The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-11-20

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Eden" and there he put man, formed in hi
own image, the possessor of life and Aappi
ness. But he was tempted and fell, and hi.
estate forfeited T; and, with curse upon hi,
head, he was driven from paradise West
ward, his face was set and westward his
children were still driven leaving their pater.
nal estate, the happy mansion of their faith.
er behind.
| Westward, still westward they continued
10 go ; but though they were ever leaving
their ancestral abode still farther in the rear,
they were all the time coming nearer TO the
| condition which man once there enjoyed.
Their exile was designed to chasten, soften,
and purify their corrupted natures and at
each remove, instead of dragging heavier
chain, their yoke became easier and their
burdens lighter Still onward they went in
their pilgrimage, forbid TO look backward or
turn back, the avenger pursuing at their
heels but they carried covenant with
them, and they often stopped to read and
scan and study its promises.
Thus they fed until they reached the
shores of the Great Western or Atlantic
Ocean; and on its borders they multiplied
and increased in comfort and knowledge
But the spirit of Cain still pressed upon and
scourged them ; and then they took ship
ping and with their covenant and its promis-
es bade adieu TO eastern land, committing
themselves and their hopes 10 The wide sea,
steering westward, though nothing but the
bleak sea was before them. They found
land, new world OF primeval forests and
here their hopes grew brighter and their
hearts stronger, while their minds expanded
with new ideas and happier fancies. But
the oppresror still pursued and overlook
them and they looked again 10 be driven
westward TO find their expected champion
and their resting place. But he arose in their
midst /: and they prepared TO stand their
ground, and 10 fight here the battle of lber-
ty and of right
They heard aai needed word 10 which
human ears had been strangers since the
strife between Adams sons they received
and cherished counter-charm greater tEan
That "divide and govern" maxim which since
The days of Nimrod, had worked such won
ders for kings and politicians. That precious
secret, that potent talisman was the word
Union-it blended the hearts of the common
people inlo one mighty heart, whose pulsa-
lions sent healthiuf glow over the whole
country it embodied the just impulses of
our better nature into one living nass of oT~s
poseless principle, that spoke the same eter-
nal truths with thousand voices of thun-
der, aud il bound up in one resistless arm
the whole patriot-strengh of oppressed hu-
manity. This compact heart was heart of
power and courage; this blended sentiment
was consuming fire; this united strength
an over-match for any human force.
"DiVide and enslrUe P' shouted old Oppres-
sion from beyond The sea "Unite and be
free p whispered the spirit of Washington.
They did unite and this compact humani.
ty, like mighty Briareus with thousand
arms, struck back at pursuing tyranny, over
whelmed and trampled on Il, and shook off
the chains from lis sturdy limbs.
The mission of Washington was fulfilled
he laid aside the sword and the insignia of
power, he enthroned law in the seat of JUS
tice, in the seat which he himself had fled
and resigned, and he bowed to it and hailed
it as his ruler, and the ruler of all-God's
only vIcegerent on earth.
The hope of humanity was reached--its
Washington had come--and as he descen-
ded into .he grave, he called his followers a
bout him and gave them his parting bles.
sing and his. dying counsel. He told them
how much they had gained, and how they
had gained 1t; and he told them how they
could retain the blessings they had achev-
ed.
His eye surveyed the extent, the beauty
and gteatness of the country which had
been partially redeemed from the curse pro-
nounced on Adam earnestly and affection
aleiy gazed at the busy and happy throngs
that watched for his last benediction and
his hear. swelled within him as he solemnly
uttered the last promptings of his patriotic
spirit, ''Be united and free !" and then pas
sed forever from the abode of mortaIs.
So far we have obeyed his injunction and
inherited his blessing. The wilderness has
given way 10 fields and meadows and gar
dens cities and towns and villages cover all
the haunts Of the deer and buffalo our riv-
ers are crowded with ships and boats; our
people fly from province TO province on the
wings Of steam our thoughts and wishes
are communicated 10 our friends scattered
all over this fair land, by the viewless mes
sengers Of the clouds. We are thrify-we
are free-we are increasing with amazing
rapidity in strength, and substance, and
comfort. In the mids! Of our abundance
we are sesure we are sovereign, owe alle-
glance 10 no man, and pay tribute to no
man, We make laws TO suit ourselves
we fight no mans battles, we reap where we
sow, and go whittier we list. A healthy,
vigorous, and intrepid humanity has sprung
from and taken the place Of the deceased
bruised bodies that offend the eye IN other
lands and il has spread its thrifty branches
to the limits of the continent
Isaid that at each remove of our race
from its birthplace, Its condition was inn
proved that from the beginning of its ex-
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