Zbt tc . lllo litegi . ster
Is published in the Borough of Allentown,
Lehigh County, Pa., every Wednesday, by
Haines & Diefenderfer,
./i.t.8.1 50 per annum, payable in advance, and
$2 00 if not paid until the end of the year.—
No paper diseontiriued until all arrearnges are
paid.
El:7OFFms in Hamilton street, two door west
of the German Reformed Church, directly oppo
site Moser's Drug Store.
(0 - Letters on business must be POST PAID,
otherwise they will not be. attended to.
JOB PRINTING.
Having recently added a large assortment of
fashionable and most modern styles of type, we
arc prepared to execute, at shoit notice, all
inds of Book, Job and Fancy Printing.
Singer's Sewing Machine,
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ING the last four years the machines
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have been fully tested in all 1 inds of ma
terials that can be sewed, and have. rendered
generalsatisfaction. Truly thousands of worth
less Sewing Machines have been brought before
the public, yet Singer's alone has merited and
obtained a good reputation for its perfection
and reel worth. To a tailor or seamstress
one of these Machines will bring a yearly in•
come of $750.
The undersigned baring purchased of I. M.
Singer .f.• Co. the sole and exclusive right to use
and vend to others to be used, the above wuned
Machines, in the following localities: The
State of Wisconsin, the northern part of Indi
ana, and Pennsylvania (with the exception of
the counties of Erie, Allegheny, Philadelphia
and Northampton) and is now prepared to ad'
Machines as above mentioned.
All orders for the Machines will he punctual
ly attended to. Tit all cases where a Madtin
is ordered, a good practical tailor and operator
will accompany the same, to instruct the pur
chaser how to use it. A bill of sale will be (lir
warded with each Machine. The price of the
Machine, with I whiled or personal instructions
is $125. For further information address
B. 11.\:•;1/11.1,,
Norristown Pa..
August 1
A New
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LV ALLENTOW,N
Iletween Dresher's and liqtronm
Yards, in Hamilton sir( ct.
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..--;::T 'ir.• .. .-- • -- II A!' , ing on the Int
- •;‘, • :..:. -:-...i.+-W4ri'k4l.L."cttri : .'L-1 1 siness on :in
extensive scale. They have now in their Yard
a very large and choice stock or Italian and
. American Marble which they are manufacturing
into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Foot Stones ;
Mantle Pieces, Table and - Bureau Tops. Win
dow and Door Sills, Steps, Posts, &c. Letter
ing of the best style done in English and Ger
man characters, and all kinds of Ornament:L .
Work executed in the highest style of art an(
in the most substantial manner : they will Is
pleased to furnish engravings and designs to
suit the wishes of the public. They flatter
themselves in doing as goad work as is done in
Pennsylvania, and certainly the best in this
section, and to. satisfy the public of the truth
of this assertion, they invite them to call at
their yard and examine their stock and style of
work. They furnish all kinds of Sculptures
and Ornamental Work, such as has never been
made in Allentown. They also keep on hand
some beautiful sculptures made out of Italian
marble, consisting of very neat and most chaste
designs for Cemetery purPos,es,with Lambs
carved to lay on the top, Flower Vases. l'rns.
Doves, and many other figures, to which they
invite the attention of the public.
D'Great inducements arc offered to country
Manufacturers to furnish them will American
and Italian marble of the best qualiNt, as they
have made such arrangements as to enable
• them to furnish it at city prices.
They hope by strict and prompt attention to
business, moderate prices, and furnishing the
best work in town, to merit a liberal share of
patronage. ,
They also constantly keep on band a large
stock of brown stone for building purposes, con
sisting of platforms, door sills, steps, spout
stones, Sc ; .Cc
July 11
New Flour and Feed Store.
THE undersigned, having entered into co
partnership, under the firm of Bernd &
Troxell, have opened a new Grain and Flour
Store, in the store of Solomon Weaver, No 147
West Hamilton street, next door to Sleifer's Ho
tel, where they will keep constantly on hand a
supply of all kinds of Flour, Feed, Grain, &C.—,
Family Flour, delivered at the houses of all who
order from them.
