Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 26 June 1879 — Page 4

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THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1879.

CONGRESS is getting impatient for adjournment. and may any day conclude to finish its labors and separate tor the summer.

THE bar of St. Louis has united in a highly eulogistic address tD Judge John F. Dillon, of the United States District Court, who has lately resigned his office to accept a professorship in the Columbia Law School in New York. A resignation is somethng like a death and the resolutions on a retiring officer read like post mortem praises.

RUTGER'S college, which is situated at New Brunswick, N. J., at its commencement last week made Edison, the wizard of Menlo Park, a Doctor of Philosophy. The least he can do is to light up the college buildings with his electric apparatus and supply the premises with telephones, phonographs, microphones and other inventions too numerous to mention.

THE Cincinnati Commercial wants Roscoe Conkling to join forces with John Sherman and help elect that stalwart statesman and eminent financier President. So far as can be seen at present, the greatest and most radical objection to this scheme lies in the fact that Lord Roscoe has a presidential bee of uncommon proportions buzzing in his own bonnet/ He would be perfectly willing to train with the financial member of th Sherman family, but would prefer that it should be for the purpose of assisting his own ambitious schemes rather than those cf any other living man. Let the Com xnercial advocate Sherman's helping Conkling and the latter will accept with thanks.

CONSIDERABLE interest has been felt all over the ceuntry regarding the constitution lately adopted bv California. There has been a lack of understanding also as to the time when it should go into effect, the instrument itself not being explicit on that point. A proclamation lately issued by Governor Irwin settles this point. He decides that so much of it as relates to the election of all officers, fche commencement of their terms of office and the meeting of the Legislature shall go into effect on the 4th day of July next, at i2 o'clock, meridian. All other parts and for all other purposes will not go into effect until the 1st day of January, j880. In this way a much mooted question is finally and effectually set at rest-

ONB day TOT week at Garden City Long Island, was laid the corner ston, of St Paul's School. This is one of seve eral building to be erected there by Mrs. A. T. Stewart. The list includes a Cathedral, the See House, St. Mary's School, the Divinity Hall, the Chapter House, the Clergy House, the House for Deaconesses of the Diocese, the Asylum for Disabled and Wornout Clergymen, and the St. Paul's School for boys the corner stone of which was laid on the occasion to which we have referred

All of these establishments will consti tute Garden City a university town in the English meaning of that phrase {Jarden City is a place which the braing and money of A. T. Stewart reclaimed, from nature, and with this magnificent endowment for public purposes, his widow will expend the greater portion, possibly the whole of the fortune her husband left to her.

THE Cary ring of the Greenback partv,met in convention at Toledo yesterday. It apparently represents the brains and power of that decaying organization By this convention platform was adopted, which is substantially the »»me as that made by the Democratic convea tion. No nominations were made, bat ^he sentiment of the meeting was in favor of supporting General Ewing ajtf) the whole Democratic state tickat. This makes the contest a direot one, between ifce Democrats and Republicans without anv interference from the Nationals. Indeed it is doubtful if the Fiatic party gets ten thousand votes in the state. The

Piatt ring will ultimately play into the hands of tye Republicans, aad the ©a»7) or stronger factien, wil

be used by the Democrats. Asa con sequence the poor little rag baby will be left without friends or helpers and will perish miserably for lack of sustenance. Tnere will be few or no mourners at the funeral.

