Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-03
HOW TO fsEr RICH.

blindly distributes her lavors without the
slightest discrimination. So inconstant
SO wavering is she represented, that her
most faithful yotaries can place no reli
ance on her promises. Disappointment
they tell us, is the lot Of those who make
offerings at her shrine. Now, all this
VIC think, is vile SANDER upon the dear
blind lady. We are firmly persuaded
however seemingly capricious she may
be, that all who court her favors in the
proper manner are almost sure Of being
rewarded with her smiles,
Although wealth often appears the re-
suit of mere accident, or fortunate oc'
curfence of favorable circumstances
without any exertion or skill of foresight
yet we think, that every man of sound
health and unimpaired mind, may be.
come the architect Of his own fortune
Wealth may be considered as an ef1ec'
flowing from natural causes. Now, thai
in which contemplative philosophy cor,
responds with the cause in practical
science becomes the rule, and, as ignor.
ance of the cause defeats the effect, we
must, in order TO produce given resul'
ascertain its causes. What, then, are
the conditions upon which a fortune can
be acquired! A correct answer 10 this
question, will constitute the art of money
getting, which we now proceed to unfold.
Foremost in the list of requisites, are
honesty and strict integrity in every
transaction Of life. Let a man have the
reputation of being fair and uprigh! in
his dcaliugs, and he will possess the con.
tidence Of all who know him. Without
these qualities every other merit will
prove unavailing. Ask concerning q
man, .'is ne active and capable!' Yes.
Industrious, temperate and regular in his
habits! o, yes. Il he honest! is he
trust, worthy! Why, as to that, am
sorry to say he is not to be trusted; he
wants watching; 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 reply
Why, then. is honesty the best policy
Because, without it, you will ge, bad
name and every body will shun you.
A character of knavery will prove al
insurmountable obstacle TO success in al
mosteyery undertaking. 1t will be found
that the straight line is in business, as in
geometry, the shortest. In a word, il
is almost impossible for dishonest IN an
to acquire wealth by regular process
of business, because. he is stunned as a
depredator upon society," ta : .m .na74
Needy men are apt to deyiate from
the rule of integrity. under the plea tha
necessity knows no law; they might as
well add, that il knows no shame. The
course is suicidal, and by destroying all
confidence, ever keeps them immured in
poverty. although they may possess
every other quality for success in the
world. y,@ gRe7 .A @ ga geas
Punctuality, which is said TO be the
soul of business, is another importan,
elemen. in the art of money getting. -
The man known to be scrupulously ex.
act in the fulf'lment Of his engagements,
gains the confidence of all, and NAV
command all the means he can use ia
advantage; whereas, man careless and
regardless OF his promises in money
matters, will have every purse closed
against him. Therefore be prompt in
your payment.
We will next consider the advantages
of cautious circums pection in our in.
tercourse with the world. Slowness OF
belief, and proper distrust are essential
TO success. The credulous and conf
ding. are ever the dupes of knayes and
.impostors. Ask those who have losl
their property, how it happened, and
you will find in most cases, it has been
owing to misplaced confidence. One
has lost by endorsing; another by credit
ing; another by false representations; al
of which, little more foresight, and a
little more distrust would have pre- vented.
In the affairs of this world men are saved
not by faith, but by the want of it.
q Judge of men by what they do, mol
by what they say. Believe in looks,
rather than in words. Observe all their
movements. Ascertain their motives
and their ends. Notice what they say
and do in their ungarded moments, when
under the influence of exeitement.-
The passions have been compared to
toriures, which force men TO reveal their
secrets. Before trusting a man; before
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