Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-30
Letter from Boston.
BOSTON. Oct. 10th. 1873.
From our Boston Cor, ,espondent.l

known as "Timothy Titcomb," the dis
tinguished editor, author, and poet.
enjoyed it so much that l propose to
give a synopsis of the lecture for the
benefit of those who read the american.
| can give 1t. to be sure, only imper-
fectly, and in such manner that it
will not be even half appreciated, but
l beg YOU, dear reader, not TO think
that the lecture lacked deep thought,
the highest culture, or fine points, even
though l fail to portray them, for the
fault will lie with Inc, because unable
TO do the subject justice. for the whole
essay was like a cultured poem, from
beginning to end, and, indeed, no one
can form just opinion Of it without
listening as it proceeded from the lips
of the eloquent speaker. His subject
was Elements of Personal Power"
1t was delivered from manuscript. He
is fine orator, possessing a clear dis
tinct voice, perfect cnunciation and
often rises to great eloquence.
DIR. Holland commenced his lecture
by saying that the love Of power is
universal. Power is the desire of the
world, but in some persons it takes the
form o: selfish ambition, while with
others. they have desire only for the
good OF the world. He considered
honesty the first element of power, and
went on to say that all power must
have a basis to stand upon and that
basis must be honesty. At time
when fraud prospers in high places and
theft and rascality hold the winning
cards IN every game, it is hard to real
lze that "honesty is the best policy"
but the New York ring found it could
not stand on dishonesty. Tne second
element of personal power is will. 1t
is the vital sap which pcrennially flows
through every branch. IL will" is the
great motive power which moves the
world. The man who said, Il propose
TO fight it out on this line if it takes all
summer, revealed in these words all
the successes of his life, for Gen. Grant
Is not great man.but since the fall of
Nicksburg he has maintained his posi-
ton before the people. At the begin
ming of the world it was will which
made mighty worlds spring into exist
led by the same infinite power. Will,
is spark from the divine might. Inc
weak Will make way for the strong. IL
is not always the parent, but often the
child that governs. Willfulness is
often mistaken for will, but the former
is negative aud the latter positive. a
third element of power is self-possess-
ion this covers self-knowledge, self.
mastery and self-contidence. How lit
tie some men know Of themselves, how
little mastery they have Of themselves
and as consequence how little faith
they have in themselves. The full
control of all the faculties is great
and essential element OF success.
Courage is another element of power
and there is nothing in ones character,
that will inspire SO much admiration
and create so much enthusiasm as this.
A man who is afraid of no consequence
in the performance of his duties, has
half won the battle before he strikes i
blow. Manhood comes to a perfect
demonstration of itself in heroic
deed. But moral and intellectual
courage is equally as desirable. Much
of the success of modern infdelity is
due TO the bOldness of its advocates.
WHY'S it that the great and overshad-
owing crime of intemperance is passed
over in silence by the pulpits of the
land: When the clergy of America,
declare what they think of drunkenness
tue cause of temperance will receive
the strongest impetus it has ever felt.
There is another element of personal
power which We will call magnetism,
vet it holds the keys 10 all hearts. Ii
| Of
IL is a natural endowment bestowed
upon some and denied to others
"knowledgc is power" according Il
, the old adage, but il is not power o
itself, for it is often associated will
min S that have no power. knowl
edge is only the furniture Of the minc
aad without propeliing force has n'
! power. Another element of power i
! expression and covers every nauites
y tation and form OF power. Ali expires
h sion to which We give shape and oper
. alton Is art. We need less of scienc
h and more of art f; less Of craInming an
more real knowledge. Without eA
: preston the efforts OF the speaker q
e writer must fail Of success. Earnes
. ness and enthusiasm are two of tn
= greatest elements of personal power
m u They are the only qualities which ca
he take tue place of magnetism. Ea
D. D. nestness should keep its hold on rel
ne son. Enthusiasm rises out of earn es
C. ness and is strong in proportion, as
n is rational. Human nature is ver
b.. much like iron and it must be heatt
n to make it effective. There is no hig
re er expression of power and art, tbs
H. character. A great character, an u
conscious force within, in mOidir