They will- do business entirely upon the
CASH. SYSTEM, and can therefore sell a little
cheaper than any dealers who adopt any other
mode.
The highest Cash price paid for grain. We
invite all who wish to purchase flour or sell
grain to give us a call.
JESSE 11. BERND,
Oct. 1
A SIX HINT TO MEN AND BOYS.—If you
want to tiny a good, cheap pair of pants, coat or
vest, please call at Stopp's Cheap Cash Store.
N,s.—Aticl if you want money please pass
down on:the other side and don't look at Stopp's
Cheap Cash. Store.
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PETER TROXELL, Jr.
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VOLUME X.
Lehigh County
.11.igh.School,
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THE Lehigh County nigh School will ("MI -
L mence the third session on Monday, Octo•
ber 23d. 1855.
The course of instruction will embrace the
different branches Of n thorough English Educa
tion and Vocal and Instrumental Music, with
the French, German and Latin languages.
Young Ladies and Get tlemen. who may wish
to study the art of teaching and may desire of
becoming Professional Teachers are requested
to inquire.into the merits of the High School.
There will be no extra charges made for stu
dents who wish to study Astronomy, Plil'oso
phy, awl Mathcmntics. The - Lehigh County
High School can boast of having one of the
best Telescopes now in use, and also all the
Philosophical and Mathematical Instruments
which at e required to facilitate a student.
The session will last five mouths. The
charges are ten, twelve, and fourteen dollars per
session, according to the advancement of the
scholar. An additional charge will be made
to such students who may ldtill to study
French. German. Latin and Music.
Boarding can be obtained at very low rates in
private families in the immediate vicinity of the
school, or with the Principal at front 50 to CO
dollars per session, according to the age. Eve
rything is included, such as tuition, washing,
fuel and lights. The building will be fixed so
as to accommodate one hundred students, and
the Principal will lie aided by goo 1. and expe
rieneed alsti in Pk meanship.
For Circulars and other intlirmatiml, address
JAMES S. SIR) EM KER. Principal.
Emaus, Lehigh County.
REFEIIENCES:
C. W. Coorna., Cashier of the Bank of
Allentown.
Tnom.ts, B. Coorr.tt. M. P.. Cooper burg.
C. F. I)lcKENsmr.l), M. D.. Lower "Ali',fora
gAtt.rtN.
MIEMEMM=
WILLIAM trAcorx. Lower :Macungie.
Seaton, I(l , ,m,cilmt, Uner Milford
EVEMEMEI
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are before ihr doors of the people of L.:high.
Northampton, norhs and Carbon cont.tie - t, fur
he lltilroad is now completed froin s iNew Yorl;
and Philadelphia to Allentown.n Mondav
last the !lain of cart ran over the entire road for
the first time, and there were something less
than 109 cars in the train, and I suppose they
have all stopped at
JIMil ['TR CAI I
,
in Allentown, at No 41, cot ner of ilamilion and
Eighth streets, near Dagettlineh's Hood, for 1
passed his Store, and by the 1 0 f.h.: of 11,e ire,
mendons quantity 01gords So-pp and his c1 , 11:s
•vere tinpaelein-: I am sure that the di pot t.ltist
be right at bi.Storr,and that the whole train of
cars ain't have been loaded with Goods fir
Stapp. - We all stepped and looked vach a. ten
klim!mt at the piles of Shawls, De Dallis, Silks,
Nii.rinoes, Persian Chola, Cashmere, Alpaca,
Calicoes, &c., from the floor to the ce i ling, the
goods . all ll< ‘t , stytes. Then I missed lii the
other side of the Store, and ln, and behold, my
eyes were greeted with perfi et mountains of
Goods, consisting of Cloths, Ca:simvres, Sati.
units, Kviattickv Jaan,,Plannek, - aluslins, Taltle
Diapers, Toweling, Stocking Yarn, and -Slot It.
inns, Cloves.. Mint ns, Woolvn Comloris, Cat
pri., Oil Cloths,Gla , s and Qurencware, Looking
Glasses,Knives. Porks,Spoor.s, &c., &c. Then
one of the clerks showed me in another room
there he had piles of
I.Zene.c . 33ade
such as coats, vests, pions and °Ver coats,
all of their own mannfactory,ned he showed me
tie prices nt somc of their goods, then I said I
don't Wonder that all the people say that Dan
Met: has the best show and Joseph Stopp the
Crmh Slorc.
