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ginaluial.
IKE Niel STRICKLER, REGISTER OF
Franklin Co., In account with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania:
1863. • Da:
Dec. 18, Col. Tax from Ea. of Mary J. Walker tm. - 25
19, ". " Wm. Rodgers 20 25
1864.
San /4
March 5, -
10, "
AV 12, "
"
June 3, "
Aug. 30, •'
Sept. S,
Oa.
„ „
Total
Balms:re due Register
1863. CB.
Dec. 31. Cash to J. L Black, appraiser of Do.
1864.1 rothy Jarrett's estate
JAIL 5. Cash to 3. L. Black, appraisal of Geo.
Stump's estate
Feb. LI. Cash to John 'Witherow, appraiser of
' Mii*Deddes' estate
" 27. Cash to T. J. Nth, appraiser of Nancy
Shelly's estate 1 50
April 5. Cash to it'an. Auld, appraiser of Mar
tha Byers' estate 1 50
" 21. Cash to J. L. Black, appraiser of Em.
aline °rice's estate 1 50
" Cash to John Rowe, appraiser of Betsy
Frantz's estate 3 20
Slay 6. Cash to G. B. Davison, appraiser of
:Mary L. Allison's Estate 1 70
" 14. Cash to Geo. Cook, appraiser "of Syd.
ney M. Pan Lear's estate 1 70
" Cash to Was. R. Pomeroy, appraiser
of Margaret Deceny's estate 1 70
" 28. Cash to John Philips, appraiser of
Magdalena - Streit's estate 1 70
lane 16. Cash to,J. L. Black, appraiser of Oath.
Staiider's estate. 300
July it Cask ,to Jacob Sellers, appraiser, of
Michael Cohle's estate. 450
Sept.ls. Cash to Emanuel Kula; ansalsex of *
John T. Bentrew's estate 155
" .30. Cash to Emanuel Balm, appraiser of
Nancy Clugstou's estate 1 55
Oct. IQ. Cash to Peter Hollar, appraiser of
Philip,Foust's estate
Nov. 14. Cash to Henry Good, appraiser of
Charles Bock's estate
" 17. - Cash to J. L. Black, appraiser of Mar ,
tha Simpson's estate—
Ilfangs.3. Paid State Treasurer
June 2 "
Sept, 5.
Dec. " "
Commission 5 per cent. on 81,241 68
81,241 70
The tmdersigned, Auditor appointed by the Court of
Common Piens of Franklin county, Pa., to audit and ex
amine the account of R. Strickler, Register of said county,
relative to oollatteral inheritance tax. hereby certifies the
aboveetatement thereof to be correct and true for the fis
cal year ending 30th of November, 1864, and that there is
now due saidltegister from the commotrwealth, two cents.
Witness my band this 18th day of January•, A. A, 1863.
Jar= E. J . SONEHRAKE, Auditor.
TAXES.—Notice is hereby given,
irthat the returns of the Special Income Tar for the
varkms divisions of Franklin county, will be open for ex
ist:await:as at the office of the Assistant Assessors of these
divisions, from the llth to the Mic days of January inst.,
both days inclusive.
APPEALS for the same sill be received by the Assessor,
in witi ni r, at his office In Gettysburg, on the 3011. of Jan•
nary, inst G. HAitPYdt, Assessor leth Dia. Pa.
Gettysburg, Jan. 13, 1865. janl&ffi.
MATIONAL BANK OF CHAMBERS
1\ BURG, Jan. 14th /865.
At the annual Election for Directors held on the 10th
inst., the fallowing gentleman were elected Direct= of
this Bank fa the enuthagyear Barnard
Wolff, Samna] M. Linn, Edmund Culbertson, Wm. L.
Chambeis, lames C: Eyster, George W. ImmelL
At a meeting of the Board this day Wm...WClellan Esq.,
sus unanimously re-elected President.
- janlfl-3t G. IL MESSERSIIITE, Cashier.
MONEY WANTED.-BRAND &
FUMY.. 'respectfully request all persons knowing
themselves indebted to them by notes or book accounts to
call and make immediate settlement The necessity of
this notice is apparent to every one, and we hope those in
debted will report at once.. aug'2.l.tf
AD V E have lost my Account
Hooka by the destruction of Chambersburg on the
30th.ult., and must trust to the honor and 'honesty of my
old customers to pay tip. I still conduct my old business
in Chkunbenbarg and will be glad to fill orders as before.
ane4 S. B. SIMYOCE..
Motels.
INN.—The undersigned ha,-,
vfag
lately purchased the large and cararnotticms
Brlckßaing of .Rev. S. R. Fisher, in connection withbia
premt place of business, on the corner of Main etreet and;
LudwigsAlley, is prepared to accommodase BOARD-I
ERB by the day, week or month. Bela amply prorlded
with STABLING to accommodate the Wrivellmr.pahlin
Haring a large LIVERY STABLE connected with the
Hotel, guests and the public generally can be tarnished
withßorsee and Carriages at any moment. Persons visit
ing Chambersburg with their families will find this the
most vsontrortable Hotel in the county, as it has been re
fitted with entire new Furniture, and the moms are large_
and well ventilated. • The TABLE is amplysuppliednith
. all the lusinies of the season, and the BAlf,.which is de
tached from the Brick Building, will always bb furnished
with choice and pure liquors. Every - attention paid to the
comfort or guests. joctl2[ S. F. GREENAWALT.
Or 110 TEL.—This old and well
established Hotel is now open for the accommodation
of Guest
The Proprietor having leased the three-story block of buil
dings on Queen Street, In the rear of his former stand, Is
prepared to furnish GOOD BOOMS for the tnsvellog and
transient Custom.
HIS TABLE will sustain its former reputation of being
supplied with the best the market can produce. • ,
HIS BAR, detached from the main building, will al•
ways have choice and pure Liquors.
Good warm STABLING for fifty horses, with careful
Ostler
Ec . ery attention will be made to render guests comfort
able while sojourning at this HoteL
.lan lB JHQ. FISHER, Proprietor.
DAVID H. EttITCHISON
has become the Proprietor (dam MUTED STATES
HOTEL, near the 1141.. d Depot at HARRISBURG;
PA. This and commWirem Hotel boa been pertly
.aaittal furnished thronghattt its parlors snd chambers,
and IA now ready for the reception of guests,,
The traveling publie w,JI dud the• United ;States Hotel
the Meet convenient, in all particulars, of any Hotel in
• the state capital, on account of its wefts to the railroad,
being Immediately between the two great depots in this
city. (Harrisburg, June 17, 631 L
STATES UNION HOTEL, OPPOSITE
the Lebanon Valley anti Pennsylvania Railroad Lie ,
pr, Harrisburg City, Pa. This convenient and pleasant
—Hotel is now kept by the uhdenteed, Rae of the Indian
Queen In Charobersburr, and he invites the patronage of
his old friends and the pnblre generally. Terms moderate.
0ct.54. - JOHN W. TAYLOR.
Salting anb parntoo.
SADDLERY! SADDLERY!!-
JEREMIAH OYSTER respectfully returns his
thanks to his patrons for the hbemlil, encouragement recei
ved from them heretofore, and be would invite them and
thaeommunity generally, who may need any thing in his
Utley to glee him a call at his new esand, on East Queen
street, near the Franklin Ratlraeil, -Chambershurg where
be keeps constantly on band every variety of SADDLE.
