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

Early Love anu Fllidl oueoieACe'
William Vernon was Il young man who,
from hi, fathers eminence and Influence, oc.
cupied u high position in society. But ne had
formed evil associations, and their vile COM
paliiunstip WAS fast leading him into habits
of dissipation and idleness. 10 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 rursne his studies aud
he rid of the prellicinus influences OF his evil
associates. The hour Of his departure soon
arrived. and William left home VITA Il reluc.
tant and heavy heart He though lit of the
sports he was now to he deprived ONO
more to wander il; the forests in search OF
game, or s;unter by the dasbing streams and
angle for the fnny ire,-no more I" quatf
the exharating draug ht and rerel with boon
companions in BacciranaIian g lee. He must
leave all these, to be substituted by the rigid
restraints of school discipline, aud close ap.
picaiinn. 10 abs,ruseulehrphysics ni literature
and -scisiee.- e.-.Ehe airwrlcome "clIange was
CALLING to his disulute habits, and he left home
quite unhappy.
The kindly reception with which WIlian
was greeted by his amiable prccept"r, and
his mild and winning manner of impartlng
instruction and imposing restraints, s""n
broke down his stubborn will, and William
determined upon an abandonment OF his for.
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,ug him from his wild associates. de deter.
mined tn abjure forever the Intoxicating cup.
and WAS the first himself Ia communicate the
intelligence to his paternal root. The glad
news WAS received with rej"icings at home.
aud Was followed by 4 letter from his father
cousratulaling him upon his noble resolution
and urging him to adhere wilh uutlinching
,enacily to his good resolves.
To ior,iIy himself in his purposes, William
sought the acquaintance and friendship oi the
vr,uous aud good in the community where
he had temporarily to abide Hi favorite
visiting place was the residence OF a 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 ramiIe with her in the fields, pluck
the gav fnwers aud discourse Of lore, till
mutual attachment was formed and William
had the pleasure of knowing that he too was
beloved by the object ofhis affections. The
time passed rapid y f"rward, aud the scholas.
tic year having expired, he came t" pay his
last visit before returning to his paterna! man
sim. Vows of fidelity aud love were inter
changed aud the lovers parted with tire under
stanulug that William was to gain his fathers
consent and then return and claim The fair
Laura as his Mide.
Williams return home was accompanied
hv merry greetings b.; his parents and sisters.
His improved appearance, correct deport-
Inent, and cultivated mind were sources of
rich consolation to all; yet his father noticed
a reservedness OF manner, an anxious soIlcl.
1ude in the demeanor of his son, that caused
him uneasiuess. lie approached William
and disclosed his observations, and asked
him TO unbosom hu,self 10 his father
William, trusting in the purity ofhis 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 rndely refused, and threatened
him his sore dispeasure if he persisted in his
purpose. William was mortified, crushed by
the rashness of his faher-he meditated
long as to the course he would pursue, and
s finally determined to hasten to his attianced
bride, east himself at her feet, and take her
to his heart, despite all opposition.
After a few days William was missing
from home. His trunk was gone also, and
ii was soon ascertained that he had taken
passage on the stage that went to the resi-.
dence Of his belrolhed. On having an in
terview witt, the 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-
tjon. But she calmly though firmly refused
her consent to such a connection. No.
William" said the gentle Laura, "much as
love thee, | will never consent to be thine
aoanst thy fathers wishes. To honor and
obey our parents is precept | have always
been taught to regard with generation, and
Heaven forbid that | should be the wicked
temptress to cause you to disobey the high
commands of God"