The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-04

The time has At lcrglh arrived
when ve, whose nature constitutes Us
as social beings, who ore capabic VI rc.
cci,iae and impartins pleasures, whose .
sensations, whose des,ros and whose en-.
doNmenis, distinguish u. as susceptible
Of social delights, formed 10 possess
certain share Of haicraal affection, are
again called upon to ray that tribu,c
which IS SO justly due to the memory Of
he great, tho good and iIusuious
PAtNr.
Although native OF England, get
every sentiment were those Of true Re.
publicanism. No sooner did he cm.
bnrk for America. than every nerve
was excrtcd and every effort was made
for the welfare of our country while
every drop of blood that circulated I
l within his veins was truly democratic. .
every step taken rendered him dcscr,
/ ing OF the highest praise. Situated ~
we have been, amid the wars of con.
tending iaciions-rulcd as it were with /
the sceplrc Of religious tyranny, it be- !
comes the duty Of every honest and
worthy citizen, SO Far as It Is within his
power, TO raise his voice against the
present state Of superstition bigoiry aud
intolerance.
While we daily discover the rapid
advancement of liberal sentiments, We
are led to conclude that the time is close
at hand hen the iooihold Of priesicraft
shall give way, and their despotic
thrones shall lremble when the poor
shall behold their expressions, and cye-
ry voice shall say their rights have been
most dariogly usurpcd.
Being at this time assembled for The
purpose of celebrating the anniversary
birth Of the champion Of the rights Of
man, whose name has been most wan
tonly DETAINED, by those superslitious
and unprincplcd beings who have long
been graspng at the rcins of govern
/ ment let Us for moment reflect upon
the noble and rcsoluie steps taken by
this exalted and liberal-mindcd man.
While our country groancd under the
yoke of foreign invaders, this gcuins Of
America steps forth, clothed then In no
titles Of honor and with the true spirit
OF n sound Republican, engages in the
, great and glorious struggle for liberty.
! Daring the frequent struggles between
q England and America the pen OF this
d worthy patriot was never found idle
Shortly after the publication Of his first
, work, entitled "Common Sense" he
repaired 10 England where be publish
1 ed the Rights Of Man" No sooner
was this last issued from the Press lliAn
4 it being so dscordant with the people,
! he was compelled to fee to France 10
G escape persecution, where he was cho.
d sen member Of the National Assem-.
bly,. Here again, on account Of his pO-
litcal opinions, he was assniled by cv-
, cry friend Of the Crown, and by en-
- dcayoring to impress upon the mind'
q the advantages arising from a free in,
n dependent government, he was al length
it thrown into prison by liobespicre, and
y narrowly escaped the gnIloiine. Aflei
y various attempts TO inculcate in tht
Is breasts of foreign nations love of lib
~ erty, and finding every effort 10 prove
aboriye, he again returned to the Uni
!. ted States, where he was gladly rccciv
4. ed by every American compairiot ns Z
ID paricipaior in their tolls. While b,
ot virtually became the lbcrator OF ou
j. country, no tongue forbade TO eulogiz,
sr his name--no heart bat felt the tender
- est emotions Of gratitude 10 him, ihri
bencfaclor. Ills works were than pc
PIP rused with truly heartfelt esteem, an,
lc his name held dear To every friend o
sr liberty. Bul no sooner dil bis able per
-r send forth 10 the world bis " Age o
'n Reason showing them the cause o
ID iheir cnlamines, lhan every voice higI
Ia political standing WAS ready 10 de
nounce him. Every species Of low brc
~ malice aud high-banded treason wa. r.
r. sorted 10 by every foul-mouihed mon
~ sicr, for the base purpose Of tuning &
n infimy and disgrnce, his long acquire
ond hard earned fame.
's But. follow citizens, shall ihe nam
'd Of this venerable man whom Ne has
| seen ~ oiIisiOus ia the cause of liberal
i. iiy, tink iato oblivion, or shall ao hos
- interest. have been advanced by his un
'- wcaried efIors. raise high bis unmc g.
lhe annals of history
De- while many Of lhe heroes ol tle Rev
=. oisron have been toasted by every po'
be- son, ani upon ever occasion ilir nam
al of the reloubiable Paine, aiBte bold
~ Bes and honesty prompted bim ~ al
ezpliril aYosal u hia religious srnd
u meni. f,f tie benefit u bis country, ha
81 bren astniled and iramp'ea urpn by eg
"a ery ~ 10 Deism. A0iuliAfanIln