Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-15
BUFFAL0 PUTNAM COUNTY, TIRGA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS 1855

~ You are Kind 70 them, they will be the
same To you, and there would be an end
to this quarreling, dis putting, this anpimos.
ity that we now~have in school would
cease, and school would become what i,
should be. Show me a scholar that is
kind to its school-mates and you show me
one that is loved by them all.
Listen to the advice Of any one who
takes interest enough 10 advise YOU; do
mot think because person has no educa.
ton or is not rich that they are not cana.
bic OF advising you, and that you know
as much as they do; not -. self-impor,
lance, good opinion Of your own iudg-
ment and education get the better Of rea-
son. This is rock upon which many,
yea, thousands have ,ship-wrecked-few
are without it. Think not when you cay
read and spell You have an education and
that it is useless to go to school; your
education will never be completed as long
as you liyc. If you wish to be men and
women loved AMI respected by all, listen
10 the advice of others. Did you ever
know a lieadssrong child, one that needed
not the advice Of its parents that was tru.
Iy happy? No., you never did, aud the
reason is this no one can disregard AMI
diSobey the commands of God and be
truly happy, and it is his, command
t'Ilonor thy father and mother" and 10
honor them We must reverence and<0bcy
them, and this we cannot do>unless We
heed and follow their advice. - 49,. !.
| know that tits natdral>fOr us to love
the good thinys and the pleasure of life,
and it is irreyefei1t to God for us to dis
like thcmLbut at the same time we must
not make idols Of them; We must not serve
them but make them serve us. There
are many Of You who suppose the journey
through lie will gain new pleasures as
YOU advance in years, and are anxiously
looking and hoping for childhood and
school days to end. You will not hope
long; before you are aware Of it, they
will have fadcd-they will be gone, for
ever gone; their pleasures and privileges
will no notc refresh your bosoms with the
brea h of peace. You will find that life
is not what your childish fancy Las pain
ted, but that it. is reality and that you
have something to do, And whatever oc-
cupati"n you determine to follow, be in
dustrious aud persevefing, let your motto
be "success," anllhough the dark clouds
Of advelsity may hover around your paIl;
though those you have thought to b. your
friends may desert you, fear not; and il
you a@c worthy true friends will flock to
your relief and bear you over every Diff
Guilty triumphant. !
Parents, it is with timidity | c 1:er upon
this part Of my uncohpccted iemafks, but
as it. is Acknowledged BY all. that expert
eucc is the brSt Of schools ] think d
little can be said, which, # viewed in 4
proper Light, and in the manner il is in
tended, may be Of some advantage to your
children. to your tcacher and source of
pleasure and pride TO. you. It's your
privilege to consult with the teacher Of
your children. to tell him what you wish
your cl.iIl to study, what particular
branch you wish the MOST attention paid
to, and all such things; it is not only your
privilege but it is your duty. If you are
having a house built, do you not often 50
to see it Or inquire if i: has good foun-
datipn?, Do you not often consult with the
builder about different parts and apart
ments? How often do you visit the school
room or inquire if the foundation on which
your clliId is to build an education is
properly laid? How often do You consult
with your teacher about what branch Of
study is best suited 10 your child? Why
are you 50 deeply interested in the build
III. ola house and Why 50 little to say to
your teacher about the education of your
child? 1t, rducati3n is surely The most
important. 1t is necessary, if you wish
your chill To advance and improve as il
should, that you have it study at home,
or if not examine i frequently, for if i
sees that you are negligent about what it
it is doing at school, it will become so too,
and only prepare its lessons to recite 70
the teacher which will do it very lit e
good AMI be but little advantage to it in
aftcr:life. And now is the time TO begin
this, while they are young. Assist tie
teacher to lay q good, q solid and an i'm
movable fo,ndalion. Have your child
study a definite length of time each night;
at first it will be a task to them and a
trouble to you, butit will soon become o.
both, and more than payyou for
all your care and toll. One hour of study
at home. is Of more value. than two 1T
school.
Parents where are you stanling in con-
pection with your children? fouare on
the watch tower of rirtus; il is in you that
your children are trusting to give. the
alarm when danger is, near. But do
not wait for its approach; give the alarm
while it is yet afar off, If YOU neglect this
duty too long, all is lost, You, or some
of YOU, have advanced far out in life, You
know where dangers lie; warn your chill
dreh lest they shipwreck; they are unsus-
pecting and think life is as smooth and
safe as childhood; they have advanced
thus far free from care and anxiety; as tar
as they can see is lovely and inviting;
each step presents new allurements and in
creased desire to go farther; this desire
produces excitement; this excitement blinds
reason, and thus unawares the child is earl
ried faster and faster from the paths OF vlr;.
tue; thus, blinded he finds him or herself
surrounded in vice and despair. There
are many paths leadingto the same end
eynrr desire. every lust. every power Of the