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CliApRER II.

CHAPRER IL.
The palace was decorated with more than
kingly splendor. All that art, taste aud ul.
bounded wealth could produce, were combined
to render the masked ball of the Countess Bi.
anci Dubourg fete worthy of its noble giver
One mass ofsplendor burst upon the eye OF the
beholder as he was ushcrcd in, habitcd in the
dress it best suited him to assume. Massive
chandeliers whose rays shone through number.
less prisnis, lighted up the spacious apartments,
nearly filled with the contrasted mass peculiar
toamaskedball. Unllinching and untrembling,
the poor peasant stood by the naughty lord Of
the soil; while a fair form, habitcd as 4 bcggar,
dared to brush the dress of her lady. Every
grade, and almost every profession OF life, was
there represented, some jabbering tie confused
dialect peculiar to their pretended occupation,
and others standing idly aloot, waiting torthe
dance to commence.
Count Dcrwad, masked as soldier of for.
tune, was accosted by black tiiar, who bade
him follow him. Curiosity to hear what per-
son who had penetrated his mask-which he
deemed SO close as to foil the most scrutinizing
had to say to him, prompted the Count, aud
following his guide to place secure from OBJ
servaton, he demanded his business.
"My business, Sir Count" said the iriar, "is
to warn you to leave this place. One hours
stay in it, and your life is in danger!'
a truce TO your warning" said the Count
cam !, IAN Austrian noble, thus to be intinlidated
by the silly jcsts which every fool may deem it
his pleasure to play upon me! Leave me-"
"But will not leave thee, Count Derwald,
till thou eavcst this scene of testvity" said the
friar, boldly.
"Will not" said the Count, drawing his
sword "then take the reward Of thy insolencep
"Stopw said the iriar "1hink menot inso-
lent i'll warning you of your danger; but let me
conjurc you, by the love you bear to the Lady
Theresa, to fly from this place; let lie tell you
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LAuHcn-A new pilot boat, the Sarah and
Caroline" was launched from the shipyard of
Mcssrs Addison and Mcintosh yesterday after
noon. The operation was admirably perform
d, and the vessel herself, to our eyes, is the
very perfection ofsymmetry and beauty.
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+ 5rlrrtc0 Ialc.
From the Philadelphia Saturday Courier.
THE BLACK FRI A R I.
A TALE OF VIENNA.
CHAPTER I.
BY J. II. SEELEY.

