Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-01
PE OVfDENCE.

Of Mr. Sumner Lincoln Fairfield, and was for
wardcd as the reader will perceive, from Al
exandria, District of Columbia, for publication
week or two ago, and would have been laid
before the public, at an earlier date, had our
columns not been previously engaged. OF the
merits of the poem VIC shall not undertake to
speak any further, than to say, that il is high
ly credtable TO Mr.. Flirfield's pen, and will,
as we think, be read with much satisfaction
by the lovers ofpoetry.
We were somewhat surprised on receiving it
to find that Mr. Fairfield was in Alexandra, as
he last accounts we had Of him, left him in
New York, attempting to get up a periodical,
entitled the Sun; and although we never had
he pleasure of seeing that publication, we We're
OF opinion that it existed, and hoped that Mr..
Fairfield had settled himself down, contented
20 follow some regular occupation, and to pur-
sue business that would afford him a compe-
tent livelihood.
Fairfield, TO say the best Of him, is a strange
mortal, an odd compounds; and lead away by
'"o e"'h"Si"sh vi poe, seems 10 prefer the
wretchedness inciden, TO the life ola poor DO
ct, and the gloom of a cobwebbed garret, to
the comforts and delights of the sober-m nded
citizen, and the luxuries of a comfortable dem
! 'cll. We have always regarded him as man of
genus and whilst we have been willing TO al
low him all the merits to which he is fairly en-
titled, we have lamented his folly, and laughed
at his eccentricties and extravaganza.
u will not very materially affect us, if he
cont nues to lead the wretcbed life. which has
thus far distinguished him from all others of
the sons OF song, but as We wish him well, and
( should rejoice at his success, we will take the
liberty 20 advise him, to abandon his present
course of life, and make an effort TO render
himself respectable and happy. He has TAX
en- an odd whm, and supposes that TIE whole
world is opposed TO him, that general com
bini'on has been formed for his entire pros
tratlon. Nothng can be further from the fact
then this, and we feel assured, that the world
would rather rejoice at the success of Mr..
Fairfield, than glory at his downfall
As uncle Toby said, 6" the world is wide
enough for me and thee" and all are at iber-
ty to make an effort 70 rise; and all who do
make such an effort cannot fail Mr. Fair
field possesses talents, and if he wishes to re-
ceive the concentrations Of the public if he
wishes 10 obtain the friendship of his country
men, let him devote himself 10 his profession
properly make use of those talents which God
has given him, and he is certain TO rise But
whilst he adheres TO his present course of &C.
centricity, rolls L" like rolling stone" about
the world, and foolshly concoits that all men
hate him, he cannot expect to do himself JUS
ticc, or to meet with that success, which is SO
grateful to every aspirant for fame.
We have not been behind Others in laugh
ing at his errors, or in condemning his faults !;
but if e have unused ourselves at his expense,
he must remember that by his extravaganza and
folly, he has placed himself as target before
the public, and at which every archer is at lib
eriy 10 direct his arrow. We assure him that
we had far rather applaud than condemn him,
and that whilst we laugh at his follies, we re-
spect his talents, and admire his gcnius.
| The poem, which we shall now proceed to
copy, contains many fine points; indeed we
think it is quite equal 10 any production we
have recently read, and the man who can give
ut'erance to such strains, deserves a better
fate, than tha, which has thus far been court
ed by, and awarded TO, the eccentric author.
We recommend it to the perusal of the friends
of native genus; and it may not be improper
10 inform our friends, that it is founded on the
| in idents and flcts related in the fourth chap
or of the book of ofJudges; the pcrusal Of which
may probably throw some light on the poem:-
ALEXANDRIA, July Z, 1927,
| To the Editor of The I,terary Cddet
nv DEAR SiR-I enclose a corrected copy Of n
poem, which has lain by me for a short time, ami
hope it will give you satisfaction write hut little
| dcw. yet shall take pleasure in contributing somc-
times to The columns Of the Literary Cadet
Very truly, yours, l.. FAIRFIELD.
THE CHEF OF HAZOR.
Der Tabors brigb, EsdraeonS plan,
The moru is breaking with snvtry swell
ofHght beauiiGd, that II doth float
In the blea ar lie breathing poetry.
Thr mountain breczr DER the t'wy flowers
WITH Ill the freshness nd 81, stun bloom
ofthe young hrah espondins-iohi Low soon
TO catch the fatal kpro.y sui,D
When Us G'H thoughts vii in glorious drcaa'
ofFaiy land paradise and birds
or rainbow plumsrc nn high their songs,
Whose mellow music bres,hr jo, and losci
Along the NOISY banks rig I'd shelves
And suany prb'lcs, leaps the iaing brook,
n ioicirg 10 ihs iay spring, willie IL drinks