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All Notices or Advertisments in reading Mat ter, under ten lines, 51.00; over ten lines, 10 eta. per line, minion type. Yearly Advertisers discontinuing their adver tisements before the expiration of the year, will be charged at full rates as above, or according to contract. Transient rates will be charged for all matters not relating - strictly to Myth. Liaises& All advertising will be considered CASH, after first insertion. :PBO.F_ESSIOIVAL CARDS. MARK, " JUSTICE OF TEE PEACE. OFFICE—Corner of Second and Locust Streets, opposite Odd Fellows' Hall. 011 Ice Hours—From 6 to 7 A. M., 12 to 1 P. M., and from 6 to 9 F. 11. E. [apr.'2o, '67-Iy. H M. NoRT.Er, - ATTORNEY A: COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW, Columbia, Pa. Collections promptly made in Lancaster and York Counties. el. W. FISHER.. ATTORNEY-AT=LAW. ca on Fon it Street, between Locust and W O a ffi lnut, Columbia, Pa. • A. J. KAUFFMAN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Collections made in Lancaster and. adjoining Counties. Pensions, Bounty', Back Pay, and all claims against tile government promptly' prosecuted. Otnce—Locust street, 'between Front and Sec ond. streets: SAMUEL EVA:NS, " JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. 01lice, on Second St., adjoining Odd Fellows' Hall, Columbia, Pa. T . Z. HOFFER, .DENTISTtI . Nitrous Oxide Go.s administered in the extrne- tiOn of Teeth ()trice—Front Street, next door to B. Williams' Drug Store between Luenst and Walnut Streets, Columbia, Pa. F. HINKLE, . PHYSICIAN & SURGEON; offers his professional services to the citizens of Columbia and vicinity. He may be found at the office connected with his residence, on. Second street, between Cherry and Union, - every day, from 7t09 A. 2,1., and from 6 to 8 P.M. Persons wishing hiS services in special. cases, between these hours, will leave word by note at his office, or through the post office,- - HOTELS. "CONTINENTAL." THIS HOTEL IS PLEASANTLY LOCATED, between the Stations of the Reading and Colum bia, and Pennsylvania Railroads, FRONT STREET, COLUMBIA, FA. Ample accommodations for Strangers and Trav elers. The Bar is stocked with CHOCE LIQUORS, And the Tables furnished with the best fare. lIRIAII FINDLEY, Columbia, April 2 , 1867.1 Proprietor FRANKLIN HOUSE, LOCUST ST., COLUMBIA, PA. vats Is at drst-e k lassbotel, and lain every respect adagtitrto"lneer, tite-Nsttelz; ca'ate, traveling public. - Pr MARTIN ' . ERWIN, oprietor, F UENCII'S HbTEL, On the European Plan, opposite City Hall Park. New• York. - - It. FRENCH, Proprietor. MISaL;ER'§ HOTEL, West,Marycet.Stivare, Relating Iterin'n. EVAN MISEILER: Proprietor. EXCIIANGE HOTEL, MOUNT JOY, PID.T.NA. First-Class Accommodations. The Choicest Limiors at the Bar. ALEX. D. REESE, Proprietor. 1‘1 411. 73 8 AY1 - 04.1. - MARYLAND. This hotel has ',cell lately refitted with all the necessary improvements known to hotel enter prise and therefore otters first-class accommoda tions to strangers and others visiting' Baltimore. A. B. MILLER, Proprietor. AUSCIELLANEOUS. LADIES' JOHN FAREIRA'S OLD F...STA_BLLSITED FUR MANUFACTORY, No. 718 Arch Street, above 7th, PHILADELPHIA. Have now in Store of my. own Importation Sind Manufacture, one of the largest and most beautiful selections of PA:NC - 1 7. FURS For Ladies' and so Childrenildrn's Wear,' t in the City - ortmen of GEN'TS' FUR GLOVES ASIDCOLLNES I am enabled to disiacce of my goods at very reasonable prices and I would therefore solicit a call from my friends of Lancaster County and Remember the Name, Number and Street! JOHN FARELRA, No. 718 Arch St, ab. 7th, south side, Philada. halve no Pa'rtner, nor cOnneetion with any other Store In [0et..5,T7-4m. • NEW NOVELTIES IN WEDDING INVITATIONS. Largest Variety of Styles ever offered to the Public. New Novelties constantly added to our samples. Orders attended to—by mall. - ,Prices reasonable. • " - - -•- • R. HOSKINS CO.; Engravers, Stationers, Envelope and Blanic Book :%lanufacturers.' nor 9-3m] 913 Arch Stieet, Philadelphia. pURV, WINES AND LIQUirt.S! For Pure, Ihnululterated Wines and Liquors, go to the store of the subscriber. lie has elegant - - CATAWBA:)VINE, Which for quality and flavor, cannot be excelled ; also, the, celebrated ROOSTER' WHISKEY, Yankee Rum, Jamaica Bpi rl ts,Binekberry • Brandy, Cherry. and Currant Wines: We have Wines; Brandies Was, Cordials, Old 3.llonong,altela of all armies. Give us a call - and examine for yourself: . CHARLES 'GROVE; Corner, of Commerce and Walnut Sir., Columbia, _ [dee.2,o 17c)r IND GLASSES, • • FURNITURE, Of all descriptions, and at reduced prices, at our NEW, WARE ROOMS, • Locust Street, above Second, south side. I TOHN SHENBERGER. Columbia,-.liar 2, 186,-tf. - CONFECTION ER Y AND 'FRUIT OF ALL KINDS IN• SEASON. Parties and Families supplied with . I. E _ay the FreO;er; or in Moulds with promptness at • . GEO. .7. A.djelning the Franklin - I:rouse, Locust, street. P. S.—Also, a line assortment of TOYS and Fancy-Articles, constantbtomhand.' [Apr 6,'67. MARVIN'S PATENT ALUMSI: DRY ' PLASTER; FIRE AND -BUROLAR PROO.V7SARES. Warranted the best in . the world! Never cor rode the Iron. 'Never lose' their Ilre-proof quail the-Only:Safes lilted with Alum and Plealie'send'or . call Sur e.n Illustrated Catalol.lue. MARVIN CO. :PtliaelnalWazelicazses: ' No. 2ui No. 721 C 1 estnut. Street., , Philfulelph In. March 110;118117-!),.,:4 G EORGE., BOGLE, , • LUMBER D I A L L Ira OF BoBiliTiONS.:, AIso;.T.LASTER:ERK HAIR. Ortcer•Front, Street between Loc,ust:and MORTON'S , :iCELEBRA.TED,:..GOLD PENS. The,Best Pen now nuule,eWhten we sell at Manufacturers! ePrieett.' •We are sole Ar N its for 'base Pens In Columbia. • ''l7 Morton's ,SHREMEIrae SON. r .. .... , . . .•.,,,,..,, ' ',.•.': + - .._.- -,-. - - --,:...--:-..). '.' -,----.::-;---:-',--.• .- i : '. 4 C - ... , • ..•,• , : . . ...,.1 It . ... „ . . . ... . - ...1..., . , .__, , .....,....,. ~ 1.•.1 ti ~__......... ...,,_,, . ._. , ~_: ( • iiii,--,- , - ....,--.--...::::-..-.=,- . ..: :---t ~........,:..,:........,..,..,,, , • , , . F.... ..,. .: . • .. , . . . . • _ • ... . . ISE "8T10.71 - ri B'S CO.L77..arY. C: Wholesale and Retail Dealer in FIVE CEsas. