Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-08-01
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Thy Of his fame.
From he Osark Standard.
SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
Ur4il some time in the year $780, this por-
lion Of the State was unsettled, save by few
on the tributary streams VI WINE
River, who lived cOntentedly and amicably
among the sayayes, the then Inhabitants Of
this extensive tract Of country. Though pre-
viously known to few travellers, none had,
as vet. evinced sufficient moral courage to.
forego the advantages and enjoymenis OF So
cial life, and take up their abode among Inc
rude, unlettered Indians OF this region. where
all about and around was one extensive, SUD-
lime and magnificent wilderness. 10 quit
the refined and social circles of those among
whom they had been reared, aud penetrate
into the heart of distant land, yet untouch-
ed by the foot Of civilized man, required
fund of moral and physical energy but tor
the exertion of which, this fair and prosper
GUS portion had still remained the haunt OF
the savage and the home of the Wild beast.
There are difficulties to surmount and prl-
vations to undergo in the early settlement OF
q country to which the people OF the Old
states are strangers. Basking In the sum
shine of ease and luxuriating in the enjoy
ment of wealth, they listen with incredulity
to the variations Of western life, considering
them exaggerated tales. or ronances OF q
visionary brain. Little do they conceive nv
that the half-faced camp constitutes the
pioneers only home that his family are
frequently dependent for support upon the
sagacity and dexterity of the huntsman.-
Yet such is the fact, and such has been the
actual condition of those who came IN ad-
| vance of the present society.
There 10 something simple sublime ana
endearing in the manners OF backwoods
society, with which we have had some con-
siderable acquaintance. Free from all un-
necessary pomp and ceremony, which be-
tray q want rather than the possession Of ma
tive goodness and genuine hospitality.
Many Of the first settlers here were the te-
nants Of the Indians, who we're the natural
birds Of this entire region. to whom they had
| to pay rent for whatever portion OF land they
themselves, with much toll had reduced to
| cultivation. This burthen having been re-
moved by the action of the General Govern
ment, in purchasing this entire section ofthe
Indians, which was followed by their reno.
val, emigration commenced its march, still
continuing with increased rapidity up to this
tine. What change has been wrought in
the condition Of the country since the extin-
guishment of the Indian title ! From the
Usage to White river, from the Gasconade to
the Arkansas, was one continued wild un-
cultivated waste, where stalked the rude and
stately savage, and where roanled the nu-
merons and terecious wild beasts. But a
change has come over the scene. The once
dark and wild forest, the wide spread and
extensive prairie, which we're wont to ex-
pand their native beauties to the sun, are
now reduced to profitable cultivation, by a
population. enterprising, industrious and NOR
Farms are now made or being made in al
most every valley and prairie throughout the
country. Many have f1ourishing young peach
and apple orchards; and on the waters of
White river fruit is already produced in
abundance, being the Oldest orchards in the
country. In no part Of the United States is
the climate more congenial and salubrious /;
and none where there is greater quantity
Of cold, running springs of the purest water,
many Of which are sufficiently large for ma
chinery. The Usage river, the practicable.
~ Of navigating which successfully has long
been doubled by many. has recently proved
itsclf fine navigable stream, by several
steamboat arrivals at Warsaw, the county
seat Of Benton and no doubt is entertained
by the skilfll and experienced, that White
river may be navigated with equal success |;
SO that the day cannot be far distant when
all classes Of society may have the advanta-
| ges Of that which is SO much desired, the
means Of expectation and importation. The
various tributary streams Of the Usage, Cas-
conade, White and Arkansas rivers are said
to afford the finest mill sites in the world, on
which there are already situated numerous
grist and saw mills, profitable to the owners,
and convenient and necessary for the citi-
Gems Of the country.
I sameToN-phrenologically dccribed
by Combe:
Washington was one Of the greatest men
that ever lived. His temperament seems to
have been the sanguine bilious his head
large. and well adapted in every part-the
moral sentiments and intellectual reipnino
supreme. He had constancy which no
difficulties could overcome, and an honesty
Of purpose and ardor of patriotism which no
temptation could swerve nor opposition s,,h.
due. He always regarded his country he.
fore himself, and in him there was no 1uoli.
ty Of mind deficient-no quality In excess
no false lights and no deficient lights. de
therefore gave to every thing its due weight
and no more. He was dignified, courteous and
just brave cautious, polite. quick to perceive
ana prompt 70 judge,always acting in the right
t,ne, ana IN the right manner. Those who saw
snat Wasnington was not q great name on
" mean that he displayed no one quality in
excess that ne played off no coruscations
out ne had that sterling worth--that daily
beauty IN the lite-that grandeur and eleya.
tlon OF the whole man, which renders him
!af more great and estimable, in my Iopin.
ion' IMAM the poet, tho painter or the orator.
Here's a scrap from Isaac Walton, that CIV.
cry one who reads it should cut ont and % =
ry in his pocket. Norfolk Beacon.
"A companion that is cheerful, and free
rom swearing and scurrilous discourse. Is
worm gold; l love such mirth as does not
make friends ashamed to look upon one am
we'll bear it, to repent the money that thew