Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-16

ted Of Liebig, the celebrated Chemist, that
when a boy he was repeatedly reprimanded
at school for his dullness and want Of sue
cess; and that upon one occasion when ask
ed what he intended to become, he answered
a chemist when the whole school burst out
in laughter and derision of the humble boy.
His great mind refused 10 be whipped into
the beaten path, but rather chose for itself d
path in which steadily to pursue its future
destiny. Be not discouraged then, but press
vigorously on. 1t is often said that those
who labor manually for support cannot find
time for self-culture. This is a poor excuse.
An earnest purpose finds time always or
makes lime. 1t snatches up spare moments,
collects fragments, and turns the whole into
golden account. He who labors faithfully.
and applies his means economically, can
have abundance of time. Those who have
the most time generally make the least use
oil it. Many of the most distinguished men
Of learning Of all countries, have been those
who have pursued knowledge under difficult
ties. When there is a will there is a way.
The little between whites usually thrown
away, when seized with avidity, and used
faithfully, will astorish with the results. 1t
is thus that men have acquired knowledge.
On behalf OF the School | bid you now,
each and all, a last farewell. | cannot des-
cribo to you my feelings on fulfilling this
sad duty. Now that we are about to sepa-
rate, feel that the ties which bind us to-
gether are stronger than ! had conceived.-
Oh! the happy hours | have spent in this
house. | can truly say that the past four
months have been among the %happicst of my
life. Often, often when far away amidst new
and more boisterous scenes, my memory will
10 it in fondness. The attachments
formed, and the feelings which have
grown with my growth, and strengthened
with my strength, are engraved upon my
memory in letters of gold, which not even
the stern old monster, Time, can destroy but
with my destruction.
Whatever troubles we may have had
little differences may have occurred
70 mar our pleasures, and rufle the smooth
current of our Seminary life, | feel that they
ire now all forgotten in the kindIiest feelings
zach for the other, and that we part now as
We have lived together as a band of brothers
nd sisters with the sincerest regard and
most fervent hopes for each others welfare in
he troubled journey of Life. lam confident
II my schooI-mates will join me in tender
ng our hearty thanks to our beloved precep-
er for his untiring efforts in our behalf. Con-
tant and unwearied from morn till nirht has
&c labored for our welfare, ever ready as a
aithfnl guide TO lend an helping up the hill
f Science.
l %conIure you now, as a parting word, by
III that is desirable in life, to attend yioilant.
y to the thousand little things that knock ST.
emily at the door of the heart and humbly
resent themselves for attentions Do not
urn them away-they are the little faithful,
ut desplsed monitors Of the heart, and fair
N'SJ "u'oiISeio u TIE gOOu Time COM
ng; do not postpone them in waiting for
reater things. The battle is not thus to he
ought. The enemy steals in by innumera-
lie sly unguarded passes. Do not neglec,
ne rivulets ill you recoil appalled, from the
might of waters, and YOU are
orne irresistibly down the sweeping current.
Who among us have been visited at times
y strange undisciplinable thoughts, which
too much for and almost overwhelm-
us for the time. ] beseech you to attend
} such-give heed 10 the light which fits
cross your pathway. Be not ashamed
your W thoughts. Do not dismiss a
reat thought because it is yours. Dare to
oubt, to call in question, and to demand ev-
Be not too proud to learn from the
umblest. "Look not mournfully into the
asst" but press on hopefully to the end
rust not too much to the approval of men,
look home to your W conscience. Look
very man in the face--walk erect and drink
n~eerfully of the blessings of Life. May in
beacon lights attend all your wan
and happiness crown your efforts;
ne and all-FAREwELL.
BENJAMIN franklin