The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-22

the endearing affections, halowed associations 0
woman, is sacrifice not to be endured willingly b,
| the common race of mortas Even here her absene,
is plainly perceptible. Those nice touches of tast
and propriety in domestic arrangements which sh.
alone can impart, must not be expected II this de
tcleney were supplied, his life would be round O
pleasure; and in unreseryed eompanionship with ths
alr partner Of his bosom, he might realise another
Eden, where basking literally in the bower Of low
and beauty he could experience foretaste of that f
lcity which the prophet predicted, his faithful fol
lowers would enjoy eternally with the hours in para
dlse. This, it appears, would be to him the crown
ing cup of earthly bliss Tae welded state is mos,
natural to man. especially to SO pecrliarly die
posed. 1t gives to the overlooking mind a proper
channel to ITSELF aud reaiises on the aires
OF all objectsa beautiful woman, those raprous day
Ore dreams IN which fancy loves SO much to indulge
these considerations often affect Kim and uneonsoi
onsly he exelaims in the language of the poet
Without the smile from partial beauty Won,
Oh, what Is mana world without a sun -
He Is said to be much prone to poetry and romance
for which his situation is peculiar adapted Much ,f
the night is consumed in vacant musings His con-
dtlon at this time il peculiarly appalling and inter
estng Surrounded by watery waste with the de-
cayed timbers peering through the darkness Ike pi
ant spectres night sentines guarding the approach
to the island, with his lamp t.nklag in the socket
he Will gaze for hours on the strs ofheayen Again
dreams OF sunny isles, of Edens in the rackless ocean
OF howery meads IN undiscovered regions will wait
his free fancy far and fast into trscts of boundless
space
We have neither time nor ability to portray the
character and genius in full Of the man whose Inns a
Is not readily lost from the mind His manners are
bland, atfable and courteous, his conversation in
structivc and pleasing; his department gallant and
commanding, rather inclined to haughtiness The
party, as l have said, cordially welcomed by
him, and he eondescended to present his thanks
tor the visit the fair visitors he discoursed gal
lantly botany, and displayed to their admiration
the nature of each flower and plant
The ladies became very interesting to him and at
their request, he delivered brief lecture on angling
his favorite amusement. We give you poor report
OF it. The rich melody of his voice, distinct ntona-
tons and dignted delivery, gave it considerable eff
feet which will be lost in the perusal He said
Ladies and gentlemen: You are welcome thrice
welcome to the island of Buzzaro The honor YOU
have done mel highly appreciate. Though apparent
ly, dead to the great world abroad, teenly alive
to the common feelings Of our nature regret much
that the occasion has happened eXtemporaneously
that | have not had time fer reflection sufficient to
connect in any way the thoughts and sentiments that
such audience, and such subject, require. Indeed
but little time is necessary the itself begets the
happest sensations Every heart seems to dilate with
satisfaction. To steal away occasionally from the
thoroughares of life and trade-to retire into shade
and secluson and associate with nature in her lofiest
and widest state,-to commune with her, as it were
and nhale her freshness and reve in the luxures OF
her ehaustless Beauties of themselves sources
l.
equately depicting. Under her soothing influence
is apt to relax the stern texture of his nature
to lay aside the pomp and pride which cucumber him
in the world of fashion, aud to exhibit those traits al
virtues which too often crushed and submerged
in the irresistible current that rolls him along in
daily intercourse but which in their full display ele-
vate, ennoble and dignity humanity. Here those en-
dearing tics and kindred sympathies that link man
to and bind him in the great circle of social fell
lowshp are developed and enlarged, and his moral
energies refreshed and reereated able to resist in
a measure, the influence of the evil passions with
which he is, or less tempted in acting his part
in the great drama of life Here he can indulge the
generous and social affections of the heart called forth
by the grandeur and beauty of the scene. Pastimes
such as you assembled to beguile this day.
old as the history of our From the dawn of So
cety through the rise and fall of empires the change
of dynastes, the improvement of arts and letters the
advancement of manners and civlisaton through all
down to the present moment, angling has maintained
its ascendency among the gentle pleasures In every
land under the canopy of heaven, where God has
hibited the subimty and beauty of bis power, in the
boundIess and untathomable ocean, in the gentle
rlvulet, where low murnfrigs awake not unfrequent
ly the happest emotions i'll the breasts Of the youthful
and loving, such hours welcomed with heartfelt
satisfaction. 1t is confined to class distinction
of men, but like the broad light of the orb of dav
it Is universal in its influence and enioyments II
comes down to US melowed by time, and consecrated
by the genius OF love and poetry. Names, that shed
and ruin of time, have drawn impershable canvas
the feelings, the thoughts and sentiments thev have
experienced, while lying in wait and plotting schemes
to ensnare the tiny inhabitants OF the watery element
How often we fancy the first faint hopes Of gen
tie and loving hearts, blossoming in full bloom-re
vealing their first riendships-exchanging glances
more eloquent than language-breathing sighs Of un-
utterabe feelings-eonsecratng their young lives,
dant with promise and anticipation, upon the altar OF
love- and offering up their prayers in unison to the
u, -, 4I,a,J J,,x
glide smoothly the waters rpped only for their
qualification.
Other pastmes have their ttractions the chase is
bold and manly the sound of hound and horn reecho
ing through the depth and silence of the forest cheers
enivens and quickens into glorious action the bold
and daring qualities of the hunter but often the dark
passions which ambition and envy arouse throw their
shadows on the sport.
Ny friends, the day is drawing to close and every
moment of your time is becoming more precious; but
to my fair visitors, to whom feel chiefly indebted ol
this visit. Did not pay my poor tribute at the
shrine of beauty would prove recreant to the chival
rous genius of my country.
AT this point we dropped our pencil, and conse-
quently unable toreport portion of the address.
The remembrance of this day will never fade from
my memory. 1T bright spot in my life like an
oasis in the desert Let repeat to you ladies, that
you welcome to the Island of Buzzario. | hope
you will repeat your visit Should storms and disas
tiers oVertake YOU IN any OF your excursions on the
lake, you will find here hospitable retreat l may
with truth quote the pathetic language of the Roman
poet
"Non ignarus mali, malls succurrere
Disco"
Receive my best wishes for your prosperity and
happiness-that your days may be long and happy
and when your eyes closed for the last in this
world that they may open in the brighter one above
is my sincere wish.
He attended to boats, and after bidding adieu
wished us pleasant voyage. This man madea deep
impression u.s. watched his recedng form till it
was entirely lost to view The party soon dispersed
all apparently pleased with the day:
j. EANHAUssEH.
WARM FIGHTNG.-Since the year 1855, a feud has
existed between the North Carolinians and Tennes-
seeans living near the State line running through
Polk county, Tennessee. 1t has been aggrava vated
occasionally aud kept alive by members Of the two
parties being badly beaten by their opponents and
the 3lst August last agreed on for pitch battle
A letter from the Tennessee sheriff says:
s*The day arrived Thirty men of the Tennes-
side made their appearance at the place appoint
ed armed with rifles, muskets pistols, bowie knives
aud clubs. Night came and still not Carolinian
was to be seen, only spy or two at distance The
Tennessee boys got impatient and unlawfuily slip
ped over the line, found of the men they want
ed took him out Of bed, and they started with him
for Tennessee; some OF his friends rushed to the
cue, and general battle took place. No one was
kiIed hut one h ad his thumb shot off another shot