Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The fortune of young man jus, commencing
a course of professional business, is so proelemsu'
cal that the very fear Of III success undoubtedly
often induces 1t. Mankind have ever been prone
10 accuse each other Of caprice; and the charge
seems not 10 have been better deserved IN any
instance, than in the patronage which Is bestowed
on young professional characters Men ever have
been, aud probably ever will be more influenced
by fancy, taste, inclination, than by dictates Of
dispassionale Judgment He who on his first
entrance on professional career eau meet with
some favorable oceutence--can please the eyes
and ears Of his fellow men, stands at least all
equal chance for success with him whose pro-
fessional knowledge and honor are his sole recon-
mrndaiions.
MANY among the mos, respectable professional
characters in our country, but more particularly
among those engaged IN Law aud medicine, owe
the commencement, of their celebrity 10 accident
A favorable occurrence introduced thrm TO notice,
after which their own abilities enabled them to
command respect, aud insured them success
The patronage bestowed on professional men
seems to be the most eapreions Of all fekle things
|, depends on ao rulei Il can be fFedlea,sd on no
combination Of circumstances Men may be
found possessing great professional knowledge,
much integrity, aud yet be as utterly unnoliesd
as though they lenanled the dark side Of The
moon.
young men IN their professions find ,hemselye'
absolutely dependent on The caprice of mankind
for introduction 10 employment II is not un-
common tina, those who are most deserving Of
patronage have really the least ability 10 acquire
IT, The man who has well grounded eonsoi.
ousness Of his own requirements in his profession,
II he has any feelings, will be compelled 10 do
them great violence before he can stoep to the
low tricks Of the PrIifogget or the qnaek, in order
10 gain a sneakins introduction to notice. The
man Of science is usually man Of refined sense;
such man feels himself to be acting below his
own dignity, when he employs low, base, un'
worthy means Of acquiring celebrity. The man
Of science and sense Is ever willing 10 rise by
the steps of regular gradailOn, however minute;
hnt he cannot creep, even up the steep toward
fames temple,
These who have been once young-who can
by recollection realize the feelings Of you,h, mus,
be sensible that to the young professional char.
aeisr nothing is more grateful than the regard Of
those whose wisdom and experience render thrn
respectable. We are % made, that We derive
always a satisfaction from having confidence fr.
posed in US pledge Of fidelity by no means
,rang. may be had from the consideration Of the
gratitude which is felt for professional fasors.
There can scarce be more cruel act than Il
bias, even the embryo success Of young proies
sonal man by cold indifference or neglect. o.
what Is worse, by unjus, aspeniOns, even befOt'
opportunity has been afforded for the formation
Of correct opinion. Genius Is plan, Of dslieai
structure and tender GROWTH !, requires The sun
shine Of patronage to bhng It 10 maturity. Lik
all the finer aud mora delicious productions ,
na,ure il demands fostering esre;--ihe rank. luri
weeds Of ignorant arrogance and assuming iol
wardnes will find nu,rmsn, on any soil. an
start up in opposition 10 all efforts to keep iher
under 10 cOnfening patronage, il cannot hut b
allowed 10 be Just, that integrity aud skill shoul
he paramount TO those inferior considerations whio
frequently have Influence. Give opportunity (,
the exercise Of talents, and reward them when
ever they aPPear-,his is true libsraliiy--,his
Justice, and is an exercise Of favor in some sol
due to every young professional man.