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CHAPTER Y.

ifT was in the year AZ. Many gallant
youth had responded to his country's
@call, and as he followed the waving
stars aud stripes, his young heart beat
with patriotic ardour, in contemplating
tue coming glory that awaited him, and
the part his individual arm would sustain
in redrcssing the wrongs inflicted by q
neighboring enemy. But alas how many
narrowing scenes of death cut short the
aspirations Of the youthful heart; his
young ambition crushed in the bud his
bones whiten in foreign land, and no
marble slab marks the spot of their last
resting place! Reader shall paint you
one OF the many scenes, that has made the
tears trickle down the cheeks of the veteran
in arms, and caused the youthful warrior
to long for the peaceful home that hc has
LETT
In deep glen surrounded by the tall
and luxuriant verdure Of southern cline,
was encamped the American host. The
sable and shadowy mantle of night had
fallen over the earth; watch fires were
scattered at given distances, and beyond
their shadowy outlines could be seen boom
ing through the darkness, glimpses of ro-
mantle hills and beautiful valleys; types
Of bard so highly favored by nature so
rich "a mineral wealth and natural re-
sources-the beautiful and indolent coun-
try Of tropical cline, where all reyeled
in peace, JOY and contentment, until de-
luged in blood by the proud and conquer
ing step Of Canales.
Perchancc, a thousand years ago, the
same stars which now dot the heavens
above this civilized host, shone when these
hills AM valleys cucircled mansions Of
marble; when the banners Of strange
and forgotten people Sat;efed in 6 breSzs
as bland as that which now fans the cheek
OF the wearied soldier; when on the bank
Of the winding rivuIet whose murmuring
can now be heard, grouped the Priests and
the white-robcd maidens, swelling into
the deep vault Of heaven, their sacrificial
songi
All is quiet The staff and titled war.
riors are sheltered from the dews and damps
Of the night by the covering Of tents, whose
wh;teness is now reflected by the light ol
the fire; while the hardy, unranked vet.
eran reposes under the broad canopy Of
heaven, as soIndly and secusely rs though
they restled upon cushions Of dowu be
meath the roof Of princes palace.
Pass along this row Of tents and moth.
ing is heard save the gentle breathing o.
the wearied inmates, as they forget in the
arms OF Morphets, the arduous and iabo-
rious duties Of the morrow. But youl
sight Is attracted towards one situated 4
little apart from the Others, and from the
pale light that Is seen through the thin
canvass, you know that lamp il burning
within. You approach, and all is quiet
as the others but yon enter, and youl
bewildered gaze is Iuet by scene, which
In this dark night, weighs upon you as
vision from the land Of spirits. BY tbs
dim light OF the lamp you see lying on &
pallet in the furthermost corner Of IN,
6snt, the pale and wasted form 1t. = young
man, perhaps .wenty-thres years Of age
Fwho seems TO Be In the last hour Of death
nherably wasted face with hollow eyes
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IN ADVANCE
N U NJ B ER 21

