Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20
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What mighty lever is kindness! With it as
a weapon, the most obstinate are subdued, and
the most rebelious are kept in subsection. Under
its kind and soothing influence, the fierce passions
of man are lulled into repose, as peaceful and
inoffensive as the infants slumber 1t is seen in
all things lovely. 1t permeates and pervades all
created things. 1t is an offspring of Creator as
benevolent as he is wise. Under its consultations
stern grief flies away,-the brow loses its dark
cloud of care, and the heart exults in the dawning
of Hope, first revealed to it by kindness and the
star Of promise again Eliminates the horizon of
the unfortunate. 1t comes to the bedside of the
sick and afflicted, in the still night watches, and
whispers of joys to come. 1t comes, borne on
bright angels pinions, to the desolate orphan and
tells him not to dispair. 1t comes to the mourner
whose heart is almost broken, and who has been
tossed from billow to billow, on life's tempestu-
Gus sea, and who has seen in the distance bright
waters Of promise, but which stunned to ashes on
his lips" and tells of being Of eternal kindness
that dwells above. Around its pathway are
strown rare and beautiful garlands of flowers,
such as not sums Of untold gold can buy. 1t is
found alike in the PEASANTS cottage as in the
halls Of wealth. 1t comes not at lordly comm and,
nor despots' nod. 1t fears no power, nor man nor
station. 1t is fettcrless and free, and roams the
land, on errands of good. Here it binds up the
wounded heart,-there it wipes away the tears of
sorrow; yonder it is shedding peace and sunshine,
around the home of those who receive it as a well
come guest. Obedient to its summons the return
ing prodigal hastens once more to the scenes of
nc chi
the youth on the downward path of crime and dis
sipation, pauses and turns back. It turns the
gloomy night Of desolation into day of happi-
ness. 1t travels the earth, being of celestial
birth, yielding pearls more precious far, than
Golconda's mine. Here it smooths the sufferers
pi!low,-there it proffers cup of water to the
thirsty and furnishing. Here amidst ''grim bat
ties dreadful array" it binds up the CHASTITY
wound. Yonder it knees at the side of the dying
and whispers consolation. Over the memory of
the dead it throws veil of oblivion, nor seeks to
''draw their frailties from their dread abode.''-
1t sweetens the journey of life, and when at last
the " bowl is broken at the golden fountain,' the
last dying look, ere the eye closes forever on all
earthly things, is one Of thankfulness to this hea-
venly spirit. FRANK.
st. Paul, June IL, 1854.
c. "Frank'' is welcome. Should be glad to
hear from him aga:n.--ED.
Our RAILROAD BHL.-A correspondent of the
Democrat, writing from Washington, says:
s'Grants of lani to aid in the construction of
Railroads cannot be expectcd-eyery route has
rival. The Minnesota Bill is on the calender, and
will probably be reached next week, yet its fate
looks dark
There are SO many Bills before Congress for
grants Of land, that we must confess we have a
miSgivng about the passage Of the Minnesota bill;
still if action could be STAYED Off until after the
excursion party could get home and make their
report, we feel confident that the bill would pass.
$ We hope for the best,'' as the physicians say.