person when you least expected ckarstrom. Many of the conspiit, and warned your majesty rators were exiled and among them against attending masked festivals were Adolphus and his father. for one year? The time is not yet Clara mourned over the dimexpired, and I pray you sire to med brightness of her lover's reremain this night in Drottnig-putation, but forsook all to follow holm.' him in banishment. Her smile 'Brake, Guildenstein, I thank could soothe him, and for years ye both for your well meant ad-after they wandered from their vice, but it must not be. It shall native land, she was his ministernot be said Gustavus feared aughting angel who shed peace around when surrounded by such loving him.-At length he was recalled; friends as ye are. I will that we and Clara placed once more amidst proceed immediately to Stock- the court she was formed to adorn, holm.' became its brightest ornament. FOR THE BOWER OF TASTE. THE INFANT'S FUNERAL. The gay cavalcade set out;some of the conspirators formed a part of it, amongst whom was Adolphus. His heart was heavy, but still he hoped something would IT is sometimes as great a luxury occur to prevent the horrid deed. to the mind as to the eye to visit He rode by the carriage of the a country village; there is a sort king, who looked at him and said, of freshness of character, a pri'Methinks Count Leuvenheilm mitive simplicity, obvious every thou hast seen a ghost, who has where-their resources are within warned thee also, to beware of themselves, and like the members masquerades; cannot the smile of one family, they are mutually that will soon greet thee from the dependant upon each other for all lips of the lady Clary, dispel the their blessings, moral and social. gloom that overshadows thy brow?' In these little communities a wed'Your majesty will please ex-ding is a jubilee! all are ready to cuse me, but I am ill to-night.' assist in the necessary prepara"I thought so,' said Gustavus, tions and lend their aid to promote 'for surely there never was a more the festivities of the occasion. woful visage than thine. Methinks In sickness and sorrow, all their I feel an unwonted heaviness my- tenderest sympathies are called self, to-night, and it seemed as I forth, and the young and lovely looked on the fair towers of Drott-learn their first lessons of humanningholm just now, that I saw ity at the couch of suffering, in them for the last time, nay, I administering comfort to the discould almost fancy a branch of tressed. The death of a neighbor the willow that marks the fate of is an event of melancholy interest our family, was decaying as I in their little circle-a link is gazed on it. But away with such broken in the social chain that thoughts, and may we dwell only binds them together, and with the on the smiles that beauty will pure and honest feelings of nabeam on us to-night.' ture, they go to the house of mourning and proffer their assistance and consolations to the bereaved, in the language of sincerity. All those little jealousies that are too apt to interrupt the peace of society, are forgotten, and ma The ill-fated monarch rode on, but the recollection of his sovereign's confidence haunted Adolphus for many a year. All know the death of the gallant Gustavus, and the fate of his assassin An ny reconciliations take place at this life, and moralized on the these meetings, between persons probability of disappointment and worthy of each other's confidence the certainty of death, with an and friendship, who have been energy that would not have disformerly estranged through preju- graced a higher calling. dice. K. There is much truth and point in the following article which we extract from the Baltimore Chronicle. There is much solemnity in a Three of the happiest months country funeral. Here we behold of my existence were passed in a unsophisticated nature in her simcountry village. I was about fif-ple garb, but the strong hold that teen, an age when the impressions she has upon our sympathies is a we receive are the most vivid and convincing proof of the power and lasting; every object I saw, and truth of her arguments. all I witnessed, wore the charm of novelty and excited an interest that I shall never feel again. I attended the funeral of a beautiful child who had fallen a victim to one of those sudden attacks in- LORD BYRON prophesied that Sir cidental to infancy-it was the Walter could open to himself a mother's first hope-I shall never new department of literature, forget the scene: there it lay in whenever his novels began to tire; its little pure white robe, like a but his present attempt at historisleeping cherub, with its bright cal composition is no great proof sunny hair curling around its of his Lordship's powers of vatisnowy brow; the slight tint of life cination. The truth is, that the was still visible upon its cheeks author of Waverly has, of late and lips-the young mother bent years, shewn a much greater over it with a countenance of the anxiety for the good things of this deepest sorrow-her comb had life than for his true glory, and he fallen from her dark hair, and it has exhibited the humiliating specfell like a mourning veil over the tacle of genius, bowing its plumes dead, as she bent to take a part-to the shrines of avarice and ing kiss; the father exhibited power. His servile adulation more calmness, although it was of his Majesty, on his visit to evident from the suppressed sigh Scotland, and his hasty producwhen gazing on his lost child, that tion of half conceited, but well his feelings were not less intense paid works for the