DEVOTED TO THE CAUSE OF TRUTH, VIRTUE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Vol. III. THE LITTLE GRAVES. # SELECTED. BY W. H. STARR NEW-LONDON, CT. "Its only a little grave." they said, I know the coffin was narrow and small, 1 know the mother stood that day With folded hands by that form of clay; I know that some things were hid away, 'Tis a little grave; but, oh ! have care! Thursday, September 27, 1860. The scenery round my childhood' home wos very beautiful. A broad river danced by green hills and lofty trees, and found for itself a home among the snow capped mountains. I sat by the river, listening to its glad song, till my soul beat sweet time to its mystic chime. I knew others strayed there before me, and I loved to think of them. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR No. 32. and we have stumbled in the fearful darkness that clouded it around: and are bruised and mangled on the sharp crags and steep precipices, when our hands and feet, and bodies are all torn and bleeding with the thorns we found among the flowershow agonizing the wakening!--Ambition's star was still brightly burning, but it was wandering afar; and before us were deep rivers, sharp rocks, fearful abysses and thick briers. The rumbling of distant thunder sounded in our ears, and the red lightning of despair blazoned the sky above us. And at the end of the path that led to Fame and Pleasure, rolled a The beautiful Indian girl! How sweet must have been her dream! and when she awoke was it a terrible, a sudden awaking? Or did life's great "duties" chase away life's ideal"beauties, one by one, until the merry" girl-spirit went far deep pit which no man could fathom, Oh! away? Where? To the green hills? I the unutterable woe of that awakening!— do not know. To the deep caverns? I The mountains, the rivers, the green grass cannot tell. Buried on the rivers pebbled and bright flowers that strewed our childbottom or floating amid the starry world! hood's path, were far behind us. And I only know that the woman spirit eame our eyes gazed wistfully on the fair plains -came to meet the turbulent waters; dig-which our feet might ne'er tread again.— nified to meet rightly the duties in her And the bright dream of those bygone pathway. Across the sunny brow came days came swiftly o'er our hearts, till our clouds of care, over the merry heart fell brain grew dizzy with their weight of many shadows, and sometimes when the anguish; and some of us with a strong river sang in low murmurs, and the stars will swept the mad vision from their whispered wondrous things, the girl-spirit | hearts and plunged forward, not daring to came back and cried for admittance into look back again. And as they did so the care worn heart. Many times and oft their hearts grew proud and hard; and it came when the music of nature was some sped with fearful velocity down the surging through her soul. It whispered path of pleasure. Some toiled uncomto her of the "long ago," and pointed to plainingly in the steep rocks that led to the years of the past that went straying | fame, only at the end to fall with over the mountains and never returned. low wailing cries of terror into the deep And her heart yearned for the merry, pit from which no man could rescue them. "I slept and dreamed that life was beauty; I woke and found that life was duty. dreamy girl-spirit; but the calm, majestic And some of those who looked back Was then my dream a shadowy lie? woman spirit knew there was a home for over the green vales of the past, felt their Toil on, sad heart courageously, her there no longer. And so the girl spir- | hearts melt and grow meek and humble. And thou shalt find thy dream to be, it went afar. But often when the winds Life's pleasures were like vanishing bubA noonday light and truth to thee." are whistling by, she hears its low voice bles in their sight-worldly fame an unIt was a strange sleep and a beautiful Murmurs of half dream. I was a child and looked forth calling to her. And then I mused on all satisfying phantom. around. I dreamed that my life was torgotten prayers falling from a mother's upon this world so full of beauty, and my beautiful-that the bright star that beam-lips went rippling through every chamber glad eyes were full of joy, I gathered my friends around me and we built beau-ed down upon my natal morn would guide of their hearts. Low snatches of songs me to those far off mountains, where the sung by those they loved in the days gone tiful "castles in the air." Oh! how splen- soul rests on beds of bliss, and the weary, by, moved plaintively through their souls did were the walls hung round with pictures of rare anticipation. We covered aching heart slumbers in peace; where until great drops of tears fell and washed the floor with tapestried carpets of Exult- the deep river of pleasure rolls and unfad- away the dark stains the world had placed ing Hopes; and the windows were inviting flowers of love bloom thickly around. on their hearts. They were not the same We all have dreamt thus. And when sunny hearts of old. Some shadows fell ingly looped up with curtains of Fantastic our feet have last strayed to the mountains heavily. How could it be otherwise?