BY AND HARNERS of his own manufacture, and be
is prepared to sell the same on terms that defy competi
tion. Every artiste offered for sate is • vnirrented to be
made of the best materiel and by competent workmen,
whlcli sill befall, dermnistruted on an examination there
of.
AND .VALISER—Iie would also call the
atteintica U W. , PsrlOas wasting to good neat and cheap and
anbit a ngat Trunk or Valise told/ ussortraent, joaci7,6l
Vtgoittans.
J. C. slcnAßtre, xonacmEnr,
1011ARDS do . MONTGOMERY have
R
tiaisechaed themselves in the Practice of Medicine,
and have taken an Office in the late residence of Jacob B.
Miller, immediately opposite the Presbyteden Church.
An perscias Indebted to either of the above, will pleat,
make early settlement of the same. (1141444
• . H. BOYLE will attend prompt
jJ ly to all profescloaal calls. Office In the Vesabale
of the New fiebool Rm.* neer the Jell reng9.4
THE6REA T FIRE AT
CILAIIBERSBURG.
VICTORY I VICTORY
Fort
EVANS 61 WATSON'S
&WANDER CAFES.
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:
CHANDERSEMIG, Aug 15,1864
Mews. Erans 4. Watson
Gentimsen This is to Inform you that the Safe.pur
chased of you some time since was subject to the great
fire which consumed our store during the rebel invinkidd
of the 30th of July last.
We are happy to say that after we had taken our riot's
from the rmns, -where it had laid for a period of three
days, and opened it, we found our books and papers to an
excellent condition.
We would recommend your Safes to all persons who
trlah a good article. Yours, truly.
MILT PR, HAMILTON & CO.
ClLUMEnsnvuo, Aug. 15, 1861 / 4
Mum. Ream 4. Watson:
Gentle:lux.: I with pleasure inform you that on opening
my Safe, purchased from you
„some time since, on Satur
day evening last, just two weeks after the bturnlng of our
town by the rebels, I found my books and papers in mach
better condition than I expected ; on opening the books
and papers found them perfect. My Safe was exposed to
great heat, on account of the annuity of oils and other
oambustible matter I bad he my collet I write you on some
of the paper that was in my Safe during the tire, that you
may see hour well it was preserved. I will soon want nay
Sate repaired, or a new one in exchange.
Very respectfully, yours, - L. B. EYSTER. •
George Stamp 85 18
Elit'th Study 1 76
Jno. Rowe, Br. 17 05
Nancy Crawford 57 35
Nancy Shelly 216 48
Martha Byers 12 55
Mary raker 60 00
Fr.; inearlce 49 08
Betsy Frantz 50 45
Magdalena Streit PM 00
Samuel Gilmore 100 00
Jelin Detwiler 14 - 84
DEchael,Coble 100 48
John T. Renfrew 119 79
Nancy Clap - ton 33 19
Mary L. Allison 35 DO
Jane Burns 25 00
David Royer 72 00
CIIAILLIEUSBURG Aug 15 1864,
Messrs. irons 4. Watssiu
Gentletzten: In the dreadful fire which destroyed my
stare end the greater portion of this town, which was
done by the rebels on the 30th of July last, I had one of
year Fire-Proof Safes, purchased from you some time
since, which contained my books, papers, &e. After un
dergoing the violence of the flames, and falling some ten
feet and remaining in the bested ruins for a period of set'
onteen
opened, days, ft was recovered from the burning mass sad
I has'e the gratification to inform you that Its contents
were preserved in an exCellant condition, and as this is
one of the many instances wherin your Safes hare fatly
sustained thegood qualities atributed to them, I feel It an
agreeable duty to render evidence of the fact.
Respectfully, yours, J. L. DECHLRT.
CILOWERSIILTItO, Aug.ls, 1864.
Marra. Roans ¢ Watson :
Gentleman : This is to inform you that the Safe we
purchased from you some time ago was subjected to the
Iffie which consumed our office during the rebel invasion
on the 30th of July last We are happy to say that the
Safe stood the test of the fire well, and we recovered our
papers from it uninjured. Very respectfully,
81,241 68
00
$1,241 70
$1 50
C3iA3I2I£I2BURG, Aug. 26, 18&1
Messrs Evans Sr Watson:
Gentlanai 1 take this opportunity to inform you that
my Safe, which is a No. 5 of your make, was in the great
Ire which destroyed this town on the 30th of July.
I now have the pleasure to state to yoU that alter I had
taken the Safe from the ruins, where it bad been for a
period of 10 days expssed to an intense heat, on opening
the Safe I was pleased; to find that all my papers, books,
and valuables came mit uninjured in the least, thus attest
ing the fireproof qualities of your Salamander Safes.
Yours, respectfully, COL. F. 8. STUMBAUGIL
More Sates of the same good quality on band and for
'Kale. Also, Salamander, Fire, and Burglar-Proof, Nation
al Bank, :Mercantile and Direlling-Hoase ' Safes, Vanit-
Doors for Banks and Stores, Bank Locks, &e.
' EVANS & WATSON,
16 South 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
L. B. EI."S Agent for Chambemburg, Pa. sew,
MASO.N & HAMLIN'S
• CABINET ORGANS.
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MELODEONS were Introduced some twenty years
since, and were succeeded by the HARMONIUMS alatat
nine years ago. The CABINET ORGAN was brought
to its present state of perfection only in the summer of
1862.
ss
178 ce
910 60
182 50
369 35
62 08
TEE AUTOMATIC BELLOWS SWELL
has great advantages over atilt other invention of the kind,
is capable of inuchfiner Trots than can be produced by
any other, and is more easily used by the performer, and
excels especially in capacity for (repression.
t ar Please notice advance in prioes.
CABINET ORGANS.--SINGLt REED.
- - -- - - .
No. 15. Your Octave, Single Reed, la Walnut or
Oak Case.— , $llO
No. 16. The Same, in elegant Roseivood Case 135
No. 17. Rive Octave, Single Reed, in Walnut or
Oak Case 130
No. 18. The Same, in elegant Rosewood Ca5e...... 160
DOUBLE REED.
No. 19. Four Octave, Double Reed, in Walnut or
Oak Case 140
No. 20. The Same, in elegant Rosewood C.f. /65.
No. 21. Five Octave, Double Reed, in Walnut or
Oak Case. 170
No. 22. The Same, in elegant 'Rosewood Case. 200
No. 43 The - Same, in Solid Carved Walnut or
Oak, with Walnut Carriage. . WI ,
No. 14. Eli Stop Cabinet Organ, in Walnut or
Cak Case. 300
rl. 13. The Same, In elegant Rosewood Case 360
EIGHT STOP.
No. 1 Eight Stop Cabinet . Organ, In Walnut or
Oak Case. 425
No. 11. The Same,' in elegant Rosewood Case. 500
No. 29. The Same, in Solid Carved Walnut. 500
Na 10. Pedal Bass Cabinet Organ, in Walnut or
Oak Case 600
Casu of retro finish on hand, or made to order.
MELODEONS.
5. Five Octave, Piano Style, Rosewood Case-6E50
No. 6. The Same, Portable, Rosewood Ca5e........110
No. 7. The Same, Portable Walnut Case . 95
No. 9 Four Octave, Portable, Rosewood Case... ... 75
rir Descriptive pamphlets furnished by the subscri
ber.
