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always found the wannest, as the intermingling of the
land and sea breezes through the ravines of the hills
adds much to their delightful and refreshing coolness.
Bridgetown is one of the largest, if not the largest
town in the Windward Islands. It extends probably
a mile along the beach, and back half a mile or more
to the rising ground. Its streets are narrow, though
not so much so as the French towns —the buildings are
generally of stone or brick, and two to three stories
high- It suffered much by a hurricane a few years
ago, but most of the injuries have already been repair
ed. It is a place of much business, and many of the
stores are extensive and stocks of goods very large—
the Jews are numerous, and do the most extensive bu
siness, while the smaller retail shops are generally kept
by colored Creoles.
There is a great want here of extensive and comfort
able accommodations for travellers. We stop with
Miss Betsey Austin, a lady of some note, who keeps
the Clarence Hotel, said to be the best in the place—.
Her untiring perseverance ond accommodating dispo
sition towards her guests should compensate for any
contraction of extent or comfort in her house. Her
name is already known wherever the English language
is spoken, from a record of her in the popular novel of
Peter Simple, in which she is conspicuously noticed—
the present Miss Betsey, however, entirely disclaims
the merit of such notoriety, and says it was her mother
who bore the same name, and kept the house at the
time referred to.
A ride in the country two days ago gave us a good
opportunity of seeing the general features ol the Island.
The English planters build their dwellings with more
taste than any others we have seen, but pay less atten
tion to the windmills and sugar bouses, which uniform
ly look old and rusty. Corn and vegetable are more
extensively cultivated, and hence the markets of Barba
dos are better supplied than the other Islands. After
taking a circuit of some miles we returned by way of
the Garrison, a very extensive establishment, forming
an enclosed square arranged with great regard to the
healthfulness and comfort of the troops, i n a tropical
region. The English have adopted the very excellent
plan of enlisting part of the native colored population,
by which they will be enabled to avert in some degree
the great sacrifice of human life which always occurs
in armies of European troops, when brought to the
West Indies.
Though I frequently asked what was the population
of Bridgetown, I could get no accurate information.—
The general population of the Island is said to be about
110,000, of which Bridgetown probably contains 25 to
30,000. The only handsome public buildings are the
Barracks in the Garrison and the Churches. We had
the gratificotion of attending Church in the Cathedral
of St. Michaels, and hearing an excellent sermon from
the Arch Deacon, an aged and venerable looking man.
The walls of the Cathedral are covered with tablets,
many of which a>e surmounted with highly polished
and gaudily colored arms of English aristocracy, some,
of whom have formed graves in this distant Colony.
According to historical records, Barbados was first
discovered by the Portuguese, to whom it is indebted
for the name which it still retains. It was first visited
by the English in IGJS, who took formal possession, bu*
did not settle it until 1024, after which time it filled up
so rapidly by emigrants from the mother country, that
in 1650, twentj -six years after its first settlement it was
computed that there were 20,000 white men on the Isl
and, one half of whom were capable of bearing arms.
Since that period the white population have greatly di
minished, as the last census I have seen gives the whole
white inhabitants, including both sexes and all ages,at
only 16,000.
1 visited the Market, a neatly enclosed square, with
a policeman at the gate to preserve order—the arrange
ment for marketing is better than any other 1 have seen
in the West Indies—the stalls for the display of meat
were all under cover and (dearly—that part devoted to
the use of the country negroes for disposing of their
various articles, was open, but kept in good order.
Near the centre of the town is a square called Tra
falgar Place, in which is a handsome bronze monu
ment of Nelson ; it is quite an ornament to the city,
yet wherefore it has found a place here I am not in
firmed, not having learnt that the great naval hero was
ever here, though it is probable he was, these seas ha
ving been frequently the arena upon which the great
rival powers of Europe tried the strength of their me
te] during the wars which grew out of the French Re
volution.
After having spent nearly four days at this place, the
ultima tliule of our destination, we are about retracing
cur course, and expect to visit Port Royal, Martinico,
the principal 3eene of the great Earthquake of Janua
ry, from whence you may expect to hear from me
again. M.
For the Southern Fost.
I)RAW 1 N G .
Drawing with correctness is deemed, and justly so,
not only an accomplishment, but a useful branch of the
Fine Arts, and may be said to be within the reach of
any person possessing but a mediocrity ol talents, and
may be well to add, requires no more labor on the part
of the pupil to learn correctly, than it does to obtain an
improper knowledge of it. Yet, two essentials are re
quisite to obtain a proper and correct knowledge of this
fascinating branch of the Fine Arts. First, a master
competent to teach —the importance of this primary con
sideration is so evident, that it would appear useless to
mention it here, were it not a truth, and a lamentable
one, to all lovers of the Fine Arts, that three-fourths ot
those “ Professors of Drawing” are so very ignorant oi
what they profess-to teach, that it may justly be said of
them, they need more instruction than those do, who are
their pupils— and it is for this reason they would have to
unlearn their irregular method of drawing before they
could be susceptible of any improvement, themselves
whereas, a pupil unshnckeled by any previous bad
order as to drawing, would make a progress commen
surate with his industry, talents, and the competency
of his teacher.
