The Delaware herald., 1854-06-07

do much earlier than others,) to. speak re-
specttully toail with whom they come in con-
tact without regard to circumstances. nor
should they ever be allowed in being rude to
the domestlcs In the family, such as assuming an
authority belonging alone to the rulers of the
house nor ought they to nickname the most
menial servant.
Again, there is table-manners. This is most
sbocklngly neglected, as ell will admit. be-
lieve that it would be moderate calculation to
say, that half of the families in our section of
country are almost Indifferent with regard to
this subject; hence we see so many children
sit down to their meals talking for each others
amusement, with a rude laugh which is any.
where lll-becoming. And, again-disputing a
point which leads to threats and, perchance, to
blows; and, if asked for piece of bread, hand
handful instead Of handing the plate; or, il
they are not helped with the most assiduous
care, call out in a loud tone, instead of kindly
saying, +thank you for some Bread" or whatever
may be wanted; or if anything should not suit
their taste, after complaining all they can, push
It Oft their plates on the table cloth which, al.
though not very frequent, is oftener the case
than should be. Again, many children have
noisy habits, such as slamming doors, running
heavy over the house, speaking in loud tone
singing, regardless of who may be present
asking and answering questions from room to
room, or even from story to story, instead Of
gong to each other, so that moderate voice
could be understood, which would not only save
much confusion, but learn them quiet habits
thus preparing them to rule their own families
right IN future years. t. :f-...-.
But there are other members of most house
holds, such as apprentices and servants. These
to require some training in their habits, will
admit, is task amounting almost to mora
mPossblity, because their habits are formed
generally, before coming into family where
they expect to make any permanent stay. But
under proper government, they would be re
qu:red to be respectful, polite and cleany il
their habits. | have often feared that this clas
of community was too much neglected; some
times we find them inclined TO read-whicl
ought, in every way, TO be encouraged by speak
ing of the importance of such habit, and fur
nishing them with books and light, if necessary
Many noble intellect is lost by being unculti
vated. Instead of the choicest plant being il
the mind, the most noxious weeds are CROWN,
luxurlantly, producing seed which contaminat
the minds of others with whom they associate
But, no doubt, some will say those rules are il
place, but who can keep them! And some ma
say it is far easier to lay down rules for other
'ildi eLloTce IheHl OURSELVES. frankly COMES
this; but, yet it is quite possible if the nlothe
or governess should be possessed of patient
determined spirlt-commanding with frmnest
} yet in quiet manner-thus rendering her in
structons beneficial to herself and the preser
and future welfare of those in her care.
There are many other things which ha
: intended to name, but will fcsbear, lest tab
2 room in your interesting sheet, which should
: filled by an abler pen-but ! will not admit Q
r a more important subject Now, Messrs. Ed
: tors, for fear of iSfiicting punishment on yol
readers, in case you deem this worth publishing
r will close, hoping my homely hints, althoug
K void of style or diction, may have practici
' effect insomc oftheir bearings upon some famll
which will reward -
G A. CLOSE OBSERVER.