Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-05-25
Writings Of Washington.

IL > series of nsxims, under the head of
''kules of eivility and decent behavior in
company and conversation" OF these
there are one hundred and tea. The only
specimens published We extract, and agree
with Mr.. Sparks in the opinion, that "who.
ever has studied the character of Wash.
iHgton, will be persuaded that some Of It's
most prominent features took their shape
from the rules which he thus early select.
ed and adopted as his guide"
l. Every action in company ought to
DO with some sign Of respect to those
present.
2. In the presence of OtherS, sing not to
yourself with humming noise, nor drum
with your fingers OF feet.
3. Speak not when others speak, sit not
whom others stand, and walk not when
others stop.
a. Turn not your back to others, es-
peeiAlly in speaking jog not the table or
desk on which another reads or writes
lean not on any one.
5. BE no fatterer, neither play with
aRy one that delights not to be played
with.
6. Read no letters, books, or papers in
company but hen there is q necessity
for doing il, you must ask leave. Come
not near the books or writings OF any one
so as to read them, unasked also, look
not nigh when anotheris writing letter.
T. Let your countenance be pleasant,
but in serious matters somewhat grave.
8. Show not yourself glad at the mis-.
fortune of another, though he were your
enemy.
8. They that are in dignity or office
have in all places presidency but whilst
they are young, they ought to respect
those that are their equals in birth OF other
qualities, though they have no public
charge.
10. 1t is good manners to prefer them
to whom we speak before ourselves, es-
pscially if they be above US, with whom,
IN no sort, We ought to begin.
II. Let your discourse with men of
business be short and comprehensive.
~. In visiting the sick, do not present
ly play the physician, if you do not know
therein.
ID. In writing or speaking, give to ev-
cry person his due title, according to his
degrse and the custom Of the place.
IA. Strive not with your superiors in
argument, but always submit your iudg-
ment to others with modesty.
Is. Undertake not to teach your equal
in the art he himself processes; it savors
of arrOgancy.
16. When q man does all he can, tho
it succeeds not well, blame not him that
did il.
II. Being to advise or replehend any
one, consider whether it ought to be in
public or in private. presently or at some
other time, also in what terms to do il
and in reProviRg, show no signs of choler,
but do it with sweetness and mildness.
IS. Mock not nor jest at anything of
importance; break no iests that are sharp
oTbiting, and If you deliver anything witty
or pleasant, abstain from laughing thereat
yourself.
~. Wherein you TepFove another be
unblamable yourself for example is more
potent shan precept.
20. Use no Feproachful language against
any one. neither curses nor revilings.
81. Be net hasty to believe flying re-
ports, TO the dispaFagement of any one.
p. In your apparel be modest, and en-
deAyor to accommodate nature rather than
to procure admiration. Keep to the fash.
lon OF your equals, such as are civil and
orderly with respect to time and place.
%. Play not the peacock, looking eve
ryWhere about youto see if you be we'll
deeked, if your shoes fit well, if your
stockings sit neatly, and clothes hand
Gomely. IS 49, -,.-.q ....s.s
"a. Associate yourself with men Of
good quality if you esteem your own rep.
utation, for it is better to be alone than in
bad company.
81 %. Let your conversation be without
malice or eavy, tor il is sign of tract
able and commendable nature, and in ali
causes of passion admit reason to govern.
rs. BE not immodest ia urging a friend
to discover a secret.
q. Utter not base and frivolous things
among grown and learned men nor very
difficult questions or subjects among the
i-'-nrant, nor things hard to be believed.
70. Speak not of dolefnl things in time
of mirth, nor az the table speak not of
melancholy things, as death aud wounds,
and if othera mention them, change, ifyou
can, the discourse. Tell not of youl
dreams but to your intimate friends.
20. Break not q jeskwhere none take
pleasure in mirth. Laugh not aloud, nor
at all without occasion. Deride no mans
misfortune, though there seem to be some
cause.
80. Speak not Injurious words, neither
in Jest or earnest. Scott at aoue although
they give occasion.
81. Be not forward, but friendly and
courteous, the first to salute, hear, and