Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-07
SOCIAL SCIENCE.
BY NETTIE.

Social science is subject that pre-
sents itself to our minds for discussion
which may be both pleasant and in
structive. 1 have thought much more
of it the last few months than previous
ly. 1t seems to me that there are Ger
tain limits in its restrictions that might
be passed over with propriety. That
VIC have departed from the ways of ON
good old forefathers (the Pilgrims) suili.
GENTLY enough to assume q little toe
much of the aristocrat. 1t has been
said of late that it seemed to spoil some
of our American people to go abroad, ms
they return heavily laden with foreign
airs that do not impart exceedingly tc
their sociability afterward. This nc
doubt is true in too many cases. Ameri-
can people have long been noted fol
their sociability and hospitality. ON
Pilgrim fathers were good, whole-souled,
whole-hearted Christians, with hearts
warm and glowing with love for their
God and brethren. And this should be
our rightful inheritance. And the free
dom for which they SO CALAMITY and
bravely fought and spilled the precious
drops of their life's blood should be
wisely protected and cherished by us.
Freedom of thought and the expression
thereof and OF action is one Of Heavens
choice gifts tn mortal man. My sympa-
thies are with one of our best and. most
sincere ministers Of the gospel in Chica-
go, who is now undergoing most Sc.
we're chastisement for presuming to ex-
ercise freedom Of thought and views.
Our land has been prosperous beyond
all other lands, for the time Of its civil.
ization, on account of its freedom. Peo-
pie gather here from ell parts Of the
globe to enjoy our freedom and yet toe
many are not satisfied, and wish to ape
the aristocrat.
A naughty, aristocratic person Is moi
congenial to me. 1t is true that l like
to see people assume proper dignity
yet they may be affable and polite.
love sociability, and I contend that il
may be enjoyed many times without be
ing detrimental to our good character OF
position in society. I will say, for in
stance, am travelling alone, en- route
direct from New York to Chicago, OF
The early morning train. I am nicely
and comfortably seated, and gliding
swiftly and smoothly along. However
the day is before me, and I settle m.
mind down to enjoy on hour or two
reading; but that proves tiresome, and
loci dullness that is not pleasant. II
shut my eyes to sleep is, with me, on
of the question, for I detest to see peopl
,odling in the cars in the daytime
Now / cast my eyes over my fellow-pas
sengers, and 1 notice those whom l fee
would be congenial companions, and
think I would enjoy chat with them +
while away the passing hour. But
lare not make the attempt to approach
them with view to opening q converse
lion, for if I should do so people woul
look at me with suspicious eyes, and i
all probability class me a confidenc
person or fool; SO l remain quiet, eli
loavoring to entertain myself as best
mn with my silent thoughts during tn
entire day; and I must say that som'
lines they become very monotonoui
Perhaps, if were permitted a converts
lion, l might be particularly benefte
III some way. I might possibly gal
some valuable information that would L
very great advantage to me in aft'
lie. might gather new thoughts an
new IDEAS, which would irradiate an
expand in after years, and leave lastini
pleasant recollections of those golde
moments, which otherwise would |
,lious hours. But, for fear that I ha'
already wearied your patience, n
friends, will drop the subject.
CAtuAGo, Ill