Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-05-29

"In speaking, Eaid Milton, Of such man
who has mcrited 70 well Of bis country,
should do nothing II only exculpated hin
from crimes; since IL 50 nearly concerns tn
country and myself, who am 80 closely i'm
pliCated in the same disgrace, to evince 70 al
nations, and so far a. can, to all ages, the
excellence Of his character and the splendOl
Of his renOwn" After Milton and Macaulay
and Carlyle, IL becomes q difficult task Il
speak on the subject. Let US, however, a
briefly as possible review the life Of Cromwell
In its obscure period, including twO-thirds O
his life, he is a plain English farmer, distin
guished only by his hOmely English virtues
his strong common sense and Independence
his earnest piety, his fOrwardness in all goOC
works. At home, he is strict, yet tender, full
Of soft sympathics and playful kindness. liz
enters the British Parliament, recommended
by little political skill or influence, still lesi
by any OratOrical attainments, but by his
thorough practical force and earncstncss, he
approves himself as q man " to sit well to the
mark" In the next stage Of his life he is on
extempOrc soldier, who, having learned tC
govern himself, proves his fitness to be .
leader to others. lie inspires his men with
his own spirit, fights with the enthusiasm O
one who believes, and passes on from victory
to victory. When justice requires it, hc car
be as inexOrab'c as death but he has an Of
fcctionatc pity for distress, and . patient tOl
crAncc for honest doubt or misguided SiBceri.
ty. As his sphere widcns, his powers arc
developed; he displays faculty equal to the
greatest affairs and the darkest emergcncieH
till all men rely on the strength Of his arm,
and the wisdom of his counsel. With soul.
pervading belief in things unseen, even alike
in public and private, in tho shock Of battle
and the heat Of debate, speaking and feeling
as q man under the eye Of God, and an In
strumcnt in His hands, he unites . clear and
prompt intelligence that finds difficult vent il
words, but cuts decisivcly through the sub
test entanglcmentS, and vigor Of will that
takes up tho most appalling difficulties with
iron grasp, scattcrs doubt and opposition Il
the winds, and establishes order on the basis
Of fact. lie has no theories about government
but he knows in all circumstances what suit,
the time, and he darcs to realize it A king
governs i'll and obstructs the growth Of En-
glands true life; he helps to dcthrone him
and sets up a republic. The republic prove,
itself unfit for the national requirements, anC
its leaders talk when they ought to act h,
takes the work into his own hands, tramplinl
upon law, resolute only that England shall II
some true sense accomplish her destiny. AnC
now he ig viSibly. as he had long been virtu
ally, the head of the nation.
lie had disappointed every party, not By
deceiving them, but by being more wise 4
recognize the true state Of things, and tn
true condition of national well.being lie ha
converted into enemies many sincere and abl
men who cannot see with his eyes, and tllinl
their duty consists not In aiding but in op
posing him. lie has alienated thA, Affections
Of old comrades, who cling TO their loved the
Eorics, while lie 10 striving only to put what
ever was good In these theories into practices
His superior mind, ever growing, has 0penes
into wider circle of thoughts out Of the mis-
and storm Of revolution. Experience ha
taught him many things which arc hard
communicate in words, but which he strue
giles to convert into facts. Elevated into 81
prcmacy, regal save only In name, he sti
preserves the plain simplicity Of his fornle
life. Armed with more than regal power, b
limits himself within the strict bounds Of nc
cessity. He is not elated by power, for it
not strange to him. At home upon throne
he cares little for the out shows Of royalty
except SO far as they involve the nation
honor. or cOnduce to its security. Too grcs
to be jealous or vindictive for himself, he
swift and stern in crushing the enemies {
public tranquility. He Is truly terror
eviIdOeTs, . praise and profession to thcT
that do WELL He fosters learning, thoug
himself not learned, and companion Of me
to whom learning is profanity. " Il thcr
was man In England who excelled in an
faculty or science, tho Protector would in
him out, and reward him according to hi
merit" The head Of Puritanism, Of Q caus
now triumphant, hc is SO little Of q fanatic,
that he tolcrates all scots, 40 long as the
meddle not to disturb the state-he can tole
ate everything but wilful wrong. doing.
an era when liberation il still looked upon {
foolish in politics and criminal in religion,
stands out In glorious prominence as the ca
nest advocate Of the rights Of conscience, m
proclaims all men answeFable to God alor
for their faith. Popery and prelacy he pr
scribcs, on grounds political rather than rel
gious; to the adhcronts OF both he show
private licenses; under his rule men no long,
suffer at the stake or the pillOry. So far
his thoughts reach beyond his age, that h
desires, aud earnestly attempts, to extend tn
rights Of citizenship to the Outcast and persC
cutcd Jews. Himself the greatest, "the mos
English Of Englishmen," he is determine
that England shall be the greatest Of States.-
lie encourages trade, he plants colonies, h
makes wise peace with whom he will, or wage
just and successful war. All Europe tren
blCs at his voice, and the flag of EnglAn
now and hcnceforth waves triumphant owe
every sea. In fine, considering tho .cOmparI
tive position Of Britain in the times that pr,
ccdcd and followed him, the circumstances
his life, and the difficulties with which he ha
to contend, making all allowance for his error
and failings, he is man for all ages to admir-
for all BritOns to honor in proud and lovin
remembrance. No royal name, at least sine
AlGred's, is more worthy Of our vencratioT
than that Of the " UsuFpcr," Oliver Cromwell
-EncycLOpedia britannica.
> DOMESTIC DIsPUTE.-A couple (nOt very lOr
marriedD were cOntending about what shou
: be the name of their frat and only child.
William, my dear, l want TO name hi
Peter.
"O!no, love, do not like Petcr, he der
cd his Master. Let us call him Joseph.
"Why, WilliAnl l can't bear Joseph;