As Agents for Messrs. ➢fnson & Hamlin we are enabled
to sell sa their New York _prices, and charge nothing for
freight.
We have said a number of their instruments, and can
give numerous satisfactory references.
S. S. SEIRYOCT., Agent,
Chambersbarg, Pa.
ang3l
'PROPOSALS FOR FORAGE.—Camp
11 QUArrrxic 3fAinzBes OFFICE, Department of West
Irtr=umbertand, Md.. November 18, 18E4.
PROPOSALS in duplicate are invited by the
undersigned for supplying the , Quartermaster's Depart
ment in the Department of West Virginia at Charleston,
Parte ikktrg and Wheeling, West Va Gallipoli', Ohio,
and the several Depots on the line "of the Baltimore and
Oldo Balleted, as fellows: Clarksburg, Wafters: New
Creek, Cumberland, Idartinsburg, Harper's Ferry, Berlin,
Paint of Rocks, and including Hagerstown and Frederick
City, XL; or either of those places, with Hay, Corn, Oats
and Straw.
Bids will be received for the delivery of three thousand
(3000) bushels of Corn or Oats and titty (SO) tons of Hay
or Straw and upwards, and must be accompanied by a co
py of this advertisement
Bidders must state at which, of the above named points
they propose to make deliveries, and the rates at Which
they will make deliveries thereat, the quantities of each
article proposed to be delivered, the time when said deliv
ery shall be commenced and when to be completed.
Corn and Pate to be pot op in good, strong sacks; nay
and Straw tb-be securely baled. •
All articles offered under the bids herein invited will be
subject to a rigid inspection by a Government Inspector,
before being accepted.
Contracts will be awarded from time to time to the lowest
responsible bidder, as the interests of the Government may
require.
:tie bids will be considered from parties who have failed
heretofore to comply with their contracts.
All prorstitals must be accompanied by a guaranty, sign•
ed by two responsible persons. that in case the bid is Ho•
eepted, be or they will, within the time trained, execute
tbecontract for thesame, with good and sufficient sureties
inn sum equal in amount to the amount of the contracts to
deliver fringe proposed, in conformity with the termulf
this advertisement, and In C. 150 a bidder shall fail to enter
into the contract they to make good the difference Oetween
the otter of said bidder and the next lowest responsible
bidder or the person to whom the contract maybe awarded.
The responsibility of the suaranturs must be shown by,
the official certificate of a Lofted States plesdet Judge or
Attorney, Collector of Customs, orotherGovernmentotll
chit. known by this office.
All parties will be duly notified , if the acceptance ors.,
leetion of their proposals.
• All proposals must be made in triplicate, and be ILCCOM
rallied with the oath of allegiance of the party or parties,
unless it has already been plisced on file in this office.
The full name and -post olllee address of each bidder
must be written in theproposals.
Proposals must be addressed to Capt. J. fl. Farnsworth,
Chief Quzuthrmaster. Department of West Virginia, Cum
berland, Md., oust masked - I'roposals for Fo ram. ..,"
Slack forms of 'bids, guarantees and bonds may be ob
tained on application to this office.
All proposals received under this advertisement will be
opened and examined at this office on WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY of each week, at 12 M. Bidders aro co
spectfullv invited to be present at the opening of bids, if
they desire. J. G. FARNSWOR.TH,
Captain and Chief Quartermaster,
decl44 Department \of West Virginia, '
STEAM TO AND FROM THE OLD
COUNTRY.-The weir known favorite Clyde•Beillt
Iron Steamers of the ANCHOR LINE of Steamships,
"HIBERNIA," "CALEDONIA," "BRITANNIA" and
"UNITED KINGDOM" are Intended to sail fortnightly
to and from New York, carrying pasiengers to and from
Liverpool,: OlaSirests, Belfast, Dublin, (rata -slant, Cork,
Limerick, Galway nr Londonderry. These stoamers were
built specially for the Atlantic trod°, are divided into wa
ter and Ale-light comportments.
RATES OF PASSAGE. •
From New York to any of the above places : Cabins,
$1.20 and *1(; steerage, $45, payable in American cur
Tracy.
To New York from any of the above places: Cabins,
865 and $5O; steerage, $55, payable in gold or equivalent
in Americsn currency,-
Those s'yho with to send for their friends can buy fiat
ets se these rates from the Agents.
FRANCIS AfACDONALD & CO..
6, Bowling Green, New York.
lATANTED.—A SUBSTITUTE not Ha
wlf ble h milltnry d”tv. APPTY
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*lrv...Proof „Safes.
g.EY.N.ZEDY S KILL.
Iftuoical.
PEDAL BASS
lhoposato.
Matcpes an *Wiry.
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, 6zc
ilaringjust opened a well Selected assortment of goals
in my line, directly
Opposite the Post Office, on Second Street,
where my old and I hope many new custotuers will find
me during business hours. My old stock having been re.
&aced very suddenly on the 3oth of July but, I was corn.
pelled to btty an
. Entire New Stock of Goods,
which are of the latest styles and patterns, consisting of
Gold and Silver (Imported and American)
Gent's and Ladles' Watches,
Jewelry of fine and medium qualities,
Silver Thimbles,
Napkin Rings,
Fruit and Butter Knives,
Gold Pens of fine quality,
Pocket Cutlery,
Razors, Strops and Brushes,
•
Silver Plated Spoons, Forks and Butter Knives,
Jett Goods,
Pocket Books,
Ladies' Purses,
Nail and Tooth Brushes,
Redding and Pocket Combs,
Lead Pendia,
Morocco Satchels;
Large and Small Willow Baskets,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Violins,
Flutes,
Fifes,
Banjos,
Tamborines,
Accordeons, •
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Flutinas, &c.
The assortment of CLOCKS is large and of every va.
siety.
I have on band the HENRY REPEATING RIFLE,
which can be fired fifteen times in that many seconds.
Everybody should have one for self defence.
The public are invited to call and examine them.
PISTOLS on hand and orders tilled for any kind that
may be wanted. Cartridges of all sizes kept on hand.
From long. experience I can adapt Spectacles to the sight
of the old as well asmiddle aged. SPECTACLES AND
EYE, GLASSES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames al
ways unhand..
Having the agency for the sale of the celebrated BIM.
GLAR AND ARE-PROOF SAFE, manufactured by
Farrell, Herring S Co., I will fill orders at the numndao.
tures price. All information in regard to thorn given.
The public are Invited to call and examine the stock.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired at low rates to
suit the tinier.
decl4 EDWARD AUGHINBALTGIL
E LI , IIOL.DEN, INVITES THE AT
tention of every reader of this paper, which includes
many thousand of his old patrons and acquaintances, to
his unusually large ane beautiful variety of AMERICAN
& Imported WATCHES, CLOCKS, and elegant designs
ofJEWELRY, SILVER WARE, &c.
_
ELI HOLDEN,
:OS Market Street, Philadelphia
oc6-ly
lawatE altb ,Spoe.
ROOT SHOE AND VARIETY STORE.