CnAPrERI.
The high post ofprme minister to the Empe-
ror of Austria, which was ably filled by the
Count Ernest Derwald, surrounded him by a
host OF cnvious cOurtiers and mobiles. Leopold,
Count Albert, who had looked with an attain
ing eve upon that high post, and who, in fur
therancc of his object, had successfully advanc-
ed the cause ot>the Emperor i'll a late campaign,
could i'll brook the favor being given to another,
and, with several kindred spirits, he formed a
secret assembly, where measures were debated
upon, which had for their end the overthrow Of
the then rcigning dynasty. Several measures
which the Emperor had passed, tending to re-
duce the higher classes nearer to level with the
lower ones, were highly obnoxious to the proud
mobiles and Leopold found no difficulty in gain
ing sufficient number to favor his reasonable
purposes. Yet, political ambition was not the
only motive which actuated the Count Albcrti.
With the fall of the minister, Leopold hoped to
usurp the place which Count Ernest held in the
heart OF the Lady Theresa Derwaldine, and per-
haps this proved as powerful an incentive as
any other
The Lady Theresa was being to be loved,
and lavish affection was bestowed upon her
by the Counts Derwald and Albert. Natural.
y of coquettsh disposition, she tormented
Leopold alternately with hopes and fears, while
her whole heart was bestowed upon the Count
Derwald. Loving her in the deepest depths OF
his heart, the Count Alberti fondy fanccd him.
self beloved, and imagined that could he but
put the prime minister aside, Theresa would be
his OWE.
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that you have foes, who have thisnight resolved
on your destruction; and as hope for heaven,
and fear for hell, | swear that am no idle jes-
ter !"
"Who art thou, then 7" demanded the Count.
"lt matters not; call me thy mentor, if thou
wilt; but whatever name you give me, follow
me from this scene of danger"
Lead on, then," said the Count, submissive
ly.
The friar led the way through the different
apartments occupied by the masqueraders, into
the open air.
owe part, Count Derwald," said he, "bnt
first, let me tell you that you know not your
friends from your enemies Adeu!'
The Count was alone, and calling his carriage
he proceeded homewards. The streets through
which he passed were nearly deserted, till Just
as he was turning corner which led to his pal
ace, band of ruffiaus rushed upon the carriage
and demanded the Counts surrender.
"Not while have life," said he; and leaping
from his carriage, and brandishng his sword,
he plunged amongst them. Yet, notwithstand-
ing he was an Austrian noble, and notwith.
standing his postillion valiantly aided his mas
ter, still the Counts life would eventually have
been sacrificed to tie force of numbers, had not
an unforeseen aid arrived.
Painting for breath, the black friar came rush.
ing along, and with his drawn sword in his
hand, he threw himself amongst the Counts as
sailants.
"Cravens that you are, he cried, "thus, with
your numbers, to attack passing noble But
dearly shall We rue it, if there is strength in this
arm, or temper in this steel"
And dearly did they rue it. 1t seemed as ii
Il supcrhuman force was given to him thus to
receive, and give back, the blows which were
aimed at him. Three of the rutians were al
ready dead, and the rest, seeing no chance for
victory. fled, leaving the Count almost stupefed
with surprise at the sudden transition of affairs.
"iou have saved my life" said he, at length,
turning to the friar; but how do you know but
that you endangered it also by leading me thus
early to leave the masquerade =
:"Say not so, Count Derwald," was the reply;
"bat rather say that your long distrust Of one
who would faithfully serve you, delayed you till
the time came for these rutiians to assemble
here to wait for your coming. But have saw
ed your life, thank God thank God" contin.
ued the friar, turning away.
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secrets. Heedles of the observation Of pass
ing straggler, then lights shone through every
crevice of the old bilding, glared Oil the mou-
dering tapestry fast dopping from the walls, lit
up apartments from wlence light had been en-
cluded for years-yet sttl they were unsuccess.
full. Confident, however, 4 some listener being
secreted, they now commneed their search
among therubbish which lay Ieaped up in some
of the apartments, leaving s,ntinel posted in
the searched rooms. Hardly ha, they entered
one room, ere a cry burst from tn. foremost of
the party. On removing mass # tapestry
which had once garnshed the walls, fr;ar,
habited in the large cowl and long bla,k dress
ofhis order, was discovered. Taking lin by
the arnls they dragged him into the cent?, OF
their apartment, where, by the order of Leopold,
he was released.
"Who art thou p said the Count Alberti.
"Do you not knew me, tken," said the friar,
calmly. "But know you, my lord Leopold
and you-and you-and you"-said Ee, turning
to the conspirators, and naming them each.-
Iknow you all, and now, my lords, gentlemen
of Austria, now for restributon"
"Aye, now for retributionp said the conspi-
rators simultaneously y drawing their swords, and
advancing towards the friar; "retribution OH the
head of him who would fain foil us in cur plany
Back! backr' said Leopold to them; "iet me
slay him!'
A dagger already shone in the hand of the
friar. Turning to the threatening conspirators,
he muttered-
"Advance at your peril" Then bending to.
wards Leopold, he said, in low voice-"Count
Albert, beware!"
That voice-had an eledtric flash passed
terough his every nerve, it could not have had
q stronger effect upon the Count His arm fell
as if paralized to his side; his eyes gazed steadi.
y for moment upon the black cowl which
hid the face of the friar, then rolled widely in
their sockets, his knees smote together then
sunk down before the crucifx as he attempted
mutter prayer.
/ Taking advantage of this, the friar leaped to
the door, and before any Of the conspirators
could prevent it, he had escaped. Even then
they would have persuaded him, but Leopold
essayed to stand in the door and keep them
back.
"Ihat voice-that voicc-it was hers; but no
it cannot bet was the foul fend himself!" he
murmured, and sunk senseless upon the floor.
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Old Mrs. Darlington says that when she was
gal she used 10 go 10 parties and always had beau
TO cxlort her home But that nova days the gals
undergo all such decves; the task OF eXtorting
them homo develops on their dear selves. Tie old
lady drew down her specs, and thanked her stars
that she had lived when men were more papablo
IN derrccating the worth o!thc fair seX
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che Olio.