HOUSEHOLDERS should not forget when they are besought for charity by able bodied men, that the fanners can not get enough men to help them in the harvest. There is work now on the farm for every man who is willing to labor, and the wages are good. The tellow who is doing nothing now is a loafer and to help him is to become a sharer in his criminal idleness. The country is nfested with wandering vagabonds who do not want work and who will net work BO long as they can eke out a bare existence by begging or theft. If becomes the duty, therefore, of every citizen to discourage such practices by absolutely re fusing assistance except in cases of home poor who are known to be needy and deserving. Many farmers, we understand, have adopted what may be termed the shot gun policy, and when impudent loafers prowl about their premises drive them off with the muzzle of a gun. Railroad men re port droves of the scamps infesting their tracks, stealing rides on their trains, breaking into cars and doing anv and everything except the work which farmers are every where asking them to accept at good wages. Not one in a thousand of them ever pretends to tell the truth |their stories are outrageous fabrications and the person who is beguiled into giving them anything on the strength of these representations is loolish beyond expression. A sentiment'alism which is absolutely pernicious has induced people to give until this gypsy style cf life has become a regular business with hundreds who prefer it to work. The only remedy is to starve it out, and that is a cure which householders must themselves apply.

TABLE OF TAX.

A TABLE SHOWIXFI THE RATE OF TAX OF THE DIFFERENT TOWNSHIPS FOR

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MUSICAL ODDITIES.

Church singers are said to live by lus and chants. A Parisian nAisical dictionary defines a shout to be "an unpleasant noise produced by over-straining the throat, for which great singers are well paid, and small childern well punished."

At a concert a celebrated violinist was performing a 6oloon one string when a fellow in the audience was heard to 6ay Well, Joe, if the times are so hard that a fellow can't buy but one string to his fiddle, it's time" somebody passed round the hat."

A prayer meeting recentiy conducted in London by the Rev. Newman was opened by the organist with lively selections from "La Fille de Madame Angot" and the reporter says the "Conspirators' Chorus" "rolled through the large chapel with wonderful effect'"

In describing the recent debut of a young lady, whose friends went into raptures over her performances, Jones says: They applauded her when she opened her mouth they applauded her when she shut it they applauded her when she kicked the stool and I

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believe they wonld hatfe applauded had she kicked the bucket!"

A captial story comes from Vienna, apropos of Liszt's recent performances in that city. It is said that the great pianist found himself recently in the company of a number of ladies, who begg«d him in hyperbolical terms to procure for thMP "the ec6tncies, the artistic raptures, Which his magnificent talent inevitably .produces." He obligingly seated jtimaelf at the piano, and played. Whetf het had finished, some of his admirers hatfrfaititeS.. "Well," said Liszt, "I played%rohg notes all though, intentionally,—sO badly, indeed, that I should be tarned out ef'doors at any elementary school cf music!"

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ST. MARY'S.

Annual Commencement Exercises

At the Lovely Woodland Institute.

Misses Annie Bell, I Mary Price, Mary Coffman, Mary Ward and Maude Mercer the

Graduates.

One of the Best Classes Ever Awarded Diplomas at This

Institution

From Wednesday's Dally.

To-day the graduating exercises at St. Mary's institute were held in the presence of a very large audience, composed of the friends of the students and the admirers of the school and its excellent management.

A train left this city at 8 o'clock, via I. & St. L. carrying all who wished to go that wav, and there were also a number went over in buggies and on horse back, and who thereby were enabled to enjoy the attractive, hilly road, which approaches, not infrequintly, the picturesque.

The grounds at the institute are in perfect order. The shell house is quite an attraction.

The auditorium had been prettily festooned, and in a faint degree, rivaled the unequalled freshness of the young ladies' faces. The sisters are happy in haying both Bishops Chatard and Dwenger present.

The programme prepared is as follows. Note the number of each performance, as reference will be made, hereafter, in that way.

PROGRAMME.

1.Le Chantdu Bivouac—tjuartette (Kweier). Pianos, Misses Mary Ne6ter, Mary Coflxnan, Hannah McMannia, Dora Baugb

Seraphine Mls9 Emma Smith 2. Salutatory Miss Ellen Shannon. 3. Commencement chorus—Words arranged for the occasion. Accompaniment, Mis*

Mary Nester.

State.

