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Itif Mi s! nliMc'cr tlie Miwc inspire, My soul the tuneful strain auiiirca..,.coTT.- - rao "svtai" 4 mw- rot. Ji then; snot, more dearly JorM than all, More than all others which this world can give ? Where flower forever bloom, and pleasure! cjJI ! -- Tor which we dare to die, and love to live I Where centre all the joys our live a have arm Where' days are bright, and nights serene ? . U there a spot, to which the exile term -When andcring. lonely on a distant shore I .. .. The while, hit struggling heart within him hums Longing to viait its fair Kcne once more ! Where pure ones dwell, who love hi memory yet Far o'er the dark blue sea, he never can forget i la there a spot, where we would ever he, From cradled childhood to declining age Where noble minds exult, anJ souli arc free, Glorious in light where dwell the bravo and sage I The beautiful and bright, where'er we roam ? There i there is oca cocaraT akd oca ho ! inmiCl IXTftirT. J cannot mourn that tfme has fled, Though In ita flight some joys ha perished ; 1 cannot mourn that hopes are dead. Which my young heart too dearly cherished. For time has brought me as it past, More valued joys than those it banishc!, And hope has o'er the future cast Stiinnghtcr hues, as others vaSUheif, Nor can I mourn tliat days arc gone, With many a heart -felt sorrow lsded ; Nor Mr ill I grieve o'er pleasures flown, That early glowed, and quickly faded; Fof tunc, with kind and gentle sway, Still softens every passing narrow, And though it steals one joy to-day, It adds another on the morrow. LUetftYy Extracts, &c. Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor. IT ALLAN CHURCHES AND CLERGY. From "Trartb in France and Italy," by the Hc.r; Wm. Berrian, of New-Vork. . " The churches in general are open through out the year, from the dawn to the dose of the day. In every cathedral there are at least V o services, and very often likewise in the p.rish churches; indeed a third is by no imans uncommon. And on these occasions it is -iOt merely trie chapter who assemble to ptilorm a prescribed duty, or a parochial priest with his assistants, but a considerable number of worshippers, and frequently a large congregation. In the smaller towns and vil lages it is usual for the husbandman, before he goeth forth to his labour, to attend the sacri fice of the mass. And after the toils of the day are over, you will sometimes find them pressing in crowds to the Benedizione,or to an evening service, so called, perhaps, because they are dismissed with the final benediction. n niv iiiiviI9 ui wic BUICU unices, indi viduals, as they are prompted by a gratitude that longs to unburtheri itself, or by a sorrow wiai 5cc3-iorcomioriror-a-troubied-con-setnee that wants appeasing, or a supersti tious scrupulousness. that places dutv in mul tiplying religious observances, are constantly entering the churches to offer tip thelrpnvate devotions. Jtacn one comes in and goes out with silence, arid as if he were the only wor- oiMjti ui me Tcuipic. ii oman seems lo no- ce nis neignoour, and whatever merit they roay. think their secret obligations will give them in the sight of God, they are not nresen- ted in such a wav as to manifest any desire for the praise of men. There are certainly as many who come for this-Dumose at twi light, and. a little later, when the obscurity of tne Dtmcung coniounds the features of -the inend and stranger, as at any other hour. I have never been "so much impressed by this -devout- macticc asfat j'such .time, itrftpn tfci glimmering from some altar has partially shown these solitary worshippers, or scattered groups prostrate and in silence; or when through the gloom J have discerned their -dim and shadowy forms flittintr before me or when I would have scarcely knownTthat I was not alone, but tor the sound of some rev erent step, now and then jriterrupting the.pro- juuuu snuness. " The dresses of three officiating priests at the principal. altar,.to,dav. were! rirK ami splendid. , A loose-'mantle, open'at the sides of gold. The formed were ncat anil elegant, and the latter sumptuous rather than gaudy. V I he ecclesiastics of rank, when not officia ting at the altar, are dressed in a black cos sack, over tvhich thcic is a kind of white demi-turplice, and over that again a 6carlct or purple mantle, with a hood hanging on the back, and a train gathered up in a fold which nearly touches' the ground. ' The hair is generally powdered and curled, and the ton of the head covered with a circular piece ofscarlet cloth. The priests of inferior rank arc without the mantle and-without, powder. Their crown Fsltf so shbnv but "covered with a round piece of black cloth. Some of the clergy wear square black or purple caps, ...t'i- .