Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-23


She looked much better that evening thar
usually, and was surrounded by a host d
! admirers, though she hardly treated an,
of them with common poIiteness, with thu
exception Of Earnest White, whose atten
ftions were gladly received. The time fo,
them to be married was appointed tba,
7eKepipg, which was exactly one month
rom That period; and when that time Ar.
! rised, the rites of matrimony were solemn
lized-not at the home of the bride. but At
Z q gleFgyman's residence, about 4 mile from
On the day after their marriage. they
LETT with the intention Of travelling for a
5 year or so, over different parts Of the world
When Mrs. Stanly heard Of the marriage
OF Ida, she shrieked wildly, and fell almost
llfeless to the floor. She was conveyed TO
her bed, which she never left again. unit!
after her pulse ceased to beat. She was at.
tackled with brain fever, of which she died
IN few days never. forgiying her daugh-
ter's disobedience.
Adelaide Corprew could not now, with
proPriety, remain longer where she was.
SO she Immediately obtained situation as
an assistant teacher in one of the female
schools in the city. Her extreme loveliness
and amiability caused her to be loved and
respected very much, by her pupils. She
received good salary and gave general
satisfaction; but she did not remain longer
than two sessions; for Eugene Stanly, who
had always loved her, now made her an
offer of his hand and heart, which were ac-
cepted. They waited until sweet spring
time came, when they were happily mar
ried, and settled down at the home in
which their youth was spent.
Mrs. Stanly died without leaving last will
ana testament; in consequence of which one.
nall OF the estate she left went into the pos
session OF Earnest White. This, added to
the estate ne had already received, made him
so wealthy he concluded that it could not be
spent-let him be ever SO extravagant He
had magnificent edifice erected furnish.
| ed 1t elegantly, and revelled in all the Ink
uries and extravagancies life. No one Jared
so sumptuausly or dressed SO magnificent
ly, as did the family of Mr.. White. They
gave splendid parties, which were attended
oy the most aristocratic families; and this
was a source of great satisfaction to Mrs.
White for at first she thought she had de-
graded herself by marrying Mr.. W.; but
when she saw how highly they were respect
cd she began to think Quit. di diffasA.ts~.-seS--
White wore, and her merry peals of laughter,
that she was very happy little woman.
But it was only few years before her
brow became clouded. She had hoped to see
her husband prosper, if for nothing else, to
assure her friends she had not acted unwisely
in marrying. But when she saw his credi-
tors come and take all their property, she be-
gan to despair. 'Ahr said she, had l been
advised by my dear mother, who is now
sleeping in death, l might have always re-
mained in high life; but disobeyed her, and
now l am reduced to poverty, and forsaken
by friends. But hope came, like an anchor
to the soul, and spoke courage to the heart.
why need repine,' said she, at the loss of
, fortune? We brought nothing into this
world, and we can carry nothing out; and
. having food and raiment, why not be con-
tent Herewith Poverty continued the la
: dy, can only degrade the naturally wicked
to the good it is the fire which purifies the
: silver from the dross that encrusted it.
u Now said Mrs. White, L will never let
Earnest know that have felt one pang OF
e sorrow on account of this vicissitude; but
7 when he comes will greet him with smile.
cl
u face. braided her hair beautifully, and then
d walked out on the verandah, where she was
soon in deep revery She remained there
: until the pale queen of night had ceased tc
d shine-when being reminded it was very late
= she Immediately retired and slept soundly al
a night. Some persons can do this, no matter
how much trouble they are bearing-and 81
y it was with Mrs. White. Sorrow never spoil
&c ed her rest or appetite. The next morning
Mrs White took up some fancy work which
" she was doing and went into the parlor. Sh
st had been there but few moments, whe
IN some one rang the door bell. The lady quick
a-llv arose to receive her visitor, but it prove
= to be not the one whom she expected, an
~ was so anxious to see-but the purchaser {
sc the house in which she reaided.
e. After the first greetings were over, Mrs
tn White spoke of her husband, saying she wa
no very uneasy about him, as he had been at
oy sent several days. 1T pains me very muct
n, nv dear madam to tell you,' said the visito
l., that he is in prison. 1t was generally b'
y lieved that Mr.. White was an extremely ric
VI man: but it has turned out that he will NJ
ne be able to pay one-half what he owes; ar
he some of his creditors thinking that he owl
be property which cannot be reached by exec
las lions, and he refuses to give any informatio
ire have had him confined
al 'Oh that is dreadful said the lady, al
- the pearly tears glistened down her cheek
nu After Mrs. Whites informant had departe
ets she quickly wended her way to the home
au- which her childhood had been spent. On e
ide tering the parlor, the only person she fou
nee therein, was Eugene Stanly, whom she b
EN- not beheld in five years. oh brother S
off cried, and sank down at his feet and wept.
ond Tell me, dear sister, what so distresses yo
They have imprisoned him who is as d.
you to me as life itself, and, dear brother, hf
ana come to implore you to release him, thoug
know that deserve no favors from you
ake You may be assured that all your wis
,ays will be attended to. Although you have wed
noe this worthless man, love and respect y
nor my sister, and will do every thing in my P
tLa er to make you happy and contented.'
You are so kind, my dear brother
alusS Mrs. White and the tears flowed airesh.
and You must not give way to your feel
}, for so, my beloved sister for it pains me '
re- much And so saying he gently raised
g. from the low seat and put her in more c
6rol Portable one He at once went and RESI-
On his brother-in,law; and no sooner did h
SO, than the ungratefu! man lett his nj
"eu' land and her that loved him so dearly,
IS SIT was never heard of again. His atfectit
gene and confding wife frequently wrote to
o kid but never received any answers; so she
@ and to the conclusion he had entirely deserted
thew and in few years died Of q broken heal
III She left beautiful little girl of four
mers. who bore the name Of her mother
y anu was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Stanly
resscd loved as devotedly by them as if she had