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About Upson enterprise. (Thomaston, Ga.) 1878-1879 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1878)
JNO. F MEANS, Editor and Proprietor * 2 y. POP A 004 THE UPSON ENTERPRISE! Written for THE UPSON E ENTERPRISE ADVERTISING RATES Contrasted Marriages. iSquare, 2 Squares, % Squares, $1 00. $2 50 200500 300700 4 001 10 00 3 M.|6 M. | 12M. $7 00 1000] $1500 1000 15 00 2000 4 Squares. 5 00 | 12 00 30 00] ===== 2000 3000 39 00 6500 70 00 3000 40 00 50 00 8000 130 GO 0 . By REV. W. c. CARTER. o CHAPTER VII. A few days after Miss Almas ATTORNEY A T IA W, THOMASTON, GA. , will practice in the various State and Federal Courts. Office first door North 01 the Webb House, mch12-1y W. X. BEALL, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, THOMASTON, GA. Will practice in the various Courts of the State of Georgia, 097 Office in the Court-house—down stairs, meh5-ly Julius E. F. MATTHEWS, ATTORNEY LAW Thomaston, Ga. Office up-sairs Cheney Building, parture from her boarding house ...... school, an event occured that marked and important epoch in the life of Dr . Adam.He had always intrusted the sale of his cotton with his overseer, a man reputed for his honesty. The entire crop had .been gathered, and the greater portion disposed of; yet there remained ft few bales of the late picking. The Dr. ordered the sale of these and could easily have given his personal attention, had he not been so under the influence ot strong drink. The over-seer sold the cotton—ten bales—and left for parts tinknown.- When this intelligence reached the Dr. he decided to ivest his money in city property, or merchandise, and advertised his large farm and slaves for sale. In less than a month af ter the appearance of the advertise- ‘•THE NOBLEST MOTIVE IS THE PUBLIC GOOD THOMASTON, GA, TUESDAY MORNING |He could smoke as many segars as any of his comrades, drink as much fine wine and brandy, and in the line of playing cards and profanity was without a peer. would-be lovers, and thus saved her-1 self many hours of unhappiness. She had ever regarded marriage x APRIL 16, 1878 •I have ever regarded him as society, name, JA. COTTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, |Thomaston, Ga. IWill practice in all courts in the State. Prompt attention given toall business en- trusted to him. inch5,-ly A. C. GREENE ATTORNEY AT LAW, THOMASTON, GEORGIA. Collections a specialty. Office in ohnson’s Building. mch5,-1y J. S. POPE ATTORNEY AT ZEBULON, : Prompt attention given to busidess. PR . — — 4 James M. Smith: TTORNEY AT LAW, ZEBULON, GA. rompt attention given to business. JOHN F. REDDING, ATTORNEY AT LAw Barnesville, Ga. if with a darning needle. When he |went to a concert he heard a cracked .fiddleand an insane clarionet. When |he had a tooth pulled, he sat down • nd never left off yelling. When he :got out of teeth he gummed victuals. :when he wanted an international show he sent for Lafayette and order- ed his friends up from Old Virginia with the specimen carefully labelled in bottles. W hen heonce got hold of a nugget of gold from an Indian chief he felt rich - W hen lie wanted to know anything about the weather he consulted the ground-hog or goose- bone. When-but why goon? What did such a man know? I worthy man, Mother." He belonged to . | honorble but shrank with becoming ; Alma did not wish * C0 belonged to a timidity from the onerous duties of She believed with Almathat APr. had no the conjugal state. Her mother had that on each given h er many words of sound ad- which, by the way. yet imposed a fine |member for every path uttered. :fus stood at the bead of the list money thus obtained was expended, Min the purchase of more fuel where- +n by the engine was kept in motion.—| But notwithstanding all this, Rufus Augustus Coriolanus wasa ’charming and handsome young man.’ Ru- vice which Alma had observed with The marked fidelity.. Marry, said her mother, “a Chris- The Dr.’s health was failing. Such’ was his condition that he gave his business entirely into the hands of his son and Mr. Harper, the Dr.’s partner. But the fine business quali fications of the latter would have rc cieved ho material aid from the Dr gentleman. Every woman is responsible for the cerrect exercise o her judgement. Lcl him be a man of good sense and of some education. Do not marry a man of dishonorable parentage. Never promise your heart when you do not intend to give it. Let, character, Christian character, influence you, Alma, in selecting a Icompanion for life. Your father was a Christian. The