The Empire County argus., 1854-08-05
Correspondence Of the Argus:
The Sabbath, and private Correspondence.
DOWNTOWN nri1et dfb 1881

have evidently been thinking about The sound of
church going bells perhaps have been reminded Of
some few of their short comings in this "ya,e Of
tears" not ell Of course, this would be to great n
tax on the memory. The memory is an ingredient
of the mental constitution that grows with age
The scenes and associations of youth thea consic-
cred trivial return to the good in after years, fur.
nishing Il well-sprlng of pleasure. The deeds Of
the wicked rise in judgment in declining years
through memory, causing what rarson would
term stings of conscience" Something Of this
kind has occurred, no doubt among your peorle.
and is eviuced in the published proceedings of your
citizens about the better observance Of the Sab
bath.
We of the mountains,the hard fsted bone and
spew, are glad to see "the spirit move" among tbe
deni2ens Of your lively valley. We Of the hills
have long desired to the Sabbath better obserV
cd We have talked about it. but every thing wo
could do Or say has been counteracted hy the towns
and our prayers overturned by the gambling and
drinking saloons OF such cities as yours
Gambling is a nuisance at the best, but On the
Lords day is manifest impiety and should not be
permitted in any well regulated community
Families are rapidly settling among US, and child
rem growing up in our midst. Therefore it behoyes
the communtr now; to turn their attention 10 the
erection Of school houses and churches The per,
nicious influence of gaming should be at once,
thrust from our minds The idlng gambling loafers
turned out from among if they will not reform
and engage in some industrial pursuit The force
Of example is powerful this engine of moral sua-
sion, should be adopted, in closing up places of
business on the Sabbath, this accomplished, the
growth Of a healthy public opinion, will imme-
diately begin, and continue in its growtha and power,
SO that directly no will rebel against it, unless
he be an infde or q blackguard
Preaching is very good thing, but after all Of
very little value without practice.
Resolutions, expressive Of good wishes and good
intentions, never yet reformed or even improved
the condition of mankind without practical efforts
No use in singing psalms and mouthing forth mere
ipseryce, action, vigorous and decisive is deman-
ded.
And why not Mir. Argus? 10 you not remem-
Der with pleasure the Sabbaths now long gone byl
do sir and distinctly recollect one in partcu-
lar on that occasion pretty ghl, portion of the
day, was seated in thc gallery among the singers
and most Of her time engaged in looking over her
fan at the people below, hey eyes sparkled like da-
monds and the rogui4h dmplo indicated clear
enough that sha was happy l thought then that
she bestowed some attention upon me. This much
do know, that kept sharp eye out for her, and
| if remember Alright now, hnd met her once
"on tie bridge and aasuredly did not remember
the text that day.
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result Of carly training End the wholesome lessons
taught US by motherly care, and affection
The irregular scenes of '49 and so have now
passed away and the necessity for trading and wash
ing shirts on the Sabbath no longer exists there
fore ''let US remember the Sabbath day to keep it
holy"
! Pleasing associations begin 10 surround us, often
we hear the gleefal laugh Of happy children often
see the child and happy mother going up to the
house Of prayer. Fray elI, why should not men.
Of business go up to the sanctuary also? Rest
assured. that although the goodness Of the female
heart may cover multitude Of sins, yet be it re-
membercl that it is hot every man who has al in
terest in Institution of this kind and therefore
they had better relax tiAe from The tolls Of life
and lay up treasure where moth and rust doth not
corrupt, nor thieves break through and steal."-
Thieves do steal it is said sometimes from the ten
der recesses of the affections That such are very
wicked burglars there can be no doubt. Le.
some good growing cut Of the Sabbath resolutions
Of Coloma. CROW BAR.
p. S.--AjR. AReus:-I hope you will give the
following cpistle place in your columns, for the
information Of your readers and my friends in John
town. | was not present myself but have implicit
confidence in MY correspondent Tom Spikens, he is
a brother Of the distinguished General Spikens and
his sister married Col jim Showell of the fusiloers
furthermore my friend the Major is acquainted
with HIM Tom mean, therefore his pedigree needs
no further illustration. Tom is also an effective
stump orator, his voice resembling the notes Of a
Trombone and his disposition, Ike that of his sister,
is sweet as honey.
Yours very truly--orsr tie left,
CROW BAR.
COro;I. Auprst Cd 1854.