Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-04

LAUREL, Sussex county, May 3O.-Yonr cores
pondcnt so long silent, has again seized his pen,
Cthc mighty engine that moves the world, moulds
popular opinion, controls the destiny of nniions)
and will endravor to give you some stray ink
ings" fiom this part of terra trma.
The wisest Of Kings and rulers has said there
is nothing new under the sun y but we think /,
could solomon awake from his slumber of CEN
turtles, shake of their monldy dust and behold
the verdi Of to-day, he might retract his proven
l'inl observation-disclosures still exclaim "'tis all
vanity. Perhaps though, the sci' see and march
Of mind of the age are but the reflex of the
mighty realities OF the past, looming up in sub
Unity, to he revealed in the flooding light OF the
present; the ruins of the past teach us lesson
not to be forgotten-thcy tell us III deepest tones
that peoples have lived who far cxcelled us In the
ats and sciences, and that we with all our boosted
learning, are but mere pigmies. Pardon
my somewhat novel introduction, and without
further depression will return TO the subject.
From this remote corner you no doubt hear but
little; but we are struggling; our motto is " Ex-
celslor." We have been aroused to appreciate
some of the benefits and advantages mentally
and physically, IN such profuson given us.
A quarter of century ago, none of our cit-
zens in their widest dreams, their deepest reve-
rie, would have conceived Of the grand achieve
ments of the present hour; their imagination, in
It's fullest scope, would not have conp,ssed such
Utopian laacics.
They little thought few short years, would
see the iron horse" the fore-runner of civilizl-
infusing renewed life, and vigor, and connect
ing us by strongest ties with the cities OF the
North. Now u is an accomplished fact !, our
virgin sol is being developed; our "waste places,
made to bud, and blossom, as the rose" We are
yet to become the Eden of our Diamond State
the great fruit store-housc OF "thc lands to the
North of us"-pardon our spirit of enthusiasm,
but Time will determine the problem.
We have also made rapid progress in temper
ance, morals, and religion. The Good Templars'
here. have n lpdpp umhprtuu lrad ..
those who pledged themselves to abstain from
the use OF the cup of all Ills the precursor Of
woes, and are excrtng an influence, only equal
ed by tue churches themselves they are indeed
the great auXiiarles to the of Christianity,
and morality, and have been so employed in our
midst.
Among the many churches here, we note the
Methodist Episcopal, as holding the most prom
inent position, (as indeed she uoes throughout
our State-numbering about two hundred meln-
bers--presided over by pastor, who, though
coming among us n few months ago wholly uil-
known, save by reputation, has already, by his
courteous department, urbanity of manner, to-
gether with abilities of the highest order; en-
dearcd himself to the church, and people Mt large,
and under the pastorate Of Rev. Mr.. Miller, we
speak for her still more glorious achievements,
still higher atiainments.
movement, entirely now, has quite recently
been inaugurated: course of lectures, under
the auspices of the NJ. Il. church. The first OF
the series was delivered ON the evening of the
2Sth ult., by Rev. Mr.. Lightbourne of Dover
subject: 1.-The Hand" or "The Dignity of La
bor." The reverend speaker after brilliant pre-
face, entered upon his chosen theme, and showed
conclusively, as a lecturer, he was really sat
home" He may not have evinced the oralory
Of Cough, or Vincent, yet his style was fluent,
| his diction quite pure; at times he would en-
chant the audience by his outbursts of ervd eln-
quence, or conyulsc them with his sallies of wit
and passages of humor. "The growth of the
mind said he, sis strengthened by industrious
culture; thoughtfulness and sedatencss are essen
tal to insure vgor and healthy state; II Is labor
only that gives rest to pleasure, and the hopes
| the anticipations-of many n fond parent are
| crushed and blighted by habits of incidence, in
| mind and body of beloved child" He also
herildcd the attested truth "that no mind unable
| to grapple and labor successfully with the world
can ever attain to much mental force" He paid
| u glowing tribute to the toll worn man upholding
| the dignity of labor" and proving by prece-
dents that labor alone brings out the hidden re-
sources of earth, as well rs chains the thunder
bolt and fills the councils OF the nations with
| some of the brightest intellccts. Did time and
| space permit we would give a further eap0se Of
the geltlsman's eloquent effort, hut having al
ready trtspassed upon your columns, we will
merely add that 1t was. altogether, an intellectual
| entertainment OF the first class-such n one as
will be at all times welcomed and appreciated by
| intelligent audiences. Wa trust it is but the
dawning of brighter intellectual morrow.
In THIS connection we would not forget to men
| ton the excellent music ON the occasion, rem
| dered by the efficient choir of the church, con-
Quoted by Miss Mt ably sustained by the
accomplished organist, Mrs. fI-r.
Messrs. Editors, pardon my lengthy contribu.
| tions; success attend you In conducting able
| a journal In this State. Even your political OPP
condemning and not sustaining your course.
| OssIAN,