The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-03-02
GOOD CEIANCE-YOUNG MEN
READ.

| ED. TRIBUNE There is now hne
opportunity for young man to secure
most desirable situation. The position
when obtained, will not only give to the
successful aspirant access to the very
best society, but will confer upon him a
commanding influence there. He will
be honored by those whose honor is
something; and he himself will be able
to confer honor upon those who honor
him. Several Of the most desirable busi-
ness connections will be open to his
choice. In fact intelligent men all over
the country are beginning to look to this
very position, more than anywhere else,
for men to whom they may with conf
dence entrust the most important inter
ests. Indeed [ do not know of another
situation which promises with so reasona-
BILE certainty to render a mans whole
life in the highest degree honorable and
happy,
AS the required mode of making ap-
plication for this situation is little Pc
culiar, [ wish to call special attention to
| it. 1t is not important for the applicant
to understand both English and German;
either language is sufficient. 1t is not
necessary that he should form the ac
quaintance of any member Of Congress
Or of any official in Madison. I think it
would rather damage his prospects to
seek such acquaintances.
The first step in the application is to
renounce saloons and all other plans of
dissipation, and shun the company of
dissolute idlers. The next thing to be
done is to take hold of some real work.
There is no requirement as to what the
business shall be, only that it must be hurt
full to nobody, and beneficial to some
body; and that it shall be pursued with
conscientious honesty and faithfulness.
The third requirement is, that the ap-
plicant spend his leisure hours in one
Of the most delightful Of all entertain
ments; namely. gathering up brilliant
diamonds of thought, golden nuggets of
truth, and priceless treasures of wisdom
| from the greatest and purest mines the
world has ever produced. He must not
spend those precious leisure hours in read
ing stories which are only thrilling, bat
were never true. Let him study he won-
ders Of science, the exciting facts and the
deep philosophy of human history, the
ennobling principles Of morality, and the
sacred truths of religion. Let these
books be carefully read with pencil in
hand, making notes of the most impor-
tant principles and truths. Then, after
laying down the book, let his mind re-
call and dwell upon matters noted max
ing them his possession forever. And
finally, let him occasionally write an
essay or article on the subjects suggested
by this reading, and submit it to the eye
of an intelligent friend, or hand it to the
editor Of the village newspaper.
None Of these requirements are very
difficult to be met. A little determinina-
ton of purpose, little perseverance Of
effort, will make them all both practica
BILE and pleasant. If these steps are
pursued for moderate length Of time
the applicant is sure to obtain the most
desirable Of all positions in this world
that of an INTELLIGENT, HONORA-
fBLE, TRUSTWORTHY MAN. The
young man who first makes the proper
application will secure the situation sc
will every one who follows in his steps.
TRUTH.