cares of this life are had he been present. Their business as iuch as a Christion wife can en- prospered. Rufus continued in their du e with the assistance of a Chris- employment, but his intemperate lab-.U" husband. But with an atheist its rendered him at times unfit for the who wil I not join herin her devotions, extensive business of the firm. Neith- | or an infidel that knows not the wor- er Mr. Harper nor the Dr. was aware ship of the true God, life’s cares will of the extent to which Rufus indulg- |prove too great, and there will be days of thick darkness, and sorrow, and a broken lieart.” ed. Gray was a worty man. "W lien will you answer his letter Alma 2" “Really Mother, I can not say.” She did not know, for she had not| decided to write. (TO BE CONTINUED.) A 3% OB TO GURIS. Home is womans kingdom, and to make home happy is her great work. Of course, to do this a certain num- ber of women must spend much time in domestic occupations; and the| woman who cannot do anything that is necessary about a house has had a deficient education, whether she be a millionaire’s or a laborer’s daughter. But there are other wavs of working in her kingdom. CONVENTIONALITIES. An old man of experience says: i. I have seen a young man sell a good i farm, turn merchant, and die in the i insane asylum. I have seen a farmer t avel about so much that there was, nothing at home worth looking at. I have seen a man spend more mon- ey in folly than would support his family in comfort and independance. I have seen a young girl marry a mail of dissolute habits, and repent for it as long as she lived, 2 I have seen a man depart from truth where candor and veracity would have served to a much better purpose. YT ment, the Dr. had disposed of his large, fertile and well improved plan- tation. His object in doing this was to have his business where he could give it Ins personal attention. Early in the New Year lie purchas ed a half interest in a large mercan tile establishment, and gave Rufus a position in it as a clerk. Rufus man- ifested considerable interest in his new occupation, and in a few months acquired that adeptness characteristic of a good clerk. The Dr.’s object in allotting him a clerkship was to allord him the op portunity of learning some profession by which he might, if thrown upon his own resburces, earn a livelihood. It was not his object to confine Rufus to the mercantile business, for he de- sired him to complete his education, and then choose his own profession. JThe first year was one of great pe cuniary profit to the Dr. Ie and his copartner made the most favorable purchases, and sold for cash 5t a T. crative per cent. His success was so great that a heavier made the ensuing year in the hope of realizing a larger sum. In this he was not disappointed. Ruins, in the meantis tered the school-room, in his seventh year. ‘I think, my son, tl 10 Nearly four years had elapsed since the Dr. engaged in the business, and it was now time to plenish their tall stock of goods. M Harper usually attended to ibis. Ear- Thus had Mrs. Hansel counseled orcantile her daughter; mid the words she had spoken found in Alma’s heart a per manent Nome. The ensuing night was an impor tant one in the life of Alma. Her de-| cision was to affect her destiny, her happiness, her life. She felt wholly| unprepared for such intelligence.—I She had never decided to marry, and 1 it was some three after the reception| ... of Walter’s letter before she even do.I Giles received an invitation to a partv. | cided whether she loved ’ Im * e — a Lhumor not. And after this was determined there was considerable time spent in ascer-| taining the propriety or impropriety| of a union. ‘i ly in the season he left for New York and was induced to make: purchase than heretofore. er was a bachelor i larger Mr. Harp ¬ and he and his book-keeper, Mr. Giles, slept in their establishment. During Mr. Harper’s absence Mr. "Rufus," said lie, "here are the keys 111 leave,them in your possession un til my return.” Upon Mr. Giles’ re turn from the party Rufus handed him the keys and remarked “I’ll not remain with you to-nighhit, Giles. I’m going home." After firmly securing the doors and windows, Mr. Giles retired to rest and was soon rejoicing in the arms of Morpheus. CHARTER VIII. But what of the letter? It was from Malter Gray, We do not pro- Drose to tell the reader its content : 8 but will place the letter before him Miss ALMA dship prompts me to be was now at you would • I vour manno clerk in your mind revert yourself. J feel grateful that you have not denied