Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-15
Mobility.

If by nobility we understand that noble
ness or dignity of character which entities
its possessor to distinguished eminencc
in the esteem and affections OF his fellow
men, It's very evident that the title does
aot truly belong to every one who claims
At. Suppose class of persons to be de-
cendeo from the noblest ancestry, and gif-
ted by a copious profusion. of wealth and
admitted moreover to occupy the highest
places of honor and trust in the communi-
~. Does all this give them any special
claim to public esteems In themselves
considered, these things certainly do not
prove them to be whit mere praisworthy
than others who are in the gifts of Provi-
dence, far less favored. Those gifts of
Providence may indicate sphere of great
er responsibility, but the question, as to
merit. Is. how have their responsibilities
been met. and what improvement have they
made Of their distinguishe advantages for
serving their generation. But to demand
the homage CT fellow beings. not for what
they have done for the world, but for what
the world has done for them -how absurd
the elaiml Says the poet
Honor and shame from no condition rise
Act well your part, there all the honor les
Aet acell your part Aye, young man,
let this be your motto-this your purpose
and your pratice; and whether rich or poor
rest assured that you are on the right road
TO honor. Fear not the frowns or reproach-
'es of those would-be great ones, who hold
you at distance because of your humble
condition in life. Let the world continue,
II she will. TO scorn her industrious poor.--
In this class, it is nevertheless true she has
found some of her brightest ornaments
such haze often become the most distin.
guished benefactors of mankind Although
for time, an absurd and foolish prejudice
may withhold from modest merit its just
reward: yet, sure az the onward march of
truth. it will be seen and confessed, anon,
that to do aceN is mc-e honorable than mere
iy to possess silver and gold. Fear not tie
reproaeh of working for a living. That
the cultivation of earth is the peculiar VOL
of slayes-that such handicraft labor as
calls for the exercise of physical strength
and manly vigor, is degrading to gentle
men--these are sentiments which may be
expected to retire before the growing intel
tigcnce of the age.
BE just. and fear not Listen to the
voice of truth. and profit, all you can, by
the experience of those who have gone be- /
fore you. Consult nature-take counsel
of wisdom and experience. and pursue with !
avidity the course which you believe to be
aufu Give honor 10 whom honor is due,
and fail No, . rebuke ice in high places and
IN lox. holding TO-. I'll in the open view cfall,
he precious light Of ooe example. Lee
: &c seen and read of all, tn. you nola IN
iustry and temperance to be CA. 'inai VIZ
ues, for the wan. Of which wealth anu sea-
Jon can not atone; and you may leave to,
others the question of rank and quality, to
discuss and settle as they may. Your du-
" done, be assured the reward is certain
Verify, che is wisest of our race who best
obeys his Makers WILL" and lie most wor-
thy Of human praise. who does the most,
TO his ability. for he real benefit
Of his fellow mcn.-Religioas Herald.