The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-05-07

par;son, the equal of which it were difficult TO
discover 10 any of the Elizabethan writers. We
shall resume the subject at more length shortly,
fully apprecIating the importance of historical
point of view ofour abors, and satisfied that our
task is one of no mean benefit TO humanity
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WAGGERY.-Some time ago, on Sabbath dav.
We wended our way 10 one OF our churches, and
instead Of sermon heard an address upon some
i missionary or other benevolent subject. After
the address was concluded two brethren were
sent round with baskets for contributions
! ParSon L who was one OF the basket bear
ers taking the side on which we sal. Imme-
1 dlaely in our front and upon the next seat, neg
ligPntly reclined our friend Bill II, a gem
tlrman Of infinite humor and full OF dry Jokes.
Parsou L extended the basket, aud Bill
slowly shook his head.
''Come, William, give us somelhing," said
the Parson.
Cant do it," replied Bill.
"Why not Is not the cause a good
one 20
eyes but am not able TO give anything"
''Pooh pooh know better, you must give
a better reason than that
Dwell, / owe TOO much money! must be
just before | am generous, YOU know"
'.But, William, you owe God larger debt
than YOU owe any one else"
''Ihat's true, parson, but then he amt push-
ing me like the daIancs Of my customerS.''
! The parsons face got into rather curious
! confusion as be passed on.
Ir Is Easy TO SPoIL a SoN.--There are but
very few that can bear The hand of indulgence
without injury. In our country, in most instan,
ces, those who are TO be great and useful, must
make themselves SO, by their own exerions and
often by vigorous effort. Nine cases out often,
the Young fellow who is provided for-whose
'slather is rich''-wil relax his exertions, and
become a poor fool, whatever may be his occuPa-
ton.
There is nothing SO destructive to the morals
and, we may add, to the peace olthe community,
as the neg lect OF parents, rich or poor, TO teach
their sons the importance OF being early enga-
ged in some active employment. Too many OF
! the citizens of every place, under the influence
of false pride, suffer their sons, after quitting
their schools, to lounge about the public offices
and taverns Of their places of residence, rather
than engage in some important branch of the
mechanical arts +; or force them by drnt of their
own industry and energies, to seek their fortune
/ in other Pursults.-Nothing is more detestable,
4 in our eye, than to see healthy good looking
/ youth breaking loose from the restraints OF
honorable industry, returning tc his fathers
domicil for support, and loating about it, rather
! than pursuing some occupation "hich will not
only support himself, but give qualification to
bis worthy parents.
| We would say 10 every father who has such
a son, be be rich or poor-rather drive himto
''cut his cord of wood day" than suffer him
| to spend his time in idleness. San idle head is
the DEVILS workshop, and We may add, that
IDLE hands are the implements he employs TO
execute his dark designs.
! G-"Ven you arrives to the dignity of saw
! en- wood, Latlette, II you is ever elevated to
that ere profession, mlnd and saw the biggest
sticks fuSt. Cos w? You'll only have the lit
Tie ones 10 saw ven you gifts tuckered out.
''Ven you eats PIE, as | 'opes you will ven
man, always eat the crust tuSt, COS the crust
amt good thing TO top off with, Specially If
its tongh and thick as a sole leather.
''Fen you phts up wood, always pile the big
ones 10 the boItom-aiways, Lai,tt-, COS It's
mighty hard exercise to hit 'tm TO the top O.
the pile. These are the results Of hobsprvatlou,
and may be depended on, and us all for your
good that I say IT,"
Ivy, farder,' responded the young hopeful,
'rat a 'norinous 'Sperience you must had"
I5-"NtiI, Shake, how bees Sam2"
ooh, he was better as vorser ystertay, but
apont Won o'clock last mite he gifts as pet
ter, and he gits out of pet NIT his he'd, and shust