MUSIC AT THE CAPITOL.
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Saturday evening was one OF the most CAIN
pleasant and beautiful Of the season, and hun
dreds, perhaps we may safely say, thousands
OF citizens and strangers ayailed themselves OF
the fine opportunity thus afforded, to Visit the
east yard of the Capitol where the Marine
Band performed to the highest gra'lllcatlon of
the immense throng. The scene was truly in
tereslng, and what sacred vows were pllghted
among the numerous lovers particularly, we
NAV pot presume 10 surmise. There are, how
ever, we viii venture to assert, many young
gentlemen and ladies' who will not forget the
pleasant promenades they have taken together,
on such occasions. We know that these
walks are highly favorable to the communings
Of those whose syn,pathies and affections tend
strongly towards eaeh other. Well this is all
innocent enough, and il any are made happier,
why should we object, who once enjoyed such
things ourselves? Reader,


Does thy fond fancy never lead thee back,


To vanished hours and pleasures long gone by?'
0 the richness, Of the joys Of other days! How
the sweet music Of our youth time seems to
falanew upon our ear! Let tthe young folks.
then, have their pleasures too, but let them
moderate theirjoys by The reflection, that soon
they will have passed away, giving place to
some Of life's stern realities, such as cares,
and trials. How wise is that Injunction
OF an inspired penman, Z Though man
live many days and rejoice in them all;
yet let h'm remember the days of darkness, for
they shall be many" Life is not all music and
mirth, and he acts most wisely who, even in
the midst OF his sweetest pleasures. looks to
providing 70 that future, now unknown to him,
which will require the consola,ions Of the re
Fiction, :" i have not lived in vain, but have
made my peace with God, and faithfully de-
voled myself 10 virtue.''