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on by nv success. His brow darkened; J.
heard his teeth clench in the agony of rage
his eyes shone as if the fires of a demons
breast was sparkling through them deep
lines of anger scanned his face he stood be-
fore me dumb as a senseless fiend, trembling
in every fibre, and / covered beneath his
searching, riyeting gaze a curse escaped his
lips-a cursed prayer for my destruction,
mingled with VOWS of ultimate revenge. /
was stupefed / felt that the future held in
store some awful r~etribution for US both, and
| sank upon the ground and tears came to
| my relief. Lwept like a helpless child, and
my brother left me, muttering curses against
us-both Martha and /.
When l saw Martha again, and listened
to her sweet words and her joyous laugh, my
depression lett me, and forgot all my trou-
bles. We fixed an carly day for our mar
riaga; guests were invited, and all necessary
preparations were made. The day arrived,
and was happy. We approached the altar
and the Priest united us-we were one =
As we left the church, l met the gaze of my
brother that same black scowl of premedi-
tated vengeance was on his brow-I trem-
bled at it, and felt it was to be my haunting
spirit. He was in company with an old,
gray-headed, withered Alchymist, of Paris,
and as we passed them, | saw a smile CLEAN
like a sunbeam, DER the blasted face of the
old man, who had made science and drugs
the burdcned study of his useless life.
My brother and the Alchymist were bidSer
to the marriage feast. All day l felt restless
and uneasy when in their presence l fel
that I was in my brothers power, but how
e l could not tell. Night came, and Oh Heav
r en-, can l ever forget that night of ter
t ror? l had fallen asleep with my bride il
/; my arms. | was awakened by a stiaed moal
coming from her, that almost froze my heart
1t was a moan like / had heard from the lip
+ of only one before-that of a culprit whe
+ the fatal drop fell and hurried his soul int
eternity I sprang up and seized a light
her face was a livid blue! Her countenanc
e was distorted with mortal anguish; her limb
a were rigid-a snowy foam was gurglin
from her swollen lips-the horrid truth 1asl
IF ed upon my mind, that the monster Deaf
was graphing with and tearing asunder HI
heartstring! was speeches. with horror
n In vain l tried to shrek for help my tongr
n denied me utterance. My eye caught a pa
y cloud of smoke creeping out in a spir
ID wreath from beneath her temple. I snatcht
er with a frenzied energy the pillow from b
n head. A curious looking package fell upt
lie the floor. saw the same fatal smoke stea
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Ra- Several interesting Communications
crowded out this week. One from Invinci-
BILE is in type, but was crowded out.
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s6F The old sign at the Red Curtained
Saloon has fallen-into the gravel The Pro-
prietor has several others, red-y painted. =
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HAe Stopping a short time in the town of
Graham, not long since, we were Disguised
at the general exhibition of drunkenness a
noisy trapping" of the " invisible spirit" in
an unlicensed Hotel-bold and shameless de-
bauchery in a low drunkery, licensed-and
tippling from hand to hand on the public
square, in open view of the dignitaries of the
Court on the bench, measured in a tin cup by
a poor decripit being, conspired to render the
village offensive to those having the cause OF
a crushed humanity at heart.
They regulate" things in Alamance =
On the 10th of May, III, it was the render
vous ofthe renowned " Regulators J" hence,
it need not be a matter of surprise that the
modern Alamancers should favor the " regu.
~lation" of the traffic the sper-its of the
fore-feythers has descended to us !" Pos
hoe, three " raps" and a-faH!
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br The ground was covered with snow,
in this latitude, on New Years day.
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:" Shine on your own side, Darkie p

We have received an elegant article of Boot
and Shoe polish from Messrs. Jno. Scott &
Sons, manufactured by them at Graham, N.
G. One of the Proprietors informs US that
they arc putting up a superior article of wri-
ting Ink, and that they expect to make the
two a permanent business.
We can see no reason why we should not
manufacture such articles at home rather
than to send our money out of the State and
get an inferior article. Let others among
our enterprising citizens engage in the man.
ufacture Of the various articles daily used by
our people. For one we are tired Of seeing
Northern axe-helves, Northern combs, North
ern toothpicks, etc. crowding Southern shelves
We advise our merchants to give Messrs Scots
a trial they may go farther and fare worse
our boots reflect cur thoughts
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FASHIONABLE LIoUoR s,IooN.

