AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 



CHAPTER I. 



INTRODUCTION — EARLY LIFE — THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE — FIRST 

 ATTEMPTS IN BUSINESS — SUCCESS — MARRIAGE. 



In the social interchanges of life it is always 

 pleasant to possess some knowledge of the ante- 

 cedent history of the ones we meet; to know 

 who and what they are ; while to one who feels 

 that there is something in his own career not 

 unworthy of notice, there is a satisfaction in 

 recounting the steps by which his success has 

 been attained ; especially, if in gaining it he has 

 been called to contend with difficulties and 

 vanquish obstacles which opposed his progress. 

 Such narratives may prove helps and encourage- 

 ments, as they show what energy and persever- 

 ance have achieved, and thus stimulate others 

 to stronger and more successful endeavors. 



