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Mechanics

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Parent Issue
Day
12
Month
June
Year
1843
Copyright
Public Domain
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We have alwaysbeen aware of the real importnnce of our practical mechanics, to the oiher classes of'the community. We have secn that tho tnerit of iheir services was not duly appreciated, that they were denicd of their jtist hearing in society, nnd'excluded from privileges which were emphatically thcir own. This, and more than this we have secn, and regretted. The mechanic himself bas feit thathe was strugglingagainst obloquy and prejudice, and in too many instances has abandoned his habits of industry. scorning to follow an employment, which exposed himto ridicule and contempt, however honorable in itself, and lucrative it might have been. and embarked, in enterprises, which were ill calculated for his station. But the eyes of the cómrnuniry are at length open, the real worth of tlie mecahnic is beginning to be ncknowledged and he can now look up among his fellow-nien. proudly and independently. He can now pursue his calling. and the animating consciousness of mcriting and obtcining the esteem and confidence of hisneighbors; and with industry, temperance and ."rugnlity he is certain of rising in the world - of obtaining an influence and an honest name - unborrowed from ancestral honors or hcreditary wealth. If there id any situation truly enviable, it s that of the industrious mechanic, who injhisown unaided exertions, has established tor himself a respectcble place, in society, who, commencingr in poverty, has been able by his own skill and perseverence to overeóme every obstacle, to vanquish every prejudice, and build up for himself a reputation, whose valuo is enhanced by the knowledge that it was underivcd from others. - And let it be remembered that this situation is attainable to all, who hath healih and practical knowledge of their business. Fortune will eooner or later crown their efforts with snecess, It is a mistaken idea that she deals about her favors. blindly and with a reckless haud. Industry and virtuous nmbition are seldom exerted in vain. - Am. ilTau' Whcn wine is iu, wit is out.

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Signal of Liberty
Old News