Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-26
From the La dies Magazine.
LOVED AND LOST.


JAMES ROLAND was one of nv
earliest and best friends. Whatever
OF moral OF mental improvement NAV
have made am more indebted TO him
tlan 10 NY one of my teachers. linear
ly life the influence Of companions is
paramount, and fortunate is he who Sc
cures as an Intimate friend one OF SUI
Perior intellect, kind affections and gen
erous ambition.
Roland's mind was singularly clear
and discriminating, rapid in IFS opera
tons, and susceptible of lively and
stong emotion. His fancy was luxuri-
ant, but it was controlled, and never
suffered to distort his intellectual Wis
ion. tits common to regard persons
OF his ardent temperament as capri
cious and inconstant, in their attach
ments. Such was not the truth with
regard to him. He bestowed not his
affections on the creations of his fancy.
He severely scrutinized each charac-
ter with which he came in contact; fas-
tdious he might be called in the quick
disgust he would manifest at imper-
lection but on the few who could
endure his scrutiny he bestowed the
fuIlness. Of his affection.
He was aspiring; but who will call
that principle as it dwelt within him an
infrmity? He followed not the mete-
or of ambition, but the star of true glo-
ry. He desired not-he was DISCUS
ted with common hattery and vulgar
applause. To render himself superb
or to others by lofty purpose and be-
nevolent actions, TO leave name not
unworthy Of remembrance were de-
sires which stimulated to exertion. For
years he toilcd in comparative retire
ment, carefully excluding from his
mind whatever might distract its pur-
poses, or lessen its elevation. Higor-
Gus and honorod moahood arrived be-
fore he felt the power Of that passion
which usually exerts so strong an inhu-
ence over our early youth. Woman
however, had always received much uI
his respect and esteem. He prizeC
her society, as will every pure anC
nobler mind. In the circle warmed
b. her smile, will such at times de
light to repair, from the cold blast
which sweep over the lofty heights o
ambition.
| saw him before the altar, and by
his side one worthy Of the devotio
with which she was cherished. Hi
noble brow was smoothed, from tn
wrinkles which intense exertion ha
thusearly inscribed, hiseye beamed fort
from light which gave JOY to ever
beholder, as the smile of mingled di!
nifty and tenderness played over hi
lips. Who could wish fairei pro.
poets of happiness.
A few months and the scene W
changed. His beloved Mary was Sc
zed suddenly with a mortal disordt
His love was powerless to shield b
from death. Never does human in
potence appear so manifest as VIII
the dearest object is torn away, a
we cannot, even for one moment ST
the destroyer. / hasted to visit hi
on receiving intelligence Of his afl
ton. How changed! Grief, thou
silent and fearless, had in few df
done the work Of years. His br
was deeply furrowed, his brilli'
eye faded, and his free, lofty 81
now fettered as with the decrepitr
Of age.
twas in vain / attempted to c.
sole him. He listened, but there
no melting in his fined countrnan
He did not complain, but it was {
dent he despaired.
AT proper period he again enl
ed on the duties of his profession,
their performance seemed mechani
His mind was absorbed by one
idea, and it was plain lhatthe light
Joy was no more 10 enter his soul.
tide ofleeling had ebbed never mor'
flow, and the noble bark was left
the strand to decay. He was
diseased in body but his cheek G
pale, and the tones Of his rich, r
low voice acquired an unearthly
thos.
1t was during my last visit, be
his death, that for the first time he
alluded to the loved and lost.
spoke Of his attachment, of his
happiness, and as he portrayed
character, all the enthusiasm and
quence Of his proudest days 81
ed to return and / could com
his conversation only to success
rainbows which are formed BY the
ing spray Of Ike cataract.
was called away in the mids
this interesting but deeply pa
scene, as | felt convinced il was
last cOrrnscafion of q li0hf ah0uf n