Patriotic Sacrifices
--There is an anecdote told of De Johnston and the actor Garrick, which, in times like the present, when patriotism calls for sacrifice, often intrudes itself upon our memory. It is said that the great of the vanity of wealth, invited Johnston to visit him at Hampton Court. The sturdy philosopher accepted the invitation of his friend, and the latter led the way through his fine house and gardens, and, after showing his possessions, turned to see what effect they had upon Johnston "Ah! David, David," exclaimed the latter, "these are the things that make and attached terrible!" As often as he anecdote his recurred to us, we have thought that such are the things which make patriotism difficult. It is hard to exchange the downy uch for the wetted ground, beneath a leaky tent. It is hard to leave the well-filled service of plate for the rough and scanty ration; but as the Christian can leave without a sigh all for Heaven, so can the men of true heart leave ignoble luxury for the only reflex of Heaven on earth — Freedom, honors won.--Southern Monthly.
