TEEMS OF 11111BLICATF. 'DIE FRANKLIN REPOSITORY is published el try . , Wednesday morning by "THE REPOSITORY" ASSOCIATION," at $2 50 per annum, Th' Anvanz, or 83 if not aid within the year. All subscription count* guar be settled annually. No paper will be sent • out of the Stato unless paid for in advance, and all such subscriptions will invariably be discontinued at the expi ration of the time for which they ate paid. ADVERTB3ESIENTS are inserted at FIFTEEN csYrs }w...r line for first insertion, and TEN caws per line for c r ib' seqnent insertions. A liberal discount Ls made to persons " advertising by the quarter, half•yesi or year. Special no tices charged one-half more than regular advertisements. 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All lades should be addressed to Id'OLURP, & STONER, Publisher& Coat, Lulu*, &E. CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS! T TENTIO N! The undersigned have now on hand, at their PLANING AND FLOORLNG MILL, a large supply of Sash, Shutters, Dooraand Blinds fur sale, ,--or made to order. 1 Mouldings of all descriptions, from biltioch to S inches, on band. Plain and Ornamental Scroll Sawing neatly executed. Also—Wood Turning in ell its brandies. Newel Poste, Banisters, Bed Posts, &c„ on band. A large sup — Ply of Dressed Flooring for sale. - Aiso—Window and Door Frames on band or made at short notice. EIAZELET, VERNON & CO., febi tf Harrison Avenue, Chambersburg, Pa, NOTICE TO FARMERS 100 TONS 0,1 0 TIMOTHY HAY Wanted by tiEO.ll.. DEM. 200 WALNUT LOGS Wanted by GEO. A. GEIIZ. 100 ASH LOGS Wanted by CFEo. A, Dada. 100 LARGE CHERRY LOGS : Wanted by GEo. A. DErm WHEAT, RYE, CORN, OATS, and all kinds of Produce bought. by GEO. A. GE3II, at ble•Warehouae above the Railroad Depot. STOVE AND LIME COAL fee sale cheap, by the ton or half ton. OMC AND HICKORY WOOD by the cord or half coil. OAK AND SIGNORY WOOD, sawed and split for stove use, by the cord or ball cord. "WINDOW AND DOOR SILLS, of Oak, - Walaniiiald Pine, always on band. vfytioow A`lD DOOR,FRANIN_STUFF, and all bias of LUMBER, such an Oak isnd Pine Plank; Oat, Walnut , Ping , andliemlook Boards; Flooring Boards, Joists, &sating, Shingles, Paling, Laths, &a BEST OP ROOFING SLATE always on hand, and roofs put on by the beet Slaters, who have drawn medals for their superior workmanship. ,CALL AT DMZ'S WAREHOUSE, above the Railroad Depot, and buy cheap. [deal LEONARD EBERT & SON, COAL AND LUMBER MERCHANTS. We have on band all kinds gf Coal and Lumber, and are prepared to furnish Bill Lumber to order at short no tice, all at the most reasonable terms. Our stork of Lyn, ber °enlists of • White Pine 2 inch Plank, 11 " select Plank. 11 " Plank. " 1 select and Culling Boards, 1 " Boards, 4 " Siding (6 inch,) " " Best River Shingles, " " Warted Floripg, " " Siding, Joist and Scanning, all sizes, Hemlock Joist and Scantling-, " Boards, Yellow - Pine Boards, Joist and Scantling, 0 , Palling and Plastering Laths. We have also always on hand a good ,supply of all kinds of Coed for stoves and liine-bmning. Also a, supe rior article of Bmadtop Coal for blacksmiths. The'Vb lie are Invited to give us a call, as ce will endeavordo give satisfaction to all that calL Coal and-Lumber furnished on the cars to any station on the Franklin Railroad. WOffice on Second St., in the rear of the Jan Yard, Chambersburg, Pa. LEO. EBERT do SON. July27-tf. SMALL, BENDER & 00... York and Gokkborough, Pa, LUMBER DEALERS AND MANUFACTUBERI3 OF SASH. DOORS. SHUTTERS, BLENDS,: DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES, 4c., seep constantly on hand a well selected stock of -seas onable Luitiber, viz:—.foist and Scantling, Weatherboard ing, dressed Ploonng, Siding, Laths, Shingles. Palings and Fencing, LP' White Pine and Oak Bills, sawed to order at the shortest notice. All communications should be addressed to YOKK. PA. - IsepZEl-ly • Q TEAM SAW 11ILL.—The undersign ed have erected and in operation a Steam Saw Mill at the South Mountain, near Graffenbarg Springs, and are to saw to order Bills, of WHITE OAK, PINE, MI CK or any kind of timber desired, at the short est notice and at low rates. One of the firm will be at the /fete] of Bawl Greenawalt. in Chambensburg, on Satur ay the 24th bast. and on each alternate Saturday thereaf ter for the parpose of contracting for the delivery of hun ter. LUMBER DELIVERED at any point at the LOW EST RATES. All letters should be addressed to them at GralrenburgP. 