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'lf this is the way that it was something which he hardly expected. you are bringing up our dangher, Mrs. ; ' Well, Patty, what do you say l' Coldstream, it is high time she was taken " Now, if Patty had not known her father out of your hands.' so well, - she might have thought he was The reader will readily conclude that, ' really desirous of ascertaining her wishes under 'the circumstances, Mr. Reed did in order that he might gratify them ; but not care to prolong his stay. j as it was she was too wary to be caught in When he arose to leave, Mr. Coldstream such a trap. invited him to come again in a tone and 'lf I must go to housekeeping,' she said, manner that would have been very grati- pettishly, ' I don't care much where. fying to him, had it not been for the fears I Only don't let it be that dull, lonely place that he began to entertain that he had not on Pleasant street.' obtained that strong hold upon the heart i ' The very one that is the most suitable, that he was so desirous of winning, as he as any one with the least particle of sense had supposed. • would see. It is very convenient and is In the meantime, Patty had run out I in perfect repair, besides having a nice 1 the back way, down through the orchard garden attached to it.' I to the garden gate, which she knew he And taking his hat, he invited Charley would pass, and stood waiting for him. to walk over and examine it. Charley's countenance brightened np as • The very one I wanted,' • exclaimed he caught a glimpse of her smiling face. Patty, gleefully, as the door closed after What she said seemed to be very satisfao- j them. tory ; so much so that, at its conclusion, 1 But there was something in her mother's he caught her in his arms, repeatedly kiss- I eyes that instantly sobered her. hag her cheeks and lips. And though ' ' I know what you are thinking of,' she Patty blushed, she did not look in the least said, in a low voice. 'I am half ashamed, angry, nor did she make the slightest re- , myself, at acting such a deceitful part. sistance, but only said— But what. can Ido 'I You know very well ' For shame, Charley '' how everything would be if I shonld speak Charley did not fail to respond to Mr. and act as I feel, and that there is no other Coldstream's invitation, spending at his I way of getting along with father.' house at least two evenings in every week ; Mrs. Coldstream could not deny this. taking very philosophically the various ex- 'I am not blaming you, my dear,' she hibitions of sullenness and ill temper with j said, gently. ' But, this peculiarity in which Patty rewarded his perseverance, your father is calculated to cultivate, in and seeming on the whole rather to enjoy those living with him, a spirit of artfulness them than otherwise. This quite delighted and deception, unless the disposition is Mr. Coldstream, who declared him to be naturally truthful and sincere, as I trust vastly superior to the common run of young yours is. I hope, in your new home, you men, and just the husband for Patty, in- can act yourself, and will not then try to asmuoh as he would have a mind of his own, be anything else.' and not give way to all her whims and ' I know one thing,' exclaimed Patty, caprices. energetically, after a long and thoughtful Patty immediately began to extol the silence, ' that if I thought Charley would graces and accomplishments of the elegant ever have to be managed so, dearly as I Alphonse Fitzpoodle, following it up by I love him, I would sooner die than place it lavishing upon him, when ho next called, in his power to make me so completely her sweetest smiles. This had the effect wretched ?' of elevating the young coxcomb to the It was not until Patty stood beside him, way,' highest point of felicity, but from which he whom her heart had so freely chosen to be ' I know he always contrives to be on was brought rudely down by Mr. Cold- made his in the presence of God and man, the contrary'side, whatever happens. You stream's cooly informing him that his that she dared to let her eyes shadow forth need not look so troubled, mother. I won't company was not desirable, and that, fur- the blissful and happy emotions that filled have any trouble with father, if I can help, thermore, he need not trouble himself to her bosom. it, it it is only for your sake. But I will call again upon his daughter, much to the The change was so sudden and complete manage to have in own way for once in satisfaotion of the latter, to whom Fitz- that her rather noticed it. my life, as you shall see.' poodle was an insufferable bore. ' Ah ! she is