The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-06-19
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Mr.. EDIroE-
have frequently thought on the great
evil now existing 10 our land, aud have
concluded to say few words in regard to
it. | have 20 experience as newspaper
writer; yet | feel that there can be some.
thing said even it be but little, that may
awaken men and boys, and may be, wo'
men. What piece Of work is maui
When we behold man and see bow noble,
how intelligent, and how complete, We
mediate on the fact bow easily this power.
full aud yet weak work Of the Almighty is
overthrown. Ny friends, do not harbor
the thought that am trying to teach you
how to bring up your children, for | have
no such design; but you can see just as
clearly as | 10 what an influence bisIoath'
some practice is welding over those around
you, that you look upon with love and
hope. The question arises, why is it ex'
ottiug such an influence over those who
are swiftly advancing in years? because
there are so many older people making use
of it! My aim is not on the cultivation OF
the mind, (and yet it has great deal to
do with it, but my desire is to show the
young men their prccarious situation, or,
rather point out the danger into which it
is leading them. The practice | nlude to
is the use of tobacco To say that We End
that young men are swiftly becoming vic.
tins to this perDiciuus habit, ADD | find
F., that customers are becoming more numer'
Gus; aud at the same time you are patroni'
zing a vicious robber Why not abandon
the robber at once? Yes, now is the time
for delay is dangerous. You will fud at
ter your mouth becomes stainless Of this
filthy stuff that you are free. You will
feel that the chains of bondage have been
cast off, and that now you will pass along
through life rejoicing over your victory
My friend, have you no! often desired to
take chew of tobacco when you could
not very conveniently get it, and would
conttive some way to 'atisly your craving
appetite? Yes, often. Again, if you
should be without it you feel lost, aud you
search your pockets over aud over, turn
them wrong side out, trying to scrapo up
D few crumbs to Chew upon How Of
ten has this been the case? Then why al
low yourself to be overruIel by this life
dcpriviug weed? The reason | say lie
depriviug, is because tobacco wcnkers your
nerves, Injuries your mental faculties, and
in fact, Injuries you in every respect. II
you do not believe this just continue on in
your old habit, then you will look back
and regret that you did not take warning
in time. Let me entreat you to resolve
that you will abandon the use Of tobabcO
Do not wait until you use up the piece you
have in your pocket, for it is bad plan,
throw it away and make the effort now -
You will find it difficult at FIRST, bat by and
by you will conquer, Do not think that
il you learn to smoke and chew that it will
make man Of you, for right there you
make The mistake Those who use the
filthy know the effect of it, and when
one advises you not to be tobacco chew
er, take the advice, and in after year.
you will thank the friend for warning you
OF its ruinous aud poisonous effect, 1t i.
exceedingly disgusting to me to see any
one chewing tobacco. It's a filthy habi
any way you take it. Oh, is there no
some way to induce these promising young
men Of our place to do away with tobacco
Both life and money are precious. Y