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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-16
MAKE YOURSELVES.

1fthere is man who has any right to be proud
it is he who can stand up before the world and
say,"I have made myself" Relying ON no in
ffuential friends, on no inherited wealth, on no.
thing but indomitable zeal and spotIess virtue, he
has worked his way from poverty to wealth.
from ignorance to oknowledge-from obscurity to
distinction. Why should he not be proud2 But
such men are never lifted up by vanity They
are always meek and humble. They are the
men who are safe patterns for all to follow. They
never forget the pit whence they were taken, nor
the kind hand of Providence which has led them
all the way through trial and sorrow up to the
present hour.
Ifyou would gain the honors worth possessing
If you would be beloved and respected by all
around you, initiate those who, through patient
zeal and inf1exihle virtue have risen to seats of
distinction, Be not ambitious to get wealth, OF
to rise for the sake of power-but let your ambi-
tion prompt you to deeds of usefulness. In ere-
ry transaction with mankind, let strict integrity
mark your doings. An inordinate love Of money
often leads men TO the performance of mean acts
and deeds of which their families and children
never hear the last and which pain their feelings
10 the close of life. Be careful of meanness-of
every thing that s not perfectly fair just and ho
uorable. In this way only can you secure name
which unborn generations will repeat with plea
suTe.-R Boston Olire Branch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-16
THE YICIoUs.

"No one viii respect me, if I reform, - was the
remark of one who had strayed from the path o:
virtue. Is there not truth inthe remark 2 Ma
ny person, once vile and polluted, has attempt
ed to walk in the path Of truth and met with
sneers and contempt. Hundreds have perished
in their sins, who might have been saved, had a
word of encouragement been spoken and friend,
ly hand beer extended. Their first Efforts to rise
and throw off the cloak Of wee, have been met
with Indifference and reproach, and they have
sunk back again, more hardened in sin, and with
stronger determination 10 pursue a vicious
course. We have heard the unkind remark and
we have seen the fallen tear, when a poor
creature resolved to become virtuous and
happy. From oar heart we pity such, and inya-
riabIy take them BY the hand. We should not
ask, how long have you sinned, nor how aggra.
vafed have been your ofenees7 II to-day there
are evidences Of penitence, il is enough. Our
Saviour never asked 4 sinner how long since he
repented 7-but bade him go and sin no more
We are satisfied, il we had more sympathy for
the vicious and degraded, we should be instru-
ments of bringing scores from the error Of their
ways. Let them see that we are interested in
their weltare-lhat We shall not cut them of
from our society-but associate with them, and
respect and love them and wonderful and glorious
will be our influence. Who will not be kind and
and hoping 20 the vicious and de-
graded 3-OHre Branch.
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rnn rfLr splaIr ]. oF $3.50.

ron TtIE spiaIT OF 5ErFEasos,
One wear. one long year, since those love
Have bect iii distant--far awayj
Though Tong since we parted, q to roycs)
FTis but one chapgeful year this day.
But what an year I. eYenttll tiniei
In which Tyc felt all change Of cline,
And roan1sd DER countries wild and far,
Beneath tIs 6ril liant " eztern Star.
Where the Prairie spreads It's waving green,
Out o'efsthe wide nnbounded plain;
Where hcetig sntelope OF are seen,
Like ot. The bo.,adless .,s 20 main
Purspes tn alo, az si,es d. .i
Shoots his ffoiss like ghtning's dart,
Into the frantic bison ShSaFt.
oser deserts parch'd. and burning sands.
Which in the sun Of mid summer glow,
And to boiling springs, which savage bands
And wild painted tribes, scarcely know
Where peaks Of the Nevada rise
ITcaTcn-ward TO the snowy skies
Where lofty frs,t on clouded height,
Dcfcs the Eagles sunny flight.
And farther West, where the Wolfs fierce howl,
Through tho forest at mid nights heard.
Or Panther's cry, or Polar Bears growl,
Or scream Of the wild mountain birdt-
Flinging dew from the snowy wing
Which bears him on its feath'ry spring;
There stormy winter spent,
Within cold, comfortlcss tent.
The scene hath change from land to sea.
The pillows blue around me foam,
We leave wide waters on our Ice,
And speed on TOT happy home.
A sable cloud before is cast,
From darker scenes, through which I've past
Its mui1 d murmuring, (sad TO hcar,)
The Fate of Friends within Year.
PACIFIC OCEAN, Ship Trescott,
March GOTH 1850.
*Thc Antelope looks, at distance, like white spccl
probably from the contrast with the green Prairie.
I The fir tree. tThc Eagle.
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sHNGsNG GLASS.

