Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER l6, 1915.
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Published every THURSDAY MORNING
months, and So 90 at the end Of The year.
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THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION.
We feel much gratihed 10 being enabled this
week 10 lay before our readers the response Of
"Old Berkeley 70 tho Richmond meeting in be-
half Of The cause Of Popular Education. We re-
gard the effort now making in Virginia to arouse
the public mind action in the cause Of Education,
as 4 striking Indication Of the dawn Of brighter
and glorious day in the history of our old and
renowned Commonwealth. The and strife of
politics snd contending parties, seem for the pre-
sent to have been abandoned, and the people, With
cut regard to political social distinctions. TO be
moving together with one mind and one heart in
the great york Of moral and intellectual improve
rnent. In this work, the wisr, the good and the
virtuoos Of all patties and sects are uniting. The
frst intellect Of the State is engaged in its promo
ton, and therefore most important results may be
expected from It's action.
The proceedings Of Monday evening convinced
us, that Berkeley County was prepared TO do her
share Of the work. The interest manifested BY
all present, showed her earnest determination TO
lasor steadily in the cause. We wish the whole
County could have been a,sembled together on that
night. People Of Berkeley, read the facts spread
before you, and ponder them well. Let those
facts arouse 10 the breasts OF all Who have not yet
enlisted IN the cause determination to delay their
exsrtions no longer. Let the voice Of Berkeley
so 10 the Legislature in full tone, and ask for the
Edaeaton Of the People.
Our space viii not allow Us 10 go into much de-
tail, were we able to give a full and faithful
sketch Of the Addresses, &C., delivered upon the
occasion. As Secretary Of this meeting We have
already discharged this duty in part, bat we can
pass by without a few more remarks ia relation
to its interesting proceedings The opening
speech Of the enlightened and talented Chairman
struck our mind with force, and from the silent
and fixed attention with which it was received by
the audience, we know it must have told with
power spon the minds of all present who felt an
interest in the redemption and disenthrament OF
Virginia from mental dorkness. Wboindeed could
listen to ispoweifu appeal in behalf of the poor
and INDECENT children of the State, now CROPPING
their way 10 darknessf Who hear his earnest call
upon the people to act in this matter that good
might flow from it2 Who witness his demand Of
the key from the Legislature that the people might
take il and unlock the temple OF knowledge and
survey the beauties within for themselves : Who
hear his demonstration Of the trath that know ledge
TO our republic swhat reason is TO man tits at
tribute divine without which il could boast no in
herent strength dignity, or lay no hold on inn
mortality. Its hearts blood upon the healthful
circulation Of which its being depended-ts prn-
cpe of growlh-iis power--ts pride-its beauty
Its renown--its best securtyf Who, We say.
could hesr and contemplate such reflections as
these when enforced with energy and elos1ence,
and feel Indifferent to the momentuous subject of
Popular Education1 Immediately following this
Address, came the array of facts and arguments to
which have alluded [as Secretary of the meet
ing) in another colp'nn, set forth by the Rev.
Mr.. CoFfIN Following this was the able and
eloquent Preamble and Resolutions Of the Com.
mittte, and which are from the pen ola ripe scboI-
ar our talented towusmaR, ARCHIBALD CARY,
Esqr. And then came our friend and brother Edi-
tor, II. MEEgs, ESqr., of the Ray and Literary
Offering" published in Baltimore, who has spent
much time in collecting Information upon the sub.
ject Of Popular Education, and who addressed the
meeting for some length oftime, setting forth ma
ny important facts connected with and pertaining
TO the deplcrabe condition of Education in the
South His rernarla wara bighlv int.r.a,ipg Nd
characterized by graphic force and truth which
were admirably calculated to fssten themselves
upon the miads Of his auditory. We know we
speak the voice Of public sentiment, when we say
that this talented gentleman has left most favor
able impression upon our community.
We beg leave to ask question or two in conclu-
sion Of our remarks upon this, the most interesting
public meeting that we have attended in the
County of Berkeiey Are we going to content
selves, and say we have done all that is re9ui-
red OF us Are we willing now TO repose and be-
come slohiul and indifferent spectators of the
great movement going on around us2 No. no.
Let Us carry out with energy and earnestness
the good work which we have commenced, and ne
yer rest as long as We can make single EFFORT to
assist in dlspeing the meatal and NOR al gloom
now hanging over glorious old Commonwealth.
lie, us rise up. and endeavour to impress upon the
minds of al who love our free institutions thatiu-
formation aud virtue indispensable to the very
exi,tence of oar republicans essential to il
the properties ofIigh and heat to the great ob of
day Who will be found wanting 10 ihis work
We hope and trust we shall all he OF one mind and
act as becomes enlightened freemsn, building up
beautiful model OF well regulated popular
reignty whose snmating principles shall be in,elli-
gonco and virtue.
NEW GOODS.