Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-12

The gentleman is living example of the successful
application of these rules, which he recommends, in
such an admirable manner, to the business commu.
! nifty. The writer of this article has known Mr..
Grgg for thirty years and can bear the most un-
qualified testimony to the unwavering fidelity with
which this most PROSPEROUS gentleman has adhered
| to his own aphorisms. TO untirng industry and
close application, he added mild and genlemanly
department, unselfsh devotion to the wants of his
customers, and an independence of thought, and an
energy of purpose, beyond all praise. These quail
ties crowned by active benevo lence, which
has carried joy and gandness thousand grateful
! hearts, and given to himself in his retirement, the
consoatcry reflection that his Ife has been useful TO
others, well pleasant and profitable to himself
i. BE industrious and economical. Waste neith-
time money in small and useless pleasures and
indulgences. If the young Can be induced to begin
to save, the moment they enter the paths of life,
the way will not fail to attain competency, and that
without denying themselves any Of the real
res and comforts of life. Our people are certainly
among the most improvident and extIavagant on the
face of the earth. 1t is enough to make the meIch-
ant of the old school who looks back and sees what
| economy, prudence and discretion he had TO bring to
bear on his own bus mess, (and which are, in fact,
the basis of all successful enerprses) start back
establishment look the ruthless waste and exrav-
agance of the age and people. The highest test OF
responsibility, with me, is honest industry makes
men happy. The really noble class. the class that
was noble when Adam Ielv'd and Eve spuL,' and
have preserved their patent this day untarnished is
the laborous and industrious. Until men have learned
industry, economy and self control, they cannot be
safely entrusted with wealth.
2. To industry and economy, add Sc freliance.
DO not take too much advice. The business man
must keep at the helm, and steer his ship. In
early life, every should be taught think for
himself. A mans talents brought out I'M
til he is thrown to some extent upon his
ces. If in every difficulty he has only run to his
principal, and then implicitly obey the directions he
may receive, he will never acquire that aptitude of
perception and that Prompness of decision, and that
frmness Of purpose, which absolutely necessary
to those who hold important stations. certain de-
gree OF Independent feeling essential to the full
development Of the intellectual character.
j. Remember that punctualitY is the mother of con-
fdence 1t is not enough that the merchant fufs
his engagements; he must co what he undertakes
precisely at the time, we'll the way agreed
to. The mutual dependence OF merchants is great
that their engagements like chain, which, accord
ing to the law of physics, is stronger that its
weakest link, are oener broken through the weak.
ness of others than their But the prompt full
hlment of engagements is not only of the utmost i'm
Portance, because it enables others meet their own
engagements promptly. 1t is also the best evidence
that the merchant has his affairs well ordered-hs
means at command, his forces marshaed, and every
thing ready for action-in short that he knows his
own strength. This it is which inspires confidence
as much perhaps as the meeting Of the engagement.
4. Attend TO the minute Of Inc business, small
things as we'll as great See that Tho is opened
early, goods brushed up, Irvine and nails picked u D.
and all ready for action. young should CON
slider capital, 1t he have it, as he may acquire it,
merely as tools with which he is to work, not as
substitute for the necessity of labor. 1t is often the
case that diligence in empoyments of less conse-
quence is the successful introduction to great
enterprises. Those make the best officers who have
served in the ranks. We may say of labor as Cole
ridge said of poetry, it is its own sweetest reward
II Is the best Of puysc.
D. Let the young merchant remember that selfish
is the meanest of vices and it is the parent of
thousand more. 1t not only interferes both with the
means and with the end of acquisition-not only
makes money more difficult to get and not worth !
having when it is get, but is narrowing to the mind
and to the heart. SeIishness - keeps shilling SO |
close 10 the eye, that ii dollar beyond
Never be narrow and contracted in your views Life
abounds in instances Of The brilliant results of gen
erous policy.
BE frank. Say what you mean. Do what you
say So shall your friends know and take it for
granted that you mean to do what is lust and rioht
g. Accustom yourself TO think vrtuousy. Men.
al capital, like pecunary, 10 be worth anything
must be well invested-must be rightly adjusted and
applied, aEd 10 this end, careful, deep aud intense
thought Is necessary if great results are looked for.
7. Marry early. The of business should
marry as soon possible after twenty-five or three
years of age. a woman of mind will conform to
he necessities Of the day of small beginnings and.
n choosing wife, a man should look at Is the
leart; I'd, the mind: Sd, the person.
g. Everything, however remote, that has any bear
ng upon success, must be taken advantage of. The
business man should be continually the watch for
Information and ideas that will show light on his
oath, and he should be attentive reader Of all prac
icdl books, especially those relating to business,
raoe, &C., as well as patron oil useful and ennob-
ing literature. Il
9. Never forget favor, for ngratitude is the ba-
lest trait of mans heart Always honor your coun-
ry, and remember that country is the very best
,oor mans country in the world.'' 8
Were rules like the above closely observed by ev-
ny man who commences business there would. be
ever failures, while periodical commercial disasters
weeping over the country like epidemic, would ;
ease to be mercantile experience. Let young men
'onder ID elm well.
To MANAGE REARING Horse. In the British
sportsman we find the following hint respecting the