The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-08

he cons 1eed himself of as much consequence eren vb
mere boy as his father himself Mr. Munroe ncvermeddied
much with his children any but much less with Henry
than Arthur Henry his mothers boy and often it IS
great blessing TO he mothers boy. The first admonitons
Uom knd n mother are never lost In joy she oices with
truth may it lie said will do as much for a child as
his mother Henrys mother had endeavored from youth up
to impress him with honorable noble selfsacrcnp
entail feelings She had trained his mind appreciate truth
to commend virtue, and to deprecae fseood and shun
wee BENG religious woman size had early taught him
to look above the world and carnal things. The first pm
airy esSon was the omnpresence and omnciency of being
we coud not see but whose power felt whose actions
were apparent around u.s. who, though unseen, every
where lhe second lesson the supremacy Of God and
his LOVING kindness to His love- goodness orbearance
10 man. his Willingness to from the sin resting upon
him, his great solcude to elevate him after death to state
aPpe higher and hoer than the he enjoyed while
living The young mind when thus properly instructed
though seemingly unmpessed, will some time give evi.
dence Of the dehbe effect of mothers njunctions-
Mrs Munoe had endeavored to ns these truths into the
mind of Arthur also but Arthur paid heed to her. His
dsobedence ebuked by his father and as they lived
he was essentially the property of his father His father had
given him unlimited sway, and he to be drawn into
the hem strings of his mothers jurisdiction
In No. 20, Jones Hotel PhIaepha the brothers lodged
and here we find them their second night in the city.
You seem to get along finely with Ida said Arthur to
Henry.
And you with Ellen" replied the latter
"Why, yes" continued Arher "to be candid Begin to
like Ellen very well. She possesses noble qualities and
| believe, would make first rate wife"
that am firmly convinced" said Henry. "Ellen is
good CIR possessed Of strong attachments, and would
follow her husband to the end of the world"
III think you correct, Henry, and have half notion
try my luck there. But is early yet let take walk
would like to call friend" and the other assentinr
they descended the steps, and in arm proceeded up
Chestnut street.
We'll, Tom, how your
Why ., Arthur. you herel lam glad to see YOU"
Excuse me, Tommy broher-Mr. Brown"
Happy to make your acquaintance, Mr. Munroe. Come
take seats gentlemen" md the obsequous little lawyer
managed to find two chairs. The gentlemen remained in
the office but short time, walk was proposed and the
t1o proceeded the street. Chesnut brilliantly
lighted, the beautiful stores displaying almost distinctly
as in daylight their rich and costly goods But high up the
street, the open door and brilliantly lighted windows of
restaurant arrested the attention Of the gentlemen and in
duced pause:
Come gentlemen, walk in. Let us all take drink
lhis invitation was extended by Mr. Brown and though
eagerly accepted by Arthur reluctantly followed by
Henry The fact was Arthur had than once been in
there he loved TO frequent such paccsbu, now he had
another object besides mere sensual qualification, nuce
an eagerness to accept the invitation. Henry had
tied such places lie but seldom visited the city, and then
invariably with his mother
Brown was lawyer. Yes, a awyer-a petty Jogging
kind of lawyer Just the who would make money, il he
could way he would another He was perfectly cop
infant of Arthur Munrocs pans and he had a most skiu
part to act.
What will you take, sirl and what will YOU Arthur 2"
Arthur Immediately answered brandy but Henry called for
lemonade ooh, no." said Brown, let all drink the same
No lemonade, it looks too cold and distant"
"Comc" quickly put in Arthur "et u.s. as Tom says all
drink the same-let all take brandy punch Lemon
ade and stick in it D. ube distilled lemonade eh Tom
"Certainy-pretty good boy"
In spite of what Henry could say the punches called
for, and he drank his being much prevailed upon After
this, other drinks called for, and mind how
they managed it. it happened that Henry had to be car
RED home and put to bcd whilst the other two the
least intoxicated.
The next day was the Sabbath. Arthur and Henry were
to call on the ladies, and accompany them Church 1t
twelve o'clock when Henry opened his eyes, and boxing
round the room perceived his brother had gone The last
nights rushed to his mnd-hc got up and looked a.
his watch, and ascertaine the hour What would Ida
think Suppose she should hear of it. But no. he would tell
her ALL lie sat the bed his head acIed his tongue was
dry and parched, and volcanic appeared to be raging
i'll him bat that nothing compared the pain in his
heart lie had been wicked-what fool he was--wha
would his mother ;nkhow he wished for his mother he
would tell her a-hc would promise her he would do so no
With his head resting his hand these Thoughts
rushed through bis mnd the hot scang trcledd down
his checks.
Great Cod he exclaimed "hep me to do better" The
lips uttered the words and the heart felt the action Of
remorse and grief but pcnence had yet subdued it. as
to give the earnest response to the words
In faint and gimmcrng manner we think we discover
the principles Of the faith Of the christian. Feeling depen-
dent upon God for all things for health strength and all
other blessings Of e the christian in his prayer piays
with eanestness the heart endorses what the mouth utter
eth But not with the impenitent and wicked although
imagining the prayer be eveRt the heart almost uknow
ingy clngng carsl pleasures Christians scarce
All beleve--n1 scarcely doubts the divinity Of God
His goodness and power But few there are, but who be-
liere there is Saviour but when faith in God
desire to do Gods WILL eagerness to follow his commands
give to the poor they will be found but in few places.