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC • • Win , es 'a,nd. Liquors • • Has removed his Store to hisSuilding, adioinin: . Haldenaan's• Store, Locitst St., Columbia, Pa., where he leis fitted up rooms, and greatly increased his; facilities for doing ; ' a more extensive business. 6EIII Yr •MISHLER'S 'CELEBRATED HERB BITTERS PURE AND ITNADULTERATEIi, Fresh from The Manufactory of Dr. B. Mahler These Bitters are celebrated for the great cures they have performed In every case, when tried. Dr. Mishier offers fire himared dollars. to the pro prietor of any Medicine that can show a greater number of genuine certificates of cures effected by it, near the place where it is made, than MISHLER'S HERB BITTERS 'IVISHLER'S HERB BITTERS Is for sale In Columbia only by J. C. BUCHER, At his Store, Locust Street, Columbia. WINES AND LIQUORS! Embracing the following Catawba, - Port, Lisbon,' - Cherry, Maderia, Malaga, Champagne, , Claret, . / Rhine, , Blackberry, Elderberry, Currant and Muscat WINES. COGNAC, OP DIFFERENT BRANDS Also, OLD RYE' WHISKEY and BRANDIES of all kinds Blackberry, Jamaica Spirits, Catawbft, Kummel, Cherry, Ginger, ' Ruin, Su . perior Old Rye, Pare Old Rye, - XXX Old Rye XX Old Rye -X Old Rye, Pure Old Rye, Monongahela, Rectified Whisky, London Brown Stout, Scotch Ale, &c., &c., &a. AGENCY FOR Malt & Cider Vinegar. He is also Agent for the Celebrated MISHLER'S HERB BITTERS POCKET FLASKS, DEMIJOHNS, TOBACCO BOXES and FANCY ARTICLES, in great variety MISHEER'S BITTERS! PURE S.; UN ADULTERATED, Lee's London Porter, Manufactured by GEO. LEE, (Late of Lion Brewery, London, Who says that this Porter is better than that manufactured in London, ne we have better materiel here Is the Agent for this Porter, In Columbia BEST STOUT PORTER ! From E. & G. ECIRDERT, LONDON AIISIIZER'S CELEBRATED HERB BITTERS ! By the BARREL, QUART OR. BOTTLE. Agent for the PUKE MALT VINEGAR Cannot be purchased, at any other establish ment in - town, and is 'warranted to keep fruits and vegetables perfect.. The Best Brands of Imported SCOTCH AND LONDON ALE TO SMOKERS' AND CHEWERS BUCHEM still keep f on-hand the Best SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO, SNUFF, HAVANA, YARA,, and COMMON SEGARS. Also, SNUFF Lh., TOBACCO. BOXES, PIPES—a 'thousand and one varieties. Call at '• " - J. C. BUCHER'S, Locust Street; adjoining Haldetnan's Store.: tiCgrgest establishment of the kind this gide PlitladelpNe. - • _getk...• Only Agency for Lee's , London Porter, and Mbilaleeellitters. ~~, ;~.~ FOR SALE Sold at J. C. BUCHER'S For Salo by J. C. BUCIIER T. C. BUCHER For sale b) J. C. BUCHER, Locust Street, above Front Sold only by ' J. C. BUCII.N.R, Locust Street, Columbia For Sale at J. C. BUCIJER ..3 COLUMBIA, PA., SATURDAY MORNING-, FEBR,TIA.RY - 8, 1868. 1100PLANIPS COLIJ3EN:. T rOOFLAND'S GERMAN-BITTERS BM lIOOFLAND'S GERM AN TONIC. The, Great Remedies for all Diseases of the LIVER; STOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE ORGANS. HOOFLAND'S - GERMAN BITTERS Is composed of the pure juices, (or, as they are - _.medicinally , termed, Extracts,) of Roots, Herbs, - TT and Barks, mak ing a preparation, ed, and entirely free from alcoholic admixture of any kind. HOOFLAND'S - GERMAN TONIC Is a combination of all the ingredients of the Bitters, with the purost quality of Santa Cruz Rum, Orange, &c., making one of the most pleasant and agreeable remedies ever 'ofered to the public. Those preferring,.a medicine free from Al coholic admixture, will use HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS. Those who have no objection to the com bination of the Bitters, as stated, will use lIOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC They are both Equally good, and contain the same medicinal virtues, the choice be tween the two being a mere matter of taste, the Tonic being the most palatable. The Stomach; from a variety of causes, such as Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, etc., is ye ry apt to have its functions deranged 0 The Liver, sympa thizing as it does with the Stomach, then becomes affect ted, the result of which is that the patient snipers from sev eral or more of the following diseases : Constipation, Flatulence, In ward Piles, Ful ness of Blood to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach,-Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for Food, Fulness or Weight in the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sinking, or • Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the - Head, Hurried or Diffi- .-- . cult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart, Choking or Suffocat ing Sensations when in a Lying Pos ture, Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs before the Sight, Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency of PerSpiration. Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs, etc., Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh, Constantlinagininm ' s of Evil, and Great Depression of Spirits. The sufferer from these diseases should exercise the greatest caution in the selection of a remedy for his case, purchasing only that which he is as sured from his in vestigations and in CI quiries, possesses true merit, is skillfully fully: compounded, is free from injuri ous ingredients, and has established for itself a reputation for the cure of these diseases. In this con nection we would submit those well-known remedies— HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS, Ma HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC. PREPARED BY DR. C. M. JACKSON PHILADELPHIA, PA. Twenty-two years since they were firet introduced into this country from Germany, during which time they have undoubtedly performed more cures, and benefited suffer ing humanity to a greater extent, than any other remedies known to the public. These remedies will effectually cure Liver Complaint. Jamul ice, Dyspepsia, Chronic Nervous F Debility, Chronic Diarrhea, or Die ease oftbeKidneys, and all diseases arising from a Dis ordered Liver, Stomach, or Intestines. D DILI V'X' RA . - s ,o!ifig_.crorn aiby Qausti,qatetTr : ,Pros : tiit ion of 4 tire Systoni;;l,Rinelat - U,y - - Severe Labor, Ilardsb ips, Ex posure, Fevers, Vie. There is no Medicine extant equal to these remedies in such cases. A tone and vigor is imparted to the whole system, the appe tite is strengthened, food is enjoyed, the stomach digests promptly, the blood is puri fied, the complexiGn becomes sound and healthy, the yellow tinge is eradicated from the eyes, a bloom is given to the cheeks, and the weak and nervous invalid becomes a strong and healthy being. PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE, And feeling the hand of time weighing heav ily upon them, with all its attendant ills, will tiud in the use of this BITTERS, or the TONIC, an elixir that will instil new life into their veins, restore in a measure the energy and ardor of more youthful days, build up their shrunken forms, and give health and happiness to their remaining years, NOTICE It is a well-established fact that fully one thalf of the female portion of our pop ulation ure seldom T, in the eijjoyment or good health; or, to pression, "Never feel well." . They are languid, devoid of all energy, extreme ly nervous, and have no appetite. To this class of persons the BITTERS, or the TONIC, is especially recommended. WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN Are made strong by the use of either of these remedies. They will cure every case of MARASINIUS, without fail. Thousands of certificates have accumulated in the hands of the. proprietors, but space will allow of the publication of hut a few. Those, it will be observed, are men of note, and of such standing that they must be be lieved. Testimonials. HON. GEORGE W. WOODWARD, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Penn sylvania, writes : PIIILNDELPITIA, March 16, 1567. "I Thad • Hoofiand's German Bitters' is a good tonic, useful in diseases of the digestive organs, A and of great benefit in cases of debility and want of ner vous action in the system. " Yours truly. GEO. W. WOODWA.RD." HON. JAMES ,THOMPSON, Judge of the Supreme Court of Penn'a. PHILADELPIIIA,"ApriI 28, 1866. "I consider *Hoofland's German Bitters' a valuable medicine in case of attacks of In digestion or Dyspepsia. I can certify this from my experience of it. "Yours, with respect., "JAMES THOINIPSON." Pawl REV. JOS. H. KENNARD, D. D., Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, Pbila. Du. JACKSON—Dear Sir: I have been fre quently requested to connect my name with recommendations of different kinds of med icines, but regarding the practice as ourof my appropriate sphere, I have in all cases declined ; but with a clear proof in va rious instances,and particularly in my own family, of the usefulness of Dr.Hoolland's Ger man Bitters, I de part. for once from my usual course, to ex press my full conviction that, for general debility of the systent, and especially for Liver Complaint, it is a sale and valuable preparation. In some cases it may fail ; but usually, I doubt not. it will be very beneficial to those who salter from the above causes. Yours, very respectfully, J. H. KENNARD, Eighth, below Coates St, PROM REV. E. D. FENDALI., Ass'b Editor Christian Chronicle, Philatia. I have derived decided benefit Irma the use of Hoollaners German Bitters, and feel it my privilege to recommend them as a most valuable tonic, to all who ere suffer ing from general debility, or from diseases arising from derangement of the liver. Yours truly, E. D. FENDALL. CAUTION lloolland's German Remedies are coun terfeited.- See that the signature of C. M. JACKSON is D on the wrapper or each bottle. • All others are counter feit. Principal Office and Manufactory at the German Medicine Store, No. 631 AItCH ST., Philadelphia, Pa. CHARLES M. EVAN'S, Pnopnurron. Formerly C. M. TAngsoN a: Co. PRICES Hoofland's German - Bitters, per bottle, $l.OO - = " " half dozen, 5.00 Iloofland's German Tonic; put up In quart bottles, $1:50 per, bottle, or a half dozen for $7.50. ir -Do not forget to examine well the ar ticle you buy, in order to got the genuine. Jan.lB, 'OB-Iy. "NO ENTERTAINMENT SO CHEAP AS HEADING, NOR ANY PLEASURE SO LASTING." ,gouty. MR. RAMBO enclose a few lines, clipped as you will see from the National latcUigencer, 'which I thought perhaps you might like to in sert, in your paper. It•wav shown to nie some two or three years ago, by a friend, who said he had heard Mr. Lincoln, the late President, recite and was supposed to have been written by one of the "fallen angels,' once tr very wealthy and accomplished lady of St. Louis, Mo., on whose person It was found after her death. Yours, Once I Was Pure. Oh! the snow, the beautiful snow, the sky and earth below; Over the bouNefion , „ over the street, • °ye; the heads of the people you meet, Dancing, Siz :ram ing along, Beautiful snow! It can do nothing wrong Flying to kiss n fair lady's cheek, Clinging o 1; ps in a froliesmne freak; Beatrt/ col snow float the Heaven above, Pare as an:int:et, prat le as love! Oh! the snow, toe beautiful snow, How the flakes gather and laugh as they go! \Vhirling about in its maddening fun, It plays in its glee with every one; Chasing Laughing, Hurrying by, It lights up the face, and it sparkles the eye; And even the dugs with a bark and a bound, Snap at the crystals that eddy around ; The town is alive, and its heart In a glow, To welcome the coming of beautiful snow! How the wild crowd goes swaying along, Hailing each other with humor and song; How the gay sledges like meteors flash by, Bright for the moment, then lost to the eye; Ringing, Swinging, Dashing they go, Over the crust of the beautiful snow; Snow scipure when it falls from the sky, To be trampled in mud by the crowd rushing by ; To be trampled and tracked by the thousands of feet, Till It blends with the filth in the horrible street. Once I was pure as the snow—but I tell! Fell like the snow flakes from Heaven to hell; Fell to be trampled as filth of the street; Fell to be scoffed, to be spit on and heat; Pleading, Cursing, Dreading to die, Selling my soul to whoever would buy, Dealing in shame for a morsel of bread, Hating the living and fearing the dead; Merciful God! have I fallen so low? And yet I was once like the beautiful snow. Once I was fair as the beautiful snow, With an eye like its crystal, a heart like its glow; Once I was loved for my innocent grace— Flattered and sought for the charms of my face; Father, Mother, Sisters, all, God, and myself I have lost by my fall; The veriest wretch that goes shivering by Will take a wide sweep, lest I wander too nigh; For all that is on or above me, I know There is nothing that's pure as the beautiful snow. now strange it should be that this beautiful snow Should fall on a sinner with nowhere logo! How strange it should be, when the night comes again, If the snow and the lee struck my desperate brain; Fainting, Freezing, Dying atone; Too wicked for prayer, too weak for moan To be heard in the crazy town, pone mad in the Joy of the snow coining down; To lie and to die in my terrible woe, 'ith a bed and a shroml, of the healthful snow ['Writ ten a the Sr.Y My Friends. 