Des Arc citizen., 1866-03-31

ufAV StiSo"SoS "N"i'S'J HI iA<@H'"s'Sf'%~S~~ VI " high and noble, purposes There were those who believed they were doing Gods service, in opposing and prosecuting the Sauior Columbus met with strong oppo- sition in his attempt to find new world. The same may be said of Harry, Gallileo, Newton and Fulton, and in fact, of most all the benefactors of our race in ancient and modern times. But some say you are mistaken, we don't oppose your Road; we want you to build it; we are in favor of having the road built, etc. We'll, come up, join us, subscribe so much money or land prove your faith by your works, don't stand back and bid others go forth let us all work together, in giving all we can, in saying all we can, in doing all we can in aid of the cause. What would you think of the man that has half dozen sons growing up under his care and direc- tion; not one of these sons ever having been to school a day, and yet he tells you he is in favor of education, thinks it is a good thing. School houses convenient, competent teachers and plenty of means yet he never sends his sons to school nev- CT pays teachers dollar, or subscribe a cent to build school house; still be is in favor of education thinks it is a great thing, and that every body ought to have an education; and that he intends to edu- cate his sons
 Most of us are familiar with the anec- dote of the western hunter, who with his better half Nancy, penetrated the deep forest, built his shanty, and got ready for bear hunting. He cautioned Nancy not to be alarmed if dangers gathered about her, declared what he could do and what he would do, in case of emergency. But unexpectedly, Bruin one day suddenly made his appearance at the door of the shanty. There was no time for parleying, and buta moment for action; and during that moment our hero acted, by suddenly bounding for the joists and secreting him. self in the loft, leaving Nancy to the mer- cy of Bruin. She seized an ax that lay convenient, met the bear, overcame him, downed him and continued her blows, till her liege lord felt the danger was all over, and leaping down, cried out: "Lay on Nancy! lay on Nancy aee've kilt him, ue'ue kilt him, aint we Nancy r So in our efforts to overcome obstacles difficult ties and disappointments, we will find some like our hero, that will avoid rcsponsibili- ties and dangers till the road is built, and then they will shout We have done it. we have done itl" Some say to us that they are decidedly in favor of the Road, but our movement now is premature; the people are not ready for it. To such we reply it is not premature, in delay there is great danger; and now is the accepted | time for action. z Where there is will, there is way" Then to the work like true patriots; let us devote ourselves let this be our motto The Rail Road, it must be built.
 TIE GROWN OF AGE.---IIe who is honored by God, why should men not also honor him? Upon the head of the wise and virtuous, grey hair is D beautiful crown.
 Three old men met to ccebrate their jubilee, and related to their children why they had grown so old. Vl ae "
 The one, teacher and a priest, said; 'sWhen l went out to teach, the length of the road never troubled me. never passed by, arrogantly. the heads of the young, and never raised my hands for a blessing without really blessing and praisng God, therefore have grown so old" sG PIE
 The other, a merchant, said: sI have never enriched myself with the losses of my neighbore His course never followed me to bed, and of my property, have joyfully given to the poor :. therefore, God has gwen me so many years.'
 The third, a judge of the people, said: sI never accepted presents never obstinatey insisted on my mind. In the most difficult cases, sought to control myself; therefore, God has blessed me with my age.
 Then their children and grandchildren came | to them, kissed their hands and crowned them 4 with flowers And the fathers blessed them and said: "As your youth 50 may your age be: may your children be to you what you are to us, a crown of blooming roses upon our grey hair
 Age is beautiful crown. It is only found in the ways of temperance, righteousness and wisdom.
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