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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09
THE HEIRESS.

A sprightly rosy checked flaxen-
haired little girl used to sit, on the
pleasant evenings of June, on the mar
BILE steps opposite my lodgings, when
I lived in Philadelphia, and sing over
a hundred little sonnets, and.tell over
as many tales, a sweet voice, and
with an air of delightful simplicity that
charmed me many time. She was
then an orphan child and commonly
reported to be rich-often and often
I sat. after a day OF toll and vexation,
and listened to her innocent voice,
breathing forth the notes of peace and
bappiness, which flowed cheerfully
from a light heart, and felt portion
ofthat tranquility steal DER my oosom'
Such was Eliza Huntly, when | FIRST
knew her.
2 Several years had elapsed, during
which time | was absent from the city
when walking along one Of the mos
fashionable squares, saw an elegan
female figure step into carthage tol
llowed-by a gentleman and two pretty
children. | did not Immediately re
cognize her face, but my f.iend, wh'
was by my side, pulled, my elbow
do YOU not remember little Eliza, VIII
used to sing for us, when we live d to
gether in Walnut-street. did re
member. 1t was herself.
She used to be fond, said he,
f treating her little circle of friends wit
romances-and at last she acted OF
J into the gay circle of life, under II
auspices of her guardian. 1t was sal
by some, she was rich-very rlcnT
llut the amount ofwealth did not al
I near TO be a matter Of publicity nov
J ever. the current, and as we general
! believed, well-founded reports !"
!: sufficient to draw around her many a
J. mirers-and among the number not
j. few serious courtiers.
At She did not wait long before a you
n, gentleman, on whom she had look
q with a somewhat partial eye, becat
!. y. he was the gayest and handsomest
:, :" her lovers embroidered by her partl'
= ty. made her an offer. Probably
h. 6lushed, and hel heart futtered q 4
but they were sitting in q moonll
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

AMERICAN MECHANICS Whatever may
be the 'pomp snd glory and circumstances
Of the great men Of the world Whatever y. =
NAV be the dazzling pagentry of high liie
,ha olit,erof fashionable society and splen-
All 0oiserv of those who think, must gov
orn those who toll. there is no situailes
more enviable than that Of a PLAIN Amer
;"on Mechanic. free for every thing Tor
which heaven desinged him; nntrammeled
n his opinions, and left TO the guidance o. q
his own genious, he walks erect IN the iull
60 Of y man. Earning with his own
s lar, the mesns by whichhe supports hlm'
a elf protected by the government winch
lie the sun, shed its light, ITS tostef'ns
care upon all, who shall galnsay his rign
- pn;ov the fruits Of his labour IN the wa,
which best may please him. Under on
government, produce, industry ana eco1 1
Srov are sure 10 meet with their reward
onJ i should be remembered by every me ne
cbonic that tie road to preferment ana ON
! cial dignity is open to every one. Al lns
the peopIe want in those that serve them
: fidelity and patriotlsm--truth 70 the COZ
st,tution and intelligence TO perform 'ne
d,tv. Il is the duty of every American
lender himself competent to act on al O
cas;ons as becomes an American cItIzel
! Intelligence, education and study are VIZ
, | ia the reach Of human beng
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09
Fran The New Yorker.

THE BRrDE.-The writings OF " dshlng-
ton Irving abound IN pictures, which, for
dslicacy, taste, and truth, are not surpass-
ed.by any writer's in the English language.
The following is an exquisiteIPassase from
4 chapter in his Bracebridge Hall: +,
81 know no sight more charming ana
touching than that of a young and tln'o
bride. in her robes of virgin white, lea up
trembling TO the alter. When thus be.
hold a lovely girl in the tenderness Of f hel
wears, forsaking the house OF her ia1n,
ers and the home other childhood-and
with the implicitconfdence, and selt-aOan
donment which belong 10 woman, givlns
m all the world for The man OF her choice
| when ! hear her in the good old languag
lofthe ritual, yielding herself TO INN &c
| better or for worse, for richer, Tor poo
Or. in sickness and ID health, to love, hol
our, and obey, till death US do part :
lii brings 10 mind the beautiful and affee
ing devotion Of Ruth. Whittier thou 6
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09
Lon. Gazette