ME- subscriber will COMMENCE course nf
u Instructions in Vocal Music, on the lst OF
pril, and continue one year. Lessons TO be
ZEN very Friday night.
Tuition for the year, SIS.
n Juvenile Schon will also be, opened at the
lme time, to conlinne six months. Lessons
Gu nu Saturday mornings, commencing at 9
Hook.
I'"rms for the Session, So.
All who wish to receive instruction in either
lass, will please make application ns som aS
lhvenient. }. w. oMI H.
MARCH, o6 1890
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REMOVAL.

/: A &. STEPHENS has removed his Boot,
IN. Shoe, Hat aud Cap Store opposite Carrelrs
Hotel near the Depot, where lie will keep, as
usual, general assortment of the above Goods,
!Iat prices lower than heretofore. have the ad-
sivantsgc of reduction of rent in my new loca
.ion Instead of an exhorbitant advance in the rent
!. .,f the Room owned by DR.. N Marmion, which /
slatey occupied ask continuance ofmy for
smer friends and customers assuring them that
aothing shall be left undone to merit continu-
unce oi their favors and friendship.
Ha7pers. Ferry, March 26.-4t.
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HrgYEn1 magfEgg8ssM

ETAs returned to yirgiaIs, and Offers his Pro.
IL fessional Services il!ie citizins Of sefferj
son and the neighboring csG.,lies. His Office is
Mr. John III. McEndree's sttss.., wht5e he can al:
yyayk be found when not at{eriding Courts.
March s, l850-tf-F. copy.
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BALTI,ioRE s OHIO RAII.-RoaD.

The eztrarain es,ahIishsdu lhisro5ad between
HarpeTSFerry 8 Baltimore, s a great feonFenience
readers some Of whom ara not aware that here Is
such train, we VIII state that II leaves Harpcrs-
Ferry a half past seyen O'Clock the morning ar
irving In Baltimofe n - 1f-thrs conneetirc with
the Philadelphia boar which leaves is wharf al hsIf
past q p n Returning The train leaves Bslfi-
more - past O'Clock arriving a. Harpefs-FerrT
II 8 n'cioek =. n. -.
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70 TTIE PUBLIC.

ME- undersigned has been appointed Cos,
Il srArLr, by the County Court o. Jefferson.
the county aforesaid, and has Qualified to said
Ice. He pledges himself to act trustworthy TO
who may entruet business To his care, either
Collector or Auctioneer. In his absence, pa
Is left with Mr.. G. W. SappingtGn or Mr. Jno
evens, will be receiptcd for.
March 36, 1850. T.. Vi BKa1T'
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NOTICE.

g HAVE this aay associated with me in the
H Mercantile business in CharIestown, Mr..
JOHN D. LINE The business will hereafter
be conducted in Ire name and under The firm OF
VvM. s. LOCK & co.
April i, 1850. WM. S. LOCK.
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COLLARS.

TTAvING procured the services Of Mr.. Chas
III Bowmen, well known TO the Ee"ple y thi:s
ueigh5oThood as a very superior orfman, ihave:
on hand and ready for sale large lot ofICoL!
terms. sLOliN aNlS,gR. !
March 10. 1850
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FOEe, RENV.

:T WILL Rent for the ensuing year, the ..Wing"
Gown, heng the same portion heretofore occupied
by MIR. john w. Galaher. Possession given
4 st Of April SAMUEL C. YOUNG.
s March 26, 1850. --.--
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a CARD.

BEING dssirous to reduce our stock as much
3 as possible, we are prepared to offer, and
b gire, great bargains in all kinds of merchan-
h. Those who doubt our assertion will please
d with the cash and try US.
March e. ]. X. WOODS & co.
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April Q, 1856
SINGING SCHOOL.

NEGRO WOMAN FOR HIRE.
F HAVE for hire, from this until Christmas,
u Negro Woman who is good cook, washer,
Sc. JAMES MERCHANT.
April 2, ls5o-st.
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1Tg EsDAY Y APRIL le. 1850.
poetrp.

rThc following toaching lines were peaned by Mr. J.
r HraPuRE xs3 f5rtncflY member Of the CharIestown
Mining Company board Ship Treseott. homc
ward bound:l s (. IS 45..f
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LIME FOR SALE.

