The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-19
A NEW YORK LETTER.

'Jesse Clyde" Has Word to Say i'm the
Drummond Discussion.
To THE II. l.. Cat each previous
writing for some time past l have prom
ised myself that l would do better next
time, but the hours and days seem 80
ambitious to attain the dignity OF weeks
that l find myself unable to keep pace
with their rapid flight and accomplish all
that | had hoped to do.
In the issue OF March s, on our page.
there appeared an article by 'Tuscum-
bia," which contained the PRINCIPAL points
of an argument which l had outlined for
myself, and l must say l am very glad
that be (or she) submitted his letter Tor
hers first; otherwise you would have lost
much of the wit which characterized his
comparisons.
/ cannot understand how any intelli-
gent person can make such en- assertion
that "All men are born equal"
Such statement at once sets
aside all natural laws | coincide with
the views of Prof. Drummond in this, That
we are all subject to the laws OF herediIy
and environment The great voice which
said that the sins of the fathers shall be
visited upon the children even unto the
third and fourth generations" has been
obeyed and the prophecy fulfilled.
We all differ in our opinions and our
conceptions of divine truths. The import
of the heavenly messenger to us being in
terpreted by each according 10 our mental
capacity for their comprehensivcness The
majority of us make no effort TO ascer-
tain the extent of our own power
of receptivity; while if we would
study psychology or the bible, or even the
divine teachings of nature, we should find
1t quite possible to reach a higher
plane of existence than We, or others. be-
lieved could be reached under the laws
which governed our birth. If. with all
the light which God has given us, welead
consistent Christian lives, surely He will
not punish us for the work OF His own
hands Nothing remains at fixed point.
1t either progresses or retrogresses. PRO
gression is the natural result OF
effort Retrogression the consequence Of
idleness or neglect These thoughts
should make us ambitious. There is re-
ward for the patient toilers. a punishment
for careless idlers. To which class do we
belong?
Before closing my remarks must thank
several of the members for their kindly
mention of my verse. My people do not
like it, but l sip IL in occasionally. I do
not live exactly in Central park, Coca
sional Visitor" although | confess it pos
eesses a great fascination for me. particu-
larry in the early morning hours of spring
and summer, when the sun is Just preparing
for his daily march, and the beautiful IN
dulatiOns are covered with fresh green
grass and dotted with robbins searching
for their breakfast. How much we should
miss these little feathered friends of ours,
and how greatly we should appreciate the
privilege of listening TO the revelations
so freely poured out in sweet melody
from their tinv throats. As the subiect
of nature, in any OF its varied and beauti-
ful forms, is one upon which l am in
clined TO become enthusiastic upon speak
ing or writing. l will dicontinue
further remarks, or my letter NAV
be too long. unite with our band in ex-
tending a welcome TO the strangers among
us. We cannot number too many in the
cause represented and sustained by the
IL. l.. O.
There are many of whom l would like
to make personal mention, but If there is
such a thing as "telegraphy of thought"
possible between kindred spirits their own
consciousness will speak remembrance
for me. jessie CLYDE"
New York, April u