68 CONDITION OF THE BOORS. 
with the Mind. ‘The intellectual powers, and the 
moral instincts must be cultivated, regulated, and 
refined. A strong mind strengthens the body. It 
is the source of all energy and action. A pure mind 
purifies its dwelling. Nudity, raggedness, and filth, 
are utterly inconsistent with high-toned morality, or 
the sentiments inspired by so bold a hope as that of 
immortal life in regions of stainless light. Rouse 
this hope, communicate this mental strength, and the 
desired improvements in man’s physical condition 
follow as naturally as the green blade, the stalk, the 
ear, the corn in the ear grow up, we know not how, 
under the invisible influence of the seasons. 
“ We by no means affirm that these great truths 
have been overlooked ; but we submit that there is 
room for increased exertion on all sides on the part 
of those who labour to diffuse knowledge among the 
Colonists. It must be brought to their doors—it 
must be presented in every attractive shape—it must 
be made cheap, and of easy access. Where has 
this been done? In how few of our villages has a 
public library been established! Even the ordinary 
elementary books for the pupils are, in many in- 
stances, wanting in our schools! If the truths we 
refer to, therefore, have not been overlooked alto- 
gether, we cannot but admit that their importance 
has not been duly estimated.” 