Now any person possessing the mastery of the Cray
on sufficiently to enable them to “trace” the features of
a friend, “sketch” the boundaries ol any place, and
“draw” with accuracy, the lines and angles of houses,
&.c. That person I would deem not only to have
made much proficiency in his art, (and I have some
knowledge on the subject,) but fully competent to teach
it. And I would ask, how many such persons, gener
ally speaking, out of the number employed to teach,
would come up to the standard here laid down ? As
I said before, not more than one-fourth, the other three
fourths teach by “tracing,” as it is called—that is, by
placing the paper on which they intend to draw upon
the drawing to be copied from, and which is always
seen according to the transparency of the paper placed
over, thereby enabling them to trace the outlines, leav
ing the "filling up” to do as well ns may be imagined
could be done, by one compelled to resort to so me
chanical a method of copying. In other words, to use
a common-place expression, playing “second fiddle” to
the talents of another. But how mortifying it must be to
those so taught, when wishing to avail themselves of the
pleasure of recording, from personal observation , a land
scape from nature, they find themselves altogether in
competent to the task. It is then they regret the mo
ney and labor expended in the attempt to have become
proficient in the Art of Drawing.
As to the second essential, assiduity, all know, that
without it, talents will avail but little, and wo have the
suthority of Sir Joshua Reynolds to that effect—there
fore, it is at this time useless to say more.
Thus much prefatory to a few remarks 1 wish to
make in calling the attention of the ladies and gentle
men of the city of Macon to the merits of Mr .Marcell,
a Professor of Drawing —an Artist who has been as
siduously engaged in his profession in this city for some
two or three months back.
Makcell teaches upon the “Academical Princi
ples ;” that is, by taking his pupils through (to use an
academical phrase) a “rigid course” of progressive les
sons; true, somewhat laborious and uninterestingin the
first few lessons, yet rendered easy, familiar and de
: lightful to the youngest Tiro, by tlie pleasure derived
from each achievement over the difficulties as they dis
appear one by one. But any one wishing to judge for
i himself, need oaily call at the “ Painting Rooms,” over
| Mr. Parker's Store, where may be seen two of Mr.
; Marcell’s specimens of his “ Pencil Drawings.” The
' one the Head of “ Clorinda,” the other the “ Cat and
D.ig,” in “ ficree battle array,” contending for the mas
jtery.
The Head is drawn with a “.rue,” and yet bold pen
cil ; the “strong lights” are the natural tints of the pa
per on which it is drawn—his half tints are the effects
of a surprisingly “ delicate pencil,” having all the sos -
i ness of a “ mezzo tint,” his shadows impart a depth
1 equalled only in oil painting—strong, yet bearing a pro
per tone to the rest. In fact, the “ toute ensemble” pre
senting a head which is by no means extravagantly
speaking, to say, that for accuracy of drawing, freedom
and ease in the lines, and a general harmony and tone
!in the w'lole, is seldom equalled and not-surpassed by
the happiest efforts of “ line engraving.”
That specimen alone would justify me in saying that
Marcell’s talent as an Artist, in the opinion of judges,
would be deemed as sufficient to rank him among the
first of his profession. Howeve", should there yet be
one “lingering doubt,” a view of his “Cat and Dog”
will convince the most sceptical—for if it be possible,
it is superior to the Head in point of effect. R.
COMMUNICATED.
It appears from the shulHing among the
Stage Companies, that the Georgia Rail-Road
and Banking Company is beginning to extend
its influence over the city of Macon. One
Stage line disappears in one direction, another
in another, and sa on until all is gone : the
enquiry then comes up, by whom is this mis
chief to our city to be remedied? Some will
say the Monroe Rail-Road—others, the Hotel
keepers—some say the Merchants, others say
the Banks, &c. It is truly the business and
duty, for self-preservation, for all classes to
come forward in the defence and support of
the city of Macon, if the Monroe Rail-Road
was extended to Bai ncsville, the evil would
disappear, because the Stage lines that run
| round our ci'y would be cut off, and the trade
I and travel brought to its proper point. What,
| have those several interests contributed to pre
vent all this mischief? The Monroe Rail-
Road has built a road to Forsyth at a cost of
$500,000, and sowly progressing to Bartles
ville. Have the city or banks contributed oic
dollar to this work ? No, not one cent, so far
us the writer can learn. The emergency of
the case demands of all classes, whether Bank
ers, Brokers, Boat Companies, Hotel keepers,
Mechanics, Merchants, or dealers of whatever
class they may be, to come forwaid in this
matter, and protect their several interests by
giving such aid as will itnmedi itely extend the
Rail Road to Bartlesville ; and there is no
■ planter who brings his pro luce to Macon
whose interest is not involved in this contest,
and should, with his means and influence,
[ give aid to this work. It appears from the
best information to he had that the Rail-Road
above Forsyth is located twenty-four miles,
land the work progressing. The experimen
; tal line has been run about thirty-seven miles,
1 and there can be no doubt but the Company
will, in tlie time allowed by their charter, fin
j isli the Road ; but during all this time every
I description of interest in Macon must suffer—
i business will be diverted, property must de
j clitic, and the interest of mechanics eut off. — \
1 ask the entire peop'e of Macon, will you
|tamely submit to all this without an effort ?
