National Opinion

Aged Youth,

This certainly cannot be called a very arduous life; and the result of it is, that most of our citizens look fresh and are vigorous after they are far advanced. An exemplification is seen in Cornelius Vanderbilt, who, in his 77th year, is perfectly hale and hearty: walks as erect, and is lithe and supple, as if he were still 40. Alexander T. Stewart, over 65, has not the slightest ailment; is entirely healthy in mind and body; and is capable of managing his immense business in all its details with the greatest ease. William B. Astor, 76, shows no symptoms of decay: takes long walks: has an excellent appetite and digestion: and looks forward, I presume, to 15 or 20 years more of adherence to the planet. William Cullen Bryant, now 75, preserves the physical characteristics of youth. He often walks 5 or 6 miles before breakfast; prides himself upon his ability to leap fences: and laughs at the idea of being considered an old man. Daniel Drew, at 70, is as active and wiry as he was 30 years ago, and more than a match for the youngest and shrewdest operators of Wall street. George Law, about the same age, attends to his vast business precisely as he did a quarter of a century since, and very seldom requires the services of a physician. I might mention any number of New Yorkers, ranging from 60 to 70 years old, who are as full of vitality and energy as men of half their age. I used to think that to be 60 was to be old; but here I have learned by actual observation that to be 70 is to be almost in the prime of life,-New York Letter.