Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07


Our Informant called to see her. gave his
name, and tried to make himself recogiIiz-
ed, but failed till he mentioned the crows
nest, at which she recognized him and be-
gan to laugh, and continued every little
while renewing it; from that time She be-
gan TO mend, recovered, and still lives, a
memonto of the laugh cure
MENTAL REsT,-On this point it is well
to remember that ci lnge ofoccupation often
has the same beneficial result as absolute
cessation from active thought Variety of
study is, therefore advisable 1t is also a
maxim of rational WISDOM as we'll as di-
vine precept, to observe the seventh as a
day of rest. Cessation from ordinary bodi-
iy labor is thus enjoyed, and though cessa-
tion from mental labor is not not expected
there is the advantage, on the principle Just
stated, of change of thought, and that to
subjects of the highest importance to our
welfare. Sir Matthew Hale, Dir. johnson,
Mr.. Wilbcrforcc, and many other distin-
guishcd men, of great power of mind, and
variety OF pursuit, have borne testimony to
the advantages of Sabbath observance
while striking examples might be given of
the fatal results to health from ncglccting
the bcniliccnt and wholesome arrangements
of the seventh day of rest. This periodical
time of rest from toll and change of thought
Is beneficial to all classes OF mankind, but
more especially to those who arc actively
engaged during the week either in bodily
or mental labor
lr every one of the prominent public
mon in the United States should be swept
out OF existence tomorrow, they would not
be missed year hence There is obscure
ability and learning enough to fill the void
Instantly; and the stock of ability and lear
ming is increasing yearly.
TIE LUST FOR RtcmEs.-The grudge
with which most men part with little
pittancc for the noblcst purposes, is aston
lshng and humiliating. Mammon, Nam
mon, Is the god of the protesting world
among us The love of distinction flows
IN the channels of wealth, and thus creates
an arstocracy the most feeble and enfee-
bling, the most corrupt and corrupting, the
most slavlsh and cnslaving OF all aristocra-
cies-the aristocracy of Dollars. Hence
the passion for lucrc is the passion of the
United States Men measure their respect
ability, not by their deeds of goodness, but
by the sums ofwhich they arc masters
Mason.
Az absent wife is thus advertised fhr:-
JANE, your absence will ruin ALL Think
OF your husband-your parcnts--your chill
drcn. Return-return--al may he we'll
happy. AT anyratc, nclosc the key of the
cupboard where tho gin is"
IT is said that one of the editors of
the I.ewisburgh Chronicle, soon after he
went to learn the printing business
went to sec preachers daughter The
next time he attended meeting, he was con-
sidcrably astonishcd at hearing the minis
ter announce as his text, My daughter is
gricvously tormentcd with devil.
a SoRTpTuRAL SuM.-Hcrc is sum
IN addition for you to work out 1t will
require diligence and care, and admit of no
wasted time: Add to your faith, virtue; to
your virtue, knowledge; to knowledge, tenn
perancc; to temperance, patience; to pa
tience, godlincss; TO godliuess, brothcrly
Kindness; to brothcrly kindness, charity.