If there should be one individual having the
least pretentious to business in this entire com
munity, who thinks fora moment that my al
lusion is not to him, I will here remark, if
there is any one to whom 1 allude more than
another it is to him I speak. Is there anyone
j that will answer for this city ? To him I
| speak, and say what do you intend to do, and
I when ? Charleston may build the Georgia
| Rail-Road and participate in our trade, but
will never protect our interest and property
unless there is something done bv those whose
interest and duty it is to act. I see no other
result that can take place but that this flour
ishing city, with all its train o( interest, is to
be told out without our consent or apptoba
tion, among the Georgia Rail-Road and Stage
Companies ; and when our fate is sealed, the
causes will be found at the door of each vvh >
has neither contributed means or influence to
avert the evil. OBSERVER.
COMMUNICATED.
Remarkable discoveries, of late, seem to
have been made by Ihe Georgia Rail-Road
Company. It is reported, from a source which
is entitled to credit, that the Engineer of that
Company, aftor bestowing much labor to pro
| cure a practicable route for the location of their
Road, from the present point of their work to
I the terminus of the state work, they have
failed to find such a location as was entirely
isatisfactorily. And, from information, it ap
! pears that their Engineers have thought prop.
!er to start at the terminus and examine down
wards, and in the prosecution of that examin
ation have discovered an even, open ridge-way
| far superior to any for the location and con
jstruction of a Rail-Road, heretofore discover
! ed, and speak of it as a most valuable disco
very ! It appears, from all the circumstances,
that this very superior location, for about fif
teen miles from the terminus of the State work,
turns out to be the line and location of the
Monroe Rail-Road, examined and fixed upon
about two years since, and reported thereon,
and deeds for the right of way procured for all
the lands, with but few exceptions, over which
the Road is to pass. This confirmation of the
Georgia Rail-Road goes far to prove that the
position held by the Monroe Rail-Road Com
pany in relation to location, and with firmness
resisting every description of compromise here
tofore urged upon them ; all of which, if yield
ed to was calculated to destroy the stock of
the Monroe Rail-Road Company, and ruin the
city of Macon—and go very far to diminish
the business of Savannah. There is not the
least doubt but if the Engineers of the Geor
giu Rail-Road will continue the examination
of the location of the Monroe Rail-Road to
Forsyth, they will pronout.ee it the most fa
vorablo position, both for tonslruction as well
TIIE SOUTHERN POST.
'as for business, to be found in the State of'
|| Georgia, or elsewhere ; and should the labor
Ibe too great the writer would respectfully re
commend them to caff at the office of the Mon.
roe Rail-Road, in Forsyth, where they «i#y
i find the survey of the whole route to the ter
j minus of the State work. This may truly be
I said to be a day of discovery and improve
ment ! MONROE.
THE OBSERVER, No. 7.
Wednesday, May 32, 1839.
“ Nequ# semper arcum tendit *»*»*»“
The bow must not be always bent.
As I expect to leave town to-morrow, I give this pa
per into tlie hands of the printer to-day, in order that I
may leave no duty unfulfilled, but depart with the sa
tisfaction of having discharged my obligations to the
public. And here I hope my dear readers will not ac
cuse me of presumption or a desire of setting myself
up as a model, if I recommend to them strongly to act
always on the same principle. They will find that the
pleasures they partake of are much enhanced by the
! consciousness that they are not indulged in to tlie pre
judice of any more important occupation, whilst the
thought of business deferred or duties neglected is ca
| pable of destroying, as often as it occurs, all gratifica
tion, and embittering every enjoyment. The relaxation
of the mind from the cares of business is as necessary
j to the maintainance of its proper tone and vigor, as the
repose and recreation of the body from the fatigue of
labor is to its physical health and refreshment. It be
comes therefore, in some sort, a duty to allot a certain
portion of our time to this necessary recovery of strength
both of body and mind—but this duty is to be dischar
ged at fitting times and seasons, and under certain re
strictions. We are not forbidden to participate, or to
indulge in amusements, pastimes and recreations, pro
! vided that in so doing we act not contrary to the three
following conditions, viz : Ist. That our amusements
jbe innocent and rational. 2d. That they be used with
moderation. 3J. That they be indulged in at proper
j times and seasons. Each of these three conditions is
essential to the lawfulness of our pastimes and amuse
! merits.
First, they must be innocent. This is evident—for
it is never permitted us to do wrong under any circum
stances, not even in order that good may come. A
musements, therefore, which consist in act3, die perfor
mance of which involves either directly or remotely
the commission of a moral wrong, are unlawful and
sinful, and therefore prohibited. They must also he
rational—for, being endowed with reason, an eniana.
tion from the Deity, it is a slighting of a good gift and
an insult to our Maker, to waste our time in tlie per-.
forniance of actions which neither have reference to,
nor call for the exercise of, those powers of mind which
form the distinguishing characteristic of man from the
brute. Such pastimes are at variance with one of the
conditions of our being, and therefore unlawful.
