The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-12-08

the general movement be wisely and proper
y conducted. And the confidence thus in
sPIred. will, / hope, secure the cordial CO.
operation Of those, in every part of the coup
try, who are capable Of understanding the ma
ture, and approaching in its high noble sense
the true value of education.
There IS vast amount Of wasted talent
| and energy, and wealth, which ought TO be
turned, and must be turned in this direction.
How much there is, for example. in the -v-
er-exciting and all-absorLiug interest of mar.
~ politics, have had occasion to observe
and deplore. My experience and observation
IN political life have produced constantly
increasing conviction that there is far high
er good Tor my country, than eau be attained
ny the triumph OF any party; and it has
heen with pain that l have seen energy mis-
directed and talent wasted, through an over
weenlng confidence In the efficacy OF mere
political expedients and party tTiumphs, to
save the nation. When will the statesmen. Of
this nation-the noble infelIects that move
senates aud give tone and direction In the
popular mind, learn that the surest guaranty
of our safety and prosperity is To be found in
the silent infusion into the minds and hearts
OF the people Of all parties, and especially of
the children, who belong TO no party, ofsaund
knowledge and true Christian principle
The common estimate Of the atoms
prosperity is based upon its advance in nonu-
lation aud wealth, the development of lis 40
rIcultural, mineral, and manufacturino re-
sources, and the extension of its commerc.
How few consider. that even in its ranid
progress in these respects, there may he The
elements Of decay aud ruin thar il may
have wealth without posterity, greatness
without strength. and an apparent proercss
while an under current is drifting II with
fearful rapidiiy, in wrong drectiunl Boast
as we may Of our rapii growth if there do
not enter into II, as an AL pervadins element.
The healthful influence Of right education
Of the mind, and conscience, and the heart of
The nation, and the " hole nation. il will ne
hut the growth Of a missIiaprn aud deformed
monster That slcmen: must min.Ic with
the elemental principles of the na,inn's life.
growing tcih tho growth, and strcngfI,rnjn.
10Th the strength Of the nation.
What work, then. is TO be done i-and
how speedily and enPrsolically If the element,
Of evil, augmented in strength by The quick
ened impulses Of the present period. are TO be
seasonably and effeciually countsracted
The friends OF education must he IN and d.
ing.
Yours Is The increment ofMe times. II
takes strong hold Of this great subiect. and
Sivcsit the prominence il deserves. IL looks
directly to the edncatioh of the masses-thr
training 10 knowledge and virtue III. million.
oil children now growing up in ignorance and
vice, 10 become curse instead of a BLESSING
10 the nation. IN the true missionary spiri,
1t goes into the highways and HEDGES
seeks out these objects Of brnevoIen, and
patriotic regard. and, by gentle steps. leads
them 10 tbs precious fountains o. goodness
and truth.
What work is here for benevoIence 10
do How strong the appeal to the heart
that is capable oftakins in the great idea of
the universal brotherhood Of man, and (,c,. rbc
resulting obligation Of willing and doing him
tho utmost possible good. And " hat hie her
good can be done him. than to minister to the
the wants Of his spiritual nature. 10 give il
appropriate nourishrnent. TO develope its no.
bic powers, to direct it to noble ends. and f.
hiring II into communion with the infinitely
Great, and Good, and Pure. and True.
But am exceeding the limits appropriate
to this communication. and will only add thai
| have no hope Of success, either for myscIf
or for any others engaged in this good work.
hut IN the favor Of him who has said, With
Out me ye can do nurhing.' .Eyccr, The
Lord build the house, they labor in vain that
build IL In his strength we labor aud in
his life ne live
Very respectfully and tuly yours,
VIZ. SLADE.