ARABs.-When stranger approaches
the tribe, the chief is sent out 10 receive
him; his horse is taken care of and him
self introduced to the apartment OF the
chief. his wishes are Immediately consul
ted, and repast, the best that can be pro-
cured. is placed before him; and it is not
until he has finished his meal, all the du-
ties ofhospitality are attended to, that he
is asked a single question by his host rels-
tive TO himself, either the reasons Of his
Journey, the length ofhis stay in the coun-
try,or in short any question that would i'm
ply the least curiosity. Once, when asked
an Arab chief the cause, he answered
me thus: Friend, every man, no matter
what may be his nation. his colour, his
appearance, or his station, is a brother;
the fact Of his being a stranger demands
orr hospitality; and till he partakes o. ina. n;
he is not asked anT question which mign1
draw forth a reply that nlight.Isnd 70 max 3
his fxesence less walcome, ! nerei01e ing
: Arab always treats his guest as a man
T first. aad then eratifes his curiosity aites'
wards. This is certainly lesson wnlcf
|: many more enlightened nations would O
: well to learn from the Arabs Buckingham
: Lecture.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

SATURDAY NIGHT.-How many |
associations, sweetand hallowed crowd |
around that short sentence, Saturday |
night" 1t is indeed but prelude to |
more pure, more holy, more heavenly
associations, which the tired frame and
thankful soul hail with new and renew
ed Joy at each succeeding return. cts
then the din of busy life ceases; that
cares and anxieties are forgotten; that
the worn out frame seeks Its needed re-
pose, and the mind its relaxation from
earth and its concerns; with JOY look
ing for the coming day ofrest, SO wise
| " and benefciently set apart for mans
peace and happiness by the great Gre
ator. The tired laborer seeks now
his own neat cottage, to which he has
been a stranger perhaps the past week,
where loving wife and smiling chill
dren meet him with smiles and cares
ses. Here he realizes the bliss of
hard earned comforts and at this time
perhaps, more than any other, the hap
piness of domestic, life and its attend
ant blessings. Released from the de-
tracing cares Of the week, the profess
sional man gladly beholds the return OF
Saturday night" and as gladly seeks
in the clustering vines nourished by his
narental care, the reality of those Joys
which are only his to know at these
: neculiar seasons and under these con-
reniaI circumstances ; so faithfully anc
vividIy evidenced by this periodical
/, scene of enjoyment and repose. The
r lone widow, too, has toiled on, day at
/, ter dav, to support her little charges
how gratefully does she resign her ear
Al the return Of Saturday night, ant
: thank her God for these kind restinl
: places in the way Of life, by which sh'
is encouraged from week to week t
!, hold on her way.
But on whose ear does the sound
/" Saturday night" strike more plea;
antly than the devoted christian
= = Here he looks up amid the blessing
4 showered upon him and thanks 90
with humble reverence for their contlr
: uance.-His waiting soul looks TO
ward TO that morn when, sweetly SIN
;, ling, the great Redeemer burst death
:. portals, and completed mans redeml
: lion. His willing soul expands at Il
: thought of waiting on God in the gan
! tuary on the coming day; and glad
- forgets the narrow bounds of time al
" its concerns, save spiritual-that it mi
! feast on joys ever new-ever beautli
l. ever glorious-ever sufficient TO S
y tate the ioy-fraught soul that right
- seeks its aid. Ii leads him to t
~ Lamb of God for redemption and
~ ~ tionaIly points out the way to joys
~ !. biph-an endless Sabbath perp'
~ nal rest for the vigiIant, the watchfl
s and the faithful.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

