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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

TWENTY SECOND or FEBR. ,Nl.- It i now
time to be fixing upon some pian Tor tn" ae.'
bration Of the Birthday Of WaShington /
see by the Gazette, that the Mount Vernon
Guards and Alexandria Riiiemen intend para
ding ON the 22nd, and think Il good plan
would be. for each Military and Fir" Com
pany, and any other Association that may
wish TO take part in the proceedings, to az
point a committee of three, 10 meet at SOM
convenient place, and consult a. to the pr
liminary arrangements for procession, ora
ton, dinner, ball, or anything else.
OIL klkI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03
GREEN'S MANSION HOUSE,

CORNER OF CAMERON AND FAIRFAX SIS.
rNHIS well-known and POPULAR HOTEL
i having undergone THORGiGH REAOIA.
ron and REFIRNISHiNG, is now open. VITA
everything complete, for the convenience ana a.
commodation of BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS.
2.t,- The Proprietor has secured the .crl ices o..
GEORGE l.. STEWART and SNMl BIZ
GREGORY. under whose joint management
pains will be spared To sustain the reputation ''
the HOUSE a. a FIR.ST GLASS HOIEL ~
every respect. JAMES "hLh".
Alexandria EehrnnrY |. lS59-Itt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

Another murder trial is now gong on in
the Baltimore City Criminal Court; and
seven persons are under trial III the bnltl-
moro County Criminal Court. charged with
murder in the Eighth Ward riots, in 1851.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

An Italian named Biaggio Fagacc' was
shot dead in the street at Cincinnati, on Sat
urday last ny a mulatto named William
Becky. j, woman named Catharinn Meyers
was the cause of the murder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

Tb" President has sent to the Senate. in
addition 10 the former statement showing the
condition of our claims against foreign gov
ernments, list Of our many s"ttled and un-
settled accounts with the late Republic OF
Columbia. from which it appears that but ht-
tie progress has been made i'll the lilnint'"n
OF the latter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The golfers of grist and saw mill near
Cincinnati. exploded on Saturday last. 10y
which TWO young men named Cook and Hall
were insanity killed, and Il man named
Hodge, seriously injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The Boston Liberator says that donation
of S.. 900 has recently been placed in the
hands of Wendell Phillips, to be used. princi-
nal and interest, for the womans rights
callSp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

Her Majesty Qneen Victoria has been
pleased to accord her bounty of three pounds,
to Elizabeth Jones, who was recently deliv-
cred Of thr"n children at Il birth, at Trevor,
near Llangnllen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 3, 1859

We have already called attention to the
reported project, on the part of those inter-
ested in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Baltimore, to
increase the toll on Coal transported on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. This is sub
iect so important, not only to the interests of
the Canal-to the interests of the State of
Virginia in that Canal-to those engaged in
the mining and transportation of Coal-to
the owners of Coal Mines-and to the pros
perity of our own city, that it has naturally
created much attention and comment. In
another column will be found the memorial
of the Coal Companies to the Maryland Com
missioncrs of Public Works, showing the i'm
propricty and injustice of the proposed move
ment. We believe that representations have
been made to the Governor of this State,
touching the matter, and that the Governor
will do all that he can, within the sphere of
his duty, 10 prevent the contamination of
the scheme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

Lord Campbell says it is law in England
that u iury who cannot agree may be lock-
ed up dmrng the session of court and then
carried in a cart to the borders of the next
comfy. and there shot into ditch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The views of the President and the S'cre-
tary of the Treasury, with regard To the Tar
1T and the Finances, expected every hay tn
he sent in to Congress. are looked tor with
mach interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

Mcssrs. Gait 4 Bro. arc preparing IN their
exquisite style set of silver plate t" be pre-
scented by friends to Joshua r. Gidd'nSs' pre-
v;ous TO his retirement from Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The House Of Representatives has referred
their FRENCH SrolIArI"v bill Ia the Com
mittrr of the Whole. fur discussion, winch. of
course. sets it back The Till passed by th"
Senate on this subject is now on the Sp"a-
Eer'S fable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The Richmond Wing says that the Wing
candidate for Governor in Virginia will be a
gentleman, every inch of him-he will be
able, active energetic, a splendid stump"r,
and more than :, match for Mr.. Lrtcher-he
will be- a thorough and Jealous friend "t in
ternal IMPROVEMENTS will he perfectly
sound on tn" slavery question--and he will
be-, besides. a noble, Curious, uncompromis-
ing Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

