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AUCTION NOTICE.

|SNHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
I his friends and the public that he has com
INT nced the Auction and Commission business on
HE account and offers his services for the Sc le
of every description of real and personal property
upon the most favorable terms.
With an experience Of twenty years in the va
rous departments of Auction business the last
four of which ho has been personally known TO the
citizens of Washington "a the Auctionecr of the
late firms of Dyer & Bro. and Dyer & Mcclure,
he deems II unnecessary to cay more han that his
personal attendance can be relied upon in all mat
tiers OF business, and sales of any amount cashed
without delay.
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
the reception and sale of merchandise on commits
sion, persons wishing 10 employ an Auctioncer
will please call at the office Of A RoTnwElL ESQ.,
on ID street, east of tn, where can be found
answer the calls Of the public. Respectfully,
June l0-dtf e. N STRATTON
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..... WASHINGTON: THURSDAY DECEMBER 49, 1852
Post Office Department,

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the ad
IN vertisement OF the 30th Of September, 1852,
inviting proposals for service on the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route not being in accordance with
the act of 30th Of August last, establishing the
route, the same is hereby withdrawn, and the fol-
lowing substituted in its place. BY duly certi-
fed copy Of the act above referred to, it appears
that there is no clause in said law requiring that
the vessels for the conveyance of the mail between
New Orleans and Vera Cruz shall be I" adapted to
war purposes" Bidders will therefore govern
themselves accordingly. .. -.
The vessels, however, to be used in transporting
the mails on the Pacific line must be constructed
in accordance with the requirements of the acts OF
3D. Of March, lS45, and 9th June. lS4s. below
referred to. s. ID. HUBBARD,
.. ........ .-.. Postmaster General.
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Tickets $20-Halves $lO-Quarters S.,
Certificates of package 26 whole tickets 49,. s 300
Do do 26 half.............' $50
Do do 26 quarters. ....-.. IS
tt Prize tickets must be returned before they
can be renewed or cashed. ..... .s.E. -
Op5- All orders from distance for tickets in the
above splendid schemes will be promptly and
faithfully filed, and official drawings sent to all
who order tickets. - 0EEs. -.
Address r. FRANCE & CO.,
Managers, No. North Calvert street, ..'
Dec ...f Baltimore, Md.
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MURPHY'S
Self-senling Advertising Envslopes m o .263
Madison street, New York.

