THE elessh;gs or govebnmeiit, like the dews op heaven, should be distributed alike tjfou the high and the low, the rich aijd tee fooe. NEW SERIES. EBE1YSBUKG, APRIL 29, 1857. YOti. 4. PTO. 26. - 1 - - . '(Cioirt jporfn. Bo Tlicy Mlas 31c at Home? Do tl.ey miss me at home, do they miu me 7 'T would be an assurance most dear, To know that this moment some loved one. Was saying, I wish you were here." To feel that the group round the fireside, "Were thinking of me as I roamed; Oh! yes! 'twould be joy without measure. To know thai they mused ma at homo. "When twilight approaches the season. That ever id sacre 1 to song, Ds some one rope it my name over. And aigh that I tarry so long? And U there a chord in the musiu That's missed when my voice is away, A chord In each heart that awakeaeth Regret at iny wearisome stay ? Do they place me a chair near the ts.bl, TVnen evening'. home pleasures draw nigh And the candles are lit in the parlor. And stars in the calm azure sky? And when the good nights are r:ncated. And all lay them dawn to their sleep, Dothy think of the absent and waft me, A whispered good night while they weep ? Do they miss me at homo, do they miss me, At morning, at noon and at night. And lingers one gloomy shalo round theta That o-.ily my prcsenco can light 1 Are j ys less invitingly welcome, And pit a-iuros less bale than bef re. Because on1 is missel from the circle, IScausa I am with them no mure ? "Wb miss the at home yes we miss tho3 1 And earnestly wish thou wcrt here, As the wearysome thought of thy waad'rlng Awakes sad memory's tear; . Boas;nrod that wo tenderly cherish. Thino innge, tho' 1 ng thou tnay'at roam, Tho flowers of love cannot perish, And sadly we mihs thoe at hoiae! The shadows of twilight are 'ror-nd us. Like visions of death they draw near ; And whila fears of the future surround us, "77ere sighing ah, would he wtro hc:c! For grief at thy absence grows stranger When sunlight an 1 hope from us flee ; We nigh f.r lost pleasure no longer, Ualoss wo could share thorn with thee ! We ro'us thee at homo yes. we mtes thee! At moruir;g, at noon and at night ; And on'y the jiy of thy presence Can fill our sad hoarts with d''ight. Gme home! and our sorrows will vanish. Our pleasures and leve will inctease , Oh ! when may-we welcom? thy coming ? ( Oh ! when will thy wanderings cca ? 3HferrIlaiuons. ONLY A PRINTER! OR, A Tale of Virginia Aristocracy. ANINCrDS-VT RELATKD EV GOV. FLOYD AT THE "WHITE HOUSE." ITad T a tlc to recount of the olden time, laying the scene thereof in England, France, Spain, or any of the old countries, to us asso ciated with so much romance and gorgeous grandeur, in which there would be a plente ous fprinkling of lords and ladies, priests and nuns, magnificent palaces. hnuuted castles and gloomy monaste.ies, it would be far more ac ceptable to tho groat mosses than if the scene was laid here iu this land of plodding Yan kees, railroads, manufactories, and cotton speculations ; nevertheless, I will eudeavor to epin a yarn, which, by tho way, is not alto gether a yarn, but -facts aud uuvarnisb.ed truths. I had the pleasure of spending a few days receutly, continued Gov. F,, with a distin guished friend of mine iu Richmond, and white there heard the following conversation between the wife and daughter of my host. La ! me, what iuipertiuence I" exclaimed Lizzie K.. as she scanned a beautiful colored tnoto handed her by a servant, 41 What occasions jour surprise my dear?' 'enquired her mother. . 'Rather say indignation, mother, at being" asked, and even urged to take tea this even ing at Mrs Downer's, the tanner's wife." 44 And why should you not, my dear ?" "Think you it would be proper, mother for me, tuo daughter of Judge K., one of the wealthiest aul most distinguished men in the .city, to associate with such' low-bred mechan ics? " ; : indeed, my daughter. If they are me chanics, tht-y are a people we'd t0 do j,, ,ue world, respectable, pious, agreeable, and ov "cry way worthy your acjiiaiujance." Really, mother," continued the younir tiady, as she tosseil hor pretty head. " Fiu dis , posed to think difTert'iitly, and so far fmm etj 'couraging, I prefer always being removed as far as possible from the laboring classes. Re sides, how is it expected that I should enjoy myself in converse with such people, whose only talk would be about the stocks, the mar ket an 1 their own pi ivate concerns. Quite an intellectual tete-a-tete would it be, mother iear", . "Oh ! Ce. Lizzie, fie 1 But I am to blame for this. I've shown you too much indul gence ; you are spoilt ; so I must even now 'ct about repairing my garde a, and pluck oat th weeds and tares