The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-23

narrator thought the circle dull, and conse-
quently endeavored TO amuse it.
Never use the term SgenteeL" Do not
speak of"genteel people," it is a low es-
innate Of good breeding, used only by vul-
gar persons, and from their lips implies that
union of fnery, flippancy and afectation,
often found in those but one remove from
the essentially vulgar. Substitute "well
bred pcrsons,'' manners of ga gentleman"
instead.
Never use the initial of PERSONS name
to designate him: as " Mr.. P, " Mrs. c."
"Miss w." &c. Nothing is more abomi-
nable than to hear woman speak Of her
husband as ''Mr. B."
It is allowable in some cases to conceal
our sentiments: but we ought never to do
SO for the purpose of deceiving others.
Make i, a rule never to give utterance to a
falsehood in all circumstances, and what
ever be the consequences, adhere to truth.
1t is not considered good taste for lady
to say, eyes. Sir" and /" No Sir" to a
gentleman, or frequently to introduce the
word Sir at the end of her sentences, I'M
less she desires to be exceedingly reserved
towards the person with whom she is con-
versing.
1t is not contrary to good breeding 10
laugh in company, and even to laugh hear
tily, when there is anything amusing go
ing on; this is nothing more than being
sociable. To remain prim and precise on
such an occasion is sheer atiectatlon.
II upon the entrace ola visitor you con-
tinue a conversation begun before, you
should always explain the subject to the
newcomer.
There cannot be a Custom more vulgar
or offensive than that of taking person
aside to whisper in room with company,
yet thisEudeness is of frequent occurrence
and that with persons who ought to know
better.
Meeting an acquaintance among strangers
in the street or a coiiee-house, never adj
dress him by name. 1t is vulgar and an
noying.
Never tattlc-nor repeat in one. society
any scandal or personal matter YOU hear in
another. Give your own opinion OF peo-
pie ifyou please, but never repeat that Of
others.
You arc not required to defend your
friends in company, unless the converse
ton is addressed to you but you may cor
rect statement of fact, if you kno,v it to
be wrong.
Do not call people by their names, in
speaking to them. In speaking OF your
children never " Master" and "Miss" them
in speaking to other people Of theirs,
never neglect to do SO.
In the use Of language, avoid too great
:s-nality of expression, and an anectation
Of ryccisaness. It is better to say 81 don't
know" or :" CAN'T :ell,'' than 81 do not
know, " Or 81 cannot tell" Preserve a
proper rledinm, avoiding pedantry on the
one hand, and vulgarity on the other. In
all cases speak plainly, with proper en-
phasis and infection, neither drawing nor
mumbling, nor chattering, nor spluttering,
nor speaking through the nose, nor mouth
ing, like stage-pl0ycr numbering Shak-
speare, nor whining like whipped school,
boy. There are a thousand wi garltles OF
pronunciation and expression which it is
impossible to cnumcrate-such as comet"
for once; " dost," for does; ''wul gar" for
vulgar; and the rest
In relating circumstance to any one,
do not constantly be saying" you know"
-" you understand" -"you take"
Do not at every six words, put in
"says he" or essays She"
There is another vulgar fectation--that
of claiming acquaintance with distinguish
ed people. Some persons are forever tell
ing of Governor this, and General that,
evidently to increase their own conse-
quence.
While music is playing, especially while
any one is singing, it is very bad manners,
little better than an insult, indeed, to talk
at all.
In general society, certain subjects must
be carefully excluded. Politics generally
lead to warm and Incorporate discussions.
Sectaran opinions of religion cannot be
put forth without offence, and all matters
of controversy should be avoided.
S--.-.ses@~asoss..sa
ALLEGED Discovery or ANOTHER CAL
1toRN1A.-The London Times, in its city
article, contains an announcement ola gold
en- discovery which, if true, threatens to
rival the luck Of brother Jonathan:
"The papers received from Port Philip
down to The 7th Of February, contain some
curious, though vague accounts, of alleged
gold discoveries IN the neighborhood Of the
Pyrenneos district. The party said to be
in sole possession of the secret was shep-
herd lad, who refused to dvulge the exact
spot where the auriferous deposit was con-
centrated; but be had so far Given color to