Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-07-02
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OAINIRIS.

Decision and Action. That is the cause Of
success in every undertaking whether it be
in little affairs of every day life, or in great
movements of governments. The one that
acts wisely, must decide definitely what is to
be done; and that decision the moment rea-
son tells you the course TO pursue. This course
followed with decisive action, has raised men
from the lowest obscurity to the highest emf
uence of fame and glory. Who doubts that
had Napoleon lacked decision, that the world
would never have known of his being, beyond
the limits of his native town. 'Ts unneces-
sary to call TO mind other great men who have
verified the fact Decision ar action make
the man--for only such men can improve cir
cumstances which are constantly occurring to
advance or retard the progress Of man. How
is this decision of character obtained? To
some it is natural; others must learn by prac-
ticing decision in everything however unim-
portant it may seem. Then, when great and
momentous questions arise, under whatever
circumstances, those simple words may be
said at the proper time. Let every person
adopt the plan Of considering pro or con. ev-
cry subject and when so considered, give a
decision Immediately, and act accordingly
and whatever position they may eli, they will
find the world jogging along more smoothly
and in afther years, look back and see that
it was decision and action which raised them
to health, wealth, fame and glory.
Have we a Common Council? 'Tis now
the lst ofJuly, and the scorching rays of
Summers sun, during a protracted drouth,
has been pouring down on the filth in the gut
tiers of the streets, alleys and back yards!-
can we expect health to follow such state
of things? No, we cannot! But We can ea-
sonably expect that the cholera will break
out in our midst There is no denying but
that the cholera exists in ST. Louis, and many
of the cities and towns South. Rochester,
N. Y, which was so afflicted last season, is
again suffering with the cholera. We have
been spared when other sister towns near us
have suffered with that dread pestilence; and
surely it is not because we are any better than
they; but was il not because our streets were
cleaned and lined daily in the season. If
the cholera does break out here, our corpora
ton officers will have subject to revolve in
their minds that will. undoubtedly, give them
some sleep and many pleasant dreams.
i On Thursday morning, about O'Clock, the
long looked and wished for rain came patter-
ing down. The sound was so cheerful that
| got up and took my arm chair to the win
dow; and as sat there looking out on the
falling rain, in the grey light of morning, nv
fancy wandered amidst the growing corn,
grass, grain and flowers, thinking how refresh
ing these drops were TO their dropping heads
and witheTing eayes-how fresh they will look
in the morning sun-the birds will sing sweet
er, and nature will present a more smiling
face. The farmer, as he looks over his broad
acres, says to himself, this is blessing in time
of need; the mechanic begins his daily toll
with renewed vgor; The children play in
greater glee. and all mankind feel grateful to
to the Ruler of the sunshine and shower
Even the fop, as he struts with his small cane,
thinks it eau verau foin moning"
The juveniles are burning fire crackers, and
sometimes their fingers in view Of the COM
ing 4th. This schooling Of the American chill
dren, is what raises volunteer companies, at
any time, to defend our soil or march into an
enemy's country at moments warning.
The citizens are very much obliged 10 the
powers that be-" for that load Of lime Thurs
day morning.