TERMS OF ATKITIM Tha following ara tha rataa Tor adrertldog ia tha Ambbican. - Those having advertising to de will ,v- ' TIRKS TWO DOLIiAM . NHV pass wuuia ue year. : ne paper sisoeninsuea ' lMlllllklMHMilnIJ i . .. .. r v. A ana it convenient for relerenoe : Bite, 1 Square, It. I it I i In. oa I T. Tae WUl be twfctiy adhered to hareefW. fl.OOitllOSt.tOi M&o.M.oo-lio.oa If snbtnrtben aerleet or refaae la take their aewe- 1.00 1 4,M 6,6 T.OW 12,00 8.00 16.W . eolnmn, I I 6,00 - papers from the omeo ta wMeh tbey ara directed, they re retponeibte nul thev have settled tb bill and 10,0" I 14.00 JO.OM It 00 i,v: 24,tHi,00 80,00 aeree tea aieooaramea Pim-. hJmm aM ae m Itan and Tan line at this aif d typ (minion) make aaa square. Auditors', Administrator' and Exeeutor1 Nolle frank letter ooatalnlBg evbeoriptioa money. They ar permitted to do tola aader the Poet Offioa Law. JOB rSIHTIltO. W have eotunoted witk ear tabllehmenl a wall elected OA OFFJVS, will ok will enable ua to wxeeate, In the neatest style, every variety of Printing PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING,: BY H. B. MASSER & CO., SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN'A. S.1,00. Obituaries rexoept tfaa usual aonoaaeeaea whloh it free,) to b paid for at advertising rataa Looal Notices, Society Resolutions, Ao-, 10 ai easts Dar Una. Advertisement for Religion, Charitable and Ida eational objects, one-half tbe abova rate. Transient advertisements will ba published sail ordered to ba disoontinued, and obarged accordingly , NEW SERIES, VOL. 3, NO. 11. SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 22, 1866. OLD SERIES, VOL. 27, NO. 11. "TCRJM OF TIU2 AAtKIUCArr. BUSINESS CARDS. X.- H- EASE, 1TTOBNET AT UW, Two doon oait of Friling' ttora, Market Square, SUNBURY, PENN'A. . Business promptly attended to In Northumberland and adjoining oounUea. Ii alao duly authorised and Licensed Claim Agent for the eolleotionof Bounties, Equaliiatioa Bonntiaa, Pension, and ail manner of elsims against the Government. . Sunbory, Sept. 16, I860. &o TO WWf O WiitfifcUiA'AO ATTORNEY AT I..A.W, Worth Bldo of Publio Square, adjoining residenoe of Geo. Hill, Eat!., SUNBURY, PENN'A. Collection! and all Profearional business promptly attended to in tha Coorti of Northumberland and adjoining Counties. sunbory, Sept. IS, 1866. 'dsoaaa Hill, Bimob P. Wot,Taaroir. HILL St WOLVERTON, aVttorneya avaid Costnaelora ait JUaw, SXTJSTBXJinr, PA. W1 riLL attend to tha eolleotioa of all kinda of claim, inoluding Back Pay, Bounty and Pen loot. apl. 1, '66. JACOB SHIPMAN, flRB AMD LIFE INSURANCE AGENT SUNBURY PENN'A. airainiKTi Farmers Mutual Firo Insurance Co., York Pa., ;amberland Valley Mutual Protaotion Co., .aw York Mutual Life, Qirard Life of Phil'a. Hart rd Conn. General Aeoidenti. Sunbury, April 7, ly. Dr. CH AS. ARTHUR, omcropatfjtc 13!)jjstc(an. raduato of the Homoaopatbio Madieal College of PennaylTania. Orrioa, Market Square opposite tha Court House JJBURY, PA. March 31, 1H66. in aowaa, lbvi taaiHOLTt. Bowen & Seesholtz, WHOLESALE RETAIL DEALERS in erery variety of WHRACITE COAL, aaa A Co's Lower Wharf, Snnlmry, Pa. dars solicited and filled with promptness and itch. obnry, June 8, 1866. SOLOMON MALICK, ATTORNEY AT LAW, BURY, Northumberland County, Pa, CE in East and of Weaver's Tavern, Market Street. business entrusted to bim will be careful y and ally attended to. Consultation in the Eng id German languages. bury, April 8. 1865. 'R0TYPE AND PHOTOGRAPH Market Fawn Btreet, SUNBURY, Pa. S. BYERLY, PAomiKTon, raph, Ambrotypcs and Melainotypes taken in .' style of the art. apl. T, ly J. R. HXLBUSH VEY0R AND CONVEYANCER : AND JUSTICE OF TUE PEA CE. y, Northumberland County, Pnn'o in Jackson township. Engagements oan nade by letter, directed to the abova address. ices entrusted to bis care, will be promptly to. 12. 1866 ly RocKariLLRa. Lloyd T. Robbbacb. "KEFELLER & R0HRBACH. iwm an u E the same that has been heretofore oocu by Wm. M. Rockefeller, Esq., nesrly op residence of Judge Jordan. , July 1, 1S64. ly II. 11. JUSSEU, ay at Law, BUNBURY, PA -tious attended to in the counties of Nor- A, Union, Snyder, Montour, Columbia ing. aarBBcncti. n M. Reed, Philadelphia, tell k Co., " .A (VI Wl cMichael.Esa.. m A Co., 289 Pearl Street, New York. Ishniead, Attorney at Law, " A Coz, Attorneys at Law, . " Vlarah , 1862. SALE AND RETAIL DEALER in ovary Variety of IRACITE COAL, Wharf, BUNBURY, Pann'a. solioiUd Bad tiled with promptness and BvyH. 1866.-y O. GOBIN, and Counsellor at Law, , ,LE, COOPER CO , MISSOURI. taxes oa lands In any part of the Buy and tall real Estate, and all other oa to mm wui reeeivo prompt etten- -ootlS, 'ti. , E. D. LIJILEY, AN AND SURGEON 'HUMBERLAND, FA. T has opened an office la Northum- irs hu sarvioes to the people of that Joining townsLips. Ottoe next door oe Store, where he eaa found at all id August 19,1866 & FEED STORE SALE AND RETAIL. r respectfully informs the pnblia aonstaotly oa hand at his asw sr tha Snamokia Valley Railroad R Y, Flour by the barrel aad sacks Ml by the ton ( mannfaetured at hi own Mills, , the lowest eaab prtoea. J M. CADWALLADER. '., 180. MIAH SNYDER, Counsellor at Law, (BURY. PA. tttornew for Northam. a, i6.