Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-03-04
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ance. 1t is not necessary to say many words
on this subject as we do not expect TO i'm
prove either the inyeterate slattern or the
lover Of fincry; the taste of both is so depra
we'd. and they have so little perception of
what is really graceful and attractive, that il
seems as il il would be waste of time to ar
que with them; they must be left TO find out.
by the neglect they experience. or the con-
tempt they excite, how disagreeable they
make themselves to ali persons of. taste and
discernment; bur to the young person whose
habits are Just forming, hint or two may
be addressed with the hope of success.
We would recommend scrupuIous at
teniion to cleanliness and neatness; the for
ner is absolutely necessary to our health, the
latter is equally essential to our comfort and
the responsibility of our appearance. Will
il be offensive TO aude to the well cleaned
teeth and nails, the frequently. washed hands.
the well brushed hair, the delicate whiteness
Of the handkerchief (and cap. if worn,l the
thorough neatness of every part of the dress
from head TO foot, however homely? These
little matters will not be overlooked by tho
Young woman who wishes to form good hab-
its, nor vet by her observers. A gentleman
who had been very much struck with the
appearance and manners of avery fine young
woman, whom he had several times met IN
company. had occasion to call at the house
of her father rather early one morning. and
pleased himself with the idea of seeing the
object d his admiration in her domestic sim
plicity. The opportunity occurred; but 1t
leo 10 n decision quite the reverse of what
be anticipated. He came away, and obser
we'd TO a friend, that Miss Blank was moss
headed and feather-heeled,' meaning that
her hair was rough, and her shoe bindings
ragged
TEMPER.
Mr.. Newton used to say, 'It requires as
much grace 10 bear well the breaking of a
china plate as the loss of an only child
The peace and comfort of domestic life are
broken up, not so much by violent quarres
upon important matters. US by succession
Of petty irritsticns, alterations, in them
selves, that their very origin can hardly be
remembered. II we would cultivate Il peace
able disposition in ourselves, and enjoy and
diffuse harmony with those around Us, we
must, even in small matters, constantly on
dea:or to keep the unity of the spirit in the
bond of peace If conscious ofhaving given
offence. we should be humble and prompt in
our acknowledgements; if no offence wasin
tended. kind and candid explanation may
set al TO rights. II would be better TO bear
little blame than TO hazard further irrita-
tion by self-justifcation. Let not the sun
20 down upon your wrath and when ye
pray, forgive, if ye have quarrel with any
EARLY IMPRESSIONS
Train up child in the way he should 60,
aod when he is old be will not depart from
il. no, whether he is trained to walk in
the narrow or the broad way, he rarely. if
ever, turns aside from it, We shall illus
trate the truth by an anecdote from Sir John
Malcolm's Sketches in Persia. Two En-
rlish gentlemen being desirous of having
guide through part of Persia, obtained
the services of an Intelligent Tartar soldier.
1--WE need not hardly remark, that these
people are hereditary robbers. THE man aft
orded his temporary masters much useful in
formation, and then seemed to expect that
his own curiosity, relative to the homes and
the habits of his fellow travellers, should al
30 DO gratifed England was described to
hints rich green landscapes, its venera
ble ruins, its magnificent rivers, its fair
streams, its noble forests with their fresh
luxuriant verduro. its beautiful! cities. and
the great wealth of its inhabitants. He lis
tened with delight to their account he looked
as if no drank in their words: and when
they had concluded, he exclaimed vehement
ly, '0a, what noble place to plunder!
SELF IMPROVEMENT.
If we desire to have family pictures per
feet, we must cultivate seicimproremeRt. II
is very needtul for young woman, desirous
of self-improvement, to gain the assistance
of iudicious friend-ou who will kindly
direct her pursuits, and preserve her from
bestowing her labor on an unattaiuable or
improbable object. as well as from an un-
necessary expense of labor, for want ofknow-
ing the best way of setting about it. Tho
advice of such friend will be useful in cor
recting errors, and suggesting opportunities
and means of improvement which the young
inquirer herself might overlook. The choice
Of books is matter as to which tho nexpe-
riencod are very apt 10 err. Caught. per
haps, BY specious title, or a putting adver-
they bestow their money for that
which is not bread, and their labor for that
which satis6eth not On this subject Mrs.
Marsh observes: Let the woman read. and
let her read attentively and well: but let her
shun the Danger OF the present day-idte
reading; let her shun trash be IL learned
trash. or romantic trash, or political trash
let her beware of fancyng she is improving
or extending the powers of her mind while
thus employed She is doing nothing but
relaxing and weakening tho powers of her
body. Let her provide herself with active
useful employment 20 ill up a large portion
of every day, and feed and enlarge her mind
by reading books worth reading during the
other; and let her read with selection, and
select with care.
The candidate for improvement must lay
a plan for the suitable ailotmant of every day
and every hour
Without plan, my moments run 20 waste
Wild are my wishes, wanton is my taste
Without plan mere inclination rules
Tho fuctuating quality ocfools,
Without plan, the understanding sleeps
The memorys loaded, and the judgment wocps.
A moment is too precious a thing TO be
wasted lie who gives all else literally,
gives to all the world but one moment alta
time, and of that he requires a strict account,
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