— Dreams. LIFE. FROM THE CARLISLE HERALD. But the "sad hearts toiled on courageously." They won fame-but it was consecrated. They found peace-but it was that peace" which the world can neither give nor take away." And when they reached the end of their journey, and saw the dark river rolling there, they looked back over the years of the long ago, without one pang of sadness or disappointment. They saw their wild dream of happiness more than realized in the deep joy that prevaded them, as they crossed the deep river to the "mansion prepared" to dwel with the kind Friend who had guided them safely through this life of " beauty" and of" duty." THE REPOSITORY: NEW-LONDON, CONN. BY W. H. STARR. Thursday, September 27, 1860. THE NEW STEAMBOAT LINE. The opening of the new Line of Steamboats between Groton and New York, in connection with the New York, Provi dence and Boston Railread, on Monday the 17th inst., was celebrated by many of the citizens of New London and Groton, with much eclat. The splendid steamer, the Plymouth Rock, the first boat of the line, came around in the afternoon, receiving a salute from Fort Griswold which was returned by the Steamer in good style. After her arrival and the disembarkation of a large number of ladies and gentlemen who came in her, the party, with a large crowd in waiting on the dock, repaired to the new depot building, where suitable preparations had been made for their reception, and were called to order by Mayor Harris, of this city, and or ganized by the appointment of the following officers, viz: PRESIDENT. (DEATH OF D. W. H.) A father's departed! So gentle and kind. And with sorrowing hearts left his loved ones behind: officers. On their arrival they were THE GOOD MAN'S DEPARTURE. In the evening there was a fine display of fireworks on board the steamer, and at the wharf, and also at half past 12 o'clock the next morning on the arrival of the Commonwealth, Capt. Williams from New York a grand display of fireworks was ex hibited, and a salute fired from Fort Griswold. The steamers running on this line, are deservedly favorites with the travelling public and their facilities for good accommodations are unsurpassed by any other in New England. Their experienced and worthy commanders are well known and popular men and have the entire confidence of the community, and this addition to our travelling facilities will be appreciated by the public. We learn from the Chronicle that "the New York, Providence and Boston railroad company, under whose management and control the line is run, have made extensive preparations at Groton to accommodate the large business hereafter to be transacted there. The new docks and piers for the boats stretch along a water After the meeting was duly organized, a Committee was delegated to wait on Capt, Stone of the Plymouth Rock and in-ground, vited the attendance of himself and his works extend over a very large area of To mansions In glory surpassingly bright, His sanctified spirit has taken its A brother's departed! No more shall With brothers endeared, or in unity sweet, With words of condolence and counsels of love, The heart of a sister in sympathy Williams; Chesterfield Artillery, Capt. Jesse C. Maynard. The forenoon was occupied in the usual parade and company drills. At half past 3 o'clock, His Excellency Gov. Buckingham reviewed the regiment after which it drew up in the form of a "hollow square" and prayer was offered by Rev. J. S. Swan, (regimental chaplain,) of this city. After a short interval the troops were formed in line, and escorted the governor through the streets to the City Hotel, in front of which they were dismissed about six P. M. LITERARY NOTICES. THE COSMOPOLITAN ART JOURNAL. - THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST.-EV- the Agricultural journals now number Jewett City Infantry, Capt. Ansel B. ery person conversant with this sterling full forty." Agricultural Journal, (and all should be,) have had most satisfactory proof of its GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN IRELAND.