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had been sufficient reasons to justify Fitz-
Roy in the concealment of his attachment
TO Emma, in thsopinion of Edward. In
deed he hsnored him for his self.com-
mand, but thousand little incidents had
betrayed its existence to him, and Ed
wards check glowed with offended pride
when he recolecled the ,acit encourage
ment he had given him. Sweet then was
the consciousness that his darling sister
at least did not blame him; that she re-
Elected not on him, for the injudicious en-
comiums bestowed upon his recreant
friend, and his many expressions of scorn
against those prejudices which make an
cestral rank or wealth '.the standard of
the man."
"Pigmies pigmies still, though perch on Aims,
Aud pyramids are pyramids in valcs,"
was the favoritc theory of both Edward
and his sister.
Conclusion neat Week.l
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From the Philadelphia Gazette.
True Honesty.

Some ten years ago gentleman of this
city was unfortunate In his business and
made an assignment, under which the
creditors of his house received fifty per
cent. OF their claims, all that the assets of
himself and partner then realized, and
both of them received full and honora-
bic release of the balance of their obliga-
tons. The copartnership was dissolved,
and the gentleman of whom we speak
made another start in business. In the
face Of many obstacles--and certainly not
the least, the financial condition of the
country-his talents, enterprise and per.
severance have proved successful, and no
has saved money. Yesterday he sent to
each Of his old creditors a check for the
unpaid money of the debts from which he
had been released, with interest added in
full from the day they were first due until
the date of the check. The amount thus
paid yesterday was some Fifty Thousand
Dollars. Splendid and touching instances
OF honor such as this, exal, and endear
human nature. Dishonesty, meanness
and ingratitude, so constantly present TO
every one in contact with the striving
world, naturally excite doubts whether
the romantic virtue which adorn the he
roes of fiction have any worthy types in
actual life. But one such proof of abso-
lutte integrity as that here mentioned,
though it may not wholly dissipa,e dis
trust, inspires higher confidence in that
pristine excellence of character, which
unaffected by the tolls and struggles to
which mankind was doomed in Eden,
still yields at times the lustre of its cheer
ing example. The legacy of spo,less
and honorable name left by him of whom
we speak, will be dearer one 10 his
children than any share of fortune which
his further care may secure 10 them
They may point to his noble rclinquish-
mcnt Of money as the world points to
Washington's abandonment of power
an illustrious instance of acquisition, not
for sclf-aggrandizement, but for the ends
of perfect justice to others. ....
In mentioning this fact it would be
gratifying to add the name Of the individ-
ual, but we have no authority for so do
ing. 1t is hardly necessary to say that
the particulars have not been learned from
himself. He whose principles arc thus
sound, and whose impulses are thus gem
erous, would never look for any other
encomium than the approval of his own
conscience, aud unless reminded of the
truth would not even reflect that he is
'an honest man--the noblcst work of
God"
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From the Democratic Banner.
POLISH SONG.

