Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-08-31
From the Savannah Georgian.
THOMAS RTrCHIE.

The name Of this venerable itferatenr, requires
neither prefix nor addenda to distinguish il. lIe
has long been the Nesor Of Democracy in Virginia;
and he is now IFS Egis. He has exhibited al the
vgor'us fire Of youthful patriotism 10 the campaign
that has just terminated lie huckled on Ills ponder
Gus armor for the fight, and his yenrs were forgot.
ten, when the enemy saw him step Forward and
whr h.s giants mace, at all points armed for the
Fray His green old age has all the attributes of
youth, combined with The wisdom and experience Of
years--thc Righteousness OF his cause ncrvcd his
arm, nor did he lay down shield or alchion, until the
trulnpets sounded, and the heralds, with a loud
volcet proclaimed that victory had craced the ban.
ners Of the Democracy Of the Old Dominion
The mighty power ola free and interrupted press
was never more strkingy displayed than In the Vr-
gina contest--ihe Democratic triumph Of 1880.
ihe Richmond Enquirer spoke 70 tho people--h he
honest ttuh was laid before tho yoomanry oil Virgin
ia-the tricke, the Vaccinations, the decep,ons Of
the 'oi d'sant Wings, and the sleek Conservatives,
were exposcd-and the scales fell from the eyes OF
the ireemen Of that ancient State. The pen of
Thomas Hiiche was never dry for weeks before the
days Of trial; he was nhceasng in his Toll, and
rich rsward--thc consciousness Of success in the
rRhiul eause--has crowned his efforts.
Mr. hitchie is certainly a most extraordinary
man. and Virginia may be proud Other corps edifo-
rial when mafShalcd by such leader, His style
is distinguished from all others by an originality Of
thoughts force Of expression. and vlVidness OF
color. The freshness and purity OF his diction are
indeed meet offerings 10 lay before the dwelling of
:" The mountain nymph--sweet Liberty
The place Of Mr., Richie is at the head or the
press IN the Union. lie Is unequalled, and without
rival "All the dccency, and all the talent" party
cannot produce his equal, Notwithstanding their
proud assumption Of superiority, uor have they one
who would dare 10 meet him IN The arena of contro-
ycrsy.
The whole country 10 indebted TO this gentle
man for his ntTepldliy and manliness--the eoquenct
and the ervor, with which he has for many yOais
advocated the cause Of Republcanism, He is zeal
Gus, yet discreet and never transecnds the legti
mate ground Of argument. His wit and hunor--
gatnished with playful sarcasm, pungeni, but neve
personal are powerful auxliarics in his ,reatmen
ofhis subjects
We have for years been amongst his admirers
and have often been thankful for the draughs W,
have taken al his fountain Of Dcmocraoy--swellinu
AS does. like deep well of English, pure an
indebted We wish hum many more wears
guide the helm Of the Democratic Enqulrer--o
when he does depart, !" full of years and Of honor,
viewed as an editor
I'VE ne'er shall look upon his ike again"
Formers and Mechanics Centuries mus
elapse before the truth will practically appear thu
farmers aud mechanics ufe the most respectable
class Of society. We are still lahoring under III
accumulated prejudlces oi ages on this subject
When the time shall arrive and il surely wi
eome--when education shall be generally diiius
Cd when what is now called learning shall bccom
every day maxims; when pedanIry shall cease
perpiex and confuse; andIhe object Of all stud
will be 10 discover truth, il will be plain What al
the natural castles Of men. The mummerios
fashion, The criterion Of exlernals,the fictitious d.
tnctioas Of wealth and family will cease. an
men will be regarded by the true standard oG M
rallIy and practical utility
An Incident -'Hurrah,' said ltle fellow
he ran along side Of the carriage IN which We wei
ridingsn the procession on the day Of the receI
ton Of the President. 'hurrah! RI be Pres
ieEf nsri lime = and we looked closely at Il
little fellow. lie was about twelve years Of az
had on straw hat, and was otherwise plain DIRE
sed in summer clothes with his panaloons roll'
up 10 his knees, Il raining violently at the tim
Well, thought we, that may be, for at your az
The citizen Who now holds the proud station
Chief Magistrate Of this intelligent, powerful al
free people--and who ls this day being honore
had no better prospects than yourself 10 alta
The high emnence he has reached, Industry, Il
cultivation Of good morals, and application
untiring application, have raised HIM, and vi
also raise you TO distinction. Well may ever
boy 10 our land, 10 whom the path Of disiclo
is alike open. fred with laughable ambition
swing his hat and cry as did the little Iello'
.TIuRab, IN be President next time Tous Il
incident was an in,eresiingoBe. Fonghkseps
Telegraph
Gre IL mp. What kind Of juiits, are mo
dangerous to u libeniss9 Why, pegares