Self-senling Advertising Envelopes m o .263
Madison street, New York.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patronage
Il Of all who may this advertisement feels
none of that hesitation with which new article is
brought before the public. The experience of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question and he confidently refers to the testimo-
ny Of those business men who have used these en-
veoPes, and to his rapidly increasing sales. as
proof of their excellence. The following are few
of the reasons for their popularity:
Ist. On the place occupied by seal person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spcuously and beautifully embossed, coIored or
plain, thus afording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
Cd; The envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wax nor wafsrsarc requisiteto seat
them. ~
4th. Upon the miscarriage of a letter the sealin.
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
of being buried months in the dead letter Office.
5th. The envelopes furnished al almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost ofthe die which will last for years.
9th. Each letter mailed is most effective adver-
tisement, to attention ofallthrough
whose hands it may pass. ....
The following is list of prices for dies engraved
on brass and of envelopes of the usual letter size,
either white or buff, of good paper, and made as
above with name, address, &C.:
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NOTICE TO REDEMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any Of the tracts OF land to Re offered for sale
within the townships and fractional townships
above enumerated is required csta bish the same
to the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of
the proper land Office, and making payment therefor
as soon as practicable after seeing this notice. and
before the day appointed for the CONNIE ncement of
the public sale of the lands embracing the tract
Claimed, otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
JOHN WILSON,
- Commissioner of the General Land Office.
NcvE & 4
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.Wheh IL ID nor convenient to forward amount Of
otucr per mai or express reference to a respect
ooiG view 10TH mousse Will be sufficient. Allorders
Will meet Win prompt attention, ifaddressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly ifleft at the
stores of Messrs. She'll & Mott, 20 Walstreet, or Of
Messrs. H. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
N. b. business cards, embossed in coors from
anne dies, at s 10 per thousand. - Nov Is
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StTRAN AND COCO MATTINGs.-We have
~ just received, per schooners MARY Jane" and
Mot BedeI,, " an extensive supply Of Colored and
White and Fancy Canton Mattings of the follow
ing make, which we think will be found as good
as the country can afford:
A., 81, and 6 4 extra Manning. All who pur.
chased this make of us last season will remember
its excellence.
The same widths in frst-quaity flushing
This is a new kind, very good and cheap.
The came widths No Goquoa fancy. These
last are an entirely new style, and quite pretty.
Also, heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article Is of great use for churches hotels halls
looms OF steamboats,, and other public places where
there is much Of thoroughfare. 1t is indestructi-
BILE to danpness and will be sold less than ever of
fered before in THE city.
Apl2 CLAGETT & DODSON
NEW PUBLICATIONS The Old Red Sand
~ stone, or New Walks in an Old Field By
Hugh Miller. l2mo.
Expostory DISCOURSE the First Epistle Of
Peter, by John Brown, ID. ID. Svo
Jane Bouvere, Prosperity and Adversity by
Miss Sinclair, author of Modern Accomplishment.
Reverios of Bachelor, Book of the Heart by
TX Marvel. Sixth edition. l2mo.
The Soldier Of the Gross, by the Rev. DR.. Lev
burn. Second edition.
The Broken Bud, or "reminiscences of Be-
reaved Mother.
For sale at low prices, by
GRAY BALLANTYNE, 7th St
Sept2S (Union)
N BILE; by Louis Gaylord Clark.
Toon's Elementary Spanish Reader and Trans.
lator.
IIarris's Principles and Practice of Dental su,.
gerry. New edition.
The Physicians Pocket Dose Book; by James
II Wythes NJ. d.
Life of Henry Clay. lvol: lsmo illustrated.
Nov % FRANCK TAYLOR
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM; a Juvenile
Il Annual
Popular Superstitons and Mesmerism /; by Her
bert Mayo, Nj. ID.
Chit Chat, or Short Tales in Short Words; illus
trated
Cur osites of the Microscope, with illustrations;
by Jas. III. Wythes, NJ D.
Practical Treatise on Dental Medicine; by Thos
Il. Bond, NJ. ID.
Nov FRANCK TAYLOR
wILLAED'S HOTEL,
Corner ofPcnn. Avenue and Ifthstre.i
WAsHINsToN, ID. G.
Junel-3t HENRY A. WILLARD, Proprietor
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VIEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CoMPAa
Office No. 6S Val street, .Ns,o York.
MoRRls FRASKLiN, President; SPENCER S. BENE
DICT, Vice president; PLIsY FREEMAs,
Actuary.
THIS COMPANY conducted upon the mutual
Il insurance principle, and leo upon the princi
pie of leaving proportion of the amount of the
prcmiums on interest n the hands of insurers, has
greatly extended its business Ind profits, ana con
erred ts benefits at the least possible out
la TO insurers.
Insurance grn nted to persons "isitn e California
Its agency at Washington comprehc ndsthe tol
lowing officers:
Vim. Jones, NJ. D. medic a lie z mine ,nea cor
= or of e and Sd streets.
Peter G. Washington, agent, APOLLO Hall Penn
'ylvonia avenue opposite Union buildings.
Iuua2
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Form for a Bid ,ohere no change from adper-
tisen,ent is contemplated by the bidder.