R:-Bmnic DJR.
Oh! weep for Poland's mournful fate
Who may not, dare not, weep her own,
Her happy firc-sidc dcsolate,
Her shrincs of freedom oycrthrown;
Oh! weep for her, who dare not weep,
Beneath despots cruel eye,
For those who mournful yigis keep
In thought of years long, long gone by.
Oh! sing of Poland's ancient fame,
Who may not, dare not sing her own,
The glory of her ancient name,
The splenlcr of her ancicn. throne;
Oh! sing for her, who dares not sing
Beneath the despot's cruel sway,
OF deeds whose loud renown should ring
Wherever shines the light Of day.
Oh! plead for Poand's hopeless cause,
Who may not, dare not plead her own,
Her trampIcd rights, her broken laws,
Her language forbidden tone;
Oh! plead for her who darcs not plead,
Before dcspot's cruel throne,
For those who in our time of need
Fought side by side with Washington.
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proceeded Edward, .'when Capt. Carnes
hastily informed us, that dragoon had
been seen on horseback evidently hurry
ing from the camp, but the darkness OF
the night prevented his recognition. On
examining the corps, he discovered that
FItz-Roy was missing. Lee treated the
matter lightly, for he had great regard for
Fitz-Roy, as all who knew him had A.;
but his confidence in his honor, was
obliged to give way 10 MONDAY evidence.
He ordered a pursuit, and so assured
was | that Fitz-Roy could justify his
absence, so confident was | that he was
unjustly suspected, that pctitioned TO be
one of the detachment. Middleton COM
manded. The rain had soltened the
ground, so that we traced the flying
horscman by the peculiar form of his
horses shoes ; it is peculiar to our regi-
ment. We saw him at last, and he saw
us, and increased his speed, until he
reached the river, where the gallies OF
the enemy lay at anchor. He shouted
to them; they detached a boat to receive
him, and fired on US. beheld him enter
it. | called his name: | made many
signals, but he needed not. He heard
me, | know he did. He must have re-
cognised my voice. should have known
his among a thousand. There was 10
mistake, nome" added he, speaking al
most sternly from the effort to conquer
his emotion, as he glanced again at his
sister. Her face was cOlorless as before,
but there was still doubt IN the eye which
met his
81 am not the least surprised at Fitz-
Roy's desertion of disloyal cause, if he
be the character you represent him. said
Col. Courtney exultingly. awe may
all be for time blinded by prejudice or
association, and such was his case, no
doubt. You ought TO commend him for
his candor when his views grew clearer.
| should not wonder if your boosted Lee,
or Washington himself, instigated his
descrtion, and intend to follow his exam
pie. SO have a care, Edward. "A sud
den CLEAN of intelligence and hope, ami
mated the whole countcnancc of the young
Lieutenant, as his brother thus spoke.
But the transient glow faded as it came
dispelled by some painful recollection, as
he muttered half aloud, yet speaking 10
himself, "Lee ordered him shot, if he re-
sisted, yes, he" ordered that" Brief as
was that bright expression, ii had been
marked by Emma, and mirrorcd on hel
heart no more TO pass away. Her ina
gination gathered light for the darkness
which the last half hour had thrown over
her futurity, and her judgment hastily, il
might be foolishly, made its own deci.
sion.
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The lengthening shadows of the tall
pines which environed Mr.. Courtney's
somewhat antique dwelling, told that day
was fast departing. A comfortable fire
blazed upon the parlor hearth forming an
agreeable contrast with the gathering
darkness. Candles had not yet been
lighted. The master of the mansion was
seated in an old fashioned arm chair op-
poslte to its counterpart occupied by his
mothcr-in-law Mrs. Murray. - lie was
quietly cndeavoring to convince his ell
dest son, colonel in the British army,
that the execution Of Major Andre, who
had been recently captured, was a likely
event. The young man listened TO his
fathers arguments with evident impa-
tience. "li Andre dies" he exclaimed,
america is lost; for mercy will cease
to grant success TO a people who violated
her most sacred laws"
"But policy, you know, Lewis" said
Mr.. Courtney, 'may demand sacrifices
mercy dare not withhold
81 know, sir" his son replied, rising
with an impetuous gesture and pacing the
apartment with an irriated air, "that W.
may deem it necessary to advocate act:
we secretly condemn, because we hav,
espoused the cause of those who COMM
them. Your Washington will doubles
need apologists, for he will fortunately
for natural humanity, have but few ap
provers Of his barbarity.'
Washington will never be guilty o
barbarity," exclaimed Emma Courtney
a beautiful and interesting girl, the onl.
daughter of the owner Of the mansion
She had been standing in apparently alb
stracted silence near window whic
looked out upon the road.-She met he
brothers sarcastic glance, and added NOR
warmly, cruelty is totally repugnant t
his nature"
: ave all know the source whence 70
derive your. sentiments, Emma, all
thence guess at their character withol
} troubling you TO express ,hem,' said til
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MOntlcrs of Cultivation.