IRISH TwINs-An old, ragged, red faced,
forlorn.looking Irish woman, accosted us with
"Plaisc, sure, for love of Heaven, give he Il
ftp by bread wild lam poor lone woman,
and have two young twins to support"
"Why, my good woman" we replied, you
seem too old to have twins your own"
"They are not mine, sur, am only raisin'
'em"
How old are your twins!"
Zone of EN- is seven weeks Ould, and tOther
is eight months old, plaise God"
Two WEEKS SLEEp-We witnessed yes.
terday afternoon, at College Hall, the waking
up of young lady of this city, mcsmcrized by
Prof Rodgers, who had been in the mcsmcric
sleep tor two weeks, during which time we
learn she has been cured of a painful spinal af
fection. The uncle of the young lady, Judge
Il, formerly Mayor of Cincinnati, cor.
roboratcd the above statement. When walked
up, the lady was as asked how long she thought
she had been asleep, and replied: about two
hours" When informed it was two weeks she
laughed and seemed much astonished, and sta.
ted that she was entirely cured of her complaint.
Cincinnati Tines
TIcRE IsLAHD.-This island to which pub
lie attention is now directed, is situated on the
Pacific coast of Honduras in Lat. l3 deg n.
Long 81 deg. w. The gulf of Fonseca, in
which the island is located, is spacious bay,
and, like that of San Francisco, which is almost
completely land.locked, forlninga secure harbor
with good anchorage for vessels. II is the only
eligible terlninous on the Pacific coast for
canal BY the way Of the San Juan river and
Lake Nicharagua.
Mrs. Partington expresses great "prchension
that the people in California will hi ed to death,
us every paper she takes up announces "another
vein open"
CONCERT IN A SENATE CnAMBER.-Signo.
ra Biscaccianti and her husband recently gave
concert, before crowded audience, in the
Senate Chamber Of Louisiana, at Baton Rouge.
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PUTTING THE SADDLE on THE RIGHT HORSE
An Irishman, going down Barclay street in
hot haste, in order to get Oh board tie boat
which he saw alta distance was at the wharf,
arrived there Just in time to be too late-in 9th.
or words, just as the boat had unshippcd her
fastcnings, and put off from the dock.
'Ah, Jenny said friend of his, who had
watched his movements, you did not run fast
enoughv
Yes, did, said Jenny; ran fast enough,
but did not start soon enough
There is great moral i'll this, if you have
sense to take it.-N. Y. Alias.
The CmoLERA.-rhis terrible disease has
again made its appearance Oh the plantations
on the opposite side Of the river. MIR. James
Snodgrass, on hearing that one of his negroes
was attacked, Immediately hurried to his relief.
This was on Sunday evening, the 9th ult., on
the following Wednesday morning, at about 8
o'clock he was suddenly seized with the disease,
and by o'clock he was dead. Some six or
eight of his negroes have died. MIR. Warren
Dent has also, we learn, lost some six or eight
negroes, and one or two are now lying ill, of
the recovery ofwhom but slight hopes are en-
tertaincd Two or three wllite men have died
of the disease, whose names we have not learn
ed. All the negroes belonging to the above
named gentleman have been removed to this
side Of the river.
Jr6erson (Rodney) Gazette, oh inst.
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CHAPTER VI.


The Count Derwald was alone in his cham
Der. The letters of the triar were before him,
but vain was his attempt to fathom the mystery
attached to their writer. Starting up and
clutching them in his hand, he excl ,imed-
IL would give all that am possessed of-all
but the love Of Theresa could | but see him
once more"
"Woulilst t,ou!"
The Count Turned around, and beleld stand.
ing in the doorway, which he had just opened,
the fri;,r with his face concealed by the large
cowl, and habitcd in the same dress which he
had worn at the masquerade.
Starting forward: the Count embraced him ;
and then leading him to a seat, he said
"rclI me now, holy father, what influence
made thee seek to preserve the life and fortunes
of one unknown to thee, but whom thou shalt
find is not ungrltcful"
ovc--lovc"-mur1nured soft voice.
The black dress of the triar was thrown aside
1t was no allusion; but it was Theresa--his
own beautiful, loved Theresa that Count Der
wald strained to his bosom.
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CHAPTER III,

