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IslE I.isa' E41ss.


Il was but five years old when my
mother died; but her image is as
fresh in my mind, now that twenty
years have elapsed as it was at the
time Of her death. ] remember her
as gentle being, with sweet smile,
and voice sol! and cheerful when
she praised me ; and when erred
for ! was wild, thoughtlcSs child
there was a trembling mildness
about it that always went TO my lit
tie heart. Mcthinks can now see
her large blue eyes misty with sor-
row, because Of my childish way
wardness, and hear her repeat, My
child, how can you grieve me SO p
'She had for long time been pale
and feeble, and sometimes there
would come bright spot upon her
cheek, which made her look SO love-
ly. thought she must be well.
But then she spoke Of dying, and
pressed me to her bosom, and to love
my father a great deal, for he would
have no one else to love.
Il rccolect she was i'll all the day,
and my little hobby horse and whip
were laid aside, and tried to be We
ry quiet. | did hot see her for the
whole day, an! it seemed very long.
At night they told me my mother
was too sick to kiss me, as she al
ways used to do, before went to
bed, and | must 90 without it. But
| could not. | stole into the room,
and laying my lips close TO hers,
whispered
Mother, dear mother, won't you
kiss me?' Her lips were very cold,
and when she put her hand upon my
check, and laid my head in her bo-
som, felt cold shuddcying pass
all through me.
My father carried me from the
room but he could not speak. At
ter they put me in bed, lay long
while, thinking; | feared my moth
cr would die, for her cheek felt as
cold as my little sisters did, when
she died, and they carried her sweet
little body away where | never saw
it again. But soon fell asleep, as
children will.
'ln the morning, | rushed to my
mothers room, with a strange dread
of evil to come upon me. 1t was
Just as | feared. There was the
white linen, over the straight cold
bed. tore it aside.
There was the hard check, tn,
closed eye, the stony brow. But
thank God, my mothers dear, dea,
smile was there also, or my hear
would have broken.
In an instant all the little faults
for which she had so otter reproveC
me, rushed upon my mind. long
ed to tell her how good | would al
ways be, if she would but stay will
me.
longed to tell, how, in all tim,
to come her words would be law t,
me. would be all she had prayet
me to be.
Il was passionate, hcadstrony
boy; but never did this frame 0
temper come upon me, but SCENE,
to see her mild, fearful eyes fall up
on me, just as she used 10 look il
life and when | strove for the mas
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The DeciarQAOa.

"By those blight eyes Ike the rose, my love ny
iiic love thee
"Shall it be vanilla, or lemon ?"
"Vanilla, if you please" gently
answered the fascinating Julia.
Bring two yanillas,'' said Angus
tus to the waiter.
The ices were brought, and the
spoons were soon put into requisi-
ton to convey the cold comfort to
their mouths.
"Cold, cold is my lot," soliloqui-
zed Augustus, ~ feed on ice, and
relish the shivery luxury.-Alas! il
was not so ere knew the idol of my
affections :" Then starting up, hys-
terically, he inquired, with intensi-
ty, "Julia, will you be mine 20
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Alas. the course Of true love never did run smooth
The roscatc tint Of the setting sun
was gliding the scarlet hair of the
bcauteous Julia Sniggcrs, with its
last faint beam, and the head of the
beauty shone like a show bottle, in
a pharmaceutist's window, with a
light behind it. Upon the floor, at
the feet, kncclcd the young Angus
tus madness was in his heart, and
fury in his eye. "May hope, dear
cst?" cnquircd he, in the agony of
his passion. The bcautcouS checks
of the lovely julia grew white as her
pocket handkerchief, as she tried to
hide the intensity of her feelings
"Nay, Augustus, spare virgins
young Affections" she family muir
INJURED, "some other time" "Alas,
is it so ?" said Augustus, II never
had dear gazellc--but, no Moore
is an enthusiast" said Shocks, calm
ly rising and resolutely buttoning up
his coat--"Julia, let US take 4 walk
and have some ice cream"
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the morrow, to a breakfast which
she deemed would be happy-Au-
gustus came-in his right hand he
held string of fish; but were they
catfish? Stand aghast, yc heavens,
when you hear it: they were perch
Julia caught one glance-her deli
cate system could not stand the
shock. "Perchn - she wildly cried,
and sank liio!css upon the ground.
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CHAPTER ".
THE .2cccptaHce.
"Shc is ,hine--lhc wyrJ is spoken"