FENHE subscriber has lot of good Lime, which
: h he will sell at l24 cents if early applica-
/ ton he made. Also, several Fresh Mich Cows
;and Calves, which will be sold on accommodating
terms WM. CAMERON,
|! April 2, 1S5o-3t Near MiddIeway.
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Agricultural Works.

ASrIEIIILTArtlI NUThS'
.CENIIE attention of the public, especially Agri-
:. Il cuturalists, is called to the following works:
.Coleman's European Agriculture, a large and
!: valuable work Price 81;
The American Poultry Yard, by Brown; Price 81;
FIoy's Guide to the Orchard Price 81;
?Buish's Family Kitchen Gardener; Price 873;
New American Gardener,b by Thos. G Feshenden,
!! Editor ofNew England Farmer; Price 81;
THE complete Gardener and Florist; do. 3S4;
Coles American Fruit Book; do. rs.
April 2. S. Ell CHELBERGER. +
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Gunrno. Gun1.o.

TEvI4E subscriber would respectfully inform the
i a. Farmers of Jefferson andthe adjoining coun.
sizes, that he has been appointed Agent Tor the
sale 0i Kentish & Co. IS original and genuine
PREPARED GUANO.
|: This Guano is not an adulteration of the i'm
Guano as many suppose, but compound
Sof eight permanent and we'll known fertilizers; :;
.zle con- posed Bone dust being component. 1t
mot only contains the fertilizing properties of
Guane,, but all the fructfyng principles Of every
kind OF manure combined This article is put up
Sin boxes expressly for garden use. Its fertility
.on Greenhouse plants, flowers, vines, &c, is
: ~ Price $40 per ton. 1000 lbs; 80 cts. a box.
, T'efms-CAsH. GEO l.. STEWART,
) March 10. West End Grocery Store.
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CEI.A.RI.ESTOWN, n, Y el..,,
mnSfssl az, s19GkSs.

nR. ncCORMIcK will visit CHARLES;
~ town, PROFESSIONALLY, early in May, and
remain several weeks.
AptiI.2, 185O-3t.
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TO Farmers aab Others.
FESiIE subscriber is recefY5Hg his Spiing Stock
Il ;of Domestic Goods, vf4i:.
7.STwilled Osnaburg Il rs plaih 60;
44 and rs Brown Mualihs;
4.4 and7-a Blcached d9.;
Fine Unbleached Shirti!1gs
Bleachcd and Brown Sheeting;
Knitting Cotton, bleacBed, unbleached and
mixed; 81!
Bed Ticks, Plaid Cotto4k;
Checks, Prints, CandIeeRitk, Cotton Lips;
To whieS I he invites the asJShfion Of Ills custo.
mers and the public generality He iedste mined
to sen them cheap by the piece or yaIds
Brick Store. Elk Branch March s6s 1850
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CarpetinE.
TO the Public.

YTyuE undersigned having been appointed a
Constable for the Southern District, respects
fully tenders his services to the public in that
nacity. He will give every attention possible TO
the collection Of all claims placed in his hands,
asks ia trial, and he pledges fidelty!to hisipa-
irons. THOMAS JOHNSON:
/: ChaFlestown, March 20, 1850.
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Splendid silks.

sep. PATTERNS splendid Figured and Plain
;;G:Tnrk Satins, fashionable style and colors, at
:sost. e. +. -MlLLEh.
S MaEch 26, 1880.
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Graat RarRgins.

Great Isark;Nfns.
rEyAE: subscriber viii sell IBIS remaiking stock
of Cashme:es and MGseselineG at cost 10
make room for Spring Googsi They are hand
some and fashionable. Any lady tRaa wants a
handsome dark dress, can nave the ofPortsnity
o' SsFeg S1s'Gg IS. : : ' :, P. MILLER.
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Country Nerchants5
a~tAN be supplied with assorted Corfectionary
~ otthe various kinds and best qnabt al St4
per 100 lbs, at Y0aJNG'S.
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sThc Antelope looks, at distance, like white spcck
probably from the contrast with the green Prairie.
1Thc fir tree. fThc Eagle.
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DOMESTIC GOODS

