The two friends In a short time pro duced another lottor which we give in full. " WlKTHItOP HotJ8B. "Adorable Miss Snmr.-wr I exper ienced so much pleasure in jueruslng the few, though precious lines, wliich you so generously penned me, that it is impossible to describe my emotions upon paper. I feared you would not deign to reply to my petition ; I dreaded Jest you might cast away the offering as a worthless tiling. Having heard the name of Miss Isabella Shirley associated with that of a Dr. Mal colm so often, I almost despaired of re ceiving a kind word. Is the rumor that is abroad entirely without foundation ? You can speak to me as freely as to a brother. Dear Miss Shirley, your beauty and talents entitle you to graoe a circle where he could not gaiu admittance for a moment. I speak warmly, but my feelings are impulsive and often lead ine to extrcmos. " Let me speak to you for a moment, dear Isabella pray forgive this liberty let me hear your sweet voice and look again upon that charming fnce. I know you have not bid me hopo, but you have not forbidden me to write you to plead my cause as eloquently as I will. I am very gratoful for this, and perhaps ought not to ask more ; but be gonerous, my friend, and if you can see me without any compunctions of conscience, lot mo know in your next; for I flatter myself that I may possibly hear from you again. " That you may be fully satisfied of my sincerity, I will ride past your father's house on horseback near the hour of five to-morrow evening, and shall watch ea gerly for even a look from the fair Isa bella. " Think gently of one who adores you, and believe rue, Dovotedly yours, FREDERIC UREENWOOD." "I shall now learn, probably,' how I stand in the estimation of the ' adorable Miss Isabella," observed Malcolm, compla cently. "Borne good will result from the joke, at all events," answered Frederic. "I must return, make out a copy of this non sense and send it to the office, and also look up a pair of large whiskers for my horseback ride on the morrow," be added, laughing, as he left. Precisely at tho hour named, Frederic Greenwood wag seen mounted upon a splendid black horse, richly caparisoned. The rider was tall, somewhat disguised by an immense pair of whiskers,and altogether made quite an imposing figure. A little in the rear rode another person, upon a small pony, enveloped in a large grey coat, and other things to match. It was no other than Malcolm. He bad no fear of being recognized, as he knew the eyes of Isabella would bo directed to her illustrious suitor instead of the servant. Nevertheless he wore a largo hat which shaded his face, and with the aid of a wig completely changed bis appearance. As they rode past tho house of Mr. Shir ley, he had the extreme felicity of seeing Frederio touch bis hat and bow gallantly in the saddle, while at the same time ho caught glimpses of a female figure, smiling and waving her handkerchief. When they had lost sight of the dwelling a hearty laugh ended the joke. Two days after, Frederio received an answer superscribed in tue delicato hand writing of Isabella. It ran thus : "Mr. Greenwood: I fear I shall not be able to withstand the delicate flattery of your lordship. My weak head, and still weaker heart, may make me but too sub servient to your wishes. I shall be disen gagod on the evening following this. I must confess that the report you have heard is not entirely unfounded ; but I can assure that no reciprocity of feeling exists between us. As the companion of a physician, I fear there would be but little congeniality between my refined sensibilities and pills, powders, small pox and other contagious diseases. The profession, too, obliges one to mix with all classes of people, I think I have explained this subject to the satis faction of your lordship ; but should you deem me too free upon so short an acquain tance, attribute it to the deep respect I entertain for your character, and suffer rne to subscribe myself, , Your friend, Isabella BniRLEt." ' "Refined sensibilities and contagious disorders !" exclaimed Malcolm, gaily. " Complimentary, very. Her feelings are unusually delicate of late. I rather suspect Miss Shirley will receive a visit from me rather than ' Lord Illsley. ' " Thus far, Fred, this has been a practi cal and, to me, a fortunate joke. The efforts, if I mistake not, will be good ; at least, it will learn Isabella a good lesson, and make me, possibly a happy man." "And do you really think seriously of Flora "West?" inquired hi friend, ear nestly. "If, upon further acquaintance, my sen timents are not changed, I shall most as suredly make her Mrs. Malcolm, provided I can gain htr consent and , that of Mrs. West. You know I have seen her daily, and my interest has increased rapidly," re plied the physioian. "I truly wish you success," rejoined Frederio. ' 1 "As you well know, I am not influenced by the opinions of the wdrld in general. My happiness is too valuable to be sacii ilced at so heartless a shrine. Flora "West is fair, modest, and good, slugs like an an. gel, and plays the barn divinely J added to this, she is a kind and