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Pr. PESCUD,
wholesale and Retail Druggist,
RALETGH, M. G..

W1COCcOtSSS @tSseN AAC1eGC1 ~ Us . GSC,
RAIETGH, IN. G..
- HE has in Store and is receiving his
L Spring stock of
English, Mediterranean and American Drugs,
oNEDXCHVES find PERFU.WERf
ALSO, PAINTS, O1Ls, WINDOW GLASS, &c. &c.
Which were selected by himself of the Importers and
manufacturers, in the Northern cities, and purchased
almost exclusively for cash. From his increased acl
ties and large purchases he is he sell all ar-
cles in his line at low rates they be had this
side of the Potomac. after adding cost of freight.
Physicians and country merchants would consult their
interest by giving his stock and prices an examination
feeling confident that he please all who patronage
his establishment
TERMs-Sx months credit or six per cent. deducted
for cash, orders amounting to $50 and upwards All
accounts must be paid closed by note the st ofevey
year. p. F. PESCUD.
Raleigh, April 10, 1851. 40
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y1nrtb Garulinn Musir 5turR,
K. w. PETERsILIA,

K w. PETERS1L1A,
ou. Door North of the City Hall, Fay. ST.
R.4LEIGH, ~. G..
From the liberal patronage which the
H@S>A Subscriber has received since his establish
S&I&A-Amen in business, he has been enabled not
SAC only to repenish but to extend his stock, and
rs NOW OPENING
q Se,dfd Assortment Of .Nfsc and Popular Music
and larger and better selected variety of
MUSICAL TNSrRUMBNTS
than has ever before been offered in this STATE
He also prepared to furnish Gilt Frames OF any size
with or without pictures.
Also materials for Drawing engravngs for patterns,
and superi7r pencils.
He has also furnished himself with materials for re-
pairing Accordons, pearl for keys, reeds, &c. and
will execute all orders with neatness and despatch.
In his list may also be found splendid coPper-plate
engravngs for framing In short, his is an assortment
intended to please the refined taste of the community.
X. w. PETERSILIA.
Raleigh, July l, 1851. 10
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DISSOLUTION.

TTNHE Firm of R. Tucker & Son having been dssolv-
ed by the death of the Senior partner, it becomes
necessary collect all its outstanding claims and wind
up affairs practicable All persons, there
FORE indebted the firm requested to make payment
without delay the Subscriber Surviving partner,
in his absence to Rufus S. Tucker.
w. H. H. TUCKER.
Raleigh, July 5, 1851. 10
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Baltimore Piano Mandatory.

Important improvement.
ELASTIC UNIVERSAL TOUCH.
"IsE & BROTHER. Manufacturers of Boudoir,
w Square and Grand Pianos request those wanting
first Instrument-one that Ladies' perform
with the greatest possible advantage that is chaste of
stye of superative touch and tone, that will stand in
concert tune, and last life time, to call and for
themselves sample Instrument at the Agents Office
DIR. w. r. Scorr's. +
These instruments in general use in the City
among the first critics of and science and to whom
have the of referring Zee the manufacturers
circulars which may be obtained of the Agent All In
struments warranted five years.
J. ]. WISE & BRO.
DIR. w. R. SCOTT, Agent.
Raleigh Jan. III, 1850. 20-6m.
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NOTICE.

TNHAF on Wednesday the Il 3th day of August next,
Il at the town of Rockford Surry county, N. C the
undersigned, as commissioners willie to the lowest
bidder the building of Courthouse and JAIL to be built
IN D06S0n the new County site of Sury. Those wish
ing to undertake the building of either call in
Rockford on Monday and Tuesday previous that day.
and we will furnish them with specifications of said build
ings.
JACOB W. BROWER,
DANIEL S. JONES,
ELIJAH THOMPSON
Commissioners.
June l6 1851. s73-td
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Ncw An,c+icah novel.

TlHE MOTHER IN LAW-by Miss Emma D. E:
i Nevitt Southworth, Author Of :; The Deserted
Wife, Retribution % " Shahhondale, sc.
The Author Of This volume has golden opinions in
her literary career The present tale destined to be
widely popular I; is told with dramatic interest.
'u'' w L. POMEROY.
Successor TO Pomeroy & o'Neal.
Raleigh. May %. 1851. S.
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NEW FIRM.