ere it be too lato. " Cora ,;t down beeioV ro,.Luz'y fcnd I will give you your first lesson of wordly expe rience, by relating to you a story, which I trust will lower your pride, and make you a better woman. A woman with no pride, my daughter, is but a droning, easy creature, but one with too much, is haughty, niggard and selfish; both the extremes contemptible and mean, lie then neither too fashionably dres sed nor too slovenly, too devout nor too word ly A mere butteifly in the world of fashion and pleasure, making but small pretensions to religion, is a character bad enough, but worse to my thinking is the fiery zealot, on tho other hand, who has too many rigid vir tues; who is continually railing against the world, displeased at anything like rational en joyment, and shocked at the least merriment, dancing, playing, or any amusement that the heart, in its fullness and gladness, prompts the young and sprightly to indulge. So. then avoid extremes of every description." Rut to the story : 'Sixteen years rgo, Salem, in Virginia, was one of the mostjovely villages imagina ble ; situated in the heart of the great valley of Virginia, j-et commanding a magnificent view of the bold outlines of the Alleghenies ar.d the R'ue Ridge. The village contained no buildings of note save two ; oue of them, a magnificent tenement, the princely residence of oue of the " old Virginia aristocracy ;" the other, the on'y Inn, a small, quaint, j'et pleasant house nestled in the centre of the town. The proprietor of the one, a wealthy planter and distinguished officer of the State ; the other a poor widow, whose ouly living de pended on the profits of her table, which were but scant, as there was little traveling done, at that day, through this retired village And tho advent of a slrang. r was always a subject of curiosity and interest to the good towns folk's, as it is always so in the secluded villa ges and inns, in the out-of-the-way places of America. To this little Inn a gaily dressed, yet weary worn, traveler picked h".s way one evening in the autumn of 18 . The buxom hostess and her tidy daughter were all life, and frisked about bestirring the savory viands, delicious cakes and eggs, much to the satisfaction of our hungry t avehr, who appeared to be a young man of some tweuty summers, tall, commanding, of fine appearanoe and pleasing manners lie soon, by dint of frankness and t-uavity of manner, insinuated himself into the good grnces of the hostess and daughter, with the latter of whom he appeared much struck, tor she was as lovely as Ehc was neat and grueoful. ' Possessing charms not unlike one almost eqnal to whom I adore," exclaimed the 3'ouog traveler admiringly, as he placed himself be fore the .'paikling fire after finishing bis re past, "and expect ere long to load to the al tor.and with whom you are doubtless acquain ted, as khc lives only in the mansion above the illage as I understand." 'What! Kiaiua White?" enquired the hostess "Kvcn so my good dame. I met her at the Springs some mouths ago, became enamored with hr, wooed, won. and am cow come to claim my bride." " She is a beautiful creature, indeed !" in terposed Augusta, the hostess' daughter, "but somewhat proud as is htr father." 44 Nut so, indeed, gentle Augusta, if she has pride it is nothing but nature, maidenly pride, which every lass should have And you t-ay. Miss Augusta, she is quite well, well, I Will let this pleasing intelligence re tlraiti you to-night, and to-moriow I will give the fair euchantress, I trust, an agreeable sur prise. Early next morning ns etiquette would per mit, the young man set out with buoyant heart and high hopes to the mansion. Rut we wiil precede him and look in on his fair betrothed. In a magnificent parlor of the mansion, sat Emma White and her mother, the one thum ming a piauo, aud th-j other interrogating a servant. 44 And ynu say. Sambo, he lodged last ev ening at the Inn?" 44 Yes, Misse, do cook say he dare now." . ' Well, you can retire and so Ma, it is even as I expected ; 1 thought it was him as he rode past last evening." 44 Well, Emma, how do you intend to bluff him off ; I'm thinking it will be a shameful and delicate busiuess." 