"Shc is thinc--lhc word is spoken"
Started by the terrible demonstra-
ton of passion, the fair Julia swoon-
ed. "Alas ~ said Augustus, "shc is
dead, Ho. burnt feathers and sal
volatile :" shouted he dcliriously !;
''to the rescue, to the rescue :"
But the call was unnecessary--slow-
ly the bcauteous Julia opened her
bright humid eyes and smiled ; ooh,
Augustus how you frightened me
| think you will be able to come it -
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CHA PIER VI.
TIE Inm.
""ris deeply sworn, We will see anon" -


Months rolled on, and Augustus
and Julia were happy-cconomy and
neatness presided over all their do
mestic arrangements. 81 think"
said Julia one evening, at their plea
SAINT meal, 81 think | should like
some catfish for breakfast; will you
get up early in the morning and get
some ?"-"Dcarcst, will" answer
ed the husband. "Nay," replied the
fair wife, ''you are such vile de-
ceiver, can hardly believe YOU
"l1ear me swcar," said Augustus
"by yonder moon, swear that you
shall have half a dozen catfish for
breakfast tomorrow let the oath
be registered"
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CHAPTER V.
The NQrrtdge.

bright eyes looked love to eyes which spoke
again"
The saloon was crowded, and the
guests were happy. The Rev. Bish-
op Smith performed the ceremony,
''Wilt thou" inquired he of the fair
Julia, stake this man to be thy we'd
ded husband ?" The eye of the
maiden acquired brighter brillian-
cy, as she unhesitatingly answered
81 won't do anything else ?"
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Slander.-"Thcrc are people,"
continued the corporal, ''who can't
even breathe without slandering "a
neighbor."
You judge too SEVERE replied
my aunt Prudy. ''No one is SIAN
dered who does not deserve it,"
That may be- rctorted the cor
poral, "but ! have heard very slight
things said Of you."
The face Of my aunt kindled with
anger" Ne n'-she exclaimed.--
"-Ne! slight things of me! What
can any body say ofme .a''
"They say" answered the corpo-
raj, gravely, and drawing his words
to keep my aunt in suspense, "that
you arc no better than you ought to
be-"
Fury flashed through the eyes of
my aunt. ."Who are the wretches ?"
81 hope they SANDER no one who
does not deserve it," remarked the
corporal Jecringly as he lett the
room.
The feelings of my aunt may we'll
be conceived. She was sensibly
affected. True she had foibles.-
She was pcevish and fretful. But
she was rigidly moral and virtuous.
The pnrcst ice was not more chaste.
The Pope himself could not boast
more purity. Conscious of the cor
rcctness of her conduct, she was
wounded at the remark of the cor
poral. Why should her neishbors
SANDER her? She could not conjec-
turc.
Let my aunt be consoled. A per-
son who can live in this world, with
out suffering SANDER must he too
stupid or insignificant to claim atten-
tion.--1riStam Mandy.
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The Baron Felix recounts in a late
number Of a French Review Tic fol-
lowing incident: In one of the hot
test and most fatal combatS in the
campaign in Portugal, the 9th reg
iment made one Of the first charges,
but found itself turned suddenly by
a body Of the English, whose bold
attack threw into confusion the
French soldiers, assailed on every
side. The Col. Of the 9th was new
crtheless about rallying his troops,
when "A discharge of artillery shat
tered his leg, and killed the horse
which lie rode. Believing him dead,
they seemed determined upon ven
geancc ; it was the affair of a mo-
mcnt. The 9th opened atthe point
Of the bayonet retreat through the
aSSailing enemy. Not one dreamed,
however, Of recovering the body OF
the Colonel, until sergeant of the
coHtgeurS, Of light and slender form,
named Chcsquiere, said to two OF
his comrades, that he should be
ashamed to. leave to the enemy the
remains of their brave Colonel, as
he should be to desert the flag itself,
Come on, let us rescue him. said
he, 'and show these cadets who
they have to deal with The brave
men immediately faced the enemy,
and one alone arrived at the spot
where lay the corpse of the Colonel
the others had found on their way Q
glorious death.
To arrive was not all: he mus
bring away the Colonel, and Ches,
quiero cssaycd in vain to raise it tc
his shoulder; but his strength was
not equal TO his courage, and he fel
under the heavy load. He begar
to weep like a child; no one wa.
near. Suddenly he perceived at ;
distance two Of the cnemy's officers
These, seeing him alone, ran to make
him prisoner. But before they reach
cd him, Chesquiere had already
wounded one with his muSket, anC
marched to meet the other, will
whom there commenced coinba
hand TO hand, the issue of which, fo
some time, was doubtful. Chcs
quicre was conqucror, and the En-
SliShman, wounded in both arms
surrendered himsclfprisoncr. Thee
| Chcsquiere tied him and his com
rade to the tail Of a horse, after hav
ing made them aid him in raisin,
upon thc saddle the dead body of tn
Colonel He arrived at last at tn
camp with his precious load and tw
prisoners.
The surgeon examined the wound
of the Colonel, placed his hand up
on his heart, and cried, He's no
dcadn They did all to save him
and he whom they had believe
dead, opened his eyes and thew him
self into the arms of ChesQuicrc
when they told him what the youn
Sergeant had achieved for him.
, Chcsquierc at the moment burs
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CHAPTER VII.
The Bereavement.


