Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-06-07
miscellaneous.
HOME.

1t is familiar word, one of every
day use, this sweetly sounding word of
Home, yet how unappreciated are its
blessings, how under-valued its enjoy
ments, how misapplied its freedom by
manyl There is no language like our
own to express so fully the meaning Of
the word Home-that little word com
bining all that is most beautiful and
loveable in existence, calling up the
magic memories of the Past, anticipating
the Futures joy
BY too many, alas is its meaning
unfelt, its bcauty-charm UNDECIDED in
place of a hallowed retreat from the out
ward worlds busy cares, and ceaseless
turmoil, it is made the scene of contcn-
ton, the abiding. place Of troubled
thoughts and angry words. 1t is said
that walls have ears" but if they had
tongues, too, what strange tales might
they not utter, what marvellous nara
tons might be given to the world, ex-
ceiling by far the highest wrought drama
of fiction, the most romantic disclosures
Of love and sorrow-of patient faith,
and heart-wrung despair.
But there is enough in the seen and
feh surroundings Of daily life to awaken
regret, and call for attention and reform I;
enough toprove the sad perversion of the
inclination that changes the paradise Of
home to dark region of strife and dis
content. Men of unexceptionable po-
likeness abroad, become scowling tyrants
when the front door of their own house
closes upon them; and gentle, smiling,
low-voiced women, famed for suavity of
manner, and true femenine department
elsewhere. change to household viragos
and inveterate scolds at home. Pretty
children, who look so sweetly bashful in
company, and who would not be guilty
of loud word in the society of stran-
gers, say, 81 WILL" with the emphasis
of worlds future tyrant, and 81 won't"
with the energy of a determined mind,
when under the shelter of their own
roof; addressing those disrespectful words
to father, mother, and kindred without
compunction, without regard for the su-
periority of age and experience, without
regret for the rebellious spirit oyinced.
Ought we not rather to regard the feel
ings Of those by whom VIC are continually
surrounded? Ought we not to seek the
pleasure and appreciation Of our daily,
hourly associates, the beloved ones linked
to us by ties of kindred, or holy bands
of friendship? Is it not ridiculous, that
so many seek the good will of strangers
or chance acquaintance, they may meet
but once in six weeks or six months,
yet never study the daily comfort of
those gathered round the same Preside
the dear familiar faces, the never chan
ging?
The dress is studied for hours when
going to an evening party; extra care
bestowed upon each braided tress, and
draping's adjustment, when preparing
for BAH where nearly all are strangers
to each other; but at home, the greatest
disarray is believed alowable--amother's
eye need not be gladdened with the care
fully arranged toilette; fathers heart
needs not the cheering view Of daugh-
tcr's neatness: brothers and sisters need
not the example of good order and po-
likeness. This must be creed with
many, as daily experience proves only
too well.
How beautiful sight is it 10 see a
frank hearted, noblc-looking and noble
feeling boy, give the mornings saluta-
ton TO his mother, greet the aged father
with words Of respectful affection, and
kiss his sisters blooming cheeks, as they
assemble for the first time in the day. =
How cheering it is to the heart to behold