The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-08-27
TOO MUCH MONEY.

led al his house one day, when a gentles
man present urged him to a scheme from
which he might realize large profit
You are right,' said he 'as regards the
probable success Of the speculation, but
shall not embark in il; have too much
moaey now. This very uncommon re-
mark struck me most forcibly; and after
the gentleman had retired, asked MIR. =.
to exlpain. Yes said he, in reply, Il
W uld not cross tie street to gaia thous-
! ado: J. sl'9ala- aes uap7:er man if my in
| come were less am old, aud whatever
| possess will avail me nought--my daugh-
ters are dead, and | have three sons, upon
HON looked with a fathers pride, My
own education had been neglected, my
fortune was gained by honest labor and
careful economy; had no lime for study,
but resolved that my sons should have
every advantage. Each had the oppor-
tunily Of gaining 6ne classical educa-
ton, and thea gave them the choice Of
profession The FIRST would be physician;
the second chose the law; the third reeol-
we'd to follow my footsteps as mel chant.
This was very well--l was proud of my
sons, and hoped that one day might see
tilem distinguished, or at least useful TO
their fellow men had spared no expense
III their training: they had never wanted
money for gave each liberal allow
ance' Never had men fairer prospects OF
pecoming honored, and respected; but
took at the result. The physician has no
pattehts--lhe lawyer,not a single client,
| anI The merchant Is above visiting his
counting house. la ys,n | urge them to
ae more industrious. What is the reply!
| There is no use in 1t father--we never
| shall want for mopey, we know you have
enough for all. so look al my disappoint-
ment. las cad OF beilg active, energetic
members ofs0ciety, my sons are but oilers
men VI fashion aud display. True, ihey
| have few vlces--perbaps not SO msny as
their associai aiesi they have never done
| any tAlng to bring dl'grace upon my name
bui had expected ihem to add TO The lit
! lte repntauon msy have gHined. II is
| uot The money that care for; as my son
says, have enough for all. But let the
physician attend the poor, and the lawyer
see tina justice is done 10 those who have
not the meaos Of paying the enormous fees
ros required by the members Of the bar.
l'he merchant may not need the reward
evident institutions, to the support Of
which it would be a pleasure to me to see
him cun rbute. They would al least be
usefn each in his vocation,to those around
themj now selfish amusement Is their only
aim. THIS IS the burden upon my heart,
and this is the reason of the remarks you
struggle agains, difficulties 10 gain their
professions, aud were they now dependent
upon their own exerlians for support, my
sous would have gained honor to them
selves and me.
THIS is the experience of many veal
thy parent, though all do not grleve
the result. II had almost passed IN pro
verb. that nothing can be expected ofrlch
mems sun's;' and 10 looking about us AT
the di.tlugnished men of cur Cwn day, how
few do we find who have been nursed into
greatness.
rV. t,t, in int ga Is
shatched from active labor; he gains the
rudiments of thorough education from
well thumbed books which he cans over by
the floating fame Of the winters fire Oh
the misty lhgh oflhe gray down. His task
is rendered doubly hard, inasmuch as he
is without an Instructor, and must solve
the most difficult problems, aud unrayel
the INST intricate truths, SIMPLY by his
own persevering cf3rts. At length h's
task is in a measure accomplished, tie
first step is gained; but new diligently
arises. lie is without means az must
serve long and liresome apprenticeship
as a teacher, a clerk, or Cfien the tw
comhi ined. ere he can save enough to en-
able him 10 enter college. Three or four
ears Of close study, with the most regid
economy, brings hin 10 the threshold Of
IF active life, and Should lie choose pro
lesson, The same scene must be IN part
enacted ere his ject is accomplished.
Mark well tie constrast. Which mar,
llink you, is hest fitted to succeea!--
Surely, not he who has been craditd in
uxury, and bti Q along the path OF knew
edge! No, rather would W. trust 'he
e! I'm ade man, who has already o'ermas
e red difficulties under which one less re- |
alyei would have fallen; AID though the $
ne may b, favored BY pusiti n, connec-
.oDs and ample means. j, is more than
rot able that the other will look back
pom i'm whom he has far oulstripped in
ie race oflife.-- Meals GaxeRe.