The next essential condition to tlie lawfulness of our I
recreations is that they be used with moderation. It is
not sufficient that our amusements bff rational and in
nocent —those which are most so in themselves become
improper if indulged in to excess; and this happens
when we devote to them more time than is absolutely
requisite for the relaxation of the mind and refresh
ment of tlie body, or than cart be spared from the exi
gences of business. It would be difficult to define the!
exact space of time which may be lawfully set apart’
each day for recreation —that must depend on the na
ture of our graver occupations and the amount of ‘wear
and tear’ of body or of mind which will result from’
our attention to them. If they arc nitof a very seri
ous nature, less time will suffice for recreation, because
the mind will not have been overtaxed by them ; but
if, on the contrary, our avocations are sucii as to dc-;
maud a close and studious application, more time willi
be requisite to relax tlie mind from a high degree of
tension, to restore its elasticity, and to enable it to re
sume its labors with renewed powers. This should be!
borne in mind, and a sufficient time allotted for the pur-,
pose, which being expired, we should not permit our
selves any further indulgence; otherwise the habit will
very soon grow upon us, and in a short time we will
contract a distaste for serious occupations, our minds
will become enervated, we will be incapacitated
for business, and w e will be useless to ourselves and to
others, wasting our energies and misspending our time
in a constant round of pursuits which, though innocent
and rational when used as relaxations, are rendered
frivolous, unprofitable and reprehensible by being made
the sole objects of our attention.
Were we to observe strictly all that has been above
laid down, as to the innocence and rationality of our
pastimes, and moderation in the use of them, it would
not free us from reproach If we at the same time ne-!
glected the third condition, viz : That they be used on
ly at fitting times. “ There is a time for all things,”
saith the Preacher, “ a time to work and a time to play."
By this maxim we should regulate our conduct, and
never postpone business to pleasure, but on the con
trary, make pleasure subservient to business. When
the allotted time arrives for the discharge of a duty or
the transaction of business, we are blameable if we
spend that time in diverting ourselves; the act may be
perfectly innocent in itself; the criminality arises from
its being performed at an improper moment. But when
our duties have been discharged, and our occupations
are over for a while, we may seek diversion and re
laxation, which (as I hinted above at the commence
ment of this paper) we will then be able to enjoy with
a double zest from the internal consciousness that they
have not been purchased by any dereliction of duty.—
If it be criminal to neglect business even for one hour,
for the sake of pastime, what shall I say of those who
have no serious occupation, but pass their tin.e from
morn until night in a constant succession of what they
call amusements ? Such persons pervert the end of all
diversions and recreations, by making them a business
instead of a relaxation from it; their life is made up of fri
volities, they are idle and useless members of society, ;
and I cannot help thinking that they merit the same
treatment that used to be inflicted on a similar class of
persons in the days of our ancestors, viz: They were,
decreed to be buried, since being entirely useless, both
to themselves and to the community at large, they were
jusdy considered as defunct, dead to all intents and pur
poses. But lam afraid, if this practice were now put
in force, there would be so many dead people, that fu
nerals would become too common and cast quite a
gloom over the city.
As to choice of amusements, we cannot go wrong if
we arc guided by the first condition above laid down,!
viz : that they be innocent and rational. If our selec
tion be founded on this, we may use our own pleasure
as to the particular form or manner of pastime. I will
merely add that those amusements are always to be
preferred, which, whilst they divert the mind, furnish
at tlm same time matter of instruction and future im
provement. If we can succeed in finding such, we
shall have approached perfection, for 11 omne tulit punc
turn, qui miscuit utile dulci.”— (Horace.)
A great number of my readers have been enquiring l
with a good deal of eagerness after my venerable friend
and coadjutor, Nestor Senilis, and begging to knowthe
cause of his long silence. For the satisfaction of all
those who have made such enquiries, and of all others
w ho may be desirous to know what has become of the
“ Old Gentleman,” I inform them that the cause of my
leaving town to-morrow is to visit my old friend, who
has been rusticating for these two weeks last past, ai
jibe plantation of my kinsnun, Jasper Ermine, in one!
|of the neighboring counties I bad a letisr from Er-
mine, informing me that Nestor was at his
huusenndMnti^, us toßeeme; in consequence of w hich
j 1 shall set out taomorrow. On my return, which will
probably be in a week, I will give an account ol Nes
tor, ami [ doufj. * n0 ( he will be able to give a satisfacto
ry reason for h long silence. I confess I was rather
dissatisfied at imyself, but Nestor has as many oddi
ties and eccent *-i c ities as the rest of us, and he general
ly gives them £>. -, e \y fid) scope.
