back beyond the Carpathians, all the north
ern gorges of which range he now oocu
pies.
But a victory which even the Austrian
Government journals do not daie to deny,
says the Democratic, is that gained by Bern
over a Russian column of 25,000 men
seeking an entrance into Transylvania bv
the Rothentliurm (Red Tower) Pass. He
allowed the enemy to penetrate to llie very
extremity of the valley, where he was
read}' to receive them behind some forti
fications which he had erected lot the pur
pose. While tho Russians were attacking
these works the Szekler Mountaineers sud
denly appeared on the heights of the
defile, thus threatening both flanks and the
rear of the enemy, whom they destroyed
by rolling rocks upon them fimn above. —
Terrible confusion instantly appeared in
the ranks of the Imperial force and a flight
instantly took place among them, leaving a
third of their whole number on the field ul
battle.
The Hamburg Correspondent announ
ces the success of 'tcm in these terms :
••Bern has sought the frontier of Russian
iroops from Tenzin to Kublo. More than
70 Russian officers have gone wer to the j
Hungarians. The Hungarians mean to >
avoid a pitched battle."
BADEN.
TjonJon June 2. —According to the Co- 1
Jogne Gazette, complete teriorism prevails
in the Grind Duchy of Baden. Everyday j
the Insurrection is increasing its forces by
the arrival of bands of ragged fellows, who
cause terror to the inhabilans, and compel
them to lodge them. .Me,ternich, former- J
Jy chief of the barricades at Frankfort, is j
acting ns commissary of the Government
at Heidleberg, where he kepps open house '
and compels the principal inhabitants to i
mount guard at his door.
Fearful disasters have taken place at j
Lanterbach, on the Baden frontier. A
popular meeting had been caalled ; the
President, who interdicted it, went to the
place of meeting to forbid the assembly.—
He was received with gross insults, and
•vhile in the act of reading the riot act, ;
was shot through the body by some cow- i
ardly fellow who was standing behind him.
Not content with this, the barbarous mul- ;
tilude dragged the scarcely lifeless body on ;
the ground, and completely mutilated it
with clubs and hatchet 9. Upon this the
Hessian infantry made a desperate attack |
upon the insurgents., whom they dispersed, i
killing 50, wounding a great number, and !
making 123 prisoners, who were taken to !
the prison at Mayencc. Among them was !
Fusth, the ringleader of the insurrection, i
and President of the democratic assembly j
The troops had three men mortally wound
ed, and others slightly.
Letters from Heidelberg of the 25th '
state that on the previous day a combat
look place in Darmstadt. The people at- I
tacked the casjle. A captain and many
ooidiera were killed. At Beiliieim, the j
curate, Sprenger. was arrested for having j
said that those soldiers who took part !
against the people were perjured.
DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES. —The j
fortress ofFrcderica has not been bom- j
barded since the 14th, but sorr.e heavy ar
tillery is expected to join the blockading j
tirmy from Rendsburg. It is thought that
the Schleswig-Holstein troops, after effect
ing a practicable breach, will endeavor to
storm the fortress. While rumors of
peace are pouring in from all directions,
the Regency of Schleswig-Holstein contin
ue raising recruits in the Duchies and ad
ding to their means of defence.
The Kolner Zeitung has advices from
Copenhagen of the 20th ult., stating that
the Danish Diet have voted the proposed
fundamental law for Denmark, with a ma
jority of 115 votes.
PRUSSIA. —The German Journal of
Frankfort of the 27th says —"To-day the
Archduke John received a categorical note
calling upon him to resign his authority
into the hands of Prussia, on the ground
that Prussia no longer recognised the cen
tral government."
BAVARIA.—A provincial government
was proclaimed at Spire on the 22J inst.—
The red, black, and gold flag was display
ed from the cathedral on the 23d, amidst
the ringing of bells and the acclamation of
the people.
RUSSIA. —The Gazette de TAllemange
Occidentale, dated Cracrow, May 20, con
tains an account of a grand council of war
having been held at St. Petersburg, at
which a protect was made against Russian
interference in the affairs of Europe. The
Emperor was much irritated, received this
advice wiMr a had grace, even insulting
some of the senators. The President of
the Council, Jerrnoloff, rose and told the
Emperor that Napoleon by his obstinacy
ruined himself, and his Majesty might
meet the same fate, and then the general
quitted the chamber.
The same journals contain intelligence
that several plots against the Emperor
have been discovered at St. Petersburg!).—
Many officers, and even geneials, were ar
rested, and instead of being sent to Sibe
ria, were at once bung. It would appear
that the aimy is discontented and that is
the reason of the guard having been sent
from St. Petersburg!!.
