Litchfield enquirer., 1837-10-19
FOR THE ENQUIRER.

Perhaps there is nothing which 90 decidedly marks the character of man, as an enterprising and ener gesic spirit. And the man possessed of bold, dec ded. and enterprsng spirit. all admire. discourse
 is marked with prosperity and happy termination of whatever is attempted. His mind once fixed on the attainment of object is not discouraged by one or two failures, embarrassed by the dsapprohaton of friends the derison of enemes-but rather with re- doubled energy, applies himself to the task till the ob- ject of his attention is obtained.
 Without this bold quality, man, surrounded as he is by innumerable things which divert perplex and con- fuse him. becomes the sport of various and casual cir cumsances. It is true that every persons conduct character must, in great measure, be regulated or greatly depend the natural course of events which can neither be foreseen or prevented But in adap- ting the plan of conduct to the natural course of events the manner of the bold and enterprising char acter compared with the slothful and inactive is ve- ry dissnlar. In the former they seem to happen as part of the original design, and are thus made sub servient in the attainment of his obiect-whereas in the latter, his pans his business and his life is made subservien the various and constant changes ever going on about him.
 Let us for moment consider the effect of personal enterprise by noticing the character of one two in divduals, known to all distinguished for their enterprsing spirit. First will mention Christopher Columbus-a man who for seventeen years petition ed the Courts of Spain and other powers for the means of making that great discovery, which he at last e fected-who at time was elated with prospects of assistance and aid, and at another almost overcome by dsappoiniment-wh when at last assistance was granted, would venture with his crazy ships upon the then unnavigated and rackless ocean, and encounter the dangers and pers of sea-faring life. evnces lru ly . bold, enterprising and active mind
 To show its effect in the character of one of more modern times, none perhaps are more remarkable than was Ali Pacha. In judging of the character of distinguished men, we must take into consideration the state of society," a0d the character of the people among whom they lived. The distinguished barbari. canno. be judged by the same severe rules of mor- aity, which the civilized hero and statesman may be judged. Many of the difficulties which the one con-. tends with in the pursuit of distinction are the man of civilized society unknown. The man then who can rise in uncivilized society, like Ali Pacha from obscurity to eminence, will owe every thing to the force ofhis own character in far more literal sense, than in civilized country. In country then like Turkey. under such government and in such state of society there exists that must be bold and dar-
 ing mind to rise that degree of emnence above the people as was that of Ali Pacha.
 In this country, and in some others path is open to all, by which any may rise, from any station how ever low to almost any point of honor and trust But
 in Turkey favor and intrigue, any thing to the exclu sion of justice, rules the nation. In such state ot
 things. to rise like Ali Pacha from humble station in society to power far exceeding that of several crown ed heads of Europe, and not only acqaro, but to maintain this power, by course of successful enter prses for more than sixty year by the sole energy of character, and fertility of personal resources argue m deed great man. That tho crimes of . barbarous society-cruelty, oppression and tho like, might be mentioned among his resources is true. But such couEse although resOrted to by him against his 0ppo seFs, might have been and probably was by opposers against him. It is characteristic of bold and dec sve mind to think and act for efect and thus avoid great deal of that interference and imposition which the weak ard resoute mind is subjected. Contempt and ridicuie are perhaps the most efectual means made use of for attacking the character and moral courage ofany man. But such is human nature, that no man, however unblamabls his actions. and honest his intentions can ever attain to emnence or scarce ly pursue the tenor oG life, but that upon him will be heaped portion of islander and cugses-and he B. lone is the veteran who will despse the invecve of the calamna,Or. and pursue his eouFseJ v.aOus. with sieadiness and zeal.
 Opposition has very beneficial effect Eoe sustain. ing this pEincipe sas hese men who ere the most tive and contemplating, ara tose who have made their way through opposition aud eontsss-sMd .hus have acquired that readiness of action, and power Ofnlnd, which much stronger mind would no. have attain. cd. | allowed iies end sasy progression
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