Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 16, Number 17, Vincennes, Knox County, 11 June 1825 — Page 4
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Poetical
THE RUINED FLOWER. Its stem was broke! the desert wind Pass'd rudely o'er its slender head, It silent droop'd it silent pin'd, 'Till all its hues and fragrance fled. The chilling frost of evening hour Shone coldly on the dying flower. Lone, whither'd flower! perchance the doom That nipp'd thee in thy days of youth, May be inscribed upon my tomb. Too deep for time to blot its truth; And tears, too late by sorrow shed, May freeze and glitter on my bed. And better this my fate should be, Than stab confiding Virtue's breast; Better to live in misery Better to die with love unblest, Than build the hope of future fame Ou Beauty's wreck - on Woman's shame. BOSTON BARD.
over a bath. Greene was form-
ins in our rear, with that fearful
A PARODY.
Topers, drunkards and swag-
From the Cincinnati Advertiser.
GENL. JACKSON - It has been
remarked that few men have
enjoyed the happiness of being best beloved where they are best known. It is a natural consequence that a public character who has performed eminent services to the nation to which he belongs, should be most esteemed at a distance, his public acts are matter of notoriety, when, perhaps, his private character may be totally unknown. On this ground a man may be capable of performing heroic achievements in the field, making eloquent speeches in the Senate and acquitting himself to an eminent degree in the cabinet, yet his conduct in his
family, his treatment of his neighbors, and those under his command may be such as to obliterate all those advantages in the minds of those who know him intimately. It is a fact that a man may be a hero in the field but a tyrant in his family - an eminent states man, but a bad neighbor: this man is then most respected where he is least known, and those who know him best love him least. We think that general Jackson has the advantage of most men in this respect - his public acts command the esteem and respect of the nation at large, and his private character has obtained for him tbe love and veneration of those who
have the best opportunity of knowing it. Ask the officer or the soldier who has fought under
his command, his opinion of General Jackson ; he will tell you he is not only a hero but a parent - not only a soldier but a friend. Ask those who live his nearest neighbors, what kind of character
General Jackson supports at home, and the tear of gratitude veneration, and love which starts in the eye, answers the question and when the feelings will permit, you hear nothing but praises of his conduct, and expressions of veneration for his person. We have been led ino these reflections, by reading the account of the reception of the Hero at Nashville, on his return from Washington. On the 10th ulti mo, the General was entertained by his neighbors at a splendid dinner, an account of which we have published : the address delivered on the occasion, and the toasts will best convey the esteem and
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calmness which boded a terrible gercrs; bear me for your own J$ fiublished n Saturday in Albany
time, always, to mm mat veniur- suues anu lay asiae your lanwaiu Indiana, by the undersigned.
trS imnn if Thf rrrnnnH tn fa. I that, vnil mnv hpnr hnlifrp me I
vorable to htm; and the half hour for your welfare, and have res- auction of nature. Decenary to render life
that the enemy lost by our charge, pect to your welfare that you comtortabie, ana taahtate the spirit of ena mere handful, into his solid coi- may believe; censure mc in your
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umn, was oi inconceivable bene- sooer moments, ana ne sooer tnai cmwemsot rctmement, the trumon of genius
fit to Greene; for his men Were you may be the better judge. If XV'l":
literally out of breath, and ready there be any around this table. arts and the patronage extended to the Tress.
to drop down at the first onset any dear lover of ardent spirits, to in the general dissemination of useful knowB 4. i ir u ,t u.J t i i. . i ltdee. The Press, is an organ of truth, has ut that half hour gave them an him I say that Stingo's love ot contri,uted more to the expulsion of fanati-
opportunity to see their comman ardent spirits was no less than his cism, and superstition and consequently ty-
de
from
liav Qlnnil thpir ,rrrnnrl tttrmitli
. i i. I i 11. : i u 4 .i ; i I errors and primitive prepossessions, but, by the heavens had rained fire upon ed ardent spirits less, but that I the forcc 0 criticism and the keenest Sai t.i.i i .... ....
them. I lOVeCl neami and SOUnd COnStlttl- tires, directed with circumspection, modesty.