The Leipziger Zeitung has a letter
from St. Petersburg of the 21st ult., sta
ling that the houses of several members of
the aristocracy have been searched and
f-ome of the inmates arrested. The num
ber of arrests which have taken place is
quoted at 100, most of thcrn officers in the
f'uardsand vouog noblemen holding ap
pointments under the Government. Tley
were immured In the fortress of Cronstadt.
' ~
KV THE STEAMER AMERICA.
The Steamer America aruved at Hali
fax on Monday afternoon, with seven days
later intelligence from ail parts of Europe.
Affairs on the Continent had undergone
no important change, though events had
been neither few nor trifling.
PRANCE. — The formation of the new
Cabinet has been effected bv a coalition be
tween Odillon Barrel and Dufauvre. The
new Ministry is the same as the old except
M. Dufauvre who tabes the Department of
the Interior, M. DeTocqueville that of For
eign Affairs, and M. Laqueneas that of
Commerce.
I'lie Message of the President of the
French Republic to the Legislative Assem
bly is published in the Paris papers. It
I fills four columns of the European 'I imes.
After reviewing the important events
which have taken place in Europe during
the past year, the Message refers to the
i. Roman question, which left no alternative
| fo r prance but to oppose all intervention
in favor of the Pope, which would have
been equivalent to a general war, or to
aid In placing him in power again. The
President alleges thai it is the destiny of
France to shake the world when she shall
be agitated, and to tranqinlize it when she
shall he in a state ot peace, and adds : "As
soon as 1 shall have power some important
questions must be discussed respecting va
rious European niatteis beyond the Rhine
and Alps, and from Denmark to Sicily
there is an interest for us to reserve, and
i an influence for us to exercise."
ROME. —The Paris journals furnish in
telligence from Rome to the 22d inst.—
Hostilities had not then commenced. Gen.
Oudinot had denounced the armistico.
The Pope still persists in demanding an
unqualified renewal of his powers ns tein
porul ruler, and that the Triumvirate, j
backed by the people, decla.j they will j
never concede. Mazzani's determination
is most profound and determined to ac
complish the thorough destruction of the !
Pope's temporal power. He says we shall
show fight to the last against all projects
of restoration.
IRELAND. —Lord Clarendon has official- j
ly announced that th„ sentence of death
pronounced on the State prisoners lias been
commuted to transportation for life.
HUNGARY. —Hungary presents no new
feature, and since ihe fail of Buda into tho
hands of the Hungarians no event has oc
curred calculated to have a permanent in
fluence on the result of the struggle, though
the Hungarians have, however, achieved
further, and in some respects important j
victories.
The combatants are concentrating their
foices and accounts of a tremendous battle '
are every day looked for.
Tbe Austrian General VVelden has been
superceded by Gen. Haynau. Prince
Paskowitch will command the United Aus
trian forces in the ea?t and Gen- Haynau
in the west.
The latest intelligence from Venice left
the Austrians under Marshal Radelsky,
who was prepaied to bombard that city,
which was closely invested on all sides.
It is reported thut the King of Sardinia i
has placed his army at the disposal of the
Hungarians, but the report requires con
firmation.
The Frankfort Purliament has determin
ed to exercise its influence to form a Re
public after the French model, to be corn- j
posed of Baden, Wurtemberg, Rhenish
Bavaria, AJC.
The plenipotei.t arie9 of Prussia, Han
over and Saxony have promulgated a new !
Constitution for Germany, in which the
principle of utuveisal suffrage is conceded.
FROM CALIFORNIA.
By the arrival of the steamer Crescent
City at New Orleans from Chagres, news
from California to the Ist of May lias been
received. It was brought to Panama by
the California, which had been so long de
tained at San Francisco by the desertion of
her crew.
The accounts confirm all the previous
statements of the abundance uf tlie precious
metal; indeed, lliey are far short of the
reality. The steamer Panama had arrived
at Panama and sailed for San Francisco ;
together they had taken all that were wait
ing a passage at Panama. The California
would 6ail on the Islh inst. for the same
destination.
The California brought to Panama ONE
MILLION dollars of California gold ; six
hundred thousand dollars of this amount
are on consignment; the balance belong
ing to some fifty miners who returned to
her from the scene of their labors.
The California market appears to be
overstocked with everything but provisions.
There were sixty vessels in the harbor
from different ports of the United Slates,
South America, and the Pacific Islands
principally passenger vessels.
Col. H LUHES, Capt. TILOH.MAN, and the
party of Fngineers who have been for some
time past making explorations for a Itail
Road across the Isthmus, arrived at New
Orleans in the Crescent City. They have
explored a fine road, distance 40 miles.
