O'Brien has done. Added to all this labor,
there was the ambition of this young man to succeed. He had a distinct
aim in life, which was always to be an honored and respected member of
his craft and of society. He is, therefore, found diligently at work
absorbed in business and intellectual pursuits. Various literary
societies and philanthropic projects have always found in him a sturdy
supporter.
What would be the future of such an energetic and ambitious young man
was easily predicted by his friends and acquaintances, and the
predictions have been verified. It was believed that he would succeed in
life, become a very useful member of society, and "make his mark in the
world," as the saying goes. These things have come to pass. And why?
Because the young man equipped himself early with the weapons with which
to fight the battle of life. And he never dropped those weapons; therein
is the secret of his success. Many young men begin life aright; how sad
that they do not continue in the right path!
Mr. O'Brien made the _Shipping and Commercial List_ a strong paper
and merchants quickly began to rely upon it for accurate information as
regards mercantile and commercial affairs.
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