I have been in many a battle- lion more Had you rather that JET,??," J"il rcE gS
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pportunity to see their comman ardent spirits was no less than his cism, and superstition and consequently ty er's fare, and hear his voice: and. If then, that lover demanded why om that moment, they would Stingo rose against ardent spirits, bv the declarations of truth, which have ofave stood their ground, though this is my answer; not that I lov tei.b.en tw.id insufficient to combat ancient
many a one that made my hair ardent spirits were ruling, and die
all rum burnt knaves, than that
ardent spirits were condemned, to
live stont. honest, hardv yeomen?
As ardent spirits were pleasant. 1
tasted them; as they were exhila rating I sipped them; as they re
cruted my spirits, I drank them;
but as they were ruinous. I spurn
st i (Ten afterward in mv sleep.
ml when I dreamt of it but never in one where the carnage was so dreadful the rush of blood and fire so incessant, as that which followed the arrival of Greene: we were unable to strike a blow. The enemy imagining us, no doubt, to be much more formida-
1 1 1 the Commercial transactions of the
world, the influence of the Press is acknowl
edged by all experience, as a spur to the general activity of business, guarding the unwa-
ty from the merciless grasp ot the fraudulent speculator. The Farmer, above every
ul.er department in society, derives peculiar
advantage from the Press free from the control of tlie ambitious, the influence of the
aspiring office-hunter, and the dictatorial ju
risdiction of the "ii't li'b'jrn" the Press will
ever, be a principal pillar in the Agricultu
ral Temple. V hen it is considered that the
wealth and treasure of a nation depends on
ed them Theie are tastes for
ble than we were, had edged in their pleasantness, sips for their the Agriculturist, and that the policy of a aH his exposed points, by a rank exhilaration, drams for their re At
of men kneeling with planted bay- crmting power, but banishment from the farmer, by various pretexts, a suffionets; and, though we rode upon and detestation for their ruinous piency f his substance to maintain them in . . . . ' t dle luxury; it will be the obvious duty ct the them again ai.. again, discharg- tendency. Press to expose and point out those usurpa-
lflg our pistols 111 their faces yet " ho IS here SO hrutal as WOUld tions, when they tend only tooppress the m..,r,i t.: K o ,J I. ..,n ir dustrious, and feed the idle.
mi one u, uiciii siiiu in ncs, Ul uiuimaiu; n ui- This duty the Press has ever performed, fired a shot but, where he knelt, hlCClip reel; for him have I of- when free from an undue influence when in-
he died; and his place was imme fended. Who is here so foolish as dqcndent-whcn purely Kepubiican -ThU , tin ii, --r (lutv tnc Microscope has performed, with diately filled by another as reso- would be a swaggerer? It any, faithfulness and without fear but not with-
lute, SO that We Could notthe brawl tor him have I Oflended. ollt tcehng the ruthless hand of tyranny. ; . MhJWlm !c c oo ...1,1 Ycs llkc mY predecessors m the cause of
i.iu. o iuit.3iiiic icjjtai, uic i "..w.a -v.v. ...uui ""v tmUi and justice, I have felt the tyrant's lash blow that we had mven. I not mind his health? If any, let I have suiL-red the persecution of the vi-
ninT raC for I c'ous' a,,c tne contumely of the licentious;
I pause tor pixel aim their religious virtues on the house-
rlv hrniurht rn fhf trriinH a reply. Noie? then none haVC top have been found among my enemies, and I I V Drougnt me to tne ground, ' 7 could unite with the sensualist to cast on me
EtTOr and helplessness. TWO 1 wllCHUl'u .1.1,a'c "u, nu mu,r the indignant frown. That I have suffered
10 ardent Spirits, than you ShOUld these things, is known to the community, and d tn Citintrn Tr at-t f th:r that these sufferings have been insufficient to
ow that we had given. not mind his health B it one thins happened, within fver sppak his lu. ni y own sight and hearing, that h,m ',,ave 1.,lfr;!i,ll,d
m
near
in terror and helpl
horsemen had set upon me; and, while I was doino- my best to return their visit I saw that they were only a part of a squadron, whom we had not seen before, or who had but just been brought into action; and that several were tipon Archibald, who, while I was looking upon him, reeled in the saddle, and took a blow, 1 thought, that cleft his bead for his bear skin cap Hew, and his horse broke from the encounter, and dashed off to the right; 1 fol