California Emigrants.
The St. Louis Republican of the 4th inst.
contains the following letter, dated Fort
Kearney, Nebraska Territory, May 18th:
1 lie Mormon mail from ilie happy val
ley of the Salt Lake has just dropped in
upon us, on its way to the frontier. The
ice is at last broken, and the inundation of
gold diggers is upon us. Tho first speci
men, with a large pick-axe ovot his shoul
der, a long rifle in his hand, arid two revolv
ers ami a bowio knife stuck in his belt,
made his appearance here a week ago last
Sunday. He only had time to ask for a
drink o {buttermilk, a piece of gingerbread,
and how "Jur" it was to "('uUrforncy,'"
and then hallooing to his long legged, stab
sided cattle, drawing a diminutive, yellow
top Yankee wagon, lie disappeared on the
trail towards the gold "diggins." Up to
this morning, 45G wagons have gone past
'his point, and this is hut the advance guard.
Persons who have come through hurriedly
from the frontiers, nay that every road is j
lined.
One of the men with the Mormon mail j
19 just from the "diggins" in California, '
and is certainly a happy fellow ; for 'it* says
that he has as much gold as he wa* ts. He
showed a stocking full as a specimen, and
as you may well suppose, the emigrants
opened wide their eyes at the sight of the
glittering mass.
Mav 19th.-The cry is 'still they come.'
Yesterday ISO wagons pissed here, mak
ing iu all, 630.
<®rC&fitil &rtfclro.
Tor the Gazelle.
Causes of Failure in Business.
Mr. Editor —The huge number of Fail
ures that have occurred in this section
within the last few years, should naturally
draw the attention ol those entering the
busy scenes of lib* to the causes that pro
duced this slate ol things. A writer in a
New England paper has furnished data,
ready to my hand, from which 1 propose
to show the astonishing aggregate amount
a small daily expenditure will reach, when
compounded with interest. From a table
published in the paper referred to, it appears
that
Amounts to.
An cxpendi- in 10 in 'JO in 50 lin 70
lure years, years, yeur®, 1 yea re,
Ot 2j c. a day 6130 £.'{oo jsls4t)| 6290(1
5$ 44 ' 200 720 30S0j *SBOO
" 090 1080 4020! 8700
11 44 520 1440 OlfiOi 11000
13j{ 44 6501 1800 77tR 11500
27] 44 1300 3000 15100; 29000
54 44 2000 7200 30800 58000
82J 44 1 3900 108001 16200 87000
110 44 i 5200; 14100; 01600] 116000
107 44 ! 65001 180001 77000]145000
From this it will he seen that if a man,
woman, or child—merchant, mechanic, rr
laboring man, unnecessarily expends only
2_i cents per day, the aggregate, with in
terest, amounts in fifty years to $2600 ; and
a daily expenditure of 27 j cents, amounts
to the important sum of $29,000. \ six
cent piece saved daily , would provide a
lund ol neaily 66,000, sufficient to pur
chase a fine farm. There are few me
chanics who cannot save daily, hy abstain
ing even in part from the use of tobacco
and cigars, ardent spirits, cakes, candies,
ice creams, oysters, and a dozen other
things, twice or thrice the above stated
amount of a six cent piece. The man in
trade, who can lay by about one dollar per
day, will find himself possessed in that
time of one hundred and sixteen thousand
dollars, and numbered among the wealthy
of the land.
44 Few people estimate the large sums to
which the yearly saving in personal and
household expenses will accumulate.—
Four thousand dollars a year is not an un
common expenditure fur merchants in ci
ties. Half a century ago, five hundred
dollars would have been regarded as u
sufficient expenditure. The difference be
tween these two sums for fifty years, with
the accumulation of compound interest,
reaches the enormous amount of over ot:o
million ot dollars. Extend the tune elcv.
en years, and this sum, as it is, be
comes doubled.
44 The preceding calculations are suffi
cient to encourage hope of eventual sue.
cess and independence in the bosom of ee
ry young man, who, on commencing busi
ness, wiil maintain a determined resolu
tion to combine industry with economy,
and also to warn him, that without econo
my, the opposite result of bankruptcy is
frightfully certain.
44 With this plain statement of actual re
sults before us, it cannot therefore be a
matter of surprise that the present general
prevalence of an unrestricted indulgence IN
SHOWY HABITS OF Ilk ESS AND OF llVIXfi,
should cause the failure of nine tenths of
the men who embirk in business, and in
volve also the prudent uud cartful, on
whom must fall liie losses caused hy reck
lessness and extravagance in every form.
