Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08


mento Of his crime, but there was little penitenct
IN his looks, and not thought Of sorrow for the
grief the loss OF 1t must have given the fair original
Tor enclosed in the back was braid Of dark hair
slightly sllyered with grey, and beneath was en-
r graved-''From fond mother, u her daughter
on her sixteenth birth day.
Bradley had carefully avoided every print which
he thought would be likely to contain the intelli.
gence OF the robbery, and rs no communication OF,
the subject had passed between himself and the per
petrators, he was consequently igacrant of the a
mount distracted, and of the names of the sufferers
1t was cold winter morning, when Mr.. Archer
suddenly entered his counting house, and ordered it
to be Immediately closed. On Henrys (for SO we
must call him) looking up, he perceived that his
friends countenance was clothed with grief, and
the fresh Grape upon his hat told that death had
been busy in his house. Bidding Henry who was
domesticated iii his family, accompany him home,
he informed him that he had just received letters
announcing the death Of an only and we'll beloved
brother, and added that he was hourly expecting
| the arrival OF an orphan niece, now committed to
his charge. His companion asked no questions
Tor fear OF stirring the fountain of grief afresh.
On entering the drawing room at night. Henry
was presented TO Miss Archer, but what was his
surprise and CONSERVATION, lifting his eyes to
her face, to see the fair sleeper before him The
face was paler than the miniatures, and wore a
more chasened and somewhat older expression for
|
slept their last sleep, since she sumbered SO uncon-
sclously In his presence. Stammering forth some
faint apologies, he left the room and the house. and
who may say what wild visions thronged his rest
less couch that night.
| Months gded away, and Mr.. Archer heheld
with some slight msgivings, the growing intimacy
between his niece and Henry Not but that he
would willingly have given her to his protepc.
could the cloudy mystery which hung over the
young man have been cleared to his satisfaction.
But during the three years Henry had been with
him, he never received letter or communication.
of any kind, from friend or foe. For young man
TO stand so utterly alone ''looked strange" to say
the least of it,
| Entering the room one evening, where Miss
Archer and Henry sitting, her uncle, in
light and laughing tone, said
''How is this, Emily? Young Dalton has been
making serious complaints concerning the obduracy
OF heart of an ungrateiul niece of mine? What
has he done to provoke her displeasure And
! why wont she wed . -
NAY, dear uncle, you know my heart and hand
have been long pledged TO the restorer of my mini
ature."
'And so my Emily stands pledged to nameless
robber! Would she like it 10 reach his ear
through the walls of prison? ''
''Nlost sincerely do hope he is free, for he
must be gentle rufan, and having stolen naught
but my picture, can't find it in my heart to be
think of the compliment? 90
! LAY, but the compliment paid tn your father
was a little more costly, was it not?''
with that have nothing TO do" replied Emf
ly, blushing; but | would willingly forgive the
robber, would he restore my mothers gift and
the tears sprang to her eyes, the mention of her
loss Mr.. Archer saw her emotion, and said no
more But Bradley, how did he hear the secret
How often was he tempted. as he heard the beau
tful and enthusiastic girl plead for him SO eloquent
ly, and regret the loss of what so dear to her.
to throw himself on her mercy and confess ALL but
happily he restrained his emotion, and soon after
| he lett the apartment.
CHOW, gentlemen, while YOU are discussing
your hot rolls and coffee, will read this delight
| fu retailer of news and scandal" exclaimed Miss
Archer, on seating herself at the breakfast table
the morning succeeding the conversation already
detailed ''Here is latest foreign news home
affairs politics and poetry which will
you havel All! let me see, here is mysterious
affair:
The Governor Of Louisiana offers five hundred
dollars reward to any person or persons, who will
| Intimate any knowledge OF the residence OF one
| Bradley Spencer, satisfactorily prove that the
said Bradley is living. He having let New Or
leans about three years since, in company with
party Of gamblers and not having since been heard
of, 1t is feared by his friends that he has fallen
victim to the Vaccinations OF the said men, as
COihcSSiOu idtty Hiue by one vi tIie par
ty, who was stabbed in an affray, Spencer will be
restored his property OF which he most nefari-
ously deprived. Should this meet his eye, he is
earnestly requested to return and take possession of
the same.'"
As Emily read this paragraph in clear, distinct
voice, Mr.. Archer fastened his eye on The young
man who sat at the table. No power on earth
could have controlled Bradley emotion and after
the reader paused Mr.. Archer rose, and taking his
! hand. said
''Be candid Henry; whatever fault YOU have
been guilty Of, these last three years have exp-
| ated-"
'You know not haformy rash acts, ;" passonateIy
interrupted the young man ''you would loathe and
spuru me, were to tell all but ,cW perform one
just act. Miss Archer" taking the miniature from
his bosom, "bere is the deity that has preserved me
from sin and before you stands ihe--robberl"
Both Mr.. Archer and Emily were mute with sur
prise and the amazement at this confession, but
when they eagerly questioned him, and learned
what he had TO offer in extenuation, it is needless
to say he was freely forgiven
1t is sufficient to add that Bradley recovered the
major part of his property, and as he gazed upon
the generous and forgiving girl, who is now his
bride, he nvokes blessings on the being who by re
interpo ston of a Divine Providence was the uidrS
of preserving him from the gamblers fate
Pass IT RoUtp,--Eyery "merciful MI" who
works horse during the hot months, an promote
its comfort by the use of the ollowis simple shield
against the teasing of flies TAI, TWO or three
handsful of walnut leaves, upon Ehich pour two or
three quarts of cold water let lniuse one night,
and pour the whole, next corning, INTO kettle,
and boil it for quarter can hour when it is cold
it is fit for use. Mois,a sponge WIN IT, and
parts which arc Est irritable, be srneared over
with the liquor ~ IT,