4. Historical Sketch in Verse—Composed by Misses Ellen Shannon and May Rogers. Recited by Misses Jennie Botcers, hilen

McKenny, Mary Renihan, America Cole, Nannette Wheelor. E'.izibeth Jorctain. Elizaaeth Collins. It06e Head. 6. "A Very Bad Cold," sung by Misses Jennie Sogers, Ellen Shannon, Ellen Mc

Kenny, Anna Fuhrer, Catharine Gray. Accompaniment, Miss Amelia A. Tate. 6. Bridal PJIIIR,duet (L'Albert)

Piano Mies Mary Price Harp Mips Jessie Tabor. 7. "iwect Tears," duet—(taercaUante) Sung by Misses Aloyse and Louise Ever.on —twins. \cccmpaniment...Miss Ellen Shannon., 8. A trioute to our Alma Mater—Poem.

Miss Mary Rogers. 9. The Accomplished Mother and Daughter—Sun? oy Misses M. Mcrcer and

Louise tvertoa. Accompaniment, Miss FrancesNettleton. 10. March from the Prophet Quartette.

Pianoe, Miss Anna Bell, Alice Uulleu, Mary Ward, Mary Cofl'man. Seraphine Miss Mary Price. 11. Beutric •, Solo—Sung by Miss lla Templetcn.

Accompaniment Miss Anna Bell. 12. Discission—^Which contributes more to man's moral improvemert, pootry or philosophy? Partialjated In by the graduates philosophy advocated by

Misses A. Bell. Mary Price and Maude* Mercer, and poetry by Misses Mary Ward and Marv Cofl'man. 13. 4arch—Pianos, Misses Alice Gullen,

Frances cTigart, Julia behinall and Catherine Doyle. Ser&phl&e. Miss Emma

Smith.

Harp Miss JesBie Tabor. Guitar*, Misses Maty Rogers and Elizabeth Collins. 14. Valedictory Laudate Horninian—Sacred

Chorus. Pianos—Misses Julia Schmall aad Pemilia Tate. Seraphine Mi^s Emma Smith. 15. Distribution of Prizep—Diplomas and laureate wreath conferred on Miss Anna

Bell, May Waru, Mary Cofl'aian anil Maud Mercer. The quartette (No. 1 on the programme) was niceiy done, and would have greatiy pleased the composer himself, couli he have been present.

Miss Shannon's salutatory was brief, but graceful. She thanked the bishops for the compliment of their presence.

In the commencement chorus, Miss Mary Nester acted as accompanist. And right here the GAZETTE reporter stops to say a word for the excellent pianos used. The sisters buy all their musical goods from Mr. Kussner and have had him tune their pianos for twenty one years. The ex ceilent condition of everything shows how much he deserves this leng continued patronage. After the chorus came the historical sketch in verse. Beginning 'vi the daily history of the Roman Empire the young ladies followed each other with brief lines descriptive oi the leading events down to the final overthrow. The recitation was sprigtitly. "A yery bad cold," a humorous imitation 6ong, was nicely given. It was followed by the "Bridal Polka!' duet which was one of the prettiest things given during the day.

After the charming duet, "Sweet Tears," (No.

7),

Miss Mary Rogers, a

very graceful and accomplished young lady read a poem, "A tribute to our Alma Mater," which was deservedly well received. It is appended:

A TRIBUTE TO OUR ALMA MATER. Rolling back but four short dccades A lonely forest is revealed, "Where, midst towering trees o'ershaded

An humble cabin is concealed. Here, then, came the noble foundress From her home on foreign snore, With five companions brave the b&^tiips

Of wildwood regions'scanty store. To the little rude log chapel first their steps were turned for prayer, Than they laid the true foundation

Of this glorious work so fair. Toiled they on through dire misfortune. Till- St. Mary's, we to-day Hail thee as a living emblem

Of the w»rk of faith's pure ray. Alma Mater—Foster Mother! Thou to us art kin4 aad fair.

And sweet and lovlag memories Cling aroand tkee everywhere,

Thou dost not boast o.' domes and tower* 1 hat reach far up to greet the sun, But Aurora loves to light thy bowers

Ere morn from darkness full has sprung. Though thou hast no history ancient, Like institutions centuries old, Yet e'en the air In whispers tells us of noble deeds the pMt'g enrolled.