press, than hers,-[these are the real abundant proofs of these assertragedies of life! here there is no tions. Several of the British pestudy for effect]-the coffin was riodicals have pointed out the brought in, and with an affection- most flagrant errors in the life of ate dignity that would have graced Napoleon. One of the last Nos. of a higher sphere, he led her away the London Monthly Review, (a while the child was placed in its copy of which is in the Baltimore last repository. Their minister, Library,) contains a very elaborate a reverend, grey haired man, then critique on the subject. But the called their attention by an affec- following inaccuracies (to use the tionate, though rather a long mildest phrase) though sufficientprayer, in which he addressed allly glaring, appear to have escaped that were related to the deceased the notice of the different periodiwith the consolitary doctrines of cals which I have examined. In christianity--he expatiated largely vol. 1st (American edition, the upon the hopes and promises of author says that Libon kept an are aristrocrat, whom he sent to the properly the abundant materials guilotine, lying in the usual posture before him, he would have proon his back, with his eyes turned duced a work in every respect up to the axe, which was suspend-worthy of the fame of his hero, ed above his throat.' Now every 'the idol of the soldiers soul.' But body is aware that the 'usual pos- he was so anxious to receive the ture of a person to be guillotined, stipulated quantum of guineas is with the face downwards, so (which were only to be paid on that the vertebrae of the neck, the completion of the task) that are the first parts severed by the he has entirely merged his literary axe.' In p. 259, vol. 2d, we find-reputation in the character of a 'one evening at Fontainbleau, as book-maker at tant par feille. the Empress was returning from mass.' Sir Walter should have A GREEK FUNERAL. known that mass was always said A recent traveller gives the folin the morning:-for the priest lowing account of a Greek funeral: never performs the august cere--A low bier, standing near the mony without taking the sacra- centre of the church floor, bore ment, which is always done fast- the corpse, the remains of a feing! In vol. 3d, p. 210, the Dutch-male. On her head was a white ess of Angouleme is called the turban, in which was gracefully only remaining daughter of Louis entwined a large braid of hair. XVI! I should be happy to learn She was dressed in a long light what other daughter he ever had! brown silk mantle, with edges The errors in French would dis- trimmed with sable. Her head grace a school boy in the 3d form, was resting on a pillow of yellow such as compte for comle; cheri silk, beautifully figured with gold, translated spoiled-a debate sword and a small coverlet of the same in hand, he Frenchifies into 'par was spread over the lower part of voie du fait,' p. 269, &c. He per- the body, and hung down from the sists during two thirds of the work foot of the bier. She seemed like on misnaming, Las Cases, Las a person who had thrown herself Casas, which recalls to mind, Sir on a couch, to rest from the faRoger de Coverley's obstinacy in tigues of a journey. No coffin, calling Prince Eugene, Prince no shroud, none of the wonted Eugenio. A fault still more blame- habiliments of the dead were seen. able than any of the above, is one On each side of the bier stood which has often been reprehended large waxen candles, and around in the Author's works of fiction, were standing hundreds of friends, viz. his frequent application of the each bearing a lighted taper in his language of scripture to the most hand. profane and frivolous topics. Thus, in speaking of the energies of Spain, unwasted by the conflagration of war, he observes, 'the bush, though burning,'-alluding, of course, to the burning bush of Moses! In v. 3d, p. 219, he says, 'in politics as in morals, it will be well to pray against being led into temptation! &c. &c. There is no doubt that had Scott taken the trouble to digest Half an hour or more, the priests alternately chaunted and recited the funeral service, and at short intervals numbers recited a sacred song. The Scriptures were open, and from the ancient Greek was read, the hour is coming in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth. An aged priest, with a long hoary beard, standing by the side of the dead, in their own native dialect, then addressed the people. He stood there, he said, to speak for her who could no longer speak for herself, and for her to forgive any, who might ever in any way have injured her. If she had herself injured any, he hoped that they would freely forgive her. The assembly with united voice, responded, 'we forgive, and may she also be forgiven of her God,' crossed themselves and bowed. The crowd then parted, and the relatives themselves drew near. The eye of the husband was now, for the last time, fixed on the object of his affections. Thrice he crossed himself, then bowed and kissed the cheek now cold in death; and so feeling, so affectionate was this last farewell, that no one could pronounce it a ceremony merely. The deceased was then borne to the depository of the dead, and, when laid in the tomb, the priest poured oil on her head, repeating from one of the Psalms of David, the earth is the Lord's and the fulness; the world, and they that dwell therein.'