Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-05-05
EDGEFIELD, S. c., MAY 5, 1858.

PROFESSION AND PRAcrlcE.-It may not be
alniss, in these "revivalH times, to shy o few
words (says the New York Sum regarding the
difference between profession and practice: "If
religion consisted simply ofa profession of be.
lief in the existence and infinite attributes of the
Creator; if it imposed no moral duties, nor re-
quired any restraint upon the actions passions,
all men, probably, would be religious. AS it is,
many do not 60 beyond profession, and hence
their conduct is so inconsistent with the moral
precepts of religion, that they furnish subjects
of ridicule for the skeptic and the infdcl. Rcli.
gion is dshonored by them, and its spread him
dcred
Conduct is the true test Of religious character.
Profession is of little value, unless it influences
the conduct. Theoretical religion, unaccompa
MED by the practical observance OF lis moral du.
ties, is barren and unproftablc. If, therefore,
men desire to possess AND honor religion, they
must practice and illustrate its precepts. They
must be kind, generous, benevolent and just in
their words and acts They must avoid the Vi
ces which degrade and corrupt, and cultivate the
virtues which elevate and purify. If they would
show that their religion is not all empty name,
they must be upright in all the relations of life,
honest, truthful, Industrious, and charitable
thinking no evil and speaking no evil of their
neighbor; but loving all, and desiring the happi.
ness OF all
CHE Is Losr."-The Paris correspondent Of
the Boston Courier tells the following anecdote
OF Orsini, for which, he says, he can vouch:
One of the Magistrates, highest placed on the
bench, and who was foremost in conducting the
prosecution against the prisoners, lyon will casi
ly see why cannot give his name publicly,) had
both personly and by letter, held communication
with Orsini since the trial and, Orsini having
written to thank him for various good Offices, the
magistrate speak Of paid him last visit at the
prison of La Roqucte Upon this occasion, he
addressed Orsni thus: C have no right to ask
you what am about to ask, and you have every
right to refuse me an answer. Consequently, II
nv question be indiscreet, remain silent. What
is your belief with regard to further attempts upon
the Empor's lie will these continue ~
Orsni looked him full in the face, and an
swered slowly and very gravcly
/ can have no reason for not answering You,
and for not speaking the perfect truth; it is i'm
possible he should escape he is lost"
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JUST SEyTlMENTs.-John Neal most truthful
IL saws "When a man of sense, no matter how
humble his origin, or degraded his occupation
may appear in tho eyes Of tho vain and ioppish,
is treated with contempt, he will soon forget it;
but he will be sure to put forth all the energies
of his mind to rise above those who look down
in scorn upon him. BY stunning the mechanic
we exert an influence derogatory 10 honest labor,
and make it questionable for young men to
learn trades or labor for support. Did young
"o are ;ndeb,ni to the mechanic It would he their
jos;ra ~ slovat. him and n encoursue his visits
~ tho;r soc;otv willie tLev would treat with scorp
rho law ths i,sh;onohle, the snouyer, and the
Will w ' Jrs,ssJ ,a, n.nnrr On looking back few
vnors our mo!t G,st;iious ladies' (snt it All awful
;I,r can ,r,c. ,hc;r oanealopy from some hum.
lin mrrL,nics who nerhans IN their day were
snooreJ nt hv ;be nri,,l and foolish, while their
s,mnu"''"''' san,' s''0'' ''~''''N ~ y ~
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GooD Anrrr-We know Of no admonition
bettor f,r our renders ot the present time, than
thn snl;n;N.J.
aJucr,;Ss dull times are pcrhaps the very
,,.st CIV aJvnrtig.rs What little trade is going
AN ,ber get and whilst others arc prumbling,
tLov r,v othc;r wav. and with the NEWSPAPERS as
y III, mr.snrvrr swim, while others are sinking
orn,ra Advnrtisc liIcrallv. and YOU will hard.
T., .,,all a., h,rI fines
Every word Of this is true, and it will repay
III, BUSINESS %. ";. ~" t;,ns -, sr,, nroG,a
:, nd a,;,l .,l.." h, vo,r mo,to-it will be of no
"I" n I ~ .t;ol r. ,bs rnt"s usks in pro,ue
"u,"Ss ,,.s, orI tI,,s fail to snl--ratrnurbment
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