JACK GILLPoT would respectfully present
the Public his Business Card, at 81 begin
ming OF a new year, and request It'd svmpa-
thy and patronage of a generous, lbk Al com
munity. He is especially desirdks to lie
continued in his old, licensed bu1 Is sids
selling intoxicating drinks to his lkION Jy
zens, a right of which some would ap'sby
deprive him-and to this end, IA esrpg e
desires that a new set of Comm siOpss-edto
elected, specially and particularh Ple'I Inake
grant your humble servant lice t00,er "a
his fellOw-citizens happy and . s.Tpd sel Of
generous wine and flowing D ne j. nc
them home most glorious 81 .ep 70
life victorious )" and finally ID ign94s of
common doom of the drunka1d peo.R eves
ious gravel Do but this n w ali
Oakdom, and your h9mble privi,
pray /; and beside, ptOmis spa
and severally, the V ious
nrd~
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whose cheering rays ]han shine in purd
diance over the ~lifeless body, until re-unl
with the freed spirit in the realms Of 9
forever.
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CHAPTER TIT.

Grattude-An inUitation-neU .Jriends-G
pleasant time for the Printer.
Mr.. Someryille was n wealthy wine mer-
chant, and had gathered his wealth by sell
ing and importing vino and various liquors.
After the burning of his mansion he removed
with his family to a less snowy house in the
upper part of the town, and in a few days was
rs comfortably sitaated as he was before the
fire. Grateful to st. Clair for his manly ex-
ertions on the night ofthe disaster, he prompt
~ sent him a note Of invitation to visit him
and take tea with his family. At the appoin-
ted time Jacques gave the brass knocker on
the door q sharp rap, and he was ceremoni-
ously ushered into Mr.. Somerville's parlor by
apolite servant. Somerville pressed the prin-
ter's hand and with q warm tear in his eye he
thanked him for his courage in r~escuing his
sweet Agnes-his only child, from a death
the most horrible. St. Glars brow and cheek
redeemed, his heart luttered in his bosom
and he whispered to himself" who is Robes
pierre :"
Jacques was soon on the most intimate
terms with the family, and after tea, in the
adst Of most animated tete G-tete, Mr.. Som
.-yilieT Tent on kno wing more about the prin
made n souiries about his early youth il
'rance and ohont ~ nNst life. Here JAG
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s~ We have learned that some person

hEE We nave learned that some person
kare diSnosedI@wNlnIain, that o.
ices appointed to procure State Temperance
Lecturers, have not gone forward and EN-.
ployed men and sent them out on their mis-.
sion! 1t is a very easy matter to find fault
with others, but how few are disposed tc
place at their own doors the blame which
they are so ready to lay against others. We
know none are more anxious, than are the
members of the Committee, that active, stir
ring, able Lecturers and Agents should be il
the field; but they know that to procure such
means must be in hand to remuncrate them
for their services. Knowing this, they have
appealed to the Friends of Reform, individ
ually, and to the Divisions, collectively, t.
come up with their means, thus giving tn,
Committees assurance that the men thew en-
ploy will surely receive their pay for theil
labor. But Uery teu, however, of either, "
dlvlduals or Divisions, have responded1a AL
the Committees cannot employ mep&e
such circumstances. All can others, I'm
reasonablencss of this thing1es. Give tn
trust, instead of finding re will guar ge
discharge their duty I'M at work imme- &c
the Committees the ms are received to te
antee they will ha' set to work-and an II
olateiy' AS Sand another, as the funds al
employ oHestify. Come friends-let us Of
o'nef' Yand prompt. eS
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The fine, fashionable establishments of the
undersi gned, may be found in the principal
thorough-fares Of our cities, towns and villa
ges, where they have polite and attentive a.
gents to receive and accommodate their gen.
teel friends, where they are freed from dis
tarbance by the low, vulgar, bloated drunk
ard. But, in order to provide for the wants
Of all, they have also second and third class
establishments-the former of which is stu
ated in more retired places, in Rowdy Alley,
that leads into the broad Road to Destruction,
within sight of the Jail and the Poor House,
and in close proximity to the Gallows. Our
third class houses, are still more obscurely
situated, and are for the accommodation OF
our colnred friends, where no spying, ~tell-talo
white man is admitted. And although the
whipping-post and spectators pen are in
sight, to punish for stealing their masters
corn, bacon, &C., yet our Agents are of cas-,
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RALEIGH, q. Q.
Wednesday, January A, 1854.

