Nebraska advertiser., 1870-02-03
[COlIMUNICATED.]
FOR THE BOYS, AND OLDER PEO-
PIE WHO HAVE YOUNG HEARTS.
BRoWNvILLE. Jan. "a, 1870.

FOR THE BOYS, AND OLDER REO-
PIE WHO HAVE YOUNG HEARTS.
BROwNvILLE, Jan. "a, 1870.
While reading letter in the Ad-
vertiser several weeks ago from an un-
known friend of the children, was
led to wish that I too might write
something for their benefit, not direct
| ly addressed to them, 6Ut about them !
and as I love the little boys very
much, and incline to the opinion of
the Scotch lassie, who thought ''one
laddie worth twenty lassies," and
could not for the life of her see why
her brother so much preferred their
society. We shall be equally oblivious
to their existence, and talk to the
boys of larger growth of the influence
a young mans example has upon The
youth of his own sex. We confess
that the creaking of manly boots, and
the laundering of manly voices have
attractions for US which we cannot
resist, and would not If we could.
I know the days of the inflexible
Cady Stanton are upon US, and the
mild, winning voice Of Lucy Stone
set to move peaceful measure, is heard
prophesying of her people that they
shall bring victory TO our banners
and it shall be written of the ladies of
1870, as it was of Lincoln in 1860
"that they shall go in where the Qua
kers come out"
We are waiting to do our part in re-
modelling the political economy, and
already our blood is tinging with a,
new sensation, as the future fraught
with such responsibility passes before
our excited vision.
Although we enjoy taking bright
er view of scenes beyond, still there
is an enthusiasm which only the
chivalrous deeds and noble daring of
a true man can excite, and which his
genius and strength are alone suf-
ficient
We appreciated the fortitude hero
ism and devotion of woman, for a.
gentle, patient mo' her whose hand
led our faltering feet, eonabed our tan
geled locks, washed our soiled faces,
hushed eur cries of distress; yet for
all that, we have a place in our calen-
dar for gentleman Eaints only-atable
of memory upon which none but an
honest man may write his name.
However much good may be accom-
plished by the adoption Of the differ
ent schemes Of reform, such as a 't're-
sumption of specie, 4" "a cessation of
tax" "or the extension of the elective
franchise to all whom it may concern"
Yet, the hope of the American people !
is a pure manhood, and it is by fur
nishing rare specimens of excellence
that we shall grow such men as will
do honor to any nation; and In the
hour of her peril, will have strong
hands and brave hearts upon which |
she can rely. a4.4.,r
Artists and seulptoFs go abroad to
travel in Europe. They visit every |
studio of renown ; gaze long at every |
picture Of note, hoping to catch the
inspiration which gave such models
to the world.
Shall we be less sOlicitOus than the
worshiper Of art, of the impressions
produced upon the young souls in our
case? Nay! verify. He will search
far and wide for a classic outline of
features, or for a subject with the
right expression of eye; while the
little boys with spirits unsoiled by sin,
by sorrow and sent forth to
look upon scenes, and not to look only,
but to hear and initiate sounds which
no musician could set to notes Of mel
Ody no artist would copy for picture.
1t is astonishing how much the Gre
atures of imitation we are. The faith
er rides hobby; the son leads out
the same steed, mounts and gallOps
away, wanting only the grace which
age aud experience can give. The
tOddling baby grasping the parents
hand, walks, setting his feet as he
does, and unconsciOusly looking in his
eye, lisps his first word, moving lips
and mouth ia harmony with his.
Thrice happy if, when the moral ma
ture begins 10 develope, the parent is
able, with divine assistance, to help
that little staggering. soul to stand,
and to, with the dawn Of existence to
paint with a master hand, the image |
OF. the Goldman, Christ Jesus-in in
dellible characters, so that It shall be
there tamid the wreck Of matter and /
the crash Of wOrlds..'' Teas A'i9f
Men daily exhibit the title utees be-
fore children with the air of-shalI 1 |
use the word gehtIemene Is there
such word ?-smartness. Conscience |
a boy Of this element in the compost
ton Of any action, and You have no
need to say 'tdo It" for before you are