waving sea-fan, the gold fish, the sea-
flag meet thine eye. Among groves
and palaces ofcoral, revels life in forms
minute, but beautiful and happy. This
seems a world of peace, SO far remov-
ed from the storms that rage in the
waves above. Talk with the inhab-
itants Of the deep. See where they
differ or agree with those OF the earth
or air. Note the might and proves
Of the larger ones, the grace and beau
ty of the smaller. Find the means
Nature has given them for playful mo-
ton, for combat and defence. Strive
with levialhan if thou dare, or sport
with the dolphin. The treasures Of
wealth in the bowels of the earth will
long detain thee. The surface bat
covers soils different from itself in CO.
lor and consistency. Here is unbed-
| ded stone transparent or opaque, and
in forms rough and indefinite. or math-
ematically exact. Converse with the
miner, or of the wonders he meets
His coal, his glittering ore demand thy
study. Enter a cave. Are not it
pillars of chrystal worth moments
consideration? Beneath US, unsough
and unknown by most minds, Natur
has stored some of the most curious o
her works.
] Now look at myself as thou wastbe
/ fore God breathed in thy nostrils tn
breath of life. No where hast tho
! met with a form more symmetrical
more noble. Could a better eve hav
been given thee for seeing Nature
/ surrounding objects? Is the huma
= frame, the last Of created objects, e1
! celled in nice and curious workman
: ship by any work of Nature
j In view ofNature as she EXHIBITS he
:, self above, around, below and with
~ us, we should not rest satisfied wi
having gratifed our curiosity. NJ
h ture's Author addresses a lesson to /
= in each exhibition, and it becomes
at gratefully to searchfor the instruction
10 thus conveyed. ?.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09
PRoFEssoR ARNDr after being shut

PROFESSOR ARNDr after being shut
ND in fortress for twenty-one years,
his struggles, his suferings, and his
name almost forgotten, has, we learn
by the German papers received last,
been restored TO liberty. Young men
will ask, we are afraid, in Germany as
they ask in England, who is Arndt!
-Four or five and twenty years ago
professor of his name was the terror OF
the German Government. He was inn
prsoned, not for his misdeeds, bun his
popularity. The students sung his
hymn ofliberty, repeated his burning
words, and frightened kings. BY the
patriotic exertions of the Germans, the
French were driven across the Rhine,
and when claimed their promised re-
ward of liberal constitution, they were
answered with stripes, dungeons, and
letters. Arndt, we believe was one OF
those who felt most deeply the faith
lessness of the King OF Prussia, and
most loudly and eloquently expressed
his indignation. For that he was inn
prisoned, and for that he has been kept
in prison for twenty-one years. The
present King of Prussia has the merit
of releasing him, ofrestoring him to
his professionship. and of compeusa-
ting him for part of the pecuniary
loss he has sustained by his imprison-
ment. But the tyrant who confined
him could no more restore Arndt the
years of which be deprived him, than
he could restore the dead TO life. Arndt
has been robbed Of his fame, past all
hun an powers to give him redress.
For twenty-one years he has been dead
to Europe, and lhe comes forth from
his dungeon only for men to ask, who
: is Arndt? London Sun.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

parlor, and as her embarrassment was
more han half concealed, shesoon re-
coAered, and as waggish humor hap
pened to have the ascendant, she put
on a serious face, told him she was
honored by his preference, but that
there was one matter which should be
understood before by giving him re-
ply, she bound him to his promise.
=" Perhaps you may think me wealthy /;
| would not for the world have you Ia
Dor uuder a mistake on that point [
am worth eighteen hundred dollars"
She was proceeding, but the gen
tleman started as if electrified. Eigh-
teen hundred dollars !" he repeated in
a manner that betrayed the utmost sur
prise: Yes. ma'am," said he. awk-
lwardly, 'I did understand you were
worth great deal more-but-"
"No, sir" she replied" no ex-
cuses or apologies, think about what
l have told you," you are embarrassed
now answer me another time and
rising she babe him good night
She just escaped trap; he wen
next day to her guardian to inquire
more particularly into her affairs, anC
receiving the same answer. he dropped
his suit at once.
The next serious proposal followed
soon after, and this too came from on
who succeeded to a large portion c
her esteem, but applying the same cru
chile to the love he offered her, sh
found like result. He, too, left hel
and she rejoiced in another fortunar
escape.
She sometime after became acquain
ed with young gentleman Of sIende
fortune, in whose approaches sh
thought she discovered more of ii
timid difidence of lave than she la
witnessed before. She did not chez
his hopes, and in process of time
loo made her an offer. But when 81
spoke of her fortune, he begged her
be silent; '.It is to virtue, worth al
beauty" said he, "that | pay my coul
not to fortune. In you l shall obta
what is worth more than gold" 81
was most agreeably disappointe
They were married, and the Union W
solemnized she made him master
her fortunes with herself.j
81 am indeed worth eighteen hu
dred dollars" said she to him, "but
never said how much more; and
hope never to enjoy more pleasure tn
| feel this moment, when | tell you n
fo.tune is one hundred and eighty tho
sand"
1t is sctually so, but still her m
band often tells her that in her he pr
sesses a far nobler fortune.-Irent
Emporium.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

