Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06
vulsive throe, and his spirit passed into eter-

vusive throe, and his spirit passed into eter-
nifty
The letter was sent, but period Of dark
ness and coincidence lowered Ger the house
hold. The unexpected death of Col Leroy
created great excitement in B., and many
mourned with the relatives around his grave.
The aspirations of Frank Clayton had been
measurably realized Tie Capital in Tallahas-
see had echoed with his burning oratory, and
all were predicting for him life of future
usefulness. He had received very unex-
pectedly the dying missive of Col. Leroy, and
the truth flashed upon his mind In three
weeks from the da.e of the letter he was in
the hoteln b.. Virginia, where he bad stopped
five years before.
He sent up card announcing his arrival,
and said he would call after tea Uncle Tom
bore Mays answer, requesting his presence,
with indescribable feelings of qualification and
pleasure.
Is Massa Frank Clayton here old Nassau
inquired uncle Tom Of the Landlord on ar
irving at the hotel.
Yes, uncle Tom. He has just arrived this
evening What will you have ?
: / have some word for him, sir
Very well,you can find him at No. 10, up
stairs go through the passage there
Yes, Massa,' and uncle Tom uncovered bis
hoary head while his actions resembled those
Of an ethiopian clown
lie had not much difficulty in finding Frank
Clayton, and the meeting was very enthusi-
astic between them; he delve, cd the mes
sage, however, and with light heart retraccd
his footsteps homeward.
/ You delivered the note, did you, uncle
/ Tom ? asked May.
/ Yes, Mssus, dat did,
How does he look, uncle Tom? Any
change in his appearance?
Yes, Mssus! He proved a sight tell
1 you, hardly knowed him
The moments flew by and Frank arrived
at the residence Of May, according to engage
ment. Our pen is inadequate TO drlineate
the meeting between the estranged lovers ! =
Suffice to sa' in the bliss Of the occasion they
felt compensated for the years of separation
and bitter Soictude they had experienced
Mrs. Leroy also welcomed Frank who fanceG
he had never seen May appear so beautiful
as then, thus attired in the sable habiliments
Of mourning
Days passed on, and the bridal eve of Frank
and May has arrived. Isis plain marriage,
for May would have no other Several guests,
however, are invited, and the happy pair
amid congratulations of all present, have veri-
fed the vows Of five years before, and adopt
ed the marital obligations, instituted and sane
toned by God.
! Uncle Tom, alternately crying and laugh
ing, witnessed the ceremony from the door
and came near shouting aloud when the Off
ciatlng clergyman pronounced them 'one
yet he restrained himself until free in the
yard when he gave vent to his feelings Thus !:
Massa Franks got 'erl Thank old Massa
above dat | ever lived to see dis night Hally
luyer! All ohsticles is overcome, de vic'try' s
won, de conquest is gained, and Massa Franks
got her over all de opposition Huray =
Huray = and uncle Tom performed exploits
that for years he had been stranger to.
In conclusion, reader, after short stay ii
B. the happy pair left the scenes of Mays
childhood, for the verdant and sunny vale
of Florida. They arrived in Pensacola, Franks
home, in safety, and were greeted with mucl
pleasure by friends there. Prosperity smiles
upon them in future years. Frank Claytol
occupied positions OF trust and honor in tht
government of his country, and together with
Mar, his happy and loved wife, often spake {
8 the influence of Riches and exclaimed witt
{ Tom Moore in his Light of the Harem:'
There's bliss beyond all that the minstrel has toll
When two, that are linked in one heavenly tie,
! With heart never changing and brow never cold,
Love on through all ills and love on till they die J!
One hour of q passion so sacred is worth
Whole ages Of heartess and wandering bliss;
, / And oh J ifthere be an Elysium on earth,
1t is this it is this.