Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-06
SEE III

ING, ELEvATlSG AND SAVING You've Me-.
AND LADS IN CITIES AND TowN>-F.r,,,,,
most potent is the Home" intlucpr. n ~.'
its priceless restraints, innocent amu>rr..,.'
and ATTRACTIONS; Its generous -y,ala,l...
wise and cheering ccunsei.. ami TIM.
warnings: its unfailing supply Of the r.,c
forts of Home" and the elcyatipg 49,,
bling food for the ever active and rel,
mind, the well-selected library.
How can these means, Of the creates, -,
portance, be secured to young men and h,r.
strangers in cities? -
By a judicious system of Christian r.,
ing House or Hotel arrangement, wbcre s.,
fshness is overruled by the love Of 5ai,.
good; where the young man, paving Ii,3
money, receives u fair, just equivalent tbS,.,
for, and the treatment he is entitled >.
where he who has known and so dearly ~,
zcd the precious joys of Home, as alwav,, >,
haste, with rapid, happy step, from Il,
fatiguing tolls Of the day, 10 the vein,
greeting and cheerful leisure of those h,n..
at Home-that place 10 true heart. M.
dear of all on earth-may find H,as =,
stead of the most meagre apology for ar.
where no cold, calculating seldshne,. q,
now, in thousands Of cases, absolutely dric-,
such young men to seek for amusemepts =
some kind, to dispel from the mind that mis-,
cradle, unbearable feeling of lonepe,.
which, springing from the want of IIom.
! often forces to associations from which H..
noble heart at first revolts with despers,.
shudder.
| Associations once formed, even though fl.
first doubtful, soon become positive. Home
influences removed, too oft is the youp,
man surrounded by soul-chiling selfish,
ness, which seems to say, rs joard gog for
your money, and give only inst enough Of
Home to keep you and get your money; you,
comfort, Improvement, safety, or elevation,
is not to be taken into our account
In cities aud towns, Christian Bolri.
ing House or Hotel, built and equipped e,
pressly with the noble object in view Of
meeting want so seriously felt, would 4,
much for the safety, moral elevation and for.
nation of q truly noble character, Of 4
class who are to be either the pillars and o.
namcnts in society, sustaining and urging
forward every good and noble work, or tue
allies Of the evil one, resisting all that s
good and true.
Such House should be well arranged, Wit
oil the comforts of Home: with plea>aa:
rooms, we'll furnished; good, select library.
inviting sitting and reading rooms, alSsy,
in good order, and free from all annoyance,
rs the family sitting room. and devoted u
the happiness of all the boardcrs.
IL should be q rule of the house, alwayi
understood, that social and sacred MUSE
and family worship, morning and evening
are expected to be as regular rs the mcrnia;
and evening meals.
There should be constant cudeayor 10
cultivate and ennoble the mind, to entour
age and assist in the great purpose Of az
c0mplshing life's noblest object.
Occasionally, an evening should be deyo-
ted to scientific and historical lectures, ser.
mons, &c.
Let an hour each evening be given to mu.
steal exercises, in which all are invited to
join; thus, by that Divine, golden link, bind
ing together the hearts Of all, furnishing 40
elcyating and delightful pastime, SO that
Home shall have attractions, and althOuf
il be enjoyed only a brief time, let it bea
place to which it will ever be q pleasure to
look back, as Home where love and justice
reigned, and where time was well improved.
Secure one heart in the work, to supern.
tend that Home, feeling and properly mani.
Testing deep and sincere interest in each
of his boarders, as members of his family,
showing them an earnest determination
do them good and assist them, inspiring
them with the noblest purposes for life, ra'a.
or than manifesting the disposition, too OF
apparent, to get their money for the les.
possible equivalent.
From the moment they enter this home.
let them feel it is their "home' while ttey
remain, and that mutual rights and obllgl.
tons are there sacred and respected; that
the government is one Of love and kindnc,,
based on the Golden Rule" and that rral
sterling woyh, mt wealth, makes man re.
spected and beloved.
Let each city and large tswn have Oneo'
more Homes Of such q character, an! tbol'.
ands Of Americas noblest sons Will be saved
from the snares and temptations OF IN,
thousands of crimes will be prevented, a,d
tens Of thousands of happy hearts will b,e'
the day which inaugurated asystem 90 truly
noble, and no much needed TO protect, e.s
ysts and encourage young men rrmo'e!
from the priceless influences Of their o"H
homes, and constantly exposed to the many
dangers and temptations, which those hay
ing good homes readily resist.
Where is the man, or association, WIN
means and heart to engage IN thus h9o''
work, and provide such Christian II me!
What city or town will set the example, ani
first erect to American Christian llberai!
a monument, to be copied by all Chr,'nA
nations, and whose real glory will ,n''
with increasing brightness and nobef Ds'"
ty as years roll on; and whose ever brII,1-''
light and quiet, happy power will save 10"
shipwreck most awful, thousands oi mar
ners on life's wild ard stormy sea!
And will not American gallantry F'.I..
thropy and religion unite to found 'o'.I
Home institution for the sisters and daUs"
tiers, whose influence on society tor SlH
evil is greater far than the power Of ms't
armies; that the thousands OF homeless yD.'
may be rescued from the dangers eyer
their path; that they may thus be pr''T"f
elevated, and fitted for the truly great az
glorious work for which the Creator de,'S.
ed them--the incubation Of noble't If'".
pies, and formation Of exalted cfar''''
those little ones committed to their ear J..
instruction, development and PrePiGil1'gg
to 20 forth from their hands, as the P','I,.TL
marble from the hands Of the true ana ''y
full workman, we'll fitted for Temple ~:
noble and magnificent, even the Temp
the living God .c..
These thoughts, suggested by y,ifi, - .,
perience, observation and inquiry, "a'r
during the life of "boarder" in yaroU