Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-01

10 gam ~ pldCc Or It name, lneE are WllIlng,
even desirous that the bold and true to
convictions Of duty should rise to emil
nence. There is u degree of sublmity
which touches the honest heart in the CON
duct of a man or n woman, who, possessed
of great truth valuable for humanity, or
Il part of humanity, to receive and honor,
presents it persistently to the public mind,
or to the minds that should have and use
it first for the public good, and presses it
with an enthusiasm that never fails, hv
every available means on every fresh op-
portunity; fearlessly, hopefully, upon the
consciences that do not ieel is force suf-
ticientlv to act in its behalf Such advo-
Gates of the right at length have their
reward even among men. Allied to this
the trusts c0nlntitttd 10 one for kCcpinq ara
impr0ring.
1t is much to make it possible for an
other to say, - He was studiouslv careful
for the little and the great things put into
his hands .; or . She was truly mindful
of the confidence of whatever kind that
was reposed in her" But these words
cannot be said without diligence in doing
well. We are expected, according to the
work assigned lis or engaged by lis to do,
Ill W Z W iN. ~ pi tIJtI Z
ourselves as far as we may for right and
successful effort. and to act promptly anu
efficiently when the time for effort comes
The great names and the good ntmes in
the W orlds annals are the names Of those
who have pursued this COURSE Their
genius. like that of Alexander Hamilton.
has been genius for intelligent and perse-
verin@ hard work. Seeing an end dtemeu
worthy, whether near OF Il AZ if they have
laboled app oprlatcly with II view to ut
tanning that end. Goodness has been with
them an active virtue, not Il merely pas
sive state; something they have chosen
and reached after, rather tlqn something
they have somehow grown into. BY OBJ
seryation and Insulation, experiment
and various eNpedient, they have moved
onward in a profitable way. Furnishing
their minds with information. cheri>hino
hearty love for their calling, they made
themselves ready for emergencies when
time for particular preparation would not
be allowed them.
Still another element at the basis Of a
good name is sterling intcgrity in all the
business of life. Men admire this. even
when they do not practice it. The knave
will sometimes speak the praises of hon
estv. He, even, has his code of honor
Malice. herself, is inclined to hold hel
tongue before Il good. plain example OF
integrity. One who seeks earnestly and
prayertully to be pure in heart and up
right in practice, wins a wide esteem, and
appears conspicuous in this world Of ours
so full of deceit and crime. We ought
perhaps, to call this virtue the chief corner
stone Of Il good reputation. Certain il is
that dark cloud hangs over one who Is
suspected of Il want of integrity.
We should note vet one more attribute
of a good name,- and that i, Il naa1JeSt
respect for the W0rhg ot all classes, anu for
the fallen in the way of compassion and
effort TO raise them up. The majority OF
mankind are in humble circumstances,
confined TO what are termed the lower
walks of society. Over them the fewer
highly favored rule practically, if not in
name. To rule with equity is to be re-
vered by them; to do more, to be amiablt
towards them, is to be loved; to stooI
down to them without apparent effort, ana
take even the worst by the hand, and say
with authority, come up highcr. is TO be
well nigh worshiped Blessed is that man
or woman who has learned how to be dig
nitied and courteous among the exalted
and easy, lovable, and helpful among the
lowest.
Now, allowing the foregoing considera-
tions to be correct, it is to be obselN ed
again:
H. To choose Il good name involves
II number OF other serious and earnest
choices. In the outset one must choOst
some, and 1t may bee, very much self
denial We individually differ in Il greater
OF less degree, and to be devoted in any
measure to the interests of others unstl-
tishly, 50 rs to gain their esteem, We must
sometimes oppose some Of our personal
preferences. Some time, some means
some chances for gain, some pleasures
some efforts physical OF mental, profitable
TO ourselves, we must fOregO, and employ
our powers and opportunities otherwise
than we would desire for our private in
telestS. Occasionally we must work
without recOmpense, even rs much Is
thanks; perhaps, seemingly, without be
ing in the least appreciated, as many OF
the good have worked. Our sense of JUS
tice must now and then suffer outrage
our feelings of humanity, painful shocks
our longing for leisure and qu,etne>s must
be held III check-Otten ordered back
And i'll numberless ways must WE sacri-
flee in part the advancement and delights
Attending a worldly life. In the advocacy
of cherished causes of Justice and truth
one must choose sometimes to endure
great harunesS-to labor long and III
tensely,-now with little hope. now almost
against hope, for varying periods Will
few encouragementS small signs of pro
gress; when helpers fail. when the feeble
faint. and the ttl>e fall ont by the WAY
deserting at the shadow of peril; whel
the tried and approved die, leaving NJ
well-trained successors; when the Toe i,
audacious. being large OF force. and tre
quently triumphant. Under many Il clouo
and through many II storm must the bOlo
champion OF Righteousness pass, To leacl
the field of final victory and tair fame.
One must choose, too. 10 toll while other,
are ut ease; while the successful in bust
ness take pleasure in the fruits of thcil
success, while the mOneVcd walk lp>urelN
or recline amid the luXuries Of then
wealth: while the mass of the good Il,
citizens and as friends are satisfied witt
simply being good, without acting special Y
to make. or 10 aid others to be good; while
many of the well disposed towards enter
prises that are acknowledged 10 be excel
lent and needed are disposed to let then
neighbors do the drudgery and make the
outlays therefor, while they enjoy the
happy results or blame the tardIness ol
failures that may appear.
Under the notice and criticism Of the
indolent, the shittless, tn. short-sightec
and the evil-eyed, those devoted primarily
to what is good must be willing to do III
they will do. Hence one must choose alst
to have some enemies, made SO because o
ones attempts TO do good and be good
Those who do not love the right do not SET
the beauties of Righteousness; or, ut III
events, they fail to appreciate them. And
they are not inclined to be pleased with
he character OF the righteous.
The practicers of iniquity liza urally take
no comfort in seeing their works destroyed
nor their ways of progress obstructed, and
50 they easily oppose the noble in spirit,
aim and action. As every thing positive
has its negative, so every true soul has its