The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-09-29

whom we are eternally beloved.
SalutationS among DifferentNationS.
Translated from the French.
The expressions used Is salutations
among different nations have, under their
common aspect, something characteristic
and interesting, even for the most casual
observer.
In the East the expressions SAVIOR, in .
more or less degree Of the Scriptures, and
of the serene and patrisrchial sentiments
OF the inhabitants. One recognizes the
immobility of thess pastoral and warlike
people, standing aloof from all human
progress. Nearly all have foundation
in religious sentiments, and express peace
to those to whom they are addressed.
"The salutation used by the Arab,
"Sslem, or "Shalum." means peace, and
is found in the word Jerusalem The
Arab salutes his friend thus: "May God
grant you happy morning." "Msy God
grant You bis favors." III God wills it,
you are we'll" This last expression Be.
trays their fanssicism. dFiEr9i s4 tsi
Turks have formula which can only
be used In sunny clime-"May your
shadows never be less.n An Englishman
would never think of wishing fne
shadow. ,odqas9 so-
The climate Of Egypt is ferer and
perspiration is necessary to health; hence
tho Egyptian meeting you, asks "How
do you perspire!" i
"Have you eaten!" "Is your stomach
in good order?" asks the Chinaman-a
touching solicitude, which can only be
appreciated by nation of gourmands.
/ "Good cheer" says the modern Greek
in nearly the same language that the an
clients were wont to greet their friends.
A charming salutation, which could only
have originated among the happy, care.
less Greeks.
The Romans, who were heretofore ro
bust, indefatigable and laborious, had
!, energetic salutatieas, expressing force ant
action: 'Salve.' BE strong BE healthy;
and sGuidavis.' What do you do!' o.
What make your
The Genoese of modern times says
Health and wealth. which is very .ppro
, pirate for an active and commercial peo
pie.
The Neapolitan devoutly says, Gro,
! in sanctity;;' and the Peidmontese, i an
: your servant" The How stand your O
almost al Italy, forcibly indicates the non
chalence Of that sunny land.
+ The Spaniard, grave, naughty and in
: different wishes you Good morning. t
:. which we respond, Al your service, sir
: Another salutation which the .Spaniar
uses, God be with you, signor.' shows
melenge Of respect for ones self and re
Iligious sentiment. IA
: The ordinary. sslutation Of the Germa
y il VIE Gehtsi'-.How goes its' and hs
!. . vsgueness partaking somewhat Of th
: dreamy character Of the German. To bi
!. one adieu. he says. 'Leben sic wohl'-.Liv
quiet and be happy This last plainl
!. indicates his peaceful nature and love ia
! = the simple joys of life.
: The travelling Hollander asks you, .Ho
: waart'sge?'-.How do you go?' Th
). thoughtful, active Swede, demands, e
what do you think!' whilst the Dane, moi
placid, uses the German expression, Ii
: vel,' Live WELL But the greeting of II
!. Pole is best Of all-.Are you happy?'
q. The English have, the Good bye,'
!, corruption of Good be with you,' al
;" some others; but that which best exhibi
. the character of the English 10 "How q
= you dot" as the activity of the people
) shown IN this demand where the do
!, - spoken twice. Nothing is more chara
e e teristic, moro lively, OF more stirring tbs
= this. %
Z. The Comment .vous porter vous"
4 the Frenchman Is equally chsractsristi
!. The Frenchman il more active than lab
i ~Ifious-more ardent, more passionate ths
!: thoughtful; and hence the principle wi,
! himis not to do; but to go--to be liyel
: to show himself There is something
J, . this expression, "Comment voux port,
= vousi' How do you carry yourself!'-
:. which bespsaks at once his frank mann
= and pleasant face. 5
q ~ A Scotchman who nd pat up
!. an inn was asked in the morning how
Is had slept. "Troth, man." replied Doual
mae very weel either. but ! was muck
l. better of than the bugs. for devil ane
+ them closed m e'e the bale nieht."