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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-01-24

Tagicdl Afdir-We record the
following melancholy ,ransactionwhich
on Friday week, about Y
miles from Cenireyllle, in the hope
that it will prove saIutary admoni
zion to the minimizing youthful part OF
the community.
Some friends had been invited 10
wedding, and The morning following
Two of them got possession of gun
and pair Of horse pistols which were
10 the house; these pistols, it. seems,
had been loaded about two years ago
by the owner who belonged TO the
Centreville troop. The circumstance
had entirely slipped his memory, and
the young men witbou. being apprised
of the fact commenced swapping them
at one another; being but short dis.
lance off one Of the pistols discharged
its contents into the upper pars OF the
head OF one of the young men! he
immediately fell to the floor, and sur
vived but a few hours.
The name ofthe deceased was Ben.
jamin Walters; he had attended the
wedding as groomsman 1t IS said
the young man who killed him is the
subject of excessive grief Times
Of all the reasons assigned for stop.
ping papers, the following are the
most singular:
From The HarerliiR ~.nass. Gazette.
1t gives us pleasure to state. that
1fue subscribers have been added to
our list since last Saturday, to supply
the place of the ttCo, who discontinued
on account OF our publishing articles
against intemperance.
Norfolk, Jan H. North Car.
Dina Money is still declining Some
oil our store Keepers refuse it, and 9th
ers receive il, hut at an advance on the
prices equivalent TO 25 per cent dis
count on the notes
An Ohio paper states that "pro-
posals are > float for pahlishinga new
oaper al Revenna, upon the VAN
buren, improucd plan" Wonder
What Tins means!
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-01-24

Lee. Colonel John ID. Sharp.
observation-disclosures John Cho~ning,
Major Addison Hall.
Loudoun John Janney, Jas. Nell
hancy.
Lersis-Col. John SIC Worther.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tompkins.
N,nyOs Hugh Capsrton, Major VIM.
Vass.
JHason--samuel MeCuIloch.
.NonongaltG-A. P. Wilson, Thomas
Pray.
.M,ddiessr-D-. Manus Rowan Capt
Robert Healey, and DIR. Richard a.
Christian.
Morgan sbjamin 0rrick.
Ntison Thomas ). Nc CIelland, Ma
jor James Woods, Mayo Cabell
.Manssmond- Matthias Jones, John
G. Cohoon.
Nicholas Robert Kelley.
Northumberland = FIe ming Bates and
Valentine Y. Conway.
NORFOLK county -General Robert b.
Taylor, J A. Chandler, Captain A.
Emmersnn, VIM B. Manning.
.Nsw Ksnt-Wm. H. Macon, James
ID. Halyburton, John ii. Christian, John
l.. Christian.
Orange VIM. III. Stanard, John A
Porter, Colonel jackson Morton.
Ohio--S.H. Fitzhugb, and John Par
rot.
Patrick G. Staples, VIM. Ly-
on.
PiitsyiUania-Cap'ain James Dan
Ter, Samuel ID. Rawins and Nathanel
Ker.
Pophaian-Wm Pope, and DR.. Mus
toe Chambers.
Princess Anne -Burwell d. Mosely,
Lemuel Cornick, Thurmur Hoggard.
Pend!eion Thomas Jones, John
Dice, James Bogss.
Pocuhontas John GiIliland, Alezan
der Hamilton.
Rando phi William Daniels.
Richmgnd counig ---Colonel r w
Carter, Philip A. Bramham, William IL
fayloe.
Rockingham - General j. b. Harvie,
Charles Lewis
Rochbridgs -Charles ? Dorman, DR..
Robert X. Barton, Robert White, s.
MD Moore
Spottsgivanic---Judge Francis 7.
Brooke, Col Hugh Mercer.
Siaf1rd- Hancock Eustace, Col.
Enoch Mason, William c. BesIe.
lShennnd9ah Joseph Arthur.
Southampton BENZ amin II. Moyier,
Thomas j. Harper
Surry- Colonel John Peter, Major
Ralph Graves, DR. Robert b. Strake
Ig'er--Col. Arthur fngraham, Major
John Wells
Wood---David b. Spencer. Hon.
Dabney Carr, j. Il. Peasants, of Rich
mond
Wssimoreland WIN r. TaIaferro,
VIM Augustine Washington.
City Of Rchmon,!--Rey. John Kerr,
Chapman johnson.
.Norjolk Borough-Joseph FL. Robert
son.
Petersburg --Robert Boiling. Ro-
bert Birchett, Al. B. Peterborough.
williamsburg g. Robert Anderson.
On motion of Mr.. Chapman Johnson,
the rules of the House of Delegates
were adopted to govern the proceedings
of the Convention.
On motion of MIR. Alfred Fl Powell,
RESOLVED, That, when the Convention
it adjourn to meet tomorrow,
at 4 O'Clock.
On motion Of Gen. Taylor, the Con,
vention then adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, JAN 8.
The President took the Chair at IL
O'Clock.
On motion of Mr. Tay lor, of Norfolk
County,
Resofued, That a Committee of one
from each Electoral District be APP
pointed by the President to report to the
Convention fit persons 10 be placed on
the Electoral 1icltet:--And Mr.. Chan
der, of Norfolk County, Mr.. Birchett,
Of Petersburg, Dir. Hatch, of Dinwid-
die, Mr. Hicks, of Brunswick, Mr. Car
rington, of Charlotte, DIR. Deane, of
Cumberland, Mr.. Saunders, of Camp
bell, Mr.. Staples, of Patrick, Mr Brown,
Of Amherst, Mr.. Fleming, of Cooch'd,
Mr. Madison, of Caroline, Mr.. Dabney,
Of Gloucester, Mr.. Anderson, of vii
Harrisburg, Mr.. Carter. of Richmond
County, Mr. Stannard, of Orange, Mr..
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-01-24