0., Adams CO., Pa. decl4-tf MILTENBERGER & BRADY. BIIILD,IN G LUMBER.—The under signed is prepared to saw all kinds of Building Lye, ber at the lowest market price. R. A.:RENThEW, GEZMWOOD Mikes, Payette , . ilia P.O. dee2B.6m Poteto. ~, EASTERN INN.—The undersigned lin , sing lately purchased the large and commodious Brick Building of Rev. 8.. R. Fisher, in connection with bis present place of business, on the corner of Hain street and Ludwig's Alley, In prepared to accommcdase BOARD ERS by theday, week or month. He is amply provided with STABLIRO to'accommadato the traveling public. Having a large LIVERY- STABLE connected with the Hotel, guest's and the public generally can be fbrnished with Horses and Carriages at any moment. Persons visit -Aug Chambersburg with their families will find 'this the most comfortable Hotel in the, county, as it has been re fitted with entire new Furniture, and-the rooms are large and well ventilated. The TABLE isamply supplied with all the luxuries of the season, and the. BAH, which Is de tached from the Brick Building, will always be furnished with choice and pure liquors. Every attention pail to the comfort of guests. loctl2[ S. F. GBEENA'WALT. RQWWB HOTEL.—This Hotel. situ ated on the corner of Queen and Second Streets, Henry Kyle and Wife. Wm. Wilhelm Mary C. Miller :Jacob Glass , TA. John'Wildemitti. =II , Jacob Glass. MIME C. Et. Eckman .==l Jelin S. 13uwan: MEMO MMi3=M9 OEM DM >et _VF I th e ciyr o n&, jia.e dustier- 0: 'the Peace' and the Constables of the different Township , in the Count.' of Franklin. Greeting Know all ye, that in piinsuanue . of the precept, to me di. reeted, under the hand and seal of the 110. N. ALEX firxo, President of the several Courts of Common Pleas, in the & Nish-nth District consisting of the counties of Somersei, Bedford Fultoriand Franklin, and by virtue of his office of the Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Deliv ery for the trial of capital and other offenders therein and in the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the peace, and W. W PAXTON. and JAMES 0. CARSON, Esc's., Judges of the Rime county of Franklin. You and each of you are hereby required to be and appear in voorproper persons with your Records, Reeogiuzances, hxammations, and other Remembrances be fore theJndges aforesaid, ut bersburg, at a Court of Oyer and Terminer and. General Jail Delivery. war General Quarter Sessiens of the Peace. therein 'to be holden for the County of Franklin aforesaid MI the 2d Monday in April! being the 10th dirt, of the Month, at 10 cioloek in the forewarn of that day then and there to do thhse things, which to. your several offices op rertat„, iVel ' whier Inv lm at Chanthershurz. the 13E1 lit arch, 126!.A.." SAMUEL BRANDT, A NNA MARY HARMONY; HY HER 11 nes -friend Phillip Ludwig. vs. Miehdel Harmony. —ln the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Pa. Sob. In Divorce to October Term, IWO No. 51. Alias Sub. to April Term, 1.864, No. 17, Returned Nail Raba - Michael Harmony:—You are hereby notified to be and Appear before the Judger of our Court of Commcn Plena, at Chambersburg. in and for the County of Franklin, on the second Monday of April. A. D.. 1565. to answer the matterl ehaiged against yhu in raid libel for divorce. marls.4t SAMUEL BRANDT. Sheriff. yA R Y CATHARINE WHITE, BY her next friend Pranklialluber. cc. JosepbWhite. —in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Pa. Sob. in Divorce to January Term, 1885. -No. 8. - Alias Sub. to April Term. 1865. No. IL Returned NiAff k 'bet Joseph Waite t'—You are boreby notified to be and ap pear before the Judges of our Court of Common Pleas. at Chatnbershurg. in and far the county of Franklin. on the coerced .Ilmiday of April. A. D.. 1845, to answer the mat ters (barged against you in said libel for divorce. marebl3-4t SAMPEL BRANDT. Sheriff. TT ATORAH SMITH, BY HER NEXT John W. Segel, vs. Phillip Smith.