-:y . HAUPT . teaBsetMr BI aeavr. f Market street, fear doers west Byator's Store, 3TJRTT. PA. (ly to all profeestoBal burin eai -a, tha eoileotion of elaiau) ia the adioiuuig oullUr- 186T . '' and guilder, door a Eaalof Third tt, Y . F 3B IT XT '.A- k-taar BvroNerllr at J AO OB O. BEOZ MERCHANT TAILOR, And Dealer la CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTING, Ac raws street, soath of Vetrer! Hotel, btj ntjb xnr. ap .A.. March 31, I860. GEO. C.WELKER & SON, FIBB ft LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY, Offloe, Market Street, SUNBURY, PA. Risk! taken ia First Class Stock and Mutual Compa nies. Capital Represented vl,tOO,t0O. Bunbary, May 12, I860. y COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! GRANT Se BROTHER, Shipper Sc. Wholesale St Retail Dealer Ua ., M'lllTC St BED A 8 11 COAL, In every variety. Bole Agents, westward, of the Celebrated Beery Clay Co J. Lowbb Wiiir, Suhidbt, Pa. Sunbory, Jan. 13, 1866 Pensions Increased. The late Aet of Congress give additional pay to the following Pensions, via : 1st. To those who have lost the sight of both eyes, or both hands, or totally disabled so as to require oon. stent attendance, the sum of $2i 00 per month. . 2d To those who have lost both feet, or are totally disabled in the same so as to require constant attend anca, the sum of $20 00. 3d. To those who have lost 00a hand or one foot, or are so disabled as to render them unable toper form manual labor (IS 00 per month, and other oases in proportion. The subscriber is duly prepared for the Immediate procurement of these claims. S. B. B0YER, Att'y at Law. mi n onry, June 10, ipoo. TUE following persons are entitled to resolve an inorease of Bounty under the Act of Congress passed July 1866, to equalise Bounties. 1st All soldiers who enlisted after the 19tb davof April, 1861, for 3 years, and served their time of enlistment and have been honorably discharged, and have reoetved or ara entitled to receive a Bounty of 100, ara entitled an additional Bounty of flOO. 2d All such soldiers who enlisted for 3 yean, and have been honorably discharged on account of wounds received in the line of duty, are entitled to an additional Bounty of flOO. 3d Tha Widow, Minor Children, or Parents of such soldiers who died in the aervioe of wounds or disease, are entitled to an additional Bounty of glOO. Bv application to S. P. WOLVERTON. Em., of SrjHBCaY, Pennsylvania, who is an authorised Claim Agent, an suca claims oan Da speedily oolleotea. ounoury, Augusta, 1000 u EQUALIZATION OP BOUNTIES. Zj. XX. EASE, Attorney at law, tiunbury, Pa. T8 duly authorised and Lloensed by tha Govern ment to collect all Military Claims against the United States. Bounty monev due aoldiera under the lata Equalisation Aot of Congress, and all mili tary claims against the Stats, due soldiers of 1813, for Pensions and Gratuity. Claims due soldiers of me rennsyivania ueeerve uorps irom enlistment to the date 01 muster, prompt! collected. Sunbury, Augusts, 1866. llosantleaj Collected. G. W. HAUPT. Attornsv at Law. Sunburv. Pa offers his profusaional sarvioes for the collection cf bounties due to soldiers under the late Equalisation Aot passed by Congress. As an authorised olaira I agent fee will promptly oollect all Bouutlaa, feniions and Gratuities due to soldiers of the late war, or the war 01 loi i. Sunbury, August 13, 1866. Sheet Iron and Stove Market Street, near Engal's Store, SUNBURY. PA. AN immense stock of every kind of Tin Ware, and Sheet Iron Ware of all descriptions. STOVES, COOK, OFFICE and PARLOR STOVES of the best Brands wbioh are unsurpassed for beauty of finish. simplicity of arrangement, oombining oheapness and durability and each stove warranted to perform what taey ara representea. Coal Oil, Coal Oil Lamps, Lanterns, hades, Chimn ya, and all artioles usually kept la an establishment of this kind. COPPER, BRASS and IRON KETTLES, of all sixes. FRUIT JARS and CAKS of tha latest Improved styles. lie is also preparea 10 00 an ainas 01 opouuag aoo Roofing, Range and Furnaoe Work. Kepairiog, oncapiy ana neauy executes. BENJ. ZETELMOYER. Sunbury, July 7, 1866. ly BOUNTY FOR SOLDIERS. T IIAVE made arraneemeoU in Washinetoa City, L for tha prompt eolleotioa of fiouaty under the late Aot of Coneress. I have also received the pro per blanks to prepare tne eiaune. noiaiara eauuea to this Bounty should apply immediately, as it ii es timated that it will require three years to adjust all the claims. All aoldiera who enlisted for three year and who hava not received more than $100 bountv are entitled to the benefits of this Aot, as well as aoldiera who have enlisted for three years and discharged altera sarvioe of two years, by reason of wounds received, disease contracted ia line of duty, ar re-enlistment. LIAJIU l. rtUUUSAVU. Sunbury, August 18, 1866. 028. HOOP 8KIRT8 628. nOFKXN'S "OWN MAKE." New Fall Styles I Are la every respect First Claas, aad embrace a a complete assortment for Ladies, Misaes aad onild ren, of the Newest styles, every Length aad Slaea of Waist. OUR SKIRTS, wherever known, ara more univer sally popular than any others before tha public. mey retain weir aaaee newer, are iigniar, a ore elastic, more durable, aad realy Cheaper, thaa any ether Hoop Skirt la tha market. The springs and taatemngs are warranted perieet. every taay snonia Try Them ! They are now being extensively eold by Blercnanta, tnrouKBouttoe uountrv. ana at waolo. sale A Retail, at Manufactory and Bales Room. No. 628 ARCH Street, below 7th., Philadelphia. Ask for HOPKIN S "owa make," buy no other! CAUTION. Noae genuine anloss stomped oa each Fid Pad "Uopkfn's Hoop Skirt Manufactory, Ho. oza Aron street, rniieaeipoia. AUo, ConeUnlly on kaad fall line of New York made Skirts, at very low prioea. Terms net uaaa. uaartioeuqiy Sept. I, 1846. 