Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-08-12

/ have been waiting for you.' Il
Now, bub, don't tell fib, Mr.. Manv ers.
if my eyes deceive me not, has just made his
appearance
Harry smilingly affirmed the young lady's
supposition, and entering the carriage they
rode to the house of the dead. The scene
there presented was one well calculated to
excite feelings of awe and veneration. During
the entire day streets leading to the cemete-
ries are crowded with visitors going and re-
turning. At the different gates collections
are taken up for the orphan children, who |
are all assembled there, looking the very per- |
sonifcation of innocence, enjoying the scene
with all the wondering admiration of child |
hood. Tombs magnifcently decorated. some
in rich black drapery sothers again dressed |
IN costly white mbiematlc CT the unconscious
object within. But why do / say unconscious?
Who knows but the spirit of our loved ones
may be lowering over us and blessing us for
our pious, our lasting, devoted love. Flow
ers of every hue are strewn about, or placed
in elegant vases and urns; large wax can
adles lighted and throwing faint lustre over
all, adding beauty and splendor to the gor-
geous solemnities. What beautiful custom
this annual tribute to the dead. Long, long
may it endure.
When returning home Julia said: L often.
when child, used to think how delightful
'twould be to die and have my friends visit
my grave every year with those touching eff
fusions of love and, would you believe it,
the self same feeling came over me now as
we were walking through the cemetery
What possesses you, Julia; for PHYS sake
Danish such sombre thoughts. Harry do say
something to make us laugh said Vernon,
looking with brothers love upon the beau
tiful, inspired countenance of his lovely Sis
ter. But never mind now, see we are at
home. You will 60 in, Miss Granville p
L believe not; papa has been alone all
day; so goodbye, Julia; remember our en-
gagement for tomorrow
'Manvers, leave Julia to entertain you.'
said Vernon archly. 4 shall, with Miss
Granville's permission, go home with her.
Welcome home, daughter, began to fear
that you had forgotten your old father said
Mr.. Granville, fondly kissing his lovely child.
Good evening Mr.. Vernon, walk in.'
Excuse me, Mr.. Granville, not now
Nonsense, sir, insist upon your staying
to tea. Send the carriage away, you can
walk home
Papa has issued his orders, said Emily
smiling and all in this house are expected
to obey Them The carriage was according
ly sent home. And in few minutes they
were seated at the table.
Papa. shall / help you to a cup of tea p
No, no, Emily none of your wishy-w ashy
stuff for me, because took it last night
continued the father, gazing smilingly upon
his hearts idol. You think TO confne me
to it. Here, Vernon, is some fine claret take
glass;
Thank you, Mr.; Granville, have giver
up drinking wine.2
Given up drinking winep echoed the ole
gentleman in SURPRISE; swhy what is thu
world coming to! Well, well-Tll not in
sist. like to see a man adhere to his prin
ciples, even when they do clash with mine
| | suppose that you are aware of Emily's be
| ing a staunch advocate Of the temperate,
reform. | was surprised when she first re
fused to drink wine with me but sha CAV
such good reasons for abstaining that coul
not oppose her. The fact is, she does Just a
she likes with her old father. If she coaxe
pretty hard | think that she might make
teetotaller of me; but she knows that tn
t little | take cannot injure and anothe
thing, it is difficult for a man of my age
: break through long established usage
t course, darling, you are pleased to hear thf
q Mr. Vernon intends to band with the reform
ers !?
Indeed I am, papa; and take this occ
sion to congratulate him on his noble pos
o tion | sincerely trust, Mr. Vernon, that VI
have sufficient strength of mind to comb
the sneers and ridicule of the unthinkin
e Many will endeavor to draw you from yo
r commendable resolve, but beware how VI
n succumb Let them see that you can an
: will maintain your position. The object is
g great and glorious one, and if we can by O
It individual influence extend the blessin
/, those annoyances and sneers should on
ID stimulate us to greater exertion.'
is AS the sweet girl concluded, Vernon ca
he upon her love beaming look and SAID
rt shall try to follow your counsel but v
a will hope take me under your special q
ot dance. Iconfess my susceptibility to ridicu
m 1t is weakness, l know; have tried
master it, but cannot. But he added in
for you.'
so Emily, you are to be my sister p s;
Miss Vernon, kissing the lovely girls blu
ing cheek | was not at all surprised VIII
n Gus told me of your engagement; and l
ry sure you, dear, Emily, that my heart glow
H. with pride and pleasure. have ever
~ for you the pure unchangeable love of a s
Ia ter, and now in reality shall soon call J
Is by that endearing appellation. Do not bll
q nu SO. Now I'll tell you secret; you smile
e. you have long known my prediction
we long probation so last night | promised
'se become Mrs. Harry Manvers some fine
le- during the winter. Cannot we So arral
matters that your little affair can come of
'ut the same time? Ali here's your good pal
nd ask him to arrange the business, Emily $
Ter Julia mischievously.
ng well Julia, my pet, how are you p S
er- Mr.. Granville, as he entered. Come
give me kiss
s:h' Julia very demurely did as requested.
IN old gentleman seating her on his knee s
the so you are going to throw yourself away
on that rattlepate nephew of miner? D
ny blush: like to see young people MARI,
IN Emily and your brother too, seem to til
led that they can't be happy without each OF
an Gus is fine fellow if he was not, I'd
him To Pllnotsa where before he shs
not have my treasure. But where are the Sc
graces? They promised to dine with m,
ood day. All +! here they are; so you are c
'wn at last boys. Boys, you must learn t
punctual.'
Jay. Excuse US this time apologized Many
s of we were unavoidably detained
fore We'll, never mind said Mr.. Gran
heir cheertully, lose no more time making al
Zach gies, dinners waiting :
du- Now, children, l am going to drir
lnge health. The most joyous epoch in ma
the woman's life is when they first cross the
the rimonial threshold. Without the endes
row, smile of woman man would be miserable
mni- without the protecting arm of man W,
would be-let's see, what would she be