Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-04-07
Gould>boro. March 10Th. 1870.
Things Thought OF.
CrsToMs-CAsrEs

| have thought. whether The Gus tom oi
favoring distinct social Circles. com
posed either of the Young or of the old
| exclusively. which has now become
quite fashionable, i calculated TO pro-
mote the general welfare of the Com
munitv. L, may even he doubted.
whether I'ogHg Mems Christian As
sociations. if confined to young men,
have "a better tendency. than If all ages
were united. 10 support the cause Of
religion. The custom Of iavoring spci-
cities out OF separate classes, as to age,
for different objects. especially for
amu-c neat seems TO prevail more now
taaa cycr. a.l. if itcontinues to increase
there wi,i -pta be no mixed private as
sem @, any sort.
The following lines are not the pro-
duction OF qucrulou- old age
For customs. a. IA caste. there should not be
20 much distinction. we ofcn scr-
Ia social s,-ne- the l,ncs. which now divide
THO sld and ynpas, are too uHwiseIy wide
ifnearur drawn The intercourse welll prove
= source 81 mutual benefit and love
The difference Of age should keen apar1
The warm and kind affections 81 the heart
The longest life. that God alloi. o. mar.
In reasons view i bu; moments spaa
And this. At virtue, ami at pleasures call
Shou BE- extended 10 cncircle ali
A. IA the pi-ilnr lights and shade. mus; biant
It, fni enraaasncni 10 the view 10 lent
- inlSlt ihs urion o. hr vauns aat oil
Mt On b. more plea ant to behold
Bui. thus attached, each 20 caca would a-ir-
charm. which nciihsr could alone receive
= -holii our hve- b. sp-n. that their lat DIV.
May Ike the sun. emit their b-izh;-.l raw.
Aui. when they close. "a tiirtr cnalseaec rise
t. shiuc undinned IN everlasting -ki~.-
The old forget bow soon the -hill viii lean
lht ~Ays. WhI-h thrclgh The scene. OF mAnh,oi
lurn.
Nh1l' lew o. ~ariy years rriecI or Know
How long the latent d-rs ofyoHih will glow
The true philosophy OF lite should iii
Iae cup oiJoy irom river ant from rill
AID mingled thus, it neithcr vii! iasAmc.
or prove insipid IN It. taste or ann
IN Laws of nature auI OF lie Asrcr.
Ihai joy Nni ,lf'sy lie In harmony
Toe oil a. young. the Young a. old sAaalil!Ye
That both nAy wisdom teach and pie. .urs .iyo =
Taerr is charm. thai ofsen glow. IN axe.
which more than youth affection viii engage
u -. when Ststae lghis ia smile 20 grace
ne -w'ei, though farrawc'i features Of the face .
when words Of kindness issue from the tonsac.
Ana drop tor all. especially the Young
There j. no slli!c. 50 beautiful and sweet
~ that which youth display. the o,d,o greet
me frost % age must make their bosom cold
who can without a smile. that smile behold
me apary head with glory ALI be crsnn-l
" hen IN the way Of righteoa mess tis i,uai-
hAi woman seems more winning and llgiur
Than -hr ~ IA meets serencly Iifs'- DECLINE,
Who. y youths bloom her cheek does not c ouvey
Has NOT iorSoi en- it, delight. aul play.
Bni can with cheerful 10 x and cheerful voice
la SMILES. IL b:isaI and wsrd-. a. glad rejoice
u Is the knoaiedse OF a life well spent.
mat gives 70 age ~ comfort and content
iAis truth all thoughtful mind. with JOY shoull
lcAya,
The nearest pain Il death Is nearest Hcav'n-
10 Klein M grave Is but place of rsi
FROM which 10 wake and be forever besI--
ihe day Of dcath The sisest man on earth
Has SAL Is better than the day Of birth
J! nlea sapsld live, as they sould wish 10 die.
'neiT pleasures wonlino' change a. .ra,on,ay-
M ancient coin, finale Of well ihel s,m,
i often valued more Tor being Old
IAerloal Oh 80 crcar' the dAr.e,l gloon.
IaA' dlm' The Light, appOrhn, TO The oab--
The prc'caIllt most chccrlnIy should eal,
M'irIaly JOYS with heavenly then viii blend
Misfortune may around the youngest lhpw
A .ATlAms cloud VI dscoaien, and woe
But nothing but affection and d.g-aee
should cast gloom upon the heart or face
In Old aad yoIng sweet Temperance will bessow
charm that viii with winning lusire glow
Then, let them il this holy cause unite.
And spread its genial virtues aud delight
lie, woman by her magic smile and law
The cord. Of tins endeAr ing union draw
Her voice should teach, that purity and truth
Require the social care OF sc ami youth,
And, as in Heav'n, where dwells no CUNT or pain
Gee circle Of reieeming love should reign