Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26
OBSTACLES.

Inc Oouth, WOfe Nh"h "by VV"ot
section Of The country, 10 suffering
from tho inertia and tho sublime sell
iiphnoss Of numbers Of the inhabitants
vi too many Gifts localities.
The men Of whom We speak, have
gradually educated themselves down
10 tho idon that mans mireion on
earth Is solely to take care ofhimscli,
snd that no owes absolutely nothing
to society or country.
Sucl, individuals, provided they
san enjoy In exclusion the material
comforts oflfe, care not whether the
GRASS grows In the towns or cities
wherein they live, nor do they feel
the slightest sympathy or desire to
contribute in ameliorating tho con-
iition Of their neighbors and fellow
men.
Yet they consider themselves good
,sitizons and even christians, through
consciousness that they do not violate
the laws nor i,iilict direct harm unto
others.
II would seem, indeed, that the
age Of cbiyalry or ennobling instincts
has passed away.
"liow am n to be benefited is the
question that the men we allude 10
address to themselves, whenever any
movement Ia on foot TO bring the To-
cality out of the wilderness in which
they oat, drink and sleep.
A merchant who sees chance to
acll more goods will not hesitate to
order the additional supply needed
to meet the increasing demand, yet
this same man cannot be brought 10
The point, wbere by looking beyond
tho shadow Of his nose, he will bring
that increasing demand to hiscountert
by contributing something to trans.
port thithcr the customers who reside
too inr for the traditional OK team
TO convey them.
The same can be said Of those stole
property owners, monarchs OF TIN
little which they survey, who i've
contented while looking l,om one
end to the other OF the deserted thor
eughfarts Of the burg where il lays
awaiting for tho day of general "
surrection TO come, or the advent o
progressive men from abroad, VIII
viii, upon their arrival, pay them in
creased rents for their decaying bull
diugs. Never for moment vii
they consider the advisablity OF put
ting ont u few dollars to hasten th
arrival of the desired new corners.
Who will contend that such being
are fulfilling their duties rs men, Q
carrying out the teachings and tn
spirit of christianity.
OF course there is sel6shness in tn
desire that other men have when the
contribute to the full extent OF thel
means, in developing and bringln
wealth to The locality in which the
live, We will not attempt to don
that this class is actuated by the HOY
that in common with their neighbour
they will better their own condition
No man is expected or required
aacridce himself for the public goo'
hut every impulse that elevates It
human family above the dumb bea
should teach him that it is ennoblir
to help himself while helping b
ueighbors and fellowmen.
They arc failures those men, as ci
iTens and christians, who, envelope
in the mantle of selfshncss and j
difference for the welfare of Other
the growth Of civilization, the mar
Of progress, and the glory and renov
OF the State or country, are permi
led by the Almighty to live throu
the period Of TINA which He has ;
iotted to each OF them.
II seems that President Carrie
will adhere to the old doctrine, til
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