very tones of his deep and manly voice,
were never forgotten by the grateful mo-
thcr and daughter. He took from a neat
ly folded packet, that he had brought wi,h
him, the little trinkets and valuables that
were left by the dying youth, his
watch, small bible, a lcck of his hair W: b
other articles were handed to the mother
and sister. At sight of these, Mrs. Clcv>-
land burst into tears, and her agitation hc-
came so extreme that she was forced 10
leave the room.
There was silence for a few moments
after she left, but at length the dau glitter
her eyes filled with tears, said
Tell me everything connected with lis
death, tell me while mamma is away, ! can
bear it better than she can"
Thus con jured, Horace told her, not ev.
cry thing, it is true; but he dwelt on all
that could CRAFTY sisters pride; OIL tie
noble, unSeltish and heroic character Of her
loved brother, and when he concluded, tic
tears were streaming down her lovely
checks. He continued to speak to her in
tcnderIy, soothing manner, for he felt
singularl y interested in this affectionatc and
lovely being.
After spending an hour or two with the
mother and daughter, Horace Withdrew.
The urgent entrcatics Of Mrs. Cleveland to
make the villa his home until his business
was completed in the city, he declined,
but promised to see them often, and OF his
return to his lodgings, Horace thought
he had never spent few hours r!urc
pleasantly.
Mrs. Cleveland was the daughter Of
Count De Orsey a nobeman of France
Being compelled by the Revolution of Ie-
to fee his country, he with his only daush.
ter repaired to the city of New Orleans;
and having secured considerable portion
of his property before he left his native
country, he built this magnificent villa e.
bove the city. He was assisted in the su-
perintendance by French artist, of dis
''~' ''-->- - IL. a-.A tho man
Parisian style. His daughter married MIR
Cleavel"nd, young merchant ofNew Or
leans, and after the death of her father sic
inherited this place, where she and Mr..
Cleveland continued to live until his death
which happened few years previous To
that Of her only son, which we have al
ready described to the reader.
Weeks passed by, and Horace Edscr-
ton still remained at New Orleans. Sew
eral hours of each day were spent
at the Villa, in the society of the char
ming Ella he was associated with all her
walks and rides through the lovely valley.
and at the end Of each visit, his heart
seemed to be more joyous an / glad, and
bounded as in days gone by.
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Nor so SLow.-There is progressive
chap around Philadelphia, who lives bv
his wits, and by their quality, we guess i,o
won't starve soon. On a rainy day he
goes boldly into bar room, or barber
shop, and seizing upon the first umbrella
that comes handy, he very angrily says !.
All found it. pretty note,
to go and steal mans umbrella in th,t
way J" and away he goes. 'Tother day
he marched up to gentleman in Chesnu.
street. aud grabbing at the umbrella in his
hand said he
That's mine, sir: where did you get it."
81 beg pardon" says the man, "it was
loaned me to day by an acquaintance. Ii
it is yours take it SIR"
"Mine, of course it is sir" says Diddler,
and he took it.-He'll do Yankee Blade.
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CHAPTER XII.

fpN the broad valley ofthe Mississippi, up-
on the summit of gently rising hill,
. contiguous 10 the city Of New Orleans
is situated villa Of such stately aud en-,
srancing appearance, as to atiract from
each passer.by, a gaze of the most intense
admiration. The sun shines not on more
lovely spot than this the green lands Of
the valley seeming 10 roll ~ gentle pndu-
latious like the wsves Of calm sea, and
these lovely hills, Or rather waves of YER
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~ BEAUr1FULLY gorgeous was tho

% BEAUTIFULLY gorgeous was the
sunset sky the last notes Of the summer
birds fell upon the ear as they retired to
their resting place in the green forest, and
everything whisphred of love as stood
with my beloved in a beautiful garden, re-
CALLED by the odor Of thousand flowers.
Gently drew my arm aaound her deli
cate waist, and was about to imprint kiss
upon her lips, when she looked me sauci,
ly in the face, and with smile upon her
eountenance she said "do'nt. And don't.
ed -
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USwARANrED IEsULrs. rs.--Amongt the ass
sets Of Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Cal
houn, Jackson, DC, were found hats full
of gold and silver medals---childish bau-
bles, ofno use to man or beast. Presept-
ing Clay, Webster, Alexander, or Napole-
on, with medal, is about equal 10 Offering
the man who superiutends the golden sun
a penny dip TO assist in heightening his IL
Illumination. lConclusively.
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ET Amerchapt who lately advertised
for a clerk who could bear confinement.
was answered by one who had lain seven
years ia jail
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lCoNCLUpEp NEXT wEEK.l

~- Nothing was so much dreaded in our
schoolboy days as to be punished by ST.
ting between two girls. All, the force Of
education. In after years we learned To
submit to such things without shedding u
tear
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ESr One Of our acquaintancss has
perfect passion for rainy weather. 10
you know whv 7 Because b e can spend
the das IN riding ii omnibussa, and hold
ing good looking girls ID bis lap.
~ WHT shoall potatoes erbs better
sboa any other vegetables
Because they have got oses Is see that
theynrc doing.
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Sin Orlglnal Stnrq.
WRITTEN EXPRESSLY FOR THE LANCASTER LEDGER !,
THE RIVAL FOES
Or
THE PURCHASED BEAUTY.
BY W.
BY w. ". CoNNoRs.

