lie American Volunteer, BUSHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING BRATTON As KENNEDY. OF lCE~SOirril nABUBT BQVABE. rUS:—Two Dollars per year IX paid strictly, ivanoo; Two Dollars and Fifty. Cents if paid' in three months; after which Three Dollars be charged. Those terms will be rigidly ad 4to In every Instance. No subscription dls jnued until all arrearages are paid, unless at jptlon of the Editor. KJtofessioual fflartiß. M. B, BUTLER, • ATTORNEY AT LAW AND riTED STATES CLAIM AGENT, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND CO. PA. jnslons, Bounties, Back Fay, Ac., promptly eclod. ■ i • ppllcatlonsby mall will receive due attention, the proper blanks and instructions for ard- all letters 6f Inquiry, please enclose postage [fell 2H, 1807—If M WEAKLEY, Attorney at Law. Office on South Hanover street. In the room icrly occupied by A. B. Sharpe. Esq. (HAS. B. MAGLAtJGHLIN, Attor- I nky at Law. Office in Building formerly ■upled by Volunteer, a few doors South of Han n’s Hotel. )cc. 1,1805.,' ( M. BELTZHOOVBB, Attorney r, at Law and Real Estate Agent. Shepherds m, West Virginia. Prompt attention given to business in Joflbrson county .and the Counties joining It. . ■ . neb. 15.1800—1 y. . OHN. 0. GRAHAM, Attorney at Law. Office formerly occupied by Judgp aham, South Hanover street,. Carlisle, Penna. Dec. 1,1805— ly. n E. BELTZHOOVBR, attorney 1 , and Counselor at Law, Carlisle, Penna. flee on South Hanover street, opposite Benia’s jro. By speolal arrangement with the Patent lice, attends to securing Patent Rights. Doc. 1. 1805. ‘ -• * ■ • i/T C. HERMAN, Attorney at Law. VX* Office In Rhcem’s Hall Building, in the arof the Court House, next door to the “Her il" Office, Carlisle, Penna, Dec. 1,1865. • , . TTM. J. SHEARER, Attorney &c. I\ at Law, Carlisle, Ptu Office near Court juse, South side of Public Square, In “ Inhofl’s rnor,” second floor. Entrance.HanoverStreet. jg- practicing in all the Courts of this Judicial strict, prompt attention will bo given to all sincss In the Counties ofPerry and Juniata, ns >ll ns of Cumberland, May HI, 1866-ly*. ' EF. SADLER, Attorney at Law, . Carlisle, Ponna. Office In Building for occuplcd by Volunteer, South Hanover root. Doc. 1, 1865. KENNEDY Attorney at Law. J\ . Carlisle,' Penna. Office same as thatol c "American volunteer,”. South-side of the Pub i Square. Dec. I 1865. [OHN LEE, Attorney at Law, [I North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pa., [Fob. 16,1866—1 y. NAMES A. DUNBAR, Attorney at \) Law, Carlisle, Penna. Office a few doors vest of Hannon’s Hotel. Dec. 1,1865. I) NEWTON SHORT. M. D., Phyel- Bii. /jtan and Surgeon, Mechanlcsbflrg, Pa.— fimiikful lor post favors, would most respoctfal fr Inform his friends and the public generally, mat ho Is still practicing Medicine and Surgery n all their branches. Bpeclal attontion given to bo treatment of diseases of the Eye and Ear, and 11 other chronic allooi-lons, . , Office In Wilson's Building, Main St.; up stairs. Nov. 2D, 1860. r\ R. GEORGE S. SEARIGHT, Den \ J tist. From the Baltimore Ojlleoe.oj Dental iuracry. Office at the residence of his mother, iost Louthor Street, three doors bolow Bedford, Carlisle, Ponna. [flee. 1,1865. " ' 1 . rvENTISTRY— Dr. W.B. Shoemaker— \_J Practical Dentist. Nowville, Pennsylvania, mice in Miller’s Building. Feb. 22,1806.—1 y. • insurance (ffompanles. ECIAL INSURANCE AGENCY 1 ek $25,000,000 of Capital Represented. mo, Metropolitan, Manhattan, Artie, Socu- North American, Germania, all, of-New * Aetna uuid Phcemx of Hartford,Cohn.*, h American of Piuludolphia, Pa.; Farmers ini of Vont, Pa.; Oolumola Mutual of Lan* r, Penu’a. . , , „ i mam element to be desired In Insurance [jumes is SECURITY. 1 realth, experience, intelligence 1 and probity l t, perpetuity and nuuorauie, dealing wUI be ly 10 ensue. , , suruuco -creates Independence. A'.person, j lor lus own indemnity, and need not bo a on luu friends. . . /er'* man Hlumld Insure; the burning ol iso “property would injure or Inconvenience Wll, hib family,or his neighbors. * suranco eilected at this agency, no mattei r Huge the amount, in either btooit or Mutual ipames. • Policies issued, losses adjusted and mptly paid at this office. TTTTWnTnn SAMUEL K. HUMRICH, aucctal Insurance Agent. B e In Marlon Hall Bunding, West Mam street, lisle,or to the loiiowiug load agents: J. la rco, Newviiio; John Li. Shuler, New Bloom 1, Perry County, Pa,; or A. H. Weidman, llmtowu, Juniata County, Pa. in. 3, leu?—«m UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. . OP NEW YORK. CASH ASSETS $16,000,000. his Is strictly and entirely a Mutual Company. uaU.es its dividends annually and pays tueio die end of each and every year. XU assets are - i diluted, nor ns strength weaUeued by- any ibtlui premium notes or stockholders notes.