making the best of it, as I Patty smiled as she said this, and I Encouraged by Mr. Coldstream's words knew she would,' he sand to his wife, in a though her mother shook her head dubi- and manner, and not at all discouraged tone of triumph. ' See what it is to have ously, as if she had little faith in the as- by Patty's coolness, Charley made a for- firmness and judgment! If she could sertion, she offered no further remon- I mal proposal to the former for the hand have had her own way she would have stranoe. of his daughter. As he was careful to married that contemptible coxcomb, Fitz- The next day they were all seated to- insinuate that Patty's manner towards him poodle, instead of being the wife of an gether in the family sitting room. Mr. was not calculated to inspire him with much honest and sensible man.' Coldstream was in a rather melancholy hope, Mr. Coldstream immediately gave his As the time moved on, not only proving mood, nothing having occurred for some unqualified approval. the worth of the heart she had won, but time, with which he could possibly find any ' Never mind Patty,' he added ; ' leave binding it to her own by yet dearer ties, fault, or get up any contention. her with me. She will come round, in Patty felt that earth did not contain a Patty sat by the window, to all appear- time, if she sees there is no help for it. If happier home than hers. ance completely absorbed in fashioning j you carry a steady hand with her, not Her father, however, took the whole BY 111ARY GRACE HALPINE. some dainty bit of embroidery, though givjng her too much of her own way, she credit of it to himself, declaring she owed It was a matter of principle with • Mr. I occasionally her bright eyes gleamed out will make you as good a wife as you can her happiness entirely to him, and often Coldstream to be always on the contrary upon the path that led to the road, with find.' - asking her if she did not remember how side. In this respect he differed from the an expectant look. Mr. Coldstream smiled grimly to him- determinedly bent she was on rejecting amiable old lady immortalized by Dickens; Suddenly she heard a step. Even be- self as he said ibis ; and, certainly, Rarey Charley, and throwing herself away upon for, whereas everything went contrary fore her eyes fell upon the young gentle- never felt more satisfaction at an op; ortu- the most worthless man in town ! with her, he went contrary with every-' man, who was just opening the gate, the pity of subduing some vicious horse than Patty never attempted to disprove these thing. ' warm color flashed up from •the cheeks to did this most' amiable individual at the asserti me, though she sometimes remark- Had he been born in .lugland, and had the temples, p ro b a bly w ith anger, for she thought of bringing to terms his refractory ed, with a roguish smile, that shehe was not fitness been all that was necessary, he ; immediately exclaimed : daughter. the only person who went y ntraries. would, doubtless, have figured largely be- 1 ' 1 declare !if that disagreeable Charley At the first opportunity, he informed - - -- fore Parliament as one of to opposition ; Reed isn't coming here again !' Patty of what he was pleased to term her THE REBEL OFFICER. Towards the close of a beautiful day, but being born in republican America, he ' Hey, what's that '?' said Mr. Cold- undeserved good fortune. was obliged to confine the exercise of his stream, pricking up his ears, as though, I As he expected, she stoutly rebelled ; during the invasion of the North by the peculiar talent to a more limited sphere. like the war-horse, he scented the battle and as she expected, he as stoutly insisted. rebel army a superior officer of that army To find out what his opinion was on any afar off. A stormy scene followed ; and it was not presented himself at the door of one of the subject you had only to express your own, ' Charley Reed,' returned Patty, very \ until Mr. Coldstream gave her the alter- most aristoci atio residences of the place, for he was sure to take the opp•asite side. composedly threading her needle. 