44 The true value of money consists in
the rational use of it. Economy becomes
a vice in the miser, whilst extravagance
becomes on the other extreme, a vice in
the spendthrift. The golden mean lies be
tween these extremes. Hy applying avail
able gains for the procurement of rational
comforts and enjoyments, and for advance
ment in moral and intellectual culture, wc
fulfill the highest destinies of our nature."
1 commend this subject to the young
and giddy, especially, who seem to ima
gine that unless something is spent daily
for their gratification, they nro deprived
ol one pleasure less in life. Let them look
for a moment into the future and calculate
what amount of money it will t ike to sup
port them in such a caieer, and then ask
themselves " M here is the money to come
from /" l| a young muii, just arriving at
years of maturity, he knows what he earns
andean therefore readily tell, not perhaps
what he.has made, hut what he has saved
during the pust year. Though enjoying a
situation worth Irorn twelve dollars a month
to §25 or §3O, nine out of ten find they
are not worth a copper more at the end of
the month than another who does not re
ceive ono half that pay, hut who wisely
lays up a part of his slender means for n
" rainy clay." Again, if a young lady in
dulges in jackdaw vanity and peacock
pride, how does she expect to get along
when united to sorno young man who has
to make a living by mechanical or other
labor ? Unless she lays aside fashionable j
dresses and oft-repealed luxuries, she will
prove anything but a helpmate to the man
who has chosen her, probably without
a knowledge that she was thus inclined.
Hut I am not disposed to scold the girls
wiih a long homily on their peccadilloes
in these matters—for though thev number
among them perfect devils in temper, pride,
and sedt conceit, the majority are ever rea
dy to devote themselves, heart and soul,
in ministering to the comforts of those
around them, and need but the restraining
mud of parents or warning voice of a friend,
to turn them from an unprofitable and dan
gerous path.
AN ADDRESS
ON
Energy and Perseverance:
I Delivered before Tempera*:* Dieidon, AM. 370, < j
ihe Sons of Temperance, at Levistoim, un
Wednesday Evening, June 13, IS-IT
B V II EN R V FRVS 1 N T aF, R
WORTHY PATRIARCH :
In conformity with a resolution, adopted by
this Division a few weeks since, 1 this evening
appear before you in the capacity of a lecturer;
and owing to the peculiarity of existing cir
cumstances, it is by no means singular that 1
should feel more than ordinary sensations of
I embarrassing diffidence. Fully sensible of my
; own inefficiency, conscious that I am address
ing Brothers, whose age, experience and talents
' command for them a far more exalted intollec
! tual position than 1 d ire* presume to arrogate,
i arid aware that I am about to express the, per
! haps, puerile sentiments of a youthful mind, to
i be weighed in the intricate balance of mature
wisdom, 1 cannot hut entertain unpleasant mis
j givings. But having, notwithstanding my car
nest protestations, been appointed to discharge
; this duty, and stimulated by those principles of
energy and perseverance, which constitute, I hope,
a good trait iu the character of your bumble
I servant, 1 determined, if possible, to concoct a
i production which would at least merit atten
! tion ; for it were presumptuous in me to hope
to lie edifying. In regard to the result of my
labors, 1 have no apology to oiler.
The subject to which 1 shall direct your at
tention, and upon which i propose to base my
remarks, is simply ENERGY AND PERSEVERANCE ;
two words probably implying as much impor
tance, replete with as much interest, and pro
lific of as much ratiocination, as almost any
other that could have been selected.
If we retrospect the past history of the world
we will find that the combined principles of en
ergy and perseverance occupied an equal, if not
a more conspicuous position than any other
primitive characteristic manifested by nigh.
From the remotest periods of antideluvian ages
down to the present day, they have demonstrat
ed their prerogative in a multiplicity of in
stances and a diversity of forms. Their essen
tial influence and invincible power are felt and
acknowledged by all men and all nations. En
ergy and perscveranre, as exhibited by man,
are like the impregnable rock of Gibraltar, that
has proved invincible to tiie most determined
and contumacious attacks of every foe ; they
are like the mighty wave of the ocean, that
rolls irresistibly onward, overwhelming every
obstacle that crosses its passage : they are like
the stupendous avalanche, that is hurled with
tremendous velocity down the mountain-side,
breaking through and destroying every resisting
impediment, and never halting until lodged in
the depth of the valley. Nothing, in truth, can
successfully counteract the onward progress of
these principles; they are overwhelming in
power, unoscillating in action, and infallible in
execution. We all know that they have been
prominently instrumental in executing nearly
all the important actions of men; they have
been the guiding-star of all momentous projects,
the handmaid of every extraordinary accom
plishment, and the executioner of every radical
: reformation or improvement. It was these
principles that have brought the world to its
present elevated climax in civilization and en
lightenment—it was these tiiat effected those
mighty revolutions in the moral and political
world that have tended so consummately to the
amelioration of man's condition—and it is these,
and these alone, that have thus far and are stiii
surmounting every impediment that presents it
self in the onward progression of the arts and
scieuces. In fact, there is perhaps no other dis
! tinct qualification to be found iu man, which is !