13=1 l‘fy friends—where are they? They've grown arranged and cold, Since sorrow's 2110.111 In wrapped MU round With many a eh 'hog folki. Long months on • a years of lanimisliing In as Mr, pant palm Have mode me call the more for them, But I lmve called in to 11, ShICO death bereft my Aronry heart t ;to -e is ho loved ace best : Ain]Cl liVtiZelling seemed To ft tgit t :tAray t I thoug..thlPt I ilPci itmny friends A ftwt• siinet ye; , ‘%, lint slue,- I need :Anil !dire them more, I flint it is not so. Is FL ip then so frail a thing? So lick Ie and so cold" Ilere to,ny—to-nnn tow gone, A ,king llun's bought and sold? If t 1, he so!--1 hen 't not worth One s;f2,it or lea n• of mine ; For fal,e and fickle worthlessness, Why should my heart repine? (Original ',510r.g. (Back number of this story can be furnished.) Prriuen Expresaty for the "Spy."] 'l l l-I'M A5T31._...-17'S; Eights and Shadows of Life. E. AIJGUSTUS JONES CHAPTER XXXVI The negroes drew back to let the doctor pass, but another form darkened the en trance suddenly and unexpectedly, causing him to halt abruptly, and stagger back ward as though he had received a blow. The man who thus confronted him was a short, thick-set, muscular person, flashily attired, bearing about him a fearless air, that amounted almost to impudence. He was just in the prime of manhood, and he might have been called a handsome fellow, had it not been for the supercilious curl of the short upper lip, and the unwavering stare of his black eyes, that seemed to read your very thoughts as they were fixed upon you. For several moments he and the doctor gazed at each other in silence : at length the stranger spoke. • "You don't remember me, you old villain? 'Tis it,, long time since we tact, and I suppose you have Mrgottett tile. I heard you speak about banging some per son, and I thought I'd just step in for it moment." These words were slioken calmly by the strange intruder, and Doetor I.ittlejohn's face wore the huo of death as he listened. " Tell me, tell me, who arc you ?" he gasped. A dark scowl contracted the stranger's brow, and in passionate tones he replied : " am thy wife's cousin, and I have come to make thee atone for the foul wrong thou Last done her ! I have come to make thee take her to thy botne and heart, and acknowledge her before the world. I am the avenger of her wrongs. Down on thy trembling knees, villain, and solemnly swear to make atonement for the past, or I'll have thy worthless life! I ant one whom you thought dead—l am Mark Winthrop !" He drew a revolver front his pocket as ho spoke, and cooly pointed it at the doctor's head. Not a nerve quivered, and the dark eyes dashed forth firm resolve. Doctor Littlejohn stood trembling- and speechless. "I'll give you just three minutes," said Mark, glancing at the clock; "and if you do not obey me, I'll fire the very instant the time expires. You know I'll keep my word, and you cannot escape." GluUitly was the doctor's face, and his ,gaze wandered wildly about the room until it rested on Madelon, who was watching him with tearful eves. " One minute has passed o " said Alark " decide quickly." A. spasmodic gasp broke from the wretch ed man's lips, but he moved not. "Two minutes," again repeated Mark; and he aa vaqed a pace, placing the muzzle of his weapon close to the physician's brow. CE3 "Don't fire! (100'1 kill me!' cried . the terrified w reV2ll, staggering backward like a drunken mon. " Mark Winthrop, I am nut prepared to die and go before . my Maker ! Oh, spare me, spare me !" "Only half a minute remains," said Mark, as lie advatived still nearer, your doom is almost sealed you before I fire." Doctor Littlejohn eyed the clock nervous ly. There was no chance for him to escape —he knew Mai k would keep his word— and the s ,c ,-, rids of t hue flew by with electric 27.tp i d ty. - The polished haercl of the revolver again befn-e his eyes. Fear compelled him to yield ar die last instant; and he fell on his knees before his wronged wife, faint ly erying, •• nude - ton, forgive me, forgive me, and I will take you to my home and heart! I will acknowledge you are my wife before the world, and by my future conduct endeavor to atone for the past! Forgive your sinful, erring husband as he kneels before you !" His head was bowed until it rested on her knee, and long drawn sobs of anguish came struggling from his heart. Tenderly Madeinn wound one arm about his neck, and bending down, kissed his cheek. "This is the happiest moment I have ever known," she said in gentle tones ; "for if T bad never felt the fierce pangs of sorrow, I would never have known this great joy. Husband, I forgive you ; and may God in his mercy give you strength and resolution to keep your promise sacredly. Look up, and kiss your boy." He took the innocent babe from her arms and clasped it to his breast; and angels must have smiled when the penitent father pressed the first kiss of parental affection hu,4 "By the flag of freedom,. I'm gittin' kinder riled at the stummick," muttered Joe Brown ; "I feel that same choltin' in my throat I had when I bid my old mother good-bye. My feelins' is worked up and disturbed considerably, an' I could cry mighty easy. Strange it is, what a leetlo thing harrers up a feller's feelins' some times. I can't 'count fur it, by the jingo! I can't see it!" "Let UK pray: . said the clergyman, Itm moment, every knee was bent, while the voice of the good man aseendod in humble supplication to heaven, asking pardon for the husband and rather who had returned like a prodigal to his sorrowing wire; prostrated himself at her feet, and asked Ibr ibr g iveness. It was a Mnehing scene, and every heart was deeply inipntssed by the solemnity of the mow em t. Judge Ashley. who had been restored to eonseioa,nes.s, wa, kneeling by ~he shit: of his daughter, :mil when the payer was ended, la. tririteil to Lennore, saying, "I c h ‘d the .joyini t-arpri,;e' you promis ,„ ma; k Winthrop iei alive, and, I is. ..., ..., .4„....,......