'I , native of marrying Mr. Reed, or leaving and respectfully begged a bowl of coffee He was politically a democrat—that is, he really wish he had sense enough to know ' his house, that Patty yielded, and then it for a sick companion. The lady of the always voted that ticket ; but, if we may where he wasn't wanted ! I suppose, be- was with a very ill grace. . house hastened to prepare it, and presently credit his repeatect declarations, he was cause I've talked with him considerably ' I won't be married for six months, at Ihe received at her hands a large pitcher of opposed to every principle they advocated. lately, just to pass away the time, he any rate !' she said. , the refreshing beverage. He persistently quarreled with all their fancies I'm in love with him !' ' You will be married this day fortnight. • He pledged himself to return shortly, leading men, finding fault ith all they , here the young lady gave her head a toss Ido not approve of long engagements, as . and the lady, impelled by curiosity, re did and all they failed to d . as much as to say, whatever he might I have often told you,' was the anticipated' solved to discover whether he was truth think, she hadn't the least idea of it. rejoinder. He had been a memo of the orthodox 1 ful, or whether it was a pretext for raga church for a number o years •; but why ' You would show your sense if you was, ' Then it shall be done very quietly ;as ling himself with a luxury. She saw him he ever joined it was a puzzle to most of I then,' retorted her father, ' instead of en- in that case I shall need no further outfit, ! take it to an officer whose pale counte the brethren, for, according to his own , couragio g such a set of silly, brainless I and shall escape the annoyance and fatigue 1 name and stooping figure she had noticed, language, he subscribed to none of its PoPi°JaYsi and which lam determined you of shopping.' , and who drank off cup after cup, as if his articles of faith, strenuously opposing them shall do no longer ! Mr. Reed is a very ' You need not trouble yourself to give 'thirst was unquenchable, until the pitcher whenever they were mentioned with the promising young man, as I have often had any further directions,' returned Mr. Cold- . was drained. Immediately her visitor slightest approval. occasion to remark, and his preference is I stream, with a lofty air. ' I am quite , turned to bear back the borrowed articles, He carried this amiable spirit into all an honor to any lady.' competent to decide these points. You I and on reaching the door he saint: , May the relations of life. He married his wife , Mr. Coldstream was blest with a very will be married in a manner suitable to ; God bless you for your kindness to a suf simply because her friends opposed it, a nd , convenient memory, and his daughter's j your station, and in the presence of your fering man. He is feeble and almost ex afterwards displayed a wonderful ingenuity . language had aroused such a strong spirit friends and acquaintances, and not slyly, hausted and you cannot know how much in finding out her opinions and preferences, , of opposition that he actually believed that as though you were ashamed of the bus- ' this has comforted him.' in order that he might contradict and lie had always regarded the young man band I have selected for you.' He offered compensation which was re thwart them, until, after the first few with unusual favor. i Then taking 'a roll of bills from his , fused. He lingered as if wishing an invi months, she moved about the house, to ' Well, those who like his company are 1 pocket book, he handed it to his wife, say- tation to tarry, and immediately some welcome to it ! I am going up stairs,' lin young well-ordering she devoted all her young ladies, whose curiosity to see ' a energies, with a timid, deprecating air, as said Patty. , 'lt is , my wish that you see that Patty splendid rebel officer,' outweighed their though she really begged pardon for being And, rising from her seat, she began to ' has everything, in the way of clothing, ; fear, appeared on the threshhold, and there at all. pick up her work in a very ocol and de- ; that it is fitting my daughter should have. ' among them a little girl of three years.— She rarely ventured to express an opin- liberate manner. , And if that sum is not sufficient, you can At the sight of her, the sad face of the ion of her own ; but when she did she was 'You will do no such thing, Miss Patty,' call on me for more.' confederate brightened, and extending a out short by the original observation— said Mr. Coldstream, as soon as be could It was Patty's wish to go at once to hand, he said, ' Sissy, I left a little girl f, wh at , d o wom en know about such recover from his astonishment at the un- housekeeping. Though surrounded by at home, just about your size, and she matters 1 My wardrobe is in shocking preoedented audacity of her words and every nominal comfort, she had never could sing very sweetly. Can you sing ?' condition, Mrs. Coldstream. Not a decent manner. ' Just resume your seat, if you ' enjoyed the peace and freedom inseparable ' ' Yes, sir: collar, or above a dozen shirts that I