*Quebec is built upon a promontory of rock,

which projects into the St. Lawrence, at the junction of the St. Charles. It was originally called Cape Diamond, probably from the shining particles.

in the stones which composed the cliffs.

COMMUNICATIONS.

For the Repository.

Summer Visit to Watering Places
Frequently wanting in Enjoyment-
Pleasures of a Country Tour-A Visit

to the West-The Beauties of Nature
-Grandeur of American Scenery—

host situated on a slight elevation commanded quite an extensive view of the surrounding vicinity, and always furnished with a pleasing prospect, Morning always found us early risers, and the evening always warned us early to retire.The Backwoods of Ohio—Substantial The consequence was that we enjoyed Pleasures-Early Rising-A Jaunt health, even if we did not obtain those to Niagara-A Trip down the Hud- other possessions of which the-homely son, &c., &c. maxim assures us, that we shall be the recipients if we practice early rising. The return trip was enhanced by a sail down Lake Erie by moonlight, and a jaunt to

Thousands during the sultry months of
Summer, wearied by the incessant din and
by the overpowering heat, seek respite
and repose at our fashionable watering
places. But we greatly doubt whether
this class of persons ever find the enjoy-
ment of which they are in quest. For
they exchange perhaps, a life of happiness
and usefulness for one which had no ulti-
mate object in view and whose principle
features are, in a generality of cases the
ball-room and the theatre. Of true

pleasures we know nothing more produc-
tive, than a trip into the country, where
the defects of art are not exchanged for
the admirable perfections of nature. It
was our good fortune lately to have an
opportunity of gratifying a long cherish-
ed desire of visiting the western country
which is fast becoming the most populous
as well as the most important part of our
National domain. Never before have
we appreciated the untold beauties of Na-
ture, never before has our ideas of perfec-
tion been so completely realized. A de-
scription of the varied scenery, which at
different points fastened our attention
would be impracticable, Now, as the cars
swept along a mountain, in all its grim
grandeur, reared itself aloft as though
guarding carefully the beauty upon which
it looked down. The next instant, it van-
ished, and in its place appeared the luxu-
riant vale, looking in strong contrast to
its stern and rugged neighbor.

Niagara. To each one Niagara has its peculiar attractions and charms. Every observer has formed his own impression

of that cataract which is the most convincing decision of that morbid question, whether "Nature's creation, or those of art are the grandest." A trip down the Hudson brought us almost to our journey's end, and we will neither weary you or ourselves longer.

D. K.

THE HOUSEHOLD.

When the ker

TO DRY AND COOK SWEET CORN.-As soon as the corn is fit for the table, husk and spread the ears in an open oven, or some fast drying place. nels loosen, shell the Corn, or shell as soon as you can. Then spread upon a cloth to dry in the sun, or on paper in a warm oven; stir it often that it may dry fast and not overheat. It more resembles the undried by its being whole, is sweeter and retains more of its natural flavor by drying faster. When all dried, expose it to the wind by turning it slowly from dish to dish; the wind blows off all the troublesome white chaff. In the morning of the day it is wanted, look it over and wash it; thon boil gently in water sufficient to cover it. water if more is needed. A short time before you dine (it should now be tender and almost dry,) add some sweet milk, or cream; pepper and salt to taste; a little sugar is an improvement.-Genesce Farmer.—

Re-fill with hot

The scenery of America has often times been condemned as being too monotonous and lacking in that grandeur and sublimity which is one of the prominent charactertistic of the scenery of Switzerland.But to convince himself of the fallacy of TO DESTROY FLIES--To one pint of the charge one has but to notice the cost of milk add a quarter of a pound of raw the country in the western part of New sugar, and two ounces of ground pepper; York, and on the Hudson. Ohio was our simmer them together eight or ten mindestination, and in due time, after enjoy-utes; and place it about in shallow dishes. ing those common pleasures, and experi- The flies attack it greedily, and are soon enceing those common mishaps, which suffocated. By this method, kitchens, &c. fall to the lot of every traveller, we reached our temporary home. Newport and Saratoga would not furnish the substantial pleasures that we enjoyed in the backwoods of Ohio. The house of our

may be kept clear of fiies all summer without the danger attending poison.— We copy this from an anonymous source. It is easily tried, and if effective will be valuable.

