The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-06-11

Siloah'S bronx that flows fast by the oracle
of God" 1t was this which chastened the
spirit of the pious PENSION, and blessed
the world with the SAVIOR of his good name.
1t was this which awakened the genius of
NEWTON, and of HARVEY, and gave
them the honor of revealing those myster-
ious principles in inanimate nature, and
in mans being, the discovery of which
has wreathed their memory with unfading
laurels.
1t was this which sent HOWARD on
his messages of philanthropy and made
him an angel of mercy to his fellow
man. It was this which rendered immor-
/ tai the deeds and achievements of ALEX
ANDER, aud 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-shielded by republican in
stitutions-untramelled by despotism and
untrodden By the foot of tyranny, all
might be the arbiters of their own destiny
and win an inperishable name and fame.
A few words more. in conclusion, by
way of application -
Ladies and gentlemen OF the eGreen-
wood Literary Society" Accept my sin
cere 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 HoNoRARY MEMBER of the "Grec1s.
acood literary .SOciety" These unexpec-
ted evide of your kindness, 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 this Bethel 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"
Honor and fame from conditions rise.
.7et cell yOur Port-there all the honor iies"
We return, and very briefly, to scan the
opposite character-MAN-" Negiected y
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 of splendid
genius, capable of great attainment, with
out being guided by single rcdeeming
virtue, where the possessor has been hon.
ored and even envied. Such character
can be better read in blank verse
when I behold genius bright, vet base,
oftowering talent yot terrestrial aim,
Methinks see. as thrown from her high sphere
The fragments Of a soul mmortali
Struck with the awful melancholy sight,
At compassion, soft, and envy rise
But Wherefore envy Talent angel bright
II wanting worth is naught but shining instrument
In false ambitions hand. TO fnis faults
! IllustriOus, and give iniamY renown."
And need we more to incite Us to q prop.
er appreciation of our true dignity our
high calling While the names and char
acters of the illustrious great are recorded
on the historic page, for our admonition
and contempt, the glory of the ilustrious
great and good is their bright example to
those who came after them. What have
we to do, but to initiate their example
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. Young
men remember, that the
Lives ofgreat men all remind us,
We may make lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind US.
Foot prints on the sands of time;
Foot prints, that perhaps another
Sailing DER life's solemn main,
forIorne and ship wrecked brother
Seeing, shall take heart again"
Time admonishes me to close this Ad
dress. Would that l could here record
my testimony in favor of some of the many
other duties demanded of the Christian,
Patriot and Philanthropist. They are all
on record in the Book of Books. Study
well and carefully its instructive page, by
which you have a light to your way and
can only avoid the fearful vortex of inf
deiity
Why should we fear to teach men to
think Surely there is sufficient indica
tions of design In nature, if rightly con-
templated, to prove the existence of De
ity. The spire of grass the tall and
stately pine the rich valley; the cragged
mountain; the opening leaf and tender
blossom-all, their "great original pro-
claim" Everything, animate and inani-
mate, proves the existence of Cod
Blind indeed, must be he who with the
Light of Truth" before him-arrives at
any other conclusion Look at the Hea-
vens, ALSO
And though real voice. sound.
Amid the radient orbs be found.
In reasons ear, they all rejoice,
And utter forth orious voice
Forever singing they shine.
The hand that made is Divine
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