Though oentajtes hold not dear the names

Of youth who wandered In these halls Yet many a happy h«me now breathes Its blessings on these waits. We find not "here adorniegs grand—

Xor mottoes which the ancients claim— "No mystic meanings strangely wrought," Bat knowledge, virtue, are thine aim.

Thy noble foundresses have given An emblem cherished as a dower.

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the modest little violet, That sweet and pearly flower. This lovely, small white blossom

Will teach thy daughters to excel In modest worth—for in true modesty Knowledge aad virtce lore to dwell. And this charming little ltoweict

Proves midst the busy haunts of men That in point of worth and lustre Tip far more prized than any gem. We cherish then our Alma Mater,

With it% mottoeso sublime Looking we'll regard it A6 a beacon light to guide through time.

Here, the heart and mind together Find a training good and pure, Fortbe voice of ages tells us

Knowledge alone can ne'er endure. Music lingers in tnese walls, Wht re «'jfear-eyod science loves to dwell, And the beauteous, glorious art

Casts around her magic spell.

Thy placid streams and 6Hnllt bowers, The heavens' lucid blue above. Thy green-robed trees and wild-wood flowers

And merry song birde—all we leve. Alma Mater! name endearing, May the balmy wings of peace And gay, smiling fortune ever

Be witn thee as years increase.

bear Alma Mater, foster Mother, Hever shall thy laurels fade, For in me nory's constellation

They are blazoned and arrayed May'st thou flourish on through agee— Send out thy children everywhere To live for truth and faith so holy,

And knowledge rich, and virtue fair. June, 1879. MAY ROOEES. A quartette from Meyerbeer's "March from the Prophet," next entertained, and highly, too, the assembled audience.

Miss Ida Templeton's solo, Beatrice, with Miss Be!l as accompanist, was a gem. Miss Templeton has reason to congratulate herself on her voice.

THE DISCUSSION

on the them* "Which contributes most to man's moral improvement, poetry or philosophy?" was conducted in animated style by "the graduates. These young ladies form one cf the very best classes ever graduated from this celebrated institution. Few graduates, their tutors tell us, have so iust conceptions of philosophic questions.

MISS ANNA BELL

opened the discussion as follows: We trust that you will view our efforts to-day with an indulgent eye. As critics you will doubtless find much to condemn and little to admire in our respective arguments, but when you reflect that you are holding the iron mace of criticism over the tender superstructure of youth, you will judge us with a leniency befitting the occasion.

In cur present inquiry, "which contributes most to man's moral improvement, poetry or philosophy we will, for the sake of discussion, more perhaps, than from conviction, assume opposite opinions. But before commencing we will endeavor to explain what we understand by man's moral nature, by poetry, and by philosophy. The term '"moral'' pertains to the intentions and actions, of which right and wrong are predicated. Hence man's moral nature consists in his ability to do right and avoid wrong, or his ability to conform his will to good which is the true object of morality.

POETRY,

in its usual acceptations, means "the language of passion" lormed generally into numbers. Philosophy in its strict sense, means a knowledge of the highest and most universal causes of things. The ideal of poetry is beauty the ideal of

PHILOSOPHY

is truth. The one moves according to principles of taste the other according to the principles of logic. Imagination governs the former reason the Utter. Both poetrv and philosophy ulaim our respect anc( admiration. Still one may have superior effects on man's moral nature, and that one, in my opinion, is philosophy. For. since man perceives good, the object of morality, by his intellect, whatever strengthenF, cultivates and corrects his intellect, will improve him morally. Philosophy, more than poetry, strengthens man's intellect he efore philosophy contributes more to man's moral improvement than poetry.

