Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-02-25


ness from the view Of others; is prompt and
decisive with his customers, and does not
over trade for his capital prefers short Gre
dts to long ones, and cash to credit transac-
tons, at all times when they can be advan-,
tageously made, either in buying or selling
and snaail gains with little risk, TO the chance
Of better gains with more hazard He is
clear and explicit in all his bargains--leaves
nothing 10 the memory which he can and
ought 10 commit to writing keeps copies Of
all important letters which he sends away,
and has every letter, invoice, &c. belonging
10 his business, titled, Chased and put away.
Never suffers his desk 10 be confused by ma
ny papers lying upon il is. always at the
head of his business, well knowing that if he
leaves it, it will leave him ;; holds it as max
i'm that he whose credit is suspected is not
SAFE. To be trusted, and is constantly exanlin-
ing his books, and seestRrougR all his affairs
as far as care nnd attention enable him-ba-
lances regularly at stated times, and then
makes out and transmits all his accounts
current to his customers and constituents.
both at home and abroad ; avoids, as much
rs possible, all sorts Of accommodations in
money matters and law suits, where there is
the least haZard-is economical in his expen-
dtures, always living within his income
keeps memorandum book with pencil in
his pocket, in which he notes every little par
ticllar relative to appointments, addresses,
and petty cash matters-is cautious how he
becomes security tor any person-and IS ge-
nerous, only srhen urged By motives Of humanity.
-~.s Isl.3i iiG ~ 81 Mass. Spy.
HEAT.-A writer i'm me Journal of Conf
mcrce has favored the public With some very
good suggestions relative to heat. He re-
marks that as heat radiates in straight lines.
CRATES and stoves should be set on a level
with the floor 10 keep the feet warm. This
is generally understood. but not extensively
practised in New England, either because
stoves necessarily. stand partly over the floor,
}or because it is fancied THAT the fire looks
better to be suspended sbetweentlie floor and
the ceiling, and it would be perfect hetero-
doXy in the creed Of fashion, to sacrifice
looks TO comfort. Jambs,, if black or dark.
'colored, do not reflect, but absorb heat, but.
light colored. ones, at a proper angle, reflect
it. Moderate heat is favorable to putrefiac-
tion; hence, meat put into cold water. and
brought slowly to boil, it will become faint
ed. On the other hand meat slightly faint
ed if put into boiling water in an open YES
sci, and kept boiling till it is cooked, will be-
found to be sweet. Putrefaction also affects
water that is kept n long time warm but not
boiling Hence, the writer doubts the ben-
eft of having water on close stoves to cor
rect the unpleasant quality of the air. A
dry air is never unwholesome, while damp
one, is always fraught with disease. The
atmosphere in room heated with close
stove. can be much better corrected by q
valve at the top of n window, which would
produce a circulation of air, the want OG
which, and not of moisture, occasions tho
close, uncomfortable sensation of which poo.
pie complain
THE roIfsR or IIUNUH. s--v
When "great men"-we mean the really
groat mon, not your little great men--who
have gone through all the grades Of public
oiIsee which they eoveted-wish to advance
peg higher-to the very highest pinnacle
Of earthly honor-abovo and beyond what
the bcople can bestow, they, if they are wise
men-generally are found 10 advance in the
retirement of private life, and devote them
selves TO the honorable employment of farm
ers. Such was the case Of the great and
good Neutrality-suspicious. after he had guided
the councils Of his country, and led her ar
mics TO victory, retired to the rural enjoy
mcnts Of his own Mount Vernon, and spent
the evening of his life in rural occupations.
Such too, was the case of Jefferson, who, af-
ter he had occupied the important post Of
President Of the U. S. eight years, became
the farmer of Monticello. President John
Adams, too, after he had gone through with
the cares and honors Of public life, dwelt in
the shades of Quincy. on his farm. So too
with Gov. Strong, Timothy Pickering; and
so too it is now with Isaac Hill,* late Cover
nor Of New Hampshire. He has quit all Of
fee and turned farmer nay more, he has
gone n little step higher than this, and like
Judge Duel Of New York, has become the
publisher and editor ofan agricultural news
paper. These men, after the most costly
lessons, all found out where true honor was
| 10 be enjoycd-not so much in the Cabinet,
not SO much in the Senate, the hall of Jus
tice, or at the head of armies, as ia the pro-
fession and practice of agriculture. We
recommend, therefore, to all ambitious men,
who would aspire to the highest niche in the
temple of fame, TO scorn and neglect alto
4 getlIcr the houors of office, and leap up at
once TO the most honorable of all earthly
stations-the condition of good, honest,
industrious, frugal and hespitable Farmer.
These are the true nobility of a Republic ;
and are entitled TO its unqualified respect
and honor. Maine Cnltipotor. %
| %This we believe is mistake. He has
not quilted all efice-for he is connected
with the Boston Custom house.-Enq.
Ceiling Desperate 3Ist, half past IL
at night-Seenc, Mrs. Squibbs' sitting room
Present. Miss Sophrina Phiducia Squibbs,
and Ephraim. ~
'A-hem Ephsaim, heard something
about YOU
I.a!now Miss Sophrina, you don't say So
'Yes, indeed, that / did-and great ma
! ny said it too