„.„....„,,,,.......„ L0:,..a.„,,,„„ „v., F,.. Will . / 11021:, thy`` , h,..rt time 1 have 63 live will Le pas,pci in halpine.4„" She looked lip hi his hue, thanking hint ~,,n td• ber sw._•ete,t SI/IlleB, 1111,1 When he (mood away be ,peak :o:\fitrk Winthrop, she ..eatecl hei,ell beside Frank NVillis. k Winthrop had ,Anltlenly taken Ili. &pal i are tchiletho clergyman wa, engaged in prayer ; 110.,P1i,1y, So ns not to di,tnrh tlpqn. A rii:,appoinled expres , ion rested on .Todge face, , s hen he learned that had goat., for he wished to thank him for what Ito had done, and ask his lbrgive ness for the past. Paul and Malachi were immediately dis patched to find him, but they soon return ed with the inLolligence, " Dc stranger man was nowbar' to be Emus." Joe Brown, thinking his services were no longer needed, soon followed Mark's example: but beliwe he went ho thus ad dre,sed Doctor Littlejohn: "Mr. Medicine Main, I hope yo won't have any cantankerous feelins - of anermos arty agin mearter I'm gone, 'cause I've only done my duty in defendin' the cause of injured innercence. You had seceded from that gal thar, au' broken the bonds of ma.trimoniat union, jest the same as South Cairn:ly went out of our Union, without any reason whatsoever. You was cruisin' 'bout under false colors, an you wanted to form an alliance with Miss Ashley; but she kuow'd yer propersition was sinful an' wrong, tharfore she treated you mighty cold, jest in the same way France an England treated Mason an' " Slydevil." I'm glad you've repented, an' come back light to yer wife an' child : I'm gladder than of some pusson had give me a fortin' : I am, by the jingo! I hope yell forgive me 'clause I spoke rayther rough to ye ma while ago, brit I couldn't help was oncom monly riled. I must go now, fur I ain't o' much account in genteel society. I warn't cut out fur it, nor eddicated fur it nohow an' when I'm into it I'm as onea.sy as a cat on a wet floor, or a pig on ice. May God bless ye both ! Stick to each other an' be happy. Good-bye, Sissy ! Good-bye, Mr. Medicine Man!" They shook hands with hilt, and then ho turned away to say a few rairting words to Frank Willis. • He 'Wag conversing with Loonore in low, earnest tones when Joe approached. "Sorry to disturb ye, captin," said the rough, honest fellow, " but as goin' away, tnebby never to come back agin, you'll he kind enough to excuse tile, I hope." The tones of his voice were sad, 'and Frank saw his face wore an expression of settled melancholy. " aoing away !" he exclaimed; " isn't this ii sudden resolve of yours? Where are you going, Joe?" "I'm a goin' back to tight the cussed rebels ogle, fur I ain't done with 'em yit, nohow ye can fix it. I'm as full o' aner mosity towards 'em as ever, an' I hate 'em fly lvlott they done to our ridgyment : hate 'cin WIISS than pisen riptiles. I do by the jingo! Besides, I ain't happy here, 'cause all my calkerlations fur futur' love an' happiness ar' knocked into a cocked hat. While I was away to the war my gal seceded from me, 'cause all-fired smart feller made a raid on her affections, an' with his batteries of eloquence captured her heart. She didn't make much resist ance, but yielded to his pleadin', mighty easy, an' promised to marry him, jest, the sallle as she promised me. When I found out all about it, fur she told me herself, I was desp'rate mad, an' I had a notion to kill him; but she begged so hard fur him, Lakin' all the blame onto her own shoulders, I linerly concluded to let him go, an' say no more cougar:fin' it. 'Twos a hard struggle to part. with her, an' give her . up, but I done It like a man now a great pain is a gnaWin' night an' day clown in my heart, an' nothin' gives me any pleasure. Sometimes -I wish I was dead,. but that's sinful, an' I pray God to drive seek thoughts away from me. I can't stay here, 'cause they're goin' to be -married next week, an' it would be dangerous fur us to meet : I'd kill kiln ! By the flag of freedom, I know I would, fur my angry passions bile uP liko ir volcano, an' the devil has me under his Week thorn Sometimes, although I struggle like a giant sight him ! I know you won't let my poor old mother want fur anything while I'm away, an' of never conic back, of I'm killed in some scrimmage with the inemy, I hope you'll think of me sometimes when yon'io mar ried an' happy together. Don't blush, Miss Ashley, 'cause I know it'll be .so. Ev'rybotly is happy but poor ,Toe—yes, ev'ry one I see around me. But," ho ex claimed, pointing with his bony finger :heavenward, " Oar's rest, an' peace, an' joy, an' love up that, everlastin' through eternity! .Toe Brown will be happy in heaven." IRE Again I warn Frank Willis was ,visibly aireeted, and Leonora gazed.out or the Window to hide her tears Joe took his hat. "Good-bye, captin," he said as ho extended his hand: "May you an' the young lady oilers be happy! I'll write to ye *ca.sionly, an' when my letters stop comin', make up yer mind, 'I sleep my last sleep—l have fought my last battle' an' gone to my everlastin' home. Good-bye, Miss! God bless ye both !" There was a silent clasping of hands, and then Joe Brown strode from their midst, nevermore ro meet thorn on earth again. His mangled remains are resting now beneath a southern sky, and his mourning mother weeps in the solitary cottage his presence will never cheer again.. His broken heart knows now no sorrow, for a love that never dies is his in paradise. Poor Joe! CHAPTER SSSCII The reconciliation between