Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-14
WINTER AND THE POOR.

zone half Of the world do not know how
the other half live" Neversays IN exchange
was a saying more truthfully uttered. Pow
erly and distress reign in circles where, sp-
~parently, it is deemed impossible such unfor-
tunate visitors could be found. Poor fami'
lies surround US on every side, many Of whom
suffer materially in consequence ofon insult
fcient supply Of food to keep the body and
soul together. Not only do such live from
"hand to mouth" but it requires the exer-
else of much exention 10 enable some To- live
at all. Day after day passes around-to the
outward and Indifferent all seems right with
them-yet could we glance at the interior OF
their domicils, what sad sight would be pre-
sented. Empty closets and scanty supp iy of
covering for the body, might be seen, and
could the occupants be prevailed upon TO
sketch the details OF their every day history,
what a painful experience would be elected.
But the worst has not been realized, Win
ter, cold, dreaded winter, has bee II indulgept
TO the poor. His icy touch has not yet been
felt. The exorbtiant prices Of fuel and the
impoSsibility Of hundreds Of poverty stricken
individuals to procure it, have not yet reflect
ed their disadvantages, in the face Of the
mildneSs of the season. The chilling blasts
we were wont to experience in days gone by,
ere November had run one.half of its course,
have been spared this year. The month is
drawing to a close, and so highly favored have
we been that but little fuel has been neces-
sary to protect the vitabspark from ireezing.-
Oh piteous winter, continue thou thy thrice
blest days Of mildness. Befriend the destitute.
There are countless numbers Of pitiless suf-
ferers who are dependent upon the cold char
ties OF an ungrateful and unfeeling world for
subsistence, and these who beseecba moisel
ofbread or a few pennies, are more numerous
than the aims -givers. A cold look, q shrug
OF the shoulder, a harsh word, or command
to ''begoae - constitutes The full measure Of
sympathy extended by many who are in toler-
able circumstances. Winter give thy aims
literally. Spare their fuel, for it is hard 10
gather. They must not freeze. Withhold
Thy icy touch-let the rays Of a genial sun
give warmth TO the exposed and lettering
limbs. Life is dear 10 them-do not compel
them TO steal 10 live. Let thy severity be
brief. Hasten the glorious season when birds
shall sing, when the trees shall be covered
with foliage, when tie fields now naked shall
once more smile with plenty.
There is doubtless more distress and suffer-
ing in our midst q: the present time than hos
been known for years. While on the one side
we behold a goojly number Of persons out of
employment,an and whose income 10 consequent
ly inadequate, we perceive on the the other
that all kinds of breadstuTs are higher than
usual. Nor is there o probability of reduction
in price for months to come. Already DO we
see ragged urchins, with downcast ~coupten-
ces, imploring assistance. This is bpt'a fore
shadowing tyre-a worse time is approaching.
We cannot conclude this chapter Of wo with
out making a few suggestions, and also draw
OF least a partial inference as TO The cause
Of such a direful calamity in the poorer cir
Giles.
Those who can afford to do, owe il 10 them
selves and their God 10 contribute towards
the comfort and preservation Of Others. Let
there be less luxury and more charity. The
craving appetite need not always be supplied.
Think Of the vast good You can do by cenying
yourselves that which will do you little or no
good. And there are your suits ane dresses.
You can economize a little. Do with fewer
articles Of clothing, or with such that will cost
less, and by this means raise a sink ing fund
Tor the poor, so that when they knock al your
doors they will not be cast away empty
Fashion is a great evil at best, and not I'M
frequently approaches 10 a curse. II has in
troduced more dishonesty and created more
bankruptcies, been the ~loreranner 10 more
mental anguish, peopled more prisons, and
wrought out more suicides than some OF the
immortal evils SO dstestibIe in The estimation
OF eenteel society. How ?-Because il is cas-
Ter 10 spend than 10 earn; inconsiderate and
inexperienced sons and daughters oflen bring
mination upon indulgent and tender.beorteG
parents, by living in what they call splendor
which is lily suited TO their mon ~ bag ! Be
heedful while you maybe men and woman
worth Boosting Of, and you will both save
yourselves from future chagrin and an en-
FILTERED life, and have aims wherewith to bless
he needy. Heaven will reward you for your
phllanthroplc acts.
Destru ctive Fire at Akron.
On Friday morning a whole square Of. Blu lid
ings was destroyed by fire at Akron. The
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