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< Hard hy, a cottage chimney smokes 
From betwixt two aged oaks.’ 
It adds dignity to the ruined tower and Gothic arch, 
and throws its arms with propriety over the pulling 
brook, or the mantling pool.” 
To crown its other excellencies, as has been already 
observed, no tree can bear up so well against the 
tempest; indeed, it is supposed to acquire greater 
stability of root from every contest with the elements, 
and to thrive 
“ E'en by the rude concussion of the storm/' 
M Mark yonder oaks ! superior to the power 
Of all the warring winds of heaven they rise, 
And from the stormy promontory tower 
And toss their giant arms amid the skies. 
While each assailing blast increase of strength supplies.” 
We are reminded by this noble characteristic of a 
spirited passage in one of the best periodicals of the 
day: — 
“ Those old oaks seem sullen in the sunshine, and slow to put forth 
their power, like the spirit of the land they emblem. But they, too, are 
relaxing from their wonted sternness: soon will that faint green be a 
glorious yellow; and while the gold-laden boughs stoop boldly to the 
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