The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-23
DILIGENCE in BUSINESS.

Spring beautiful spring now opening
upon US, inspiring our hearts with Joy, after
the dullness of winter The storm king has
retired far to the north, and carried with HIM
his chilling blasts, his SHOWS, and cold we
begin life anew, as It were, under the mloer
administration Of the genial and pleasant sea-
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This is an excellent time TO enter upon and
prosecute new plans for the good OF our fellow
men. Forrlhis we live--to honor our Creator
and bless those around US. The most effectual
way 10 accomplish this laudable end, IS to first
be assured that our employments tend towards
il, and then, with all possible diligence, to pro-
ceed in our work We shall not delain our
readers here to investigate the question, What
business in life best answers the purposes OF
usefulness Suffice it for US TO lay down this
general principle, that each individual is held
responsible for the settlement of this inquiry
himself Every man can easily determined with
whether his present occupation in life benefits
his race or not; and is bound, if it does not, to
forsake it at once. It any one lives to himself
alone, he is doing wrong; and though he may
drive off the solemn impressions which come
upon him, Of the impropriely Of his course,
until he completely fixes himself in fearful
contentment 10 continue in business not
adapted to the glory of GoD, or the good Of
man; yet he will find, in the end, hat he had
far better have yielded 10 his conscientious
convictions on this subject, and pursued some
more laudable employment during his stay on
EARTH n
Desiring then, that each One carefully ex-
anime himself in relation to his avocaton, we
proceed to urge all to diligence. Be active;
injunction. % BY industry we thrive;" with
out it we fail. Aim high. Endeavor earnest
ly TO be at the head of the list Of those engaged
an your business. This is laudable ambition
Enterprizing men are useful men; the sluggaro
is a drone--yea, worse than drone he doe.
nothing himself, and is in the way of others
Up, therefore, we who would honor your name
and load your fellow creatures with benefits
up, and after the example of GoD himself, b.
active-be diligent Do not seek to raise upol
the ruins Of others; but spare no pains TO show
that you wish TO excel them, while you art
willing that they, too, should strive to exec
you Now is your time for renewed exerlons,
70 live TO good parpose-begin with the spring
of the year, TO spring forward into new life and
increased usefulness. Such course will bring
upon you the appreciation of all the good, and
the signal blessing of Him who truly help,
those who help themselves. If were but
shoe black" said one, Q would, at least
stfive to be the best shoe black in London ;
The idea is good one; adopt it, and go a
head" Professional men, merchants. mecha
MICS, farmers, one and all, hear us--our advice
10 you this day IS WORTH your attention--do no
forgetn Be diligent in business; like the
stream 'whioh issues from the Fountain, roI
on your exerlons to excel in doing good for
however small you may suppose your inhu
ehce TO be, you are engaged in laudable bu
sIness and follow it well, you will be blessing
to all around you. Receive. if you please, oul
best wishes that you may all have prosperity
and happiness, now and forever.