The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-01-11
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Alonzo Potter has earned fer himself the
name of being one Of the most pseful--ba-,
cause praciical-Bishops tina. has eyer pro-
sled over any part of the American .Episco4
pal Church. He made short speech be-
fore he Mercantile Beneficial Association Of
Philadelphia, at their annual meeting, fewi
weeks ago. which coptained excellent san
iimenis and advice. Coming from such
source, they will attract more attention than
If they emanated from one less elevated on
the ladder of fame---lhough it were wiser
for US TO note, admire, and be influenced
by every good sentiment, no matter how
humble its author. He is reported fl the
Inquirer, as follows:
.'He eaid that the interests Of Phiadel-
phia were Identical with the interests OF tho
State lha, the great metropolis of Pennsyl-
Vania was ss affrFr7tp 7tp, fIvr. Trat tre mef.
chants Of Philadelphia had many importan,
duties TO perform. To, project itself FROM
frauds in the shape of business (which were
not for The good of mankind. Tha. the bus.
mess which exported useful products for
laces, fine silks, &C., for the use of the ID
dies, was very questionable system Of
morality. That the bowie knife business,
though carried on by men called respecla-
BILE, had never and could never result in
good and so wilt the trade In ardent spir.
its, &c. He thought the day would come
when all commsrcial transactions having {
tendency to injuie society would be regard
ed in their proper light, That,hey are frown-
ed upon b. God, and should be and VIII bs
by man.
The speaker alluded 10 an error which ID
quite common among young rsn-tbat Of
thinking The work al the plough, the loori
or the anvil may moi be as high aud honor
able as 20 be in a counting room, where q
person must be we'll dressed II is a very
great error indeed. He trusted that in the !
future OF Philadelphia there would be dis.
played more enlargement Of soul in regard
10 the State that in questions asitating the
State, this city should feel a responsible
throb. He stood IN the presence of or SEQ
merchants of Philadelphia, and what might
they now achieve; with such minds and
wills what will they not accomplish. By
shutting The door upon immortality Of all
Kinds, the name OF Philadelphia nierohants
will be carried up higher and higher, and
assumes that position which their prompt.
tude, punctualiiy and industry so Justly su-
,'le them. Work with your hands, not that
you may decorate the persons Of your wives,
ride in splendid char lots, fare surnptuousIy
every day, but give 10 them who lacke.h.-
Put brand upon all kinds OF FRAUD. Instead
OF sustaining The cheating banker rally to
the support of The unfortunate bankrupt, and
above all things guard against selfshnsss.-
Do not rush into the avenues OF trade fok
the purpose Of accumuIaiing for yourselves
riches here, but with view 10 making up
your account on the grand balance sheet Of
life, for by gaining the Injuries of this life
for few years. three score and ten al the
utmost, aud freduenlly lost in that many
months alter its possession, you become
bankrupt for eternity. DO not strive for riches,
but for that which is still higher, cdntent-
ment of mind. He then referred ID tbs
Sirens tempting the Argonauts while Id
search of the golden. fleece, also Ulysses.
and his crew, and told them 10 beware OF
three Sireus in the path Of merchants pleas.
urs in youth avarce in old age, and ambi.
tion."