-In superior excellence and continued improve the late meeting of the General Assembly ment. In fact, Mr. Judd, the enterprising of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, proprietor, has completely surprised the held in Belfast, the most interesting subpublic by the large amount of excellent ject was the state of religion in that island reading, and the fine illustrations that on which the Rev. Dr. Kirkpatrick, of have filled his admirable sheet from month Dublin, read a very important report, in to month, until the enquiry has been made, which many details are given that show "How is it possible that Mr. J. can pub- that great progress has been made within lish such a paper for only one dollar a the last year. As many as 100, 130, 150, year?" Being in possession of the secret, 200, 250, and even 300 persons have been we will reply once for all to such enqui-added, during this period, to some of the The Regiment was commanded by Col. ries in half a dozen words. By enter-churches. The number of prayer meet- Wm. O. Irish in person, (Major Hale beprise, energy. capability, liberality, tact, ings held once a week, and in many places ing absent on account of sickness,) and all system, and untiring industry. A casual every day, is now large. The contribu- speak in high terms of the creditable manacquaintance with the proprietor, and the tions to missionary and other religious ob- ner with which he performed his du modus operandi of the office operations of jects have been augmented at least twenty ties. The New London City Guards this establishment, enables us to speak ad- five per cent. The General Assembly looked fine and performed admirably, and visedly on the subject, and we are happy supports several missionaries abroad-in it is said were "the flower of the Regito know that the public highly appreciate the colonies, and in papal, mohammedan, ment." his laudable efforts. The following para- and pagan lands. The report on this topgraph from the New York Times indicates ic was extremely interesting. The state progress, and as “Excelsior" is Mr. Judd's of things in Northern and Central Italy motto, we shall not be surprised at any greatly interested the assembly, and an new or remarkable improvement that he annual collection in the churches was ormay yet introduce. The Times remarks: dered in behalf of the work in that field, "A GOOD INDICATION FROM CULTI- of which the Rev. Mr. Dougall, of FlorVATORS.-Those who had occasion to pass ence, gave a very striking account.the Times Buildings a few days past, will Among the speakers who addressed the ashave noticed a new occupant in the com-sembly, during its sessions, was the Rev. modious premises adjoining the publica- Dr. Adams, of the city of New York. tion office of this paper, and extending from No. 41 Park Row, through to No. 151 Nassau St. The American Agricultur- ROAD.-We are happy to learn that this ist, now closing up its nineteenth year, has road is in a highly prosperous condition deserted its ancient habitation among the The New York Tribune states that "its agricultural warehouses on Water Street, earnings for the past month have been of and taken up its abode for the next ten the most satisfactory character. The gain years, at least, in the very centre of the over last year has been 33 per cent, and great newspaper establishments of the over the previous year of more than 50 city that have for some time past beer. This result has been mainly acper cent. concentrating around "Printing-House-complished by the opening of the Shore Square." The eminent success of the Line, which may be attributed to the enAmerican Agriculturist, which now counts ergy of President Bushnell." its 50,000 subscribers, while due in part to the correct policy of the publisher, viz. -to get the best possible paper without regard to expense, and then to make it widely known by liberal advertising-it Annual parade of the Third Regiment is an indication of a rapidly increasing took place Saturday the 15th inst., on desire on the part of cultivators for in- Fitch's square, north of Williams Park, in formation upon the best methods of tilling this city. The Regiment was not full, the soil. The present circulation of the but mustered six companies as follows. ArAgriculturist, it may be remarked, is great- tillery Company A. Capt. Asahel Tannar, er than that of the entire Agricultural Norwich; Infantry Company B. Capt. R. press only a few years ago, When this H. Harvey, Norwich; Rifle Company A. CROCKER. In this city, on the 25th inst., David journal started, there were but two or Capt. J. L. Stanton, Norwich; New LonCROCKER.