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1101111111 M SUE
For Young, Men and boys.
OCATED at Quakertown, Pucks County, Pa.,
I/ 14 miles below 111..thlehem and Allentown.
The course of instruction at this Institution is
thorough and practical. and embraces the usual
branches of a liberal English education. The
Winter Term will commence the 22d of Octo
ber, 1855. Charges including Board, Washing,
Tuition, Fuel, Lights, &c., *GO per Session of
22 weeks, one half payable in advance.
For Circulars and particulars address
• JOHN BALL, Principal.
September 10. _
\N, MOSS'IzAt CO'S
LEATHER AND siiol l , !RINGS STORE,
ivo. 34 East /Mini/ton ecl, lica?ly opposite
Saeger's Hardware Store.
lllHE.undersigned respectfully inform their
ii friends that they have just returned from
Philadelphia and New York with large addi
tions to their already heavy and well selected
stock, and .in connection with this they still
carry on business at the Tan Yard formerly
owned by their father, Jacob Mosser. They
keep a complete assottment of LEATHER of
every description, and Shoe Findings, which
comprises all articles used by Shoemakers,
such as CALF SKINS, ,110ROCCOS, UPPER
LEATHER, LININGS, &c. A general assOrt.
men t,of Hemlock and Oak Sole Leather, con
stantly kept on hand. Also Harness and all
other Leathers for saddlers.
The highest price constantly paid for Hints
either in store or at the Tannery.
Two of us bring practical Tanners, we feel
confident in warranting every article sold by
us as represented. We therefore hope by fair
dealing and low prices to merit a liberalshare
of patronage
Scpt• 19
--
TO 23 D' 'II 211 IS 2 ILI c‘ 111 , 1, :I
Th 6 Unknown Guest.
One pleasant evening in the month of June,
in the year 1 7—, a man was observed entering
the borders of a wood, near the Hudson river,
his appearance that of a person above the com
mon rank. The inhabitants of a country vil
lage would have dignified him with the title of
squire,' and from his manners pronounced him
proud : but those more accustomed to society.
would inform you that there was something
like military air about him.
His horse panted as if it had been hard pusli
ed for some miles ; yet, from the owner's fre
quent stops to caress the patient animal, he
could not be charged with the want of humani
ty, but seemed to be actuated by some urgent
necessity. The rider forsaking a good road for
a path leading through the woods indicated a
desire to avoid the gaze of other travellers.
lie had not left the house where he inquired
the direction of the ali3ve mentioned path more
than two hours before the quietude of the place
was broken by the noise of distant thunder.—
lle was soon after obliged to dismount, travel
ling becoming more dangerous, as darkness con
ccah•d surrounding 'objects, except when the
lightning flashes affoaded him a momentary
view of his situation. A peal louder and o
longer duration than any of the preceding,
which now burst over his head, seemed as if it
would rend the woods asunder. and was quick
ly followed by a heavy fall of rain that pone
trated the clothes of the stranger, cre he conk
obtain the shelter of a large oak which stood a
a little distance.
Almost exhausted with the labors of the day,
he was about making such a disposition of the
saldle and his overcoat as would enable him to
pass the night with what circumstances would
admit, when he F:pictl a light glimmering
through the trees. Animated with the hope of
better lodgings, lie determined to proceed.
The way, which was steep, became attended
with more obstacles the farther he advanced :
the soil being composed of clay, which the rain
had rem:ered so soft that hi; feet slipped at
BM
every step. By the utmost perseverance this
41ifficulty was finally overcome without any ac-,
ciennt, and he had the pleasure of finding him
self in front of a decent looking farm house.—
The watch dog commenced barking, which
brought the owner to the door.