A fire broke out in the Carpenters shop Of
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Baggott, in Fredericksburg, on
Tuesday morning, which destroyed the shop
and all the tools, lumber, &C., in it-l"Ss
about $500. Two tenements adjoining
were also lestroyed-insured. MIR. Mont
gomerys slaughter house, asquare off, caught
from the flakes of fire carried by the wind,
and was burned. and the residences of MIR.
VIM. Slaughter. Mr.. Ames, Mr. Hazard
Mrs Little, and several other houses, were
on fire at one time, and had narrow escape.
The Engines were unable to throw drop OF
water upon the burning houses, as at first
the hose did not reach the river, and then
when it did, the suction machine could not
xrork
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

Private letters by the Arabia state with
confidence that the peaceful relations be-
tween France and Austria will not be DIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The British brig Bull has arrived at hos-
ton from Gihralter, having been !" days out
FOR six weeks of the voyage the crew hail but
one biscuit per meal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

A correspondent, in letter from Leaven-
worth. Kansas Territory, dated January %,
gives us full details of the proceedings in
that city. consequent upon the abduction of
a runaway slave, and the excitement caused
nv the affair, for which we have not ROOM
He describes the conduct of the abolition
lists as very uproarious, Illegal and decredita-
ble They broke open the door of the house.
where the runaway was confined, and car
ried him off, before those on the watch to
preyent their movements, had notice OF
what was going on. An indignation meet
ing" was called in Leavenworth' on the 10Th
Kansas troubles and disturbances appear to
he never ending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

IN. spulock, esq. has been conhrme"'
Marshal for the district of Georgia. vice
Stewart, removed, in consequence OF his al
Iced want of vigilance in the Wandercr case
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The report of the authorized Joint operations
of the fleets of England and France against
the Governor of Vera Cruz do not seem to
tally with Mr.. Dallas notes of conversation
with the Earl o! MalmeShury. Suhioined
is n extract: 1.-The rnmor of the morning
coming direct from Paris was advertrd TO
that an Anglc-Fraurh fleet had orders to
proceed to the Cult Of Mexico. The r,llnnr
he said. had lowered the funds. 1t was.
nevertheless. IL, :er'y destitute Of foundation. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

An Eng]ishman was recently detected in
the act of smuggling by the New York Gus
tom house officers; his boot-l"gs were stuffed
with watches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

There is on exb'Dtion in Philadelph'a
hog weighing ,235 pounds. ted and raised by
M B;sbop, OF Lancaster county, Pc, which
i. considered to be the largest evei brought 70
that market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

At Lancaster, Pa, Feb. |. the municipal
election resulted in the election of Sandrr-
son. democrat, for mayor over B"rr"wss' toy
: majority. The vote was heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The statement purporting to give an &C
coun. of the proceedings had in a recent Sen
o.orial Democratic Caucus, in relation to the
modification ofthe tariff, was inaccurate IN
go far as it reported Mr.. Hunter to have Saia
that he did not consider the mode of assess
ing the duties, party test. MIR. Hunter
then. does consider the question of ad valo-
rem and specific duties, "a party test. =
Are we right in so understanding it: IT So
to which party does Mr.. Buchanan belong
and in which is Mr.. Secretary Cobb to be
classed? Are the Tariff Democrats OF Penn
svlvania to be ruledout ofthe party t" which
Senator Hunter is attached!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

