Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

by some literary friend to write work of great
research. which was likely 10 occupy him at
least Tor year. As he was completely with
out resources ofhis own, they asked him what
remuneration he would require for SO much.
time and iabour. He replied, that half guinea
a week would amply supply all his wants. Aud
nave somewhere read Of another man of learn
ing, though cannot vouch Tor the fact, who sup
ported himself comfortably on lalfpenny day:
But tear few are capable of arriving at such
an enviabe state OF refinement
though - had realized million long be-
icre ne died, he was often heard to say that he
should not consider himself to be a rich man
TIL he had doubled his capital; hut vet, where
his own interest was not concerned. his ideas Of
wv hat constitutes wealth. were narrow
enough-he thought; for instance, that he am
ply provided for his four maiden sisters nv le.v.
ing them five hundred pounds each; and even
inserted IN his will, that if they were not able to-
1--we on this sum, they were not fit 20 live at all
and that more would only leave them prey 10
fortune-hunters.
many a rich man deems guinea, dealt from
-" h's pockeps avaricious nook, :" to be an mex
baustible sum. LIZ, who can command many
thousands year, lately visited an old school.
fellow ON the brink of ruin, from recent extern
sive losses IN trade. All his latent feelings of
sympathy were reused BY witnc sing the suffer-
Ings OF his old friend, (yvho till within the last
month had been rich man:) and in the most
soothing tone he offered assistance. Poor Big
countenance beamed with gratitude. He saw
himself at once saved from bankruptcy, and
again established with credit, by a prospect OF.
such seasonable help. But what was his aston
tshlnant when he beheld purse drawn FORTH.
and guinea, one guinea, rendered to his ac--
ceptance. u.
HOW TO CATCH AND now TO cURY A cor n
AT Tins time of the year cois are easily
caught, and difficult to cure. The following.
VIII be found efcctual-After quick walk In
the evening, sill in the draft to cool; the conse
quence will be severe cold, attended with
cough; the next day horsencss, short breath. and
much eXpectoratioD; in the evening, at seven.
go TO well frequentcd tavern, and drink three
or Tour glasses of strong punch, or stiff rum and
~'.et; stay tilleieyen, walk home cosey ard go
10 ned you need not get up next day, but send
Tor The apothccary, the following day for the.
physician, and the third day your friends will
send Tor the undertaken. You will never feel
The effects Of an autumal cold afterwards.
Independence, in the estimation of conccited
coxcembs is TO be rude and boisterous i'm What
ever society they happen to be placed, evinc-
ing total disregard for the opinions of others.
and those rules of decorum always observed by
well-bred men.
He who hctrays secrets Of his friend because
he has quarreed with him is never worthy of
The sacred name of f,1end; a breach of kindness
on one side will not justify breach of trust On
the other.
He who, after loss, immediately. without
staying TO lament it, sets about repairing it, has
that within himself which can control fortune
The youth who sneers at exalted virtue need
q, 9n6 oy
consummate knave.
lie whose first emotion on the view Of an ex-
ccllent production, is to undervaue it will never
have one of iis own TO show.
The hardest trial of the heart is, whether It
can bear rivals failure without triumph
The man who, improving in skill or know
LEDGE improves in nodesty, has IN undenable
CLAIM to greatness of mind.
To choose good book, look in an inonisitor,s
prohibited list-to choose good cause see which
interested men dislike.
There are three sights most detestable:-a
proud priest giving his blessing.--a knavish
hypocrte saying his prayers,-and false patriot
making barangue.
thoroughly to try mans patience, he must
nave the labor OF years consumed before his
eyes IN nnoment:-thorouglly to prove it, he
must instantly begin to renew his labor.
ne woman OF scnsibiiity, who preserves
serenity and good temper, amid the insults of a
faithless, brutal husband, wants nothing of an
angel but immortality.
The woman who rises above sickness and po-
verty combined, may lock down upon the noisy
heroism of kings, and generals.
The camp may have its fame the court its glare,
l nc theatre its wit, the board its mirtl,;
put there $ calm, quiet haven, where
Bliss flies for shelter the domestic hearth.
III this be confortess, if this be drear
Itneed not hope to find a haunt on earth.
Elsewhere we may be thoughtless, CAV, caress'd:
but here, and only here we may be best
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