Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

when they chose which course to pursue,
the good or the bad. Burr yielded to tempt
alton, He saw an opportunity TO gain a
point by slight deviation from the paths Of
virtue, the next step came easier; and at
last when an obstacle appeared in his way
he hesitated not to become murderer TO re-
move IT, His great contemporary chose the
opposite coul Sc. Tue first, well known
temptation in the orchard was met and re-
sisted. And, in after life. when IA course Of
action presented itself for his approval or
rejection, the question he asked himself was
not will 1t further my ends! but, is it
right?" And being satisfied that it was right.
he went ahead with all the strength OF pow
erful mind. 1t is easy enough for us. view
ing these lives by the clear light Of history.
to decide which made the better choice. The
one, actuated by wrong, and lgnoble mo-
tives, was hated and despised: the other ac-
tuated by noble and unselfsh motives, made
himself, The first in war, the first in peace,
and the first In The hearts OF his country
men These crises which arise in all lives
and, which, IL properly met, are milestones
on the road to success, have parallel in ma
There is a tide IN the affairs of men. which.
when at the flood, leads on to fortune" no
less is this true of nations than Of men. We,
M 2or sbors nae ol one nq t years a.
either been met in any, but the manner In
which 1t was met, the results would have
been terrible TO contemplate. II. at the me-
pendence Hall. July T., 17T6. the vote which
secured the passage of the Declaration of
Independence, had been east on the 0ppo-
site side. it 10 sufficient to say that we would
not be here under these circumstances. The
decision which gave liberty to thirteen mil
lions OF people, and their descendants, was
joyous ring, grandpa, ring" CT the young
patriot at the door. was secured only by
great effort. But tho one ballot turned the
tide OF affairs, and we were carried safely
through much tribulation, to the next great
crisis.
nation born amid the noise of cannon
laundering for that greatest gift OF God to
man" liberty, and composed OF the heroes Of
the revolution. and their descendants, has
too real. and earnest love for freedom, to
keep In thralldom three million human be-
ings; As in the first crisis a man was found
to take charge OF affairs, so In this emergen-
cy, q leader sprang from among the people.
BY dint OF terrible struggle, too fresh In
your minds, and costing too much in mon
and money to be easily forgotten, the ma
ton rose from the contest like a great ship.
which, borne down by waves, rights Itself,
and moves steadily on towards its haven.
That We have accomplished much in our
hundred years Of national life, no one will
deny. The Centennial Exposition. in which
turers competed so successfully with those
of the long established countries of tie Old
World. is too conclusive proof. Being usher
of arms, and having led anything, but. a
peaceful life, since then. we may well be
proud OF what American vigor and intelli-
been prosperous, but in our very prosperity
ability to read the signs Of the times de-
ton is a question which the rising genera
ton must answer. While statesmen of the
past have rendered invaluable services, and
solved momentous problems, there is an
equal duty for statesmen Of o-day.. We are
at present in a critical state. The great
strike, from the effects of which we have not
yet recovered; the unprecedented financial
dep n ri iper IF 4 ha os.l.
lists in Chicago and st. Louis; and the
threats of war OF classes which are heard
on the streets, are precursors Of the storm
which the present generation will see break
over the devoted heads of the people of the
United States. Like all great crises This
state Of affairs Is the direct or indirect result
pathy method of treatment by removing the
cause, We may cure the disease.
One of the dangers to which. as q nation, we are
at this time exposed Is q general uprising of the
worst class of people. As has been intimated be-
fore, armed communists are drilling in several of
the large cities, with the ayowed purpose of Great
Ing revolution as soon as opportunity offers. We
had illustration of what comm unistic principles
In full operation effect in the history of France
just after the Franco -Prussian war. A beautiful
city laid in ruins Men, women and children sacr-
feed by an Infatuated mob, which pretended to
fight for its rights, when, in reality, the sole ncen-
tive was natural ferocity and desire for plunder.
Imagine scenes like these enacted on the streets of
Chicago or New York Or, to come still nearer to
the present time, think of strike lasting an indef-
mite length of time, in comparison TO which the
great strike of last year was mere boys play. What
vast amount of harm be done. If French rioters
poorly armed and with ignorant and inefficient
leaders, would destroy Paris, and render life and
property unsafe throughout the empire: If the
mobocrats of last year. without organization, could
stop the wheels of commerce and destroy many
lives and so much property, what may be expected
of 10000 men, armed and drilled with plans an laid
and calculations made, TO revel in a carnival of
blood on a certain day? This is one danger that
threatens us, and one which has reached such mag
nitude that ii demands serious and immediate con-
sideration. All that we can do is to be prepared,
for the enemies of law aud order are, according TO
long established custom, accorded the privilege of
striking the first blow. With our reduced and scat
tered army, in an emergency OF this kind, the peo
pie must look to the militia for protection. And
the formation of military companies throughout the
country is an cxpedient that cannot be too highly
commended. Another danger. which threatens to
augment the one just mentioned, is the lack of con-
hdence generally telt throughout the country. This
wbeb i; ,ne t 1oeSng up sSa hoarang Of capital
meni, and induces many to Join communistc socie-
ties who would not think of so doing. Ii prevents
the healthy growth of trade. In times past it has
caused panics, and is liable at any time do so
again. In short, nothing will sap the yitals of
nation quicker than distrust and suspicion. The
evil effects of this are known and appreciated by
wishes relief, yet in applying remedy IL viii be
well 10 remember the example of Washington and
Burr We may get "out OF the frying pan into the
they claim, alleviate our financial sufierings, pro-
pose very generously to lump the porperty of the
commonwealth and divide it per capita. Doubtless,
after they have wasted their SHARE these magnani-
nous spirits will be willing to divide over again
Another party, with the same object In view, sug-
gest that this lack of confidence be remedied by
putting into circulation two billions of ire
deemable greenbacks. They propose to incite the
capitalist to invest his money, by breaking that
word which should be most trusted, the word of the
America au Honorable position among the nations
of the earth by making II false to its oath. Let the
best currency the world ever saw alone. Make it
safe for laboring man to invest his savings In
banks or in United States bonds; make il safe for
the capitalist to own property; purify the ballot
box; make the ballot what 1t once was-the Ameri-
can citizens great weapon-and in less time than IL
will take this Greenback party to gain power,-be-
fore the next Presidential election,-a will
have dawned on the people of the United States
be- a. BY n aange the 81 r
national honor Is AT stake. The men must save
that by their votes. No single legal enactment viii
thorough, broad, mastery craftsmanship among the
thinkers of the land then, with industry, economy
and integrity in public and private life We shall be
on the sure road 10 prosperity.
Classmates Let us so live as to be worthy parts
of the whole While we shall meet more in our
former capacity, enjoin upon you to ever remem-
Der that the motto inscribed on our banner is
" Pduci sed Dlagnaaimi.'
After the valedictory by Mr.. Thayer,
Doctor Reynolds, President OF the
Board OF Education, presented each
one in the class with diploma, spec
flying that they had taken up and
finished the studies prescribed by the
board to be taught in the public
schools. A class song was then sung,
Miss Luella Elliott singing the solo
and the class and High School the
chorus. Prof. Chase then awarded
the class honors to Miss Poe and Mr..
Thayer, both having the same per
cent, explaining at the time the man.
ner in which they were selected as
the ones to receive it. He also made
honorable mention of Misses Ina Eli
OFT, Lille Outcalt, Mabel West, Leila
Stout, and Frank Brooke, members
OF the High School, for the excel
lency in lessons and examinations for
the year past.
Music by the Sextette Club, and
the audience dispersed. excepting