MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
(Originnl |5onn. 
For the Rural Now Yorker. 
TO MY GRAND-PARENTS. 
BY KATE WOODLAND. 
They say thou art old, my grandmother dear, 
That gray are the locks on thy brow, 
That thv tones which once were so mellow and clear 
Are feeble and tremulous now: 
Tficy toll me thine eye hath lost its bright Muo, 
Thy step its light freedom and gnu A 
That the lily and rose have forsaken 
And wrinkles have grown on thy face. 
And thou my dear grandfather, also, (hey say 
Hath been smitten by old Father Time, 
That slowiy from earth thou art passing away, 
To the rest of a summer clime : 
I know thy dear form is feeble, and fraught 
With meekness and suffering untold, 
And thus, because Age on thy body hath wrought, 
They call tliee, dear grandfather, old. 
But ye are not old, my Grand-Parents twain, 
Though your steps are feeble and slow— 
Though laughter and song may never again 
From your Ups melodiously flow. 
Your cheeks may have lost their bright lustre and bloom, 
And your life-giving current be cold, 
Your feet may he rapidly seeking Ihe tomb,— 
But my Grand-Parents, you are not old. 
Not old, not old, though your locks are gray, 
And dim are your once beaming eyes; 
Not old, for love and truth never decay, 
And goodness ne'er withers or dies : 
And these have ever dwelt with you, and kept 
Your hearts still as blooming and young, 
As when with fair form, and light falling step, 
The journey of life you begun. 
The if only are old who in virtue decay— 
Whose hearts cease to beat for the true— 
Whose love for aU goodness passeth away, 
As passeth at morning the dew. 
But your hearts as of yore, still thrill with delight 
God’s wisdom and truth to behold, 
As fondly as ever, ye cling to the right, 
And therefore, I call you not old. 
And when you have finished your labors below, 
And sought the repose of the tomb, 
In the beams of God's love your spirits I know, 
In glorious beauty will bloom. 
And oh ! if I strive the wish is not vain, 
That. I may so hold communion with truth, 
That my heart, like my Grand-Parents dear, may remain 
Forever in beautiful youth. 
Carlton, N. Y., 1S52. 
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SI Iturij for tije labtrs. 
Written expressly for Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
. PROCRASTINATION; 
OR, JULIA HORTON’S BESETTING SIN. 
BY A FARMER’S WIFE. 
There is perhaps no trait in the charac- 
hand, and the half hour would pass without which enabled him to surround his lovely 
any demonstration in the direction of school, wife with elegancies and luxuries, which he 
and Emma would pursue her way alone, was proud to see her enjoy. Possessed of 
leaving Julia to swell the formidable list of refined taste and ready tact, Mrs. T.’s be- 
“tardv marks,” opposite her name on the setting sin was rarely so prominent as to 
teacher’s list. If her. mother had occasion seriously annoy her husband, as she always 
Poor Julia ! these daggers were necessa¬ 
ry to carry to her heart the full realization I 
of all the consequences of her v/ant of punc¬ 
tuality—but the fiery ordeal performed what 
all else had failed to do. On her bended 
knees bv the side of that husband’s sick 
•Hrabing for tjje gating. 
For the Rural New-Yorker. 
CHAPTER FOR YOUNG MEN. 
