Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-15

spoke Elliott, one Of those who had been with E
him the previous night, land declines leaving b
his room to-day" r
"Then," said Mr.. Roland, II viii go to his I
room and see if he requires attention" n
Let me 90, sir" said Elliott. Il viii at b
tend to him" and the young men cast anx- t
ions looks at one another. Y
mo, sir, remain here, if you please. / ]
will 60 myself" said Mr.. Roland, sternly, for !
he bad noticed all that had passed. If
He went direct to Harley's room, and found 8
him lying in a stupor on his bed. He stood
over him q moment, and with a sigh, that his
worst suspicious were confirmed, quietly left
the apartment. All proceeded as usual, bat
there was not one Of those young men who
had attended the party, but felt anxious and
uneasy, with the calm, stern eyes of that old
man fixed upon him.
That afternoon Harley, Elliott, and all 9TH
ers who were suspected, were summoned to
appear before the President They very an
Willingly complied, and received a severe rep
lrimand for their misconduct, while he en-
treated them before it was too late to shun
such scenes, and forsake entirely the wine
cup. Those who were habituees of such par
ties, and to Sumner, he threatened, should
he know Of such an occurrence again, to ex-
fclude them from the college. Each looked
crest-fallen and confused, while Harley SEEM
ed ready to expire from shame. Mr.. Roland
then addressed him, 81 am surprised, MIR.
Harley, that you should thus degrade your
self. Now, when it is necessary for every
moment to be improved, and your mind clear
land strongin order to prepare for the coming
commencement, that you should SO indulge
d in dFinkinghnd riot. / confess, | am disap-
POINTED. If yesterday had any one inquired
of me, who of all others in these walls |
-.-Il 44-Glonno xn,1r narnn
would have been spoken. But now, you are
fallen in my esteem, but not beyond restora-
ton. You can yet regain it. Let me never
hear again of your joining in such parties
Do you not see they cause unhappiness p
Were you ever so miserable before? Now,
leave me, and may you never again be led
) into temptation y
: These words, spoken so kindly, affected
: Harley, and he mentally resolved never again
! to be betrayed into such weakness. But as
each day passed, and these feelings grew wea
Z ker, and he became accustomed to hear 'OlC
l Zack' sneered at by his companions, and his
exhortations Knocked, he found himself agail
g joining in their parties, though at first, NOR
r temporarily.
e Weeks passed thus, Harley received lei
a tiers from home, acauainting him with the il
o ness of Minnie. This made him miserable
d and he had resolved to leave, and go to Wis
her, when he received a letter from Ella, il
ct forming him of the glad tidings that Mimi
KS was recovering, and also of all that had tran
We pired. He Immediately wrote a long, tend'
I'd letter to his betrothed just such a lette
u. fair reader, you might hope and expect to +
ceive from a fond and noble hearted love
to under distressing circumstances
la Some weeks passed, during which Harl'
nd was, as before, attentive to his duties, VIII
again he was enticed to attend another par
ar given by Sumner. He went, but with a
OF solve not to be tempted too far. Alas
Tas knew not how weak he was! He was tenn
nd ed, and fell. When he left the next morniI
lad the lodgings of Sumner, he was deeply
in toxicated, and more than a thousand dolI
ved in debt. Again was Mr.. Roland disturb
ven by his bOisterous entrance, and true to
OF resolve he made strict inquiries into
his whole affair. Sumner, Elliott, and 9th
avs were expelled. sHe wrote to Squire Harl
telling him all he knew of his sons doS
title ward course, and warning him of his dang
ing At first the rage of Sumner knew no boun
ften He was hot-headed, but not wicked. :
title very creature of circumstances, he was W
INK out his knowledge, influenced and guided
heir a few of the worst and most degraded of
y or companions. He rarely drank to excess,
cred not devoted to gaming, yet generous
DNS WGdllu1, HS uSQuCLLlJ SldnOO a y SuLhi
how money. This affair brought him to his sen
my He began to realize his hazardous and
Zee a gerous position. Before his mind pass,
be picture of what he was fast becoming,
king him shudder with horror and affri
his After a few days reflection, he sought
Gus, Roland, and after making a confession of
rites faults, requested as a favor to be received
en- to the college once more, to lodge there,
yard to be allowed his countenance and favo
by well as counsel, as he was determined to
A. sue the path of dishonor and vice no lor
ated He was in earnest, and as the good, but S
day old man listened, he believed him thus,
been with open arms, welcomed him, promi
ed q him his aid in leading him Alright, so f
and he could. 1t is enough to say, he KEEP
had promise, and in after years, Sumner be-
house q bright star in the world of literature
ways an honor, as we'll as a useful man, to hi
arties ton.
We cannot enter into details. Squire
inter- lev and his wife were greatly shocked
large they received the sad tidings of their
re al folly. They dearly loved their child, bu
erriIy SQUIRE was stern when reused, and now
noun q cutting letter of reproach to his son
e, I'LL sending him a check for the amount he
lite He, however, wrote him he would not
was sponsible for another debt contracted
Q first base a manner. Harley felt deeply wo,
SPhO ny HIS ldILleI , lSLIcI, anu WIOlc d Ultle
e had CRY reply, of which he repented bef
warn reached its destination.
20, and At length the time appointed for the
astery, mencement arrived. Harley had been
lrts no ly intoxicated several times since his
here" from home, but had not again been
rtaken Into disgrace. He graduated with hig'
ley did ors. With all those noble sons of Al
inten- to compete with him, he surpassed tn
he ut and stood at the head, with laurels GRO
d have ihis brow.
a sane The Squire and his wife were preser
for the almost forgot his folly, and sin, as
e. He grasped him by the hand, and felt pr
event their boys triumph. Many bright
rst his danced tender glances upon him, VIII
several bent in homage to his glorious intelle
lcerned genius.
t three Brilliant, sparkling, yet by no mea
soon p%ericial, William Harley promised to
ousing. one of the great ones of the earth.
hey left see if he fulflls this promise.
IS very -
lie was CHAPTER XII.
by no "Is there no c~onstancy in earthly things
and No happiness in us but what must alter
oFor,, No life without the heavy load Of forum
mS What miseries we arc, and to ourselves!
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