T” “W. “W U___ __ .- bllkil A ciiiOllSll"£1Yl-
ces---could those I)llllzll1iLll”.:'O})lSlS who have
beiictittcil mankind by their writings on do-
mestic economy, biice aid us in, to produce
the former simple, unostentatious and happy
systein, what" good c‘fects would they not
produce? Vife mistake the road to happi-
ness--it is not by exti-avagaiice, by wealt‘
il 0!‘
poi'np—-but by prudent application of our
me-ans——by activity, checrfulness, and good
sense——by rational conversation. judicious
"reading, sober and pious reflections, and
transient ainuseinents. l reniember that my
gi'andfatl.-1*-"k, who was a keen observer of
things, used to contend, that, in his time,
more real happiness was enjoyed with fcwi-.i-
wants, pleasures were not state.-: ‘:2’.-cause they
were prudently sought after. Our houses
then, said the old gentleman, were small, but
coinmodioiis--our tables plcntifully supplied,
but with economy--our cveniiigs passed be-
fore the cheerful‘ fireside or in a pleasant
evening wali;--our income was stationary,
our expenditure reasoiiable—-we had some-
thing always in store, and accriistoineil our
children to industry---we brought them up
carefully, and could give thein a small out fit
in life. Tlicn the fashions, said he, how
strangely they are altered—-the visits, how
singularly they are transfoi-incd. A friend
or two would in the morning, S(‘llil word to
my wife that they would spend the afternoon .
with her. At two o’Clock (for we had then;
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dined) the company would come in, iieatly,-E iiig l'.O.g£1lll wealth by a steady progress in
nay elegantly di'essed——each had srinie little the si'i’Jo;i' concerns of life, hope rath'ei' to a-
fine piece of work to do, some ruiilo to hcm_.or
lianilkercliicf to mark, conversation spi-igiit-,
ly and amusing. _ ’1‘ou-'.ards evening, the gor-‘
tleinen from their various avocations, would ?
drop in and add to the general hilarit_v..’—-Ati' siiccessfiil.—-adlbtiizy lfegister.»
five o’clock we drew around the tea table
which was plentifuily and substantially sup-
plied ; the jest, the modest rcpartee, tlic yo-
cund laugh and spi~iglitly_ ii:s2t.lH{',i)‘i.l8 wcnt free-
round the °eutieinen )()i:i.6 without osten-
Y > 3: . . .
tation, the ladies delicate without all? etation.
The ~approach of night gave an additional
zest to salutary amusement: a tune on the
Spinnet; a plaintive b_allad,- ‘Twas when
the seas were roaring,’ or 6 Come live with
me and be my love’—-an anecdote, a tale with-
out scandal ; remarks on general topics ; lit-'
erature; the ‘progress of industry, econo-
my, marriages and cliristenings, and a thou-_
‘ much to be questioned whetlier tliis ii‘ieasiire.
sand pretty things consumed the time until
‘clock, ‘winch the gentlcincii igallaiitly
upnnthe ladies home; and from those
iany happy events arose, many match-
e made, suitable and suited; many
iips contracted beneficial and dura-
.nd their dress, continued my grand-
the ladies- with \\ atcr tabliy silks so
l lasting, lace ruflles and fartliingiiles,
at stoinacher, high heeled shoes and
iickles, fine cotton stockings of their
iitting, the gentlemen with superfine
hich lasted three years, and other
dress to correspond.
how changed is every thing. There
3h truth in what my grandfatlier said
ion to the. change in the times, and,
iily decide on the picture by contrast.
'n well bred lady of fasliion, receives
iental perfumed card contaiiiing an
i to a tea party, on the very day,
presents a multitudinoiis as'seni-
.vliite papers and pins. which con-
keep in order a variety of orna-
i.'ls'and beau catclicrs.--At an ear-'
e repairs with her aid dc clwmibre
E, and then commences the hereu-
if coi-setting, racing, bracing and’
liich compress it good size portly
ii the appearance of a bottle used
3 water ; the capilliary vessels
E. and the blood mounts and con-
e head; over a-line silk petticoat
a tire ss of gauze, light as (.‘tl)E‘l’,
W8 and gloves--‘ a half blown rose’
——a watch and chain i!jlll€‘.l' side.
