Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-02-19
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world at the present age is so self-in
terestcd, so ambitious for fame, or :,
avaricious, and thus devoted to the OH
object, "How to make the most money,
that few appear i'll their real garb. TAX
for instance the man who is desirous o
placing his name among the renowned
and instead of depending upon his owl
merits, he will solicit your vote to max,
him an officer, promising to return tn
favor, by advocating justice when il
judicial authority, and relieve his frien,
of some grievance, which has been un
justly imposed. Or perhaps his bust
ness depends upon being kind and affabl'
to his patrons, and in order to receiv,
4 large patronage, he can assume al
the clever, social qualities OF a tru,
gentleman, when he is really in prin
eiple daylight robber, fiatterer witt
aendish heart. 1t is surprising II
find even among what is termed, by
way of caste, the better class of people
that they have mask for their bust.
ness, another for society, another fol
their confidential friends, but lay it of
as they do their wrappings when they
get home. Then there are those whose
province is at home who change theil
character, quite as often, for we often
notice upon entering a house what a
hnrly-burly is produced. The temper
of the inmates seem to be out of order
as well as the furniture. But soon there
is sudden transformation and discord,
peevishness and contention are changed
into good humor, sociability and an
air of cheerfulness, and this transition
from morose cloudy temper into the
affectedly sweet and agreeable disposi-
ton, is merely assumed for the sake OF
seeming what they are really not. Thus
making themselves a bundle of incon-
sistencies.
Is it not strange that we are so in
consistent in Our character? We give
to the world our kind salutations onr
pleasant and encouraging words, and
cheerful smile, where as from our
nearest and dearest home friends we
withhold these "little courtesies" of
kindness, thanks and love, although
they have the greatest claim. This be-
ing the fact, concerning society and
the condition of families we should not
wonder why it is that children are des-
titute of natural affection toward their
parents, and that brother warreth with
brother, and sister forsake each other in
the hour of adversely.
Bnt some object to the vicious, de-
ceitful and appearing good, acting out
their true character, as they do not
want to be annoyed by their mean, un-
kind and contemplate ways, but think
NEST people would rather know their
friends and neighbors at first, without
having to experiment upon their friend
ship and hospitality. If there was no
misrepresentation of life the world
would not have to suffer from betrayal
of confidence, run no risk from false
hood, and receive what they are told to
be good, as genuine, or as represented.
When individuals are persuaded that
a true, upright and unsohpistieated life
is worth living, and the only one that
is satisfactory to themselves or to others,
then We shall he able to Judge by their
outward life, what principles actuate
them. As society now exists we have
to watch, consider, compare, act with
words, weigh what is told to us, and of
US, and after long waiting, solve the
mystery, whether they are really our
friends, or do they only seem to be.
MoLLIE.