Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-06-09


talily Of the soul-ihe soul that can build her nest
among the stars Of heaven, walk through yonder
mansion on hugh, and taste Of the rivers that made
glad the city of god-the soul that can wing her
way above the clouds, and survey the crowns and
sceptres land up for those who dare the world, and
have their conversation in heaven-lhe soul that
can hive in paradise while the body is in anguish.
and the fierce winds of worldly lrbulalion rage
around her, can rejoice in HIS who is her all
IN oil.
Go 10 Churck.-Tbcre is no one thing which
helps 10 establish mans standing in society in
more than steady attendance to Cmrrh, aud
proper regard for the first day of the week. Every
head Of family should 20 to Church, as an ex-
ample to its members; and every branch ola
family should 10 church, IN imitation Of the exam.
pie fparenis who loved them and watched over
their best interests. Lounging in streets and bar.
rooms on the Sabbath. is abomuable, and de-
serves cXecraIion Because, i, lays the foundation
OF habits which rom one, body and soul. Many
a young man can date the commencement eta
course ofdlssipaton which made him burden 10
himself and iii6nds, and an object of pity in tho
sight Of his enemies, to his Sunday dcbauch. Idle
ness is 20 mother of dhiukenness-th Sabbath
IS to young people generally nm idle day; there
fore, If il be not properly kept, il were better
struck out Of existence. II is good to keep the
Sabbath, Because, the laws Of God and man or
dam that il should be kept. The man That viii
not abide BY the law is bad mana bad man Is
pest to socicty-a pest TO society must be cut
Off; therefore, The Sabbath breaker must die fof
his SINS.
Dcfaiiiog Of kiss.-A kiss is thus defined
IN love letter written in tho year 1879, and
translated from the German.--'What is a kiss
kiss 10 rs il were, n seal, expressing our sin
cero attachment-he pledge Of future unon--a
dumb, but al the same time audible language OF
loving heart present, which TT he time Il ~
given, Is taking from us the lmpfes sion on an
ivory coral press--ho striking oGlwo flats against
anoihera crimson balsam for 4 love wounded
heart--a sweet bite of lip--an aileconatc pinch
ing Of the moutl--a delicious dish that is eaten
with scarlet snnons---a sweetnfeat which does net
satisfy our hungcr--a fruit which IS planted and
gathered al the same time--thc quickest exchange
Of questions and answers Of two ovors--tbc 4tA
degree Of love-
| TnE FARMER.--H docs ones heart good 10
see a merry, round faced farmer. so ndepond-
emf, and YET so free from vaniiies and pride. so
rich. and yet so iudustrious-so patient and per-
serving in his calling, aud yet so kind, social and
obhging. There arc a thousand traits which
| light up his noble character. lie is hospitablo--
cat and drink with HIM and he won't set a mark
upon you and sweat it out Of YOU with double
compound interest, as some | have known viii
you nre welcome He will do YOU kindness
without expecting return by way Of cod sa-
ton - u pot 80 with every body Ho is Mnc-
| rally more honest and sincere-lcss uIspUstu
deal in low undehand cunning, than many !
could name. He gives to society its best sup
port--s the firm pillar that supports the edfco Of
Goyornmen--ho is the lold Of nature Look at
him in his homespun and gray black gentlemen
laugh at hm il you will-~but believe me- he can
laugh back ifhe rcases.
HAPPINESS was Gray, tho poet VIC be-
Iieyo who said that the highest state Of enjoyment
which he could imagine, WIS 10 lie all day ona
sofa and read books Of romance. The imagina.
ton Ola Bufman soldier vas equally fertile when
| he replied to question Of what were bis ideas OF
future tate. i shall said be- be turned into
buffalo, and shall lie down in meadow OF grass
| higher than my heed, and cat all day long, and
there won, be q single musquito 10 annoy me-"
Mr.. Jefferson, after serving with Gen Wash.
| ngton Ia the House Of l'urGcsses, and Doctor
! Franklin in Congress- said tha, he never heard
either o' these great men speak more dian ten
minutes at tune, and always 10 The maia point.
| The speeches Of Washington and Franklin were
always listened 10 with attention, and produced
an effect, while tie long-windcd speech makers
were diaregardcd Piceyune.
/ IIorE is the last thing that dieh in man, and
thought il be exceedingly decci!ul set il is Of this
good for u.s. TINT while wc are travelling through
| life il conducts rs an easier and more pleasant
way to our journeys end.
IN elderly gentleman travelling in a stage
coach, was amused by the constant fire Of words
kept up by two ladies', One Of them at last kind
" inquired il Aer conversation did Eot make his
head ache, when he answered with a great deal OF
nniyc.c, "no ma'au have been married TWEEN.
weight years"
An Italian nobIeman fought l6 duels upon tie
question which was the better poet Arlo>to, OF
lasso, and being moraly woundo in the six
eenth, wuhhis DYING words confessed that be had
never read either
Flge jacls.-i firm faith is the best divinity,
good life is the best philosophy clear conscience
The best law; honesty the best policy; and tenn.
perance the best physic.
Hard Currency The following is said 10 be
the funds with which certain safety fund bank,
in Michigan redecms its notes. 10 witt
All notes under So, in Whetstones.
Al notes over So, and under $40, in grindstoncs.
q" $40 /" $50. in Mistones.