say Mr.. Adams bargained with him
THIS is assertion without proof. and IS
destitute of truth, as it's OF manly frank
ness. His superior qualifications placed
him in the Department of State, and
history furnishes no instance, wheh so
superior man ever had TO bargain for
a bigh station, for which MS peculiar
fitness was evident to every one. In
Maryland the Administration is daily
gaining ground, and by the time the e.
lection occurs, ! hope we shall be able
to present an undivided front in their
support
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-01-24

*Nions, Bompard, French Officer who re-
tired from the service Of lbrahim Pacha by the
direction Of Admiral de Rignsy. reports 'hs
whole number to be eighty one including The
smaller ores.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-01-24

An Ohio paper states that "pro-
posals are atloat for pahlishinga new
PAPER al Revenna, upon the VAN
buren, improved plan" Wonder
" bal Tins means!
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
NEW BOOKS.

NARRATION of Van Halen's Imprisonment
and escape from the dungeons Of the nquislIoni
bis Journey 90 Russia, &c.
Lectures ON Physiology, Zoology and the Nat
ural History Of Man, by W. Lawrence, F. r. ;.
Jahn's Biblical Archaeology.
Blue Stocking lIal-noycl
Filtration, do.
IIumours Of Ethiopia, a tale of Colonial times.
Voyage TO the Moon.
Buccaneers. romance of our own country m
is ancient day.
Youth and Manhood of Cyril Thornton.
The Midsummer FAIRIES, "a poem by L. Hood.
The Hunter poem, by Flint.
The Pelican Island, by Montgomery.
Capt Pwy's Voyage TO discover North
West pass eIe.
Pastor Sketch Book.
Father Clement.
Mckcnzicss Memoirs of Calvin.
Sequel TO Popular Lessons.
Private Memoirs of Madame llaussCt.
Tales of Grandfather, by Scott.
Mason's Horse Farrier and Appendix.
Elizabeth Palmer.
Philosophy IN sport.
Just received and for sale at A. q Z Pick
cts Book Store, Main Street, Wheeling where
may Toe had books IN every department Of Lltera-
mre.
April 9th SIPS, 15-tf.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18

rrU0 MEDICINE has stood Tee tsst ~ rrUsri
T- 81 n5q Elr ars us1rs past and has
r-i.-i m H. te1ing ert-cr.s r.il rra'
tts nos, er.r19rda1rg Of anc.It or modern
practice.
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Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
DAVIS C.n1Nrr AI.r-