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Propos ais for Rations for 1884.

a
WASHINGTON. October IL, 1853
SEALED PROP0s AIS will be received at this Office
~ until 10 o'clock A. NJ on Tuesdsa. the 18th day OF
November next for furnishing Rations to the United
States Marines at the following Stations for the year
1854, viz:
Portsmouth. New Hampshire;
Charestown, Massachusetts,;
brooklyn, (Long Island New York:
fhiiadelphia. Pennsylvania:
Gosport, (near Norfolk Virginia;
Pensacola. Florida; and
Washington, District of Columbia
Each ration to consist of one rouEd and quarter
OF fresh beef or three-quarters OF pound OF mess
pork. eighteen ounces of bread made of superfine
flour, or superfnc flour, at the option of the Govern
ment and at the rate of six pounds Of good coffee,
twelve pounds of the best New Orleans sugar eight
quarts of the best white beans four quarts of vine
gar, two quarts of salt, four pounds of good hard
brown soap, and one and half pounds OF Srod hard
dipped tallOw candles to each hundred ratfons.
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
OF the commanding officer Of each station. either in
bulk or by the single ration and shall consist OF the
best and most choice pieces of tie carcase the porF
to he No. prime pork and the groceries to b.
Of the best quality of the kinds named, subject to
inspection.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied by
the name of two suretiss known to ths office or GER
titled to by some Official person. To be endorsed
Proposals for Rstions for the year 1854" and adj
dressed to the Quarterm4ster of the Marine Corps,
Washington. D. c.
The Patriot, Concord, New Hampshire; Morning
Post and Daily Times, Boston, Massachusetts,; United
States Military and Naval Argus, New York; Brook
lyn Eagle, Brooklyn, New York: Pennsylvania and
Evening Argus, Philadelphia; Times. Baltimore.
Maryland Argus, Norfolk, Virginia; Globe, Ports
mouth, Virginia; Florida Denocrat, Pensacola, Flor
da; and Ancient City, St Augustine, Floridn, will
give the above three insertions each per waek, and
send the account accompanied ny one printed copy
Of the advertisement, to this Office for payment.
oct 12-eotd.
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TRIAL OF PATIENCE.-A good lady,
whose domestic resources do not admit of
an extensive retinue of servants, was en-
gagged up stairs few days since in an
endeavor to quiet crying baby, when
her door-bell rang urgently. No one was
near to answer the summons but herself,
and the baby was at the point where
sleep promised to stop its vociferation.
She laid the youngster on the bed, who
began his cries again, and fastened to the
door. will yoI accept a track. mem 2"
said a masculine voice, and then was
thrust into her hand a ghostly homily
headed DO not be offended" Her feel
ings may easilg be imagined as she took
the back track and returned to her haby.
Say We severest what would We have
done z"
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WE Will OPEN THIS MORN

w Ing, and nave ready Tor sale
Plain Silks, Plaid Silks, Brocade Silks
Black Silks, White Silks, Pink Silks, Blue Silks
Corn-colored Silks, Marcelines, Satins
Plaid Raw Silks, Plaid Merinos
Plaid yaleneiennes, Plaid Mousselaine de LANES,
fine and medium qualities
French Mernos English Merinos
Lupiu's Bombasins, Black AlpacaS
Plaid Bonnet Ribands
Handsome assortment of Embroideries
Embroidered and Plain Linencambric Handk'fs
Grape Shawls, Long Cashmere Shawls
Square Cashmere Shawls, Bay State Long Shawls
Waterloo Long Shawls, square Shawls Of every
kind
Csssimeres of all kinds, Cloths, Vestings
Cassinets, Flannels, Table Damasks
Hosiery Of all kinds, GinghaInS, Calicoes
Satin Lain2, Brocatels, single and double width
Damasks
Bir1eye Diaper, Russia Diapers, Irish Linens
Damask Napkins, Huckaback Diapers
Velvet Cloaks, Cloth Nantes, Cloths and Vevets to
make them
Velvet Carpets, Brussels Carpets, Threeply and In
grain Carpets, Rugs, Door Mats
Blankets, Quilts, Comforts, Yarns all colOrs
~, 81, 81, and ia Bleached and Brown Domestics
"a. IS and ~ Plaid Linseys
And variety of other Goods, too numerous TO
mention. HALL BROTHER
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'1NHE subscriber has removed his school to College
i Hill, where cOmmodious building is being
fitted up for its reception. As the preparatory de
p3rtment of the Columbian College, it will continue
To preserve the character OF strictly select school,
designed for laying the foundation of thorough En-
gilsh, classical and mathematical education. The
next session will commence on the 18th of Septenl-
Der, and close On the last of June.
Terms SD 30 per quarter, payable in advance.
AT a small additional charge the students will he
permitted to attend the lectures delivered in college
on chemistry, geology, and mineralOgy and aIso to
receive instruction in French and other modern Ian
guages by the professor in that department.
Pupils may be boarded at the college, urder the
special care and superintendent of the principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and of n
weekly bOarder will not exceed $50.
GEO. S. BACON, Principal.
Refer TO the faculty of the Columbian College :;
Colonel j. l.. Edwards; Colonel Peter Force; VIM.
Gnnton, esq; H. ID. Gale, NJ. d., of the Patent OF.
hce Joseph Wi son. Esq, of the Land Office, and
Professor C. e. levitt, Of the Smithsonian Institute
sep2-
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HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES OF
Ill every Description at Iron Hall.