• Who is there ?'
• .% friend who has lost his way, and is in
search of a place of shelter,' was the nnswcr.
• Conic in, sir,' added the speaker, ' and
whatsoever my house will afford, you shall have
with Nvekom:.'
I must provlle for the weary compamon o
my journey,' remarked the stranger.
But the farmer undertook the task, and after
conducting the' new corner into a room where
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his wife was seated, lie led the horse to a well
stored horn, and there provided for him most
bountifully.
On rejoining the traveler, lie observed :
' That's a noble animal. of yours, sir.'
t Ves,' was the reply, ' and I am sorry that
I was obliged to misuse him so as to make it
necessary to give you so much trouble with the
care of him ; but I have to thank you for your
hindneF,A to both of us.'
• I did no more than my duty, sir,' said the
entertainer, 'and therefore am entitled to no
thanks. lint Susan.' added he, turning to the
hostess, with a half reproachful look, ' why
have you not given the gentleman something to
cat ?'
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Fear had prevented the good woman from
exercising a well-known benevolence, for a rob
bery had been committed by a lawles band of
depredators but a few . Weeks before in that
neighborhood, and as report stated that the
ruffians were all well dressed, her imagination
suggested that this man might be one of them.
At her husband's remonstrance, she now
readily engaged in repairing her error, by pre
paring a splendid repast. During the meal
there was much interesting conversation among
the three.
As soon as the worthy countryman perceived
that his guest - had satisfied his appetite, he in
formed him that it was now the hour at which
the family usually performed their devotions in
viting him at the same time to be present.
The invitation was accepted in these words :
• It will afford me the greatest pleasure to
commune with my Heavenly Preserver, after
the events of the day ; such 'exercises prepare
us for the repose which we seek in sleep.'
The host now reached the Bible from the
shelf, and after reading a chapter and singing,
concluded the whole with a fervent prayer ;
then lightning a pine knot, conducted the per
son he had entertained to his chamber, wishing
hint a good night's rest, and retired to , an ad
joining apartment.
• John,' whispered the woman, that is a
good gentleman, and Mit one of the highway
men as I supposed.'•
• Yes, Susan,' said he, • I like him better for
thinking of his God, than all his kind inquiries
about our welfare. I wish our Peter had been
at home from the army,'if it was only to heai
VV. K. MOSSER,
PETER K. GRIM,
J. K. MOSSER.
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ALLENTOWN, P±
L NOVEMBER 7, 18):").
this good man talk : I am sure 'Washington him
self could not say more for his country, no:: give
a better history of the hardships endured by our
brave soldiers.'
• Who knows now,' inquired the wife,'hut
it may be himself, after all, my dear ? For
they say he does travel just so, all alone some
times.'
Hark ! what's that !'
The sor.nd of a voice came from the chamber
of their guest, who was now engaged in his
private religious worship. After thanking the
Creator for his many mercies, and asking a
blessing on Lhe inhabitants of the house, he con
tinued
And now, Almighty Father, if it be thy
holy will that we shall obtain a place and name
among the nations of the Lard', grant that we
may be enabled to show our gratitude for thy
goodness, by our endeavoring to fear and obey
thee. Bless us with wisdom in our councils,
success in battle, and let our victories be tem
pered with humanity. Endow, also, our ene
mies with enlightened minds, that they may be
come sensible of their injustice, and willing to
restore peace and liberty. (rant the petition
of thy servant, fn. the sake of I Inn whom thou
past called thy beloved Son ; nevertheless, not
my will, but thine be done. Amen.
The next morning the traveler declined the
pressing invitation to breakfast with his host,
declaring it was necessary tor him to cross the
river immediately ; at the same time offering
part of his purse as tvcompensation for what he
had received, which was refused.