can please. And, see, too, that you treat the from a truly happy home, and which she', ' Wouldn't you like to sing me a song wear. Not a very remarkable oircum- young gentleman in a proper manner !' , now hoped to realize for herself. But she ' for my little girl's sake I' stance, however, when you will occupy Patty flirted down into her seat, mutter- . knew that Charley was not able to buy a ,‘ Mamma said you were a rebel, and yourself with matters entirely beyond ing, to which her father could not reply, • house ; neither would his moderate salary had come here to shoot us, and burn our your province and comprehension." as just at this moment the person in ques- admit of his renting such a one. , as she house.' In the early • part of her married life, tion entered. wished. But she was aware that her -' Oh, no, my little dear, I couldn't think she had inadvertently expressed the belief The young gentleman, though noted for father was the owner of several tenements, ,of shooting you,' he replied with evident that, in purchasing articles belonging ex _ his ease and self-possession, was evidently , and had been hoping, all along, that he embarrasment. ' I will take care of you, elusively to her own attire, she could lay embarrassed by his reception. The unex- , would offer to give them one, which he instead.' the money out to better advantage than Peoted cordiality of the old gentleman, who, could well afford to do. She knew his ' ' Will you I Then 1 will sing sou my he. This was enough. Ever afterwards, the last time he was there, had treated him' peculiar disposition too well, however to let nicest new song,' and regarding him as a at a serious inconvenience and loss of with mark e d rudeness, and the as unac- him know that she had any such expects- worthy friend she placed her hand in his, time, he insisted upon purchasing every- countable coolness of his daughter, puzzled or even a wish. and, looking up into his face with childish thing for her, from a shawl down to a him• One day, as she was conversing with one' confidence, began to sing, with lisping skein of cotton. He was, as he frequent- Patty sat with her back turned partially of her young ff lends, she remarked, in a accents : towards him, her eyes bent steadily upon : very confident tone—ly asserted, a martyr to her incompetency,. The Union forever, hurrah, boys hurrah —spending whole days in penetrating into her work, without giving the slightest sign 'We shall board, as a matter of course. Down with the traitor, up with the star," the mysteries of dry goods and millinery, .of recognition. • I do not intend to tie myself down to with as much assurance as though she had and bringing home such Ashains, in the Mr. Coldstream darted a displeased housekeeping yet a while, 1 promise you.' known he admired the sentiment. His shape of dingy silks stud ribbons, an d glance at his daughter—regarding this as Her father heard this, as she meant that face took on its former serious, abstracted a tacit rebellion against his authority, he should. prints and detains, -of such outre patternlook, and he seemed unconscious that she that his wife trembled whenever she saw ' Patty,' he said, clearing his throat, Don't be too sure of that, Patty. I had ceased until,one of the ladies inquired him coming home with a bundle under his and speaking in a loud voice, ' don't you don't approve of a young couple boarding; if he would favor them with singing. He arm, for he rarely would entrust his see our young neighbor, Mr. Reed?' out, as I have often said before. It - gets I consented to join in that grand old hymn precious commodities to the care of,another Patty arose stifly from her seat, extend- ' them into bad habits—the wife especially,', which can never die, and he reverently Mrs. Coldstream bore this very patient- ing, with a very ungracious air, her two ' making her shiftless and extravagant, •, uncovered his head while they sang, ly until, one day, he sent home a bonnet forefingers to the young man. which you are too much inclined so be al- "Be thou, oh God, exalted high," of light blue, and profusely ornamented As she did so, she glanced around.