The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-18

beauty are desirable, he commences by
layins q toundstiou, adequate to the sun
mort Of The stsuetsss under contenp1atioa
no a. 70 esavd ~ ctually against the storms,
TO which IL nay be exposed. q
Thus should The first efforts, toward a
educslion be, ~ eject secure baeis, upoa
which to build the temple Of future great
mess.
II the dot trine Of unbelieven were true,
and there was nothing in US, which death
could not destroy nor the grave cover, then
there would indeed, be but little induce
xsent for 10 to improve our minds. But
the existence of spirit, Is better establish
ed-an indescribable something, which, il
improved on earth, will continue to live,
brighten and expand, throughout bliss
full eternity.
A few words of admonition to the youth
especially those under my charge, and l
am done. .. t.s..ss
Remember young men, thst you are the
architects Of your own fortunes; that
few short years hence, and you will be
cast upon the stream 0: time, to stem its
rough current alone and that it is Of vital
importance to you, to be we'll prepared for
the struggle, which awaits you. Remem-
Der, il you ever expect to accomplish any
thing, that it must be done through your
ocs exertions; that what others have &C.
complished, you may also do; and
that few things are 80 difficult, as not to
yield to determined mind.
Remember that time il 20 precious, that
one moment always passes away, before
annth>e = ~Ss,nr. aud tnat al The Vvnnlth
Of California, could not purchase the small
cot portion Of il; that the present only is
yours, that the future, though pleasant to
contemplate, will be mixed with bitter
disappointment. The Incentives to &C
ton are numerous, and Of weighty impcr-
lance; our country 10 vast in extent, em.
b1cing some Of the fariest portions, OF
creation and seems to be under the special
protection Of Heaven. IL is inhabited by
an independent race. Institutions Of var.
ious KINDS, conducted on purely republic |
can principle. are TO b. fonnd in every
part Of il, whose portals are ever open to |
admit the wise and worthy. You are to |
be the guardians Of this favored land its
future orators and statesmen, on you will |
soon devolve the srduous duty Of plotting |
tuo sup OF otAVe, Ov0I inc 5uSkeu OllIOWS,
and 81 oals Of time. II is then essential,
that you receive qualifications which will
enable you to discharge your every duty,
in such manner, a. not only to reflect |
honor upon yourselves, but with credit,
and the highest praise to your country.
In whatever you engage, observe the
council Of David Crockett be sure You
are right, then 20 ahead" Be judicious in
your selection OF companions.
Strictly adhere to the truth at all times,
for falseboods are usually the steppingstones
10 every other vice.
Never suffer your lips to become pollu-
ed with an oath; for in the language Of a
age 1t is no indication Of manliness,
bravery, or wisdom. In conclusion, shun
he intoxicating cup, As you would the
most deadly Zoe; tor it often brings upon
he innocent, as well as guilty, the most
,nutterable misery, wait and woe.
If these rules were generally observed,
We might safely predict for America, a
,oble destiny; Then would the language
VI the Poet be realized: And the Star
sransled Banner, would long wave, Der
he land Of the free, and the home Of the
,lve."