Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-08-06
THE ADVOCATE.
FRIDAY. AUGUST 6.

avoeation Of printer, sflcr having reinquished it
Tor the more peaceful pursuit OF u farmer, a re.
rnlr; may te required.
Some time since events, rather suspicious, seemed
10 Indicate ability TO Crafty long cherished and
dent desire 10 devote or life to habits of husbandry
The bean ideal presented by vivid Imagination,
both a. TO the delight a,tendan, rural occupations,
and the success incident their persevering prosecu
ton, elected enthusiastic admiration in every view
OF the theu prospect before us" Eut, il is not
little amusing now TO revert To the wild hallucna-
tons { orr by gone day dreams TO contrast the
dazzling expectations Of tho past with the humili-
ating realities of the present; and 10 glance the
many " visions of glory that broke upon aching
sight" as took occasional peep through the
vista of time. In the which, il we We're captvated
by brilliant Illusion and beheld ourself in the ro
mantle enjoyment OF elegant suiiciency, SPLEEN
did retreat, with tasteful terraces, winding walks,
gsowing grottos, sequcstered spots, sylvan shades
flowing fountains, and the nererto-be-told-of luXu
ries of field and fowl, flesh and fish and if the cap
tivalng enchantment OF the scene proved baseess
the fabric Of vision monnshine- "a fancy's
sketch like this, may not have been entirely INDUCED
In vain il served for time al least to incite
enterprise aud stimulate industry TO cbliterate the
troubles of the past animate the duness of the pre-
SENT and beatty the dnticpctions OF the future. Be
this however may certain is, that all airy
castles, full blown bubbles, and rainbow bowers,
quickly blown Z" sky high" by the ordinary
Transactions involved in-one year u farmer. I'm
that short period elysian hopes blighted, the
scales removed from eyes, the deusion of years
dissipaed, and our fever for farming cured. IL
only remains for us to go earnestly work, apply
ourself di genty to the business to which we were
reared, solicit the indulgence of generous public,
and condc implicitly in its libcralty for support for
n tn ~
and foritnde: the in the hope of retrieving the
hundreds that have vanished, like the morning mist
the other, in determination to endure the misercs
of our vocation-mseres TO us the mo,e accumulated
and formidable by reason OF deficient education
and slaughtered circumstances.
But, while no academic groves ever echoed our
voice philosophic walks reverbcrated step !;
no Castalian dews inspired our lay, yet the reputa-
tion of this folio of four pages''-acquired unde'
the management of learned and talented predeces-
so.S--may be sustained by the able dispositions
Of profered aid, kindly extended the part of those
who are known to WELD pen of cnviable power
aud spirit. Subsidiary this, our best energies shall
be devoted to impar life and interest our columns
in which we trust something may be found TO in
struct and amuse-to crafty the grave and the gay.
Indeed we know not what entertainment may be af.
forded, should we get mental mint in successful
operations in issuing, ever and anon, % wise saws
aud modern instances" vivifying scintillatons wit.
tyciSins aud sygisms, exciting corrugatons with
and at us, and engaging in multarious contests in
volving successive combatants in " much learned
dust"
Thus far, tits true-on the wrong side of thirty
efforts in seeking lore have been fruless
those of one who grew old i'll dropping buckets into
empty wells and drawing nothing up'' BUTTS
our purpose to become studous 1; hence, GO sage,
erudiE, profound :" there ore'' terribly arched and
aquiline our nose"-fully qualified u discharge the
important functions of faithful chronicler of the
times, accepably TO some and proftably to ourself
II is not intended TO change the principles OF this
paper-a paper which has always advocated the Viz
ginia doctrines, and which it shall continue do as
we hold ,ha those doctrines none other than the
"tyrant's foe the peoples friend.''
An adherence To Jeffersonian republicansm-the
salt of the earth-hs marked the of this paper
and shall continue to do indeed that republican,
ISM, which has successfully carried our country thro'
almost every danger and diihculty-tested Its
rectness aud usefulness in the proportion that il
has been copied and practised secured To u.s. as a
people, glory and renown uncXampled among na-
tions-and produced as great degree of prosperity
and happiness fell TO The lot Of man, has long
commanded the sincere homage of our profound ve-
neraton and shall ever receive, for its perpctuity,
hottest aspirations. Still, whie profess to cherish
these views we shall not necessarily enlist in their
support parilzan, but shall scdulousIy aim to
avoid some of the sins of party, such obsequious sy
cophancy 10 Its wouldbe great toiling in its SER
vile traces 10 traducc the just and laud the unjust
fishing in its dirty bitches and pools for dependent
bread :" observing its ascay expediency in violation
of honorable principle following the beck and nod
of its unpr,ncpied leaders in Defiance of honest die
tates justice and right subscribing the vile prpo.
tribe Office seekers
" and OBTAINING the motives of political brethren boil
STEERING up the empty pretensons of its idols by bazon
ing forth the dement's Of worthy rivals attempting
To raise one man by its assassin-like Vaccinations
on the ruins OF another. These, together with many
other deep and damning practices of that monster
party, we repeat, shall sedulously aim to avoid in
the prosecution of vocation and endeavor TO OBJ
spirit of fairness and candor towards all public
men and measures, suffering improper considera-
tons TO elicit our praise dsprase, but freely be.
stow either as we may think fit without I" fear, ia
affection"
The coming contest for the next Presidency, will
doubtless settle down between the presen, incumbent
and Henry Clay. Indeed, the latter may be fairly
considered as already in the field. Those who know
nothing OF our past course, may desire to learn which
cause we intend to espouse. We unhestatingly in
form them that shall 20 for the Tennessee farmer
against the Kentucky 0rator-fur the candidate Of
the People against the champion of the Coati on,
and use all fair and honorable means to promote his
reelection. But, in doing this shall GO for him
on his own merits. not the deme rits of his oppo
nent Believing, rs we do that the soul Of Jackson
and of every high minded man, would disdain to
receive office from any other considerations than
those of personal merit and of public desert we
shail sustain him not lesser evil, but rs public
blessing; as the most deserving among the prominent
sons of the Republic and, our first love- growing
IN our affections as grow better acquainted with
his prtDciples-his unimpeachable integrity states.
manllke views, and purity Of purpose in the admins
tration Of our government.
Fiualy-in regard to private, personal matters, we
shall let the world live the world pleases;~ to
orr own affairs, manage them in own way and
to solid avors, such subscriptions advertisements
hooks, pamphlets, and the long list of ccc;eras, we
shall endeavot to render much as possible rccip-
rocai satisfaction.