Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-06-16
DELIGHTFIL RETR0sPECT.


len, Of Maine, who IS speaking OF himself
This very day, have arrived at the seventy
thlrd mile stone on my Journey 10 another coun-
Try, where We all hope to ENJOY happiness meud-
ing. And here must avail myself Of the old
mans privilege that Of speaking Of himself, and
the incidents of exciting or soothing interest
which have marked his onward course. have
abundant occasion to indulge in the pleasing re-
Prospect. Through the smiles Of heaven, | may
truly say, that IN the long vista can scarcely
discover an unpleasant object to mar the beauty
of the scene. 1t still appears imagined wuh fol-
iago and flowers, almost as green aud bright as
ever. The surface ofths way still seems smooth,
and the sky is clear and summer like, as m the |
days Of my youth aud early manhood. Surely, |
these are distinguished blessings TO me, ahd as |
such fondy cherish them. Heaven has given
me firm constitution, and long continued health
These are precious foundations TO build upon,
and have improved them for that purpose. But |
much has been effected by the formation of GER
tain habits, and by an attention to certain rules !
and feel their tendency and effects as valuable
medicines. Ii is not vanity in an old man TO re-
commend them to others
lst. have ALWAYS found that if had injured
any one, especially if Intentionally, could en-
10y no peace of mind until had asked and OBJ
tanned his forgiveness. When forgiven, there
was calm and sunshine in my bosom, never
solicited in vain
3D. Knowing by experience tho value Of this
| blessed sunshine, have always cndeayored so
| to be on my guard, as not to offend by nduIglng
| passion, suspicion orvant otrespect or courtesy,
| This has always insured courtesy and kindness IN
return from all others.
3D.. If on a sudden have for few moments
been guilty Of indulging in passion, the sun never
went down on my wrath never did and never
could retain resentment against any one and cher.
lsh desire of reyenge for such desire would
have been painful and distressing. word from
hun who had excited my momeutary anger spo-
ken TO me in Kindness never failed to dIsarm
every disturbed feeling. have always found
peace(u disposition source Of comfort, and &c
produce the same calm within, as Is caused by
gentle breezes on summer day, refreshing al
invalid who is walking abroad to nhale them
Attn In order TO preserve this youthful feeling
of our nature, while advancing in years, have
steadily maintained the custom of associatlng
with the young as we'll as the old in joining II
the social or fashionable circle, and breathing th
atmosphere of the library or the drawing room
with the ladies' and gentlemen, more especially
with those whom am in the habit Of meeting OF
other occasions, upon terms Of easy intercourse
By this practice my social feelings have remained
almost unchanged though am an old tree, m,
leaves remain nearly as green as ever Tn,
scenes have Just described enjoy now rs vel
and as pleasantly as did forty or fifty years ago
, Are these blessings
Men and women may grow old if they please
lose all relish for social intercourse, even among
those of their own are and if they please, they
NAV retain most Of the better feelings Of their ear
ly days. in the particulars before mentioned: ant
the honest, frank, and cheerful expression of then
will generally be reciprocaed, even IN the circles
Of the young and gay. These interchangos 0
thoughts and feelings, in hours Of yrtuou, anC
easy relaxation, are mutually beneficial, in produ
cling kinder dispositions towards each other, ant
bringing the distant periods of life nearer togelh
err, and forming temperate zone, where the Gil
mate becomes more mild, uniform, serene, ant
salutary. Are not my rules and my practice tEoi
worthy elimination, as having an evident tenden
cy TO preserve green old age, and proract th'
Indian summer of the SOUP and keep the hear
warm amid the gathering lross Of the Dccembe
Of lie!
We cannot openo newspaper without seeing
advertisements of those who have compounded
numberIess medicines, for curing almost all h'
pains and diseases which flesh is heir to- ant
who are DESTROYS of ditusing them for the lelle
of all classes Of sufferers, for moderate pecunia
ny compensation. And surely there can be NJ
improperly IN my publishing This article for tn
benefit of all concerned, aud giving them graft
my friendly advice on SO interesting subject
Ny object is as commendabc as theirs; and
presume my prescriptions, if duly observed, woul
promote the moral health of thousands, and say
them from the penalty Of low spirits quckee
the healhful flow of the social blood and ad
to the life of multtudes years Of comfort, endln
in golden sunset"
&FR,NcE.-Gen. Cass, our Minister at Parl