The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-11-10

FOR rus cHARLorrg JOURNAL.
TO THE YOUNG MEN OF CHARLoIiE
AND MECKLENBuRG COUNTY.

AND MEChLENbU kU SOONA
LETTER 4.
But i, may still be urged that IT is not an
evidence of nobility to be constantly EN-
ploy ed, bu, on the other hand rather igno'
BILE and beneath the dignity OF an accom-
plished gentleman. The idea is prevalent
10 an alarming extent that vigorous we'll
directed and persevering exer,,on simeon
sis,ent with the character which gent'e'
man should desire TO sustain. In the es'
t;mntion of many who have written on the |
subject Of etiquette ia general, ne VINO
would attain TO the dignity OF modern
gentleman mus, spend his precious and
lasting hours in promenading The streets
or in perusing The latest novel, IN adorn'
ing the person or III giving ouetance 10
" thoughts that breath in words that bufn,
so as to engage the attention and win me
smiles of tho parGgnns OF feminine excel
leuce aud beauty. But all this IS decided
~ mistake. And we do not hesitate to
say that il is owing TO such ideas as these,
many young men are likely to Commit Ia
tai errufs at the very Threshold OF their
profession. The public sentiment oil a VT
lage or country, being composed oil the as
suctated opinions of tho wealthy and ihnu'
entail, will inevitably exercise potent IN
lllence over the youthful asp'rant to favor.
We do not assert that such - the slate oil
public opinion in this country, that young
men must do macy things that are actually
immoral and degrading, bu, We do say that
more encouragement is extended than
should be 10 life of Incidence and ease.
/ When the idea which We mentioned above
enters as an element into the formation OF
public sentiment II has the legitimate elect
/ of winning many who would have Other.
wise become the brightest ornaments OF
the age and the most Respondent jewels IN
the casket Of literature. When reflect
on tho multitude Of youths who have CON.
menced his dangerous career aud when
enumeraie the golden hours each set Win
sixty diamond minutes, which they VIII
probably throw away my heat Is appalled,
aud my prayers ascend Tor restraining
power and a directing influence. u thai
some kind angel would gently whisper
their duty and litigation 10 their ears. "a
that the tears Of sain!ed father mother OF
sister would descend from their bright aut
starry spheres aud, like The pillar Of tIe
before the benighted lsraelites, direct thea
beloved kindred through the darkness ans
dangers Of ume. Ga that they woul'
peruse the volume Of Inspiration and h
deeply imbued with its heavenly spirit, =
that spirit which induced The Redeemer &
60 about doing good. Then would the.
realize that he alone is the true gentleman
who perseverinsly and assiduousiy endea
vours 10 promote the highest happiness o
his fellosm There IS a real nobility II
such labour as this. |, casts into the shad
and totally eclpses the attractive grace
r and personal accomplishments Of the for
; the dandy or The 6nlcal gentlemen. n
more ough, 10 be ashamed Of labpur or
> confess TIA, &c is obliged 10 wo.a. Gu
= cinna,us did not blush It'll shame OF bein
: found in the field and follow ing the plougi
! when the committee arrived to inform bli
} OF his election and invesi him with the 1t
. ihoriiy Of Roman Dictator. Oar immo'
tai Washington never dreamed that il dc
rogs'ed from hlsdlgnliy To assist his friend
10 erecting house. The deathess fam
h Of a Frankllu loses none OF It's lusire whe
II VIC remember that he was frugal ma
aud an industrious printer Need you
surprised the reiore when We boldly atfirt
that there is more real aud unadulteraie
% nobility III an honest, economical and hart
working farmer than can be found 10 mi
n ny who may always pass him BY witho'
10 regard and sometimes with contempt. W
:, hold i. to be susceptible Of the eleares, d.
-. mons'failon that lie who has selected II
:, ayocaii0n which - best suited 10 his incl
: nations aud tends 10 accomplish the gre
- Object Of his being and a, the same tin
!. Is dilgent 10 The performance Of his d
ties, is fulfilling The terms Of his missi
20 into the world. From what has been sa
N my friends, il appears that we ought To $
., high value upon our time, and we shou
=, permit nothing to prevent us from ifnpro
), ing it to the best advantage. All class
Of men are busIly engaged in some bn
!, mems or other. With what earnestne
- and zeal they are pressing towards tho g
\, Of their wishes:
= W nat bpOueFous pIlLe mas hiIhfeu thls caro-
Sums with the din and chokes US with the d.
On HES gay stage, one inch above the grave.
Tie proud run up and down in quest Of eyes /;
IN The sensual in pursuit Of something worse;
The grave. Of gold; the polite OF power;
n. Aud all, Of other butterflies as vain;
es As .ndies draw things frivolous aud bright
How is mans heart by vanity drawn in
On the ssift circle OF returning toys.
Whirled, sttawlIke, round aud round, and N
IT, ingnlfed
at Where ray delusion dlrkens to despair"
H. That We may avoid such fearful doc
he let US endeavour 10 feel that il is solcr
lis thug to live, aud Irnplore the direction a
%. aid Of Heaven. SOLUS.
a. THESPANISiI DIFFICULTY ADJUSTE
The difficulty between Mr.. Saunde
- our Minister at Spain, and the SPAN
=, government, arising out of the arrest
; his servant has been settled. An imme,
ate apology was made by The Minister a
:" the required exemptions granted; in ado
" lion to which the offending officials we