The Arkansas advocate., 1830-09-15

though we have not thought they mapi(es- ted a very penetrating discrimination abounding something too much in general eulogy, we consider the following in the i main correct, aud give 1t as specimen.
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 HON. EDWARD EVERETT.
 Mir. Everett you have seen. and. therefore, need not describe his per- son to you; when in Europe lie was, as you know, much earessed as learaed man; his course las las been singular aila prominent. While al Harvard gIsaiuer- sity, as student, he was distinguished, though very young; on leaving College he studied divinity and was ordained and settled youthful prodigy l. ele- gaht literature he had no equal of his age, and the world was delighted with his pulpit eloquenee; whenever lie preached crowds of the most accom- l plished of both sexes assembled to hear his splendid sermons these diseourses, if they had not so much Of the holy unction in them, as in some sermons of grayer men, still there was d purity of taste aud a sweet solemnity that made himdelight- lul to hearers of all creeds. 4 few years after his rdliiiniattiof1, lie was eiee- ted to professorship in Harvard Uni yersity. The office heaccepted, on con- diton of being allowed to visit Europe, and reside year or two in Germany. lie set out onhis tour with all the ardolr ef ayonng man panting for knowledge and ambitious of surpassing all, in his accomplishment. In his absence he visited France, Rome and England, and tarrIed for some time at Gottesgesss. s;iiisll became enamoEred with German liter- ature. He extended his travels to Greece, and there drank inspiration a. mong the relics Of ancient tastes aud greatness. He examined the Pafthe- non il. its ruins with great i1ill,it.ss.rs. as well as all other things worthy of no- tice. He returned to his Alma Mater with mind filled with sstbe spoils of time, and a memory stored will the hsaRanaies, .bc great object of his tra- vcis, and commenced his labors as pro- lessor, and at once became the pride of the University, and the delight of his pupils.
 He did not confne himself 10 the if- struction of College classes, but gave ;l splendid course Of lectures on Architect are, which was namerousIy attended by the most enlightened persons of both sexesin the metropolis of New Eng land. At this time he was considered the Editor of the North i American. Re view, which was we'll conducted, and took the lead in the periodicals of the country. His portions of the work arc distinguished fortaste, talent and learn ing; s there is . variety and raciiless q. bout his productions that mark one born and bred among the Muses. h fact he was scholar by profession, and wore the laurel among all the lettered and polite, as an everyday ornament.s In an evil hour for American literature. the politicians of his District turned their eyes upon him as member to Con- gress,& heleitthe lecture room. In Con gress, he was respected for his learning and talents. When he rises all arc anx- ious to catch every word he has to say not, that his eloquence there Is as good as it was in the pulpit, or the lcc- ture room; but that the information he gives may De relied on, for he has day and date, chapter and page for every thing he says, and the purity of his lan- guage forms great contrast to that of many of those around him. He has too much refinement for the rough and t.1r,a- 6le ofCongress skirmishing. In this body he has frequently been selected as chair man of Committees to make reports on important subjects, and these are gen. erally admired for their clearness of reasoning, and apprepsiatte ,,,i # st yir. these reports are said to prove that he IS greaterin the closet than ofi ttIIie floor of the House; but he is great every where.
 Such men are wanting in the Atneri- can Congress, for loving the country SO much as do, an constrained to con fess that there is no little ignorance in the National assembly ss, that iearn- ing does not always receive it's due honor. Mir. Everett's eloquencc is always char acterized by taste, sweetness, harmony eloquence, delicacy and correctness. It has the Ciceronian flow, ease and puri- U, and all the Romans accuracy and marks of scholarship. lie is said to be and to dearly love political distinctions. 00f this, 1t is probable, he will soon get cured in the shi.ti;;cs and