Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-15

IC1 lcdu6T3 dHQ dIu1OSt f3Ns 5dECIaI0abl0H he
has been sent as a repre- TnaEive to the first
session of the LegislatnE 81 the new State.
He had carried to his Western home the
family of his father, whesl ii afflnence and
distinction they resided I'D watched with
swelling pride the rising glory of their gif-
ted son.
From Ella Leroy he hsgl received no It'd
ings since the removal of|lis father to the
west, some two years since, and Ella was
alike ignorant of the resi- iS5nce and growing
distinction Of her 9uondaln lover, Charles
Summerfeld
Mr.. LeRoy having "a h ] np the re-
lnaisss of his Fssskee sErosel I.p,ss<s t!sss lls
was still possessed Of al gSatence which,
if wisely invested, was safiicient to ensure
comfort and plenty to bis now humbled
household. A few DAYS deliberation caused
a determinatio to remove to the rich valley
of the West, and few weeks found them
on the way to the new State of Indiana.
Arrived at the seat of government he
determinedupon remaining in the new cap
ital a short time, In order that he might
visit the Land Office and enter lands on
which to make his future and permanent
home
The Legislature was then in session, and
in company with his gifed and beautiful
daughter-M Leroy paid a visit to the
Capitol to witness the deliberations Of the
neophyte law makers. A matter of grave
and momentous import, for the advance
ment and prosperity Of the State, was un-
der discussion, and upon its adoption two
strong and closely balanced parties were
arrayed. When they entered the gallery
the hall was reverberating With the applause
of members and spectators upon the close
of brilliant effort made ~ the chief spea-
ker in opposition to the measure As soon
as the Presidents hammenhad restored or
der, all eyes were turned in the direction
of gentleman who occupied seat almost
Immediately beneath the gallery. By the
flushed countenance and intense interest
manifested by all present., it was evident
that an extraordinary effort was expected
from more than ordinary. man.
As soon as the clear musical tones of the
speakers voice fell upon the ear Of Ella LIE
Roy, it awakened recollections of one whose
memory of late had occupied large share
in her thoughts. And the rich melody of
his intonation gathered andirolled in luxu-
rious grandeur, thrilling ana electrifying
house, lobby and gallery-ht one time
/ piercing the sky as with theIeagle's flight
he depicted in glowing eole4 the glorious
saga 81 9Hs meaIGfd hf deEf5 in5 sin Ike the
laundering mountain-cloud he sped his ja-
velin into the camp of his opponent, rem
t ding and scattering to the Sur winds his
i. Arguments aAd reasoning amp carrying con-
viction to the minds of all Present
In vain did Ella strive to get full view
t Of the speaker, but his position denied the
5 anxious inquiring glance; but still she fell
it must be he and as he closed his elo
A quent and captivating exordium, Mr.. Le
: Roy, who had been completely carried
t away by the magic and power Of the ora
a tor, turned to a gentleman and inquired
the name of the speaker who had just ia
a ken his scat.
d "Why, | thought epery body knew him,
t replied he of whom inquiry was made
that is Summerfeld, the great Indian;
d orator the greatest man in the world"
o II thought So" replied LeRoy-an
n turning to Ella said vehemently-"tha
le must be he-that is Charles Summerfel
a. our Charles Ella?'
k, Ella, whose face was crimsoned wit
r bushes and excitement, could only stan
er mer out-"I thought there was familiar
ity about the voice that ought to recos
lg nize ;"-and dropping her beautiful hea
- the father turned to gaze upon the perfe
r. tumult Of feeling and excitement that hs
sr, been occasioned by the mighty effort
st Question, question was loudly called 70
nd and the affirmative carried the day almo
be without the whisper Of negative vote.
ou The real state of feeling that had existt
between Ella and Charles was not know
ly to Mr.. LeRoy-indeed he was not aware
e all of the painful incidents Of their Ia
of meeting and parting, and which led to SUI
ed merfeld's emigration from his mounta
p home. He was profoundly ignorantof al
les unpleasant feelings between them, al
ish painted for an opportunity to salute a
elt congratulate his young friendupon his 81
cess and brilliant career, not Y Z :, u y
it would be equally agreeable to his /
ely complished daughter to meet with h
at who in life's early morn she had chas
by, the gay butterfly, and strolled in want
os- freedom the hills and vallies of her nat
ed; mountain home
cry Soon an opportunity presented itself
red Passing down the long flight of stairs
ear. found himself side by side with the L
lose of the day, surrounded by throng of
esti- worshipping satellites. It was an effor
hip, an instant to seize him by the hand I
ven turously and exclaim with ardor-
cere Summerfeld- Charles Summerfelt
oar Charles of the blue hills of North {
nich olina-it must bet is he-we n
so again in thisfar Western clime-and |
title proud to lay my need Of tribute at y
ruel feet in this your hour of noble triur
n at and lofty rivalry" And turning to
cted trembling, blushing Ella, he said"
and here is one whom you have crowned '
after the wreath of ivy and woodbine and
lder- samine, she now in turn would crown
d. Statesman, Orator, and proudly hail
osom as noble brother of the good Old n
had State"
sor- Grasping the hand of Mr.. Leroy,
merfied shook it with feverish Joy ant
time, light-but finding himself SO unexpect
new brought into the immediate presenC
'stern Ella, he gallantly raised his hat ant