Before [goto him, however, I must answer, briefly,
ttvo or three who have addressed me
on various sub j
The firsiof is an ingenious young gentleman
of this place, ho has written me a long letter on this
j subject of the FVzarmation of a Botanic Garden for the
I use of the Geckx—-in Female College, and of the citizens
generally; wit a detailed plan for carrying tlie idea
j into effect. I hove priuted his letter, but li-arn
ing that the P*-^ 9 ident of the College has the matter
under a nd deeming him the proper per-
I son to take it fc*-* land, I prefer to refrain from touching
. upon it unless co-operation be of some real service.
[ ltis a laudably and proper undertaking, and I wish it
every sncccss. Had not my correspondent better ad
dress himself the heads of the institution, and offer
; them his plans &e.
| Another eqij. ally ingenious, but somewhat visionary
correspondent fcias transmitted a description of anew
Thermometer has invented, and which he
calls Okmior*^ e ier, ]t is intended, as its name im
plies, to denote the degree of Indolence which prevails
m this good tov_^.- n d ur ing the summer months. I will
\ examine it atuA test it, and if I find it of use to my read
| ers, will give information of it.
I have also communications purporting to he
from these whew are in tltc habit of staring at the tadieJ
on comingout
have felt *_.(ves aggrieved by Lucinda’s remarks.
If so, my fair cr » rr espondent will l e ready, no doubt, to
! give them enti satisfaction.
One of these letters is from the g.-ntleman on whom
Lucretiathrew- boiling water; I have not yet decided
whether I will jprl nt it or not.
Acommunici ation, in a delicate female hand, signed
Gertrude, has ■saa.lan been received, and shall meet with
due attention ti my return from the country. C.
No. 8.
Saturday, M<ty 25, 18:39'
Mr.Weazle H.eft town on Thursday morning accord
ing to cherishing in his bosom the satis
j faction of havi s-»g contributed his weekly quota towards
the amuacmen t and gratification of the town in bis
Wednesday’s -pr»nper. Being junior members of the
club over whie f j he presides, and seeing that he has, as
y,t, taken no r* — oticcofus, nor even so much as men
tioned our nan-* we have de'ermi ned, in order to pay
him off, to before the public in our proper per
sons, and presets rit to his readers some account of him,
his birth, parer* —age, &c., which whilst it gives us an
opportunity of sappenring ourselves during his absence,
may also afforej. matter of amusement to them. This
j may not perlm 3 be very agreeable to ‘Old Sol,' (as
we familiarly e _ *ll him when he is not by) but his good
ness of heart vv- ill soon predominate, though we may
j find it convcnu. nt to be absent for a time in our Hint
j until the storm Xlows over.
Solomon We jjA, Eiqitire, (he is very particular about
! the title, and hi 9 correspondents would do well never
to omit,it,) wa* born of a very ancient family, all the
members of wl» ach, from first to last, have ever been
noted for their re at powers of observation and pene
tration and the I r extreme vigilance—it is so difficult to
catch one of genuine Weazle’s napping when lie
ought not to be- so, that “to catch a Weazle asleep,”
has grown inks a proverb fur any tiling of great diffi
culty. itorigii ated in tn adventure of ahead of the
family four Mii «.uricsago, who had, by some step or
other, drawn u - -..m himself the enmity of a powerful fa
mily, who acCA *-dingly pursued him with all the eager-
I ness that hatred ~S and thirst of vengeance could inspire;
j but his agility nd sagacity were such that he bullied
’ them at all poi r ts, and tlie)' concluded that the only
I way to succeed in taking him would be to come upon
! when he was tw and sa bind him: this they at
; tempted, but us _ cr repeated endeavors, finding him at
jail dines and a* -* all occasions wakeful and watchful,
j they began to l_»_«Jievetl]at lie never slept at all, and de
j dared that to fi. m. id Weazle asleep was totally imposed
: We, and this sa ing soon passed into a proverb. We
know that liter— are some persons who will affect to
doubt this but wc are satisfied of its truth from
the most authe documents.
To return frc» xn this digression —Solomon waseduen
ted by his father r , from his earliest infancy, with a view
to the preaetva*. non of the family characteristics, and no
pains were spa j—ed to foster and increase the habits of
observation wlo. i c h began to show themselves in him at
an early period _ At home betook notice of every thing,
and could ncv& -mr rest content until he examined and in
vestigated thor»-*. uglily every object which had attracted
his attention. "This propensity sometimes led him into
difficulties, ancS procured him many objurgations from
his mother, wh was a prudent and frugal housewife.