4i Shameful, indeed ! When attorney Lo gan introduced him to me at the Springs, he brought him forward as one of the law stu dents, and not as a poor printer as he is I'll never forgive Mr. Logan." " lie is not to blame, my dear, be is his pupil , didn't the letter say he was a journey man printer at A- , but in consideratiou of his promising abilities, Mr. Logan under took gratuitously to bring him to the bar." 44 Well for all that I'll never marry a poor printer. I did have a tender regard f.r him once, and when 1 gave him my hand I deem ed him somebody, so I acted from the promp ting of the heart, but now I'll be ruled by my better judgmeut " 4 Well, please yourself iri that matter, my dear. I'm disposed to think honorably of- cut la ! mo, if he isn't at the door now !" . Scarcely had she done speaking when our hem- entered, and with a heart overflowing wu!i gratitude and love, spraug forward to meet the object of his idolatry, but imagine his surprise and dismay when he received "on ly in return a cold, distant courtesy, jvaLii tmza his blood aud rooted him to the spot. Rewildered and astonished at such greeting from his fair betrothed, he turned f jr expla nation to the mother, who, pirceivhi" the general embarassmeiit, stepped forward? and oiFeiinghim a seat, explained to him that sitice her rfaughb r's return from the Springs, she had, after mature reflection, and exami ning her heart, thought it best to dissolve the engagement that had been mada between them : Tho ruddy cheeks of "toe suitor became of ao ofby paleness, and hU bJoodlew lips quiv ered like an aspen leaf, as he falteringly ex claimed And wherein is my offence ? have I mer ited this? good heavens! and is this the gen tle, the tender, the confiding Emma White ?" 44 Sir, this is not the stage of a theatre to enact scenes," now spoke up the daughter, 44 let it suffice to know we are ever to be stian gers to each other. You attempted to de ceive me and pass yourself off for a gentleman when it turns out you are of the working clas ses, only a printer, a portionless journeyman, a fortune seeker. If you bad an honorable profession, sir, and was of a good family, as I once fondly thought, we could be united, but as it is I cannot and will not dacend so low!" aud as the y-ouu r lady thus spoke, fehe tossed her bead, and with a look of ineffable scorn and contempt, proudly sailed out of the room. Overwhelmed with dismay and stung to the quick, the yottng man sat paralyzed many moments, but recovering somewhat of the shock, rose and staggered out of the room. Alas ! how crushed were his hopes nov. Deceived, slighted, wronged, confidence be trayed, laughed and treated with scorn and contempt by one whom he adored and loved, alas ! to well, nud all for being a 4 'low bred, base mechanic !" And rushing madly to tho Inn, besought bis room and threw lrimself desperately on his humble e.ot, from which he did not rise for two long, weary months ; for the unwonted disappointment and excitement of the morning had brought on a burning fe ver. From morn to night aud night to morn the patient raved a wild maniac, calling and conjuring his Emma to come back to him, and with his impatience and querufousness, wearied all about him, save one. The physi cian despaired of restoring him. and resign ing him to the care of the gentle Augusta, won waicueu ai ins Deusiae nigut ana aay with unremitting assiduity, bore with his im becility, administered to his wants with kind ness and soothed his irritat'U spirits by the gentlest words and treatment. Finally, after the lapse of several weeks, he began slowly .to recover, and reason re turned once more. ; ,When having entirely re covered, he tbanked the kind hostess and daughter with tearful eyes and heart over flowing with gratitudo for their kiuduess in watching over-him in his weakness and in firmities. He. called Augusta his preserver, his guardian angel, and told her he owed her life, and that he would ever hold her in grate ful remembrance, and though he was then about to depart and would not see her again for years, yet when fortune smiled upon him again, she should hear from him. Till then he bid her a sorrowful, a tearful farewell, and departed. Years passed and still the unfortunate stran gei was unheard of, and almost forgotten by the good gossips of Salem, and even by the one who caused h.3 misfortuues, Emma White herself ; yet there was ono in that little vil lage who still gave him a place, not only in her memory, but also in her heart. It was the hostess' daughter. . Five years from the events just related, Richmond was crowded to overflowing, ?orthc Legislature was in session, and had brought its usual retinue of strangers, olfice and pleas ure seekers. It was by far the gayest season the capital bad seen for many years ; aud balls, parties, soirees, picnics, followed each other with unabated zest. Gorgeous lights streamed from a score of windows of one of Pearl street's stateliest man sions, and sounds of music and revelry are heard within. Luscious and sylph-like forms gentlemen sit comfortably in the back ground talking polities, and admiiing