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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume III, Issue 107, 7 May 1868, Page 3

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William Cobbett wrote the following sentiments in reference to heads of 'families : — < Let the husband resolve from the first never to spend an hour from home, unless business, or some necessary or rational purpose, demands. Where ought he to be but with the person whom he himself hath chosen to be his partner for life, and the mother of his children ? What other company ought he to deem so good and so fitting as this ? With whom else can he so pleasantly spend his hours of leisure aud relaxation ? What justice is there in confining her at home without any company at all, while he rambles forth in search of company more gay than he finds at home ? What must the man be made of, who does not prefer his own fireside, with j,his wife and children, reading to them, or hearing them read, to the frivolous haranguers of J public places of concourse?' It was a high appreciation of the enjoyment aris- j ing from home converse which led one of our modern poets to sing ; — Where burns the loved hearth brightest, Cheering the social breast ? Where beats the fond heart lightest, Its humble hopes possess'd ? Where is the smile of sadness, Of meek-eyed Patience born, Worth more than those of gladness, Which Mirth's bright cheek adorn ? Pleasure is marked by fleetness To those who ever roam, While grief itself has sweetness At home, dear home ! There blend the ties that strengthen Our hearts in hours of grief, The silver links that lengthen Joys visits when most brief ; There eyes in aU their splendour Are vocal to the heart, And glances, gay and tender, Fresh eloquence impart. Then dost thou sigh for pleasure ? O, do not idly r.oam ! But seek the hidden treasure • At home, dear home !