Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-10
" He 10 too Young"

When young man is spoken of as a candidate
for Office, it invariably follows that some persons
object to him, not because they think him incom-
petent, but simply because he is too young. In
some communities the idea is prevalent that young
men are neither fit for generals or statesmen, and
they must be kept in the back ground until their
physical strength is impaired by age, end their in
tellcctual faculties blunted by years.
Let US look into the history of the past and
from long list of heroes and statesmen who
have nobly distinguished themselves, we shall find
they were young men who performed those acts
which have won for them an impershable need
Of fame, and placed their names high on the page
of history.
Our own Washington was but 25 years of age
when he covered the retreat of the British Mt
Braddock's defeat, and was appointed Comman.
der-in- Chief of all the Virginia forces.
Franklin, when only 26, issued his first publica-
tion-Poor Richards Amanac-which became
very popular, and shortly after he was appointed
Clerk Of the Assembly Of Pennsylvania.
Alexander Hamilton, at 20, was q Lieutenant.
Colonel and Aid to Washington; at 25, a member
of Congress- and at 33, Secretary of the Treasury.
Thomas Jefferson was but 80 when he drafted
the memorable Declaration of Independence. -
Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of Franco
when 80 years of age.
A"Vs euo youuEcE OTOtucr, was ABOUT ~ years
of age when, in the British Parliamcnt he boldly
advocated the cause of the American Colonies.
and but % whcI he was made Chancellor of tho
Exchequer.
We might cite others of like character, but
we deem these suficientto condemn the false idea
that young men are not competent to gil important
stations either in tho legislative hall, in Offices of
government, or on the field of battle.-AD. Jour.
NIL DEsPERAxDUx.-"Whils there is life there
is hope," is an old adage, and it is sometimes Gu
riously illustrated. Persons given up to die arc
often saved by the superior energy Of nurse who
has hope; but many Keep of tho king Of terrors,
for time at least, by their superior determine.
ton. Old Major Dash, who won his breyet in
the war Of 1872, was suddenly taken down With
the cholera. 1t was at the time of its first ap-
pesrance on this continent, and our physicians had
very little experience. The Major sank rapidly,
and consultation was called. Several doctors.
after "putting their heads together" came to the
conclusion that the patient was fatally sick--past
recovery. " one, however would make tho an
nouncement, when the Major, suspecting the case
turned to young doctor present and said, "what
is the reports" 'ta,
'sNot . chance?" asked the Major, with sever
ity. .a-.
"Yes," continued young hopeful, '.just one
chance in hundred thoussnd.'' = 1,4-'n' 9os
ssThen, why the 49, don't you work away on
that chance 2" returned the Major, with voice
of thunder. @l'e 20. - efilsnb
The hint was taken, and the iuvincible old SOL
dier was saved. The white hairs and giistening
sword Of this old soldier wsved along the vieto1,
rous lines Of our trocpsjn Mexico but he st lastt
had to yield to q foe, not more COURAGEOUS, yet
more insatiable, and he now sleeps upon his ma.
tive banks Of the Hudson. ! 'e1xtsgTz11
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