The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1835-03-28

Nu,ting's efforts here fully substantats the re-
mark made in his in,r oduc,ory lecture, that "thsrs
are not more persons naturally destitute Of a ga
pacity to sing, than there are deaf and dumb, IL
their voices are early improved" ofthe hundred
children belonging to Mr.. Nuttng's school here.
none we believe have been found destitute Of this
capacity, and none but have made improvement. |
Without here speaking Of the delightful scene Of
witnessing 50 great number Of young immortals
chanting forth the praises Of Almighty God, veri-
flying the predictions Of the Prophet of"Out the
mouths Of babes and suekiings hast thou ordained
praise i" without dwelling on the importance. Of
childrens being early instructed in sacred music for
the sake Of the holy influence it will be likely TO
exercise on their tender minds. and Of i,s supply
ing the place Of other and Questionable amuse-
ments besides these and ether considerations, we
hope that this, the first exhibition Of the kind a.
mong us. will be generally patronized, from re-
spect to the feelings Of the amiable and talented
teacher, who is a stranger among us, as also the
feelings Of the children, and the cause Of sacred
music among US for we sincerely hope that the
result Of this experiment will be such as to lead ev-
cry parent to wish to have their children early in
structed in the rudinents and practice Of this sub
lime science and that all our schools and Sunday
Schools especially, will deem il, as il 10 becoming
to be in many Of the most intelligent parts of our
country. un important branch Of education.
GREAT PATRoNs.-It has been very well
said. of late, by IA distinguished public speaker,
that il is both mpolitic, and discredtuble in the
defence and establishment Of good cause, to
manif' st an excessive anxiety to secure the adhe-
sion and patronage Of those whom the world calls
great men and to be Boosting that the grca, Mr..
right side. The right way Of proceeding is first to
enIgh,en and to secure Public Opinien ito lay
the foundation Of your work strong and deep in the
convictions and feelings Of the people. When The
base of the Pyramid. i. was added, has been broad
ly, and firmly laid, the superstructure may bs
safely built upon it and there will be then nt
want Of great men to crown the summit,-nor o
u ,oeathercock at the topmso, point
PoLIrIcAL MoRALIrY.--Whyis is II that sucl
a distinction is made between honesty IN polite
and honesty in private life You will not unire
quently meet with men who are fair and upright il
!. their dealings, and whose character for truth
unmpeachcd, who nevertheless ihink fraud an,
fasehood in politics very light matters, and ac, a
they think. The famous Noah, of New York
who has the reputation, such as it Is, Of reviyin
a among US the old and corrupt maxim, that " al
is fair in politics., is strong instance in illus
tralion Of the double moral character Of which W
!. are speaking. In private life he is understood Z
be an amiable and honorable man, in all respect
Trustworthy and estiu'sble. In politics what ha
he not done and written in times past Ih
symptoms Of amendment have been so strong
him of late, that it will not perhaps be right to 6
into farther particulars. IL it not high time tina
tho code OF morals should receive u larger un
more liberal Interpretation, and be understood ,
IS require common honesty in the whole man. in a
o his rslatons' Letthe young be taught by tn
lessons Of history that honesty is the best policy
n ven in politics, and that in the eye of conscienc
y and Of Heaven there be no offset Of private in
It tegrity against political turpitlde let them be ais
a taught that dishonesty is contagious and that
who begins with playing the knave in politics ma
+ by very natural delusion, end in something
: great deal As to the old and hardened DO
10 iteians, little change can be expected in ,hem-
d They will die in their sins.
ir PUBLIC EDucATIoN.--No money is SO we
laid out as that which is devoted 10 the educatis
Of the people. Some who pay heavy taxes, it /
a true, will complain that they are obliged to pa
largely with little benefit to themselves. But ther
=, cannot be greater mistake than this Beside
n the greater security to property in an intelgel
n and honest community (Which il is the uim an
N tendency Of public education TO create) there s
!. such community an energy, an enterprise, a rp
: It OF invention, facility OF execution, a read
meas Of Wo'king TO the best Advantage, III,
give man Of capital ten times the advantage III,
y he would possess IN the midst Of un gnorant, mar
;. row-in'nded population. When therefore men ,
). property find fault with their portion Of the exper
"a ses oithe Public Schools, you may bo sure th
ia they are themselves ignorant or woak, or both.
IA When shall we see better spirit in Rhode Is
n and on this great subject Of Public Education 2,
:, How far are we behind some other States in IN
respect What great amour, Of talent !, los,
ny early neglect. for the want Of schools
: which it would be fosercd and expanded. Loo
= |: around among our public men. How common
Is to hear them complaining Of the want Of scho,
advantages. Some ofthem have with very prot
er feeling dono much better justice to their chi
dren they have themselves received. But sti
there is good reason for complaint that the risin
generation in this State have been neglected in III
growth aud Improvement Of the mind the tim
having gone By when natural shrewdness wa