Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-08-13
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In making choice Of friends, 10 who IN can
at all times rely with confidence, as being quaIi'
fled TO, administer wholesome sIce, and VINO
capable Of sympathizng ia seasons OF dis
,ress the following rules, should be strictly nd
hered to, if would not subject ourselves 10 ire-
quent disnppointments.
First, Never make choice Of person, inclined
TO volatility in conversation; but one who possess
es coun,enance, indicative Of q mind gwen to
deep reflection.
Second One who is no. hasty in forming or
expressing opinion on sub Iects, which may at
feet tho true interest Of viduals, those Of
community in general.
Third Choose as your bosom friend, one, who
under all circumstances in life, affords by his ac-
tons. clear proofs tina, he is actua,ed by an un,
ering principle in his breast, whose dictates he
esteems than any secular interest, that may
DO profIered (howeyer inslduousy) for his accept
ance.
Fourth Opinions formed by persons, whose
minds have been fashioned from materials, which
in their character are purely conventional, wheth-
er IN matters relating to civil, or religious poty,
should be carefully scrutinized, and on the con
trary those who are endowed with capacity Of
intellect sufficient for Investigating subjects, that
may at all times be presented for their consider
alton; such persons arc more fully qualified for
the task of producing beneficial results, from en-
qury, fully freed from all alloy of selhshness,
bgo,ry, and prepossessions
Fifth. Above all, you cannot too much admire
tho person. who possesses magnanimi,y, sufficient
to induce him all proper occasions, promptly
10 tell you Of your errors, instead Of aiding IN
giving them circulation among your noighbors,
assassin like, in the dark Of the latter beware,
as YOU would enemy, seeking to destroy your
peace and happiness, well, the felicity Of
those, with whom you have daily intercourse
Sixth. You should likewise highly esteem
the person. who, who he cheerfuily, and voun
tariy, give you unequivocal evidence, that he
so far desires to promote your best interest, when
at tho Same time he does SO, from pure, disin,er-
esled motives.
Seventh. In order to gain the esteem Of those,
you admire fer their good qualities, your conduct
on all occasions should be such, will recon-
mend you to their regard, which consists in being
steadily governed by suavity Of manner, virtuous
notions, and Of giving due Difference to The opin,
ions Of those whom you esteem your superors
IN mental requirements.
Eighth. Tha, you may be more fully qualified
", in all the varied, and du,eous acquisitions Of
the present state Of being, the author of these
suggestions, would strongly recommend the prac-
tice Of the several christian virtues, Sc, forth
by tho great Pattern Of the gospel dispensation,
such duo reverence, love, charity, mercy, and
forgiving OF injuries; which, while they are cal
culaied to increase your happiness in this life,
they will more abundantly, heightcn your ielIcl-
~ in a future state of extraordinarily.
To enable you rightly to appreciate the many
advantages which would necessarily flow from
pursuing a course Of conduct as marked out in
the preceding outline. you cannot too early in life
ndopt them; in that evenr, you will not only
have the benefits accruing there from, 10 o'.eoth
your path through time but the task of conform
ing to their several acquisitions. will nj an early
period, be tho more easily accomplished, for as,
'"Tis educa ton, forms the cornnno" mind,
So,-just the twis bent, the trees inclined.'
And rs the fruit, is, decisive af the tree.
So,-ius, the cuture will the morals be-