Mr. Editor :—I know a man who is 
to leave the getting of dinner in hor charge, had her mother or Emma with her to regu- j bed, on the return of his reason, did she ver y r i c h now, though he was very poor 
she was sure to bo" too late; not perhaps late the domestic machinery. At length, the 
because she was unwilling to do the work, mother’s health failed, and Emma was called 
but from lack of sufficient interest and ear-, 
nestness in the matter, to note tho time re¬ 
quired to perform the various operations; 
consequently her work was ill done, and her 
to preside over the household of a respecta¬ 
ble mechanic who had won her heart, leaving 
Mrs. Truman to depend on her own resour¬ 
ces for the management of her beautiful es- 
mother became afraid to trust her with do- tablishment. Little Julia and Emma had 
mestio concerns. already asserted their claims to a portion of 
Julia was passionately fond of reading tho daily care and attention of a mother, 
works of fiction, which very much aggra- Edward provided his wife with abundant 
vated this prominent fault in her-character; means ; she kept as much help as she pleas- 
already it gavo her friends much uneasi- e d,—y e t hers was far from being the well¬ 
ness, particularly her mother, who plainly regulated household to which Edward had 
foresaw many evils it would inevitably bring alibis life been accustomed. Sometimes 
upon her, should she be called upon to take thero would be an entire change of domes- 
chargo of a family. It was in vain, that she tics, who would often become dissatisfied 
was repeatedly left by cars, and steamboats, with a mistress that did not always know 
to tho great annoyance of others ; “ I could when she ought to be pleased or displeased 
not help it,” was the only apology she would with them. Sometimes thero would come 
deign on such occasions; trifling indeed was a succession of ill-cooked meals, and what 
such an excuse to that devoted mother who husband could be blamed, if such meals 
had unceasingly striven'to cure tho fault. C ame to bo passed in silence and coldness on 
Julia possessed fine musical talents, and his part, when, by a little exertion on the 
became a proficient, with little effort. As part of the wife, tho mischief could be 
ask forgiveness, and promise her Heavenly when he was a boy. He said his father 
Father helping her, to root out this great taught him never to play till all his work 
and hourly besetting sin. “Bear with mo, f or the day was finished, and never to spend 
dear Edward, said she, “and help me to his money until he had earned it. If he 
break this worse than Egyptian bondage. had but half an hour’s work to do in a day, 
The renewed hope of seeing his wife, he Avas taught to do that the first thing, and 
what he once fondly hoped sho would prove, 
materially assisted in the restoration of Ed¬ 
ward’s health. Of the sincerity and ear- 
to do it in half an hour. After this was 
done he could play; and my young friends 
all know he could play with a great deal 
it was necessary for her to do something to¬ 
wards her own support, sho resolved to be¬ 
come a teacher ; her success in this employ¬ 
ment was better than might have been ex- 
avoided ? If he greeted, her %vith a frown, 
tho Avife should not blame him, when she 
came to the breakfast-table in a half finished 
toilet, after lie had been kept from his busi- 
nestness of his Avife’s intentions ho had daily more pleasure, than he could if he had the 
proof in her careful nursing, and prompti- thought of his unfinished Avork still on his 
tude in administering medicino and nour- mind. Ho says ho early formed tho habit 
ishinent. Mistakes Avould sometimes occur ? 0 f doing everything in its season, and it 
but Julia herself Avas surprised to see Avith SO on became perfectly easy for him to do 
what ease, Avlicn the will and the heart were so. It is to this habit that ho owes his 
in the work, she could accomplish what she present prosperity. I am very happy to 
had formerly thought Avas impossible. add that ho delights to do good with his 
Two little ones have since been added to riches, 
tho family, but Edward always finds them Young men, be industrious. If you are 
ready for a kiss, and their mother promptly prodigal of time—are indifferent as to what 
at the breakfast table, to pour his coffee at use you make of it, you Avill contract bad 
the specified moment. Now ho can ealeu- habits, of which it will bo no easy matter to 
late bis timo with precision, never having to rid yourselves. It is well to look forward 
wasto it in unnecessary delays at his meals to tho future, and mark tho evils resulting 
—hence, ho can have more time for fireside from a lazy, idle life. Think of the time 
enjoyment, for Avhich no man has a keener when you will begin to act for yourselves, 
relish. So much afraid is Mrs. Truman in tho moro trying scenes of after years— 
that her Julia Avill not obtain tho domestic think what wili be your character and rep- 
pected, and when about eighteen years of ness a half hour, and waited for her, till the accomplishments, as sho terms them, that utation then, if jou iioay Avasto j our days 
age she received an invitation to become a breakfast was cold. Or, when his darling 
governess in a family at the South. She children presented their little laces lor him 
accepted that proposal, and after spending to kiss, Avhen ho came homo to dinner, ho 
two years in that capacity, returned home could not find a place whereon to impress 
Avith manners improved to the highest dc- it. what wonder if ho demanded in a sterner 
gree of elegance, but with all her dilatory 
habits confirmed and strengthened, by al¬ 
ways having a servant at hand to do her 
bidding. 
tone than Avas natural, Avhy his children 
could not be kept as clean as others ? 
