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Show T' X. Vo!. VI. POLITICAL AMBITION, By No. .14 Nephi City Utah. Friday, September 9, 1898. Jacob Coleman; There is a world wide significance in the two words of my title, Political Ambition. To the unthinking mind they may mean but little, but to the oua who has the welfare of his country at hart they possess a meaning of the deepest import. There is perhaps not an individual, who does not posess an ambition of some sort, be he ever so dt pravad, so immoral, so apparently void of aspiration to the outward world, yet by the very nature of humanity, he at some period of his existence, mu it have aspired to gome vocation in life. He may have had the the aspiration to become simply a colbiei: to allowr himself i remain as only an ordinary cobbler is something which should meet with the approval of no one but if he has the ospi. at ion, and resolves to become the best cobbler in his community he poaesses au ambition which should call forth the commendation of all his fellow meu. He may raturallv have aspirations higher than this. The goal of his ambi tion may be that of a teacher, lawail of which are yer, nr noble ambition in tho right channels, they will further the interest of mankind as well as tho good of the individual aspirant. With this much premised what shall we say: of political ambition? Many of the citizens throughout this land, who h iva been looking unfavorably upon tho corruption prevalent in our politics, might be inclined to differ with me, when I say that this is one of the noblest of ambition. But when wo offer this statement, what do we mean Do we by political ambition? mean the ambition to acquire political power by illegitimate means? or the base, ignoble desire to employ that power for tho sake of the selfish pecuniary desire of tho individual? No wo do not iman this, but 0 how often this interpretation is given to these word? Wo can look through tho length and breadth of this land, and we can almost look in vain, to see those who have a true, a worthy ambition for political power. When we fiud those enter politics for their love of humanity, their love of country, and who allow their characters to bo unpolluted by the wiles of wicked men, there we may-sathat political ambition i3 an existing truth. While we may regard the possesion of this ambition as possible to all men, we must consider that certain c vnditions are neccessary for such an ambition to mature or even exi.-'t-. The subject of an absolute monarch doc rot ever entertain o bop - d acquiring distinction in national aikiirs, for the very nature of his govt, places a prepetural bar between him and the participation in the affairs of his country. It is in free govts, alone, that the It is great barrier is removed. where Liberty prevails that this ambition Las its full and free scope. But in order that this ambition which is always tending to may be salutary, and of a healthy nature, it must bo neld in proper restraint, Liberty must be It Ins coupled with authotity. been said that it was not liberty that cau ed the downfall of Bonn , phy-iioi.- sat-isfyin- g s, hut its weakening of authority. Liberty grants groat privileges to ambition and authority prevents it from aversteppingthose privileges, and froui causing any calamitons effects to the state. We sco then, the condi! ions which are premature of a high ambition; first, Liberty which kindles t!io small spark of ambition into aflame; there authority which holds that flame in its proper bounds. Fire is very harmful io man, in its uncontroled state, but when kept under his control, it is an element of nature which he cannot do without. Is this not also true of ambition? Wo have examples of unrestrained ambition in the cin meters of Alexander tho BonaGreat, and Napoleon to and what dire parte; end their ambitious desires led them, in what utter horror their name were held their byr vvu need only read countrymen, history to find out: Let us now take examples of ambitiou that was held in its proper bounds. Was Burke not ambitious, did noble our not ambitious have Washington for these were political powei? True ambitious men; but theirs was not that which (rrikea terror into the minds of the people, at each successive step in their ascension to power. It was not with an unworthy, rapa cions motive, that they national sought distinction in affaira. The fact that these men became popular through thei ambitious is not au argument that their uuibitition was to gain popularity. They placed foremost the welfare of their country, and whether or not popularity followed their efforts was of no material difference to them. But honest labor: and persistent effort do not go uurewarded, and the popularity which followed their efforts was all the more glorious because it cam unsought, and almost wholly desires de-ire- s, unexpected. As we