-I IT . ..... . I which ore uitcn on at certain pans 01 tne service. The young men intended for the ministry. arc, simply habited in a purple j:os- sack. Many slight particulars and minute variations, from not having been noted down, arc now forgotten. I he chapter, which usu ally consists of from thirty to a hundred priests, sit in stalls around the recess behind the grand altar, and a great number of candi dates in the intermediate space. "The service, when they are neither chan ting nor playing on the organ, is performed in a kind ot recitative. One part is frequent lv begun before the other is ended. Some times it is in regular response, and sometimes with united voices. As the chant, however, is generally mingled with the service, and occasionally the melody of the choir, the encct is almost always solemn and striking. 44 The pulpit in their churches is generally arge and commodious, and more like the desk in our own. The preacher's feet ars not immovable, but he shifts his position, pass ing from one end to the other, sometimes too precipitately, but in general easily and grace- ully. ilis square black cap is taken on in in vocation, but never to enforce his argument, as at Saintes. The tones anneared to me to have all the variety of animated conversation among the Italians, and the gestures, though sometimes too measured or too extravagant, were more commonly bold and impressive. In the most rapid and elevated flights the lelivery was so distinct that nothing could be lost ; and when the preacher appeared to be exhausted by his exertions he would sit hate to stop art ecclesiastic in the streets, nor to ask him in the churches, for it is always the readiest way to get it j and though he fai in the object of his inquiry, he may be surr at least, of a kind and gentle answer.1!- ' i-4 down in the pulpit, and, leaning on the front of it would address the people in a lowered tone, with the simplicity of a father to his child rcn. Then cxaduallv trrorwincr warm. and his voice rising -again, hie would start up and break out into his fromer violence. This appears theatrical in description, but it often seemed to me exceedingly natural and striking, and was, no doubt, suited to the emus and habits of the people. At any rate, they always succeeded in secunnir a - respectful and earnest attention. The priests appear abroad in a large black cassock, buttoned before, or in the full dress of a -clergyman, with the addition of a cock ed hat, and black silk scarf hanging from the collar of the coat and reaching down behind to their leet. I he latter is becoming and Graceful. 44 The Dominicans dress in a white pown and cassock. The fraternity of the Comal dolese are clothed in a grey mantle covering the whole body and head, excepting small holes lor the eves. I heir annearance is rightful, and it was my impression, on first seeing this habit, that it was a piece of frol- lesome masquerade. I he mendicant friars hava-brawacassQckfaAteneiLwitlLajiirdle The dignitaries of the church wear purple stockings. The scarlet hat, with a rounded crown and. broad brim, is the distinguished i just ron fuE'rutf or ir. In my journey through life, and intercourse in society, I have found many, very many, who acted on many, occasions from no high er motives than "just for the fnnofit" Among my acquaintance in my youth, was onoTom Jones,-a good natured inoffensive chap, who meant no one any harm, out was peculiarly liable to engage in matters of con siderable moment, and proceed so far that it was often-difficult -and sometimes dangerous to stop. lie paid his addresses to Maria S the dautrhter of a resocctable though not wealthy farmer, who lived retired on one of .those pleasant farms among the. Green Mountains in Vermont, through no other mo tive than "just for the fun of if," not having the most distant idea of ever being united with her in the holy bands of matrimony. Out ere he reflected on the inconsistency of the procedure, she had contracted a pure and hallowed affection for him, too deep to be eradicated, too strong to be broken, without consigning the victim to an early grave Thomas, as I said before, had not the most distant idea of marrying her, because he had no real affection for her, and provided he had, he knew that he was only heir to a great for tune, and he was well convinced that his fa ther would never consent to a union where there was so much disparity in worldly great ness f He knew that her affection for him was pure and innocent, and he probably would, such