The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-05

You VIII mink 1t strange for me to tell you, tina
you should cultivate fondness for the society o
each ana never under any circumstances give, O
seem to give, preference for the company Of an
other.
Regular hours all-important to domestic com
fort to health aud happiness Early rising when il
health, contributes to continue and confirm thai
health, and IS important to those Who depend upor
their exertions for living The constitution of mar
is best satisfied with eight hours repose and the re
mainder OF The day should be devoted to useful EN-
poymen and the service Of our Maker
Remember the Sabbath day and keen il holy /,
is divine commandment. pray you, my children
learn early lis importance. 1t was remark of In,
venerable mother, often made to me, that 60 no good
ever came OF Sunday work, aad have usually found
IL 10 DC SO. Even IL persons do not belong to any
church, regular attendance upon divine service
chastens the feelings and better fits and prepares
them for companions,
AVOID, my son. dissipation of all kinds, and cschew
the company OF the Wild and evil disposed, as you
would the pesilence. You have now no fondness
or drink, ana IL would be great point gained if you
were at this early period of life never to taste ardent
spirits or intoxicating drinks.
In your department towards your fellow men, be
frank candid, open hearted, honest and Just in all
your dealings; and never permit yourself to do ar
act which your conscience condemns, or which YOU
would not feel willing should be exposed TO the pub
lie view, in all your dealings, whether private public
or official. Take no advantage of your fellow men
IN any contract and never be tempted by the hope OF
gam to withhold from your neighbor that which OF
right ard justice belongs to him. Never insult man
Intentionally and if you injure him by word or deed,
IN due season and apt manner make to him the
dmende honorable II 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 to regulate it. A ne
tuant man is neither agreeable nor useful Be pa
ent IN difficulties, and submissive under the chastse-
ments of an overruling Providence. The profession
you have selected is Of great responsibility, and
of high honor and distinction. In its pursuits fame
may be obtained, if honor be consulted. cannot in
cessary to insure respect for the lawyer honesty in
duslry, punctuality, and fidelity, should always be
conspicuous traits Of his character
prompt attention to business, kindness and dgni-
ty of manner, are not Incompatible with free and
frank intercourse with the world.
If you meet with your fellow man in poverty and
unable to pay you for your professional labor do not
refuse on that account to engage for him. The re-
lection is ennobng that has aided professionally
an honest, poor man. Never neglect the cause of
the widow and the fatherless.
have (without meaning TO boast) done much for
those thus bereaved in my profession without fee or
pecunlary reward and am the poorer for it,
One other admontion give and enjoin its strict
observance: never use your clients money, but nav
IT, so soon as you collect IT. to the utermos farthng
That the God OF all grace may smile upon you both,
md crown YOU his, in this and tie next world is the
prayer Of your fond father,
C. A. WICKLIFFE
ROBERT and ANNA WIcKLIFFE