‘inn over her arms. she sallics
the '.l'liei'i':iomi‘-tri‘ is degrees
, shii'ei*iiig- and s'uiidde:'ii:g with‘
rs, iivT‘Sll chilled, raw and red, and l
r d into a hot room at 9 o’clo:'l;
he iiifinitc piw.-";iid_ice ofhi-r 2'icalth,
;'-.:.«;!iinnalilo world are cmblcd.
(‘-ii(‘t‘S the pl(‘}lSlll'(‘.‘,i of tea. "flip
-i. in rows, stiff as buekrain,
iscd tiiey cannot mo "0, sit, talk
comfort, sipping a di:-rh of cold
=z:d eating a morsel of cake; the
.':i’il(‘ll rind corsetted also, stand-
wfiil distaiice with tea in their
2;; upon a cciiisstellatioii of beau-
=-y dare not approacli. The tog;
ind a solemn pause ensues; s:-one»
after iiiiiiiite soliritzitioii. draws
taut glove, and széats lioi's:=lf at
ortr; then coiivei‘satio_n :‘]l_S};-,-Q_
' girl bawls liri's»‘lf hoarse wits, *
""15 bride,” or “ itobin Ai'l-air,”
mg any impi-ession on the caps
of the aiiilii-zicc. Bsrtiveen out. i
mg. a confivsioii of voices. a.i.:. '
i'i.cc. if_ people who are t:'i::<s.
’ ““sI.i-“S, aml \Vin\tw ‘
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Oliic izI- :“
lay, ziay, pi':'ibau._, - :‘= ;.:.
‘ a fit of si<“.-'.ness, wliicii it-
y. No-3 an; C<)!:“.'li‘.CL‘(l tli.~;t:
,_- wan LU n:_-ippincss, as now pursued a;
wrong one, and that our ancvstrrss, without]
half our means enjoyed more real pl'.'_‘.':Sll2‘t‘.l
than we do. But enougli of this s-abject ii‘-1“
the present, I shall resume it. I-lawman.
W/lat will rcli.e*ve us ?—-Among, the favor»
ite projects of the day for relieving the pres-if
sure of money, is that of proliihiting the ex-l
portation of specie from this cziiiiitry. it is‘
would elfcct the end dcsii'ed; the law itsell’,
it is appreliended, would he a more dead lot-'
tcr in any statute book, while the evil coni-
plaiiied of would continue to increase." ‘V0
must look for relief from another and entire-
ly di'ii‘erciit source.
We must cease to run the Nation in debt
for the iieedless trappings of liixury,import-
cd from Eiimpc.
We must abandon our habits of specula-
tion.
1
Our rich men must spend their surplus
money in the encouragement ofindustry at l
home.
The middling class must live ‘within their
income.
And last though not least, we must all re-
frain froin apiiig the cstablisliineiits of the
nations of Europe.
Until this shall have been done, we shall
look in vain for rclieffroin govci'n_meiit. ’3"h'is
nation has literally become a nation of spcc- i
n».’cito1's; and our youth, instead of attempt-
mass fortunes by daring adventures, which
but too often lead them astray from the paths
of rectitude, and not iiiifrrqueiitly plunge
them into despair and wretchedness, if ini-
The following pertinent extract, on’ the
increase of luxury and extravagance in this
country,we copy from the Albany Register;
being the conclusion of” the prcseiitmcnt of a
grand jury in that city.