One day, havir* ** occasion to go out for a few moments,
and being deta i ned, on her return, she found Solomon
mounted on a cjr hair, in the “ full tide of successful ex
periment," (as xl- he phrase now is) busily engaged in
diiembowellingj- the house clock,* whose internal me
chanism had lew *-ig excited his Curiosity and desire of
investigation. 'Drat the boy,” exclaimed she, apply- 1
in» at tne earner time a hearty box on the ear, “he is
never satisfied mjntil he sees the inside of every thing 1"
In consequence* of this freak Solomon was soon sent
to school, and «:iiencoto college. In this sort of minia- 1
ture world, re the “ boy is often father to the man,";
his cherished [» ic-opensity had no lack ol food, and from
its constant exfe *-cise, he acquired the soubriquet of “ tile
little Observer.' It was very probably the recollection |
!of this appellation, which we have heard him mention
with great glee in his gayer moments, that induced him
|to give the title the “Obsefver” to the papers he is
j now engaged irm publishing.
| his college course, he returned home,
j where he did r» «ot remain long, but soon set out on his
travels. He vLssited Great Britain and the rest of F.U
--i rope, and founwcS, of course, every w here, much food for
I speculation atK_* the exercise of his favorite faculty; but
i having narrow - 3 y escaped two severe canings, been
nearly drawn i nta half a dozen duels, and suffered sun
j dry other incom -venicnccs from the incautious expres
sion of his nations on men and things, he sudden
ly grew very and contented himselfthenceforth
with noticing e -».-ery thing and saying nothing. Some
one has said “ =silence is wisdom the truth, of this po
sition isnbundefc_nt!y[ roved in the case of our friend,
whohastrcasLt.*-tdupin his mind vast stores of know
ledge and expe- *rience, which have been acquired by his
close attention *o every thing that he saw in his course
of travel. Sh<*-*— ;ly after his return home he met with
I old Nestor Serm Shs, (of whom he has given an account)
whom he had s==«cn in England. They renewed their
j acquaintance ca. iid soon became almost inseparable. It
! would do any wc»ne'B heart good to see these two old
( cronieschattii* together and comparing their notes,
1 for Nestor is as=- great a speculator as Solomon. With
| some difficulty we prevailed on Mr. VVeazle to publish
! sorac of his tigliis on various subjects, a proposition
j which he to only on condition that we should
J contribute our share. This we readily pronioscd to
i do— but since his commenced, h« keeps everything
;so light in hie «a»wn hands ihat we can scarcely get »
| word in edge*' and our friends, the public, would
| 'Tile renderof tht Observer have no doubt already
I notirtd H»loni«»»n's propen«m to Verve upon ctaki
ftot have known of out existence, even now, had w e
not taken advantage of bis absence.
In person, Mr. Weazle is not tall, (though he would
not be called a short man,) rather spare and quite erect,
notwithstanding his age, which is a little over six’y
two. He stills retains the activity of tlie Weazies. Hi*
countenance is mild in its expression, but hts eye has a
latent fierceness and sharpness in its glance when he
is angered or excited. His heart is tilled with the inilk
of human kindness and ovcrftiws with benevolence
towards all living creatures. He always chesses in a
very simple style, and his daily coat has been worn so
Jong and brushed so often, that we do not behove even
he himself remembers what was its original color. He
walks about a good deal in fine weather, noting and
observing every thing, and then returns to his lodgings,
I (for he is a bachelor,) where he wriles such remarks os
I may occur to him at the time. Thus he passes his
blameless life injuring no one and meddling with no
j body’s business but his own, but pursuing his tranquil
way, calmly and steadily, through the cares* troubles
and vexations of this world, in the confident and joy
ous expectation of being soon called to a better.
There are several very ancient branchesof the Wen-
I z!e family, of which we may casually mention one or
j two. The Ermines have, from time immemorial, been
bred to the bar, ard have frequently attained the high
est judicial honors, being always on the bench. Tlie
| Sables and Otters turned their attention to trade, and
have long been noted for their skill and excellence as
; furriers and hatters. Some few of the Sables, however,
have distinguished themselves as artists, and there are
some living at this time who possess very great merit
as water-color draughtsmen.
There is also an offset from the family (by a left
handed marriage a very long time ago*) wl\o called
themselves Skunk, and who, having grown into very
bad odur with the world by some most abominable
malpractices, which it is not becoming to mention, have
been discatded by every body, and of course are now
' never acknowledged or countenanced by the genuine
j Weazies- K. & J.
aboufJjm* flost.
OFFICE, ON THIRD - STREET, ONE DOOR FROM MULBERRY
STREET, AND OPPOSITE THE CENTRA!* HOTEL.
MACON:
SATURDAY. MAY 25, IB3D.
05" The press of communications this week has pre
vented the appearance of some editorial matter pre-l
pared for this No,
Qir We hope the communications of “Monroe" ami
“Observer,” will attract the attention of the citizens of
Macon and the up country dependant upon her.
THE DRAMA.
Cur New Theatre was opened on Tuesday night
lust. It is small but tas'efully decorated, and is every
way well adapted to the purposes of the place. The
! citizens are greatly indebted to the Messrs. Brown, for
furnishing them this agreeable place for instruction and (
amusement; and it now only remains lor them, (the
'citizens,) i;i order to make it sucii in the strictest sense,
to frown do.vu the disorderly conduct which, we are
pained to say, has already been the source of much
anyoance; and which has already debarred, in a degree,
tlie ladies and many peaceable citizens from attending.