—', ready. It is, of course, my intention to , and the fullness, and riohness,and exquisite with flowers of the same delicate hue. Her mother's astonished expression, her I settle something upon you on the day of I melody of his tones can never be forgotten She was a dark brunette, and taking the father's pompons air and Charley's rueful I your marriage, and it shall be a house. I by that little company. ~bandbox, she held it at ' bonnet from the look were too much for her risibilities, 1 ' Charley won't be able to furnish it, so He took leave of the party, but, as if arm's length, and surveyed it with an air I and, unable to conceal her inclination to 1 we shall have to board' for . a while at any having forgotten himself, turned bank and • of -eoristernation. • I laugh, she precipitately' left the room, rate.' ... inquired: 'Will one of you ladies oblige •-' • 4 Row could you select such a color as I overturning her work-box as she. went,. and . I'll take care of that. 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All things of beauty are— Of Him who plowed the valley's depths, And rolled the hills afar, The rock-bound shores and pathless seas Attest His wondrous power, If these were all His hand had made— A world without a flower: But in the myrtle and the rose His wisdom, love and goodness glows. Thro' Nature's myriad, ceaseless tongues The still, small voices teach Of hidden things, whose soared depths Are not fur uttered speech We may not lift the shadowy veil infinity bath spread, That so mysteriously divtdes The living and the dead ; But life's frail net-work cannot bind The limitless, immortal mind. In earth's vast laboratory planned, This cunningly-wrought shell, Wherein the spirit hath his own Allotted time to dwell, Which, like the earth-bound seed, awaits The light and shade and shower, To cell to more resplendent life The all-perfected flower That iron the mouldering sod ascends, With which its orumbliug casket, blends. Nor eight nor sound of beauteous things, As songs of warbling bird, Or joyous water's sportive play Hy silver moonbeams stirred— Nor spring-time's balmy air, nor flowers In wild profusion tossed, Nor anything that God bath made Was made in vain, or lost ; The dew, the rain-drop—all but man Fulfils its mission in the plan, THE CONTRARY FATHER who stood by regarding it with evident complacency. ' I can never wear it in the world—l look like a fright in blae.' Nothing more was needed. From that time henceforth that was the oolor with Mr. Coldstream. In all its shades, from the darkest indigo to the lightest azure, it was the principal oolor of his wife's ward robe, meeting her every remonstrance with the assertion : A beautiful color, Mrs. Coldstream, and so becoming to your complexion.' Mr. Coldstream had two children, a son and a daughter,wholwere brought up on the agreeable principle of giving them every thing they didn't want and continually crossing their inclinations. The natural result of this was that the son left borne at the first opportunity, and the daughter determined to get, so as soon as she could obtain that indispensable article to enable her to do so with due propriety, namely, a husband. As she was sensible and pretty, , and had more than the usual share of feminine tact, her prospects in this respect i were very encouraging. My dear Patty,' said her mother to her, one day, it won't do for you to en courage Charley Reed's coming here any more ; your father has a strong prejudice against him. Now Patty owed her euphonious name to the fact that it was among the few that Mrs. Coldstream disliked, a dislike that ; was -hared by the young lady herself, who at one time made an effort to change it to Martha, an attempt that was instantly vetoed by her father, who declared that Patty was her name, and Patty it should be—a fact that he lost no opportunity of impressing upon her mind whenever he saw her in the least inclined to rebel against his authority. ' So he would have against any one that anybody else liked,' was Patty's rather unfilial rejoinder. It is only because he thinks lam partial to him. But 1 have made up my mind to one thing—l won't give up Charley !' And Patty's eyes grew bright, and she get her foot down in a very decided man lier. vrtitong reros. , t., b, ,It.rg,l 10 ' But, my dear, what will you do ?' said Mrs. Coldstream, looking very much dis tressed. ' Your father declares he shall not come into the house again. And you know, as well as I do, how set he is in his "THAT 00UNTBY IB THE MOST PRO8P11101:113 wands LABOR 00111ALAND8 THE GBAATIST HEWLILD.' BUOHAIUR LANCASTER CITY, PA., TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 1864. Washington, which I cannot do with my stamps or currency. A lady promptly assented, and received the curiosity, and on discovering traces of his High Mightiness, Jeff. Davis, perched it on the tip of her linger and eyeing it as kance inquired in the saucy spirit of mis chief which her beauty and grace guaran teed her, ' Will it bite ?' No, it's warranted not to bite,' he said, smiling at the oddness of the ques tion. How long are you