was his simplicity of feeling, have made her the partner of his joys and sufferings, had it not been for incensing his father. But, alas ! he left her a prey to all the pangs of disappointed love, "one did not lojjg sur vive the cruel stroke." Love, like at anker, preyed upon her heart, and like the rose, she drooped, and withered, and faded away. When Thomas was made acquainted with her fate, it struck like a dagger to his heart. He was compelled to blame himself as the cause of her untimely exit, and embitter his moments for a while with the soul distracting reflection, that for no better reason than 44 just for the fun of ," he had been the cause of sending a lovely woman to the grave ! But such reflection did not long continue : he found means to dispel his sorrows 4 a mid the whirl of varied occupation," and has now for gotten that such a being as Maria ever existed. Louisa was a young lady of an amiable dis position ; and was of the charming age of six teen, beloved and respected by all who knew her. She, alas ! soon began to be coouetish u .4 would at one time appear all love and affec tion for one person, and then again, ' just Jor the fun of it" receive the address of another, until she jilted half the young men in the country, when at last, she, ujutt for the fiu: of if, ' was obliged to take up (with her) the lortion of an Old Maid. ?. Retr PRESERVED HEADS. The following paragraph has been prepared for pub lication several weeks, and excluded to make room for other subjects. London is not the only place which has been favored by this singular species of exportations. At least three of these preparations have been received in this port; two. per the Bencoolen, -and one by the Hin dosUn, We believe they are in the possession of Dr. Traill, and that they will ultimately be deposited in the Liverpool Royal Institution : 'Uv7Mer. . irHQMlTHE LONDON PAPERS. called a cope.whifh was madf'of-whife silk ihm)rht i,nrrttorthcftiirirmncrs.; andlf ,rny Vrme arranger copes of the priests appeared to be one tissue U in want oHnformationThwhould nothes- 1- -v. - ' . . " ' . - . . ' 1 - . ; - v . . . -5 .- .n -. When they ride but neir eclu,Pagc gay and pompous, and when hey walk, they arc foUowell'byirselrvint"' I have-seerrtherningettlng77utfTarnagM; affecting the most ridiculous effeminacy, and leaning on the arms of their attendants as if they had hot strength enough to support them selves. 1 he coach ot the Archbishop of Na ples is preceded and surrounded by domes tics, who movd on with it in a slow and steady waiK. The trlergy are rnrium erab! e, and '. in eve ry part of Italy they must form a considera- uuit jjuuiuu ui uic population. we near accounts of JM Mm6f"iv-onR them as would, perhaps, be given of the sa cred order, by the same kind of informants, in countries where their manners are com paratively pure and unblamable. That there are irregularities, especially among some of . ... - me njgner rank, cannot well be doabted ; but there is reason to believe, tltat they are great ly exaggerated. The Romish tainly much devoted to the public functions of t IV . i their oihce. They visit theiiparishioners in sickness and in sorroy- but seldom in health and joy. I was acquainted with sortie of; xl- incidentally, many. " J o , " ') jvt u v uVrla ill bitter portion It is well known that the New Zealanders Eractice a mode of drying and "preserving the eads of their chiefs who have fallen in bat tle. Some of these singular memorials have boehToughriolhis country, by the traders who touch on that Island, the sailors being anxious to get them in exchange for .baubles which might 'attract the cupidity of the na tives. One of these is in possession of a gentleman in the city it is the head of W chief, about thirty years of age, who was kil led in battle about twelve months ago. It is certainly much less disgusting than such a preparation might be conceived to be. It is perfectly dry, and has not the least offensive smell. . The whole of the. substance within the skull is taken out, andthe skin is fastened within to a small hoop. The. skin has a yel lowish tanned appearance, and there is not an eighth of an inch that is free from tattooing. JM teeih are perfect, Jut sm 1 all, . nmL much worn. The place in the cheek where the fa tal ball entered, and where ihe skin was con sequently broken, is supplied by a piece of wood, oh which the line pf the tattooing are continued. The forest is high', and has ap parently been stripped of hair for the nur- pose of scarification ; but, from the hinder parj of the headr.theKwrhan2luTttrian.tl y perfectly natural state.Tiot haVin j beelt in the