Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

(From the New-England Farmer.)

Hints to young Farmers.---Consider your calling the most elevated, and the most important; but never be above it, nor be afraid of the frock and the apron.

Put off no business, which ought and can be done today, until tomorrow.

As soon as the spring opens and the frost is out of the ground, put your fences in order.

Plant no more ground than you can well manure and cultivate to advantage.

Never hire a man to do a piece of work, which you can do yourself.

Every day has its appropriate duties; attend to them in succession.

Keep no more stock, than you can keep in good order, and that of the best kind.

Never 'run into debt,' without a reasonable probability of settling it at the time agreed.

Remember that economy and industry are the two great pillars, the Jachin and Boaz, of the farmer's prosperity.

Should you take the New England Farmer, or any other periodical journal, pay for it in advance.

Never carry your notes in your pocket-book, as the desk or trunk is a more appropriate place. Keep them on file and in order, ready to be found when wanted.

Never buy anything at auction because the article is going cheap, unless you have use for it.

Keep a place for your tools---and your tools in their places.

Instead of spending a rainy day at the dramshop, as many do to their ruin, repair whatever wants mending---post your books.

Should you be fond of the chase, or the sport with the hook, indulge occasionally, but never to the injury of more important concerns.

By driving your business before you, and not permitting your business to drive you, you will have opportunities to indulge in innocent diversions.

Never trust your money in the hands of that man who will put his own to hazard.

When interest or a debt becomes due, pay it at the time, whether your creditor wants it or not. Never ask him to wait till next week, but pay it. Never insult him by saying, "you do not want it"---

Punctuality is a key to every man's chest.

But constant temperance, habitual moderate exercise, and unaffected honesty; you will avoid the fees of the Lawyer and the sheriff, gain a good report, and probably add to your present existence, at least ten years of active life.

When a friend calls to see you, treat him with the utmost complaisance, but if important business calls your attention, politely excuse yourself, and he will excuse you.

Should you think of building a house, be not in a hurry, but first have every material on the spot, and let your cellar be as large as the frame.

Keep a memorandum-book---enter all notes whether received or given---all moneys received or paid out---all expenses---and all circumstances of importance.

In December reckon and settle with all those with whom you have accounts---pay your shop bills and your mechanics, if not promptly done at the time, which is best of all.

On the first of every January reckon with yourself, and reckon honestly; bring into view all debts and credits---notes and accounts---ascertain to what amount your expenses were the last year, and the loss or gain---make out a fair statement and enter the whole in a book for the purpose. Having arrived at this important knowledge, you will imitate the prudent traveller, who always keeps in view where he is next to move. You will now look forward, and calculate how and in what way, you shall best meet and prosecute the business of the ensuing seasons.

And lastly, when the frosts of winter shall lay an embargo on your operations and the chilling blasts of Boreas shall storm your castle, let your fireside be a Paradise, and let the long evenings be consumed in a social glee, or in the pursuit of useful knowledge.

An Old Farmer.

Mansfield, January 7, 1829.