Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-05-22

retired. BY four o'clock, this ceremo-
ny was over.
WASHINGTON LIVED BY RULE. Some Of
his rules of action he has left behind him
in writing, and we took occasion few
days ago to give few Of them from the
copy published in Mr.. Sparks collec-
tion of his papers. 1t is interesting to
know by what rules so perfect a charac-
ter was formed, and we subjon few
more.
Associate yourself with men of good
quality, if you esteem your own reputa-
ton, for it is better to be alone than in
bad company.
Let your conversation be without ma
lice or envy, for it is a sign Of tracta-
bic and mmendable nature, and in all
cases of passion admit reason to govern.
Utter not base and frivolous things a
mongst grown and learned men; nor We
ry difficult questions or subjects among
the ignorant, nor things hard to be be-
lieved.
Speak not of doleful things in time of
mirth; nor at the table; speak not of mel
ancholy things, as death and wounds,--
and if others mention them change, if
you can, the discourse. Tell not your
dreams but to your intimate friends.
Break not a jest where none take
pleasure in mirth. Laugh not aloud, nor
at all without occasion. Deride no mans
misfortune, though there seem to be
some cause.
| Speak not injurious words, neither in
Jest or earnest. Scof at none, although
they give occasion.
Be not forward, but friendly and cour.
teous; the first to salute, hear, and an
swer, and be not pensive when it is time
to converse.
Detract not from others, but neither be
excessive in commencing.
! 1.-two contend together, take not the
! part of either unconstrained, and be no
obstinate in your opinion; in things in.
different be Of the major side.
| Reprehend not the imper(ections o.
others, for that belongs to parents, mas
ters and superiors.
i Gaze not on the marks or blemishe.
of others, and ask not how they came
! What you may speak in secret to you
friend, deliver not before others.
+ When another speaks, be attentive
i yourself, and disturb not the audience. -
If any hesitate in his words, help hin
not, nor prompt him without being de
sired; interrupt him not nor answer hin
till his speech is ended.
II Make no comparisons and if any o
the company be commended for any
|, brave act of virtue, commend not anoth
er for the same.
he not apt to relate news, if you know
not the truth thereof In dscoursing o
: things you have heard, name not you
: author always. A secret discover not.
S Undertake not what you cannot per
form; but be careful to keep your pro
mise.
8 When your superiors talk TO any body
, hear them, nor neither speak nor laug h
5 In dispute, be not so desrous to over
come as not to give liberty to each on
a to deliver his opinion, and submit to tn
r judgment Of the major part, espe cially
they are judges of the dispute.
p, SPEAK NO EVIL OF THE AB
3 SENT,-FOR IT is UNJUST.
Make no show of taking great deligf
in your victuaIs, feed not with greed
9 ness, cut your bread with knife, lea
not on the table, neither find fault wit
7, what you eat.
/, BE not angry at the table whateve
happens, and if you have reason to
y so, show it not, put on a cheerful cour
tenance, especially if there be stranger.
for good humor makes ones dish ieas
Set not yourself at the upper part
: the table, but if it be your due, or III
: master Of the house will have il so, cor
tend not lest you should trouble the con
pany.
: When you speak OF God or his attr
butes, let it be seriously in reverenc
J, and honor, and obey your natural paren
although they be poor.
Let your recreations be manful-n,
n sinful.
II Labor to keep alive in your breal