Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-06-06

Character.

OHdIdCIeI.
In treating upon this subject, it is not my
intention 10 enter into The vast details which
are relative to my theme, but merely 10 place
before the youthful mind the fundamental
principles upon which character is built. !
am under the impression that it would be a
difficult task for me to describe its meaning.
but an easy one for you TO conceive. ! am
persuaded to believe that sentiment, moral cour-
aye and deposition veil within the bosom of
every human being, therefore, each individual
is the possessor Of three chief elements which
form the foundation of character, which either
prepare or unfit one for the many vicissitudes
and avocations oflife.
We are all fully aware the mind is the great
ruler and master over the human structure,
governed only by mysterious spirit which
being itself ineffective, leaves the mind subject
TO dilation and Improvement. Allow the
mind to remain in rude and unpublished state,
as in primeval ages, when all was slaughter
and righteousness, and you rob existence of
the pure and noble sentiments which God has
implanted in every throbbing breast.
Certainly it is an indsputable fact, educa-
ton is the forerunner of all science and art
the Instructor of all pleasure aud enjoyment,
and the only benefactor of society Then, in
order TO advance the interest of society and
progress, education should be sought after
more diligently and earnestly by our young
men who in future days will be called upon 10
condemn and abolish the tyrannous laws OF the
of the present, and establish such iudicious
laws as will infnse peace, happiness, and con-
cord into the hearts of every family. Thus
the lofty sentiments of man are brought 10
light and in action for the welfare and pros
perity of his country; but the more tender
purer and nober sentiments of man lay latent
within the silent recesses of his soul, only to
hold communion with those of the fairer sex
either TO be refined, purified and cherished by
the reciprocatng feelings of woman, or TO be
couded by the veil of misery and despair
which throws him precipitously upon the
brink of the yawning chasm awaiting his ruin
and destruction. How often see youth of
both sexes trifling with that feeling which is
held most sacred and dear 10 human life, en-
tirely innocent of the injury they are doing
until it is too late one has fallen victim TO
the.other. The remorselessness of one is forever
floating before her in the dark visions of night,
upon the tide of memory which will never
vanish the other has a chance of escape, he
fets no compunction as his motives were pure
and honorable, yet misery and disappointment
make him frenzied and he thinks to case his
troubled mind by slipping the cup of deadly
lees; but in his moments of peaceful tranqulli-
ty, moral courage produces reaction of mind
giving renewed vigor, energy and nerve to
his will, pointing to the path of honor fortune
and fame.
Now we see the Importance. of having moral
courage to back us when we encounter the
trials and hardships of life; so young man arm
yourself with courage, industry and persever-
ance; go forth into the field of labor and
toll; be sure to pursue that calling which is
most congenial to your nature and success will
meet you at every threshold. I have seen
young men lurking around their parental
door being supported and nuriured by paren-
tai affection, would have no disposition what
ever to 90 out and battle with the world for
an honorable livelihood it matters not wheth-
err you have classical education or no, the
world will give you business education which
will carry you successfully through life and
crown your old age with honor and wisdom.
Remember when you are starting into the busy
world TO compete with your fcllow-man, that
the most charming of all excelencies possessed
by mortal being is good disposition and may
here add, that whilst you are treading the
lonely and weary path of life try to initiate
with all the fervency of your soul that calm,
aifable and gentle disposition which so charac-
tcrized the fond and dear mother you have
left; the world will respect honor and love
you for it.
Then how essential it is TO impress the i'm
portance of character upon the minds Of those
who are about launching their bark upon the
bosom of the tumutuous sea of life, 10 be
driven by maddcning tenpests or tossed by an
CRY waves upon the briny shoals of adversely
1t is the lot of some men to be born in opu-
lence and great in name, but he who is possess
ed of noble character is far richer than either,
lnONEu HOOT' IL lHlsthhe hOt III Jug lHtlI
is something noble and aspiring even in the
word character; it seems TO pervade and Undue
the human system with deep sense of awe
and gratitude; i. seems to have a charming
and irresistible tendency TO elevate, refine and
expand the mind, which quickens and purfes
the soul and makes the heart beat with Joy
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