Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-01-30
"PADERLAND."

Some traveller is writing series Of very in
teresting letters from Europe to the Southern
Baptist" of our State From one Of his last
We pluck the subjoined complimentary illusions
10 Germany and the Germans
Few countries can present more numerous and
stronger claims to the travellers attention than
Germany The land of the Reformation, the
head quarters of scholarship and classic lore, the
honorable rival of Italy in the fine arts; and a
region of territory peculiarly favored in natural
advantages especially in the variety and efficacy
of its mineral waters--may hold out the prom
ise, with the certainty of fufllment, Of aIording
something, of uncommon interest, to all who
come within its borders. Nature and at have
combined TO elevate tho people to high position
among the nations. In physical appearance, it
ia noble race. The finest looking men
particularly in the army-and the handsomest
women in Europe, may be met in Faderland." "
The German character is an estimable one
marked by simplicity, hospitality integrity, cour-
teousness, and high sense of honor. Nopeople
are so we'll educated. The law superintends
this matter, and requires every snbject to be
trained at school. No government Office can be
held in Prussia, except bv an University graduate.
The consequence is, the tone of society is most
elevated and refined. Men in ordinary walks of
life are found to be remarkably intelligent; and
will often surprise one with their amount of
general information and, not unfrcquently, with
their extensive learning
The schools of painting are celebrated .
Sculpture is in high state of excellence and
patronage; and music is The favorite art of all
classes, and understood better, and practised
IL; ~
forms regular branch of common education,
and may BE- heard everywhere and at oil times.
The public square the frequented gardens, the
private parlors are alike enlivend by delightful
melody. 1t makes the last impression Mt night:
regales the leisure hours of recreation adds
enjoyment to the seasons of repast; and dis.
solves, at early morn, the gentle bands of sleep.
This general enjoyment may account, in part,
Gor natural cheerfulness and contentedness of
disposition, with general intelligence, must be
taken into accounD for the happiness and pros.
perity of the peasantry, which seems 10 exceed
that of any other corresponding class, on either
side of the Atlantic. German carefulness and
! cleanliness are proverbial; and may be noticed
even with passing glance at tho farms and
villages along the roads, which are the pattern of
order, neatness and comfort.
SEVEN DEADLY SIHs.-l. Refusing TO take a
newspaper.
2. Taking newspaper and not paying for it.
g. Not advertising.
q. Getting married without sending in we'd
ding cake.
S. Making the Printing office loafng place.
6. Reading the manuscript in the compositor's
hand.
7. Sending an abusive letter to the Gditor.-
For the first and second offences no absolution
can be granted The fourth is objectionable.
The fifth is death by the law. For the balance,
dspensalion can be received by especial bulls
from the Pore Of Romo.
TOUCHING EmTApH-Itis is refreshing TO find
upon the tombstone of departed worth, such
delicate sentiments of profound respect us are
embodied in the following lines cut upon a
tombstone in town nenr by:
"IIere lies Major Parker,
Whom the Lord SOW fit to slaughter,
Tie died without any fears,
Was buried without any tears,
And where he's gone and how he fares
No one knows and no one cares"
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