Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-09
Agricultural.
TO FARM RS.


Consider your calling the most elevated and i'm
portant never be ashamed, nor afraid OF the old
hat, or the working clothes apron Put oil no busl-
ness for tomorrow that can be done to-day
As soon as the spring opens and the frost is out
Of the ground, put your fences in order.
Plant no more ground than you can well manure
and cultivate TO advantage.
Never hire man to do piece Of work which
you can do yourself
Every day has its appropriate duties, attend to
them in succession.
Keep no more stock than you can keep in good
order, and that Of the best kind.
Never run in debt without a reasonable proba-
bility ofpaying at the time agreed
Remember that economy and industry are the
two great pillars Of the farmers prosperity.
Take some good family newspaper, and pay for
it in advance ;--(say the Phunix,-at least so
thinks the compositor.) Also take an agricultural
paper
Never carry your notes in your pocket-book, for
the desk or trunk is a more appropriate place.
Keep them on file and in order TO be found when
wanted.
Never buy any thing at auction because the arti-
Gle is going cheap, unless you have use for it
Keep place for your TOOLS and your tools in their
places.
Instead of spending rainy day idle, repair what
ever wants mending or post your accounts.
BY driving your business before, and not permit
ting your business to drive you, you will have op-
portunites to indulge in the Injuries of well APP
piled leisure.
Never trust your money in the hands OF that man
who will put his own at hazard
When interest or debt becomes due, pay 1t at
the time, whether your creditor wants it or not.
Never ask him to wait till next week but pay
it. Never insult him by saying, you do not want,
it, Punctuality is key to every mans chest.
BY constant temperance, habtual moderate exer-
else, and strict honesty, you will avoid the fees Of
the lawyer and the Sheriff, gain good report, and
probably add to your present existence, years of
active life.
When friend calls 10 see you, treat him with
the utmost complaisance, but if important business
calls your attention, politely excuse yourself
Should you think of building house, be not in
hurry, but first have every material the spot,
and have your cellar as large as the frame.
Keep a memorandum book-enter all notes
whether received or given-all money received or
paid out-a expenses-and all circumstances Of
importance.
In December reckon and settle with all those
with whom you have accounts-pay your shop bills
and your mechanics, if not promptly done at the
time.
On the first Of January, reckon with yourself,
and reckon honestly-bring into view all debts
and credits--notes and accounts. Ascertain to
what amount your expenses were the last year, and
the loss and gain-make out fair statement and
enter the whole in book for the purpose.
Having arrived at this important knowledge, you
will initiate the prudent traveller who always keeps
in view where he is next TO move. You will now
look forward and calculate in what way you shall
best meet and prosecute the business of the next
season.
And lastly when the frost of winter shall arrest
your outdoor labors, and the chilling blast shall
storm your dwelling, let your Preside be for your
self, your wife and your children, the happest spot
on earth and let the long evenings, well as the
short days, be appropriated to the mutual prepara-
ton for that eternal spring, which later
shall open in all its freshness TO those who have
done justly loved mercy, aud walked humbly with
their God