Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-07-02

of life to those who depended on her ex-
ertons, and Mrs. Liston toled until health
and strength and spirits sunk under her la
bors. But just when her prospects in life
seemed darkest, Providence dispersed the
clouds of adversely. A distant relative of
her deceased father, man whom she had
never known, and from whom she certain
y had no expectations, died intestate, and
she thus became heir-at-law to his estate,
which though not large, was sufficient to
afford her competence.
Since that period she has been released
from daily toll, but alas what human pow
er can restore to her that buoyancy of spir-
its, the hopefuIneSs Of temper, the confding
frankness Of disposition which were once
her characteristics. Deceived in her af-
affections, deserted by her husband, com
PEELED to deal with the cold the selfish and
the sordid, she remembers her early happi-
ness but as one recalls lovely dream. Yet
the man who destroyed her peace and ru-
ined the fortunes Of his children, who rob-
bed his old mother and imbecile sister Of
their daily bread, was one of those whom
the charitable world styles only his o,ca en-
emy'"
What became of Mr.. Listonr asked
Charles, who had listened with the deepest
interest.
'He went TO the South, and assuming the
character Of a clergyman, which his brill
liant talents enabled to support with great
case; for a little while, he preached in ma
ny of the churches. and have since heard,
actually received an invitation to preside
over n pOnpraUaficn D,,t loco,D;rr
rled of the restraint, he went TO Havana,
and there married young creole, whose
large fortune was her chief attraction
lie lived with her, just long enough to be-
come master Of her wealth. and then under
pretence of visiting New Orleans on bust.
ness, he freightcd q ship with his most val
liable effects, and babe her adieu forever
What then became his course of life is not
known. but five years since, when Charles
Haywood visited South America in search
of health, one Of the first men whom he met
in Brazil was Edward Liston. But the
beauty Of his person had given place TO the
bloated look of habitua intemperance, and
his graceful manners were now changed
for the coarse and overbcaring arrogance
of the task-master. He was living in aftlu-
ence and luxury, but INDUCING in every vi
cious inclination, and Mr.. Haywood in
vain endeavored to arouse in his stultihed
mind some sense Of duty towards his long
deserted family.
lie had too long accustomed himself to
mere disqualification, and now the very
idea of making restitution for past errors,
threw him into paroXysm Of rage. He
was sunk too deep in the mire of sensuality.
and thus he died even as the beasts that
perish Not word of remorse or affec-
ton ever arrived to soace the unhappy
wife. Not one iota of his ill-gotten wealth
ever became the heritage Of his neglected
children. Deliberately, while he lay on his
death bed, did he apportion his fortune
among the associates of his licentious ca
reer; but no provision was made for those
whom he had so cruelty deprived of ALL
lie died as he had lived, a voluptuary and
an infidel.
Can you wonder, Charles, that, knowing
these things, | should have strong and in
surmountabIe preudiccs against those on
whom the world bestows the praise of
good-hc0rtcdncSs in lieu of virtue. Dearly
as love Susan, believe me | could with
more calmness resign her to the keeping Of
the cold grave, than to give her to the arms
of one who is 'nobooiyS cncmy but his orn'
Mrs. Whartons voice fautered as she
uttered these words, and she hastily re-
treated from the room to conceal her tears.
Dear brother said Susan as the door
closed, do you know whose story mamma
has been relating"
i am afraid | can conjecture, Susan;
knew she had been unhappy in her MARI
life. but did not dream that such 4 history
could be unfolded'
We must not again aude to it, Charles,
because 1t always overcomes her even a.
it has now done. But she has given us q
picture Of her own suticrings and trials.
which am sure we shall never for.
get Her own sad experience has taught
her that he who makes amusement the
highest aim Of his existence, degradcs
the dignity OF human nature, and makes
himself bond-sIave TO vice and folly.-
Her precePts have led me 10 believe the
truth of the beautiful remark of YOUR "a.
vorite, Madame de Stacl. God in creatinp
man the first, has made him the noblest Of
his creatures; and the most noble creature
is he who has the greatest number of du.
ties to perform
i heartily agree with you, sister. but |
would 60 one step beyond the gifted wo.
man OF genius, and say, that the ablest of
Gods creatures is he who, having the great
est number of duties. performs them most
conscientiously and faithfully.
She spoke Of hearts, Of darts and doves
OF music and moonlight,
or Moore his ,an1.Is oil ,b: 49,,