the light-hearted, the lovely and happy beings around them. We will draw near one of these companies, that one near the chandelier, consisting of two gentlemen and a young lady, and listen and as we are iu cog. in matters but little harm will ensue if we are caught eavesdrop ping. 44 It is just as you say, Col. White, the Leg islature has done but littlo as yet, still I thiuk they have redeemed themselves somewhat by one judicious act, iu appointing our young friend K to the fifth judicial judge ship." 44 A very proper appointment, sir, very ; but yonder he is now see, the servant is ush ering him into the room." '4 La ! me, Pa," exclaimed the young lady admiringly, 44 how interesting he looks, and so young too, to be appointed a judge." 44 IIo is a clever young man, Emma, and able too, or be would not have beeu honored with the responsible office just conferred upon him." 44 How I should like to become acquainted with him ; Pa, pray introJuae him- 4 4 Most assuredly I will do so, for here he comes now." 44 A pleasant evening to you, gentlemen Colonel White, pray how do you do?" , 44 Quite well, quite well, I.thauk you Judge. Permit mo to present you to my daughter. Judge K , Miss White." .And with low differential courtesy the lady greeted the geutleuian aud seated hiui beside her. With many an art and wile did she at tempt to amuse, please, and iosiuuate herself into the good graces of the promising youug judge. Rut her efforts were in vain, her a rows were aimed against a heart of steel, and the countenance of the judge the while wore a contemptuous .and tmeering expression that baffled all hearts and penetration. "Heavens! what a face, how lovely, how angelic ! Rut methinks I should know that countenance I" cxclamed the judge as he caught the beautiful black, eyes of a lovely lady in a distant corner of tho room, riveted full npon him him. - 4 Who ? the young lady in the black velvet mantilla? ha! ha! that's my protege, she is an orphan,' her parent was a M litre tie Ilotel in Salem Virginia, 60 being left alone I took her coder my charge, and right useful I find Ler ; she answers both for a compauion aud maid. I would not have brought her here, but she seems so sad and melauchcly.that Pa would make me bring her thiukingit might somewhat revive her drooping spirit " It is.it is, the pure the gentle Augusta 1 now fortunate ! Pray Miss White excuse me but I know you will, when I inform you I am I only a printer ' the poor mechanic you scorned, jiited and derided many years ao in the little viilage of Salem," aud ri.siug uncer emoniously, the young judge hastily crossed the room, leaviug the haughty girl covered with confusion and shame, to ween over her folly.. It'was the lovely Augusta, with a doating heart, cye3 eparkling with joy, and counted nrnee sufiused with blushes, the fair being welcomed the happy aud excited young man. Much as Miss H bite suffered by the gnaw ings of conscience, ruyoh as she upbraided herself, much as she grieved and sorrowed over her past conduct, her sore disapointment, yet iu a few weeks' after, when the admired ouigb K led the happy and envied Augusta to the altar, she could but acknowl edge that her puuishmet was just, and that it was merited. Judge K- and his lady bare livJ happily, prosperously and contentedly togeth er ever since, but Emma White unhappy girl, is still a spinistcr an old maid. 44 So now, Lizzy my story is ended, all but the Dtnouement. ' 44 Lfenouement V 4 4 Yes, for you must know, your dear fa ther is the hero and I the heroine; he the 'base-born mechanic', the 4poor printer,' and I, am the -hostess' daughter.' " 44 Pardon, pardon, dear mother!" and as the young Miss threw herself inw her mother's arm?, she vowed never to be bo selfish, so proud again. 44 And you will go to Mrs. Downer's this evening ?" 44 Oh that I will mother, with pleasure " The company began loudly to applaud Gov- ersor F , as he concluded his reminiscence, when he bid them cease as he too had finished ail but the denouement. 44 What is it? what is it?"rang around the circle . - ' 44 Why, nothing more or less, than that the hero of my fitory has just entered this room." replied the Govenor, as he pointed to his dis tinguished and astonished friend, amid the plaudits of the assemblv. MARY MOORE. I BY MART. W. STAN LET - C 12 &-0 JI CHAPTER I. All. my life long I had known Mary Moore. All my life long, too, I had known I loved her. 