take a retrospective view of all the ambitious meu in the worlds history, as we think of their achievements and their suoces-s- e attended alike with failure and defeat, we indeed, have a vast Hischart from which to study. tory is a groat and almost infallible teacher; aad if wo wish to reap onr destiny in the worlds great political battle, if we desire not to commit the same errors that others have made, we must study this chart, we must guard well our every footstep. We must see to it that the fervid spirit of our ambition is directed in the right channel, that we are safely started over lifes political sea. As American youth, we have a rich heritage handed down to us. This legacy has been purchased at a great cost, and for this reason, it should Ie all the more dear to us, and should excite us, as posterity, to the duty we owe our tiiers. I'.madw-tio- u wie Although they placed of thin great political stiueture broad and deep, though they may have builded better than they knew, yet tho whole structure is not impregnable, it is susceptible at all times to the batteringramsof demagogues and artful politicians, who would completely demolish the building if they thought by sc doing, they could obtain' rich fortune 9 for themselves, without having the structure fall on them. The problem we have to solve is an inti icate one; for in the history of govts., corruption in politics has even been an evil factor, and one which has caused the downfall of many a nation. Then, if we do not wish our govt, to go down to distraction as other nations of antiquity have done, we, the American youth, must put forth our efforts for its future preservation. We must not disdain to mingle in politics for fear ofour being dragged to a lower level. A time like this demands no hesitation; it requires immediate action. Our n pration in the future should be more politically inclined than tkey have been in the past. But by ambition alone we cannot accomplish the desired object, for ambition is of little consequence, unless it is accompained by great intellectual and moral power. It is true, wo may see in our national politic men who wield a great influence over the masses and by artful dev ice succeed in acquiring, as it wore, great popularity; yet, whou the inevitable test is applitd, they vanish; their It political life is but transitory. is tho intellectual man, not less the moral man, whose participation in politics is held in lasting remember-anc- e by his countrymen. It should be the object, then, of all who have aspirations politically to so educate themselves and intellectually morally that they may fill the position to which they aspire with honor to their country and glory to Whatever their name. their particular aspirations politically, they must hold continually in mind the axiomatic truth, that Great (governments) and little minds go ill together, Let them remember that the more lofty the more noble, their aspirations the greater are their chances of a glorous success, and that ,the true erterion by which a political ambition should be judged, is not the attainment of the greatest success, or the widest renown but the greatest, and noblest services which one renders his country. J. A. BOOTH. DenOat. Gold Crown itnd Bride Work Specialty. -- DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. A Hard Fight was Made on tha ot the County. went Side It was known that when the de egates from th e east side laudid in Eureka there would be a fight, and a hard ffght it proved to bo. The people in this city had been apprised of the action of the caucus the evening prievous, and the general public were on the qiv vive as to the result. The convention was called to order by Chairman Robertson, after which the various committees were set to work in the matter of organ-izatioorder of business etc. G. W Utter was made permanent chairman and A. T. McCanne n, criterion that the acting was thorough iu that every member of the company knew their parts thoroughly. The Binging of the leading lady and of the baritone of the company was greatly appreciated by those who were present, and which was testified to by the frequent rounds of applause. The house was a fairly good one for the first night. We can highly recommend Frank Reaiiek where-eve- r he goes, not only as a gentleman but as one who is well up in his profession. THE COMMISSION. Claud Y. Wheeler of Silver City was made the nominee of the con- j The board of county commission vention. ers for Juab county met in session The county ticket was nominated last Tuesday all the officers being as follows: For county commiss present. ioners J. C. Kirend ill of Robinson, After tho bills were examined J. J. Thomas of Fish Springs, and they were passed upon and ordered William Houghton of Mona; clerk. paid. Joel F. Grover of Nephi; treasurer, The resignation of Phillip RichCharles Abbott of