THE Undersigned having associated themselves togeth-
er the Mercantile business to R. Tucker
& Son, will contine the business under the name of w.
H. & R. S. TUCKER.
Sincerely grateful to the public for the liberal patron
age long bestowed upon the Establishment they
spectfuly solicit, and will spare pains to merit its
continuance
w. H. H. TUCKER,
R. s. TUCKER.
Raleigh, July 5, 1851. 70
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Fashionable JeweIry,
Flower Garden.

nIRECTORY, containing practical directions for the
/ DCulture of Plants in the Flower Garden, Green
House. Rooms, or ParlOur Windows, for every month
in the year, by Robert Buis Nurseryman and Florist:
For sale at the N. G. Book Store by
H. D. TURNER.
June 25, 1851. &C.
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Goods by Express.

Goods by Express.
WOULD respectfully state to the Citizens of Raleigh
the adjacent Counties that having located agent
CASTOR, and also made arrangement with the Pres
ident of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road. shall
hereafter be prepared to forward by Mail Train in the
most punctual manner, any articles in my line, when
they not of too large size to be
emily. SAML. H. Marks,
Wholesale Confcctoner
,.e. Petersburg, Va.
June 2I, 1851. 67-
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NOTICE.

- THE Subscriber, successor to Cooke and
IEN\ Buffaloe in the Livery business, will continue
NES its Operations in all its branches at his Stable
on y ilmIngton Street, aud socs the patronage of his
old friends and the public generally.
His prices be arranged agreeably to the prices Of
produce and labour and will be frn and after the lst
day of February next, ais follows,
Pairs of horses per month Is 90
Single do do 10 90
do do week So
do do day IS
Quarterly settlements will be required in all in
stances ard persons having horses in my
requested take them away Immediately, if unwilling
to comply with all the above conditions.
JERE. NIXON.
January %, 1851 "a
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Bledsoe and Johnson, one town lot, valued at
ST. 900, not listed, only Bedsoes deed, So 60
Moses A. Bledsoe, l39 acres, 1856, 6 20
Ditto for S. j. Baker, Guard 500 acres S., 900, II 60
Elizabeth Bell, one town lot, l6
Elizabeth Barber, one lot, $40O, 1 05
Sally Chav=rs part lot 46, 81
A. G. Drake, one lot, s., 900, Is 20
Catherine Gooch, one lot, $75, 20
Absalom Mangum, part lot 80, 1 81
Jesse Pettiford, one lot, $50, Ss
Hannah Sturdevant, lot, 1925, 33
James Terry, /, not listed, Os
Leethy Wilkins, one lot, $4O0, 2 GA
Estate of Calvin Whitaker, part 6S, 5000, "
Lavina Bell, part 100, $40O. o.
Martha Spivey, acre, 5000, So
E. Miller, +, $3.50, 80
Mary Miller, /, $50, Is
WILLIE POPE, former Sheriff.
July Z, 1851 It'd.
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OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE.

TTNHE first Session of this Institution will
1 on Monday the 2lst of July ensuing.
1t is very desirable that pupils who expect to enter the
College should be present at the opening of the session.
By order of the Executive Committee.
Oxford, June 23, 1851. 6S-4t.
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DABBIT'S Soap, Powder, and Grains Soap for wash
ID ing without labor and warranted to take the stains
out of table Linen and Napkins. fresh supply Just TO
hand and for sale by P. F. PESCUD.
Raleigh, May 2, 1851. So
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NEW BOOK.

WIHE American Miller and Millwright's Assistant,
IL by Vim. C. Hughes. illustrated with cuts Of Ma;
for sale BY w. L. POMEROY!
Raleigh, June 20, 1851. &C.
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Y Interesting Work.

A very Interesting Work.
IHNHE Qneens of Scotland, by Agnes Strickland.
IL The Giant of Monthly s, Harper's New Monthly
for February. Received This day by pa
SO HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, February Ilth, 1851. 90
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New watch and jewellery store.

New Watch and Jewellery Store.
w. H. THOMPSON Would respectfully in-
ga form the citizens ofRaleigh and its vicinity, that
GS.SAhe has opened choice stock of
Watches and JeWeIry,
in part of the Store 6ccdped by Mrs. Thompson
Millinery establishment where he offers for sale Gold
and Silver watches, warranted correct time keepers
the latest styles of ''t~
Fashionable JeWelry,
such as Guard Vest and Fob Chains; Cameo and
mourning Breaches; Plain, Chased and Stone Rings
Gold Pens and Pencils Gold and Silver Thimbles Studs
Collar and Sleeve Buttons, Ear Rings, Gold and Silver
Spectacles &c. Fancy Goods and Fine Cutlery, all of
which will be sold cheap. Watches, Clocks and Jewel
y repaired in superior style Old Gold and Silver taken
in exchange:
Sept. 81, ls49. 777-6m:
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILLS.