-In Groton, 16th inst., Coleman C., only three Agricultural papers in existence; don City Guards, Capt. Nathan Frankau; son of Richard C., and Mary L. Crocker, aged 17 months and 25 days. NEW HAVEN AND NEW LONDON RAIL CITY ITEMS. FALL REGIMENTAL PARADE.--The The September (quarterly) number of this splendid journal has been received, and quarto steel engraving by J, Rogers of presents its usual attractive features. The and Juliet" is superb, while "Life's Juliet in the balcony scene, from "Romeo Morning and Evening," September Morning," 'September Evening" and "September Treasures," four beautiful selves worth the entire subscription price gems, (full page electrotypes) are of themof the volume. The contents are rich in intellectual vigor and exhibit a rare combination of talent on the part of the writers. The success that has attended the Art Association during the past six years ducements to new subscribers are so strong has been truly remarkable, and the inthat we can scarcely conceive how they be resisted. The payment of three dollars only, secures to each subscriber a superb steel engraving, 20 by 30 inches in size, a copy of the beautifully Illustrated "Art Journal," and four admissions to can the "Galleries of Art," and a further gratuity in nearly five hundred works of Art of great value-an opportunity heretofore unequalled. Address C. L. Derby, Actuary, C. A. A., 546 Broadway, New York. DIED. Crocker, aged 68 years. POETRY. SOMEBODY'LL COME TO NIGHT. SELECTED. I must bind my hair with the myrtle bough, And drive this blush from my burning brow, And while his eye shall discern a grace The spell of his wondrous power. I must don the robe which he fondly calls 'Tis sweet to know that his eye will beam of loving and marrying to one set of peo-them off to the first eligible bidder, like so And "somebody" came, and the whispers there- suitability of temper, or the elective affin I cannot repeat them, quite But I know that my soul went up in prayer, I blush no more the whispered vow, Nor sigh in the soft moonlight, My robe has a tint of the amber now, And I sit by the anthracite. And the locks that vied with the glossy wren Have passed from the silver gray, Is a holier love to-day. Sometimes I pluck from the favorite tree A bud or an open rose To lay on my hair, then smile to see ities. An American lady does her The same national opposition holds many tender little doves sold, hoodwinked in the temple; neither do we suffer them to roam unguided through the husbandless desert, like wild creatures seeking their prey. We make our bands and bonds elastic, and fling the shadow of the broad maternal wing very far; so that, by these wise measures, we secure a race of maider.s as perfect in their fearless innocence as our wives are flawless in their crystal purity. Our friends across the channel, on the contrary, prefer pretty dolls, in the one case, and matrimonial freebooters in the other; and our cousins to the West hold the best preparation for the fetters of marriage and maternity to consist in a lawless license, and think protection bondage, and prudent counsel mental slavery. Of course each of the other two countries is as justified to itself as we are; for where was ever the nation to be found which was not in its own esteem, the ultimate sum of morality? The line to the right hand, or to the left spoils all the symmetry; the dash of blue or red destroys the whole scale of color. La recherche de l'absolu is always successful in the aggregate; and there lives not a man who does not think his national home the most perfectly or brought up of their sex. THE HOUSEHOLD. But the love that decked them with flowers then, free, emancipated, almost irresponsible-ganized, and his country women the most a leader of society, a personage, a power: charming, the most virtuous, the best the American loses herself when she gains a husband. She is henceforth scarcely a side-ornament where she was lately crown and sceptre both. Young and handsome, she is no sooner married than she is drafted off to the elderly section, with whom When the feet that have trodden the narrow way, and the world which forgave her even there is no longer a question of flirtation; Unfaltering side by side, I smile, because, when I turn away, For he thinks of the ciime and the coming day Go up to the rest of eternal day, And the home of the sanctified, And this is the tenderest hope of all My faithful heart has nursed, Leet he miss the love that is past recall, LISH YOUNG LADIES. The last London Athenæum, in a review of a recent French book, entitled, Marriage in the United States," takes occasion to make the following remarks: No two nations do the same thing in the same manner. We do not make coffee alike, we