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fEleuoteb to 'News, titcrature, poetrn, ""cicnce, Iltecl)anics, 'Agriculture, the Qiffutlion of
_'Useful Information,
VOLUME IV.
THE LEIIIGH REGISTER,
4spublished in the Borough of Allentown, Lehigh
County, Pa.,evcry Thursday
ILIVAUGIJSTUS L. RUDE,
'At r5O per annum, payable in advance, and
f:s2 00 if-not-paid-until-the-end-of-the-year. No
'paper discontinued, until all arrearages are paid
.except at the optitM of the proprietor.
AnvEnrlsnmx.srs, making not more than one
square, will be inserted three times for one dollar
:and (Utz . ..every subsequent insertion tirenty-five
• 'Cents. Larger advertisements charged in the
same proportion. Those not exceeding ten lines,
will be charged seventy-five. cents, and those
making six lines or less, three insertions for 50
cents.
EV"A liberal deduction will be made to those
who advertise by . the year.
VP - Office in .11 °nation SI., one door East
of the German Reformed Church, tieddy
opposite the 4 , Friedembothe 011 ice."
BLACK BEAVtIOTEL.
William Pry,
Successor to Housunt •S'ehroyer,
.NO. 211:1 NORTH THIRD STREET,
Between Calkwhill and Willow Streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
The undersigned respectfully informs his
many friends and the public in general, that
he has lately rented the Tavern Stand,
No. 2411 North 'Third Street, between Cal
lowhill and Willow streets, well known in
this section of the country, as the
Black .13car Hotel
which establishment - he has fitted
- ;;;;;p up in a superior style, and is now
" ready to accommodate all those who
May favor him with their custom. The
building is large and commodious, and is ad
mirably arranged to suit the convenience of
all persons who may favor -him tvith a call
for a long or short time.
His yard is large, and his stabling com
modious, and On attentive hostler will at all
tnnes be found in attendance.
By punctual attendance to his customers,
and a desire to render them comfortable. the
proprietor expects a share of public patron.
age . W I LLI AI FRY.
May 23. 11-1 y
Stuttering and Stammerinw
CURED
In from Five to Twenty Minutes.
rplit Undersigned would respectfully an
'-;nounce to the citizens of Lehigh and the
adjoining comities. that he has located him
self in New York for the purpose of
EFFECTU.TLLY CURING
persons who are troubled with
STUTTERING OR STAMMERING.
So confidant is he of success, that no pay
will be required until the utmost satisfaction
is given. His method is so easy, that any
child five years old may understand it, and
yetso efficient, that he will forfeit One Tho
usand Dollars to any person who will stain
user and apply it.
••
• • Da. J. V. WYCKOFF,
No. 37 Chambers Si., New York
P. S. For further testimonies as to the"
• efficacy of his method ;•• he refers to the
Medical Faculty of New York,.who witness
ed the application upon a gentleman, who
%smarm inveterate stammerer, and had been
.operated upon by other Physicians, without
~the least benefit, and astonishing as it
may seem, Dr. Wyckoff cured hint in 20
minutes, that he was able to speak and rend
with ease, without hesitancy or semblance
•of Stammering.
The Doctor also has over One pundred
Certificates of cures performed; among which
—are several medical gentlemen.
N. B. All letters of inquiry, (post-paid)
will be promptly answered by naming the
Post Office and State where they reside.
March 7. •
HENRY LAURENCE,
I.DrazetteautikQ
Formerly of Philadelphia, now a
%Ai: resident of Allentown.
*Office at Steckel's Eagle Hotel.
:Refers to the following gentlemen resi
'Caents of Philadelphia and Allentown.
tiara. Geo. Morion,M. 1). E. Townsend, D. D. S.
'Henry S. Patterson, .I.l..K.Townsend, Dentist.
-John B. MeClellen, .. IL. R. Kceeker, Dentist.
Charles 11. Martin, IT. P. Shantz, M. D.
Charles 1.. Martin, :J. Romig, Jr. M. D.
LVF"reeth and roots extracted gratuitous
ly when removed for the insertion of artifi
cial teeth.
May 9;-,
List of Letters.
The following is a List of Letters remain
ing in the Post Office at Mechanicsborough , ,
•Utt the Ist . olguly, 1850.
..Samuel Sand, Peter `Psrotvn, John MI
-son, Owen *Schaad. John Troxcl, (cabinet
maker) SamnelPollt, Simon Moydr, ElOry
Mary Schivander, Reuben
tartch, John It Esq.
