Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-03-24

but with much difficulty he at last obtains
the scanty means and begins voyage of
discovery. With cautious hand he guides
his frail barque, launched on an unknown
sea, across the raging surge and roaring bill
low. Though cruel pov erty, bearing her
iron wedges and jagged spears, stare him
III the face and his crew heaps torrents of
curses and imprecation on his devoted head,
he at last surinounts every obstacle and an
/ chors his barqne on the desired shore, and |
/ the name of Columbus will ever rank high .
among those philanthropists who have con-
ferred an inestimable benefit on society,"
Usurping England. behold in this newly I
discovered wilderness, Your mistress. Do |
you know, proud Europe, that this small
tributary, sent from yoar borders, will
shake off the CALLING fetters of anarchy and
catholicism, and a.poWerful nation, protect |
ed by the halcyon folds of the star-spang-
led banner, luxuriate in, scientific light and
Bible truth, while you are reverencing hy-
pocritical priests and despotic kings. A
small band of christians, fleeing from the
prosecutions of their native land, take re-
fuge in this newly discovered wilderness.
The dense forest soon begins to fall before
the wood cutters axe, and the stubborn
soil to yield rich reward to the sturdy
hand of industry. Prosperity smiles on
these humble and devout pilgrims as they
meet in their own chosen way around the
mercy seat. But when they begin to grow
strong and to invite the oppressed of every
land to. take shelter beneath their vineyard
old England looks on with evil eye and
thinks to subject them to her iron will
Hence a bloody contest eTsues, and how
small the American army compared with
the British, yet, led on by the immortal
Washington, they meet the enemy in the
most appalling form, and, driving them
from their borders, unfuTl the star-spangled
, banner which will wave in triumph as long
as the name of the illustrious Washington
lives and patriotic heart pulsates.
What was our loved country century
ago? A tracAess wilderness; the home
> of wild beasts the den Of savages. What
, is it now Let the many nations that ac-
knowledge her just laws and upright prin-
ciples, and learn wisdom from her councils,
answer the inquiry. No longer do we hear
the hideous cries of wild beasts. The for
: est over which these roamed is converted
into fertile fields, fourishing gardens and
verdant plains. Instead of the wigwam,
we behold the stately edifce, populous city
and magnificent legislative hail. No long
! er the red man paddles his light canoe
down the tributary stream. The majestic
! ship and huge iron horse traverse the most
= foreboding seas, and, freighted with rich
!. productions, skim over the briny deep, form
: ing connecting link between the most dis
: tant nations. No longer the shrill sound
!" of the war hoop breaks the stiffness of the
night, or the savage in ambush, surprises
the unsuspecting traveller. Nor do igno-
= rance andsuperstition cast their foreboding
shadows over her highways. The press
4 sends forth daily thousands Of her winged
! = messengers, bearing entertainment and in
= struction to all who will receive them.-
- - Hersons, acknowledging no tyranical ruler
- - meet on one common platform selec
u II their own officers and choose the legisla
= = ture to- make laws. Spurning the burning
~ ~ yoke of catholicism, the rich, the poor, tn,
VI learned and the iliterate, assemble arounC
h. one common mercy seat and learn to ador
a Saviour's name. Do not all nations &C
- ~ knowledge her, the bright oasis of scienc
ne and literature? Are not her commerce an
3 manufactures unriyaled Her territory eS
ia' " tending to the ice bound regions on tn
~ North, washed East and West by nobl
e streams, and watered South by majesti
:: rivers, yields an abundant support, not OF
~ 81 ly for her inhabitants, but also for thous
bo iu ands who, stripped by an unjust govern
,nS aas ment and assembling priests Of the mear
pi of support, seek protection within her 90
-! ders. Her rich vegetable productions an
mineral resources are shared by every nj
y ton. The influence of her press is felt an
a. acknowledged BY the world. Her code
~ laws was designed to render justice to ev
IL ry one irrespective Of wealth, influence, an
" popular favor. The funds of her treasul
a. a. are more than sufficient to defray the go
~. W. ernmental expenses. Academies, semin
- y. ries aud colleges deck her wide domain
"a VI The number of her prose and poetic a
au -, thors are daily increasing, whose produ
on a., tions rank high for purity and original
,rO 90 of thought, just conception and extensi
~ knowledge. Have not her sons kindl
'uaU &c. the brightest luminaries which sparkle
Tue SCleHJlllC WOIlus w uO dOCS AO1 q
my my mire the bright scintillations which the
wv ueI luminaries emita No orphan need b
odu ;.S from door to door, or pauper die in i
VA "a streets, for hospitals are open to all W
anu =; cannot find protection elsewhere. Hou'
III ~ of worship are erected in which the all i
%nu portant truths of the gospel are periodic
IL IL ly proclaimed to all who will attend. E
nant na, history is replete with the names of her
,eaS ae,aS sons, noble daughters and philanthro
iV ~ martyrs. Her missionaries were the Fl
:, w = to bear the word of life across the bri
oa - deep to the dark benighted heathen.
,nnd md America enjoys privileges and advanta.
! = superior to all other nations; so is she
s.da Il der more imperative Obligations to ez
NJ, Man her influence for the PRONUNCIATION Of ev
9nab philanthropic enterprise and the extens
L;fo of Christ's cause.
49, 49, (To be continued.)
PiO'
evolt NEVER FoRGoTTEN.- "A rich landlor
ayo% England once cruelty oppressed P
oval widow. Her son, little boy of eight ye
and saw it. He afterwards became pain
the and painted life-ikeness of the seen,
lestly Years afterward he placed it where thel
ough saw it. He turned pale, trembled in ev