least, injured by whatever process, tlie heiid' has been subjected to. TllC head hs )Cah rccognued b v th, chiefs who are in this coZ try as that of a pcrSOn of the most exahed As every ten in dignity i, markcd by a fresh scratch on the face, the owner of tL held must have arrived at the ncplu, ultra of tie. vatiorf. ' K -ITIIILHOLY- DYIVti ! OPJ iiipuv 4w lJZ uiuii is h uuuuie lie IS horn in and sin ; he comes into the world like morn, ing mushrooms, soon thrusting up their headj into the ear. and conversing with tliri;n,i..i of the same production, and as toon they turn imuuuai ,4iiu .jorgcuuincss i.some oi,ihem without any-otherintere6t-in-the-iiff;r r the world, but that they made their parents a little glad, ancf very sorrowful. Others ride longer in the storm; it may be until icv, years of vanity be expired, and then pcrad- Hiuuit me sun stunts not upon tnetr heads and thev fall into the shades below, into tiJ cover of death and darkness of the cravp tr hide them, but if the bubble stand th shock of a bigger dropt outlives the chances of a child, of a careless nurse, of drowning in a pail of water, of beingovcrlaid by a sleepy ti uiu, ur sucn muc acciacnts, men tne voung man dances like a bubble cmntv and eav.and shines like a dove's neck or the image of a rainbow, which hath no substance, and whose very imagery and colours are fantastical : and so he dances out the gaiety of his youth, and is alt the while in a storm, and endures, only because he is'not knocked in the head bv a dron of bigger rain, or crushed by the pressure of a load or indigested meat, or quenchcdiby preserve a man alive in the midst of so manv chances and hostilities, is ai' great a miracle as to create him ; to preserve him from rush ing into nothing, and at first to draw him un from nothing, were equally issues from an' almighty power.' 'Some are called at aire at fourteen, some at one and twenty, Wme never ; but all men late enough ; for the life of a man comes upon him slowly and insensibly. But as when the 0 sun approaches toward the gates "of the morn ing, he first opens a little eye of Jieaven, and sends awav the sniriti of 'darkness, and pvc light to a cock, and calls up the lark to mat ting, and by and by gilds the fringes of a cloud and peeps over the eastern hills, thrusting out his golden hornsj like those which decked tht brow of Moseys, when he was forced to wear a veil, because himself had seen the face of God; and still, while a man tells a story, the ciin r r9m ' KkvKaw ..II U . .1. . i . and full, light, and then he shines one whole day, under a cloud often, and sometimes weep- ... a.' .. ,i . niicdi. anu muc Biiuwcrs, ana sets quicsiy, so is a man's season and his life.' It rs the same harmless thiog that a noor shepherd suffered yesterday or a maid servant iu ua) ; anu at mc same time in wnicnyou aie, in that very night a thousand creatures die with - u . . , r you, some wise men, and many fools ; and the wisdom ot the hrsr will not quit him, and the folly of the latter doeii not make him unable to die.' The folloM in'g trong,jrteTated and impressive language is the concluding passage of a sermon on the death of an aged minister ': 1, ' " Winnorahunlaingcrow amply compensate the jnost painful sacrifieeand self denying exertions? If a green chaplet, a wreath of man's applause, was a powerful stim ulus to :a;OiwkKon1kn; how should a Christian be excited to fight and Tun that he may win pnzc 01 innnuc worm : sufferingsof this present time,' however se vere, " are not worthy to be compared witn the gloryCiwhich shall be revealed in us."r- Whaf are pains and sorrow to him, who, be fore another day, may be with .Jesus in para dise I What is poverty to him, who is soon to possess the riches of the universe ? What is want to that man, who expects shortly to dg filled with all the fulness of God?" What are the contemnt and reproach of the world to. .... .... an ueir ni cinrv. wnn .is roou.iu.uc t UHum . as a conqueror and to sit upon a heavenly throne with his Redeemer and his God ? Nay, what is death itself to that person, who has an house not made with hands, eternal in the Jieavens," into which he will triumphantly enter, as soon as this earthly tabernacle isTdis- solved? Let us also believe and so live, hat when we stand on the margin of eterni ... . 1... .V. 1 :.1 -f .u. Annttle.' iy, wc may auupi inc language oi w--'f' and say, I have fought a good fightr I. nave finished my "cows" r'KavVlept the fat- rignyeousnes?, nicn tne ,-L.ora, me Juc&eshaU give nic'tit thkr&&r ', ous It.ii mucU,lMJtttxJx).rcui-of, incnjiojin', angry secretly, , c
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