The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-08-08
Fresh Fields for the Heroic.

Heroism consists essentially in having the
GOODNESS, courage and unselfshness to attempt
and do what very few would venture. The
object should be good; moreover, be laudable.
A burglar runs great risks, but we do not dub
him hero. Now We venture to suggest a few
quite accessible situations in which, as the
notices say, enterprising persons of both
sexes" can distinguish themselves, and benefit
the community in greater or less degree, ac-
cording to circumstances. The list of open
ings can be extended indefinitely.
/. Let all youthful smokers conquer the
growing habit; all snufers reserve their. noses
for their original uses and all the masticators
of the weed spare their mouths and the public
highways. 1t is unnecessary to discuss here
the propriety or otherwise of those indulgen-
ces. 1t is enough that the victory over them
demands GOODNESS and courage, to which many
are not equal. i ca ,t.
2. Let all young men who have begun to
enjoy Friendly glass; forego it at once, even
though it be presented by the fairest hands, on
the gayest holiday, or urged with varied ban
tering and entreaty at the most brilliant table.
8. Lefall ladies whose taste and judgment
revolt against absurd fashions ignore them.
Why should free Americans be ruled by the
caprices of q few n0aistes, or ordered how to
dress by magazine writer whom they would
not invite to lunch, If known? Spartan sump-
tuary laws were in favor of economy; but So
ciety would not endure them. Yet it submits
in grumbling ,discDntent to irresponsible ty-
ranriy, obedience I'd which is ruin0usly costly.
Why should Mrs. Smith berequired by fashion
to drag silk, at five dollars yard, through the
mud. while poor Mr. Smith is at his wits ENDS
about the grocer1s bills? =
4. Let the young ladies dare to 80 home at
rational evening hours. Their color, health,
spirits, lives, in some instances, will be saved
by such courage. We do not sympathize with
the cynic who approves of this absurd inyer-
sion of night and clay on the ground that the
silly women who practice it are thus killed of,
to the gain of society Many who are capable
of good things suffer in the multitude. Here
is fine occasion for feminine courage to res
cue endangered lives. Where are the darlings
who will display it?
3. Let the young men wear the old gloves,
hat and coat till they can honestly afford the
new. 1t requires uncommon courage but 1t
will have good results. Men schooled to such
deeds of heroism will refuse to indorse bad
bills, will not vote for scamps, nor kneel in the
mud to scoundrels who give lavishly what they
have gained lawlessly, nor take with pride the
hand of villain, however exalted.
6. Let men refuse their names to all papers,
the contents of which they cannot personally
vouch for, including testimonials. Any man
actually out of prison can get testimonial,
and you may see dozen names testifying to
the excellence of one whom each of the dozen
signers will own to be worthless. How are
they caught? BY being taken in detail, and
each told what all the rest are going to do.
No one likes to refuse. Here is splendid
field for heroic deeds. Be the one.-Dr. John
Hall.