing away but does he see aray
Of hope, . beaming star Of trust, .
in the future, . surety for
An eternal life !? No 4! when the dark
summons comes, and Death with it,
icy fingers points to his heart, wither-
ing and curdling the life-blood that
was wont to course 20 warmly through
his veins, then he sees what John
Randolph, the proud, arrogant sinner
saw,-when, alas it was too late to
tone,--dsspsir despair And, o!
what q sad, . mournful thought
ana passing away, am passing away ;
but, q not to q home with the chris
tisn--not to . rest in Heaven For
give me dear friend, for writing to yeu
10 so sad strain; forgive me that !
have caused q shade Of sorrow, for a
10 rest on Thy young eager
heart. | know you ore one of my
best friends, and will truly grant your
forgiveness to one who loves you like
, dear sister. My very best love to
sweet Horty. / shall start to Florida
IN two or three weeks. lhope to hear
rom you ere I 60. Remember al
ways, whatever fate betide, your ever
owing, ever faithful friend.
TILLY.
To Dc CONTINUED.
weak Faith.
In ls44, Just after the election Of
Mr. Polk, Mr.. Fillmore, at present
he Knawuothin9 candidate for the