me this privilege. Allow me to say I aid charmed with “Is my conse ed?" was Alm durii rence properly educat- a’s frequent question the long hours of that night "I have no right to unite my destiny with Mr. Gray there because of recip rocal love; I must examine this horc closely. After conmendiirg he spir- to the Great One who careth for all his creatures, Alma found, at a late hong that repose that Her mind and body both needed. Mrs. Hansel observed t perturbation that At less to conceal, "What is the hand asked■ matter., manifest not rest well last night? better let me employ a place; if is time you were in school again; I am fearful that you have s, and intelligence. My with pleasure to our first nd I rejoice that our troubled. "What Alma 27 aid she Villpractice in all the courts of the Miss Alaa;”TSty since you went to plate, mch5,-y i h : | '"But father, I do not want to go to school—- I never intend to graduate, no matter how long you send me.” ′ This was enough. The Dr could do no more than to suggest. Former indulgence had now placed Rufusbe- yond the conservative influence of sound and judicious discipline. I HUNT & TAYLOR TTORNEY8 L AW BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA Qit practice in the counties comprising udicial Cireuit, and in the Su- Sourt of the State. 2 Office over 1s store of J. W . Hightower, nicliu-ly Wm. S. Whitaker, TTORNEY aT LAW. CARNESVILLE, GA. ouxtacticein the counties of the Flint — and the Supreme Cou rt of the State. IJOSEPH J. ROGERS, | ONEY AT LAW, R Barnesville, Ga. 11 busin ess promptly attended to. ICABANISS & PEEPLES, TORNEYS AT LAW, Forsyth, Georgia. Flint practice in all the counties of uwh5,-ly BERNER. ,. I I C. A. TURNER. BERNER & TURNER, “Very well, was the. Dr.’s reply. . Rufus was rapidly coining into no- tice among the young Misses of N . I "O, he is so charming !" said Cora Es- |telle. "So handsome and gentleman- ly! said Fannie Black; and “so Iwealthy!" said Minnie Ford. Now, be it known to the reader that it would have required more than ordi- nary discerdment to discoverer in the character, of, Rufus anything “so charming." His conductin the pres ence of ladies, while not a direct vio lation of strict decorum, was not al- together irreprehensible; and as to his wearth, anybody of average intel ligence and correct ideas of true wealth, could not possibly discover any element of pure nobility in his character. True excellence is not in the perishable, lands, stock, merchan dise, the dazzle of a watch-fob, or the flourish of a walking cane; but is in the heart) and must assume visibility in thosechanels fit for its manifesta tion. And where there are - found none of the excellences that constitu- tute. Christian character, there is ‘no charm’ for the pure minded, no love- liness for the virtuous, no wealth or ton, Orneys At L FORSYTH, : GA. tpractice in attedtion ulthe Courts, and give Refer oncto the collection of I™, Ga.r to Win. H. Head, Banker Motors- Forsyth Imas & Allen, Cotton .Sth, Ga.. mchMat MARTIN. - MARTY. T. R. MILLS, JR. RTIN & MILLS, TORNRY NEYS AT LAW, happiness for another. True, the tin sel and glare of the millionaire may attract (lie attention of the vain, and win the applause of oi polloi, and Hie homage of the sycophant. Buta spir it of ostentation that keeps continally on parade the externals, or the agents through which the true man should be seen, is as pernicious as proud. Cora, Fannie and Minnie were girls, yet they mingled in the society of the young gentlemen of N. and were friendship has strengthened with time. I hope that you will not con sider it imprudent in me to declare unto you that the deep devotion 1 have ever cherished for yourself may 11 VEIN, GA. Practice in nil Aa la and the i all the State Courts Office, e United States Courts. Ingham built room, up-stairs, mch5,-6m G.W.T. HANNAH, THOMASTON, GA. IOffers A: - s. • ver be pleaservices to the public and ased to wait on his patrons. SUGGS, N. D. * IGee ’ 4 M. PATTERSON, M. D. was & PATTERSON ITHOMASTON, GA. the pun rices, public their profession- mch6,-y fit exponents of the vox populi of a large cirle. They had just entered their teens, yet were beginning to consider themselves mature for the hymeneal altar. It is more than prob- able that the gifted Byron had seen the original from which these Misses were duplicated; yet we will not as sert tliat they had any trans-atlantic ancestry who might be. termed non composmentis—this were not compli mentary. -, "Maidens, like moths, are ever caught by glare, And mammon wins his way where seraphs