Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-02-09
Speech.

The following are the material points OF
speech delivered by Mr.. 5. V. Mills, some
e-eairfs ago, before the Literary Society
Of Richfed:
M. CHAHNsy. AND HONORABLE JUU5Es
The preston, believe. as il stands for dis
eussion tonight, is as follows: ' Resolred,
ia, tis moral influence Of the Unrfed States
i.s ben beneficial 70 the ,rOrld" This qgeS-
t0l is one, indeed. Of no little interest to
ever Aner;csn mind, and it is one also Of
inquiry, ls 10 whether free institutions OF
government. such as ours, may be deemed
worthy Of national repute. or otherwise.
The glory and aspirations Of Greece are no
more. The same may be said of Rome.
fssir Principles We're different from those OF
cars. N0 uniFersli suT-age was granted
Tr.bin Roman political circles. Her power
Sas the dignitary of her boasted metropolis,
the choice Of her royal families; and her
superior law was that of national dictate,
and The Husheatled sword. Her national
principles were ambition, her object terri
-oriai gain. Self political aspiration upon
The part Of her statesmen, and the princi-
ries OF political distrust, associated with
The policy rule OF ruin endowed her coming
iAte. Mr.. Chairman, did we volunteer 10
cast glance to day over Continental En-
rope, We could not fail to perceive, that
eager is man, even in this enlightened age.
10 elevate those principles of royalty, that
stand as a barrier 10 the advancement OF
lie principles Of universal liberty. Our
ia'aers, am glad to say, in their Efforts in
the organization Of this great government,
"ere influenced by principles and prompted
y motives adverse to these, looking b OK,
IS 'asy dld, with feelings Of regret over the
rugged and unhappy scenes OF the past
Ihey looked forward, also, with a spirit OF
magnanimi,y tc tee true policy of national
go'ernner;, to the consistent organization
oi HAT political establishment which has
given social, political and religious liberty
throughout the land, and the elements OF
moral lnHnence throughout the world.
Aspiration for conquest has had no hear.
ing within our legislative halls. Interfer.
tnce IN the affairs Of distant countries hav,
hla no encouragement here, beyond the
expression Of the sentiments OF right, il
1e'ence ot the cause of right. and to-day
'Ae world recognizes the constitutional and
'nolA oeAu'y Of these our glorious and re-
isi'uS institutions. the bequeaihal of our
i-'heFs' and acknowledge the moral suprem
aey Of the git, in the capacity Of this, oul
native land.
As 10 our moral and Industrial progress
We are permitted to see upon every sid,
'He institutions Of learning that adorn on
oo'H'1oh country, the stately spires of mag
H'Heent temples that are dedicated to tn,
honor of God. We are privileged to lool
upon The Development of mines, the iroi
Holse as lie pierces the mountain. the vail e,
anu The forest alike, populous cities, tn
-H'A' 'hat whitens our shores, with th'
eie'nen's Of commerce, and also to hear tn,
s'-''er OF clogs, the rumble of busy ma
N1'Aery, that contributes to our country
p'ise and prosperity, and the annus
mum Of political logic. the moral lnausnc,
WHICH, 1t Is TO be hoped, will ,er favor
O'! eongenialize with our own country
'es' interests. The pernicious institution
u human bondage has been ohliterate,
l our land. In moral triumph, the admir-
H Vi the world, the sound of civi
''ne mas been returned TO its scabboard
anu those who had been friend and co
no" iavorably blended in the resolu
'1@' our future shall be that of peace
-i1'1ai snd national prosperity, and that tn