The Creator in his infinite goodness, has giv beasts and birds, a covering to shield them from t and furnished them with the means of self-defe has also endowed them with an instinct to provid own necessities; while man is sent helpless into t possessed however, of those capacities, by which abled to make every thing contribute to his own benefit.

With the refinement of the human intellect, and sciences increased in perfection, and became to the comfort and welfare of man. Mechanics t are honoured in all countries, and by all people are in many respects, a particularly favoured an portion of the community. They possess neither nor riches. If they cannot boast of excessive refi they are far removed from grovelling ignorance. among them, generally, the most religion, virtue, re industry, patriotism, and practical good sense. from among this grade of people, that Jesus Chris his first disciples. Here he found unaffected pie devotion. They had not the arrogance or presum the higher, nor the recklessness and degeneracy lower classes.

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subsistence by his own exertions, does not feel the same degree of dependance as many others. While the mutilated warrior, the banished prince, or the man who is unexpectedly deprived of his wealth, are compelled to sue for the charity of a cold and unfeeling world; he, under almost any circumstances, can find employment and thereby relieve his wants. This advantage causes his life to flow smoothly and pleasantly along. He is distinguished by a simplicity of behaviour, which imparts to him an additional value, and secures to him universal respect and approbation.

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The man, who, through pride, despises his trade or profession, and is indifferent to the benefits he may reap from them is an enemy to himself. Let us, in the language of the apostle, be satisfied with food and raiment. not struggle for affluence; but rather a perfection of heart. He who is displeased with one occupation, will be equally so with another, because a discontented spirit accompanies him. Such individuals sometimes fancy that they possess superior abilities, which, in their opinion, eminently qualify them for a higher station; and hence they aspire to posts of honor and emolument, without setting any limits to their ambition; when in fact they are barely capable of attending to their ordinary business.

Pious and prudent mechanics will think only of the faithful performance of their duties, and if they are gifted with a greater degree of intellect than their neighbors, they will adapt it to the improvement of their trade, or the embellishment of their domestic life. In this way thou

will be certain to acquire wealth, honour a tion; while the haughty and self-conceited are their overleaping ambition, and must remain co the scoffs and derision of mankind. The latter, t the words of the proverb: "Pride goeth before a haughty spirit before destruction."

Throughout the country we find almost in mechanics who have entirely renounced the p their forefathers. As we have before remarked ashamed of their calling, and aspire to somethi they believe to be more respectable. They co the small amount of their profits, and tell us t more was realized by their predecessors. In this the language of pride, avarice and discontent. is a striking contrast betwen the past and preser chanics, in former times, devoted themselves en their business, without wishing to become distin for their learning, literature or politics. He was respected, and enjoyed the greatest share of con who was the most honest, enterprizing and industr In the present day it is widely different. Those brought up to mechanical business, too often sper time in other pursuits, whereby they forfeit the adva they might reasonably hope to obtain. They are a to grow rich, but they neglect the means by which be accomplished. They forget that the first step is fr and contentment. They are fond of splendor and I When the labors of the day are at an end, they ind expensive recreations. To all this, they soon fin

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The education which mechanics frequently give to their children, causes them to be discontented. Their youth is passed away without labor; their pride is gratified; there is no indulgence which they do not receive; and when they have arrived at manhood, they are displeased with every thing about them; they blindly engage in various occupations, with the expectation of suddenly reaping a fortune; but disappointment follows disappointment, until finally, they are overwhelmed in ruin. Others have their sons instructed in the higher branches of learning, believing it will better qualify them to gain a subsistence, than any mechanical business. But they do not consider that it is the integrity, perseverance, and moral firmness of the individual, which alone can control his fortune, or insure his success, without any regard to his particular profession.

Similar errors prevail in the education of daughters. They are dressed and decorated like those of the rich. They are instructed in the arts of drawing and painting, music and dancing, as if their very existence depended upon the sketching of a landscape, or their graceful movements in the ball-room. Instead of improving their minds, they are corrupted in many different ways. Thus they are prepared for misery. They have flattered themselves that their trivial accomplishments will enable them to form a

matrimonial alliance with those who are superio in rank and wealth; but they do not reflect that have the same exalted opinion of themselves, and looking forward to a similar good fortune.

If you are anxious to acquire wealth, reputation mestic happiness in the situation in which God ha you, then do not despise it--but rather be ashame vanity, your idleness, your unworthiness. Lear sue your calling with that zeal and industy that vent other persons from excelling you. If your has given you peculiar strength and powers of mi your endeavour so to apply them, that you ma most distinguished of all others in your occupation you will not be tormented with that jealousy which mon to most mechanics, and which often leads melancholy results. You will have no cause for you attend faithfully to the improvement of your and avoid every thing that is not essential to your Only in this way can you accumulate riches. Vai ing makes you ridiculous; and expenses that do respond with your income, create the suspicion neighbors; but economy will never fail to establis confidence in your well doing. Plain furniture and nourishment brings no shame; but unpaid debts, from extravagance, is a disgrace. A fashionable dr procure you no reputation; but the quiet and exe habits of your domestic life, will gradually build yo the good opinion of your friends.

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