Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-02-23

say it with hestation safer models for that aeon
fate construction and decorous elegance, by which
classical prose divides itself from the forms Of
verse. Nor is this elegance eheminate, but, on
.he contrary nervous aud robust, though. like the
conclealed by the undulationB ofsits curve. tAp-
piause. But there Is this, as a general result
which forms the study OF ancient letters, whether
Greek OF Roman both are the literature of grand
races, OF freemen and brave hearts; both abound
IN GENEROUS thong hts and high examples; both,
whatever tGeir Occasional license, inculcate. upon
the whole, the habtnai practice of manly virtues.
both glow with the love Of country; both ATE ami
mated by the desire of fame aud honor. There
lore, Whatever bt our future profession and point,
however they may take from the SCHOLARSHIP closet
aud forbid any frequent Return TO classic studies of
QUIZ youth, still he whose earystepshave been ieds
into the lapd of sdemi- gods and heroes, will find
that its very mir has ennchcd through life the blood
of his thoughts that he quits the soil with a front
WHICH the Greek has directed edwards the stars,
ana stepiwhic Y the imperial throne has dscip-
lined 70 the march that carried her aglesround the
worlu. Lond applause, l. Not insyain these
lessons appeal to the youth Of Scotland. rom
this capital slf sromi the elder Athens, stream
the lights ot philo ophy and leaning. But your
counltymen are not less renowned for the qualities
OF action than those of thought. And you whoni
vii carry with you, in your several paths
10 iortnne, your national Attributes of reflective
IndSmentand nd dauntless courage. tGreatapplause.1
So age GNpnnuDetOftsR
The rising generation. In thatgran contest be-
tween new IDEAS and extinct forms, " hich ma be-
sill more My urged before this centurYexpres
whatever your differences OF political opinion, i
fast the vital principle of ciyili-
zalion. What is that prilciplef II Is the union
OF Liberty with order. The act to preserve This
union has ofien bafled the ,sisest statesmen in
stormy times; but the task bect mes easy at once.t
az Tue PEOPLE whom they seek to- guide will but
carry into public affairs the same prudent consd5
GRAFTON which commands prosperity in private bust
ness. Youhaye already derived from your a ces-
tors an Immense capital of political freedom; IN
crease itlt you will by solid Investments,
not by hazardous snecplations, Hear, hear, and
loud applause. You will hear much of tn. ne
cessity of progress and truly; for where progress
ends, decline invariably begins; but reineinbsr
mat tue healthtut progress OF society IS like the
natuallite of man,-it consists in lie gradual aud
harmonious development of all its cons,;6,,;opaI
powers, all its omnonent parts, and you iitroducs
weakness and disease into the whole system
whether you attempt 10 stint o. force the grow
me o.ul homeiy ;sou prescdbetothe indiyidu
nj ~ apphcaols TO asState,--keep the limbs warn
by aetcise, and keep the head cool by ,emnerl5
ahce: But new, ideas do not include only one
political system; you will find them wherever YOU
TURN: Rmlosophyhas altered the direction i, form.
eu IN The last century; enters less Into
cal inquiry; II less the ielatitnship be-.
tween man and his Maker it exposes its uract,cap
character as the investigator of externalnnatur-
ana Seeks to adapt agencies before partially con.
ceedea 70 Inc positive uses of men, Here leave
you tosyour own bold researches; you cannot be
much misled, If you remember the the MAXIM, 10
observe with vigilance, and enquire with ccnsci-.
entious care. Nor is 1t necessary that shou,d ag
nohish the sons OF religious Scotland that tlte
most daring speculation as'to Nature NAV he ac.
conpanied witt the best faith In those sublime
doctrines that open heaven alike TO the wisest NH
losopher aud tue simplest peasant. Hear and
louu applause. II do not presume TO arrogat tho
once Of the preacher; but, believe me, ns n man
Ia nf 4 han rII a..
herit religion which, in its most familiar ion in,
the iowiy prayer that you learned from your moth.
err lips, will save you from the. temptations ID
mhieh le IS exposed more surely than lall Which
Inc priue oil philosophy can tetch. rLoud an
plaase.l Nor can believe that the man will ever
so very lar or very obStinately wrong who, by the
mere habit of thanksgiving and payer, will be-
'otcea 70 examine MS conscience. even but olce u
uay, ana remember that the eye Of the q lmighly,
IS upon him. One word further. Nothing, 10 nv
mind, preserves brave people true aud lrin 10 us
ieredary virtues more than deyout, though liLe3
raj, spirit oil nationality. [App'ause.is And IL is
not because Scotland is united with England that
the Scotchmun should forget the gloties of his
annals, The tombs oil his ganceStIrS, or relax ona
lot OIL ms love icr' his native soil. IApplause.1
say not this to fatter you'll say il not for Scotland
alone. say II for the sake of the empire. For
sure an that, if ever the step OF The. invader
should be planted upon these kindred shores
there, whereye the national spirit is The most
strongly ielt-there where the local affections mos,
heF ft,,.
the brayest. [Applause.l l3129s51 :
1t would i'll become Inc 10 enter into the specia
grounds OF debate now al issue; but permit me ID
remind you that, whi:e pressing with your accuS.
toned spirit for whatever you may, deem 10 be
equal rights, you would be untrue TO .your NV n
fame az you did not feel that the true majesty OF
Scotland needs neither the poinp OF courts nor tha
biazonry OF heralds. What though Holyrood be-
desoiate-what though no king holds reyel III its
haliS?-the empire OF Scotland has but. extended
Euul
daughter of your ancient kings, peoples The Aus.
ITALIAN wids that lay beyond the. grasp of Column
bus, and rule over the Indian realms that eIud.d
the grasp of Alexander. Loud applause.l That
empire does not suffice for you. It may decay--it
may PERISH More grand is the aomain you have
won over human thought, and identified with the
eternal progress of intellect and freedom S IRE
newed applause: From the charter of that do
nain no ceremonial can displace the impression of
your zeal! In the van of that progress no blazon
can haunt before that old ion of Scotland (po,nt
ing to the flag suspended opposlte.) [Great alp
piause.l This Is The empire that you will adorn in
peaee this IS The empire that, If need be. you will
defend in war. II is not here that would pro-
woke one difference in political opinion-bu sure
ly you, the sons OF Scotland, who hold both fame
aud power upon the same tenure as TINT which
secures civilization from lawless iorce-Surtly you
are not the men who could contemplate with fold.
ed arms the return OF the dark ages, and quietly
render up the haven that commands Asia ON tile
one side and threatens Europe the other, toithe
oarparlc ambition OF some Alaric' of the nottL..-
Loud applause.l But, whether in reluctant war
or in happier peace, can but bid you lie mindful
Of your iathers-learn from them how duties full
filled in the world become honors after death; and
III your various calllngs continue to maintain for
scotland her sublime alliance with every power Of
mind that can defend CT instruct, soole or exa,t.
humanity. [Sir Edward resumed his seat amidst
loud and continued applause, tlle audience rising
10 their feet nldsse. - 30 a.
= LORD RoRERrsoN sald-l.am sure there is no one
DleSCnt w no could .tvith
peace OF mind if the sentiment which must per
wade The whole OF this meeting were not somehow
OF other sexpressed-ths sentiment of gratitude to
the distinguished Baronet for the unrivailed ha-
raneue which has Just concluded. [Cheers.l II
is unnecessary for me 10 saySaything more th5n 40
convey in your name to him our most sincefe
thanks for the instruction which we haye now re-
ceiyed from his eloquent lips. tCheers. l. do