81 Tor we, as the case may beg there write the
name or names in full Of there state the residence
or residencesl hereby propose to carry the mail
the route from New Orleans to Vera Cruz as often
az the Postmaster Generals advertisement for
proposals the same, dated October IS, 1852, re-
quires in the time stated in the schedule contained
IN such advertisement, and by the following mode
OF conveyance, to wit: Here state how ii ia to be
conveyed, for the annual sum Of there write out
the sum in words at full lengthl
Dated - [signedI
The following Is the form of the cuara ntee,
which should be filed. the fret blank with the
name of the guarantors; the second with that OF
the bidder; and the third and fourth with tho be
ginning and terminating points Of the route; and /,
after being dated, should be signed by the guar
antors, who must be shown, by the written crrtf.
cate OF postmaster, or other equally satisfactory
testimonial, to be men of property, and able to
make good their guarantee. This guarantee, SO
certified, should accompany each bid: ~.
"Ihe undersigned - guaranty that $1,000.
his bid for carrying the mail from --A- 10 ----
be accepted by the Postmaster eneraI shall enter
into the contract required by the Postmaster Cen
eral, pursuant to such bid, prior to the 18th OF Feb
ruary next, with at least two good and sufficient
sureties, to perform the service proposed -
Dated---. [signedl
Form Of a Certificate.
"The undersigned, Postmaster OF ----- certi.
fes that he is we'll acquainted with the guarantors
above named, and their property, and that they
are sufficient and able to make good their guar
nntee."
Dated -. [Signed.]
The bid should be sent under seal to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General, and the words
Mail proposals. foreign mails' written on the
face Of the letter; and should be despatched in
time to be received by before the Sd day of Janu
airy next, which will be the last day for receiving
proposals under this advertisement.
The acceptance non -acceptance of the bids
will be determined by the 9th day of January next
The service is to commence with the trip nearest
to the fifteenth day of February, 1885, but if the
bidder shall not consider himself able or prepared
to put the service in operation on or about that
day he will specify the day of commencement in
his proposals. The contract term will expire with
the voyage ending on or about the 18th Of Febru.
airy, 1855
ID. HUBBARD, Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTmENT, Oct. Is, 1852.
Oct 90 eo9w
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KOssUTH,s DAGUERREOTYPE.

l. of the 18th, and the New York Times Of the
10th instant, by Whitehurst, claiming the credit of
having taken the likeness of this disting ushcd in
dividual, is not true
The only Daguerreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Kossuth, was taken in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
original picture In this city may be seen al his
Gallery Seventh street. All others copies.
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky and other
dsting individuals also on exhibition at
BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jan 26 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
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Vol. Nv.
. SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
. For December. 1852

GREGORY & MAURY, MANAGERS.
(Successors to j. w. Maury & COY
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HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. |, 16dds Building, adjoining
Brown's Hotel, Washington City, ID. c.
Capital $500, 900, GALL paid in and securely invest
ed according to law
VXTlLLinsure merchandise. cargoes, dwellings
w household furniture aud other property,
any,uhere this Distrcto or the ad dining States,
the most favorable terms
The public may rest assu ed that all losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally dprompt
W adjusted a their Office in this city.
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
ALFRED NOXON, VicePresident.
p. J. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
SAML. b. HICKCOX, General A gent
Jan IDLY
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TOKE, TAR, AND LIME on hand, and for
~ sale atthe Washington Gas Works Coke
as fuel gives an intense heat and ignitcs almost
as readily as charcoal. The Coal Tar ia used
chiefly as paint, for the preservation Of timber
iron, &c. The Lime being highly impregnated with
ammonia, is Of great value manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
purpose. ...... Dec29-tf
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EGLEMENTs CoNsULAIREs des Prin

ID EGLENENTS CONsULAIRES des Prin
N cipaux Etats de PEurope ct de PAmerique,
les Fonctions, Attributions, Prerogatives, ImInu-
Rang DipIomatique dee Consuls; Recuei de Doc
unents Oficels, &C., &c, &C., par lie Ba ron
Ferdinand de Cusey, Ancien Consul General de
France; VOL, Leipsic, 1851. 49,. ...
l vol, Paris, 1885,
Guide Pratique des Consulats. par M. De CLERGY
ct M. De Vallat; VOL, Paris, 1851.
Manuel Pratique du Consulat, par F. A. De
Mensch; vol Leipsic, 1876.
Dictionnaire du Diplomatic ct du Consul, par De
Classy; vol, Leipsc, 1876.
On Consular Establishments, by Warden, Con
sui General of the United States at Pars; l vol =,
Tin English Paris, 1918.
Guide Diplomatique; Precis des Droits ct des
Fonctions des Agents DipIomatiques ct Consul
laires, par lie Baron Charles De Martens, 4th edi-
ton; vols Paris. 1851. y....'
Rscueil, Manuel ct Pratique dc Traites, Con-
ventions, ct Autres Actes Diplomatiques, par lie
Baron de Martens, ct lie Baron de Cussy; vols,
Leipsic, 1919.
Historic Generate des Traites de Paix, ct Antres
Transactions Depus la Paix de Westphalie, par
M. lie Compile de Garden, Outrage Compren ant
les Travnux de Koch, Schell, &C.; IL vols, Paris
1851.
Causes Celebres du Droit des Gems, par lie Baron
Chas de Mardens; vols Leipsic, 1927.
Nouvelles Causes Celebres du Droit dcs Gems
par de Martens; 2 vols Leipsc, lS43. ..
Historic du Drot des Gems, par H. Wheaton,
VOLS, Leipsic, 1916.
Code Manuel de PAutorite Civle, en- ce qui Con-
cerne les Departments de la Guerre ct dc la
Marine, par Durat Lasalle; l VOL, Paris, 1914.
Manuel des JUICES de Commerce, par Oh. Jancts;
l vol, Paris, 1852. -s.
Science des Finances, par M. De Jacob; 2 vols;
Leipsic, lS4l.
Historic du Conseil d'Etat, par A. Regnault;
vol Paris, 1851.
Anpunire dee Deux Mondes, Historic Generate
des Divers Etats, 1851, 1852; ! VOL, Paris, Sep
TENDER, 1852. H..... ..' l'.. -.'."r...
Just imported by steamer Humboldt, by
Dcc7 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
IEORNTA, SAN FRANCISCO.

