The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-01-27
For the Ninnesotian.
To Young Men. Ne. Nv.

For the Ninnesotiaa.
To Ysung Men. No. Nv. NJ
In what we have said, and are yet to say, we
do not confna our remarks to any ona class Of
young men as they are distributed among the
different professions and occupations of life
The man we are after may be found behind the
counter in store, in college, in . lawyers
office, physicians Office, in mechanics shop,
between the handles Of plough, with spade,
an axe or wood-saw in his hand. He may be
the son OF a wealthy father, or better still the
support of a widowed mother, or he may be q
lone orphan in the world, struggling up in the
face Of cold neglect to a conscious self Deepen.
dence. His voice may ring in the halls ola ly-
ceum, or his hammer ring upon an anvil, his
hands may be soft and white because his labor
is mental, or they may be hard and soiled be-
cause his labor is manual. We care not il he
has the soul in him. There is no position that
can well extinguish lofty soul, its influence
will be felt in whatever circle it forms cen
tire. .',5
The history Of the past, as well as many liv.
ing examples, teach US that the Importance oil
such mind to the world cannot be over rated
We wrong ourselves and society when we look
with indifference, or neglect upon any youth,
who has not by vice degraded himself When
the prophet Samuel was sent to the house Of
Jesse to anoint one of his sons king over Is
rael, the sons were made to pass before him
one after another until all who were in the
house had been rejected. The father seems to
have concluded there was no king among his
sons, and when the prophet inquired if there
was not yet another son, he said there was .
lad keeping the sheep. This shepherd boy was
brought in and proved to be the chosen ind
vidual. Were we sent out to hunt up the
youths who are to make their mark upon the
coming generation we should expect to find q
good proportion of them among apprentices
and other youth of whom society now takes nc
notice. Their obscure position and voluntary
service for the sake of the knowledge of ar
honest business, have, for the time being, shut
them out from the society of those who occupy
a now conspicuous place. They are not smil
ed upon by young ladies who 60 shopping, mol
are they invited to fashionable parties. They
may not be looked upon as young men of prom
Use, whose acquaintance is sought by the aspir
ing. But never mind, boys! Do not lool
upon this as a neglect by those who know you
The fact is, all this comes to pass because they
do not know you, and because few people
search for large hearts among youth who worl
in their shift sleeves. Your time will come of
ter while, only stick to your trade and bt
not impatient for society. Do not throw your
self away upon bad company because you are
shut out from such as you may desire. Keer
out of bad company. Do not join the stree
rowdies, the Sabbath ramblers, the grog- sho1
loafers, or any other immoral or degrading
company. Respect yourself and resolve t.
keep good conscience, and an untarnishei
character, and you will yet be known and hon
ored. Do not think yourself fattered if yor
are proffered the company of the son Of some
respectable man, who would tempt you intt
vice. There are some young men of polish
and fine coats who at times dodge into place!
to follow them. 80
Ifyou will allow me, will give you a WORD
of advice that may prove greatly useful to you
even in your present situation, and tend great
ly to your improvement during your appren
ticeship, and give you an introduction and 9
passport to the best society in future. "''
But fear you will think the advice rather
old fashioned for this age Of Young .anaerica
But if you do not approve oft, I know your
mothers will. Here the sad thought intrudes
some Of you have no mothers. The writer
knows what it is to spend boy hood without 9
mother and without father. All that long
winter of childhood unblessed by mothers
care and a fathers protection. The bitter tears
the bleeding heart, the worlds cold neglect
and the labor beyond our years are all yet toe
fresh in my heart not to care for you. But TO,
my advice. attend some one place Of lyelgi
Gus ,oorship regularly euery Sabbath Join thu
Sabbath School, either as pupil or teacher,
altOGys be seen in your place. You will soon
be noticed !; inquiries will be made who you
are. Christian men and Christian women will
take you by the hand, and their hearts will be-
come interested for your welfare. They will
give you good advice, and labor to do you
good they will respect you for your virtuous
conduct, and you will be in the way Of receiv.
ing greater blessing than all these. I always
pity the youth who seeks low company, and
never aims to associate with any but his equals
and his interiors. GILLIN.
-'. ~ - 1''' 80 WARRINGTON, Jan. g. <