—ln tha Court of Common Pleasfor Franklin County, Pa Aline Sub lb Divorce to January Term, 1865, No. 10. Post. Sub. No. 73. October Term, Mt Beturne4 Pal/ Jiaba. Philip Smith :--Yon are kereby notified to be and ap pear before the Judges of our Cdtud of Corinnon Pleas. at Chanihersburg, in and for the County of Franklin, on-the second Monday of April, 'A. D.. 1F65, to answer the mat. ters charged against you in said libel for divorce. marls-4t SAMUEL BRANDT, Sheriff. NOTICE IR HEREBY GIVEN - that the Commissioners ofFraoklin County will meet-at the following times and places. for the purpose of hearing ox. emptions front the enrolled 'Militia for State Service: At MERCERSBURG, on Wednesday; the iffinsi day of March, for Montgomery, Peters, Mercersbnrg and War. - ren. at the public home of Charles. Lowe. In Mereersburg. At STRASBURG. on Thursday. the23d day of March, for Letterkenny, Lurgan, Smtthampton. Fanned and :Met. al. at the public house of J. R. Weist. in Strasburg. At CHAMBERSBURG, on Friday, the 24th day of March, for Green, Guilford. Hamilton, St. Thomas and Borough of Chnmbersburg, at the Commissioners' Office, in the Borongh of Chambersburg., N. B.—Persons can attend in the Township or Borough meet convenient to them. -- ' • , JOHN DOWNEY, HENRY- GOOD, Vomirs. mars JOHN ARMSTRONG /I.A lIDITOR'S NOTlCE.—piotice is here by given to the creditors of Charles Hassel, late of Southampton township deed, that the account of P. N. Hoffman, Executor of said decedent, was confirmed by the Orphans' Court of Franklin county, and that the under signed, was appointed Auditor to 'distribute the balance on said account amongst the creditors. The Atiditor'will meet the 4rAditoes and all Ivirtiee interested, at his office, on the 31st day of March. 1565, at 10 o'clock, A. IL, to marshal and apportion said funds amongst the craditore. J. W. DOUGLAS. Auditor. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENTHAT 11Lori Borst. of Green township. has been appointed hy, th e (m o s t of C o mmon Pleas of Franklin county Com mittee of Catharine l', ell. of Green township aidunatic. .111 peunn • indebted to said estate will please make ite mediat• paymenr those having. claims will please preset.: them properly kntt~egtir bed. fetal:. it . L1:\•I 110118 T, Committee.i A DMINISTRA'POR'S NOTICE.-- 71Co -11 tiee is hereby given that Letters of Administration en the F.stote of .1 hroh Kaufman late of Letterkenny town. ship, deed have been granted to the undersigned. Alt persons knowing themselvftindehted to said Estate will pleura make immediate payment; and those haring claims present them property nthenticated for settlement. JOBN B. KAUFMAN, Ad ' niarehl.s JACOB M. KAUFMAN. EXECUTOR'S NOTIC E. _-Notice is hereby given that Letters Testammdarytothe Estate ot'Dariiei flock, late Of-Metal township, deed, have been granted to the undersigned. All persons knowing thernselvors indebted to said Estate .trill please make immediate Payment ; and those having claims present them properly authenticated for settlement. mareliS DAVID BOCK, Eel, EXECUTOR'S NO TlCE.—Notiee is hereby given that Letters Testamentary to the Estato of Day id. Everett late of Metal township, 'deed, have been granted to the undersigned. . All persons knowing themselves indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment, and those having claims present them props it authenticated for settlement. , IW. S. EVERETT, Ex i t'. XECUTOR'S NOT I CE.—Notice is La hereby given, that Leann Testamentary to the Es tate of Jacob Dctrlch. Into of Hamilton township deed, hare icon granted to the undersigrwa. All persons knowing tbemitelves indebted to said Estate toil please make immediate payment, and thme having claims present tin properly authenticated forsettlemnet. WU. ROSSERT. fehls ' JORN DETRICR, . roTICE.—The day dotignated for hold .- ing the exemption from Militia duty for Quinn Wnqilnirton and Waynesboro, will be on Tnerday, the th 4 th day of Momk, Instead of 'Monday _oth.