Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-27

any circumstances, give, or seem 70 give, a
preference to the company of another.
Regular hours are all important to domes-
tic comfort, to health and happiness. Early
rising when in health contributes to contn-
ne and confirm that health, and is important
to those who depend upon their eXerions
for a living. The constitution of man is
best satisfied with eight hours repose; and
the remainder of 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
you my children, learn early its Importance.
1t was a remark Of my venerable mother,
often made to me, that ono good ever came
of Sunday work." and have usually found
it to be So Even if persons do. not belong
to any church, regular attendance upon
divine service chastens the feelings, aud bet
ter fits and prepares them for companions.
Avoid, my son, dissipation of all kinds,
and eschew the company of the wild and
evil disposed, as you would the pesilence.-
You have now no tondness for drink, and
it would be a 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 per-
nit 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 in any contract. and never
be tempted by the hope of gain to withhold
from your neighbor that which Of right and
Justice belongs to him Never insult a man
intentionally; and if you injure him by
word or deed, in due season and ap; man
ner make to HIM the amcndc 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
to regulate it, A petulant man is neither
agreeable nor useful. Be patient in difficult
ties, and submissive under the chastlsements
of an over ruling Providence The profess
sion you have selected, is one of great re-
sponsibiity, and of high honor and distinc-
ton. In its pursuits fame may be obtained
if honor be consulted. cannot in this let
ter venture upon all the advice and rules
necessary to insure respect for the lawyer ;
honesty, industry, punctualty and fidelity
should always be conspicuous traits of his
character
A prompt attention to business, kindness
and dignity Of manner are not incompati-
bic with free and frank Intercourse with
the world.
If you meet with your fellow man in pow
erty, and unable to pay you for your profess
sional labor, do not refuse on that account
to engage for him. The reflection is emo
bling that one has aided professionally, an
honest poor man, Never neglect the cause
of the widow and the fatheress.
have without meaning to boast,) done
much for those thus bereaved. in my pro-
fession, without fee or pecuniary reward,
aud | am none the poorer for it,
One other admonition | will give and en-
join its strict observance never use your
clients money, but pay it so soon as you
collect it, to the uttermost iarthing.
That the God of all grace may smile up
on you both, and crown you his, in this aud
the next world, is the prayer of your fond
father.
G. A. WIcKLIFrE.
Robert and DIM HIcklifc