WILIUN FACIUhK ANU MILLS.
EA J. B. Barrett 81 J. d NeWsOm,
ia Having purchased Mr.. Thomas w. Hodens
Fl interest in the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills,
49, Lands Tenements, and debts due the Firm of
Barrett Newsom and Holden, will continue the Manufac
turing and Milling business.
They now putting in operation set of Woolen
Machinery, for the purpose of manufacturing
I"OOLE.r GOODS,
and will also have two good CARDING MACHINES
in order the ensuing season, which will only afford
market for the sale of Wool but enable planters to get
Domestic Woolens, Cotton Goods,
and also Wool Rolls of the first quality.
They have in their employment the most experienced
mechanics and will endeavor merit public patronage.
BARRETT & NEWSOM.
Milton March 25, 1851. 4I-tf
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100000 STATE BONDS!

$4,000 STATE BONDS!
TREASURY OFFICE, RALEIGH, N. ca
June 24th, 1851.
CEALED Proposals will be received at this Office un-
til the 26th of July next for the purchase of thirty
thousand dollars worth of bonds issued by the State of
North Carolina interest the rate of per centum
annum payable semi-annuaily and principal payable at
the end of twenty years. Issued under Act of the
General Assembly of North Carolina at the Session of
Is4s-49 entitled AN Act to incorporate the Fayette-
Vile and Western Plank Road Company Persons bid
ding will endorse on their letters Proposals for State
Stocks'' DANIEL w. COURTS,
Public Treasurer.
RALEIGH N c. June "a 1851 67-td.
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NOTICE.

nN the third Monday of August. 1851, shall expose
" to public sale the law directs the Court House
in the City of Raleigh, the following land and
lots enough thereof to satisfy the for 1s47 due
in 1913, and cost of advertising.
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DY PROF. w. NJ. GILLESPIE. The Philosophy
L } of Mathematics, Translated from the French of
Augustus Colnte
By the I" Author Of the Maid of Orleans" The Gold
Worshipers, the Days we live in-aNovel.
Received this day by HENRY d. TURNER.
Raleigh, July 10th, 1851. 72-
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Humorous American Works,
N1ith Illustrations By barley, Price SO cents.
DOLLY Peablossom's Wedding,
L Wild Western Scenes,
Simon Suggs,
Chronicles of Pinevie,
Drama at Pokerville,
Mississippi Scenes,
Adventures of a Southern Medical Student,
Big Bear of Arkansas,
Major Jones Courtship.
For sale by HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, April 1st, 1851. 43-
For the Benefit of all Concerned,
ID it understood that E. l.. HARDING. & co.
l1will Gee usual
NEW GOODS EVERY WEEK.
From their Houses in Richmond & Petersburg
Until the 1st Of July.
This consider quite advantage, for the reason
that they will be constantly making additions 10 their
stock, which will always make it attractive.
Raleigh, April 6, 1851. 45-4.
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-. -.s NORTH CAROLINA
Mutual Life Insurance Company
OFFICE RALEIGH, N. C. ....

THIS Company continues to insure the lives of all
healthy White persons and Slaves.
The greatest risk taken on a single life is $4,000.
Slaves are insured for of to five years for
3ds their value. -.. .s ...... r.a ....=
OFFICERS.
DR.. Chas. E. Johnson President,
VIM D. Haywood, Vice President
James F. Jordan, Secretary, ,19. as
Vim. H. Jones, Treasurer, .-.,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
DIR. VIM. H. McKee, Examining Physician.
J. Hersman, General Agent. .ia ,. E-.-
All losses are paid within 80 days after satisfactory
proof is presented.
Blanks and Pamphlets showing the plan of operation
of the Company, may be had on application at the Of
fee or any of the Agencies. All letters business
should be addressed to JAMES +. JORDAN,
49,. use za. s.-5 5.tes z: s@ es'a Secretary.
April %. 1850. .re.,sa-z.-. ST.
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JOHN G. PALMER'S
DAGUERREAN GALLERY.

TN his finely furnished Room warrants the Likenesses
perfect and please His reputation is we'll known
North Carolina it is useless to say Call at Pal
mer and Ramsay's Jewelry Store.
Raleigh Nov. 25, 1850. S-tf
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shirts. Shirts, Shirts.