A. J. SEAGREA.VP.S, P. M.
ly 2!5.
A FAMILY NEWSPAPER.
New Assortment or Jewelry.
Come and Examine—Judge for Yourselves.
Joseph Weiss,..
Dealer in Clockg,ifittcheg and Jezvelry,
Adopts this method to inform his old cus
tomers and. the public in general that he still
continues the above business, and in fact
more extensively than ever. at his old stand,
directly opposite the Odd Fellows' Hall, in
Hamilton street. 1-le has just returned from
New York and Philadelphia, with an unu
;.: ... suM large assortment of
*O
CLOCKS,
."4 111 D AND SILVER
\ COL
ck . :!... .. tCe WATCHES,
;$-° )
74:,-1:-_ - Jewelry, Specs, &e.
All of which is now unpacked and exhibit
-1 ed for sale at the most reasonable prices.
Eig,ht-day and 20 - Hour Clocks,
in cases, decorated in the handsomest styles
Gold and Silver Watches,
nn assortment that cannot be excelled in any
country establishment in the State, among
which can be found the. finest GOLD levers,
to the cheapest silver watches.
Speciactes,
Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles, with glas
ses for all ages,
Jewelry of every Description,
Such as Gold Chains, Rings, Breast-pins,
Ear-rings, Keys, Pcns, Combs, Table and
Tea Spoons, Thermometers, &c. &c.
Musical —instruments,
He has in addition to his former Stock of
Mucical.instruments, filled up his assort
ment with new,
Pianos, EoHans, Violins, Scrordians,
,Ureic Boxes. All hinds of Brass and
other Instruments, will be furnished at the
shortest notice and at the most reasonable
prices. He ars° keeps for sale Piano and
Violin Strings, and every oth'er article that
belongs to these instruments.
Repairing Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry
done at tlit shortest notice and on reasona
ble terms.
Thankful for the liberal custom hearto
fore enjoyed, he trusts that his punctuality
in business, the cheap prices of his woods,
will secure him their custom and be the
means of obtaining many r.c7: ones. .
May 16
Loaligsan lirother,
1113NUKICTURERS DE.ILERS
Boots, Shoes, Hats & Caps.
The nineteenth century being the age of
Magnetic Telegraphs, Steamships, Locomo
tives, &c., and in which all kinds of busi
ness is done in the very quickest and most
expert manner, it likewise becomes neces
sary for the trading public, to take small
profits and make quick sales, in order to
"keep up.with the improvements of the times.
Upon this principle we have determined to
act. We will sell our Goods at such prices
as will astonish the buyer.
The following are some of our prices, to
wit:—
Men's Calf-skin Boots from $2,50 to $.1,40
do course do " 1,50 to 3,00
do Lip do " 2,00 to 2,75
do Gaiter do ." 1,25 to 3,00
Ladies' Gainers " 1,00 to 1,97
do Slippers and Welts
Buskins
31 to 1,25
Besides a very
large and exten
sive assortment of
..e ate ready-made
Boots & Shoes,
cheap for cash.
They also keep for s ale,e a splendid as
sortment of
Moleskin, Silk and Slouch cr.b e
II A T S.
6 7 Cloth, glazed, fancy and military .
IC A P S,
Trunks, Umbrellas, Camphine, Lard and .
Fluid Lamps, Candelebras, &c., &c.
17" Recollect the place, one door west of
O.& J. Sager's Hardware Store, in the
building formerly occupied by L. Smith's
Apothecary store, in Hamilton street, Allen
town.
May 23. . ITI
ATTORNEY A: COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Office in the western front room of the
building of John D. Lowell, formerly Horn
beck's, west of the Courthouse.
• Allentown April 4, 1850,
491,--ly.
WashiligtoiPriiting Press
FOR SALE.
A Superior iron printing press, Washing
ton's patent, with abed 22 by 34 inches, in
first rate ciriler, for sale at this office, on rte
commodating - terins.-Adtlress A. L. Ruhe,
poet tad&
duty 25,
Just, Received
IN A LLENTOWN,
-1N
WILLIAM S. MARX,
ALLENTOWN, LEI-lIGII COUNTY, PA., AUGUST 8, 1850.
