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anything for him; when he SAID he should
like glass OF ale. Having drank this he
appeared 20 be salts fed.
The fatal moment now approac ching. he
devoted the remaining portion of his time
to distributing among his friends those
little articles which he would soon no
longer want. To one he gave his segar
case. to another his tobacco stopper, and
he charged bis brother Henry with his
latch key, with instructions to deliver it
after all was over, with solemnIty 10 the
iandlady.
The clock at length struck eleven, and
ct The same moment he was Informed that
a cab was at the door. He merely saId, L
aC ready and allowed himselfto be con-
Quoted to the vehicle, into which he got
with mis- brother, his friends followed IN
others.
Arrived at the ,ragical spot, short
but anxious delay Of some seconds took
place; after which they were Joined by
the lady with her friends. Little was
said on either side. bat Miss Gale, with
customary decorum, shed tears. Pick
ney endeavored to preserve 4 decorum,
bu. a 81 ght lwicthing in his mouth & eye
Prows proclaimed his inward agjta>
ton.
The ill-starred blchelor having sub
mitted to have large white bow, PIN
ned to his button hole, now walked side
by side VITA Miss Gale with a firm step
TO the altar He surveyed the imposing
preparations with calmness and gazed
unmoved, on the clergyman, who, assis-
ted bV the clerk was Waitiur behind the
ratings.
All necessary preliminaries having
now been settled. and The Iroscri-
bed melancholy formalities gone through
the usual question was put. wilt thou
have this woman for thy wife?' TO which
the rash youth replied IN distinct voice,
Il will lie then put the fatal ring on
Miss Gales finger, the hymenial moose
was adjusted, and the poor fellow was
lauched into-mdtrimon
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that angel | owe my life, with part OF
that fortune which, without her, never
would have reached my hands"
"But, Monsieur" said Madame 'Revi-
al, with emotion, "perhaps you have a
family?"
"Yes, Madame replied he. bowing
low as he spoke, "if you will admit me
into yours
"Ah, you have made part of our family
for such long time" said Anna, pressing
in her hands those Of M. de Chazel, then
with gesture full of naivette grace poin-
ting TO her intended husband, she added
in low voice, at is he who took YOU up.
Do you recoIlect him? Ali YOU say that
10 me you owe your life; if you only
knew how much | am indebted to you
if you only knew ii! But we will separate
no more, and shall have time TO tell you
all about it,
Jules came forward TO present the pen
to his bride, and they both signed the mar
riage contract. Formed under such aus
Pices, who can doubt that it was happy
one?'
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In Army Of Nrgra Wfnfh.s.


The king of Dahomey IN Western ar
rica, has standing army of eghl thousand
blacks. OF whom one half are women
His sable majesty is an ally Of England.
and il was by an application for pcrcUs-
sion caps, wherewiih to supply his female
guard, that the condition Of his arn3v was
made public. The petition 10 the Govern
ment of her Briltanic Majesty. prayed lhai
this cargo Of ammunition might be duly
expediated, and added as reason fer haste
that The warehouses; were waiting &c start
upon an expedition after slaves. The Ah
oliiionists had taken the matter up. AMI
hence the publicity Of the details. 1t is
upon his female troops that the king of
Dahomy places the greatest reiiance.-
They are all of large sta:rre selected for
their beauty of proportions, and look mag
nifcenty in their Barbaric uniforms
Marriage alone is forbidden to them. IN
all service requiring desperate hardihood
and intrepidity, they are the foremost and
most successful. The king takes great
pains 10 preserve his popularity with his
Amazons. and they seeming TO bc TOO
much enchanted with the art of war 10
have any regrets lor the intorIiction of
regular matrimony, are his most faithful
and reliable subjects.-HoMe Journal.
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The Prince Of NneieianS.

1t is related of Signor Blltz, that wish
ing one day, while III Pennsylvania, to
procure a draft on New York, for GER
tain amount. he stepped into one of the
country banks IN that State, and made
known his wishes to the proper officer,
who, by-the-way, was 4 stiff staid old
! Quaker. Being informed that he could
/ be accommodated, he was asked
In whose name shall draw the drafi!'