- JOHN DOWNEY, i - , 'HENRY Goer), com, ' marebls-2t JOHN ARMSTRONG. ykrAN'llft), ktslsofigli_ MONTH, A Reliable Canvasser in every town, and county, :or the Nurse and Spy, the moot uten sting an,Weitin g book ever . publidied, embracing the adventure" - , woman in the Unida,army a 8 Nurse, Scout and- Spy, giving a tenet 'vivid Inner picture 'jibe war. We Wive 4ge t ita g i ca ring $l5O per month which we will prove to imp dolibting ap plieact. Send for etroulare Address - "JONES, 8P,05. • MOCamennt St..Pbiladrlythin.. Pa" fmnr4.4t VOL. 72....WH0LE NO. Nigo i EMI Of all amusements for g n randt I- FrOm logic down to There is'nt one that you can find Bo very cheap as A THry choice diversion, too, if we but rightly use it, And not, us ware apt to do, Pervert it and abase it. I wish—a Common wish, indeed— My parse was something fatter; Tbat.l might cheer the child of need And notiny pride to utter; ' That I might make oppression reel As only gold can make it, And break the tyrant's rod of steel A, may gold can break It 1. w.6h—that sympathy and lore, 'A al every human passion - " - That has its orlgin•abose, Would come and keep in fashion ; - That worn, and jealousy, and hate, And every base emotion, - Were buried fifty fathoms deep, Beneath the waves of ocean „I wish—that friends were always true, + And motives always pure;, I wish the good were not so few, I wish the bad were fewer ; ' I wish that parsons ne'er forgot' To heed their pious teaching; I wish that practicing was not So different from preaching:. I wish—that modest worth might be ,Appraised with truth and candor; I wish that innocence were free From treachery and slander; I wish that men their vows would mind, That women ne'er were rovers ; I wish that wives were always kind, And husbands always lovers. I wish—in fine—that joy and Mirth, . And every good ideal, ,Hay °erne, erewbile, throughofit the earth, To be the glorious real; Till God shall every creature bless With His supreniest blessing, And hope be lost in happibess„ - And wishing in possessing. THE REWARD OF MERIT. Annie had arrived at the mature age of (do not start, reader,) twenty-seven, and yet in a state of single blessedness. Somehow or other she had not even fallen in love yet. " Had she DO offer?" . What a - simple question! you ever know half a million of dollars to go - begging ? Offers? Yes - , - scores of them! It May be accounted as one of her oddities, perphape, but whenever the subject happened to be touched upon by her' fa ther, Annie would say that she wanted some one who could love her for herself, and she mast have ance biz., and how should she in her pres rut position? Thus matters stood, when , Annie was led tv form and execute what will appear a very strange resolution—but she was a resolute girl. We must ninv go back six years. One dark, rainy morningin November, as our old friend was looking composedly at the cheerful fire in the grate in his counting-room, really indulging in some serious reflections on the pastaud future, the far future, too, a gentleman presented himself and inqqired for Mr. Bretnen. The old man ut tered ndt .a word, but merely - bowed. There was that hi his looks which said "I am he." , The stranger might have been some thirtyyears or so of age. He was dressed in black, a mourn ing weed was, on his hat, and there was some thing in his appearance which seemed to indi cate that the fnend whose loss he - deplored had recently departed. The letter of introduction which ho presented to Mr. B. was quickly yet carefully perused, and as it was somewhat unique, we shall take the liberty of submitting it to the inspection of the reader: "Friend Paul:—This will introduceio thee, friend Charles Copeland. He has come to thy city in pursuit of business. I have known him from a youth up. Thou mnyestdependupon him for aught that he can do, and shall not lean as upon a broken reed. If thou mast du anything for him Wei - inlayed peradventure benefit thyself and find cause to rejoice. "Thy former and preseht friend. Mteita LOOMIS." "It is not every one that can, get old Micha Loomis' endorsement , on his character," said Paul Bremen, to himself, as he folded up the let ter of the well-known associate of former days. " Old Micha is good for a quarter of a million, or fur anything else—it will do—l want him—get ing old. badness inereasmg—must have some more help—now as well as any thee" The