Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-10

best fluid as an ordinary wash for the face !:
calculated, while it removesimpurites from
the SKIN, to preserve unimpaired the fresh
ness ofthe complexion !''-We reply, With
out hesitation,simple soap and water-bo,h
articles being as pure as can be obtained.
We have pointed out, in former number,
most of those causes by which the sofiness,
transparency, and brilliant color ofthe skin,
are impaired. These being carefully a.
voided, daily ablutions with soap and wa
ter will et1ectually answer all the purposes
for which "a long list of cosmetic lotions are
in vain resorted to. Our female readers
may rest assured that the only beautifers
OF The skin are personal cleanliness, regu-
lar exercise, temperance, pure air, and
cheerful temper. Ii any one of these be
neglected, the skin and complexion will in
variably suffer. 1t is only by preserving
the skin free from all impurities, and thus
enabling it to perform with freedom its inn
Portant functions, that any external appli-
cation is at all useful. To this end there
is nothing so we'll adapted as pure water,
with the occasional addition of soap. Thew
who, from a ridiculous idea that washing
frequently with water Injuries the skin, sub
sttute distilled liquor, Cologne water, or
any other fluid, simple or compound, pur-
sue practice most effectually calculated to
destroy its suppleness, transparency and
smoothness, and 10 cover it with unsecmlv
blotches. But it is not merely as a local
wash we would enforce upon all The use Of
pure water. When applied in the form of
bath to the whole surface, at those sea-
sons of the year in which its use, in this
manner, can with propriety be resorted to,
it IS productive Of the most beneficial eff
fects +; promoting the general well-being of
the system, as we'll as that healthy condi-
ton OF the skin, independent Of which it
can lay no pretentions whatever to beauty.
1t is we'll known fact, that those nations
by whom bathing is the most frequently re-
sorted to, are those distinguished most gem
ferally for elegance of form and freshness
of complexion.-JoWr of Health.
CONFUCIUS, THE CHINESE PHILOSOPHER.
The empire Of China extends about eigh-
teen degrees from north to south, and the
same number from east to west. 1t has
long been customary 10 retail the most ex-
travagant statements, respecting the anti
guilty, the science, the good order, the pop
ulOusness, and the freedom iron, change, of
il,;s .sr..;vu.- Dus uvdarn ;nt~u;-'
gence becomes more cOnversant with the
real state Of things, these ancient Legends
have come to be considered as more than
doubtful. The Wanted historical writings
of the Chinese, are now considered as affor-
ding some evidence Of national existence,
commencing from two to five hundred
years before the birth of Christ. Anteri-
or to the days of Confucius, the people
were confessedly divided into petty clans
or nations, and had made but very small adj
vances in civilization. The opinion now
adopted by the learned as the most proba-
BILE is, that this philosopher lived about
Eve hundred years before our Savior and
that he had many just ideas of morals and
government, by the help Of which he assis-
ted in reducing several Of the Kingdoms
which thea existed, to good degree Of Or
der. In doing this I've appears to have en-
coun,ered much obloquy and some person.
al danger, but at length to have gained a
considerable number Of followers who az
ter his death reduced many Of his instruc-
tions to writing. ......
The following views Of his character and
the effect of his labors, are given by Mr.
| Collie.
That he was man Of considerable abil-
tiles, and of regular moral habits, seems to
be matter of fact, which we see no reason
to dispute. We also admit that among his
numerous sayings there are many excellent
maxims but we really have not been able
to find any ground for the lofty epithets APP
piled to him by some celebrated opponents
of divine truth.
In the whole compass Of his writings,
there does not appear to US to be single
idea above the reach Of any plain man AZ
all accustomed to reflection. AS 10 the all
important points, for the certain develope-
ment of which, divine revelation seems to
us absolutely necessary, Confucius leaves
them entirely untouched. On the nature
and government Of the Supreme Being, he
says little ;--of future state, almost moth
ing land on the method by which gull
~ world may be restored to the image and
favor Of God, he has given US no informa-
ton, which is not as much at variance with
sound philosophy, as it is with revealed
TRUTH
The work styled The Four Books" is
highly esteemed among the Chinese, rs
containing tho doctrines and precepts Of
+" The Teacher Of ten thousand ages" as
thew call Conficius. The following are
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