In my own, Signor Blitz,' was the an
swer.
.Art thou the wonderful nan who is
performing all these mysterious things?''
asked the Quaker.
The same answered the Signor.
And now, friend, will thee show me
one of thy tricks! interrogated the Qua
ker.
With pleasure answered the magician,
and taking a quarter of dollar from his
pocket. he handed ii to the officer and re-
quested him to mark it so that he would
be able 10 distinguish it. This the Qua
ker did.
And uow,' said the Signor, taking a
glove from his pocket and placing it over
the quarter, which he had laid upon the
counter. care you sure that the quarter is
under the glover
Quite sure answered the Quaker,
gently lifting the glove, and beholding the
quarter snugly ensconced under il.
Sure, quite sure of it?' asked the Sig
nor.
Yes, friend, | see it with mine own
! eyes answered the other.
lift the glove, said the magician.
Tho Quaker go, and to his oonotor
nation the quarter was gone.
Friend said the Quaker, wilt thou do
that once more?
Again The Signor placed the quarter in
the same position, and notioning the Sig
nor TO stand back. the Quaker placed his
eyes down upon level with the counter,
and then making sudden dive at the
glove, he lifted it and the quarter was
gone.
Jonathan, said the Quaker. drawing a
long breath, place that money referring
10 the amount received for the draft
away in the safe, and lock il up, and put
the key in thy pocket
We'll, said the Sgnor, who is always
fond of joke, now viii give you a
proposition. If | can, standing where |
am, draw that money into my pocket, |
am to keep il; if cannot, will surrender
the draft, and both draft and money is
yours
Go thy way. friend, thou shouldst not
do such things said the Quaker, politely
bowing the Signor TO the door.
Why is an oration delivered from the
deck OF a ship like necklace?
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Three Cent Piece Tins new coin has
Just been issued from the mint al rhiladel-
phia. On one side are the words limited
States of America" il which is circ Iiar
wreath, enclosing the numerical all. -
On the reverse side is the Liberty Cap,
inscribed with the word Liberty" sad
surrounded with rays. Unlerncath The
cap are the figures 1850"
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NoUel Reaaing.-"No young anmaT-
ried woman" says Jeremy Lewis, ''ough;
to be permitted 10 read novel OF any de-
scripiion. Had daughter with heart
oil ice, and face as grim as the lions
head on an antique ksaoeker,- che should
never pore upon a tale-of love, to make
that ice smoke, or induce her 10 believe
that her face was asg9od as her neighbor's
Nature teaches rs to sigh soon enough in
all conscience, without our needing the
bellows Of Imagination 10 initiate the pre-
maturely." Such sentiments from move
el writer must be allowed to come with
considerable weight inasmuch as they are
in direct opposition 10 his inleresi-young
ladies constituting very large proportion
of the whole number Of the readers of
fiction.
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whom she would have chosen for her
son-in-law, If the choice had been in her
power. 'Or if the memory of this un-
happy letter can not altogether pass away,
and if part of it must remain in remem-
brance, think only of the words which
say, "lf your daughter and myself had
been acquainted We are acquainted.
and know each other already as if we had
never been apart. just now called Mad
enoiselle by the name Of sister; let me
call her by another name, not less kind.
bat more sacred, that of wife, | have no
fortune TO offer, bul feel animated by
double courage and hope. For heI-for
you, Madame, who will never quit us-l
will work with energy and determination,
and feel that ] shall succeed in my eff
forts. Oh Madame, deign to answer mel
But you weeP-yOu give me your hand
you consent 10 my reqUest?'
"And you, Anna, what do you say?"
asked Madame Revival, as she held out the
other 10 her daughter.
Have I ever any other will than yours.
dear mother?" and she pressed the hand
TO her lips.
