Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
THE CHARM OF RELIGION.
BIZ ANNETTE.

BIZ ANNETTE.
IT was near the close of one Of the most
delightful DAYS of Southern cline, when
tired with busy scenes and dull care, had
retired to my study, and was sitting penSve
and alone near an open window, viewing list
lessly the pleasing prospect presented to my
view. of wood-crowned hills, secluded Wales
and verdant plains. The last beams of the
setting sun shone through the trees that sur
rounded my humble dwelling, and cast
trembling CLEAN into the apartment. Light
clouds tinged with varied resplendent hues
were floating near the western horizon. A
poet might well have called them " angels
couches," or the "gates of heaven y few
wild birds were singing requiem to depart
ing day. Scarce zephyr disturbed the fol-
age of ,he trees, and the hum Of insects was
hushed.
Inspired by the tranquility of the hour and
scene, unconsciously fell into deep reverie
and on wings of fancy was borne to the ce-
lestial regions. Some angel guide conducted
me through the mansions of the blessed. |
listened enchanted to their melodious voices
as they sang the sweet song of redeemlns
love- and when they struck their golden Tyres
the arches of heaven rang with music too Ell,
trancing for mortas ear. conversed with
beings of light and happiness,-the pure IN
tclligen noes that surround the throne OF God.
I had just cast glance towards "the lnvlSl-
ble," when my thoughts were suddenly recall
ed to the scenes of mortality by the distant
sound of funeral knell.
The sound was not an unusual one, but the
time and circumstances conspred to render
it impressive to my feelings.
I was leaving my room to ascertain who
from among my companions had gone the
away of all the earth, when was met by
q friend, who exclaimed,-
"Aurilla Hayward is dead She has ex.
changed her pleasing prospects of happiness
on earth for mansion in heaven. All is
we'll Yet how mysterious are the ways Of
Providence She has left many friends TO
mourn her loss, for never was one more arnia-
BILE or beloved"
AS 1 had resided in the place but short
time, had not the pleasure Of an acquain'
tance with the deceased, but learned from my
friend the interesting history Of her lie
which will relate as briefly as can i'll what
follows.
Her parents, who resided in a pleasant New
England village, died before she had com
peted her childhood's years, leaving her to
the care Of an uncle, brother of her father
who was then living in a Southern State
She was an only child, and consequently had
been the idol of her parents. They were de-
votedly attached to the doctrines of tLeil
pilgrim forefathers, and spared no pains t.
inbue the young and susceptible mind o
their daughter with the principles Of virtue
and piety. Her father had been merchan
successful in business, and at his death va!
considered INC "eailhiest man III INC P!aC'
where he resided. Aurilla Inherited most o
his large property. AT an early age she wa
sent to a distinguished female seminary, anc
there. under the careful instruction of thu
best of teachers, soon became proficient il
most of the studies TO which she attended
and excclled her companions in study ye
her manners we're SO gentle, and her disposi