space, without horses, with the speed of the north wind; vessels, of iron or wood, at pleasure, will brave the most tempestuous waves without either sails or rowers; and people will pass through the air with more ease than they now cross the straits of Sicily. H. I must stop you, my dear Archimedes, for fear some indiscreet person should overhear you, and write down your conversation for the great amusement of the rabble. All these Utopias will be realized when neighbor shall not be jealous of neighbor, nor potter of potter, as Hesiod says. A. And that day, I beg your pardon, will come. A Saviour will be born among the Jews, who will teach every man to love his neighbor as himself. He also will be treated as a Utopian, and, for the holiness of his doctrine, will be ignominiously crucified, but that doctrine will make the world good and happy. OLD TIMES AND NEW. 1. I MUSED upon the pilgrim flock, 2. In my mind's eye, I saw them leave 3. Imagination's pencil then That first stern winter painted, 4. I knew I was alone - but lo! (Let him who dares deride me -) I looked, and drawing up a chair, Down sat a man beside me. 5. His dress was ancient, and his air Was somewhat strange and foreign He civilly returned my stare, And said, "I'm Richard Warren! 6. You'll find my name among the list Who, in the Mayflower's cabin, signed 7. I could some curious facts impart - And running o'er with questions." 8. "Ask on," said I, "I'll do my best 9. Says he, "First tell me what is that And scorch my very marrow. 10. His finger pointed to the grate Said I, "That's Lehigh coal, Dug from the earth" he shook his head “It is, upon my soul !” 11. I then took up a bit of stick, One end was black as night, And rubbed it quick across the hearth, When lo, a sudden light! 12. My guest drew back, uprolled his eyes, And strove his breath to catch "What necromancy 's that?" he cried 13. Upon a pipe, just overhead, I turned a little screw, When forth, with instantaneous flash, 14. Uprose my guest; "Now Heaven me save!" Aloud he shouted then; "What is that fire?"""T is gas," said I— 15. Then forth into the fields we strolled, - Drawn by the snorting iron steed, 16. Rumbled the wheels, the whistle shrieked, 17. Down on his knees, with hands upraised "Great is the Lord our God!" cried he- 18. I've seen his chariots of fire, 19. "Rise up, my friend, rise up," said I, That was no chariot of the sky, 20. We stood within a chamber small- From Worcester, Springfield and New York, "What witchcraft's that?" "It's what we call Magnetic telegraphing.” 22. I showed him, then, a new machine For turning eggs to chickens A labor-saving hennery, That beats the very dickens. 23. Thereat, he strongly grasped my hand, 'T will never do for me. 24. Your telegraphs, your railroad trains, Your hump-backed women, rocks for coal, 25. Have turned the earth so upside down, No peace Then, whirling round upon his heel, CHAPTER LXXXIX. COUNSELS FOR THE YOUNG. NEVER be cast down by trifles. If a spider breaks his thread twenty times, twenty times will he mend it again. Make up your minds to do a thing, and you will do it. Fear not, if a trouble comes upon you; keep up your spirits though the day be a dark one. "Troubles will never stop forever, The darkest day will pass away.” If the sun is going down, look up to the stars; if the earth is dark, keep your eyes on heaven! With God's presence and God's promises, a man or a child may be cheerful. "Never despair when fog 's in the air! A sunshiny morning will come without warning." Mind what you run after! Never be content with a bubble that will burst, or a fire-wood that will end in smoke and darkness. Get that which you can keep, and which is worth keeping; Fight hard against hasty temper. Anger will come, but resist it strongly. A spark may set a house on fire. A fit of passion may give you cause to mourn all the days of your life. Never revenge an injury. "He that revenges knows no rest; The meek possess a peaceful breast." If you have an enemy, act kindly to him, and make him your friend. You may not win him over at once, but try again. Let one kindness be followed by another, till you have compassed your end. By little and little, great things are completed. "Water falling day by day Wears the hardest rock away." And so repeated kindness will soften a heart of stone. Whatever you do, do it willingly. A boy that is whipped to school never learns his lessons well. A man that is compelled to work, cares not how badly it is performed. He that pulls off his coat cheerfully, strips up his sleeves in earnest, and sings while he works, is the man for me. "A cheerful spirit gets on quick, A grumbler in the mud will stick." Evil thoughts are worse enemies than lions and tigers, for we can keep out of the way of wild beasts, but bad thoughts win their way everywhere. The cup that is full will hold no more; keep your heads and hearts full of good thoughts, that bad thoughts may find no room to enter. "Be on your guard, and strive and pray, CHAPTER XC. LIVE NOT TO YOURSELF. 1. On the frail little stem in the garden hangs the open ing rose. Go ask why it hangs there. |