i" Aiiother evil, which this grand jury
would present, as being injurious to the good
order of society, and repugnant to the. spirit
of our republican institutions, is the gi'ow-
ing luxury and dissipation which are mani-
fest in tlie higher and more wealthy classes
of our population. History admonishes us,
that thpse’ ha_bi_ts are not more fatal to piib-
lic virtue, than they are to political freedom ;
and that they evei~ liavebeen the preciirsoie
of general corruption and national ruin.---
Tliesp, more than the army of Philip, or
hordes of Goths and Vandals, contributed
to the downfall of the Grecian and Roman
republics, and the consequent extinguish-
ment of the light of literature and science,
The examples of the great are often appeal-
violation, the laws lose their rigor, and
cease to be enforced. Thus have the stat-
utes against some kinds of gambling become
almost inoperative, except in aggravated ca-
ses. \Vlien men of. high standing descend
to "indulge in these games, the fact does ob-
tain notoriety, and the example becomes con-
tagious; and punishment is often evaded on
account of the multiplicity of offenders.-
Nor are the bad examples of the great, loss
contaminating in their influence upon the
frugal and simple manners of social and do-
‘mcstic life. Few can wholly resist the al-
lurements of fashion; and many revel in
her inazy rounds, at the expense of the fair
trader, the prudent farmer and the industri-
ous mechanic, and too often i'eyfai-(llss_ of their
own probity, and the best interests of their
fiiinilies and Connexions.”
—---3'2--21': ~2JU---
Look muler your beds.—-A few evenings a-
go, a gentleman, lodging at one of the prin-
cipal hotels in this city, wont late to ‘oed, and
ainused himself with reading Othello. At
the period when he was most interested with
the lied chamber scene, between Othello and
l}‘esdeinona, a sniothcred sigh or something
? (‘is we-.ll to ascertain, before they get in
that no onelurks l)(‘.iir-.:~+l- =* -
iseu land 5 at another, grovclling in the val-
ley of dejectioii.
he is basking in the sunshine of prosperity,
enjoying sweet and uninterrupted repose;
he behoids the ‘ pillar of cloud’ inai'kiiig out
his course and follows on with confidence
and alacrity.
and his path is overwlieinied with more than
a midnight darkness. Thus he is alternately
expcrieiicing Joy
in’:-ery. A
is not to be obtained beneath the sun, but
therefore often grows weary of the world,
and looks forward, with joyful anticipation
to the time when his ‘earthly tabernacle’
shall be dissolved, that his soul may forever
be at rest.
be delivered from this body of sin, this clog
of error and guilt—then 1 shall be stript of
my rags of sin and shame, and be clothed
iuithe perfect righteousness of a Saviour.
gloom and melancholy ; the storm which now
thy feeble bark with immediate destruction,
‘will soon be over, and thou wilt ere long ar-
rive at the haven of eternal peace, where
{the wicked cease from troubling and the
weary be at rest.’ .
out of the head, money out of tlie_ pocket,
wine out of the bottle, elbows out of the coat,
and health out of the body.
and the soundest moi-alists of the present
age, freely admit the vast importance of ac-
tivity and industry. --‘Industry is sedulous,
void of lethargy, dissipating idleness with
all her train of evils, and raising monuments
of greatness.
that which appears impossible ; it is she who
continually addctli coinforts to society, and
baiiishetli iiidolcncc and vice.
her, liberty exalts a nation, commerce wafts
l
plenty openetli her doors to health and coii-
tciitinent.
gone forever ; as the word that escapeth thy
lips returneth not again 5 so is the good name
of a woman when itgoetli from her.
lilo.» broken respiration, met his ear—helaid
down the book to listen, imagining that the
.~3:iiiiid came from the adjoining cliamber——
when liearing it i-eprateil louder and nearer,
lo left his boil cautiously, and, raising the
clothes, looked underncatli, where he discov-
ered a man, wlm, on being dragged from his
retreat, proved to be a gigantic black, who
had concealed liiniself there for the purpose
of robbery or soenethiug worse. Here was
Othello pei'soiiit‘:ed. ‘W-"liel.iii?i‘ the scene which
the gentleman had just been reading, had
created an alarming effect for the issue, we
know not; but looking around the cham-
her and finding no sword, be seized the black
with a furious gripe, and dragged him from
his retreat. Another gentleman, just enter-
ing with a candle to retire, assisted to trans-
fer the negro into the hands of the watch;
and he is now confined. It appears that he
l‘: ~.—'l been released only a few days from the
state prison. Lodgers in large hotels would
which shone so splendidly on those states.--’
ed to, to sanctify vice, till, by frequency of
Wm rays.