Events like those releted, at the close of the
last chapter, were, at the time of which we re-
late, of too frequent occurrence in Vienna, to
elicit much notice, andaiter Il few days had pass.
ed, they were forgotten for the following cir
cunlstance. A card was found posted up neal
the prime minister's palace, with these words
upon it,
"Citizcns of Vienna, 4 secret foe, yet far more
dangerous than any open one whom you have
ever feared, is now prcying upon your vitals.--
Slow but sure steps are being taken by a trea'
sonabe assembly in this city, towards a revo.
luton which shall shake to the foundations, and
perhaps entirely overthrow your present wise
government. BE vigilaut, then, citizens of vi.
emma, and let the conspi:aturs remember that
there is an avcnging God in hcaycn, and Black
Friar on the c;,rth.''
The prime minister read the paper, and al
instructive feeling that, posted So near his palace,
the placard was meant to warn him of some i'm
pending danger, came over him, and ordering
his carriage, he proceeded to the Empcror's pal
ace, and obtained private audience.
What passed at this interview was known,
but new reinforcement was ordered to the
palace guards, and every thing put in the best
manncrto quell an insurrection, if occasion re-
quircd. The minister retired home, but scarce
ly was he seated, ere letter was placed in his
hands. Opening it, he read:
"Comt Derwald, your life, your honor, and
your station are endangered Whatever may
alarm you, or excite your curiosity, on no ac-
count leave your palace to night. Let the
Black Friar witness but one more meeting of
the conspirators, and all shall be revealed"
The Count read the letter in astonShment.-
Who was that mysterious being who thus SEEM
ed to unfold to his view the dim vista olhs des.
tiny and what was the connecting link that
seemed to bind that iriar to the Count with such
an apparent servitnde! wefe questions which
tine Count Derwald could not answer.
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CHAPTER Y.

CHAPrERv.
4 letter was conveyed to Count Derwald
the next morning, wherein the frar informed him
fthe name ofcach of the conspirators. Awar-
rant being issued for their apprehension, it was
found that they had fled to man.
Leopold had fingered behind short time to
obtain parting interview with Theresa. What
passed between them was never rcvealcd--bul
berti was crushed, and traces of tears were oh.
served upon his manly countenance.
The lady Theresa passed the day alone in
her chamber, and the next morning she sent ior
Count Dtrwald.
"Do you love, Ernest" I" said she, OH his en-.
tcring her chamber.
"Do love thee, Theresa" said he, foadly
pressing her to his bosom. "Test me try me
and let me prove that love thee better than
life"
"Bc it so, then" snd Theresa. "If you love
me- procure the release of the Count Albert"
pang ofjcalousy flashed across the mind
of the Count, lis he answered.
1t is impossible!"
"Then it is impossible for US to be welded, "
said Theresa, calmly.
"But he has conspired against the life ofour
sovereign. Ask Of me anything but that, for it
cannot be DONE"
at must be donew was the firm reply.
And it was done.
BY the excrtions of Ernest, a pardon for the
Count Albert was proclaimed, bat Leopold
never returned to Vicnna In foreign land he
pincd away, but his last prayer was for Theresa,
that he mig ght meet her III another world-and
his last act to press to his lips the picture other
who had been the only idol of lis affection.
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CONCERT IN A SENATE CHAMBER.-SignO.
IA Biscaccianti and her husband recently gave
concert before q crowded audience, in the
Senate Chamber Of Louisiana, at Baton Rouge.
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"How old are your twins!"
Zone of 'em is seven weeks ould, and tothe
is eight months old, plaise God!"
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Mrs. Partington expresses great ,prchension
that the people in California will hi I'd to death,
us every paper she takes up announces "another
vein open"
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Agriculture Is the nursing mother of the arts
aud the true source Of uatiO:.al wealth.
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po,e smith unto him, What is truth .-JonN XVIII ls
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28
White & Hammond,

"AVE just received new supply of
Ill GooDs, well adapted to the season
amongst which may be found, Domestics,
brown g bleached, Hickory Shirtings, Cot
tonades, French Mixtures, Denims and Lin
EN- Drillings, suitable for mems and boys
summer wear Also, black Summer Cloth.
Tweeds, Jeans, Satinetts, Cassimeres black
and fancy colors. Broad Cloths, Vestings,
Cravats black Silk, Bingham do, Bombazine
Satin Neck Stocks, Silk, Linen and Cot
ton Pocket Handkerchiefs, Suspenders,
Gents and Ladies Gloves and Hosiery,
FASHIONABLE BoNNErs AND TRIMMINGS,
Parasols, Umbrellas, Fancy prints, Blue do,
Mourning do, plain pink 1t. Blue and Corn
colors, do, Plain and Plaid Ginghams,
French and English do, Bingham Lawns,
Muslin de LANES, plain and figured, Black
printed Lawns, White do, White Cambrics,
Jaconetts plain and checked and striped,
Black Bobinetts, Black Wells, Cap Stuffs,
Thread and Lisle Laces and Edgings, Firm
ges, Gimps and Braids, Pins, Tapes and
Jewelry, Steel Beads, Purses, Buttons Of
all sorts, Summer Shawls, Shaving Soap of
superior quality, Summer Coats and Pants,
Quills, Steel Pens, Writing Paper, Letter
Envelopes and a variety of articles to nu-
merous to mention. All of which will be
sold on as good terms as at any store in the
place, and PERHAPS LEETLE BIT BETTER
Call and see for yourselves. Country pro-
duce taken in exchange for goods, and if
you have CASH bring it along also.
Ottumwa, May oath, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28

IT Is now ADMITTED THAT WIsfar's
Balsdm Of Wild Cherry, is far the best
remedy now used for all distressing
coughs and diseases of the lungs. The
cures being performed are really astonish-
ing the world. DIR. Wistar's celebrated
preparation is wholly an innocent remedy
being composed principally of the
Wild Cherry and extract Of Pine; COM
bined by a new mechanical process with
the genuine Iceland moss, another of ma
lures great curatives for pulmonary dis
eases.
Those who want a remedy that will
surely cure, should send Immediately to
the agents.
DR.. RoGERs' COMPOUND SYRUP OF
Liverwort and Tar, in many instances,
seems to have been reserved to effect
cures Of Consumption and Asthma, after
the usual means OF skilful physicians
had been exhausted to little or no pur-
pose; which facts are set forth and sub
scribed TO. in pamphlet, to be had gratis
from the Agent who sells the medicine.
The above named medicines are for
sale by the following named Agents.
Gallinger 81 Snodgrass, Offumwa.
Street Brothers, Agency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28
Plank Road Notice.

A MEETING of the Stockholders in the
"A Ottumwa and Fairfield Plank Road com.
pany will be held at Agency City on the
LIST Saturday in June next, at III o'clock A. N
The said Stockholders are hereby notified
that an amendment of article LIST of the
articles of Incorporation, changing the
name of said company from the 0ttumwa
and Fairfield Plank Road Company, to the
Ottumwa and Libertyville Plank Road
Company, and such other amendments as
may be encessary to conform the remainder
of said articles thereto, will be proposed
for the action of said Stockholders.
The first installment of five per cent up.
on each share OF stock subscribed, to tie
capital stock of said Company, unless pre-,
viously paid to the Treasurer, will be re-
quired to be paid at said meeting.
BY order Of the Board of Directors.
J. w. NORRIS, Sec. o. 4 F. P. r. Co
Ottumwa, April Gath. 1850. 4w
The Stockholders of the above Company
convened pursuant to the above notice, and
on motion adjourned to meet at Agency
City, on the Goth day of June, next, fol
the further consideration and determination
of the matters therein set forth.
J. w. NORRIS, Sec. o. 4 F. P. r. Co.
June lst, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28

Farmers, if you know your interest,
always keep on hand a. least one bottle
of H. G.. Farrell's Arabian Liniment.-
1t will be the means of saving you either
horse or COW before the year is over,
depend upon it; and if any OF your fam
lily have cuts, burns, sprains, rheunaa-
tism, stiff joints, sore throat, toothache,
&C., il will cure them also without any
possible doubt; and it will alIay the most
severe pains in few minutes. Every
bottle you buy will do you good enough
to equal twenty. times the cost. See
advertisement.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28
SLAVE SuIr.-John Norris. of Bool

SLAVE SUIT.-John Norris, Of Boone
county. KY, recovered a judgement Of
1880 against Newlan, Croker and
others, las, week, in the United States
circuit court, at Indianapolis, for slaves
which they forcibly stole from Norris.
at South Bend, Ind. Norris had follow
ed his runaway negroes TO that place,
and recovered them, when few phiian-
|fhropic thieves took them from him by
force. The costs of the suit are about
$4,000. which added to $4,000, makes
$4,000. and the poor negroes are turned
loose upon the cold charity of people
who would not give them crust of
bread to keep them from starving. Such
philanlhropisis, says the Lawrenceburg,
ia. Republican, deserves the Penitentia.
ry ten fold more than the vilest horse
thief. Although one Of the poor crea.
lures cried 10 come home with his mas
ter, he was not permitted 10 do SO.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28

Elk HUNTERs RETURNED par.
ty of our citizens who started over 4
month since, up the Coon river, on an
excursion after Elk calves, returned las,
Monday, with five calves--four more
having been caught, but had died. They
found plenty of Elk, Deer and other
game, but saw no Buffalo, where they
were-about 100 miles from here
The country for that distance is represen.
ted to be of the best kind--plenty Of
good timber and every way equal to any
in the Des Moines valley.-N. Des
Moines Gazette: