Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-08-23
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et tney are coinOlneu, anu tue hcdit VI tDc MA"
is guided by correc. principles, there you be-
hold one whose deeds honor him, whose labor
on earth has its full reward, and whose mem-
ory shall live in perennial freshness, long altc
the fluctuations of life have erased al its once
troubled waters are pervaded by chaotic
calm.
Il A consciousness Of rectitude sustains US
amid the scyerest conflicts and IN the darkest
hours I; but we must keep calm and determined,
if we would triumph at last How many
there are whose motives are pure, but who
are ruined by ambition! Others again cannot
wait the coming of that day when the fruits
of their ell; rts shall be reaped. They work
well and arduously for time, but finding no
reward, they become weary and faint, and
soon drop by the roadside others are dis
couraged by Il c strong opposition they meet
with, or are frowned down by the sneers of
those who claim TO possess the only nobility
of earth they are derided as radicals, or
spurned as monomanacs. If they are radical,
they are prompted by the radicalism OF truth,
which never yet effected injury 10 any one =
We may labor with interchangeable zeal, and yet
feel that our strength is exhausted for naught;
but its influence is felt the germ rs taking
deep root and when it finally uniolJs its leaves
in expanding power, we shall then feel and
knO,U how exalted thing it is 10 suffer and
be strong. The good we have accomplished.
directly and indirectly, will manifest itself in
a thousand ways, sprineipg up here, there
and everywhere, like periumed flowers DER a
rough and rocky surface. The fragrance
which they shed around, shall prove grateful.
balm to the wearied q tul that is passing 10
its celestial repose.
| II we raise up an unfortunate brother who
once occupied an honorable position, but who
has fallen and become disgraced. we are the
author Of a deed that is not useless if we
sustain and encourage him, as he is rising
and needs sustenancc, until he is strong in
virtue and firm in good resolution, we cast
the dew of sympathy upon crushed and
parched flower, and by our kindno SIS and cheer
ing words shed an invigorating sunshine into
the heart, and thus save a flower for heaven,
that earths crowd would have con'emp;dcus.
Iy lrampled beneath their feet We can new
er complain that there is no work to be done,
for all around US there is suffering and misery;
yet how often do we Lear meanings and CON-
plants from thousands that they have nothing
to do-that time hangs heavily upon them,
and wishing for the day to be over. VAN,
foolish mortals they knOw not their mission,
and they fearlully misconceve the nature Of
their duty. There is enough all around us to
do. Humanity is degraded, and our compan.
ions are suffering we have no right TO turn
thoughtlessly fon them, and to spurn them
with cold Indifference, as we would the brute
tina, perisheth for they have souls, and they
nave feelings, and although they have fallen
in their career, or been born in humble crcum-
stances, still, we have no authority TO assume
an air OF importance, and manifest superiori-
ty over them, merely because our circumstan-
ces in life are more proptious. The true no.
bleman, the man of generous impulses, pure
motives, and a strong intellect, will regard
these matters in their proper light and act ac-
cordin.ly
In proportion as mans blessings have bcen
multiplied here, will his accountability be in
creased hereafter. We are determined TO do
our work faithfully, regardless OF consequences;
we seek not the applause of men, and We ARE
not for their good opinion, lift is to be obla'r-
ed at the sacrifice Of principle and dcrect on
of duty. Conscience is our only monitor, and
il there are no knawings there, we can endure
the small sneers Of arrogant butterflies, whose
sorgeousness will never disturb the equanlmi-
ity Of our intentions. In the evening oflfe, if
we can look back upon one creature that We.
have aided in saving from run one heart that
we have consoled by sympathy, one SORROW
furrow ed brow that we have frightened our
last moments will be soothed with the renec-
ton that this one act will sustain US in the
terrible ordeal of the last great Judgment.
GJ.The following communication has been
ha nded us by highly respectable gentleman,
and we choeriully give place to it, with the
hope that it may meet the eye of the persons
in the carriage which caused the injury. We.
cannot think that any gentlemen if he was
aware of such an accident caused by his i'm
prudence, or that of his driver, would remain
silent on the subject AS stated in the com-
municaton, the farmer who is thus injured, is
a very worthy and respectable nan.
Naepor, Aug. 20, 1876.
Mr.. EDIToR
wish, through tho medium Of the Daily
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