American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-22

subject OF religion; but If asked his creed, Il is
likely he would give you the Mahometan as sooI
as any other. Pleasure is evidently his congenia
element, and business is pursued rather for show
than profit.
With all these deductions he is FASCINATING YOUNG
man. Sprighty in instrumentation, gracious in hi.
manners and discovers, if not that high excellence
good temper what is often mistaken for it, good hu
NOR. lie denounces every thing mean and hypo.
critical, and wears an uncommon air of openne s,
and generosity. If he does not know much, he has
a knack OF showing off what he does know to the
best advantage; and if his acquaintance with human
nature IS superficial it is sufficient to apprze him
that the readiest way to secure the good opinion oil
otners 49, to Halter them into good opinion OF them
selves. 10 this practice he often stoops when he
has an end to answer, and it is generally successful
Tor alas few are superior to fattery. He is ex-
tremcly fond OF the ladies' but takes care not to go
so Tar, but that he can withdraw in some manner
and rather than not have rival in courship, he will
encourage you to address lady, laud her to the
SKIES assure you Of success and promise his ssss.
lance, and at the came time address her himself and
with secret delight view your modification. This
IS the character you should shun a. you would the
poisonous asp. IT you arc aspiring to eminence,
ne will lead you into folly, dissipation and oboquy
and when like the spider he has secured YOU in his
tolls, and poured his venom into your wounds, he
Will Withdraw himself from your society, and pity
your foes. Friendship is certainly blessing. 1t
is admirably styled +" the medicine of life - but it
Is delicate plant, and should be nurtured with care
1t is this that links heart to heart and holds spirits
IN communion, whilst the bodies endure separation.
1t you take friend you must take him with those
frailties which are common to humanity. The
most correct understanding has its prejudices the
nnest temper its irregularities; and in friendship
certain strength OF mind is necessary to rise above
the mere accidents Of character. Az you would
shun the character have drawn, so cleave unto the
one presented BY DR.. Enfield. it il that of true
friend.
"Concerning the man you call your friend, tell
me-W he weep with you in the hour of your dis.
tress! Will he faithfully reprove you to your face,
Tor actions Tor which others are censurng or ridicu.
ing you behind your backf Will he dare to stand
lor'n IN your defence when detrscton is secretly
aiming its deadly weapons at your reputation Will
ne acknowledge you with the same cordially, and
behave to you with the same friendly attention in
the company OF your superors in rank and fortune,
as when the claims OF pride or vanity do not inter-
lere with those of friendship If misfortunes and
losses should oblge you TO retire into walk OF life
10 which you cannot appear with the same distnc-
lion, or entertain your friends with the same liber-
atty as formerly, will he still think himself happy
IN your society, and, instead of gradually Withdraw
ng himself from an improbable connexion take
,ieasu'e III processing himself your friend, and
sheeriuy assist you to support the burden of your
ltfiictonsF When sickness shall call you to retire
rom the gay and busy scenes of the world will he
ollow you into your gloomy retreat, listen with at
ention to your " tale Of symptoms" and minister
he balm OF consolation to your fanting spirit And
astly, when death shall burst asunder every tie, will
'e shed tear upon your grave, and lodge the dear
remembrance OF your mutual friendship in his heart
IS a treasure never to be resigned The man who
will not do all this, may be your companion your
atterer, your seducer, but, believe me. he il not
our friend" ACRICOLA.