Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-25
APPRENTICES.

Boys who are learning trades, by pursuing a
correct course will make themselves contented and
happy, besides securing the good will Of their
masters.
Feel rot, young apprentices, that no one cares
for you, and that your situation is. an unpleasant
one Your master although he says but little to
you, is watching your conduct and when you do
upon you lfyou err, it cannot be kept a secret
long.
Always have an eye to the welfare of your
master, and save all in your power for him. In
his absence be the most particular to do what is
right.
Have no bad associates. Wicked boys may
ruin yof BE careful in whom you confide and
never be intimate with youth who sustains bad
character
Your evenings spend at home or in some profit
able society. Never stop at the corners Of the
streets to talk and laugh Those youths who
night after night congregate in particular spots to
waste their time and insult the passer by, seldom
turn out well. We have always noticed that boys
are more prolane beneath the cover of night than
in broad day light. Then they are concealed from
sight and show their evil propensties without fear
of being detected
Use no tobacco. The young man is unwise
who puts tobacco to his lips in any shape. Your
master will not approve Of it, neither will your
best friends, if you smoke or chew, you will lose
much time, and find occasion to spend many
copper,
Read and study whenever you get an opportu-
nifty. Select books from which you can gather the
mostinformation. Occasionally place your thoughts
upon paper.
In fine, young apprentice, do what is just and
right. Look to your masters interest bad
| assocates-spend your time in profitable pursuits,
and you will gain the good will of your master,
! and be in the right path to usefulness and prosper
| ity.
RUNAwAY MATcH.-Last week our town was
the scene Of somewhat romantic occurrence
which also goes to show that the power of Cupid
is as great among our neighbors, the Cherokees,
as over the pale faces. On Friday, loving cou-
pie were seen on horseback, vending their way
down the sides of Lees Creek Mountain, accom-
panied by single attendant. They were Chero-
KEGS, and description of the party would have
made an excellent opening chapter in one Of James
novels. The couple proved to be ruuawy match
who after having Hymen's knot tied were flying
from the wrath of an indignant father, grim and
fierce warrior of the Cherokees Fortunately for
them, the Cotton Plant was just ready with steam
up, for New Orleans; and without delay the run
aways took passage for distant lands, where they
could amid a crowded population eude the search
of the fierce parent. On the following Monday,
the parent with brimful of,wrath, reached town
in hot pursuit, having but ashort time got upon
their tack. but he found that theibirds had flown
File drowned his disappointment in the intoxicating
bowl, and vented his spleen upon his weary nag,
BY whipping and riding. it through the streets.
in unmeasured speed. We learn that he was per-
suaded to embark on board the D,uoo, and went
down the riverfn pursuit of the disobedient and
.fra daughter. But ifhe overtakes the cute couple,
he can take our hat.-Ka,s Buren, (.4rk.) Intel.