New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-10
EMERSON.
HOW he SPOKE TO BOYS, AND HOW HE STEAKS
TO MEN AND WOMEN.

HOW liz SPOKE TO BOYS AND HOW HE STEAKS
TO MEN AND WOMEN.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S.-Seven years ago one
Sunday morning / saw Transcendentalst step from
Long Wharf in Boston into row-boat. Thinking 1t
lightly freighed jumped in Also did three or four
others, and then the boatman pulled sOutly for the
"schooship" which lay iu the harbor This is floating
House OF Refuge for poor little yagabond boys who havos
committed various crimes from theft to murder. They
are disciplined have school instruction. and taught
saOr-craft.
On Sunday II is arranged that shall address
"b0y-tak" TO them, moral and patriotic. think that
they are now infused with the belief that Britannia's
ruling the deep is all "fodero" and that the "meteOr
flag longer burns terrific" Judge Russell is the life
OF thus institution and its beloved patron; and am sure
that always after be has addressed them with his spirited
words and ringing voice. their breasts thrill that each
boy feels confident Of becoming an admiral at least.
On reaching the ship, the boys were found assembedin
their school room on the lower deck. Seated facing
Them the gentlemen who were to address them.
Gen. Butler in full uniform spoke clear, orcibe, telling
words Gerr Smith, mighty figure IN blue dress coat
with brass buttons poured the audience some goody
advice. in patnarcha manner his strong voice toned
down to sweetness Then, with rather tmld manner,
that showed he unused to such hearers the
"shrewd mystic" 1t evident that he did not know
what say. lie who has linked Menus age of thought
with Fultons age of steam" quito misplaced, and
showed such hesitation and difficulty that he excited
King Charles out of the memorial" and recommended
them to read books IN their leisure hours lie did not
urge them TO read Plato in the purple morning. though
think that Phedon and Parmendes struggled upward 10
his lips But i0hat booksl There the rub! as he
plainly showed while he hooked hand around up
right post and swayed to and fro AS he bethought
him. Everybody present loved him at that moment,
am sure II some one could only prompt him! felt so
distressed that couldn't think of Robinson Crusoe
Meanwhile the boys were waiting eager-eyed.
without deserving the pillar, he turned gently TO a
lady sitting by aud said "Tbat book about the sea let
me see-round the word-ahl Mr.. Dana's book what Is
the name 81 "TwO Years Before the Mast" wasthe an
swer "Oh, yes" said the philosopher, and then
daily commended that wholesome book to their notice.
advised them well with their opportunities and TO
be cheerful good As he sat down, wondered what
the numerous Charley Batess Thought OF IL.
Last night at the Opera House, before two thousand
people calmly stood the same man. ms face with more
ihan eastern wisdom it," When the flutes and soft
coolers disappeared the Rev. DIR. Furness introduced
the lecturer being now the greatest power In the world
OF thought. .
alone 10 give bread aud fire IA the guest but 10 show him
your books your pictures ana your landscape Find out
his aspirations and encourage them. Give him nour-
isLiuS opportunity 10 show what ho can DO, aud what