The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-06-27
DAILY GLOBE FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 27 1873

'Winship, although not large man, has
llfted ton. He achieved this by patient
scientiiic practice and study, and by de.
yeloping his strength day by day. Others
can do the same, although not every one.
but those who cannot are the exception
The same theory is true In the mental fac
ulties as 1t Is In the physical. The blind
person has perception surprisingly acute
In the sense of touch and hearing, 80 much
SO that they amaze us, and we call it
gilt OF Providence as n recompensc for the
loss OF sight, whereas IL is simply
because those faculties are brought into
use all the while and are slarpcned thereby.
Take the instance of the cashier ut his
bank. How easily and quickly he detects
counterfeit bill, which is owing to the
fact that he is obliged to pass his Judgment
upon them all the while and his faculties in
this direction have constant use.
There are tests which determine the
boundaries of life. We never know how
much talent and power we have until we
apply the sevcrest tests, and are apt to ac-
cept the principles of youth upon the lower
and limited spheres and ignore the higher
standard. In the elements Of eloduence
and language our notions are niggardly, for
reasoning of causes which bring about
these traits show that all can be bright and
efficient in them. Can we set bound for
ourselves Who shall draw the line Has
the man ever lived who was conscious of
his own powers We all must know that
there are slumbering seeds of success and
achievement within us which may bc right
ly harvested.
We are born unequal but far less than
we are apt to suppose. Genius is rare
while diligence can accomplish all that
genius ever did. The world is filled with
common men but we should not grumblc
If there are a few who owing to their Sill
perior diligence and application have out
stripped Us in the road to fame. AS Cas-
sius said to Brutus, "The fault is not in the
stars but in ourselves"
We should summon our latent powers
from their hiding places and in proper
development of them insure success. 1t is
a crime against society as well as ourselves
to do otherwise. Life is not lottery, but
rather likefa game of chess, the man who
brings study and science to his aid is sure
to win. 1t is not the random shot that
hits the mark but the accurate aim and
steady nerve. You would not attempt q
voyage to Europe in row boat that you
use in padding down the river, and yet
mankind push out with scarcely any prep
aration and when the storm arises they
rush to the men who are able to help as
did they in the Sea of Galiloe. Preparation
is potential and how must it lie accom-
plished We all have a fixed period in life
for preparation when we are expected to
go through the process of education. We
are too soon made to believe that this is
easy and many are the wrecks caused there
by 1t is not the chief business to see how
many books can be finished. but rather to
find out such forces of thought and brain
power as we have to give.
There is no easy road to success, though
students often try to ride by the aid of a
pony" which is az foolish as the pugilist
would be to hire boy to pound the sand
bags that are used for the purpose of tevel-
| 6ping the muscle. Lazy students often
eXclaim ''cm 60nO' or "whats the use y
| The Use is it will make man of you fine
the sluggish blood that runs so stagnant in
your veins, and give you purpose of ac-
tivity.
Our youth are apt to get bits and scraps
of knowledge at school which they are at a
loss how to use. They must have clue
whereby to guide themselves and sclec-
ton of points which in time may embrace
the whole. The master-buildcr displays
his superiority in working out from tho
timber of the rugged mountain the beau
tiful structure, whereas if no plan was fol
lowed M endless confusion and incongruity
would I've the result.
Let us abandon the idea of genius, which
is only apt to discourage us and rely
wholly upon our own energies and applca
ton. Great men achieve their greatness
while greatness is often thrust upon mer
who have no claim to be called great. We
| t1,A;, II,
need to be developed and if we try we may
succeed. Put your shoulder to the wheel,
fight the battle. he not content with low
| and sordid ambition ana remember there
is no tide but waits for us as wei
as others, while in truth it wait.
for no man. The field is oper
for ALL the track is well beaten by thost
who have gone before us-thc selfish
scramblers, the gold-seekcr and the pure
minded man-all must wear the armoi
they themselves have wrought, through
which our enemies will seek to penetrate
But if we deal honestly and fairly with
ourselves and our fellowmen our good
sword shall cleve the way, pressing on, en-
camping but for a night, for the world
stretches far and wide and our jealous
works shall be known, our word shall echo
with perpetual power, lifting and kindling
other generations who come after us This
is the sublimest work of all ages.
The address was listened to throughout
with great interest and the speaker and his
subject received the mertcd approval OF
all who listened.
Rev. n. a. Adams made very flatter-
ing report from the Board of Examination
Of the Seminary, after which the diplomas
were conferred by the Principal, Rev. r.
G. Williams, who closed with n few APT
and feeling remarks.
In the evening Grafulla's Band gave g
concert at the church. after which grand
promenade concert was given at the
Town Hall.