Let the Manager look to it —he is the proper person to j
step forward in order to its suppression promptly and
firmly, and he will as promptly be supported by the cit-'
izens in all attempts to preserve order, and render the j
place respectable ; such an one that the lauies may j
go without the fear of having their ears shocked with
oaths and vulgar yellings, and other indecencies. In
ail respects, save this, the opening of the Theatre was
attended with much satisfaction to the community.—
The Opening Address was read by Mr. Bailey, an old
and tried favorite of a Macon audience. The play of
the “Soldier's Daughter" wasthen performed, and with
much better success titan could have been expected, as
many of the actors did not arrive until late, and were
consequently more or less unfitted for the performance
of their parts. We were struck with the beauty and
moral tone of many of the sentiments of this play. Tlte
parts of the play that we think were particularly well
represented, were, Gov. Heart,dl, Hart; Frank Heart .
all , Bailey; Timothy Quaint, Kelly; and the part of
Widow Chcerly, by Mrs. Hart, a favorite character we
believe, and well sustained in her finest style of acting.
It was a complete impersonation of a gay, lively, “mad
cap,” mischief-loving young widow.
This is Mr. Kelly’s first appearance in Macon, and ;
he has made a decidedly favorable impression in the
low comic parts which he lias sustained. He would
do well to moderate his voice a little, for the house is so
small that it is unnecessary to strain it—this is the only
fault we have to find with him.
Miss Meadows, the favorite of the Southwest, was
tlie great attraction of the afterpeice, (The Five Mow
brays.) She possesses a voice very sweetly modulated,
which she manages with much skill and power. She
enters fully into the spirit of her part, and this firms a
chief attraction in her acting. She was not so well,
sustained as u« (we had almost written she, which would
perhaps have been as near the truth,)could have wish
ed. Feter (Kelly) was, as wc anticipated, very good ;
his by-play was admirable. Peggy (Mrs. Kelly) was
also well sustained. But why did not the Manager
himself take the part of “Old Wilton,” as was his wont ?
We can assure him that the audience were disappoint
ed in this. The pkofekty-man was somewhat defi
cient in his preparations for lliis piece, but much allow
ance must be made fur a hasty commencement and a
first performance.
Now, will the Manager permit us to offer him, with
all good feeling, a piece of advice ? If lie wishes to
sustain this Theatre—if he desires to make it what j
the citizens of Macon who patronize the Drama, would ,
wish it to be, he must come forward openly, firmly and
courageously, and put an immediate stop to such dis
graceful conduct as was witnessed on the night of the
opening of the Theatre. If he fail in this, the Theatre
micst sink. The respectable portion of the community
are ready to aid him in all laudable attempts to pre
serve order; but it cannot be expected of them to ex
pose their wives and daughters to the risk of having
j their ears polluted by oaths and vulgar expressions.
!We forbear to speak further—’.ess we could not have
| said. It should be put a stop to, and that at once, as'
well as the practice of using savage yells and Uiimean- *
ing shrieks, in lieu of applause. It is silly and chikhsh!
and ought not to be tolerated—or if it , the house will
soon be vis-.tod by such, end »ucA an art fond of, i
i aud encourage such ‘^ceues.
i -since the above was penned and :>ut in type, we have
( r.ad occasion to notice further widi regard to the pcr
' for matte ea and die older ol the house. It is with much
pleasure that wo are abla to state that there hi) been
ai srcU; s' d_j._ _■ - r
the opening of the Theatre. Wc trust that this wilt
continue. Wc also k-aru that the Manager has been,
active in suppressing every appearance of disorder, *n<r
we are led to- believe that there is now Mine hope of
future rt-guhisi y wid pence. We have not room l«r
remark in reluttcm to-any other of tin; pieces playeJ, or
of the act oca.
We refer ,-mi readers to the bill for to-nigbt.
I have a suggestion to make which I am »iir* w-Ht
1 inert with the approbation ci a. lanre majority of th*.
citizens of this city, ami that it »y.\ relation to the cel
ebration of our National Annivepofrv. For a long pe-.
riod past we have been in the habit ot partisan celebra
tions, for the purpose of forwarding political views.—.
The good sense and feelingof the patriot heart is now
arrayed against demands that there should be
one general celebration, where unanimously we may
offer up our orisons and thanks at a common altar.—..
The former method of celebration has abo deprived
portion of the community of that privilege of joining
with the citizens, such as the volunteer corps, who are
debarred f.om it, unhsswken it if g n* . I
I ant prepared; to. »ay that the volunteer corps are*
and ever have been, anxious to join with tlie citizens it«
celebrating life tiatal day us our common country; and
who so well lit'cd to assist in, and adorn such celebra*.
lions, as tic citizen soldier. His very appearance is
emb’ematical • cui hig v prized liberties. It was the
citizen soldier, and not thy mercenary hireling, that
fought, bled and obtained them i and w ho can do more
honor in commemorating their deeds than the citizen
soldier of out time. As this subject has been the theme
of conversation with many who seem to be desirous
that there should be no partisan celebration, I shall
conclude by suggesting a day for a meeting of the citi
zens, to take into consideration measures to that end.
