The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-07-15

Forgetfsilness of Home, amidst the excitements
of academic or college life, was numbered by
tho eloquent speaker among the dangers of stu
dents Not that young men do absolutely for
get their parents but that for n time they arc
forgotten. He drew a vivid picture of the anx-
ieticsfel and tho prayers offered, for the safety
ofa beloved son away from the pascntal roof
q period of all others most important, and
yet most cxposed-a time when tho character
is most impressihlc, and yet the fcwcst safe
guards to protect it from evil-the young man
was supposed to be undergoing IN inspection
by the spirit Of departed motller-sl,c placed
her finger upon n stain here and another there,
and inquired tho cause of all this 2-thc rcluc-
tant confession is forced from his lips that the
seeds OF oil virtue were sown by mothers
hand and watercd by mothers tears; but
alas! evil associations, the scoffer, the syren
voice of pleasure, have oblitcratcd all
Forget"tncss Of the Claims Of tic Present
age, formed another topic of this admirable
address lie said that young men need not ask
where is the best prospect of success 7-what
will pay best a-5jfrstrate men are wanted in nil
the departments oflife-none 80 much crowded
as not TO make these sought after-the ago is
one OF unprecedented mental and physical ac-
tivity-we must keep up, or be left behind
room enough for oil in our beloved Carolina.
Lie had lately seen map of all tho standards
OF colors in the civilized world-his eye ran
hastily over them all until it rested upon the
banner of the American States, the home of
freedom, religion and enterprisc-tllerc was
tree, Of oil others, most beautiful in his ewes
there was music, of all Others, the most mclodi-
GUS In his cars; That tree WINS the glorious pal
mctto and that music tho rustling of her fan
like leaves when agitated by the winds of hcav-
en- AS sons Of our beloved State they were cx.
hortcd to honor the soil that gave them birth,
and show their devotion to their common moth
cr by rejecting honor OIL her fair name. Most
impressivcly did tho orator close his address
by asking, in the language of inspiration :
"Whcrewithal shall n young man cleanse his
ways by giving heed thereto according to thy
WORD" ..ps.
So far as the writer can ascertain, there was
but one impression concerning the character of
the address, and that was that it cquallcd or
excelled anything Of the kind ever listened to in
Cokesbury before.
But am afraid your readers will think,
Certainly the man has forgotten himself and
ins become prosy. We did not expect n lee
turc' and will not stand it any longcrr Well,
prolixity is n fault of others, and may possibly
be initiated by "Viator" but if so, ho has ma.
ny brethren, and some .fc,o "fathers in Israel"
Now for the finale. The young men. spoke at
night, some thirteen of thcm minus two O,
three who were excused, and tho Exhibition
was at an end. Prizes were distributed among
the best speakers and spoilers of the preceding
day and evening. The Rector announced &
weeks holiday, and it was esteemed so clouuen,
an effort that>the boys could hardly forbea1
turning the benches over. The next dny al
was quiet, and some more anxious than other
to visit "homc, sweet home" were off on th,
wings of steam, leaving the rest to On inherit
ance of hunting, fishing, dullness, and ennui
until the commencement of the second session
One word, (if one is allowable after havin.
talked ones self out of breath and others into
q comitose state,) in relation to the hea.thines
OF our village and the character of our Teach
ers. Cokesbury is ordinarily ono of the mos
healthy villages in the State and our Teacher
arc experienced and tried men, and We com
mend tho Institution to the favorable regard O
all those who have sons and daughters to cdu
cntc. VIAToR.
/ Eastern News.