old gentleman looked at all this, as he stood gazing m perfect silence on the man before him. At length he opened his lips; - "Mr. Copeland, you know all about books?" "I have had some few years experience." "Any objection to a place here? Pretty close work—only one thousand a year." "None." "When can you begin ?" "Now, A real smile shone on the old man'sTace. It lingered there like the rays of the setting sun, among the clouds bf evening, , lighting up those seemingly hard, dirk features. A stool was pushed to the new corner, books were Opened, matters explained, directions given,- the pen was dipped iu the ink, and in snort, be fore an bout had passed uni•ay, you would have, thought' that the old man -and young man had known each other for years. - In reference to our new friend, it will be RA -eient to remark, that be had been litielally educa ted, as the phrase goes, and though he bad enter-. ssi early into business, he had not neglected the cultivation of his mind and heart. -He bad found time to cherish a general acquaintance with the most noteworthy authors of the day, both literary and religious, and with many of past times. After. a few years of success in the pursuits to which he bad devoted himself, misfortune came thick and fast upon him. He found himself left with scarcely :any property, and alone in the world, save his two only daughters. As year after year passed away, he grew stea dily in the confidence of his employer, who felt, though he said it'not, that in him he possessed a tEC , l , 4lre. - Very little indeed was said by either of them, not connected with the routine of business, and there had been no intercourse whatever between them, save in the eounting•roour. Thus nix years went by, towards the close of which period - old Mr Bremen wa4 found looking with much fre qUency and earnestness at the young woman be tore hod ; something was • evidently brewing in the old head. What could it he 7 And then, too, he looked so curiously. The Irish servant was puzzled. " Sure." said James, " something's coming." Annie, too, was somewhat perplexed, tor these looks dwelt much on her. " What is it, father ?" she said to him onemorn•_ irig at the breakfast table, as he sat gazing stead fastly in her face ; " do tell me." " I wish you'd have him 7" burst forth like an avalanche. " Known him for via years—true as a ledger—a gentleman—real sensible man—don't talk much—regular as clock work—prime for' businesa—worth his weight in gold." " Have who, father 7 What arc you talking about 7" • "My bead clerk, Copelan'd—you don't know him—l do—haven't Beett anyisidy else worth a quill." Annie was puttied. She laughed, however, and said— - - "Marry my father's clerk ! what would people say r- _ " Huinbug, child—all humbug—worth forty of your whiikered, lounging, lazy gentry; say what they please; what do I care ? what do you caret w h a t' s m o ney after all 7 got enough (Jr it—want a sens ibl e man—want somebody to take care of it, all humbug." ".what's all humbug, father , " Why people's notions. -on these mattera--. Copeland is poor—so was I once—may be again —world's full of changes—seen a great many of them in my day—can't stay here long=got to leave you. Annie—wish you'd like him.' - "Father, are you serious 1" - "Serious, child!" • and he looked so, , . Annie was a chiiaf the ,old block; a strong minded, resolute girl. 'A new idea seemed to strike her. "Father, if you aTe really serious iir this ter, I'll see this Copeland; get, acquainted with him. Tf he Ulm nm. and I liko hitu. I'll hi MatNal • for Tow one. I moot know it NVID` yon lone the matey to "Go ahead, - -my.ckUd, ' and do as you like. - Good mornise- - • "gtop amomeat, father. -I a alte . r my name a li ttle Eshall appear to be a poar.2l; cam- Pin jot! of oar friend, Ms. st reet. She shall knowthe whole afrairi You. call nu) by my middle nruse,Peyton; I shall beta 'relative of yours; she shall; suggest the busiums to Sir. Copeland,' as you call him, and arrangerfor the first interview. The rest will take ratet of it self." r - • 3 1 698. ~~~. "I see, I see, and one of those rare smiles il luminated tiisvihole face. It actually got oetrieen his lips, parted them asunder, glanced upon a set' of teeth, but little the Worse _for wear, and was reeling there, when he left thehouse for his noun ting.room.