Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
MISC ELLANEoUs.
AWhat Pursuit to Follow

This question is propounasd half dozen
daes in day by youug men who are about
starting iE life, or by middle-aged men who
hase stumbled on pursuit bsing ill-a1apted to
il, or by some nlisfortune lave been broken up
sa comparatively discouraged. What shall
/ 40 Is an important question. and we know
e 10 method Of answering it SO well as BY
ssdying The capacities of the inquirer. What
sAsn j dc, means more than most people who
sss the question are aware of. The usual idea
il. ID what can succeed best pecuniarlly-
"a shat occupation cam get rich quickly and
easily! What will give me most fame and
cream in the worldt WHAT the most iufuen-
lsl pasa,;on in society -
TseAe considerations are not TO be under
sslasd, Zen should, as general thing, do
uszs ~hlch thsy can do best. aud which al the
salae tine can best serve the world and yield to
lhsnselses ample remuneration. But there
hra trades. useful aud honorable ia themselves,
sAeh some ycung men in following would be
mhsed; some id health. in constitution; aome
sasad beeoms.anbalanced, morbid, enthusiastic.
iraable. aHe0nhsppy. Still another of d DIFF
| knnt constitution, physically and mentally,
sald follow the same occupation for fifty
! gss;s. with no i'll effect to mind, body, OF es-
hls; while yet others would make utter ship
week of prosperity aid happiness in the aame
1 sale or profession.
l Many young man has the requisite skill
sad taste to become jeweIer, an engravef, or
4 adranghtsmsn; but the sedentery habits Enci-
asns 10 slhese occupations would not only render
Asin miserable, but PROSTATE their health ;
sAsrsas they might fOllsw successfully black
saishng, ship building, farming, merchtIndi-
aae. Of some robust outdoor occupation. iAno-
lier has skill for almost any mechanical trade,
sat BE- lacks The courage and force Of character
ssict would make him successful in any ener-
Este, manly pursuit. and would be likely to
i ha asf placed in a'position requiring great cour-
j sgssrd energy Another has sound Judgment
snd strong understanding. but he lacks Erac-
L<sl talent. and is not fit to engage in any
h'sly, sprightIy, practical business which re.
ares a quick eye, ready perception, prompt
~ tell them what s;.=..!e or occupation to fol-
10y. they ask larger question than they are
s'srs Of, involving not only the particular tai
sss requisite for special occupation, but the
skrsgs, ssoutness slf constitution, perseverance,
NAesl health, nnd those moral qualitie
sskh gise elevation, harmony, consistency o
asfseter. What is my character physically
a'sllsetaally, .and moralIyl What is it as Il
f'0sage, energy, .snterpriss, sclf reliance, pa
'sass, prudence, ,sconony, and thrift shpuI
'Hn part of the question. But these qliali
"sfe generally ignored by applicants, on no
nsssdsa "a of anlr particular consequences i
"tlsg up tho qualities necessary 10 fit per
s'a' i'r particular pcrsuits. The edge of tb
as ssss the cutting, but it takes a prppe
@eas Of iroa aa.I hslse behind thai edge /
AH y d. It's work. SO, persons need som'
AnE essides mere skill or intellectual edge.-
m hssd back boae, courage, fortitude, psrs
ssses, and enterprise to give eaecl to ih'
'asatcs ssd proper directioa TO their efEorls.-
''<a must have character as well as talent
pm fora pursuit. No man viii succeed
4'''ds of profession unless bis physics orga
= 70 and bis dispositions are adapted 10
Fs'sf much mere salept he may have
pursuit. Lancaster Eapresss