Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-09-27
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By W. .. ENGLISH.

By W. .. ENGLISH.
The following sketch is number seven
of series of papers entitled Vice
and its consequences, which are the
results Of such incidents in real life
as have come within the writer's own
knowledge. and are intended more as
record of facts than any display Of the i'm
aglnaiion.
CHARLES C., was the only son of
wealthy parents: he was left at the age of
eighteen an orphan, and heir 10 a large es-
tate. He had been early instructed in such
principles as would be of vital Importance
IT, his future welfare; and they were cher
ished by him with pride which child
feels when obeying the just commands of
his parents. His parents had all those yir-
tues which constitute true christians, and
the only pang which lurked in their bo-
SONS, when on the bed of sickness, was a
fear Of leaving an only son on whom they
had placed all their hopes, an orphan in
the world. Bat they died with hope that
the path which they had marked out for
him would be pursed without deviation.
At the age of eighteen, Charles possess
ed uncommon abilities he was reniarka-
bly, quick of perception and babe fair to be
an ornament to society Many months
elapsed before any change appeared in his
conduct. But the gloom which had spread
over his mind gradually wore away, and
n more lively appearance ensued. Being
the sole heir to a large estate, which was
sufficient to place hun above dependence
FIR life, he was usherod into the first cir
rim. rf bero bo kaon,pn
uaainted with the fashionable vices and fol-
lies Of the day. lis company was sought
for by that class OF youth, who make no
Ijrctension to morality, but whose lives pres
cnt one continued stream ofdissipation.
Charles was soon Initiated among them,
and the early precepts Of his father were
forgotten. His greatest propensity WIS
fnr GAMING; his guardian say with sorrow
this sudden change in his conduct, and felt
himself in duty bound to persuade him
from the dangerous path he was pursuing.
He had attained his twenty-tirst year,
when his guardian took an opportunity Of
rendering up to him the property intrusted
in his hands; and with it that advice so
necessary to an inexperienced mind
Charles heard with attention the wishes OF
his guardian and promised speedy refor-
nation. He had formed an acquaintance
with young lady who had made deep
impression upon his mind. Clara ---
possessed all those good qualities 50 neces-
sary TO render a female amiable IN the sight
OF men. She had obtained thorough
Knowledge of the world mot from those
works Of fiction which are so dangerous to
the morals, but from books free from
sophistry, possessing sound sense and cor
rect IDEAS Her fortune was not adequate
to that of her sutor's, but this was of lit
lie consequence to him; the day was APP
pointed for their union, and never was a
happier couple led before the altar of Hy-
men. le
Charles now thoughtt necessary to re-
move from city where so many vices
were predominant The acquaintance he
had formed, were prodisais in character
and gamblers by profession, at whose tenn
pie he, though yet novice, had become a
votary. He purchased pleasant seat in
the western part of New York, where he
shortly removed. Several of his acquaint-
ances, who had been greatly disappointed
IN losing such member from their club
whom they expected would be valuable
spoil, now paid him visit; expressed deep
regret at their separation; and hoped soon
to have the pleasure of seeing him in the
city. Stating at the same time that moth
ing but sincere friendship which they
had always manifested, had led to the visit
In this way did they artfully disguise their
real disposition, and once more insinuated
themselves into his favor From this time
there was sudden change in his conducts
and his passion for gaming was again appa-
rent. He made short visit to his friends,
If friends they may be called. but returned
more. Discontinued. Clara saw with sor-
row the change in his behaviour, and en-
sdeavored to persuade him from visiting his