Smyrna times., 1857-09-09
Ouy' Correspondence.
Written tor The Smyrna Tim
Page of a Diary.


Mr.. EDIro In looking over some of ms
Old papers, | lind the remnants of a journal
winch was in the habit of keeping in my FIRST
setting out IN business But few persons real
zc the anxiety which young man in our pro.
fessIon tees at this period Of his life. Having
been the object of much care aud solicitude to
his friends, and having expended much in his
preparatory aud professional education, it often
happens that tins anxiety results not much
trIm doubt of ultimate success, from pecu-
mary embarrassment in the outset. He NAV
have friends and acqua ntaucGs Who have strong
personal attachment for him, and who would
rrloce to see him succeed; out when disease
attdcxs them, personal Considerations are wav-
cd, aud a physician Of some experience is geu-
orally preferred. This every young physician
mould be taught to eXpeci, lit would save him
from many hard thought and bitter disap-
poInttnent. lie has great need Of paiience.-
Such learned by experience, and Ia my Uait-
lag time, tried to occupy my mind much as
possible with whatever Of interest seemed 10
off r. aud among the rest tried journalIzing.-
lluw many recolIections rush into my mind as
turn over the leaves Of that old manuscript
Aye. how many changes occur in twenty years
Parents gone--school associates scattered
most OF acquantances then, gone to their long
home. But for the journal. 1t reads:
aug. 153-. 1t s twilight. The shops are
all closed; most persons seem to have supped
aud are now enjoying an evening walk. The
day has been delightful and the evening seems
especially suited to pleasant stroll after the
labors thereof. One by one, and two by two,
passed my office.-and, as if to tempt me TO a
stroll too, seemed cheerful and animated by
Gleir walk and interchange OF thoughts. Among
the rest, a youth apparently about sixteen,
passed by and in few minutes returned, and,
stopping at my door, inquired what was good
tor -. invited him in. There seemed to
be more gravity about hia than most boys Of his
age. He was tall aud spare, somewhat melan-
choly in his appearance, and quite communica-
tive. lie had evidently been ndustriously en-
gagged during the day. After had made several
inquiries concerning his affection and directed
HIM what to do, he said:
.Dr. have you any sI.all jobs which you
would like to have done 1t is the only way
have to get a little money. | am learning q
trade, aud get only my victuals and clothes.
should not be driven to this if my father had
acted right!
This aroused my sympathy more strongly for
the boy, and began to make some inquiry as
to what his father had done. | really expected
to hear that he had been guilty of some crime
for WHICH he had to pay the almost or quite ex-
tseme penalty of the law. what has your
father done = I inquired.
why said he, he spent all his property
in selling whiskey!
Had. he much property!'
lie had several farms and has spent them
all, and one of my mothers besides
is your mother still living!'
Yes; but she does not live with him,-they
have parted
Where does she live?
She lives with Mr.. -; he gives her four
dollars month, aud she waits on the table and
is company for his wife,
Does he ever 60 to see her?
sYes, he used to go, but every time he goes,
she cries. She loves him know she does,-
she can't help it,
why doesn't she live with him, then 2
He is not able to support her.
What does he dol!
lie works on the canal