j so essentially necessary to his existence, and
which so materially contributes to the augmen
tation of his happiness and prosperity. With- !
out the principles of energy and perseverance,
man would be little better than a living autom
aton—incapable of effecting important objects,
unfit to superintend complicated operations, !
and comparatively unqualified for the transac
tion of the most finite business of everyday life, j
What actual benefit would accrue to society :
from the existence of such individuals ? Would !
that man be calculated to promote his own or !
; the community's interests, who was a total i
stranger to energy and perseverance, and who
ibrunk from every projected enterprise. s Would
j that man he an efficient or fitting member of i
society, in this advanced age of science and ;
progression, who was frightened into imbecility j
at the first presentation of misfortune? Cer- *
tainly not. Energy and perseverance are as j
necessary to man's existence and prosperity on
, this earth, as rain and sunshine are to the j
growth and perfection of the vegetable king
dom. Without these, he can effect little or no- j
thing, whilst with them, little there is that will
successfully array itself against him.
As regards the practical utility of the ele
ments of energy and perseverance, we need hut j
refer you to the past to demonstrate that they !
are truly the Alpha and Omega of all important j
and enterprising operations; that they arc the !
fundamental instruments by which all striking j
ai.d distinguished events have transpired : and !
the chief medium through which those, whose {
names are immortalized by distinguished deeds j
or remarkable attainments, have been enabled
so successfully to climb the pinnacle of fame. I
No remarkable epoch in the history of man has
ever taken place without the propelling influ
ence ot thi"-c principles—no important revolu
tion, in social, political, or religious institu
tions, has ever been accomplished without the
exercise of indomitable energy and unflinching
perseverance—and never yet has a celebrated j
warrior or distinguished statesman acquired his j
imperishable reputation independent of these j
cardinal principles. What was it that dispelled j
the opaque mists ol ignorance and superstition, 1
iu w hicli the world was enveloped during the
"dark ages," and spread abroad the lllurnin- j
ating light of true Christianity? What was it \
that rent asunder the shackles of tyrannical :
despotism, that ground down our forefathers, '•
and firmly established that republican liberty
and independence of which we are so proud to !
boast? What was it that lias recently created
such powerful convulsions iu Europe—already 1
placed the liberty of France, it is hoped, upon
an unoscillating foundation—and struck the
proudest potentates with unaffected terror and !
consternation? What was it that has unequiv- ;
orally established theories and sciences that at i
one period were denounced as fallacies and j
hallucinations? In short, what was it that has i
elevated man to his present high state of per- !
fection, in polity, literature, commerce, arts, j
and sciences ? It was twrgi/ and perseverance !
these are the characteristic and substantial
elements that successfully buoyed up those who ;
were directly instrumental in consummating I
all tins ; and, indeed, it is to these elements that
we are indebted for nearly all the radical bless
ings with which we arc so redundantly sur
tounded. In lact, little there is of a monien
tous character that has ever transpired, or been
< .leeteil, without calling into requisition the I
combined exercise of energy and perseverance. I
l ew (if any,) remarkable events, eminent !
achievements, distinguished discoveries scien
title improvements, radical reformations'trium
phant revolutions, or individual attainments
have ever been accomplished, which do not !
owe their consummation to these fundamental
prineiplos.
But, behold the extraordinary utility and rffi- '
ciency ot energy and perseverance, as demon- j
strated by single individuals, whose names have
been rendered conspicuous, by actions of an
illustrious character. Cast your eyes over the j
pages of history, and read of a Buonaparte i
Shakespeare, a Washington, a Franklin, a Hen
ry, and an innumerable host of others whose
i Klines shine like brilliant meteors in the firma
ment ol distinction men, who, although born !
in the unpropitious arms of adversity, perform- ;
Ed a part upon the. stage of exixtenre that has
rendered immortal their names—men who gal
lantly fought in the great battle of fame, and
reaped an abundant and enviable harvest. IluJ I
; these men been bereft of energy and p never- j
; auce, is it. rational to presume they would have j
i attained to that exalted position which their !
j names now occupy ? 'l'he answer is eniphati- !