Persons desirous of having
Wbollen or Linen Yarn‘,-
Wove on Cotton Warp,
Caii have it done from one to any number of
YaPd-S: at the shortest notice, and on the most
her, in Norwalk, nearthe Bridge.
AARON NASH.
SBPlI. 14. 2
Domestic Manufactures.
HE subscriber offers for sale, (VVho1esa}c
and Retail,) at his establi--limelnt in Nor-
walk, Sheeting and Sliii'tingMi.»o]iii of asuperior
quality, Stripes and Chambrays, with a general
assortment of Yarns, suitable for Bedtiching and
other purposes, of the very best quality, boil;
blue and white, from No.6 to 18.
Also, Patent Co_niposi_tion‘ for the axles ofcaré
riagcs, an excellent substitute for tar, grease, Sic,
for sale as above. AARON NASH.
June 29th. 9
Volatile Aromatilc Hbad-Ache
S71/LL
Prepared by John 1’. Wliitwcll, Chemist and
Di‘uggist——-Boston."
(Comjzosed fn'z'ncz'j1Zzlly of Rents, and .x1ro7natz'c
Herbs)—Patcntc'd and I"!/'arra7ztcd.
EVV or none of the snuffs in ordinary use-
unite those advantages as an elegant sternu-
'L"1‘°“_)’s which Tobacco, combined with oiher in-
gredicnts,is capable ofproducing. The common
-5cot.h snuff is notonly destitute of fine flavor,
but is universally allowed to be injurious to the
head and stomach, and sooner or later reflects the
transparency, and colour ofthe skin. The course
black snuffs, instead of clean ‘mg and siiinulating
the olfactory nerves, serve but to obstruct and
deaden them ; and in process of time, by stop-
ping the passages, has an evident effect upon the
speech. T/I6 Volatile ./iromatic Snzzfi‘, will, by ex-
perience, be found not liable to these objections—-
its flavor is fragrant and delightful—ihe effect
head-—sensibly stimulates the spirits, and re-
moves that drowsiness which on some occasions
will prevail in spite of our utmost cfforts to baffle
It.
of essential service to those who are troubled with
long, dull, nervous liead-aches, aid will be found
far superior for thispurpose to theCepl:alic snnfl‘.
In cases of caiarrh, or what is commonly called
a cold in the llCZl(l,a pinch or two taken at nigh-
°“ going to bed, will, by moisicning the mucus
effectually remove all obstructions be-foi'e morn-
\.-n --
to bed,
" '.-..\. _;\:uI'l'l€’?y-
..i......-_,u this 6 vale of tears,’ are various
i dianging. At one time he is on Pisgah’s
eminence, in full prospect of the prom-
.‘.
