Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06


sleeper than the most abrupt descents about
you. But labor conquers all; the steep
mountain sides are notched into terraces,
whose sides are protected by the stones
which once numbered the ground; the shores
are lined with stone to withstand the plash-
ing of the uneasy lake. The soil is rich by
art, and bears enormous crops of costly
grapes. Hove to see the Indian corn scatter
ed here and there among the vines. Nothing
is lost; no foot of soil, no ray of sunshine on
wall, but an apricot, peach, or q grape Is
ripening there. Use has not driven Beauty
off men are not content with the sublime OF
nature, there must have the handsome artl-
flee of flowers. Pinks, hollyhocks, marigolds,
gillyfiowers and the Queenlv rose bloom in all
the little gardens. In the homely windows
of stone cottage in the narrow street OF
Montreux, you will find finer show of cac-
fuses than all torpic Santa Cruz now presents
to its proud and lazy inhabitants, equally in
capable and regardless of beauty. Here, too,
all in peace-it is the incidents of peace
/ have been speaking of. But only 80 miles
off, as the crow flies, are the outposts OF the
Allies two armies, numbering 300, 900 men,
are drawing near to kill each other, and before
these lines reach you, | suppose they will
have Redeemed the ground with dreadful muir
der. No doubt the Austrians are the Devil
to Italy their name is Legion, and they have
possessed it many sad year. 1 damina
Tedesli, as the Italians call them. Now, Ma
poleon ILL.,, the Prince of that class ofDevils,
the very Beelzebub, comes to cast them out
1t is good to get rid of the old German UeUit,
even if new French one turns him Oft in
his rough fashion it is of kind that goes
not out, except by fire and sword. rejoice,
therefore, in every French victory-it gives
Italy some chance for freedom, though hope
little for these effected nations.
You and may be thankful that our land
is not trodden by the hoof of war {; not yet, l
mean, but the days will come when we also
must write our great charter of liberty in
blood No nation in Europe has so difficult
problem to solve as America none has so
great contradiction in the national consci:
BUSINESS. The spirit of despotsm has lodg-
ment in the United States Of America ; $780,
900 shareholders keep 1000, 600 i'll degrad-
ing bondage which Europe well knows in her
ancient story, not from present facts. Beside
these are $4,000 Hunkers, entrenched be-
hind the colleges, courts, markets and church
es of America, who are armed, in their way,
for the defense of this dcspotism, and are
deadly hostile to all the institutions OF Demo-
cracy,
great struggle goes on in Europe to-day,
in all Europe. The actual war was local, con-
fined to small part of Italy it may become
general before you read this note, and be
spread all over the land-for the causes Of
acar are eoery'ohere. 1t is the great battle OF
mankind against institution which once help
ed, but now hinder the progress of humanity;
human nature against the limitations of hu-
| IN fha n
gressive instincts Of the race, demanding de-
manding development-the enjoyment of their
natural rights; ON the other arc the ecclesias.
tical and political dynasties which now possess
the seats of power and the weapons of au-
thority, and say to mankind, "Thus far, but
no farther!'' We all know how such quar-
rels must end. Human instincts are con-
slant force continually active, never wearing
out, while dynasties perish, and are not re-
newed.
The Pope with his Christianity will &C
where the Pontifex went with his Heathenism
and one by one the despotisms Of the kings
will Weld to the constitutional Governments
of the people, Forward Upward" is
Gods word of command. All thrones, al
markets, all churches which stand in the way
will be trOdden under foot of men The pass
life of mankind is a struggle with the elements
and battle against its own rulers; but the
handsome vineyards Of Switzerland, and the
vast cities of Europe, are the results of tha
struggle; the Constitutional governments o
England, Cd and New, are the tliumphs wOr
in that battle! Alas, the fight must continue
for years, perhaps for generations, But peace
is sure to come at last. In this great Europe
an strife find no man dageo appeal to Amer
lea for encouragement. Her 1000, 900 slaves
5 her attempts to revive the African slave trade
5 her principles which lay waste the principle
of Democracy and Justice, her churche
5 leagued with the stealers of men, are argu
ments for despotism and against Republic
f No doubt Austria is the hinGmost State o
= Christian Europe, the most medieval and des
; potic; light enters Russia, and is welcome
while Austria repels the dawn of day. Blu
:: even this despotism has not slave while de n
: ocratic America chains ane.seventh of her pop
r u,aticI, anu sets 100000 men for sale =
r France is the ally of rising Italy; Americ
the helper of Austria, which would hold hac
the world. Even In your festivities, dea
friends, beg you to remember this, and nc
be unmindfu of what We owe the world.
y: trust you will enjoy the day before you, an
h return home the wiser for your delight.
: know you will believe me.
Faithfully yours,
d IHEopoas PARKER.