— übtful securities 'hud no place In'ite list oi u assets. Xt charges its policy holders no In est. aud furnishes msurauee at exact cost, 'weaty-four y ears ol straight lorwurd, honora i dealing, has made lu name the synonym ol ongth among business men, and is to-day me .IiADXNQ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY this continent. Possessing the largest assets, j largest amount insured, the largest mporae d me largest suriilus over llauiuues, as shown the otheiul reports of the insurance Depart mt ol Now Yoru, aud wmch will be'«lw>wu » y persons wishing to dotemuno lor themselves b u-ue condition and standing of dillorent com mos by applying HUMRICH. Office No. 2U West Main hit., Carlisle. lan. 3,lBU7—Uiu $2OO REWARI) _I PENNSYLVANIA mutual horse thief detecting and INSURANCE COMPANY. From three to live dollars will Insure your horse against thieves for live years. Persons desiring to become members will apply to BAM’L K. H UMHXCH, . Special Agent. OfflcQ 20 West Main St., Carlisle.. Jan. 3,1807-0 m mHE RAILWAY PASSENGER'S AB- I SURANCE COMPANY, of Hartford, Conn., tusuroa agtilnsi all kinds of Accidents.' CAPITAL $304,800, For live thousand dollars In case of fatal acci dent, or $25 Weekly Compensation In case ol disabling bodily injury, at 25 cents per day. For sole at S AMUEL KIHUMRIOH'S. Office No. 20-West Main SU, Carlisle. Jan. 3,1807- 0m . / TUBE INSURANCE. Itscharter extended to tUo.yearlaw, is novm, active and vigorous operation .under too euper-, Intenaence of toe following Board of Managers. Wm. R. Qorgos, Christian Stay man, J acp b Bb orly, Daniel Bailey, Alexander Jtt Tho rotesof Inunranoojute Aw and theagentaoUlm C°mpa.ny be Vi^pSlcle t nt-CHiai 'ian s^^^^/biir 2* Secretary—Johß Ci •DONi^Pv i ,Meohamcsburg, Treasurer—Daniel Bailey, DUlsburg, York Co. AGENTS. -- | Cumberland n ry Zeorlng. Shlremonato.wn: Bafayew reuor,, Hoklnaon; Henry Bowman, Drtfflth Knath Middleton; Samuel-Grauam w» Ponnsbiro' l SaZrol Ooovcr, Meohamoabarg; J. •W. Cooklin, Shepherdstown; D. Coover, Upper Allen* J O. Saxton* Silver. Springs John Hyer, Carllaie: ValeuttneVeeman.New bumberland, Jtt ]^tea-W.’ inking, Dover: James Griffith. Warrington; T.F. Doardorff, ton; Hiohey. Clark, DUlsbuig; D. Rutter,, * air view s John Williams, Carroll. ■ ■ • - Dauphin Chwnty—Jacob Houser, HorrUburg. Membersqf the Company havlimpoUoies about to expire, 6an hove them renewed by-making op* plication to any of toe agents. . Deo. 1 18U5 ' ' ' ' rn oo'n PENS GIVEN AWAY.—Bam \X plea of •* ADAMH &■ OO'B' CELEBRATED GkJLfisN PENS” will bo sent FKEB oa receipt ot Bump for postage. Address ADAMS & CO., il ■tromfieidStieet, Boston Mom, Moron 7, ijW—lm ito aramran Boinnteer. mm " v Xl t 7 ... . v , . ; specified for publication, tbejr will bo eontuwea • V. - v. an til ordered out and charged accordingly* PEINTINi BY BRATTON & KENNEDY. &edl iEstate. ESTATE FOR SALE!! W. J. SHEARER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND AGENT FOR THE SALE OP Cumberland Co. Real Estate, OFFERS THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AT' REASONABLE PRICES IN THE BOROUGH OF CARLISLE. No. 0. A New and Well Built TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE, with Two-story Bock Building, containing in allSovcn Pleasant Rooms, together ,wlth;NE\V FRAME STABLE, CARRIAGE HOUSE and other out-buildlegs: situate.on East side South Hanover Street. This Lot, on which thcre|ls some very Choice Fruit, contains 42 feet in front by 220 feet In depth. N 0.14. SIX of the finest BUILDING LOTS In the Borough, On South Hanover Street, No.lA The six most elevated BUILDING LOTS In the Burough, situated at the hood ol South St. IN THE COUNTRY. NoJo. AOO ACRE FARM In North Middleton township, lit miles from Carlisle. This form has but aTENANT HOUSE aud STABLE, bat It af fords; the finest site for a Mansion House and Bank Barn! that wo know in Cumberland co. . No]7. A TRACT OF, - ,THIRTY-BIX ACRES.- with bmall but comfortable BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,-Frame Stable, Ac.. and a young and thriving Orchard oi CHOICE FRUIT, situate on the Rhirroud, In North Middleton twp., West, and within a .mile of, the Borough of Carlisle. This property as a HOMESTEAD and for general or Truck Farming, Is the most desirable tract of Its size lo be found anywhere la the vicinity of Carlisle. „ The certain extension. of the town West- partly consequent upon the improve , moots made and contemplated by the Railroad Company in that direction, drawing, as they necessarily, will, nearly the whole trade of the town) to that end, will very greatly enhance the value of this land to-the future owner, for any purpose whatever, rendering It a safe and profit able Investment. Feb. 28,1806. &c B. EWING, A; CABINET MAKER AND UNDERTAKER, WEST MAIN STREET, CARLISLE, PENN’A. A Splnfdid Assortment of NEWPUBNIT U’B e ’ for the Holidays, comprising Sofas, Camp Stools, Lounges, Centro Tables, Hooking Chairs, , Dining Tables, ■ Easy Chairs, Card Tables, , ’ Reception Chairs, Ottomons, Bureaus, What-Nots. Secretaries, ■ &c., &c., Parlor, ' Chamber, Dining Room, Kitchen FURNIT U R E , of the Latest Styles. COTTAGE FURNITURE IN SETTS, Splendid New Patterns. AND MATTRESSES, Giy,T. FRAMES AND PICTURES, in great variety. 