Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-05-15
MIS- LII A N E o U 5.

MIS- CELIA N EO U s.
EFFECTS OF THE PRINTING PREss.-Ev-
cry thing of the nature of light is favora-
BILE to truth and light has been increasing
md prevailing through long periods OF time
Nearly four centuries ago, an humble in
divid,Ial. dwelling on the banks of the
Rhine, invented the printing press, an M
vention smplein its kind, but for its issues
almost divine; it destroyed the monopoly
Of knowledge and made it the commodity
of mankind. No sooner was the general
mind nourished with knowledge than it a
rose from its torpor to a remarkable state OF
vigor, elevation and activity; and 1t quick
" discovered it by results equally remark
able. One mighty mind dwelt amongst.
the stars, and settled the mechanism of the
heavens; another attempted the perils Of
unknown seas, aud planted his standard in
new world; and yet another, like Samp-
son, burst the bonds Of superstition, and as
certcd rights of conscience, while a thou
sand martyrs sealed his testimony with
their blood. Impulse has followed impulse
like wave upon wave; great and mighty IN
itself, and gathering fresh power as ii ad-
vanced. Lib srty, pereculed or restricted
III Europe, has sought wider dominion and
renovated being in the new world Pub
lie opinion has been called into existence,
and is testing and revealing both the pre-
cious and The vile The folies of kings
have been checked; the errors of govern
msnl corrected and men have claimed the
right to think, and Judge, and act for them
selves, without limit in civil life, except
from the laws of the Creator.
G'nsption. This is fine old Scotch
word, not generally to be found in the
dictionaries, though it is worthy OF IA
place in the best: 1t has great deal Of
meaning in ii, aud often expresses what
nothing else can.
When | see girl reject the address
IS Of a respectable young man who
owns good farm, goes to meeting, pays
his debts; for one who wears a dickcy, ;.
visits the theatre, spends his money fas-
ter than he earns it, think TO myself
saehas not much gumption.
When see a young mechanic who
wants a good wife, that can make pud-
ding, spit a turkey, aud nurse his babies
dangling after piece ofaff' citation, be-
Cause she has been to a dancing school
ard can play on piano | guess he has
not much gumption.
When see a farmer paying taxes for
twenty acres Of land, half-fcnced half
TILED when he might raise more on six
acres under good cultivation, ! con
clude he is not overstocked with gump-
ton.
When ] see man who has good bu-
sness, suffi lent TO support his family re-.
specially, neglecting his affairs, and
running into debt, in order to obtain
political office. fancy, whatever may be
his talents, heis not burdened with gump.
tf~n.
When see man calling bis boys
from school and spending two hours ev-
cry afternoon for IA month, to tar his
trees, that canker worm NAV not ascend
them, when he might effect remedy in
a single day, by exchanging the earth
for three feet around them, | conclude
that he has more industry than gump-
ton.
When | see man purchasing three
cords OF wood for the winter, when BY
listing his doors, and mending broken
pane, he might save two OF them, | think
heihas bul little gumption.
When lsee a young man, Just set up
in business, keeping horse and chaise
at an expense Of two dollars day, and
falling in six months, when he might
walk for nothing, and continue his bust
ness with safety, conclude that he has
not much gumption.
when see man attending diligent.
Iy to his own concerns IS nding his chill
dFen to school, paying his debts and
keeping clear Of law suits, quarrels and
politics, set him down as man posses,
sing reasonable share Of gumpton.
When see woman mending her chill.
dren's clothes and receiving her husband
with affection. conclude that she has
no ordinary share Of gumption.
10 tne, when see man who deals
justly. loves mercy, walks humbly, and
pays for his newspaper, con, Jude that
Ell all others in this world he possesses
the greatest portion of gnmption.
KEEPING TAvERN.-A man on horse.
back stopped at tavern recently. i,