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, the I-lon. J. Pringle Jones
President of the several Courts of Common
Pleas of the Third Judicial District, compo
sed of the counties of Northampton and Le
high, State of Pennsylvania, and Justice•
of the several Courts of Oyer and Terminer
and general Jail delivery, and Peter Haas,
and John F. Ilahe, Esqrs., Judges of the
Courts of Oyer and Terminer and general
Jail delivery, for the trial of all capital of
fenders in the said county of Lehigh. By
their precepts to me directed, have ordered
the court of Oyer and Terminer alid Gene
ral fail Delivery, to be holden at Allentown,
county of Lehigh. on the
First Monday in September 1850,
which is the 2nd day of said month, and
will continue one week.
NOTICE is therelbre hereby given to the
Justices of the Peace and Constables of the
county of Lehigh, that they are by the said
precepts commanded tobe there at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, of said clay, with their rolls,
records, inquisitions, examinations, and all
other remembrances, to do these things
which to their offices appertain to be done,
and all those who are bound by recognizan
ces to prosecute against the prisoners that
are or then shall be in the jail of said coun
ty of Lehigh, are to be then and there to
prosecute them as shall be just.
Given under my hand in Allentown, the
4th day of July, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty.
God save the Commonwealth.
CHARLES IHRIE, Sherif
Sheriff's Office Allentown,
July 4th, 1550. S
N. 13. Magistrates are desired to forward
their-returns in criminalcases to the Deputy
Attorney General at once, and to request
prosecutors to call at his office before court,
and thus afford suflicierit time to prepare the
indictments, and other matters necessary for
trial. The amount of unsettled business
renders this at present absolutely necessary.
July 4, 1550. •11-4 w
List
FOR SEPTEMBER TERM, 1830.
Lewis K. llottenstine, sot viving Excennir of
Catharine Deshler, deceased, vs. David
Deshler.
Daniel Weiss vs. Godfrey Roth.
Catharine Grim's use vs. Henry SChneider,
Administrator of Jonathan Schneider, de-
ceased.
Jamei • White vs. .Eli Steckel and Edward
Shecl:ler•
William Fry vs. Amos Antrim.
George Wassum vs. George Kern, senior, et al.
David Remely vs. Same.
Joseph Unangst vs. Thomas Wickert.
John Wagner's use vs. Stein & Wenner.
Michael D. Eberhard vs. William Edhalm.
John Wagner vs. Stem & Wenner.
George Meimler vs. George Breinig.
Meimler Erdman vs. George Breinig.
The Administrators of,Abraham Schmoyer, de
ceased, vs. Jacob Schmoyer.
Same vs. Abraham Schmuyer.
George Kemmerer vs. Charles and William
litleltnan. •
Nathan Grim vs. Yaeger &Weidner..
Charles Moyer vs. Elizaheih Hauser.
Benjamin S. Levan vs. Christopher llenritze
et al.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, vs. Felix
Kahn.
Daniel foyer vs. Daniel Helfrich, jr.
Nathan Rex vs. George Lauchner and George
Snyder.
Charles Moyer vs. Paul Sterner.
Christian 13robst, et al, vs. Christian Lucken.
Bach.
John L. Levell's use, Assignee &c., vs. Wil
liam Fry.
Thomas Glick's use vs. John ,Pander.
The Administrators of John Moritz, dec'd., vs.
Charles Moritz. •
The Administrators of Henry Gangwere, de
ceased, vs. Solomon Gangwere.
NATHAN MILLER, Prothonotary.
July 4. I—tc
Brandreth's Pills,
FOR THE CURE OF
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, 4 , c.,
TO THE PUBLIC!!
THOSE who are, sunring from remit
ting or Intermitting Bilious Complaints,
should read the folloWing, and be guided
thereby : . .
Cause of Pain.—Pain is the consequence I
of the exertion of the organ or part where it
is present to throw 01l morbid or corrupt hu
mors, for no pain can exist but from the pre
sence of those matters which are of an un
healthy character. When we have pain
in the head, in the bowels, or in any other
part of the body, it only proves the presence
of matters which the blood is trying to re
1110.ve and it isithis struggle which is the oc
-1 amen of pain. To be bled, only removes
the anguish in proportion as the amount ot
life is reduced, and the same may be said of
all lulling or soothing remedies. Not so
with Brandreth's Pills ; they at once go to
the assistance of the blood in aiding it to
discharge bad humors, to conquer the Death
Principle. To relieve pain in this way
does not leave nny bad abets, The Life.
Principle is not reduced, nor aro the teeth
destroyed; but all the organs are cleansed
and.their health insured. . .
