Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-03-16
Griginal Baprra.
FOR THE SPIRIT or THE ACE.
Leaves from Memory.
ny JUNALCsKER.

called on to fulhl her marriage vow, and for 4
sake her home and friends, and follow to the [
Indian country her merchant husband. All '
thsir goods and chattels we're moved in an t
ox-cart, which suffered much from the rough {
ness Of the roads, and Mr.. and Mrs. Schiller |
located in 1872 in an Indian hut, situated
10 beautiful glade, where the wild grass
waved luxurianty, and the sturdy oak had
rarely fe.t the effects of the woodnan's
axe. A large hill, covered with oak, hick-
ory and chestnut trees, rose in solemn gran
dsur little distance in front of their cabin,
and in tho distance the Allegheny noun
tains strove with each other for the mastery
IN altitude. A bright and gurgling stream
lot poured along its water almost at the door, |
and the fcathered songsters kept the forest
alive with their caroling.
Prosperity attended tho merchant and in
little time two-story log house became
his home. Cattle and swine fattened on the
rich, wild grass anG acorus Of the forest
skins were exchanged for n new stock Of
goods, and by dealing kindly and gently with
the red men, Mr.. Schiller became a wealthy
settler Having gained tha confidence Of the
Indians, his store WAS their resort.
In the meantime, heaven lad given them
an object for their mutual lose, and the log
house was Onl,ened 10y thu cries and smiles
Of the Young Augustus. IN country, where
rs yet there were no schools. meeting houses,
and indeed but few settlers, it is not strange
that Augustus should have grown up wild
and iutractable rs the deer or the panther.
Yet his mother was woman of such fervent
piety, that the lessons taught the boy IN
those wild woods made deep and lasting
impression.
Twelve or fifteen years make wonderful
changes il this world Of ours and bevond
the Blue Ridge, necessity and the love of
adventure had caused houses TO be built
towns to grow up, aud the various occupa-
tions Of life to be followed, after the same
fashion rs in the older countries. AuidSvIie.
---(now rejoicing in n more euphonious name }
waa located near Mr.. Schiller residence, and
the forests that had once been left to the ten
ancy of herds and hocEs were changed into
commodionS residences And instead Of the
roaming Indian, with bis gun and budget o.
skins the white man, with all his civiliznq
prupeusiteS, walked the streets Of the village
and cultivated the earth in the neighborius
localities.
Augustus too had changed. The schoo
and Sabbath preaching, together with tn,
mild trainings Of his excellent parents, had
as they fondly hoped, checked the wayward
ness Of the growing youth; but bad com
panions had beeu his misfortune the flowing
bowl had been tasted, and the grntlcr in
huenccs Of noihcr's love were destined t
be exchanged for the maddening ones Of lii
wine cup. a few months had suaiced t
create fear that the poor boy was irretrieS
ably ruined, and the parents endeavorad t
win back his affections by parental kindness
lie was sent TO distant school, where olhe
scenes aud associates, it was thought, cou
have beneficial influence. 1t was all vain
The accurscd habit had fixed its hooks {
steel upon him, and books, discipline, and tn
cHtreates of his parents letters. couched
tho endearing language Of fathers ioy,
or bedmmod with mothers fears and san,
tlied by her prayers. were all forgotten
despised in his madness. A dislike for Ii
school at length brought him home, whe
the career Of this unfortunate Young ina
wrought fearful changes in his fond mother
health, and rs u last resort, he was sent
the University to take an irregular course
study.
Ono might think Augustus never ronec
cd, or such u course would have been aba
doncd. Yet his letters bore unmistakab
evidence, that in his cooler moments, i
conduct assumed its proper aspect in his oy
estimation. At the University he attaint
- his 2lst year, aud promised in his lett
k.NV,a flat La t,.1,,ll .,c.- II, ,l,.
the Same time n gentleman who was goi
TO move 20 his native county, and taking
fancy TO the gentleman, expressed wi
that lie might have some daughters n
Tolter bought Land and moved, and Augu
tus was soon introduced to his eldest daug
ter, An amiable and interesting young lad
Her Influence won him for a while to sol
ety., and his naturally strong mind soon W
for him the respect and confidence of
friends. They hoped the reformation "
cifectual.
The war had begun between Mexico a
our country. North Carolina was called
for regiment, and her mountain boys W,
anxious to try the tented field. Angus
was induced to join in u farewell froic W
aome Of his old friends, who had volunteer
aud having thus lost his reason, nc the n
morning announced to his family his Diet
mination to join the company which he d
God grant that may never witness $
another scene as was enacted in that hol
hold when he bade them farewell. Ills
parture almost broke his mothers he
aud her tears and sobs Of anguish must Ii
unnamed him. lie persevcred and reac
Smithyillc. The company being too la
they drew lots whether to 60 in the O
pany, be joined As a detachment to CON
ny in Mexico, or return home. Augu
drew the latter, and went to Charleston
spree. He reached Augusta aud 6uc
\ wagon there from The mountains, bot
him keg Of rum, and with this for his |
gage, accompanied the wagon bone.
1t were useless to dcrct the scenes {