Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-04-07

Respect to Old Age.

nau more knowledge OF DOCKS tAan OF men,
was vending his way to the Rev DR.. G -,
of Connecticut. The doctor was extensively
known and respected for his energy of charac-
ter, his learning and moral worth. But like
the great apostle, Ire. did not disdain to labor
with his own hands"
With letter of introdr ytion to the aged
divine, whom he had known only b. feputa-
ton, our gentcel young friend was seeking the
privilege Of an acquaintance with him.
cold daddy" said he to an aged laborer
in the field by the way,side, whose tapped hat
and coarse looking overcoat Git was lowering
day. and dark complexion and features, con
trastcd strongly with his own broadcloth, kid
gloves, and fair person" Old daddy, tell me
whore the Rev. DR.. C lives"
/" In the house you see yondcr," the old man
modestly replied
Without condescending to thank him for
the information, the young man rode on, and
soon found himself seated IN the paror Of DR..
C--'s hospitable residence; and at the in
vitation of the lady of the house. awaiting the
expected arrival of the doctor.
In due time the host appeared, having re-
turned from the field, laid aside his wet gar
ments and adjusted his person But to the
surprise and confusion of the young guest,
whom should he. meet in the person Of the
doctor but the same Old Daddy whom he had
so unceremoniously accosted on his way
1T was very respectful in you, said the
venerable divine, with an arch look, and
pleasant toue-for the old parson was not
wanting in wit and humor-'' 1t was very re-
spectful in you to call me old daddy; [ al
ways love to see young men show respect to
old age"
The confusion and modification of the Young
man were indescribable He could have sunk
through the floor and buried himself in the
darkness of the cellar beneath. With coun-
tenance crimsoned with bushes, he began to
stammer out an apology for his incivility.
Ono apology" said the doctor, very pleas
antly. 81 always love to see respect shown
to old age"
But the kindness and assiduity of the fam
lily could not relieve the unpleasantness of his
situation; sense of the mortifyiug blunder
he had committed, marred all the anticipated
pleasure OF the interview, and he was glad to
take his leave as soon as he could with de-
cency
This item of his experience WITS no doubt
valuable lesson to him. And if the young
readers will learn from this story not to Judge
OF man s worth by the dress he has on, it
will be good lesson to them, and possibly
save them from many mistakes.
"A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT William w
expired about midnight at Windsor Palace.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, with other
peers and high functionarics of the kingdom
were In attendance. AS soon us the "sceptre
had departed with the last breath of the
king, the archbishop quilted Windsor Castle,
and made his way with all possible speed to
kensington Palace, the residence at that timo
OF the princess already, by the law Of success
SION, Queen Victoria. He arrived long be-
fore daylight, announced himself, and request.
ed an Immediate interview with the princess
She hastily attired herself, and d'met the ven
erabe preatc in her ante-room. He informed
her OF the demise of William, and formally
announced to her that she was, ia law and
right, successor to the deceased monarch.-
The sovereignty of the most powerful nation
OF the earth lay at the feet of girl of cigh-
teen" This was, dc .jss'e, queen of the only
realm, in fact or history, "on which the sun
never sets She was deeply agtated at che
formidable words I" so faught with blessings
or calamity" The first words slre was able
to'utter were these: I" | ask your prayers in
my BEHALF They knecled down together;
and Victoria inaugurated her reign, like the
young King of Israel in the olden time, by
asking from the Most High who rulcth in the
Kingdoms of men, " an understanding heart to
Judge 80 great people, who could not be