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About Rural cabinet. (Warrenton, Ga.) 1828-18?? | View Entire Issue (Aug. 16, 1828)
OAaia.v ri I’, WAIiRKJS-ntJyr. JiUG. 16, 1828. The Camp-Meeting near this place, has remmenced, according to appoint ment, and is attended by the Rev. Henry Bass, Presiding Elder, and several others of the Itenerant and Local Preachers—We expert to give, in our next, a more particular ac count of its progress and of its ter mination. The publication of the following account of the celebration of the last anniversary of our birth as a na tion, at the Double; Wells, Warren county, Geo. has been delayed thus long, in consequence of the absence of one of the* committee, who had the pipers in his possession. We now give the proceedings a place in our paper (to the exclusion of other mut ter pr pared for this week) in compli aii'c with the wishes of our friends and patrons, in the vicinity of that place. Our national anniversary was telebrat ed at John l\ Cloxton’s, known by the name of the Double* Wells, Warren coun ty, with much warmth of feeling, b\ .. large collection of gentlemen. The De duration of Independence was read bv Jamr-* Cr.Axros, an instrument so well calculated to inspire feelings proper for the occasion; anil an appropriate Oration was delivered by John Harris, as fol lows , Fellow Countrympn , W’hv on Mils day congregate, in eve ry portion f the union—the wise, the good and the grateful of the land. Neigh bors and friends, this being the Sabbath day of freedom, the race of the ransomed, with t hrobing heai ts and exulting voices, hive again come up, in the sun-light ol pe.ice, to the Jubilee of their indepen dence. VVe meet to indulge the pleasing reminiscence of our happy union and our happy household ; atul to come around tin* table of memory, to hahquet on tin* good deeds of others that we iniy grow better, by that on which we feed. Our hopes for remembrance &. out desire to remember, are among the warm st & pur ist sentiments of onr natu e. YVe know we shall forgot, yet the thought of being forgotten, is the death knell to the spir it—Though our bodies moulder, we wouU have “ur memories live. \\ hen we are no mote, and ca-ed with this earthly mould. ■S we will no longer hear the murmur ng voice of applause paying grateful tiibute to our irtion*—living, we wouhl like to indulge a belief that such plaudits wdl he raised and such tribute paid Few are go humble as to sink below and none so exali* and that rise above this common fed ingof humanity. The I mrell-d warrior, whose foot Ins trodden on crowns whose hind has severed e np'res, when he sink on v’n fury’s bloody field, and life is about to tlv, banished from every quivering vein, comforts hi* la-1. brea>h, bv the tlio’t that his prior deeds will become the pin t’s them**, to decorate Ins country’s bnghtest page. Roll back the tide of time, how strikingly to us might appear to be applied th<* sa red give the heathen for an inheritance.” N t many years ago. in the place we are n<*w a-sem ded, blessed with all that ren der civilized man comfortald >, walked the taiage Indian foe, b Mowing the echoing war hoop, the deafening death song, to annihilate civilised and peaceable man; but their bloody design, providence, in it* goodness, deigned to frustrate and to give the mastery, after a bloody struggle, to our progenitors. Scarce had this strife ceased, when self conceited Johnny Bull came wafting across the Atlantic, to sow the seeds of distention, presuming that in the plenitude of his power he could prescribe conditions of servitude, to those p destined for liberty, and that the howl of the Lion would awe the spirit of the Etgle to submit to his ferocity. But in this calculation, he eventually found him self grossly mistaken, after having exert ed all plans that his ingenuity could devise to rivit our fetters, for by flattering pro mises and bribes, he once more excited our implacable enemy, the Indians, to use their scalping knife and tamahawks, and even some of our countrymen, of cow ard! v minds and unrepublic principles, he torified. But the patriotic and pious Washington, Putnam, Greene. Warren and all the other co operating worthies, who knew that life waa not worth its pos. f session, unless blessed with the sveeU of liberty, raised then banaers unier the ominous covert of the Eagle, am forced the Lion, after a ferocioui oppostion, to retrace his steps thiough the trackless ocean, and allow them to enjoy that li- I , berty which they so well eai n**d, Yes my friends, to them we are indebted tor j the liberty we now enjoy, and, on us, it j devolves to support and transmit it, \in-j tarnished, to our posterity. It is easv enough to praise, when success has sanc tified the act, and to fancy that we too could endure a h a/ty trial, winch is lo be followed by a rich reward. But before the deed is crown-d with success, and while the doeis -ire aiound us bearing, like ourselves, all the infirmities of die flesh, we then stand aloof and do not feed sensible to the impulse of the spiut that ought to actuate and move us. When years < I lence have relied away, we laud the exploit ou winch we might have frowned, if we h cl liv* and with th se who devoted their lues t>< achieve it. When we read of empties founded and peopi> and —of noble actions achieved, embalmed by time and hallowed by romance, our hearts thr-*b at the pleasing recital, and we would desire to snatch the laurels of immortal fame. But it is in the day of doubt, when the result is hidden in mys icri >U” clouds, when danger stalks in eve ry path and death is lu-king in every cor ner, that on n horn for noble actions, start boldly f. inn the woi Id’s trembling multitude, and proclaim aloud that they , will do or die. Such were the heroes who preserved these United States, anil battled for independence, who volunteer eil to forego domestic sweets and all that tender life agreeable, conscious, howev- er, in the event of defeat, they were to become martyrs to the royalty, and that they, with their posterity, would be stig matised with the name of rebels. These discouragement* staring them in the face, and having but weak forces, both ini number and appointments, to fight against the, then, wonder of the surrounding world; they did not know that the Angel of the Lord would go foi th with them and smite the invaders of their sanctuary; they did not know th it generation after generation wou and, on tins day, rise! up and call them bless and. that their names! would be banded down from father to son, the penman’s theme and <he poet’s inspiration; ehallengeing, through count less year**, juShw piaiso- of an eman cipated pe.qdo and the plaudi sos an ad miring wold. N., they knew that the arm which should protect, was oppiess ing them; notwithstanding relying on the justice of their taust, they persevered, choosing rather to die for a good cause than yield to a tyrant. Even England dol not fail to endeavor to tamper with them individually and collec tively, to accept their bribe* and submit to their arm*; but the poisoned cup they vv h iodurnati n da-hed from their lips, ami the individual who endeavored to sip th* prof-red draught, a dese<ving fate a wait-d him. The memory of these he roes, my friend*, ought never to be for gotten, and I am certain it never will be, Oiile ink leaves an impression on paper. They founded a republic and fostered it —tney labored that we might find rest —they fought that we might erjoy peace—they conquered that we might in herit freedom—and 1 feel no hesitation in saying that th°y were aided by an all pro tecting providene o , and which has been [and will be a model to other common wealths; and they effected what they pro pose to established, a free trade and sai- I lot’s rights, with the enjoyment of a glo rious and perfect freedom. After which the company repaired to a splendid barbacue prepared by the citizens of the neighborhood for the occasion, and after the cloths were removed. John P. C laxton, was called to the chair, as Pre sident, Clemmant Wynne E*q. Vice- President, and Edwin Baker Esq. Secreta ry after which the following Regular Toasts were drank. The day we celebrate, the birth day of American liberty. May the lovers of liberty never want the comforts of life. May politicks flow from upright and liberal principles. The gallant youths of America, may they justly appreciate the fair inheritance, transmitted to them by their ancestors. Party spirit; sooner than carry it too far may we sacrafice it at the alter of lib ertv. May we always keep down internal discord; and forever bid deflance to des potism. JOHN Q ADAMS; May he like John of old, br. nuried from his seat at least a day before the inauguration of General Andrew J.ck->on. Coffee, toe known and tried friend of Jacksoyat the battle of the horse shoe. JohnTorljyth; May his administtation be as lasting as adamant and as houorable as Washingtons, and as glorious as Iron ps. j Th* fair sex; May they learn nothing but virtue, honor and usefulness, which constitute the dignity ol their stx. volunteeks. By tie President. ‘1 he fair sex; Jus tice, policy and magnanimity alike re* quire tfc&t the fostering hand of govern ; merit should be extended towards their education By the Vice President, May we trans mit to our posterity, our honors untar nished, and nur freedom unimpaired. James T. Dickm. The Tariff; May it swing iu its infancy as high as Human of old. i Elbert Darden. John Forsylh has wis dom to desern and courage to support the rights of Georgia. John B. Ulaxton. Wisdom and not Justice at the head of the general govern ment. Edwin B ker Esq. The Constitution ol Georgia, renovated by tevision, by tin auihori'y which ordained it. Micajah Darden. May Washington, the hero of liberty be never forgotten, and Andrew Jackson our next President—am .he pattern a ftr George Washington. ! James Clax’on. The Union of the |States as a body; we bad better have a body without a bead, than a head without a heart; m> let us cut it off and replace an other made of good old hickory. Abner Hill. May the Administration of John Forsyth be conducted with wis dom, discretion and pi udeuce,and bethe means of bringing about a re-umon of the citizens of this state. J John Harris. The day on which we celebrate the independence of American freedom; May it ever he ccltbrat* and by the rising generations of all true hearted Americans. The orator of the day having retired, Edwin Baker, The orator of the ! day. Wm. o‘Kelly, an Irishman. America as she is, lie land as she ought to be, free and independent. J.ones lingers, Jr. Andrew Jackson, God grant he may be our next President. The reader of the Independence hav ing retired, Edwin Baker. The Reader of the De claration of Independence. T. B. Harris. The Fair; May they adorn the land in which they live. Richard Heath, Eq. Our republic ; May it stand firm, until time is forgotten in eternity. For the CABINET. THE VESPER, JVU IX. JULIE T LMJRENS, The victim of parental folly. Ask what is human life. The sage replies, ’With disappointment lo\v‘rmg in his eyes, ! A painful passage O’er a restless flood, Ava n pursuit of fugitive false good, A scene of fan ied bliss and heartfelt care, Closing at last in darkness and despair. Cowper. Perfect happiness has never been deem ed consistent with the lot of humanity; mo mind is so constituted as entirely