Philosophy is the science of Sciences. It begins not with an examination but an affirmation. It regards the most universal attributes of being such as vanity, truth, goodness, etc., and happy indeed for men were they governed by philosophy. Plato dreamed of such a thing as a world governed by philosophy and Sir Thomas Moore pictured the same thing in his Utopia, and though this work is ideal, the magnificence of his own life is a sufficient evidence what man w»uld be were he governed by the pure principles ot philosophy, for man was made for truth. Man, the bright intelligence cfthis beautiful sphere, the masterpiece of Him whose word alone called into being those countless orbs that tread unmeasurabie space: man was made for truth. No wonder then that truth alone should be the object of his search.

It has been truly said that the "undevout astronomer" is mad we may apply the same epithet to the undevout geologist, chemist or any other scientist. For phvsical science is an intensely religious thing. Indeed there is not a fact within the broad domain of the universe that does not, if correctly traced—lead the mind of man to the Great First Cause, to the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. It is true that there have been men whom the world called philo sophers, audacious enough to deny the existence of the Supreme Being.. But it was not philosophy that led them astray, it was the ignorance of it that clouded their minds with doubt and infidelity.

little philosophy takes one away from truth while a greater brings him back to it again."

Was it poetry or philosophy that exhibited to man the sunbeam's treasures and power? All know it was philosophy. It commands the^ little beam to reveal its hidden treasures, and lo! a trinity of colort—red, yellow and blue and a trinity of power—heat, light and actinism are discovered in that tiny ray. Although one and the sitae, neither of these principles can exist without the other. *The three are one, the one is three. The three alone can bring all things to perfection. Thus each principle of the trinity in unity of light has its special duty to perform, and is in constant operation, visibly or invisibly throughout this

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vast universe. There we have a beautiful illustration of the Triune God, and happy for the poet Milton had he understood the truth of this illustration. Here Miss Anna very prettily proves his Epic Poem, though grand in itself, a monument of error his subject having led him on dangerous ground, rlence his master-piece is of little benefit toman kind, replete as it is with the false principles of Socinianism and Arianism.

If poetry were of more benefit to mankind than philosophy why did Solomon not ask that gift of God instead of wis dom? Albertus Magnus, one of tbe greatest philosophers, received his knew ledge direct from heaven. Had he asked to be a poet, think you Heaven would have made him one? I doubt it, as poetry could be of little use to himself or to others. I think we may now truly exclaim that philosophy more than poetry benefits mankind."

These being Miss Anna's strongest points, 6he concluded her able and winniug arguments and gave place to her "gentle opponent," Miss Mary Ward, the advocate of poetry.

MISS MARY WARD.

Miss Mary Ward started out in a very modest yet forcible manner by stating that Poetry is the oldest and irost excellent of the fine arts. "It was the first fixed formoi language, the earliest per petuation of thought. It is that power that warms the heart, and expands the soul, that power that lies throughout nature and causes the very stones as well as the stars to cry out, 'The Lord that made u6 is divine.' In Poetry, we find the purest principles of Philosophy, set forth in a charming melody of verse that transforms them from pretended mysteries and profound truisms into clear, influential realities. Pythagoras, Sohn, Lycurgus, nay, even bocrates himself employed poetrv to dictate laws with oracular power, and to enforce morals with supreme authority. The winged works of Homer, fledgej in the very dawn of time, have done more to immortalize Greece than the exploits ot her bravest heroec, or the wisdom of her most renowned sages, while the writings of her moralists present but a hideous pile of error. One &hort poeh is sufficient io immortalize the poet the philosopher would fain make boundless, unfathomable ocean of truth pass through the narrow, shalloo basin of human reason.

Qod never meant that man &houl! scale the heavens, By stutliee of human wisdom. And never yrt did philosophic tube That brings the planets home onto the eye, Discover Hint that made them."

