The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-08-20

ed. Even while he was wondering at the
magical change produced by a few kind
words, full revelation Of the truth came in
his mind. A new leaf in the book Of his
life was turned.
Thought turned once in the right direc,
ton, Peter Crandall pondcred this new fact
in his'inner life history-thc magic Of kind
words-and going back to the very begin
ming, reviewed his own conduct towards his
wife and children, almost day by day, up to
the evening when, by the power almost Of a
single word, the whole scene changed, and
quite as suddenly as we see it sometimes in
a pantomime. lie saw his error-saw and
felt how unjust he had been-how cold,
and even cruel. Very carefully did he
guard himself afterwards, and very prompt
WAS he in observing all the little social cour-
tesics toward his wife and children whicl,
are SO beautiful to see and so sweet in all
their influences. The green things flourish
ed again in the heart of his wife, and the
flowers bloomed there as of old. The chill.
dren learned to emulate the kind words and
courteous acknowledgements, for all little
services, that soon became habit with heir
father and mother; and into the kind words
spoken kind feelings soon flowed. 1t was
the beginning Of new order Of things in
the home Of Peter Crandall, where, in good
time, the desert bossomed as the rose.
Words appear as little things in them
selves, but they lave great power. The
magic Of kind words is wonderful! Trv
them, We silent Peter Brandalls who have
fretful wives and contentious children. Try
the effect of a little hopeful praise on your
tired, unhappy, over-worked companion, and
see If it doesn't brighten up herpale face as
if whole flood of sunbealns had been pour
ed upon it. Try it with your children, and
you have in you the heart of true man
you will be so pleased with the effect that
YOU will keep on trying until you will scarce
Iy recognize your own household.
Effect of Old Persons Sleeping with the
Young.
A habit which is considerably prevalent
in almost every family. Of allowing children
to sleep with older persons, has ruined the
nervous vivacity and physical energy of
many promising child. Those having
dear old friends, whose lives they would
wish to perpetuate at the sacrifice of their
innocent offspring, alone should encourage
this evil; but every parent who loves his
child, and wishes to preserve sound nervous
system, with which TO buffet successfully the
cares, sorrows and labors Of life, must see to
it, that his nervous vitality is not absorbed
by some diseased or aged relative.
Children compared to adults, are electri-
cally in positive condition. The rapid
changes which are going on in their bodies,
abundantly generate and as extensively
work up vital nervoelectric fluids. But
when, by contact, for nights, with elder and
negitive persons, the vitalizing electricity of
their tender organizations is absorbed, they
soon pine, grow pale, languid and dull, while
their bed companion feels corresponding
lnvigoration. King David, the Psalmist
knew the effect Of this practice, and when
ne became old, got certain young persons
to sleep with him, that his days might be
heightened. DR.. Huleland, the German
Physlo'og'st, attributes the frequent longevi-
ty OF scliooImaslers to their daily associa-
tions with young persons.
Invalid mothers often prolong their exist
ence by daily contact with their children
We once knew woman who, by weak
lungs and mineral doctors, had been pros
trated with iaeurable consumption. Her
infant occupied the same bed with her al
most constantly day and night. The moth
er fingered for months on the verge of the
grave, her demise being hourly expected.
Still che fingered on, daily disprovihg the
prediction OF medicatattendants. The child,
meanwhile, pihed without any apparent
disease. Its once fit little cheeks fell away
with singular rapidity, I'LL every bone in lis
body was visible. Finally it had impaired
to the mother i:s last spark Of vitality, and
simultaneously both died.-Ne saw it re-
Gently stated in newspaper, that man in
Massachusetts had lived''forly days without
eating anything, during which period he
had been. nourished by little cold water,
y ~NS 'oouShSo dUSOEptu ny D1IIl
while daily holding ths hand Of his wife,
HINTS FOR THE FARMER.--Dig your po-
tatoes when the ground is dry; vou can
then gather them free from dirt, then stow
them away under cover. .whexethe frost will
not touch them.
Tpads are the best protection Of cabbage
against lice.
Plants, when dropping, are revived by i
few grains Of carpDhor.
> Sulphur is valuable in preserving grapes
etc, from insects. -
Lard never spoils 10 warm weather, If i
ia cooked epongb in frying out, 4: I;
In feeding Corn, sixty pounds gtound1eo
as e, % one: hundred ponds : in The ke.sael
Corr meal should dSneset .be grouDdaserj
;fse, i..iai9res the richness oft. y
Tufnipsao aof small size have double tbt