1 Particular attention given to Funerals. Orders from town and country attended to promptly and on reasonable terms. Doc. 43,1806—1 f Q|A.BXNET WARE HOUSE TOWN AND COUNTRY, The subscriber respectfully Informs his friends and the public generally, that ho still continues the Undertaking business, and is ready to wait uputi customers either by day or by night; Beady made Coffins kept constantly on hand, both plan* and ornamental. Ho has constantly on' build J^atenlMctaUa\BuriaLlOue, of which, he has been appointed the solo agent. This case Is recommended us superior uf any of the kind’ now;in use, it being perfectly air . • r He has also furnished himself with u new Rose* wood K kar h b and gentle,horses, with which, he will attend funerals in town and country, per sonally,'without extra charge.»■ • ' • • Among the greatest discoveries of the age is WetVa spring MiUirtua, the best ahd cheapest bod uowj in use, the exclusive right of which X have Secured, and will be kept constantly on hand. : .CABINET In all Its various branches, carried on, and Beau reaus, Secretaries, Work-stands, • Parlor Ware, Upholstered Chairs, Sofas, Pier, Side and Centre; Tables, Dining and, Breakfast, Tables, Wash stands of all kinds, French Bedsteads, high and low poster Jenny. Lind and Cottage Bedsteads. Chairs of all kinds, Looking Glasses, and all other articles usually manufactured in this line of business, kept constantly on hand. His workmen are men of experience, his ma terial the best, and his work made In the latest, city style, and all under his own supervision. If wiffibe warranted and sold low for cash. He Invites all to give him a call before purchas ing elsewhere. For the liberal patronage here toure extended to him he feels indebted to his ■numerous customers, and assures them that no efforts will be spared in future to please them In style and price. Give us a calk / Rememoer the place, North Hanover street, neatly opposite the Deposit Bank^Caritele. ipE Dec. 1.1805. •' - i. 1 pjABINET -MAKING! The undersigned respectfully Informs his old friends and patrons that he'nos resumed the business of i ; - ' : OABINE’I MAKING, In all its various branches, at his old stand, Nos. 66 and 67 South Hanover Street, two doors below the Second Presbyterian Church, where ho is prepared to manufacture BUREAUS, SIDEBOARDS, SECRETARIES, __ BREAKFAST TABLES, DINING TABLES, . CHAIRS. - HAT-RACKS, . WHAT-NOTS, - , CENTRE TABLES, SALOON TABLES. TEAPOY TABLES, WASH STANDS, • BEDSTEADS, BOOK OASES. , , WARDROBES, Ac; and COTTASP FURNITURE* of every variety; ‘ Looking Glasses,. ' ' ' Sofas, i . . • , , Rocking Chairs, and Upholstered • - and Cano Chairs, of all kinds kept constantly on hand., CANING, REPAIRING AND VARNISHING, done on short notice and at reasonable rates. US-Country Produce Taken,in Exchange. 1 JOHN LISfcMAN. Feb. 14,1807-3 m ■ ■. * »*•_ 11 •' p abriagesi Yho undersigned have now on hand and are making a largekssortment ot all kinds or oabriagm. ' TO p’andnotop dogieBi warranted of the best-toatorial, and manufac tured by the best workmen, oil of whl ch will be sold - AT REDUCED PRICES. We have also a lot of second bond work which Is offered at exceedingly low rates. . ■ REPAIRING AND PAINTING done at short notice and on reasonable terms; ■ Shop on Bouti. Pitt Street, nearly opposite the Mansion House. ■ AB , Jan. 8,1867—6 m ' TTENRY G. BEIDLER, AUCTIONEER* - KBRBVILLE, .. CUMBKRLA2a> S OOtJNTV, PENN’A. Will attend promptly' to the calling of sales, at toe lowest rates. An experience of several years, ESS&fSIJSdSS!SSS^IS^r& . The mutual life insurance roMPANY OP NEW YORK.—“The leading _ j Insumnco Asaoclatlon of ihlsCottllnentr'- Hon- Ellaur Wrtgbt,,lnsnraMO CpmtnlMloner oj Maas. Caah’AasetaoverglTdionooo.l Applications BOUclted and , . ’ , Aiprnt, Walmd Bottom. ~Deo. 20, 1866 —3m*- . ■ ■ T7MPIRB SHUTTLE BEWINOMA- HinMTMFjflareßUDorlOr toqll other fOr FAMl*^ tftip all toetuteat -improvements; -are speedy, nolsless; durable; and \\ Tiuaietated Circulars reee. Agents wanted.*—* Llbuml discount allowed,' No:canslgument« Address, EMPIRE B.M. CO.. BroadwWi U# ». Y jnIyM.WS-ly -■ 1 -v JDtg ®OOfcB. SPRING HTYXjEH 1 DRY GOODS/ DRY QOODS / I m A. W. BENTZ. Owing to ray former success, I have been oblig ed to rccclVo from the Eastern Cities another ex tensive Invoice of • ' CHOICE GOODS AND CARPETS. Special care has been taken In the selection of them, which will convince all who give them a thorough examination. I have received a large stock of , JJINGHAMS AND SPRING PRINTS, DeLalnes, Silk Check Cballios and Poplins, Cord ed Maiango, Mohairs, v ßest 1 yd. wide Bro. Muslin at 2-1 cts., yd. best Cot. Table Diaper at 02 els. . 