- The twilight of that smile had not yet gone, when be reached the well-knoWn Sot; and bowed, and looked "good morning" to those Whist employ, for old Paul was, after his fashion, a prt lite man: On the morning of that dayvehatlooks' were directed to our old friend Charles, lonian); so peculiar,' so full of some th ing, that the head clerk could not but notice them, and that too, with some alarm. Whet was coming 7 At length the volcano burst forth. "Copeland, my good fellow, why-don't yon get h wife 7" Had a thunderbolt fallen at his feet he - could not have been More astounded. Did Mr. Bre men say that, and in the counting-room, too? The very ledger seemed to blush at the Mtn:Aw l . tion of such a subject. He, for the -Bret time, made a blot on the fair page before him. "Early—why don't you get a wife?—know,just the thing for you—prime article—poor enough to be itire--.what of that....a fortune in a wife, you know—a sort of a relation of mine--don't want tr-k y meddle with other' people's affairs, know your own business best—can't help thinking yOu'll ire happier—must see her." Now the fact is, that Charlelbad for some time past thought so himself; but how the old man should have divined his feelings was quite a puzzle to him. In the-course of the day,a note was put into Mr. Bremen's hands by James, his Irish ser vant, the contents of which produced another grim smile. When the moment for his return home arrived, Mr. B. handed a Sealed document of ra- - ther imposing form to Charles; 'lisping: "Cope. land, you'll - oblige me by leaving that at No. 5711 street Place it in the hands of the person to ' whom it is directed; don't want to trust it toany one else."' The clerk saw on the outside, Mrs. Richards, No. 67, H— street. The door bell was rung. The servant ushered Copeland Into a small; neat parlor, where sat a lady apparent/T. to/may-five or thirty years of age, plainly dressed, eau in knitting a stocking. Our friend bowed, and inquired for Mrs. Richards. - • • "She is not in, but is expected preseritly; will you be seated?" • There was an ease, and, quiet ness, and tin air of self coati:nand isboattbki per son which seemed petuliar to Co alas •=He felt at ease at once, (you always, do wit i kimehriVe.) made some commonplace remark Web wail =- mediate!) , rereonded - to; then another ;' and soon - the conversation grew. so interesting that Mrs. Richards was nearly forgotten. Her absence was strangely protracted, but at length she made her appearance. The document was presented ;' a glance at the outside. "Mr. Copeland?" Charles bowed. "Miss Peyton " The . _ young lady bowed, and thus they were introduced. There was no par ticular reason for remaining any, longer, and our friend took his departure. That night Annie said to Mr. 8., "I' like his appearance, father." " Forward ; march!" said old Paul, and he looked at his daughter with vast satisfaction. "The ould man's -as swats to-night as a new pertatee," said James to the cook. The next day Charles Copeland came very near writing several times, "Miss Peyton, Dr." as he was making oat some bills of merchandise sold. "Delivered the paper last evening?" Copeland bowed, "Mrs. Richards is an old friend—bumble in cir cumstances---the young lady, Peyton—worth her' weight in gold any day—have, her myself if I could." "How much you remind me of Mr. 8.," said Charles one evening to Annie; "I think yon. said you were a relation of his 7" "I am a relative of his through my mother," was the grave reply. Mrs. Richards turned away to conceal-a-amße. - Somewhat later than usual on that dig Mink reached her -father's house. There Was ho-mis taking the expression of her countenance,. 