IV'The above. Pills are for sale by the
dozen or single box at the Register 011ie°
in Allentown.
January 10,
.4..
11-if
loc--4w .
UMW' SOCODO
The subscribers have just received a new
purchase of Superior Spring Goods, consist
ing of a -full assortment, to which they
invite the attention of their customers, and
the public in general, feeling well assured
that they can please ALL who CALL.
Pawrz, Guru & CO.
Allentown, June go. . .
11 0 QV) oo
.1-11:A The subscribers have also
flifiVA, received and offer for sale at
.
Wholesale and . Retail
at very low prices, a large and well selected
supply of Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Molasses,
Spices, &c., to which they invite the atten
tion of the public.
PRETZ, GUM & Co.
Allentown, June 20. 0-4 w
Mackerel 6 Mess Shad.
Just received a fresh lot of Nos. 1,2 and
3 Nlackerel, and Mess Shad, in whole and
half barrels, for sale by
PRETZ, GUTII & Co.
Allentown, June 20.
Malllllll
50 Dozen [lay and Grain flakes, for sale
by the dozen or single, at the makers price
by PRETZ 7 °pi & Co.
Allentown, June 20. *•-4w
Jrcav elless Shad. • •
In Barrels and half Barrels, just received
and for sale low at the store of the subscri-
bor. THOMAS B. WILSOM.
Allentown, July 4. *-4w
.i°ew ch. crel.
In Barrels and half Barrels, jest received
and for sale low at the store of the subscri-
ber. Tuomns B. WILSON.
Allentown, July 4. 4-4 w
COO Mg. ZIAATAIM.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
LW taken the (Nice of the late Samuel
Runk, Esq., and will promptly attend to all
business entrusted to his care in this and
the adjoining counties.
Mr. Rumc may be consulted in the Ger
man, as well as English.
Brier to Hon. J. M. Porter, Easton, Pa.
June 13. N--4w
PI TER itereli OFF,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Tins removed his Law Office, from the
corner opposite the Courthouse to the new
ly erected bricl building, one door cast of
Smith's Apothecary store, on the north side
of Ilamilton street, between Kolb's Hotel
and the Courthouse.
He can be consulted and give advise in
the-English and German languages.
Allentown, April 25.- 11-3 m
➢D - 311LUIND J.
ATTORNEY COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Office a few doors toes! of the Court house.
C2 , 711e can be consulted both in the Get*
man and English languages.
Allentown, April 4.
Ina al a AIL 0
The undersigned takes the liberty of in
forming his friends and customers that he
removed his Store, from No. :24 North 4 St
TO NO. 140 MARKET STREET,
between 4 and sth, where he has for sale, at
very low prices, an extensive assortment o
LOOK I NG GLASSES,
- _
in Gilt, Mahogany, and Common Frames,
well adapted to to the Southern and West
ern Niarket. .
Largo French late.Wirrors framed to or
der, of approved 'tyle, either plain or rich
ly ornamented.
Toilet, Dressin 6 . 4 Swing Glasses, in
great variety; Gilt apii Fancy Wood Por
trait and picture Pinnies, also Common
Frames without Glasses.
Looking-glassylittesby thc box, or in kris (It:Ratifies.
,
ALSO FOR SALE,
Brass and Gilt Curtain Cornices and Or
mimonts, Brass Andirons and Fenders, Sho
vels and Tongues and Standards, Fine Go
thic l'ea Trays and Waiters, Ivory and Self
Tip Handle Knives and Forks, in setts and
dozens, Fine plated on German Silver
Spoens, Forks and Butter Knives, Fine and
Common Brittannie Ware, Plated Castors,
Candlesticks, Cake Baskets, Snuffers and
Trays, &c., &c.,
A creneral assortment of Clocks for Sale.
IT'Looking-glasses packed in the safest
manner, and insured against breakage.
JOSHUA COWPLAND.
December, 6 11-Iy,
Brandretli and Wrights Pills'
Country merchants and others, aro tare
by notified, that the far famous Pills of
Doctors William A. Wright, and Benjamin
Brandreth, are constantly Weprfor sale at
the office of the "Lehigh Register" by the
dozen boxes, at wholesale prices.
July 5. • ¶—(3m
ii-iy.
Tpcncral Intelligence, tanuicicinciit, Mamas, €r,c.
Voctical Qcpattincut.
From Holden's Dollar Magazine.
Evening Hymn.
Lord of the - stars.of night! Thy love
Is ever beaming from above!
