The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-07-22

low. The thought OF death-the ueath oil
her faiher-had not once pressed her mind. I
His life seemed so necessary TO his family,
iha, such yin event appeared impossible.
Has he come, Mary
Who dear ia,herl she gently asked,
stopping and kissing his brow
Walter, my son, has he come "
III is too soon vet to expect him.
TOO soon,' said he, family, fear then
shall never SEQ ham. The hand of death
10 on ule, my child feel It's chill
You will XII me dear father, il you
talk so. You will soon be better.
thought this was to be the happies, week
Of my lle,' said she, bursting into tears.
Mary observed Mr.. Leyingston, i
wish YOU 10 be calm and listen TO me. II
| should not live 10 see my son, tell him he
was his fathers IDOL Tell him TO trans
MI, the name Of Leviugs,on, unsulied to
pos,eriiy, and TO be the comfort aud support
Of his widowed mother. One more message
aud nm done, said he, wip,ng the cold
sweat from of his brow. Hatk 7 be OK
claimed, hearing q noise, perhaps thar Is
Walter Flnding himself disappointed be
proceeded Request Edward James 10 tell
his iather that died in peace with all men,
ard joyiully ehirust the happiness OF my
daughter to his son. had hoped to have
given the treasure with my own hand, bot
that is all over Leave ne nov for few
moments, wish 10 see Your moiher."
Iha, Interview over, there was a solemn
silence Tor few moments, ben he ey
claimed p.d you suy be bad come o.
ms son, receive my blessing
iou wer dreaming, dear father, said
Mary, Walter IS not here
well, well, i, Is oil right he replied.
lie never spC.a more; IN a few houts his
sCiri, took us final fight.
Il vas lalc in the evening when the
rnournful intelligence of llr. Iey,ng -ton's
illness reached his cbildfea 10 Nea York
They instantly sci forth 10 gain, u possible,
lis dying couch 10 time TO oblain his bless
nc.
Where is ny father exclaimed Wnler
on his arrival at the manson, rushing By
his mother ard sisters " 10 haj has'eurd g.
the door 10 nee, them. Lead me TO my
father said be, catching hold Of Nary.
As she went toward the room, be Su.hed
by her, aud entered, closed and locked The
door. Mary stood without .siouIns TO his
wiid oubJrsis Of grief.
IL anguish he called upon him once more
10 speak 20 hun. II was the lameu'aton
Of the prodigal ysaturg in win To hear
hts fathers Voice. Il was the pleading q
the wanderer uho had returned ul.a the
hope Of cherishing bis last days
Mary, said a gentle, well known voice,
Ny beloved Mary. we mee; with your
'a.her's blessing resting UPON U.s.
Ii on instant she was 10 the arms Of Ed
ward James, aud weeping upon his bosom.
Waiter Levugsiou q, ih,s moment catered
the apartment.
" D. my father ask or ne, Mary p
said he.
'0a yes she replied, often. Almos,
his las, words were, Ny son receive ms
Blessing Aud he told ne 10 request you
E6aard, % say to your father, | die IN
peace Silh al men, and willingly eptrusi
the happiness Of my daughter 10 your sou
Foreter blessed be- his memory, ssid
Edward. Never shah hrs confidence be
misplaced, or that daughter have reason 70
doub, ny trust
Tie door nov opcurd ard Mrs Lcviag
SION leaolng on the arm Of one Of her
daughters, catered.
be,osed mother said Wa"cr embrac
ln1 her, from lhis hour j. shall Be- ms G-s'
care ard siJdy 10 promote ,au, comfort
llerc hp the corpse II NV ff1er, ! resnlre
% d al IN nv power 70 & b. piacr, nud
render your las; days pcacelu' ard happy
Sor!e nonh3 from ths period parry
vas soen 20 alishl from a cnruagc carit
ono morning II front of 81 plups Church
Tie blessings Of many were tratl IN low
marmurs from the crowd that E'led The VS.
htule. She WIS the pride of her father,
SAID an aged female who stood looming
agacsl toe val, aud know SIZE alIl be
blessing 10 her husband
EarIy as vas the hour, the Church aas
crowded with spectators. Many bad risen
to get more perfect view Of the Zoe mally
form Of him that aas about to bear away the
sweet Mary Lesingston from her maiden
home. The silence vas intense az the i'm
pressive marriage ceremony Of the lpifea
pal Church was read and lervcnl were the
rcpodscs Of tboso who promised through
veal ard 10 20 be faithful to each Glhcr,--
IS tie party turned 10 leave the Church,
hearty God bless them fes0undcd from
many. Mrs james vas greatly affected as
she cast farewell on these familiar faces
Ter husband hurried her TO the Garage.
The blessings Of many have rested On
you, dear Mary, to day SAID he, as they
were borne to their new hone.
Yes, said she, and though, as stood
bslorc the bridal altar, heard ths voice OF
my departed father saying, God bless YOU
P0cttcdt-lu a CITY well known 10 eve.
~ body, (If they can find on; he name,l
poeilcaI genius was hauled up before pc
oiical magistrate for kissing girl and
kicking up dust, and the following int
resting dialogue ensued
MAGISTRATE ia your name lnhn las