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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
A LADY,S HAT.
AY ELLEN EYRE.
o, it cost hundred dollars,

o, it cost hundred dollars,
And was just the sweetest thing;
Perched above queen of collars,
Tied with vast expanse of string.
And the fringe weighed twenty ounces
- Round her mantle short, and COOL;
And her silk brocade, with founces,
Filled the pew superbly full.
Dainty gloves, and kerchief broidered,
In her psalm book kept the stops;
All the things she wore were ordered
From the first Parisian shop.
But that hundred dollar bonnet
That the gem 1 wished to paint
Such shower of things were on it,
Quite enough to craze saint.
20, could not hear a word of
What the pious pastor said,
j For the shapes and shines unheard OF
That were floating round her head.
Bands, and plumes, and flowers and laces
Fancies more than you could name;
And they say Miss Dorsey's cases
r Boast dozen just the same.
How wonder who will wear them
If the pastor seeks to teach
BY his texts, he well may spare them:
zs.r 'Tis the milliners that preach.
All our eyes such sights are drinking,
Counting Ger their cost anew;
And we break the Sabbath, thinking,
What if we could we wear them too!
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
Vote for Him.

Lewis, the fun-loving editor of the ''N
M. Union," says an exchange, is candi-
date for the legislature. In the last num-
ber Of his paper ne published circular
to his citizens of eight colunsns-
Whereupon he says
1t may be be asked why I write SO long
circular. An anecdote will illustrate
my answer. Once upon time an old la
dy sent her grandson out to set turkey
On his return, the following dialogue took
place:
Sammy, have you set herr"
eyes, grandma"
"Fixed the nest all up nicely?"
mighty fine, grandma
GLOW many eggs did you put under
herr"
zone hundred and twenty, grandma. :"
"Why, Sammy, why did you put SO
many under her for?'
"Grandma, Icanted to see her spread
Aersezf"
My opponents will pitch into this circu
lar-I hope they will have good time in
making large per centage of it. A short
one would be as much as they could get
over, bit I acant to see them spread them,
sslues!"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
CHAPTER III.

On the following day, Henry and Anne
liza left for New York city-for what pur-
pose the imaginative reader can easily di-
vine.
The first intelligence that Mr.. Harding
received Of the marriage, he obtained from
the newspapers. Hastily leaving the Of
fee, he Immediately made his way to the
residence of the heiress, which she occu-
pied with a maiden aunt, as her compan-
ion and housekeeper.
The happy couple were at home and Mr.
Harding was in high glee at the success Of
his plan. In his calculating brain, he
commended the diplomatic skill and ener-
gy with which Henry had brought the
transaction to its speedy termination.
Mr.. Harding found the happy bridal
party pleasantly disposed in the drawing
room, ready to receive such company as
might honor them. Appearances must
be saved, and as the servant conducted him
to the presence of the wilful girl, he con-
trived to work himself into very tolera-
Bile passion.
"What does all this mean, Amelia?" ex-
claimed he, in loud, angry and authoritive
tones.
''My husband, uncle Obed," said she,
with charming naivete, as she rose and
went through a mock presentation.
"Your husband, indeed!" sneered the
broker. eff I mistake not, l have not
been consulted in this affair."
mo, uncle, it was my affair."
! 81 never was more confounded in my
life,' - counted Mr.. Harding, evincing a
well feigned surprise, ethan when read
your marriage in the papers"
"You will be in moment though -
thought Joseph Jones. Henry's chum al
the boarding house, who either by acci,
dent or design, was visitor at the same
time.
"You need not to have been surprised,
uncle, for you well know I am wild, will
full girl"
"You are well aware of the terms oi
your fathers will''
II am.''
"You have sacrificed your fortune; Of
course you never expected me to consent
to your union with beggar.'
"You ought not to have brought him
| here then, uncle %
"What do you mean, girl?''
'Nothing, uncle Obed; but you will not
be SO cruel as to deprive me of my inher-
itance?" said Amelia, looking mischiev-
iously at him. s
"shall I put it in your hands for this
gentleman to run through? No, [ will
make over to him the sum Of ten thou
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
A BRIGHT LITTLE GIRL, four years