might despair." Now, Rufus Augustus Coriolanus was almost ready to graduate. His proficiency entitled him to a diplont [ . I have seen the extravagance and i folly of children bringing their pa rents to poverty and want, and them- Iserves to disgrace. I have seen a prudent and inustri- ous wife retrieve the fortunes of a family, when her husband pulled at the other end of the rope. 2v "NE POOR GEN *LEMAN. What does thos expressionsamount to that meet us at every avenue in the? "Come to see me soon.” Call |whenever you can make it conven- icent." "Drop in any time as von are |passing. ′ "Come to see us when you have ar. hour to spare." When peo- Sometimes to make P e want to be cheaply polite there Iis nothing like tins kind of vague- ness. The compliment must be taken, all in all, at large discount; it is, how- ever, a very convenient medium of exchange, and accumulated debts of gratitude are paid in this way that ought to be paid in more genuine coin. 1People who have more polish than principal use it freely: but plain, honest-heartid people use it sparingly if at all W hat a gratification it is to meet & whole-souled, friend money is one of them. No daughter futils her duty who remains inactive while her father toils and worries to make the family living. Where a fatheris rich, it is another matter, but every p .or man’s daughter should feel it a sort of degradation to hold out her hands for money for finery, when she has strength and health to earn it for, herself. Many a man doomed to die in his fifties would live to old age if just that little help were given him which his daughters could give by "dressing themselves;” and though it is assuredly a man’s duty to support his family, and his pleasure also, if he be what a man should be. nothing is more contemptible than for half-a-dozen women to fold their hands in lofty gentility while some man, father or brother, nearly goes mad under his burdens of toil and Woman is man's help-meet, and that does not mean only woman as a wife.: Happily, many women quite understand it Many girls know that their duty is not ended when they |make themselves pretty, so that in time some other man will take them oil their father’s hands and give them more than he can. I think that amongst those 1 know who are thus helpful, there are more who are real ly womanly and sweet, who are more truly what women should be athome than amongst those who, without a thought of helping anybody, regard| all men simply as makers of money| on whose shoulders all care and les-| ponsibility may be thrown EINAO "Old mien for counse for action," is a time-honored axiom.| It is founded on the consideration| that the aged who have seen much or the world may be presumed to have| profited by their long observation, I have been and have grown cautious and wise,| while to the hot blood of youth action is nature ′ e cause of your trouble sterda read to you one of the lette "Yes, replied her mothe "Well that is the only cau "Read the letter, Alma.” ing. W ho our hand—impulse of a lov ¬ heart-and say must go home with me to-day "You ; I’ll take no excuse. Then we know lie means what he says, and we go and enjoy the good warm cheer of his ge nial home. Give us such friends; we had rather have such even if thev were the most ostentations people in the world. Give us generous, candid friends, good-hearted, loving, kind and true, that always brings with thhm rays of sun shine, that gives pleasure and happiness to all who may be the recipients of their hospi- tality. Under the charm of such spir- its we feel a sense of freedom and expansion, and we breath a purer. |There are more young American men in the penitentiaries in this coun- try learning trades than there are outside ot them. The pricipal cause of this is that we are educating our young men for gentlemen—trying to make lawyers, preachers doctors and clerks out of material that ceturein- tended for blacbsmiths, bricklayers, carpenters, tailors and other honest "Dowers of wood and drawers of water.” It’s a mistake, and a big one, to teach boys and girls to believe that to labor is ds graceful, and to do nothing for a living is more becom ing the society in which they hope to move and respected. : Hang such so- ciety ! It is rotten to the core to-day, and there are many men’s sons and daughters who tire now being edu cated to play the parts of “leading lady and ‘‘walking gentleman” in the great drama of life who will come to a poorhouse or a penitentiary be- fore they have played their parts and the curtain drops. Go to work !