"Man's iuhumanity {" ,r0.uun makes countless
tloIsinds mourn.
Sadly they bore her TO her long
home flowers were strewed over
her grave, and the face of all her &C
quaintances wore lugubrious as
pect.-But there was one whom that
sad sight struck down to the earth
it was the perjured Augustus. Wild
ly he rushed forth, and sought con-
ISOLATION in the bowl-H waS not
Mere-and goadcd to frenzy, one
day he walked calmly down to the
Navy-yard, and enlisted in the ma
rincs.
PHILADELPHIA, 1916.
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II CTtteriOn.-When YOU hear a
lady in conversation whose tones re-
semble the shrieking Of bagpipc-
beware. for you may depend on il
she is a shrcw. Or if her voice
sounds like the beating Of drum
nuilled Cor soldiers funeral, there
is equal cause of alarm; in most ca
ses, 1T will be found that she is sui.
len and pcrverse, Some W, men
there are who talk SO hippantly that
you might well mistake it Tor the
rafting Of cart wheel over rough
pavement. Beware also of these;
they are closely akin to the hycna.
II on the contrary they mincc their
words, or speak in a languid drawl-
ing tone, you have every reason to
fear they are made up Of deceit and
hypocrisy, and would prove nnwor-
thy Of your esteem and confidence.
But give rs the voice that is clear,
full, soft and musical. Fit be = fe-
male who possesses it, would ask
no better recommendations II will
generally be found that she is above
dcceit-Sinccre in her friendships,
warm in her attachments, and ar
IDENTIFY devoted TO those whom she
loves.
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VOL. VINO. II.

Haccdote If MeHernich.-Before
Prince Metteruich attained the en-
allied station lie now holds, he was
particularly fond of practical Jokes,
and equally as anxious to perpetrato
oHirc revenge for annoyances suf-
Icrcd, as lie is at the pretent mo-
mcnt. \ Jew banker, at Vienna,
vas so DESTROYS to become possessor
of an Arabian horse, great favoritc
OF the Princes, that he constantly
called on him to sell this highncss
as constantly refusing. At last, the
Prince, being worn out with the ban
hcr's opportunities, said TO him:
q will not sell the horse but
will part with it only on one condi-
ton
Name it-namc it, exclaimed tia
banker.
1T is this replied the Prince, Il
will give YOU two sound whippings
at times proposed by yourself, and
a third on a day appointed by me
after the last beating the horse shall
be yours
The Jew asked for the first whip
ping Their, which was administered
with right good will after which,
rubbing his sore shoulders, he cx-
claimed, swell prince, give me the
second which was done, and then,
scarcely able to stand, he prayed the
prince to appoint day for the third.
Certainly, sir said his highness,
cluckling; 'this day seven years,
when, you know, according to our
agreement, the horse becomes your
property; good morning, SIR con-
tinued the Prince, and politely bow
ed the suffering banker out of the
room.--NOrriS' .Nati0nM Press.
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CHATTER VII.
The Perjury.

p,. axe ,"'" !y3Sihg wife rose on
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A. Gentleman requested ravier,
an lrishman, who was paving in front
of his residence, TO remove some
stones that were in his way. Where
shall | move them top inquired Pat.
'Anywherc--to h--ll, if YOU choose
Wouldn't they be more out Of yer
honor's way il | removed them TO
toi5cr place" was Pats keen re-
ioinlcr.
Father, they say trout bite now
Well, my son, mind your work, then
you'll be sure they won't bite ytu.'
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The last drop IT'S that fills the bucket.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-31
j1atent HleoiriiIes
The Genuine Preparation.
DE. SWAYNES
COMPOUND SYRUp OF WILD CHERRY
EnNSITMpTI