4m ' BOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS t II. U. THACUEB, SOCCBSSOBTO W . W. AP8LEY. IN addition to our large stock , already ea band, era are now receiving a full supply of Fall aad Win. tar goods tar .adiaa, ueaueotea, Misses Bad Chil dren's wear. Alao a good eesortment of Iron as. a large lot of R. R. Bags, Genu' ana leather betahela. Wa wish MdiatinoUv understood thaa we intend selllBI our anoda at aanall Dtofite, aieiuaively far tha eash. Tt-, r- iK.nl,.. A rl..'. 1. tk. well-known house of Mr. Bool ten, Market street, Sunburv. Pa. NOTICE Boot and Shoes neatly repaired ai abort notice. If aay boaghtaf a aaeaid hp they shall a xd loraouung- ... Sunbury, Soft. 29,1866 v t RarriaM if akarn Wanted ta ao Belloea. 1 tlUU E cokes! Bubs, Axias, bprinas. Bonds, Roll and everyuiaa- aartcinlBC to toe tmcaaes at la Cfeaap aarawu. ana ar 0 SBV. V VJi eWeB tw W FIN! Myrtle Peaatui i, at the Fanoy Store ' of ANNA FAINTER JNO. KAY CLEMENT, 1 Baslnees In this and adjoining counties earefully end promptly eutended to. Office la Market Street, Third door west of Bmlth G anther's Store and Tinware Store, StJnHURY.PE.HIVA. Sunbary.Deo. 8, 1856. tf. W. J. WOLVERTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, East end of Pleasant'! Building, Up Stairs, SUNBURY, PENN'A. All professional business In this and adjoining Boun ties promptly attended to. Sunbury, November 17, 1866. ly KUSOR0VE & 8HAFER, Wholesale Dealers in FLOUR & FEED, Manfaoturers of CANDIES, BREAD, CAKES, &c, Three Doors East of P. E. F R. Depot, Front St., NORTHUMBERLAND, PENN'A. The Baker Wagon will run daily to Sunbury and Itelins'Urove, to serve eustomera. Orders eollolted. Northumberland, Nov. 17, 1666. ly Support Home Industry! nail of Gvery Description! A FULL ASSORTMENT Just opbbbo by SAMUEL FAUST, Two doon west of Bennett's Drng Store, Market St. SU3STBTJ'R"5r, PENN'A. CALL and examine the targe assortment of the latest New York and Philadelphia styles of Bismark, WarvrtcW, Tudor, Half-Dress, Resort, Plaster, Half-Planter, Driving, 611k, Quaker and Brush BOY'S HATS and CAPS of every style and varloty. Three stylet of Hats which for beauty and du rability oannot be excelled. Being a practical Hat ter, he flatters himself that his stock haa been soleot ed with more care than any ever before brought to this place. He also manufactures to order all kinds of soft Fur Hats, all of wbioh will be sold at wholesale and retail, at reasonable rates. Dyeing done at short notice and at the lowest ratea. Sunbury, Nov. 24, 1866. Great Attraction, at the NEW TIN-WARE, Sheet Iron and Store Store of 31ITE & GE1TTEER, STJIIXnBTTIVY, 3? .A-., Wbero they keep constantly on hand and manufac ture to order at short notice. TIN AND SHEET IRON-WARE of all descriptions. They would especially oall the attention of pur chasers to their large and well selected stock of COOK AND P&RL0R STOVES. The subscribers have made arrangements to have all their best stoves made to order, and those who would have a good stove would do well to go and examine their large and well selected stock. First. They defy competition on tha following tried Brands of Cook Stoves, vis : Combination j)as Burner, Cook, Uorcrnor Penn Cook. WABASH AND IRONSIDES, and tiis Well known Antiduat Cook Stove called SPEAR'S ANTIDUST. Also. Parlor and offioo Stores in great variety em bracing all the best manufactures and most fashion. abla designs, unsurpassed for beauty of finish simpli city of arrangements combining obeapneas, durability and each stove warranted to perform what they ara represented. Also, The eelebratad Baltimore Fire Plaoe Store, for heating first, second and third stories by Registers. Also, VULCAN HEATER, j Also, the celebrated MORNING GLORY. ' Coal Oil, Coal Oil Lamps, Shades, Chlmnles", and all articles ! usually kept In an establishment of this kind. 1 Tbey are also prepared lo furnish Slate and do slating in tha best workmanlike manner. ) Also, to do Tin Roofing, Spouting. Range and Puma Work, Qas Fitting, Ao. Repairing neatly ' and cheaply executed. Also : "Ouugh's Raw Bone Bapcrd'hoa phate." Remember the place. Sample and Bales Room nearly opposite Conly's Hardware Store, Market street, between Third and Fourth streets. Building dark painted. August 26, 18C6. BOOKS! BOOKS!! MHE subscriber begs leave to oall tha attention of X nil customers, ana me community in general, u the fact that he hu bow received hu seoond lot of ISTEW GOODS, consisting, in part, of a oomplete Una of PAPER AND ENVELOPES, Blank, School and Juvenile Books, Fancy Toilet Soaps. Perfumes, Picture Frames, Lava and Willow. Hanging Baskets, Bird Cagea, - Hand and Stand Glasses, Fine Vases, Handsome Olove Jewelry and Work Boies, Traveling and other Portfolios, Carved Brackets, Feather Dust Brushes, Balls, Bats, Fishing Tackle, Toys of all descriptions, a large stock of WALL-PAPER AND BORDER, Window-Blinds, Paper Shades, Coal Oil Lamps and Fixtures, Ao. Thankful for past patronage, and hope, by strict attention to business, to continue the same. ' N. F. HUUTNER. Sunbury, June 9, 1866 IMt, 18 Philadelphia A. Urle Railroad. fTIHIS great line traverses the Northern and North J. west counties of Pennsylvania to the oity of Erie on Lake Erie. It has been leased and is operated by the Pennsyl vania aatiroca company. Ti 0 Paittngtr Tratiit at isunbury. Leave Eastward. Erie MaU Train, 11.46 p. m Erie Express Train, . . . k ... 