livery description.
b,,I.r.d Lace nud Muslin CnrtainS, Curtain. Lace
h,d Mn~Iiu l,y the yard Curtain Materials, &c
bn,cs and udN iIIAtS about purchasing their spring
[mrnj,s n r. invited tn examine stuck and prices,
iLrv will find il is policy to fell 0"Iy tmch
f;,,ms ns " III nuke and retain CusinnerS whilst
lie n,Ivanrsg- "f having the lowest price named at
pocs must not be overlooked.
n ,Iri,nnr. Mnrch 26. 1850.
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Potatoes.
DRIME MERCER PoTAToES,S price 81 {;
Also, Mixed do. tdo. 20 cts
] 3. 1ssil .s,s & !. (. WooDszh GO.
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NJ sasIs.-4o kegs, all sizes, at ptisss as low
I as can be had in the county.
J April 2. JERE. HxRRIs.
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Lime.
Az E7INCHESTERL Lime, Just received and for
:Ea y sale by III. L. EBY g., SON.
=: Mar Frh 96. 1850.
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1AvE now open their full supply Of RICH .t sPKIMe P &c
s!Sot over offered in any establishment in Balti
Ill ne oil : :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

GLOOMY AccoUNr.-The passengers the steamer
Alabama who arrived at New Orleans on the 2Sth from
California. have published statement of the condition Of
things in that country, with view they saw Of cor
recng the false and exaggerated reports sent to this part
of the country respecting the of the miners They
say they had Witnessed such scenes of suffering as
presented by the mining districts Twenty thousand
miners have been engaged all the SUMNER in The South
mines, in damning and turning the rivers Sansas, lew
alama, Mercedes, and other streams the beds Of which
have all proved barren Of the precious dust. They have
exhausted all Their means in this unpoabe labor and
deeply debt 10 the merchants The raining season which
in November, will force them back penness
and destitute to the towns where they must be fed and
Of which, appears almost impossible. The great object Of
California emgrant is longer TO make fortune but to
money enough pay his passage back the States
This is sometimes The labor of months.
"We believe, "they say "ha thousands have been induced
to emgraie 10 California. during the past year, account
of the exaggerated report made by the Government AGENT
Mr. King, and by the statements made by the delegates in
Congress, in relation to the gold bearing quartz They
stated that quartz rock existed unlimited extent and
worth from three dollars per pound These state
mens cunning 10 the miners through The newspapers pub
lished abroad, struck Them with profound aslonlshment
Now there not Oe miner in five hundred who has found
in all his reseacesa pound quarlz rock worth fifty cents
per pound and the undersigned who have been deeply in
teesled in the matter, having carried machinery TO the
mines al great expense TO work The quartz known that
none be found there worth the present price for labor to
work it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

FEMALE SOCIALISM IN FRAHcE-I have often sta.ed
that what called Socialist d0cirnes-tha is doc,rinee
which proclaim that religion is farce, property robbery
marriage infamous nstltulion--were making great pro-
gress among the Indeed they are already pro-
essed by the majority ohe working population of the great
ows and il is TO feared have spread among the peas
anry 10 greater than people are willing 10
believe, Notwithstanding their mingled stupidity, injus-
ce an cenosness, these doctrines create yeritabe ia
haucs and lind persons Of both who willing be-
martyrs for hen-as they had The sanction of Heav
H. anu We're destined To promote the happiness of man.
i've" women,s shocking TO relae-openy profess them:
IL" soe nave even devoted themselves To preaching them
VII" eAiaodinary leryor Yesterday was witness ola
very cVus a"u painful instance of the fanacsm of some
o "e'e o dss IN trial Of several persons for lille
gai assocdu"' " when women concerned The IN pe
asked femae one OIL The accused and who seemed TO be-
long to respec'ao'e ciass You are Socals, 90 81
am, citizen sao sue, as II 1t were something to be proud
Of You adversary Of the RIGHTS NJ v3v
robbery" "You object 10 marriage?' "Ithnkit citizen
Infamous thing. because il leads to the oppression of wo
men by men," But, if there were marriaue society
would be given up to prostiiuion?' Call it what YOU
please. cIiIzen hut maintain that man and should
be allowed 10 follow their ncinaOns unchecked by
any aw!" but children would be illegitimate?" $50
much The better, czan" "Who would be responsible
for bringing them up?" The community the rearing Of
children is charge which should not be thrown either
father or moher' "Woman," cried the Judge, trying in
vain to check his Indignation, "what YOU say is abonina
ble "n your opinion it may be citizen but it is in
mine And the amabe creature seated herself with the
swelling dignity of tragedy queen. And 10 think that
such abOnna5e principles these entertained by thou
sands and lens Of thousands. ay miOns-veriy il is no
wonder that France is malade Paris Correspondent of
The Britannia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

