Year: 1869

One of the most important characteristics
that distinguishes the physical organization
of the animal from the vegetable creation is
the existence in the former of peculiar sub
stance called nerve. In most animals this
substance is so disposed throughout the bod
as to form distinct apparatus, called the
nervous system, which is more or less de>
veloped in proportion to the complexity of
the physical organization. From this ner.
vous apparatus is derived the faculty of re,
ceiving impressions from external objects,
and in man millions of nerves of various
kinds, and stimulated in various ways, exist,
and convey sensation to the brain. The
more susceptible the organization, the more
acute will DE the action of the nerves and
the consequent sen atious, and where there
is abundant leisure 10 examine and epcour..
age these various sensations, the nervous
system is very apt to obtain an undue pre-
ponderence in the physical machinery
Hence, we have are dis'incuvely called
nervous people; those whose nerves are
more easily affected, and convey more acute
sensations than the average OF mankind
The SAME results are sometimes brought
about by disease. There are some whose
nerves have come to tyrannize over them,
and they are victims of tremors, fears and
weaknesses that make his life constant
burden.


That the majority of nervous People are
to be found in the female sex, is perhaps
attributable 10 the measure to greater sus,
ceptibility of organization, but other causes
are to be found in the absence Of healthfnl
active occupation, and frequently in false
idea, entertained by many, that the exhibi.
tion of nervousness is graceful and feminine.
In man it is not tolerated, and though his
temperament may incline hiM in that direc,
tion, he soon learns to coAtrol expression Of
it and thus lessons the tendency. But wo-
man is not only tolerated. but by some even
admired for exhibitions of caprice, irresolu-
ton, fears and cowardice, which increase
with indulgence, and lead only to unreasona-
BILE sefShnesS in the end. However attract
i've youth aud beauty may appear in such at
titudes to those who only value woman as
a plaything, yet to all who look uron this
life with auy true ideas of its purposes,
nothing is more destructive to its WORTH than
weak, nervous temperament, pampered
and INDUCED There are many who, through
peculiar organization or Impaired health, are
unusually susceptible to the action of the
nerves, but who resolutcly struggle against
their dominion, and sometimes with the
happiest success. This work is sometimes
difficult, but when accomplished it produces
strong and valuable character. Irritable
nerves are best sOothed, not by indulgence,
but by turning the mind resolutey in an
other direction. Many pass through life
without one close grasp of their position or
duties, or without the best means of attain.
ing their own desired ends Such are more
likely than othevs to become victims of ty
rannical nerves, and are often grossly un.
reasonable, from the habit of not using their
Judgment. Above all, real, earnest labor
will not put to fight vast train of nervous
troubles. Few who are vigorously pursuing
life work of Importance are greatly afflicted
with nervousness, and these few NAV often
trace 1t to the lack Of wholesome living and
fresh air. due regard to the laws of health
an earnest purpose In life and regular EN-,
ployment, are the best preventives for the
evils oil oVer-sensitive nerves. Training and
sell respect will induce to suppress fears and
. to conquer weaknesses. Acts of resolution
VIII teach courage, and a systematic infusion
Oh Vlgor and self discipline will render the
whole nature superior to the indulgence of a
tyrannical and enfeebliug nervous system
Philadelphia Ledger.