Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-10-13
Written for the Yorkville Enquirer.
"HAsTE MAKES wAsTE.r
BY SAMUEL L. HAMMOND.

Many there be who move along as though death
were pressing hard upon their heels, reaching
forth his ice-like arms to clutch, and with his
frigid breath to chill the very life blood OF the
heart, and nothing but the swiftness OF flight,
could possibly, save them from the freezing en-
brace.
They move in perfect agony Of haste. If spo-
ken to, "can't stop!" OF, if they do, are unable
to stand still, for they labor under continual
fdget fever; yet, by lengthy and Hurried apollo
~ for haste, consumes twice as much Of their own
invaluable time, and great deal more Of their
friends than it would require to speak and move
with order and quietness But, frequently they
''hav'nt time to STOP" so hurrying on, just turn
their heads-twist their noses over their should
ers, address friends with q "hallo," and while in
this graceful attitude, strike clumsy foot against
some projecting brick, and measure their length
upon the sidewalk; or running against the curb
stone, tumble into the gutter below or pitching
round corner, kick bright-eyed cherub over,
stoop, raise the little one up, apologize, and move
on like a certain professional" whom once
knew to run against q lamp-post and being in too
much haste to see what he had come in contact
with, touch his hat, beg the supposed gentleman's
pardon, and hurry On sSyiug-'twas purely acci-
dental! Or, like gentlemen, who, some years
ago-long, long before the irou.horse had ever
penetrated the heart of our dense forests rush
ed whistling, rafting, dashing along through our
western wilds, afrghting by its giant snorts, and
scattering whole herds Of wonder-stricken deer
and buffalo, and astounding the honest yeomanry
of the country, and simple minded African field
hands, by its shrill screams, way adown the past,
back to those days Of the "good olden tinie,'
when railroads were unheard Of and stage coach
es were scarce, this gentleman, Of whom spoke,
was called to distant part Of the country on
business and the long journey, in lieu of better
conveyance, was obliged to be travelled on horse
back. For several days prior to departure, all was
"bustle, hustle, hurry and furry" saddle-bags
were packed, unpacked and repacked-papers
were unbundled and refunded, in order to be sure
that nothing should be left which would be re-
quired for the negotiation of his business; at
length satisfied that all was fright" he set out,
and having journeyed over two hundred miles,
reached the point Of destination. On going to the
saddle-bags and searching for his papers with
ont which nothing could be done) they were no.
to be found-he had left them at home, and must
perforce retrace his stepsl Thus, the business
which he was in such haste to despatch, was by
that haste delayed for months; and our hd'fy
friend, had the mournful satisfaction of riding
four numbered miles through the dreary wilderness
on "wild goose chase!"
In the counting house, or in the store; in the
political or in the social world, its all the same.
They move about like clustering whirlwind,
helter-sketer, knocking things over, scattering
them here and there, and making twice as much
work for others as they themselves perform; and
taking twice as long as necessary for its accom-
plishment.
Such folks, I presume, think they move upon
do quickly" Misguided people; they forget that
by nervous haste and excitement, they retard in
stead of Fastening the completion Of their under
takings; which, at best are generally, bOtched af-
fairs. Wishing to attain aIl-at once, they secure
nothing And thus furnish q very striking illus
tration of the proverb, "haste makes waste"
Ambitious, they would have the worlds good
will and enjoy her honors, but cannot spare the
time, or take the trouble to secure either. They
act to-day, in half way manner, and would re-
slize the good of those actions at once Forget
ting that the seed planted in spring, must COM
up, and then grow and bloom through the sum
mer, that it may ripen in autumn; they SOW to-
day among rude tares and rough stones, and
would to. morrow reap golden harvest of wheat.
But it cannot be. Time and labor, are necessary,
to secure the riches and honors of the world
Time, labor and indomitable perseverance are
the essential elements Of success! Nothing is at
tained without the expenditure of some time, some
exertion and labor. An education, for instance,
is not secured allat once-for, wandering through
the vista of departed years, back to the early
dawn, the sweet spring-time Of life, the sunny
season of childhood; we find ourself ensconced be-
hind q snowy bib, with southern primer in cur
hand, standing at the elbow of kind warm
hearted, school mistress, taking first lesson at
the scholars starting point of A, B,C. And SO
it is with all There we all commence, and by
study and perseverance 60 up from one, two,
three and four syllables, and so on. We might
HE to the mart of every book auctioneer, spend
thousands, and buy hundreds and hundreds Of
books, store our houses with them from the garret
to the cellar and unless they were studied or pc
rused, could not profit by the information, how
ever valuable which they contained
Standing near me, on the table at which I write,
is vase which contains one of those exquisitely
shaped, perfume-laden, queens Of the howers o
large and lovely rose-excelling far, in the grace
full blending of its machless hue, the most artis-
tic touchings of the painters skillfu brush. This
beautiful flower did not become so all at once. 1t
sprang first from little seed, a tiny plant, and
growing on, gaining strength and vigor, until the
small plant became full grown bush next a
bud was formed, which, drinking in vigor from
the refreshing showers and health from the genial
rays of the sun, grew larger and larger, fuller
and fuller, until the leaves that encased it, grad
ually parted and disclosed rosy tinted streaks of
beauty between its emerald shield leaf after
leaf expanded, until the blooming bud sprang in
to this full blown and perfect rose. We might