Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-27
TIE OUTLOOK FoR LIBBRTA.

society was organized Tor sending
emigrants to Liberia, little did they
think that they were laying a founda-
ton of light and liberty which should
reflect upon the surrounding tribes
and help them to grasp the idea of
civilization aud become strong sup
porters OF the right. This they did
for the truth is becoming more APP
parent daily Ships having been Sc
cured many launched upon the ted
ious voyage across the Atlantic, dur
ing which much sickness prevailed
and many died. But those noble
hearted sons OF Africa were too forci-
bly, impressed with the command
go We forward and possess the
land to yield to discouragements.
The command 500" when it cometh
from the Almighty and is obeyed is
full Of happiness and peace, but when
disobeyed it brings discomfort and
sorrow.
They were too sensible of the pros
pect before them, therefore though
the hand of death was upon them
they held fast to their faith and per
severed. Finally, they reached and
landed on tie sunny shores of Africa,
only to be again molested by two 9TH
or strong foes, for the aborigines came
upon them with fearful war and be-
fore peace was established the prey
ing African fever had carried many
into eternity. Yet, impelled by the
lookout for success these patriots
mustered courage, took advantage Of
the opportunities for advancement
and went forward As soon as peace
was secured they put in action their
combined forces of muscle and brain
to accomplish the object they had in
view. They atonce set about initial
ing the land whence they had come,
by introducing commerce and agri-
culture, establishing churches and
schools, and at length an Independent
Government for which we celebrate
annually the twenty-sixth day Of July.
God blessed their efforts, and to-day
we are proud of our little Republic
which is SO justly drawing the atten-
ton Of the civilized world and which
is destined by Gods help to take an
important part in the great march Of
civilization.
When a people possess the true
spirit of liberty instead OF sitting
down to speculate in fancied future
prospects, they 60 forward to work
and conquer opposition. That nation
will succeed for all so-called freedom
not based on the comprehension Of
the true means of advancement is but
liberty to bind and shackle their fel-
lowmen, and whoever doeth this riv-
,ets chains tenfold more degrading mp
on his own mind, limb and heart.
1t has been said here that the ques-
ton is not how to organize schools
but how to create an appetite for
them. In Africa the appetite already
exists would to God the problem for
the establishment of schools there
were solved, for I guarantee civiliza-
ton would soon penetrate the dark
crevices of ignorance and supersti-
ton until there would not one be left
in darkness
Liberals responsibilities are very
great but her workers are few; she is
light in large dark room, for she
is located in the midst of heather
tribes that have become interested
and are longing for the truer life.
Had Liberia the force to send able
men into the interior what radical
change would take place; the mater
ial and financial wealth would grow
more abundantly, and commerce for
which the merchants Of Europe and
America and constantly sending over
ships, would coon be on the increase;
for already we find the different tribes
daily pouring into Liberia with abun-
dant produce Of oil, kernel wood,
ivory, rubber and hide, in fact, in
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