The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-11-25

BY cArBARIsE sEDewlck.

ne; seas, plains, cities and countIy-the
world and its actors. An old man with the
robin head and serene countenance that be-
lis wisdom, stood beside me, and | turned a
,eIplexed gaze on this multitudinous human
Fanlily, to ask him "Who is il that 50 many
seem confidently expecting, and 50 many
others to be blindly pursuing?'
"sShe is immortal" he replied, "whose
home is not in this world. In truth she
rarely visits it. Her companionship is re-
served for those, who, in the language Of
Scripture, s.shall see God as be is. for they
shall be like him." Her name is HapPi-
ness She is never found Of those who seek
her lor her own sake"
"why, then, are 50 many pursuing her!
asked; "why do they not learn from the
experience of orhers?"
''rhe desire of her presence" he replied,
SIS horn with them; the child cries Tor her
some are ignorant Of the means OF attaining
her; some delude themselves. and others are
deluded as to the mode of winning her; few
are willing to pay the price Of her friend
ship, and fewer still receive the truth that
she does not abide on earth with those most
worthy Of her presence. To them her Wis
its are rare and brief, but they are content
to dwell among her kindred, Submission,
Tranquility, Contenment, and Patience
Take this" he said, giving me curious
eye-glass; sit will enable you to see the dis
tant, to penetrate every secret path, and 10
discern untold thoughts"
took the glass; it fulfilled his promise
now beheld the whole world in pursuit o.
this enchanted being, Some were crossing
the wide sea, some treading the wilderness
masses were crowding into cities, and oth
ers lying to to the country in quest OF her
They looked for her where she was neve
heard Of, and what at first was inexplicabl'
to me, those that most eagerly sought her
and sought nothing else, never by an.
chance, found her.
Tired Of my general observation, | final
ly confined my attention to two young pei
sons who began the course Of life together
Ono ives beautiful girl called Bril!ants
whom saw in French boarding schoo
with teachers in all the arts and varior
branches Of learning.
'Why do they confne me here?" she e,
claimed, pettishly; "they tell me was Dor
for Happiness, ard have not so much ,
heard the rustling Of her wings in this tir
some place. Well, must worry it througl
but when school-days are over, and | a
out and surrounded by friends and follows
by lovers, and go at will to operas and ball
thsl, Happiness will be my constant con
panion."
The golden future became Brillanta
present. | saw her wreathed with 1owe
and sparkling with jewels admired and a.
tered, and hurrying from one scene of gaiei
to another; but instead Of the companic
she presumptuously expected. there we
only Pleasure and Excitement, and at the
heels Safety and WEAKNESS.
'Alas!" exclaimed Brillan,a, "HapI
nes,i is not yet with me, but she will con
to ray wedding-wiih the bridal gifts al
, fest yiies--she will take up her abode
, my luxurious home.'' But true love w
not required at the marrisge, so happine
refused to be there. Vanity and Pride we
among the guests. and were soon follow
with he 6end, Disappointment. Happine
could not breathe the cir which they infe,
ed.
a few years passed. 'Happiness h
never been, never will be herel" exclaim,
, Brillapta. "My husband is so tiresom
my children teasing! my servants so former
ing! will go to foreign lands. will q
. plore other countries-surely where so maj
rush to seek Happiness, she must be found
! And away went Brillanta, but the cha
was vain: she never got 50 much as a Gimp
Of Happiness, though she went on pursuir
till death overlook her. A mist that b
been gathering round her settled into dar
ness and | saw her no more.
She whom | had seen start in the care
Of life with Brillanta was named Sereu
She came forth daily from home where
sweet con,entments were, from God-lovi
and God fearing parents, to her school task
She had an earnest and sweet countenanc
but what chiefly struck me about her W
unlikeness to the rest Of the world. S
; was not pursuing Happiness. She was b
, modest to claim her presence, too humble
expectit. She was so occupied with her tas
and desires that she had no time 10 think
, herself, but she was eager enough to obta
the acquaintance Of Happiness for Others
What disinterestedness, what self foreetfi
meas she practised to achieve this. and stran
, to say, when she asked and sought Ii
GLIDING being, and when clouds gather
, heavily around Serena, 50 that Happine
! could not come, Qor her nature reouir
bright skies) she sent her helpful handma
/ Patience, and Serena was content and era,
full. chow many unexpected, undeserv
meetings | have with my heavenly friend
Serena would exclaim. And, as sa,
Happiness daily saluted her to the love
: aspect Of nature, in household loves, in d
prayer Of faith. and the peace of acquitti,
conscience. To Serena, in due time, al
came the wedding day, and with the illin
tabl, hope and night confidence that belon
to that period Of woman's life, she sal
,, "Happiness. you will. Of course. preside.
this iestival?"
"Of course" replied Happiness, "f
where my best friends gather ON the we
ding day-love, fidelity and moderation
am ever absent? But remember, my de
Serena, my stay cannot be long; care, tins
sorrow, must come to you; cannot conso
with them, but they will prepare you +
my constant society hereafter, and NAL
you relish it more keenly." Care, tris