Madeion and her husband, brought joy to every heart, while she, the wronged and injuked wife, was far happier than she had ever been he fore,and she wept tears of joy in the solitude of her own chamber, as she knelt to thank God for all his mercies. He had Crnly repented; and now he lav ished upon her the tenderest caresses, and all those endearment of which she had so long been deprived, by his cruelty and neg lect, which every woman loves, and which ale justly her due, were now all her own. Doctor Littlejohn was thoroughly reform ed, and he made a manly resolve hence forth to do right, while alone and unseen he prayed for strength to keep his resolu tion. The force of existing circumstances caused him to do this, the reader may ex claim ;, but, admitting the supposition is true,'God's providential power is plainly revealed through human agency, and His goodness is oft times shown in the works of ills creatures. Doctor Littlejohn was happy. The proud consciousness of having atoned for his greatetu was in itself sufficient to awake within breastthe holiest eV/lotion of bap gaXed-iit she sat( beside him, with - her ouhe clasped fondls , to her breast; he wond&vd why he laid treated theinso cruelly. And Madelon wits growing daily more cheerful. The rose-tint was faintly tinging her cheeks; the care-marks were fading from her brow ; the love-light sparkled in her dark eyes; the tones of her voice were full of that melody which charmed her lover in those by-gone days; and her mer ry laugh rang out loud, clear, and musical as she wandered by his side in the park ; listening to the song notes of the birds, while he talked of their southern home and the happy future that awaited them. They were like lovers who lbr a long time bail been iiarted, meeting again to renew their vows of constancy and truth—blest with each. other's affection, unmindful of the world around them. Frank Willis called every afternoon ; for the Judge was generally absent, and Mad elon spent most of the time with her hus band, therefore Leonore and himself pass ed the time very pleasantly together, as young lovers generally do, without being annoyed by the presence of a third party, which would unquestionably rob their in terviews of the romantic charm thatusually attended them. They had a great many things to talk about, and they never tired with talking, nor grow weary of each other's society, for every hour brought new joy, and the future was bright before them, irradiated with the golden sun-light of anticipated happiness. The Goddess of Pleasure strewed flowers on their life-path, concealing with gentle hand the thorns. They dreamed neither of disappointment nor of sorrow. They thought not of care ; for their eyes gazed on the bright side of Life's glowing canvass, and all the dark shades, all the gloomy col orings were hidden from their view.. It was well for them it WILS so ordained : because they enjoyed this youthful dream of Love's romance without thinking • of Life's stern- and sad realities. Sickness, death, and the life to come, were subjects that never intruded on their thoughts, for they were lost in the dream-land of love, bound to the earth and all its fading joys, reveling in an intoxicating world of perish able delight—thinking nought of the world where our joys are imperishable and ever lasting. _ Thus it over is in youth. While we aro blessed with health, while we revel in pleasure, while love is ours, we think but little of the great'source whence our enjoy ment comes ; but when these pleasures fade from our sight,'when death robs us of the loved ones, when the heart is crushed with a weary weight of woo, when earth's scenes can no longer charni ; then wo raise our thoughts to a brighter and a better world, praying and longing for its endless rest and Peace. How sweet would be our earthly love if it was always purified by the reliving love of heaven! Young mail, and beauteous maiden, " Re member thy Creator in the days of thy youth!" Doll! t • frown, indulgent reader, for we cannot help' moralizing occasionally, just for your benefit. We uro well acquainted, and such freedom you will doubtless par don. Presto ! The scene is changed. Another month has passed on, mingling with the days and years that unite to swell the great ocean of Time. November's chilling blast is stripping the trees of their faded foliage, and the bare branches wave themselves to and fro, elashingand twining together, like the arms of the great, un couth giants struggling in fierce anger and hate. The fields look bare and solemn, stripped of their grass and while the sharp stubble bristles upward spitefully at you on every side. The flowers are with ered—scentless—dead—and the feathered songsters have fled to a warmer clime to $2,00 Per Year; in Advance; $2,50 if not Paid In Advance. . chant, their sweet notes of melody. , There is a mournful sound in the murmur of brooks and „rivulets, while the sullen roar Of the Oriskany, as it waters rush onward. to unite with the - storied Mohawk, sounds dismal and-monotonous:',; The year is slow ly dying, and Time With its fleshless lingers will soon unlock the bosom „ef 'the -tutiirky clouds that sweep across the sky, to. robe the earth in white, that it may greet the ad-, vent of a glad Now Year. - Doctor Littlejohn and Madelon have g,one, to their-southern home ,gone, with the • prayers and the kindest wishes (W.-Frank Willis and the, .A.shleys, for- their ,fu tore happiness. Everything was forgiven, and they parted as friends, exchanging invita tions to visit each other when the summer gladdened tho' northland with sunshine, singing birds, and flowers. When they took their places in the stage that was to convey them to Utica, Madelon was agreeably surprised. Mark Winthrop was also a passenger, sitting opposite them, his great-coat buttoned up to his chin, the collar turned up to his ears, and his hands thrust rip into his pockets, and it comical smile playing over his features. The greeting between him and Doctor Littlejohn was cold; but he resolutely in-_ formed the astonished physician he was going with them to 4„heir honie in Georgia, where he intended to spend a month or two with his cousin Madelon. "You have an overseer on the plantation whose name is Lashem r• said Mark, in quiringly, when there wits a lull in the coif: . versation. "Yes ; a faithful fellow," remarked the doctor with animation. You must discharge him," said Mark, coolly. _ " Discharge him!" exclaimed the doctor, in amaze ; "why should I discharge a. man who is honest, and true to- my - interests ? Discharge Lashem?