6 ai a m. Elmira Mail Train, - - .. - - 10.26 am. Leave Westward. Erie Mall Train, 1.00 a m. Erie Express Train, 6.S6 p m. Elmira Mall Train, 4 36 p.m. PaaseaxerAMrarua throuxh oa the Erie Mail and Express Train without change both way between sroiiauvipota hv u. New York Connectioa. Lear New York at 00 a m, arrive at Erie 16.00 a. a. Leave New York at i 00 a. a., arrive at Erie IS a. ai. Leavaa,rlaatJ0p.., arrive alftew York 4.40 p. m. Leave Erie at9 i0 a. a., arrive at Lew York 10 10 a. as. ELEGANT SLPKFINd CARS oa all Nlht Train. For iaformetioa respeoung raaaaDger ansinaa app ly at Cor. 80th and Market oV, fUUadalphia. nd for Freiaht business of the Company's Agents, S. B. Kingstoa, Jr., Cur. ISth and Market St., Philadelphia. J. W. Reynolds, Erie. WllUaaJttsBwa, A rent N. C. R. R., Baltiinore. if. H. Hocaroa, Gao l Freight Agt. Phltada. H. kV. Gwibbbb, Gea'l Ticket Ag't., PUUada. A. L. TVJUtR, .ae'4 Maaager, WiUlamtport. Desaaxbar 1, ItH. atai, Glass, PuUy, White Lead, Varalahes. s. Kvervthlnc that rainier aaa at anbeara priei at the Hardware Store ef Sunbury, Jue It, 1866 POET I C A L. BETHLEHEM. A. Chrlatmaa Carol. ar Bat. a. aasrinas wbld. Not to tha man whose rigid vow, And broaden 'd hem, and solemn brow. Proolaim'd, "I holier am than thou !" The tidings came, at Bethlehem. Not to the slave of sense and pride, . ; Whose oreed the angel-host denied, Who wished no Heaven this world beside, The tidings came, at Bethlehem. Not to the Csasar, golden crowned, Not to the king, by bim enthroned. Not to the priest, with jewels soned, The tidings came, at Bethlehem. Not to the Temple's marble walls, Not to the olty s lordly halls, Not where the perfum'd fountain falls, . . The tidings came, at Bethlehem. But to the humble men of heart, From oasuist free, and aopbio art, Who watob'd their flocks the world apart. The tidings oame, at Bethlehem. For them resounds the song of Heaven, r or tn That' For them, with light its vault Is riven ; "unto us a eon bj given," The tidings oame to Bethlehem. Bless'd Jesus! Grant to me the faith The simple-minded shepherd bath, That, evermore, upon my path May shine the light of Bethlehem. TALES & SKETCHES. JFrom Godey's Lady's Book.) OLD HIinURIini A CHRIST. MAS STORY. BT B. ANNIE FROST. "I wonder what old Humdrum will giro us for s Christmas present," said Nellie Hastings, as she twisted tier curls before the sitting-room mirror, and admired her pretty face, as therein displayed. "Don't, Nellie," said bcr sister Agnes, looking up from her sewing ; "nicknames are intensely vulgar, and it pains me to hear our kind friend so spoken of." "Kind friend, indeed," said the beauty, saucily ; "what has he ever given ua but a few prosy sermons t" "O, Nellie, what should we bave done without his care for us ? Think bow cheap the rent of this little cottage is made for us, and how many scholars he has procured for you, and how well he pays me for the sew ing. He is a kind friend," and tears stood in Agnes Hastings1 eyes as she spoke. "Well, then, don't cry aboht it, sis," and Nellie gave her sister a hasty kiss. "I won't call him nicknames any-more, if it displeases you, and I shall soon be independent of his kindness," with a scornful emphasis upon the lust word. "There Is one of my tiresome brats at the gate now," and she sauntered into the little parlor, to meet the boubIc scholar coming up the garden walk, to take bis lesson. You wou!d scarcely have supposed the sisters twins, had you seen them on the dull December day that opens my story. Nellie, tall, graceful, and brilliantly beautiful, was in the full glow of her youthful beauty, her rich brown hair fell in proluso curia round n faco vith icmilar fc.itiiic!, u eiear rtd aud white complexion, and lighted by a pair of large black eyes full of fire Hud life. Agnes, pale and thin, with a somewhat sallow skin, hair brushed smoothly back from her face, and gathered in a heavy coil at the back of her head, looked at least five years older than her gay aister. Both wore mourning dresses, but while that of Agnes was a heavy unbroken black, her sister's was modified by white ruffles, and trimmed pro fuscly with glittering bugles. Another dif ference, more pitiful thau all, Agnes was deformed. Five years before this dull December night Helen and Agnes Hastings, then just seventeen years old, made their debut into fashionable society as belles and heiresses. Beautiful, accomplished, and graceful, daughters of a reputed millionaire, they became at once the centre of the gay circle id which they moved. They were mother less from infancy, but their father's sister bad tilled their mother's place during their whole existence, and still directed all house hold affairs. The family history had been a rather odd one, Mr. Hastings was a twin, and this sis ter, born In the same uour wita Dimseii, had never left him. One other child, a younger son, bad shared their parent's love, but for long