The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-12-29
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But many incidents in life which cote
convince me, says one, that have re-
ceiyed iavors from those who knew Were
in no ways prompted by Interest, We
ask what proof haze you of il?
There are those who derive more plea
sure in the performance of kind Offices
than in boarding pahry- treasures. IL
who hath said 1t is better to give than re-
ceive, las was before stately hath fixed in
mans bosom judging conscience the YER
dict of approval OF which is to the sensi-
tive owner source ofjoy and happiness
and its disapproval, yields naught but mis-
cry, and discomfort.
We frequently hear of some one being
rescued from imminent danger, at the risk
OF the life of the rescuer. What prompts
this laudable intervention? We answer
this is in part owing to the Temperament
of the mind: but is chiefly to be attributed
to the correctness Of will, and all elevated
sense Of duty or love Of applause ard a
fear of censure. 1t will be readily adj
mittod that a more deep anxiety would he
manifested for friend hopelessly sinking
into wateiy grave, than wouldbe shown
toward foe. Yet cold and fllnty is that
heart that would not ycarn with tender
ness Ger such an ii lated foe. We once
listened TO a spirited argument between
two partners relative to the snow falling
from the root OF their spacious store 10 the
pavement one, the venerable father OF
three promising lads lwho for aught we
know was concerned for their safety
added should any one meet death by what
! consider our neglect, it would give me a
shock from which could never recover
His less thoughtful partner rejoincd 1t
would never give ne a second thought.
CAronicled events of history tell us Of the
lives OF military chicitains having be.n
saved by The uPiiIted arm of ,h4ir faithful
aids voluntarily warding off from their CON-
mandrr the well aimed blow, at the loss
Of "A limb and hazard oflifc. Did not such
a preserver expect rich reward from the
historians pen, or an ample remuneration
from his country's treasure. for such be-
coming valor9 Undoubtedly he had an in
torest in View.
Often we hear The good qualities Of a
person cXtolled, when in reality their APP
parent benevolence is mere sophism. A
millionaire will give thousands 10 comfort
the poor, in order to gain what he so much
deSrcS-a great reputation for generosity.
A few years AGO we visited Girard's Col
legc, then being finished. Upon inquiring
OF the manager OF that magnificent edl-
flee, why it was not more speedily COM
pleted, SO as to allow the torlorn orphan a
home where he might be properly cared
Tor, the answer was, "Mr. G.. intended the
erection of this building as monument io|
his memory as well as a blessing to the
poor, and whilst we are endeavorlng toI
fulfil his wish we desire to have every
part of this FURNISHED college neatly and
becomingIy finished" We would sug-
gest to the afIiuent that we know of no
plan more certain to ensure perpetuily to
their memory than that adopted by the
liberal Frenchman.
We were somewhat amused at a recent
remark of friend about Legislators dodg-
ing political questions whilst IN session,
lest the laws which they aid in enacting
should prove unsatisfactory to their con-
stltuents, and give them an undesirable
position upon the political shelf. Their
personal interests seem to predominant
over their countrv's public welfare-an
error which an honorable,-and lndepen-
dent representative never falls into. /
The statesman labors for political ag-
fame, or national prosperi-
ty. The warrior away to the battle Tastes,
to Gain fresh laurels from the fields Of
strife, anxious to share the fame Of tri-
umph, or reap the honors Of hero's
death, proud in avcnging a nations wrongs,
and fearless in maintaining her trampled
rights. But what has this to do with our
question? Seli-evident is it, that their
Friendship for party, or army, is but the
fruits of interest. This applies not only TO
but likewise to nations. A
friendly intercourse with other nations, is |
less liable to be interrupted when it is
known that rupture would not secure 10
the foe, piece of the invaded territory
made inconquerabIe by the daunt!ess sons
who inhabit it War the scourge OF ma
tons much dreaded by every patriot, rare
" occurs between nations o! equal strength.
if SO il invariably directly or indirectly
crows out of interest. JOHN. |