Connecticut western news., 1878-10-23

The man who is trying by honest effort to help himself, has the door slammed in his face, if indeed he escape with nothing worse. This is true, though every intelli- gent person knows that there are thousands of men and women, as respectable as the average Canaanlte, to say the least, who are making honest efforts to get their daily bread by selling books, useful books, too. in most cases, and many more are driven \ by necessity to drag themselves about the country to sell little wares from door to door. We may lay it down as a principle X beyond dispute, that we seriously wrong a \ man by giving him anything which we can \ render it possible for him to earn. A man must be highly developed both morally and intellectually, and be possessed Of great na- tive strength of character to receive charity without great loss to himself. This is ! true even if sickness renders it impossible for man to work. And neither public of fcials nor private individuals are excusahle for robbing man of his manhood simply because he must have employment, or beg,
 
 ing? Never give anything but employment. except in cases of physical disability, or extreme youth or old age. Can town au- thorlties work upon this plan? There is certainly much work done for the public for which cash is paid out of the pulic purse, and much more could be done greatly to the benefit of the town. The highways are not to such perfect condition that a few more shovels full of dirt, or few loads of gravel would irjure them, and the road sides and gutters. are not so thoroughly graded and cleaned that citizens would complain if they were improved. Neither would it be a serious matter if sidewalks and street crossings were constructed and trees planted by the roadside, and quantities of lime chips pounded if for use upon the roads. Much of the work could be done even in the coldtst weather, and there it is that men are usually out of employment, It certainly would require but little thought to provide work for all well persons who are oblidged to apply to tue town for assistance. And what binders the application of this rule hy private citizens when appealed to for help? Nothing but impatence, carel' ss- ness and thoughtlessness. Almost every body gives something, and there are many whose donations would aggregate large amounts annually. But hardly one can be found who gives n manner to secure the best good of the one who receives. A lit | ln Nr;, for every spp?icant-work enough to pay tor food eaten or clothes worn. When such efforts are made, good results will certainly follow. The number of town paupers would soon diminish, for compul. sion to labor would develop industry, and the number of tramps would immediately be reduced. All who were unwilling to work would find It necessary 10 move on, and in dustrious men would be encouraged II the citizens of the town would act in har mony iu this matter, the results would Et all that could be desired. Wise encourage ment would develop manhood and indt- pendence which want and suff ring, whict are natures remedies for lazness, should | bo oi""Cu " NO 'h0ll pFIACCI "o'h' ") the price of patience and determination il this matter, and greatly desired results wi! surely follow, results that can be secured in no other possible maurer. P.
 "BRNKE THR: UGH THE BoTToM Al immense lot of Blankets, Robes. Trunks Satchels, etc., which will be sold bt low , bottom prices, at the Salisbury H,rnes and Trunk Emporium, 444 Centennia Ave ; nakeville, Ct. J. NJ. MILLER. | 6Wll