to avoid the baneful influence of passions whose tendency is to mislead the judge jinent, and with one false step, we are fre quently into the rugged pathway which hu ries the victim of error into a premature grave. If there ever was a being of earthly nv'uld deserving as much happiness as belong* to the lot of mankind, it was Ju liet Laurens! \t the time it is our pur pose to introduce her to the reader, she was in her sixteenth year. She had not then entered the arena of fashionable life ; arrayed in all the bloom of youth and in nocence; blushing as a little Hebe, her artless smiles were the admiration of eve ry beholder. Her long curling locks of shining black hair fell in profu-e natural ringlet**, over a neck of snowy whiteness, and her dark eyelashes partly concealed a pair of as brilliant blai k eyes, as ever rivalled, in their spai kling beauties, their sister gems of the i-ky. The parents of Juliet had been raised in humble life. Industrious, frugal and honest, they had amassed a considerable property, and were blessed with a numer ous family of children. Juliet was their only daughter and no pains nor expense had been spared to give her a genteel and accomplished education. VV hile at a dis tant boarding school, she had attracted the attention of many youtiilul admirers, a mong whom was George Hartley, the only son of a merchant of the village ol but little wealth, but of the most respectable st Hiding and character. George had re ceived his education in the city of New Yoik, bis father having removed into the country, while George was yet too young to euter into tie blandishments of city so j ciety and dissipation. The peaceful re : tirement of a cuuntiy village—the artless ness and innocence of its society, suited the mild and amiatfle disposition of George, and he soon became a favorite with all classes. Often, in company with a select few of the boarding school girls whose disposi tions seem* and congenial with his own, would he ramble, on a Saturday after noon, through the gioves and among the hills vviiicii skirted the village, to gather Spring flowers, and enjoy all the rich and pleasing luxuriance ol nature, in this de ‘ightful season. Os these parties, Juliet was always one, and her disposition seem ed peculiarly suited to enjoy such scenes. Such a congeniality of feeling did no! es cape the observation of George, and often did he And that, almost uhconciously, he placed himself at her side, and whenever th re was a steep to clime, her’s we ♦ fie tiist aim he claimed the honor of receiv ing; or if a gently murmuring brook to pas over, lier’s was the first hand h te ceivtd to a-sist across the rude; passway! To her did he most frequently offer the flowers he had gathered, and she was the urst to admire Ins taste, in the selection. This did not pass unobserved, by their youthlul companions, and although no confessions had yet been made on either 9ide, yet that silent language which speaks directly to the heart, had betrayed that they entertained an affection for each o ther; the plainly expressed partiality of George warrented this belief, and Juliet felt deeply, in her hearts core, the senti ment that had been so early awakened there. No village party—no anticipated enjoyment entered her mind, that was not associated with, the idea of Geo-ge. She placed this being, qn whom centered her earliest affections within the recesses of her heart, and these entwined him in all the glorious attributes with whit h a kindred spirit loves to invest the ohj. ct of its chaste and innocent devotion But alas ! this season of bliss was doom ed not to last long. The time was ap proaching when Juliet was to return to her paternal home, perhaps never to re visit these scenes of unalloyed pleasure. A letter announced to her that on the first of the succeeding month, her broth er would be sent for her, and she must bid adieu to hor schoolmates and villace friends. Delighted as she would have been to meet her affectionate parents and brothers, there were other feelings which preyed but too deeply on her mind. George had, bat the preceding evening, opened to her his heart in all the warm and tender ardor of sincere devotion; he had sought, and received from her, a con fession of reciprocal love, hi the yield ing confidence of woman’s sincerity, she pledged herself to George, to love—to marry soother, if the sanction of their parents could mutually be obtained to their union. On the evening after Juliet received her mother’s letter, George called to at tend her to a village party; with the quirk penetration of an ardent lover, he per ceived she’ was unusually pensive and melancholy, he sat down at her side and pressing her unresisting hand in his, ten derly euquired the cause. She placed the letter of her mother, in his hands; he ea gerly glanced over its contents, hut alas! with no enviable feelings! To have Jubet removed so far from h : m, he knew not what obstacles might be thrown in the war of th fir union, and the words which bade her bid adieu to her school mates and vil lage friends , seemed but too ominous of opposing fate. The party was soon for_ gotten—again they renewed their vows of mutual love, and George, after having promised that as soon as he could obtain his father’s consent, from whose indul gence he anticipated no obstacle, he would visit her parents and settle the preliminaries for their speedy union, took his leave. 1 he fated day, at length, arrived, when- Juliet was to bid adieu to these scenes where had passed so many of the happi est moments of her life. George called early and. after again and again exchang ing vows of mutual fidelity, they parted with heavy hearts. Many of her school-