REFonr OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.-Frnm this doc
umen we learn that aggregate strength Of the army,
as established by law is 1896 officers and men. II is
estimated that the number of actually fit for duty,
from DEATHS discharges deserlions, sickness and other
casualties. falls short Of the legal organization an aver
age of from 80 to 40 per cent that The ABOVE number
would represent effective force of only from 400 toS
700 men. OF the whole number. 1885 are stationed in
or are under orders for Texas New Mexico, California,
and Overwhelming only $50 all the rest Of the STATES
and Territories.
The Secretary urges the necessity of employing cava
ry force to curb the mounted Indians of Texas and New
Mexico; and suggests the adoption of some system. die
ated equally by policy and humanity, or recaimng the
whole unfortunate race by inducing them 10 abandon their
wandering and predatory ie to live in villages, aud re-
sort 10 agricultural pursuits .or subsistence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

THE INp1ANs-Our town enlivened during several
DAYS last week. by the presence of company OF young In
dans consisting Of four males and one female, who are ira
versng the Country exhibition Mounted on ponies and
dressed in full native costume, The males of the party av
esed The principal streets, on Thursday and Friday after
noons causing general turnout of our population TO see
them With the exception of one of the party VINO Is rep
resented to be grandson of the celebrated che' Black
Hawk they are natives of Oregon All of them nave been
at School in Massachusetts for several years, and their OBJ
ec is said to be to procure means for completing Their edu
cation Their exhibitions illustrative Indian manners and
customs are hphIy n,eresng and their simple, and
sophisticated department wins the kindness OF all who ap
proach them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

FRoM EURopE.-The steamer .laerica arrived at Hal
flax Wednesday, Tier from Liverpool is out three
days later han previous Another decline is re-
ported in the c,on market The change from gold 10 sill
in the Belgian currency has caused advance of from
aud Quarter per cent. in the value If silver
The agitation England consequent upon the late
of the Pope had greatly increased, and The cause
Ut the serious Brkenhead that has been known
in England since the days fine Reform bill.
The latest from Germany is reported be in no
respect more pacific nor affairs less critical and comp
Gated than for two weeks previous to The sailing Of The
America
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

GREAT STATE CoYvEguoN UpoS THE FUGITIVE SLAVE
BlLL-Thee To be State Convention at the city Of
Syracuse a. Y. the 7lh 9Th, and 9Th Of January next,
to consider the Fugitive Slave Bill recently enacted by
Congress- The agitaors want many delegates sent to
the proposed Convention there are members sent to the
Assembly The n. Y, Tribune says that similar Conven
tons are To be he'd in other States with view Of having
before the close of January Convention of the free States
against the When to rest from this
omous agitation ?-BaLimore Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

C The Stale Constitutional Convention Of Indiana, by
vote Of 90 o. adopted resolutions in favor Of the Com
promises of the las, session Of Congress One of the
utions abiding to the Fugitive Slave Law is as follows
"hesoired. That whatever may be The opnions Of nd-
vida lis as To the wisdom policy of the details of one or
any of the of Congress abve referred To. it The duty
ofa good citizens conform their acquisitions and 10
carry out in gud faith the condition Of that compromise
the sheet Of domestic slavery which cocyal with the
federal constitution
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

WHAT NEXT ?-The State Of Vermont borrowing a
bolt of South Carolina thunder has proceeded TO the
tremiy of nulJyng the law passed by Congress for the
recovery fugitive slaves. These lille States, like little
men, are evidently anxious to make themselves and
heard by the of the world Neither of Them Of
dreams of coping alone with The august power of the Union,
when exered for its own peservason and surely they
ought TO know that attempt 10 entce other States 10 the
same course is an act aimed at the very existence of the
Union, and must be treated accordingly.
What must Vnginia do in the present crisis The path
oduy sthe path ofsaiey &ofgory Having most uneqn O.
cay indicated her wish abidety the terms othe late Com
promise she ought 10 be found waverng now when Two
petty States are threatening 10 violate She ought not BY
nodsand rnks be caught encouraging the onen her move
mens toward dlsunon and at the same time be canng
in zeal for the enforcement Of the law against the other
Let the Legislature define the position of the old Dominion
in terms that will command the unanimous assent other
people and then await the consequences with composue
which he strength amply justfes In the last resort
our hope should not res. upon the theory of seceson but
upon the great natural right of defending those Liberties
which never have been suended The right to bear arms
is worth more than all the dogmas of all the political
schools.