ALEX. M. GORMAN, EDITOR.
M. JOHNSON, Associate Editor
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AdvertisAheir sincere

The undersigned Wa latitude, for the
to the citizens of Nsfhey have received
and pocket-feltcxRby strict attention
liberal share offgreat and increasing
at their handA odating al who may ia
to businessea to secure an increase
facilities The various elegant es-
vor the4@y have erected for the fash
of theiTgay, merit the highest encom-
tabG6ise for their rich and spicy accom-
i06hs, while the abundance of less pre-
ing establishments, which they have pro
evince a determination to accommodate
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07
"-devout and pure,
Sober, steadfast and demure. "

We me, one oi this fashion las! week.
Her sorrows have served only 10 soften her
charms, as age melIows picture. Brilliant
eyes, which have Oft seen dance with JOY.
had los. none Of their power, but were more
subdued-lhey seemed to be looking be-
yond the grave, longing to join her liege
lord in onr eternal bliss of welded love
"When your husband died,'' said Earth
lost bright ornament, but Heaven gained
sanl.'' A tear Of sorrow stood in the
widows eye, but CLEAN of religious hope
and resignation melted it away. 81 need
not tell you," continued, "'hat, search the
wide world, you cannot fnd his fellow
you already know that full we'll"
The fair bereaved one clutched my hand
convusvely; | had touched the right cord
nature burs, forth a very torrent OF tears
gusheI from her eyes like unto an earth
quake heaved her breast, even the "Coun-
lerle, presentiment'' of Nlobe upon her
cameo seemed to catch the "soft Infec'IoD,'
and alabasler tears and in sweet aud broken
accents the beautiful mourner thus sobbed
out, "PU bel l do 20
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07
MISC E l. IL A n E O i S.
NELSON'S LOVE.


''Lamarine's Memoirs Of celebrated char
ac,ers" has, in the memoir Of Nelson. an
episode concerning The famed -tsauty tns: :
the early stages of his rapid and signal sue
cess, The author leads us TO the conlempla-
ton of his s'fatBl attachment" TO Lady Ham,
il.on-she who was Sat first the ASpasa,
and afterwards The Herodias of her age."-
Here is description how this wonderful
women emerged from obsc Irily, and b'azed
on the world:
LADY HAMILToN's YourH g. FORTUNES.
Her only nome was Emma, for her father
was always unknown. She was one OF
those children of love, of crime, of mystery,
whom nature delights to overwhem with
gifts in compensation for the loss of hered-
ilary claims. Her mother was a poor far
mer's servant in the county of Chester
Whether she had lost her husband by death,
or, like Hagar, had been abandoned by her
seducer, she arrived, unknown and reduced
to beggary, ., village in Wales, the Swift
zerlsnd OF England. She carried in her
arms female infant Of few months old.
The beauty of both attracted the simple
moun,aineers of The village Of Howarden ;
the stranger picked up livelihood by work
ing for The farmers and cleaning in be fields.
The marked and noble features of the child
served 10 propagate the rumor that her birth
was illus,rious and mysterious she was
said 10 be daughter of Lord Halifax. No
thing afterwards, either in her fortune or
education, gave color TO the report, AT the
sge of twelve she was received into neigh
boring family as children's servant. The
frequen. visits of her master and mistress to
London, where they resided at The house oI
their relative, the celebrated engraver, Boy
dell, gave her the first idea Of the impression
her figure Produced upon the crowd in pub
lie places, and a vague presenliment of the
high fortune TO which her beauty would ex
al. her. At sixteen she made her escape
from Hawarden, field too obscure and cir.
cumscribed for her expanded dreams, and
engaged herself in the household of re,
epectable tradesman in London. A lady o
superior rank, struck by her appearance in
the shop, elevated her to a higher position
in seryitude.
Almost without employment in an opu.
lent family, Emma gave herself up to tht
perusal OF those fascinating romances which
create an imaginary world for the love o
ambition of youthful minds she frequentct
the theatres, and imbibed the frs. inspira
lions OF the genins Of dramatic expression
Of action, and altitude, which she embodied
afterwards in a new art, when she becam
the living statue Of beauty and passion. Be
ing discharged by her mistress for som
household negligence, her growing taste 70
the theatre induced her to seek a situation
in the family Of one of the managers. Th
irregulari.y and freedom Of that establish
ment, the constant intercourse with actors
musicians, and dancers, Initiated her in tn
subordinate mechanism of The dramatic ART
She was then in the flower of her youth, ant
the full perfection Of her beauty. Her tai
and elcgau. figure equalled IN natural grac
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07
p O E II Il Y.
From the Alexandria Gazette.
THE SEASONS OF LIFE.

1HE SEASOIS - OP Liz IL.
Life hath it gentle Spring-time,
Of buds and blossoms far,
That, with unfolding beauty,
Breathe fragrant here and there;
This season like an angel,
With silent velvet tread,
Comes stealing with its sweetness
Around the infants head.
Life hath its balmy Summer,
OF bright and golden hours,
That float serencly onward,
Upon the wings of fioW'rs;
This season bright with glory
Bright as the rain-bow's beams
Doth paint youth IS gorgeous visions,
And weave its splendid dreams.
Life hath its russet Autumn,
OF garner'd smile and tear;
OF leaves all serc and faded,
That once looked green and fair,
This season, sad and solemn
Chill with the frosty air
Doth cast its sombrc shadows
Around the man of care.
Life hath its dreary Winter,
Of fierce and angry storm,
That pours it mournful requiem
Above the seasons gone;
1t comes, and rudely snatchcth
The bloom which time once gave;
And, with its snow-veil shroudeth,
The old man for the grave.
Aug. Goth. J. w. J
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07

