Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09
From the News Letter.
NATURE.


of man. Something may be found {
fitted 10 every capacity, every taste.
The philosophers abundantly satisfied
in the store of wonders he finds to ex-
plore, while he meets with mysteries he
cannot solve, and which must be ack-
nowledged incomprehensible. The
poets eye glances at beautiful scenes,
his ear catches the harmony ofNature's
music, his imagination is aroused
and his, soul satisfied. The Chris
tan sees in the minutest piece of fur
niture that garnishes the temple, in
every article Of workmanship, the ham
dy work of his God, and therefore
he reioices. The lover ofbeauty, the
lover ofthe marvellous, the inquisitive
soul, or the stupid and idle, the mel
ancholy or the cheerful man, each |
may find resting place and refresh
ment for his craving appetite. 1t is
but in the nearer apartments OF this
temple, that we are permitted to enter.
Far beyond the limits ofhuman VISION
beyond sky and stars, are worlds IN
Vulnerable; scenes we may not
pierce to, wonders not yet disclosed
to the soul Gilman. Then let us with
humility and admiration study those
things already presented to US, and
prepare ourselves for things unseen in
Natures dominion.
Look above. The varied aspects
of the Heavens attract the observer.
Gaze there at night, when the bril-
, liant light ofinnumerable stars guides
, tie eve. Watch their undisturbed
motion from hour to hour, their beau
, tiful arrangement in figures so new
: and pleasing to Judean Shepherds
: Countthem, or say that this too much
} for thee. Tell their distance if this
may be. Say if it is possible, that
what seems to thee a star, IS but the
\ light, not yet extinguished, of one late
e " destroyed. Look at the Heavens
when black clouds are rolling and
; heavinr, soon to discharge themselves
# to the terror of earth's inhabitants
Look when the tempest has subsidized.
i blackness gives place to light and com
[ motionto quiet. Letnot the blazing glo
| ries ofsunset pass unnoticed, or the oc
n casionally milder beauties of the scene
Y Look when the sun that rules the da,
! eclipses the borrowed splendor Q
smaller orbs, and darts his fierce ray
; on the parching earth. In looking q
) those things that Nature has placed a
NJ bove thee, converse with the inhabi
tants of the air. Admire the brllIlanc
or dimness of their hues the snoN
l. white or glossy black, the informing
a ling of these with other shades, an
" amid the variety will be found that CO
OF genial to the gaudy taste of TIE untu
a. torsd savage, and alike pleasing to tn
lie more refined taste of civilized man.
lie Let their noble or more delicate wing
IN a feather even, pass examination
Amid the variety of form and men
theawkward or genteel, the ambition
81 or tetireing will find something thi
" meets his feelings. Listen not ca
a. lessIy to the music of these tenants
lei air. Their notes and expressions al
'n' among the fnestofnatures production
he Above us. there are sights and soun'
'se worthy of the wonderful universe
u which they belong.
=, n look around. Climb the LOT
MS mountains, till thy feet tread snow,
hd' thou canst wind thy way among t
DIX f rugged cliffs, or the defending a'
nc lanche overtake thee not. Decendir
% follow a stream met occasionally
''n another rivulet from among the rocl
PIC Trace its course until it unites IN
!, valley with larger stream, and tn
" hast seen the source and first progr'
- of one of the greatest works OF Natu
-. "a mighty river, fertilizing the ear
bearing on It's bosom whatever m
~: may wish for comfort or luxury, a
I i,~ finally pouring rich contribution
Jay to the mighty deep. Cast thine c
'ai overthe deep. Is not here immen
Tue ty, grandeur ? See tin its might,
SO ragged by a tempest. How it mo'
asn the groans and efforts Of man, VIII
UNI unfortunate bark it bears. Uncoqu
.ery able in its might it seems. View
q again. It's tumult assuaged, what
yea be more beautiful, more lovely
up Calmly and playfully approach and
sn' cede lis blue waves. How rich
9 up proasion of vegetable species '
lVn }, which the earth rs adorned b
Veh' diverse the shades, forms, sizes
trees fruits of the trees of the forest!
sturdy oak stands not alone IN
non strength, but supports the chmI
woodbine or the twining ivy. >
AXE it plants tower high while others c.
Eship unobserved on the earth. Some
y his dain to be dressed or trained by
who culturist's hand, while others W
are q through slight inattentGns or nee
7 With But the ornament Of vegetation,
sr he which first p..lostly attracts the con
lread. mlnd-.l owers-present new pt
atura p.ena, new beauty. Their fragr
smrr's- theirtints, pale and blus n, q
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