The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-12
Aspirations.

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The aspirations of man are bu,
the hopes which he INDUCES, and IT
is hope which gives life and form to
human ambition and enterprise
Commend us to the gentleman who
aspires to be man in this life, by
serving his fellow-creatures in the
field Of science, literature, art, inyen.
ton, law, medicine, craftsmanship
or any other sphere where persevere.
ing thought and actions are crowned
with the golden fruits that nourish
and support refined and noble civi
lization. Would that all young men
were possessed Of those sweet and
beautiful aspirations that make a
character Of self.respect, industry,
honesty and sobriety-not only the
young men in our own county, but
even in the lands beyond the sea-
If this were the one and universal
type of human character, the dead
ly foes of progress and refinement
would soon disappear, and in their
stead would spring up and flourish
the sweet amenities that terminate
and grow from moderation and good
ness. Do not withhold the comfort
ing words of encouragement from Q
young life; but drop upon its aspira
tions the dew of good cheer anc
friendly countenance; permit it,
hope to lift her golden wings, to soar
it may be in reality, even unfathom
able seas. There are natures so colo
and ungenerous in this world, (ever
in Mason county, that they would
even damp the spirit and hopes of {
fcllow.associate and friend who may
be walking in the paths of honor
and true manliness, if he but trie.
to take but one step higher, if the
means to do SO is at their command
though the attainment of theil
ends is at the sacrifice of truth
and candor. We say to our young
men whose lives are tempered with
laudable aspirations, fear not sucl
narrownoss, such envy, for envy it is
but move on undaunted and unawed
with your eyes upon the bright stars
that shine out in the most beauty fol
you, remembering that envy con
scious of its own impotence, folds its
arms in despair and dies horrid
death in intellectual and moral avid
ity. DO not forget what the great
Carlyle has so well said "From the
lowest depth, there is path to the
loftiest and highest" Though you
may be quietly moving along this
path, there are many who will try tc
push you out of it; and indeed some
hayward editor may hurlan editorial
Javelln at you, expecting its poison
to finally sap your energies and you
be laid to rest on the way-side with.
out your lonely abode being marked
by the presence of a stone erected
there by fame or good reputation
This you can well endure as our best
men have thus been made the target
for evil-minded and malicious arch.
ers. The poison thus used does moi
destroy. You can not be hurt. The
dark cell of gloomy prison can no,
confne your spirit. 1t will snal
asunder chains of iron, open by its
own inherent power, the doors of q
mighty tower and march in triumph
to its glorious end. Then in your
young manhood act, for imam is born
for action, he oughtto do something
Test your theories, apply your no
tions, follow your yearnings afte,
laudable things, surrender not your
selves to the weak and inert, bow on
ly to your reason and judgment, and
Fear not the anger Of the wise to raise;
Those best can bear reproof who merit
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