P. FELDMAN, having disposed of his entire stock
of Boots, Shoes, dm., at wholesa2e, on the 30th of last month,
and finding it inaanvenient, to resume Vastness at his for
mer place on Main street, I have just returned from the
City with a A LARGE AND ENTIRELY NEW
STOCK, to which he respectfully invites the attention of
his old customers, nudes many new ones as will be pleased
to give him a call. at HIS NEW STORE ON SECOND
ST., in CHARLEY RIME'S brick building, nearly op
posite the Post Office. His stock embraces every variety
of Youths'. Ladies' and Bes'a BOOTS d. SHOES, which
for style of finish, and durability of wear, cannot be sur
passed in the county, and which will be sold at prices to
emit the times. Having purchased THE LATEST STYLE
OF LASTS, he is prepared to make Customer work. at
abort notice, by the best workman in the county. With a
disposition to be obliging rind accommodating, he hopes
to merit a liberal share of patronage—without a desire
to monopolize, as his motto is, in our common calamity, to
Eve and let leave.
Particular attention paid to ail kinds of Repairing.
TERMS CASH, AND PRICES UNIFORM, WITH
OUT EXTORTION. •
He bas also on hand. amd for sale. cheap Trdnks, Va-
Uses, Carpet Saab. Linen and Paper Collars, Paper,
Envelopes, Ink-stands, Steel Pens, &c., ,be.
N. 11.—All persons knowing themselves indebted will
please call aed make immediate settlement, that I may be
enabled to meet my former liabilities in the City, anel
To ALL W11.0)1 IT MAY CONCERN.
A. JACOB HUTTON'S BOOT ir SHOE STORE.—
The cuniersigned takes this method of retunainghts thanks
to his numerous customers, and the public generally, for
the very liberal patronage, heretofore extended to him,
and hopes, in his present onsforane to common with mar
ly nvety bastoess man In town, [but be will Mill oototooo
to-be remembered. He has the pleasure of informing the
public that he has opened, his Store in the Basement of J
B. AlcLanediarz's Bleating, en steam: - darts, Low doors
North of the Methodist Chnseh, where he is prepared to
offer a- general assortment of Men's, Wommi's and Chil
dren's Roots and Shoes, embracing his own and City man
ufacture; which, fur excellece of style and durability are
superior to and of his former stock, anti will be offered at
prices to suit all. He is in Weekly Receipt of Goods from
Philadelphia, which for beauty - end excellence cannot be
surpassed South of the Sasguehainna.
CUSTOMER WORK of every variety done with
promptuess.—As he employ-3 none but superior workmen,
he feels justified in guaranteeing all work made at his es
tablishment Don't forget the - place, Four Doors North
of the Methodist Church, Second Strew, East Side.—
TRUNKS, of the latest style, from approved makers, al
ways on band, and for sale at a very small advance on
original cost. faug24 . l JACOB HUTTON.
Cobewo aub l'egaro.
TACOBS' TOBACCO AND CIGAR
ty
STORE.-Raving re-built my Tobacco and Cigar
Store on South Main street, (corner of Washington & Main
atreello two sguarea from the Diamond, I woWd invite all
to call and examine my stock, consisting of
CREWING TOBACCO:
Congress, all kinds,
Twist, all Mods,
Flounder, Old Vuginia,
..
Navy, Roney Dew,
Michigan Fine Cnt, &c., &e.
Anderson Shorts . Solace,
Talisman, Dart's Delight,
Plantation, ' Sunny Side, &a.
SNUFFS :
Rappee, - Scotch, Coarse.
SMOKING:
Large Eland, Big Lick,
Cut and Dry, Danville,
Lyachburg. • ' Garabaldi,
' James River. Grant,
' - Mead, Sigel.
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& SEGARS.—The undersigned has Just retuned
from the City with a complete stock of Tobacco and Be
gars, such as Natural Leaf, Michigan, Smoking Taboo.
cos and Pipes. Stem on Queen Street three doom from
the M. E. Clutch. Come, give him a Lift.
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OYVICEILS;
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Philadelphia.
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CIiffI3ERSBURG,,PI - , 'WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1865.
tvadliu fqgzittrvg.
THE OLD HOIISE CLOCK
Oh, the old, old clock, of the household stock,
Was the brightest thing, and neatest;
Its hands, though old, had a touch of gold,
And - its chimes rang still the sweetest.
'Twos a monitor, too, though its wools were few.
Yet they lived, though nations altered;
And its voice still strong, warned old and young,
When the voice of friendship faltered.
"Tick, tick," it said, "quick, quick to bed—
Tar often I've given warning;
Up, up, and go, or else you know,
You'll never rise soon in the morning."
A friendly voice was that old, old clock,
As it stood in the comer smiling,
And blessed the time, with a merry chime,
The wintry hours beguiling;
Bat a cross old voice was that tiresome clock,
As•it called at daybreak boldly,
When the dawn looked gray, o'er the misty way,
And the early air blew coldly.
" Tick, tick," it said, li quick out of bed,
F'or of five Tye given warning;
You'll ne'er haie health, you'll ne'er have wealth,
Unless yon're up soon in the morning.
Still hourly the sound goes round and round,
With -a tonetbat ceases never;
While tears are shed for the bright days fled.
And the old friends lost forever. •
Its heart beats on, though hearts are gone,
That warmer beat and younger ;
Its Am& still move, thOngh hands we love
Are stopped on earth no longer.
" Tick, tick," It said, " to the churchyard bed,
The grave has given warning—
Up, up, and rise, and look tothe skies,
And prepartfor a heavenly morning."
Dark, dreary eyes looked out upon the close of
a sweet October day, passing in purple fire. The •
lofty hills caught the gorgeous hues of triple-color
ed clouds, and threw back golden, crimson and
purple gleams upon jetty hair and polished fore
head. One rounded arm supported a pale check,
both white and pure as marble, while the form
bent slightly expressed in every line and carve of
the graceful limbs, the sigh which had just es
caped her lips.
"Oh, I am sad."
"And why?"
It was a mental question, put by her own self
monitor.
" Because life seems a failure," was the ready
response. "What have I done ?—what has it
brought me?"
She rose and stood before a mirror. The figure
reflected there was tall, slender and graceful.
The face—pale as pariau—was absolutely regel
in its beauty. But the dark hair lying in such
glossy' folds over the forehead, was threaded with
silver, and the eyes deep, wistful—almost plead
ing in their natural glance. Alone—the weary
soul looked through her clear windows unchecked
—but the moment another soul came near, the
curtains were dropped, and tender and faithful
indeed mast be the friend who might even catch
a gliMpse of the light shining through.
" Tturty," she sighed, " and still fair. Yet what
has it availed mel I prized my beauty-t—not for
the homage it brought we, but as I prizehfl things
God has created, and through it a 1 rich gift from
His hands, that should win me influence through
which to do good, and love that might sweeten,
my life to happiness, Alas ! how all has failed
me. This beauty has won me both love and
power, but the love brought pain, because noble
hearts were pained and despairing—and all my
power has not been sufficient to win and hold
that love I covet—the crown without which Wo
man's life is a failure. How often I might have
been a beloved and honored wife! The chances
were not few, but happiness canrint be purchased
at the expense of principle, and I never loved but
one ! That one is blind to - niy devotion, and daily
stabs me with blows keener than a two-taking
sword. People cal} me cold. Cold with a heart
fluttering like a prisoned bird ! When every
sound of his step for years has sent the hot blood
to - my cheeks in crimson waves! Thus the world
judges its daughters. It seals her lips upon the
most sacrediof sentiments.. She may not breathe
one word that can betray her; and when she is
faithfulest to its rule, and keeps pure her reputa
tion for maidenly pride and delicacy, it turns upon
her with no greater reward than the stinging
words, ' cold, icy," heartless.' Let her unbend
but for a moment to escape this charge, and they
sneer 'coquette' and 'trifler.' Ah, Maud." with a
sadly dreary smile at tbo pale flee reflected in the
mirror, " it is a sorrowful thing to see gee's thir
tieth anniversary unwed. =Life indeed • seems a
failure. I would it could end."