And all persons of whatever party are requested to at
tend and aid in the desired plan for celebrating the 4th
of July next. I there lore suggest that the meeting be
held at the Court House, on Thursday evening next, at
5 O’clock, P. M.— [COALSVKICAHO.
- .
JttrTbe March No. of the “Southron*” a periodical
published at Tuscaloosa, Ala., hns been received. XV*
are much pleased with its general appearance* bill
must, of necessity now, refer it for further notice.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
John C. Nicoll to be Judge of tiit> United
States for the District of Georgia, iu {dace oJ
Jeremiah Cuyler, deceased.
Maids want nothing but husb'nnas, nnd, when'
they have get them; they want every thing else.
laAHRISD,
Gil Tuesday evening, 7th instant, by the Rev, Jcsaft
11. Campbell, Dr. CULLEN 11. POPE, of Clinton, to
Miss JANE R. CLAYTON, of this city.
On Thursday, 23d instant, by the Rev. S. G. Bragg,
Mr. GEO. DAMON, to Miss SAR All C. CRAIG,
all of this city,
■ inww !■ ■■ iiirr—*—^
NEW THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT OF THE ENGAGEMENT OF
&2&53 i
This (Saturday) Evening, May'Kith,
Will be presented Shskspearc's excellent Comedy of
Catharine and l ß etruchia ,
Petruchio, .... - Mr. 11 art,
Gruinio, - - K«h»v*
Catherine, .... Miss Meadows.
SONGS AND DANCES, BY MISS MEADOWS.
To conclude with the Far-e of the
ESTETMB BIEEaILiE.
Vivian. ------ Mr Bailey,
Eliza, (the Dumb Belle,) - Mrs. Hart.
05- Miss Mutpows’Benefit, and last appearance, on
Monday night.
05" Performance every evening. Doors open at 74
o’clock, and curtain to rise a' 8 o’clock. VT Ticket*
to be had at the Central Hotel, and at the Theatre-
OCT THOMAS J. SALISBURY, is a Can
didate for Clerk of the hifcfior Court of Bibb county at
the ensuing election, 31 -
A GENTLEMAN and LADY are desirous of ob
taining Board in a private family, in Macon or
VineviUe. Address A. B at this office.
May 25 31
THOSE PERSONS
WHO have BOOKS belonging to the subscribers
will please return them.
P. C. PENDLETON.
E. L, STROHBCKER.
May 25 _____ _ _ 3 }_
JYOTtCE.
4 N Election for Attorney and Notary, for the year,
will he held at the Branch of the Bank of the State
of Georgia, in this place, on Thursday morning next.
Applicants will give their names to the subscriber.
N. BARKER, Cashier.
May 25, 1899 3|l
MONTPELIER SPRINGS.
I A VERY preparation is going forward to make this
-i one of the most desirable and fashionable water
ing places in Georgia- On or before the 10 h ot June
the house will be ready for the reception of visiters.—
The proprietor flatters'himself that from long observa
t'on in the best eating houses in tiie North, to give en
tire satisfaction. , .
This Medicinal Spring is located IS nu'es wpst ot
Macon and 6 miles from the Rail Road to Forsyth, and
is celebrated for the cure of a great variety of complaints,
which it would be unnecessary here to enumerate.
The Baths, which in ancient times were so much
admired, are in fine order. Visiters from below and
about Macon, will find it most pleasant to go by Rail
Road and Carriage,'which wifi run daily to and horn
the Springs. T. B, DORMAN
May 25, 133 V 31tf
~ I>n. JOHN K.^feoON
HAS removed to, and Mfuianendy sealed in Ma
con, where he can be found at all limes ready In
attend the calls of his friends. His residence is on the
corner oi Thiid and Poplar streets, formerly tßvttjSW i
bv Mr. Eckley. ....
, Say 53 «L
CHANGE. •
TMIE firm of Georoe Jewett & Co- is. this day
. chaturfd, and will hereafter be known bV 1 llw name
and style of A. CARVER 3c CO. p
GEQ’ JEWETT.
May 6th, 1339
HOUSE, SIGN AM) ORNAMENTAL
■PATTJTpifuQ. GI2.3HN&. Ate.
■ fix HE subscriber, grateful for past favors in the above
1 byte, begs leave most respectfully to're-urn hm
most sincere' thanks to the citizens of Mi Curt nnd \ in*-,
i vt'lk- and theit vicinity, and takes this opportunity to
1 uiloan them urn! the public generally, jW ! he hm■ «•-
! sociated with hint, 'm co-par;a; .ship; CHARUE-s T..
! SMITH, (lvle of Watt stye*’. Now fo.rh.i^ntleinnr.
and second to none in ht.- .In* of 1 uii.snVg, m the l itt
’ id 8-tttes.) for the purpose of c.mdu'-tingV* Punting
busnms. in all iu
Tie Imitmi t ,<i future, will V< conducted under die,
fyri-i m.d s'yfo of ii..VU KK A SMITH NVI
Mii*herrv street, rwrt door hut one Mow Utlbnui h.
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