288' TUE LIF oF father thaanrefined; his eyes, darting fire, told of the elements of his soul. Though little aided by what is education, he, in the potency of his mind, bent and moul language to his thoughts, and ruled the miuds of others bj eloquence which was no less (oncise than simple, manly,. *11 of imagery. As with other men of ardent genius, he A ideas into proverbs, and put into circulation sayings that reported to be still current in his native land. But, after all, he was greater in drud than he was in w Vast was the influence which he acquired by the mere forces his silent example. His very name became a tower of tra g to his friends and a terror to his Ibes. Hence his presence WE so impressive that none approached him without fear, nor him without emotion. If the world has reason to thank God Ibr great men, special gratitude should we acknowledge the divine gorodness raising ttp.Toussaint L'Ouverture. Among the privileged raco of the earth, the roll of patriots. legislators, and heroes is lop and well filled. As yet there is but one Touiaint L'Ouvertu1i Yet how many of the highest qualities of our nature did thi one unite in himself But his best claim to our respect aq admiration consiiss in the entire devotion of his varied a& lotty powers to the redemJption of his color from degrade bondage, and its elevation into the full stature of perfect maE. hood. I do not intend to paint the Haytian patriot as a perfect ma Moral perfection once appeared on earth. It ii not likely have appeared a second time among the slaves of Uayti. To. saint has been accused of harshness and cruelty. I am not p4 pared to affirm that the charges are without foundation. j it is equally true that his enemies have done their utmost . point oA stains in his character. Unfortunately, the means a thorough investigation are wholly wanting. It has also be taid that he was an adept at di"imulation. But secrecy in .ian All the llkenesses o4 Touasaint L'Onverture which I have seen, exiti one, have the disadvantage of being profiles.