To counteract Milton's 'Monument Error,'cited by Miss Anna Bell, Locke was brought forth by Miss Mary. In his'Essay on the Human Understanding' he, a Philosopher, commits as great an er ror in denying the spiritual nature of the soul. Poetry counteracts the effects of such subtle philotophy by preventing man from falling into an earthly, material, Epicurian life. It imparts a magic coloring to life, melts the soul, fills it with faith in the Divinity, and conducts it bv religion to the practice of every virtu--. Furthermore, Caedmond, the first English poet, was, as well as Solomon, divinely taught. In one night he was changed from a con-herd to a first class poet and by his verses the minds of many were excited to despise the world and aspire to Heaven which fact is ably stated by the venerable Bede.

Two hundred and sixty-three years have passed since the magic pen dropped from the hand of Shakespeare, and yet this king of Poetry rules the world. But listen to the words of wisdom he puts into Wol&ey's mouth.

'Murk but my fall, and that that ruined me, Cromwell, I charge thee fling away ambition, By tha1 sin tbe angles fell how can man then Theimag.e of his maker, hope to win by itV.

Here tbe illustration of the child endeavoring to nail the sunbeam to the wall wis brought forward: also the wise men who undertook to weigh the sunbeam."

Miss Mary further said: "It is not in versification alone that Poetry benefits the world the poetic influence may ex ist in prose, as it evidently does in the, works of Faber, Spalding, Manning, and others too numerous to mention. Glancing over the pages of thoee authors, we find thoughts, and truths, and facts, and doctrines, which could have been drawn from no other source than the same divine fountain, whence the apostle of love drew his inspiration—the b0680m of the Redeemer.

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surely. Poetry from heaven was sent, To cheer the soul, wben tired of human strife, To sooth the wayward heart, by sorrow rent, •nd soften down the rugged road ef life.'

MISS MARY PRICE.

Had I not already fixed principles— the ballast of success—on my side, I would not undertake the defenRe of philosophy. I would not venture to oppose the strong and convincing arguments of my companion, Miss Mary Ward but, as it is, I unhesitatingly assert that philosophy contributes much more to man's moral improvement than poetry, for

Phllosophv is deemed of deeper thought And juagemeat more correct than Poetry.

Philosophy, aptly styled the beautiful queen ot science, is as the sun in the planetary system, the grand luminous center that guides and enlightens every department of knowledge. Indeed the philosophers were not defeated because little sunbeam stirred not the delicately poised lever of their nicely constructed balance as my fair opponent asserted, but ip their search for truth thev obtained it and made known to the werld that light is imponderable.

Glance at some mt our later poets. Goldsmith was said to "write like an Angel and talk like a poor poll." And has it not been said of Swift that madness, or a predisposition to madness seerr.ea to be apart or a parcel of the man. There are many many others whose works I might name, but I forbear to expatiate OR their works. Suffice it to say that taste and morals have been equally vitiated and genius itself debased. That thei«e have boen poets wise enough to be governed by true philosophy in their productions, I admit, that Dante tuned hie lvre to truth and morality, and hie great poem declared to an age that understood him not that he had studied the principles of a St. Bonaventure and 'a St. Thomas. Philosophy does not stop

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at the mere knowledge of the material world its just perogative lies beyond all this it lies in the vast domain of mind and morals. Hence, Socrates remarked, *the proper study of mankind is man." The creations of art are wonderful, but the mind that can conceive and execute them is still more wonderful, more worthy of our admiration and study. The mind of man has been beautifully compared to a 6tringed instrument, capable of being tuned to the most exquisite harmony and to the most fearful discord. To know how to play correctly on this mental harp, how to control, how to restrain, how to guide and direct its every chord is the knowledge most nccessary for man. With the aid of philosophy, "baptized in the pure fount of Eternal Love," we may behold all the phenomena of the inner life. Poetry pleases the mind and affords agreeable enjoyment for leisure hours but philosophy makes the mind vigilant in observation, zeaious of fallacy, comprehensive in though^ chastened in taste, and discursive vet sober in fancy. Indeed what are we doing every day but unlearning the poetry of life and learning its prose, which is true philosophy. Some sciences interest us as abstractions bst philosophy interests as a reality. It is here we learn that the extent of our knowledge widens the horizon of our ignorance. Philosophy instead of filling us with pride, fills us with humility. It teaches us that the soul is more wonderful than the body. In our days men canonize self love and this is what poisons the very fountains of Oiir moral philosophy. The minds ofyouth'are demoralized' by the boutiful fictions of the dav. Therefore, I will again assert that I'hiloeophy far more than poetrv benefits man's moral nature.