Well, sir,' contincd he, 'sine() you will not
ermit me to recompense you for your trouble,
is jus',.. that I should inform you on whoin you
ave conferred so innlv obligations and also add
o them, by requesting your assistance in cross
n 7. the river. I had been yesterday endeavor
, -
ing to gain some inforMation of our enemy, and
being alone ventured too far from the camp.—
On my return, I was surprised by a foraging
Party, and only escaped by my knowledge of
the roads and the fleetness of my horse. My
:tame is George Washington.'
surprise kept the listener still for a moment ;
then after unsuccessfully repeating the invita
tion to take some refreshment he hastened to
call the negroes, with whose assistance he
placed the horse on a small raft of timber_ that
was lying in the river near the door, and soon
conveyed the General to the opposite side of the
river, where he left him to pursue his way to the
camp, wishitig him a safe and prosperous
ournev. •
On his return to the house, he found tha
while he was engaged in making preparations
for conveym,g the horse across the river,
lustrious visitor had persuaded Ins wife to ac
cept a token of remembrance, which the famil
are proud of exhibiting to this day.
The above is one of the hazards encounteret
)V this great patriot, for the purpose of trans
miffing to posterity the treasures we now enjoy.
Let us acknowledge the benefits received, by
our endeavors to preserve them in their purity
and keeping in remembrance the great, source
whence these blessings flow, we may be ena
bled to render our names worthy of being en
rolled with that of the father of his country.
THE CHOICE OF A \VIFE.
Tic that 'Wedded thinks to be,
Let him look about. and see
That he choose a proper wife,
Or he'll ruc.it all his life.
IT, in choosing one C6r
Thou should'st take too young a trice,
Such a wife has boiling blood,
Don't expect her to be good.
If, in choosing one for life.
Thou should't take too old a wife,
In the house she'll creep about,
And will frighten people out.
IT, in choosinm 6 one for life,
Thou should'st taken handsome wife,
New admirers she will see,
And is always vexing thee.
If, in ehoosing one for life,
Thou should'st take a snarling wife,
Then no house-dog thou wilt need,
She'll a house-dog be, indeed.
If, in choosing one for life,
Thou should'st take a needy wife,
Everythirig will wanting be,
And no one will visit thee.
If, in choosing one for life,
Thou should'st take a wealthy wife,
Then, until she's in her grave,
Thou wilt be her humble slave.
fa — You ask me, love, how many times ,
I think of you a day ;
I frankly answer, only once,
And mean jest what I say,
You seem perplexed and somewhat hurt,
But wait and hear the rhyme : •
Pray, how can one do more than onoe
What one does all the time ?
Gipsey woman promised to show two
young ladies their husband's faces - in a pail of
water. They looked, and exclaimed, " Why,
.we only sco our faces." " Well, said, " those
faces will be your husbands' when you arc
married."
U'rtEß 0
THE- DEA.TH BRIDAL.
Here was the scene of the death
said Herman. ac they passed a little secluded
church yard, high among the mountains.
'What was thaC?" inquired his companion.
whose attention was instantly moused by any
that promised a legend.
"Rather a curious story," returned
" a sort of revival of some middle age
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superstition, I believe, which look place not
many years ago. I hearriof it from my nurse
'Alarguerite, who knew all the parties. Sup
pose, instead of proceeding to the town, the
stay tonight at her chair! ; it is very little out
of our way, and there is a glorious mountain
view thence, which will well repay us."
" The legend is an ample temptation," an
swered Vcrncn : and crc long they were enjoy-
ing the kind welcome and cordial liopkality of
the old peasant
Supper being ended the young men went out
in front of the 'cottage and watched. with the
enjoyment of artists, the splendid ends of the
sunset on the extensive view bel'ore them. The
rose•tints nuled slowly up the snowy-mountain
summits, and the moon, already high in the
heaven;, blendul a cold blue luster with the
warmer tints still lingeriug in the west.
7Alarguerite, haring finished hcflionse•hold
abors,:eatne to the door with her knitting :
but it was not until the last gleam of sunset
had faded from this sky, that Herman guild :
" Marguerite, will you tell us about the
death bridal ?"