D OBERT DAVIS, CABINET Max
6. Err and UPHoLsTEREE respectfuIlyinfonms
the Citizens of Wheeling. and the Western
Country al large, that he has recommended his
business, at his Old Stand on Main Street, next
door to Mr.. Cunnngham's Chair Mandatory,
where they can get supplied with all kinds Of FAS-
cY Work, in his line.
u Country Cabinet Makers can be supplied
with Carving, at the shortest notice.
1.-TWO Apprentices wanted tothe above bust
ness.
Wheeling, January 26ih 1879. SITS.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
AGRICULTURE.

il order TO disseminate extensively the hume
rous advantages which flow from the deyelope-
ment of new resources and valuable improvements
in the Agricultural World, It Is reasonable TO pre-
sumo that proper medium for the accumulation
and distribution of practical knowledge, mast
prove of the first importance. A Periodical Pub
LEGATION devoted to these purposes, II conducted
with sPiEit and industry, cannot prove otherwise
than eninendy useful.
Under these impressions, the Publishers have
determined on offering TO the agricultural commu-
nifty THEEkRMER' S MAGAZINE, as reposi-
tory Of usefd information; satisfied they cannot
render 81 tior country more valuable service, or
better contribute TO us permanent prosperity than
in aabseUing as they hope to do, It's agricultural
interests.
The leading feature Of this publication will be
sustained by our own ample resources, united TO
.he promised contributions Of several AGRIcULTU-
RAJ SOCIETIES, and the assistance OF distinguish
ed agriculurists, in this and other states.
The LITERARY and SCIENTIFIC department will
be conducted by a gentleman heretofore editor OF
a popular literary journal.
In furtherance of their views, the publishers So
hcit original contributions on AgricuttT5, HOTti-
culture Rural and Domestic Economy &c. and
the co-oDeraton of agriculturists and the friends
Of Agriculture throughout the country; TO whom
is respectfully submitted the following
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING ~ TIE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
HOYV'S
PATENT CORN sHELLER.

- . ee-a = NO@e%H @-@94@-e--A-N
TEAVING purchased the Right to the
above Machine, for the counties ofBrooke
Ohio, Tyler, MonongaIa, Harrison and
Preston am ready to receive aud execute orders
for the same. This machine, for expedition in
shellIns is nequaled by any other now in use;
and. unlike al other inventions for that purpose
instead of dischargng both corn anG cob in the
same place, II casts the cob TO considerable dis
lance from the sheIed corn. The quantity Of corn
>hclled by IL in q given time, so far exceeds that
shelied By any other with which it has been COM
pared, that 1t has IN many cases been adopted, and
others cast aside. rs appears by certificates now
in my possession. The Public are, however, re-
quested TO call On the subscriber, examine the
machine, witness It's operation, and satisfy them
selves. JAMES. T. KING.
Hbseiiag, March, 10, 1928.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
Stone Cutting.

EWARK DOUGLASS respectfully IN
~ forms his friends and the public, that he
continues TO carry on the above business
on the corner of Washington and 9th streets, where
Stone Cutting of al kinds can be furnished at the
shortest notice.
u Two APPRENTICE TO the above business,
wanted
Wheeling, March 9Th S2S. l0-3m.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
TIE PRACTICAL. FARMERS
7EAGAzTEIZ.
Or Agricultural s literary
Gazette.

