Southern telegraph., 1838-08-22

stitutions, we cannot but feel deeply inter
ested for their continuance. How is this Il
be efecteda What can shield our natior
from every injury, and guide its footsteps tc
imperishable glory2 Morality and religion
are our only hope. However pure our po-
l-lcai rincinles--howeyer vast our resour-
ces--hor'sVer wise our Legislators, if we do
not cultivate these things, we cannot stand.
Let our citizens become coTupted-let them
dIsrespect God, and indulge in wickedness,
and the stability Of their nation is gone. The
light Of their glory will be extiDguIshed, and
they. will sink into the tomb of their shame,
leaving nothing to perpetuate their name,
and repeat the story of their achievements.
What said WAsLINsroN, the man whose
fame is unsullied, and whose memory is
fresh in the hearts of his admiring country
menI "Of all the dispositions that lead to
political prosperity, religion and ndmorality are
indispensable supports" What says the
Bible, the highest Of all authority? "Sin is
reproach to any people," Had we no 9TH
er reason TO practise morality and love reli-
sion, we would do so for the soke Of our
country. The man who oppos,ssr..sem has
40 claims to the character Of real patriot.
He is unworthy of the name. That is pa
trlotism, noble, digniied patriotism, which
will Impel its possessor to defend the intelli-
gence and religion ofhis country. Give US
this patriotism, and we are safe. Give us
this patriotism, and though the storm beats
and the waves swell high, the noble ship of
state viii ride on unhurt, to its peaceful
harbor.
lfthen it be true, that "morality and re-
ligion" strengthen and establish the founda-
tons ot a country, and especially country
like ours, we say, how shall their operation
rbe increased and enlarged2 We notice but
one OF the numerous means-FEMALr IN
FLuENcK.
The influence of females is unquesliona-
BILE. Whoever denies it, controyerts the
plainest facts. From early childhood to old
age, man feels their power. Though their
voice sounds not in senates and in legislative
halls--though they lead not armies, and act
not on the platform Of public business, yet
do they WELD mighty sceptre. Their
power follows US at every step. Their in
structions mingle with our first feelings, and
give an inclination to our wild passions.
Possessing this ability, they are capable Of
operating on the opinions and morals Of a
community, and moulding them into any
form they please. Beneath their smile, yir.
tue raises its bowed head and puts on new
courage. immortality fears their frown ant
shrinks from their presence.
/ If all the females of this country we're L
unite to discourage dissipation and VICE.
they were to join in crusade against i'm
piety and infdelity, purity and religion
i would soon have perfect aseeHdaiIcy
They have already done much. Honorec
and beloved shall they be for it: but ma,
they not do more! Have they in their re.
tired sphere, eXerted all their powers fol
these glorious objects? They have the "fvt
talents" and from them will be expected {
proportlonate return. Let the ladies' of A
merica remsmber their responsibility, They
hold the liberty of the land in their hands
by their influence over its morals. They
may make good or bad citizens. Ifthey SOW
in the hearts of those with whom they have
intercourse, the seed of unsound PRINCIPLES
they will see the harvest in the pronieacy
and wretchedness oftheir lives. But if they
implant virtue and patriotism in the hearts
of the rising generation, they will behold
their cheering effects in the steadinsss and
upright dignity Of their conduct. Let our
females then know, that they are called up.
Ion by high and sacred voices, to perform
their duty to their country. Let the moth.
er teach her children to love their country
and to practise virtue and religion. Let the
sister aid in the moral education of her broth.
er. Let them all bring their respective
talents to the altar ofreligion and their coun-
try, and never rest, until they have, to the
utmost extent, discharged that duty which
they owe to themselves, their nation, their
families, and their God. Acting in this
manner, they will receive continued respect
and love, and behold happiness and con-
tentment springing up around them. They
will then sustain that character, which poe.
try has given them, viz. the character Of an
gels. The bensdction of God, and the graf
itude of the world will be their reward here
the communion Of the glSrifed, and the
presence of Jehovah, their greater reward
hereafter. A. A. L.
Maryland, March, 1888.