IN DOZEN Cotton shirts, Linen Bosoms and Col
JUL lars, with Byron and standing collars, also. with
out collars, we'll made, and will guarantee to give
6t or sale. E. L. HARDING.
Raleigh, April Z. 1851. 45-3m:
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VWNHE Fruit, Flower, and Kitchen Garden, by Patrick
II Neill practical Treatise the Cultivation Of
the Grape Vine on Open Walls. to which is added a
descriptive account of Improved Method of Planting
and managing the roots of Grape Vines, by Clement
Hoare. For sale by
H. D. TURNER, N. c. Bookstore
June 25, 1851.
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Henry D. Turner,

bOOFASs bOOhSe bOOhSs
Henry D. Turner,
Publisher. Bookseller and StaIicner
No. 1, FAYETTEVILLE ST. RALEIGH, N. c.
TAS always on hand large and general collection
Law, Medical Theological Classical. Voyages, Travels,
Novels and Miscellaneous Books. Also, a very
extensive assortment of School Books, &C.,
Blank Books, Ledgers, Journals, Day Books
Pass Books Bank Books, Record Books,
Blank Check Books, and any other kind
that may be wanted manufactured
to ORDER
Together with general assortment ofStationery.
Particular attention given to filling all orders complete
from Booksellers Merchants Teachers and private nd-
prices for cash approved credit either at wholesale
retail. ~
All new works received as soon as published,
Raleigh, August 27, 1850. $50
NEW STOCK Oh"
BOOTS, SH9BS, &c SHIPPERS.
@ THE subscriber has just returned from
81 the Northern Markets. where he has laid
@H@@n a large and beautiful stock of articles in
S his line of business, embracing every de-
scription of fine and coarse wear.
His~stock for Ladies and Misses comprises every
quality of Slippers Walking Shoes whole and half Gal
ters, &c., &c, and his supply for Gentlemen and Boy
such will suit the taste of all.
He has also laid in large supply of materials in his
line and brought frstrate workman from the
North; and therefore prepared manufacture BOOTS
SHOES, &C., in style unsurpassed by any other estab
lishment in the City.
All he asks is trial, feeling assured that he will be
able give satisfaction both in quality and price.
HENRY PORTER.
South East Corner Capitol Square.
Raleigh, Oct. 23d, 1850. S3S-tf.
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CIGARS, CIGARS.

"A ftS.
TENHOSE Cigars have arrived, and old and compe-
IL tent connosseurs have pronounced them the most
superior cigars which have been brought here for sae
for many years. They consist of old Regala Principe,
cheronts, London Havanna and German of various
brands. P. F. PESCUD.
Ey-I have also in and daily expecting fresh
Congress Water London Dock Porter and Brandy Sher-
ry, Madeira and Port Wines, selected for edcina pur
poses of the Importer warranted pure. P. F. P
April %, 1851. 40
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SHOCCO SPRINGS,

Warren County, North Carolina.
TFHIS delightful Summer Retreat is open for the
reception of Company. The remedial properties of
the water, and pure atmosphere, offer great induce
Invalds well those seeking pleasure and
the preservation Of health. Among the many improve
ments two rewly fitted up Bathing Houses. The
Rooms and Cabins neat and we'll furnished good
Band of Music always in attendance, plentiful sup
ply of Ice and the best efforts to please, at moderate
rates of Board, follows:
Families per month each person., 1000
Single persons, $500
Per week, 700
Per day, 1875
Children under IL and Servants half yrice.
SAMUEL CALVERT.
Shocco Springs, June 4, 1851. 6l-1Ot.
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SOUTHERN TRADEH!
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
7 am receiving direct from Petersburg, Richmond
1 and Baltimore, my
Spring and Summer Goods.
suitable assortment carefully laid in by experienced
hand, and will continue to keep up such supply of
Groceries, Wares and Merchandise my customers
need at moderate prices for cash, short credit to
punctual customers. will also attend to any Commits
sion Business with care, to satisfy those who
entrust the same / will take in exchange for
Goods Corn, Wheat Oats, Fodder Flaxsecd and Bees
wax with any other Produce that may suit the trade
>Cuff at the Brick Store near the Bank
THOS. w. HOLDEN.
Milton N. G., June 4, 1S5r S72-tf.
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$25 DOLLARS REWARD.

Raleigh, July 5, 1851.
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LEATHER. LEATHER.