'Our mothers were old playmates, and first cousins. My first recollection "s of a young gentlemen in a tuikey-red frock and morocco shoes, rocking a cradle, in which reposed a sunny-haired, Llue-e3'ed baby, not quite a year old. That 3-oung gentlemen was I my self Harry -Jhurch; that blue-eyed baby was Mary Moore. Later still, I saw myself at the little red school house, drawing my painted sled up to the door, and arrangiug my overcoat upon it, that Mary might ride home. Many a black eye have I gained on fcuch occasions; for oth er boye liked her beside me, and she, I am afraid, was something of a flirt, even jn her pinafores. How daiotily she came tripping down the steps when 1 called her name! how sweetly her blue eyes looked up to me from tho envious f jlds of her winter hood ! how pnily her merry laugh rang out when, by dint of superhuman exertions, I kept her sled before the rest, and let her stand upon the steps exultlngl v to see them all go by ! That fairy laugh ! No one but Mary could ever let her heart lie so upen her lips ! I followed that laugh up from my days of childhood till I grew an awkward blushing youth I follow ed it through the heated noon of manhood, and now, when tho frosts of age are silvering my hair, and many children climb on my kree and call me 44 Fatner." I find that the mem ories of youth are strong, and that grey hairs and all, I am following its music still. When I was fifteen, the first great sorrow of my life came upon me. I was sent away to a western school, snd was obliged to part with Mary. We were not to see each other for three long years ! This, to me, was likt a sentence of death, for Mary was like life itself to mo. Rut hearts are tough things after all. I left college in all the flush and vigor of my nineteenth year. I was no longer awk ward and embarrassed. I had grown into a tall, slender stripling, with a very good opin ion of myself iu general and particular. If I thought of Mary Moore, it was to imagine Inw I would dazzle and bewilder her with my good looks and wonderful attainments never thinking that she might dazzle end be wilder mo still more. I" was a sad puppy. I know ; but as youth and good looks have fled, t trust I may be believed when I Eay that self-conceit has left me also. An advantageous proposal was made to me at this time, and accepting it, I gave up all ideas of a profession, and prepared to go. to the Indies Tu my hurried visit home, of two days, I saw nothing of Mary Moore. She had gone to a boarding fcchoyl iu Massachu setts, aud was not expected home till the next fill. I gave one sigh to the memory of my little blua-eye.l playmate, and theu called my self a man again 'In a year," I thought, as the stage whirl ed away from ourdoir again, m a year, or three years at the very most, I' will teturn, and if Mary is as pretty as sb.3 used to bo why, then, perhaps I may marry ber." I stroked my budding moustache with great complacency, while I settled the future of a young lady I had not seen f r four years. I never thought of the possibility of her refu sing ,to nover .dreamed that pb' wdcld r?t stoop, with greatful tears, to pick up the handkerchief whenever I chose to throw it at her feet. Rut now I know that had Mary met me then, she would have dispised me She was as far above mo as the heavens are above the earth. Perhaps in the scented and affected student she might have foind nlcntv of snort: -but a& for loving me, or feeling the slightest interest in me, save a regret that I should make such an unlimited donkey of myself I know her better now. India was my salvation 7 not merelv because of the plentiful share of gold I laid up. but because my earnest labor counteracted the evil in my nature, rnd made me a better man. And when at the end of three years I pre pared to return, I wrote nothing to the dear ones I was about to meet; of the reformation which I knew had taken place. 44 They loved me as I was." T murmured to myself, -- and they shall find for themselves if I am letter worth the loving as I am." I packed up many a token, from that land of romance and gold, for the friends I was lo meet. The gift for Mary Moore was one I selected with .1 beating heart- A ring of rough, virgin gold, with my name and hers engraved inside; thu was all, and vet the lit tle toy thrilled me strangely, as I ballance J it upon the lip of my finger. To the eyes of others it was but a small, plain circlet, suggesting thoujrhts perhaps by its daintiness, of the dainty white hand that was to wear it. Rut to me oh, to me how much was embodied theie! A loving smite on a beautiful face low words of welcome a happy , home, and a sweet face smiling there a group of merry children to climb my knee all these delights were hidden within that little ring of gold! CITAPTKR II. A tall, bearded, sun-bronzed man, I kneel: j el at tue door of my father's house. The lights in the parlor windows, and the hum c f conversation and cheerful laughter, showed me that company were assembled there. 