—Christian Ob server. FOR THE BOWER OF TASTE. THE BROTHERS. WHEN we recover from the first overpowering, deadening shock occasioned by the death of those beloved by our hearts, we prize the dear ones that are left, and love them, with more devotion than before; our affections are less divided, and, consequently, are fixed with more intense interest, upon our few remaining friends; we insensibly allow ourselves to place more dependance upon them, we give our hearts more entirely to them than if we had never known the pangs of disappointment and bereavement; it was so with the parents of Waldo and Edward Morton. These brothers were the last of a large and lovely family who had all withered and fallen, beneath the stroke of that slow but sure conqueror, consumption! who consigns to the grave so many of the beautiful and intelligent. The hectick cheek, the faltering step, had early shown that death had marked them for his own, and one by one, the young, the beautiful, and the brave, had dropt into the devouring grave. But two were left, and these were the pride, the comfort and solace of their parents, whose hearts had been so often wounded by sorrow and suffering. It seemed as if these only remaining objects of their affection were more dear to them than ever; all their hopes were now centered in these two boys; and it is no wonder that they were beloved most tenderly, most deeply, by them; for no one could look upon them without interest; they were indeed lovely boys, and every succeeding year as they advanced towards manhood, their expressive features grew more noble and intelligent. their The brothers loved each other with an affection so strong, so ardent, that the life and happiness of the one, seemed to depend upon the life and happiness of the other. Scarcely ever separated a moment from infancy, always pursuing the same studies, enjoying the same pleasures, views, wishes and affections were ever alike; but their character, and their persons, were strikingly different. The ardent, impetuous, enthusiastic Edward always full of life and gaiety, formed a striking contrast to the mild, pensive, high souled Waldo, who was two years older than his brother. He could remember more distinctly the dying words of his last beautiful sister, and what was then said by all, that none of the family would be spared by that cruel disease; no doubt the impression and Edward wept passionately, that he then received of being as their parents gave them the doomed to an early death con- last kiss; but these feelings of tributed to make his character of despondency and misery cannot a more thoughtful and melancholy last long in the youthful bosom. cast than it would otherwise have It is impossible for the pure and been. Their external appearance innocent always to be unhappy, was also very different; they were even although separated from both very handsome, but who those they most love; the wicked ever had seen the black, expres-alone are doomed to be perpetusive, soul-beaming eyes, pale face ally miserable. They were soon and sad smile of Waldo, and the engaged in study, which to them laughing deep blue eyes, dark was always a source of pleasure; brown curls and glowing face of and were soon known and beloved Edward, from which smiles were by their class-mates almost as seldom banished, would never have well as they had been by the little thought them brothers. They circle of friends they had left. were both equally beloved, equally They did not forget home, nor welcome wherever they went; cease to love its inmates, they there was always pleasure when- knew it was necessary and thereever the glad, joyous voice of fore were contented to be sepaEdward was heard, and none could rated from them. It was soon listen to the deep, sweet tones of perceived that they had few supeWaldo without heartfelt interest. riors in point of talent and appliThey were universal favorites in cation, but it was seen without the little village where they lived; envy, for their gentleness, kindadmired and flattered by the richness and affability made them and fashionable, loved and revered favorites with all. There was by the poorer classes as benefactors and protectors, so that when they left home for a distant university, there was sorrow in almost every house; they had been educated entirely at home, and knew not what it was to be amongst strangers. To go where they should meet no well-known face, hear no familiar voice, receive no parental blessing, was a sorrowful anticipation. They had always been guided by the hand of parental affection, had been accustomed to a kind father's admonitions, a tender mother's affectionate advice, to direct their conduct at all times; but now they were to be left in a great degree to their own guidance, they were about to leave the home of their childhood perhaps forever, and to their affectionate hearts it was a moment of agony. The big tear stood in the eye of Waldo, VOL. I. another circumstance which contributed more than any other to their happiness; change of air and the long journey had evidently improved Waldo's health, which had always been delicate; his step grew firmer, his cheek less pale, and health began gradually to impart a glow to his face and a vigor to his frame. Time glided by almost unperceived, and the four years which had at first appeared like an age were almost gone; the brothers had found many sincere friends in the families they had visited, who now looked forward with pleasure and pride to commencement day. Several acquaintances also, from their own distant home, were to be present at that time. But within the last few days Waldo had appeared less cheerful than usual, and it was remarked by many of his classmates, that his cheek was 8 |