The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-08-11
FOR TIE JEFFLRsoNIAN.

| herself to ancient Greece and gave letters
to the world, down to this our day, in DO
century do We find its steps so gigantic,
confering blessings SO uuittudinous upon
% aukind, as 10 this our nineteenth centu-
ry. Now inventive genius is tiptoe; and
improvement ever on the alert. ispor
like that which years ago with freedom
rose from Esau's pottage and wasted Its
fragrance on the desert air, is now the
powerful motive power which we employ
in com merce, manufacture and travel
That free and speedy element which has
regarded neither space nor scope has be-
come the humble servant OF this inventive
nse. and is destined to become the news
boy of the world. We plainly behold
progress stamped upon the age in which
we lire; and it is truly gratifying TO US to
behold such mighty phalanx of giant
American minds engaged in the great
work Of human progress and improve
meut. While the crumbling monarchics
and dcspotisms of the old world arc study
ing and improving the science of human
butchery, ard are now engaged in the cruel
arts of war: our citizens are cultiSatlng d
enjoying the sweets Of peace and the bles-
sings of civil and religious liberty. While
the aspiring and ambitious monarchs OF
Europe are spreading ruin. desolaton
aud death through their realms; causing
old mother earth to drink the blood OF
thousands of Gods images, may our coun-
try stand cuer united having or knowing
no fear but the fear of God possessing love
for bim, love for each other and love fer
the race; which shall enable US by the
power and influence of truth to conquer
the world and bring it under peaceful
Republican sway. This important mis-
sion is ours-tbe great work is to be &C
con upli,bed not by the preaching of dema-
gosues and publicans. but by the good ex
ample OF the asses of the American peo-
pie. The principles Of civil liberty which
were conceived by ancient Greece Il which
lay in embryo for centuries through the
dark ages, and which through the perilou-
trarails of our fathers, received birth, de-
mands of us protection, not by force OF
arms but by the intelligence of the masses.
When ! contemplate the ultimate destiny
of thi. our offspring and charge which like
the eIgiou Of the blessed Saviour is des.
tined to FL the whole earth, | rejoice in
view ef the honors of our charge and still
trenble 10 view Of its respousi blities.-
We are required to solve on the black
board of time the motimportant problem
ever submitted to the world.
Are mankind capable Of SELF Gorerm
mem? This ike all strictly mathemati
cal problems reqaires care and accuracy
I honestly believe that it will never fnd
an affirmative answer BY any nation un-
less it is stated and figured in about this
style. If we educate the IN asses and take
the blessed word of inspiration for the
u an of our counsel as our fathers did,
if we delight to honor man who honor
God as did Washington, examine isues
aud think for ourselves as we have q light
to do-regardiDg the ability rather than
the availability of cur rules-witb Moral
ity, Intelligence apd Union for our III otto,
and miud your business as the watchword,
we shall staDd unshaken by discordapt
elements. for ages to the world a moDu-
meut on the tablet of which will be en-
craven 10 letters which may be read by
all men: Mankind are capable Of SET
GoUernmeHt
The American Eagle is destined to rev.
olutionize the world: already are her pin
ions felt in stirring up the nations. Amer
lean energy and enterprise is Obrougb a
commerce that whiteDs every ses) being
felt and witnessed by every nation. The
march of Empire, however, at this time
is wests ard; ere long the extreme Pacific
vale will resound with agricultural and
mechanical life aud activity.
The lofty church spire pointing to heav-
en- will indicate that God is worshiped
there; the busy cities aud thriving villa
ses will declare that the hardy pioneer
has finally found and improved the Great
West"
In conclusion, would ask; arc we will
ing to sustain and by our conduct uphold
this our great future nationality Boys
what say you with regard to this subject!
You will soou be required to fill the pla-
ces that jour fathers DOW occupy, to cul
tigate these broad and fertile prairies and
subdue these native forests which your
fathers had not time and strength TO de.
valon Won uil ha reon;red m direct