1 hoped my sister Lizzie would come to the door, and that I might greet my family when no stranger's eyes were looking curiously on. Rut no a servant answered my summons. They were too merry in the parlor to heed the long absent one when be asked for ad mittance. Some such bitter thought was passing through -my mind, as I heard the sounds from the parlor and saw the half-suppressed smile upon the servant's face. I hesitated a moment before I made myself known, or csked after the family. And while I stood silent a strange apparition grew np before me. From behind the servant peered out a small golden head a tiny, face and blue ejes were lifted up to mine, so like so bke to one that had brightened my boyhood, that I .started back with a sudden feeling of pain. 44 What may your name be, little one?" I asked, while the wondering servant he'd the door. . - She lifted-, up her band as if te shade her e-cs, (I had seen that very attitude in anoth er, in my boyhood, many and many a time.) and answered In a sweet bird-like voice, 44 Mary Moore." And what else ?" I rsked quickly. ; Mary Moore Chester," lisped tho child, j My heart sunk down like lead. Here was j an end to all the bright dreams and bores of my youth nd manhood ! Frank Chester, my boyish rival, who had often tried in vain, to usurp my place beside the girl, had succeeded j at last, and had won the woman away from me ! This was bis child his child and Ma ry's ! And I must go in there, aud meet her once again, and then go away forever, and die, if God would let me! I sank, body and soul,- beneath this blow, And biding my face in my hands I leaned against the door, while my heart wept tears of blood. The little one gazed at me, grieved and amazed, and put up her pretty lip as if about tc cry, white the perplexed servant stepped to the parior door, and called my sis ter out, to find out who it could be that con ducted so strangely. I heard a light step, and a pleasant voice saying. 44 Did you wish to see my father, sir ?" I looked up There stood a pretty sweet faced maiden of twenty, not much changed from the dear little sister I had loved so well. I looked at her a moment and then stilling the tumult of my heart by a mighty effort, I opened my arms, and Baid 44 Lizzie, don't you know me Y' Harry I Oh, my brother Harry V1 she cried, and threw herself upon my breast. She wept as if her heart would break. I couli not weep. I drew her gently into the lighted parlor, and stood with her before them all. There was a rush and a cry of jy ; and then my father and mother sprang towards me, and welcomed mc borne with heart-felt tears ! Oh, Strang, and passing sweet, is such a greeting to the way worn wanderer ! And as I held my dear old mother to my heart, and grasping my father's hand, while Lizzie still clung beside me, I felt that all was not yet lost, and though another had se cured life's choicest blessing, many a joy re mained for me in this dear sanctuary of home There was four other inmates of the room, who had arisen on my sudden entrance. One was the blue eyed child whom I had already seen, and who now stood beside Frank Ches ter, tdingjng to his haul. Near by, stood Lizzie Moore, Mary's eldest S'ster, and in a distant corner, where she had hunicdly re treated when my name was spoken, st'wd a tall and slender figure,, half hidden by the heavy window curtain that fell to the floor . When the first rapturous greeting was over Lizzie Iodine forward with a timid gmce, aud Frank Chester grasped my hand. Welcome home, my boy," be said, with the loud cheerful tones I remembered so well. " You have changed no, I hould naver have known you but no matter for that your .pr,rt is jo th rgb plaes, I kcosp. How can you say he is changed V" taid my mother, gently. 44 To be suro La looks older and graver and more . like a turn tLun when he went away but Lis eyes ard tmilo are the same as ever. It is that heavy beard that changes 1dm. Ha is my Loy Mill.' 44 Aye, mother,' I answered sadly, I aat your boy rtill." God help me! At that rr.omfttt I felt liko a boy, andit would have been Messed relief to have wept upon l er l oscm. as I had dene in my infiuey. Rut I kept down the Lcatirg of ni' Leart and the, tremor rf n.y lip, atd answered quietly, as I locked in Lis rulliccd soiue face. . Yo"a lnvo changed, loo. : Frank, Lut think for the better " 44 Oh yes thank you for tbe ccmpl'moBi " he answered with a hearty laugh Mv wife tells me I grow bandomer. everv day" His wife! could I hesr that name and keep silent still ? And have you seen my little girl ?" he added, lifting the infant iu Li arms end kissing her crimson check. "I tell yon. Harry, there is cot another one like ber in the United States. Bent yon think she looks very much as Ler mother used to ?" 