Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-09-30
Honesty Priceless Endowment OF
Nature.

The Philadelphia Ledger says Z:
Nature makes man after various
fashions. and in some cases associa-
ton spoils to great extent, her
handiwork. 1t should not be con-
sidcrcd a particular compliment to
say that a man is honest; were he
otherwise, some opprobrious epithct
must necessarily apply TO him. Hon
esty of purpose pertains. CT does not
pertain to every act of humanity,
whether in money on other transac-
tions. Those persons whose COM
panions in childhood or youth were
not people of high moral principle,
but were vulgar, time-scrving, or
untruthful, if nothing worse, are apt
to receive and initiate the opinions,
department and vices of such asso-
ciates, and that q character is likely
to be formed after their model which
it is difficult for any after experience
to elevate or purify. One naturally
honest and truthful, Judging man
kind after his own unfortunate expe-
rience in such lower walks of life,
is seldom able to elevate his own
moral status aftcrward to the full
stature Of virtue and candor. Soci-
ally considered, he is dishonest still,
doubling truth itself, even when
giving the noblest outward evidence
of verify and usefulness.
There is dishonesty which we'll
balancing justice does not bring to
punishment, though her scales weigh
heavy against the offender. Where
words are deemed necessary to cs-
tablish action, honesty is wanting,
One of the most priceless endow-
ments of nature is mind so large
and clear that it abhors concealment
and shrinks with undismayed cour-
age from torturous shifts and subter-
fnges of every sort. AS long as the
world lasts there will be many to ap-
preciate Popc's significant and pithy
apothcgm Gan honest man is the
noblest work of God"
No genius, however commanding;
no force Of imagination of power or
oratory makes amends for the lack
of this beautiful feature Of mans
mental and moral structure. 1t lies
at the foundation Of real greatness.
Those possessing it may lock fearless
upon their fcllow-mcn, sensible Of an
inward nobility which prosperity
cannot elevate nor adversely de-
grade. Timil animal, conscious of
weakness, resort TO cunning as their
defence, and So it is that coward!y
and dishonest natures are most Civ
en- to stratagcm. With disingenu-
Gus pretencc they move i'll crooked
paths, ever evading decisive speech
or opinion till certain ends are at
taincd, then only is tho disguise
thrown OFF and the secret purpose
stands revealed. 1t matters but lit
tie how their acts may affect others
They esteem themselves wise since
their selfish aims are secured, and
to them Popc's "houcst man" is a
poetic myth-a fine thing to contcm-
plate, but quite out of their sphere.
Nothing is more important in the
training Of children than to impress
on their tender minds love Of truth
and honesty. since~-1sc finest intel
lectual parts are ho.hing without
these. The trail Of III; serpent
marks all paths OF falschood, deep,
ton or honesty. We venture ths
assertion, that few will gain-say thai
the deccitlul and dishonest person
whether IN or woman. win perish
without friend, after living by ex
pc.hents and shifts which one aftel
another will break like ropes Of sand
TIE CuoLERA-Dispatches from Tur
key announce the appearance OF Asiati'
cholera in Constantinople and Smyrna.
A DEEoIT boy, who found pocket
book full of money, was too proud to tax
a reward of two cents, and declined it.
THr Democratic Judicial Convention
for Allegany and Washington couniie
meets at Hagerstown on Tuesday mex
the Sd of October. The delegates fror
this county have been chosen. Those 70
I Washington county viii be selected o
aturday next.