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SUBLIMITY OF NATURE.-In looking over
our boundless and beautiful praires, we have
been almost lost in the contemplation of the spen
did scene. As far the eye can reach, it rests
upon the waving grass, the blushing flowers, and
the mind is al once imbued with the power and
goodness Of that Being, who has formed such
great and glorious works for the pleasures and
comforts of his children. The fountains Of the
heart are opened, and its rejoicings are at once
poured out to the giver Of all good The very
birds seem to sing his glory, and all things do
him praise. Not long since, says the Spirit OF
the West, good and worthy man was emigra-
ting from Ohio, to seek home and a fortune for
himself and family, in the bosom Of the fertile
West. On first beholding the large and expand
ing prairie Of the eastern part Of this State, he
appeared much affected--his whole frame as
in violent commotion; it was evening, the scene
was beautiful; the sun shedding its last ray
of ofbrilliancy the vast prairie which lay before
him covered with verdure; he seemed to forget
that he was all inhabtant of earth: his soul was
ravished; he knew not what to do neither coud
he speak; the tear was glistening in his eyes; he
travelled, however till the dusk of evening came
on, when he arrived at lonely cottage, where
he put up for the night. He soon, however, abb
sented himself from the house. and was seen
making his way towards large and beautiful
mound near by. On reaching the mound he fell


upon his knees in the attitude of PRAYER with
his eyes cast towards heaven, his hands clasped
together, and was soon absorbed in earnest devo-
ton of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe
~ 0. True american.