REGISTER OF METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS, AT EAST NEW LONDON. FOR THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1860. REPORTED BY H. E. CHITTY.

HORTICULTURAL.

PEARS.

FROM THE HOMESTEAD.

.

Pleasant.
Hot.
Pleasant.

clear clear clear
cloudy cloudy clear
clear clear c.ear Hot.

ty. Every list, however, of thirty-six
varieties contained the following, which
ripen in about the order that we number
them, from August to April.

1. Beurre Giffard,
2. Rosteizer,

3. Tyson,

4, Bartlett,

5. St. Ghislain,
6. Flemish Beauty,
2 Belle Lucrative,
8. Seckel,

A Pomologist of Worcester, Co., Mass., who contributed a series of exceedingly valuable articles to the last volume of the Homestead, over the signature of G. J.," has made pears his special study, and the following article from his pen, taken from the Worcester Transcript, will be found of great value, especially in Central Mas-11. sachusetts, and the contiguous portions of our own State.

Fruit and ornamental trees of good size and of hardy species, may be advantageously set out in the autumn. For transplanting the apple and the pear, this would even be the preferable season, could we be sure that the ensuing winter would be favorable. Nevertheless, one year with another, the average success in transplanting such trees, hereabouts, has probably been quite as satisfactory in the fall as in the spring. It may be urged further in favor of the autumn-that choicer selections can be made by those who purchase trees; that the ground is in a better condition for transplanting; that there is more leisure at this season; and that whatever can be accomplished before or during the winter, is a relief to the always hurried labors of the spring. The last ten days of October are the best for this work, although it may be continued some years, even into December.

once :

To those interested in the subject, the old hackneyed question doubtless recurs at What varieties shall I cultivate? We may answer in regard to pears, that a gentleman obtained a few months ago, from seven of the most experienced pear cultivators in this city, separate lists of their favorite varieties of this fruit. These lists were each arranged in three divisions, viz: The Best Twelve. The Second Best Twelve, The Third Best Twelve, The whole number of different pears reccommended in this way, was about seven

9. L. B. de Jersey.
10. Beurre Bosc,
Sheldon,

12. Beurre Superfin,

13, Paradise de Automn,
14. Fulton,

15. Doy. Boussock,

16. Beurre d' Anjou, 17, Urbaniste

18. Beurre Diel,

20. Dix,

The Flemish Beauty also bears young: and abundantly, but its fruit sometimes rusts and cracks, and very often drops, or is blown off badly, before it is ripe.

The Louis B. de Jersey is one of the most profitable of all pears, especially when grown on quince.

The B. de Anjou is Col. Wilder's favorite autumn pear. Large, beautiful, first

19. Duchesse d' Angoule' rate in every respect, faultless, it is unrivalled by any pear of its season. Succeeds equally on pear or quince.

21. Winter Nelis, 22. Lawrence,

23. Easter Beurre.

As the above pears differ, one from another, in the duration of the period that they are in eating, and as several of them come to maturity nearly simultaneously; a better classification would be thus,— Numbers 1-1, Summer Varieties.

In addition to these twenty-three varieties, most of the several lists contained also the

Buffam. p, q.

Onon taga (Swan's Orange,) p.
Beurre Hardy (Sterckman,) q,
St. Michael Archange, p. q.
Day du Comice,p. q.

Vicar of Winkfleld, p, q.
G lout Morceau, 9.

of which the last named two are Winter,
and the other five, Autumn varieties.

In all the lists of the First Best Twelve
were numbers 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, and, with a
single exception, 21. Here, then, are
a half-dozen pears combining, according
to the best authority in Worcester, a very
large proportion of the qualities of first
rate excellence.

The Winter Nelis is perhaps our best early winter pear; although the Lawrence is becoming very popular.

It will enhance the value of the above

lists to add that numbers 7, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 23 succeed admirably on quince roots, that numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,, 6, 8, 12 15 and 21, unless double worked, make but a moderate growth on quince ;—and, finally, that numbers 10, 11, 13, 14, 20 and 22 should be cultivated on pear roots only. In the additional list of seven varieties, p, means pear-roots, q, quince roots, and p, q, either mode. Of these thirty pears, numbers 13, 17 and 20 are shy bearers until the trees are large; so also is the Glout Morceau.

