Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-06-10

and value OF public lands in Louisiana and Mississo.
p preparatory to the discussion Of the bill graduate
the price of public lands, at the next Session
Having read the extract. Mr.. Barton called on NJ
Johnston, in his place, to say whether he had heen
prevented from delivering his sentiments ON thu oc
CASTOR. mentioned in the postscript, or disippointed
rs represented by the motion TO Inv the Mi ~, ~.
table. ~ $50
Mr.. Johnston said, in substance, that he did spoak
al enc session, on the graduation BILL which was pro
oaoiy the session af,er the one referred to- He did
not rcmcmocr to have been prevented at any time
and he was sure the motion to lay the bill on the ts
Ole was not with view to prevent his speaking; and
that ms resolution had in view to obtain descrip-
ton of the lands in Louisiana with view to obta,n
cesson OF them TO the State or to the pric
to the quality, at q subsequent, session.
Mr.. Benton who was present made no expla nation
or reply to the answers Of Mr. TozewelI mr. H., John'
stop.
THouGHrs ON EpUcArIoN A Poem, recited be
lore the Literary and Philosophical Society of
HamPden Sidney College. by Daniel Bryan ESQ
OF Alexandria
The poetry OF the day has but little attraction for nc
ond we never read it unless invited by some spccia,
cause. Such motive we felt in our respect for th.
personal excellence Of Mr.. Bryan, and persuasion o
his legitimate claim to decided poetic abilities
Had MIR Bryans lot been cast in any other Chris
tan land than one of the Southern States his oenus
would have been better appreciated, aud his fsme
more widely known We pretend not to explain tho
cause, but certain is, that there is sonnet nm
cohgemai 70 literary pursuits, and great deaduess 70
literary merit IN the countries south Of the Potomac
Perhaps there is not sufficient leisur. md retired sc
auencc to cultivate and reward the pursuits We mon
ton.
we have read the little poem, the title of which "a
at the head OF his article with pleasure and interest
and we should be happy if this notice of it shall in.
duco any one to peruse it, To strengthen the in
ducemeot we Offer single quotation descrin,;ve oP
the spirit of reckless SANDER which the oro,v,b or
political party in the u States has introduced
or parties struggling for the seats of power,
To further its ambitious ends, il dares
10 prostitute Religions hallowed desk
And turn the incense Of the pous heart
From hsavcnwsrd aspiration back TO car;l
To sink IN gross Idoa,ry man.
II hunts its destined victims wi n zeal
mat e'en ouv'es the blood hounds keen pursui,
And sun unsated with its mansIed prev r'''
Otdyng reputation, seeks the grayes-
The sacred graves-where honoured patriots slec,
And drags up fascioods from the awful du,, NP'
Where Time had wrapped them in obvous shroud
| Itsrasps the public press, and turns its force
Agains, the barriers Heaven has reared IN euo,J
lnviolae the sanctity of truth
IL sweeps away the deep distinctive lines
Iha, mark the bonds of ndofc,;
And breaking through Couuption's reservoirs
Commnges aud confounds whatc'er i, pu,c
In one chaotic mass with all that's foul.
IL rolls the torrents Of its ISLANDERS on
With rage still gathering vensence in their cou,,c
And drihs their dark Accommodations round
The great resplendent pyramids of fame
Whose cioudess submits minge with the starsu
very neat edition Of this Poem has inst been NIL;
lished by Mr.. T. w. White of this citv. md ). ~
sale at his Printing Office.