1 yd. best Tick at 66 cts. DRESS GOODS! American Delaines at 80 cts., Lustres, .... Alpaccas all colors, Cobcrgs all col's. 8 to 0 quars. wide, Wool Delaines 3 to 5 quarters wide, from CO to $lOO, 88 Inch French Morlnocs, best makes,sl2s. MEN’S WEAR I MEN’S WEAR II Broadcloths, very cheap, ' All Wool Cosslmeres from $lOO upwards, Sattinets, Jeans, <£c., b” l iHonl'rfiSd purcmSet! the‘stock of ■ COAL AND LUMEBEE, in the Yard, together with an ij^ m ® n S® “f.? lumber, „ ~ . . ; PAL plaSterino tide that belongs W a Lumbcr Yard most reasonable tends; ■ My worked boards_will be kept under cover, so they oau be fdrnlshed a on band nU klnda of PAM; lIjYCOAJU Under cover, whichT’wUi deuvei, : clean, to any-parti of toe borough, - ;to wit. -kens Valley. Broken Egg, Stove, and Nut, Luke Treverton. Ijocust Mountain, Lanbdrry wWtoS® go myself to sell at the lowest prices. wd BloEksmitte- ftlways on sell at the lowest dgmeTVard J L. STERNJfR’B LIVE BYA Np 8A EE. STABLE, liia'WKKN UANUVKKANO 3SKDFOKI) S'ra,, ; i ~ , iN.REAP-liOF 13 ?-; OABLIBDB, PA, ■ , 'l - ■ ' FTavinn fitted np the stable with new Carrlo-, eekso. !^preparedtotornlahfirat-dasa turn-, onto at rates. Parties taken to and of CarUs'.f, vmder lbe fjame and stylo of Wa.sh mood * Brother.; . . ANDBEW WABHMQOD. :'April w-g.washmood. ■ A bashful man deserves sympathy ; for the mental torture he dally undergoes cannot well bo estimated, when In the presence of company ho itnngln es that the eyes of every one are upon h Im, and feels painfully embarrassed. \V hen spo ken to, if he lias sufficient self-p ossesslon to answer at all, ton chances to one ho will say “ sir" to a lady, and “ madam" to a gentleman; then discovering his mistake and endeavoring to rectify it, he will only involve himself the more deep ly. Being in constant fear that he shall make a blunder, this very anxiety has a tendency to increase the danger. Henry Osborn belonged tS this unfor tunate class of Individuals. Although ho had nearly completed his education, and had hitherto borne off the highest college honors, yet he had but a very modest opinion of his intellectual endowments and scholastic proficiency. 'Whatlfblnck eyes sparkled, and ruby lips smiled ad miration and approval on Commence ment Day ? He never could be made to believe that such smiles and glances were destined for him, and invariably assured his classmates that they were mistaken in supposing him to bo a “ happy fellow” or a “ lucky dog." . Judging by his stealthy and side-wise entrance Into a drawing-room, an obser ver might be led t.) suppose that his fig ure was awkward and ungaily, and he was desirous of concealing it as much as possible; whdn, on the contrary, he was tall and elegant in person, ami qf ex tremely prbpossi ssing countenance; and in fact was considered by the ladies ■ and they are allowed to be good judges—as a decidedly handsome young man. Osborn seldom allowed himself to ac cept an invitation to dine out, because thcd-o was a possibility of being asked to carve a fowl or a joint bf meat, a service which lie know required considerable sell-possession and coolness to perforin gracefully, especially when there was a pretty girl sitting just opposite. His equanimity was the most tried in the presence of the softer sex; lie dreaded nothing so much us exciting their ridi cule or attracting their attention; and though a great admirer of female beauty, he had never gained sufficient courage to express a prelerence for any one of the fair daughters of Eve. At the time of which we write Osborn was in a dilemma. He had just received an invitation from an uncle to spend the coming vacation at his country seat; and remembering the generous hospitality and fatherly interest which his relative had manifested on a former visit, many years ago, the young man was strongly inclined to accept it. But there was an obstacle to encounter, and one that to an Individual, of his peculiar organization seemed almost insurmountable. Next door to ,tho Post .Office. AND NOTIONS, CARLISLE, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 11,1867. Miscellaneous. AN UNEXPECTED DECIAKATION. Hls*uucle bad two daughters, who were mere children when Osborn had lost seen them; but now they were tall, slyiish young ladles, undoubtedly, perhaps both proud and haughty, and who would crit icise him without mercy. That he would like to see them was true, blit the ordeal through which he must pass was a se vere'one. After a grgat deal of reflection he final ly sent on a letter of acceptance, but not without wars that he might regret it.