It is [Greek: anabainon] (_anabainon_), one of the prominent definitions of which is, "to grow or spring up as a plant." And it is a remarkable fact that this very figure has been chosen by political writers, as the one which best illustrates the rise of our government.

Mr.G.A.Townsend, in his work entitled, "The New World Compared with the Old," p.

462, says:-- "Since America was discovered, she has been a subject of revolutionary thought in Europe.

The mystery of _her coming forth from vacancy_, the marvel of her wealth in gold and silver, the spectacle of her captives led through European capitals, filled the minds of men with unrest: and unrest is the first stage of revolution." On p.

635, he further says:-- "In this web of islands, the West Indies, began the life of both [North and South] Americas.