She cast herself down hopelessly, her face bo
ried in the sofa-billow, where she lay for a- long
time motionless
Some people seem born to adverse fates, and
it did seem that the beautiful Mnud Prince was
one of those unfortunate beings. Beautiful, high
minded, she drew crowds of followers without an
effort, but the one to whom she gave her a ffe,efions
seemed blind to the truth., Womanly principle
built up a barrier of reserve between her and her
many suitors, which caused the world to charge
her with coldness. Many even thought her
haughty and disdainful; and when driven to some
thing softer and warmer in manner by these
charges, the warm, true heart stung to smarting
with the injustice, it was equally unkind.
Thus she had battled through years--her yearn.
ing heart sick and wearywith fruitless longings
which still *mild not be bushed.
Twilight crept into the room. The slight fi
gure was just dimly outlined against the enmson
ed cushions, when a muffled footfall roused her
from her recumbent position, and she rose to meet
a familiar visitor, from whose eyes it were well
the, obscurity hid the humidity of her own, as well
as their deep, passionate light.
"All alone, Maud 1 Well, lam glad. There
is nu other in the world to whom I can open my
heart fully, and I must do it now, or my strength
will forsake me. Sit down again. I will sit by
you. There, you are ready to listen, are you
not?"
"Yes, Horace, go ou," in sweet, i nteady tones
that concealed the quick heart-beats stirring her
bosom.
"Strange," lie murmured, half reflectively yet
in sad tones. "What is there in woman that
makes her so fascinating and yet so perverse
Here I have been idolizing her very image for
fifteen years ! She knows it; she seems at pee
tender and pitiful—and yet cruel as the rack!
Maud, I am half wild to-night. Soothe me—com
fort me if you can. Weak and tbohsh as it is, I
almost wish I could die!"
He did not see one tittle hand raised stealthily
to brush away a tear, or how the sweet lip quiv
ered. Seim she asked him quietly to tell her what
had disturbed him, and he went on pirssionately.
" I have been rejected finally and positively. I
could no longer endure the torturing suspense,
and dem-anded an interview which Must set the
seal to my fate. I went to bee. I reminded her,
of those past 'cam and her plighted troth whets
we were both children in years but not in affec
tion. Her another kept us apart through pruden
tial motives, and because I was not a millionaire,
Mrsooth she drove me thrth a Wanderer! You
know how all thew.weary years have been spent.
One or two dragged their slow lengths through
Europe. Then I went into the wilds of western
forests—clumhered among the itocky Mountains
—mingled with the rabhle at Pike's Peak, and
delved with the gold-diggers in California fumes.
I could never tiaget and never ceased to suffer.
Through all day and night, Sarah's pale, sweet
face, us she stood with Ifer hand in mine for the
last time, and promised: to remain true to me,
seemed to shine like a star, luring an beck again
after the lapsteofeYears, with a hope of , calling
her mine. : aE;
"I came—again sought her, and was rejected
by the relentless mother. Sarah was no longer
under autbority e but was Ming and dutiful, and
turned from me in obedience to her will. But
for your steady friendship and ready sympathy I
must hare gone mad in those days. They were
too bitter to be borne idone, and of all the world
I hare found no friend so faithful and changeless
as you, Maud.
" Well, you know how I went forth `again, the
same old round, striving either for forgetfulness
or patience. Years passed in which I never sate
her ; but from time to time I heard that she was
still umhartlied, and hugged the hope and faith hi
her love to my heart with something like com
fort.
C. B. Pant P., Se43'y
• ~
" At last they told me her mother was"dead,—
God forgive me for the glad beatingain mylleart
when the tidings came ; but long sufferings had made me heartless for oil . others, and bitter to.
MAUD PRINCE.
ward that one bitter enemy to my happiness. I
hastened home, and soon afterwards saw her
sweet face, still white,;fiehind its mourning veil.
I cannot tell you how I felt, or how I kept away
from her side, but I did it. Once again I passed
as she. as stepping from her carriage, and our
eyes met. She paused, and I held forth my hand
into which she laid the little black,gloved palm,
fluttering like a frightened bird—and I earned it
to my lips. There were no words. It was no
fitting time or place so'l lifted my hat With pro.
found reference and went away; but sheknew
from that moment I still loved, still hoped and
waited for her. Perhaps I was too hasty, but
as the month dragged on I grew frantic, and
could bare it no longer. Again I sought her, gain
ing access to her presence with' difficulty, and
thea3 could withhold nothing. All the suffering
and agony of years came forth in a torrent, and
she wept like a child. But not a-word of love
and hope came from her lips! Only a pitying
look—words of sympathy and regret, and a firm,
positive rejection. Oh, Maud, I can scarcely tr'd
here her human, now! How could she act so
strangely—lead me on with hope, and let me
'drag through years of waiting to such an end.—
From My boyhood I have looked upon women as
embodied angels. To-night they all, save your
self—kind little friend—seem embodied demons!
,Oh, torture!"
He paced the room back and forth with'hur
ried, passionate strides. Maud, with her white,
tear-wet face, bedewed by drops of torture be
yond his own, sat and listened to his quick breath
and the harsh grinding of his teeth as he wreathed
in his impotent passion. She had no power to
help him now.. He_ had met his fate and was
struggling with it. When he needed her he
would come back to her side, and she would sit
and caress him with gentle tones, while lie pressed
the dagger *titbit her heart. She must dolt to
sustain her part of friend. Not fora moment did
she dare to shrink now—for here was the most
critical point in' her life, and everything rested
upon its issue.
Several minutes passed, and he paused before
her. His voice was tremulous and husky when
he spoke.
ud, I was a brute titi rush upon her at
such we time, when all - her heart and house are
shrouded with the gloom of death. I ought to
have waited longer. She dearly'
_loved her moth
er, and the remembrance of her dislike to me
must have affected her decision in this untimely
pressing of thy suit. Little friend, you are a wo
man and know the way to a woman's heart. Go
to Sarah and win forgiveness for my folly. Ask
her to recall her decision and make me wait'as
long as she may choose—only to be merciful and
give me some hope for coming time. Tell her
my life is in her hands—that I cannot live after
all these wasted years, without some reward.—
My little friend, will you do it V,'
"Yes, Horace, and at once," in'sweet prompt
tones as she rose and grailped the bell cord. He
saw not the pallid lips. lint spoke the cheering
words, nor the glittering of tears upon her white
cheeks which he had wrung one by one from the
faithful heart. He only realized that she was by
him now, as in years past ready to comfort and
aid him all in her power, and a burst of grati
tude bubbled over his lips almost like a sob:
"God bless you, Maud! Yoa are good and
noblest of women. I shall hope pow, for she
cannot withstand your pleading, though she turns
from mine."
No more than the tears or pallidlace did he
see the little scornful curve of the quivering lip.
