Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-09
Self.lscIi;lnce.

There is 10 oEc element in m,u's character
that contributes moro to his SUCCESS in life than
confidence or se!f-rclsnoo in his own ability.
A faiat-heaEtod man is unstable, and will never
excel Faith Ia the erGca7or to will and to ex,
ecute is as important in successful bu:ines,
career as is tho keystone TO the arch. A maa
possessed ofa bod daring. aud resolu.o will
| may be modest 10 revealing his powers, but
| will be determined 10 performing what he COD.
celVes TO be right. 10 men with this never
dylng faith there ia 20 such word as defeat,
and when obstacles present themselves in their
path 1t only results 10 their putting forth
greater ttt0rt 10 acoomplish their purpose.
| Iol, trial, disaster. gloom, and danger may
environ and threaten 70 overthrow the most
cherished plans, yet ovec snl above all him
drauces &c heroic soul will triumph sId win
| fame and honor. The disoouragemens that
retard the irresolnto oalg discover tho weak
places 10 the brave aud, strength ,niug thes,,
they renew the cJntitot Gl;h decreased vigOr.
Timdity creates G,HaIds, aoi never wins sue
cess. 1t ID stroug and abiding faith 10 ones
own ability to perform tnat overcomes dificul.
tics that othrrj thought c)u!l MT bo SUIT
mounted.
Ia all the pursuits of life We fad that those
who achieve homer ard dislinctioa aro strong
aud self reliant 10 their own p)Wers, exeros,
taith 10 their cwn ability, aud carry out plaus
conserved in their own brain. Nurse had faith
in telegraphic wires, aud Field 10 sub mariue
cables. and to day, 10 consequence, thereof. ths
lightning is harnessed to coLvJy tho news of tho
world 10 every part ct tho EabitabIe globe with
in the compass of few houts. Two youug msu
10 1862 commenced banking business in Wall
street in small office. Tney had faith in their
own ability aud also that of the United States
to pay lis great war debt. To day they are the
| leading bankers ln government securities On this
continent, their Gaily sales running into the
| millions, and their name and credit take high
! rank ia all tho 6yanoial ceoters Of the world.
Not many years ago Edison occupied an hum
bio position as telegraph operator; TO day his
| name and fame are world wide az associated
with some o the graudest dIEcov, ries Of ancient
or modero times. Asior, Stewart and
Vanderbilt furnish examples in the largo for
! tunes they created as 10 what we'll directed en-.
ergY and determination can accomplish in bus.
iness pursuits whilo the ovon.ul lile of thu late
Judge PScker Is another striking illustration of
| the high position that can ba STAINED by re.
ance and perseverance in tho Individual man,
backed by liberal endowment of common
sonse. In the ever widening paths of commerce
and tho ever increasing monetary circles there
open up before tho young men ottha nation rsrs
opportunities to win wealth and fortune. In
agricultural, mining, industrial, and mercantile
pursuits like avenues to attain distinction are
| presented. But fortune will not come by chance
nor distinction By hazard; both uuz! bs won by
strong heroic enCeavof. Backbone is vital in
achievement Of lofty aims, aud nerva end gnt
| arc essential requisites in the battle Of lite A
man, 10 triumph, Inust have faith in his enter
prise and reliance in bis ability.