THE FARMERS MAGAZINE is designed
10 contain information drawn from AUTHENTIC
SOURCES relative TO the Improvement and manage
ment of remarkable Farms sources Of manure,
number and kind ofsroCK farming utensils, labour-
crs. dalries, &c; AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS
critical notices and reviews of such publications
as may tend TO the nterestsOf the Elusbandmn:
improvements I'M the breed of DOMESTIC ANIMALS;
accounts of such FOREIGN and DOMESTIC trees,
shrubs vines plants seeds and grains, as are con-
sidered necessary or useful for subsistence, COM
fort or ornament, with INFORMATION relative TO
their treatment, growth, requisite kinds Of soil,
&c; and I'M short, whatever may tend to increase
the product of the soil and advance the RURAL
ECONOMY of the country.
Insertion will also be given to such REPORTS,
Addresses and Papers, as may be communicated
for publication by the several AGRICULTURAL So
CIErEs of this and other states.
A LAND REGISTER will contain as far as
practicable, alist of farms, which are now, or may
hereafter be FOR SALE, account of their size,
situation, quality and such other particulars as may
be deemed USEFUL.
Space will be afforded for the SOLID and sTER-
LING BEAUTIES of LITERATURE, the useful arts and
sciences Chemistry, Natural History and Philoso-
ply. Biography and Travels, state of the MARKETS
IN the principal Sea Ports, &c &c.
TERMS.
THE FARMERS MAGAZINE viii be pub
lished sE,u-NoNrHLY; the price is three dollars,
payable either at the time of subscribing orrecept
of the first number The FORM and SIZE has
been adopted, which is deemed most convenient
for binding, while the quality Of the paper, the
jelutB of the type (cRtirey nac,) aud the general
execution of thework will be such, as it is hoped
win reflect credit Oh the Publisher, and Crafty
ms PATRONS.
UAddress (postpmd) THOMAS c. CLARKE
agent for the Propretors, No, 4o, Market Street
Philadelphia
Editors copying the above, may contribute
TO the interests Of am invaluable science, and viii
receive a copy of the work.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
WOOL STAPLING, AND
GRADING.

WOSEPH HOWELLS, respectfully m
forms Wool Growers and others engaged IN
the wool business, that he has commenced the
WOOL srAPLING AND GRADING BUSINESS, at his
house in South Wheeling, next door to the resi-
dense of Josiah Chapline, Esq. Arrangements
have been made with ID. b. Bayless, Commission
Merchant, who viii receive the wool at his ware.
house in Wheeling; and after 1t is sorted, pack and
forward, or make any other disposition OH which
the owner may think proper. Grading only, can
be done, wherever 1t may suit the owner OF the
wool. Terms moderate and accommodating.
]. II. trusts that his long experience in the
above business, will enable him to give entire sat-
isacton to all those who may employ HIM.
Wheeling, April ODD, 1873. l7-6t
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
MEDICINES.
Paints, Dye-Stufs, &c.
CLEMENS s RAY,

Have supply of articles in their line, Of which the
following are part, and will be sold on moderate
terms. Having been selected with care, they are
confidently offered.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
HALL s TRISLER,
WAGON AND CARRIAGEMAKERs

REsrEcuULLT inform their friends and the pub
he in general that they carry on the aboye business
in all IT'S various branches. on Main Street Hheo-
Img near NcCOrnev' tavern; where an orders
m their line viii be thankfully received and
promptly attended 10. Having cgqsl,ntly on h9pe
by pmctual attendance 10 business to, nent 4
shane of public paircpage.
GIGS AND CARRIAGES
Repaired IN the neslest manner, ana NJ the short
esi notice. ~
TWO AFH RENTICES tea 10 the a.
b0yc business
WhesIas aF.la ~ 2O-l2l.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
nonR & MORRISON,

