Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-11-12
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SHERMAN AND TRAN
ELER.

s;de of a beautiful river in
here once lived a poor man,
IA his living by fishing. But
Dor. he was contented for the
Otbinr but what he had. One
~ struck him to visit a neigh |
(. and he resolved to set out
bnrney the following day.
hiking Of his expected visit,
traveller, who asked him if
a house near, in which he
ain a nights lodging. There
bout two miles distant. said
maa. bot it is too lste 70 pro-
u; if you will pass the night
In, you arc heartily welcome
geIer accepted the invitation
and accompanied him home.
rman, DESTROYS to entertain
ki1dled a fire, and com
repairing supper. While do
appeared so cheerful and
had the traveller said to him,
you appear very gay, what
pleases you so much? l
| ALL possess in the world to
boy as you are. And what
You, said the fisherman, my
cost me nothing and | never
Be to be sad. What griefs
that prevent yopr rejoicing ?
u the traveller, hear my histo-
once a merchant and gained
lth, but never enjoyed it. l
nually in dread of becoming
that my goods would be in
bd vessels shipwrecked; so ]
ID TO abandon commerce, 10
ease, i then obtained situa-
burt, and after enjoying for
the favor Of the prince and
as | thought, his undivided
4 discovered that there were
the list Of favorites, who
not more, an equal portion Of
with myself.
lea of a rival was insupporta-
and one night | retired into
Der, overcome with chagrin
pointment. Suddenly there
lore me, a man of majestic
nee, and beautiful countenance.
believed to bean angel: he said
zael, lpity your misery, and
be to bring you relief; do you
/ happy? Yes, mostsincere-
But how shall | proceed |?
be the love of wealth, and hu-
lause, leave the palace imme-
anI walk for two days in the
that opens to your view: then
Our steps, and l will show you
hatwill lorevercure you Of am
and YOU will learn to be happy.
readywalked one day and shall
morrow, but have little hope OF
what has been ptomised.-
erman, after hearing the travel
ercdatthe folly ofthe ambitious
Ee taei happiness depend on the
regard of princes. l shall be
see you on yonr return, and
your success, said the fisher
Pal going tomorrow TO the
bEiog city ; having never been
cabin, il will be diverting to
sights there, and gain some
geof the world too.-You are
bid the traveller, toleave homes
b are so happy, why do YOU
be miserable? Your cabin
good enough for you to day
YOU shall have seen the dwell
the great, il will appear NEAR
ewes. You are now satisfied
hr clothing, because you are
ped to it, and have nevel
euer; but whom you have seer
ndid garments Of the rich, yot
those you have.
eplied the fisherman, these rea.
y have weight with you, wht
cu3tOmed to courts, and de
p others for happiness ; th'
full ofthose who can counse
but cannot govern themselves
weller returned to the fisherman
laving had nothing extraordina
eur. He found the fisherman
elore his door, with his hant
pu his head, and his eyes fxeC
round. What is the matte
ID said Azael. lam very un
said the fisherman. What hav
hat heaven should withhold ii
from me, and leave me poor
ere are so many rich and pros
b the world! AT that momer
appeared (whO had La, advise {.
quit the palace.) Why di
follow the counsel Of Azaef
to the fsherman.-The sigl
uch splendour inthe city wheI
ebeen, excited avarice andan
Your bosom, and chased ava
peace.
erale your desires, and ende;
recover those precious gift
not easy, said the fisherman
tisimpossible; and | shall a
pe Miserable, unless it pleas