Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-08-31


past 10 thee 2 BY whose exertions have
our privileges been purchased. BY whose
sufFerings our freedom established? Go
where we may, we find monuments erect
ed to the memory Of those who have
rendered themselves distinguished by the
force Of their intellect and the power Of
their viii. But above all these with US
one monument towers, not individual, but
national. As we cast the eye to Bunk
er's Hill, does not q voice from it reach
our ear? What saith it? The struggle
terminated, the infant colonies become
States--a free and great confederation
has arisen extending from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. We enjoy the boon they
died to purchase; we as a nation, as in
dividuals, our institutions, civil, religious.
and literary are the purchase of their
wisdom, and their tolls. The character
of our forefathers is known only to be
admired, and admired only to be en-
ulated. They endured and struggled
through long years, not for party but
for freedom-they estimated the cost,
and valued their cause more than they
feared punishment or death-what saith
their struggles to US? Shall We cease
to hold the rights they transmitted to US
| equally sacred? Shall we cherish this
liberty with less fidelity? Doth not a
voice bid US watch with vigilant eye, and
guard with strong hand individual and
national good. Saith it not, Be mindful
in prosperity, and wise in adversely p
History has lifted the veil we can look
within the enclosure of the past; we can
see the turmoil and the strife we can
hear the din of battle; We designate be-
tween the shouts of victory, and the
shrieks and means of the defeated we
see the results, and judge of the motives.
We perceive what human nature has
been, and what it has been it is. With
this in mind, act in the present, and be
ready for the future. The path of duty
is plain, its work simple but CONSTANT
Are we prepared to walk in it, and do
with our might what our hands find to
do?
/ From consideration Of the past, and
the foreshadowing Of the future, what is
this work? Life is of little Importance
except some good is accomplished. II
| from the past we learn to shun danger
to lend aid to others, and seek it from
them-to share in the counsels and bur-
dens of our fellow men, we do WE'LL
Let moral principle guide. A fame
gained through its instrumentality is faI
superior to all the renown of princelJ
nobility, and such a treasure shines fal
more brilliantly than all the glittering pa
geantry of regal potentates. Indepen
dence of thought should ever be fostered
, form your own conclusions, be certain o
their correctness, and fearlessly maintain
them. Let social feeling be enlarged
forget not that We were created to b
acttl, not ADORE mankind. In every plae,
I life has IFS stern demands. The very
claims of our social natures urge US ol
to different purposes, and call into exer
else different powers. It is given f
some to investigate natures laws. Other
: may read upon the face Of a rugge'
cliff the history of the world long befor
? the creation of man. These pursuit
ennoble the nature, and elevate the aspi
rations.
But all this may be sought after with
s out one right view Of life, without beini
instigated by one right principle of &C
) ton. Life has a brighter path than thi
? "a nobIer work to be accomplished
E The masses cannot devote themselves /
+ these pursuits. The learned and th
, great mingle with small portion {
. mankind-deep researches and gres
discoveries do not attract the throng, an
from these according as fortune smile
. or frowns, does the shout Of JOY or th
: shrek Of woe fall upon the ear. Al
. we above medioerity? Are ne not d
:. pendant creatures? Then extend Ii
hand Of friendly aid to those who CT
= work, work, from morn till night. See
= to elevate the degraded-inspire with
= them love Of knowledge and convin,
: them that they were created for vi
]. purpose. Though called in this work
sacrifice much and often, yet are n
oe these claims Of dnty2 Accountable B
a iBgs, and shrink from from hfe's earnei
a happiest work Let thy daily infaenl
- be like showers upon the grass
!, hearts be made joyous and the world Be
!. elited because thon hast lived IN II. II
ofI acts done, the sympathy manifested, "
m soon affect the receiver. and the wor