Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-19

SadneSs.-'hhero is mysterious feeling that
frequently passes like a cloud over The spirit. II
comes upon the soul in the busy hustle of life, in
the social circle, in the calm and silent retreats Of
solitude. lis powers are alike supreme over the
weak and the iron hearted. At one time it is
caused by the fitting Of a single thought across
the mind. Again, sound viii booming
across the ocean Of memory, gloomy and solemn
as the death-knell, oyershadowing all the bright
hopes and sunny feelings Of the heart. Who can
describe il, and yet who has not felt its bewilder-
ing influence Still it is delicious sort of sor-
row. and like cloud dimming the sunshine oil
the river, although causing momentary shade of
gloom, it enhances the beauty Of returning bright
ness.
PRINTERs.-Th veteran printer Benjamin
Russell, related the following anecdotc at 4 meet
ing of the Mechanics Library Association, in
Boston. 1t is interesting. Indeed every thing
is interesting with which the name OF FRANK
! LIN is associated.
| In l775 (sald he) | was driven from Boston,
| by the revolutionary war; to Worcester. there
went into the printing Office Of Isaiah Thomas
| recollect one day BENJAMIN !FRANKLlN came
into our office. That distinguished man could
going IN, but it was hard to pass printing office
and not make II a short visit SO he came into
our Office We all knew his countenance. Pre-
seny he called all the boys around him and talk.
ed to us. lie said he was proud to have been a
printer II was more honor than TO be a states
man, or an ambassador, or ruler Of men,
Why Because printing was so useful an art.
And, he said, whatever is useful is honorable l.
Continued Mr. Russell,) was the youngest boy in
the Office, so he noticed me particularly, and the
following dialogue ensued between us. "What
is your name!" BENJAMIN" THAT'S my
name. Where were you bonl" In Boston,
"Thats where was born. Whom did you 90
10 school to!" ITO Mr.. -" $50 did /
} once"
After this coloquy the Doctor again addressed
the boys. and ever after this, loved my trade
more. ! respected myself felt that was do
, ing good.
my dear sir" said an election acquaintance
accosting sturdy wag the other day, I'm yer,
glad TO see YOU" You needn't be-Ive voted
i Reciprocaling Farors-The christians in tn
! Sandwich Islands have established month,
concer, to pray for the American heather
Y ODDs AND ENDs.--A good story is related 0
!, President Humphrey, Of Amherst College. On
! morning, before recitation, some Of the student
: fastened live goose in the Presidents chair
. When the President entered the room and disco'
0 cred the new occupant Of bis seat, he turned o.
i his heel, coolly observing. Gentlemen, ] pen
, csive you have a competent INSTRUCTOR and, ] wi
! therefore leave you to your studies"
a Debdteabls Point--The Richmond En-
! quirer proposes question which we would com
/ mend TO the attention oil the legion Of DebatiB
l. Clubs. It is this--"Is John q. Adams mad
A Hard Ldw.-The Emperor of Austria ha
!, issued decree " that no person male or fema'
shall be married, who cannot read, write, ciphe
make out and cast up common account" WI
e US, such law would never do. The populatIo
e would be greatly impeded
y The Farmer.--With no inheritance but heat
. no riches but industry, aud 40 ambition bu, siriu
; is sole king among men and the only man amor
= kings.