The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-10-04

in 1925, and his throne was occupied nv
women for the greater part of the re-
naming years of the century. The
principal event of this period was the
partition of Poland between Russia
Prussia and Hungary. These royal rob-
bers each seized certain provinces in
1772 In 1902 Russia and Prussia seized
other provinces. In 1895 Poland fell
unwept, without crime of being divid-
ed among its three neighbors. Thus
Russia was brought into the front rank
OF nations at the expense of other
nations.
However much we may deplore the
blood shed during the French Revolu-
ton, we almost doubt whether the cor
ruption fostered by absolute monarchy
could be crushed in any other way
Men OF honest conviction gave their
lives for the cause. Selfish men suffered
the penalty of their conduct, and the
world made a great step in the science
of government. We find monarchial
institutions giving place to self-govern-
ment wherever the people are capable
| of discharging such duties. The world
learned lesson OF colonial government
! from the relations of England and
America. Even iberty-loving America
had lesson to learn in regard to uni
versal liberty, as seen in her persecu-
ton of those who differed with them in
religious belief. Rousseau advocated
principles of society which were
embodied in American government.
| French armies and fleets aided in found
ing the nation which is practical Illus
tratlon OF the government they wished
for themselves. Franklin deserves
mention for his prominence in founding
the American nation, as well as his ex-
pertinent with electricity Arkwright
and Whitney facilitated the manufact-
ure of cotton cloth. Watts used steam
in propelling machinery in 1863
Electricity and steam are two of the
greatest forces in ministering to the
wants of the civilized man. hence we
have the greatest interest in every gen
Jus who has aided us in Harvesting these
forces of nature. Swedenborg, Pope.
Thompson and Gray We're noted for the
culture of intellect and soul. Rollin
sought the history of our race and plac-
ed their experience at our disposal
Wilberforce devoted his life to the
abolition of the slave trade in the Brit
ish colonies, but it was not effected till
1907 and slavery was not abolished un.
til 1888
John Wesley exercised a powerful in
tiuence during the greater part of the
18th century from 1103 to 1871. lie
was industrious and possessed iudg-
ment, patience, moderation and skill
He was eXcelled by his brother Charles
as a hymn writer and singer and by
Whitetield as a preacher Though the
pnlpits of the established church closed
against them. they aroused the lethargy
of the clergy and their influence is felt
throughout tAe NoliQ to-day. l ne sui
day schools founded by Raikes of Glo,l-
ceSter We're the first movements toward
universal education. Hospitals and
churches were built, missionaries were
sent to heather lands prisons We're re
formed and cooked hats and lace rutties
were discarded by gentlemen The An
gio-Saxon race having established free
institutions at home, began the eXten
sion of the same blessings to their PEG
pie in other parts OF the earth.
GRO. NJ CoTE.
Goldendale, WASH. sept. II, 1900.