Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-09-13
THE REVERSE.
A TALE OF REAL LIFE.

In lne InOHlh VI HoSuSt iuS', thO lol
Moving marriage might be found in col
sumn Of our duijy papers:-On the 18th
inst, by the Rev. Philip NJ, D. D.
William Gordon to Maria Sheldon"
Maria had made what the world would
cal good match. Her husband was an
honest, industrious tradesman, was enga
led in a lucrative business, and had
means enough to support her respectfully
a neat Louise was furnished for her re.
leepion, and they took possession with
Feelings understood alone by those VINO
marry from pure, disinterested affection.
3 Affairs glided on smoothly; he was al
aentve to his business, and she did all in
Aher power to make his house happy
home. After some time, one night, at 10
O'Clock, found her waiting his return;
hthis was unusual For the first time
since her marriage, was he out at that
hour. She tried to while away the tedi-
GUS moments 10 numerous ways, hoping
sshat every one would be the last spent in
soitude Atlength he came; political
meeting, he said, detained him longer
Than he had expected, as a number Of ad
dresses had been delivered by eminent
men, and he had become interested, and
Mad forgotten how slowly tho hours pas
led to her, with whom he had been in
yhe habit Of passing all his leisure mo-
inents Excusng him with smile, she
answered. r"e
Il should not have complained of feel
ing weary on this, your first absence; but
you have been so much with me, that |
have become selfish Dear William, you
must blame your previous attentions for
my fault
DO not call it fault, Maria; it does
not need even as much as you said: you
have uttered no complaint; it is from
lhose tell tale eyes that have learned
how lonely you have been.'
As he spoke, he fondly gazed upon the
Beautiful features Of his wife, that upon
MS entrance had lost their hea viness, and
sperkled with double briliancy. He To-
we'd her wlhas much truth and fervor as
ever warmed the heart OF the fondest hus.
band, and he resolved, that excepting
those hours devoted TO business, none
should be passed from her side. But, alas
for mans resolution! The first step had
been taken, the second was not difficult.
Al this time there was great political
Excitement, and the meetings were held
an toverns. William, though not warm
politician, was young, and, like even Of.
Ger politicians, considered his candidate
The one all capable Of filing the office
sought, with credit to the State He i'm.
blbed the views Of his associates, and be.
came interested in The progress Of the
canvass. Ten o'clock now found him at
nome as seldom as away from it. Maria
attributed il all TO the meetings she knew
ne was constantly attending and there
iore she uttered no murmur.
Ngrleved her TO see him return some
Zines with a flushed cheek, and unsteady
sep; she did not give vent to her uEeasi-
ness and only trusted that when the alec
,ion was over, he would forsake all that
nad grieyed her so much, and return 10
MS ioemer conduct She was willing as
ever woman is, to look forward 10 a
bright and beautiful future. She knew
Ma' all VINO live have clouds as well as
sunshine to encounter, anlothought the
present one would soon pass away, and
cave her horizon as serene and calm
g8 90 the one she looked back upon as her
Moialng light. At the meeting where
william might always be found, there
was party Of young mea, near his, own
~, possessing pleasing address and man
.eIs; they made ittheir business to at
.euu themselves TO all new Corners by iRr
Mng 'hemto drink to their better, ac-
fualanee, and thus lead them into the
wolssot vices. They knew that William
vas ln goodbusiness and to him they pro-
r ,osssO sthe warmest friendship. sIhey
made up various kinds Of excursions and