Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-24
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and was again received with open arms. Dur
ing his stay ut the academy, the merchant had
married again 10 lady some years younger than
himself. Time pusSed ont buU Just as The sun
Of happiness began to shine. once more upon
him, u quarrel took place between him and the
lady, which severed forever all ties Of friend.
ship between the merchant and his PRoTEob. -
Another circumstances Whieh'is scarcely III for
mention here, was limited Al, and which, u true,
throws dark shade upon tho quarrel, and an
ugly light upon the character ot the disSipSted
youth. Whatever the eanse, however, the mer.
chant and his adopted Son, parted in anger, new.
or to meet aEuinl and when the former died,
the latter shared no portion Of has wealth,
Again thrown upon the world by his own
misconduct, the young man tried his hand in
field common TO young men, and wrote several
poetical pieces and articles in tho nagazines.--
These were 50 we'll received that he was almost
tempted TO believe TINT no could obtain living
by literature. But his old habits returning he
deSpaired Of success in his new NVoea,on, and
enlisted us a private soldier in the army. Ho
was soon recognized by former companion in
the military academy, and great interest began
to DO felt for him among the officers. II was
proposed 10 buy commission for tho talented
and handsome young mum but Just as friends
began ~ rally aronnd him, and Just az their plan
seemed about TO prosper, he deserted.
For more than two years the world knew
nothing Of his whsreaboutsi and hmSy be. had
almost forgotten him,
In 1893, however, the pToprictors Of mag
osine offered two prizes FOR the potJn and tale
thai should 10 suitable 70 their pages. Eumsr-
Gus MSS were sent for competition, and day
was appointed on which the arbitratOrs should
meet TO Judge OF the merits Of the various pro-
,kn Ca r,,,N el,N.
opened claimed attention. from the remarkable
beauty and distinetness 81 the hand writing One
Of the arbtrators read page or two, and was
charmed. He called the attention of his friends
to the tale, and they we're so much pleased with
IL That II was read aloud from eSginning Ia end,
and all admitted that Il was worthy the highest
prizes. Tho confidential envelope was opened
Ia Latin motto was discovered. No other
tales were read, and tho award was Immediately
published. But where TO find the author, 30 that
the prize money might be paidp The publish
era and arbilrAtors had not 10 wait long. In the
evening following the announcement, q Young
man came 10 the riIice to claim the prize. He
was pale and thin, even to ghastlineSs; and HE
whole appearance bespoke dissipation, want,
and illness, a well-worn coat bu;toRed up 10
tho chin, concealed the wan; Of Shirt and i'm.
perfect, wreohed boots discovered the absence
I CT stockings. But ne looked gentleman, new.
erthrlcSsi for his face and hands, though hag.
gard and Sttenu'ted, were clean and spo,lcss,
his hair was we'll arranged, his eye was bright
with intelligence; and his voice and bearing
were those of scholar Tho publisher and
arbItrators were interested extremely. They
inquired int his history, and finally offered
him employment on tho magOSine for which the
tale had been written.
A little money judiciously applied, soon al
tered the appearance Of the young man, md in
short timo he took his post US the second --edi.
tor Of monthly magazine, with the means and
position OF gentleman. n'
Now hero was an opportunity Of retrieving
his lost character. Hero were friends, ready
not only TO overlook the past, but TO assist in
making his future calm and free, from care
Here was public ready to listen TO his teach.
ingS, and patron ready to reward his laborS.
For little while all went on well, and those
who knew him began to congratulate themselves
upon the happy change, Those who befor adj
mired hi' genius were beginning to respect his
integrity. He was happy and Successfilin his
new vocation, He married young and beau.
tiful girl, bis eOusini he found for himself cot.
tOsr, which tho care, economy and gentle tenn.
per OF his wife converted into a soAE,. and no,
was beginning 70 be DO happy man,
II ... Ito DO Cortinu0d,l
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