COMPOUND SYRUF Wild
CONSERVATIVES,
ar those whose ungs xecled slightly should take
~ this Syrup without delay by which they may prevent
the fxus of thai dire disease fully aud firmly How I'M
pot taut then 10 avoid IL Never i've day with cough
when this Syrup can he had md you nearly certain
with proper cse avoid destruction hy Consum pion.
DR. SWAYNES COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD
CHERRY
Ills compound OF Vegetable remedies; III called Wild
Cherry because that article the basis of the preparation
Ii is combined ~h other ingredients that the utmost ETH
cheney given its good qualities; supporter aud pre-
server of the powers aud functions of life 1t has equal
CAUTIoS-Al preparations Of Wild Cherry, except Dr.
swayn-- are fictitious ard counterfeit and sprung up
wears after This valuable remedy had introduced itself into
liz SICK chamber therefore, be not deceived by the many
Baisals" and Spurious Mixtures" hat try the genuine
and be cured. Prepared only by Dr. SwYNE, N ". cor
uer OF Eighth ard Race streets. Philadelphia
Sold wholesale ard retail Charles II. Rings (ate DR.
Minors ls2 Broadway corner Of Johr-st aud al Drug
stores ss Bow-ry,7l Broadway, 205 Beeckers sc Hud
son.st. aud 5i5 GrAndsi. 2st 1meodis
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,ons here. Oats 4647 for Canal, 44945 for River
aSa3 for Jersey 40d4l for Southern The TRANSACTIONS
n Back Eyed Peas have been very large within the last
TWO or three weeks. The quotation is now about Il 90
!, bsg of bushels.
WHIsKY-Bbs are norninaily 23i cents. bu, without
.sle The receipts mostly stored. Dsiiers are
getting % cents small lots for Drudge.
HAY-Souae parcels are coming In by the river, and
are mostly taken up by the City trade About 400 bales
sold for shipment al e0GS5 cenis
ToBACCo-A sale of 100 bales Havana was made at
% cents time In Kentucky there is only moderate
business doing,
NAVAL STORES-Turpeptine is heavy and wos!1
no, generally bring over 50 so If much sales auO
bbls common Rosn Is cents and some iots oil Sprs
at 50 cents, which is lower.
GROCERlES-sales New Orleans Molasses at 81 cts
for prime In lots Cuba held very firmly. For Sugar
and Coffee the demand is fair without change IN rates
BoNE-sales 5000 10. Northwest for consumption at
80 cents, cash.
LARD-There is activity In this article, and ship
pers have come into market to some extent We notice
sales s0V bbls at 81 az! cents, mostly 81 cents
PROVISIONS-The market is without activity and
uominaly before noticed There is some speculative
movement in Beef but hear OF actual transactions
Butter and Cheese without change
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Tradc of the Hudson.

Produce and Country Merchandise drrfusd at Nero- or"
Swif,sure Line. A Van Santvoord g. Co. Agents.
MARCH 30-BGrge Inspector. Capt. j. Wood-4l6 b6ls
-four C. Bcals; $50 do ~ bbls pork, j. w. Ihome 50
tubs butter Bostwick Onderdonk Il CO. i5 bbs flour,
Bows & Quit, su; casks cheese II. Barrett 81 Go; do
Ssmue! Perry; do +. :. Brown; tubs butter, A. w
Ohs IL do Work & Drake 200 doz brooms, Isaac We'd
der; 800 do T. T. Allen IL hhds IS bbs Is halt bbls
beer c. A. Burt; casks cheese Bowman & Stanton 70
goods Tor Philadelphia; = do Tor BALTIMORE '''
head sheep, J. Marsh.
Canal boat Israc Corsc c. J. Neal master from Lansing
brR-25oO bush rye 500 do oats. +. w. Durham
Canal boat Niagara. Capt. Wearer-Aooo bush mat
ketchum &; Tcn5roeck.
Canal boa, Commerce-l0 900 brcoms, 10 order.
canal boat S0ueresn-2000 bush rye goo doz brooms,
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CONSTIPATION
\ -. (C9stiveuess.D