DILLS OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, on the
Id "Bank of the Metropolis" Washington, and
upon every principal city and town in the United
States
Our facilities and arrangements are better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California will find it much more safc and conve
nient to take certificates of deposit from the
"Bauk of the Metropolis as are always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Remittan noes made
the most favorable tcrms.
j. r. ROBINSON,
Il. l.. SMITH.
ROBINSON & CO.,
Managers and Propretors
is
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Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates of
Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries will re.
ceive the most prompt attention, and an official
account of each drawing sent Immediately after
II is over to oil who order from me. ~ ..
Address E. E. O'BRlEN, Agent,
Nov % Alexandria, Virginia.
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uOMES OF AMERICAN AUTHORS. illus.
IL ttated with views of their residences; vol.
beautifully bound
The Children Of Light, Theme for the Time;
by Caroline Chesbro.
Regal Rome, an introduction to Roman History,
by Francis w Newman Professor OF Latin in Uni.
tversity College, London.
The Hundred Boston Orators appointed by the
Municipal Authorities from ITO to 1852, by James
Spear Loring.
For sale by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Nov 81
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MINoT's LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE.
.-... Wan DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU CoRPs ToPoeRAPHIcAL ENGINEERs

... .-... Wan DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU CoRPs Typographical ENGINEERs,
November 6, 1852
TT>HE following is the law on this subject: "To.
i wards the erection of Lighthouse of granite,
iron, or combination Of both, on the outer Mi
not Ledge at the entrance of Boston harbor, upon
plan to be approved by the Typographical Blu
reau, a contract for the building thereof, to be
made with the lowest responsible bidder who shall
give sufficient security for the faithful perform
ance of the same, and the work to be executed in
strict conformity with the plan or plans approved
. by the Typographical Bureau, under the supervi-
sion of such person as the Secretary of the Trea
sury may designate, eighty thousand dollars.''
Plans and proposals for the construction Of this
Lighthouse, in conformity with the law, will be
received at the office Of the undersigned until and
including the 10th day of next January. ... .
The proposals can include or exclude the cost Of
illuminating apparatus; but the proposals will nd-
cate the kind Of illuminating apparatus for which
the plan is adapted; and the plans will exhibit the
position and dimensions Of the same, shape and
size of lantern. .., ss. ..f. - -
......st j. J. ALERT,
Colonel Corps Typographical Engineers.
Nov S-20td&2tawtJan 10 u..f # s..
Republic, intelligence. and Union, Washngton;
Courier and Enquirer, and Express, New York;
Boston Courier; and Baltimore Patriot, will publish
the above twenty times daily, then twice a week
till 10th January. ........- ...,t. ar,. . =
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IN ADDRESS TO YOUNG MEN ON THE
"A TEMPTATIONS OF CITIES; by Rev, r
w. Cusbman. FRANCK TAyIOR
Nov ~ f''
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$5O,OOO!
!! $4,000!