Raleigh. April %, 1851.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1851-08-15

merely said.'I am ready" and allowed
himself 10 be conducted to the vehicle
into which he got with his brother, bis
friends following on behind in others
Arrived at The tragieaf spot an anxious
delay Of some seconds took place; after
which they we're joined by the lady with
her friends. Little was said on either
side; but Miss Gale, with custosary
Fdecorum, shed tears. Pinekney endea-
vored 10 preserve decorum, bu. slight
twitching in his mouth and eyebrows,
proclaimed his inward agitation.
All necessary preliminaries having now
been settled, and the prescribed melan-
cboly Grmaltics gone through, the usual
question was put, *Wilt thou have
e,is woman TO be thy wife?rto which
slls rasl, youth replied, in a distinctsoice,
~ will.r
He then put the fatal ring on Miss
Gales finger, the byrneneal moose was
adjusted, and the poor fellow was launch
cd into matrimony. london Punch.
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FRANCE.

nj. de Tocquevllle has presented
lreport to the Commission appointed b
the French Assembly, which advocate
MI unqualified revision of the Constitu
| ton, or, al least, that no limitations shal
bc imposed upon the action of the Cons
Iiituent Assembly convened for that pur
Epose. This d. ffers from the proposition
of Lamartine, who would make The
President eligible for reelection-a spec.
I ial revson--only on condition that Uni
|yersal suffrage shall be restored TO the
French people. Of the present presen
proposition, the N. Y. Evening Pos,
says: .e
"'rhe report Of M. Tocqueyille on
the question Of revising The French cons
ttution is only another indication of the
Simultaneous effort which is making Oh
the part Of tho French polite ans, 10 de-
popularize the institutions of;he country
and TO bring them back by as speedy q
change as the people will bear, 10 The
monarechical form.
aNo man has written better than Toe.
queville of democracy in America, but
scarcely any man has been more decided
in the expression of conviction that
though democratic institutions might an
swer very we'll for America, they were
not proper institutions for France.- =
Every body knows what is meant by the
ifevision OF the French constitution under
present circumstances; every budy under
stands that TO revesc the constitution
means 10 diminish the frequency oI
elections, to strengthen the Executive
to abrogate the provision which puts o
check upon personal ambition by forbid.
ding the same man TO be twice elected
President of the Republic. Tocqueville
it seems, desires that the convention
authorized 10 revise the institution,
should not be restricted 10 any special
alteration, but shonld be allowed the
largest possible scope in Giveslig the
government Of its popular form, and
rendering il independent Of the people
His course is at least consistent with his
earlier opinions"
Manilestly, France is in position
similar TO that from which Jefferson and
his friends saved the United States in
1900. Then, our American statesmen
hoped to depopularize our institutions
by construction, while the French ad'
vocates Of arbi,ray rule favor revision
of the Constitution. Still we hope fol
The best. Mr.. George Sumner, in Q
letter from Paris 10 friend at Providence
says:-"Your ask about France -pra!
be reassured. There will be no revision
no reelection Of Louis Napoleon
The Repulic will tand-ihe constitution
will be respected. Two good candidate
will be brought forward before mex. May
and retrogrades and progressistas vii
try their forces. Sandusks Mirror.
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ling with the surrounding atmosphere
gives vigor to mans body and cheerful
ness TO his spirit" e 3f
The use Of ,roes as absorbents Of ami
NAL carbon, and source Of oxygen Ia
the atmosphere is obvious. If a house is
embedded in foliage, tho surrounding
vegetation will protect the inmates from
cLo'era, If areasonable Prudence is ex-
ercised. There is much sanitary pisdom
in the sentence just quoted.
Plantltfees, therefore. For health, as
we'll as shade and orr,ment. do not fail
TO cease to plait trees and shrubbery.-
Sandusky Mirror.
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JUDeE, Try 1HYsELF!-The police
court was thrown into commo,ion, the
other day. A young boy, Of sixteen
years OF age, was brought before the
court, charged with stealing and begging
in the public streets. lie was bright,
fne-lookiug boy, but very poorly clad,
and when brought before the judge, he
(ell upon his knees and Legged him not
TO put him in prison; that his mother
was sick and starving, and that alone had
driven him 10 steal; that he could not
find work, and if he was imprisoned the
disgrace would isiil his poor mother
The Judge seemed somewhat moved BY
the boys story; but he, nevertheless,
after hearing the evidence, Condemned
him TO six weeks imprisonment.
As the boy was being led away, pooI
woman, pale, covered with rags, and her
hair all in disorder, forced her way
through the ciowd, and tot!ering up to
the boy, passed one arm around him, and
then, turning TO the judge, pushed back
her long black hair, and exclaimed: "Dt
you not recognise me? Thirteen yoar'
have passed since you deserted me
leaving me alone with my child and m!
shame; but l have not forgotten you
and this boy whom you have just con
demred-this boy is your son!!'
You may imagine the effect this an
nouncement produced ON the bystanders
The judge, in loud voice, ordered II
woman TO he carried from the court, AM
then left il himself, but he joined th'
poor creature in the street, and carrie'
herland her boy off in carriage.-Pari
Letter.