affectionate daugh tor, and must make a good wife," observed Malcolm, earnestly. . . " She cannot fail to do so. Eecure her if you can, or some one else may try his success," answered Greeuwood, significant ly, as the friends parted. , Isabella Shirley was alone. She was elegantly attired, and evidently unusual attention had been bestowed upon her toilet. The glow upon hor cheek betoken ed excitement and pleasure, while she ner vously walked to the window and then re seated herself with the determination of being calm and composed. Suddenly the bell was rung violently. With a start she arranged her dress and assumed the most bewitching attitude possible. With a winning smile upon her countenance, she awaited the entrance of the visitor ; but a look of disappointment was but too obvi ous when Dr. Malcolm was ushered into the apartment. " Good evening," said the young lady,in a cold and restrained voice. "Good evening, Isabella," replied the other, cordially. " Excuse mo for rath er neglecting you of late. My business has been pressing, and that must be my excuse." , " It is of no consequence," rejoined Isa bella, in a still more frigid manner. " I have not been troubled with ennui." " I am glad to hear it, for I feared you might reproach me. But now let ns have a social chat ; tell me what you have been reading, and if anything new has happen ed," he added, in the same friendly tone. " I am not in the humor for talking ; I have not been reading,' and you will not find me a news-carrier," replied Isabella, shortly. Malcolm tried many times to draw her into conversation, but she was as silent and cold as ever. lie now started a new thomo. " You look unusually well to-night," he remarked. "And what of that;" she retorted, sharply. " I was not aware young ladios were averse to being informed of the fact," be added, quietly. Neither spoke for a time. Isabella was obviously uneasy ; she moved from place to place, consulted her watch often, and at every sound looked anxiously towards the door. Malcolm knew the nature of her feelings, and, perhaps rather ungenerously, prolonged the interview. " It may be you expect company, Isa bella?" observed Malcolm, abruptly. "And am I accountable to you for any visitors I may have?" returned tho young lady, angrily. " Certainly not ; but I may intrude, and will take my leave." And wishing her " good evening," he left the house. Isabella Shirley waited long and vainly for the arrival of " Lord Illsley." She thought of every possible reason for his non-appearance, but was fully convinced the morning would bring her a note con taining a satisfactory excuse. ' She retired feeling unhappy and anxious. The following day passed away with no tidings of "his lordship" or Malcolm. She felt conscious of treating the latter in a very rude manner, and something whis pered, " you will regret it anon." Isabella again retired dispirited and miserable. A half formed suspicion arose in her mind that she had been duped, but to this she would not listen, for the idea seemed an improbable one. The following day a package was brought her. With trembling fingers she tore it open, when three letters fell from its folds. Taking one which was addressed to her, she read as follows : ' '"Miss Isabella Shirley i Lord Ill sley,' I am informed, left the Winthrop House to-day, for the South, where he re sides, leaving the enclosed epistles in my possession. I return them, thinking they will prove more valuable to you than to myself, or even to 'his lordship.' As your refined sensibilities,' want of 'reciprocity of feeling,' and dread of 1 contagious dis orders,' are so many obstacles to our fur ther intercourse, I will respectfully with draw my suit, and subscribe myself, 1 Your obedient servant. Geouqb Malcolm." The letter foil from her nerveless grasp, and glancing at the others,1 she perceived they were the very ones she had sent to Mr. Greenwood. The whole truth flashed upon her mind ; she grew pale and sank in sensible upon the sofa. Her mother com ing in soon after discovered her in this sit uation, and learned the cause by referring to the letters. Applying restoratives, Isa bella soon recovered, but only to exper ience the moBt bitter anger and mortifica tion. , "O, this is dreadful I I have been so duped ; I shall die with shame 1" "I told you how it might be. 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,' and you recollect those were my words," re plied Mrs. Shirloy. " I cannot bear it, mother. It will be known, and every one will laugh and call me ''Lady Illsley.' I have lost Malcolm also, and find, when too late, that ho is necessary t to my happiness)" exclaimed Isabella. . ' Your knowledge has not come iu time to be of any service iu regard to Dr. Mal colm, but this experience may be of value in afterlife. We must leave town for few months, until the affair is forgotten. Doctor Malcolm Is worth half a dozen 'lords," aftoi all," added the mother with a sigh. - 1 ' With feelings not to be envied by any of her sex, the unhappy Isabella left town in company with her mother. When she re turned, at the expiration of three mouths, greatly altered iu appearance, she learned with emotions which cannot easily be Im agined, that Flora West had become the wife of Dr. Malcolm. : ., ,' Flora West had Indeed associated herself for life with the physioian, "pills, powders, and contagious' diseases" included. ; Mrs. West, who recoyered in a short time from her illness, found a comfortable home in the large establishment of her daughter, and that serenity of countenance and peace of mind which she once possessed, returned. Flora's sister was sent to a select school, and promises to become an ornament to society. Malcolm proves a devoted husband, and often congratulates himself that Isabella had made such a mistake. How the Lover was Lost. IF you care to hear it, I don't mind if I toll you the tale of my only love-affair. It's rather a good story, I think, and as the lady's married and settled far away from here it won't do any harm. It happened when I was about twenty-eight ten years ago, you see and, although I'd had many a good rousing flirtation before I made Louisa's acquaintance, I'd never seen the woman I really wanted to marry. You see, I was very fussy at that age, I called it fastidious, esthetic, &c and I found fault with one thing and another in all my lady friends, but there was just one thing which I could not abide, and that was awkward- ss. I didn't mind good, honest ugliness half as much, for I always remembered the poor things couldn't help that ; but I never could see why people should Bit as if they were all elbows, or walk as though made of cornstalks or bean poles ; and the starchy way in which people climb a fence or get into a wagon always sets my teeth on edge. . r ' i " Well, the young lady who finally took my fancy was Miss Louisa Maxwell, one of the prettiost girls 1 ever saw. She was very intelligent, too, and took an lutorest in almost everything which interested me ; and the way in which she first attracted my attention was by her graceful waltzing at a Newport hop. I soon found, however, that she was not an instinctively gracoful person, only that what she had been thor oughly taught she did well. Waltzing, riding, walking all those things in, which her . school-mistresses had drilled her she did to perfection ; but set her to perfor: some gymnastio for the .first time and she was entirely at sea, as I discovered when I undertook to gallant her over the rocks at ' Spouting Horn,' or down to the beach be low the ' Forty Steps." . "You know 1 have always kept my horses, and at that time I had a regular beauty, and the first dog-cart ever seen in this country. Louisa liked the looks of it very much, but seemed rather afraid to try riding in it ; however, I finally coaxed her to go out with mo one day, intending to stop at a Half-way House not very far from the town and get some ice-cream before we came back. ' The fact was, I wanted an opportunity to propose to her we were both staying at the Ocean Ilquse, and of course I could never get a word with her alone, especially as she was quite a belle and always had a crowd round hor. But I had been In dancing attendance all summer and wanted the thing settled ; so, although etiquette says you must never propose to a lady while out driving, I determined to seize the opportunity while we were having our cream in the grove attached 'to the house, and come to the point, " Well, she made some little pother about getting into the wagon you know a dog- cart is rather up In the air but finally she wassafoly settled on ' the cushions by my side, and we drove along very happily. Indeed, she made herself so charming, I should have proposed to her then and there bad it not been for the presence of my groom, who of course sat cocked up behind US. : '' " Things went on very well till we reach ed : the 'Half-way House,' which was situated in a grove of trees, with little ta bles soattered around in all sorts of shady nooks little arbors and bowers that seem ed made on purpose for lovers. Of course it was very popular, and late In the after noon was always crowded with visitors ; but I had purposely come early, and as we drove up was gratified to see that not many had yet arrived, and among them but few people . we knew. All who were there, however, were collocted on the piazza, and looked up to see the new vehicle, which had already made quite a sensation in the town and all the waiters and attachei of the1 establishment also came to tho doors to got a peep at the cart. "My groom leaped down and took the horse's head, while I sprang out to holp Louisa. As she stood up I saw she looked rather porplexod, and laughed to think she was puzzled to know how she should get down. Little did I guess how she would solve the difficulty 1" Hore Larry sat upright, his eyes spark, lino- with excitement, and used his fore finger to point the moral, if not to adorn the tale. i ' "The very instant I ruised my arms before I had a chanoe to touch her waist-' by Jove 1 she made a bolt right at me, took a short flight through the air, and came to roost on top of my head ! And there she lay, Charley, paddling like a huge turtle and screaming, ' Oh ! my 1 goodness ! gra-a-a-clous ?' "She nearly knocked me tJown, my boy, and she , almost broke my neck. ; I was in utter darkness, on account of my new bea ver being orammed down over my eyes, and hor struggles were so 1 frantic I thought every minute she'd tip us both over to gether. Ah, you necdu't laugh I It was a very serious matter, and came' near being my death, and hers, too. Even to this day I'm not quite sure my neck is sound. In that minute I think I had every sensation of hanging. - "I ran backwards sevoral steps w ith her still balanced on my head ; and not her shrieks nor the hat, which by this time had worked down to my chin, could prevent the howls and roars of laughter with which our performances were greeted from reaching my mortified ears. ' My groom was para lyzed with laughter, and of course no one else came to our assistance. But finally I remembered Samson and the Philistines and with one mighty effort bounced myself forward and planted her on her feet before me. "What became of her after that I did not see, for it took the. combined efforts Of myself and groom to extricate mt from my hat. While we were still struggling with it I heard invisible questioners ask him whether ' them were circus folks ?' and whether , I meant to 'pass round that bat when I got out of it? When I finally emerged I encountered the grinning visa ges of every guest and knife-boy on the premises, and, catching the contagion, could not help joining in tho general shout. " After a while Louisa re-appeared in the parlor, and we had our cream there In. stead of in one of the lovers' nooks out side. To tell the truth, I didn't dare pro pose to her. What on earth would I do with a wife who got out of wagons in that style? At that time I thought the loss of her would break my . heart, but I was sure if I married her she would break my nock. " After all, life's sweet ; and while I was hesitating what to do she settled the ques tion for me by leaving Newport the next day. l lie poor girl was very much morti fied, I think, and couldn't bear to face me again. She left me a farewell note, how ever, thanking me for all I had done to make her suramor pleasant, and asking me to call on her in town the next winter. Of course 1 did so ; but by that time she was engaged to a Southern fellow she met trav eling, and before the New Year she was married and settled in Sol ma. Good Evidence. nonry Ward Boechor tolls the following incident : I recollect a man who came to me and said, " I was in a certain firm, and we did a commission business ; and there were three or four occasions on which I know we received a good deal of money which be longed to our customers.' I cannot toll you who my partners were, because It is not for me to inculpate them ; but I want you to take so much money (giving me the amount), and pay it out so and so. I have made up my mind to be a Christian ; I feel that a Christian must be honest ; and I want you to see such and such men and give them this money, without my name." It was a very interesting interview that I had with one of the men, because the effect was to break him down and bring him under eon. vibtion. It was a gospel to him. I went to his counting-house and said, " I have a very pleasant duty to perform. There is a man uniting with my church who thinks be is a Christian, who is trying to live a Chris tian life, and who says he has defrauded you. This is the amount of tho principal, and this is the interest." The man sat and trembled a moment ; then he said, " Who is he? For God's sake, tell me his name " No, sir,'? I said, ? I cannot tell you his name." The man cried like a child. " Well," said lie, "tnat means some thing., Partner come here." The partner came, and he had to tell it all over to him This man himself came to ray church and began to believe in religion, l This in. stance was so different from anything that he had met with before that he thought, after all, there must be something in Chris tianity, although no such impression had been made upon him before that time.r For, where men do) business and find that deacons cheat them, that leading men in the church cheat them, and that they have to look out as sharp for members of the church as for anybody else (and a little harper, because having everything settled up above, they think they can take a little more liberty down bore), then it is hard to preach the gospel to them effectively ; but when you bring evidence to worldly business mon that there Is among Christians, self- denial, self-sacrifice, and humiliation, not only before God but before mon, it is like a gospel to them. t2T" A Juror iu a criminal case recently tried at Sau Francisco said that ho would like to agree to a verdict of acquittal, but whs prevented from doing so by bis oath which required him to render a verdict ac cording to law and evidence. To show his his sincerity, however, he offered (being c - e . . ... i l. i m to be applied toward paying the fine and request the Juuize not to 1 in nose any im pribonraeut. Several other j Jurors who agreed with him agreed to 'increase the sum to $1,000, so that the prisoner and his taraily would sutler uo pecuniary loss by reason of the verdict. The majority of the jury would agree to nothing but a verdict of acquital. A disagreement was the rssult and the prisoner will have to undergo an other trial. HE At ESTATE Y;At Private Sale. . . n,K,"IU wm "en at private ms val uable farm situate In Juniata township, ferry co.. Fa., adjoining lands of George Tlted, George Ickes and others, containing 91 -A-ORES, of Bed Slate land, about 75 Acres are cleared, and In a high state of cultivation. The balance Is well set with timber. The Improvement ar a aaaA two fciv iju. and Weatherboarded DWELLING HOUSE, yjjl LARGE BANK BARN, TENANT HOUSE, CARRIAGE HOUSE, NEW There la also a Well of eood water near tho bouse. There are also TWO GOOD APPLE ORCH ARDS on this farm, with a variety of other fruit trees. This nronertv Is near the village of Murkln. vlllo In a good neighborhood. Any person desiring to purchase a home, should see this property before making a final Invest ment. I'flce 15,000 i payments, J2.0C0 on the 1st of April, 1874, at which time a deed will be delivered, and possession given. The balance to be paid In threeeuual annual payments, with interest, to be secured by Judgment bonds. mryjmi on or awness JACOB KLINE, Marklevlile, Terry CO., Fa., OK LEWIS POTTER, 2tf New BloomUeld, Ferry oo., Fa. Tho Best is the Cheapest I THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE. SINGER SINGER f SINGER SINfJRR . MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. MACHINE. SIJNUJUK SINGER SINGER SINGER SINGER SINGER SINGER THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE Is so well known that it Is not necessary to mention IT8 MANY GOOD QUALITIES! Every one who has any knowledge of Sewing Machines knows that it will do EVERY KIND OF WORK In a Superior Manner. The Machine Is easily kept In order; easily op crated, and is acknowledged by all, to be the The Best Machine in the World ! Persons wanting a Sewing1 Machine should ex amine tho Singer, before purchasing. They can be bought on the , , . , . Most Liberal Terms OF ' F. MORTIMEIt, 1 NEW IiLOOMFIELD.PA., General Agent for Ferry County, BOr of the following Local Agents on tho same terms: ...,. ... . . A. F. KEIM, Newport, Fa. JAS. P. LONG, Duncannon, Pa. Professional Cards. J, E. J UN KIN. Attorney-at-Law, . New BloomUeld. Perry co., Fa. - Office Next door to the residence of Judge Juukin. . . , . . ; 46tf AM. MARK EL, Attorney-at-Law, ' New BloomUeld, Ferry county. Pa. -Office with Chas. A. Harnett, Esq., Centre Square, adjoining Mortimer's Store. , ; ; 4 TEW1S POTTEH, ATTORNEY AT .LAW, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PERRY CO., PA. "Clalm promptly secured and collected. Writings and ail legal business carefully attend ed to. 32 yl JAMES H. FERGUSON, Attorney-at-Law. NEWPORT, PA. WOfllce Market Street, near the Square. 35 6 CHARLES II. SMILEY. Attorney at Law. Now BloomUeld, Perry Co. Fa. 4. Office with 0. A. Barnett. Esq.; next door to Mortimer's store August 20, 1872 -ITTM. A. SPONSLEtt, Attorney-at-Law, f y Olllce adjoining his residence, on East Main street, New BloomUeld, Perry co., Pa 3 2 ly CHAS. A. BARNETT, Attorney-at-Law, New BloomUeld, Perry co.. Fa. , A.Ofllce adjoining Mortimer' Store. 3 Sly JBAILY, Attorney at Law, New BloomUeld, PerryCO., Pa. -Office opposite the Court House, and two aoors east oi me ret ry uomiiy iiaiiK. Refers to B. Mclutire, Ksq. June 27, 1871. JOHN G. SHATTO, Surgeon Dentist. New BloomUeld, Perry CO., Pa. All kinds of Mechunioal and Surgical Dentistry done in the best manner, avd at reasonable prices. .Oflice at his residence, one door East of the Robinson House, and opposite Win. A. bponsler's Lawomce. , . .. . . 21y WM. M. HUTCH, -ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, New BloomUeld, Ferry co.. Pa. WOfflce Two doors West of F. Mortimer Btore 3 7 ly CHAS. J. T, McINTIHB, Attorney-at-ljiw, New BloomUeld, Perry co.. Pa. All professional business promptly andfaitb. fully attended to. 3 2 lv. "ITTM. N. SE1BKBT, Attorney-at-Law, f V New Blooinlleld, Perry co., Pa. Bloomfleld, 8331v. ' ' v LEWIS POTTER, notary Public, New Bloom Ueld, Perry Co., Pa. . Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages and Leases carefully prepared and acknowledgements taken. All kliuis of Pension and Bounty papers drawn and certllled, will also take depositions to be read In any court In the United States. 7 101y M. A. MOltRIHOX, Jl'KTICK OK THE PEACE and GENERAL COLLECTOR. NkwGkkmantown, Perry co., Pa. Remittances will be made promptly for all Collections made. .. ( , 7UU -yyiLLiAta M.'suTcrr, " ' Justice of tho lcacc, AND GENERAL COLLECTOR, New Bloomfleld, Perry County, Penn'a Special attention paid to Collections of all kinds. Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages aud Agreements eatlyn executed. 7 lotf i i , Auctioneer. The undersigned gives notice Hint he will cry sales at any point In Perry or Daupln counties. Orders are solicited ana prompt attention will be given. it. D. WELLS, New Buffalo, . Perry g., Pa, -Mb
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