— There was a mouth’s time yet interven ing, and our hero resolved to practice the most graceful attitudes, study the smooth est phrases, and make a fqnr polite bows, just to get used to that sort of thing, be fore the mirror; “ X wish I was as much of a favorite With the ladles as you are, Williams,” he observed to his room-mate. “Why, bless me, Osborn, you must; bo joking! Where I get even one look you get ten,” replied the person addressed. .“I don’t think much of looks when words are so much more preferable. I don’t quite understand it; Lut somehow or other I never could feel at ease when talking with a lady ; are you ever troub led iu that way?” he continued, seri ously. . “ Never, Harry; lam troubled the most to make them remain ‘easy’ for, any length of time.” laughed Williams. “If I was only as handsome,” he added, “ in as good standing with the professors, and could write as sound an essay as yourself; I’d soon make myself a favorite among the fair ones.” ' “ But'you can talk, Williams, and that is worth more thanull,” resumed Osborn. “And can’t you ?” asked the former, with a smile. “ Sometimes; but jvben I want to talk the most I cannot think of a word if my life depended on it. “ Baahfuluess; that’s all. You’ll for get all aboutsuch feelingswhen you have been In the company of those pretty cousins half a day,’’ responded Williams; as he placed himself in an attitude for study. Osborn sighed and looked Incredulous ns ho followed the example of bis com panion. Vacation came, and as Henry Osborn rapidly appfodohed his uncle’s residence, he almost wished he was back again at college, poringover musty books of Greek and Latin, for he then had no one to please but himself and his teachers. As every turn of the wheels brought him nearer to the place of destination, the anxiety and restlessness that he manifes ted would have led one to suppose lie bad committed some heinous crime, and was on h(s way to confession, being very un certain how he might be received. In fact the young man felt that he had em barked in a hazardous undertaking, and thht his chances for giving “complete ■ satisfaction”-were very few in number. X wonder if either of the girls has black eyes?" he soliloquized. “ I hope not, for black eyes always make me feel awkward in spite of myself; it seems as if the owner knew exactly what I was thinking of. And what if either Bertha or Flora should ask me to assist them in shawling. What could I do?. I never folded a lady’s shawl in ray life I” • And Osborn’s heart fairly palpitated with anxiety at the idea of the complica ted- duties he might bo expected to per foriin; for, although the young man never liesitated-to appear before a critical and discriminating audience while perform ing 1 his collegiate course, yet it was a se rious fact that the thought that the laws of gallantry and politeness might require iim to hold shawls, fasten obstinate gloVes, turn over music leaves, pick up embroidered handkerchiefs, open doom, and say smboth and flattering things in general, was one that threatened to de strby the pleasure of the contemplated visit. ' , ’ ■ . While Osborn is tormenting himself thus, and entirely disregarding the beau tiful scenery by which he is passing, let us speak a lew words concerning the two young ladies who were the subject of his unsettled thoughts. Bertha and Flora were the only chil dren of Mr. Mason, a gentleman of prop ertVand influence, who had spared neith er time nor money in the education and accomplishment of his daughters. Ber thd.'the eldest, was a tall, graceful beau ty,'talented and intelligent, and unusu ally free from the pride and coquetry that so often sully the most peerless beauty, and render unattractive the most exalted position. As a natural consequence she had many adinirers, who sought her society for, nil iemit reasons; some,, it might be, for her unri valled charms of person and mailiier, others for her intellectual attainments, and others -with an eye. to, her father’s wealth. . Bnt towards all, and especially thbse for whom her heart dictated- no preference, she maintained-a friendly, dlfenifled demeanor that effectually re pelled all undue familiarity; at the same time sedUrirtg respect ; and whon a suitor was so unfortunate as to meet with no en couragement, her, answers, were I,bl y. couched In those terms of true delica cy! and consideration which A real lady wilt ever make-use of When declining the ’most flattering compliment a'.man can pay to the opposite sex, viz,: the offer of his heart and baud. v 1 Flora was aprotty brunette, and,’un fortunately for Jdemy Osborn, possessed a sparkling pair of bluok eyes, which doubtless had been tl e means of break- ing many susceptible hearts. She was a lively, happy creature, and though not quite so stuid and dignified as her stately sister Bertha, she could display os much womanly Judgment and good sense, when occasion otiered, as the latter. Flo ra wad modest and unpretending, and never appropriated the attention of gen tlemen to herself. No: she invariably passeq them over to her sister, as one who ha«i prior claim. There was no selfish ness about Flora, and she really fell proud of the beautiful Bertha, and unenvious of the attention she attracted; while the latter, who was warmly attached to her merry, amiable sister, regretted that she so lij, htly estimated her own powers of pleat mg, and the very few opportunities she juve gentlemen of cultivating her uequ ilntance. W th this digression we will return to Osborn, who, having alighted at the vil iagel tavern, proceeded , the rest of the wuyj a distance of half a mile, on font. “ Is Mr. Mason at home?” he asked, as a domestic appeared in answer to his summons. “No, sir; but the young ladies are,” Was the reply. “That’s rather unfortunate, for I shall have to introduce myself,” mused our liero, iu some trepidation. * 'He lmd serious thoughts of returning tq the hotel and awaiting his return ; but si]moment’s reflection assured him that that would be u very foolish proceeding, uiid he accordingly followed the servant into the hull. “I heard the bell, and, thinking it might be you, I came down,” said a musical voice. •Osborn looked up in some confusion, and every one of the polite words he had been forming into sentences for the last two weeks took their flight as his eyes rested on a beautiful girl, standing di rectly before him. “ This is cousin Henry Osborn, I pre sume,” she added, extending hex hand with an yiir of iasy gracefulness. The youug man stammered on afllr mative, and made the best bow he was able to under the circumstances. “1 am Bertha, aud this is my sister,” continued the youug lady, us .Flora mod estly advanced to welcome her cousin. “ X suppose we have both grown almost out ofyour rememberuuce,” said Bertha; “ but that need make no difference, lor we are just us glad to see you as over.” indeed, and l,m very sorry papa is nbt ut home,” added Fioia, smiling sweetly. “But he charged us to do all we could to make you comfortable, il you happened to arrive in his absence.” she added, placing an easy chair directly iu front of the lire, while Bertha rang the bell for a pair of slippers. “Really, ladies—don’t trouble your selves—you are very kind,” said Henry, blushing painfully, but yet getting on much better than no had expected. “ Wo shan't allow so muen formality : call us Bertha and Flora, if you please,” observed the elder of the sisters, playful- ly. * Henry .bowed again, us the best reply he could make to his flattering mark of regard, and then make a few formal in quiries respecting the health of the fami ly, at the same time looking straight in to the fire; for he had not yet mustered sufficient courage to look his fair youug relatives unshrinkingly in the face. “ A chilly evening lor early autumn,” remarked Flora, after a short pause, who observed Henry’s extreme diffidence, aud wished lo make him feel at ease. “ Very,”; he briefly replied, drawing his chair nearer the tire. “ You must feel latigued after such a long ride, and, if you will excuse me, X will order refreshments,” added Bertha, as she left tlie room for the purpose in dicated. “ Now I’m in for it!” thought our he ro, as the door, closed upon her. “And she’s got,black eyes, too; I’m all alone with her, aud of course she expects I shall lead off.” While Osborn was considering what subject to introduce for Flora’sedlflcation, tlie latter was casting furtive glances to wards him, and wishing that Bertha would return as toon as possible; for his abashed and confused manner had infec ted her to' a degree. “ What do you think of the Fugitive Slave Law, Miss Mason ?" asked Henry, at a venture. “ I really don’t know; lam not a bit of a politician,” replied Flora, gravely, with a mischievous twinkle of her black eyes. “ What a dunce I am!” thought the young man. " I might have known bet ter than that! Excuse me, Miss Mason,” he rejoined, desperately. “ I thought that perhaps you—” “ You are very excusable,” interrup ted the young lady gaily. “lam rather stupid about comprehending such sub jects ; but Bertha is quite clear in that respect, and she will talk about them as long as you please.” Osborn was men tolly regretting that by his unfortunate choice of topics he had obliged her to confess her stupidity, and racking his brain for something more ap- Elicable to a lady’s taste, when, much to is joy, his uncle entered the room. His warm welcome and kind manner soon had their effect upon his nephew ; lie became less embarassed, and appeared to much betteradvantage; and Bertha was agreea bly surprised upon her return to the par lor to find the young man who half an hour ago had spoken a few words with so much effort, now engaged in an earnest conversation with her father, and upon a theme that was well calculated to display his brilliant talents. The evening passed off’quitepleasantly to Osborn, and before he had retired ho had twice looked into the dreaded eyes of Flora without flinching, and oonfe.