The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-31

:. Europe independence Ed,cards Lester and
his Works-New Italian Isnore, Sig Genorese.
1t is not my intention-in common with travel
lers-to address you on subjects Immediately
around. In this instance would neither enlighten
your readers nor myself. will merely introduce
passing thoughts, as connected with business
and pleasure tour, cast and west, during the last
SIX months. find peculiar pleasure, during
leisure hour, in thinking earnestly on what may
strike me as interesting | may, therefore, pre-
sent to your readers, what heretofore, or in most
CA SEES. in different FORM has been for my gratin-
cation This l will do, however much 1t may
conflict with the views OF the mass, or TO limited
extent starte, from its independent nature.
This world 10 me contains everything calculated
to make mankind a great and good people, at the
same admits the most extended liberty OF speech,
act and thought. / am firmly convinced each
man has a separate sphere in which to Labor
he then has light to do 1t i'll his own way.
Therein springs that secretly entertained deter
mination to act, without regard to public opinion,
or from anothers view OF right and wrong-no T.
withstanding it may conflict with his interest, and
to others aim in liie agree with the eloquent
lecturer Mr.. Giles on this subject, and honor hi m
for his boldness in advancing sentiments, conflict
ing with long entertained ones admire or honor
more the man bold enough to carry them out.
In Washington, some two weeks since, found
much TO interest. Among other points occupying
y
ticuarly in Europe, was uppermost. have Of
ten listened with a smile TO the remarks of a ia
Their, congratulating his son on Il e advantage OF
his tour through kurope--then only eighteen
Why was this Because felt the lad knew no
more, if as much, OF European scenes and affairs,
than did, gathered from reading, and convessa-
tons with enlightened tourists, thereby creating
images, making mo believe them The reality
This is accounted for from the fact that young
lad canno, appreciate or look on with the same
interest as the young man starting win principles
fixed, mind ripe, and susceptible 10 impressions.
The latter knows he has something TO behold that
will quicken the intellect and extend valuable
knowledge; thus, what is new is impressed on
the mind--whilc the lad is,n com parlson, Ike HIM
who was asked by a friend, alter walking Tor the
first time Wall street, and reaching broadway,
for a description of the Merchants Exchange.
He replied, Il observed a splendid edihcc, but
nothing more" What have SAID Is intimately
associated with the end man has IN life. hold
it to be established truth that man should
deem of the highest moment finished educa-
ton the art Of contendlpg successfully with
the world, and how to aim for an end in adj
vanced life, ranking him high and as one having
lived TO some purpose. 10 do this he must
have an acquaintance with human nature
through a business, social, and travelling inter-
course. Let him but in youth strictly attend to
business-to society, and the world generally
with end, ut the beginning, IN view, he Will,
most assuredly, reach point, In years, securing
to him abundant wealth, good reputation, to-
gether with the talented and accom- he'd gentle
man. l would be understood, as referring alone
to those entering life with ambitious views, per-
scvering spirit, determination to accomplish an
end at all hazards, and prominent indepcnden
Of spirit This last requisite has long been a
study with me, consequently have sought out
those who have been guided in their progress 10y
IT, Many have i found, and loved and honor ed
them One now have in mnd--ior it was here
last conversed with him, previous to his leaving
for his consuship. refer to Q. Edwards Lester,
ESQ. He was handsomely entertained at this