A PREDICAAIENT.-The Baltimore
Clipper man tells of meeting in the
street, dashing belle of that city,
whose conduct, as she neared him,
seemed passing strange, as atone mo-
ment she would hasten her steps, and
at another stop, as if in, doubt whether
to proceed. Her cheeks were tinged
with bushes, and such was her evident
confusion that she ever and anon cast
pleading look around, as if to find
some open door to receive her. FOR
a long time he was at loss to know
what caused the poor girls confusion
when he discovered close at her heels
two little pigs, who struck up merry
"queek," as soon as she walked for
ward, but were perfectly silent when
she stock still. The cause was soon
explained. As he passed her he OBJ
served that her tBUsTLE,' which was
stuffed with bran, had burst open and
was last letting out its storest to melior-
ate the appetites Of these hungry little
: pigs.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09
From the Louisville Journal.
n nJSAppOINTAIENT

TO DISAPPOINTMENT.
Yes, l would bow at beauty's shrine,
And offer incense there;
A blooming garlandI would Irvine
In loves gay bowers and call 1t mine,
i'll could only stoop to wear
A chaplet of fast fading flowers,
Uncertain as the changing hours
And fleeing as the air,
But beauty is an April beam,
And love false Elusive dream,
The prelude to dispair;
And | already know too much
Of disappointment's whitening touch'
Its powers again to dare.
Yes, better far to tread alone
Lies weary pilgrimage, unknown,
Unr oticed by the world,
Than blindly kneel as I have knelt,
And feel the pangs that 1 have felt,
On passions wild waves hurfd.
There was a time when l could prize
The kindling light of beauty's eyes,
And think each glance that stole
From orbs of mild ethereal blue
Revealed a bosom warm and true;
a high and noble soul.
But time has chas'd my dreams away
No more | prize the bright array
Of beauty's dazzling charms
My hopes no more are bindly cross'd
Nomore upon the tide I'm toss'd,
By passions wild alarms.
One wreck on loves uncertain sea
Through life shall be enough for me,
Twill not trust again
My bark upon that treacherous wave,
Where hope and friendship find gray
And ills unnumbered reign.
VIRGINIf
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

Social INTERcoURsE.-We should make It
principal to extend the hand offellowshlp
to every man who discharges faithfully his
duties, and maintains good order--who
manifests deep interest in the welfare OF
general society-whose department IS up
right, and whose mind is intelligent, With
out stopping to ascertain whether be
swings hammer or draws thread.
There is nothing so distant from all natura
claim as the reluctant, backward syn1r;sc.
thy--the forced smile-the checked con
versation-the hesitating cornr'lance, tn,
we'll off are too apt TO manifest 10 those
little down, with whom, in comparison Q
intellect an1a principles of virtue, they FIRE
! auently sink INTO insignifcance.--Danie
! Webster.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09
From the New York American.
TO S. II. P.