" Poor Aline'" said she, sighing, " she wag
so young and so fair ; we had been friends
from time we could walk or speak. Claude
was her cousin, hut no one knew how well
he•lovcd her, till he was gone, although he had
alwa) s been fond of her ;—but she was the fa-
vorite of the whole parish. When Aline was
about sixteen she went to spend a year with
some relative in Geneva.
' Claude had never told her that he loved
er ; he was p . m:, and many a ycar must pass
before he could hope to win her. Then they
were both so young, and perhaps lie feared to
try his fate. I always think he felt that he
was not long for this world, and he would not
sadden jeer life by any grief that lie could spare
her; or perhaps mother Agnrce was rUlt.—
But she was gone, and he had not spoken.
" Before the 'Winter wet; gone he died.—
When he was dead they found on his heart a
little case like those people carry charms in :
but it contained a rieli of Aline's hair and Ilow-
er she had given him the day she went away.
We did not remove it r but laid it with him in
MOE
" lit the Summer Aline came home. Ali ! I
shall'never forget how lovely she looked that
day. The joy of Lei return, and our gladness
at seeing her again, had given such life and
bloom to her sweet flee. We talked of one
and another of our friends in the mountains,
and of all she had seen and done while away
but she never, mentioned Claude. At last, as
evening began to fall, she grew restless some
of her friends came in, and among them
Claude's sister. Mine kissed her. " Couel
not Claude have come with you after all these
months," said she...
" Louise started, and was silent, but one of
the others said :
Did not you' know that poor Claude is
dead ?"
" Aline !.she uttered but one cry, so long
and bitter that it seemed her life must go with
it, and she fell as if dead.
" It Was long before we could bring her to
hersolf, and through all that night she never
spoke one word, but one fainting followed an
other until morning ; then she seemed to re
vive a little, but so wan she looked HI mere
wreck of what sho had been yesterday: and in
her eyes shone a strange sort of glitter, like
sunlight reflected from ice, so cold and bright.
At last she spoke :
" Marguerite," said she, taking both my
hands, `• I saw Claude yesterday; do not
start,; he stood by me when I fell : and he told
me—he told me we would-have a death bridal,
and then they can never part us more:"
" No one parted you, dear," said I.
""Ifili they did— they did," she answered :
they knew how happy we should be, and
they envied us."
Who ?" I asked; anxiously.
Sho looked• earnestly at me fin• a moment,
and shook her head, without speaking.'
" She says what is true," said Mother Ag
neco, who had conic to help us nurse her.—
" There are malignant spirits who always try
to sunder true hearts ; if they take the life of
one, they watch the other ; and the other must
marry the dead in his grave, or the spirits will
cast a spell upon them and they can never meet
after death." . •
'• Marguerite," said poor Aline, you must
go to the priest and bring him. I must be
married now, as soon as my wedding dress is
made.',
1 went to Father Bernard, for she would no
be satisfied. But he said her brain was him(
by the shock, and she must be soothed nr , f
reasoned out of such a strange fancy.- The
came to sce her ; lint after he had made her us.
derstand that he would have her give up tic'
idea, she began to plead for her purpose F
touchingly that (Mast be gave way.
" Poor soul !" said Ile, as be went out, with.
the tears standing in his eyes, " it is no harm,
and maygi re her rest."
So we arranged all things for the ceremony
dressed my poor friend for her strange MIX •
ridge, nil in white. with a long veil and the bri
dal crown of myrtle and white roses on hoe:
She told Father Benard what she would hay ,
Itim do. with quiet composure, strangely bell(
by her restless, , Jittering eyes. No one theu %
living had seen a death bridal, though some of
the 01 , lest persons had heard of such ritesqleitu
. perf.trtned, long ago. But she seymed to know
int ni:ively, how all should lie dOe. We form -
ed in pr. - toesien at the brides rause, as is en 7
bquary at; weddings, and proceeded to the
eliyard : there she stootat one side of th, •
grave. and Father Bernard en the other. Slit:
had the two bridal ring—cne she wore, the
other she placed on the grave—and hneeling
down. she lai.t her left hand on the ring.