600 ton, in 1875 The avenues to market
from H." ,,,ost important cal region. are the
Reading iilroad and the Schvulkili Canal
BY an equally un Use policy ~ thit OF the
Baltimore and O,.oC ' 'a.i n "". the
Readi.., h.;lroal l". ANY WIN -"w I"
lS5S tr',," their Goa, unm- '"r'"r> '''A.n adj
.ntagcs whrci they had heretofore enjoyed,
the consequence Of which vas precisely 'h"
same il. thai experienced by the Ban d" .
ard Oniu Railrpan they alrnal"d = {.
feeling uf rhelr principal tr" ''~> VINO
transferred their business Il, "a hey could
To the Schuyn ! Canal. Il a the loss ct
tOnag, u the Reading 'ad III lS'A was
l6G. 90, toms. whilst = huv'kil' cana ~"
tur,lv gained Il $. So, ArIv 80 80"
Schu, ikiI' region .,,-, ~ 'nrg"'v = "'''r
Scranton Lackrwanna an. the L"hlgh III
creased their productions more than double OF
what the Scruylkill region had lost 10y TN"
p.;s,akrn policy Of tf" Reading Railr"ad.-
The rcfcr.""e # III" President of the Bal
timore and ohio Railroad Company T" the
Rcadil.. Railrc,d TOR Justification otthc re-
;, t. OF MS policy is fh"re'" most untor-
tunnt" uh|
NIth a Wv 10 re'."v"' II ,-rr"'n 4 .""'
trrdr v I'ch l""lr pc'u"' - "''"f>' ~ ~
.ru from Raluri"r". II - '"w "rg"' ~ the
Baltimrr" and Ono Ran 81! 'm'"ry that
the Chesapeake and ,"r I ANA pmpa"!
shall adopt the same T.: a err. a increase
III" tol mon th" a a. a. + i,rcc the
CO." ...'r' az! ~ RaIlroai:
T.. Sc. ~. - IL u h"c n.''>t ." -neStly 10
..-u,r vnur II H.. ra'0" Boar! 9: ,'"'- doc"
SEE. ct, '"n n"v .nrr''a-" 4
g., ~ vt , -" "f." ,, ia. :,
an, ..... q Of 10, n - ark 10 Baltl
NOR. Thc ou III n Il mea>'r"
would b" prorortlonate diminution IF ~,
cal ira. IRON. Maryland md il i"m" l.
W, trausirr It Pr nsylranii
r." undrr-l. 'ed firmly believe that III
the ~" sent r;..", of t"ll. til, amal viii h'""
all RI, al tohray" this Yea. that t'' ''
:, nt boo. 'aparit, an accommodate, nat
dis will '..'dily ."'.rr'>.' without 'rt'nS
from Bar n..r" her tue or"p"r'' OF tn"
trade. and !, ,'.rncry ,arw,I yet. '" 'n'e
sufficient not on, to keep the cana 'h"
most efficient condition. bur ais" n" ''"r
;ut"-,s' o.. ,. ,.'..u > 1t vi Il -
emo. ...... ...... '.., ....-..,. =" = e o..
ct T., 49,, ..rcatl H. namely: the dcvriopihtr F.
ofthc treat minera! res"li'"". Of western
Ma :, .a"d. Rut - small - thc margiu of
pr"tit u -" cal operators that an! adr'"''e
III the rolIs Will he prOdurty" OF lAe ye
reverse "f rhr~r benriicrnt results aud
srrrnu>i, ,niur. the best interests "t H. uE-
iarSi med and ch.". Ia i .'ttcriually ne
GROW th uf,h" coal rad" frur" Al"ghanv ""r =
~, Yer, Respectful, '.
= .nr.l hy the leading Coal C"mpsnc> Of MI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03
SPRING IMPoRTATIoNs, 1859
ARMSTRONG GATOR a co
SINGING SCHOOL,

MR. r. +. DENNIS will commerce ms >'.n,'
Nl Term in VOCAL MUSIC and Cl LII''
TON OF THE VOICE, at the LECr'EE E2.'.
corner Of Royal and Duke streets, IN Ih'."'.
Night February Sd, at II o''iock. ,.
Those wishing to attend, will purchas" " -.
at the store of Entwislc & Son, or Al NJ. ~
change Block.
The FIRST RrDrwESrs will be taught 80 q .'
enable all to read Music. Price Of Ticket, :
ian 2S-dtd Il. r. DENNi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

In the House of Representatives. on Tues
aor the HOMESTEAD bill was PASSED, by a
100 of 100 to 7f. This bill proposes to give
to every citizen, who is at the head . o. "a
Family and to such as have declared their
;n,or,;on to become citizens, the right 10
enter quarter section of land; the location s,,n
20 he on lands subject to entry, at one dollar
and quarter per acre. We believe all the
members from Virginia, without he'''a'"
voted against this bill. ''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