At such times the tears would start to the 
eyes of Mrs. Truman, and sho would in- 
It avus not to be expected, that so beauti- wardly resolve to arouse hor energies and 
ful and accomplished a girl as Julia Horton re f 0 rm her household ; but her efforts would 
really avus, should remain unsought by the pi . ovo merely spasmodic, and her confirmed 
other sex, nor Avas this the fact. The sin- habits would scatter these resolves to the 
glo trait in her character of Avhich I am wind, 
speaking, was her greatest, and I had al- Q ne day a f r ; end called to see her, and 
most said only failing; but in that alone, the f 0lin j Mrs. Truman very sad; but a fcAV 
anxious mother could see domestic difficul- moments conversation served to dissipate 
ties innumberable in prospect, yet it could ^ be gi oonlj an d she sat down to the Piano 
not be expected that Edward Truman, the anc j executed some rare pieces of music in 
favored loA'er, would sympathise with her in a most exquisite manner. Her friend con¬ 
gratulated her on the possession of such a 
tor of an individual, which does not actual- the forebodings Avhich a strict sense of du- 
shefrequently sends her to make long visits in trifles and follies. ' But, if industry is 
and help hor Aunt Emma, avIio always does stamped upon your characters, great will 
her own work. be your enjoyment. You Avill not only be 
Since she has adopted for her motto, respected and beloved, but you will never 
“Bo punctual in all things,” proud indeed l ac k for employment. In one pursuit or 
is Edward of his Avife—he is never afraid another, you Avill be constantly engaged, 
to invite a friend home Avith him at any, and and of course, prove to be useful men. 
at all times—and evidently takes much pleas- Q n the other hand, if you contract bad 
ure in showing them, that to all her other habits—dislike the idea of constant era- 
accomplishments his “ dear Julia, adds payment—you Avill begin by degrees to be 
those ot being a good mother, and model dissatisfied with your business, and contin- 
housekeeper. ually wish for some change. You will often 
“ —-_„ be led to say, “My occupation is an unpleas- 
INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION. , • w u t u n , f, . 
_ ant one, m which I shall never be able to 
The infancy of mind, like tho infancy of accomplish much.” With such feelings, you 
body, in a stato of dependent weakness.— -will be dissatisfied with everything about 
It is the germ ot an intellect, a spiritual en- y OUr business, and ardenth 7 desire to make 
tity, susceptible of boundless e\o op merit som e change, which you will -conjecture to 
but destined by the law ot its existence, to „ , f 5 J J . 
toil through.a slow, laborious, and endless be for the best. You will always complain, 
progression. To Rive it the first gentle im- Nothing Avill seem to go right. Your mind 
pulse, to lead it onward by gradual advan- will ] )e filled with unpleasant thoughts, and 
ly involve crime, that is more prolific of ty, prompted her to impart to him on vavi- j “ omplishn U when Mrs. T. hatred to your business „U1 ensue 
evil, than tho one I am about to illustrate. 0 us occasions. True, it was rather annoy- tumed suddenly on t he music-stool and said dependent action, is the business of early “ and the thou S ht ot spending all your 
Want of punctuality is alike destructive to ing. prompt as he always Avas, to be kept 
the comfort of a household, and to the pros- waiting ten or fifteen minutes after the 
perity of the man of business. I can scarce- proper time, when he called to attend her 
ly think of a situation in life, where prompt- to church. But she Avould excuse herself 
ness of action is not of vital importance, so gracefully and converse so eloquently 
and in no place is it moro essential, accor- that he would forget tho Avarning. Her sis- 
ding to tho extent of its influence, or its ter Emma too, Avas always at hand to help 
absence moro severely felt, than in thefam- her at the last moment, for her kind heart 
very emphatically, Avhile tears glistened in 
hor eyes, “I would, gladly exchange every 