: cally NO. It was "the indefatigable exercise of
■ these characteristics that exalted, and still ex
ails, men to the brilliant and much courted pin
j nacie of glory, it was only by the most indom- i
; itable energy and perseverance that the illustri
ous Martin 'Luther and Melatichton achieved [
: their stupendous religious reformation—a refor- j
i mation which successfully regenerated nations !
I that had for centuries been steeped in the mire !
jof base ignorance and dark superstition. Chris- I
| topher Columbus, too—that great man who, ■
■ notwithstanding lie was poor and penniless in I
: pocket—although he met with obstacles and 1
I opposition from the learned of his day, and with j
| rejection upon rejection from the reigning sove
reigns of Europe—yet, pursued his project,
j digested, plans, and concocted expedients, until
he realized his great, his all-absorbing, and ail- !
important desideratum, ile, too, is an illustri- j
I otts example of tiie almost omnipotent power of :
these principles. Then again, there is our own
immortal Franklin—he who chained down the
very lightnings from heaven—the patriot, the |
I statesman, the philosopher. Where can be |
! found, in ail the past history of the world, a i
more striking example than the one here pre- '
i sen ted ? Benjamin Franklin first emerged from
! the gloomy shades of adversity—bereft of the ■
smiles of fortune, denied the advantages of a
| liberal education, anil early thrown upon his
I own resources—yet, that man achieved pro
jects, demonstrated phenomena*, and eonlribut- j
; ed to scientific knowledge to such an extent as
' called forth the admiration and amazement of
the profoundest philosophers of that or any ;
, subsequent age. .Next the linger of retrospec- ;
lion points to ilobert Fulton, the celebrated in- j
ventor of steamboats. He too was obliged to |
| combat with powerful adversaries—his project
was hooted at, and himself denounced as a mad
man. But did Itobcit Fulton bow his head to
public opinion? History responds a negative.
Firmly, arduously, and perseveringly he pur
sued his purpose—undismayed by derision, and
unappalled by denunciation—and what was the
result? He consummated one of the greatest
discoveries ever made known; and now that
man, who at ope time was jtronouriced an
idiot, is looked upon as an extraordinary genius
and a profound reasoner. But it is altogether
needless to multiply instances to establish the
great utility of energy and perseverance in the i
prosecution of important operations. Exam- ;
pics illustrative of this fact are within the ken i
of every one. Thousands of individuals are ;
now living, whose own experience produces ;
abundant evidence of the practical efficiency of i
these two great characteristics. Cast your eyes
around you, for instance, in this mighty repub- i
iican nation of ours, and who do you find occu- |
: pying the most conspicuous positions of public i
: trust? Where are the most eloquent orators, j
profound philosophers, eminent statesmen, or
I distinguished writers? Who are the brilliant
luminaries at tbe bar, in the pulpit, of the press,
in short, in every practical vocation of lifer
Are they not those who were obliged to fabri
i cate their own fortunes, and who attained to
distinction by their own exertions ? I ask, is it
not an osten&ive fact, that the great mass of
prominent men, in all ages of the world, were
those w ho, being born upon the rugged couch
of adversity, were compelled to exercise the
most indefatigable energy and perseverance in
order to surmount tbe many obstacles that im
peded their progress up the ladder of eminence?
But, having thus far found that the combined
exercise of energy and perseverance is emi
nently necessary to the prosecution of all im
portant undertakings, as well as that it al
most invariably proves substantially potent, the
mind intuitively draws the inference, that such
principles should he cultivated in a degree com
mensurate with their importance and utility.
With perseverance and energy, a man can and
tniot meet with success iu the pursuits of this
life: whilst without them, his failure is almost
equally certain. And it is an equally obvious
fact, that no matter in what condition or situ
ation of life an individual be placed ; whether
lie occupy a high or an humble position ; whe
ther engaged in the execution of stupendous
projects and hazardous enterprises, or in the
simple discharge of the duties involved in the
common routine of everyday life, he will find
these principles absolutely indispensable to his
prosperity and success. The clergyman, who
labors to exterminate the morbid atmosphere of
sin and wickedness that still overhangs the
abodes ol mankind—the patriot, who has the
interests ot his country at heart, and who de
sires to see such measures adopted and executed j
as are most consonant with the prosperity of the ;
people—the philosopher, who urges the intro
duction of new theories, whether theological,
philosophical, or metaphysical, to the eradica
tion of long-cherished ideas—the philanthro
pist, whose exertions are devoted to the aug
mentation of the social and political prosperity
of tiie human family—the youth, who aspires to
intellectual attainments, public distinction, or
imperishable fame—all require the influence of
these great principles, before they can behold
the consummation of their hopes or ambition.
