The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-08
sTHE SUBLIME LIFE OF THE.
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AssAh aObLl Me LIFE OF THE
ts1ff Ia, u mss FARMER. nat zf95Ta
a,l'ihe' farmers life is simple, but lik,
the, operations of Nature, / it combine
with simplicity and true sublimity. Upo,
the success and improvement Of her apri
culture depend the prosperity of GU
country. The ratio Of her advancement
must be proportioned to the ratio Of til,
advancement Of her agricultural resources
and products. The plain honest farme
i,s honored with the proud character o
being the support and stay of the Who'll,
family of man. t'rhes laurels of homo
which adorn his head. though sometime.
forgotten by the vain and ,hough.less
can scarcely be too highly estimated
Filling ,helsoi! is aFnoble avoca,ion, mos
scongenial with peace and independents.
OF. mind, with elevated morality, calm
reflection, and the acquisition Of know
ledge Amid thespleasant shades Of rura
retirement, and the enioyments Of DO
nestle felicity, surrounded by tils beau.
Ties, OF nature. all invites to quiet and
useful industry. to thought and intellec.
,ual pursuit. 1t is q situation of all
others the best adapted to that share o.
| happiness which is attainable in this i'm
perfect state of existence. BIS .ssal
The su5joined article por,rays in vivid
aud glowing colors the true, natural sub.
Unity Of the formers life. Il makes us
almost wish that we could inl,ale the
pure. fresh air, and be engaged in the
t,ealthful occupations of rural life. Our
un.iring efforts will be used to cooperate
with the farmersin the advancement of
the agricultural interest, and = elevate
him to tina, emincnce Of responsibility
and honor to which he is justly entitled.
Ell. efthe Saturday Nesos.
From Alesandcr's Weekly Messenger.
BEAUTY.
How numerous and how varied are the
emotions awakened in the, mind By the
mention of that little word.
If we arise betimes, and walk in the
verdant fields, where each spear or grass,
and every flower, and every leaf. is yet
moist; glistening with the nourishing
dew Of heaven and we list TO the notes
of the blythe lark, as in tones Of exqui,
site melody he MARBLES his morning
hymn, the first involuntary exclamation
that bursts from our enrap.ured soul is
Beautiful.
We tnrn our gaze on the dis.an, hori-
ION. and there behold the resplen,lsnt orb
Of day, as with low and steady pace,
robed in majesty and glory, he, towers
above the eastern hills, and seems TO
smile gracionsly upon the world, DER
which he holds dominic n-the heart be-
comes softened with humility and graft
tude and the ferycnt exclamation again
bursts forth-How Beautiful.
The morn advances the birds are va
eating their downy nests, and sporting in
joyous rcvelry among the. green branches!
The husbandman, refreshed by night
OF pleasant; slumbers, and having parta-.
ken Of wholesome meal. the fruit
Of his own industry imprin,s on the
cherub lips ofhis first born, as i, arlessly
slumbers on its mothers breast, kiss of
paternal fondness, and with light heart,
pursaes his way to the golden harvest
field. Soon the jingle Of the scythe
mingles with the notes Of ten thousand
warblers 3; as in one harmonious chorus,
they raise their anthems of praise 10 the
dispenser of all bounties Enthusiasm
fills our breast, and . still small voice.
whispers, truly the works Of omnipotence
are beautiful
The day vans apace; the sun travers.
ing his diurnal course. now sinka gradr-
ally in the western sky; the birds have
ceased their songs, and are silently ten
anting their tiny homes. The husband
man has relinquished his daily avoca-
ton, and now wends his -wav, to his
cheerful home-the cattle are lowing at
his cottage door, the fowls have sought
their roosts; while the plaintive voice of
the cricket, and the noisy tumult of the
caty.did, are heard from their conceal.
ment.-Darkness is fast assuming her
sway over the earth! Suddenly a black
cloud appears in the west, sshadowing the
last smile Of the departing day. With
rapidly it spreads its sombre fall over
the whole expanse of the sky, yet dimly
visible. S.reaks Of lurid lightning dart
up from the horizon TO the zenith, pre-
sen,ing hideous contrast TO the blacken-
ed sky, from whence it issues. The
sublime, yet terrific thunder; reverberates
through the vaulted roof Of Heaven and
is lost in infinite space--the windows Of
Heaven are opened. Torrents Of rain
delnge the earth. The winding streams,
the nurmuring rivulets. swollen into pro-
digious size. rush onward, bearing de-
VISITATION in their mad career. The hol-
low meanings of the. forest trees are
borne upon the rude blast and mingled
with the discord of conflicting elements.
We feel as though in the presence Of Di-
vine Majesty! and the soul whispers
within itself: ~ -, 49,
III Hero speaks the voice of God!
Let man be dumb!
Nor with his vain aspirings
sN Hither comet" -
The sublimity Of confused nature in
spires US with awe and reverence. Our
hearts are lifted IN to him .who holds