ornamental accomplishment I possess for 
one half your knowledge of housekeeping 
and energy of character; then might I hopo 
to make my husband happy!” This you 
can easily acquire, said her friend, Avithout 
relinquishing anything. But hers Avas a 
ily circle. Should any of my young friends could not bear to soe Edward annoyed or dc8pera te disease, and required a desperate 
recognise a single familiar feature in this Julia belated. remedy 
mirror, and be induced by it, to shake off a The timo was fixed for their marriage,— Mrs Truman had just commenced read- 
habit of procrastination, the writer will be all was bright anticipation,—when Edward in „ a popu l ar novel that had recently been 
compensated for relating tho experiences of vec eived a letter from his mother, request- . ggued when the nurse brought little Emma 
one who does not yet cease to mourn over ing his immediate presence, as his father for Kama’s good night kiss,” which given, 
the sad consequences'of her besetting sin. w08 dangerously ill, and wished to see him and she was immediately dismissed to her 
Julia Horton was the daughter of a and his intended bride, to whom his family bed i na f ew moments Edward entered the 
worthy widow, who owned a pretty home- wore much attached, before ho should close r00m and as k c d if sho had observed thatEm- 
stead in a pleasant thriving village in Wes- his eyes forever. He repaired immediately ma did not a p pea r to bo well ? Sho said sho 
tern New York. To the fact of its being a t o Julia with the letter—she sympathized in had notj but pcr h a ps the child had taken cold, 
favorable location, and the energy and his affliction, and promised to accompany E dward expressed a fear that she avus go- 
promptitude of Mrs. Horton, was in a great him to tho cars on the-following morning, ing to bo sickj and suggested tho propriety 
measure attributable the possession of means when they were to depart for B-. With of ^ giving her'some medicine, and went out 
which sufficed to give her children advanta- the help ot her mother and Emma, Julia for the evening. Twice during the evening 
ges, not always attainable in such situations. was ready at (ho required time, except tbo nurso ashed Mrs. Truman what she 
Mr. Horton was a very kind and indulgent putting on her bonnet and gloves. As the gbould f or Emma, for she coughed 
husband and father, avIio Avas sincerely be- carriage had not yet arrived, she snatched and W as feverish. Without raising her eyes 
loved by his family, yet his wife could not up a book “just one moment,” whilo she from the hook, the mother replied, “give 
shut her eyes to the fact, that if ho would was waiting. The carriage came ten min- her cold watcr< that is good for a cold; she 
bo more punctual to fulfill his engagements utes after the specified time, and then wait- wdl be be tter in the morning, if sho is not 
his business Avould be moro prosperous.— ed five more for Julia to come down stairs, j wdl give bo r some medicine.” In the 
Losses would frequently occur from failures Seated in tho carriage with the perspiration nigbt Edward was awakened by the distres- 
of this kind, and the oft reiterated excuse, standing on his forehead, Edward urged the ged breathing of the child ; he sprang from 
“I did not think it was so late,” could not driver to hurry his horses—they arrived at hig bod> aroused j u i; a , and hurried away for 
fail to grate harshly on her sensitive ear.— the depot just three minutes too late .'—the a physician, who soon arrived, and immedi- 
Ilence, when the sole charge ot the family cars were already in motion, and there Avas a t e iy pronounced it an alarming case of 
devolved on Mrs. Horton, she felt a renew- no alternative but to return and wail till cro w hi c h he feared it was too late to 
ed obligation to require from all her cliil- next morning, as there was but one train a contro p His worst apprehensions were rea- 
worthy widow, Avho OAvned a pretty home¬ 
stead in a pleasant thriving village in Wos- 
room and asked if sho had observed that Em¬ 
ma did not appear to bo well ? She said she 
had not, but perhaps the child had taken cold. 