-.sed to himself that it was much less disagreea ble than he had expected.. Every day’s acquaintance familiarized him with the family. Witli Bertha and his unclehesooufeltquitoathome, though with Flora he seemed far more reserved. Bertha was his companion in rides and walks, and did all In her power to enter tain him, although never supposing her society was preferable to her sister’s. Weeks passed away, and the long va cation was almost completed. Henry still reniaiued as reserved as ever when alone with Flora, though the latter had often observed him looking intently at her when lie thought himself unnoticed. — Why did he color so when she addiessed him? Why did he appear to shun her when she attempted to talk with him fa miliarly? Flora lovqda little innocentamusemeut, and she resolved to plagnehim a little for giving her so little of his confidence. It was evident enough'to her that Bertha s beauty and talents had produced a feeling which almost, if not quite, amounted to love To be sure Flora had reason to sup pose that her sister hud disposed of her af fections, but then how did she know but Bertha had changed her mind, fascinated bv the handsome and sensible Henry Os-, born ? Woman change their minds very suddenly, sometimes, and Flora thought she could not blame her if she dtd love him a little.” , .“ I’m sure they needn’t be so mysteri ous about it," thought Flora, poutting her redlips. “The# think I’m blind—at least, Hurry does. I don’t believe he has com mitted himself, though. What a hand some head lie’s got I and such whiskers ! If he wasn’t quite eo bashtui, and didn t blush so easy, uud didn’t love Bertha, I really believe I should love him myself. At any rate I don’t believe she’ll Uud a better-looking, and at tbe same time so sensible a husband with so little fopish ness and self-conceit, if she tries a year, Euraued Flora, sighihg uncouclously to erself. , . .... The young lady was alone, sitting near the window, busy with her needle. Pre sently she heard Henry’s step in thepas i) eaire 1 “ He’s coming, and now I will tease the secret out of him,” was her decided re solve. The door opened, and the young man was about entering; but seeing Flora ho stepped back, with the remark that be did not wish to Intrude. “Come in, Cousin Harry,” said the young lady, as she perceived hlslntention. “Como in; I’m all alone, and .we can have a nice chat. Don’t sit so far off,” she added, as Osborn hesitatingly placed himself at the furthest corner of the room. “I will sit near the window,” he ob served, “ and busy myself with a book, if you have no objections, Mis* Mason v” “ But I have,” was the prompt reply of the young ladyj “and I’d rather you would call me Flora than formal Miss Mason.' Besides, you don’t treat Bertha so ceremoniously.” “Flora ismuoiitheprettierappellatlon,” said Henry, glancing admiringly at his fair cousin’s expressive face ana graceful •figure. “ Then don’t forget to call me so; for X do so detest ceremony, especially amongst cousins,” said Flora, significantly. “I wish 1 you would treat me just like a sis ter ; that is to think a great deal of me, and tell me all your secrets.” “ But I havn't got any,” responded our,, hero, averting his eyes, and most indus triously entangling a skein of silk that lie hud taken from Flora's work-basket. “ Oh, yes, lam certain you have; your heart is in quite as desperate astate as my poor skein*of silk, she continued, laugh ing merrily, and tossing back a shower ‘of ringlets. Osborn was silent, but colored exces sively at ttyis unexpected sally. . “ You wouldn’t blush so if there wasn’t some truth in the charge,” said Flora, mischeviously, drawing her chair nearer to the sofa on which the young man sat. “ I am not conclous of blushing,” said Henry, faintly, still playing with the silk. % “ 0 Cousin Harry ! what a fib!” ex-’ claimed the maiden, as she took a hand glass from her basket and held it before him. “Just look at that face I”. And she fairly forced Osborn to examine his flushed features by its aid. “ I am afraid you are a tease, Miss Flo rn. ” “ Nothing of the kind, I assure you.— But are you almost ready to begin? I’v© just commenced a long scam, and wont interrupt you once.” “ Begin what?” asked Henry, looking at her attentively, and wondering to what she referred. “ X do not compre hend your meaning.” * “ Fie, Cousin Harry! Now can you say that there isn’t some beautiful talented young laxly in this vicinity that you woulu like to make Mrs. Osborn?” she continued, in the same tone, laying her little white hand caressingly on his shoul der. “ Perhaps so!” he replied, in a slightly tremulous voice. “ Then why dop’t you tell her so? I would.” “ Because I fear a repulse, Flora. Though I may love her devotedly and sincerely, yet you know she might not appreciate my feelings,” returned our he-, ro, earnestly, for once getting the better of his embarrassment., “She couldn’t help it, Harry, if she’s worth having. You’re a good, generous fellow, and I should think a good deal of you, if you wouldn’t keep out of my way so much.” “Then you do think of me sometimes ?” “To be sure; why not?” asked Floi.