MISS MARY COFFMAN

then in refutation of the above, in a very interested manner, favors poetry in the following: "Although two able advocates have exhausted their arguments in favor of philosophy, my opinion still remains unchanged, and therefore with a feeling of delight I launch my tiny bark upon the broad gea of poetry, keeping, however, steadily in view the motto at its helm:

"Vesseli large may venture more, lint little bouts keep near the shore."

Poetiy pervades the universe. It is the soul of being, and everywhere it is made to convey useful lessons to the thoughtful mind. He who has never been influenced by its sacred power, is a stranger to one ot the purest and most elevating sources of moral and religious inspiration. The faculties and sentiments of the human mind unJer its gentle influence relax their

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deemed. The discourses of philosophy are soon forgotten. Poetry, on the other hand, takes root in the memory as well as in the understanding—not in essence only, but in the very sounds and syllables that incorporate it.

The poet knows how to turn the ills of life into good. As Wordsworth affirms very clearly in the line, "Man-live* and breathes for noble purposes of ir.ind." And what philosopher could teach the immortality of the soul in more impressive language than our American poet, Longfellow, in his "Psalm of Lite."

The passing tribute paid to Dante by Miss Mary Price, was quickly taken up and applied by Miss Coftman in the following: "I am glad that Miss Mary—-the strong advocate of philosophy—was generous enough to compliment Dante, for most certainly he deserved it, and her arguments in favor of the truly moral were strengthened considerably by even the mention of his name. This attention was directed for some time to the study of morals. And yet he was a poet, whose works stand, as all well know, unparalleled in the Italian language.

d, Poet, esteem thy noble parti stiil listen' still record Saore-1 historian ef tbe heart and moral nature's lord.

It is only too true that philosophy has ever contracted the heart and robbed nature of her charms. She

Could not nnree a single iant

That bore true happiness, Joroft her plans Wero tried but still the fruit was creon and sour.

The philosopher may delve into the •arth beneath our feet transcenJ the limits of our atmosphere examine worlds in the blue mist beyond—but to what purpose To improve his moral character! ^.h, no! But .to satisfy his curiosity or ambition—to render his name superior to those who have gone before him. Then, after all Jiis riches we may say to him: 'There are more things in heaven and on earth than are dreamed of in your philosophy.' Examine the various works on philosophy and you will agree that the respective authors of those treatieses have presented works masterly in appearance, but false ar.d unreliable in principles. In theory, they are grand in practice, either absurd or impossible. What one affirms, another denies, consequently, they who study these varied theories are lost in uncertainty and doubt. Unfolding the mysteries ot mind and matter is a very commendable work, so long as the philosopher departs not from his true object. But let him step aside, as he most frequently does, and then his talents become "as pearls cast before swine."

Those physisal advantages of philosophy Misses Anna Bell atd Mary Price have enumerated, are, in my opinion, very great evils. If modern improvements were fewer, there would be less crime commuted the world over. As philosophy advances and theory lessens labor, so, in equal ratio, does it increase idleness and incentives 10 sin.

Poetry must be sought for to lift the heart above earth's toils and cares, for. alas philosophy has never yet had power

Te take down grief er bid the tortured wretch Not feel his anguish!

It is something higfeer, nobler, more divine that it is going to teach man of other and fairer climes. It is the poetry of life and not its philosophy that scatters over the path of desolation flowers ot unfading biwuty pours floods of light upon the harps of heaven-taught minstrels with sweet#st melody, because it diftctly appeals to cur own individual feelings.

Thflp, hail to'poetry Thrice blessed

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