years be bad been a wanderer, taking bis snare ot an immense lamuy es tate, to travel in foreign countries, sending home occasionally a box of curiosities, dresses, fans, or playthings for his little niece, but otherwise ignoring the existence of bis brother arid sister. At ! bave said, the girls became at once belles in the circle of fashion, and suitors were not wanting, soma attached doubtlea by youth, beauty, and talent, others proba bly attached by the reputed wealth of Mr. Hastings. For two years the twins reigned as queens, heart whole and gay. Agnea waa something ot a blue, and bad been guilty of poetry. Helen added to her beau. ty a wonderful talent for music, and a su perb voice. Cultivated to the highest per lection by her proud father, this voice richly deserved the fame it bad acquired, and few saloons considered their visiting list perfect where the beautiful young singer waa not a guest. From early childhood there had been treat dissimilarity in the characters of the sisters. Agnes, grave, even reserved, was fond or leading, aometuing oi an artist, with ereat sweetness and gentleness of dis position, and at sixteen a member of the KniscoDal church, and a Christian, sincere ly tryiug to keep herself "unspotted from the world." Nellie, on the contrary, Sra a dashing, lively girl, superficial in all studies xooptiog music, tull ot animal spirits, ana tuioking religion "very nice for old pen pie." two years after tueir aeoui, mo gravs Agnes waa betrothed to young lawyer. poor but talented, with a heart full of devo tion to his beautiful betrothed, and a bead that promised in time to win him distinc tion in bit chosen profession. The engage ment was satisfactory to relatives on both sides, and preparation far ihe wadding were commenced, when Agnea met with an accident that crjppled bar for Lite. 8be waa driving out with bar lover, when the horse became frightened, and, making a sudden plunge forward, threw ta from her seat into tha road. - tier injuries at first appeared to be slight, but as urns went on us pnysi ciacs found the injury to tne spina was twisting tin figure ta one aids, and navklng a limping gait and curved pack unavoida ble. ' in ua agony ana nnrror oi aiscover. ing this Agnea dismissed her lover, spits of bis prayer and protestations, and thtn month of bitter repining proved that even , her Chiistisa spirit could sink under ber heavy burden. It was a still greater afflic tion that roused Instead of crushing her, and restored her faith, patience, and hope. Her father committed suicide, after perilling his own and his sister's fortune in one speculation, and losing all ; and that sister, deprived at once of home, fortune, and the brother she Idolized, In ona short month followed him to the grave. Nellie wa frantic tinder this complication of trouble, and now Agnes, roused from her own selfish grief, came out true and faithful in the storm around ber. Friends came forward to offer counsel and assistance, and from the wreck of the occe noblo fortune a small tutu was secured, barely sufficient to clothe the orphans in an humble style, greatly at variance with their once splendid wardrobes. By the ad vice of their fathers lawyer, tbe girls left the city and went to a small country town, where, by their needlework they earned a support. Tbey had been but little time in their new home when a stranger, a gentleman past middle age, came to reside at G . It waa not long before ho became acquainted with the young seamstresses, and in a short time so won their confidence that he be came a fast friend. His means appeared large, for he bought a cottage for himself, and two others which be rented, one to the sisters, and a large handsome stone mansion, in process of erection, was soon known to be his future home. Having letters that made him at once influential in G , be used that influence to procuro music schol ars for Helen, who bore the drudgery of sewing but badly, and himself kept Agnc busy on the most equisite of shirts, collars, and cuffs, at large prices, but oi the most elaborate finish. The music lesson over, Helen came again to her sister's side. "Still at that handkerchief?" she said, touching the dainty embroidery growing under ber sister's busy fingers. "What a dandy old Mr. Lawrence is." . "I think, Nell, dear, it is more the desire to aid me by giving me employment, than from any dandyism of his own, that be has such wonderful shirts, and so many handker chiefs with his initials embroidered in the corner." "Aggie." A long pause then, again: "Aggie, is be in love with youl" Startled and shocked, Agnes let the work fall from her bands. "Nell, how can you t" "Well, but, Agnes, see how odd it Is. Here we are pcrlect strangers, with no earth ly claim upon bim, and be takes as much interest in our concern as if bo was our father." "O, Nellie no, no, a thousand times no to your question. He, so good and noble, and I what am It" and she touched tho shoulder that rose somo inches above its natural place. "But, dear me, Agnes, he's as old as the hills, and oa stupid as possible. Of course be cannot expect youth and beauty too in a wife. I think he will propose to jou, aud to does Harold." "Harold t" "There, don't look astnniuhed. Of course vou knew what Huruldcaiue here for.' "But, Nelliu " "Hear me out. He came to make lore to me, and