*a, as she lifted her eyes, and encountered the earnest and respectful gaze of nho young man. But what I think makes no difference,” she added, blushing in her turn. “ People hear my opinion, and then do as they nave a mind to. But I would tell her all; Bertha is a good girl, and will—” “ Bertha! Why, I was talking of your self, Floral” exciairaed the young man, in a tone of deepest disappointment. “ Of me I” repeated Flora, mechanical ly, her figure trembling with excitement and emotion. “ Yes, my dear Flora; did you not un derstand me!” he continued, taking her unresisting hand in his own. ’Tia my own gentle Flora, and not her sister, who has wop my heart so effectually. Have you not one word of hope for me; Flora?” The maiden sppke not, but her bead rested confidingly on Heury’sshoulderas the latter put his arm softly about her slender waist and told his eloquent story- Yes, he spoke* eloquently, for timidity and erabaressment held themselves aloof; the diffident man became suddenly bold when the ice was once broken, and he dared to plead his cause earnestly. ** I loved you first, dear Flora, for your beauty and accomplishments; then for the uniform good sense and intelligence you evinced, and lastly for your unceas ing efforts to promote tbe happiness of those about you, lam naturally reserv ed, and though I marked every look and action still something prevented me from disclosing ray sentiments, or feeling as nnconstrained in youf presence as in Bertha’s. When you declined accompany ing us in our walks and rides, and hinted that Bertha was most capable of enter taining me, I sensitively imagined that you did not desire my society, and passed many unhappy hours in consequence.— She was both kind and attentive, but the time seemed very long when you were not with us. And now don’t you think a little better of me, dear Flora ?” he ask* ed very affectionately. Flora might have replied, but her an swer couldn’t be distinguished by a third person ; it seemed perfectly satisfactory to young Osborn, however, whose face was radiant with happiness. Flora con fessed, that she had respected Cousin Har ry very highly, and possibly might have loved him a little, but perceiving,that ho apparently avoided her, antr seemed very fond of her sister Bertha’s society, she had sacrificed her own feelings for the sake of the latter. The mutual misunderstanding termina ted very happily. Mr. Mason was well pleased, and Bertha declared that Henry Osborn was just the husband she would have .chosen for her sister; while our hero concluded that “ black eyes” were not so bad, atter all, when a person once got used to them. The society of the la dies, especially that of Flora, was after wards anticipated with pleasure instead of dread, ana when his collegiate career was ended, Henry Osborn Became the happy'husband of Flora Mason. . By degrees the former lost the title of the “ bashful man,” and, what was bet ter, finally gained a victory over a most disagreeable aifd mortifying peculiarity of. character. Sometime.— lt is a sweet song flowing to and fro among the topmost boughs of the heart, and Alls the whole air with such joy and gladness ns .the birds do, when the summer mornings come out of the darkness, and the day is born on the mountains- We have all our oppressions in the future, which we call “sometime." Beautilul and sweet singing birds are there, only our hands seldom grasp the one, or our ears bear escept in faint far oft strains, the other. But, oh, reader, he of good cheer, for to all the good their is a golden “sometime!" When the hills and the valleys of time are all passed, when the wear and the fever, the disap pointed and the sorrow of life are-over, and there is the peace and the rest ap pointed of God. Oh, homestead, over whose blessed roof,falls no shadow or even clouds, across whose threshold the voice of sorrow is never heard; built upon the eternal hills, are standing with thy spires and pinscics nf celestial beauty among the palm trees of the city on high; those who love shall feat under thy shadows where there Is no more sorrow nor pain, nor the sound of weeping. BSr* An'enraged parent had jerked his provoking son across his knee, and was operating oii the exposed portion of the urchin’s person with great vehemence, when the young one dug into the paren tal legs with mis venomous little teeth. “ Blazes I what are you biting me for?” " Well, dad, you beglued this here war.” YOL. 53.—N 0. 43. A MODEL LETTER. T