Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-12-03


1t docs not necessarily follow that the
miserly man, is rich man. But it is
invariably true that he possesses desire
to be rich, regardless of the means which
he may employ to secure his end. He
has,-to use very common expression,
a niggardly spirit.
He has no desire to alleviate the poor;
ard even the cries of the widow and
fatherless have no more effect upon his
h cart, or upon his purse, than the lowing
Of cattle, or the music OF birds.
He is opposed to general improve.
mcnt, and has a particular dislike to the
benevolent movements of the friends of
education, and the institu,ions of chari-
ty sustained by the christian church.
lfhc makes any prctenslons to religion,
it is that kind Of religion which is curse
to himself, and to everybody else. Its
religion made up Of ignorance, rre1u-
dice and blind submission to the i,nagi-
nary claims ofhi own chosen good
neakh
Such man trigs the wheels Of society,
or jumps on behind. when with all your
effort you are slowly moving good cause
onward. He may not violate the civil
law so as to be called to answer for his
conduct at human tribunal, but be con-
s.antly violates the law Of God and tram
pies upon human society, and in man,
important respects renders himself as OBJ
noxious to virtuous public as the great
er criminals in our land
But we will let the miscr pass, for the
picture is not a desirable one to look up.
on, and as he escapes from our view, we
will just glance for moment ut the
| ENvroUs MAN.
An envious man is perpetual and in
consolable mourner. He mourns over
the prosperity of Others, as he would over
the death Of an intimate friend.
When neishbor prospers,h he is troub-
led. and sroans in his spirit; when he is
honorcd. the cnvious man will traduce
him. When practicable, he will thwart
the plans of the Industrious, and he gives
no rest to hi, ,uutuutc,s he Can proven.
their successful prosecution.
Ii to oppose openly is not popular, he
will select secret channel through
which his envy can flow unseen; or, he
will secure the cooperation Of weak
minded men, who are ever ready to be
the mouth-piece to the highes. bidder.
Such men, are sometimes endowed
with low-cunning. and are artfnl withal,
and will frequently call to their aid the
candid and uususpec;ing.
The envious man who has no regard
for the reputation Of others. and but lit
tie for hi.own, will frequently use those
whom he is able TO dupe, as the monkey
did the cat. but he is careful not to burn
his oven fingers in the operation.
The envious man is always dsceitful;
he s.abs in the dark, If he should hold
out true light, community would take
warning.
Tic ruin is effected by the hidden
rocks, over which the waters smoothly
glide. conc,aliny the dangers to which
we are exposed.
The envious man is stranger to hap
pness His very thoughts trouble him.
II peace fln.ters around his spirit, it en-.
tiers not, for there is no oren door and
none % bid it welcome.
The envious man is not in fellowship
with any movement that tends directly,
or remotely to develop the qualifications
and virtuous traits Of character in other
men.
Haman like, he knows no happiness
while Mordecai sits at the gate. He is
jealous of the utility of every enterprise,
\ and questions the motives by which every
good man is influenced.
He is to society, what consumption is
to the man-constantly gnawing at its
vitals, and drawing ont its life blood. 1t
is imperceptibly wasting the strength
and energy which are so essential to con-
slant vigorous action. He is like dog
barking at tie heels ofeyery well'dressed
passer by, and when he cannot tear the
flesh, he will rend the garment.
To make himself ,chte, he will Uacken
his complexion and chuckle over the
contrast.
Such man lives upon his enry. like
oruin upon his fat. But he becomes
leaner, worse looking, more savage and
ferocious, and far more to be feared.
The society Of bruin is to be coveted
compared with his, and should the two
meet face to face and the tongue Of the
one be held by the teeth of the other,
each of them would be deprived Of their
mos. deadly weapon of offense. and
while in this proximity would for the
first time occupy harmless but well
rnerited nnsition