The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-25

I Leasing, reynolds, Rusktn. Schiller. Burnet.
Schelling and others, who have written so
ably on the arts. are accessible and familiar
to all. The history ofart proves that il not
only refines and delights, but the mechani-
cal and useful arts are greatly benefited by
its presence.
But we should begin 70 establish the fine
arts among US, not only TO render our people
! familiar with the scenes and great men of
other lands, but also To render our own
country TO the hearts of its people, by pre-
senting 10 them the gorgeous scenery of
America. where nature has been so lavish
| OF her beauty; and By restoring 10 them in
marble, or on the canvas. the noble bene-
factors and deathless heroes Of the country.
The Southern people are preparing TO erect
| a monument TO our beloved Lee. Who.
though his dust beneath our footstep lies
His spirit breathes amid his native skies"
And what could be more appropriate than
for Southern artist TO execute the fitting
/ design. suggested by an eloquent minister.
In a letter on Gen. Lees death he suggests
this design. IL the Confederate cemetery,
at Richmond. where sleep thousands of gal
liant hearts that often followed the hero TO
! yictOry-there among the graves of his gall
liant sons, let statute of the departed
/ chicttain be erected,w with one hand pointing
TO the graves around him, the other point
/ ing To the skies-to that heavenly home
where he and those around him are AT rest
with Washington.
We should have an art to commemorate
the noble dead; and wherever, in our land,
is burial ground for the Southern dead,
1 among the unfortunate hero's graves should
be pedestal bearing the names of the SOL
/ diers buried there; on the PEDESTAL should
be a a statue of the genius of Southern free
dom. pointing with one hand 10 heaven, and
bearing in the other a scroll with these
words inscribed; They fell for Country,
God and Truth.
''On Fames eternal camping ground, their
silent tents are spread,
And glory guards with solemn round, the
biYouac of the dead"
OF all times i'm our history. the political
Interests OF this country demand true, faith
full men.
In selecting candidates for Office the peo-
pie should always consider first the charac-
ter of the man, and next his acquaintance
with the interests and laws of the land.
None but good men-(they ought really
TO be christians )-should receive nomina-
lions, those who are virtuous, sober, honest.
conscientious and faithful.
There are men who talk a great deal
about politics, who don't understand the
fundamental principles advocated by a sim
gle party, who never read the Constitution
of the United States, nor the laws of their
own State. Such men are not fitted for rul-
ers. A true patriot ought to know what his
cOuntry's laws are, and use every endeayor
to repeal those that are unjust.
l dare say that If the citizens of Misss-
sippi were as familiar with. her interests as
they should be, one law, which is foul blot
upon the State, would long since have been
repealed.
refer to a section of the religion law. TO
which our attention has been particularly
called by one of our faithful patriotic pro-
fessors.
/ believe that it is every mans duty to
raise his voice against it. The law is SO
very explicit, that a dying Christian cannot
possibly leave any property for the cause of
religion. An infidel may leave his all for
the spread of Tom Paine's works; for the
founding of an infidel college to poison the
youth, and destroy morality, but a Chris
tian cannot bequeath a cent to spread the
Bible. or establish an institution of learning
under the influence of the gospel. If any
man doubts this let him go and read. The
pleas offered for this law are az flimsy as
the law is vile; the first is that men ought
to give while living; the second is that il
was aimed against the Catholic power; the
third that ministers, by their influence over
some men in weak moments, would prevail
on them TO give the church and clergy too
much. If weak, helpless old man has
barely enough money for the interest Of il
to support him, or has all his property vest
ed in life insurance, which lac cannot com
mand while living; shall he be prevented
from bequeathing his money to faithful
missionaries, which has. perhaps, been TO
him life's dearest object? and shall he thus
be deprived of the only posthumous fame
he can acquire, and for which all men
thirst! Directed against the Catholicsll-
Is there danger from Catholic pow
State where they are SO few i'm mum
Der! This is false pretext; even If Cath
olics were numerous their rights are a sa-
cred as those of PrOtestantsi
1t Is a vile piece oflegislation against the
liberty of conscieuce-against the very
essence of all civil liberty. And then the
dark imputation il casts upon the character
of ministers is the surest way TO dethrone
christianity. | appeal TO you, young gem
tlemen. who have so much respect. reverence
and love, for the four pure. exalted repre-
sentatives of the ministerial profession in
our faculty, on whose words of wisdom and
love you have so often hung with delight
shall such men. whom you love as fathers,
be disgraced by such an imputatiOn! To
all who love the dearest interests of their
country who can exert an influence. |
appeal in the name of patriotism; in the
names of many ofmy countrymen-let not
Mississippi be longer degraded by this un-
christian law.
Ia conclusion: after making a proper
choice of your vocation a thorough prepa-
ration for your career, with proper worthy
views of life and man, and an acquaintance
with your country's interests. GIVE THE
WORLD ASSURANCE OF MAN" by exercs-
| ing a noble moral courage To do your duty.
/ Have the moral courage by your actions TO
vindicate the dignity and nobility of labor.
/ Work will open higher and nobler field 10
/ bht n man - Oi lilt nlEuHh1 W
success when in sphere of honorable ac-
tivity; and il cannot be too often repeated
that action is mans normal state.
Had L the power to communicate In an
! audible voice to the winds, / would make
the gentle zephyrs whisper in mans ear,
action, action! The same would | cause the
tempest TO howl-the thunder 10 mutter-I
would make the sun-kissed, pebbled-bot-
toned brooklet in its laughing murmurs
/ speak In silyer-toned sentences to man
I ssT ifa is real - I WOnln make the majestic
river, with its many voices, cry out, action
action!
The mighty ocean. with its foam-capped
pillows. the lofty mountains, with their
! sky-piercing SUBMITS, the sun, moon, aud
clouds, should all unite their voices, and the
word action should be ever ringing in mans
ears. AS the immortal Bascom said of that
sublime truth God Is love" so with him |
would say, had 1 pen plucked from the
ilightening's fiery wing. dipped in the rain
bow tints, and the skies for scroll, would
write in letters that would extend across
yon blue dome; would dot il with the
stars, aud dash il with the comets, faction
action alone is LIES Eternity"
NY young countrymen, there are those
among you whom for years | have known.
and with feelings of pride do / claim you
as friends; with admiration have / watched
your efforCs. and as a companion studied
your characters in which l see the living
germs of a noble manhood. / am proud 10
say TO my country in her need. here are
those who give promise of men that will be
your future help and ornament. To the old
men, who are trembling under their cares
and burdens, and who are anxiously look
ing for other shoulders on which TO rest the
pillars of State and Church-tO such would
say with burning enthusiasm, BE of good
cheer With hearts of courage and arms
of strength, to your rescue, We come we
come!
Brothers of the Phi Sigma: again have
you stood in honor beneath our unfurled
banner, clasped its glowing folds.and sworn
allegiance to the eternal principles OF
Truth which are emblazoned upon it {; cher
ish these principles; let them be the polar
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