Thy name is written in the sky,
In characters that cannot die.
They are 'appointed to make bright,
The silent corridors of night ;
And from the chambers of the west,
To beckon me away to rest.
Vor'if the realms of endless space
Are Thine eternal Dwelling•place,
Surely, Thou art upon the light
Of you bright seraph of the night.
And if thou art upon that sphere,
I know that Thou art with me here—
Giving the very life to me
13y which my soul now worships Thee
Then, in the f r ulnesS of Thy power,
Pour On the offering of this hour
The healing incense of Thy love,
And lift my sacrifice above.
11115cellanc4tto Zelectlono.
The Poor Relation.
"Will. you tell me," said a stranr:er, in
quiring at the door of a descendant of the
Worthington's, "where the dwelling of
Thomas Worthington, Esq. is?"
"It is that noble edifice which you see
yonder beyond the long row of factvies."
The inquirer moved slowly on, apparent-,
ly scarcely able to sustain himself; from
physical imbecility. He was met at the
outer gate by a servant.
"Will you tell your master that a distant
relation, front across the water, who has ex
perienced many misfortunes desires to see
hint?"
The servant returned, and ushetA the
traveller into the outer hall ; and in a few
minutes, the owner of the mansion appear
ed
" I am, sir, your supplicant," said the
stranger, " you doubtless recollect''that
brother of your mother, residing in Scotland,
had many sons. Misfortunes have thick
ened upon one of them, he is poor, and froiu
recent loss of every thing by shipwreck, is
now pennyless. lie begs a lodging at your
hands, and something wherehwith to clothe
his almost naked frame."
"1 have nothing to give to stragglers,"
said the lord of the mansion. "Most per
sons like you are imposters."
"I am no imposter," said the petitioner,"
here is a proof, that I mn not," taking a let
ter from the Americah consul from his
pocket ; "burl am your unfortunate cote - -7in ;
and if you will but believe my impressing
wants, Providence may put it in my power
to reward your kindness."
"I repeat, I have nothing to give ; and I
.should advice you to get wino daily work
to supply your wants."
The stranger heaved n deep sigh, and
left the house. lie tottered on. It was
impossible to pass many dwellings, without
encountering one owned and occupied by
a Worthington, or his descendant. lie cal&
led on many, told his misfortunes, and soli
cited relief ; but all were deaf to his peti
tions, and most of them shut the door in his
iv -t I
ace.
Late in the evening, an "(:d Quaker gen
tleman, who accidentally heard the 'poor
relation's story,' while passing the door of
one of the Worthington's offered him a lodg
ing and some supper. He went with the
benevolent old gentleman ; and, on the fol
lowing morning, he again wandered forth
to renew his call of the day before. It was
observed that he was very particular not to
negleCt to call upon every son of the deceased
Mr. Worthington. He expended several
days in this way, but every where there ap
)eared the undisguised dread of a 'poor re-
lotion.' • .
At length he sought the magnificent .
mansion of the . Honorable Denjatnin
NVorthington, which was situated about two
miles front the village of Weckford. It stood
upon a commanding eminence, which (Wei.-
looked the village, and was justly regarded
as one of the most delightful rural retreats
the country could boost. After going through
the usual ceremonies of the door, lie was in
troduced to the business office of the 'Oak
lands Mansion.' Presently the Hon. NI r.
Worthington appeared. The stranger •re
pouted his solicitations for relief; and his
claim as a relation ; but here, too he met
nothing but coldness and neglect.
"Then," said• the stranger, "If you'll not
relieve the wants of your most unfortunate
cousin, perhaps 1 can tell you something
that will move your pity. Yciu had a bro
ther 'Thomas, who many long years ago
mysteriously disappeared."
"Yes," said the honorable gentleman ;
'"but ho is no doubt dead, long and long
ago." .
“H
e is not dead," said the stranger; "but
after on age of misery and misfortune, has
returned in . poverty and rags ; and now
solicit:, you to feed him."
I''lmpossible !" exclaimed the Hon. Mr.
Worthington. .
NUMBER 44.
“Here is a mark upon my arm, received
by a burn when a child, which proves the .
truth of what I say,” said the long lost son:
Horror seemed to convulse the frame of
the Lord of the Oaklands.
