New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1879-12-31
self.Reuance.

There Is no one element in mans
character that contributes more to his
success in lie, than confidence or SELF.
reliance in his own ability. A faint
hearted man is unstable, and will new
or excel. Faith in the endeavor to will
and TO execute is as importantin a sue
cessful business career as is the key
stone to the arch. A man possessed
Of q bold, daring and resolute will may
be modest in revealing his powers, but
will be determined in performing what
he fonceives to be right. To men with
this never.dying faith there is no such
word az defeat, and when obstacles
present themselves in their path, it
only results in their putting forth
greater effort to accomplish their pur-
pose.
Toll, trial, disaster, gloom and dan.
ger may environ and threaten to over.
throw the most cherished plans, yet
over and above all hindrances heroic
soul will triumph and win fame and
honor. The discouragements that
would retard the irresolute only dis
cover the weak places to the brave,
and, strengthening these, they renew
the conflict with increased vigor. Tim
idity creates towards and never wins
success. It is strong and abiding
faith In ones own ability to perform
that overcomes difficulties that others
thought could not be surmounted.
In oil the pursuite of life we find that
those who achieve honor and distinc-
ton are strong and self-reliant in their
powers, exercise faith in their own
ability, and carry out plans conceived
in their own brain. Morse had faith in
telegraphic wires, and Field in subma-
rine cables, and to-day, in consequence
thereof, the lightning is harnessed to
convey the news of the world in every
part d the habitable globe within the
compass of few hours. Two young
men in 1862 compenced . banking
business in Wall street in q small Office,
They had faith in their own ability and
also that Of the United States to paw its
great war debt. To-day they ara the
leading bankers in Government securi-
ties OH 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 a. q telegraph opera
tor; to-day his name and fame are
worldwide as associated with some of
the grandest discoveries of ancient or
modern times. Aston, Stewart and
Vanderbilt furnish examples in the
large fortunes they created as to what
well-directed energy and determination
can accomplish in business pursuits.
while the eventful life of the late Judge
Packer is another striking illustration
Ut the high position that can be attained
~ reliance and perseverance in the
individual man, backed by q liberal
endowment Of common sense. In the
overwhelming paths Of commerce and
the ever-increasing monetary circles
there open up before the young men of
the Nation rare opportunities to win
wealth and fortune. In agricultural
mining, industrial and mercantile pur-
suits like avenues to attain distinction
are presented. But fortune will not
come sisy chance, nor distinction by
hazard; both must be won by strong,
heroic endeavor. Backbone is vital In
the achievement of lofty aims, and
nerve and grit are essential requisites
in the battle of life. A man, to tri-
umph, must have faith in his enterprise
and reliance in his ability. - United
States Economist.