lowed and soon came in contact with Wcedon's Virginia brigade, which soon relieved me from all apprehensions on my account; for the enemy fell before them, rank, after rank, like flax in the blaze; they were supported by a body of the Pennsylvania militia, near the head of whom I saw Lafayette, the reins all loose wounded in the arm his scarf shot away,
ana streaming in the wma yet
nv l I wi nil II c ...i-i. w e-
. . . ' . . .i utici ii win mv: tdusc vwucii i nrst es-
naniSliment IS recorder! On the pousetl, is equally well known. Conscious
private pages of Stingo's journal; (,t lho rtclitud of y motives, and bound by i r i P 1 . I the bluod ot our fathers to support the liber-
mrir useiuines noi exiefioareo ,d institutions of our happy Republican govwherein they are Worthy; nor the eminent, against the vile machinations ot the iniurious tenrlenrv enfnrrpH fnr S politici:m . or the hungry office
' . -i uunter, l tnrow mvselt on tlie magnaninnty Which they Were banished. of an enlightened public; disclaiming all pre-
TTf rp rnmps th rlnlnr rf or I dilictions, except those recognised by Reli-
i , . . . , gion, Liberty and Law trusting with confi-
Mi iii ?inii. iiMiuiiiing ici u uro d.nce, to that public for a patronage equal ken bottle, who. thounh be had totiie merits oin, tak.
. . . . ..I il.ivimr Kni rlr-Tii'iv i-fl hr rfrcrrit inn nf
no hand in its (Jestnict.on. shall thc of cia'reine- it. ! Z ' ,
reap advantage from the loss a compelled to offer the Microscope in its presnieee of Milver in it; strid- mt cnt uv to thc liI)tral nm.cled, persuaded 1 , . r US. Sira' a,n.(1 tiiat its usefulness u ill be duly appreciated Which ol you Will not? V It h this bv those who may feel themselves at liberty I depart, that as I banished ar to extend their support t a publication, the
dent spirits for the good of my
patients I have reserved the same
punishment for myself, whenever
it shall please you to inilict it.
scoil ot thc enxious, and the ridicule of the
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i tune, prooaoiy llie most (1eser; assure the patrons of the 2nd Vol. that im re-
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ho Winer the same unaltered front- n.1Cnt.l th.e .reVO,l,t.IOn' h,,S br' aid of additional Literary talents.
u . ' ' ner John being at that time qov i4 1
liberal exchange with the different
the very eyes of the enemy, while
a sheet of fire scorched their nf t1e
taces.
. ,
vjn u eenam occasion, npinnr m
his character
THF. BATTLKOF Bit ANDYWINE. (CONCLUDKD FROM LAST WEEK.)
follow up any advantage, halted
three days upon the field of bat tie. to contemplate tbe havoc that
It was geiting dark now. but the i had been made; while our cause hour was that of sunset; when, in was never in greater danger. We tbis climate, the sky is like a had lost nearly twelve hundred mass of coloured vapour floating ( men, and ten brass field pieces.
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pression ot sentiment is the summit of the
Liberty ot the Tress, the palladium of our
civil and Keligious Liberties.
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The narative then relates the company with several of them, a
discovery ot his wounded hro member of Congress observed, ther, and thc conversation that that such was the crisis l'that they passed between them, during mimt hang together " -If you do which the battle had closed, and not, gentlemen (said Mr.'Penn ) the two at mies moved away lean tell you. that you will be
We crossed the river, and mov- very apt to hang separately."
ed up towards Swede's ford;
respect in which he is held by i while Sir William Howe, who We search after three things.
those v ho have the best opportu- j j seemed tone satisfied whenever honor, riches and repose. He nity ol knowing and estimating ! he fought us, without being who lives relied from the world
ten. anu was never prepared trains honor; he " ho is contented
with what he has is rich; he who despises the world and does not occupy himselt with il will find repose.
Decency is the least of all laws.
but the most strictly observed.