Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-11-28

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Professor Ererss name, the editor OF tim, Journal We
be wholly withdrawn from a sphere in which they
have been 50 fortunately conspicuous aud occasional
enighten the scholar aud the patriot.
The last number is uncommony uI Of interesting topics,
efforts in coors beautiful edoube the sympathy
Everett appear tn have rallied ia this uding eson
Of his genius, all his braues of thought and
expression and all the grace OF his varied learning.
Surely it 10 subject national pride. possess
and enjoy ayonns man " line aenis of assdnous devo
ton to letters andia affection for his country; who has
visited the sources of learning abroad, only enlarge its
streams At bone; aud who, within period short as
scarcely TO afford time for the establishment Of individual
character, mas drne much confirm and elevate the
Character viihe country which him birth When
We reflect that the opportunities afforded him, and
prohaby used, out Of the liberal bepevoence of
besaiy could be acknowledged by the nation
bd fee! pride Tor Mecenas aud for Virgil
Our readers will peruse with delight, the following
beautiful Em0gy on, from pen Of Scaie trans,
h,!ed into the last Rers0 as We presume by It's accom-
Piished editor' tChariesios Coarier.
TIE DIGNITY or WOMAN &C.
HONOR The fair Cor Of beauty tie daughters
Roses from Paradise they in,ertwine
WIN the dark threads which destinys weaving;
iia'iness OF hearts that are lonely and grievisg,
Beams from their eyes bright Nth ndness divine.
on 'he spirits boldest pniou,
Bows 10 passion's full dominion,
Loves her ever varying notes
0n.,he distant hope he SEXES,
Follows that whicb CLEANS afar.
And the transient dream, that pieases,
CntssS to the iartaest star.
Woman with ma gical eloquent glances,
Calls Oack the wanderer that rashly advances,
-chainiug affection u homes cheerful Spheee;
Natdrc his heart mid the children retaaing,
S"l' bim, d;eerdns his restless complaining,
isasi III their love- and find happiness here.
On desires broad, boundless ocean,
hau. the fugitive, is tuu;
Aid .is bOsom's Wild eommoIion,
All the softer joys are lost
Coon destroying what he raises,
Never ends BIS passions strife,
AHn the pie when glory hlazes,
Lights him through tue ale vi lie.
Mild and contented With tranquiller hours,
woman Delights In the uiOmentS fair flowers,
Happy-i0r Innocence always is gay
- OIt "tthe a!sr in purity kneeDg,
brcithes she the pray or ofdevoon with feeling;
A'gsl' We smile, as around her we play.
Proudly on himsef relying,
Dark his breast his heart a waste,
All the threats ~ fate deiying,
How shah man, loves blessing taste,
Joy, vi hearts with friendship glowing,
Aud the sweet exc hanse vi souls
Loves ppre sIeaul, that lowing
Tides o. rich enjoyment rolls.
But as from EciIi' harp wheu Ills shaken
~ lhe Eight breeze, notes of harGlouy wahen,
% eeat the sensitive heart Of the fair 4;
ho'rs holy plants III her breast gaily flourish,
Plsps, which the regions Of purity noursh
HaliOwed aud blest by the fruit thai tey bear
In the field, Is honor royiag,
La-t amid her dazzling RAYS,
ROVER anu lame, aud sPlendOr loving,
Man, ambitions voice obeys;
Aud his heart is PASSIONS dw cling.
Filpd Will wishes dark aud wild
Eris' huniirad voices swe cling
Rage, where Chanis smiled.
Spirits "f war, to the fight iercey rushing;
" oman disarnsi every wind fsrcey rushing,
Stsli Tue worst waves oCthe stormiest sea
Peace, canSt thou find in the "
Hesti0r thy wings Tell where is thy mansion
laughter OF inIocence! where but With thee