The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-08-30
JOHN II. PLEhSANTS.
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...,................N Various TINT the
Mind OF desultory man. studous of change,
And pleus dwitb novelty, may be indulg'd.
tCorprr,
Tho whole world, with the exception of the
Greeks, who are struggling against oppression,
and the South Americans, who are contending
for their independence, mny he said TO be nj
peace aud the prediction in the Bible, "thc
Lion and the Lamb shall lie down together"
has been almost literally fulfilled II is not
nv intention TO assume the character of
prophet, and Say how lorg, Judging fipm the
signs OF the times, the present state Of things
will contiuue--w neither 1t Is the commence
ment OF that auspioions era so long antcpai.
cd and prayed for by the pious aud devont of
every age--0r whether il is the deccittnI calm
which lulls the mariner into n fatal reposc,
while the storm is brewing, which is destined
TO overwhelm his bark, aud plunge him into
an unbelievable abyss, whence, like they who
journey 10 the tomb, "no traveller Ger re-
turns"
II Is my design, in these dull and piping
times, To devote some oi my leisure moments
to the discussion OF various subjects, in n Sc
ric. of numbers, the continuance of which
will depend upon variety Of contingencies
There are numerous and important subjects
from the discussion OF which instruction as
well as amusement may be drawn. And nj
though am perfectly aware of my made
quincy to perform the task Of presenting oil
their stroag Bearings TO the public, yet am
encouraged TO throw in my mite, from con-
vietion that it needs only commencement, to
insure the cid Of other and ADLER pens II is
my intention, II the cause and the occasion
should hold forth sufficient inducements, to
endeavor To enliste few writers in the cause
oil morality and vIrtue--to "hoil up to scorn
its own features, virtue Il, own image, and
give the very body of the time its form and
pressure" As regards the nature Of the sub.
jects, shall not be restricted by rules-hey
will vsry with my moods
lam well aware of the laborious task which
! have undertaken, and might with proprety
be deemedsn egotist, did not, al the outset,
proclaim that lido not depend upon my own
eAertions alone, in It's iurherance. There
are many mthis place and ighborhood, who
might apply their talents TO this object, with
much credit to themselves, and benefit TO the
community and am certain that shall not
be disappointed in my expectations OF assist.
ance from their pens.
SO much for my introduction il matters
not who or what | am. II is-enough for the
public 60 enjoy the benefit of the dish--it is
MOI essential they should see the hand which
aavors II. VI they shall relish the rcpas.. nv
object viii be gained.-if not ! shall not be
tho only caterer who bias been laughed at TO;
his trouble, and received the common reward
Of his labor for his pains"
My numbers will appear at no stated nc
RODS they will be offered when | can fnc
leisure to pen them. ClvlLiS.
" Any communicatiors'address to CT
rihs; 10 he care Of The Editors of The Iir,si
MAN; : will be received and attended to.
i u We have handed over the communica
4 ion of +" HARPER" TO our friend Civilis II,
a promises it a place, and requests us TO solici
further contributions from the same pen.