Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Written for the JoURSAL
ORR CEMETERY.

SIN of costly burial places in remote
= the tombs of ancient people have
,..s,sd 10 the world many of their for
tan customs; and the same principle
!. q, tr;,, o monument TO the name of
a,fsrs, US, now and everywhere preserves
II memory Of those who have passed
.g.y.
r-syelers tell of the beauties of Pere
Cbaise, and other palaces of the Old
81 n where wealth and art unite in
omemoration of the dead and our
.7.rv IS proud Of It's own Mount Au-
nm and Greenwood, its Laurel Hill and
! s,uo,ia Cemeteries, and many others OF
.,s,s note. for every city has its place of
.--ay,s. where lie more precious treasures
! II aar its busy marts contain, and ey-
nv q.lare srd rural hamlet, its "other
sre. white and still, where the
uses are matched with grass and flow
There was but che Old Mortality"
/: spend lifetime In rescuing from FOR
a.aess names tha; were no more to be
...aemberei with the living, BY renew.
The defaced inscriptions on time-worn
.sistones in the old cburchyards OF Scot
II; but there are very many who find
.asure in lonoring the memory and
orning the narrow homes of those who
ere dear to them, and perhaps there
&. few whose thoughts DO not turn to
syulo such spot where they would like to
&c uees and flowers growing.
|, Las been frequently remarked that
.as;e displayed in the establishment
vur cemeteries is fast improving, ma
llz them every wear more attractive: at
lie gratifying the love OF natural beau
+ aud awakening the gentle emotions of
..uan sympathy. Bereaved ones love
IL .inger about the last homes OF those
Lev have lost. and recall looks and tones
ut once gladdonei their fireside circles;
|a4I LeEe resort those who Ike 70 walk
quiet contemplation.
% 81. such our own city Offers q Sc
.ee. / retreat. Let them spend an
i: g.. Two u some Of these autumn
:. o.. silent village by the river
.--Ee The low, sad voice of hu-
,--,ya mingles with that of Nature
'-'r, IL dus.y streets, and walk among
,.-S glossy itarti oaks, that cluster
49, he bluffs, unit. you reach the GEM
.-r and eE:as the grounds where trees
Is. ,.o.r cool shadows upon the tall
bids sing among the branches,
.t. x1+ 1>vers blossom FROM the time
,-- -. 9l).ets open their modest blue
5 tr.- tie mersilcss frost chills the Ia
r. 1crerers Of tbs race.
a--c are grassy mounds. some of which
s- evidences Of caro- bestowed upon
il, aud white stones are set here and
"a. Here before US IRE two marble
as that tell of two sisters gone to join
TIE wA,e-Eylet band above; and near
q h We read tie names Of two more little
Zones called away from earth before they
we're compelled to niugle in its harsher
scenes ala te wearied with tae cases OF
lie.
rs sad &c see the laughing grace Of
@-ihoo3-l.s bounding spirits and hap
b affection, blighted by the frost OF
-,a;h; but VIC cannot know from what
STEERING the grave may hide-what pain,
~s.ertune, disappointment, or wound
~ 4 tender sensibilities by contact
y-.- ne world. 1t is said, that though
...-; for the death of children is more
-:Isite than for any other loss, it is
.-sly conquered by time; for the reason
-a.their features, form. and impression
he more rapidly from the memory than
-a Deeper expressions made upon the
l#ard nature by matured souls.
4 few steps beyond, beneath a stone
'l;ch bears her name, reposes a youth
= form upon which a mothers eyes new
rested; for to them all nights of this
.sutiful world are alike darkened. She
ever knew the delight OF watching the
a0tions of her child; she cannot behold
he glorious panorama of nature; and
1ougho sometimes visits this quiet
fer steps are guided by snother's
-a1l. Her heart cannot hold the visual
ga Of the dear departed; but how
must have been thrilled as memory re-
'--ei tbs tones of the familiar voice. and
;ouch Of her small hand; and we
mot but doubt that the mother will
Ter child among the heavenly
enc though tho blessing was denied
1eF mortal vision.
RON Wonder monument we learn that
'5 scarce year ago, was laid the
~''Al frame of young wife who was
.Isl to dwell in the Fathers mansions,
,'a a home which she beautified by the
,.~-eEess Of her daily life--a pleasant
.. .'o' where sheltering trees entwine
~, n.[ waving branches. and flowers re-
ss.led her care. We like TO think OF the
f' EMBODIED spirit, though freed from the
.5a HIT i wore here, as yet acknowledging
tso'hds of affection that united it in
ia, -aa ties 70 those it has left, and vet
.alog thsm with loving eye.
~ =. 'AIS point thai overlooks the rip
ss water, where the careful hand OF
grssn6 eulng love has raised a smooth,
= Mound, lies buried all that could
-s.-. one who came among us few
so9.!-young, beautiful, happy and
one who seemed realization