A BRIGHT LITTLE GIRL, four years o
age, was riding in the country with hel
uncle short time since, when, in passing
farm yard, they saw peacock.
ooh! look! look! look!'' said the little
girl; "see the pretty bird!"
eyes," said her uncle, but without
stopping.
But stop the horse, Uncle; want tc
look at him longer" said little Mary.
II can't now," said he; "1'm in hur-
ry."
Mary hesitated moment, then giving
her doll, which sne held in her hand, a
toss to the side of tie road
"There Uncle Eb, said she, ''you get
out and pick up my baby, while look at
the bird''
Wasn't that rather ''cute" for a little
girl of four years. -Knicker6ocker
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

The DETRIMENTAL the beginning Of
our government, in 1889, says the Intel
ligencer, Washington, it was more than a
month sitter the appointed day, before
quorum of members reaches New York to
put the machinery of government in oper-
alton. The rapidity with which men can
now travel by steam and rail, enables a
majority of the members to reach the seat
of government in two days travel; while
the California members can reach it in less
than month, and with as much punctu.
ality as if they resided only one hundred
miles distant. The fact is, the different
parts of the republic are now nearer each
other in time, than were the original States
of 1789.-Banner
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
COCHIN CIIINAs.
A LONDON STORY.
"Rara avis In terris. !"

"Rara avis in terris'
"Oh, Willis dear, before you 60, Iwant
a favor -..a-.--. ..... .s.-.
"Well, what is it now?'' said Willie in a
gruff good-tempered sort way, as if he was
rather used to hearing of these ''favors."
Willie was an o6fcier de Dragons, six foot
three, with a great yellow. well twisted
moustache, and looking altogether just
what he was-s'a SWELL" and gentle
man.
"What is it now?' asked Willie.
ooh, please then, don't be angry, but
I've heard to much about them-and be-
fore you leave town, | should like it so
much you can get them in town, I know;
and I only want one, just one-you
konw.'' .
"No, I don't know, you know--come out
with it, Polly-what is it?''
'.Wen then here achisder-I want a
Cocoin China please, SIR
Willie's weakness was little, round
figured, light haired, laughter loving
beauty whose great point was to go with
the fashion just as far as she could 60
Gustavus Brooke, the Aztecs, and the
Cochin Chinas, all came in for turn sooner
or later-and Willie, glad perhaps to get
out SO cheap, swore ''by Jove! she should
have the best chicken in London
Willie went on to his club, where he
dropped at once on the man who knows
everything, from what Lord Aberdeen is
going to do, down to what will really be
John Scott's nag for the Derby. There
was one or two kept at most of the clubs in
town, little or great.
"Ah, I say, Smith, how are you? l
want to buy IA Cochin China.
Can you tell me where I can get him?''
"Of course can, my dear fellow" says
Smith, Delighted; Anderson for horses,
you know
"An-yeS.
Counter for ices.'
"Ah!"
"And Bailey for chickens
"Oh-ah! thank'ee. Where is he to be
found?" la
"Close by here-Mount-street; your
cab will take you there in two minutes"
And to Mount-street Willie went, where
he repeated his wants to Mr.. Bailey in pro-
pria persona.
Certainly sir; will you walk this way,
and allow me to show some of my stock?"
"Wel, no, thank eel | don't know much
about them myself; I'd rather leave it to
you; but I want a good one, you know
one to the, best, you know"
Eyes sir, certainly
+"aAnd send it to Thingammy Cottages,
Alpha Road, will you? and I'll settle with
you when | came back to town."
X
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

MURDER IN ToLEDo.-JoHN FISK, last
Thurs lay night, assaulted a man named
AUTHOR GREENE, which resulted in the
death of the latter On Saturday morning.
The circumstances of the murder were
briefly these. Greene and Fisk, in COM
pany with several others, called at gro-
Gerry near the first lock, on the evening of
the murder, accompanied by woman Of
ill fame. They drank several times, and
some of them, including the deaceased
and the prisoner, became much intoxica-
ted.
Fisk then began to boast of his ability to
whip any man who said he could whip big
Joe, one of the company. He made some
hostile demonstrations against Greene, and
the latter was persuaded to leave while
Fisk was kept in the store for some time.
When he left he went up the Canal, in pur-
suit of Greene, and knocked him down.
The murdererwas arrested and held in
$4,000 for his appearance at the next
term of the Common Pleas Court.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

