The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-02

suSto. w men you ueSiIc ~ lSHVmoei
name, you connect it with something which
easily and frequently recurs TO the mlnd,
and when tbe latter Games up by accident
or design; the fofmer generally accompa-
MES II, without the least effort Acting on
TINS principle, he who studies history,
should frequently have map before him.
and by giving the historical tran, action a
location, all that will be required to call up
the event, will be to let the mind revert to
the spot where It ocesrred. The student
will thus have the double advantage of the
study of history and geography, at obeand
the same time. One hours study of history
on this plan, will be found to realize more
permanent advantage, than whole days Of
bare reading. In fact, thereading ofancient
useless, as it will soon be forgotten, or facts
so thrown together and condensed, as TO be
OF no use at ALL And what is more, his
torical reading having the light ofgeography
thrown around it. becomes dohbIy interes-
ting. ltnot only spreads before the mind,
the deeds Of former generations, which, il
is vastly important for all men to know, but
also furnishes view of their varied locali-
ties, and the influences which gave rise to
their actions. This by the way is one of
the best modes Of studying the philosophy Of
mankind.
The same principle should also be OBJ
served in the study Of the Holy Scriptures.
National character, place, circumstances of
the times, and purpose of the writer, well
understood, will serve to cast much light
upon almost every portion OF scripture and
vastly strengthen our power to recolect il.
If we desire toremembsr to any particular pas
sage, its location on the page should be
marked, whether near the top or bottom, in
which Of the columns, and what is the first
word This will be giving it a location,
which recurring TO the mind at first, will
soon. introduce all that follows What has
been said Of history and Scripture may be
said with equal propriety Of every other
matter Of study. He who would have a
strong memory, must act upon the same
principle with him who seeks strong and
healthy physical frame, VIZ give it exer-
else He must call IFS powers into use, and
taxsthem to their full ability of bearing,
using all the artinc ial helps with which he
is acquainted. This done for series of
years, or even months, will so develop this
power, that. but few complaints will be
heard Of the parsimony of nature's bestow-
ments | believe the worst memories, SO
called are always found with those who
read and study the least. So fully am
persuaded Of this, that when ever hear
complaint of a deficient memory, the i'm
mediate presumption with me is, that he
who makes it, is either no student at all, or
else grossly careless one.
The. bill providing for the construction, on
State account, of McAdamized road from
Buchanan, in Botetourt county, Virginia, to
the Tennessee line, a distance of one hundred
and eighty miles, has been finally passed in
the Senate of Virginia, by. majority of eight
votes.
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