St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-06-18
Glte Gateduniam.
Brother Jonathan's Advice to His
Son

Well, Charles. the long wished for
day has arrived from this time you
are no longer under NV care and con
troll You are now your own man, and
the world is before yOu. Such has been
your obedience, industry, and depOrt-
ment, during your minority, that ]
have full confidence that you will
never willingly place a thorn on my
pillow but that YOU will, by industry,
integrity and honesty, play the man,
and thereby establish n character for
yourself.
As Won have been educated in the
habits Of temperance and industry, |
need not SAY much on that score yet il
cannot be too often repeated, that at all
events. YOU shun the haunts of idlers,
dram shops. and all places of dissipa-
tion. ~ IL il not reputable to be seen
at such places except on imperiOus ne
cessity
For your general conduct in society :
be pleasant and obligiug to your equals
and interiors ; respectful to your su-
periOrs and seniors sincere and up
right with all Avoid contention and
strife, and shun all bad company. De-
spise not the poor aud decrepit show
pity to the unfortunate, and extend
charity to the needy, especially to
Small injuries treat with silent con
tempt never retaIiate, but manfully
defend Yourself when necessary.
Regard virtue as the great ornament
of man govern your passions. Let
your language Ice pure and speak with
dcliberatIOn. Shun the unfruitful
works of darkness of every kind, aud
let your conduct he such as will bear
the light of day.
Should YOU I've in the employment of
another be faithful to the man; re-
membering, always, that his business
j. your business and that his interest,
in u SeuSr, is y0ur interest. Pry not
into the secrets OF your neighhnrs, but
keep your own and the man with whom
You may live.
Should Won go into any business
yourself pursue it early and late with
resolution, and never put off anything
to bc done tomorrow, that ought to
be done to-day. Never be above your
business, nor let your business drive
you; personally superintend it; and
let your uniform industry be a pattern
for those whom You may employ or
have under your care. Let your com
mauds be understood and promptly
oheycd.
As to dress let it Toe decent and ac-
cording To your employment. BE not
anxious to follow the fashions, but re-
member that cleanliness is cardinal
virtue. Never Judge the character of
IA man 10y his external appearance.
Puuctuality is of the utmost cOnse-
qurncc 10y it YOU may draw money
SHOULD you wish) at any time from
yonr neighbours pockets.
Let Your accounts Ice accurately
kept, both debt and credit, and settle
often. Reckon with Yourself once II
year, perhaps about the first of Janu-
AIRY IL the best time. Make Il close cal
culation aud see in what latitude yOu
are sailing; see where Won have miss
eel figure, aud let those errors be us
bcacons and landmarks to warn You in
future. For the neglect of such reck-
oning, and running on in Il supposed
prosperous course. many have been
shipwTcCked and ruined. Small debts
and interest are too often overlooked
10y debtors, but creditors never forget
them hence bring them all in'O the
reckoning, whether for or against
they often make a large item in the
general account.
Should you build house, let it be
no larger than is necessary for the pur
pose designed for buildings in the
country larger than are necessary are
poor property; but in any case, let the
cellar be "a large as the frame.
Have AN opinion of your own, but
ever keep your mind open to cOnvic
ton. Never dcspisc IA man because he
differs in opinion from You. A. to re-
ligious matters be no stranger to your
Bible, and form your creed from its
pages, but not from the opinions of
men. As to politics cudeavOr to un-
derstand in some measure, the govern
ment in which NOu live, and the char
aCter and motives of the men who di-
rect it. Never give your vote to a man
who * unworthy to receive it and
disdain the man who would so dis
grace human nature, As to sell his vote
for glass of rum.
Should YOU have the misfortune, 10y
INSTRUMENTATION, trcachery of others, or
otherwise, to fail, compound with your
creditors, bc honest, deliver up all and
begin the world anew. But remember,
Charles, that a debt is not morally
paid when the creditor rclinquishes,
reluctantly. u part to- save the remain
der; therefore, | say, he honest, and
should YOU ever after be able, pay
those creditors both principal and in
tcrest To the last cent; and show to
and not the knave.
La tlY. Should YOU, some time hence,
think of entering into Il family state,
be not in Il hurry let judgment con
troll fancy. \ thorough understanding
of the business of the kitchen is of the
greatest Importance To any lady to
say the least, the lady who is uuac-
quainted with this important accom-
plishment, il continually liable to im
position by her servants. The sound
of the gridiron tn a hungry man is bet
ter music than that of the piano. Seek
one who is prudent and discreet, in
whom there - nratneSs and good SENSE
such one Is of great price" dig
nifty and honor" in domestic life, ''aTe
her clothing and on her tongue is the
law at kindness" But mark the re-
verse: lit l. better" said the wise
prince. Ito dwell in the corner of the
house top" 81, If you please, in one
end at the garnet, where mOthcrwOrtI
and tanSy and many useless cOmbusti-
bile matters are pro uIscuously thrown
Together, ethan with brtwling wo-
man in u wide house.' where all the
capacioU~ rooms are richly garulshed
with the best of furniture.
Good DisinfectantS.
The following list of disinfectants
and deodoIizcrS. taken from IA printed
circnlar issued 10y the Maine board of
health, will be of value both To indi-