"Take' this note," said he, "go to the - -
Swan Hotel, a small tavern directly upon
the road, about two miles beyond this, and
I will come with some clothes, and ► money;
to provide you a passage over the seas.",
The stranger departed,but not to the Swan
Inn did he. bend his footsteps. He web,
dered to the confines of Weckford, where
he was told a distant relation of the Worth-.,
ingtons lived, in a small cottage a few miles
beyond. Here he resolved to make him,.
self once more known. He did so, and.
found the inmate the widow of a cousin who
had come to this country, and settled many
years before, in a neighboring seaport. He
had (lied leaving a very small property to
his widow and an only child. Mrs. Almi
ra Perley—for this was the name of the
young widow, was,overjoyed to see a rela-_ _
live of her 'dear husband,' although in rags.
She bade him welcome to her table ; provi
ded some proper clothing for him at once,
fled with a sweet smile that added new plea
sure to, the cffer, She proffered him a home
b oath her humble cottage, until he could •
find one more . congenial. The poor stran
ger accepted the favor of the hind-hearted,
widow, with becoming thenkfolnessi and
remained ender the roof a short time but •
at length, suddenly and mysteriously disap
pearecL—W hither he had gone, this kind
hoAess knew not, and the rich Worthing
tons took no rains to inquire, They were
not a little delighted to be so easily rid of a
"poor relation" who might have been a bur
then and a shame ; but most of all was re
jiced the lion. Benjamin Worthington, to
whom the di s closure of his relationship had, •
been so alarming.
Time pissed on, and the disappearace of
the mendicant, was forgotten in the whirl
of fashion, business and pleasure ; although
the honorable elder brother was now visited
by a painful recollection of the unfortunate
mark upon the arm of the returned wando-
It was a holiday in Weckford. Business
was suspended, and the people were abroad
participating in the pastimes of the day. A
superb carriage with four white horses, arM
servants in livery, drove through Pleasant
Street, and stopped at the "Mansion House,"
the first hotel of Weckford: Parlors were
taken in the name of Mr. Edward Perley
and servants, from Scotland.' Forthwith
it went upon the wings of rumor, that 'the
rich Mr. Perley had arrived from Scotland.'
As the Worthingtons were aware that the
relations of their mother, were leptited Co
be very. rich in Set:Aland, they gathered to
the hotel in great numbers, to offer their
respects, and solicit the pleasure of Um
lion. Air. Perley's acquaintance. Day af
ter
day, (lid the Worthinp,tone, and all the
descendants, down to the lowest contiguity . .
of blood, pour into the Mansion House, to
"beg the honor of the rich and Hon. Mr.
Pe rley's visits." The carriage of the Hon. ;
I3enj. Worthington was out from the Oak
lands, and the barouche of Edward Worth
ington Esq. from the "Werthington Man
sion." There was neither end to the fami
ly outpouring, nor to the solicitude to be
stow attentions. The stranger was polite
in his replies ; and at last, in return, he in
vited all his kind friends to honor him at
his levee, at the 'mansion.'
• There was never such an outpouring of
the Worthitigtons. The great halls of the
'Mansion House' where filled to repletion.
All was gaiety, beauty,' and fashion. It
was a magnificent assemblage of the richest
and most respectable families of the town ;
and each one was most anxious to outstrip
the others in doing honor to the "rich and
distinguished Mr. Perky, from abroad;"
when the "poor relation' made his appear
ance in the midst of the brilliant assembly,
dressed in precisely the same clothes in.
which lie wandered through the village, and
holding in his hand the same uncouth stick,
cut from the wilds, which supported his
feeble steps from house to house !
It would be impossible to delineate the
various countenance? which were exhibited.
We must leave the filling up of that pie.;
ture to the imagination of the reader. lids
only necessary to mid, that the stranger was
the loi' . lost ThonmS, who had made an im
mense fortune in the Indies: Fly now im
mediately took steps to carry out the will of
his beloved parent, receiving all the prop
erty it gave him. In the year following, he
purchased the delightful retreat of "Auburn
Grove," where he erected a charming resi
dence. He swat after led to the aliar, the
amiable and affectionate young whir Mrs.
Almira Perky, who was not too pfoud to
welcome him to her humble cottage, even
though he appeared there in the b4rowed
tatters of poverty and misfortune. It - was a
lesson which is ofkm repented by, the villa
gers at Week ford, 'and will do no herrn by .
being repeated elsewhere.
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• LV" Old cut , toms are rooted in and upheld
by ignorance. Men cling to them becauser
they are old, when, could they trace them
to their origin, they would be ashamed to
recogniSe them.