"You consent then Madcmoisclle?' said
Jules; ''then you will allow me to present
you this ring as mark of our engage
ment.'
He handed her a little ring set round
with turquoiscs.
"Its Annals ring!'' said Madame REVEAL
with surprise.
Yes mother" said Anna. quite CON
fused; Il was obliged 10 sell it to replace
the money / had received for my eInbroi-
derv.''
at was in purchasing ii that / discoy-
cred your address, although you entered
in the jewellers book only the name of
Anna. 1t is TO this ring owe the hap2i-
ness Of again beholding you" lie took
as he spoke, The unresisting hand of the
young girl, and placed on. her finger the
pledge of their union.
The same evening, in order TO fulfil the
beuevo!ent intentions of Mr. Barsac. who
was obliged to leave town for Bordeaux,
Anna returned to the old mans lodgings.
He was no longer TO be found; he had
disappeared without pointing out his new
abode.
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Inlpiide53t Qua3tioaS. TO ask ali un-
married iadq how old she IS
10 ask q lawyer if he ever told lie
To ask doctor how many persons he
has killed.
TO ask a merchant whether he ever
cheated customer.
TO ask an editor the name of any Of MS
correspondents.
70 ask a young lady whether she would
like beau.
To ask a subscriber if he has pail the
printer!
What bird does the captain ola ship al
wavs name at the Custom House before
sailing!
Chaudcleer, (Shant I clearly
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Why is an oration delivered from the
deck OF ship like a necklace!
Because it is a deck-oration.
Why is the letter A like honeytsuc-
kle?
Because a 3 follows Il
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A month after in the humble lodgings
OF Madame Revival, few were assembled
to witness the signing of the marriage con-
tract before the notary who soon made his
appearance; he was followed by an elderly
man, richly attrcd. AS the latter was not
introduced, no person took much notice OF
him, for each was too much occupied with
the ceremony for which they had come
together. Madame Revival was still an in
valid, and had her daughter seated near
( her. The notary placed his portfolio on
the table, and took from II q contract of
marriage, which he proceeded 10 read aloud.
After having specified the little property
Of the bridegroom, he went or TO detail the
fortune Of the lady: .Madame Revival
makes over TO her daughter the sum of
R1 ,00O!per year
"You are making mistake, Monsieur
interrupted Madame Revival; s.formerly
did intend"
Ihe notary, without paying any atten-
/ ton 10 the interruption, continued-"9l,- =
600 year, arising from in money in the
public funds, for which here are the Sc
curities."
Saying this he displayed the coupons on
the table, and Madame Revival; the daugh-
Ter, and Jules Barsac, all made a move
ment as if about to speak, when the aged
stranger arose and made sign for them
to remain silent. Surprised at this inter
ference they awaited with interest the re-
snlt of this strange scene.
What said the old man. with bro
ken voice, and addressing Anna. "what
Mademoiselle, do you not remember your
poor old mani"
While she was looking earnestly athim
trying TO read in his venerable countenance
the marks of misery and suffering, he con-
tinued:
"You have, then, forgotten ten years Of
daily kindness? You have forgotten the
third of January, with the opportunely-
the fire, the wine, and the wing of fowl
wrapped up IN piece of newspaper?-
All forgotten? Well that very piece of
newspaper is the cause Of my misery be-
ing at an end. In an advertisement which
it bore, | read the intelligence that a
French gentleman, named Francois de
Chazel, had been for years seeking In
vain for his brother, jacques de Chazel.
ruined, like him, in the revolution; and
that BY his will, he had ordered an adver-
tisement 10 be inserted every week for 3
years that the brother might come forward
and claim his ample fortune That JAG
cues de Chazel stands now before YOU, it
is I.
Without delay set out for London,
and only returned yesterday. Your nota-
rry," continued he speaking 10 Madame
RevIal, sis mine; from him ] heard of the
intended marriage of your daughter. To
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Offices, ss albany Road, London, England.
rI'HE Directors beg to announce that there will
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Dipided amongst the Portraits of StartTs.-First
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