WITHOUT MEDICINES Injections, or Baths-Discov-
w cry recently made in France, be- NJ Warton.
Price Thirty Cents
Price so cents the 9Th English Edition. translated from the
2si French Edition Of The Exposition OF natural, simple,
agreeable and infilble (recenty discovered in
France not only overcoming but also Of completely de-
sroyiug, obstinate, nveterae aud hahiiua Constipation
without using either purCa!ives injections baths; follow
cd bv ges number OF authentic documents. from eminent
Physcians and other pe7ons of distinction certifying the
complete efficacy of the Means. To each documen! is sub
Joined the name and address OF the Physician or other
person who testites.
The authors of the certificates Attest not only at this
Eanra Means destroys Constipation and that il eau SEES
the intestinal canal perform lis evacuang functions IA IN
lis normal STATES bH also that 1t cures. hs II oy enchan
ment: l. Painful Digestion ,Dyspepsia; . AL or nearly
all the Diseases which the bowels subject; great
number of other serious dangerous and long standing
Diseases for curing which Medical Science Is entirely
potent. - :, .,
MaIdenlane New York and by all booksellers and medi-
cine dealers In the United Ststes ms 2avlmT.Sia
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SALSMAHDER SAFES-Test No. 1a-cerrhcais
~ rom Mr Slas G. Field OF Nicksburg, Miss TN toe
morning the SIh u the store owned and occupied by
me IN this City, was with It's entirely consumed
by hre- My sto;k OF goods consisted OF OIL roan lsrd
pork, sugar m9lssses liquors. snd other articles OF cou-
hasble nature IN The midst of which oi kch
Improved Patent Schumacher Safes which purchased last
October Of Mr. Isaac Bridge New rears aud which con-
tanned my books and papers This red hot and
did sufficiently be opened until 10 hours after IL
the ruins At The expiration OF .ha;
Unlocked. when proved TO be entirely
injured aud discoored. deem this ,est SUI
6cen, show that the high reputation enjoyed by Rchs
Ssfe- is well mered =. c. FIELD.
VcksbGrg, Miss March 9th, 1916.
The above OF first class tests and in opinion
will he much Satisfactory 10 the Public than hose pre-
nediaed trials furnaces bnilt for the purpose. Rich
Co.'S improved Single or Double Sslsasader Safes for
sale by 4. =. MARVIN, 1881 Naier-st
ms Oils Agent for the Manufacturers.
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DIED.

On Monday afternoon March Both, OF whooping cough
CORA ELIZABETH, tho youngest child oil Francis a.,
and Elizabe Nash aged year, seven months aho
twelve days. ..e.,,..
The relatives aud friends OF the family ere respectfully
invited tn attend the funeral this Crucsday) pofnns a'
81 o'clock from the residence of her father No ~ For
syth.st without further invitation ,.,,,,,,,,
On Sunday evening, the 29th inst. HENRY EDWIN,
son OF William X. and henrietta Williams, ageo IL
months
The friends OF the family are respectfully inVlted 10
attend the funeral Tuesday afternoon Mt 4 ocock'
from the residence OF his father, 81 West Broadway rs'
house above Murray-st. ~
On Sunday evening March 90 THOMAS WlGGikS.
in the 18th year of his age.
His relatives and acquanances and those OF his son
inlay. John Townley respectfully requested to at
tend his funeral Wednesday, April lst at O'clock
P NJ from his late residence ll6 firsst.
On the 27th inst at Hyde Park, Duchess County, IT,
BIAS L. STOUTENBURGH in the 18th year of his age
On Sunday night 18th, MARTHA. daughter OF Chester
and Catherine Lamb, aged year and day.
On Sunday morning, MARIA, wife of Ehenezer Cauo'
well aged 1T years.
The friends of the family respectfully invited to
attend her funeral Tuesday o morrow afternoon, 81
81 o'clock from her late residence ii Murray st without
farther invitation m3O IT
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,,v.york Cattle market. March so

BY our own kepoIter.
At market 900 Beef Cattle, C750 from the South, W
Cows and Calves and 1900 Sheep and Lambs
PRIcRs-Be.t Ca,Ae-Though the offerings are less
and the sales smaller than those OF last week prices 10
not materially vary from the quotations IN our last re-
port We quote s50s7 so the extremes oil Tue mar
ket 100 head unsod.
Goes and Carss-Al sold prices ranging as In quail
,y from SIS to So
Sheep and Lan5,-siarket cleared at So 256s5@s6. as
in quality.
Hoy-sslss of Long Island, loose, from the wagon at
g00lOO cents