Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-07

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in mans being, the discovery of which,
has wreathed their memory with unfading
laurels.
1t was this which sent o Howard on
his messages of philanthropy and made
him an angel of mercy to his fellow
man. 1t was this which rendered immor-
tai the deeds and achievements of ALEX
ANDER, and NAPOLEON, and it was this
which gave the glory of true greatness to
our own WASHINGTON, and JACKSON, |
and MCCLELLAN, and strengthened their
hearts, and moved their arms to beat back |
the proud host of their country's foe and
gain the triumph, not Of empty ambition, |
or the trophies Of mere conquerors, but
the glory of mankind-this country free
and of hallowing forever the spot, where
the eternal principles Of human liberty
might dwell, and the theatre be opened
wide, where--shiolded by republican in
stitutions-untramelled by despotism and
untrodden by the foot of tyranny, all
might he the arbiters of their own destiny
and win an imperishable namo and fame.
A few words more. in conclusion, by
way of application -
Ladies and gentlemen Of the "Grccn-
wood Literary Society" Accept my sin
cero thanks for the distinguished honor
you have conferred upon me, in the invi-
tation extended to address your flourish
ing Literary Society. Through your
generous partiality, years ago, was made
an HoEoRARY MEMBER of the screen.
acood Lttera7y Society,"" These unexpec-
ted evidences of your kindness, 1 shall
treasure as the fondest "reminiscences of
my life and will only be lost to my mem.
ory in death.
Great indeed has been the progress of
your literary labors here in the 'Bcthcl Of
Learning" Take courage. And when you
send your young men and maidens forth into
the wide world, let it be with minds richly
stored with useful knowledge and adorned
by the lasting accomp animents of piety,
virtue and intelligence. Then, like the
Roman matrons, when presenting their
son you too, will be able to say, "THEsE,
THESE ARE OUR JEWELS"
"Ionor and fame from conditions rise.
| .qct weH yOur part-thcre all the honor lies"
We return, and very briefly, to scan the
opposite charactor-MAN-" Neglected. >
The page of history has also its gloomy
side, its dark spots to prove that talent
may exist without virtue, but these also
prove that without virtue there can be no
true dignity. Not only does the past fur
nish examples worthy ofimitation, but it
holds up to our view, instances ofsplendid
genius, capable of great attainment, with,
out being guided by a single rcdeeming
virtue, where the possessor has been hon.
ored and even envied. Such character
can be better read in blank verse.
"When behold genius bright yet base,
oftowrring talent, yot terrestrial aim,
| Methinks | see, as thrown from her high sphere
The fragments OF u soul immortal
Struck with the awful melancholy sight,
At once compassion, soft, and envy rise
But wherefore envy! Talent angel bright
If wanting worth is naugh but shining instrument
In false ambitions hand to finish faults
Ilustrious, and give iniamy renown."
And need we more to incite US to q prop.
er appreciation of our true dignity
{ high calling. While the names and char
acters of the illustrious great arc recorded
on the historic page, for our admonition
and contempt, the glory of the illustrious
great and good is their bright example tc
those who came after them. What have
we to do, but to initiate their example 7
Should they not incite US to deeds of great
ness, that we may in turn, tighten the path
way Of those who come after US. Youn,
men remember, that the
"Lives ofgreat all remind us.
We may make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behindu us,
Foot prints on the sands Of time;
Footprints, that perhaps another
Sailing DER lifes solemn main,
forlorne and shp.wrecked br0theI
Seeing, shall take heart again"
Time admonshes me to close this Ad
c dress. Would that could here recorC
my testimony in favor of some of the many
other duties demanded of the Christian,
Patriot and Philanthropist. They are al
. on record in the Book of Books. Stud,
!, well and carefully its instructive page, b!
which you have light to your way ant
0 can only avoid the fearful vortex of inf.
q deIitN
o Why should we fear to teach men t.
:, think Surely there is sufficient indica
tions of design in nature, if rightly con
tomplated, to prove the existence of De
!. ity. The spire of grass the tall au,
C stately pine the rich valley; the cragge,
a mountain; the opening leaf and tendel
=, blossom-all, their "grcat original pro
v claim.n EYerythinn, animafn and mani