The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-03-26
Sin Gri9inal Stpry.
Written Expressly for the Lancaster
SENATOR AND SON;
..-as. OR,
THE BELLE OF THE HUDSON.
SENATOR AND SON;
BY w. NJ. CONNORS.

"h'Ch was aoout 10 tNucn at inc Iandin =
alluded to by Edward Malcolm, tue young
man whom We have epdeayored to des-
cribe to the reader. The two y oung men
had for several years been inmates Of the
time honored uni, crsity Of lIar ard, and
whilst there they had contracted friend
ship for each other, which perhaps may
bc rs lasting as a; this time it is real.
The companion Of Edward Malcolm,
was in personal appearance, and many
other attributes, exactly the opposite OF
himself. A Soulherner by birth, he had
all the kery spirit-the noble and chival
ric impulses Inherited by tho youths OF
the sunny Santcc. He was full six fee,
in stature, with form strongly indicative
OF physical power and activity; at the
same time it was by no means bereft OF
many Of tho elegaucies Of manly grace
Being tho heir Of n wealthy planter in the
South, he could we'll indulge in the liber.
al and extravagant propcnsities common
TO Southern aristocracy, and as it is in such
instances, but too common that the. YOU til
who has both tho ability and inclinat: on to
bostow pecuniary favors, is never. at q loss
for friends, 80 was Albert Ashley the most
popular student Of his class. But no such
worcenary motives prompted the friend
ship Of Edward Malcolm. Perhaps Il
could only be accounted for by that
strange phenomena Of human nature,
when il sometimes happens that persons,
by their very dissi,nilari,y Of character,
are drawn together ~ friendship the
most lasting and sincere The one was
DELICATE, quiet and melancholy the other
was robust, jovisl and humorous.
The two friends at tho close of their
college life, decided that before taking
perhaps a final adieg, they would each
spend with the other, short time at their
respective homes.
Edward Malcolm had nearly reached
his, accompanied by his friend. The boat
touched Mt the pier, aud soon they were
on terra firna, where tho young, men
found a handsome carriage waiting to
convey them TO their destination. They
were driven rapidly along the grayolIed
walks belonging to the Villa, and soon
drew, Up alongside the marble steps of the
family mansion. They were met on tho
tlreshhold by Edward Malcolm, senior,
who advancing with frightened counte.
nance exclaimed:
".L am. iir'leed glad to sec YOU Edward
and to find that you have arrived so early
Young men in general are not SO eager TO
leave the gayoties Of college lifo for tho
quiet Of home"
IL hope sir" said his son, "you will
not include me in that category. But let
me present to you, my fiend, MIR. Ashley
Of South Carolina, WHO will be kind
enough to spend some time with u.s."
"Mr. Ashley" said the elder Mr.. Nal.
colin, IL am happy in having the honor
TO welcome you to Malcolmville and
trust that our rugged Hudson home may
possess sufficient charms to epaI,le you 10
spend some time With US pleasantly"
~ am, already convinced Of that, sir, VI
arswered young Ashley, Zone could
scarcely bo troubled with cnnpic in a
country like this, which 10 certainly the
most delightfal I, have ever seen"
"a strong contrast TO your cliT ate and
scenery on the San:se, but in many re
specis yours is moro pleasant than ours I;
but come in," added tie host "no doubt
some refreshmsnt will be acceptable to
both Of you after the fatigues Of The day"
As Edward Malcolm, senior, Is destined
to occupy conspicuous position in our
narrative, he merits more particular in.
PRODUCTION. lie was Of medium height,
with figure slightly tending TO corpulep.
cy; !. q round face aud ruddy complexion,
strohg!y indicating high life and ple.horic
habit. lie was but fifty years Of age,
though the hairs on bis head were scanty
and perfectly white; combed far back,
displaying 10 great advantage his fore
head, which was broad and massive. lie
possessed great talent and energy, but
naturally rather imPnlsive, than dOcp and
mature in his reflections. His department
was dignifed and haugbty-freezing and
sarcastic. lie evidently felt and enjoyed
hn high position, His affections whom
called Out were strong and vehement,--
Ills son wss the idol Of his heart---he do.
ted upon him from double motive, each
strong and powerful in its way--tbe one
instigated BY true paternal affection, and
the other from the high hopes and ambi-
tious aspiratiops that were centcrcd IN that