The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-08-06

ways oI law and order and 10 the ways of
error and disorder, which the spiritual power
prompt and induce us 10 choose and follow
the paths Of wisdom and purity and avoid
the byroads Of ignorance ard evil. These
powers are virtue, integrity, fidelity, magma.
nimity, .benevolence, philanthropy, mercy,
gentleness, forgiveness, tolerance, kindness,
sympathy, affection and love-a society of
powers calculated 10 wreathe The brow of
man with crown Of fadeless beauty and
undying worth.
Now all these faculties and powers were
planted by Infinily at the morn of creation
in the constitutions of man aud woman. They
are TO be firstly found there and no where
else. They constitute part Of them and are
as indestruciible as the whole rasa. They
have all been carefully transmitted to the
present age, and will be to ell future ones.
They were planted here !originally--are there
noo-and ii does no, lie-in the po~efsof
man, however much he transgressss them,
TO wholly destroy them. To strike them
from bis organization, is a human impossibilty.
No one can he annihate forever are they
with him whatever he does. He NAV lei
them lie dormant, misuse them aud aud ir.
regularly develop them, bu, to destroy them
is an impossibilily. They may lie-lke the
precious ore Of the mountain-for ages un.
observed, yet capable of being discovered
and brought 10 light, and still possessing all
the beauties Of their first creation.
A greater error never insinuated itself into
the mind oi man more mischievous and
destructive belief never eribhed itself around
him than ,ha, which ieachAzt be. has lost
the noblsr powers with whj8h his Creator
first endowed him. 1t virtually tells him
that he cannot meet the expectations of hls
creation. Teach man positive knowledge
let negatives alone. Let him see and feel
the noblensss and dignity of his powers. Win
him away from eror-physical, mental and
spirituality the spendor of truth. Cast
into oblivion fasities as fast as fosnd, and
uncover the smiling faces of wisdom and
truth.
Yes man has the germInal abilities that he
had when he emerged from the plastic hand
Of his Creator. He now, as ever, has the
power 10 liue what he k1o,cs. He was, is
and ever will be born into the world destitute
OF all knowledge, but endowed with abilities,
which by culture can amass that which lie
necessary for health, for intelligence and
happiness. This ability Is progressive one.
As man leaves the cradle and approaches the
conditiUn thu, -en.slss him q. .maks. .h;s tran.
81, into the realms of menlal and spiritual
life, he will, if true 10 himself, dissipate ig.
norance and acquire wisdom. pune himself
of evils and gather the true and the good.
Il is true that 10 know is one thing and to
do quite another. mind may see with
great clearness, and yet may be as heartless
as evil itself. Intellect is the guide-be
guide-the lamp which reveals the way,
while the spiritual throws charm and q
beauty upon it infinitely lranscendng ell
prior possessions.
The object and aim Of education should
be 10 develop, in due proportion, the triune
powers. To understand them--iheir use,
their means for their freea action and the
best manner of applying them reveals the
grand secret of greatness. They reveal the
means adapted TO make our counrymen
great men anG our nation the glory of the
world. '''''
A word 10 those who have been pupils in
our Seminary-i, is ours-an institution in
which the people of this community should
and 60 feel an interest. Some of you have
been here for months, and 10 day perhaps are
leaving the Halls Of Education 10 enter upon
the more active and responsible dunes of bu-
siness life. The wide world is before YOU
the world with It's turmoils---its excitements
and its strife. As members Of society it will
become your duty 10 take ar-to act. May
the hints and suggestions have thrown out
induce yon to &C, arish.-to learn and obey
the laws Of your ,rfold organization, by doing
which you neuer can sanction, aid or abei BY
word or deed any kind of wrong.
To succeed in the world you need firm.
ness of determination of will
perseverance. Indeed there is no trait of hu-
man character SO potential for veal or wo az
tairnsss of purpose. A resolule and upyield.
ing spirit will almost achieve miracles. Be-
fore its irresistible energy the most formida.
BILE obstacles become as cobweb barriers in
its path. Difficulties, the terror of which caus-
es the pampered sons of ease and luxury
10 shrink back with dismay, provoke
from the man of lofty determination only
smile. The whole history Of our race
all nature teens with examples illustrating
what may be accomplished by perseverance,.
Ii is related of Tamerlane, the celebrated
warrior--the terror Of whose arm spread