Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
Philosophy Of Life.
TINE. FAITH AND ENERGY"
by ROBERT =. NORRIS.

by ROBERT p. NORRIS.
Perhaps there never was period in our
history when greater necessity for the ex
ercise Of the recuperate energies of the
people and the country than at the present
moment. Thousands have been injured by
the vicissitudes Of trade and the changes
of fortune. The rich have become poor,
and the independent have lost their means
of support. Many under such crcumstan.
ces are disposed to despond. They fear
that their chances have gone by, that the
tide Of their affairs has been at its food
and is subsidng, that the future has but it,
tie hope or no encouragement for them
Not so. however. in country like ours, if
they possess health and energy, and are on
the sunny side Of fifty. Ingenuity. indus
try and perseverance, time. faith and en-
ergy," will accomplish much. Some Of the
most eminent men that ever lived were
comparatively obscure in early life. Ad-
versty not only tested their energies. but it
reused and excited their minds. They saw
the necessity Of an extraordinary struggle.
and nerying themselves to the trials and
temptations Of life, they rushed on boldly.
and in most cases with success. The truth
is. that experience. although a severe, is
most excellent ta>k.master. No one
knows better how to enjoy wealth than the
| Individual who has acquired it through the
sweat of the brow. Few understand the
real mutations and the philosophy of life
who have not seen the air-blown bubbles OF
youth and hope fade as they attempted &c
clasp them-who have not realized much Of
the disappointment and vexation to which
human flesh is heir. 1t is only by trial that
we feel the spirit of manhood within us
and with moral courage, worthy a lofty
AID intellectual nature. determine not TO be
inundated by single blow Of misfortune
or be dsheartenod because clouds and dark
ness occasionally obscure the prospect
This at last is the true policy. The Deity
has given us many noble attributes. We
live in a world which presents many means
Of sustenance. Our country is rich in
soil, in health, in enterprise. Millions yet
unborn may grow up and prosper upon her
bosom. while new sources Of industry. are
developed with every year of National eX.
istencc. Again, then, we say TO those whc
have suffered or are suffering from the mu.
tations of fortunc-be not cast down. dc
not despair! Gather lesson from somc
of the frail but green and glorious vines
which, born in darkness and obscurity
spring forward and court the sunshine and
the light. as essential to its existence. The
gloom Of to-day may serve but TO prelude
the glory Of tomorrow. The thick CLIQUE
which hovers above, and darkens our path
may soon pass away and give place to thl
blue skies and golden sunshine. Mature,
observes an eloquent writer, "sCatlers the
seed of genius to the winds, and thougl
some may be choked by the thorns anc
brambles of early adversely, yet others vii
now and then strike root, even in the cleft
of the rock, struggling brayeIy up into sun
shine, and spread over their birth place a
the beauties of vegetation" So with III
WAYS Of fortune 1t is cherished theor,
of ours that sooner or later, even in thi
life, the beings who cling 10 truth, virtu
and intcgrity-who have hope in heaven
who make proper use Of the faculties an
energies with which they are blessed b
! Providence, will ultimately succeed an
} may. in The true spirit Of philosophy, smi,
, upon the storms and temrests, in which, fc
) a time, they may be surrounded. Tim
: faith and energy" are especially essenti
r after such a covulsion as has been expt
r rienced in the monetary and commerce.
} world of this Union The worst, we fs
5 satisfied, has gone by. The Future shou'
/. not be disregarded, for in that future, wit
: the exercise of the proper faculties, anim
j ted by the proper motives, and Pursuin
;, steadily and vigantly laudable object
:, contentment, peace and prosperity will a
e suredIy be found.