BY LIEUT.. C. w.PATTEN, o. S. ARMY.
Shadows and clouds are Ger me,
Thou are not here, my bride;
The pillows dash before me,
Which bear me from thy side.
On lowering waves benighted,
Dim sets the weary day,
Thou art not here my plighted,
To smile the storm away.
Where nymphs of Ocean slumber,
/ strike the measur'd stave,
With wild and mournful number,
To charm the wandering wave,
Hank to the words ofsorrow
Along the fading main!
"'Tis night-but will the morrow
Restore that smile again!"
Mid curtain'd dreams descending,
Thy gentle form l trace;
Dlmly with SHADOWS blending,
gaze upon thy face;
Thy voice comes Ger me gladly,
Thy hand is on my brow:
l wake-the wave roars madly,
Beneath the plunging Prov.
Speed on thou surging billow,
Ger ocean speed away!
And hear unto her pillow
The burden of my lay.
Invest her visions brightly,
With passions murmured word,
And bid her bless him nightly
Him ofthe lutte and sword.
And her of dreams unclouded,
With tongue of lisping tale;
Whose eye | left soft shrouded,
Meath slumber's misty veil;
When morn at length discloses
The smile | may not see,
Bear to her cheek of roses,
A Fathers kiss for me.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

Prosperity Is nota just scale; adversely IS
the balance to weigh friends--Religiou IS
The best armour, but the worst cloak ie
who makes an idol Of his interest. wi
make a martyr Of his integrity .-Iiiberahty
S. not giving largely but wisely
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

est | will 90, md where thou lodgest will
lodge; thy people shall be my people and
thy God my God"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

We do not recollect to have seen
the following anecdote in print-at any
rate it is good enough TO be repeated.
Old parson NJ, of Worcester
county, used sometimes to be absent
on missionary tour. Once on time
having just returned from one of these
excursions, he found his congregation
quite drowsy, and wishing to wake
| them. he broke off in the midst of bis
sermon, and began to tell them Of what
wonderful things he had seen in York
State. Among other wonders, he
| said he had seen monstrous great mus
ouetoes-so large that mary oftben
would neigh a pound! The people
were by this time wide awake.
eyes continued parson NJ.
"moreover they are often known II
) climb up trees and borls!'
: The next day one of the Deacon
! called upon him, telling him that ma
; nv of the brethren were much scandllz
f, ed at the big stories he told the da
before. "What stories ?" says PAL
7 son M.-"Why, you said that tn
n musquetoes in York State were S
!. large that many of them would welg
II a pound !" "Well," replied the mir
lister, 81 do really think that aver
6 great many of them would weigh
y pound" "But," continues the De
st con, you said they would climb l
1t on the trees, and bark ~ We'll, sill
+ says parson NJ, ito their climbing |
y trees, Ihave seen them do that-havr
: you, Deacon p go yes" owe
10 how conld they climb up on the tire
', and not climb up on the bark =
10 The Deacon was Of course no
o plussed.. Spirit of'76.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-12-09

BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENTAL pl-
Gus cottager residing inthe centre of a
long and dreary heath, being asked by
a Christian visiter. care you not
sometimes afraid in your lonely situa-
ton, especially in the winter y He
replied, "Oh no! for Faith shuts the
door at night, and Mercy opens it in
the morning"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-26


Two hundred aud elsh, years nso, 81
gust -, the celebrated John Locks ~
born. Few ever had better oppnriunss
Tor Improving their minds than be, and r.
ever made wiser use Of them. At 2Gl ed
OF age, having gone through with he saH
Gus courses Of sludy At Oxford college,
commenced the study Of medicine, 10 whsa
he principally confined himself lpf eigs
years, and did not graduate even unl u
was ~ years Of age. A part Of hi, taa
was, however, spent 10 travelling.
This tnuy afford lesson To some oi osi
readers, who think their education altt,3t
completed, when they are scarcely one t5i
as old as Mr.. locke was when he compel
cd bis studies. Lutte as 1t was hosegt'
lew men have done more for the public goC4
,han Mr.. Locke. He aas The author d
some OF tho most valuable books N the l.a
gllsh language; one Of which be was moe
teen years IN preparing. Unlike some o.
our modern book makers, be seemed TO b.
ileve that q few good books were better ihaa
a great multitude Of inferior ones.
Mr.. Locke was hard thinker, and BIZ
main Object IN his writings, was to ny 70
make others think Towards the Close q
his life, he speDt much of bls time IN STUDY
lng the Bible. An Ashmatic complaint
probably FASTENED his dissolution BY les
years, though he reached the age Of seven
y two Charleston Courier.