Nephi; lecorder, ards, constable of Silver was acJames N. Louder of Nephi; county cepted. attorney, Ed Pike of Eureka; assessBenjamin Cole was appointed to or Vic. Candlaud of Nephi. sur- act instead of Mr. Phillips. of Eureka; veyor, Charles Rees II. C. I Jorgensen was apsheriff, r. P. Christensen of N phi. pointed justice1 of Fevau precinct. As chairman of tho Juab county, The appointment of Peter Sutton central committee, Batt Sullivan of as registration agent was revoked Eureka was chosen. and Alfred Orme was appointed in The following resolution was his place. adopted: John Morgan was appointed This convention especially in- registration agent of Levan in place structs lion, Claude Wheeler, the of H. C. L. Jorgonsen. next member of the legislature Tho court house of Levan was from Juab county, to prepare and rented to the Levan school truscause it possible, to be adopted, a tees. bill fixing the charge, both maxiJames Garrett was appointed mum at d minimum, of freight and deputy treasurer for one month. passenger rates in the state of A contingent fund of f'iO.'i 5 wai Utah. granted by tho commissioners to The alternates to the state con- deputy Sherriff Cronin. vention are: The court tnen adjourned for Pat Fennell, J. J. Pilgorrin, one month, Delos Lombard. I). B. Croin, Wil1 liam Bulger, H. F. Gear, Fraud Sulphur! Sulphur! A car loud at th Mitchell of Eureka. W. W. Royal, Dr. D. 0. Minor, Thespeechof Father AbrxTam in Co-o- Mammoth. the last number of Poor JGohardi published by Ih njauain-FrankCharles Haynes, Thomas Bailey, In 1717, Contains the Wie-do- m Nephi. of many ages and nation assemH. C. L. Jorgenson, Levan. bled and formed into one c.innected John Yeates, Mona. discourse. When first published It J. A. Beaman, Luke Heckman, attracted world wide attention and was copied in all of the newspapers in Silver City. of the newspapers in Arnerca and all C. V. Wheelers first choico for and tranalated in many foreign England senator is W. II. King. languages. Would you like to read It? The Eureka delegation will stand Get a copy free of charge at Foote & four for Harris, one for Roberts Boos store. and one A big Reduction on Childre-- a Clothis one Tho Mammoth delegation suite from ing at the Co-up. for Harris and one for Nebeker. About one month ago my child, Silver 'City will give two for which is fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrhoea accompanied by Harris. vomiting. I gave it such remedies as Nephi stands two for Roberts, are usually given in such cases, but as and one for Harris. nothing gave relief, we sent for a phyMona stands two for Iteberts, aud sician and it was under his care for a Levans two votes are for Roberts. week. At tbis time the child had been Total: Harris, 8; Roberts, 7; sick for about ten d;i3s aud was having about twentytivo operations of the 1. Nebeker, 1 bowels and we were twelve Almanac lin non-committ- op non-committ- nours, every convinced that unlass it soon obtained relief it would not live. Chamberlains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy wub recommended and I decided to try The delegate to the state conit. fuoii i.oi iced a change for the bet: vention are as follows: ter; by its continued use a complete The Iteadick Dramatic Company sure was brought about aud it is now Eureka G. W. Riter, Dr. F. , held the boards at the Opera House perfectly healthy. O. L. Boggs, Dan Martain,J:II.McCrys-stalStauffer, W. T. Ilume, J. E. Haley, R. Tuesday evening and presented the Stumptown, Gilmer Co., W. Ya, For sale by Toot & Sons. a four-ac- t G. Wilson. sec-etar- v. TIIE UKADICK COMPANY. 1 molo-dram- Forgiven. Mammoth- - J T. Ilayes, B, M. From start to finish the acting went with an even smoothness Cornish, M. L. Nebeker. M. which has not been seen in any II, Silver City McGlynn, II. tiNx tnJ LOCM.W5S!sS23 company on the theatre boards for and fethareoalt eel aedT ,f Vf ?4 luchtai elinutie chaos m. W. Chappel, T. H. G. a long time. Mr. Readick in the For Nephi-- F. , j your Irotee41i poaitireiy state txat thia ,V.7 leading part was superb, in fact it wa Parkes, A. 1 . McCanne. s eemade L aa wof: rr'r' tjllll jur- Mona C. E. Neilson, 0. M, Wil- is a wonder to us that an actor of his calibae should condescend to liams. OdmEi iul visit towns smaller than Salt Lake, inElys Levan J. E. Taylor. acknowledged to bo tbe most thoromrh cure for Nasal Catarrh, Cold in Head and Iiay Eever of ail Juab N. P. Rasmussen. Forgiven is full of interesting and ramccHcs. the nasal passages, It c,vn nrd pain and r.il.iu:ncuon, luala the e"r s, For member of the house of repre- complicated parts and tho fact that allays the membrane from colds, restores the beues Price 60c, at Druggists or bv mail- taste and no hitch was noticed is a very good ofELY sentatives from Juab count LKOTUEIiS, 64 WaiTeii fcueet, New York. C. Le.lgcrwood. 1 Vj-K'- J . ten; -- cira pro-tec- ta |