, 1842-06-04
THE MIDDLING CLASSES.

THE MIDDLfNG CLASHES.
Life among the middling classes is
too little noticed and we fear too lit
tie known. We use the word mid
ding, as that is n OF the many con-
ventional terms In use, and more
readily conveys what we wish to cX-
press-rank equally remote from high
and low-moreoyer we apply the
word to the circumstances oi indr
viduaIs without reference TO their real
and moral worth. A great number
of years and daily contract with all
classes, 4 necessary consequence OF
oar business, have induced US 10 form
avery high opinion of the worth and
character of the midd!ing Glass;
We feel always safe in appealing to
them upon any subject-thelr action
is always cool, deliberate and sale
the place and business ma
lure Of theirlives-their usual Intelll-
gence--iheir plain, honest way OF
iiving--,heir habits of industry and
toll, expanding the intellect and ma
king the Judgment clear, cause US to
trust them much sooner than those of
a higher grade, whom purse has made
proud, luxury weak, independence ar
rogant and o~vcrbearing. The "wei!
born are too often creatures OF
wealth only-dollars and cents have
swelled their Importance TO an eX-
traordinarv degree-their education
has crowded their minds with the
falscst notions of men and things
they are ignorant of the great world
of beings around them, and generally
know little or nothing of their wants
and wishes-their world is one of
fancy, in which is generally found
but two classes, the high and lgnoble.
The high and commanding virtues
are neglected-rectitude of conduct.
veneration for religion, honesty in
everything, and singleheartedness Of
mind, are qualities too little cared for.
Their ideas of the Importance of
wealth very often leads them into 4
state of reckless independence. de-
tracing one half from the value of
character, and loosing the restraints
of moral principles, causing them to
hold in too little estimation right, and
trust too much in money as 4 subst!-
tute for goodness and virtue.
The middling class attach the grea-
test Importance to characterize pre-
serve hat unstained and immaculate
is their great object. Those who
live with this view in end must be
honest and moral. Their education
is usually such as brings out and nour-
ishes the better feelings. strengthens
the moral principle and encourages
virtue. Among them humanity CLOVIS
in all its beauty and excellence-the
social virtues flourish in all their
homes-they abound in good cheer,
comfort and happiness, and are free,
generous, virtuous and worthy
Their manner of living and occupa,
ton give them a better acquaintance
Of men and manners-they respect
the rights Of others, love liberty and
hate oppression. Their life is to us
far preferable TO that of those who
live in opulence. Give US the plain
homely fare Of these-the quiet,
peaceful home Of the mechanic. rath-
er than the mansions of the rich
The former tells us of health, peace,
and genuine comfort, and domestic
happiness--the latter Of weakness,
oftentimes disease, unhappincss, trou-
bic and anxiety. We trust TO the
yeomanry of our country in every
exigency--they always prove true
they shrink from no defence of the
right-they meet upon their
benevolence and patriotism promptly
they are the prop of the church
and the safety of the government
they ask the ~strictest justice of 9TH
ers and give the same-their whole
lives abound with all those enrolling
qualities which the human mind loves
TO admire-honesty, virtue and truth.
D0ger Ga=ettc.
SIT WON'T DO"