Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-12-01
For the CHRoSICLE
The Young.

3 for, is emphRtically centered in these words.
Our hope for the present, and our desire here
after. is in the young. 1t has wisely been
said, that men are only children Of a larger
growth, and again, that the child is father
I of the man. Paradoxical as this last propo-
sition may seem, yet It is nevertheless strict
Iy in accordance with truth. Every effort
which is made, every aid which is given for
the improvement Of our young, will most
assuredly have a good or bad influence
throughout all futurity, according to lessons
they have learned, tastes formed or impulses
received. Then how necessary that We guard
well the young, since our coming history
must record their successes OF failures in life's
schemes and labors, and effect their good or
i'll and the happiness Of all who shall follow,
according to the instructions and precepts
now faithfully impaired or thoughtlessly
withheld.
We hail with gladness the efforts which
are In progress, proposing to elevate, inter
est and restrain our boys and girls. That
both sexes require restraint none will deny.
Let bands Of hope be organized, temperance
societies be fornaS3in 'evArs eI',-rssss4 -ifsuEe
throughout the length and breadth of our
beloved land. Schools established where all
can be educated physically, intellectually,
and morally; that the future generation
may be symetricaIly developed, of whom it
may be said, they are capable of performing
all that is required. We would not have
them dwarfed or stunted in any particular
but it should be our aim so to guide that
they may possess sound minds in sound
bodies.
For them our homes should be made cheer
full and attractive. Instruction must blend
with amusement; work be accomplished
with interest; benevolent enterprises with
enthusiasm. All disposition 10 loafan idle
overcome-for we believe in the injunction,
train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from
it."
1t is an axiom that positions which are
alike are unquestionably equal. Weneed not
mystical lore to solve the problem, now puz-
cling the statesman and sayans Of the day
We must educate, and educate by example
as well as preeept Society must be reform
ed. The sentiments Of the masses are cor
rupting, and how shall these be changed but
by early implanting in the minds Of the
young proper ideas and principles! Agitate
as we may, legislate as We can, still we must
prepare the rising generation for positions
of trust and duty. And they will as certain
Iy fill them as demands are made for their
services, and they possess the requisite quail
iications and adaptation for them.
Reformatory movements have been gradu-
al. Enterprises which promise the ameliora-
tion Of the degraded and oppressed are wor-
thy Of the attention Of the philanthropist.
Second to no undertaking we consider that
of enlightening, refining, molding society
around Us, and where can We SO well begin
as with the young: And If We eonscien-
tiously discharge our duty to them whoshnn
define what measures will eventually pre-
vail, or predict the future happiness which
shall bless our efforts? The right will pre-
vail independent of preconceived opinions.
Yet II we would be guiltless We must not
quietly wait the good time, but profiting by
our experience, admonish those entrusted TO
our care to shun every appearance Of evil
and form only good habits.
A few reflections may not be inappropri-
ate upon the importance OF inculeating
proper principles. It is evident as we real
ize our situations, our task is no light one
Yet are We not culpable, If in apprehension
of the labor we necessarily must perform,
in the course duty marks, should we divert
our faculties from a close and strict inquiry
as to what these obligations consist?
Too little, far too little attention has been
given TO the consideration of what is requir-
ed of us In the faithful discharge of our du-
ties. Have we not, through fear Of eensure,
from those who have never seriously con-
sidered the interests OF children, been re-
miss in advising, controlling, guiding
thinking that 1t will be judged unkindly Of
us, should we not suffer our children 10 IRE
quent the same places Of resort. no matter
how Objectionable, seek the same smuse-
ments, however frivolous, that their COM
paniens propose TO frequent and enjoy
saying that children are children and we
must not expect too much. Forgetting that
as the twig is bent the tree is inclined.
What has peopled our prisons, houses of
refuge and penitentiaries, but men, women
and youths who were impatient of restraint
and regardless Of law and order, have set
aside the right and followed their own i'm
pulses, regardless OF consequences? Would
we expect our young TO be law-abiding and
respect the rights of others, they must early
be taught obedience and self sacrifice.
We would say, in conclusion, with the Ian
guage of the "Children's Mute Appealing"
"GIve us light amid our darkness;
Let US know the good from I'LL;
Hate us not for all our blindness
Love us, lead us, show us kindness
You can make us what you VIII
We are willing, we are ready;
We would learn, IL you would teach;
We have hearts that yearn toward duty;
We have minds alive to duty;
Souls that any height can reach!
We shall be what you will make us
Make us wise and make us good;
Make US strong for time Of trial;
reach us temperance, self-deniai,
Patience, kindness, fortitudei
Look into our youthful faces:
Bee you not our willing hearts:
Only love us-only lead us,
only let us know you need us,
And we all viii do our parts
Train us try us days slide onward,
They can never be ours again;
Save us save usl from our undoinRI
Save from ignorance and ruin;
Make us worthy TO be Dlel -
BAzETTA, Nov. 1859.