rebels going to stay here she continued. ' Are you in haste to have us go? We shall protect you as carefully as your own army would do.' "' Perhaps so, but we don't noed protec tion, and that is not the object of your We propose to make a tour of the North, partly on business and partly on pleasure.' Well, but how long will it take you to accomplish your plans ?' I Really, I could not say, perhaps six weeks, perhaps all summer. Possibly we may like it so well we may never go back.' No,' she said, with a burst of passion ate impulse, I hope you will never get back, but your bones will strew the way, and bleach in the sun all the way from here to the Potomac.' - _ You are very bitter, I should have ex pected that from a Yankee lady, but hardly from you.' c I am from the opposite extreme, from lowa, but I hate a rebel worse than the Yankees do. Yon are rebelling against the power of God and the kindness of man.' 'Lady, you don't consider what you say. Those are fearful words.' ' I know they are, but I will repeat that 1 hope that not one of you will escape to carry bank the tidings. Yon had no right to come here and destroy our homes, and take away our friends and leave nothing but desolation in your track. You may not hope for the blessing of God upon your undertaking.' 'Lady,' he answered, while a tear sprang to his eye, ' I would not be fould here to-day, had not your army found its way to my home, and desolated it. I had a beautiful young wife, fair as the beauty of heaven, loving, and tenderly loved, but even her they did not spare, but well nigh broke her heart with fear and sorrow. i hen I resolved to forfeit my life, or avenge the wrong. I determined that the homes of the North should feel the power of the ,invc.der's hand, if my single strength could accomplish it. It is easy for you with your abundance, to sit and declaim against us who have been nerved to the last point of desperation, by the wrongs of your armies, and when we see our dear ones reduced to the last extremi ty, what shall we do but raise our hands, and strike in their defence? I did not willingly enter into this struggle, but hav ing entered it, death alone shall put a limit to my efforts." . Do you expect God will forgive you P 'I trust I have a father in heaven who rriit.: ~ SA_ TURDAY EVIS.NINO POST, has forgiveness for me, for I am conscious Tile OLOLST AND HOST , P TOO VALILLIEz ' I am doing only my duty, and does not —whichTi,..,p, Proprietor, r i ,, 0 ‘, t 0 1 ,.. . 1 , N . : i S te iTLt t DA I I.' ,, LV P i N a i r .NO 'OCTl aaid that always meet the approbation of God ? 'simply announce in their Prospectus tor 1864, that they My convictions of duty brought me here, d l zin e mAi y nl , r . t i o r g edi foLt fiirrstw,eitsl,,ylltheembriyghincpboreter n and will sustain me to the end. But if I au T t h b ey r h o a f v ! rzason to believe that the stories of Mrs. Wood, fall, I should hardly expect you to minis- - Alo'n' East L 1 ~, , ,n r e g , ' j ' a ‘k , a c ; 1, . Marion ai a l a i d er . maaudd, seraaittra ri,D! ter to me. Would you comfort a dying ~ ,,t o h , Lr e:n e g e I thelentgwrerltteer:,, ID ' o s v r . ' t. a b rd n t Ife " moot eil y 0 1: bi t: as In man whom you call a rebel 'P serest; and they design procuring for THE POST iu the ' I don't know as I should, if he con- Literary t rea' N i n o v t e h l a tt i cs " , t, ;h th ic e h l'e t h e e t y S ra r a m e pOs S ai k b a l t ; h ot obtain otherhy I haye commenced, in the first paper of Jane ,ry, a New tinned a rebel.' Novel called OSWALD CRAY, by Mrs Wood, author of ' May God forgive you. The chances I ' East Lyn.," -Verner's Pride,” .te. Thin novel will be of war may cause us to meet again.' ;,. I ' o ,V h h „ e ,, i d e s ,T, o „, h o s f i „ - e %",`,, p t; a n i e f f „ a :L d rd w e i d ll t b o e,,';,,, i n' b ' d y Gracefully raising his hat, ' till we meal, M r lb. wood from England. he said, and mounting his horse he rode POST, Ito ale,the :Etro,ri:t.,7lrailyteatooar,,prlxLvslry.lodeer,, THEthe best Stories rrom the English Periodicals. And gives, in away. addition to the Tales and sketches, more or less Agricul Those words of the resolute young offi- tarsi matter, with a Riddle, Receipt, NOWII, and Market Departments every week car rang in her ears like a fatality. What A SEWING MACHINE GRATIS! could he mean '1 He surely was not so to ll T - e n u E 'll= to a any . rerson erndinz thirty subscriptions unsoldierly as to seek personal revenge, WILSON'S CE L EnEdR Slaty S U E ' i N i l... G o n C o f /Ei W I N i t B, E s i t. a h as 'k yet the soul of the young girl, whom ~c , ,h , e e y c toe ed l l, ,,,l 7 Ffotrht.ey..Fiavneuf7,ltl,arre.onlit,ew.terrar w d ill be scarcely any danger dau rted, was filled forwarded tree of coat, with the exception of fr , eig o t e and TERNS.