FRENCH CHINA.
White, gold band, and richly decorated Dinner,
Desert and Tea Sets, and in separate pieces. Cups
and sauccrs, rich Vases and Perfume Bottles, Ia
bies, Pitchers, &C.
Breakfast, Tea, Dining, and Toilet Ware, in com
plcte sets or separate pieces.
GLASSWARE.
Cut and pressed Gobets, Tumblers, Wines Hooks,
Champagnes, and Claret Glasses, Water Bottles,
Dishes, Bowls, Salts Jelleys, Lemonades, Flagons,
Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers. Decantcrs, &c.
LOOKING-GLASSES
Very large and small Mantel and Pier Glasses,
plain and richly ornamented Gilt Frames. mahoga-
ny Pier and Toilet Glasses. Looking-slasses fur
nshed to order at short notice Of any dm nsiens at
PLATED ALBATA GOODS.
Casters, Cake Baskets. Soup Ladies', Spoons, Forks,
Butter Knives, Pickle Stands, Sugar Baskets. Nap
kin Rings. Covered Disbes, Liquor Stands, Butter
Tubs Card Receivers, Egg Stands, Toast Racks.
Salts, Mugs, Pitchers Breakfast and Tea Sets, Snuff
fers and Trays, Tea and Coffee Urns, Cardlesticks,
Walters, &c.
TABLE CUTLERY.
Breakfast and Tea Ware, in sets or separately,
Casters, Urns, Pitchers, Candlesticks, &c.
JAPANNED GOODS.
Tea Trays and Walters in sets or separate, Bread
Baskets, Cheese Trays Wine Coolers, Toilet Sets,
Cake and Spice Boxes, Tea CaniSters, Cash Boxes,
Plate Warmers, &c.
BRONZED IRON GOODS.
Elegant bronzed and gilt Mantle Clocks. Mantle
duu ldUiS umbrella STANDS,
Spittoons, Tenders and Irons, Shovels and longs,
&c.
BLOCK TIN GOODS.
Coffee and Teapots, Dish Covers, Nursery Lamps,
Chatting Dishes, Soup Tureens, Egg Boilers, Coffee
and Tea Urns, &c.
GAS FIXTURES
Chandeliers, Pendants, Brackets, &C., large as
sortment from the factory of Cornelius, Baker Co..
embracing all their recent patterns, which will be
sold Mt the manufacturers retail prices.
LAMPS, GIRANDOLES, &c.
Lard and Oil Lamps. Ethereal Oil Lamps, Hall
Lanterns, Side Lamps, Granoles, in pairs and sets.
BRUSHES, BASKETS, WOOD WARE, COOKING
UTENSILS, &c.
Together with an inconceivahle variety of useful
and ornamental Housekeeping Articles, all of which
will be sold as low for cash or time for good pa
per- as they can be bought in any of the Eastern
cities. The public are invited to call and examine
the rich display Of beautiful Goods recently received
c. w. BOTELER,
oct 4-Tu&F&eO3w- Iron Hall.
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o T ICfAL
TRIssURr DErAhtsrs,
WasuISoroS. AO, % is,,

