The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-02-07

moments, the lnrge tears gathered in his
ewes, and rolling down the wan check
Then pointing to the worn, gray uniform
that hung from peg on the opposite wall
he asked me to hand it to him. Fnmb
ling in the pocket, ho took out knife
and indicating q particular place in the
wristbands of his pantaloons, directed me
to rip it open. / did so and drew out a
small-roll of paper, containing something
hard. which u1cn opening [ found to be
military star, the wrapping paper being
closely written over. After gazing upon
them both for sometime, he took up the
star.and handing it to me, said:
"Whcn General Jackson fell, it vas my
painful task to assist in carrying him otl
the field to place of safety. My com:
mand was forming in line of battle, and
although my heart failed, and my right
arm felt ncrveess at the thought ofcharg-
ing the enemy unaidcd by his presence.
stern duty called mc to the front Kncel-
ing to take one last silent look at his pale,
heroic face, sped the stars on the collar
of Lis overcoat, which hung loosely over
the letter. Quick as thought took ut my
knife, and, cutting one away, concealed it
in my bosom; with it ON my heart, /
hustened to the battle field, and no sword
did better service that day than mine
Here it is; will you not keep it for the
sake of one, who, dying amongst stran-
gers and enemies, has had his last mo-
mcnts soothcd by your gentle care y
Completely overcome by grief, l took the
precious gift and murmurcd my thanks.
Then, holding ont the paper, he asked me
TO enclose it in the one to his mother
"TclI her il is the last leave of absence l
ever received from General Jackson, sign
cd by his own hand-a happy furlough
spent at home l shall soon have another,
endorsed by Greater Captain than he,
to go dwelling where pleasures arc end
less"
Exhausted by the effort of speaking,
he sank back mntionlcss, while l smooth
ed the damp curls, and moistened the dry.
cold lips. Riveted TO the spot BY my at
trction and sympathy for the poor suffer,
cr, two hours passed away, and | watched
with sickcning dread the death film dim
ming the beautiful eyes, and bent to catch
the first faint breath. Suddenly II glori-
GUS light shonc in his face; partly rising
and pointing upwards, he exclaimed, 81
sec ii -thc star, the /; General i am here
and heaving one farewell sigh for earth
and friends, the young hero rejoincd his
beloved commander.
Her voice filtered and she ceased speak
ing, while | was too much moved to make
any comment. Regaining her selfpos-
session, she said: Can you wonder now,
Mr.. W., that l should prefer wearing this
gem, hallowed by SO many sacred memo
rics, to the costly y jewels that lie III my
c:lsket up stairs"
Indeed ! do not" said I. "and | hope
it may be beacon, light on yourpathway
through life, and then, when transplatcd
to the realms above, the owncrmay spark
ic us the centcrstar in the Victors Crown.
RULES FOR HOME EDucArIoN.-The fol-
lowing are worthy ofbeing printed in let
tcrs Of gol<, and placed in u conspicuous
position in every household:
From your childrcn's early history in
culcate the necessity of instant obedience.
Unite frmness with gentlencss. Let
YOUR children understand that you mean
exactly what you say.
Never promise them anything unlessyou
are sure that you can give thcmswllat You
promise.
If You tcll child to do anything. show
them how to do it, and see that it is done.
Always punish your child for wilfully
disobeying you, but never punish when
you arc angry.
Never let them perceive that they can
vcx you or make you lose your self com
mand.
Never smile at any of their actions OF
which you do not approve, even though
they are somewhat amusing.
Ii they give way to petulancc and tenn
per. wait till they are calm and then gen
tly reason with them on tho improprcty
of their conduct.
Remember that little present punish
mcnt, when the occasion arises, is much
more etlectual than the threatening OF
great punishment should the fault be re
ncwed.
Never give your children anything be
cause they cry for it.
On no account allow them to do at ono
time what you have forbidden under the
same circumstances at another.
Teach them that the only way to ap
pear good is to be good.
Accustom them to make their little re
citals the perfect truth.
Never allow of tale bearing.
Teach that selfdcnial, not self-indnlgencc
is the appointed and sure method OF Sc
curing happiness.
SCENE IN A PRINTING OFFIcE.-A pat
ron OF village newspaper, once said t.
the publisher.
"Mr. Printer, how is it you:have rcve
called on me for the pay for your paper!