Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-10-24

or may seem an odd one, though
it is quite in keeping with the grave
procedure of that Industrious peo-
pie. The illustration lie, however.
full ofinstruc:iou and practical wis,
dom. All humap, beings, except
ing that comparatively small por-
ton OF the hurnan race which lives
by appropriating the fruits of 9TH
er's labor, are under the esnecess ssity
of wosking--it is the law ofdtheir
life, and OF their constitution The
majority of men anust work in order
tc live; and it is necessary that all
should work, in order to enjoy life
AS it ought to be enjoyed.
Labor is not only a necessity, but
it is also a pleasure. What would
otherwise be curse, by the con
stitntion Of our system, becomes a
blessing. Our life is a conflict with
nature in some respects, but it is
also cooperation with nature in
others. The sun, the air, and the
earth are constantly abstracting
from MS our vital forces and it is
only by constant effort that we can
make up the lose, and supply the
elements which have been abstrac-
ted from us. Hence we must eat
and drink for nourishment, and
clothe ourselves for wamth.
Labor is at once a burden,
chastizement, an honor, and
pleasure. it may be identified with
misery, but there IS also a great
glory. 1t bears witness, at the same
time, to our native poverty, aud to
our manifold needs.
+, What were man, what were life,
what were civilization, without la
Dor :! All that is great in man comes
OF labor greatness in art, III liter
ature, in science. knowledge
'sthe wing wherewith we Hv to
heaven"-is only acquired through
labor.
Genius is but capablity of Ia,
boring intensely it is the power OF
making great and sustained efforts.
Labor may be chastizement, but
it is indeed glorious one. 1t is
worship, duty, praise, glory. an5
Immortality, for those who labor
with the highest aims, and with the
purest purposes.
There are many ,nen who mur-
mur and complain at this new law
of labor under which We live, with
out rejecting that obedience to 1t is
not only in conformity with the
Divine will, but also necessary, for
the development of intelligence, and
the thorough enjoyment Of our ma
turc.
OF all wretched men, surely the
idle are the most so-those whose
life is barren OF utility, who have
nothing to do except to crafty their
senses. Are not such the most
querulous, miserable, and dissatisfied
OF all men, constantly in a state OF
emnui, alike unless to themselves
and to othcrs-mere cumberers of
the earth, who, when removed, are
missed by none, aud whom none
regret 2 Most wretched and igno-
ble .ot, indeed, IS the lot of the idler.
Who have helped the world on.
ward SO much as the laborers
those who have had to work from
necessity CIR tom choice? All that
we call progress civilIzation-not
to say wealth ard property-de
pends upon industry, diligently ap'
piled. This is true, from the cul
ture of barly s'aik to the cou
struction of steamship-f.om the
stitching of collar to the scnlp
turing of "the statue that euchant.
the world. All useful and leani u
thoughts, in like manner, are rbt
issue of labor, of study, OF eb<ar-
vation, of research, of diligen
elaboration.
The best history owes its excel
lence to industry as muck as t,
genius and even the noblest po
, EN- cannot be elaborated, and sent
down its undying st,ains in'o til,
future, without steady and pains
, taking labor. No great work ha
, ever been done SAT a heat" 1t il
' the result Of repeated efforts, an,
> often of many failures. One gene
: ration begins, and another cpntin
ues-the present CO operating, wit
r past generations insthe perfectin
:. of their work thus, the Parthe
j non began with afmud lu'; tin
J. Last Judgment in few scrutche
= on the sand. 1t is The same wit
d individuals of the race; they begi
e with abortive efforts, which lead I
successful ones. Labor is ueve
S lost, but always goes on perfectln
II itself in it's works.
g Diligence and application wi
q invariably be rewarded. Them
., ~ of industry is uniform ip II
g character of It's illustratioDs. Pc
Ut severance is rewarded !; idlene
| goes in rags. Industry euahles ii
1t poorest man to achieve honor,
RI not dist;nction. gTt