A MOTHER'S FAITHFULNESS AND HER REWARD. 153 A MOTHER'S FAITHFULNESS AND HER REWARD. The following note was addressed to the editor of this work a few weeks since, by a beloved acquaintance, who is a devoted disciple of the Savior. She was then sitting by the bedside of her sick daughter, whom she shortly after saw pass through the dark valley and shadow of death. Although an only child, the fond mother submissively resigned her into the arms of the Redeemer, whom she had diligently taught her daughter to obey and love. We publish the note, although not intended for publication, with the hope, that the mothers who read our work, may find something to encourage them in parental faithfulness.-EDITOR. "I am now sitting by the bed of my dear daughter, who seems to be fast hastening from earth to her better home in the bosom of her Savior. When mothers occupy the position I now do, they will realize their responsibility as they never have before. The duties the last duties of a mother, which I am now called to perform, are of a deeply tender and important nature, namely, to lead on the tender spirit with words of instruction and consolation, to implicit confidence in Him whom, in the ways of infancy and youth, I have instructed her to remember. And how greatly am I comforted in this trying hour, by the glorious manifestation of a covenant-keeping God. Jesus is present to cheer and support my beloved child, and to her is verified the promise, "I love them who love me, and those that seek me early shall find me. Her language is, "I rest in the arms of my Savior; it is not dying, but going home; and the language of my heart is"all is well." O precious thought that she will not be lost, but only go before, to greet me in our Father's mansions, never to be separated. O, that mothers would feel their responsibility as they one day will, when called to take a solemn retrospect of past faithfulness or unfaithfulness, toward the souls of the immortal beings committed to their care. my After sixteen years of anxious solicitude known only to a mother, I am about to resign my only child, the companion, the sympathizing, confiding friend of my head and solace of life to be wholly possessed by him who has purchased her with his own precious blood; and I rejoice that I have so dear a sacrifice to yield Him. In mercy He takes what He has so kindly loaned me. Yours, 154 MELANCHOLY EVENT. [Written for the Mother's Assistant.] There lived recently, in O-, Me., a little girl six years of age, whose name was Ann L. BShe lived with her aunt, who, having no children had adopted her as her own. She was a choice flower, and was as happy a little creature as was ever caressed. She was indulged in all her reasonable wishes, and soon distinguished herself by her many playful and amiable attempts to attract attention and beget love. She was loved by many an associate, as well as by those who regarded her as a very promising child. But alas, this beautiful flower has been removed by death in a very afflictive manner! Ann complained to her uncle that a dog in the back-yard annoyed her. Her uncle replied that he would take care of him. He accordingly purchased some arsenic; and, mixing it with some meal, made a cake, which he placed in the stove to bake-in a part of the stove, however, which was never used for baking bread. In the morning he eat his breakfast and went to work in the garden, When little Ann came down, she found the cake and eat it! When called to her breakfast she said she did not want any, but was very thirsty, and called for water. Vomiting, attended with great distress, succeeded. Her uncle was sent for, and, upon entering the house, went to the stove and found the cake was gone! Upon inquiry she replied that she had eaten it for her breakfast. Horror-struck, he exclaimed, “O my child, I have poisoned you!" A doctor was called, but no doctor could save her, and in four hours she died! She meekly sunk into the arms of Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heav en." This melancholy event is a warning to parents and guardians. They cannot be too careful to keep poisonous substances entirely out of the reach of children. NAPOLEON'S ACCOUNT OF HIS MOTHER.-"The emperor afterward spoke of his own family. 'My excellent mother,' said he is a woman of courage and of great talent, more of a masculine than a feminine nature, proud, and high-minded. She is capable of selling every thing for me. I allowed her a million a year, beside a palace, and giving her many presents. the manner in which she formed me, at an early age, I principally owe my subsequent elevation. My opinion, is, that the future good or bad conduct of a child entirely depends upon the mother."-O'Meara's Life of Napoleon. To NOTICES OF BOOKS. 