WIyDsoR CHAIRS, with great variety OF ST
rrEs. CRADLES, Common Windsor and Arm
CHAIRS.
They would also inform the Public, that they
have considerably extended their business. and
have taken that large and commodiOus building,
lately occupied by Messrs. Bayard and Frasier,
where they also intend keeping a general asort
ment of the above work.
n B. All orders, thankfully received, and
promptly attended to.
IannarY 2nd. lS2S. les.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18

My daughter Margaret s. Peacock who resides
near Longacomiug n Gle county of Gloucester,
state af New Jersey, was taken with the disease
termed MILK LEG, which was unsuccessfuLy treat
cd by o. respectable physician of that place, for 4
years her sutlerngs during that time, with this
brthcns0mc disease, language Is inadequate to
express-The lower eyuemities were sweIcd, at
periods, TO nearly double their ordinary size and
became extremely painful She began TO use
your medicine, Che Vegetable CathoIicon,) and
In short time she was cured; not having heard
from her of late, l conclude she remains perfect
y we'll
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
ELIZABETH slIALLWOoD.

CAsr W., Nf.5ll.,,,, ,.,1 ,l,,,,+ ~ ,.,,..
r-rrrts ON his bodv and limbs. lie was ON a
io1rDey from Geor6ia to the eastward and had
ICON s,b;ect m ms treatment of MANY nhysici.
ms between Savannah and Tins city but the dis
s,ss s+U nro,-essel I'm sDite of AM tbeir efforts
CONSEQUENT ,maciation ensued. from the lone and
ssvere Mains which he experenced. and the ulcers
li..bsr-s9 frsl,-, fbi,l, offensive rnaftor-almost
..,-,..-,sl,I, ,,l,i,h r-s,.,ts5 hmm from ,,r,oood.
- $50 .,, +I; ,,,,. hi. ,-.,,,-, I'm 5rtic,,.
I...., ,,,, 5..',,, .i is,an ~
-, ,.,,,,.,,L ~ mos,
49,. 49, .-'.I.--I ~,
.'' .e -.
I'M. Do b., .. ''-' ,,.,
. ,..i.,c.,. e. -b,,, ,,o ,,-1-l H. was
mafer.sI change in the appearance of the ulcers.
ma the exc1iciatine pains. which harassed him
from the commencement OF tle disease, were par
improved dr.y. In 6isht weeks more he Was
perfectly restored 90 health by the use OF the Ca
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-18
Yours respectfully,
TTTTNRTTH SNATIWOOD

Iccuify, the above is a true account of part of
mY wI,es suffering.
,Sigued) $. S4lALLWOOD.
Master of the Tclm-boat plying between
Gloucester Ferry and the Point House.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-01-12

SENTIMENTS ON LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP.
The morning was fnc.. Clearthes
stepped out before breakfast upon a lit
tie business. After the teaboard was
set, Amanda took her pen, aud indn!ged
herself in transcribiDg the feelings other
heart. Being called out Of her parlour,
she carelessly put her paper into one of
her cups. A friend coming in whilst
she was obseft, took the liberty to read
it, and afterwards requested u copy, which
was verbatim as follows:
off ever we may be allowed to say
that marriages are made in heaven, il
must be when the union is formed npon
a disinicrested affection, a love that can
not be described even by those who have
felt it. My own heart tells the it is be-
yond oil description. Sure I am, that
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-01-12
WOMAN.
cold Nature wears, the lovely dears
Her noblest work she classes q;
Hc' prentice hand she rriej on man,
And then she made the lasscs o."