do not dress alike, the biftek au natnrel of even a cordon bleu is not the beefsteak of a London chophouse, the Chinaman's cup of tea is a very different thing to that affected by Mrs. Soapsuds, the Turk's narghile has but little resemblance to the Irishman's cutty pipe, and that which seems the best way EARLY RISING,-One of the very worst economies of time is that filched from necessary sleep. The wholesale but blind commendation of early rising is as mischievous in practice as it is errant in theory. Early rising is a crime against the noblest part of our physical nature, unless it is preceded by an early retiring. Multitudes of business men in large cities, count it a saving of time if they can make a journey of a hundred or two miles at night by steamboat or railway. It is at ruinous mistake. It never fails to be fol grave indiscretions while she was single, REGISTER OF METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS, AT EAST NEW LONDON, FOR THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1860. REPORTED BY H. E. CHITTY. Day of Temperature above zero *; below General remarks, observations, &c. &c. Day of the week. Month. Sunrise. | 12 o'cl'k. [10 P. M. Im'n temp. Morn. | Noon. | Eve. 69 * S. W. Morn. Noon. Eve. | cloudy cloudy clear Monday,.... 17 60 76 65 4 S. W. S. W cloudy clear cloudy Tuesday, S, W. S. W. clear rain clear Pleasant. Wednesday, 77.4 67" 66" South. South. S. W. foggy rain rain Thursday,.. 70" S. E. S. E. S. E. rain clear rain Friday,.. 63 Saturday,.. 64" 52"* North. North. N. W. S. W. Showery. clear Pleasant. 57 Fragrant flowers should be largely culti- The shape of a bouquet may be varied moderately flat vessel, in which the short stemmed flowers may be placed around Every person in selecting plants for a the edge, and those with longer stems in garden, should have an eye to the pur- the centre, thus making the shape hemisOr a lemonade glass, or small chase of such as will not only make a fine pherical. display in the garden, but will also be cup of any sort, may be placed in the available for bouquets. They should also center of the larger vessel, and some of the be selected for the property of profuse and flowers put in that, which will make the continued bloom, so that there will not bouquet higher in the middle, and display only be an abundance for the proper dec-it to better advantage. The flowers may oration of the garden, but also enough to be loosely tied in small bunches in this spare for the adornment of parlor, sitting manner of arrangement, which will save room, and dining table. There are many trouble when the water is changed.flowers which are very beautiful in the Flowers which have mere apologies for flower garden, but not suitable for the stems, such as balsams, may be made into bouquet; some are too large, others are beautiful ornaments for a table by placing offensive in smell or to the touch; some them in a flat china saucer with plenty of are not sufficiently distinct in color; others geranium leaves. are too short-stemmed, &c. not suitable for the reason that they are only open during the day, and close at night; these should not be used, as in the Others are shaded rooms of the house, they will probably remain closed. As a general rule, flowers for the bouquet should be of decided colors, as crimson, scarlet, white, maroon, blue, &c. The principal thing to be considered in They should also be double, although cannot do better, than to imitate her by which are partly opened, should be select- A few of the best flowers for ordinary use in bouquets are verbenas, phlox, drummondii, candy tuft, roses, double feverfew or pyrethrum, achillea, argeratum, pinks, larkspurs, snapdragons, sweet peas, heliotrope, mignonette, astors, honey suckles, &c.—Country Gentleman. THE POTATO ROT--An English chemist, J. Q. RUMBALL, has published a series of articles in the Mark-Lane Express, in which he states that the proximate cause of the potato rot is "electricity acting on the moist tubers, enfeebled by many years of too rich cultivation," and that it generally shows itself in the leaves three days after a thunder storm, although it sometimes occurs in moist, muggy weather. He has made some experiments, on Mr. LAWES' farm at Rothamsted, which seemed to verify this opinion. He exposed some tubers in healthy plants, galvanized some and electrified others, and in every case the diseae was produced, while the remaining tubers continued sound. cept a large one for an exhibition, large quets. Flowers without a setting of leaves when wilted, smell like a decaying cab supper table, or some similar purpose. are almost unknown in nature, and we bage. |