The Wilmingtonian., 1823-11-06


winter, presents as beautiful and felcit-
Gus as caB be imagined. The man of bu-
siness too recollects that this is the time
for enjoying the most exalted blessings Of
the happy family circle-the domesticl
hearth-social intercourse. He can ina
CINE this social principle to address him,
in the words of native poet:
But know twas mine the secret power
That walked thee at the midnight hour
In bleak November's reign;
Twas the spell around thee cast,
When thou did'st hear the hollow blast
In murnur's tell Of pleasures past,
That ne er would come again.
The student halls the season so propi-
tious to his pursuits, when his seclusion
presents such striking contrast to the
boisterous state of nature which cannot
now attract him from his application, and
steal from him unawares the substantial
pleasures ofhis choice. In short, the great
proportion of mankind have cause to look
forward with pleasing expectation to the
inclement season which this month will.
introduce. The human mind, not affected
as the other parts of nature are by inten-
sity, expands; and inyigorates all around
it. The genial influence of the softer vir-
tues called into exercise, extends through
out all the actions to which it prompts,
and imparts beauty and its proper dignity
to the human character. The feelings of
affection and benevolence, which gives US
our superiority, grow and strengthen; their
vigor, so far from being chilled or blasted
By the sterile face of all around, it bursts
into new exertion and fires the kind breast
with increased ardor. When man is
shut up, and is isolated as it were, by the
hand of nature herself in season where
there is little to draw him forth to brave its
fierceness and power, he is more inclined
and better able to hear and obey the voice
of conscience, which, though perhaps e.
uuaIy active at other periods is overpow-
cred by more pressing oushts.-Nature
is barren, but the germ of productiveness
still exists to bud and blossom in its own
right time; so, the essence Of MAN-that
heavenly principle of snciaIity, which
branches out into every thing that is good
or great,is apparently hidden in the mul.
tplicity Of vexations and cares, but when
opportunity presents, it will exert its force
and exhibit life. For such exertions the
approaching season is admirably calcula
ted amidst the blasts Of angry storms
the howlings of the elements, and the de
vastations OF nclemency-the mild spiri
of charity will walk unmoved, and willis
difusing her blessings on the miserable
objects which every where meet her vi W
the fearful smile of those whom she ha
saised from death to life, will beam amds
ine horror and gloom of nature, like tn,
bow of heaven through the mist and des
truction Of conflicting elements. And 70
this reason-let us say with Campbell,
Then. suIlen Winter hear my prayer,
And gently rule the ruined year;
Nor chill the wanderers bosom bare,
Nor freeze the wretch's falling tear
To siiivering wants unmantled bed
Thy Misunderstanding agues cease to lend,
And mildly on the orphan head
OF innocence descendl
Novcmber,o being the ninth month of tn
ancient year, vas SO called from the ca
dnaI name OF that number. 1t is with I
the eleventh month, and the c0ncudir
month of Autumn.-The face Of natur
by the time it has concluded, is barre
anu during teS SOHliDudhNc, t"c scdSuh
ciliates 10 its temperature between 4
delightful Autumnal weather, and cold
Winter. BY the time that
November chill baws loud vi angry sngh,
all preparations for Winter should be
iected.-'rhe poor should have an inter'
ia the associations formed for their rel
bv contributions Of their savings, and I
DE spending inactive'y the time viii
could be employed in earning sufficit
for the demands of rigorous season,
the expectation of comfortable accomu
dations in a poor house. 1t is the d
graceful practice ri many to waste in
temperance,snd idleness, ample means
support, because they are sure of livl
more pleasantly at the expense Of the p
lie. True benevolence lescriminates
tween those whose inefficient efforts me
assistance, and those whose wilfp' pove
renders them deserving of imprisonme
ar the tread mill.
That this season should be emplo,