Litchfield enquirer., 1832-02-02

our Saviour as fellow creature but now.
 with fear and trembling, adore him as--4
 a Godr
 THE LOOKING GLASS.
 Few instruments formed by mans de-
 wee are of more essential service in soci-
 ety than common Looking Glass. By
 this, one can do many things for himself
 for which in other cases he would be de- pendent upon o.hels. He can adjust his own apparel. and conform himself to the common docencies of society, without call ing for the judgment and assistance of these around him.
 But. more important advantage to be der'ved from this instrument is, that it en- ables one to form more correct opinion of himself in relation to his appearance a. mong men, than he could from any de- scription. In looking round upon the world, he discovers some doformity In eve- ry person whom he meets. Perfect beau ty of form. and graccfulness of movement are not to be found in any individual.- One has crooked or disproportionate form; another bad color, another face composed too much of nose, or mouth. or chin-too '' for its breadth, or too wide 1 for " - <hpr has eyes ,oo laror
 m aces which they were
 deSii1nd .o occupy, or just such color as
 they ought not to be, fof tho o,herspart of
 tho coun.enancc; one is slovenly and an-
 other is peevishly particular; one struts
 and another crouchcs one always seems
 to smile foolishly, and another frowns mo-
 rosely and so it is, that every person has
 some share in what is generally considered
 the deformities of tle;specics.
 Now, were it not for the mirror, every
 man would pin danger of ofconsidering hinl4
 self an exception from all theso irregula-
 rites, and an Instance of perfect beauty
 and gracefnlness. While his face suffered
 no pain, ho would think it's shape was per-
 fectly good, and while his back felt com-
 fortably, however crooked it might be. hs
 would consider it straight enough for con-
 venicnce and comeliness. The looking
 glass shows him his own doformity, and
 prevents him from exultng in his own per-
 lection. Whatever ho may discover in others. he sees something in himself to
 check his vanity, and prevent him from
 noticing tho delnrmities of those around
 him. Thus. the world is kep. in peace.
 and no general division is mado between
 the beautiful and the moro deformed.--
 They minglc together with social delight,
 and forgive as they wish 10 be forgiven.
 It would be well if evory man would
 look habitually into some mirror, which
 would have similar effect, in relation to
 his moral character. He readily discoy- CTS error and guilt in others, but it is diff cult to give him proper views of his own character. 1t is difficult to presen. his own principles and habits before him in ? such manner, that he will discover thoir . error, and have his feelings of self compla- cency destroyed. Could such mirror be presented to the members of different Christian denominations as would give 2 each one correct view of himself, show the defects of his own system, and the
 guilt of some of his practices, the effect would be to destroy .sectarian virulence, and produce spirit of peace and forbear- ance among thoso who differ in relation to
 some religious opinions. Mind your Ovn Business.- man 3 who interfcres with the business of others D almost always neglCcts his own; and while - doing that which no one thanks him for. s he not unfrequensly permits his family to
 come to want. No man who strictly .at- = tends to what ought to interest him. will g have time or inclination to meddle witl, the d concerns of his neighbors; he will pursue E his own course, and leave others to do tue . same; he will be generous enough to be- Q lieve that other folks know something as = well us himself It is intolerable to be . continually bored in this way, in the most 2 trivial every day business of life. What D isit to me if my neighbor permits his ct- n cumber vines to run on the ground instead . of furnishing them with bushes as do- i; or rubs his razor on an old book cover. in- f stead of metallic strap-or pruaes his = fruit trees with a coarse or fine saw f- g What right have I to find fault with the = dress or education of his family with the a color of his hnt or the cut of his coat 2-- Q And if he build house. does it concern - me whether is fronts north or south---or o whether it be large or small9 If it does Q not--if it be my neighbours right to consult s his own taste in these matters, let us yield 0 him this right, and attend to our own hu. b siness. However if whom dipping our lln- l gers into other peoples porEidge dishes.
 we chance Co get them scaldsd, Iet it teach D us 10 mind noOness business hut Our ovsn.