— Louisville Courier-Journal. holier atmosphere spire confidence in their fellow and straightforward intercourses ways follows. Such persons in- man al- Who can estimate the happy influ- ences that cluster around the hearth- stone of such true friendship. rOon FOR PROUD. Young men out of business are fre- queutly sadly hampered by pride. |Many young men who go west take |mostly pride money, and bring back young enallthe pride, and no money at all. A • - - young man who works for his board no matter what honest work he does has no reason for shame. A young But 111 Vry many of the affairs of ;life the young are called to art with- - out convenient opportunity to consult |their eiders, and, not infrequently, in ireference to matters of much moment. IIt is desirable that in such cases they |should act wisely. How can they do itWe answer in a single word: I Think. .Think—not afterwards; not when i you " I it is too late; not when the action is ,3. - pas.: but think beforehand. “Look She placed the letter in Mrs. Han- |before you leap,” as Dr. Franklin sel’s hand and soon found cause to be | quaintly expressed it, having derived absent. Mrs. Hansel read the letter sure you that, where my own happi- | with profound and increasing inter- no longer be designated by the term| friendship, but would seek nobler ex ¬ pression. I feel perfectly willing to trust you with the secret of my heart; and as- ness is at stake, there shall be no con cealment. I love you. You may be surprised at this open declaration; but I here tender you—with my whole heart—the opportunity of putting my assertion to the test by uniting your destiny, with mine:” "Well!" said Alma; and her heart beat audibly; “lie certainly can not mean what lie says! Mr. Gray lias been in my company only twice, and never in all his life intimated tliat lie loved me. I do not understand him!" She folded the letter up and thrusting it into her pocket, resumed her work-; but her mother had noticed the un read letter, the change that came over her countenance and her silence as to the contents of the mysterious epistle. “I love you,” repeated Alma; and she dwelt upon the very expressive word love, and tried to compass its meaning. Then she thought of to whom the letter was addressed-her self the object of that love. "Mother," said she, “I’ll feed the poultry, it is about time for them to have their supper." And Alma soon prepared an ample meal. Her, true object was to repcruse the letter. She was beginning to regard it as pecu liarly her own, and eminently sacred.| She was in the yard in tlie rear, of Hie| house, and the liens and chickens, fa- miliar with her call, gathered around| her to partake of her rich bounty. While they were replenishing their depleted craws, Alma submitted the "You may read it Mother. thank est. Every sentence was carefully re read and weighed in her sound and discriminating mind. "This is really more than I expected," said she ; "and he really proposes.” Mrs. Hansel grew almost, if not quite as seriou over the letter as Alma. “I do not feel that I can relinquish my claim upon Alma. I really be lieve he is in earnest,” said Mrs. Han ¬ sel. It was sometime before Alma |the less from an unsuccessful attempt Ito leap over a ditch, which a look at its width beforehand would have pre- I vented. I man who eats the bread of idleness, no matter how much money he has, is disgraced. Young men starting Hi life ought to aim first of all to find race where they can earn their bread and butter, with hoe, axe, spare, wheel-barrow, curry-comb, blacking brush—no matter how. In dependence first. The bread and but ler question settled, let the young man perform his duty so faithfully as to attract attention, and let him constantly keep his eves open for a better chance. About half the 1001, proud, young men, and two-thirds of the poor discharged young men are always out of work. The young ,man who pockets his pride, and car- ries an upper lip as stiff as a castiron door-step scraper need not starve and stands a good chance to become A Strange Test ofFriendship. It is hardly the tiling to object that a strain too great.in degree is ever put upon friendship. What is the use of being any one’s fi lend if you never show it? And what burden-m seem PAY FOR YOUR WIFE. We heard an old preacher say a few days ago lie had married twelve couples this winter, and had only re ceived one dollar and fifty cents for making twelve people of twenty four. Another preacher says he received thirty dollars for splicing two couples. A young man that cannot afford to pay at least five dollars for his wife ought to remain single until he is able. Weknow that this is thought- lessness on the part of our young folks, as it has never been customary to pay for anything in this country that could he obtained on credit. But then you know this is too long a credit, and you might not meet in the next world.