The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-08-31

There are some virtues, the Outward
expression OF which can, with tolera.
BILE correctness, be counterfeIted BY
those who do not possess them; and a
feeling Of suspiolon and dlslruSt is often
nat orally Rwakened asthe genuIneness
ofthe principle, even when there ID an
external manifestation oft. Kindness
and benevolence lind their natural sx-
expression not only In generous deeds
and self.sacri6CinE efforts, but In lesser
acts OF klndnesS; In looks, tones aud
gestures otclvillty, Difference and cour.
teOusness, which are 30 winning and
pleasing that 1t is no wonder they are
frequently Counterfelted., There are
not wanting those who, factuated by
selfish motives, and seeing the admira-
ton and affection yielded to a kindly
and courteous bearing, endeavor 10 pro.
duCe the fruit, without cultivating the
root. Such efforts are often attended
With such degree Of success, until
some real sacrifice Is required when
the selfish nature that has been hidden
under false exterior 10 brought to
light, aud the polltOness IL found 10 be
artificial and soulless. Such discover.
les lead many excellent persons, 10 I'M
dervalue and depreclate courteousness.
We often hear the remark, 1t Is no
matter about the manners 30 long as
the heart is right;' and we not unire-
quently see the truly generous man re-
pressing the natural outflow Of his emo.
tons, and performing benevolent &c
lions In the most unHracious manner.
Such persous make D. seTlous and fatal
mistake; one which, II persisted In, Will
lmmeRsurably lessen the good they
can imparh and the happiness they
can receive.
The pleasure conferred on others by
kind TAnd courteous manners Is not
measured by the value Of the benefit
Itself, but by the grateful sensation OF
being the object Of kindness and cor
dlslity. The oivility In Itself may
bring no palpable advantage, may re
qulre no material sacrifice, may involve
neither lose nor trouble, and may be
only respectful attention or a kindly
inquiry, or an effort to relieve embar-
rassment, yet 1t may condnce more 10
the happiness Of him who receives It,
than the most expensive charity. The
money OF the generous will relieve dis.
tress and incite gratitude, but he who
brings the grasp Of cordiality, the smile
OF sympathy, the delicate and kindly
attention, throws q sunshine into the
heart that no material benefit can con-
yey. Though few have It In their pow
er 10 give money largely, NIL can bestow
courtesy without reserve and 1t will
increase by It's liberal diffusion.
Courteous manners not only convey
happiness In large measure 10 the re.
Clplents but also TO their poaessor.-
Every one who does gracious action
feels It's reward immediately In q con.
sclouB satisfaction that can never fol-
low gruf, naughty or repellant mood.
Children trained 10 be polite and gentle
are always happier than II suffered 10
disregard the feelings ofthelr compAn-
ions. The pleasure that follows the
exercise OF power, so often thought to
be confined to the, rich, IL In truth pos.
sessed by every one Of US. Ills also
eminently expansive In lis nature. JUS
lice and generosity canat most be ex-
erctsed only on q limited scale; even
patriotism concerns single nation,
but the virtue OF clvllity knows no
exceptions. Every one we meet, from
the dearest friend to the utter stranger,
may claim some tribute at our hands.
Good will may be shown 10 countless
ways, and carries with 1t cheerfulness
and animation that more than com pen.
sRtes for the effort II may cost.
Nothing 10 more efficient In securing
the esteem and affection that all desire.
than kind, courteous, and conciliatory
manners. To these, all are ready 10 do
homage, while many will shrink from
an obligation, and only feel drawn
away from those who haughtily prefer
material aid. It Is the respect and
consideration conveyed In these little
attentions, trifling as they may In
themselves appear, that win the hearts
and secure the goodwill OF those TO
whom we show them. Let no one then
despIse a courteous bearing, or neglect
The lesser amenities Of life. They will
render the disposition Itself more love-
", for every emotion Is atrenglhened
BY natural expression, and weakened
by repression. They will confer un-
told happiness on all upon whom they
are Bhowered, and return a rich bless
Ing on him who HcAtters them. While
ever stunning the false coin Of cold
etiquette, that springs from no gentle
emotion, let us cherish the natural ex-
preston OF kind spirit, and thus
tighten the burdens OF the sorrow full.
and add 10 the cup Of Joy that all may
taste.