The Arkansas advocate., 1831-07-20

exiled, not by his country's justice, but by Its tyrant's oppressions.-Born to an ample fortune, the wrecks of 1t, with frngality, placed him on a leve! in point of wealth, as his education did in intel lect, with what has been styled the mushroom nobility of our country Possessing the good qualities of his country, hospitality, benevolence and wit, he was not free from it's foibles.- Ills love of good cheer and socablity led hinasonetimest to indulge rather free y In his potations. But as this was sel- dom, and as his virtues far over ballanc- ed his defects, he was universally be- loved. Indeed by it his wit and kind. heartedness were so much increased. that 1t would have been difficult for the most rigid moralst to ccnsure him se- serely. This is the most dangerous. l because the most alluring form under which lhtemperance can be presented to youth. Generally captivated by ap- pearances, when they see an amjable man indulging himself in little frolcs. they forget the improprety of it, and siege with incautious hands the inebriat- ing bowl and quaf the cup of misery. Thus It IS that vice, which in the ab- stract we would condemn, becomes ve- nlal when associated with pleasing man. ners, which conceal it from censorial gaze. But youth beware. Rcmemherthat Tn the flowers which wreath the poison-
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 Mr. OGonner would, however. point out to his son the consequence attend ant on indulging the appetite for liquor. but how much more influential is exam pie than precept! William grew up, and never was young man more ad- mlred and beloved. He associated with what riches cause to be styled the best families, but the honest labourer was perfectly contented in his presence. lie possessed what has Leen given as. a definition of true politeness--a desire 10 render every one in company easy.- He did not, like Johnson, a!waYs speak as he would have written; Eor did lie in his writing affect a naagaIoquent style, disgusting to every reader Of taste. The coruseations of wit and sentiment would indeed often Illuminate his conversation. but they were evidently the unealled flashes ot mind accustomed to glowing thoughts. 1t would be surprising 1 50 much merit, joined to noble exterior, had not procured for him tie affections of some equally meritorious female. For let witlings say what they will, ladies are the true judges of ag4ntleman's merit. Like theprongedswitch used to discover subterfancan springs ,theiraffections gen orally cling where true nobility lies. And It would have been more surprising if such man had wanted that which com pletes the character of an amiable man, devotion to some ono of the fair sex. We have neither of these wonders to record. He paid his addresses to Ann Reboi with an enthusiasm attached to his every action. Congeniality of disposition operated on their hearts as fire on two waxen images, melt ing them into ono. She repaid his suit with a woman's love. Never did the sun in his annual rounds sec assembled on tlais earth a happier company than met at Mr. Reboi's Oh the day of the consummation of the marriage between William and Ann. The joy of all the parties, and the happiness and love of those most concerned, almost made me willing 10 change my bachelors indepen- l denee for such a prize, if ever it came within my reach. The amiable cid O'Conner was so rejoiced that he induig- ed more than usual in his iibations. Con- 1 trary to custom, he insisted on his sons drinking with him. This he repeated so often, that when the ceremony was to be performed, William was scarcely in situation 10 go through withit decent ly. His bride trembled with anguish, (for 1t was the first time she ever saw him, or he ever was, intoxicated,) and the Hi-omened commencement made her shudder for the future. 0, deed of darkness. would thou couldst always plead.a fathers wish for thy commission! No; l recal that wish. Would thou couldst never say--sBy fathers exam pie or authority gained admission with the son. Next morning an aching head made Williams corporeal suflcrings as great as remorse did his mental. How keen tic anguish Of anovice iii crime, but
 how soon is it destroyed by repetition 4 Like stream commencing in a spring
 which runs on gathering accessions, til