Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-01-06
Parental Conuscls tn young Married Cou-

The following Is extracted from letter
written by the Hon. G. A. Wickliffe, Post Mas
ter General TO his son Robert and his wife,
soon after their marriage, when they were on
the eve Of leaving his parental roof for Ken
lucky, where the son contemplated to establish
himself in the practice of law.
WASHINGTON, March Oath, IS43.
NY BELOVED CnrLDRrs:--You have united !
your destiny and pledged yourselves, in the
presence Of an all-seeirg and mcrciiul God to
love and cherish each other. In order TINT you
may be able 10 keep your mutual vows, | con-
jure you to look and pray to your Heavenly Fa-
ther TO give you strength and support. A con-
slant reliance upon Divine Providence, in all
that we do in this life, is duty enioined upon
us by his commands: and the man or woman
who forgcts his or her dependence upon his Al
mighty power may flourish for season, but
sooner or later theft deeds will be trowncd
upon.
Much, very much, depends upon your person
al department towards each other; a mutual
confidence and habitual kindness are all impor.
tant to domestic happiness. A respect for each
Others opinions should ever be cherished The
husband who does not consult his wife in all Of
his important concerns no matter TO what re-
lations Of life they pertain, acts foolishly. Her
opinion should be respected and referred TO in
oil matters, and particularly those which con-
meet themselves with household affairs
If the wife differs in judgment with her hus.
band, and maintains her opinion in preference
TO any matter in which her happiness is equally
concerned with his, no matter how confident he
may be, he should no, act contrary to her wish
! es.
II he is about TO rngngc in any enterprise,
pecuniary or political, she should be consulted {;
and in nine cases out often, the best answer he
can give 10 an application to become surety, is
that he will consult his wife, and if she has no
objections, then he will consent to be bound. II
bad followed this course, it would have saved
me thousands.
In the course of time, incidents will occur in
your family, about which you will naturally en-
tertain n difference OF opinion. That differ
ence should at all times be expressed with kind.
ness of manner aud feeling, and marked re.
spcct for each others judgment.
Never buy what you do no, need, and AVOID
y Indebtedness as much as possible.
You will think it strange for me 10 tell you
that you should cultivate a iondness for the so
ciety Of each other, and never, under any cir
cumstanccs, give, or seem 10 give, preference
TO the company of another.
Regular hours are all.impIrent TO domestic
comfort, to health and happiness. Early rising
y when in health, contributes to continue and con
firm that health, and s important to those VIII,
depend upon their exertlons for living. Tht
constitution of man il best satisfied with eigh
hours repose and the remainder of the da,
should be devoted to useful employment, an,
the services OF our Maker.
:, 'Remember the Sabbath day and keep il holy,
:. is divine commandment. ] pray YOU an
:, children, learn early its importance. ,t was
remark Of ny venerable mother, often made t
me. that "no good ever c'me of Sunday work,
aud have usually eoy.ld it to he so. Even
+ persons do not 1e.ong to any church, regua
attendan"e dron divine service ehas,ehs III
;. feelings ami better fits and prepares them fo
a co.npanions.
Avoid, my son, ssiMlion of ali kinds, an
-, eschew the company Of the wild and evil di:
t; posed, as Won would the pestilence. You hav
now no iondness for drink, and it would be
great point gained, if you were at this early pc
riod of life never 10 taste ordent spirits or IL
/, to&catihg drinks
ln your department towards your fellow me.
., be frank, candid, open-heartcd, honest and iu,
r II all your dealings: and never permit ycurse
to do an act which Your conscience cohdemrr
or Uhlch you ~ould not feel willing should b
n, exposed to the public view, in all your dealing
m whether public, private or official. Take n
u advantage ot your fellow-rnth in any coh,rac
n aud never &c tempted by the hope Of gain
n, Withhold from your neighbor that which
I'd right and justice belongs TO him. Never insu
in a man intentionally; and il you njure him
i'd word or deed, in due season and apt mann'
4. make TO him the amende honorable.
or lfyou respect the rights of others, you wi
=. soon learn how to respect and maintain yoI
ar own. Never permit yourself to get out
To temper but learn to command that and reg
"a. late it. A petuant man is neither agrecab
N. nor Useful. BE patient in difficulties, and su
missive under the chastsements Of an over.ru
| inc Providence The profession you have S