sduu uolidTS. LIE pToFlSloHS vi the Will
shall be strictly enforced"
$50 far, SO good; but Mr.. Harding, 1
shall claim the residue Of her fortune"
said Henry. who had been only alistner.
"Sir, you?''
"Sir, I" replied Henry, putting bold
face upon the matter.
''By what right will you claim it?' ask
ed the broker, exasperated by the impu-
dence of his tool.
GAS this lady's husband, of course"
coolly replied Henry.
"The terms of the will," sneered Mr.
Harding, ''she could not marry without
my consent"
cit is false!''
"Did you not actually engage me to
marry this 1ady?'
The brokers' cheek paled, and his lip
quivered.
"No!" thundered he. "It's a lie."
II have proof" said Henry, quietly.
Mr.. Harding staggered back, complete
ly overwhelmed by the consequence of his
villiany.
"I heard the whole of it-ready to
swear in court, if need be-" added Joseph
Jones.
The broker was frightened at the idea
of court. eI
"We shall meet'' said he glancine
fcrcely at Henry. aa s.
"Let us hope that we may not meet in
yonder prison." said Esenry, sternly.-
''The plan you had formed" and nara
ted to me, sir, was infamous beyond ex-
preston. If 7 had refused to become
your confederate, another less scrupulous
might have engaged in it, and this lady
had been sacrificed by your rascality.
came with the intention of exposing all
but her fair form and gentle heart sc
strongly impressed me, that l was weal
enough to use the advantage with which
you had armed me. At another time
did expose the whole scheme; your niece
married me in my own proper character
and not as your esteemed friend. If
have wronged her, God forgive me!''
"That was the happiest day of my Life
when you brought Henry Standish to my
presence, UNCLE" added Amelia laughing
heartily.
The broker waited to hear no more
He had overreached himself, to punisl
the violated oath. In due time he reluc
family put Henry in possession of Amelia
fortune, and they are now as happy as low
and opulence can make them.
Joseph Jones has received that V will
interest, and never has had occasion to re
gret that he befriended Henry in the hou
of his need.
Some oaths are better broken thankept
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

Ngnt OF paraulSe III Cne Hhtus' "a @ eoiu
frowning world When he departed, his
heart told him that even then he had gone
too far for his own happiness. He had
seen her, and could not resist the desire to
repeat his visit. He went again, and the
effect of the visit was irremediable. She
blushed when he was announced-she
had thought of him in his absence; she
loved him!
Henry continued his visits for several
weeks; he had confessed his love, and re-
ceived warm pressure of the hand in re-
turn. E
81 have deceived you, Amelia" said
Henry, his mind made up to continue no
longer the cruel deception.
deceive me, Henry" repeated she,
fixing her large. liquid blue eyes anxiously
upon him.
81 have, dearest; I am poor, worth
less mana beggar.''
els that all?" You never told me you
were rich, +" replied Amelia, entirely reliev-
ed to find the deception was SO harmless.
In few words Henry acknowledged
the utter poverty and destitution which
had surrounded him, and gave her the
history of his past life.
Il am glad you are not rich, Henry"
said she artlessly, when he had finished
his recital; sit is so romantic to marry a
poor man, no noble and gentle as yourself.
l shall have the pleasure of enriching you
now," and she laughed gaily.
"Alas, dearest, / fear you will not even
have that pleasure, " returned Henry; and
he narrated the particulars of his first in
terview with her uncle.
"Itis possible that uncle Obed can be SO
wicked!' exclaimed she, with unaffected
astonishment; "dear me, how do pity
himp'
"But, dear Amelia, we must
s'Part? No."
"Your fortune will be sacrificed"
"Let it go then; and am heartily OBJ
liged to uncle Oted for making choice Of
SO noble, gallant and handsome person to
execute his purpose"
"Think what you do, dear Amelia
81 am satisfied; my decision is made
Ny uncle sent you to me to play the part
of william; in the face of strong tempta-
ton, you have done your duty, and be-
haved as gallant knight. Think you !
cannot appreciate your devotion. I love
you sir-let the fortune go.''
"But am a beggar."
"Then let me be the wife of beggar,' -
replied she.
Henry folded her in his arms, and imprin-
ted tender kiss upon her lips.
'Nay, dearest Amelia, fortune shall yet
redeem us from penury; we shall yet be
happy"
81 have it, and Henry brow contrac-
ted with the weight of a big thought which
had suddenly invaded his brain.
"Have what, dear Henry?"
I
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

e A LONG TUNNEL.-The tunnel, three
miles west ofNew Lexington, Perry coun-
ty, Ohio, on the GAINESVILLE, Wilmington
and Cincinnati Railroad, is now in active
progress, but will be pretty expensive
work. 1t is to be 1900 feet long, and
most of the distance is to be cut through
solid sandstone. The hands are digging
away att, night and day.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

