The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1859-10-13
Bltw OF Advice - SAc kSNaS, 30 be
Resm eyn 0cSed ny their Elders.
WospvuLE 1899.

Avoid ~ t,sm--do not always indulge in al
lu.ions to you ..eIt. DO not be 100 forward and
off ,ious- --be PROMPT in rmrgy, BIT wait some
what for oppor vi ily B. not boastfu, and al
low Others their iull share OF merit Angle not
pT Use, but work quietly and sssidueusly to de-
serve it. Confess mantully your faults upon
proper occasions, and do not seek to b!e them
by mean equivocs lions. 1t is more courageous
to own Yourself 10 be wrog than TO lie boldly 10
save Y. ur reputation. Tell no lies. white, blsck
or any color. Listen a,t-ntively when spoken
,o,and cultivate I..lite manners at the table -
Att-n nd especially to the lades--no man who
wss remarks bie Tor his respectful homage 90 the
tair was ever allowed tu sun r in this world.--
Dread and void the character nf an III bred man.
Sui, cleanliness OF person, nentnsss OF dress, and
elegance Of expression. Avoiding oh sayings
and -ulgaFisms. .uFs polished Language. Be choice
in your compliments. Get . knowledge of the
world. Study the loiblrs { mankind. especially
those OF the women. Command ypur TEN er
and c0untennnce, and never be'ray an appear
anc. Of pass New r scknowl dge an enemy
or sre an affront il you can help IT,
Avoid wtsnging, me 'dliug and tittle'iat,le.
Judge not of mankind rsshly. Trust not imp'ic'
lily TO any Beware ofproiItred friendship.-
Doubt him who sneers a, the truth OF thing
b. choIee in your company. Adopt no mans
vices. Avoid noisy laughter. Refuse invita-
tions politely. Care to be singular in right
cause; snd he not ashamed 10 refuse. Strive 10
write will .nd grsmmatically. \ feet NOT the
IakI. b. choice in your amusPmenis. Nc'er
spp4ar to be in hurry Neglect not All old nc.
q,i iance. Avoid all kinds Of vanity. Make
no Que in com any feel his interiOrity. BE not
witty NJ anothers expense. Be sparing of railer!.
n yer whisper in company Lonk not over one
When writing or reading. Hun no time in com
pany, aor be in any way noisy. Eat not 100
last or too slow. Spit no, on he Hoor or car
prt. Hold no Indrlicate discourse. Avoid odd
habits. Lose no time in ttasacting business
Indulge not in lszness. Be not frivolous. Study
digniRed as wrll ~ pleasing manners Be mol
.nvious. Tell no stprirs. Avoid hackney ex
pr'ssions. Make no d,grrssions. Hold 10 one
hy the button while talking. FoTestall not a
SLOW speaker. Say 1T all you think Adapt
your conversation Ia the conpsny. Give no
vour sdvice nnssk"d Rcnew no disagre-able
matters. Praise not smother at the expense 81
'hs present company. Avoid rude express ons
Av0id mystery and long apologies. Look people
IN the face when sperking. Swear not Talk
not scsnd4i. Talk not Of private coacerns. Few
jokes will b~sr REPEATING Take the peacemakeIs
part in debating Be not clamorous in dispute;
but ex.rcis- good humor. earn the chsrscte,
of the comnsny before you say mach, Suppose
not yourself lsa.he 81. Interrupt no mans
s'ory. Ask no abrupt questions. Displsy not
your lsssning on all occasions. Avoid debt
especially 80 washwomen and prinleIa Never
hoFs al editor. ..
He who regards hsse rules OF life and conduct
will, IL he posse>srs moderate sh4re nf brains.
heslthy stomach aud gool set OF teeth, live
happy AID die respected.