The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-02-14

| health and strength. Nature's Col tells them il
they perform the dictates Of his divine viii, He
viii reward them with life eternal II natures
laws are disregarded, trampled under foot, she
shows her Indignation by shattefing the physical
and mental organization of her subject. ff the
divine Injunction of Natures God are Disregard
ed, II his appeals to man to perform his duty are
not respected, He suffers the moral organization
to become depraved, making them unit to dwell
In that home reserved for the blest. In the
hat when . man has performed nobly the duties
imposed upon him, he Is rewarded by those
whom he has served. In the literary world, IL
an suthor has, b his Industry. become worthy
By these statements We are enabled TO see IN
Gods law and mans d system of rewards and
punishments. He rewards those who are true to
his cause, and Furnishes its enemies. And it may
be truthfully said that such rewards ana punish
ments are right, and in wisdom have been pro-
vided. By their uses we encourage the deserv-
ing and discourage profigate course of action.
The useful man to a nation, who has received the
commentator Of his couBtrynlen, is stimulated
TO greater ~exertion by their acknowledged appre-
citation. The usurper and trick.ter il discour-
aged by his conflict with the censures and pun
ishmenfs he must encounter. In imitation OF the
Governor of our universe, and OF he wisdom Of
our predecessors, do we wish to show YOU our
appreciation of your services to us. We wish TO
give you q living effective demonstration that your
labors In the capacity of teacher, for the past
few mouths, were not in vain. We know that .
teachers responsibilities are great in teaching
and uidIng u.s. And we wish not only TO show
your worth, but to give n precedent which others
~, I'M. n.e sr en msnr tsashers ni Who ,o fsiI and III INT tn sSW
who IRE successful We believe II to be q duty
Of those who patronize a teacher who has been
successful and Of profit to them; to reward him
the world; so that 1t may reflect our liherulity
and his value. 1t will enable him, when he seeks
: new rs field pf fl labor i to reap E ,sSm q our m. l1 as pa ms We
are forgetful Of the care and painst of q teacher.
We treat them as the rain or sunshine; and we
trust 1t will not be presumption when We say that
parents are neglectful Of duty In this respect.
Some OF them seem to think tbat the duty of
teaching rests wholly upon the teacher. Others
that their duty consists In pointing out the de-
to O community. And often do we see thOse
whose duty it Is to aid him ponnce upon him and
turn him out, discouraged, ruine-i.
But we are here to say, and we are proud of
the opportunity, that our teacher has performed
his duty independent Of the aid which was due
him, and that he has passed uninjured through
tation; that he has gained the love and respect
Of all those with whom he is now parting. And
. word said derogatively to his hard-earned lau-
rels would be an Ofense to us all.
You came into our midst q stranger. Your
qualifications, either rs q gentleman or a teach
er, were unknown. But by your faithful per-
formsnc =, Of nu duty E;.S yos have proven us sDar : wsi
We have observed in the laws by which you gov
erned US Judgment and ustice. We found when
We obeyed your laws, we received your appro-
val; when we disobeyed we received your pun
ishment. We were urged to be diligenf, by
pointing to the rewards of industry, and to the
sad effects of idleness. You have been firm and
steadfast in what you thought was right-uncom-
promising between truth and error.
Here, with this cane, do we present our love,
respect and approbation of your services. May
il serve to recall the happy days we are now clos
ing. May its companionship in your bright and
happy hours. tell you that you have our best
wishes; and in your sorrows and troubles, may
il tell you of your absent friends. Above all may
it, and the memories of those who gave II, serve
leads to heaven and to Cod"
The occasion was. enjoyed by all
who were present, and the recipient
of the cane, Mr.. George King, is very
proud to have gained the love of his
scholars and patrons. May he live
long and always remember the givers.