Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-06
AGRICULTURAL
cv. Z. II. Chaplin,


To FARNERs.-Cons!der your calling the nos,.lev,,,d
ana Important never be ashamed afraid OF the old hat
or the working close apron. Put off no business for To-
morrow that can be done to-day.
As the spring opens aud the frost is on, of ,b
ground, put your fences in oder.
Plant no more ground than you can we'll manure and
cultivate 10 advantage.
Never hire a TO GO a piece Of work which vo,, .,
do yourself. ~
Every day has its appropriate duties-attend to them in
succession.
Keep more stock than you can keen in good o,d.,
and that OF the best kind.
Never run in debi without reasonable probability of
paying at the time agreed
RsmCmber that economy and industry M. tho ,
pillars OF the farmers prosperity
Take some good family newspaper and pay for in ad-
vance Also an agricultural paper.
Never carry notes IN your pocket book for the
or trunk IL more appropriate place.
Keep them on o and in order 10 be found when wanted
Never buy aSy thing at auction because the article GO
ing cheap, unless you have for it, Keep place for
your tools, and your tools in their places
Instead OF spending rainy day idle repair whatever
wants mending, or post your accounts
by driving business before and not permitting yonr
business TO DIVE you, you will have opportunities to indulge
In the luxury OF well applied leisure.
Never trust your money the hands of that man who
will put his own at hazard.
When interest or debt becomes due pay it at the
tme whether your creditor wants il or not.
Never ask him TO wait nl next week." but pay it, New.
ef insult MIN by saying you do it," Punctua-
~ Is Il key to every mans chest.
By constant temperance habitual moderate exercise.
au sHct honesty, you Will avoid the fees the LAWYER
and the sheriff. gain good report and probably add 10 your
present existence, yeats OF active life.
" men ilend calls To see you treat him with the utmost
conpasance, but IT important business calls your atten
ton, politely excuse yourself.
Should you think Of building house. be not in a hurry
but t have every material the spot and have YOUR
lar as large the frnme
Keep memorandum book-enter all notes whether
received or gven-All received or paid out-a
expenses-nnd oil circumstances Of importance.
In December reckon and settle with all those with whom
you have accouns-psy your shop bills and your mechsn
les, II not promptly done the time
On the first OF January, reckon with yourself and reckon
honestly-brng into view all debts and creds-n
and accounts Ascertad what amount your expenses
were the last year. and the loss and ganmake out fair
statement and enter the whole book for the purpose
Having arrived at this important knowledge you " N i'm
aie the prudent traveller who always keeps in view where
he Is next 10 move. You will look forward and cal
cuate IN what way you shall and prosecute the
business OF the ensuing season.
And lastly, when the frost OF winter shall arrest your
ou'doo abors and the chilling blast shall storm your dwell
Ing let your hres'de be for yourself and your wife, and
your children the hnrp spot earth and let the long
evenings. well the shor days be appropriated TO the
mutual preparations for TINT eternal spring which soon
or or later shall open all lis freshness those who have
"done justly loved mercy aud walked humbly with their
God"