Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-10-03
The Code of Honor and the Duello.

Under the above caption, the Alexandra
Sentinel, published sensible and well written
editorial article 10 condemnation of the code of
honor-so-called- the duello, from which
we make the following extract:
''Poets and novelists have thrown fascina-
ton around the age of chivalry that has left
an abiding impression on the mind of supe-
rior civilization, and from the shadow of bar
barsm has sprung modern code of honor
that has stained the fair name of Christian
civilization with the bloody butcheries of the
duello. This code preserved as a relic of the
dark ages has been so potent IN its influence,
sustained by public opinion, that even church
men whose faith is based upon divine law
that declares vengeance is mine have yielded
in fear of public opinion to its exactions.-
Statesmen, soldiers and citizens alike stand
trembling under its frown, and risk life and
soul to win its approval. 1t is the night mare
of fear, peopliug the very air with its kissing
phantoms of scorn driving the weak and trem-
bling man to deeds of Blood at which his soul
revolts It is the fierce law Of public opinion,
which but few men have the temerity to brave
It's practice is not so much the fault of its vic
tins as it is the fault of the vitiated and per-
verted judgment Of the public. 1t is a brave
man. very brave man, who can meet the pub
lie frown and sit serene and calm with the pub
lie finger of scorn in his face, and there are,
alas but few who have that courage. 1t is
an ordeal too fiery to most natures. The cour,
age that it requires carries with it the pride o
guarding it's reputation, and between fear and
pride there are very few who do not yield obe-
dience to the code of honor, and on occasion
practice its duello
This is fearful tyranny, despotism odiou!
| to every principle of right, to the laws of God
| that with pupits all over the land and Chris
tian influences in every home circle, binds u
to the sway of its iron rod
WASHING BLANKETS. Ts.-Now is the season
for washing blankets; and not every house
wife knows the best and easiest mode Of wash
| ing them Here is a plan that never fails,
strictly followed. Take one pint of soft soap
two tablespoonfnls of powdered borax, dissol
we'd In boiling water. Put this mixture In
tub. and fill half full of cold water; put i
from two to three blankets, as many as the wa
ter will well cover Let them stand froI
twelve to twenty -four hours. Squeeze and ru
them thoroughly, and put them in basket
drain lover another tub without wringlng.-
Rinse in clear cold water, and drain again.
Put little blulDg 10 Tor final rinse, dral
and hang out without wringing. 1t will TAX
longer for them to dry, but they will not shrinl
but look white and smooth. Be sure and III
cold water, and not wiring during the process
APPLE FLoAT.-One pint of stewed al
well mashed apples, whites of three eggs, al
four large spoonfuls OF sugar, beaten until stl
then add the apple, and beat all together t
stiff enough to stand alone. Fill a deep di
9 with rich cream, or boiled soft custard, al
pile the float on top This is excellent wi
. other fruits in place of apples.
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| L. hood