Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
TranSlated from the French

The expressions used as salutatons amonp different nations have, under their common as- pect, something characteristic and interestinq. even for the most casual observer
 In the east, some of these expressions sayor in more or less degree, of the Scriptures, and of the serene and pariarchal sentiment of the inhabitants. One recognizes the mmobilitv of these pastoral and war like people, standing aioot from all human progress. Nearly all have foundation n religious sentiments, and express peace to those to whom theS are addressed.- The sautatlon used by the Arab, "Saem." or "Shalum," means peace, and is found in the word Jerusalem. J The Arab salutes his friend thus, May you have happy morning." "May God grant you his iavors;' :" If God wills it YOU are we'll" This last expression plainly betrays their faraticiSn.
 The Turks have formula which can only be used in sunny clime,-" May your shadow never be less" An Englishman would never think of wishing friend fine shadow.
 The climate of Egypt is feverous, and per spiration Is necessary to health; hence the Egvp- tan, meeting you, asks, "How do you per spire?"
 Have you eaten?' "Is your stomach in good order?' asks the Chinaman, a touching soIicltude, which can only be appreciated by a nation of gourmands
 Good cheer;" says the modern Greek, in nearly the same language that the ancients were wont to greet their friends. A charming salu tatlon, which could only have originated among the happy, carless Greeks
 The Romans, who were heretofore robust, in- delatlgable and laborious, had eneretic saluta- tohs, expressing force and action: "Salve," Be strong" Be healthv:" and "cuidayis J, q w hat 1n q
 The GenoeSe modern times says, Health and wealth." which is very appropriate for an active and commercial people.
 The Neapolitan devoutly says, "Grow in sanctty;" and the Piedmontese "I am your servant" The How stand you?, of almost all Italy, forcibly indicates the ronchalance of that sunny land
 The Spaniard, grave, naughty and indifferent, wishes you Good morning." to which we re-. spond, "At your service, sir" Another salu- tation which the Spaniards uses, "God be With you, signor,'' shows a melange of respect for ones self and religious sentiment. The ordinary salutation of the German is "Wiegehts ?''-"How goes it?" and has q vaoue. ness partaking somewhat of the dreamy char acter of the German. To bid one adieu. he says. "Leben sic whoi"-"Live quiet and happv. ; This last plainly exhibits his peaceful nature and love for the simple joys of life.
 The travelling Hollander asks you, Hoe waartsse?' :" Ho do you go?'' The thought ful, active Swede demands, "Of what do you think?'' whilst the Dane, more placid, uses the German expression "Liv vel''-"Liv well.v But the greeting of the Pole is best of all: "Are you happy?'
 The English have the "Good bye" cor ruption of the word Good be with you." and some others; but that which exhibits best the character of the English, is "How do you do?'' as the activity of this people is shown in this de- mand where the do is spoken twice. Nothing is more characteristic more lively, or more stir ring than this.
 The Comment vouz portez vous?, of the French IS equally characteristic. The French man Is more active than laborlous--more ardent. more passionate, nan thoughtful; hence the principle with him Is not to do, but to go-to be lively, to show himself. There is something in this expression Comment vous portez vous?' -" How do you carry yourself?"-whch be- speaks at once his frank manner and pleasant | face,