Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-01-18

| my reflections tOf eaCu one WAS Ousy III uSt
own way: one was putting up the brides hair,
another was pulling it down, and arranging 1t
/ and changingit again. Once the curllng-tongs
was left 70 become so heated, as to be more ut
for destroying than for beautitying.
/ IllaSe no doubt, these prc!iminarics are all
bright and proper. But was ever impatient OF
such DELAYS The Turning of musical instru-
ment almost units me for the enjoyment Of the
sweet sounds that follow. Why, in my early
| life could never bear to read the preface to
book. and even vet sometimes half suspect
am wasting my time in such perusals Well,
succeeded in getting back to my post OF oo,
servation, where, in my absence, had convened
number of fresh arrivals, among whom was
the Squire or Justice of the Peace, (Eor in those
| days clergymen were few and far hetween) who
was to perform the lawful aud mystic ceremony
that was to unite two destinieS in one. Alter
straining my eyes for another half hour, watch
ing the first glimpse of the grand entry, out at
last they came, but by this time the house was
so crowded that Fl could scarcely discern more
than the tops of their heads as they moved in
majestic solemnity to their places, as my view
of the pageant was anything but satisfactory,
thought to make amends by hearing. The good
Squire arose in n confused and awkward man
ner, lit was his first attempD and with talter-
| ing voice mumbled few sentences, whetherln
Latin, French, English or Sanscrit, could not
say, only that I.caught the terms husband and
WIFE when nlliresumed their seats apparently
much to their relief, especially that ofthe Squire
Is this, thought |, a wedding2 My disapPoint.
ment was only equaled by the one didn't see!
and notwithstanding all the good cheer, lively
conversation and dancing that followed, my
spirits refused to chime in unison with the oc-
casion, so returned, saying that this also IS
vanity. But, dear Messrs. Editors, if should
speak of all the adventures and mischances that
the holidays of the past few years brought to
me, you would wish me to give my pen hOli-
a thn l
hasten to the time when was thought by my
parents, of sufficient age and attainmentS to en-
ter College, arrangements were soon made, and
left the home of my childhood, not however,
without many kindly admonitions given, and
many fervent prayers offered on my behalf
The institution in which was placed, was
most favorable one to my literary pursuits.
The Professors were learned, pious and faithful
men, the citizens intelligent and hospitable, my
fellow students were generally moral, polite and
Studious. Every thing went on for time sat
isfaoto";ls, Garrneh pleas" mats
and female who caused me almost to forget that
was a STRANGER. But the Holidays were
at hand, and we were in ectasles. at the re-
Taxation they would afford US from study.
The night before Christmas we met for the pur-
pose Of settling our plans for the next days
amusement! shooting match was agreed on,
and when all was arranged we sat down to a
game at cards. Whether we had imbibed a little.
too freely, or whethrr we did not feel that the
business on hands would meet the appreciation
of those who for the time being were our guar
dams, tell, but every thing seemed to
conspire to make the evening disagreeable; my
antagonist in the game was an intimate and
dearly loved friend, and we had lived together
on the most amicable terms, but that night he
spoke some insulting words which were met
with blows on my part, our quarrel ran so high
that it was agreed that nothing but deadly wea
pOnS could right us. We met ut an early hour
next morning, exchanged shots, we were neither
of US seriously injured, except in CHARACTER.
That we both felt was lost or nearly so. We
were expelled from college. The next morning
with my left arm in sling pcnned a haSty
note to lovely and beautiful young lady to
whom was aftianced, saying that should see
her no more; for well knew that no eXertionS
on my pnrt, could ever induce one so pure to
commit the keeping ofher happiness to one who
could, on such slight cause, engage in mortal
combat with his cherished friend. journeyed
to the far west, where turning my attention to-
agricultural pursuits, regained, in some sort
the peace of mind which was well nigh lost by
my folly and rashncss. At this time am in
possession of broad acres OF land, fine lowing
herds of cattle, hocks of bIcating sheep, ducks
and geese, poultry in abundance; in short every
thing of this kind, besides score of nephews
and neices who often come to spend their Christ
masses with their lonely uncle. They make my
house look bright and cheerful. Bless the holt
days; say, although for their sakes, am obli-
gcd TO subscribe myself, now, and henceforth,
fi CELIBS.
MISUNDERSTANDING Louisstreet, thenewly
elected president of the South Carolina College,
thus sets forth the value of n neyysDaDer: