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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
McINT0Su'S
WHEATFIELD HOTEL.

CORNER or HowARD &. BALTMoEE STREET
BdL1IHORE
TSHE undersigned, Proprietor ofthe above House,
j. would most respectfully inform hisfriends and
the travelling public generally, that bic has just
completed his repairs and improvements on the
Hotel Having refurnished and painted, also ems
larged il SO as 10 make il in every way comfortable
and pleasant Being thankful for the literal en-,
eouragement heretofore bestowed on his house
pledges himself to use his utmost efforts to please
all whoImay paironize him
JOHN MCINTOSH.
July h IS50-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

QuAtSr DlAeoere IN TINE nAcK-wsops or
AMERle4--A passing traveller meets with
. settler near a house, andinquires, - Whose
house, Moggs.- OF what built Logs
Any neighoorsl Frogs Nv hats the soil
Boys The climate Fogs Your dieta
Hogs How do you catch them dogs 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

NJ Eello, Ben II .
: Hei.g, back .gin What ye want ~
Allows yer felix's this mornfn %
"I'm pretty wsll-7motherss smart,s usual
Jim and Toms kickin-an. father diea
last night
"Yoar father iieda"
= es--he sklek the bucket bout twelve
o'clock. an Frs kot Ms tratft p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
sTOVES STOVES
LIFE BSNUEa.K.y'TE.

The NATIONAL Loan FUND LIFE ASSURANCE
SocIErI, on LONDON.
CAPlraL So, 5oo0eo-srRrLgs s4l2,27
DRlNTED statements explanatory Of the busi-
Il ness, and the advantages Of Life Assurance
will be furnished on application'tb ai.
B w HERBERT.
Or in his absence, applications can Be made to
DR G. + Mason,
MEDICAL Eramther CaarleIotra
\ DR- JoHA D. STARRY
4ied{oai Ergmiaer Hvpers- Fry,
DR. i II. TAYLOR,
1foaieal E1aminer, iSicPlerdsi0rn.
Charlest6wn, Ndy l. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
stoves. stoves.

- LARGE and superior Cooking Stove. upon an
improved plan which will warrant to pertoIm
as well as any other Stove /
4supr. heaty Ten. plate 10;
2 handsome Parler do
All of which viii sell cheap or baftrF for country
produce. Z. H. MILLER
November %, 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Tin Ware aud STORES
ER0Ofins.. SDOMIimg. Sc.

Best price given for old CoPpER tNp Brass. at
his staHd, opposite. VIM. Aaber &rBross Fairfax
street, Alexandria.
# ENocH GRIMES.
Alexandria Jape 2l, lS5n-tf a Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
flooring aaa Spomfing.

find ii ID fneif ADVANTAGE 10 caifsi ~ Sf;IIsTis
Row.
SJ0B WORK done 10 workmanlike manner
and al short notice
The subscribers wishing to avoid The eretli, sys
tenn much aSpassihle propose totake in exchange
fqr ware and work, all kinds Of country produce
ola copper and iron, brass, cotton rags. pewter,
lead, &e. 7. PARKER & SONS.
iCharfeslown. April 49, ls50-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

~ IF the apple which William Tell shot
from tie bead 81 bis son gave liberty 70
Switzerland, how many bushels Of the same
size wouId i have taken - make ! barrel II
cider, from The same orchArd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

PRENricE's LkSr.--We see ii stated that
Long John Wepsworth, on being kicked by
Mr. Wilson, Of Gkieago, took refuge in 1
stable. IT'S gryat pity the horse in the
stable didn't kick him out again. Mr.. vii
son aud the HORSE shoald have kept up the
game al day, The one kicking Long John
int the stable, and the other cut Of It.
We ILeais I,alr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

NJ Every reader Of. this paper and espe.
cially every borroteer Of It, is>respectfully
requested to subscribe for it. We shall be
pleased toyend il 70 all.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

n- A Bcstoa; paper boasts that seduction
is more severely punished there than any.
where else Probably severer puuishments
are needed there than any where else to put
down tie practice.-zB
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

tY An Ohio paper states that Miss Tos..sS in
that State has married man hY the name N Bottle
ihe editor says u IS not only 8 good match, but i.
proves there are more ways than one 10 bottle porter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
FlanncIs ard Linseys

TN store and for SALE a large stock OF Pulled and
i Plaid LiAfeys ana Fa4nels all Of Porter's best
make which will sell cheap or exqhange for Wool
Nov p, e. II. MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

no II is supposed that the Lord. made
women smaller than men 10 enable the la.
ter to lift them over the cutters when i
rained
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

M Al country girl writing home about
ths Polka. says he dancing il not much. but
ths hnkeing il heavenly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
To the LADIES'.

L aaaas T'ss f ss psy s5as sh please.
chance to show bis Stock Of
FINE FANCY GOODS.
which De thinks will equal some others in town.
II gives him very great pleasure 10 show his goods
VIII YOU DO him the favor 10 call
Oct l8 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
SHIRT ESTARLISHMENT.

nAEot the most extensive in the United States,
" Ne. ll9 Baltimore ST., where 500 persons are
employed and stock Of 1000 dozen SaIaTs always
ga hand style and qualities suitable TOR all parts Of
the unipn Merchants and Others wishing Baiti-
nore a1e invited toAcail and examine The largest
ana hes assortment OF SIIR rs that has ever been
aeled IL this ely consisting az all sizes and quail
Aes iaf slen and Boys, which, fer style and work
hnalsnip eannas re surpassed More than usual
s tL2li n9s oeen mais ~ render the assortment ef
Saikas, COLLARS LINEN AND COTTON
phAn Ehs complete and desirable in every re-
T. w. BETTON,
tT9 Baittas0re srset near LIN
March ., l650-Iy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
.CARTER'S HOTEL
and
r. ES T AL r AN T ].

TIME subscriber has opened 10 the basement OF
i biz hotel a RESTAURANT where car Be-
found (except the Sabhaih all the ieiieacies Of
The season He has engaged The services uf com,
Petent caterer from Baltimore 70 take charge q NE
same. A room adIoiuingth the Ladies Parior has
been fitted up forihe purpose of accommodating par
ties Of Ladies and Gentlemen.
My % IS50 n GARTER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Notice,

TyHE repairs that have been going on for several
i months have at length been completed, and
we are pleased announce orr friends along the
line that the Canal is now in fine naTigable order
ave hope therefore, tina. our customers and dealers
fgenekaiiy will not lei he DELAY 70 which We have
been subjected in forwarding Goods, prevent their
camingto onE market q purchase their Fall sup
plies ~ we are prepared TO offer very great in
dacements in The way56f bargains.
IMeVElGa. BRO. & CO.
AieraEaria Sept 6 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Ladies' Shoes.

TtRANE q BROWN have received q large
~ SIMPLY OF Fashionable Ss0es, made hy RrAv,
Dc Philadelphia.
Oct Is, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Lodges, Eacampments Or Divisions.

which they NAV represent v i'll dad our ouSe otfers
great inducements ]; from the fact Of having recen
~ ENLARGED otR MANuFAcrgRISs DEPARTMENTS.
making our arrangements complete, we are enabled
at all times 10 keep On hard large and we'll Sc.
leeied assostnet Of Rsgalsas Sd$ses, Caps Robes,
Cassassss: de
Il November 8, 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Cloths, Cassimeres and Yestings.

TEST received, the very largest. cheapest and
J>1m6at splendid assortmeniof Gentlemens Wear
Nj have efer bad the pleasure Of offering, We
viii take great pleasure il showing them free Of
charge and We pledge ourselves 10 handsomely
al who purchase
oct. Is, 1850. WM. S. LOCK & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
plasfer EtsT, SaIt C
Fall and Winter Clothing.

4TeIHE LOWEST PRICESt
THE mcss; saperb stock Of READYlHaDE..
r. CLOTHING ever offered in Harpers- Ferry.
sas Just been received by the subscribers for the
present Fall ami Winter trade, At fheiI Ctathitsts
EmPortam where purchasers can be accommodated
with the following assortment Of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Sack and other Goats Pants, Vests. Shirts. am
CAPABILITIES Drawers, Boots, Hats, three Qualities.
Rough and Ready Hats, Gaps, very large supply
all Of which will be sold reasonable terms and
prices that cauaotfail to please. Also superior
Ia Of Silk, Cotton, and Bingham Pocket and Neck
Handkerchets Cravats, Gloves Socks Suspendefs
Umbrellas. Canes Pen Knives, Razor Suops, sc.
TRUNKS, VALTCES AND cARPEI.BAGS.
IL This beingthe largest and most fashiopabFe
stsck Of Ready lfade Clothing ever offered in Har
pers Ferry. thee ask call from all purchasers de-
siroas OF being served on reasonable terms. either
Wholesale or reiail.
N B. Persons that cannot be accommodated with
our present stock OF Clothing are informed ina, re
are prepared 10 have Clothing made 10 order al short
notice and guaranteed PIT al the same low prices
80 We return thanks for the very liberal patron
age heretofore extended to us-and We assure the
public that Goods sold by us will not be interior to
those Of any other establishment in the country
All we ask is call feeling assured that no will
leave our establishment without being convinced
that cheaper and better articles of Clothing cannot
bethad this side of BaItimore-and not even there.
r. WALTER 3 BRO.
# Harpers- Ferry September 25 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Warehouse at ShePherdstOWn.
wheat. Corn. &C, Wanted.

TIME subscribers respectfully inform fhe eitizens
4 II OF Jefferson and Berkeley counties. Va, and
those OF Washington county Md. that they have
rented the large and commodious Brick " arehouse
at-Shepherdstown onthe Potomac river, ,fundeT the
name and firm Of LUCAS T. MOoRE;l where.
they will ttes b prepared e furnish ,fanesPoIta-
tioa, in their SlperioFiiBe ef Canal Boats for any
and all freight destined i6r The MarEetspt the
District Terms reasonable and such aswill make
ii the Interest oi all 70 give them-a uial
n The highest market CashpTfce WIN ne paid,
f-t1be delivered at zach times as the parties may
agree and in parcels 10 suit The convenience oEthpse
interested Also, the highest market price will be
paid~for CORN, OATS and Country Produce
generally Farmers aud others will find il TO their
Interest 10 cali before disposing Of their Grain or
Produce. as our arrangements are such as TO offer
inducements equat9 thai OF any other House in The
Valley.
i Plaster, Fish, Salt, &c,
viii be kept coRsanhyou hand. and disposed Of
N the most reasonable terms BY the cargo, orsmal-
er quantity.
ROBERT LUCAS n,
e SAMUEL MOORE.
. ShenhefdsfoNn N44s,{ s I-5ll--iv 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

] Administrators Notice.

HAYING qualified as Administrator upon the
IL estate Of the late VIM O. House..I hereby no
tltF all persons indebted to make payment Those
having claims will present them, properly authen-
ticated for adjustment
SAMUEL w. STRlDER.
November % 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
To The Public.
Pine Plank.

"A LOT of Pine Plank, JUS, received at Dufields
q Depot A. DUFFIELD.
6ugust 81 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
moots and shoes.

. .stss 81 Navy Boots. very good
s childfn's and POI poo'9' 20
80. rshjlHren,s Shoes all kinds;
~ ~ Pa I. sfsElSs coarse and fine Shoes
$50 Wonens and MISSES Sn *
Ladies and Mems s1om .5Ieho.. .rr,.
Ips So 49, pr;ces which will enable mesfo
sen bafEnins - r
OF. % 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

An IafsgNAs's SrEEcu-,l Och, jamie,
an did r. niver hear Nv my great spach afore
tha HikAsnia s>~ca...44s AZ
mo, Pat, how should /, for sure was
not on the ground II
/" Well, Jamie, you see was called upon
by the Hibernian Society for speech; and
be jabers rose with the enthusiasts cheers
of thousands and tins, Of thousands, with me
heart overlooking with gratitude, and me
eyes filled with tears, and dse,i tie tcorla did
Isya&s =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Land Agency at Dubuque, Iowa.

TIME undersigned,i is prepared to Locate all Land
Il HtarraHts MAT may be entrusted 10 him 90
Terms most reasonable, and on any Of the Public
Lands ot Iowa. 1Address
WILLIAM Y. LOWELL;
Nov. %, Is5O-6m. Bnbagae,s5Ig.ra
REFERENCES
Han. & & n p gsass. Senator'S from Iowa.
MessFs Barton s Williams, Winchester, va
.. Miller, Dalam & ShipeS Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Fosseit Philadelphia
J. Stewart Esq. New York.
john s. Galaher Junior WaShingtahu D. c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
REGALTA.

q - - Us 1I1sdHtIf ltkfE -IEtltA 0lld NollS
T IfaPsfdaek, Erensfre Rsgalss and
Banner Drpos
lRHs = SMITH. No IS Baltimore Street
- bati,Rore Wholesale and Retail Manaiac.
ofsremp erance Ataerican Meehsnscs p.h.h;,s.
ang.erefy ether STYLE cF Ranssrs Efs-s S.s.,s
Psananis Robes Costumes Sashes, Cars, Jewels
anu all other articles Of Paraphernala suitable Is
the various Orders ard Sketches.
Merchants and Brethrer, ~ I'M a;sfs,.,, o..
az distance visiting ourc;.s ara ,rishi,. :, 4;
themselves With REGAIlA. suitable 4, tha;r -.
speetiEeothee or DESTROYS OF procuring such suita
9hle ioT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

III 10 il zee fit r was the exclama,
tion Of Mrs Tweesers, as her husband de-
injured against hsr attending ball; 3 Iii
golf | SEQ at r 4 Very well then, you'll
see fits il you go T. was the short and crusty
answer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Virginia, Jefferson County, 10 Nit:


Term 1850.
John B3ers and Jacob Myers, PLAsrirFsy
AGAINST
John CT Walper, C. @ Ball, Edmund / Lee.
Richard H. Lee, Nathan s. White. The Bank
of the Valley in Virginia, JohnY Keplinger.
WIN Right>tine. John l. Bryan, John X White,
R P Magruderl B. F. Comegys, MeFedilh Helm,
John Doweli, Francis DunHiugton, Montgomery
George Byers, Admir- Of Joseph Smith decd Ma
nv Bdwers, Minor Hurst Mary kefney, Uriah
KernFy, Thompson Johnson James Crantham G.
F CtInegys. Anthony STROLLER, NJ Ill. &Y ,Wl
Moor&a b r.. Towner, Zachafah IInsey w.
Il Webb, Y & r Shpgart. Heulanin Lucas.
Andfkw-Branfner ]. II kioth ]. f EamuanlcG
# Lowndes. LickiideF & Cameron = f.
Blackjack, and V NJ Butler Admr with the will
annexed of William Short deed,
DEFENDANTS,
IN CHANCERY
TIME order Of publication against john c. Wal
i per, having been regularly executed, and the
SubnPaa served, more than two months on the De
tendanIs and they sill falling 10 APPEAR and an
swer, bpsh the original and amended Bills on the
Plaintiffs motion their bills are taken fit confessed
and this cause coming on to be heard, yhis 23iday
OF October 1850, upon the Bill and amended Bin
and exhibits, was argued BY Counsel; Upon CON
sideratjon whereof il is deereed and ordered that
Master Commissioner Edward Z. Cooke, do take
an account of the various liens upon tie real estate
of the Defendant, John c. WaIper their nature,
amount ID priorities, and make report thereof to
the Court, with such special Statements relative
shefetos as may be deemed pertinent III himself, OF
may be required BY any Of. the parties. 4
A Copy Feste, 81.
ROBERT IT BROWN a T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
VARIETY:
fftew ss< RixGmoa4 it1ig i
usIoN FOREVER.


Pefish lhe hand that would destroy
The temple Of our sifesl
Perish the heart thai hopes Tor Joy
In lis ctnsumink fires
Let not the monster be forEos -
Who dares 10 light The hlrae,
Bar curse him With tfaituris loLt
And with i traitors nance
n
Our faintfHs hopes refuse 10 die,
otts tottsring bulwarks stand,
And FreedDEn's banner sill Eoats high
Der . aEite5 Landl
The stars that gem is azure folds
May cease awhile TO shiae
Bot tremhle not The arm thar holds
The flagstaff is divine
While The dark raven bodies Despair
And sIi1l our fears renewsE
The noble Eagle, high in air,
His onward way pursues~
He breads not there the tempess's wrath
Though al It's tLunders rolls +.
Bai scars above the{iefnpest's path,
Exuiling, 70 the goal. z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

- .,f,.r Ia bushels OFaI for sale BY
" sNoy, - I. =. mo0DS = ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

Ladies', Misses, & ChiIdren's Hose.
~ DoZ pair Couou, Cashmere, Alpaca and
- Silk Hose. variety hard TO equal
Oct 25. 1850 JERE HARRIS.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-02-01

cave, but no soundwas heard enc n push
ed it aside. parted the wiling Wh9 v vines
and 1ookedl-stepped IN. she stood aiohe.
The hermit was gone. nus paintings
and napers had fed with hun haa n q
her PRAYER been heard lnVo1uhtafiiy
She sank upon the rocky floor, and return
cd thanks to the Hearer Of prayer
And oh" she murmured, how could
bIane bin-with his heart all scared
and snfferinc-for clinging so to solitude
--avav from every human eyeE | can
not blame him. Would that could now
make this my home; how much sacrlhee
Of feeling it would save me How can |
meet him and his bride2 How can |
seem CAV and happy when my heart is
breakinG2 How can II Would that L
MIGHT here remain. and selishfy ENJOY my
sorrow But no: / mast nerve myself tor
the tasks Of fife, however bitter, however
severe And yet the heart shrinks back
from this. Oh, weuld that the gravehy
grave had been life's first resting place,
and the sanded sod its pallld pail Oh,
weak and frail that I am Duties are be
fore me. and / must do them. And they
have been so kind to me 1t shall be my
study henceforth, to repay that great debt
Of ratitude-Heaven help me !"
She reese, and prepared to go \ slip
of paper caught her eye, which the dark
ness had before prevented her seeing. She
took it up and read =
Heaven, know hath sent thee here,
Ana tiy bidding obey;
AL know va are ever near
Te peinte.ut 70 me my way.
Angel spirn1 aeed l fear,
When such as ye are for rlc pray?7
The heart of Liliias felt BALM 1t had
long been stranger to. Once more she
read those lines. evidently mteH1ed Ter
her; once more she bent her heart to high
heaven. and then sought her home
Preparations were making for the re-
ception of the expected guests, and this
kept she mind of LilEias busy. First and
foremost was she in each plan and project
In all things was her taste consulted
They knew it to be perfect, And the
rooms were arranged in the most fasclna-
ting order Nor would the eye ever tire
an gazing on the wealth and refinement
there displayed.
And fiowers-I4illias had brought the
choicest and rarest flowers to grace each
apartment. Vines and flowers, and music
and light. were everywhere. And this
was 50 IKE IIillias. Her fairy fingers had
passed over it all giving the finishing per
lection. All aruS beautiful
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-02-01

llOSEsTY.-A spice mercant OF CONSTANT
.nople, carried piece Of tiue cloth tailor.
desired to have a cloak and tunc made Of it,
and inquired if there was enough. The art
Isl having measured the stuff, declared it suf-
ticleut, and then requested to know the cost OF
1t.
Five dollors,' replied the customer, was
the price: and considering the quality, it is
not at all dear
Tbs tailor paused moment.
i am but beginner in trade said he TO
the spice dealer, at length, and money is an
Object to me. Give me two sequins. and
VIII show you how you may save three in this
affair
'Iitgree,' said the other, and the money
was Produced and paid.
= II IS well ? said the man Of the needle
+ Il am person of my word. This cloth has
cost five sequins. and promised; to save you
/ three. Take II to some other tailor and Al
4 lab direct you to one of more experience foi
& have never made such dress as you want :
4 and attempt it, it will be spoiled
This reminds US of an auecdote related al
:. sheridan, who went to hair dresser's to or.
der wig. On being measured. the barber
who was a liberal soul invited the orator tc
take some reireshment IN an inner room
Here he RECALLED him with bottle of prim,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-02-01

sion slHfobering there; and then al was
forgotten Els whole soul seemed merg-
] ed in the coming union lie was happy.
/ He read {le thou1ht) the very soul of his
affiance6, and found it all like his own
Their sentiments, their tastes, were alike.
/ She loved and admired the same poets
and the same pictures that he did. She
confesseil herself tired Of fattery and ad
miratiop, aud longed for domestic quiet
and felicity. She was good, kind, affec-
tionate, and loving Need he felr-fear
to place his happiness in her hands No;
he rathfr shrank from taking charge OF
hers, so dear
But deception was over all Could ii
be possible that he of such high gifts and
rare attAinments. could be deceived p
And YET the thought did once come up
why die she plan excursions to so many
places, # home-happiness was her highest
ambitionl But the first smile, linked to
the music words that fingered on her lip
dispelled this thought forever. The spell
was sweet and strange, and strong. The
hand that wrought could only break it.
Sing to me, Julie; sing one of your
sweetest songs, such as used to thrill my
heart with the widest delight. 1t is long
long since yoEzhaye sung to me, love-
VIII you not f8night, now 2" and the
young husbands voice was one rich strain
of stirring tenderness.
Singl Oh, do not ask me- the beau
tiful wife replied, halffretfully | can
not sirsg-I have not energy enough"
A shadow passed over the high brow Of
Luis, and he again urged: One song
dearest just one song"
The beauty turned away her proud lip
from his gaze, and answered, impatiently
& Impossible My head aches | have
been anl.eyed almost to death already /;
and do rot make me any more miserable,
for heavens sake, by tcazing me to sing
The look of distress deepened on the
fine features of Luis, and he spoke with
afectioHate tenderness.
"What has happened to thus disturb
you dear julie 2n
"0b, every thing. In the first place, [
got ready to walk on the beautiful beach
yonde7, and just as | was going out it be
gan to rain and then | thought of riding
cut and making some calls. bat the horses
were gene Then my maid, who is never
here when [ want her, in her haste. when
she did appear, to get one of my dresses
for nae 30 put on, caught 1t in the door
and tore the blonde shockingly; and the
poor fool cried because [ scolded her =
and tsklng down another dress, laid it on
a chair where l had left halfeaten or
ange, A:,d it was consequently stained
And, 70 complete alp
But the door-bell rang, and the hus-
band I'D not have the benefit of hearing
what lie crowning point would have been,
or how long the list of grievances would
have held out, for few evening visitors
were announced-someo Of the elite of New
port, aud Lord Claremonte was among
thena