Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-12

II is fact now established beyond dispute, that
aankind assume, in youth the feelings and dsposi-
tons, which, when they have arrived at more mature
years. actuate and govern all their desires and that
in youth are Termed those principles which will tend
either to elevate or degrade them, when thrown upon
the wide stage of the world, and in contact with those
Of opposite characters and nclinations. Upon these
considerations, young men should be disposed TO the
love of virtue and by reflection and studous attcn.
ton TO the snbdung OF those passions which they
must perceive are calculated to lead them from the
paths of morality, they should become imbued with
hatred of vice, wherever apparent, no matter wheR
or by whom practsed or applaIded.
Young men cannot avoid being obliged 10 assoc-
ate with the evil disposed, especially in populeus
and lamentably corrupt city, such ours if they
have the least desire participate in the foles or
gaieties Of the present day; and by being the init
mate acqualntanees Of such, it is not to be expected
that they who before that time were free from the
stain OF wee, will have passed through the ordeal
unframed IN principles, unless they shall have been
governed by an Infiexible rule of conduct previously
adopted by them, and from which, they had deter
mined not to permit themselves in the slightest man.
ncr'to depart.
There are but few who, while enjoying what TO
them may appear innocent pleasures, consider the
light IN winch their actions, words or motives, may
be regarded by their seniors nor do they think that
II ofentimes happens, that slight variance frem
htude IN youth, has given umbrage to those who had
Il ntheir power to assist and forward Them but which
had heedcs.y shocked their sense of proprety; and
who, had they not been informed of may hap that
only evil deed, would have considered the perpetrator
worthy of being aided by them.
In the next place, and on subject deserving the
greatest attention on the part of those who have
passed the years of childhood and have taken their
station in the ranks of men, is the pursuit OF some
occupation and merits not being considered, the
habits and disposition Of him who is about 10 start
upon the pursuit Of worldly emnence or compe-
tency must be suitable for the profession, at which
he designs to place himself Success, at any time,
is doubtful, unless the youth be inspired with love
for his intended pursat. If he be possessed Of
this, with perseverance and industry there be but
little 10 doubt of his ultimately attaining any
object TO which he may think proper to aspire
Worldly comfort and the respect of his acquaintance
follow. He will himself be sensible that his talents
and requirements merited the good fortune Of which
he will then have become the possessor. He will look
back upon his past youth, without having cause to
blush al any one improper action committed by him.
His friendship and acquaintance will be sought for
by the educated ard the worthy, and when engaged
with them in the business of life ne will find himself
Sign TO him. And lei ask, if strict morality and
perseverance in youth will not then have been fully
compensated?