The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-03
lPor the Gazette and Democtal.l
A Welcome to Spring.
BY MRS. A. H. DWELLING.


bleak, chilling blasts and storms is over
and gone; that the time for the singing Of
birds is come; and the voice of the turtle
is heard again in our land? that the ten
der upNpringiug buds and flowers Of va
rious tinted hues will BOOB again appear,
and burst forth, all bright and beautiful;
and seemingly rejoicing in their new life;
their fragrant bloom and loveliness?
The springs merry gladsome dswn;
we hail its approach with heart filed to
overAowing with thsnkfuluess and JOY! for
to ne there is music in it's clear, flowing
streams; It's rippling, dancing brooks; aud
| love to trace their winding ooursc and
gather the beautiful blossoms that cluster
so thickly along their verdant banks: and
there is music also IN the gently passing
breeze. richly iadsn with tile sweet por-
fume OF tender opening buds and leaflets
as it sweeps through the crimson maple
blossoms or the more fragrant branches Of
the sweet. .brier or lilac. There is music
also in the soft lowing Of the grazing
herds; the bleating Aocks; in the busy ln'
sects ceaseless hum, as they sport in the
warm, bright sunbeam, content to enjoy
the short-lived pleasure of their brief ex
istence. and then pass away; in the mer-
ry twitteribs Of the circling swallows, as
with their faithful mates, they curiously
weave their little nests. amid the trel!issd
vines. close to cur cottage door; aud ten.
fold repay our indulgence with their
cheerful songs, from earliest dawn TO eve,
ning's close; and also in the thousand
other little voices. joining in concert, that
fill the air, with their sweet, harmonious
sirains: making delightful melody, over
rich, ever charming 10 the ear.
And those who thus listened 10 the en-.
trancing notes oi these sweet chorislsrs al
mornings early dawn. when the air fresh
and iuvigoroling fans the glowing cheek
imparling new life and strength, and ac'
tivity TO the wasted weary frame; giving
buoyancy and elasticity to the step, a
brilliancy 10 the eye. and an unwonted
cheerfulness to the spirit, have enjoyed 8
luxury ofwhich those who have dozet
away its. life inspiring hours. in the clos'
and confined air of heated room, after {
restless and wesrisome night, know moth
ing, or can have any just appreciation.
There are many charming apd delight
ful walks in and around our beautiful
city, that all who feel thus disposed. may
freely enjoy; but the most inviting and
attractive Of all, is the one which extends
west on the plankroad, nearly mile from
town; leading TO the elegant residence o
D. Tallmadge, Esq, one Of our most in
auential and enterprising citizens, a
whose expense 1t was constructed nearly
a year since, as he said, for himself ant
his friends 10 enjoy.
: 1t runs parallel with rich and luxuri
> ant meadow, containing from fifty to six
" acres, with here and there an occasion
oil forest.tree, scattered over it, and en-
: closed by neat white fence, near whicl
: is planted row of water.willows; whic
are already putting forth their fresh
green buds; and will Gro long make
, most beautiful and refreshing shade 70
the walk.
= On the opposite bank glides a Smal
stream called Hunters Run tribu
4 tary to the Hooking" whose cleal
. quiet waters flow smoothly along in thei
meaniering course. shaded by tail syca
, mores which have proudly braved tn
: storms of many winters. and amid who's
= topmost boughs the merry greetings c
Y the early spring birds are poured forth i
: gushing strains Of sweetes. melody; an
4 their morning songs Of praise and adorc
/. ton. go up in one united chorus 10 Hi
] who rules the rolling year; and teachC
them to know and provide for It's chang
!, ing seasons.
a Bright. green willows also fringe il
T. banks on either side, and as far as the ey
can reach in their fresh, rich foliage, "
can readily trace its winding course, au
n detect the Grst, unmistakable Sign ,
n spling's earliest approach, ever cheerful
ever welcome
n One could scarcely be made to realil
: from the present low, stagnant appeS
: ance Of the Hooking which has its sourC
J bu! few miles above, and in many place
seems no moro than ankle deep and whic
K. could be easily waded, or passed over
G any point. aud in which. near the bridg
at different times we saw huge musl
rat swimming leisurely along uudisturbe,
apparently enjoying The pure, fresh air
The morning. say one would hard
:, believe that, in it's onward march to Il
.' beautiful Ohio. it could ever become Il