155 NOTICES OF BOOKS. LABOR SAVING GRAMMAR.-Mr Greenleaf, author of "Grammar Simplified," and a celebrated teacher of grammar, has recently published a new edition of his popular work, which he entitles the "Labor Saving Grammar." In a short compass, it combines a greater number of the principles of English Grammar, and more simplicity and common sense in the arrangement of those principles and in the method of teaching, than any Grammar extant. With this treatise in the hand of a competent teacher, this irksome and dry study may be made an amusement. We have witnessed Mr. Greenleaf's method of teaching, and have observed the truly wonderful contrast between the progress of his pupils, and the progress of those taught in the usual way. We would especially reccommend this work to the attention of those adults who have not had the opportunity in early life, or have neglected during that time, to obtain a knowledge of English Grammar. With a little expense of time and money, and a resolute purpose, they may accomplish themselves in this useful science, by the study of the "Labor Saving Grammar." THE CONTEST AND THE ARMOR; to which is added Think on these Things. By John Abercrombie, M. D. New York: Robert Carter, 58 Canal St., 1843. Two preceptive addresses, the first founded on Ephesians vi. 10-18. and the second on Phil. iv. 8. Both of these discourses are full of sound instruction and advice. The mechanical part of the work is elegant. SCRIPTURE PRINTS; or the Child's Sabbath Pleasantly and Profitably Employed. Published by the American Sunday School Union. The book contains ten Lessons, each of which is illustrated by a picture. It will be readily seen, that such a book is exactly adapted to the capacities of children and well calculated to interest them in the great truths of the word of God. THE PICTORIAL BIBLE, being the Old and New Testaments according to the authorized version; illustrated with more than one thousand engravings, representing the historical events after the most celebrated pictures; the landscape scenes from original drawings, or from authentic engravings; and the subjects of Natural History of Costume, and of Antiquities from the best sources. New York: J. S. Redfield. Three numbers of this splendid work have already been published. Sixteen numbers of 96 pages each, complete the work. Each number is sold at the low price of 25 cents. Parents who can afford it, should procure this work for the benefit of their children. In teaching them the holy truths of God's word, they will find the numerous pictures an essential aid. Sold by Saxton & Pierce, Boston. THE WIDOW'S MITE. MUSIC WRITTEN FOR THE MOTHER'S ASSISTANT, BY L. MASON. # May no such rich re- turn be - stow- Not springing from the heart. 2 'Twas thus when pomp and pride had thrown An humble widow stood alone, And gave her little store: Though small the gift-'twas all her hoard, And angels with delight, Did in the Book of Life record That lowly widow's mite. THE YOUNG LADY'S FRIEND. LAKE GEORGE. [See Engraving.] We present in this number, a beautiful picturesque view of Lake George, affording a well-drawn sketch of some of its loveliest features. Though foreign tourists have often had the disposition of the Irishman who thought the snow in the Emerald Isle was 66 a little whiter than in America," yet they have been forced to dwell with poetic enthusiasm on the varied beauty of our noble lakes, and have always filled a good page with hearty descriptions. Visited in autumn when the mountains, woods and shores are clothed in the gala dress of the year, an infinite variety of the beautiful is seen, from the gentlest and most exquisite, to the magnificent and sublime. The waters sleeping in silvery smoothness, mirror the delicate and gorgeous colorings of the frost-painted trees and the richly-crowned hills, and all the imagery of the many-hued clouds, so that the whole forms a glorious scene to feast the lover of the artistical beauties of nature. And they are not wanting in historical associations to awaken the love of the past-to assist imagination in peopling the waters, and giving to them the animation of peaceful and warlike pursuits. Lake George is one of the noble sheets of water, occupying the northern part of the great glen by means of which the Hudson pierces the mountain chain. It is south of Lake Champlain, which at Ticonderoga receives its waters by an outlet, which in the course of two miles sinks nearly two hundred feet. Its length is thirty-six miles, and its width varies from three quarters of a mile to four miles, thus presenting every variety in connection with the islands and shores. The transparency of the water is remarkable, the clean, gravelly bottom being frequently distinctly visible at a |