The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-11-25
EXtrayagaEt Living.


This Is the fatal error among nearly all
classes in orr country. and to il may he
traced a large proportion OF the 80 called
that visit many families, and
drive them down from comparative wealth
to poverty. Economy is meannes> i'll the
eyes of our voung men and women. spend
inc everything that Is made Is regarded a.
eenteel and liberal. Debt and trouble fol-
low sooner or later, as inevitable conSe-
0ucnces: for where any one is seen care
less about his own earnings. You must not
expect to find them very careful Of the
earnings of other people. Your spend
thrift's morality Is not always OF the no.
ble,t description.
1t is sad to see the readiness with which
Young persons fall into the wees ot soclc-
tv. aad initiate the evil instead OF the
good. Young men smoke and drink. and
waste their light earnings, thinking II
manly to do so. and even call their pa
rents or friendly advisers old togyish, OF
behind the age Yet we do not cease to
wonder that in the better way OF life. and
orderly, temperate, prudent way, then
common sense does not lead them. All
around. if they will but open their EYES
they may see wrecks OF cody vessels that
swept out boldly on the sea of life, and
made slipwrcck on the very coasts to-
wards which they are unconsciously bend
ing sail All, if they would be warned
i'll time.
The trite old alage, of spending some
thing less than Is earned. as the sure way
to future wealth and competence, is the
one that all who hope for success in lit,
must deeply lay to heart, and make tho
rule of action. Parents preach it to yo,n
children Begin with them at the begin
ming: teach them 10 reserve II small sun
from their pocket money. and lay it aside
regularly. but, at the same time. give Wiz,
instructions as TO the Use OF MONEY. 4
that the misery love of money he not en-
kindled in their hearts. Teach them a.
50 Self-denial, and especially seek to III
Splre than with courageous Indcpcn-
dence of the worlds opinion IL all matter
where right and conscience are concerned
Il i; only by precept and example,
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lard the healthy rr,e1e,. OF -oricty.
AN lhAhNSE ti''Sfl'Ai- - BE- DULL
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gag! III preparing NE plans ''' al 'h-
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ttna.ve grounds Tor the sxyrc.se anu amu>s
met Of the patients. it having been found
by experience that ample Up 'rtuni!;es fl
outdoor exercise has more beneficial 'facl
and contributes more 10 the speedy recover,
Of The patients titan any other acces,or! 10 (
hospital. Inc farm upon which II is iropoS
ed to locate 1t comprises about thous"ne
acres. the owner of which is secesslonlN
and wlthln The rebels lire.
In the recent railroad accident near L4fty
ette, Ind, the baggage car WIS about four
'ee'' '"o"'' ii"'!o"si '''"l 'Ne passenger '"'
osh''i" It, "ii' 'Ae 1o'ce Vi eo1'i"o' was sui
@s - '''l'e III, o'Ss"s7 'a' en''fei! '"fouS'
the passenger car tearing OH the top oH
leaving The SIDES intact. E"9ry person IL
the car was lnstintly Killed.
New H,mnShiro editor SAYS mon DE-
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!" '-'"'''' u .''' '''''i' Il" '''e WILL anu
make women DO the ether third.
The yota ior oonoraoS IN ,,a Nv, yorL
o.. 49, n.,
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'462' ward (dem.) 02o, anu Hawkins IRE
publ 1903 very h4ttt Ing triumph 70.
Mr. Ray,ond u,der ,ba c;rcunos,oroos ood
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oae p'0o"oi' - 'le'''' SAei'.oHS ifon' liz
frienus. fcrhando Wood was beaten by