The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1860-07-05
DnNning Of the New Ern

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In the early history of every country ond
every nation there was time when physical
force ruled the mass of men and those whose
nameshave been handed down to posterity as types
OF linen of the times" were known among the
preat men Of the world as successful warriors or
mighty hunters. The heroes of the Greek and
Roman poets remind us of lawful Garnder
and the " Benicia Boy" and even down TO the
times of the Crusaders, aud almost to the period
of tue Reiormati personal prowess was, TO n
great ex tent, q passport to honor and distinc-
tion. However with the invcntol Of gunpow-
der the mariners compass, the printing press and
the dissemination of letters, new era begnh.--
Mental power then took the place of physical.
Intellectual rivalry took the place of the trial at
arms. 1t was no longer Achilles or Gilbert
thundering over a field, and challenging his
competitor; but the merchant, thinker, artist and
inventor, who exercised the most potent in.
huence over the human mind. Then the din
of mental not physical conflict rose from the
march of progress, MS nations became civilized,
evncng that their cnreer had been from phs-
ical TO mental developmentand marking the time
ms the commencement OF the intellectual period OF
the race.
No careful observer Of passing events will
require any special references to prove that uu
era, more distinct and important than any pre-
vious, is dawning upon us. Intellectual disci.
pline is evidently not to be the fnalty in the
education of the human race. With this mus
be coupled humanity, philanthropy and love tC
God and man. This is clearly the grand desigr
of the gospel Of peace" us proclaimed by
Jesus aud the Apostles, looking forward witt
faith and hope to thu unity OF the human rae,
in love. In the midst of the fierce contention
and confusion in intellectual warfare, the high
er faculties of bencvoence, reverence and jus
tce are beginning TO assert their supremacy
md this ouly, we are free to say. accords will
tie loftiest and holiest aspirations OF the human
soul The conviction Of this truth is bcin,
fastened upon the minds OF men, and they will
ere no fur distant period, open their eyes TO th'
living reality OF the fact thSt the only way o
escape from present intolerable evils, social ant
individual, is in quiet and cheerful submission
TO the dictates Of concience, justice aud hum ani
ty The demand OF the times is growing urgen
for men cannot rest where they are. They mus
enter the car of progress.be crushed by its wheel
or be left to starvation, for the world moves il
smoral and spiritual sense, as we'll as in merel!
physical and material one.
1t has taken all the physical means aud menta
conflicts OF the past to prepare the way for tn
future of the race. 1t takes many warm sprin
days for the seed to sprout, the stalk to grow
leaves to unfold the buds to form and swell
but all at once, the beautiful flowers expand t.
our admring gaze. We know not when it vii
burst forth in all its beauty and fragrance. S
j: is in regard to the condition ofmen and wo
men. What has been anticipated by wise me
and seers, may suddenly be realized, aud ,h
coming OF an era Of love and good will burst
upon us when we little dream of il. But
evidently will not come until there is pre-
paraton for it. The conflict in society and th
suhtrings Of individuals though TO the unrs
hecling they seem TO have q contrary tcndenc,
are doubtless fastening that preparation. lie
all who labor earnestly and in love for huma
redemption he comiorted and encouraged, ic
the period of the dawning ofthc new era is clos
upon us--thc period when all shall rejoice
pace, liberty, love and happiness.