The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-26

tocts OF their own fortunes, are Of rather pro-
lihc growth in this glorious Republic Of ours.
In Europe, the chances are comparatively rare
for men TO rise above the condition Of their an
cestors, though, we cheerfully admit, that in
the United Kingdom--and, also, in France
there are many living illustrations Of what men
of energy, talent, tact, prudence and persove-
rance, may accomplish under the most untoward
and adverse circumstances. But Il is, in this
country, pre-eminontly, that fortunes arc being
daily mado by men Of limited capital. Such
men raise themselves to afiuenCe by intelligent
and well-directed energy, and the judicious en-
ploymcnt of the little capital they have. Z,
There lie not single oity In the Union that
does not, at tho present moment, contain we'll
to do and aHlusnt citizens, who, at their outset
in life, could not have shown one hundred dol
lars and somo not as many cents, to their credit,
in their pockets, or any whore clsei yet, by the
right use Of their wits, Tin good sense we
mean,) they seized and improved the opportu
mites which offered-snd which offer here as
in no othor country--for accumulating a com.
potency and sometimes wealth. ,4a H'.
As an illustration Of our remarks we may
refer to that cnterprising publisher whose name
is placed at the head Of this column. A little
over Ave years ago he commenced business on
a small capital as publisher Of books, to bo sold
by subscription alone. Nor was tho field
wholly unoccupied when he "pitched his tent'
among usj on the contrary, he had several
strong rivals to compete with-yet he has not
only struggled to keep his shingle aloft, but
has actually built up large and Aourishing
business--ono Of the best Of tho kind, we be-
love, in the United States. We are informed
that at this moment he has near two hundred
and fifty men employed, travelling to and fro
fulfilling the honorable and useful vocation Of
book agerts-a greater number, it is said, than
any other house Of a like kind employs, whether
in tho East or West.
From what we have said of the circum-
stances by which Mr.. Barnitz was surrounded
at the time Of his starting as a publisher, IL is
evident a good doal of tact and perseverance,
were requisite to enable him to keep aAoat
And, we believe, himself will say, that nothing
but indomitable perseverance on his part could
have boen, os II certainly was, tho key -stone
of his success. Let this example of we'll
directed and intelligent business energy stimu-
late our young men to ego and do likewise. ~
When wc consider how strong tho temptation
is to persons commencing business to try to so-
complish the object of their wishes by the
quickest, and not always the most creditable
methods, it is pleasing to find one hore and
one there who set out in life with the principle
that, if the anticipated end was ever to be at.
tanned, 1t should be by pursuing an honorable
and unexceptionable course. Mr.. Barntz-i
VIC may judge by peruSal of his catalogue o
| publioations-must have been actusted by SOM
such idea; for every book in this catalogu
| (now on our table) is not only published at
reasonable price, but it is intrinscaly good
a standard work. Hence the purchaser re
ceives full value for the money he expends OIL
Mr.. BarnitE's publications. remark whicl
receives additional confirmation from the fac
that the books are handsomely illustrated, an
the maps we'll colored.
We.shall allow our readers TO hear Mr.. Bar
nitE speak on behalf of his own issues.
WHAT CLAIM FOR MY SUBSCRIPTION BOOKS.
!. That they arc all useful.
2. That they are all we'll printed and dura
bly, bound.
g. That they are more extensively and NOR
beautifully illustrated than the works of an
other subscription book house in Amerios
The colored illustrations adding fifty per cent
to the sales.
4. That all of my publications are thorough
national; not gotten up for the people of an
particular section, but for "the whole pee
ple."
5. That they arc written by the best Histo
rians and Authors in America-none superio
any where.
8. That the Wholesale and retail prices al
very low, as low as any other house, and low,
than most publishing houses in this country.
If these are not elements Of success "
the book business, our experience of near
ten years has profted us nothing.
; Among the books in Mr.. Barnitz's list,,are Il
> following: Pioneer Heroes of the New Worl
from the earliest period (9s2) to tho prese
time; The American Revolution, from the oor
mencement to the disbanding of the Americ
Armyj Parley's Panorama, or Curiosities
& uHu hTtD buu
Family Encyclopedia of Useful knowledge a
General Literature; Modern Fancies and Fl
!, lies; India-Goographica Statistical, Histc
ical and Religious; Illustrated History of t
+, Russian War; Illustrated National (politio
. Handbook of America; Every Man His o,
4 Lawyer; Illustrated Poetical Geogrsphyj Gui
to Beauty; Farmers Receipt Book; New NJ
Of Our Countryside State and Railroad Ma
h and other publications Of equal interest a
importance.
Z. Prof. Fowler at National Hall.
i Prof. Fowler will deliver o lecture in Natioi
Hall, Vine street, near Fifth, on Sunday aft
g noon, at three o'clock, on the subject of ~
v Effects of Narcotics on Mind and Body" {
IS dime admission.
y Ball 4 Thomas Pictures are pI
verbal for their beauty and originality
- pecially those Photographs, which they get
T. in the most superior style.
l. The Central Dining Saloon Is the m
popular eating place in the city, and its p
e prietor, John Macdonald, will always be fol
9, on hand.