—Two Dollars a year; Two conies. i 3 , Four with unrest. I copies, y 6; light copies (and one gratis), $l2 —'me copy For several days all remained inquiet I of THE POST and one of THE LADY'S FRIEND 13. Address DEACON Si PETERSON. suspense. Vast bodies of cavalry and in- Na 319 Walnut Street, Phila. .7.4 ,,, - ~.,S pecimen numbers of THE POST sent genus. 50 fantry were moving to and fro like the surging of enormous billows. Heavy de mands were made upon the people ; and those supplies that were not willingly granted, were forcibly taken, until all be gan to look anxiously for the time and place when the dreadful blow should fall. At last it came, and that in the consecra ted abodes of the dead. 0 the terrible thunder of artillery ! 0 the sickening thought that,thousands ofun protected human breasts were the targets for those horrrible missiles of destruction. How can humanity look on such scenes ALTOONA, that ay whet, and live'? Dr. Whitfield—Sir: This is to certify I have bon, The contest was frightful and bravery at tried terade,wayithtbtihaegaßehaeldumtaatiiaesmaafeoere m a r t n t L a y t ea a re a , ,,, a r n e ttav I, desperate on either side, but at length a b rn e i e a cutoy d e a td p r y a in a f , seatna,,dmforatehaerlPy. Ratißtite"tdimh"llngZs there was a lull, and the stars and stripes afraid that I never would get well again. One of a' my arms hes hatin so bad that I was afraid I would lose the use of were in the ascendant. it altogether • it wee eo weak and painful that I had to al l:i d „ W ch l an g ge The firing ceased, and the armies slowly i r te le p s o i n t itit h ;2 'gke °t :, l o e t r tl i r o n f d ;i h ebTe7s er liern! retired. Every available spot, from the from you the other day, has so much relieved m e' : that I spacious halls consecrated to God, down e xe a r sz g ra a i:se ev ry arm without difficulty and it II getting to the veriest hovel, was filled with the b From the wonderful improvement It has made in my wounded' and dying, friend and foe side greeaaltthaetlec,, can recommend t li a ns ee hlt , s , i f ;s ie Herb a l i l t i b tle a r , s , with the by side, blaspheming, groaning, praying; tism Respectfully yours, 1113411 Al CLLOY. and these are the noble forms whom but yesterday were in the full glory of man- Nov. 6th, 1863. B. Midder—Dear Sir : I hav M e A b N een sailing your Bitters hood. for a long time, and have used it myself for t.euralgia, ' Mothers and sisters, with tenderest , think hi ` h Ith has entirelyis ., n a t t t r b e e ly b c a u ed red ß iAe o , r a e n t d b m ay y La y s to o m e v e e r: use it and o!. I l n , d a eed tead it ta ha b s , g p iv a en ta e i r i tt s l a re satisfaction in ll e t v b ery i particular. sympathy quickly gathered round to per form kind offices, fearing lest each mo- hotel, "Washington IloninVholanhaeltaa LeitinYitesiast.rmy ment should reveal the countenance of a dear one ; and among other ministering spirits was found our rash, impetuous friend, and as though Providence had di rected her, the first person whom she reached was the rebel officer—shot ! Yet he smiled as she advanced saying : ' Yon could not refuse a dying man, even a rebel.' ' I have repented of those cruel words A soldier, from the moment he is wounded is no longer a rebel but a man deserving all the kindness of humanity.' ''l hank you. I could not have stopped to bandy words with you, had you not so powerfully reminded me of my wife. Where on this wide green earth she is, I cannot tell, for she fled from her home and I could never get trace of her afterward. OOK If she has passed beyond, I trust I shall MORE NEW S AND S soon go to her, for she is mine still. You Tar E A A u l t t r S o lipln t : Ly A . T . ALI. ; or, or The BarlTDauglitell are her exact counterpart, and I could not force myself to go out of your presence, - The 'Mystery," THE. &c. Paper price, 60 oente. ' until you told mo that neither God nor ' e ... ".?T A R 1 '../I 2 Tl STORY I H 'e, I K PT . I Tnae Go GILTS Off THit B pe L , Ao ri li 71 2 L 5 A g V yourself would forgive me, for my share in For to at J. 2d. WBSTHAR6F.I e I'S, this ' wicked rebellion.' But now, lying 'Pr " 1223 Oor. North Queen and Orange Ste here in the very face of death, I do not re nrva.3 7 AT 13 188i. x.tompERS, ammo, STATES STAMP TAXES 131. gret what I have done for my country. L The lady was silent, but at length re- maaolhors, &mums, ir Z siiria`I'u6COXVIWANORRB plied : I Publl bed for thelJ POSED Ba:,Y i and therpubllo generally, on a large neat card showing at . A giatieo, the Amount of duty - on t0 . 