Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-11-29

Souy, WHICH, however, Will not aud 10 the Iame,
nor rival the attraction, of the former works oil
the author. 1t is. il ithas any plan, satire up.
on existing modes of education, by illustrating
in the case OF Contarini Fleming how a merry,
but misunderstood aud mismanaged spirit, and
lofty capacities, may be perverted, by subject
ing them TO the ordinary routne-common alike
to the swift AMI the tardy. the weak and the
strong-of school aud college instruction. As,
however, the writer proposes no substitute for
these. and as it is not probable that any one will
ever be found which can be adapted to the precise
individual qualities OF every student, we pass
all this BY as SO much defamation. We never
attempt the analysis Of novel, and so we must
class this work; aud therefore take leave Of it
with two extracts,-the first a successful politi.
clans counsels to his son; the second. good
description Of Spanish bull fights
sBut to enter society with pleasure, Contari
nj ynu must be qualified tor it. think.it quite
time for you to make yourself master of some
accomplishments. Deciledly you should make
Yourself good dancer. Without dancing. YOU
can never attain a perfectly graceful carriage,
which is Of the highest Importance IN lie, and
should b. every mans ambition. You are Vet
too Young fully to comprehend how mach in lie
depends upon manner.
Whenever you see man who is successful
in society, try TO discover what makes him pleas
ing, and. If possible, adopt HI, system. You
should learn tn fence. For languages. at pre-
sent. French will be- sufficient Ynu speak it
iairly: try to speak 1t elegantly. Read French
authors. Read RochefoucauIt The French
writer's are The finest in the world for they clear
u,,r heads Of all ridiculous Ideas. Study preCl.
sion.
DO not talk too much at present, do not try
to talk But whenever you speak. speak with
selfpossession. Speak in subducd tone, and
always look al the person whom YOU are address
sing. Before one can engage in general con-
yersation with any effect, there Is certain ac-
ouaintance with trifllng. but amusing subjects.
which must be frs. attained. Yon viii soon
rick up Sufficient by listening and observing
Never argue Ia s"cety, nothing must be d,'-
cussed: give ONLY results. IL any person differ
with YOU bow and turn the conversation In
society. never think always be on the watch. or
you will miss many opportunities and say many
disasreeable things.
s.ralk to women, talk 10 women as much as
vou can. This is the best school. This IS the
way to gain ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS you need not care
what YOU saw, and had better not be sensible. -
They too will rally you on many points, and. as
they are women, you will not be offended. No
thing is OF SO much importance. and OF so much
use. To Young man entering life. as to be well
criticised by women. II is impossible 10 get rid
Of those thousand bad habits which We pick up in
boyhood. without this supervision. Unfortunate
~, YOU have no sisters. But never be offended
A al nor nthpr-
wise y,u will never be free from your awkward
ness. or any little Oddities, aud certainly never
learn ~ dress.
you ride pretty well, but YOU had better go
through the manage. Every gentleman should
be perfect cavalier. You shall have your own
groom and horses, aud wish you to ride regu.
larry every dav.
a. As YOU are TO be at home for so short time.
and for other reasons. think il better that YOU
should not have tutor in the house. Parcel out
your morning, then, for your. separate masters.
Rise earv and regularly, aud read for three
hours. Read the memoirs OF the Cardinal tie
Retz--the Lie of Richeleu--every thing about
Napp!son-read works If taat kind. Strelamb
will prepare YOU a list. Il lad no history; no.
thing but biography, for that is life without theo
nv. Then fence. Talk an hour With your
French master, but do not throw the burden OF
the conversation upon him. Give him an account
of something d, scribe to him the events OF
Yesterday. OF give him detailed account OF the
constitution You will have then Sufficiently
rested Yourself for your dancing, And after that
ride and amuse yourself as much as you can. -
Amusement To- 40 observing mind is study.
"Another trumpet! second, and third
blast The governor throws the signal. The
door opens, and the bull bounds in. That first
spring is very fine. The animal stands for
moment still. staring, supplied Gradually his
hoof moves; he paws the ground; he dashes about
the sand The knights face him with their ex-
tended lances at due distance. The tauridors
are all still. One flies across him, and waves
his scarf. The enraged bull makes at the near
est horseman. He is frustrated in his attack
Again he plants himself, iashes his tail, and
rolls about his eye. He makes another charge.
and this time the glance OF the spear does not
drive him bsck He cores the horse, rips up its
body, the steed staggers and fails. The bull