The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-05-17

best of their lime, the last did rot. Df
you intend TO belong TO the first class
know you do. Then while you have
a chauce-mdke the best oft
Among those who are already 10 The
business-doing world, these observations
viii probably be re.~i by three general
classes; those who are going Oh pros
perousIy: those who just rub along
and those who are unfortunate.
The prosperous always fall into a
mistake when they think adversely can
never overtake them--a ship may have
fine breeze, bnt the mariner never is
sure OF outrunning the storm. II is con-
seqnently the dictate of wisdom TO i'm
prove the present moment diligently in
making provisions for less favorable
times Is Ia, ihie fh. H. ---aA9737.
stand; they get on the highest possible
vantage ground fence themselves a
bout on all sides AID, by gathering iu-
duslriously and carefully while the sun
shines. lay up sufficient store for the
evil days, that, in the common course OF
events, come sooner or later. They
have every inducement TO attend TO the
rule, always profitable one, and-make
the best of 1t.
Those who are becalmed on the yoy-
age Of life, will find it greatly to their
account TO adopt this rule; because it is
ofthe first Importance that they go moi
down the stream, even if they cannot
ascend. Closer application, more steady
and skilful management, indefatigable
industry and long perseverance,, are on
iy the more necessary. in consequence
of the difficulties that arise in their way.
They should keep close 10 the wind, as
the sailors say-be especially careful
not to fall into any kind of extrava-
gance and keep good lookout to
take advantage of the first. moment a
more favorable circumstance sells in
They should, of all n en-, each keep
perfect master Of his particular situ-
alton, and be sure to--make the best Of 1t.
The last class Of persons, not hope
the most numerous, are those who have
seen unfortunate. 1t sometimes hap
pens that men in this situation become
discourag ed and responding. This should
not be so it is unwise and unsafe. For
then there is but one course that prom.
Uses an escape from difficulty; and thai
is the adoption of this very rule. They
should make the best of the means left
them. Not relax exertion not give
up to those habits; these will only
| make bad worse.
in short, if all men would improve
their every opportunity in the bes, man
ner they could, and keep the main point
constantly in view, there would be far
less difficulty in getting along than is
often experienced. Every man ough,
TO he able to make good honest living,
pay his de bis, & have something tos spare.
and wherever this is not the case, as a
general rule, set it down that some.
Thing is wrong.
1t is easy TO see how many people
manage TO be always poor, encompass
ed by difficulties; visit to the bar
room Of ii tavern, an oyster house, or
any other place where money may be
foolishIy spent, will furnish solution.
1t is marvellous easy thing TO GO down
bill, especially when one fairly gets
started-a round stone will travel a long
distance that way without trouble, but
to get it back would be far more diff
cult matter. Q. OAKWOOD.