1 . :4:; . ..tt0 26 ' I had a little sister who closely resem..: cents.. Por Ws by , . -3. M. w bled me, and as we were teotherleee, - mp j ; 0 ,4.4 .1 ! ) . ,' " ':,, r " . 1 5, cilb ., 42"Ift . . and • - All t % t0..-' father gave her to a wealthy Southern lady visiting North, who took a fancy to her. Her name was Ella, and the lady's name was Nothinham.' My wife's name, and you are her sister ! That accounts for my strange fascination. But it is a sad meeting. Will you not forgive a brother who has met death in liefenee of your sister She could not utter a word, but the tears fell like rain, and she placed her hand on his head, granting him the covet ed petition. Thank you. Be kind to Ella and Mag gie, if you can ever see them. Tell them my last thought was for them' His sen tences, which from the first had been in distinct and disconnected, grew more and more feeble, until she stood alone before the dead. 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With the steady increase itt dirthlatimiWhith it; now enjoys. these numbers willhe doubled by thalit ncy - January, CAL Nothing lees then this thonld sauerthai; , Who believe that the only Ismael restoring the iffaietr, the authority of the Conatitutkin over a now•dlietilitild_ • and divided country, Ilea In wresting poWeirAMS - ilme • haws of those whose fanaticism has helped -..ati,-111114014,, teeth", and prolong the war; and that to aimom - thia• .:. I end, no means teen efibetivesethediffusicui,throogb woks and enterprising newspapers, of sound polltleil kittmledgn - - among the working men, the thinking giehillgtlii, thillY,ot ing mn of the North. -.- - •:,.• : ::. i'. ... . Enterprise, irinst , 7 and money will liallbm . l., Onn . • tended to make Tee WORLD THE BEST NEVISPA . L1E.,, , AMER CA. Its news from every part of the'rworidv be early and authentic. Wherever the tidealliliarith tends, or railroads run, or steamboats ply, It Will gather the latent intelligence. it tuts a large staff of accomplished correspondents with au] the federal armies, whn.ailLtele graph and write to ns . the latest news from the .various seats of war It has correspondents end reporters inavery political and commercial centre in America and Surope,_ whom letters and dispatches will leave ri9lailng worthy of-- ~ ' note ne known to its seeders. , ,' , .. , , . , Special exertions will hemmed 88 utelte_ita reht ,, tribiifli Crops; of tee Cattle, Produce, and Money, _msrketi, com prehensive and accurate. Realising that the bons and sinew of the country aretolsoSocind **Ate farms and in work shops, 'I us WORLD will gather from every Quarterin. formation and news concerning Agriculture and manure° tures, and will endeavor to make its issues imcnilarywalial able To the Farmers end'ldechanbirrof aieconaltiy" Z•e.•?•11.::-'....:. The war in which the natiori. Li engaged egainet armed and infatuated rebels and the radical policy of the ad- ministration which prolongs it, have eamplrod.,to /bring together upon one platform all conservative, tietion-lavirig and Constitution loving men, of vritatever former name and creed. Many of those who, within the limps of the ecru! titution, fought the battles of the , ballObbet under the leadership of those patriotic 'statesmen, of other and better days, Fleury Clay and Daniel Webster, together with the masms whose principles were those of such patriots as Andrew Jackson, and Williarn L. Mircy,Sibialiffight and Stephen A. Doug las, now stand shoulder to shoulder upon the same platform and 'under the samehanner. The plat form is a plain one. It is to pairrons ens bums,- sesurems vat CONSTITINION, AND MMUS 'Vie LAWS. Whatever makes for this end, the exercise of force or the policy of conciliation, The World will advocate; whatever makes against It, The World will PPPOstt It will oppose every enemy to TIIE UNION, • , . whether armed in rebellion at the South or insidiously planting the seeds of disunion and essential dieloyalty a the North. . . It will oppose every violation of THE CONSTITUTION,. • which is the only hope and trond of Chitin, and our only authority for exhorting or oompethrig the allegiance of the South It will oppose every infraction • of THE LAWS, - ' ' in high places or in low, by rectlese and misguided parti sans, or by the administration which has been their ex ample. It will fearlessly exercise the Freedsm of the Frees; it will constantly uphold and defend Freedom of Speech, nod Freedom of the Ballot. 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