Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-04-27
Fto@ he Aagao Grsssas;c Advertiser.
NATIONAL CHARACTERS.

NATIONAL CHARACTERS
The ENGLISH are brave, blunt an
geneross people; fond ofliterature, libel
al in their contributions for charitabl
and religious purpose, and high stan
in their character for religion, and thei
attainmeuts in tho arts and Sciences
They are cleanly in their habits, vel
made. and notorious for their induIgenc
in the pleasures Of the table. They ar
the best farmers in the world, ingeniou
in contrivanccs, and are remarkable f.
their industry and adventurous spirit il
The SCOTCH prefer the solid decen
c,es Of life to snowy parade; and are re
maskable for ,ntelIigence-whichi is prin
cipally to Be attributed to the general
diffusion Of education throughout the
country, by the establishment Of libra.
ries, and the wise appointment Of parish
schools and city colleges. Vanity is said
to be their peculiar characteristic; but
the zeal with which they pursue the Dig
nified accomplishments Of life, sinks this
quality, raises them high in the esteem u
every nation in the world, and ensures
TO them confidence and respect
The IRISH are a frank, communica-
tive people, and arc both kind and vim
dictive IN the extreme. The higher
classes are we'll educated, but those Of
the lower oIaeI E...4nansi. g
norant, though as frequently very witty
and shire wd they are brave and daring,
and fond Of their country. which nothing
but the severess oppression could compel
them to leave.
The FRENCH are lively, unreserved,
ana Iuquacivsis; but versatile in their at
tacomonts, and generally dirty and
twadry In their dress. The females take
share in every kind Of business, and
appear much ostener than men in shops
ana ware houses. The division Of labor
IS no: ate .,ded to, nor Of partnerships in
general trade-which will ever keep them
kk>;Albd Britain IN domestic comfort and
flushed manufacture. They are remark
able for sem,naries Of education, and for
their literary and scientific productions.
The ITALIANS are remarkable for
the,r ,,oiitenesx and knowledge ofthe fiuc
arts; Uut they are notorious for their re-
liz, Ius bigotry and iicentious manner oi
living. They are also vindictive Peo-
o. e in their dispositions, and are indifter-
ent about matrimonial engagements.-l,
Tney are, however, sober and moderate
in their eating, though dirty and disgust
ins in their habits.
Ire SWISS are an Industrious. clean
", free. and ingenious people. Their
re !, for Inert, aud education Is univer-
sa.ly applauded, and has made them VIZ
tuous and respected. Their bravery has
been long cxtoiled; but the custom OF =,
hiring themselves out to fight as merccn- !.
aries. has biotted their fair fame, and Can
not he reconciled with their character for
independence. f,
The SPANISH are, in general, OF
swartby or olive complexion, with glossy !.
black hair and sparkling eyes; Of an ele-
vated. but uucultivated genius; aud they !.
are admired for their constancy and pa :.
,ieoce in advers,ty. They are proud,
\; .uyhty. and iusOle0t; slow in deter,nI
mo hut true to their word; and extremely .
temperate in eating and drinking. Their
want Of cleanliness in their persons and
habits is shameful and Disgusting; aud
their blind subsection to the ecclesiastical
power, together with their superst'tions, .
have besn for ages unworthy OF their
character in other respects. L
TIE PORTUGUESE are indolent and
luxurious, and arc represented as trsach-
.rous, reveugefal, and bisoted; but they
have displayed much true courage and
of late, in defence OF their
against the French. They are
temperate in eating and drinking; bat .
want Of cleanliness 10 complained OF, 10th
in the captal and provincial towns. In
heir persons hey arc elegant; have ex- :
,ressive eyes, regular features, and olive :
ON; 9lexions. EDUCATION is much ne q
elected: aad tho arts aud sciences-of p
course. are in low etatc. "
The DUTCH character has evidently
,een formed by their situation: little ia. !"
-ored By nature, they required continued - :.
not only for the means OF sup =.
,ort, but to keep their country from being - ,,
,waiIcwed up by the sea. They have !"
been long distinguished as a "a
aborio,s and persevering peoPie-nof ~
levo;d Of enterprise, but led much more P.
,arelv than the English or Americans al
into mercantile speculations Of doubtful -
,uccess. They have been seProached for Z
\ selfish. calculating character, but this .
charge 10 much exaggerated. There are 81
among them thousands Of families rs uD- r
With trade a the arisiocrscy Of g
France Or England; AID their mercantile .,
men are No strangers to the pleasure OF
society. more than the merchants Of other
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