Something in his words jarred upon her nature
harshly, when he thus yielded his fate into the
hands of another where his own love and eloquence
should have won. But the nest moment a crim
son stain was on her forehead. Did she nether
self love as madly, as weakly, and yet she dared
to censure him. His love was open and honora
ble. Ho could lay it .at •the feet of its object,
even if rejected, while she must close the doors of
her soul upon hers, and set a strong guard of des
potic will over them.
Was ever loving Woman so tried? Must she
go forth with all that fire at heart, and With stee
ly determination plead with another for him she
loved. Her idolatry was deep and broad. Her
lnrn would have croshrined bun wlchin suicred and
pure recesses She would have blessed and en
riched his life, and knowing it .this task was bit
ter—oh. so bitter:
"Help me, oh my God !", she prayed with pas
sionate intensity; falling upon herknees with Rite , .
ous sobs. But ,the next moment she had risen
and loved them back. She bathed her face,,
donned. bonnet and cloak, and descended the
stairs. Horace stood waitingto attend her to the
carriage, and as she entered, bade,her a tremu•
loos " God speed," hope and fear in his faltering
tones, and then as she drove away, looking through
the window, she caught a glimps of him as he
stood with bared brow and hair rippled by the
light breeze.
A sudden turn, and the manly figure could no
longer be seen) She had scarcely time to COM
pose herself before the carriage stopped before
Miss Leiter's elegant residence.
They had known each other from early youth,
were familiar friends, and yet it was with trem
bling that Maud stepped across the.threshold and
waited the reply to her message, which she did
pot omit to say was important.
Teri minutes slipped away, and the barearmed
girl glided in pale and shadowy. Maud stood up
to meet her, held out her hands, and as they clas
ped the two cold little palms, their eyes met.—
Sarah's were full of untold misery—Maud's of
pitying love and inquiry.
"What is it, Sarah I Death has not done all
this The wretchedness written upon your face
and in your eyes must spring from something else,
for I know youlnive faith in God and are not re
bellious."
"Don't say that, Maud," she cried out depre
catingly. "I have rebelled—not that Ile took my
mother from me—but for the, other trouble which
you see. Oh Mudd, life is like Sodem apples for
me: I almost wish I could,die."
"What is it Let me help you Is it con
nected with him 7"
. "You mean Horace Gerhard 7" Lifting her eyes
with a half frightened glance to Mand'i face.
"Yes, Sarah. It is of him I came to speak to
night. I know all that has passed for years, and
have taken it upon myself to come and plead his
,cause since he has failed signally. Sarah; bear
with me. Aire are Old friends, and I come to you
with pure motives. I want to see you happy,
Heaven knows. But let me ask you one question
in the beginning. Yon have, you must have loved
him all these years." •
"Yes," sinking down upon a sofa, still puler if
possible, with quick drawn breath. Maud kept
Last the little hands. Her tones were very sweet,
and tender in continuing.
- knew it, for I believed you good and true
always, Sarah. - Else you could not have encour
aged him as; you did. Yet you have sent hint
forth for ever, and he is desperate. 'Do you know
that woman was never so fondly loved as he loves
you—as he has lovechyou for fifteen years ? Have
you thought of his lonely, unsatisfied, longing life
All this time 1 ' , Are you willing to account for
these wasted years—for you have taken them all,
Srali, and are giving bun nothing in returii.—
Phis plea of a mother's dislike is not sufficient to'
.reconi e hint to your loss after so much suffering.
If you are sending him from you indeed, to come
no more, it is but just to give him more satisfitc
tory reasons. Yet why send him away at all I
You love him,, and he is good and noble. Any: ,
woman might be proud of hie love: I know . you
too well to charge you with caprice, otherwise
must have thought very strangely of your COEMI
liioll just now It perplexes and troubles me. I
beg you for your own sake, for his sake, to think
well before youdash this cup from your lips. .The
rich red wine of life is in it, and its value cannot
be told. Spill it once, and it is gone for ever.
Alt, Sarah. be merciful to hint—true to your
self:" x•
The poor girl snatched her handsifrom Maud
Clasp and pressed them together in agony. -
"Oh, you will kill the!" she gasped. -Yon du
not know What, you -are saying! Merciful to
him i I am, in my silence. True to myself I
cannot be and speak. I tell you, Medd Prince,
I shall go mad-or—die ! This is more than I coil
bear!"
. .
Crimion stains were on the cheeks now, arid
the bltie.eyes blazed with excitement. Long tres
ses of pale, golden lustre fell down to her waist
loosed from their fastenings, and floated like waves
of light over the sombre robes. .Sfaud's eyes fol.,
lowed her as she paced the floor with hands tight
ly clasped, thinking bow little wonder it was that
he loved her so much, with this wondrous and
winning beauty. And how different, too, from
the stately lady she had only II little while since
seen reflected from the cr}stal depths of her init.
•ror. Ali, no wonder She was nut preferred before
this angelic being, fairy-like in form and featufe,
with all of a strong, true Woman's principle and
feeling.
"Came hark. Sarah," she said at last. "Sit•
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down by me and compose yourself. We must
These strength
to understand each other."
She obeyed passively. strength of her
excitement wore it ,out, 'earl g her calm and
weary, Maud encircled her ith an arm, and
drew the bowed head tO her s alder.
"There' NOW *lime of 's trouble, and I
will try to help you oat of it."
"AL, Maud ! you cannot—yob or any one in
the wide world. There is nothing but death left
forme, and that is tardy in bringing* me rest. It
is very hard to find sweet life so hopelessly blight
ed as Mine. r thought it bard to wait for years
and years, but the hope that my mother would
relent, kept me up; I think. All the suffering was
not on his side, Maud,. Only a woman knows
what woman can killer and be silent, and -I do
not expect he will ever dream what those years
have been to me.
"But, Maud, all the sweet, long cherished
dreams faded away from my mother's dying bed.
She questioned mo then, and learned from me
what lay enshrined in my heart. What folloWed
was terrible—the tale she told me was worse than
a death-b10W. , , Don't be shocked, but the grief
for her loss was not so deep as the woe her reve
lation brought me in the last hour. Maud, Ho.
race is my stepbrother. We are children of the
same' mother—he by a former marriage across
the seas. There was trouble. My mother and
her husband were separated by a misunder
standing, and her child went, while yet an infant,
to his grand-parents. For years she never saw
him, and at last sailed for Anierica, leaving him
behind.
"The suffering of that time hardened her, I
think. All that was soft and tender in her nature
seemed to give place to resolute will, and strength
of fourpose. She made friends, and by her wealth
—for she had a handsome income settled upon
her, she established.a position agreeable and plea
sant' as far as appearance go. When newt came
of htr husband's death, she married again, and of
thatmarringe lam the only child. All the strong',
passions of her nature were concentrated then in
an idolatrous love of myself. I think she loved
.nothing else on earth, but it did not soften her
when her will was different, and opposed to my
inclinations. She never unbent in her purposes,
even to please me.
" By some strange fatality, Horace came to
America while I was yet a little girl. Stranger'
still, his home was reared within sight of my own,
and we became acquainted. His uncle and aunt
had not .laiown my mother, so there was no dan
ger of recognition. Yet what seems stranger to
me now, was the steeling of my (mother's heart
against her son. She told me, when dying, that
it was the thought of his being so like his father.
who, by his cruelty, excited her hatred. Never
once did a look of maternal tenderness beam from
her eyes, and I have seen them together in his
youth and his manhood. Why she kept us apart
so rigidly is easily understood; why she concealed
the truth from me so long, I shall never know."