But, whilst energy and perseverance can be
exercised and are absolutely requisite to the
promotion of any enterprise , their influence can
nowhere be directed in a more commendable ;
channel, than that of promoting the atncliora- !
tion of man's temporal condition. And, never- i
theless the civilized world has arrived at an i
exceedingly exalted position, when compared ]
with the past, yet there is still an extensive !
field open for the labors of the philanthropist. |
In a republican government, like ours, where '
no aristocracies are suffered to exist, and where 1
every individual is permitted to exercise his j
peculiar capacities without restriction, it more i
especially becomes the duty of each, to have '
regard fur and pay attention to the wants and ;
condition of his fellows, as well as to conduce. I
as much as lies in his power, to the general j
prosperity and welt are of the community at '
large. .Now. whilst ft try one can in a greater j
or less degree promote social prosperity in the
community in which he lives, there are certain
classes ot persons who could very extensively
anu materially subserve this end, by bringing
into requisition the principles of energy and
perseverance. But, amongst the various onpor
lumties ottered lor benevolent exertions, there
are none manifested more conspicuously than
those presented to the Sons of Temperance. A
Soni of temperance has a broader and more
prolific arena, for the beneficial exercise of
these principles than, perhaps, any other indi
vidual to be denominated. To "demonstrate
tins, we have but to point to the incalculable
amount this institution lias already contributed
to the augmentation of social happ'incss and in
dividual prosperity. Where, I would ask, is a
community to be found now, that has not felt i
the ameliorating influence dispensed bv this dis- I
tinguished Order. It has enervated the mighty '
sceptre of power, which King Alcohol former- j
■y wielded to such an unlimited extent; it has
loosened the Gordian knot, that hound so many <
human beings to the malignant and hideous de- '
tnon of dissipation; it has manifested its influ- !
ence by the diminution of crime, the retrench- i
mem of wretchedness and misery, and conse- '
queiitly, the augmentation of happiness. Such
lias been the happy result effected by the Sous
ot 1 emperaiice. And may their exertions never
cease in tins praiseworthy cause; hut may they
continue with undaunted zeal to prosecute tin's
gloat work ot social reformation, until the
nil Mr " r i ' ) v,l,tess th indefeasible an
nihilation of that subtle bane of our race. But
o accomplish this, energy and perseverance
are cmmonHy necessary. Let every member
ot the Order strenuously exert himself iu pro
moting the subjugation of intemperance; let!
every Brother employ Ids influence in reform- 1
mg the drunkard and reclaiming the drain- i
drinker; let all simultaneously ronerate
swelling tiie niiinhii of efficient men u •.
ri4iitx> (>t our Order, soon u tio*t •,
progress will be di-playe<i towards i'i,.d
consummation. And, certainly, th re is*'-"'
abundant field open for this work. Thon's
of poor, degraded individuals have been |e <
ward and onward, by the damning n i! *
intoxication, until they now are staudin"• ti
the very verge of eternity; many more',r*
madly rushing on tow ards an awful brink '■
will hurl them headlong into the whirling v '!
tex of a premature death ; still more are uni-o'
sciouslv threading the in-tdious paths that i,
to inevitable destruction: and all these on-,
rescued by the timely assistance of true t f ! '
ful, and philanthropic Sons of Temp-Vani '
Then, Brethren. I would ask, will you not ,
;in the prosecution of this great work ; V. '
i you exert your every energy in propagatin - .
fundamental principles of "our Order' andV ~
j walling abroad the benignant zephyrs ot
happiness, peace, arid prosperity : or con',-
to sit supinely down, and suffer public de<T,<'
tion, social dissensions, and domestic wretche-"
: ness to stalk abroad with demon strides ; c"
you, like drones in a hive, lie dormantlv hq !
When a little exertion would he prodec'ti., ,
so much good ? Allow rne to clmri-h a h„tc
the contrary. May each and every Broth.--'
start out, and. girding ori the staunch arm ,- ~,
energy and perseverance, assiduously cngj
J disseminating the great principles' avowed L ,
the Order of Sons of Temperance. Let all co
gently arid unitedly exert tlieiririflueiiee.no'.
only in exterminating the morbid breath of i<.!
temperance, but iu propagating and establish;- -
amongst men the clear and platonic sentiment)
of " Love, Purity and Fidelity." These are
the pure and untarnished principles that consti
tute tbe great motto of our Order, and let
Son of Temperance regard them of insignificant
importance. They should be the guiding--;)!