Edward expressed a fear that she avus go¬ 
ing to bo sick, and suggested tho propriety 
of giving her some medicine, and went out 
education appropriately. days about such an employment, cannot bo 
During the tender years of childhood, endured; and in an unguarded hour you will 
hoAv many golden opportunities to instil a burst the fetter that seems to bind you— 
principle, to develop a precious innate idea, and wba ^ be the result? Instead of 
to check a Avayward propensity, to mould „ .. , , , , 
V . J J ’m_„ feeling that happy stato ot mind which you 
a character, pass unimproved, loo otten 5 11J J 
does the parental instructor withhold his contemplated, unhappy thoughts will dis- 
plastic hand, till the mind has lost its pliant tress you, and you will regret the step you 
quality, its susceptibility to impression, and haA r e taken ; Avhich, unless retraced, may 
has received an indelible stamp, fxom ac- prove y 0 ur ruin. Now all this arises from 
As a social, political and moral agent, man trilling causes; a little dissatisfaction may 
can bo qualified for the duties of his station, make you dilatory—you will associate Avith 
only by a judicious cultivation of his mind idle companions, and work yourselves into 
and heart, whilst the lormer is curious to tbe belief that you, of all others, are under 
know, and tho latter quick to feel. . the severest restraint. Continue to nur- 
As intelligence, or ignorance, virtue ox £ uro this feeling, and it produces all that 
vice shall predominate, so will individuals .. . . x . “ . . J 
find encouragement to cultivate, or neglect dissatisfaction which is tho prolific source 
their intellectual capacities, and moral quali- of sorrow and misery. Be industrious, then, 
ties. Between intelligence and virtue, there whatever may bo your calling or profession, 
exists a most happy congeniality—hand- and y 0U will reap the glorious reAvards in a 
maids and help mates, they act in unison, j-p 0 0 £ use f u lness and happiness, 
each enhancing the power ot the other, and Ha Pa _ 1S52 1 r j. s . G . 
together conferring the richest blessing, on __ 
all with whom they dwell. „ „ . 
How important then, in a merely social RULES FOR T.H- & JOUR NEY OF LIFE- 
point of view, is education-how essential fnllAW t noP naners of 
How important then, in a merely social RULES FOR TH E JOUR NEY OF LIFE- 
point of view, is education-hoAv essential from the papers of 
to the eleA'ating power ot this moral ma- ._ r 1 , 
i vi Dr. West, according to his memorandum, 
rJmiArv! In an Animated communitv. where & . ’ 
chinery! In an educated community, where 
some degree of intelligence is a necessary 
are thrown together as general way-marks in 
passport to respectairilit,. you shall find ‘’X”? rjdioulo sacred things, or what oth- 
generous sentiments, puro morality, fervid 
patriotism. There may man fix his abode. 
ers may esteem as such, however absurd 
dren promptness of action. This she found 
no easy matter to accomplish, as far as her 
day in the direction of B-. 
A boy, who is the soul of Punctuality, is 
-the little sufferer struggled 
eldest daughter, J ulia, avus concerned. Mrs. 1 a ^ niv elbow, and exclaims, “ Had it been my 
“ Then springing on the viewless air, 
Spread its light wings and soared to God.” 
The shock was too much for Edward—dear- 
Horton felt.it hor duty, not only to give her case> it wou i d have been the last opportuni- s P read its light aud soared to (,od ' , 
daughters tho benefit of good schools, but ty s i 10 s ] 10 U i d have had to disappoint me !” The shock was too much forEdward—dear- 
to teach them to be good and efficient house p er haps so; but Edward felt disposed to ty did ho love tho darling Emma, and he 
keepers; to this end. she kept no domestic, throw the entire blame on the tardy hack- found it impossible to disconnect tho idea 
but required Julia and Emma to assist in man? ra ther than cast any on his beloved of her untimely death, from that 01 Ins 
the practical details of family economy. Julia, Avho Avas much grieved at the occur- wIfe ’ s culpable negligence. In a lew days 
Julia could learn'with facility, and was roneo. The next day they were in time, but ho Avas tossing on a bed of sickness Avith 
fond of reading and study, but alas, for the even lightning speed could not compensate burning fo'or scotching his biaim n us 
trouble her poor mother and sister had in for the day they had lost. When arrived at delirium ho aaouUI accuse lis Avi e 0 mur- 
getting her to bo in time for tho morning B-, they hastened to tho house of Ed- dering their child t ion 111 piuous acccius 
lessons at school. When tho time arrived Avard’s father, Avhen the well-known intima- wou ^d beg hex to do soinet ing lor itt e 
for her to go, hor mother would caliber, tion on the bell-knob, told them but too Emma, loi sho aa.xs burning up wit 1 lexer 
saying, “ Do you know, Julia, it is half-past truly that all was over. The father expired -sometimes he aaouUI turn away from lei 
eight, and quite time for you to go to school ?” a few hours before their arrival, Avith tho oft Avith a mocking smile an saa, but s c 
“Yes mother, I shall bo in timo, it is still repeated question on his lips, “ Have Edward have known better tuan to trust tiecni 
half an hour,” was generally the reply— and Julia come?” with h f r “ her mother she f ver (,d 
Perhaps tho next moment, some trifling In a feAv months, they wero married and an y thing promptly dk not ’ now s 10 
thing would arrest her attention, which was removed to a neighboring city, whero Ed- wa ® *° blame, Avhen my fat lerjliet Avit lout 
always prone to wander from tho subjoct in ward Avas engaged in a lucrative business, g' y hig us his parting blessing . 