So far, well. But we do not here assume the responsibility of advising every body to buy, sell or graft in strict conformity with any of these lists. By no means. Taking into account the differences of soils, aspects, and modes of cultivation ;the objects in view, as for home use. for market, or for the size, beauty, longkeeping or other qualities of the fruit,and we see at once, that implicit reliance cannot safely be placed upon any such catalogues, emanate from whatever source The Bartlett continues to be what it has they may. However, any one who cultibeen for nearly fifty years, vates judiciously the pears abovė named, ular summer variety in the country. It will certainly do better than to stock his is very early and great bearer,--the young grounds with the class of "New Varietrees are often stunted by being allowed ties," which the nurserymen are constantto bear ;-the crop is improved by thin-ly endeavoring to force upon their custoning out the fruit.

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Vol. III:

LIGHTS AND SHADES.

The gloomiest day hath gleams of light,
The darkest wave hath bright foam near it ;
And twinkles thro' the gloomiest night
Some rolitary ster to cheer it.

The gloomiest soul is not all gloom,

The saddest heart is not all sadness, And sweetly o'er the darkest doom

BY W. H. STARR NEW-LONDON, CT.

Thursday, September 13, 1860.

the women especially sparkled from very
delight, on surveying its reflection of the
beads, coins, and tassels with which their
heads were decorated. This, together
with an electrical machine, telescope, and
the dispensary of medicines, drew great
numbers of them to our abode. Scores of

There shines some lingering beam of gladness. these sons of the desert might be seen

Despair is never quite dispair;

Nor life nor death the future closes;

And round the shadowy brow of Care,
Will Hope and Faney twine their roses,

A SUMMER ON MOUNT OLIVET.*

BY MRS. S. B. JOHNSON.

"Mount Olivet in sighs
Spake mournfully-His midnight prayer was mine,
I heard it, I alone,—as all night long
Upward it rose with tears, for those who paid
His love with hatred."

side the walls several months of the warm

season. Nothing is more primitive than this way of living. Families supply

winding around the mountains every day,
and a formidable company they were
each one mounted on his fine prancing
charger, and armed with all manner of
deadly instruments, a very walking batte-
ry. But, however wild their aspect, ow-
ing to the potent influence of medicine, we
were always treated by them with the
greatest kindness.

ONE DOLLAR A YEAR

No. 30.

approaching the village. Rooms had been already overspread with costly divans and the villagers had arrayed themselves in holiday attire for their reception, Soon after their arrival, as in etiquette bound, I called to pay my respects. The queen of the harem, who is a beautiful young Circassian, handed me her own elegant narghileh to smoke. I received many other marks of favor, and was frequently assured that my visit afforded them great pleasure.

They were not long in returning my my visit; a messenger, however, was first sent, to say that the ladies earnestly requested the gentlemen to leave the house. (Curious ladies these!). This was, of

The profound ignorance of these semi-course, readily complied with, however civilized beings, very naturally leads to reluctantly; and we endeavored to please the grossest superstition, of which we of- our distinguished visitors. Some were not The malaria arising from the debris of ten had instances. Of medicinal knowl- well, and warted medicine, which we freeJerusalem, compels all Frank residents, edge, they have none—but substitute all ly gave them, and they would fain have who wish to live out a full year, to pitch kinds of foolish and superstitious practices prostrated themselves in gratitude; indeed their tents in the country, and remain out-in its stead. The application of the red it was sometimes a difficult task to prevent hot iron is one of their most popular rem- a patient from thus falling on the floor edies. A man fell one day from a house- and kissing our feet. Ever after this they top; a messenger was despatched on a fleet were frequent visitors at our encampment, horse for a Frank physician, who found notwithstanding its humble appearance; him dangerously wounded, and an Arab for it was a small, dilapidated house, with doctor applying a red-hot iron, which, two rooms and a stable, so constructed. in their full belief in its efficacy, afford- that the stable was the hall of entrance.ed the greatest imaginable comfort to the A tent was pitched near the door, of rathunfortunate man, and to his sympathizing er greater pretensions, being highly decofriends! At other times, the sick man is rated with figures of white and green.laid near the tomb of some saint: or a But the privilege of living on this delightgolden case, containing a verse from the ful mountain, so full of soul-stirring assoKoran, is hung around his neck. Fre- clations, and of treading daily the path so quently a choice sentence from the Koran often trodden by the feet of our Saviour is placed in a pipe and smoked, and this they fully compensated for the trivial privations rely upon as a cure for the most dangerous we endured. For maladies! Another popular mode of treatment is a severe flogging!

