Litchfield enquirer., 1832-05-17
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 From the Westchester Herald.
 BROTHER JoNATHAN's ADVICE TO HIS SON.
 We'll, Charles, the long wished for day has arrived; from this time you are no longer under my care and control you are now your own man, and the world is before you. Such has been yourEobedi- ence, industry, and department, during your minority. that I have full confidence that you will never willingly place thorn in my pillow but that you will, by indus- try. integrity and honesty, play tho man, and thereby establish character for your self. ,e
 As you have been educated in the habits of temperance and industry, I need not say much on that score yet 1t cannot be too often repeated, that at all events, shun the haunts of idlers, dram shops, and all places of dissipation, as it is not reputa. bic to be seen at such places except on>im. perious necessity.
 For your general conduct in society: be pleasing and obliging to your equals and interiors; respectful to your superiors and seniors; sincere and upright with all. Avoid contention and strife, and shun all bad company. Despise notsihe poor and decrepid ; show pity to the unfortunate, and extend charity to the needy, especial ly to those who are worthy to receive it, Small injuries treat with silent contempt never retaliate, but manfully defend your- self when necessary.
 Regard virtue as the great ornament of man; govern your passions. Let your language be pure and speak with delibera- +tion. Shun the unfruitful works of dark. ness of every kind, and let your conduct be such as will bear the light of day.
 Should you be in the employment oft other, be faithful to the man; remember ing, always, that his business is your busi- ness and that his interest, in sense, is your interest. Pry not into the secrets of your neighbors, but keep your own and the mans with whom you may live.
 Should you go into any business your- sclf-pursue it early aRd late with resolu- ton, and never put off anything to be done to-morrow, that ought to be done to-day, Never be above your business, nor Tel your business drive you; personally super intend 1t; and let your uniform industry be a pattern for those whom you may em ploy or have under your care. Let you commands be understood and promptly O beyed.
 As to dress-let it bc decent and ac. cording to your employment. Bsnot anx. ious to follow the fashions, but remembe, that cleanliness is cardinal virtue. New CT judge the character of man by his ex. rnaFappearance.
 PunctuaIity is ofths utmost consequence by it you may draw money (should you wish) at any time from your neighbor's pockets.
 Let your accounts Do accurately kept, both debt and credit, and settle often.-- Reckon with yourself once year, per- taps about the first of January is the best time. Make close calculation and see in what latitude you are sailing; see where you have missed figure, and let those er- TOTS be as beacons and landmarks to warn you in future. For the neglect of sucl reckoning, and running on in a suppos. ed prosperous course, many have been shipwrecked and ruined. Small debts and interest are too often overlooked by debt. ors, but creditors never forget them hence bring them all into the reckoning whether for or against; they often make a large item in the general account.
 Should you build house, Isf if be no larger than is necessary for tho purpose designed; for buildings in the country larger than are necessary are poor proper ty; but in any case, let the cellar be as large as the frame.
 Have an opinion of your own, but ever keep your mind opento conviction. New or despise a man because he differs in o- pinion from yon. As to religious matters --ba no stranger to your Bible, and form your creed from it's pages, but not from the opinions of men. As to politics--en- deavor to understand in some measure, the government in which you live, and the character and motives of tho men who di- rect it. Never give your vote to man who is unworthy to receive it; and disdain the man who would 90 disgrace human lr,as ture, as to sell his vote for glass of rum.
 Should you have the misfortune, by mis- calculation. iTeachery of olhers, orsosheF- wise, to fail, compound with y0nf crsdit- ors. be honest, deliver up aIl and begin tho world anew. But femembor Charles, that . dsbt is not morally paid when ihe cred- itoF Folinqnislss, reluctantly, par. su cave the romalnder there(ores say, Do h0n- est, and should you ever ellor Do abla, pas fhaaa aRa1teaRa kAfh e.a{Sthfs.al tad fm1n4mea