The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-08-14
ouR. YOUNG HEN.

This is q fruitful theme for q writer to dwell
upon, under any circumstances, but we deem it an
csnecial privilege to point this community to the
noble and elevated character of tie young men in,
our midst to-day. Thatdhey are deserving Of all
praise, for the most part, Will be readily admitted
by every one who may devote moment to the con-
sideratcn of their conduct for the past several
years. Let Us briefly review that conduct, and
endeavor to draw inspiration from its shining OK
ample. to pursue earnestly the higher duties of le'
and unfold to rising generations the true, the beau-
tiful, and the good.
When the toscin of war resounded through the
land, the young men of this place focked to the
standard of their country, and sought "place IN
the picture, near the flashing of the guns" 1t was
no idle sentiment or vain ambition that induced
them to 90 forth with their shields in defence OF
common mother. Older heads determined the pol
icy of the State and it was theirs to win the favor
and affection of fair and virtuous woman by hasten
ing forward to the scene of conflict. The clash of
arms and fearful scenes of battle-carnage ensued;
the truest and bravest fell on every field; serner
courage was required at every step in the hard
conflict; faith and perseverance was demanded of
those who had borne the burden and heat of the
day; in word, the young men were sorely tried
and tempted for old age is often disposed to relent
and forsake the paths of fiery trial. Four years
of desolating, destructive war behold the youth
ave, the flower of chivalry-battling nobly for
their country But the end came, and with LEE,
JOHNSTON, and HAMPTON, they surrendered their
! fbo nd 0f
families Their courage and oonstancy were to
be tested yet further. Where afluence reigned,
poverty now peered into the habitations of men.
Delicate women and helpless children were all
around them, and scarcely had the last notes OF
war died away in the distance, when the majority
of these SCARED veterans in service besought them
selves to peaceful ayocations. How beautiful the
sight! Each household claimed CINcINNATUs re-
turning to the plow! Albeit, there were many
households draped in mourning yet nearly every
one had some member to renew the tolls OF lAe anu
struggle for an earthly existence.
More than two years have passed away! Agita-
ton and unrest have followed the cessation of ac-
tive hostihties, and our young men, where are
they? Beyond the fear of contradiction, it may
safely be asserted that those who were truest and
braYest have steadily pursued the several employ
mcnts of life, and have only displayed an eagcrness
to excel in industry, sobriety and moral worth.
Their care and anxiety about the political future
has been absorbed into nobler cares and deeper
anxiety for their own eternal welfare! Within the
range of our acquaintance, there are scores who
haye enlisted under the banner of Him whose war
fare is peace!
Go on, young men, and faltcr not in the deter
nination to make useful citizens and houored men,
bcrs of the community. Success awaits you, and
the pure and good everywhere; will uplift their
hands in supplications for the blessing of Heaven
upon your worthy efforts