II the Wing Speech" which the Rich
mond Enquirer, the other day. put into the
mouth of the Wing candidate for Governor,
WAS far hit at the President and his policy,
il must be admitted that the Letter of MIR. Blu
chanan written in 1852. and now republished,
and going the rounds Of the papers is equal
" rs fair IA one ut the Democratic Admins
tration of 1882 So that. it is not even ne
cessary now to go to the Democratic oppo-
ncnts of the President for weapons of attack,
bu, the President himself furnishes the means
10 contrast most unfavorably his theoretical
opinions when he was out of power, with
the results of his policy whilstin power In
that letter he declared, with every NANTES
tation of alarm. that the expenditures of the
government had then reached the enormous
sum Of FIFTY MILLIONS Of dollars per d"nnm
and unless arrested in their advance by the
strong arm of the Democracy of the country.
mi ght in the courseo of few years. REACH ONE
HUNDRED MILLIONS" Alas. the ''Strong arm
of the Democracy" ~os interposed, and yet,
notwithstanding. the acme of enormity has
nearly been attained! But Mr.. Buchanan, in
1852, went on further 10 say, that "he was
convinced the expenditures ought to be con-
siderably reduced beiow the then standard
(S5O.OOO, OO0)"-that q "strong tendency TO-
wards extravaganza was the great political
evil of the day"-that ''money from the Urea
sury is constantly demanded to enrich specn-
lators, agents. and contractors" and he IN
dignanty asked, what will be the inev'tab"
consequence of such lavish expenditures:
And this question he answers by predicting
ruin to the doctrine Of State rights, and to
the country. 1t is only necessary TO com
pare 1852 with 1859, so far as the expend'-
lures of the government are concerned, to
SEQ with what force and effect this letter can
be used nor. in political discussions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The New York Ledger received to-day
contains No. ] Of Hverett's Mount 'e'"0'
papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03
Conventions IN the Congressional Districts

W" "Srrart IL" i".0nwing from the pri-
yatc letter ii IN r~trrincd fl rrul.
Ii s.ciu> Ia me 10 Dc very important that
the D"rnmratrr press rhrpng h"ut th" State
should urg" the n"""ss'ty 1T Conventions III
the Congressional b ,lr,rts here there j. a
rr"l.aJnrv of r.ura IS ri Democratic can
Grdata> in order t. secure the iutE:r unity Of
III" party'
our views with rri.'rrr' ." to III. nr""s>rty
q: { INVENTIONS in r" case ai.II"d To- Us orr
friend. .uinrir strictly with his own AMI we
W. n..-" IL 81 short time rrr-eh, "a = our views
at lrny h upon the subject -R'ca. EI"m'r.
NOR RENT The Head II f'E i/ER fINE
i Err, Opposite Airannd"A. Tph re.nonShe
man rent viii .. mnd-rurr AI-". BELLE-
INV + 'hiH !. J"rning the sh"'c. The W."
vii hs rented separately "r together. lpr terms,
&C., sppl ~ p..r,"u. or by letter. To
THoS. ". BERRY. " l,hInston. Dc.
ian 22-2awbw
NOTItE.-All those wishing 10 buy bargains
v IN Dry. Fancy. and Millinery GOODS, Furs.
Hosiery. Gloves, g.. are requested To- call aud
anime our .tork- whrh We selling I'd st greatly
reduced prizes. 10 make room tot a Sprns stock
feb / :. 4 y. MEYENBkkd, Szrspts Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The Washington Union, in regretting the
defeat of the Pacific Railroad bill-declaring
that there is no good reason for staving it
off-that the road is necessary, and will GER
tainly command maiorities in both Houses
of Congress in the next four years-that Mr.
Gwin is entitled to every commentator for
his zeal in behalf of the measure, &C., &c,
winds up with the significant remark that
there is a class of politicians in this coun-
try with whom nothing but the DYSPEPSIA is
CONSTITUTIONAL" The gentlemen of the
State Rights Democratic wing, opposed to
the Road, may put that in their pipes and
smoke it. it may, or moy MT, cur" them OF
their constitutional" eomplai"t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

N0TICE.-The co-psrtnership hcrei'io,,s.r,.
~ ing under the name of WISE "hH'-
this day dissolved by mutual consent. ,..
CHARLES }. WISE will contInu" ,D'
mas. On hi. own account. {. J. VIE
l.. +. GEE'N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

The bill, which has already passed the
House Of Representatives, making donations
of public lands to the several States for the
purpose of founding Agricultural Colleges,
was before the Senate on Tuesday, and dis
cussed bv Messrs. Stuart, Harlan, Simmons,
Collamer. Hale. and others. in support Of its
and by Messrs. Rice, Mason,
Green. Davis, and others. in opposition to its
adoption. In the affirmative, says the Ma
tional Intclligencer, it was maintained that
Congress had full power to dispose of the
public lands for the purpose indicated,
which, by fostering agricultural education.
would tend to develop the resources and pro-
mote the property of the country The ag-
riculturists were interested in the diffusion
of useful knowledge on the subject of their
vocation. and it was time that Congress,
while legislating for other branches of indus
try, should pay some attention 10 the claims
preferred by the most numerous and the most
important Of all. On the other hand, the bill
was opposed both in its principles and
details; on the former ground because of an
alleged want of power on the part of Con-
gress to make these grants to the several
States, which, it was argued, would fail to
derive any substantial benefit from such do
nations. AZ because of the defective provi-
sons of the bill. they would enure almost
solely to the advantage of land spectators,
besides squandering Il large portion of the
public domain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