The priest said a prayer, and those assent.
bird sang the marriage anthem, and we.suppos
ed this would satisfy her, but still kneeling, as
seen as our voices had ceased. she uttered, in a.
clear, solemn voice, her marriage vows : not
in the usual words of our service, but in lan
guage so earnest, so fall of pathos, that none of
us could restrain our tears. Then rising up
she gave the ring that had, been on the grave to
the priest, who put it an her hand, taking ofi
her oWn : they lifted the head stone from its
place, and she put her ring beneath it, When
the stone was restored to its place she made
me take caber bridal wreath ; this she hung
over the name of Claude, and slowly returned
to her home.
She seemed flailde and exhausted, speaking
lithe. (hiving; the day. At night she called me.
" I ) , ;ar Margtu rite, he will come for me to
morrow : he ha.; promised."
" When the flit atmlig,ht came into her
eyes—they were calm and peaceful now —and
rai , ing her Mils. while a happy smile broke'
over her face, " Claude ," she exclaimed, and
her eves closed forever, while that bright smile
yet 1 ingered nn hCt lips.
" We laid her beside him, in her bridal
robes ; and every year, when her marriage day
returns, T hang over her grave a bridal wreath+
of nn•c tee and white roses. Poor Aline !"
" happy softly murmured Vernon.•
TIE DEPARTED.
Ah. where are those who love us ?
Methinks they should be here ;
Alas ! they are above us,
Within you sky so clear.
The hearts T once so cherished,
Are withered—faded—gone ;
Alas! how yonn they perished,
And left us here—alono
T;ie, sreset of being Loved
William Wirt's letter to his daughter on the
" small sweet courtesies of' life," contains ter
passage from which a deal of happiness might
be learned. " I want to tell you a secret.
The way to make yourself pleasing to others,
is to show that you care for them. The whole
world is like the miller at Mensheld, ' who•
cared fly nobody—no not lie—because nobody
cared for him.' And the whole world will
serve you so. if you give them the same
cause. Let all persons, therefore, see that
you do care for them. 'by showing them what
Stern so happily calls " the small, sweetcour-
lcsies in which there is no.parade ; whose voice .•
is too still to tease, and which manifest them- -
selves by tender and affectionate looks, and
little kind nets of attention, giving others the
preference in every little enjoyment at the table,
in the field, walking, sitting or standing. "
&op that soy.
Stop that boy ! A cigar is in his mouth, a
swagger is in his walk, impudence in his face,
a care-for-nothingness in the manner. Judging
from his demeanor, lie is older titan his father,
wiser than his teacher, more honored than the
Mayor of the town, higher than the President.
Stop hint ! he is going tooJast. Ile don't see .
himself as others see him. Ile don't know his
speed. Stel) him ere tobacco shatters his
nerves crc pride ruins his character ; ere the
loafer toaster the man.; ere good ambition or
manly:.trength give way to low pursuits and
brutish aims. Stop all such boys ! They are
legion—the shame of their towns—the sad and
solemn reproaches, of themselves.
Focus.
A little girl saw her brother playing with .
his burning glass, 'and heard him talk about
the " focus." Not knowing what the word
focus meant she consulted the Dictionary. At
dinner .when the family were assembled, sho
announced as grand as could be, that sho know
the meaning of one hard word. Her father'
asked her what. it was : she said it was the
word focus. " Well, Mary," said he, " what
does it mean ?" " Why, it niesns a place where
they raise calves !" she replied,:—This of course•
raised a great laugh, but she stuck to her point,
and produced her Dictionary to prove that sho
was right. " There," said sho triumphantly,
Focus, a place where the rays meet,"—
Calves are meat, and if they raise meat they
raise calves—and so I'm right."
Yniikee poet thus describes tho:excess 4
of his devotion to his true love :
" I sing her praise in poetry ; .
For'her at porn and eve,
I cries *bole pints of bitter tears.
And tripe them (di with my sleeve."
CO — The town of Bristol generally spoken o'
as a Virginia town, lies half in that State and
half in Tennessee. The State line runs through
the main street of that place.