The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1852-04-27

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so justly observe, and is admirably qualified
to be friend OF the family. But are these
all p
There is yet one more, said lady Mon.
Itague mournfully-'S Sir Roger Templeton'
| "A dear good old soul second sir Toby
Bslels, but, unieEanateiy equally dissipated
He would make an excellent uncle. / don't
dislike dissipated nncies myself, ir seems to
show that there is spirit IN the Iamily--but
nearer relationship to shuch people Is bad;
but can you really wish me, said Caroline
more seriously, while her dark eyes bright
ened with sudden feeling could you really
wish your daughter to marry an old dissi.
pated man like sir Roger Templeton
Neither so very old, nor so very dissi.
pated either replied lady Montague, petu.
lently. He was great friend of your
fathers although a much younger man than
he. His habits are those of the old school,
and he is one Of the weathest men in the
house OF commons, where he has represent.
ed the county OF D.; for many years.
And is good countryman "a spirited
agricuIturaist. and enlightened member
OF committee on turnpike roads NY dear
mamma, know all his good qualities, as
well as a few of his bad ones--so be assur-
ed do not reject him ignorantly. But you
have concluded your list, now pray lend me
the tablets, and you shall hear mine
Caroline Montauge took up the pencil,
and with hand as white ms The ivory tab
lets which she held, aud rapidly traced a
name upon then--.len looked at her moth.
er, as il hesitating.
"Well, Caroline, proceed
The first, then, is Edward Hastings
Edward Hastings" cried the Lady Mon.
ague, in surprise. I
Mr.. Edward Hastings, cried the servant
throwing open the door and the gentleman,
as if by magic, stood before them,
Lady Montague dit W herself up on her
cushsoned chair, and put the tips Of her
jeweed fingers into Hastings hand, while,
Caroline, with face covered with bushes.
permitted him to seat himself beside her on
the sofa, while her eye glanced restlessly
towards her mother, whose looks were freez.
ing aud formal. s-a.-. ..rf
Now | know not. said Hastings, if you
ought to condoIe with me for my bereave.
tnent--having lost cousin, the Scotch say,
three times removed--or congratulate me
on the acquisition OF his title aud estate
Caroline turned quickly round to Has
tings, and lady Montague's looks relaxed.
May ask, said her lajyship, after mo-
ments pause, who this cousin is!.
| Sis Thomas Hastings, OF Harthurst
Moor. t-- f#E
What Harthurst Moor, R---shire!'
The very same; and assure you, for.
tune WIS never more unexpectedly acquired,
or conferred upon one thal stood in greater
need ofit, than the now present worthy ba.
ronet of that name
Iassure you, Mr.. Hastings-Sif Edward.
| mean, said lady Montague, with a face
all smiles and sunshine, I sincerely rejoice
at your good fortune, and so am sure does
CarolIne-but,' continued her adyship. ris-
ing and looking at her watch, I hope you
/ will excuse me at present., as ] have an en-
gageInent at ---.
Certainly. cried Hastings, I beg you
will not remain single moment on my &C.
count
Lady Montague had almost reached the
door, when suddenly turning round, she ex
claimed, oh! forgot the tablets
Mamma, said Caroline, with an chal
look, as she stilI held them in her hand, dc
you know / think they are turned
| Give them TO me. foolish girl
| Nay, let me keep them. they contain {
list much wish to preserve
i Caroline, you are detainiDg me. said La
10y Montague, as she took the tablets ans
left the room.
/ You look graver now, said Hastings
observing shade ON the brow OF the fai
girl by his side. Iu sooth il is not fair TO ban
ish your smiles at time like this.'
Il cannot choose but I've So for Iaxe
had lecture this morning on the choice
of a husband, grave subject yoa must al
Il Iow.' q
And heard a name as entered the
room. said Hastings, passing his arm round
the waist of the blushing girl. had you ther
the boIdness, my Caroline, to----
Il Break the ice but not quite to thaw it,
that has been done BY your cousin "thre.
times removed" M
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!. TaE DErNfENcY BfLL.---This bill, wliici
y pending in Congress, appopiates pior,
than $1,000, 600, 10 supply the deficiency n
making appropriations for the fiscal year en-
ding June 80. 1852. Remember this is .
whig ADMINISTRATIONS sort Of administra
tion famed more for lavish expenditure thar
/ public economy. that slways wss full OF th'
most extensive projects for the benefit Of al
! quarters Of the country, where canal couI.
be run through mountain, or Iight-hons'
] could be fixed Ia the sky. ao"
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CornwelI + Bios, u Louisville. Kentucky
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