Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-28
Parental CounseIS to Young Married Couple.

""S} S"Vh aitSr ueir ilarTiaSe, Wucu tney
were on the eve Of leaving his paternal roof
for~Keniucky, where the son contemplated to
: establish himself in the practice of the law.
WAsHlNGroN, March 2lth, 1913.
My beloped Children ~ GU have united
Your destiny and pledged yourselves, in the
presence of an al-seeing and merciful God, to
love and cherish each other. In order tina,
you may be able to keep your mutual vows.
conIure you to look and pray TO your Hea-
venly Father 10 give you strength and support.
a constant reliance upon Divine Providence,
an all that we do in This life, is Luty enioin-
cd upon us by his commands; and the man
or woman who iorgets his or her dependence
upon ms Almighty power, may flourish for a
season, bu: sconer or later their deeds will be
f-owned upon.
Much, very much, depends upon your per-
sonal department. towards each other; a mu-
tual confidence and habi,ual kindness are all
important to domestic happincss-A respect
Tor each others opinions should ever be cher
lshed. The husband who does not consult
his wife in all of his important concerns, no
matter to what relations of life they pertain,
acts foollshly. Her opinion should be res
pected and deferred to in all matters, and par
ticuarly those which connec, themselves with
household affairs
1t the wife differs in judgment with her hus-
oand and maintains her opinion in reference
to any matter in which her happiness is equal
ly concerned with his, no matter how conf
dent he may be, he should not act contrary to
her wishes
IL he is about to engage in any enterprise.
pecunlary or political, she should be consul
ted, and IN nine cases out Of ten, the best
answer he can give to an application to be-
come surety Is, that he will consult his wife
and II she has no objections, then he will con-
sent to be bound. If | had adopted this
course, II would have saved me thousands.
In the course of time, incidents will occur in
your family about which you will very natur-
ally entertain difference of opinion That
difference should at all times be EXPRESSED
with Kindness ofmauncr. and feeling, and mark
Ell respec, for each others judgment.
Never buy what you do not need. and
avoid Indebtedness as much as possible
GU will think it strange for me to tell you
that, you should cultivate a fondness for the
society OF each; and never under any circum-
stances give, or seem to give, preference to
the company of another.
Regular hours are all important to domes-
TIC comfort, to health and happiness.-E Early
rising when IN health, contributes 20 continue
and confirm that health, and is important to
those who depend upon their exertions for a
living. The constitution of man is best salts
hed with eight hours repose; and the remain
der oil the day should be devoted TO useful
employment, and the service of our Maker
"Remember the Sabbath day and keep it
holy" is divine commandment. ] pray Won,
my children, learn early its importance. it
was a remark of my venerable mother often
made to me, that s'no good ever came from
Sunday work." and have USUALLY found it to
be so. Even if persons do not belong to any
church, a regular attendance upon divine SER
vice chastens the feelings, and better fits and
prepares them for companions
Avoid, my son, dissipation of all kinds, and
eschew the company of the wild and evil-ds-
posed, as you would the pestience. You
have now no fondness for drink, and 1t would
be a great point gained, if you were at this
early period OF life never to taste ardent spir-
its or Intoxicating drinks.
In your department towards your fellow
men, be frank, candid, open hearted, honest
and just in all your dealings; and never per-
init yourself TO do an act which your con-
science condemns, or which you would not
feel willing should be exposed to the public
view, in all your dealings, whether private,
public or official. Take no advantage of your
fellow men i'll any contract and never be
tempted by the hope Of gain to withhold from
your nelghbor that which of right and Justice
belongs TO him. Never insult a man inten-
t.onally and il! you injure him by word or
deed, III due season and apt manner make to
him the amende honorable. If you respect
the rights OF others, you will soon learn how
to respect and maintain your own. Never
permit yourself to get out of temper; but
learn to command that and regulate it, A
petulant man is neither agreeable nor useful.
BE PatIentin difficulties, and submissive under
the chastisements of an over-ruling Previ-
dehce-Ihe profession you have selected. is
one OF great responsibility, and of high honor
and distinction. in its pursuit, fame may be
obtained, If honor be consulted cannot in
TINS letter venture upon all the advice and
rules necessary TO insure respect for the law
yer; honesty, industry, punctualily and fideI-
NY should always be conspicuous traits of his
character.
prompt attention to business, kindness
auu dlgnity Oh manner, ore not INCOMPATIBLE
with Tree and frank intercourse with the
world.
ii you meet with your fellow man in nov
erty, and unable to pay you for your profes-
slonal labor, do not refuse on that account TO
engage for him. The reflection is ennoblino
that one has aideG professionally an honest,
poor man. Never neglect the cause Of the
widow and the fatherless.
have without meaning to boast) done
much Tor those thus bcreaved in my profess
sion, without fee or pecuniary reward, and |
am none the poorer for it,
one other admonition ! give, and enioin lis