Tickets $l0-Halves 5-Quarters 81 50. ....
Certificates of packages of Is whole tickets $50 90
Do do of26 half do rs 90
Do do Of quarter do 81 so
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS, sHIRTsI

SHIRTS! SHIRTS! sHIRTsI
NEW and beautiful styles ofFrench embroider-
IN ed Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also, large
additional supply of Dress Shirts of the finest quail
ties and most approved makers, just received.
Shirts made to order in the best manner and
lateot fashion, nd good ts in all cases.
at CHAS II. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing
Mar % Establishment. Penn. av near a st.
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CONFESSIONS OF FITZ DOODLE and Ire
~ mendous Adventures of Major Gahagan; by
Thaokerny.
Essays from the London Times; second series.
The Successful Merchant; Sketches Of the Life
OF MIR. Samuel Budget, late OF Kingswood " "a,
by William Arthur, M. d.
Basil, Story of Modern Life; by w. Wilkie Col.
lima.
The Fiscal History of Texas, embracing an &C
count OF its Revenues, Debts, and Currency from
the commencement of The Revolution in 1884 to
1872 with remarks on American Debts.
Dec ~ FRANCK TAYLOR
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NTEBSTER'S WORKS, new edition, with his
w autograph few suhscriber's copies, on
fine paper, already become scarce and valuable
For sale at the publisher price by
TAYLOR MAuRY,
Nov 6 Booksellers. near 9th street
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SPLENDID SCHEMES, s..
TO BE DRAWN IN DECEMBER, 1852.

--------- y &C. ~ &c. : = &c. ~
Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters 50 So. ,
Certificates of packages OF rs whole tickets $40
Do ..., 9 do of % half do 10
Do do Of % quarter do So
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SPLENDID SCHEMES OF THE
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES
For December, 1852.
R. FRANCE & CO., MANAGERS
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY.

Drawings conducted in public, under the supern
tendence of State Lottery Commissioner. .,
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the door in his face, had he not looked up a.
me, and said in melancholy voice ~
II rains May | come in \
Il was touched. ! held the door OMEN
while he eussred There was fre in the
sitting room, aud / made him sit down be-
fore it to dry his clothes. For ten minutes
not word was spoxen BY either Of rs but
his wild eyes followed me about the room
wherever went Itrembled With an indsH+
nable dread. and oh how ardently lsDged
to hear the footsteps Of Edward in The hall
| tried to speak to the wretched man, bus
for some reason could not and his eyes
still followed me in silence.
ss,At length, tony dismay, heard Ella
crying IN the next room Gilborne started;
us that your child ~ he asked.
| trembled as I replied that il was.--l
Turning deadly, he started from bis seat
and approached tho room whence the. cry
lnroceeded Much as feared him, Ifsunht
This arm. The thought that in ! momenf 81
frenzy he might do violence TO my child,
made me desperate
You must not go there said. Il
Il eau hardly tell what followed. re-.
member that his eye glared upon me with .
momentary blaze of maniac passion--thathS
pushed me from him-that dizzy sickness
came over me, and that fell upon the floor.
"M hen recovered my senses, saw him
bending over my darling Ella as she lay on
the rug, gazing up with baby wsnder into
his face. Withsa cry of terror ! sprang for
ward. He raised his head There was NO
frenzy-in his eyes, but tears gushed from
them, and rolling down his sallow cheeks
fell like rain upon the cheeks of my child
He kissed her, and rising from his knees,
begged my pardon in soft melancholy
voice, and in>words SO delicate and touching,
shat | burst into tears. Before ! could
speak, he was gone
How singular r exclaimed Isabel.
"Hear what is more singular still From
that day GIlborncs insanity disappeared ~
He is now minister Of c." 4
rs that the mani the pious, benevolent,
mild preacher, whom everybody loves sos
we'll Il
"The same He turned to heaven the All
fections which were thrown away upon my
unworthy self believe he is happy, but
even now, when hear Of thoughtless Hirta-I
tons, / am panied by the reflections they
sail upn III
But they seldom have such a melancholy
termination, dear aunt" timidly suggested
Isebel. f
"True Disappoiutments in love general
ly leave sorrow in the heart without shatter.
ing the BRAIN Bat there are beings Of such
fine and sensitive natures, that the healtl OF
both mind and body depend upon the Seund-
ness of their affections II ~
Isabel bowed her ane head TO tde blush
and tear; and from that pNnent she was
never known 10 indulge in houghtless hirta.
'tions. y