The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1863-09-26
BZDACTIC.

The following excellent letter was written
by young man from neighboring city to
his brother in EIkton. We publish it by
request, hoping that it may be thoughtiully
read by the young.
Ny DEAR BNorHER:-I hardly suppose
Ohal have many opportunities hereafter IL
wrrc you at length, aud in the privileged
style that our relationship guarantees, and
still more, You arc. arriving at that age when
persons will not feel so free to advise you
as when your youthful experience needed
admonition and you will find, as you grow
older that the stays and props which pub
lie sympathy holds up for unsophisticated
youth, will be withdrawn, and the young
man will have to work his way alone in the
world, for every man has his own business
to attend to, which will prevent any direct
aid to you; and putting your trust in Prov-
dence you will have to ''hoe your own row.
Young persons often expect too much
from their parents, and not properly appre
ciating the affection found in the home cir
cle are apt 10 be ungrateiul, and instead of
GROWING their gray hairs y with JOY,
cause them to feel miserable and almost
wish their children were unborn. The debt
we owe to our parents through many years
of anxiety, is il cstmab'c, and can never be
repaid; but by adopting a wise course of
life, and manifcsting our deep love to them
while they are alive, there is left upon the
honest conscience an expression that time
cannot etface. AS the t,rig is bent so the
tree is Inclined" and if we only stan right,
who dares not say that, by Gods blessing,
a happy and a prosperous life lies before
us?
lis pleasant to think that our parents to-
day have bright expectations of their
"boys' v no are just merging into the world.
Let each of us do his duty faithfully, and
even though we have but " one talent" do
not bury 1t, but add to it aud by persc
veriag efortwe will not fail to accomplish
something.
| would urge you to weigh well the course
you may pursue. Look at it ir all its bear
ings Shun evil influences in any form. -
Unlicensed pleasure may be sweet now,
but, if unrcsiraincd, the bitter pill will have
to be swallowed after awhile. In the de-
moraized camp, enjoyment is sought III the
wine. cup and cards; our social compact
prevents these agents injuring us to any
extent, yet the morals of any one are likely
to become depraved by their use. | might
comment upon many errors OF human ma
turc, but ] think it unnecessary to go into
particulars with you your reason should
be q sufficient guide to distinguish the right
from wrong.
Bend all your energies to be successful in
the profession you have chosen. Ten years
hence, if living. you will regret the loss OF
moment of the present time so improve
every hour, and gain fund Of inform alton
that will be imperishable. Read every
proper thing available, giving it due atten-
ton and should you ever merit the cpithet
Of "bock worm,' it will then be more cas-
lily to change your tactics and become an
ornament to society, than to plod along in
the path of ignorance all your life.
Some plead that true ambition will be
checked if the gentler sex are allowed to
exercise their charms, doubt it, unless
you become such ladies man" that
your business will be neglected, and you
attempt to immtate the hero of some
romantic tale. We everywhere see the ben,
eticial effects of sisters presence amidst
brothers, and it would be insulting woman
to say she was in the way. Mngle in their
society. but postpone any thought of mar
riage till You are old enough and able to
provide for e faulty.
Whilst looking after your temporal vel.
fare, remember that your soul is of far
greater importance. The Bible tells us He
will be found by those who seek Him early /.
How glad to know they will be hUnored who
no'o stand up for Jesus
Hastily. your ailectionatc brother.
THE REBELS Musr ABOLISH SLAVERY
Even the London Post, Palmcrston' S
organ, is compelled to use language likethis: