Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-10-05

many years paSI nave oniy peen nearu az
long intervals. In order, then, to avoid
needless trouble. let young and old be sat
isfed with the tastes. pleasures, occupa-
tions and positions natural to their re-
spective ages.
2. We often trouble ourselves unnec-
essarily in consequence of what we regard
as our stupidity. Probably we are stu
pid often, and in many things; but still
it does not follow that because we do not
learn some things quickly, or perceive
truths or appliances as readily as our
neighbors, we are lacking in intelligence;
thrre are many branches of learning
which men study for which | am incom-
petent, simply because have not pre-
pared to learn them and before | could
appreciate their necessities, must have
been educated for them. In some of the
large mills in the cotton district they will
admit clerical visitors readily, but will
refuse to allow some of their lay friends
to accompany them in their inspection of
machinery; but why the distinction ?
Because the clergy have not the eye of
the machinest, but possibly their friend
has; and if so, he will discover speedily
the simplicity Of some novel, costly, val
uaulc invention that is as yet peculiar to
that establishment, and which in these
days of competition they wish to keep Sc
cret The pill owner aoes not, certainly
compliment ministers upon their mechan-
ical talent or powers of observation; but
he offers no insult by the distinction he
makes, and only acts npon great truth,
namely, that man to see must not have
his eyes holden; aud, that, unless in any
given subjects he has had preparatory
teaching he cannot fully understand Or
appreciate it.
3. Akin to the last named way of in
flicting needless misery, is the voluntary
display of ignorance People will per-
sist in talking about things they do not
understand, to the people who do under
stand them. If they did this for instruc-
ton, well; they would learn. Because
if you wish to know a subject, talk about
it to a man who is master of it; if you
wish to know the man, talk to him about
something else. But some talk for talk
ing's sake, or for self display; and they
get the wretchedness of being made to
feel that they are great fools.
1t is often wise for ones credits sake
to keep quiet. The historic, silent gen.
tleman at dinner who, though he had not
spoken, greatly impressed his neighbors
by his appearance, and made them think
him some of thought and dignity, spoiled
all when he exclaimed, on seeing very
dainty dish brought up, "Ah them's the
jockies for me-" He illustrated Jeremy
Taylor's saying, Some peoples heads are
like bell, in which there is nothing but
tongue and emptiness" But we may
add, there is no need for any one to give
himself the trouble of ringing out the fact
concerning himself
How many torment themselves by jeal
ousy! But where is the need? Why
should Mr.. Plain be always at fever. hea
about Mr. Powers sermons or speeches
Why be jealous Of his abilities, or any
thing but pleased because he is able by
i his talents to attract hearers? Bring Mr.
Power down from his PEDESTAL, frient
Plain would not be raised to it. Man,
a worthy man has lost his appetite, hi
sleep, and his joy of life by his absurc
yielding to jealous, captious feeling
against his acquaintance. We may Sc
faults in our peighbor, and charity neve
says, do not see them." because we mus
then be blind but for our own comfort
sake, let us avoid jealous spirit, AM
try to be large hearted. and willing to re
, joice in the well-doiug of all, and not S
fix our gaze on others mishaps as to fai
: to see their excellcncies.
s. All along our pathway Of life ii
unappropriated blessings, in default Q
not using which, we get in trouble. lher
is no greater thief of present enjoymen
or nactor of needless regret, than tina
restless spirit which impels men to kce
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