propose; well, be bas proposed, and I said yes, and in January I will be bis wile." "Nellie 1" "Why not!" and the young girl' bead rose with a haughty look of defiance. "He be you know, Piell, tney say ceis not very constant." "Fudge I A parcel of old maids wno want to win him. and cannot, tattle for revengo. I tell vou. Agnes. I am sick of this life,"and she sprang from ber seat and paced the floor with quick steps, to and fro, to and fro, like some beautiful wild beast, caged but unta- med. "I'm sick of drudging over stupid chil dren, who can't or won't learn : aick of bear-. ing glorious melody tortured into hideous sounds ; sick of being chained to hours ; sick of poverty, obscurity and toil I Harold Granville is ncA. lie loves me ; ne win take me away from thia wretched village to a circle such as I once reigned in." "Do you love bim, Helen I" "Well enough to get along. He adores me, and that is much mere to the point." "Bu Nellie bis his intellect." "Ob, 'ie's a fool, I know. So much tbe better I will rule htm. Yon may tell old Humdrum to-night, Agnes, and be can send by bridal present at Lbnstmas." And soe left the room, singing as she went a gay air from Travlata. Agnes sank into a deep reverie. Her sis ter's questions bad touched upon bitter memories and a painful present. Back, over intervening years, her thought travelled to recall the lover of ber girlhood. 6he pic tured again the frank, bandsom face, heard again tbe tender loving voice, felt the tender caress of loag ago, and then came tbe agony of parting. Sua beard tbe pleading words to wine a sue would give no ray oi nope. Loving bim utterly, she bad resolved never to burden bis brilliant career by giving him an ailing, crippled wife ; never to bear the misery of seeing bis love turn to pity ; never to bear a reproacn tor loving nerseu oeiier than bim. He bad left her, left tbe city, and she knew nothing more. Waa she to bave another trial now I Probing her heart with a firm unshrinking touch, she found there a respectful affection for bcr kind friend ; a sense or dependence urion his advice and friendbbin that it would be very bitter to loan. She knew that it would cost ber much pain to wound bim, ha a mat trial to her to sea him no more, yet she did not love bim. Too well she Icaaw tha fan) in a where heart springs to meet heart, too well she remembered wbat dream love bad awakened in her young life, to mistake this calm, respectful friend ship for the tender passion. Yet, Helen wa ngo 1 and waa seeking to win ber love, what bad be done I In bejr gratitude for Li kind ness, ber real frankly expressed pleasure in hi society, bad abe not encouraged bim to think h might win a dearer place still I Hot tears wars eourslng down ber pallid cheeks, when her bands ware taken in a firm clasp, and a grave, gentle voice spoke ber name, "Agnea, you are in trouble." . Sbe knew tbe voice, and tbe hot blood rmahed ior a moment to her face : then aba aaid, hesitatingly I v.. . - . 'I was Uun king of ihe peat." ' You must not think too sadly," said ber friend, seating bun self beside ber j 'pcrhap the tutur may have bright day too. I vou know to-morrow ia Christmas, and I have aa offering to lay at your feet, my little friend, that you easy not altogether despise. 1 have long" L . "Oood afUraooe r - - - Nollie't gay vqiceioter rapted thtm. bbe we followed toon by bcr lover, std the Ute-a-teU was not resumed. It was late before allthe visitor had departed, and Nellie threw herself at her sister's feet. "Well, old Humdrum must see bow Ha rold and I stand, and if he don't tend mo something handsome to-morrow be' too mean to live." "O, Nellie, don't talk o." "Was he proposing, Aggie, when I came in f I did not soe him till it waa too late to get away, or I should have kept Harold in the parlor a while longer." "Please, Nell" "Well, I won't tease you. You are the dearest of all sisters after all, and may be sure of the best room in my future home, and all the love your madcap sister can give yon." "Thanks, dear; but I can never consent to be dependent upon Mr. Granville." "Stuff and nonsense. You may sew your dear fingers off, if that will ease your con science. I'm sure it will be as well to sew for me and Harold a for old Mr. Law rence." "But" "There, don't aay a word. To morrow I'll convince you by all the rules of logic that it would be barbarous cruelty to de sert mo, but now I am too sleepy. Good night. By the way, won't the old maids tongues run I Harold and I will be served op all over the village, with pepper sauce. Good-night I Pleasant dreams to you 1" But dreams will not come without sleep, and sleep would not visit the cripple's pil low. All night she lay thinking of tbe bit ter task she felt sure tbe morrow would entail upon her. Thinking of the true wiso counsel so long offered her, of the hour of pleasant intercourse so soon to end, think ing too somewhat sadly of a future of lone liness, or spent in the home of a man she could not respect, and whose money bad won ber frivolous sister's band. And of what was Mr. Lawrence thinking in those same long hours, when he too toss ed upon a sleepless coucb f He was recalling hours spent with the pale, gentle cripple, when his-own world-hardened heart bad grown soft and tender in the light of bcr smile, the music of ber voice. He was think ing of bcr pure