Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
THE GAZETTE.
THURSDAY MORNING, DxcnnsER %, 1858.
ECONOMY.


ECONOMY.
Tbs candidate for matrimony, whose year
" income is counted by hundreds instead OF
thousands, is much interested in any subject
relating to housekeeping expenses. 1t does
not require very nice calculation to asce'-
tain how much of his revenue must be set
apart for "going to market" inasmuch as
this .o.tion of the annual outlay is nearly
always within full control. No very e.ato-
rate calculation is needed show that dinner
for one man may cost either ten dollars or
ten cents, and that bis appetite will be as full
" appeased in the one case as in the other,
and perhaps bis health all the better, If his
expenditure is cotfoed to the smaller sum-
Neither does the matter Of house rent present
any formidable obstacle in the way OF the
seeker of connubisl bliss. As be has the
choice of houses, renting for any sum be-
tween one hundred and fifteen bundred dol
lars, ADD go far as mere comfort and conve-
nience is concerned, it is very probable that
both NAV be had 10 the cheaper tenement.
The same general rule will apply, no doubt,
to the cost OF furniture. 1t is quite possible
to obtain sufficient furniture for actual need
for the whole house for less sum than is Or
dinarily spent in the garnlture OF o single
room. But every man waots to make GER
tain appearance, and therefore is induced to
spend more than he can afford 10 the decora'
ton of go much Of his house as is open to WIS.,
tiers, and very frequently denies himself pos
tive comforts in that part occupied by him
self and his family. 1t seems to be rather
unreasonable to devote 50 large portion Of
ones available means to mere outside show,
but people 10 moderate circumstances cootir-
ually fall iuto this error, nevertheless. J.: is
fortu nate that this seldom used furniture does
not require frequent renewals.
TO those whose circumstances require c n
staut watchfulness and care, in order to make
their expenses keep within circumscribed
limits, the practice Of economy is a positive
necessity. The question most frequently
arising, when purchases are to be made, is as
10 the real need of the outlay. That winch
is simply necessary to q man with revenue
of three thousand dollars becomes great
luxury if INDUCED in by him whose Income
is only half as much. The line separating
economy from meannes,, like that dividing
Iibers!ity from extravaganza aud waste, must
always be drawn with reftrence to ones
yearly receipts, and no one can definitely hS
upon the sum which another ought to spend
without perfect acquaintance with all his
resources. Economy, however, has made
more rich men than large earDinsF.
The best time to learn all the wholesome
lessons which life of salf-dsuisl teaches, is
in youth. The ycoug man who has learned
to avoid pleasant extravsg ancies simply DO.
cause he cannot afford their cost, will find
economy q fixed habit in after life. That
which be resisted with great effort in young.
er DAYS, ceases to be q temptation when be is
older. The habits formed when we first en-
ter into the world, and first encounter Its IN
yitations cnd seductions, will exercise con-
trolling influence upon US while We remain
in il. and we cease to desire that which We
steadlas,y denied ourselves when first pre-
scented.
There are two or three expensive indu!gen-
cies. however, which are absolutely necessary
10 Young men nova days-and these are not
regulated by the amount OF his salary, or the
extent of his "expectatons.' We may mention
first, the imperative necessity OF smoking
The cost of cigar is SO trifling, that 1t can
make but little difference at the end OF the year.
and of course, two or three or dozen day
will amount 10 nothing worth mentioning
and then, if man smokes al all be should be
satisfied with hing short OF first Caoanas -
Secondly when smoking induces thirst, there Is
nothing short OF "Heidsick' Champagne that
can ouench lt-and as II is "doosed vulgar 10
drink alone he has one or two friends 10 ne.p
him DISPOSE OF tvs o or three bottles. Ii WITHIN
the compass OF present means a "two-io'ty'cfap
ard buggy are aCded 10 the list OF Irdispensa
bles Thus equipped, he is prepared 10 travel
and the travelling is very easy, as II IS al
down hill. His income is perhaps one thousand
per annum, and his elegant expenses about
five. Ii he meditates matrimony, ne seeks
young lady with plenty OF "tin.' As economy
has notl ing 10 do with any OF his plans or rur'
poses, we hope he will not have wasted his val
liable time i'll reading this ar;ic!e.-BaG. I'M
IThe above is a most excellent and suggestive
article. Economy, in these times, Is great
virtue 1t requires to be constantly Iecommen-
ded by precept and example. The passion tor
waste, extravaganza, and display, in some Peo-
pie, is like the passion for gambling and drink
ing-and it must be at least preached against!
No body was ever ruined by being economical
IROvER & BAKERS NEW AND ELE-
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CHIMES -FRIcEs FROM $50 TO $l25.-The
Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Company sell
the two best MACHINES in use. One makes
the SHUTTLE OR LOCK STITCH-a stitch well
adapted for sewing goods that are not to be
washed and ironed; the other is a new MA
CHINE, making the CELEBRATED GRovER& bA'
xRR STITCH, OR THE LOCK STITCH THAT is LOCKED.
This MACHlN E is a great improvement up
on all previous Machines for family use.
u Send for Circular at is, Pennsylvania
Avenue, Washington; 4e5 Broadway, New
York; 1877 Baltimore street, Baltimore.
OPINIONS THE PRESS.
Grover & Bakers is the best.-Amencan
Agriculturist.
To all of which the Tribune says Amen
N. Y Tribune.
II is all that it claims TO BEN. \. lndepen-
dent.
II finishes its own work; others do not
Home Journal.
We give it the preference Amer. Baptist
1t needs only to be seen to be appreciated
Phren. Jour.
Adan,ed for wooens, linen, or COLOMBIAN.