A little pause, then she went on hurriedly:
"A woman's earnest, undivided love is no light
• thing. It cannot be cast aside with a breath. I
fear now that the effort to change my nature will
prove a failure. Dearer than a brother he has
been to me, and is still, though I sin in the con
fession. What is there left for me on earth
.3laud, I had no courage to tell him the truth. I
thought the blow would kill him, and that a de
cided rejection on the ground of my Mother's pro
hibition would end it. If I could only have car
ried this secret down to the grave with me! But
you have wrested it from me. Now let me have
peace to the end; it will not be for long."
Very tenderly did the stronger woman gather
the'drooping head to her bosom, dropping soft
kisses upon the pale forehead. Tears fell warm
and bright upon the shining hair, for all the com
passion of a generous soul was roused. A gentle
caressing, then she took leave of the sorrowing
sister and went back with her sad story to him
whom she found still waiting her beneath the trees
of the lawn. •
As the carriage stopped, his hand was on the
door instantly, and she was almost fitted from it
to the graveled drive. She felt the trembling of
his'whole frame as he drew her fingers within his
aims and led her off through shaded paths, where
only little filterings of pale moonlight fell through
shimmering leaves.
Ile found a rustic seat and placed her u .nit,
standing up before her to hear what she . • • to
tell him. The bitterness of the task broke her
down. With sobs beyond control, sbe buried hei
face in her hands and wept.
"Ah I see," he murmured huskily, !`you have
no words of cheer for me, and your kind heart
grieves over my misery. Do not cry, Maud, my
dear friend, I am not sure either of us are worthy
of such tears as yours."
His tones were no longer husky, but bitter, and
brought up her face instantly.
- "You Wrong her, Horace. It is true that I
bring no hope, but you must dot condemn her.
Good and pure as the angels she is—loving you
above all else in the world. Olt! my heart is so
sorrowful, I do not know how to find words for
this painful story."
"Do not keep me waiting, though. Oh Maud!
take my hand—press yours to my forehead., See
'how I suffer—my whole frame is on fire. Tell
me quickly, that I may know why she is so cruel.
How can she be so, when she loves me ?"
"Patience, my friend. I will tell you all."
And she did tell him all, in her own sweet, gen
tle way, striving to soften the blow, which, in spite
of her efforts, stunned him. Ero she had finished,
-his restless feet were stilled. Like one smitten,
he sank down beside'her, dropping hie face in his
hands with a deep groan. She could do no more.
All that could be done had already been given.
Comfort lay net in her power, though her woo
man's heart yearned over its suffering love. With
wet cheeks and quivering lips; she cast one glance
upon the bowed head and stole softly away, leav
ing him alone with hie unutterable sorrow.
That was a sad night for Mend, spent in tears
and prayers. The morning brought her a message
from Sarah, and in answer to it she hastened away
to find the poor girl in a raging fever.
Tho weeks that followed were full of auximis
watching, but all her tender care could not save
the object of her solicitude. Day after day the
fever raged with fearful violence, and at last they
knew that she must die. Then Maud sent for
Horace, and ho came to his step-sister's dying bed,
grave and calm like one who had fought and con
quered, but the sears of the conflict marred lip
and brow. Weariness and pallor were on the
onei deep lines upon the other, and the hair was
blanching fast to gray.
"Poor Sarah!" he said, bending to touch the
marble forehead with his lips, one little wasted
hand between his own. "Poor Sarah! The fires
have burned fiercely for you and I, but I trust
that our lives hare been purified." '
"Yes," answered Maud in low tones, for the
invalid's eyes were closed, and no answering beam
shot from the still blue depths. "And God loveth
whom He elmsteneth. Haling purified her He
is taking her to Himself. Ido not think jt is sad
to die. If I -could take her place, I should not
'shrink from the sight of the mysteries He is un
folding to her gaze."
His eyes were lifted from the serene features
of the dying girl to his friend's. They too, were
serene, but tae eyes were veiled by droopinglashes.
He could not catch her meaning through them,
and though he wondered, he remained silent. f
It was all over at length • Oue weary heart'
rested, and the fair head was laid away under the
churchyard soil. From her grave Horace turned
away subdued and worn. Lbng struggling had,
made him weak in spite of his will, and lie knew ;
that he could not bear to remain in the old place.'
So he• 1%38 once more a wanderer—seeking for
rest and peace where they are never found—in
the busy world.
__ Four more years were added to Maud's life,
ere they met again. They had touched„her.only,
with softening influences. If ore silver glitterJ
ed among the jetty folds of hcr hair, there was
more of divine sweetness in the depths of her beau
tiful eyes—softer lines about the lovely mouth.
I t was ev ening, a sweet, fragrant evening, like
that of lung ago, when she had watched the glori;
OUR sunset from her window. t wtober mists still
seemed to linger over the hills, alai she paced
back and forth beneath the tall trees in pleasent
rove rie, tilt the twilight deepened and the silver
moonbeams again filtered thimigh the changing
leaves, a quiet, steady step drew near her,-74
well remembered voice gave her greeting.
"So you are here, Maud 1 Do you knOw I
thought I should find you just it. this spot,, and I
came without even going first is the house to ia
geirer friend, Low are you I"
"Well," she answered, safferi'lg him to claap
both of her hands in his warm palms with cordial
pressure.
"And happy?"
" Contented, at least," sh. answered again,
laugang
" Goo •t
lam glad for this much. Yet I be..
lieye lam not altogether pleased either. I was
ln.hopes there ought be a lack of something'-4
Isiatekailtd:Oitlined beeeyesqo his bee
#llllll2l=Airetini*, &A=
ed Nei th'e,vi
" Oh. Maud , b e meat on rapidin "I think /
have heeityery blirsiaud foolish, . *OS have
been bpi all {himweary years Iflhadknown
sal do aoW, what I fatal needed. I tolmew , new ,
sadthift email Whet youldlake thstmsibire d
Womb- 'ofony'lifei into ~ fotitlnandat".,ead UT- to
weave theta into - a useful fabric . - A ll ' mat ' is left
for me ion earthis in'your keeping. t u3 .!
yam T bud learned' to - appre-Yeat aa"
bring you A shattered life, I, also bim - g as emu"
ring re. Maud , do lose you OmplY and ---
trM ivitt wiseran d holier 16'4 thati- that
y lo
tvhich was lost ITillynnacceptit,lllaird? - Will
you done-to. my heart at homer Can you love
me a tittle, or whit there IS left of met I know
Ido riot deserve it. , But , I am very kmely, my
darling." '
Thep 4es that had searched his face had droop
ed while he was speaking, and the lashes lay wet
upon her cheeks; bat the sweetlips sinned a glad;
radiant smile, hidden in his bosom as his arms en
folded her in a strong clasp.
"Oh, Matta-.-Wife4-41ailuig' there -is happiness
in the world for me yet," he martatmed. "Thank
God for this blessing."
And her glad heart responded, "Thank God."
