The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07
VOLUME VIl.---NO: ss'25
.s> A TRUE MANHOOD

A true manhood :, is self sustaining and
sustained. 1t depends upon nothing in
trinsic. HAdvantagsby outward possessions
or circumstances, it'disdains to rest upon
them or claim merit on their account.
Lacking these helps, It does not sit down
fold hands, and murmur at the partaties
OF fortune. Benefits and opportunities it
accepts gracefully, and strives to improve
tlfem-not alone fot ,itself, bit for society
also Indeed a trus,tnanIood iu,pliss every
noble sympathy, every generous action,
every lofty virtue in the common range of
life. A true manhood asks no special
fields to display itself. It can every day
develop its nobility and heroism. Not
precious word, smile, or act, springs to the
impulse of its large, warm heart, 10 tighten
human want OF lessen human sorrow, but
flashes brighter than Toledo blade.
True manhood is firm and brave, as it is
mild and gcntlo, and the best gcntleiaat: is
also the truest man. Gentlest of the gen.
tie was Bayard, the chcvalier sans heur, ct
sans reproccc, but never sturdier arm bore
lance or sword in dcfcnce of virtue. honor,
right. Gentle of heart, and courageous of
soul-gcnte in feeling and heroic in action
such are the Bayards such are all gentle
men- all true men. They may be found
in courts or camps, in universities and SEN
ates, but they also tread the furrow and
dwell in the humblcst cabins.
The estate of true manhood cannot be
bought with gold, nor beoueathed by let
ters testamentary. All other possessions
being t,of earth, earthly may be devised
and inherited, but true manhood isa
divine, a heavenly gift. And if men at
large only knew the greatness and precious
ness of such manhood noble it is in
stature and in power than all titular estate
they would honor and initiate it more.
Manhood, sturder manhood, is what society
aud nations want to make their foundations
strong and their bulwarks beautiful and
strong. 1t might lessen tho worlds page
ants, but it would increase its grandeurs:
When life's ftful fever is past, what can
remain Of man worth even pitiful epitaph;
save the memory of true manhooda
We have rarely seen more good counsel
in the same space than the follow ing con-
clusion Of medical essay:
! "Avod study as much as you can dur:
ing the first period of digestion. The eyes
and stomach arc both supplied with nerves
from the same branch, and the employment
Of the eyes in reading or writing soon after
eating deranges digestion, and throws the
whole system out Of gear. All who trans
gress this law will have reckoning 10 pay
sooner or later. Avoid the sitting posture
as much as possible. This may be done
by using standing desk for reading and
writing, and transferring your workto it now
and then: If this cannot be done, get up
occasionally and take a few turns up and
down the room, or even stand up and sit
down again. If you are cold let your walk
be on your springing on them as is
done in dancing "a most excellent winter
exercise for the sedentary. If need be,
wrap your feet and legs in some warm
garment WI hen you resume your seat;
an old cloak or dressing-gown vii. do
1t ia far better to use hot water foot-stool
anything rather than to submit to cold
feet. You may as well expect to live with
out air or food as to enjoy health unless you
can contrive to counteract tendency t9Sold
feet if you are unfortunate enough to suffer
from it, Never imagine that you are do
ing yourself Justice if you do not walk as
much each day as can be done without alb
solute fatigue. What this may be will
vary according to age, state Of health, etc:
but; as 4 rule, it may be layed down that a
slight feeling Of lassitude is >ahogt ihe best
measure you can have. The healthy will
only increase their debility by attempting
long constitutional walks beyond their
powes, and without proper training.
Great mistakes are made here by young
men in their summer excursions, from which
they often return with the seeds Of jaun-
diee and fever lurking in their constitutions,
10 Consequences Of ovefheating, chilling
and over-exertion. Sedentary persons
should feed moderately and avoid fermen-
ing liquors as much as possible, especially
If ola naturally sauguineous temperament:
Those who are naturally pallid and dyspep-
tis should use more generous diet eating
moderate quantity At each repast and
above all things avoiding that disturbance
Of the digestive process which il theresuft
of application to study .soon after eating.
An excellent drinksfor such persons is bitter
beer, with a dash Of soda..water into & in;
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