hnu u N miuo te ass W.
Although the spirit Of devotion that
breathes through every line of the au-
,hor's "Cotter's Saturday Nigh il
not visible in this stanZa, yet a finer com
pi,ment to the ladies' cannot be fond in
the records of poetry.
THIS fact admitted, what IN Sct -l
there on earh that more strongly excites
the aifcctionate pity of a vIrtuous mind,
than a beautiful yet impious woman;
The wisdom and skill Of an Almighty
hand, are visible in every part OF clea-
ton. Yet no where are they more so
than in the delicate and perfect .orn he
has given to Woman. 1t is not in tie
mud of man to conceive of an object
iha. presents to the eye, OF to the mind,
so perfect a model Ut what we esteem
beautiful, or so many delicate and aiiec-
tio,.ate sensibilities us are united in love-
ly and charming Woman. That lively
sympathy which feels for every wo;-.
that kindly strong affection, which time
circumstances eau change;-that be-
nevolent heart, ever ready 10 bestow iis
charities on suffering humanlty;--taat
spirit of perseverance, under hards!ips
and Affections, which nothing can break
down-are peculiarly the attributes OF
Woman. But she may possess all these,
together with a well educated and we'll
cultivated mind; an extensive acquaint-
ance with books and with tie world
possess all the power attached TO what
are generally denominated the arts of
p~leasing-and yet, if destitute Of itelig-
ion, she is like a beautiful painting ex-
hiblted in a bad light, or an elegant
watch without a regulator.
The effect Of that mellow transparent
shading which throws the whole fore
ground into bold relief, is lost.
The well made machinery ofthe watch
is incapable Of marking the passing min
utes with precision.
When | have seen, at the mention of
n religious subject, the blood rising in
dignanily to the face Of beautiful wo-
man, and her full dark eye kindIing into
angry di-dasi-th blood chilled at my
heart, a deep feeling of desola,ion cams
over my mind, aud l mentally cxclaHn-
ed
Beauty that wells an Athcis, heart,
Is seen, but Is not felt
IT'S like the uoonbeam on the sn3w,
That gilds, but does not mel.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-01-12
unhappiness. The next day, before Ed
ward had seen Lucy again; the old man

uHnupptucSs II uoAt uuyS DeIO!o Ed
ward had seen Lucy again; the old man
con'rived TO meet him as he was returning
from his business, and accos;ed ham IN
rather more friendly tone taan usual.
{ Well, young man. said he, Il observe
yom come often 10 my house, and ! am
not such a Ounce as to think you come
to see me, it's my daughter Lucy, isn't
il? | hay nj fa,ourcd yonr visits much,
because heard yon were q wild
youth, aud such a one would not do
Tor her. Edward stammeIcd out ali ac-
acknowledgement OF former frolics, bu,
protested that he had entirely abandoned
them that his regard for Lucy had en-
,irely cured him of his faults. oh!
mighty .well!' said the unbend,ng old
man, { so you are cured, are you; well,
we shall see!-bul | suppose, boy, you
think | am rich, the neighbours say 50,
but what if | were to tell you that they
are all mi taken; what if | should tell
YOU that il you marry Lucy, you vii! have
her old father too!--'Do tell me so!'
exclaimed the generous youth. tel me
that you are poor that in margyEAlH-
cy, shall have the happiness Of snpoor-
ting her father, and proving my love for
both!-The old man could scarcely re-
strain himself, III tell you what my
boy he at length said, 'you may come
10 see US as usual, and, we shall sse!'--
Edward vas overjoyed; he took advan-
tage Of the permission granted, aud re-
doubled his visits, and his attentions.
As old Evans lived frugalIy, he thought
it very probable that he was not 50 rich
as he had been represented TO be, and
he was not sorry for THE next New
Years day arrived. Edward wasiivitcd
to spend the evening, by the old man
himself, to meet, as he said some rcigh-
bours Lucy was ordered to dres her
self with care-she observed her l,ilier
to shrug his shoulders and sheS his
head moro thar usual, but she suspected
nothing, Of course. When the s~Siests
were assembled, the old man took Lucy
by the hand, and leading her to Edward
Hans, said, 'here boy! make you a
New Years present, take my Lucy and
may God bless you both' The ninis-
ter happened to be one Of the 2 ,rs's,
the ceremony was performed w'thoni
delay, and Edward, # he could not ex-
press all the joy and gratitude he felt,
contrived to make hisihanss
Ineligible TO the father OF Lucy Evans,
Tor his New Years gift. III. M.