RFERRING 10 the above notice
II rtate. that having been unable to 1's l...
the Steam Plaster Mill advertised bS rue. an
thi. day purchased the interest OF VI "''' J,,
will continue to grind and keep on nam" 'T@,l,Iy0
the coming season. a large STOCK oi ' I
and CALGINED PLASTER, which VIII
at low prices, for cash. u.r.r
feb l-2w CHARLhH .. W.
N0TICE.-Mr F. q. lirnly a@rn, 10, ,',,. ,.,p-
N OF GLEASONS PATENT Gas ~ j.,
will return 10 this city on Thursday. "f1 '''..
can be seen 1t the Marshall llou.". SD '' ~ 49,.
remain q short time Ia enable cil'""' g..
tide themselves with this valuable nv ..
saving gas.
JIIANTED TO HIRE-A W0MAN
w work Of q small family, four m''e' srosri
country. Good wages and constant t"l lane
given. Apply 70 tho subscriber at h. ''''''
one mile south OF Bailey Cro's koai' u,,l.
jan 2s-so3t~ J. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-03

Alexandria, Va, Feb. lst, -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-07-14
" PUNISHMENT OF CR1ME IN North
CARoL1NA.-The administration Of JUS,

81. PUNISHMENT OF CRIME IN North
CARoL1NA.-Thea administration Of JUS.
tice in North Carolina is much less mild
than in many Of her sister States Hay-
ing no estate Prison." the old punish
ments Of the English Common e Law arc
still inflicted; such. as branding, whipping,
cropping the ears, &c. A writer, after
describing the recent opening of the court
in one of the counties in that State, says
A prisoner, who had been convicted Of
biggamy, was then brought in hy the Sher-
if and an assistant, whereupon his coun-
sci moved for a new trial, or the ground
that the defendant had been unable to
procure the attendance of all his witness
es. -. His Honor inquired if he could give
the requisite security On being answer
cd in the negative, "Then,''. said his Hon
or, ''let the sentence of the Court be exc
cuted forthwith" The sheriff and his
&c outy then blindfolded the prisoner, tied
his hands, and bound his head fr,nl to
the bar. Taking the branding iron from
the furnace, the sheriff applied it red hot
to the cheek of the bigamist, burning a
plain letter B, an inch and half long
and nearly half an inch keep. The pris-
oner Was then remanded to Jail, where his
head and hands were introduced into pill
lory: and 1forty stripes save one" were
applied to his bare back, after which he
was discharged - -~.-.-
Every Jail in North Carolina is proyi-
ded with whipping post, stocks, and pill
lory: Murder, rape, arson, burglary, and
all the higher crimes and misdemeanors
are punished with death; manslaughter by
by branding the letter NJ in the right
hand. The conyict's hand is bound to
the bar, and the branding iron is laid up
on the palm until he can say "God save
the State" three times Theft and minor
offences by whipping standing in the pill
lory, or sitting in the stocks.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-07-14

ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN.-In hio val
edictory address, the ex-Lord Rector of
GLASGOW University, Sir E. Bulwer Lyt-
ton, lately offere the following excellent
maxims to the students: - rsza-
-,"Never affect Che said) to be other than
what you are, either richer or wiser. New
er be ashamed to say 4 do not know
Men will then believe you when you say
4 do know Never be ashamed to say,
whether applied to time or money, 4 can
not afford it; I cannot afford to; waste an
hour in the idleness to which you invite
me. l cannot afford the guinea you ask
me to throw away
"Once establish yourself and your mode
Of life as what they really are, and your
foot is on solid ground, whether for the
gradual step onward or for the sudden
spring over the precipice. From these
maxims let me deduce another.
"Learn to say NO with decision, sYes'
with caution, mo with decision whenever
it meets temptation, Yes with caution
whenever it implies promise. A promise
given is bond inyiolable. A man is al
ready Of consequence in the world when
Fit is known that we can implicitly rely 0
him. 1 have frequently seen such a man
preferred to a long list of applicants for
some Important charge; he has been lifted
at once into station and fortune, merely
because he has this reputation-that when
he says he knows thing, he knows; and
when he says hc will do a thing, he
will do it."