Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-05
Isl Gemprruntt 5turg
From the Georgia Corner Stone.
THE LITTLE CADET
Or
THE DRUNKARD RECLAIMED.
A Story Founded on Fact.
BY J. H.. s.
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THE DRUNKARD RECLAIMED.
A Story Founded on Fact.
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CHAPTER III.

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CHAPTER III.
Five years had passed away-fse years
full of great and momentous events
Within that period empires had fallen and
crowned heads been thrown into exile
Continents had been shaken; the nations
of the earth had gathered their strength,
and the engines Of death were perfected.
On seas where once fioated but one sloopi
of war, now rides in majesty powerful ma
vies. Millions of human beings had gone
through the shaded valley 20 the realms of
that mysterious spirit-world into which
mortal vision cannot penetrate. Revolu-
tions had hurled one man from place and
power, and set up another. All this and
more had been wrought within the brief
period of FIVE short years.
It was in October, 1850, that business
called me to Washington. Remembering
the never-to-be-f be-forgotten adventure of 1845,
determined to stop in Richmond day
or two. l thought of Charlie. Where
was he? If in the city most certainly
would see him. Great was my delight
therefore, to learn that the Grand Division
of the State was then in session; and that
there would be speaking in the same church
where five years before the eloquent O'Neall
had delivered his mastery speech. | was
indeed fortunate; | congratulated myself
upon this fact. After rambling over the
city returned to the hotel, and had thrown
myself upon one of the princely sofas in
the parlor, when fine looking, pleasant
featured gentleman came in, and walking
up to me, extended his hand, saying
Mr. s., l believe
The same sir, at your service, be seated
said l.
MY nameis is B, sir; in coming from
the Division l chanced to call in at the
clerks Office and in looking over the book
found your name registered" said he.
yes, sir; | arrived this morning.
ALLOW me the privilege of welcoming
you. We shall have glorious time at the
church tonight, a2d olI;.:a,I sf ,ay.s.sl
a greater interest on the OCCASION
Excuse me, if you please said l.
Not unless you insist z
i will be there; and if perchance a
! thought suggests itself you shall have the
benefit Of it but do not rely on me. Your
already appointed speakers will do their
; duty
!, !. That is good
:. After some further conversation upon
= general topics, DIR. B took his leave,
promising to call for me after tea, on his
: !, way to the Division Room.
' V The day drew to close the shades OF
night began to appear; the gloom grew
: deeper-it was night. Presently the Doc
: tors fine brougham arrived before the door
/ sprang in by his side, and in few mo-
ments reached our destination, had en-
:, tered the Room with few friends anc
: = was proceeding to the seat which was as
: , signed me, when suddenly was accosteC
7 by bright, happy looking youth who ex
claimed:
%, this is good Mr.. s.. How ar
~ you sir. You don't recognize me, but j
- makes no difference and he grasped m,
:" hand in both of his and gave it a grip tina
:, - was equal to the tooth ache.
=, - 'Why, is this Charlie!'
'g Yes, sir; this is the boy who wanted t
:, T. be Cadet, and to whom you were friend
. . is it possibleP
- You made me Cadet; / am now
Son Of Temperance, and feel prouder wit
9 . this badge on than if | had on my head th
II :, regal diadem of the proudest monarch c
~ ~ the Old World
= 'Faithfulp asked.
Even unto death; and could you Sc
- 40 my dear mother now you would feel SUI
= that there was sorrow in her heart no more
ho Your. mother is in good health, then
Never in better
sHow is your father, and where is he
ct I cautiously asked.
IN Come with me--here he isp almo
JIo Io shouted my young and enthusiastic frien
M n here is father, good Son of Temperance
.ho I We approached fine looking gent
y. man who advanced to meet us. Charl
W ~ introduced us, and we became friends.
~ ~ MAY heaven have no blessing and ear
w no Joy that you may not share said \
,ost Marshall, grasping my hand You we
bon indeed friend to my brave boy y
.Ia took him by the hand, led him in the rig
-, sne path, and, through his influence was
thu duced to forsake the wine cup; to {
-, loose from wicked associations, and to ma
tho an effort TO retrieve as far as possible I
almost ruined character. | made the
fort i; it was bedewed with the tears a
can sanctioned by the prayers of loving W
CO.. @ friends aided me and l was successful
Won My wife is happy now, and my boy is lo'
! - by all who know him. May God bless y
now my dear sir, for having been the mes
boar under Him, of all this"
! do In the procession Mr.. Marshall and
v;nU inc self walked together. As we went all
yms he gave me brief history of his life.
pa5 need not detail it here. 1t was much
. same as that of most young men who /
a" a"sS too much money. He commenced
iTTa Pnt with fine prospects and for few
hno I prospered. He was happy in the love
;;ye ;yS his young wife, and his home was
y5,r y5 dwelling place Of peace and Joy but
SS' tempter came-the tempter in the S