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There is no excuse which is so frequent lv urged in palliatiOn of a neglect "f duty, as the short sentence that constitutes the caution of this article. It is brought fore ward by all classes of people, on all occa- sions, and is not unfrequently considered valid oxcuse-as if person win" manifests even modicum of judgment, method, or industry tin the ordinary transactions of life, has not time in abundance to do any thing and do it well, to which circumstances may require.

 fla lady defers returning the call of ; friend beyond ;he time which even tho ut most limits of fashion would pcrmt-wher reminded of her negligence, sufficient ex, cuse is always ready-she " has not time.

 If friend promises to execute some tr'- fling service, and neglects to do if, whe" reminded of his remissions, he almost al, ways shelters himself behind the hackneyed excuse "I had not time." :,

 If a mother neglects her children, and suffers them to wander through the streets with ragged clothes, hair uncombed, and face unwashed, she is exceedingly sorry, but she is so much engaged with her varl- ons duties. that {" she has no time to attend 10 the dear little things as she scOuld wish. "

 And this excuse is often made by the merchant, the lawyer, the physician. and the clergyman, for neglecting some impor- tant social duty. It is, however, an excuse of frivolous nature, and one which should never be urged by sensible man. It is tantamount to an acknowledgement of idle- ness, negligence, or incapacity. and under any circumstances will create impressions highly upfavorable to the individual. Itis well known that those individuals who have accomplished most for the benefit of mankind, or for the advancement of his own reputation, never complained of want of time.-BOst0n Journal.