Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-11-23

en- interest IN nef MIND, Wnen she Teuidfkeu Win
much earnestness, 81 believe my child is pure" |
had that very ch;ds confession a. that Tine and knew
that she bad practiced the sin for years. and nearly
| lost her life by it; and yet her mother believed her
pure, and no doubt had felt that it would have corrupt-
ed her daughter to communicate this Information to
/ her.
Parents are prone 10 pu, this evil aflr off TO say
nv child is pure. But let every mother warn her
children and instruct them faithfully; let her rest as
sured that no harm can result from il, and IN almost
every instance it will do good, either by saving the
children from falling, or through their means saving
others | knew Young woman who had got some
information this subject by reading the best book on
the subject published viz: Grahams Lectures to
young men. and she resolved to inform her only broth
er She put the book into his bands. He had preju-
dices against Graham, and first refused to read it,
The sister entreated, and after time he read the book
It doubtless saved him from becoming victim to the
habit for hs afterwards told his sister that he previous
| ly had practiced the vice. This young man had
fend about his age, who afflicted with terri
BILE f;s which affected his reason for time after eacn
recurrence oflhem. With the light be had obtained
from Gfaham's Lecture he was convinced they
caused by solitary vice. He conversed with his
friend, who confessed his habit and being Informed
Of the effects Of the vice. promised to leave It, He did
so, AID his fits left him. In of the reports Of the
Massachusetts Lunatc Hospital, ofeplepsy and
insanity is mentioned, caused by masturbaon. o.
leaving the habit the epilepsy and insanity both LEFT
the patient Ard yet people will drug and doctor years
for epilepsy, without enquring about the habits
of the patient But light has dawned upon US, and we
should be thankful for the blessing.
/ Whilst we rejoice in the establishment Of Lupa,ic
Hospitals where the insane be properly treated
rational principles, how much more ought we TO re-
oice that gh. spreading, and that people are learn
ing hos to prevent insanity. And yet those who ON
love their fellow have endeavored to spread
information on these subjects, have had their names
cast out as evil have been revied and prosecuted and
have had all of evil said of them falsely. But
there is noble band. 10 whom these truths not
in vain. But for these the truth would fall in
! streets. and our world would miseraby perish.
J The hope of society is in the youth and hope
Tor our youth is under God. in a correct course Of
training respects diet and regimen instruction and
| warning. Parents should do all in their power, by
education. to form RICH, habits, and to prevent the for
$ nation Of wrong habits Grace alone can renovate
The heart. The PRESENT unhealthy and stimulating
method of living prematurelv develores the passions
q and continually urges to their qualification. Almos
all the present habits Of civil life calculated pro
0 duce such results. The neglect ef bathing, Ct exer
else, the of soft feather beds and often the erea
/ abundance Of co.hing-the Of condimen. pepper
spice. and indeed all heating and stimulating subslanc
e es, whether solid fnid the habual want Of conf
dence be, parents and children the flse decacy
n almost every where cutvaed-a have their nflu
ence in bringing about this amenabIc state of things
Generally speaking, schools are nurseries of vice.
short time since two sisters ladies' CT the rst re
s. spectabiiy. informed that when very young they
were put TO a Female Boarding School, where lhi
vice prevailed and the practice explained them
q They were blessed with parents who willing Il
converse with and their children, and they escap
q ed the contamination. The best way to guard gu
children from this vice. make their diet PLAIN from
the cradle; to exclude all rich and high-seasoned food
- meats pastry. confectionery &C. from their diet; bath
y them thoroughly every day in cold wafer, or if The
9 be very delicate, in slightly warm water let then
sleep On Mattress or straw, but in no case f.ath
: ers Let them exercise daily in the open air. cloth
: them properly but with flannel the skin.
less in OF disease, when recommended BY Phys
= ician. Instruct and warn them cultivate spirit
kindness and confidence Toward them listen TO thei
little complains of what they meet from their mates
| have heard The most disgusting conversation, when
child from school children and yet dared not tell N
: mother Many parents will not hear word OF con
plant from their children. Don't tell tales"
they. The puor child mus, bear all 10 silence Jud
cious confidence will never foster spirit Of tale el
: ing
i. We have been unjust to children long enough.
is time we act efficiently for their benefit, if wouI
= save children.
be In writing this little tract those who have the
OF children. am necessarily restricted within narro'