MY NATIVE HOME,
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{ was aroused from one of memory's sweetest dreams by the distant sound of ne'Is they were those of my native city.

 had often heard them at the same hour, they spoke of wO, devotion and joy, and scenes long gone by. In this softened stale ot feeling l entered the town, and needless of the throng, hurried on 10 the home ot my parents-reaching the house -threw myself into their arms, and the first tumult offeeling over sat at the fire side, with my father on the one sido. and my mother on the other, gazing affection ately upon me, while talked of all had seen, and all I had felt

 Being tired after my journey, my moth- CT suggested the propriety of my going to rest, and the tender hand that had often smoothed my pillow, again performed that office. l conld not help comparing my situation with the nights that had lain ex- posed to the storm, with the cold earth for my bed, and felt lively impulse of grat- itude worth thousand formal prayersl to the Divine Being, who had watched over and protected me through every danger, and bro't me in safety back to my home and parents.

 While my mind was occupied with these reflections, my mother again entered nv chamber to see if ! wanted any thing "Are you asleep, James ?" My eyes were shut and did not reply. She stood over me with light in her hand, gazing on my weather beaten countenance. "Mv poor wanderer ;" she ejaculated, 'what must you have endured since l saw you. fatigue and hunger attended your steps; but yet you have been kindly dealt with, merciful pre- served. return thee thanks thou Almigh ty giver ofevery good, for thy bounteous mercy to my poor boy-O guide him to thyself!" She stopped to kiss my forehead her warm tear fell upon my face, my ,- motion became too strong for conccalmrp., and afraid that she had disturbed my slerp. she softly left the room.

 Those who have felt the rude storms of diversity, and the endearing kindness of a mother, will appreciate my feelings.