Christian patience, ber resig nation to suffering, ber quiet industry, her unwavering cheerfulness. Then he thought of his new home, wboee large rooms were furnished and ready for occupants, and he faucied her presence making the bouse a home, her taste adorning tbe rooms, her smile welcoming the master when be entered; and, less selfishly, he looked forward to the life of ease and rest he meant to offer her. restor ing the bloom to her checks and the light to her eyes. Christmas day dawned bright and clear. The sisters were seated in their little sitting room after breakfast, when Mr. Lawrence's servant handed in a small parcel. Upon being opened, it was found to con tain a set of diamonds of exquisite purity, beautifully set, a tiby note for Helen, and a letter for Agnes. "O Aggie I are they not superb And for vm; see, my name is on tbe card inside. But" and, as she read hrr little note, her checks grew crimson, "is not this spiteful t" and she read aloud: "Will Mus Helen accept the accompany ing jewels, if tbey are handsome enough to save old Humbrum from the charge of mean ness V "Read your letter, Agnes. Of course, as he sends you nothing, he offers you kimidj for a Christmas gift." There was a long pause, then a cry from Agnes "God is very good to me 1" "What is it, Aggie 1" "Sit here, Nellie. Do you remember how often father and Auut Lizzie usod to speak of our uncle t" "Tbe one who sometimes sent us present from Europe, Asia, or Africa, as the case might be I" "Ye look !" and she pointed to tbe sig nature at the foot of the letter. "Lawrence Hastings." read Nellie. "You don't mean " "Yes, Nellie, yes. Our own dear uncle, who wanted to win our love before be made himself known. And, Nellie, tbe bouse on tbe hill, tbe new house, he bas settled U upon me, with an income of two thousand a year for life, only asking me to let him bo my guest there." "And you consent t" He was there, in tbe doorway, asking the question. Xiell looked up wltb a comical look, bait terror, half penitence. To sorry, sue said, advancing to meet him. He kissed ber tenderly. "Never mind." be said, heartily, "perhap 1 am a little prosy. You win stay wltb us till you are married, and I promise you a handsome a trousseau as New York can furnish ; but here," cd be turned to Agnea, "I look for some comfort after a lonely, wandering life." . She gave him a tearful but happy smile. "You love me, Agnes " b said, gently. "As fondly a you can desire." "Then you will accept my offer. Come, tba carriage ia at the door, your borne i ready for you. I invited Harold to dine at tbe new bouse to-day, so you will come at once, to make a borne and tha beginning of a new life for 'Old Humdrum.' " MISCELLANEOUS, Enjovina a Pbavkji Mxetiso. Some thirty years ago, in a town in New York, long since noUd for "stated preaching," old Deacon Bemont was conducting a prayer meeting in the church. Uie teat wa in front of the pulpit, where a door opened in to a small closet. Tbe worthy old deacon, leaning bis chair back against the door that openea inward, happened to tip bis chair hcyoud Its balance, trusting to tbe treacher ous door, wheu down be went, beels up, into the dark clout, to tbe no small consterna tion of tbe audience. The poor deacon bad to be drawn out by bia legs, cbair and all, and dared about bim in profound bewilder meet at tbe ill constrained tittering that greeted bis advent. Soma time after this episode, a noted revivalist wa holding a series of westings In the same church, and in convening with tbe young people oc tbe subject of personal piety, amongst other questions be asked a lady, whom he wa anxious to interest en tb subject, "Did you ever enjoy prayer and conference meeting?" She replied she thought abe did oaee enjoy such a season. Tho minister then anxiously Inoulred. "When and where did you exper ience this sensation I" Sbe replied with per fect sincerity. "It waa when old Draco Bemont fell into tne Close i, ana u urag ced out uninjured by tb heel.' Tne Olu aaa anntarad ao well oatibCod with this cooveration,thatheshe'lnomoMqict,tion', ia that quarter. A, RtiHwian Review, An English journal gives the following description of a review at Ht. Petersburg, on the occasion of the recent visit o the Prince of Wales: At one stroke arms were presented all down the long line of horse and foot, the bands struck up, and at the further end of the Palace, at a hand gallop, appeared the Emperor of all the Russias. In accordance with his exclusive relation to the warriors present, ho rode alone he the Commander-in-Chief, at whose bidding every one id the square was obliged to court wounds and death. Behind him were the four Crown Princes of England, Russia, Prussia and Denmark ; next to them Prince Alexander of Hcssc, the brother-in-law of the Empress, and the Prince of Oiduuburg, Altenburg and Weimer, whom the event of the week had brought thither ; in the rear a brilliant suite of general and staff officers'. The troops now deployed to tbe extreme left of His Majesty, and defiled before him by oom panics. The fronts were of twenty-five men, marching in cloao order, and moving with the solid, mechanical tread which ia the delight of the professional eye. The sameness of color was now no drawback lo the appearance. If not a thing of. beauty, they were a thing of power. A each bat tallion