Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17

very DaDusOulc bOHsS, "N~ Wv
| furnish it in a very proper manner, will
| YOU excuse friend who is anxious to
give you a little advice on the subject.
Your building being formed Of the IL
| nest materials, It viii show in a moment
any flaw or spot that may accidentally
tarnish the surface III is of proper height,
| well proportioned size, and built on a
regular plan.
On the top stands turret Of globularI
form, with two crystal wiadows IN 'front.'
these are SO constructed as to command
an extensive prospect, and, il always
kept clean and bright, will prove OF con-
siderable utility, as well as great or
nanent to the house. advise you not
to look through them at every object
that passes, and, above all things, L
would have you shut them early at night,
a. many disagreeable circumstances
happen from eglect in this particular;
you may open them as early as you|
please in the morning.
On each side observe small portal
to receive companyi pray take care they
do not always stand open; as you will
be crowded with visitors, and perhaps
with some you may not like; let them
never be shut against your worthy pa
rents, a sincere friend, or fellow crea-
ture in distress.
took notice of one gate in front, atl
! which all your company goes out, inl
general, recommend to you to keep
i closely barred, lest, should any badl
characters be seen forthcoming, you'll
draw a scandal on your residence; if at
time, on necessary occasions, it should
be opened, | would lay a strict injunc'
ton of watchfulness on the two poriers,
who stand as sentinels, in liveries of
scarlet, just withoutshs ivory palisades.
Some ill-advised people paint the two
pannels, just below the windows. anil
example which hope you will shun ra'
tAer than follow.
Thi, part of the edifice is supported
by a pillar of Corinth marble, over
whose base most prudent people draw a
curtain OF needle work; practice of
late years strangely neglected by some,
who, by such conduct, prove themselves
grossly deficient in policy, propriety |
and good taste.
Beneath is the great hall, in which,
understand, you have small closet of
exquisite workmanship: this, suppose,
is the place of your secret retirement,
, open to none but yourself, or some
faithful friend; take care always to keep
it clean, and furnished with small bat
well chosen library of the best practical
authors; enter it frequently, especially !
when you return from public worship
or from visiting your friends.
Avoid two opposite errors which the |
owners OF many houses fall into; let not
the outside haH appear like the shop ofl
an undertaken, fitting out funeral, and
crowded with gloomy objects and wofui
countenRncss, nor like q lord mayors |
coach, bedsubed with gliding and fine.
ry; let it be plain, neat, aad always
Jean, to convince the world that ysu
attend more to utility thar ornament
You must not be surprised to find the |
tenement you inhebii subject to decay !
and accident; Ills the common effect of
time to eface beauty and diminish
strength; during the shor. space you
have already lived in it, repairs have
been frequently wanted, these you must
consider as plain limitations that the
house itself; in a certain number of
years, will fall, sand, like the baselsss
fabric of vision, leave not week be-
hind"
lfirecnllect right, you are only ten
ant at will, and may be turned out, with
| or without warning, for that was the
condition on which it was let to you; be
always ready, therefore, to 90 at a mo.
menfs notice, and be particularly care.
full to keep the furniture in the globular
turret and the contents of the little clo-
set, arranged ia good order, that you
may be able to lay your hand on them
without perplsxity or confusion.
1t will be 10 vain to attempt to do it,
as some have fancied they can, in the
hustle and hurry OF sudden removal;
a neglect of this important precaution
has proved an irreparable injury to |
thousands.
Excuse this hasiy epistle, pardon the |
liberty have taken, and impute it to |
the warm zeal and sincere attachment
OF Your humble servant.