The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-16
ORIGINAL TALE.
Written Espressly FOR shc Ledger.
EARLY LIFE,
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS,
BY +. T. MODIFY.

At the house Of Mr.. - was party
which was long remembered, and never
forgotten by Alice, occasions Of this rame
and character, were very popular at the
time and in the country to which we al
lude, dancing entertainments were finally
held in disrepute, or at least, large major
ities, strongly opposed them ; civilization
became wider, and more extensively spread
while the religion Of the bible prevailed.
But the party to which we alude was of
a civil and polite character, male and fe-
male anticipated the occasion with pleas
ure, hospitable preparations were making,
s and every means provided by the host
that could add 10 the comfort and pleas
ure Of his guests, and all who might be
present.
The evening Of the fare came, when the
young OF both sex were arrayed in all the
fashion Of the day, all were pleasant aud
agreeable; each and all were satisfied Of
realizing the objects Of their respective
pursuits.
The belle upon the occasion was Miss
Fannie, however, the fair one who is hon
ored with this prominence is no, always
the first TO enjoy cunnubial life. Many
opportunities u engage in matri,nony,
tnay be offered. but each successive rrlr,-
sal, is but one more token Of gaining II
higher ahd more elevated distinction in
marriage; but it is not always The case
that the distinguished charac. CT bearing
the above arpclls,ion, has the greatest
number Of gallanls OF aIorcrs, for 9th. r.
less estimated with respect to distinguish
cd qualifications, Of honorable position,
may be more generally esteemed, for MANY
good qualities. nni perhaps, for ualura!
beauty, for which they have never recciv.
cj due credit. lIut Fannie WAS really u
handsome llly, she was a,lrnir,.l ly all
who knew her, she had the ability lo Win
the affections Of others without assuming
any trait or feature Of disposition, that did
not belong to her, many would have es-
teemed the privilege Of coDversing with
her upon the general topics Of the day,
but could not retain the prerequisites 10
engage her attention pleasantly.
MIR. Morton, the father Of Alice, formal
" lived in country, noted for its facilities
and advantages TO education, and for ma
ny other excelencies /; he was merchant
by trade, and by his perseverance and in.
4. dustry, had acquired 3 hsndsone fortune,
especially SO, including that portion, to
which Fannie Morton (haif sister to Alice,)
was heir. This division Of property, hav-
ing been occasioned by the death of her
mo,her, Mr., MorIon's first wife.
During bis residence here, Alice was
learned 10 ali the female literature, she
was at the age Of twelve, when she began
the higher branches Of popular learning;
during four successive years she was en-
J gaged az school. In the beginning Of her
sixteenth year she completed her educa-
J tion, and now, she was all that could be
desired, lovely and graceful, her forehead
prominent and full, her countenance BEAM
ing with pleasure and intellect, her hair
hung in ringlets about her snowy and i'm
blemisbed neck, her features inclined to
delicacy, her figure admirable, and in
wosd, sauost perfection. She was below
ed by her school mates and mistress, her
attachment was strong to the society in
which she lived. Her father had pur-
chased land in a section Of country some
seventy miles distant, 70 which he WAS
fast making preparations to 90. We do
s not know the cause of his moving, unless
i was q speculative one. which supposi-
ton. 10 all probability, Is correct.
Alice was quite pious aud had been
Taught her ,poyAL aad christian duties,
both 20 her passnfs, and 10 her divine ma.
kes, and shs was at an times ready TO
sanction. and attend. to any advice which
herpareais would sisahen Itwas heart.
rendiug 20 Alice 10 tii adies 10 her ma
iive friends and schooI mates, the land ofl
her birth, and "a which she had been
raised. and edecased, was dear 20 heart.
Bot she resisted tiese temptations, and
shoBght 10 6onsols hssss!f. sish her s;s..,
FaHDse. aud bto,bsr Willism.