The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1854-03-18
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~ sss6ued Nj iindliesT nspSsdcus:
when the unbound earth Is rejoicing Nth un.
spcsksbio glslncss-in this season rich with
hope and Respondent beauiy-snd deny that
the natural world is full Of glory and joyf L.
there one with . soul 70 dead, that he can
gaze upon the broad field Of nature, changed
A. ii soon Is from "gIoom TO glory"-who can
listen to the voice Of tho %riyulet, the silver
fountain, and tho gushing cascade, AZ they
their way to the vast world Of waters
or TO the rich melody Of birds living their lie
Of m~nsic--when his every faculty IL fcasted
with pleasure and delight, and not soc, lfesr
and feel the innuncrsble evidences Of the
handi-work Of an al1-wise Godf We aIiude
not to those, " who pcpt up in cities, know OIL.
Iy the changing seasons by tho musty scslen.
Idar. or the varying tbermmpeter,"- but OF
those who breathe the mountain air, Of those
who climb tho dizzy, SUBMITS piled high to.
wards the, Heavens ~ The giant arms Of I'm.
ture, or who tread the messy banks Of our
beautiful rivers, and observe the impress Of love
and wisdom engraved upon every leaf ard CIV.
cry flower. To such tho bright ycrnaI season
comes Ike i ''ision OF cnchsntment; : thou.
saBd fpad and cDdcarjng associations crowd
upon the heart, and winter, with is frost, TEN.
pest, and drear demolition, IL unearcd for and
forgotten.
Fever WIS tasre a truer saying than tl,at Of
W" pr, : Goo made the country, man made
the torn.f Ans who IL thcsc. who would not,
'or . dAy, At wt, leave the care and turmoil.
t'i dpst Of . Gtpr'y city, Tor tbe green lanes
and s"fot.scent.d 2royes and prairies of the
country There, in The solitude Of the deep
glenS. amid the sublime drapeiy Of mists and
clouds, left andisturbed 10 tho wildness aid
grandeur Of his own imagination, let him hold
communion with his heartfelt him find
that there are scrmoDs in stones, books IN
the running brooks, and good In every thing
IN cities, there ~ little Of that kindly union
Of human happiness lib natures How cry ont.
p~onrrg--litle Of this holiday OF earth and
is inhabitants. In the cities we sec no Jubilee
Of natures " appointing, when the glad
earth. dressing herself In flowers and garlands.
calls ont 10 her children 70 come forth TO the
'nerry.making-a gladsome invitation, that has
been accepted with spark ling eyes and happy
hearts ever since the world itscIf VAS young.
Where IN tho heart that docs not feel q
quicker throb, when the Imagination II suffer.
cd TO wander back 10 the Spring days OF On.
tiquity, with their sunny skies, budding groves
sparkling waters, and rejoicing hearts when
the symbol Of Spring was crowned with Fri.
uinpbnnt gaflands, and escorted into the city.
preceded by banners, music and dancing
When We roam abroad amid the sublime
glorics Of the vernaI season, when tho scenery
Of carth.seefhs freshly painted by thc pciicil Of
iicayen--in this soft season OF innocence and
love, tho bsrsber feelings are lnlled to repose,
Tho restless cares Of life arc laid asleep, mud an
Irresistible impulse fills the heart with un.
uttcrable joy. When tho trees wave in the
gentle breath Of the softcDing zephyr--rwben
the senses arc toasted with the fragrance OF
blooming flowers, with tho bending heavens
above and the laughing Garth bcncath-4c alIous
indeed must DO that soul which can gaze upon
all these wonders unmoved; cold must be that
heart which does not swell with iDdsfnabIc
pleasure At bcholding all these bright manifcs.
tatjons Of wisdotn and mercy.
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