A Nice STArE.-The Philadelphia En-
quirer says it is highly probable that du-
ring the coming session of the Legislature,
a law will be enacted imposing tax, per
capital, upon all individuals who pass
through the State of Pennsylvania by the
Lake Shore Railroad.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

The Princess Helen, eldest daughter of
Duke Maximilian of Bavaria, has been
betrothed to Prince George of Saxony.
The Prince is twenty one, and the Prin-
cess nineteen. &
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

1.-The Commissioners now sitting for the
purpose ofadjudicating on all outstanding
claims since the last war between America
and Great Britain, have chosen as arbiter
Mr.. Joshua Bates, of the firm of Barring,
Brothers. This will be higely gratifying
to the people Of the United States.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

HAt the last session of the Pennsyl-
vania Legislature, the following announce
ment of the arrival of his colleague was
made by member: "Mr. Speaker
My kollocks come, and dink he ought
to be scsqUors''
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

NWhy is a man eating soup with a
fork like lover kissing his sweetheart?
Because he takes SO long to get enough
Of II ge
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

Mr.. James Holmes, banker, brother of
the late Mr.. Alderman John Holmes, of
Liverpool, who died recently, died at
Douglas on the 10th ult. Theifamily pro-
perty, which is said to be worth $780,
900, has been left to the deceased gentle
mans two grand nieees
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

Nelson's grandson, Philip Ward, has
received a cadetship from His Royal High
ness Prince Albert
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

Halls Effendi, Turkish poet, has just
composed national song in the style ofthe
"Marseilles, 'and tits already very popular
at Constantinople.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

The members of the English Parliament
are not paid; yet the expenses of both
Houses amount to nearly million of dol
lars. -
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

A sham baby, made of shavings, and
wrapped in rags, was taken last week from
an importunate beggar at Manchester.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

An old pear tree at Western Heights,
Dover, was blown down some four years
ago, and has since been twice planted with
out any signs oflife: but at the present time
(17th Nov. it is in full bloom. 2Tz@
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

Ii you please, IHa dh, ehe Hah HaS
brought the fowl-such big one! and
please, where shall Iput it?''
"Where shall you put it?-why where
you always do, you silly girl-@in ohe Of
your pant,ies, of course"
But it's alive, ma am"
"Dear me, how stupid of the people,
butts mt the gardener here to-day? Well,
get him to kill it, for l shall want it, for
l should like to give her treat
Eyes, ma'am:''
When Willie got back home again, the
day after the dinner, matters evidently
were not quite "to rights Polly was
half sulky-"he had disappointed her
hadn't done as he promised
''But howl"
"Why, that horrid Cochin Chine such
skinny, lanky, stringy thine, they could
not eat bit of it,
"Why, hang the .ellow'' said Willie,
81 ordered the best in London"
"Wen, you only look at it then; have
kept it on purpose for yod to see.'
And Willie, oninspection, was fain to
confess that he was ga leggy beggar, and
a good deal over-trained, and so went on
Mr.. Bailey in frame of mind according
ly.
81 say, you know, I ordered Cochin
China fowl from here the other day."
Eyes, sir-certainly."
"And, don't you know, told you to
send a good one, you know-one of the
best Sort
"Yes. sir; l remember it perfectly
and the bird was sent as you wished to
"Ah-yes-but it aoasnt good one'
Indeed, sir, I am sorry to hear that
only know it was one of the best of my
birds. Where may the fault be?''
"Well, he was fat you know"
Perhaps not fat, sir" said Mr.. Bailey
with deprecatory smile; 'in very fail
condition though, I'm sure. Anything
more serious than that, sir, may ask?"
eyes, there was-he was tough, sir
internal tough!"
''Tough!' echoed the guardsman-
''they could hardly eat bit of him.
Why the deuce didn't you send a good
one, as ] told you?''
''Sir," said Mr.. Bailey, in slow EN-
phatic tone of voice, 81 am very sorry
there should be any mistake; but I die
send good one-a deal too good I'm
afraid FOR your purpose. The bird sen
was one Of the best breed in England
He was got by Patriarch, dam by Jerry
great grandam the Yellow Shanghai
great, great"
ooh, d-n that'' interrupted the dra
goon-'what' that got to do with it?''
"Just this, sir: six weeks ago gave
sixteen guineas for him at the hammar
and he is entered to you at t,co-and- -taoersty.
X X X
'It was rather an expensive feed, yo1
know" said Willie, as he commented
over the story; "and by Jove! if MADAM
goes on in this way, shouldn't be at al
surprised if l have to give two or three
!, thousand for Durham shorn, to get he
bit of beef for Christmas dinner"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

