The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-02-17
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ciOn.e To one, who is peevish, fretful,
morose, society has sour aspect and
even nature fails to have an attractive
appearance. Though kind words gem
orally win confidence yet, these may
be heard, and possibly no correspond
ing response be obtained. Though gen.
e-ous deeds are apt to be appreciated
yet, while the character of the act cam
not be questioned, the intimation will
very likely be thrown out, that some
selfish end is in view, or the motive
will not bear inspection. And oflense
is easily taken. Well. nigh every
thing is misconstrued. The turbu-
lencc within prompts the thought,
that what is without is also i'm a
quarrelsome mood. Like the raging
sea, casting up mire and dirt, the
eye fails to see Alright through the
troubled element; and the heart, bur-
dened by its own restlessness, may
fancy, if not wish, the condition of
others, however they may seem, to be
equally unhappy.
For his own sake, as well a, for
others, every one may be an earnest
desirer for the indwclling of peace
within his own bosom. So far, at
least, he may certainly love his own
welfare. That may be sought, which
will help to put away the practice of
the code of the Ishmaelite; and which,
so. far as the natural can resemble the
spiritual, will conform to that of the
despised Nazarene. Next to spiritual
peace, man should seek for quiet to
reign in the home OF his own heart.
Evidently, then, an object SO desira-
bic deserves not only attention, but
effort for its diffusion among mankind.
Each one possessing il helps, so much
as he is a unit, to its extension and
as it extends, he is benefited. Nor
need any rest at the point of his indi-
vidual enjoyment of the blessing; but.
going beyond himself, may by his
views, conduct and influence aid
others in obtaining the prize. The
PROMOTION OF PEACE, therefore, claims
distinct consideration.
Live should gain fer ourselves a
peaceful spirit.
This point secured, one Of the race
is blessed, and positive power exists
amidst the general mass. So much is
taken from the amount of contention
that might prevail, and so much added
to tho sum of human happiness. If
modesty says, that this is but little re.
latlvely, though great gain person.
ally: still, one drop, if it be, but a
drop, is SO much sweet cast among the
bitter; and ii the drops can only BIZ
sufficiently multiplied, the pool of So
ciety can at length be changed from
its unhappy condition.
High underground is occupied,
when the peaceful spirit is possessed
by him, who aims to benefit his neigh
Dor. Scarcely any one but has been
tried among the animosities Of life !;
and he, who has passed through the
ordeal successfully, having kept his
turbulent passions in control, can meet
others with the influence which expo
rience gives, and hope to have his ad-
vice respected. He, at least, adds no
additional fuel to the others fire. And
as the flame, when not supplied and
Unframed, dies away; SO, as the man
becomes calmer, his peaceful adviser,
sustained by the example OF his own
practice, may suggest the thoughts,
which will overcome the passionate
resolutions, and induce to more sober
resolves, if not to an entire dismissal
of the ill-omcned controversy.
,. Others rights should be carefully
respected.
More is to lie avoided than direct
encroachment upon what is anOthcrs.
lie, who is so INSCRIPTIONS as know
ingly to disregard the rights OF others,
has no claim TO be considered a lover
of good order, much less the favorcr
of quiet i'm the community. His con-
duct scatters firebrands; and whether
or not he is willing to meet the re-
sponsibility of his conduct personally,
he so acts as to disturb the equanimity
of his fellow-beings, if he does not
awaken actual hostility.
A thoughtless interference with an
others claims is also to be Avoided.
Though much of the contention exist
ing in society grows out of intentional
violations, many of its difficulties are
occasioned by needless Disregard of
what is appropriate. No serious in
Jury was intended; the matter was
possibly at first overlooked by the suf-
fcrer; the offence was repeated, and
l. may be again and again; fOrbear.
ancc at length gave way, and a Ia
mentable quarrel resulted. Or, custom
may have allowed certain liberties to
be taken but, some new circumstance
may have made the practice improper ;
and some, not seeing Or not thinking
of the improperly, may have pursued
the customary course, which under the
new state of things produces misun
Outstanding and animosity.
No one can too carefully scan the
line, which defines anotLer's rights,
nor too rigidiy avoid crossing that
line: Human nature is a fitful article.
| 1t will bear to-day what it will revolt
al tomorrow. No one should presume
upon another's dizziness or extreme
good nature. A step too far may
awaken the native spirit, lurking in
the bosom of every descendant OF
Adam and when once aroused, it
may not be lnlled, until the peace OF
many has been destroyed, and long
train of evil consequences ensue, oc-
casioned by mutual and repeated acts
OF hostility.
3. Cancellation is TO be cultivated.
Cancellation is neither temporizing
moi trucking ;but, kind feeling ell.
tertained toward our fcllow-be:Dg
which prompts us TO speak or to act
i'm such way as tends 10 soften theiI
asperitics.
Prejudice is readily nurtured i'm the
human heart An act, word, or even
smile may give it birth; and when
1 born, it is extremely tenacious of eX-
istencc, clinging to life so long as its
fancies can furnish it nutriment. 1t is
easy to say, that it is inconsistent; and
that the indulger of it ought TO have
sufficient strength of mind to over.
come a feeling, which exists without
any iustifiablc cause. True; yet, the
fact remains. Prejudice has thrown
its sallow mist around him, with re-
spect to whom it has been awakened
and all that he does is viewed through
this disco,ored medium. 1t is unfor.
tunatc; but, human nature must be
taken as it is, if it is to be effectually
reached. Blaming it, though it de-
serves blame, may not reach itas surely
and powerfully, in this case, as suita.
BILE form and degree of conciliatiop.
Nor to this method of reaching ii
ought objections to be made. C0ncili.
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