There is scarcely 4 vegetable which
we now cultivate, that can be found to
grow naturally. Button has stated that
our wheat is fictitious production, raised
to It's present condition by the ant of agri-
culture. Rye, rice, barley or even oats,
are not to be found wild, that is TO say,
growing natural in any part of the earth,
but have been altered by the industry Of
man from plants not now resembling
them, even in such degree as to enable
us to recognize their relations. The
acrld and disagreeable opium grareolens.
has been transformed into delicious cele-
ry, and the coie,cort, plant of seventy
leaves not weighing altogether half an
ounce, has been improved into cabbage,
whose leaves alone weigh many pounds,
or into the caulfcwel of considerable
dimensions, being only the embryo of
a few buds which in their natural state,
would not have weighed as many grains.
The potato again, whose introduction has
added millions 10 our population, derives
fits origin from a small bitter root, which
grows wild in Chill and Monte Video.
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1t was cloudy evening in the autumn
of 1880, and the dampness of the a,mos-
phere, with its thickening vapors told of
approaching rain.-So at least thought
Major Lee, as he walked slowly and
thoughlfully along pathway, without
the bounds OF his cncampment, with his
keen glance now directed to the darkcning
heavens, now piercing the distant view
before him, as if in expectation of discern
ing something which was eagerly sought.
A sound of horses feet in full gallop
greeted his car, and the perpleXity and
uneasiness which had characterised his
countenance passed away, when he re-
cognised the riders by their voices as two
of his own regiment. Placing himself
Immediately before them, he playfully
saluted them as they advanced; and as
refining in their fiery steeds, they respect.
fully acknowledged the presence of q
commanding officer, one of them re-
marked,
"You must love solitude, Major, tc
seek it in this lonely place on such ;
melancholy evening""
''Indeed | do not like it, but wanted
a ramble, and could find no willing com
paniOn. Suppose you join nc, Fitz
Roy, and leave your horse TO follow
lieutenant Courtney, to whose residenc,
he is doubtless no stranger" Majo
Lee spoke in light and careless tone o
raillery, but laid his hand with Sigh
pressure on that of the young man whom
he addressed. The movement was I'm
noticed by the other in the increasing
darkness, but instantly understood b,
Fitz-Roy, who dismounted, and with
few words of farewell to his friend, ioine
his superior officer.
The last echo of the horses feet ha
died away after the parting of Lieu,enar
Courtney, and some moments of tot;
silence succeeded, before either Lee q
his companion spoke again. The forme
then placed his arm Familiarity in that {
the more youthful soldier, and glancin
around him with his accustomed scrutiny
thus addressed him: III,
"Fitz-Roy, you have been known
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me for some months, your intrepldity
and fearlessness, combined with degree
of military judgment rarely found in one
so young, entitle you to what YOU pos.
sess, my confidence aud esteem"
Fitz-Roy bowed, and murmurcd bricl
acknowledgement, and the Major con,
tinued.
Il believe you TO be gifted with mag,
nanimity of mind, which renders you su.
pcrior TO petty insults and contemplate
ccnsures. You could even brave the
worlds opinion unshrinkingly, proudly,
conscious of the purity of your own mo.
tives. Is it not so ~
g" hope | should not regard its dread
laugh if in the exercise of duty" the
young man cvasively replied, unable tc
comprehend the object Of these remarks
81 am sure you would not, and it is
the high sense | entertain of your dotermi.
nation and moral courage, which induces
me to select you from all the officers OF
my corps, for most important service
| must, however, inform you it is one OF
extreme hazard, and wearing the semb.
lance Of disgrace and infamy. saw
Gen. Washington to-day. He is pain.
fully and deeply interested in the success
of this enterprise. But he can think Of
no one to whom he can delegate the office
and has desired me to point out the man.
| can fix on none but you
"Fhis is strange proposal" said
Fitz-Roy somewhat hastily, even Taught
lily replied, and his arm was half with
drawn, while the indignant blood mounted
to his very forehead. Major Lee forcibly
detained his unwilling hand, and quickly
returned with degree of his usual pleas
antry.
IL fully comprehend your emotions,
my dear Charles, but think you that
Washington or Lee would request any
act inimical to your principles! You
have misconstrued my words. The dis
grace and dishonor are in appearance
only, though they may be affixed to you
for perhaps an indefinite time; and to
your own heart only and its pure integri-
ty, with the consciousness of Washing
tons respect and appreciation, and my
admiration, shall | say ! must you look
for present, or it may be any reward, for
your life itself may be forfeited"
"My life has long since been pledged
to my country" the young man replied,
"and If it be honorably forfeited, yield
it cheeriully.'
"Time is too important to be wasted"
said Lee, 81 understand you to acceed to
my wish ?" The officer bowed, "come
to my tent, Charles, and | will tell you
all but remember, in this instance,
neither Washington nor myself attempt
10 command your obedience. We desire
it, but military rule can go no farther
here" They reached the tent Of Major
Lee. and concealed from particular obser-
walton by the gloom of night, entered it
together.
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An Irish gentleman thus addressed an
indoent servant who INDUCED himself
in bed at late hour in the morning
"FdH to rising, YOU spalpeen, ,faR to
rising Don't stand there hing in
bed all day"
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THE DESERTER:
a Story of the American Revolution.
ny LUCY sEY MOu

"When every tongue his treachcyy nam'd,
She fed the unwclcomc story,
Or saw cen in the deed they bland,
Some CLEANS of future glory
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OF every description, executed in the nea'cst
manner, at the usual prices.
OTTAWA is the seat of justice of La Sale
county; is situated at the junction of the Fox river
with the Illinois, 300 miles, by water from Saint
Louis, and midway between Chicago and Peoria.
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ofMe Public Square.

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PROBATE SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parrish nj East Baton Rouge.