'Hap piness was written there. • "I see, I see," said the old man; "the account is closed, books balanced,havd it all through' in short time. Yon are a sensible girl—no foolish puss—just what I want—bless you, child, bless pan 71 The next day Paul came, for almost the first time in his life, rather late to his counting room. Casks and boxes seemed to be starting with won-'_ der. llth mo., 18—. " Copeland you are a Ins fellow—heard from Mrs. Richards—proposal to my relation, _Peyton —all right—done up well. Come to my house this evening—never been there yet betore, eh 7— eight o'clock precisdlywant to see yon—got something to say. " How much interest he seems to taki in this matter," said Charles. - " He's a kind old fellow in his way ; a little rough, but g.liod at heart." Yes Mr. Copeland, even kinder than you think' for: . 4 - . At eight o'clock precisely the door bell of Mr. Bremen's mansion rung Mr. Charles Copeland was ushered in by friend James. • Old Paul took him kindly by the hand, add turninground abrupt ly, introduced him to "My daughter, 'Miss Annie Peyton Bremen," and immediately withdrew; Charles will you forgive Me this ?" He was too mach astonished to make any reply. "If you only knew all my feelings and motives, I am sure you would." That the motives and feelings weie ex plained to his entire satisfaction, no and will doubt. " Copeland, my dear fellow," ehoutedold Paul, as he entered the room, " no treeof a long engage ment." " Oh' father !.' . " No use, I say ; married now—get ready after wards,,next Monday evening, whocares t - Want it over, feel 'settled. Shan't" part' Witt' t"Annie; though—must bring Your wife here . ;--no owerrb— partner in businessr-Bremen &Copeland—fryers all drawn up—can't alter it—be quiet; will you 7 —won't stay in the room.' - •• - - • - • I have now finished my storY;reader.-.' , I. have given you the facts. I cannot say, kowevei, that, I approve of the deceptitui practiced upon our friend Charles. As, however, our Lordcommen ded the " unjust steward because he acted wise ly," so I suppose the gorid sense shown by the young lady an choosing a husband for the 'sake of what he was, and not .for the sake of what he might have possessed, merits our approbation. It is not every one who hasmoral courage enough . to step out of the circles which surround the wealthy,lnd seek , for those qualities of mind' which wellth neither gives nor takes away. A cumous care has transpired at Cleveland. On Saturday, two youpg ladies applid for trans portation to Washington, justifying their applica tion by a statementthatthey bad served two years n the army, and were discharged on the discov ery of their sex. The appearance of one of them excited the Cuipicion `of the ladies of the Sanitary society, respecting sex, and a committee with drew with ,"Miss Charlotte" to another depart ment, whence a suppressed scream led a transfer of investigations to the Provost Marshal , and the subsequent appearance of the lady in proper mas ! calks attire. Miss Charlotte's companion appear ed astonished and - bewildered at the transforms, thou, and protested that she met "her" in the city two weeks ago, and they had since boarded and lodged together, and.finally adopted this plan of procuring free traneportationloWashingban. Au examination of their baggage resulted in elicit. ing three complete suits of apparel--one a civilian. one military, with lieutenants insignia, and the third feminine. It is suspected thatthey areße bet spies. A Scowl minister was once busy catechising his young parishioners before the congregation, when he put the usual first question to a stout girl, whose father kept a public house. " What's your name 1" No reply. The question being repeated the girl replied— - - " Norio o' your fun, Mr. Minister • ye ken- my name well enough. Dr no say, when ye come to oar h ouse ow a night, ' Bet, bring me .some ale'?" The congregation, forgetting the sacredness of th e p l ace, were In a broad grin, and the Parson coked &plea. Kiesio.—Josh Billings says there is one tog blue, lean kiss, that always Maks him shiver to see . Two persons (of -the female putswastann) who have witnessed ;teat many younger and more pulpy daze, meet to some publick plane, and not town* sai — enett ether for 24 tom tha kiss" inimegiatelY ; then they witzhoutthe weather, and the youg Biok o w h o , pre a c h e d y es t er d ay, and then kiss Mly, ar i srtfi - iin blMiliand tit ht what this any :each other } - and hiar mein immeitihtelY. kind of Wow, *Mils put ma in tniii4 ov two oM tints trying few strike fie,.