The Chateau of Frohsdorff, the prop
erty of the Count de Chambord, has
been destroyed by fire.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

Glare Island, Ireland, is likely to be
made depot for convicts under the new
Penal Servitude Act.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

The Emperor of Austria, Francis Jo-
seph, will, it is said, be married on the
Gath of April of next year.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

The Black Swan,' Miss Greenfield, has
been giving concerts at Colchester.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

The clapper of the bell that was froze SO
tight that it could not ring, hassinee thaw-:
ed and the bell jingles as well as ever.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
FOREIGN SPICES.

NJ. Lamartine is again unwell, owing to
the severity of his literary labors.
General Radowitz died on 18th of No
vember at Berlin.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

Nf1AfIER liz
Mr.. Harding accompanied Henry to the
residence of his ward, and presented him
as highly esteemed young friend, fo,
whom he claimed her special favor.
"Your friends shall alwaysbe welcome,
uncle Obed," said she, taking the hand
Of Henry. -
"Her uncle! great heavens! is it possible
than man can plot the injury of his own
flesh and blood?" thought Henry.
Mr.. Harding withdrew after brief con.
versation, leaving Henry to win his way
to the heart of the heiress.
There was that in the eye of the young
man which is irresistably attractive to q
young maiden. He was well formed, with
a handsome face, musical voice, and g
winning manner. Amelia was strongly
prepossessed in his favor from the frs
moment she saw him.
Henry, perceiving his advantage, fol-
lowed itup with energy, and ere half the
evening had passed away, had produced
an impression on the heart of the maiden
which fairly opened the way for con.
quest.
But he could not but reproach himself
for the part he had accepted, and though
ne felt that his intentions were good, the
consciousness thathe appeared before the
gentle girl in an assumed character, was
any thing but agreeable to his lofty senti-
ment.
Amelia was beautiful girl, and Henry
felt to be loved BY her was to him the de-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
WHOLE NO. 416.
Paddle your own Canoe.

Young man, you must paddle your own
canoe! tits, on the whole, better that you
should. See that young man who getsin
canoe bought with the money of his par
ents or his friends. When the vessel is
launched, he must haveit paddlod by hired
hands, while he lolls back, and perhaps
sees nothing but an unsubstantial shadow
Of himself in the smooth waters. By and
by the canoe, through carelessness and
Ipresumptuous steering, is dashed among
the rapids, and he goes down. Should he
come up again, he finds that he is aban-
doned by all, and he has made a wreck,
where he might have made fortune.
Young man or woman! paddle your owl
canoe. Even if you are favored with par
ents and friends who can give you one, be
sure you earn it by the worthiness of your
lives. In highpurposes, in noble resolves;
in generous deeds, in purity and virtuous
endurance, and blameless conversation, let
your endeavors to paddle your own cahBe
be seen by all. Pull away! If the pad
die breaks while pulling against the rapids,
have another ready. Ifyou have but one,
pull with the stump of the old. DON'T re-
lax one effort. One stroke lost, and it
may be the fatal one. Pull away!-your
canoe, if you have built it, like your friends,
ofthe right material in your character, will
hold as long as yourself will. Pull away,
and before long you may find yourself as
fair haven as the man that paddles his
own canoe"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

"It was rather an expensive feed, you
know" said Willie, as he commented
over the story; "and by Jove! if Madam
goes on in this way, shouldn't be at all
surprised if I have to give two or three
thousand for Durham shorn, to get her
a bit of beef for Christmas dinner
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29

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