Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-04-19

banner VIGOROUSLY over the most refined
and exalted circles in Wildtonville. The
old objection urgedb by the better class could
be relied upon no longer; so one after an.
other fell into line until every man in town
became, from actual necessity, Son Of
Temperance. q = e-'-s.'
'Isaid euery man; but the young gentle.
man of whom I first spoke did not become a
member until year or two after. Gradu-
ally he found himself avoided; thrust out
of good society and abandoned by his most
intimate friends. Sooner than submit to
this; rather than mingle with the common
hord, he finally joined the Division, and,
In after years become one Of the brightest
ornaments to the community and the most
devoted member of the church and State
generally. ....
sAnd what am I to infer from that? ask.
ed Benson. .... =,
The powerful influence of example
Had the old statesman not joined the Di-
vision, the better classes would not have
come up to its help, and until the better
classes did that, the young man alluded to
never would have been saved. So that, if
you connect yourself with one of these or.
ganisations, you also may be made instru-
mental in leading those within the range Of
your influence to do likewise
There is much truth in what you say,
said Mr.. Benson, thoughtfully.
1T seems to me, Joe, that a Christian
should not live for himself alone; that;
rather than offend weak brother or cause
him to stumble, he should even abstain
from that which islawful and rightin itself
Such, at least, seems to be the teachings o.
Scripture-such the beautiful spirit perva
ding christianity ..' ..-.
'God bless you, Nelliep And her hus
hand drew the beautiful teacher to his bos
ON and imprinted a warm kiss upon the
upturned lips.
'Sombody has rung the street-bell,' said
Nellie; and just then servant entered with
box, which the drayman had brought from
the depot. .-t
This is for you, sir, I believe said tn.
servant, placing the box upon the floor ant
leaving the room. --. .s. r.....
sWhat in the world can it be = said Mr.
Benson, takinga Ratchet from the closet
and forcing off the lid. :Ah here is &
letter, which will soon explain all about it.
Nellie stood behind him, with her little
white hand upon his shoulder and her CHR
resting upon it, as Mr.. Benson, tore the en-
velope open, and read: ..s .-. o..
Dear Joe: received the invitation to you,
wedding two weeks ago, and would have been de
lighted to have been able to accept of it; bu
that was altogether out of my power. Accep
my hearty congratulations and my best wishes
for yourself and charming bride, also the trift
which you will find in this box as O wedding
gift from your old friend,
. CHARLES DEsPoRTs.
Lets see what it is, Joe ! said Nellie
STOPPING, and removing the straw and cot
ton with which the article was packed.
Mr.. Benson, then, thrusting his hand
down, drew forth, to the surprise and as
tonishment of himself and Nellie, a mag
nifcently finished decanter-stand, of pure
silver, around which three bottles Of cut
glass we're tastefully arranged, each of which
was filled with clear liquor. Both looked
upon the magnificent gift in silence 70,
some moments; then, with a sigh and ar
expression of embarrassment, Mr.. Benson
replaced the article in the box; and, turn
ing to Nellie, said: Charles has display
ed very little taste, and evinced very" bad
judgment in the selection of q wedding
gift
Nellie threw her arms around her hus
bands neck; and, looking imploringly into
his face, said: Send it back to him, Joe.
That would be rude, ungrateful and i'm.
polite, my darling,' said Mr.. Benson. 'Let
us put it aside, for the present, at least
Tomorrow we will make some arrange.
ment about it. Then, carelessly throwing
the cover of the box aside, he took up his
hat; and, kissing Nellie, said Il promis.
ed to give James an answer this evening,
whether or not I would employ him as
book-keeper-will be back in a few mo.
ments.' So saying, Mr.. Benson left the
room.