Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-28
From Arthur's Home Gazette.
SKETCHES. ~
'Tobearis toconqoer our fatea--cAMrBELL.
THE CoNaUERoR's WREATH.
BY riDELIA H. COOK.

@IhE SONaOEhOhc . w hEh LII "
Kind reader, have ofien met lin my
dreams) with creature between fairy
witch and sybl, 10 whom should be
glad to introduce you. once met her
while walking, on summer evening, in
the streets OF. a popalous village. In
Vi her band she held crown, composed
Of green laurel leaves. nue 7 -as 81 Is,
.'fhis," said she sis the Conqueror's
Wreath, and ram looking for a fitting
head on which 10 place it," d. 4sGa att
"But you do not expect TO meet with
conquerorsjin this peaceful retrea,!''
"Gertainly | do. Every man has his
hidden enemy to combat, and in scenes
of the sweetest retirement are 10 be
found those who have been viclors in
struggles more terrible than war. Eve
tc0nqueror we meet tonight will have
d star upon his breast, and by its light
we shall be able to read his heart as il
II were scroll - aE s.ra- aan uHa .s
We went onward. past many gay and
chat,ering groups. nnul We met a yener-
able man of sixly, on whose bosom
glowed the badge of conquest, By its
light we read the tale which his quiet
face and air of meek thoughllulness
would not alone have told us. -t .s. poi
slam a Clergyman. My physical
powers are vet vigorous, and NY mind
rich with the harvest of maturity; but
alas! just when had hoped to be most
useful to the peopleof my charge, | find
they ale weary of nv advancing years.
Ii do not address Them with the fire
and vigor of my early days, il is because
my feelings are sobered by experience
and reflection. Do not cherish broad
erviews, a more enlarged philanthropy,
charity that lhinketh less evil than for
nierly! Yet they tire of milder teach
ings. They long for excitement, no,
instruction. My old fellow-laborers,
the Dtacons, are gone, and in their place
Gar younger men glance searchingly al
ms grey hairs. The danes and dam
sells by whom was once cordially well
coined and petied, forgelful of their own
added years, are already looking for some
more youthful favorite Arising fami-
ly are looking TO me for aid and shelter.
Must the tree he transplanied, now hea-
Wy with Its weight OF cIinging vines! -
Will il take root again in strange soil!
Never! Twill renounce my sacred cali
ing. | will bend anew TO vigorous toll
tie muscles relaxed by a life of study
and reflection. will give place TO FRESH
er laborers in the harvest Of souls, and,
as my sun declines, bow to the destiny
that brings me into closer contact with
my mother EARTH" ."utrs.sg lEaa lfa.I. a.at.
The Syhil gave him chaplet from
her wreath, and he passed on. ....H
We soon came 10 an immense build
ing gliilering with lights. Ashowy sign
board was .blazened in huge characters
---.Yegelable Piis!' Against the iron
railing leaned n care-worn figure. He,
too, was "a conqueror, and his tale run
a.inm physician. By expending The
whole of my lille patrimony, and giving
the hes, years of my life 10 patent APP
plicalion, have acquired some knowl.
edge OF tina, responsible profession. For
ten long years have labored for suffer-
ing humanity: and believe Ihave made
few mistakes and relieved great deal
of misery. Blessed belief! But for
this, i should be entirely disheartened;
for.o after Gtoiling TO alleviate suffering
abroad, return daily TO witness meek,
accomplishing suffering a, home. The
secret is soon told. am an embarrass-
ed dman. My patrons do not pay me,
and j am weary of dunnipp and ayerse