The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-09
Nature's NobIel,ln1an.


The Baltimore american OF the 9th ult.. de-
votes its leading editorial to tire word-portrait-
ure of the characteg Of ! useful man-ors of
natures nobility. He IS Street cur conductor.
After describing his genial disposition, the kind
ness of his nature, the uniformity of his courte-
sy,. and by reason5sof these. the general affec
ton and favor thassare entertained for him by
men, women and children, the editor locates
his field of service so that any body acquainted
in Baltimore will know the person to. whom
allusion is made, without. SYSTEMATICALLY. para
ding his name. - go
The article Of the .Amsrican is gyestive.-
It would be far better for mankind If we met
more frequently suclr characters as this honest,
affable, manly Street conductor. 1t costs but
little to observe the courteses OF life, to show
the politeness Instructive with the gentleman
and. to meet all classes, ages.slnd sex, with
a friendly smile. did each individual seek to
make those with whom he comes in, contact,
realize that there isa acknowledging, gener-
Gus sympathy pervading the inner being, much
thatais repulsive. and annoying on this beauti-
full earth, would be turned into sunshine and
pleasure. There IRE creatures III this world
who seem to take delight in wearing d constant
frown upon their faces, and trying to make ev-
cry one who may be so unfortunate as to be
thrown with them, feel uncomfortable. How
much better would it be for DEMONSTRATION
much happier would it make them, as we'll as
others, if instead Of snarlng- and swapping,
and a grim, forbidding manner constantly
marking theiE Intercourse, if they would aim to
cultivate kifidtless and ainiability, and direct
what influence they may exert to the happi-
ness OF their fellow men. The green earth and
blooming flowers and expanding foliage, the
sweet notes Of BIRDS and the harlnonies of ma
ture, teach lis Of the Kindness OF Him who
made all things, and holds in the hollow of his
hand all destinies. q 1t is only man that is vile.
and it is only man that contributes to the mis-
seery and despair Of himself and his fellow be-
ings. No one can: measure the sunshine and
cheer that the Amsrican's railroad conductor
has sent leapinsg into many hearts, by his con-
siderate kindness aud CHEEKY wor Is. Would
that we had more Of such men in all the walks
of life, and that people would honor themselves
and their station, however humble, by remern-
bering with christian sympathy, the obligation
they owe each other, and seek to make as many
happy hearts as possible.
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Our staid neighbor, the Spectator, perceives
nothing traitorous III Gey. Kemper's hob-nob-
bing with President Grant and Col. 7Mosby.and
thinks his explanation satisfactory. The Gov
ernor, would7ha been clearer, if lie had pub
lished the:letters OF Mosby to him, to which his
were responses. It has the appearance of a
bargain, but we ought not to complain, if the
Conservatives are satisfied. Enough has been
developed to demonstrate that had fair, square
canvass been. conducted. Robert W. Hughes
would to-day be Governor Of Virginia in the
the place OF James L.. Kemper.
The Dispatch is strongly squirting at sthird
term'' for Gen. Grant. : 1t is difficult to keep
our versatile contemporary in u straight line,
however. If he will stick to the plain inferen-
ces deducibe from recent editorials, we may
reasonably expect a decided ''thrd ternl'' i'll
clinasion in Virginia.
President Grant and family arrived at Long
Branch on Saturday morning.
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