- -, 1" can't do it,'sir !" " Ho is an enemy to my cousin, a foe to her interest, and if you don't send him off the plantation, I will. t know him well: .He is a thief, and an unprincipled villain ! Fie hunted cousin Madelon and her babe, when she escaped from -the asYl um,' with the ferocity of a bloodhound; and if you value his life, don't let him remain on the plantation twenty-four hours after our arrival." Mark spoke very resolutely, and his com panion was awed, subdued by his unwaver ing glance, while Maclellan sat quietly in her corner, saying nothing, but listening attentively to tho conversation. She was happy, for sho was going home. Drawing her cloak closely around her, 'muffling the warm fur cape about her neck, she clasped her slumbering child fondly to her _breast and waited to hear what her cousin would say next. "You do not fear him ?" resumed Mark ; "you are not afraid to discharge Lasliem, are you?" " No, I am not afraid -now; ' but where can I get a loan who will faithfully perform the duties assigned to him ; a man who is honest; a mad whys will strive faithhilly. to promote my interest in all things? I would like to know.' "'mu that man," said Mark. "I was - Judge A.sbley's overseer for many years, and you know tne plantation has never been in finer condition than it was when. I quarreled with him and left it. I would _like the situation, and I know I shall feel at hom'Aztirky " ode great fault: RtSmne Might not consider it a fault, but I do. " If it was not for that I might take you, for Madclon's sake." " What is that fault?" "You are cruel to the neg,roes, and I wouldn't like to have them badly used." " I neccr was bard on them when they obeyed me and done their work well; and I'll wager a hundred dollars against as many cents there isn't a nigger on your plantation but what would he glad to have me over them. apirl: I mean the old hands who know moo Swell. A.sle them, and satisfy yntiri ; olf." "I will Nv hen we ILrriVO aL twine, and it those who ytnnenaber you are in favor of your return, if they prefer you to Lushein you shall have the place of overseer, and Lashern shall be discharged. Will that satisfy yon?" " lam perfectly satisfied, for your pro position is a litir one. Yon will find out I have friends among the darkies who will hail my return with delight." * * The conversation ended hero, for they were just entering the city, and the mellow notes of the driver's horn rang out loud on the frosty air, hcraldhig their approach. CHAPTER XXXVIII Reader, our tale is nearly ended. After a brief disposal of the rest of our characters, who have figured conspicuously before you, I shall bid you adieu. Clarence Bell and Hotly Sparks were married about the middle of December, and when the fact became publicly known, the news createdquite an excitement iu the little village, where a fire, a wedding, or a death, were considered matters of serious importance, inasmuch as such things but seldom occurred. Clarence gave up his school, much to the regret of the scholars, and the dismay of the trustees, who were anxious for him to stay ; bat he firmly re fused, even after they offered to advance his salary, leaving them in wonder as to what his reason could be for going. They soon found out, however, when they saw the following announcement in the daily paper: "Married, Pee. Nth, by the Rev. Martin Mill, at the residence of the bride's father, CLARENCk; to .Miss Scut.[,. ,, -may haportassat tend the youthful Stair."—En. The seecet was out, and the trustees blam ed poor 'Jetty for robbing the children of their teacher; and at lust they emu° to the conclusion it would not do for them to en gage another !mow smut, in that district, for they had already lost two in the sante An elderly mart was next selected to fill the vacant place: a cross old fellow who wore spectacles, and brought a fresh birch rod with him ever• morning, which he never bud occasion to use. Clarence took his young bride cm a vi,it to his parents. she was kindly received, and warmly welcomed by the aged pair, who were overjoyed because Clarence had married and forsaken his former wild, dis solute life. We will leave them in their hap piness. x s n ' Micky Ragan and Biddy Mc(ee slipped their heads into the matrimonial 1100.40 about the same time Clarence and Betty were married, and when the New Year was ushered in, Captain Willis and Leonore Ashley joined hands and hearts until death do them part. a a a a - Henry Ashley's fate remains enshrouded in mystery to this day; and Fannie Carroll, his betrothed, mourns him as lost to her on earth. Shortly after his daughter's marriage, Judge Ashley received word from llactor Bernard that Mrs. Ashley was no longer in sane. Tier senses had suddenly and unex pectedly returned, and she was again in full possession of all her reasoning faculties. She no longer raved or talked incoherently, but conversed intelligently on every famil iar subject, often expressing a wish to go home, [WHOLE NUMBER, 2,003. Overjoyed on - hearing , such' glad tidings, the old maiistarted for Milledgeville with out ,delay. After' considerable difficulty, owing tO the peculiar system of espionage that southern' travelers were subjected to, wherever theyweht,after heingstoppodand questioned by, government officers at differ ent stations, after having his valise turned :inside Mit, itt' least a dozen times, and his coat nearly torn:off his back by men who were anxious te'discorer some concealed papers, the 'old '2gentleman reached the asylum, nearly exhausted with fatigue and excitement. " - T'wertiVain for tne to'attempt a desCrip tion*that loyoUs" Meeting of those who had been So long separated. Tho bliss of that re-union betiveen husband and wife, can best be imagined. • d/asped in a loving embrace, they wept (ears of rapture; and thanked God for Ills kindness. - Though long separated by the,darkness of insanity, the light of 'Rosser' had again davined through the gloom, and now they could walk hand in hand along Life's path, loving and beloved, until the Angel of Death sum moned their.stgails to a world of light and They soon started' for their home in the North, where Leonore was anxiously await ing her motber's arrival. The meeting be tween mother and' daughter was as tender as the ono that had preceded it; for Leon ore was her mother's favorite, because their tastes and dispbsitions were - similar to each other. She soon began to like. Frank, al though at first she thought it was iinpoisible to do so, for he was so silent and reserved when inher society. Gradually this natural reserve and shy ness vanished, and when the old ladyknew Frank ti 76:// - she acknowledged Loonore had ' " chosen a good compa.nion for life." s - * 9i 1. a * 0 0 * The winter blast is howling around Judge Ashley's mansion, and all is dark, drear, and dismal without; but before the glow ing tire in the parlor, sits the aged pair, hand clasped in hand, their hearts beating with purest happiness as they talk 'of the merry days of youth, and recall the many joyous scones linked with the past—heart treasures—sacred gems from Memory's - Casket—fondly cherished in old age, as in thought%they look backward through the dim vista of time. They aro happy now. They are waiting to cross the dark waters that separates them from the other shore —waiting to go home. • • • • • • -• • • " Tla r shalithe good of earth be found at last, Where dazzling streams and vernal fields ex pand; • • , Where Love her erown'attains—her trials past— And, filled with rapturii,halls the better land." EOM= Britt and 11onacitcrld 011 tun.. AGRICULTURE Is themost useful and. most noble employment, ().fintin.—ltiesurcaroN. C014)117 - SICATIONS, SCICCITOAS; Recipes and ar ticie of interest and value, are solicited for this department of the paper. We desire to supply the public with the best practical information la reference , to tie farm, garden, and household. Coal Ashes. Coal ashes in England have been found to be an ex'cellent top dressing - for clover and grasslandi-, especially on dry, sandy soils. Thu quantity Used Is front fifty to sixty bushels per acre, 'spread either im mediately after harvest, or duiing the winter or early spring. Thuquality of coal -s - -= l9 -4!)- 11 6`, 11 . 1 .1.1 - 0 IV:Jr ~ r i ng nn in every cart load of ashes - one - bushel"- of lithe in itS hottest state, for 'aliont ten' or twelve hours, when the lime will he entire ly fallen. The whole is then mixed to gether and turned over three times, when cinders, or half burnt pieces of coal, which would otherwise be found to be of no use, will be found to be as fine a powder as the lime itself. Tho coal ashes should he kept perfectly dry, and when thniprepared with Hine and applied to swampy soils, is said to - improve them very materially. Dry coal ashes applied to night soil, front time to time, frees it from unpleasant odor, and forms a highly concentrated manure which is in proper condition to be carried away. Much of the coal used for fuel in England is the soft coal, but we have no doubt good results would follow front the use of the ashes of American coals. Indeed, in proof that they have considerably manurial value, we have often seen squashes and other v egetable growing in great luxuriance upon a heap of coat ashes, which had been thrown out of grates, and entirely free from a mixture of - earth or manures. The consumption of coat in the inland cities and villages is becoMing every day more extensive, and the it-shes for the most part are thrown away as unless material; To those dying within the roach of cities and villages, it would be worth while to collect this waste rubbish, anti experiment with it on grass land with a view of determining its real value. it is a mine which may be well worth working, and one which the practical farmer should not overlook. HOW TO Bits ax CATTLE TO LEAD.—Take two animals of about equal size and strength, and tie them together with a strong rope by placing one end around the horns 'of one animal and the other end around the horns of the other, and make them fast, as for leading or tying up, leaving three or four feet of rope between the inner horns, and turn them into a field free from trees. Let them run and pull and haul tilt they are tired of it, and will walk side by side and feed together. Then take off the rope, and they will ever after lead with the docility of a child, even though the first occasion may be years afterward. It is touch easier than fur a man to be jerked around all day by a wild heifer or steer, and more'etroctual.' To Qtrma DICINKEItS.—AIIer your cider has become "hard," or sour in the spring or summer, you may convert it into a de licious beverage by adding two pounds of strained honey per gallon; after it is dis solved, lot it stand in a moderately warm place until minute bubbles rise around the sides of the vessel, when it should be tight ly bottled, and left in a cool cellar for sev- . end weeks. It is then more delicate to the palate and more wholesome to the stomach, than much of the falsely-called champagne of the American market. cottnEisroSDE:cr of the ,Western. Rural stiys ill:at:rib biting in horses is no "vicious habil," as generally believed, but simply an instinctive Wort to relieve pain caused bY the teeth of the animal being crowded together, and that tho proper remedy is to can a very thin file between the teeth which pre,,, together. To REMOVE.: warts from horses, the Maine Par Mer recoil intends passing, a considerably large needle with two threads through the centre of the wart, and tie the threads securely on each side of its neck, and let the threads remain until the wart can be rubbed off. • A r.kumint in Clinton county, lowa, tells ' 'of cutting thirty-five tons of timothy hay from fifteen acres—receiving $350 for this amount Ix the vicinity of Monroe, Michigan, farmers and gardeners have planted within three years 37,000 grape vines. 1102
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