passed, the soldier cheered, tbe offi cers saluted, and the standard bearers lower ed the precious burden entrusted to. their care. His Majesty, and with him tha Erinces and his suite, among whom were old Frederick Paulet, Lord Hamilton, and tho other military attendants of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, ac knowledged the salute in the ordinary man ner. Tbe cavalry and artillery went past at a trot, the magnificent horses Attracting the greater attention from the plainness of the riders' attire. At length came the squa drons not muffled up in cloaks. Tbe Cos sacks appeared on their little horses with braided tails, their faces half hidden in fur caps, the various detachments distinguished by tbe colors of the boad piece. A small band of cavalry, all mounted on superb greys, with embroidered saddle-cloths, pre ceded a body of Uhlans. Tbe heavy rum bling of wheels heralded the approach of artillery, which presently appeared in con siderable strength, each team being of the same color. The guns looked rather heavy in comparison with the light patterns re cently adopted in Western armies, and were drawn by hempen Instead of leathern traces. After a squadron of dark-visaged Cossacks, the Cuirassiers of the guard, with breast plates and helmets, cantered past on char- gorj black as jet. As a pepuiianty, it may be noticed that about one-third of the men of this corps were armed with lance aad sabres; the rest with sabre alone. When charging in line of battle the lancer are placed in tbe first rank, and are supposed, by breaking tha epemy's lines, to make gaps, which are subsequently better widened by the sabre than tbe lauce. Some of tbe cuirassiers bad red and white pennants on their lances, and red saddle cloth trimmed with dark green orange, and tho letter "A" in the corners. Others had Hue, red, and orange pennons, and saddle cloths of orange, trimmed with' white and blue; others, again, yellow, white and blue pennpns, and black saddle cloths, trimmed with orange. Then came a body of Caucasian horse, with small round black caps, and a musket carefully wrapped in felt slung behind their backa. More cavalry, more artillery, with every va riety of facincs and distinctions, brought up tbe rear. When the stream of armed men at last ceased to flow, the Emperor, with the prince and suite, lpft the square to lunch in a palace adjoining tbe isruiau Embassy. The troops had all marched off to quarters, and the restrictions wbicn baa hitherto prevented the people from ap proaching the hallowed person of their Boveroign being now removed, they rushed up to him, nd taking off their cap, broke into enthusiastic cries of greeting and bles sing. Though a brief, it w a tumultuous scene, and one that must have gratified tbe heart of every loyal Ruosluq. .i.i Two cadets at WeBt Point, previous to the rebellion, rcceivod phecks on tbe United States Treasury, which in their haste lo join the rebel ranks, they failed to present. Re cently tbey presented tbern at tbe Trea sury, but Secretary Stanton ordered that payment be relused, and tue amount return ed to the appropriation from which drawn. Served then) right. A deed of trust issued for tba Indian. epulis, JeffersonvlUe and Madison Railroad Company required tares tuousana oouar in rovtnue stamp. . . A nice young man went into a gambling bouse in Breaham, Texas, and after losing all his monev. iewelrv. etc staked bis clothes, qd finally walked out of the den e CAdam before tbe fall. RKCIPiB,cVc. Dbop Cake. One and a half taaonp sour milk, half a teacup cream, salt, on tea spoon saleratus; stir quick with flour, and drop in a buttered dripping pan. Baked Beaxb Without Pork. Excel lent in taste, tasily digested, good for dys peptics, free trom wioisb Oavor. dobk a quart of -bean in water overnight; draw tn water away ; boll in clean water until oft ; put in a baking dish with a lump of butter tbe aizn or an egg ; ait ana pepper. and bake as usual. , Cheap Buckwheat Cakes. Tako two pint ot fresh buckwheat flour snd a pint of sifted corn-meal, mix with milk to a thin batter, and one tablesBeonful or One salt ana two tablespoonfulsor brewers yeast, ores equivalent in other yeast. Ieavo tba whole in a stone jar or in a warm place to rise over night. In the morning add a teaspoonfut of not water, then bake immediately. Ykat. An experienced housekeeper, writing to the Country Otntkman, give the following receipt for making yeaet: Nino pint of water, sis good-sized pota toes, one teeeupfut of bona, (pressed down ;) tie the bops in a small bag ; boil all to gether until tb potatoes ar don; then mash very fino ; on Uaoupful white or coffee sugar; one teacupful of flour; mis with the potatoes ( be careful to hav no lump ; than pour oa tn bop water ; boil all together e few moment ; stir well to keep from scorch ing, (a that would spoil the taste ef the bread () pour into a atone jar ; wha blood warm put In a pint of yeast ; let it atand in a warm place twenty-four houra, stirring oc casionally ; then put la a cool, dry place ; it it ready (or us, tat the sponge tor your bread just a with other yeast ; on teacup ful will make four good-aited loaves of bread. Stir tb yeeat wall before using, i bar ud tbi receipt for verl years, end hveT known it to fail hn my flour wasgooi
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