Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-09
From the Maine Gospel Banner.
Oochicnt sons Always Ee-
sprCtPd.

"A young lady Of our acquaintance
once asked rs Tor Information concerning
a certain gentleman who had solicited
the privilege of her company. Suspect
ing The delicate design OF the inquiry, we
chose to evade the question and not APP
pear oficious IN the declaration OF senII-
menis might have an effect upon the hap
2iness or misery of her whole life. See
ing our reservedness, she finally with
modest emphasis said 'Br. Drew, |
ask not to know the particulars Of his
general character, or what his circum.
stances may be as to matters of pecuniary
interest-bu, do, | beseech you, just
answer me this one question-that will TO
my mind, embrace everything ! want to
know, in one--is he, has he ai,cays bcen
young man who treats his parents wiih
respect and obedience We could but
answer the question afiirmatively her
cOunteoance frightened up at this , and
in few months we heard they were mar,
ned aud he has made that dear woman
one of the best Of husbands 10 this day.
The girl knew what she was about -
She knew that a son who did not habIiual-
ly respect and obey his parents, would
never be likely To perform his duties to
his wife. Aud she was right We com
mend this test to all young ladies'. i a
suitor offers you his hand, be sure never
to commit yourself in any degree to him,
i,li you are satisfied that he has alwavs
been dntliul TO his parents, and still treats
them with tenderness and respect II he
does not, depend upon it, he will prove
to you cruel aud uulaithfui hush and. -
Remember this, girls-as you have any
regnrd TO your own happiness in life.
"As farther evidence Of the respect
and confidence that are always and
readily accorded to duuful sons, we will
mention another little circumstance that
occurred TO us the other day We step
ped into the Legislature and seated our
sell near the Speaker to witness the pro.
ceedlngs Of the House, and hear the de.
bates. Ayoung member arose to speak
We perceived that there was an unusua
attention directed toward him His re
marks commanded the silence of tht
House. We inquired OF gentleman
near, to know whether the speaking mem
Der was man OF more tlan common
talents, that he should thus comman,
special attention The reply was tha
he was greatly respected 10 the House, -
not perhaps, ,.because there was anything
very remarkable IN his talen,s-but, sal
our informant, every body respects hln
because he has taken 50 much pain
from oyhood to take the kindest care q
his widowed mother lie supported he
for years while yet young, aud now he
married, he has taken her to his ov
house, and provides for her eyerythin
possible TO make her life happy. Thl
is ihs foundation of character, whlc
causes him to be respected by every bod
here aud hence if he arises TO speaL
there u good will toward him that a
~oys gives him an influence over tn
hearts of members.
"The duillulness Of sons lays the four
dation oi worthy characters in men an
men who ate klnd to their parents in ol
age, viii never fail To realize a blessin
from Hin who says: Honor thy fathe
aud thy mother that it may be we'll wit
thee, and that thy days may be long
the laud.