Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
Ganis
MrSSM. E. GoRMAH, Editress.


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which came under my Owl observation years
ago and it is here given, in the hope that it
may not be perused without profit to both
sexes:
WHY said Ida Howard, why was it,
Freddy, that you did not marry young Lor-
rainei He is the handsomest, most stylish
ana talented young man of my acquaintance;
and then, his glittering uniform with its stars
and anchors, have an irresistible attraction,
you know, for most of our sex
At this speech, the fair brow Of the young
girl addressed grew darker, and a melancholy
expression settled DER her beautiful face, as
she calmly replied:
DO you ask why, Ida, and do you really
feel interested TO know or is it mere idle
curiosity which induces you TO ask the ques-
tidn y
Il thought you knew me better, dearest
Freddy idle curiosity never prompts me to
ask you anything We'll, come with me to.
my bourbon, Ida, and you shall know ALL
As the young friends leave the parlor and
seek Frcddy's bourdoir, we will give a slight
sketch Of their persons and characters
Frederika Cleveland is q bright, fair crea-
ture, with auburn hair and eyes deeply, darkly
blue n slight, elegant and graceful form
which is always shown TO an advantage by
the exquisite taste which she displays in her
toilet. Lovers and suitors kneel at her shrine,
whose homage she receives with the air OF a
JUNO, rather than the reserve OF a Vestal.-
Her character and principles are the admira-
ton Of all who know her-proud with the
proud, yet, courteously proud she ever
maintains her dignity and high position in
life, never descending to the petty and con-
temptible feelings Of vanity and envy. She
possesses a warm and generous heart, and is
endowed with talents and accomplishments
rarely to be met with. When scarcely eigh-
teen summers had passed DER her fair brow,
she was passionately loved and wooed by a
young officer Of our navy. Frank Lorraine
was everything the most fastidious taste could
wish-young, handsome, talented, noble and
chivalrous as the far-famed knights Of olden
time-he had but one fault, which, alas, was
unknown to Freddy Cleveland until after
their engagement. She had only known
young Lorraine three days, when on his ben
ded knees he offered her the heart of a sailor,
and the hand Of an officer; she tacitly ac-
ceptcd it and for a while, enjoyed the hea-
venly bliss Of loving and being loved
And now, as the dark eyed Ida, her valued
friend, whose worth and beauty is inferior to
none, has seated herself by Freddy's side on
n luxurious lounge in the boudoir, we viii
listen to the story as told by Freddy, herself.
4 must acknowledge, dear Ida, that my
engagement with Mr.. Lorraine was rather
hastily entered into. / only knew the high
position and standing Of his handsome person
and fascinating manners, without having any
knowledge Of bis disposition and habits On
disposition, however, could netibe objectiona
BILE, for lie was ever gentle and amiable-but
alas, ere we had been engaged three weeks,
little coquettish act Of mine led me to discov
- L.. ..u-acssNy c. o.sgIa VA will re
late the circumstance: One evening, after re
fusing to play and sing for him, | yielded t
the entreaties Of another, was escorted to tn
piano by his rival and for him, executed m
most brilliant pieces and sung my sweeteS
songs. Lorraine sat with his finely shape
head resting on his hand until | rose trol
the instrument; he then engaged in the col
v~ersation as usual, his brilliant wit cquall'
only by his chaste and elegant language. N
quick eye, however, saw disappointment al
modification in his countenance, and shortl
after he and his friend took their departur
know not what, but something induced u
as hastily retired to my chamber, to wat(
them from my window. / saw them wa
rapidly down the street, and Lorraine enter'
the Hotel. In a shorttime afterwards, / sa
him come out, totter several times up al
down the long porch; and then, with a wi
shout, he staggered out and started towar
his home-her 0ds intoxicated L will n
speak Of tho pain and remorse l felt for
know that l had Internationally been t
cause of his degrading himself in that ma
ncr he had a proud, lofty spirit, and as |
crwards% learned, whenever anything occurr
to- vex him, or sorrow and disappointing
came upon him, his impulsive nature wol
always seek forgctfulness and oblivion in
wine cup
And did you discard him for this once
ting wrongY exclaimed Ida the glow
sympathy irradiating her fine %countenan
Yes, Ida for l plainly saw that IF $50 slit
n provocation could induce him to indulge
the fatal sin Of drunkenness, there must b
natural propensity and love for the pois
independent Of any external cause
Perhaps, Freddy, after all, you were rig
but does he continue to indulge his. pass
for winer
Tknow-I feel thatI was right he
INDUCES in what he terms a harmless 81
and | hear he is often seen intoxicated
Anddo you never think of him nowY as
Ida.
Yes, j sometimes think of him but.
licye me when / tell you, dear Ida, | |
long ceased to love him 1 now only re
him as an unfortunate, and erring mo
who is bent upon his own destruction,
who claims my pity rather than my love
And thus has ruby wine severed two
devoted hearts. Young man take war
from the fate of Frank Lorraine. IL you
have a disposition to take a social glass
even come to the conclusion that in the
cup all your transient sorrows and re
can be drowned, beware, lest it but pr
draught from Lethe's tabled stream.
warel you will find, though perhaps too
that there was a serpent concealed beI
the flower, and that poison lurked at thu
tom Of the sparkling cup.
REMARKABLE MARRIAGE.-The Dial
Madrid relates the following romantic g