Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-03-11

edge 1t has been said, (and think there is
not little truth in the asSertion,) that the gov
ernment of our Republic rests upon the women.
Let the time come when every American mother,
like the Spartan mothers of old, shall train their
children for their country. and we Will no longer
see our Government administered bv the artful
demagogue, who cares nought for his country.
and labors only TO subserve the interests of party.
or to satisfy his own ambitious desires. Never
IN the history of our nation has there been a
more critical period than the present, and we
may well fear that the cor vulsioRs which are
now rending her, are but the throes Of expiring
liberty, and in this hour Of peril, TO What source
can we look forhope bat to those who are soon 10
come upon the stage of action, and in whose
hands VIII rest the government of the people
FAINT indeed viii be that hope. ifin their youth
tul instructors Is found no intelligence and cdu-
cation. This alone is enough to incite US to ac-
ton But there other incentives to urge Us
on. Hard and callous must be the heart that
can explore tie regions Of science. and feel no
emotion OF gratitude 10 that Being whose works
are all governed by one eternal law Of order and
harmony. Can they look up to the starry heav-
ems and view the innumerablc orbs that gem
the blue vault above Us, each star, a sun around
which reyolves planetary system, perhaps far
surprising our own, all revolving around some
far distant center, and teel no expansion Of
SOUL and elevation of the affections to the God
who rules and guides them as they traverse the
realms OF bouudless space, and vet deiz-ns to
make poor sinful man the object Of his most
tender care Then my dear sisters. Won who
have been associated with me during The last
few months that have passed away, let Us place
our mark high upon the hill Of Science Though
Its ascent may seem rugged and difficulties may
obstruct our pathway, yet if we persevere with
firm and unvavefing purpose. one after an
otherwiu be overcome, and our efforts be crown
ed at last with abundant success.
Let our motto be onward and upward, and
though we may be called to part never 10 meet
again perhaps, let us live for some high and TO-
bic purpose. But o ! what thrilling en.otioDs
swell in my heart at the mention ofthese words
"neyer meet again?' Can it be that l must bid
adieu to the scenes and associations so dear to
me, where have passed 50 many happy hours {?
Yes, duty points the way, and I can but yield
to its mandate, and as | look over the past, and
think of the many privileges I have enjoyed
With you, and the Kindness which you have ev-
er shown, no wonder that my heart IS panied at
the thought Of taking tie parting hand. O,
fain would hope to meet YOU al again But
may not indulge such a hope Life IS fleeing.
and it is probable that only few months viii
pass ere some Of Us viii fall a victim to the
ruthless hand Of death. But think net You viii
be forgotten. All no, shall ever remember
You with the kindes. feelings, and though far
removed from you, surrounded by other dear
friends and new scenes, vet / can never forget
the dear ones with whom the past few months
has been so pleasantly spent Heaven forbid
that l should prove myself 50 unworthy Of your
friendship But while the heart is sid, there is
yet one blessed hope remaining; yes, though
we meet on earth bat to part, if we but pursue
the path Of duty, we viii soon meet where there
will be no broken friendships, nor parting. With
this fond hope, and with an oyeriowiug heart
l bid you, my respected teacher, and fellow
students, final, ye5 atfec;ionate FAREWELL
ErTIEBISHOP.