-[Hartwell Sun, BE POLITE AT HOME. / Reverence is a beautiful thing in any one, especially in the conduct of children towards older people or their parents; and politeness is as much' required from parents and elderly people towards children, as that yu should be respected. ’A cheerful morning greeting, as the family as- sembles, will make the day brighter and hearts lighter; a kindly “good, night," as they seperate for rest at evening, will make sleep sweeter arid and natures tenderer. Parents, do not forget to set the example; the children will not be slow to follow, and it will assist largely in keeping them at home, and forming correct, useful habits. ! • The habit of reflection must be rig- idly enforced on one’s self at’ first; but it is soon acquired, and the mis- |takes in life which it will avoid, the |losses of money, of time, and of many |other things, the regrets, the sorrow, Ithe remorse—no one can extravagant- 13 estimate them! rr I fricnd? . At the same time friendship Isen deflect fora few moments, cannot impose any obligation to bear |and that, of itself, will lead to farther |a burden that ought not to be borne reflection. This is.not inconsistent Of this kind was that which Benia- I with the mostvigorous, the most res- min Hunter. Philadelphia, sought- | olute and determined action. On, the 1 unfortunately successfully-toimpose re- contrary, you will act all the more u P°n Thomas Graham, of the same city. Hunter wanted Graham to murder one Armstrong, a mutual acquaintance. After offering him five hundred dollars to do the: fiend ish job, he added: “If you don’t do it you re no friend of mine. :. :....— - -.... It must be confessed that no friend- 11 jou sit still and nothing under that ship could properly be subjected to a conviction: but if, first being sure test of this nature. Friendship is you are right, you then go ahead, tie of celestial nature, and not of the will smile upon her. lover even whch lot only plan but you will infernal character Hunter seems to he treads upon the trial of her dress. turned, and she did not then go into |strongly from the confidence derived the immediate presence of her moth- from previous reflection. A whole er. Mrs. Hansel had dismissed evolumn of wisdom was summed up domestic and Alma was unwilling for !clous Col. David Ccketz Rsagae het mother to prepare the meals, 'you are right, then go ahead. It |avails little to be sure you are right. “It is time to comenee our dinner. Mother.” "Yes, Alma, and," continued her mother, "who is Walter Gray ?” “A very promising young lawyer 1 • I formed liis acquaintance you will not only plan but you will accomplished goods works. Think—act. Think first, then act. five or six months before my depar- ture lor Dr. Adair’s. I have seen him but twice.” “Seen him but twice!” repeated Mrs. Hansel, "Why he rrites asa if you were the most inimately ac- quainted! Tell me all you know con- WHAT WASHINGTON NOT EKNOW. letter to a second inspection. "I love you a j| » you," she read in an under-tone, and Alma had scription as permit. felt confident, that Walter Gray was telling the truth. .She then read tlie last sentence again and again. “He means”—but she never finished the sentence—“I see his meaning;” and she put the letter again into her pock-I et and entered tlie house. Alma had many admirers, but none had ever before addressed her on the Did you ever notice an infant as it lay peacefully sleeping in the crib see a smile come over its features like gentle triplets moved by a lazy wind? Poet say it is thens “whisper ing to the angels: far away,” but watching the nervous twitching of its mouth, we are led to believe that other causes than this produce the titillation. There are smiles of various degrees, kinds and sorts. For in- stance, the hotel clerks have a smile, biknd and inviting for the coming guest, cherubic for the paying one, a heavenly one for the ladies,- and one as fierce as the buzz saw for the beat. The minister smiles sweetly when he sees the box come back laden with contribution. He smiles grimly when he sees it emtpy. The theatrical man- ager smiles delightfully when his is house full of paying vistors. A lady have attached to it. Friendship may The editor smiles when greenbacks' justly