themselves with the mere necessaries of life, and occupy either tents or the ruins around the city. Never were we happier than when living in this way on the western spur of Mount Olivet, just opposite Jerusalem. One is constantly reminded of the days of the Patriarchs. The surrounding hills abound in grapes, pomegranates, almonds, apricots, and figs; and these formed our principal articles of food. Some of our Bedawin friends brought us one day a bag of fruit from the neighborhood of the Jordan, which they affirm are the veritable apples of Sodom. They were beaten into a powder, and whether the apple of Sodom, or fruit of Gomorrah, it was very palatable. In exchange, they earnestly pleaded for the only lookingglass we had brought with us—of the size of one's hand. From the sensation it produced amongst them, it was evident they had never seen one before. The eyes of

*Hadji in Syria, or three years in Jerusa

lem.

When a paper of medicine is given them, such is their ignorance, that they receive it with the idea that both paper and medicine must be swallowed!

During our first summer encampment, the Pacha and his Harem removed for the benefit of their health to the village, crowning the top of the mountain. Great was the excitement, when the long train

of white sheets and attendants were seen

"Here with His dock, the sad Wanderer cameThese hills, He toil'd over in grief are the sameThe founts where he drank by the wayside still flow,

And the same airs are blowing which breathed on

his brow."

Our simple manner of living gave additional enjoyment; and to contribute our mite of good by administering to the sick, as well as to scatter "the leaves which are for the healing of the nations;" and, with Bible in hand, to roam over those sacred localities, were never-ending sources of pleasure.

The sermon was rich in intellectual and Dr. McEwen was born in Winchester,

THE REPOSITORY: historical interest, admirably appropriate, in this State, in the year 1780, and conse

NEW-LONDON, CONN.
BY W. H. STAR R.
Thursday, September 13, 1860.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE REV.

ABEL MCEWEN, D. D.

and solemnly impressive. The parentage, quently at the time of his death, had areducation, conversion and early life of the rived at the age of fourscore. He was deceased were related; his early settlement brought up on his father's farm, until in the ministry, his devotedness to the nearly 20 years of age when he entered work, his deep felt anxieties, his energetic Yale College, and at the age of 24, gradefforts, his strong and favorable influence uated with distinguished honors. Among upon the hearts of his bearers, his pure other of his classmates distinguished in The funeral of this distinguished ser- life, his adhesiveness to sound doctrine after life, was John C. Calhoun of South vant of God, took place on Monday, the and his affection for his people, were all Carolina, who was an unsuccessful com11th inst., and was peculiarly solemn and described in chaste and impressive lang-petitor with the Doctor for the Valedictoimpressive. A large number of the cler-uage, and wher. near the close, the speak-ry. After studying Theology two years gy, and the relatives of the deceased as- er alluding to the peculiar relations exis- he came to New London, and succeeded sembled at his late residence at two o'clock, when prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Wilcox, of this city, at the close of which the solemn tones of the passing bell announced the movement of the bier with its sad cortege towards the church, the interior of which was deeply and fully draped in mouning on the occasion. On the arrival of the body, it was placed immediately D. Woolsey, President of Yale college, in front of the pulpit, the bearers, (all clergymen of three different denominations,) were seated on the right and left of the coffin, while the other clergymen, relatives of the deceased, and officers of the church, occupied the seats on each side of the middle aisle. Every other part of the spacious edifice was filled with the crowds in attendance on the solemn services.

ting between himself and the deceased, ex-
claimed in the language of the prophet, as
he saw his master ascend to heaven in the
fiery chariot, "My father, my father!—
The chariot of Israel, and the horsemen
thereof," a large portion of the congrega-
tion were melted to tears. At the
close of the sermon, the Rev. Theodore

New Haven, addressed the throne of grace
in a deeply affecting, simple, and earnest
prayer, befitting the solemn occasion, after
which the choir sung the hymn commenc-
ing with the verse.

"Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb,

Take this new treasure to thy trust,
And gave these sacred relics room,

To seek a slumber in the dust." At the close of the exercises, the coffin As the procession entered the church, in front of the altar was opened for all the cholr, accompanied with the solemn who wished to pass by and look for the tones of the organ, chanted with deep pa- last time upon the calm, pleasant features thos, the 90th Psalm. The opening play-of a beloved pastor and friend. Nearly er was offered, and the scripture service the whole congregation availed themselves read from the 15th chapter of 1st Corin- of the opportunity thus afforded, and nearthians, by Rev. Timothy Tuttle, the ly half an hour was consumed before all venerable pastor of the Church in Led- had passed round, and taken their leave yard, after which the choir sung with sweetly solemn effect the beautiful hymn commencing with the words

"I would not live alway, I ask nt to stav,
Where storm after stórm rises dark o'er the way;
The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here,

Are enoughfor life's woes, full enough for its cheer."
The Rev. Mr. Shipman, of Jewett City,
followed in a solemn and appropriate
prayer, after which the choir sung the first
and last two verses of the hymn begin-

ning,

"Servant of God, well done,
Rest from thy loved employ,
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Master's joy."

After the singing of this hymn, during which many eyes were moistened with tears, Rev. Mr. Field, the colleague of the deceased, and pastor of the church, delivered a discourse from the text found in Genesis xv. 15th.

"And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace, thou shalt be buried in a good old age."

of the venerated deceased.

The pall-bearers were Rev, Tryon Edwards, D. D., Rev. Joseph Hurlbut, Rev. Paul Townshend, of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Federal street, Rev. Jabez S. Swan, of the Union street Baptist church, all of this city, and Rev. Alvan Bond, D. D., of Norwich, Rev. William Clift, of Stonington, Rev. Elisha Ayres, of East Lyme, Rev. S. W. S. Dutton, of

New Haven.

The remains were taken for interment,
to Cedar Grove Cemetery, attended by a
long procession of carriages containing
the relatives and attendant friends of the
deceased. At the grave the Rev. Alvan
Bond of Norwich, closed the ceremonies
of the service, in a deeply solemn and im-
pressive address over the unfilled grave of
the departed,

"Whose life's long warfare closed at last,
His soul was found in peace."

the Rev. Henry Channing as pastor, over the 1st Congregational Church, which relation he sustained, until the time of his decease, a period of fifty four years, the last six of which the pastoral duties had been mostly sustained by his highly respected coleague, Rev. Tho's P. Field, the present pastor. Doct. McEwen was a person ef rare talents, and remarkable intellect, was loved by a very large circle of friends and acquaintances, and honored by the entire community. He calmly and serenely passed away in the vigor of a green old age, regretted and lamented by

all who knew him.

66

A WATCHMAN FALLEN.

ENTERED INTO HIS REST."-HEB. IV; 10.

Called from this earthly conflict
Thine armor to lay down,

A soldier true and fearless,

Thine is the victor's crown ;
Long on the walls of Zion,

A sentinel thou'st stood,
To guard with care unceasing

The heritage of God.

True to thy glorious Leader,

Enlisted in thy youth,
Long was thy faithful service,

Thy cause the cause of truth!
Thy watchword was Redemption,-
Hope for the sinner lost;
Thy standard heaven's own banner,
The banner of the Cross.
The helmet of salvation

Upon thy noble brow,-
The shield of faith before thee
Thy valiant warfare through.
Of God's eternal spirit

The sword thou well didst wield,
Nor ever in the battle,

Didst for a moment yield.

Farewell, intrepid warrior!
Thy noble work is done,
Thy warfare is accomplished,

Thy glorious victory won!
With honors clustering round thee,
Surpassing earth's renown:-

Gone to thy home in glory

Thou wear'st a star-gemmed crown.