MARRIED THE OTHER' LADY.-=.41011.111 has
been Stirred up lately, by the Comicle-resnit of ti
Orange love story. .It seems that in the house of
one' Herr &hue, a teacher of langtaigetr,
Kant, a young lawyer, happened to Wake the an
qUaintance of a lady burdened-with some proper
ty and thirty years. The lady, being tuimamed, ,
evinced particular interest in the young; shy,`and
rather abashed man of law. Stems& lovetn
him, in fact, very strongly, and persuaded him to
visit her at her house. ' But, tibiS !he loved'en
othef-lady.; One evening, while .oi:inventing With
the doctor; she said: " With yourfavorableides
of matrimony, may I ask if you ever thought of
marrying yourself ?" Dr. 'Kant sighed; andlis
eye resting on the ground, hesitathigly mattered
in reply: "I have already thought of marrying,
and 'mule my choice, but—" "But!" the lady
hastily interposed. " But," be contiatied,'" the
lady is rich and lam poor. anr_afraid I could,
hardly aspire to her hand, and rather than allow
myself to be taxed with sordiddesignsilwillbury
my passion in nay breast, and leave it unavowed
forever." At se early hour' of' the follow; ak' day
she, however, betook herself to a sidicitqrmad, in
legal form declared her wish to 'present andhand
over as his soleproperty thee - bine of 150;00litgail
derS—(.£15,000)--to Dr. Kant. Wlieinfie &a
nett had been signed, eeturtersigired;faturdnly
completed, she sat down in the office, and enclo
sing it in an elegant enveloPe,'added a note to'_
the following effect :- • "Dear have much
pleasure in enclosing a paper which I hope will
remove the obstacle in the way of yourmarriage,_
- Believe me, &e., Atrce - ManrlNL" • 'Dr. Rant,
for he and no other, was theaddressed,was the
happiest man in the world on receiving this gen
erous epistle. Repairing at once fo the parents
of Fraulein Michel, the lady of -hinters, lepro•
posed for and received the hand of.li girl 'who
had been flattered by his delicate doughty:avow
ed attentions: His 'reply to Alide Martini; be
sides conveying his sincerest thanks; contained
two cartes de visite, linked together by the signi
ficant rose colored ribbon. Miss Martini forth
with sued the happy bridegroom for restitution,
but, as no promise et marriage bad been made
the case was, by two successive courts, decided
against her.
A LADY IR SEARCH OF rum OM COMPANY.—
A day or two dame well known gentleman' while
along Chested street, neat Yourti, was
accosted by a lady,lesirons of finding an oilcom
pany.
"Sir," said she,'"can you inform me where I
can find the oil company 7"
"Madam?' replied he, "there are numerous oil
companies in this neighborhood. Do you desire
any particular one 1"'
"Yes, sir; I want the one that will make me
rich; everybody is making-money in oil; lam a
seamstress, and have saved seven hundred dollars,
and want t. put it into oil."
"Well, madam, don't you know the name of the
company 7"
~,S a; sir ; only the oil company that sari make
me rich—that is the one I wish to place my me.
neY
;The gentleman recommended her to place her
Money in Government funds as the best seeurily.
"Oh, no, sir; though the bonds are goat yet I
want to get rich. I want to find the oileompany
that Suite ines.'
"? The gentleinair went• his way; reflecting on that
carious disease known as "oil on the brain," and
the lady proceededin her search for the oil com
pany that was 4 make her a millionaire.
SIGNS Tani FAILED.—We all remember the
'story of the inn-keeper who became proud as he
prospered; and taking down his sign' of the Ass,
put up tv_portrait of George IV, in its place:: His
neighbor immediately raised the cast-off cagy,
and; "in this sign he conquered" - The first land
lord, alarmed at the increasing popularity of his
rival, andvmderatanding the cause, wrote mider
neath the grim visage of his Majesty: "This is the
real Ass." But a more ludicrous incident of the
kind is just now told at the expense -of. the good
Bishop Landaff. He took up his abode near the
head of Lake Weudermere, where the principal
inn had been known as the Cock:* but the land
lord, by way of compliment to his distinguished
neighbor, substituted the Bishop as the sign, An
inn-keeper close by, who had frequently envied
mine host of the Cock flr his good fortune in se
etrrieg a considerable preponderance of visitors,
took advantage of the change, and attracted many
travelers to his house by putting up the sign of
the Cock. The landlord with the new sign was
much discomfitted at seeing many of his old cus
tomers deposited at his rival's estabfishmeht; so,
by way of remedy, he pat up in largo'redletters
;under the portrait of the Bishop: "This is theold
Cock."
SLEEP/SG Otrr os DOORS. —A nennible writer
'to Harper's Magazine for September, concerning
; this matter, says: -
"I thought I should never get to - sleep. I had
'a bed of cornstalks, but I believedl was roughing
It. It was the dreadful elf!•osure - to the mg stair
which worried me, and not the proximitr dims
, tile balls and bayonets. • And when I was aroused
at five in the morning, to continue the march, I
actually felt more fearful of being-broken down
by want of proper rest than of being-shot - in the
approaching engagement. How - mistaken our
mothers were when they warned us against ex
posure to the night air, and sleeping in damp
clothing, and going with wet feet! Judging from
a two years' experienie of almost constant field
service, I aver that these things are wholesome
and restorative. It does not require a strong eon
stitotion to stand them; it is sleepinginside which
ought properly to be called- expestire, andlchich
demands a vigorous vitality; andtts the crowning
triumph of civilization that it enables humanity to
do this without extermination. I have a creed
to deliver some day on this subject to a misguided
and house poisoned public.
,
LOVE WILL FENVA WAY.-2k couple, not many
miles froM Mancheisfer, 'carried on their courting
in a rather hovel manner. A young' man had
fallen in love with the daughter of his employer.
but, fur certain ideas of wealth, a initch was op
posed by the father. The consequence wati that
the young man was forbidden tovisit his employ
er's house. The old gentleman was in the habit
of wearing a cloak: . The couple made him the
innocent bearer of their correspondence. . The
young lady pinned a letter inside the lining of the
old man's cloak every day, and when the father
went to the counting house, and threw ebb cloak,
the lover took out the lady's epistle, mad it and
sent the reply back in the same manner. Love
and ingenuity were finally successful.
A LITTLE boy, disputing with his sister on
some subject, exclaimed, "It's true; for ma says
so" This childish faith is very beautiful, -We
were reading not long since, where a Sunday
school teacher asked his scholars if They ever
knew a person who was always right; One little
fellow raised his hand and replied, "I do, it's
my mother!"
ARTRIRDS WARD says:—"lf I am drafted I
.will resign. Deeply grateful for the unexpected
honor thus conferred upon me I shall feel corns
pelted to resign the position in favor of some wor
thy person. Modesty is what ails 'me. )•Thst's
what keeps me under."
A DonaLE-ELEADED Buis.—A farmer - wail
telling of a remarkable calf with two heath: en
Irishman inquired how large a calf it was, and
was h„,,r e ted that it was All grown- and 'very
large. Mt-grown cap' says p a t, 4tisurely
new that must be a bun.'
A wag Dublin paper contains tit fackiing
advertisement:—
" To Let—The upper part ofacellar, fitk a 'Mall
family, rent low. 2. S. Privilege on the sidewalk
for a pig-, ,
AN Irish witaesi is a ooh orilSiCkbei4g
asked what kind "cifßeariala'Air Bm V&A".
tin had, replied, "Had 'pa ParbatilW
Ircreipt ITTn short rail."