lead mortals to the depth of pour in, and the politician when he mines, to the summit of mountains, and across deserts and oceans; but it ! is no part of the obligation of friend- ship to travel one hair’s breadtleover si the line which Conscience lays down. IE We don tlike to be irreverent an exchange, but would like to what did our forefathers What, for instance, did George Washington know ? He never sa w a know? PUNCTUAL LITY. cerning him, Alma.” 11015 to a telephone; ne never sat for Me isa Christian gentleman. Moth- | picture in a photograph gallery • he er. and is providing for Mrs. Gray, a I never saw a steamboat; he never re very worthy lady. Walter is 2 man ' ceived a telegraphic dispatch: he nev er listened to the "fizz" of an electric |pen ; he never saw a pretty girl Fun- ning a sewing machine; he never took laughing gas; lie never had a |set of store teeth; he never attended an International Exposition : he nev- er owned a gold mine; he—but why go on? No; when he took an excur- sion it was on a flatboat. When hei went off on a train, it was a mule train. - When he wanted to talk with of more than average intelligence. He is poor, but his poverty is not at- tributable to indolence, extravagance, or lack of judicious management.— He is energetic. I believe I have told given as correct a de- her knowledge would Did you ever see a man who i — 1 SALTY « UCYC POU 2 11111 wno was fast mail train ; he never held his ear | punctual who did not prosper in the to a telephone: he never caf for his long run? We don't care who or what “And do Mrs. Hansel, and the politician when he meets a constituent. Then there is & smile that is the smilingest smile of all t1“ smiles ; that’s when the bummer is invited to drink. What a smile! Moonlight on a shovel is no compari- son. It commences at the corner c£ his mouth, and as he grasps the de- canter it spreads, gets wideraud wid er. deeper, until the draught is swal- lowed, and then it covers the face and as a glow takes possession of the body itincreases until even the ear Fagsin joy, and the hair stands on 1 in excessive delight. Ihe was—high or low, black or white, ignorant or learned, savage or civil- ized we know if lie did as he agreed, and was punctual in all his engage- ments, he prospered, and was more respected than his shiftless neighbors Men who commence business should be careful how they neglect their ob ligations and break their word.2 person who is prompt can always be accommodated; and therefore, "lord over another man’s purse," as Frane- lin would say. Never make a prom- ise upon uncertainties. Althoug the best men may sometimes fail to do this as they would, the cae Is ex- ceedingly rare. He who prompt to fulfill his word will never make a promise where it is not next to a| moral certainty tliat he cars do as he| agrees. If you would succeed be punctual to the hour. Return bor- rowed money the amount you prom ised. In all things, if you are thus prompt in business affairs, you are! generally so in every department of life. SELFISHNESS.—There seems to be no end to this commodity now, the general motto being, every man take | care of himself and the wolf take the hindmost. < : - {/i 1othe older men of the country the contrast, in this respect, to the ante- |bellum days, is simply terrible. 1uder the expression, “this is busi- ness,? men manage to cast aside the dictates, of charity, and sometimes of humanity itself, in the desperate ef fort to keep above the waves. The truth is, that’ while the strife for bread is more quiet than ‘when the conflict is carried on by force, it is just as earnest and irrepressible. Lhe hand of the strong is laid up on tlie weak, to crush him, rather than throw around him for his sup-* port; that “man’s inhumanity to man makes, countless thousand mourn." a man in another town lie had to go there. :When he had his picture taken| it was done in profile with a piece of black paper and a pair of shears. W hen he got the returns from back counties, they had to be brought in by a man with an ox cart. When he took aim at the enemy, he had to trust to n crooked-barrelled old flint Hanselloolea lock. W hen be wrote, it was with a ausellooked Alma square-.goose quill. When he had anything 1to amend, his grandmother did you know," continued "that he loves you, and proposes to marry you ?" "He affirms tliat in his letter, Moth er, and I can not doubt his sincerity.” "What can you say of your own feelings toward Mr. Gray, Alma ?” subject of matrimony. She never en- and Mr couraged fondness on the part of her ly in the face.
