Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-05
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Early Love and Filial Obedience.

Early Love and tlllal oDeolence'
William Vernon was 4 young man who,
from his fathers eminence and influence, oc.
cupied q high positinn in society. But he had
formed evil associations, and their vile com
parliunship was fast leading him into habits
of dissipation and idleness. To break him
from his wild and vicious companions, VIII.
liam's father determined upon sending him
far away from home to Seminary OF Learn.
ing, where he might l'ursne his studies and
h. rid of the prenicious influences OF his evil
associates. The hour OF bis departure soon
arrived, and William left home VITA :; reluc.
tant aud heavy heart. He thought of the
sports he was NOW to he deprived ONO
more to wander in the forests in search OF
game, or s;unter by the dashng streams and
angle for the finny iri'e,-no more to quatf
the exhilara,ing draught and revel with boon
companioiis in Bacclianalian gee. He must
leave all lli,hese, 10 be substituted hy the rigid
restraints of school discipline, and close ap-
,pica,inn 10 atstrnse metaphysics of literature
-..as- .Il'iheS he anWelcuins change was
CALLING to his disolute habits, and he lril home
quite unhappy.
The kindly reception with which William
was greeted by his amiabe Preceptor, aud
his mild and winning manner of impartlns
instruction and imposing restraints, soon
broke down his stubborn will, and William
determined upon an abandonment of his Tor.
mer habits aud close application to his STU
dies BY diligence, he grew in knowledge
his mind became expanded. aud he then saw
the ground he had occupied and the wisdom
ofthe course his father had pursued in scpar'
a,ius him from his wild associates. tie deter.
mined t" abjure forever the intoxicating cup,
aud was the first himself Ia communicate the
intelligence to his paternal roof. The glad
news was received with rejoicings at home.
aud was followed by letter from his father
congratulalng him upon his noble resolution
aud urging him to adhere wilh untlinching
,enaeily to his good resolves.
10 ior,ify himselfin his purposes William
sought the acquaintance and friendship of the
virtuous aud good in the community where
he had temporarily to abide. Iii, favorite
visiting place was the residence OF Il worthy
Farmer, not far from the Seminary. Drawn
thither by the strong attractions of beauty
and intelligence, William soon loved the
sweet Laura, the only daughter Of his friend
the farmer. He continued to visit his fair.
one-to ran,ile with her in the fields. pluck
the gay f"wers aud discourse Of love. till
mutual attachment was formed and William
had the pleasure of knowing tha, he too was
beloved by the object OF his affections. The
time passed rapidly forward, aud the scholas.
tic year having expired, he came to pay his
last visit before returning to his paterllal man
sim. Vows of fidelity aud love were utter.
changed aud the lovers parted with tire under.
stanuiug that William was to gain his fathers
consent and then return and claim the fair
Laura as his bride.
Williams return home was accompanied
by merry greetings by his parents and sisters.
His improved appearance, correct deport-
lnent, aud cultivated mind were sources of
rich consolation to all; yet his father noticed
Il reservedness OF manner, an anxious solc-
tude in the demeanor of his son, that caused
him uneasiness He approached William
and disclosed his observations, and asked
him to unbosom himself 10 his father
William, trusting in the purity OF his purposes,
frankly disclosed his love to his father, aud
asked his consent to his marriage. But, alas
"the course Of true love never runs smooth. :"
The old man rudely refused, aud threatened
him his sore displeasure If he persisted in his
purpose. William was mortified, crushed by
the rashness of his falher-he medtated
long as to the course he would pursue, and
finally determined to hasten to his attianced
bride, east himself at her feet, aud take her
to his heart, despite all opposition.
After few days William was missing
from home. His trunk was gone also, aud
ii was soon ascertained that he had taken
passage on the stage that went to the resi-
dence Of his betrolhcd. On having an in.
tervew witt, Inc fair Laura he told her OF
his fathers opposition and positive refusal to
give his consent to. their marriage, and of his
determination to wed her despite all opposi-
ton. But she calmly though firmly refused
her consent TO such a connection. No.
William, said the gentle Laura, ouch as
Hove thee, will never consent to be thine
against thy fathers wishes. TO honor and
obey our parents is pTecept have always
been taught 10 regard with senera'ion. and
Heaven forbid that shoHld be the wicked
teGptress to cause You to disobey the high
commands Of God"