Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-03-27

1.-THE following article = lroI
, the pen Of w. Smsad Of the Citizen
Bank. Cincinnati. 1t is worthy of
careful psrusal:g g1.i9A rIII5 II Il
, ,Hsw 20 gei Rich.
Fortune, they say, is tickle dame
full other freaks and caPrices VIII
blindlv distributes her fayors with
out the slightest discrimination. S
incouslant, SO wavering is she repre-
sented, that her most faithful vota
ries can place no reliance on he
promises. disappointment, they tel
US, is the lot ofthose who make of
ferings at her shrine. Now, all this
we think, is a vile Islander upon III,
dear, blind lady. We are firmly Per
suaded. however seemingly capri
cious she may be, that allwho court
her faTors in the proper manner ert
almost sure Of being rewarded with
her smiles. .F1lii1iff
Although wealth often appears
the result of mere accident, or a
fortunate concurrence of favorable
circumstances, without any exertion
OF skill or foresight, yet we think
that every man Of sound health and
unimpaired mind, may become the
architect of his own fortune. Wealth
may be considered as an effect flow
ing from natural causes. Now, that
in which contemplative philosophy
corresponds with the cause,m practi-
cal science becomes the rule, and ,as ig-
norance of the cause defeats the ef-
feet, We must, in order to produce
given result ascertain its causes.
What then, are the conditions upon
which Jfortune can be acquired?-
A correct answer to this question
will constitute the art Of meney-get-
ting, which we now proceed to un-
fold. ''''-1,' -|tl4A p u"'I
Foremost in the list OF requisites,
are honest, and strict integrity in
every transaction OF life Let a
man have the reputation of being
fair and upright in his dealings, and
he will possess the confidence Of all
who know him. Without these
qualities every other merit will prove
unavailing. Ask concerning man,
''is he active and capablel" Yes.
Industrious, temperate and regular
in his habitsl Oh, yes. Is he hon.
est? is he trustworthy Why, as
as 10 that, / am sorry TO say he is
not to be trusted; he wants watch
ing; he is little tricky, and will
take an undue advantage, if he can.
"Then, will have nothing TO do
with him." will be the invariable re-
ply. Why, then, is honesty the best
policy? because, without it you will
get bad name and every body. will
shun you. Y RI r-aT rsll--D
A character for knavery will prove
an insurmouniable obstacle to sue
cess in almost every undertaking.
1t will be found that the straight line
is in business, as in geometry, the
shortest, In a word, it is almost
impossible for a dishonest man to ac-
quire wealth by regular process OF
business; because he is Stunned as
depredator upon society.
Needy men are apt 10. deviate
from the rule OF integrity, under the
plea that necessity knows no law;
they might as well add. that it knows
no shame. The course is suicidal,
and by destroying all confidence, ever
keeps them immured in poverty, al
though they may possess every 9th
er quality for success in the world.
Punctuality, which is said 10 be
the soul of business, is another i'm
portant element in the art OF money
getting. The man known 10 be
scrupulously exact in The ful6Iment
of his engagements, gains the conf
dence Of all, ,and may command all the
means he can use TO advantage: |
whereas, a man careless and regard |
less oI his promises in money mat
ters, will have every purse closed
against him. Therefore be prompt |
in your payments. I'D, tr, |
We will next consider the advanr
tages Of a cautious circumspection
in our intercourse with the world.
OF belief, and a proper dis,
trust are essential to success. The
credulouso and confding are ever
the dupes of knaves and impostors.
ASK those who have lost their prop
erty how it happened, and you will
find in the most cases il has been
owingioto misplaced confidence
One has lost by endorsing; another
by crediting; another by false repre-
sentatiohss allieflwhich little more
foresight. and a little more distrust
would have prevented. In theo at
fairs ofIthis worldmen are saved not
by faith, but,the want Of it. Iisdi Il
Judge of men bv what they do,
not by what they say. Believe
in looks, rather than, in words. Oh