The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-07-14
GEMS FROM THE HERALD.

We promised our readers last week that
they should not be deprived altogether Of
the qualification Of reading the Herald's
editorials. In fulfilment of that promise
we present few choice gems from that
delectable sheet, and would suggest the
'propriety of their being cut out and pre-
served for Sunday reading.
Now mark the sublime purity, the pro-
found erudition, the classic elegance, the
faultless grammar aud the gentlemanly
courtesy of the following:
"'Go in lemons wallow in fifth and cor
ruption."
The extract is brief, it is true; but it
must be borne in mind that the greatest
genius is not capable of sustaining such
an effort long.
Here is another:
1--WE have proved that Bill Lawrence
is political scoundrel, and of course, you
indorse our sentiments, by acknowledging
that we have proved it beyond the pos
sibiity Of dod55ss
The above is directed particularly at US,
and as it goes down to posterity our name
may sometimes be associated with it. We
feel grateful. Lawrence should also make
some acknowledgment of his apprecia-
tion of such favor. The notoriety that
a man gets when noticed by the Herald in
this way, is about the same that tin pan
gets when tied to dogs tail.
1t might be urged as a slight objection
TO the above extract that there is not o
word of truth in it from beginning to end.
But when genius 'feels her OATS it must
not be expected that she is to circumscribe
her flights by remaining near the truth.
1t is all false, but the evil of falsehood is
its deception. and as nobody believes what
the Herald says anyhow, nobody is de-
ceived, and consequently little harm is
done. TO show, however, that there is
some improperly in making charges with
ont specifications or proof, we will give an
illustration or two.
Suppose, for example, that we should
be SO absurd as to charge the writer Of
the above extracts with being gentle
manly editor! Is there single reader OF
his editorials who would not repudiate the
charge at once? Would not our readers
lose confidence in us? In short, would
any one who has reputation for truth
dare to make such charge without &C.
companying it with the most conclusive
evidence? ......
Suppose again, that we should be still
more absurd, and charge that the Herald
had at some time told the truth. Would
not hundred voices Immediately exclaiu
when and where?" "point it out!" "shov
it to us!" Just see what an awkward pre-
dicament we would be ina hundred
voices demanding that we should show
when the Herald had told the truth ant
there being no possibility of US comply
ing with the demand! We will avoid th,
Heralds example and keep out of sucl
difficulties. j. .. ...s
In note the editor states that in al
probability it will be several weeks 5efor'
he will be able to fiji his place again. w
feel bad about that, but will endeavor t,
reconcile ourselves to it if be will emplo
his retirement properly. We would sug
. gest that he procure dictionary aud
q grammar, and familiarize himself wit
e some Of the profound mysteries Of ortho
j graphy aud syutax. There is anothc
work, too, to which we would especial
call bis attention. 1t was written by Mr..
Amelia Opie, an English authoress 9
some reputation. It is an easy book
read, not having many hard words in i
!. The title of the book is "Opie on Lying.
1t has been known to cure some very ba
cases, aud, although the Herald is incu
;. rable, it might afford little relief.
e Now, "bye-bye" little Herald; whe
y those several weeks elapse we hope to hea
from you again.
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