The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-05-01

able. should Investigatesheir principles fully
and fairly: and what is god, and can be made
10 subserve useful purposes. receive, and tho
rest cast a,cdy; and AVOID continual agitation
Of what can render mank,d no service; but
on the contrary, operates IS an INJURY 10 the
credulous class who are eady 10 embrace
every ridiculous project hat IS new and
strange. But we should be ereful TO denounce
no new theory lllusory, rEil sufficient proof
is had, verifying that fact or fear of casting
away as worthless. what night prove 10 be
beneficial For example, he discovery and
operation Of the Magetic Telegraph, which
was looked upon by nay Intelligent persons
for long time. with sspicion: and the more
ignorant. as worse tha,witheraft. and bv the
stupidity ignorant class, ithis day, as the work
of evil spirit; but II iproved beyond any
controversy to be truthand the subtle agent
by which it is opera led, II remains to be one
OF the wonders Of the wld. Nothing .hor,
OF continued investigation. ID pruden. watch
fuiness, and sound judgnnt will avert impo-
sitton. Not long since met with person
who has been enl,ghteninshe people BY way
as being most perfect anuavarying science,
that whatever appears ifthe face. the turn up
or turn down of the nose thickness or thin
jaw, prominent or oackwfd position of the
chin. and many other une-ing marks portray
the true character OF tn man, and that his
mind is governed by tRse marks, and con-
tinues with him during liz, and that no effort
on his part (that of bis mind can change
them; if he bears the mars of murderer.
murderer he will be. and Aat God has SO de,
creed it from the beginning; and on the
other hand, l suppose, ifhe bears the mark
OF purity ani innocence. that no temptation
by which he is surroundei can ever allure him
Or dlsiodge him from that position. What
think You my young frields, {as well as those
who are older) Of this Doctrine? Does this
newly discovered sciencs. as he claims it,
elevate the human character? Does it set
your minds at liberty 10 think, investigate. and
oy due course OF reasoning, comparison and
analogy. allow you 10 raw your own con
'iuslonse Does it allow to man as great an
AMOUNT of free agency as his Creator designed
nm to enjoy? Does it place him upon such
platform of equality and equal rights as he
has just right to expect? Does il place be-
ore his mental eve, the Great Creator in that
'ttiude as possessing infinite wisdom, mercy
md justice. and goodness, that we had the
ullest confidence he po sessed? Or would
'ou not conclude that ), c. doctrine received
$ sound, would turn ali I'll. energies of our
ature downward. Wo, Id turn out of doors.
nd conslgn to the silen, nb, all free inquiry.
nd arrest estlnvestigation, take away our rights.
nd place our Maker in .he-- =, -
s;,s any power a sss sye[r Prsass,nga ssnsna 70
ernsa.,,.e e''sGd and riot upc'. the well earned
its Of ano,her's labor, : plunge the dripping
lrrar into the breast OF basis innocent victim
reduce his helpless fan ally TO oppression
penury, and yet be one Of the chosen
sseis of a merciful Creator What think
W of a system that prod -uces such dreadful
4 dreaded results? | k ave YOU TO answer.
MS and all other SUBJECTS yoa have perfect
rht. and i. is your duty to examine with all
e intelligence Il lights that you can acquire.
n by these means arrive at your own con-
usions; treat with respect the opinions of
our suppriors in knowledge, b.. adopt no
,nclus!ons without they have received YOUR
lll-st conVlctlouS
l have obs rived that some school proprie.ors
this coautry have used great exertions to
,cresse the patronage and popularity of their
rhaols. even 10 the disprag gemsnt of others.
fithout having any eerun knowled se bout
hem. and resortiug TO -icks and chicanarv
,r the purpose of induny Tie public 10 be-
;.ve that theirs is SUPER 10 all TIE rest. en-
those vanitlesnd super fiuties that !
,ra,tlv tend 10 divide al distract the attea
10, Of pupils from theiEtudies; a miserable
,uhterfuye for any protector to resort 10.
Anv schoo! that has to: proYped up upon
snch a system Of decepa and humbuygery
carno. lonr survive. uus q series Of frauds
are kent uo to keep the Pile mind continually
deceived. which ultimaF must be detected +
.a1 exposed. L is air conclusion that
vha, we find sucn msaresorted 10 outside.
tha+ some kindred pree NAV be found
;ns;5e those schools. best recommended
t;,, that school can e for efficiency in
scholastic arrangements the fruits that are
sxhihited in tie rjpenessits students, which
! a passport that will patrrent every where,
o,1 ~ which none neeashamed, the only
opa that will bear the OF close scrutiny
and the continued wof years Every
thinc Of trifing. frivs character should I
he viewed with suspicas a hindrance 10 :
the progress of thepu As much opposed .
AZ 7 have ever been t0rict uniformity Of I
dress. under the view piety resided in
annareI I al the same believe that there :
= too much esteem son it. Students ,
thai have so many III on the external. !
a.. n7e.tv sure TO negle FIX ups" upon :
the inner. and most mi part to be hx'd r
up a. school, in the lac Of distinguish. /
ed author: t
Now thi. sfuisone ads more n
Than ina CharehnaaF neglect.
Ana rustic eoarseness \ heavenly mind
Nav Be Indifferent 70 se Of cay, II
Ana slight the hoyel sh her care +;
But how eody 50 faEi1
And auain. in it. teEssnd .t.ire -
e Can lodge heavenly Esnis . doubt II
: If this be true as sp the churchmap, &c
: il NAV claim same aility TO members IS
: OF schools Certain swhere the affec- T
IS ton. reside there IS oand if our minds "
il are Sc, upon the dazzgs upon our lily Fl
hands. or the geu gaad upon our per T
h sons, there is but fnce of adorniny or
j. that nobler part. tn adorned shines be
l.. -. ~n,-a In Stra tha,rciisbai ya,,s os or