Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-15

SrIF-REGIANCE.-There is no one el.
ement in mans character that contrib
utes more TO his success in life :han con
fidence or self reliance in his own abili-
". 4 faint hearted man is unstable,and
will meyer excel. Faith in the endeav-
or TO will and to execute is as important
in successful business career as Is the
keystone TO the arch. A man possessed
of bold, daring, resolute will, may be
modest in revealing his powers, Int VIII
be determined in performing what he
conceiyes to be right To men with
this never-dying faith there is no such
word as defeat, and when obsticles pre-
sent themselves in their path it only re
suits in their putting forth greater ct
fort to accomplish their purpose. Toll,
trial, disaster, gloom, and danger may
environ and threaten 10 overthrow the
most cherished plans,yet over and above
all hindrances an heroic soul will trl-
umph and win fame and honor. lhe
discourarements that retad tie irreso'
lutte only discover the weak places to
the brave, and Strengthening these, they
renew the conflict with increased vlgor.
Timidity creates towards, and never
wins success. 1t is strong and abiding
faith in ones own ability to perform
that ovelcomes difficulties that others
thought could not be surmounted.
In all the pursuits of life we find that
those who achieve honor and distinction
are strong and selfreliant III their own
mowers. exercise faith in their own abil-
ity, and carry out plans conceived IN
their own brain. Morse had faith in
telepraphic wires, and Field in sub ma,
rine cables, and to day, in consequence
thereof, the lightning is harnessed to
convey the news of the world in every
part Of the habitable globe within the
COMPASS OF few hours. Two young
MEL in 1862 commenced banking bus
mess in Wall street, \. Y, in small
office. They had faith in their own abll-
i,y and also in that Of the United States
to pay its great war debt To-day they
are the leading bankers in government
securities on this continent, their daily
sales running into the millions, and Their
name and credit take high rank in all
the financial centers of the world. Not
many years ago Edison occupied an
humble position as telegraph operator;
today his rame and fame are world
wide az associated with some OF the
grandest discoveries of acIent or mod
ern times. Astor, Stewart aud VaDier-
bilt, furnish examples in the large Tor.
tunes they created as 10 what well di'
rected energy and determination can ac-
complisn in business pursuits, while the
eventual life of the late Judge Packer is
another striking illustration OF the high
position that can be attained by reliance
and perseverance, in the iniyidual man,
backed by a liberal endowment OF com
mon sense. liz the ever widening paths
OF commerce and the ever increasing
monetary circles, there opens up before
the Young men of the nation rare opper-
tunities TO win wealth and fortune. In
agricultural, mining, industrial and me
chantile pursuits like avenues to attain
distinction are presented. But fortune
will not come by chance nor distinction
by hazard; both must be won by strong
heroic endeavor. Backbone is vital IN
achievement Of lofty aims, and nerve
aud grit are essential requisites in the
battle of lite. A man, 10 triumph, must
have faith in his enterprise and reliance
in his ability.