Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-11-11

BIrs OF ADVICE, TO THE YOUNG, TO
BE REMEMBERED BY THEIR ELDRRs.
egotism-do not always in
dulge in illusions to yourselves. Do
not be to forward and oficlous-b be
prompt in energy, put wait somewhat
for oppo' tunity. BE- not boastful, and
allow others their full share Of merit.
Angle no praise, but work quietly and
asslduously to deserve it. Confess
maufully your faults upon proper occa-
sions, and do not seek to hide them by
mean equlvocations. 1t is more cour-.
ageous to- own yourself to be wrong
than to lie boldly to save your reputa-.
tion, Tell no lies, white, black or any
color. 2. Listen attentively when spoke.
to, and cultivate polite manners 1T the
table. Attend especially to the ladies,
no man remarkable for his respect
full homage to the fair was ever allow
ed to suffer in this world. Dread and
avoid the'character of an ill.bred man.
Study cleanliness Of person, neatncsspf
dress, and elegance Of expression.
Avoiding old sayings and syulgarlsm,
use polished language. Be choice in
your compliments. Geta knowledge
Of the world. Study the foibles of
mankind, especially those Of woman,
Command your temper and counter
ance, and never betray an appearance Of
passion. Never acknowledge an enemy
or see an affront if you can help 1t.
Avoid wrangling, meddling and tit
tle-tattle Judge not of mankind rash
ly. Trust not implicitly to any. Be-
ware Of profered friendship. Doubt
him who sneers at the t. nth Of thing.
Be choice in your company. Adopt no
mans vices. Avoid missy laughter.
Refuse invitations politely. Dare to
be singular in a right cause; and be
not ashamed to refuse. Strive to write
we'll and dramatically. Affect not
the rake. Be choice in your amuse-
ments. Never appear to be in hurry.
Neglect not an old acquaintance.
Avoid all kinds Of vanity. Make no
one in company feel his ipferiorlty.-
BE not witty at another's expense.
Be sparing Of railery.. Never whisper
in company. Look not over one when
writing or reading. uum no tune in
company, nor be in any way noisy.
Eat not too fast or too slow. Spit not
on the floor or carpet. Hold no indcl-
icate discourse. Avoid odd habits.
Lose no time in transacting business.
indulge not in laziness. Be not frivo-
lous. Study digni6ed as we'll as pleas
ing manners. BE not envious, Tell
no stories. Avoid hackney expressions.
Make no digresslons. Hold no one BY
the button while talking. Forestall
not slow speaker. Say not all you
think. Adapt your conversation to tie
company. a Give not your advice un-
asked. Renew disagreeable matters.
Praise not another at the expense Of the
present company. Avoid rude express
sions. Avoid mystery and long apol-
ogies. Look people IN the face when
speaking. Swear not. Talk not scam
dial. Talk not of private concerns.
Few jokes will bear repeating. Ia, c
the peacemaker's part i'll debating. Be
not clamorous in dispute but exercise
good humor. Learn the character of
the company before you, say much.
Suppose not yourself laughed at. In
terrupt no mans story. Ask abrupt
questions. Display not your learning
on all occasions. Avoid debt, especial
ly to washerwomcn ard printers. New
er bore an editor. ss - - a5ssa5 10
He who regards these rules Of life
and conduct will, if he possesses mod
crate share Of brains, a healthy stomach
and good set Of teeth. live happy and
die respected.
The UTILITY OF REFUSE THINGS
The prussiate of potash is made in
large quantities in Cincinnati, from
hoofs, horns aud other refuse of slaugh-
tered grunters.
Cow hair taken from the hides in
tanneries is employ ed for making plas-
tering mortar to give it sort of
fbrous quality.
Sawdust is daily sold in our streets
for sprinkling the floors of markets; it
is also used for packing ice for ship
ment.
The rags Of worn out shirting, cal
leo dresses, and the waste of cotton
factories, are employed to make the
paper upon which these lines are print
ed.
Old ropes are converted into fine note
paper, and the waste paper itself which
is picked up in the cutters of our streets,
is again re- converted into broad, white
sheets and thus does duty in revolving
stages.
The pairing Of skins and hides and
the ears Of cows, calves and sheep are
carefully collected and converted into
Peter Cooper's famous glue made out
at i" Old Bushwick. /"
The fine qualities of gelatine are
made from ivory raspings-the bones
and tendons Of animals.
Bones converted into charcoal by
roasting in retorts are afterwards en-
ployed for purifying the white sugar
with which we sweeten our coffee, &c. s
The ammonia obtained from the