The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-09-21
Politcnc~s "a Path to Wealth

Men are not as they seem. g still, t,- d.
rule we are judged by our looks and
ways. Ifthese are progressing we start
of with our new-lormed acquaintance ut
an advantage. should after information
confirm first impressions, we have won
the man and made O. customer some
one has written: study TO be polite. 4"
Why should not all men and women
feel kindly and &C, kindlys If thcv fall
in with strangers. what is to prevent q
frank, hearty, and open communication
of ideas, and a courteous way of express
ing them In their intercourse with
neigabors, why should the pleasant in
dueuces of mutual respect ami mutual
sympathy be wanting? And I'm their
own families, why should all regard TO
feeling be laid aside, and each one seem
to act upon the selfish principle
Itis a want or the true politeuess that
introduces discord and confusion which
too often make our homes unhappy. A
little consideration ior the feelings of
those whom we are bound to love and
cherish. and "a little sacrifice of our own
wills, would. in muItitudes of instances,
make all the difference b5eween aiieua-
ton and growiugafection. Whata large
amount of actual discomfort in domestic
life would be prevented. if all children
were trained both by precept and ex-
ample, to the practice OF common polite
ness If courtesy of demeanor toward
all whom they meet in field or highway
were instilled, how much more pleasant
would our town travels and our rustic
rambles Every parent has "A personal
interest in this matter; and if every
parent would but make the n5edfuI
effort. q great degree OF gross incivility
ana consequent annoyance would soon
be swept away from cur hearths and
homes"
Confidence is the heart and backbone
of business; aud this can onlI be IN
spired by frank, courteous and honest
intercourse. This politenes5 and Chris
tian civility should be cultivated and
pracliced from the cradle TO the grave.
1t will open doors to wealth an honor,
that wealth and honor can not open.
Politencss is key that viii open hearts,
safes and homes. It secures welcome
and plenty in all buds It is Ike the
charm of love: it hraws and we wish to
Weld. 1t touches p tender place in our
nature and we Immediately respond
Politeness irons wrinkles out Of our faces,
and gives a peculiar charm TO the
possessor of this grace. Politeness coupled
with little wit has often proved
more than a fortune TO a boy, and it
never comes amiss in man, or woman
of mature age.
The late Hon, Geo MacDuflie, of South
Carolina, when very little boy, was one
evening holding calf 10y the ears, while
his mother MIXED the COY. A gentle
man passing by said Good evening
my little sol"
George returned, 90 Good evening sir"
with such polite bow as to attract the
/ gentleman attention, who SAID
Why did you not pull of your hat,
my little friend
so I viii, sir, if you viii get down
and hold the calf for me-"
His politeness and shrewd remark
were the making of him, for the gentle
man, who was rich, said to his mother.
q Your son is a bright boy, and will, one
day, if he is properly trained, make 4
great man. II you will allow me, will
educate him and give him start in The
world
Georges mother was only 100 glad T.
thank the gentleman for his kind ofer
and to let him take charge Of her son