But working men have recently become more prudent and thrifty; and it is believed that under the improved system of moderate counsel, and arbitration between employers and employed, a more hopeful issue is likely to attend the future of such enterprises.
Another thing is clear.

A country may be levelled down by idleness and ignorance; it can only be levelled up by industry and intelligence.

It is easy to pull down; it is very difficult to build up.

The hands that cannot erect a hovel may demolish a palace.

We have but to look to Switzerland to see what a country may become which mixes its industry with its brains.