In the inorniiig, icrhaps,
But ere the sun arrives at
:is meridian, the divine beacon (lisappc-ai's,
r
{nd sorrow, happiness and
Uninterrupted happiness, he finds,
hat all is fluctuation and uncertainty. He
0 happy hour !—-Then I Shall
Be encouraged then, 0 my soul, since then
iast such a hope, and no longer indulge in
boats upon thy devoted head,’ and threatens
—,—-ix:--:::--2:---
Intemperance.——-Intemperance drives wit
I Ild1lSt7‘?/.—-Tile wisest sages of antiquity,
It is industry that achieves
Fostercd by
‘.C1‘ sails, the arts and sciences flourish. and
;Reputation.—-As the time that is past is
ing° All l-h“—"‘ ““‘ ' ' lithe liypochondria
. .- - :2 1"» ' i‘iBI'I‘llCal preparation
1 a tedious confine
— . . ~ - . waim atmosphere
_:;._g,....g-ivaiii, or a long ride, a pinch or
two of this snuff wili by its grateful and enliven
ing qualities, richly repay the purchaser the
trouble of constantly having itin his pocket, and
which, when well secured, will, foi i\ long time,
answer‘ all the purposes of a smelling bottle.--—
From its great antiputrcscent qualities, no com-
position is bcttcr qualified to resist contagion ; the
use of it therefore is indispensable for all those
who watch with, or visit the sick. All sedentary’
and studious persons of either sex, will find by its
occasional use, a cheap and cheering relief from
that lassitude which invariably accompanies a
long sitting, or much reading. This sniifi‘, the
fragrance of which is derived altogether from the
natural flavor of the principal articles of which it
is composed, is well stopi in a handsome square
bottle, made expressly for the purpose, and which
will be found to unite all the advziniages of a snuff
Box.
C'm‘t§'/icatcfrom Doct. Bciijrmziii ”'(ZI7(’1‘/lO‘Uo'C’, Fel-
lowof t/ze ./Inzcrican ./Icatlc-my of ./Iris and Sci-*
ences-—_and of zlzc .flf[(3(1iC(ll Society in London----
and of the ./Vazzonal .Medical School of .Fra72cc--
and late Pro/'essor oft/is Theory and Prafticc' of
Pliysic in tlic U7ii‘uc7‘sity of Cambridge.
Bostovz, 1112'.“/c-Szrccet, /llarcli SO, 1813.
Sir—In answerio your letter containing an en-
umeration of the articles composing your snuff,
together with a sample ofit,-l would remark, that
although I have found no reason for changing my
well known opinion of the pernicious efiiscts of
the inordinate use of tobacco, in any form, Inev-
ertheless cannot perceive the same objection to
yours. The articles. are certainly innocent In
their qualities. Those liable to nervous and oth-
er head-aches well know that fits of these dis-
tressing affections, most commonly subside on a
spontaneous sneezing towards night, and if this
rclicfcan be expedited by a SlC!l11llalOl‘}‘,] should
give the preference to your snuff over ll-Z-‘il of
powdered tobacco. or even the impoited Ci/2/:u12'c
Smm]; the ingredients of which are l]lll<.I”i(;-Wli to
us. VVith,this viewl have used your composi-
tion myself, and i'eco'mmciided it to others.
I am yours, Ste. B. \Vx'ri-zniiouss.
To .7. P. Vlf/IZ'.’:.’lV):,‘[t, C/i(*mz'slaruI Uri.-ggi.e-t. _ .
For sale by ST. JOHN & ISAACS.
Noi'walk, July 7 l_V1Q -
./It a. Court of Probate /zolden at ./Vor'wul/c, Dec.
. - 28, 1818. ,
HIS Court limits and appoints six months _
from this date, for the crcdiiors to the es-
tate of Ste/zlzrn Hayc.9, late of I\‘cw-Can_aaii, de-
ceased, to exhibit their claims against said estate,
andythe administrator is hereby 0l'(lCl‘C(l to give
notice thereof accoi-ding to law.
'l‘est-——\VM. G. BF.TTS- Clerk.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors to the 3
estate of Stephen Hayes, late of New-Ca_naaii,
deceased, to exhibit their claims against said es-
tate, within the time above limited, or they will
be debarred a legal recove‘ry.'
AARON COMSTOCK, Administrator.
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New-Canaan, Dec. 28, 18 £8. 35*
1'eflS0"3-ble l?01'mSs by applying to the subscri-* '
pleasing and salutary—-it opens and purges the ‘,1
By repeated experiments, it is known to be ,,
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