4 Very mnch .' I faltered Hallo !"' cried Frank, with a snddecneffs that made me start violetrly I have for gotten to introduce you to my wifj ; I btlieva you and she used to be playmates ia your young day eh, Harry r" tvd he srped ma on the Laek. "For the sake cf old times, and because you were r.ot tt the wedding, I will give you leave to kiss Ler once Lut mind, old fellow, you ?re nver to repeat the cere mony. Come liere she is. and for efcee I will see how you will manage those ferociot;i moustaches of yenrs, in tho operation " He f-ushed Lizzie laughing and blushing, towards me! A gleam of light and Lotm almost too dazzlinc to be ard I cried out bef ro I thought : 44 Not Mary!" It must Lave betrayed 'rr'y rccrct to every one in tho room. Rut nothing was said even Frank, in general so obtuse, was this time silent. I kissed the fair tbck of tk young wife, and Lurried to tho silent Eguro looking out of the window. 44 Mary Mary Moere," I sail in a low eager voice. 44 Have you alona no wclcomo to give to the wanderer?" She tamed and laid her Land la mine, and murmured hurriedly " I am glad to see ycu here, Harry." Simple worrs and yet Low bWthev mr.da me! I would not have yielded up that mo ment for eu emperor's erovsn ! For there was the happy home group Vnd the dear heme fire side, and there sweet Mary ! The cjes I bad dreamed of by day and by iiight were falling before the ardent gaze of "mine and the sweet face I had so longed and prayed to see, was there before me more beautiful, more womanly, end more loving than before ! I never knew the meaning of ha) p-uess till thai moment came ! Many years have passed since that happy night, and tie hair that was daik and glossy then, is fast turning gray. I am growing to be an old man and can look Lack to a Ion and happy, a well spent life. And yet sweet as it has been. I would not recall a siugleday fcr the love that made my manhood so bright, shines also upoo roe in iny white l airs. An old man! Can this be so? At heart I am as young as ever. And Mary, with her bright hair parted smoothly from a brow that has a slight furrow upon it, is still the Mary of mv eaily uays. To tuc ehc can icrer grow old -nor change. The heart that held her in in fancy and sheltered her piously in the flush and beauty of womanhood can never cast her out till life shall cease to warm it Nor even then for love still lives in lit a vex. A Lager Reeu Row. A fefc days aga the linking tog. ther of two young Gcriuanio hearts, was celebrated iu the Eleventh Ward, by a grand jubilee, at a lager beer saloon, which resulted in ail the parties getting glo liously drunk aud pugilistic; which attracted the attention of the police. One of the men who were arrested, rejated the circumstances of the affair in a style which convulsed th magistrates and all present with laughter. It was" like the account so graphically portray ed in uruum, 01 uaus lireitmanu s liar- Hans Rr5itmann i?fr r.irw J j -. . j j "i biano blayiu' I felled in lofe mit a Merieart bad frau. Her name vas Madilda Yan. She hat hat r as proua as a pretzel bun, de eyca were himmel blue, and veil she looket into mice, dey -hp!it mine heart in two. Hans Rrtituiann gif a barty I venf dar you'll pe pound. I va zet mit der Madilda Yane und vent shpinnen ronud und round. Dp pootitt.t freilein iu de bouse she vayed pout dee hundret pound. Hans Rreitman rif a barty t dells you, ifc cost him dear. Dey rollt ia more as seven keegs of fjost rate lager bier, und venefer dey knocks do shpiekct in. the DeutscLcrs gif a cheer I dinks dat bo vine a baity nefercoom to a het dis 3ear. Hans Rr-:itmana gife a barty. Dar all w? 9 souse aud brouse. Yen the sooper come in, de gompany did trke themselves to hocse Dey ate das Rrot find Gensybroost, die Rrat woorsf and Rraten fine, and wash das Aben dtsscn down mi four j arrels of Ncckarwein. Hans Breitoiann gife a barty ve all cot trouk as bigs. I poot mine mcut to a parrel of bier und schvailowed it down mit a schwigs und den I kissed Madihia Vn - -"., uuu ich'.ap me on 'he kop, und the company fought mit table b2ks dill de cconsUble indaus achtop. Hans Breitmann gife a barty vheraisdat barty now' Vherc is de lofely goltan cionl dat float on der mountains brow ? VLer i do hi rauielstrahendo stern descLtar of de spirits light? all cona afay mit da Lager Bier alay iq der Evigke it " (Pj Eternity.) Poumjx ir i - i v i .- i i I'
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