From Hasves' Lectures 10 Young .Nen.
Formation of Cbaracter.-It is ever to be kept in mind that good name is in all cases the fruit ofpersonal exertion. tis not inherited from parents; it IS not created by external advantages, it is no necessary appendage of birth, or wealth, or talents, or station; but the

 result of one's own endeayors--the fruit and reward of good principles, manifest ed in a course of yirtuous and honora- ble action. This Is the more important to he remarked, because it shows that the attainment of good name, what ever be your external circumstances, is entirely within yoas power. No young man, however humble his birth, or ob- scure his condition, is excluded from the invaluable boon. ue has only to- fix his