WASHINGTON, Aug. -. ls59
Notice is hereby given to the boldprs Of N, -
per cent stocks Of the loan authorized by N. o.. -
April Is, 1872, and redeemalle Slst December 1850
and also, to the holders CT the six per cert s,,,
the loan authorized ty The act of July ls4G r,.,c
able 18th November, ls56, that this deJar,mcn, :
prepared to rurcbaSe st any tim" between the dat.
hereof and the first day of December next 10 the .x
tent Of two millions of said stock the manner and
on the terms hereinafter mentioned, TO wit:
In case Of any contingent competition. within IN.
amount stated preference will be given in cri.r q,
time in which the said stocks of either Kind ms, n.
offered. The certificates duly assigned To the United
States, must be transmitted to this department,
upon the receipt Whereof price will I've paid com.
pounded Of the following particulars:
lst The par value amount specified In each
certificate.
ID. premium Of 16 per cent on the stocks .,
1872 re'eemable in 1862, or premium "a. the case
may bc) of So rer cent. on the stocks Of 1916. "a
dsemable in 1856.
3d. Interest on the par Of tie certificate from IN.
LIST of July, 1853, to the date of receipt and sse
ment at the treasury, with the allowance sAr IN.
money to reach the owner Of enc days Interest IL
addition.
Payment for said stocks will be made in DRAFT, q,
the Treasurer of tte United States on In. assistant,
treasurer at Boston, New York, or fhiadelthis. a,
the parties may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Oct lo-da secrctary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, July 81, 1855
Notice s hereby given to the holders of the six Der
cent stocks OF the United States of the loan author
lied by the act of 18th Of January lsi7 and redeem
able the Slst of December 1867 and Of tie loan su-
thorssd by the act of 3l,t Of March, 1915, and r.
deemable 3oth June, 1865, that this department il
prepared to purchase, at any time between the date
hereof and the LIST day of December next 10 the q.
tent Of the of five millions of dollars Of the said
stocks, in the manner and the terms hereinafter
mentioned, to wit:
In of any contingent competition. within the
amount stated preference will bs given in the order
of time in which the said stocks may be offered The
certificates duly assigned to the United Statc. must
be transmitted to this department; upon the RECEIPT
whereof price will be paid compounded Of the fl.
lowing particulars:
i. The par value or amount tpecifsd in each Ger.
tifcate.
2. A premium on said amount Of twenty-one per
cent.
8. Interest on the par Of the certificate from the
Let of July, 1885, to the date of receipt sud settle
ment at the treasury, with the allowance (for the
money TO reach the owner Of enc days interest in
addition.
Payment for said stocks will lie made In drafts of
the Treasurer of the United States on the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York. or philadelphia, as
the parties may indicate.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Oct 10-dtf Secretary If the Treasury
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NOTWITHSTANDING GOODS.

lE subscriber begs leave to call the attention of
Il HOusekeepess and the public generally to his
extensive stock of Housekeeping Goods, comprising
Tenders, Coal Scuttles. Shovels
Lookidg glasses, Walters,
Andirons of various kinds, Wo0d-saws
Wood horses, c. 5. Wood axes, Fire Stands
Waffle Irons, Nut Picks Stair Rods
House and Tea Bells
Knives and Forks, various qualities, a splen
did assortment
Carvers, Steels. Breed Knives
Timed Iron, britannia, German Silver Alba
ia, and Silver plated Tea, Table, and Dessert
Spoons
Brass, Polished, Stee', Iron. and Kitchen SHOVEL
and Tongs
Coffee Mills, Candesticks Shutters
All kinds of Kitchen Utensils
And Indeed almost everything in the Housekeep-
ing line.
Housekeepers and others are invited TO examine
my STOCK before purchasing, as my terms such
as cannot fail to please.
JOHN W. BADEN,
South side Fa. avenue, near 9th street
&C S-S&WtillstDec-
Marl Gazette AMI Rock. Journal
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SPECIAL NOTICE..
THE MON AC AnEMY

Corner Of l4th Street and Neu York .fpcnue.
erery udy responsible school. for the correct and
thorough training of their sons, in the Classics and
Higher Mathematics, and also in the Modern Ian
gIIases and Natural Sciences, so that they may be
tlted Tor College, or for Engineering, Surveying and
Commercial pursuits, respectfully invited to visit
the Institution, call upon the Principal soon As
the number of pupils is limited, and the vacant seats
few.
No pupils will be admitted or continued whose
character is known to be bad or doubtful.
No pupils will be admitted hencef0rth who have
not advanced beyond t e primary branches.
Circulars can be obtained at the principal Book
stores. Z. RICHARDS,
sep l2-3m PRINCIPAL
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EDITORIAL CoURTEsIEs.- following
Is a pretty fair specimen of the way
they do things" out in California. One
would almost think that some of the
philosophers of the Tribune had imme.
grated to those distant parts, carrying
with them the ulbanity and mild accom-
plishments of New York education.
We quote from the San Francisco Placer
Times and Transcript:
The dirty puppy of the Nevada Jour-
nal propounds question in the last issue
of that sheet, i'll reference to one of the
editors of this paper. If that individual
will apply in person to us, we will cheer
fully furnish him the desired information,
and at the same time so impress it upon
his memory by an application of cow
hide to his dirty carcass, as to prevent
his ever forgetting the answer to his UNI
called for and malicious query"