to all our actions and intercourse with men in
the world. Let every member of the Orikr
have such sentiments engraved in unfading
characters upon his heart, and tnav he not only
feel bound, by the strongest ties*of duty and
honor, to abstain from the use of ardent spirits
himself- —not only to endeavor,by every legitimate
means, to prevents others from inculcating the
pernicious practice—not only to aid strenuou-lv
in advancing tbe interests of the respective Di
vision to which he is attached—but also punc
tiliously to conform, in all the varied relations
of life, to the principles of " Love, Purity and
Fidelity," and earnestly to employ his personal
influence in inculcating them in tbe hearts of
mankind in general. Truly here is an impor
tant and expansive arena open for the ex
ertions of philanthropy and benevolence. Much
of the misery, tribulation and sorrow, now en
tailer upon the world by the perversion of the>e
sentiments, would be avoided, if every Sou •"
1 emperanoe would co-operate in pursuing ti.j
course.
And now. in conclusion, allow me to say one
wMird in reference to Temperance Division", .\o.
370. This Division has but fairly set sail upon
the turbulent ocean of existence—scarcelv step
ped off tbe threshold of infancy—and conse
quently *the more urgent the necessity fori
manifestation of zeal and energy, on the part of
its members. But, we have ari abundant pros
pect before us for the prolific and advantageous
prosecution of benevolent operations. If we
cast our eyes around us, we w ill find that our
community is still deeply engulphed in the mu
cus waters of intemperance—intoxication, with
its many corrupting comcomitants, continues to
stalk abroad with unabashed impunity—hun
dreds can be seen daily quaffing the poisonous
dregs of tbe " damning bowl," to the disgrace
of themselves and the degradation of society—
and it but Deeds the potent exertions of faithful
and benevolent Sons of Temperance, to effect i
reformation in this condition of affairs. Then,
brethren, let us take hold of this great wc:
as we should do—let us firmly gird round
the plated armor of energy and perseverance
unfurl the banner of " Ixive, Purity and Fidel
ity —draw the swords of reason anil persuasks
—rush boldly on to the great battle-ground of
intemperance—and soon this community will
present an aspect, which will reflect brilliar,;
laurels of honor and credit, not only upon the
Division to which we are attached, but upon
the glorious Order of Sons of Temperance 3
large.
NOTE.—The above address is published in t'mptur.r<
with a request made by S. F GREEN, PW. P., Jim
CLARK. \V. A , and J A MATHEWS, C., who were a;
pointed by the Division to solicit a copy for pablicaiier
•ittcnt
IS requested to a tremendous stock of Bo on
AND Snots, just received at
JONES' JVeic Cash Store.
Lewistown, June 23, 1549—1t.
Coffee! Coffee!
GOOI) Rio, Java, and Laguira COFFF.I
for sale by the pound or sack, a! /.Oil
prices. I have* the best old Rio Coffee to he
had in the country. Also, ROASTED COF
FEE always on hand. C. L. JONES,
At the .A etc Cheap Cash Store.
Lewistown, June 23,1T0—3t.
Iron I Iron
A N extensive assortment of all sizes. L"
J\. sale low for cash, bv
June 23'49. F. J. HOFFMAN".
New Hardware Store!!
WE have always a large assortment oft
kinds of Hardware low for cash.
F. J HOFFMAN.
Lewistown, June 23, 1549.
Leather, Morocco, and
Findings.
A large assortment always on hand, ant '
TV. sale by
F. J. HOFFMAN.
Lewistown, June 23, 1849.
I)HLI( , K)US"TK.\.
nPHfc! subscriber would respectfully 1
form the public that he ha* a!**M
Mon hand and is constantly \
big, fresh supplies of" ttie chc:*
and most delicious Green -
lilack TF.AS, that are import
into the Philadelphia market, which he rfo
mends to the citizens of Lewistown and t -
ity with confidence; as he knows them <
superior to any other that are sold in this p -
C. L JONES,
.Vrir Cheap Cash Stow-
Lewistown, June 23, 1849—3 L
jVTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.— A e.
1 v subscribers, merchants of the borot'e'"
Lewistown, agree to close our stores auJ |
act no business whatever, on the cow" 1 !'
day of July. r
Charles Ritz, Jas. Milliken. Jr. -N t -
F. G. Franciscus, Kennedy & Porter.
Frank Si St ineheiser, W.J. Sterrett,
C. K Jones, Francis Mot lure.
Waitson vV Jacob, John A. Sterett,
Nusbauiu, Brothers, Samuel Frank.
Win. Marks ct Son, J. Thomas,
Walter Lilley, F. J. Hoffman.)
Geo Blyniyer, Green's Medtca •'
Lewistown, June 23, HID