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many things still to engage the attention and excite admiration. It is the mind that sees and not the eye, that is only the organ through which the mind sees. It is with pleasure I contemplate all the changes which are continually going on for they tell me that there is an Allwise Being, who knows and supplies all our wants. Our reason tells us that it is necessary that this arrangement of things should be as it is in order to effect those results which it is desirable should be effected for man's enjoyment. Therefore when we take into consideration the great end which is accomplished by means of these at first sight unpleasant changes, then it is that we feel not only perfectly resigned to the change, but see many beauties about it that inspire in us feelings kindred to those called forth by the sight of those beautiful scenes which meet our vision when all nature is teeming with life and beauty. The "blue vaulted canopy of heaven" with its myriads of stars is still above us upon which to gaze and admire, to study and reflect. At this season of the year it is even more beautiful than at any other for those constellations which have attracted the most attention in all ages of the world are visible and what more interesting or instructive occupation than that by which we learn "to dive into the depths of infinite space?" There are more attractions at home at this time of the year for now the long evenings may be rendered very pleasant by all the member of the family gathering around the bright, blazing fire and conversing in a manner not only interesting but instructive. More time may be had at this season for study and meditation. Let us then welcome Autumn and Winter which will soon follow. While contemplating the happy results that are occasioned by the change of seasons, we cannot fail to see that all matter is subject to decomposition. The animal and vegetable kingdoms are continually undergoing changes, but nothing is lost; the particles of which matter is composed only