Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-01-09

ruPton that has existed for years in the pow
ers that be, yet In no other government, can |
you find the same amount Of combined excel |
lence.
With intelligence, they who govern them
selves, will do twell. They may not ALWAYS |
know the right, and may be deluded by de-
signing men, but there can be no permanency
the public mind. Although it NAV for
time, be clouded by error and steeled to truth,
yet truth is gigantic and will prevail. The
Puncipie OF right, Is eternal, and must ever
oe the permanent rallyingpo point of Intelligence,
integrity and Justice. Fanatics have done
their mischief, but their reign is turbulent and
short-lived. The dishonest have practiced
their frauds, but ''truth will out" Corrupt
demagogues have their mighty sway, but re-
trioutive justice awaits them. No man
should despond. The christian has his
doubts, and he is sometimes driven almost to
despair, but if he will look only steadfastly
through the clouds that ovcrshadow his mind
to the polar star of his hope, however dimly
ne may see it, darkness will be dissipated, land
light when 1t again illumines his ciouded in
teiiect, will only present the brighter lustre,
and show him the more strikingly the folly
OF dependency. The shipwrecked mariner
IN the wide ocean, in his desperate effort for
LIE, snatches the plank as his only hope. He
sees nothing but the mighty deep, anticipates
a watery grave, despairs and gives up all for
lost, yet still he clings to his floating plank,
and the Levlte passes by and rescues him
may bring forth. Scripture is replete with
lessons OF encouragement-the world abounds
In examples of the folly of yielding, and we
at this day enjoy inestimable blessings won
by hrmness and resolution. What should
De our present condition as a nation, if the
band OF patriots of'76, when they We're track.
ing the desertwith their own blood, had Weld
ed to fear, suffering and self-denial! And
win such noble spirits before us, shall we des-
! PAIR When they, at such cost, won the
laurel that now encircles our National brow
as memento of their firmness, shall we cease
to contend for civil and constitutional right.
against unhallowed usurpation1 Shall we
| not still strive to perpetuate that which orr
ancestors purchased so dearly, and which we
have inherited as their offspring? The clouds
may present dark and portentous aspect
the merry elements may thunder and raoe and
alarm our fears, but he who ''rides upon the
wmrlwind and directs the Storm speaks.
and all is calm, and the sun throws out his
lovely beams to admonish our want of faith.
lie who rules the natural world is the God of
Nations. He who ruled people to be free.
can perpetuate freedom. Things in the NOR.
al world may excite our fears and our fore
oodlngs, but they can never deprive us of
nope 1t Is this that admonishes fear. pre-
sents brightness in future, and prompts to
vigorous effort. And whatever we NAV have
seen of error, prohigacy and corruption. and
Whatever may have been the anticipated re-
suit, our hopes are now revived. Light has
sprung up In the East, and we have only to
look and march to it. Before the coming of
the Saviour, with reverence l make the allu-
| no
his character would be. Different persons
had their different views, desires and fears
lar the greatest number Inexperienced his
character, and Were disappointed and Chris
i tendon now rejolces and praises the living
God that all delusion is dissipated. Wehaye
| looked with anxiety to an event which was TO
form new era in our National affairs. Our
wise men were to assemble. The North.
the South, the East and the West, were to
SEND up their wisdom and strength. Each
had his views and his favorite, and no one
could foretell the result. All was intense in
terest, hope and fear; yet all were firm in
purpose. The time arrived, action was had,
many were disappointed. yet Nation Yields
obedience. Prospects ahead begin to BRIGHT
en-. Dependency now, is madness, union
and effort, redeeming virtue.
That talented and venerable BODY of men.
VINO breasted the winters storms i'm their
country cause, to meet their compatriots at
Harrisburg, disappointed my hopes, but now
w IN: Henry Harrison is my candidate for the
Presidency in 1910. With combined effort
ne Will relieve us from misrule. SO far as
we have been informed through the press. all
Is acquescence and firmness, and the Whigs
are determined to rally around the Hero OF
many battles. And he who has fought and
conquered our common enemy, is to displace
intrigue and corruption, and restore public
confidence. Wings are encouraged,-the
misnamed democrats fear and tremble, and
our country begins to smile. The battle has
begun and success is ours. We have the
moral and physical strength. Combined eff
fort is certain victory.-Who can, who will
dare refuse! Can we, who were for Claw. be
lukeWaTm and Indifferent, when he, the bright
star OF America, has directed his noble mind
and mighty influence for his country and
Harrison, rather than himself? Can we see
MN willingly and cheerfully sacrifice himself
Tor justice, and doless than our leaderl New
er: II we cannot.haye him for our ruler. we
VIII follow him as our leader. And he who
mas spent his strength for his country-he
VINO has been the civilian victor, shall now
De our General, to lead us to battle for our
'lctori in arms. And with such man to COM |,
niand-such cause to advocate-we expect
every man to do his duty. Christians with |
aihereDt names worship the same God, fpbt |
the same enemy, and in one sense, march un- |
oer the same banner to the haven of rest |
90 let us, what ever may be our different
views and predictions, acknowledge but
one common cause and one common enemy.
march under one common banner. to battle
and to victory.