MUSIC AT THE CAPITOL
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Saturday evening was one Of the most calm,
pleasant and beautiful Of the season, and hun
dreds, perhaps we may safely say, thousands
OF citlzens and strangers availed themselves o.
the fine opportunity thus afforded, to visit the
east yard of the Capitol where the Marine
Band performed to the highest qualification OF
theimmense throng The scene was truly in
teresting. and what sacred VOWS were pllghted
among the numerous lovers particularly, we
NAV moi presume 10 surmse. 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 syunathies and affections tend
strongly towards each other Well this is al
innocent enough, and if 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 &c
fallanew upon our ear! Letlhe young folks,
then, have their pleasures too, but let them
moderate therjoys by The reflection, that soon
they will have passed away, giving place to
some Of liie's stern realities, such as cares,
and trials. How wise is that Injunction
OF an inspired penman, " Though man
live many days and rejoice in them all !;
Ia 4 Il. ~ !. Ill.
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 10 that future, now unknown to him,
which will require the consolations Of the re
frclion, !" have not lived in vain, but have
made my peace with God, and faithfully de-
voed myself 10 virtue"