UctLI DJLK5IU. JLlIATi-U 1IUXV 1110.11 HA (ll/GUC, ,, ~ 
and complacently surveying his social, and ma - fPP 6 ? 7 . , , 
domestic relations. oxcCfimin the thrilling , Never show lev ty when people are pro- 
language of tho Poet, “There is uo placS fessediy engaged at worship. 
... & „ , 7 . ’ r Never to resent a supposed injury till 1 
ike mine. en vns. know the vieAvs and motives of the author 
j of it. Nor on any occasion to relate it. 
\ Heart lire ax Ox. YVe like this, Always to take the part of an absent per- 
Yankeeism. \\ hat other equally short ex- g0 wbo j s cenS ured in company, so far as 
prcssion tells as much ?_ Ihe ox is gentle, truth and propr i e ty will allow, 
docile, obedient, industrious, true, patient, Never to think the worse of an author on 
submissive, powerful and brave; and these accourd 0 f his differing from me in political 
characteristics, with his large body, indicate and roligious opinions. 
a great heart. \Y hat is it, then, to say ol a Not to dispute with a man more than 
man, lie has a heart like the heart 01 an ox . seTen fcy yeax-s of age, nor Avith a woman, nor 
It is to say he lias an opon, noblo, generous, enthusiast 
truthful, intelligent soul; and that ho will L A ' , h - fiv 
nr to iest, so as 
sooner die in great and good actions, than 
live in shriveled meanness and petty Avrong. 
Let us feel that a man lias a heart like the 
Net to affect to be Avitty, or to jest so as 
to wound the feelings of another. 
To say as little as possiblo of myself and 
Avife’s culpable negligence. In a few days 
ho Avas tossing on a bed of sickness, with 
burning fever scorching his brain. In his 
delirium lie would accuse his Avife of mur¬ 
dering their child—then in piteous accents 
Avould bon her to do something for little 
our name, our property and our livos to his 
keeping; for we knOAv he cannot betx-ay us. 
are ready to trust of those that are near to me 
To aim at cheerfulness Avithout levity. 
Never to court the favor of the rich by 
But let us look upon him as having the flattering either their vanities or their vices, 
heart of the Aveasel, iho hog, or the hyena, To speak with calmness and deliberation 
and Ave will flee him as avo would a pesti- on all occasions, especially in cii’cumstances 
lence. It may be called a homely expres- which tend to irritate. 
sion, but it is vast praise of a man to say Frequently to l’eview my conduct, and 
bo lias a heart like tho heart of an ox.— note my feelings. 
Wyoming Co. Mirror. - - -- 
----- Education is a better safeguard of liberty 
The open, bold, and honest truth is al- than a standing army. If avo retrench the 
Avays tho Avisest, always feels the safest for wages of the schoolmaster, avo must raise 
every one, in any and all circumstances. those of the recruiting sergeant. 
Zeal not rightly directed, is pernicious ; The shortest and surest wav to live Avith 
for as it makes a good cause better, so it honor in tho Avorld, is to be in reality, what 
makes a bad cause worse. 
we would appear to be. 