Parish Of East Baton Rouge.
by virtue Of an order of the Court OF Fro
.hotes in and for the said Pari1hs will be offered
70 public sale by the undersigned Judge c;
said Court, ex-otiicio auetloneer.
On WEDNESDAY the 9th day Of June next.
1T 10 oc,clock A. NJ. on the premises. the pro-
perty hereinafter described belonging to the
succession Of the late Mrs Constance kocfon,
deceased, widow Of Mr. Armand Dnplantief, to
wit,
LIST, A plantation situated in this parish, one
mile and a hall below the town OF Baton Rouge,
cultivated as a sugar estate, measuring twenty
five arpents front on the river by fifty IN depth,
bounded on the upper line by the land OF John
McDonough, and on the lower line by those OF
stephen Henderson, together with the build
ines and improvements thereon, consisting OF
an extensive dwelling house, kitchen, pigeon
house, &c; q brick sugar house, calculated tor
two sets Of kettles, steam sugar mill corn
house, cotton gin and press, negro cabins, &c;
there are about $50 arpents cleared and under
fence, of which 275 are in sugar canes the
balance planted in corn.
This property is equal to any on the River
for the beauty Of its location; all the improve
ments except the sugar house are erected upon
a NIL Whlcn GOiLhflalus u ihh VIEW WI ''" ~.
rounding country, and renders it an agreeable
retreat or residence, both with respect. 10 COM
fort and health. The land is Of the LIST quo
lily, we'll adapted to the cultivation .oi cane
and cotton.
Moreover, fifty three slaves of both sexes
and of all ages, most all creoles and valuable.*
Also four town lots, w of which are sltll-
ated on LAFAYETTE street and two Oh Natcliez
street a more ample descriptioa'd the lots
will be given on the day Of sale.
Also a small square of ground situated IN
front of the College, which will be described
on the day of sale. -,
VIII also be sold 800 shares in the capital
stock of the Union Bank Of Louisiana, pro-
vided the rate of premium which may exist
on the day Of sale be obtained.
TERMS OF SALE.
The plantation in five equal payments, to
wit: the LIST in March 1912, 2nd in March
1913, Sd. in March 1914, 9TH in March 1916,
and the 9th in March 1916; the same terms
for the Lots and the Slaves in three equal
PAYMENTS, in March 1s42, 1913 and 1874;
the personal property payable in January next.
All in notes satisfactorily endorsed, and mort
gage retained till final payment. the notes to
bear ten per cent interest after due till paid.
The purchaser of the plantation will as
sumo the debt of the deceased 10 the Union
Bank of Louisiana, and the amount OF the
same will be made known on the day of the
sale.
CHA. TESTER. P. J.
April "a 1871.
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PROBATE SALE.
A OF LOUISIANA

Parish of East Baton Rouge.
Bv virtue Of an order from the Honorable
the Probate Court in and fer the Parish OF
East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, will be
sold by the undersigned Parish Judge and ex
oficio .Auctioneer, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th IF May lsal,
ut the Court House in the town c1f Baton
Rouge, between the usual hours OF sale, the
following described property belonging to the
succession of the late II. Ii. Gurley, deceased,
to wit:
/, Lot No. 4, Square No. 25 South Beaure.
gard Town with all the buildings thereon
2. Lot No. 2, Square 81. Beauregard town.
3. Lot Of ground being Lot No. : in square
No. 33 Beausegard town.
A. Lot No. 8 in square No, 20 Beaaregarl
town.
6. Undivided half Lot No. / in square 30
held jointly with T. G. Morgan Esq. with an
old house thereon.
6. Lots Nos. 2 and 8 in square 20 Beaure-
gard town held in common with [. 6. Morgan
ESQ.
z. Lot Mes. {, 4 and 5 square 50 North
Beauregard town.
g.. One tract of land in this parish adjoining
lands of the late Edward Powers now -
Burgess, 7 miles east of the town OF Baton
Rouge containing about 800 acres, more CT
less.
Q. One tract Of 200 acres of land On Cy-
press Bayou which formerly belonged to R. d.
Richardson and was purchased by Fl. II. Cur
ley at Sherif7s sale.
10. Donation claim Of 6i0 acres of land To-
Gated on the pretended claim Of Hutchins, 5
miles east Oh. the town of Baton Rouge south
of the Comite Road and north of lands be-
longing to Hood.
ii. One tract of land in this parish on the
Amite, near MansEac, held in common with
the heirs OF E.. T. Hall and Samuel Fulton
containing 400 arpents.
IL. One tract of land containing go acres
situated On Wards Creek, near John Klein
peter, Junior, being half of a tract of 1880
acres owned with Philemon Thomas, jointly,
but since divided.
TERMS OF SALE.
One fourth Cash, and the balance at one,
two and three years credit, in notes endorsed
payable in Bank, bearing interest at ten per
cent after due, till paid, with mortgage re-
tanned on the property sold until final pay
ment.
CHAS. TESTER. P. J.
April "a 1S41-H