LITTLE PITCHERS WITH GREAT EARS
IN olher," said litle Agnes, "whas made
Won marry father ?-You told Aunt Char
lotte. you had all the money!
e.Ilush, child wha, are you talking a
bout? | did not say so.''
"Why, yes, mother, you said he was
poor, and had You though. of being bur
dened with so many country COUSINS as you
call them, you never would have had him.
Don'l, you like Aun. Phoebe, and Aunt
Polly, and Aun, Judy? Pm sure ! do"
"Why, Agnes, you are crazy, believe
When did You ever hear your mother talk
so? Tell me Instantly
Yesterday, ma, when sat in the back
parlor, and you and aunt were in The front
one, I'm sure you did say so, dear mother ;
and pity you very much; for you told
aunt there was time before J was born,
when father drank too much, and then you
know, you spoke of The 'pledge,' and said
how glad you were lha, The temperance re-
form saved him"
"My dear was talking ofsomebody else,
think. We were speaking of Uncle Jethro
and his family"
l'o' 'bS uoSC hp hShtos 'o"'h1' , ono
you know you told ahou, fathers failure in
business. Uncle Jethro never failed. And
you said too, when you moved in ibis house.
your money Eaid for everything, but the
world did not know it and"
"You have told quite enough, my child
What do you stay listening in my back
parlor for when send you up stairs to stu
dy? 1t has come to pl,iful pass if your
aun, and must have all our privacy retail
ed in this way. suppose you have al.
ready told your father all that you have
heard -
mo, mother hav'n', because though
il would hurt his feelings. love my father
and never told him anything to make him
unhappy"
Agnes sa. looking at the fire, and asked
''M other, if people really love others, dc
they ever talk against them? Didn't yor
tell me never to speak of any home diff
Guilty; and if Edward and ] say wrong
words, you tell me never to repeat them
and never do.;'
"Agnes," said the rebuked mother, ''lis
.eners are despicable characters. Dom
you ever let me know of you doing III,
make a gres. deal Of mischief in this way
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

HoNoR.-The A,henians erected large
statue OF Esop, and placed him, though a
slave, on lasting pedestal, to show laa'
the way 10 honor lies open indiferen,ly TO
all Pheurus
FAME.-lf man do not cree, in this age
his own tomb ere he dies, he shsll live no
longer IN monument than the bell rings end
the widow weeps.-Shakspeare.
AuE.-Tbere canno, live more unhsp-
py creature then an i'll na,ured old man, who
is neither capable of receiving pleasures.
nor sensible of doing Them to others Sir
W. Temple.
Pleasures. = Mental pleasures never
cloy unlike those Of The body, they are
increased by repetition, approved Of by re-
aecl.on, and strengthened by enjoyment.-
Cotton.
PaEsENTs.--When thou makes, pIesen,
let .hsn be of such things ,ha, will last long ;
to the end they may be in some sor. immor-
tai. and may frequently refresh The memory
of he receIver.-Fuller.
CaRIsTIANITY.-lf ever Christianity ep-
peas in its power, it is when i. erects lis
E.ros saies upon the tomb when i, takes up It's
volasies where the world leaves them !; and
fills me breach with immortal hope in dy ing
ID tenis.-R. Hall.
LIE ss.-Next 10 clothes being fine, they
should be wel-made, end worn easily; for
a min is only the less gentee for fine
coalif, in wearing it, he shows a regard for
it, and is not as easy i'll il as if it was plain
one Chesterfield.
DRUNKENNESS ss.-Some Of The domestic
evils of drunkenness aIe-houses without
windows, gardens wishou, fences, fields
without lllsge, barns without roofs, children
wi.l,,ut clothing, principles, morals or man
ners - --FrdnkiG.
SouL.-We may compare the soul to a
linen cloth j. must frs, be washed to take
off igs native hue and color, and to make
it white; and afterwards it must be ever
and ennn washed to preserve il white
iSouts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07

REVERENCE DUE TO GoD.-If the young
man forgels his God, the old one will sell
dom find him in old age; if in the pride and
flush of health, we om. to call on the name
Of him from whom we possess the yigor o.
life, in the hour of sickness what comfort
can we have in approaching his Divine Ma
jesty9 And if in the enjoyment of every
species of worldly prosperity, we neglect se
pause in the midst Of our enj"ymen, 20 ac'
knowledge the glver of all good gifts, will
what heart can we in the hour of diversity
fly for protection 10 Divine Goodness.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07

INGENIOUS TEsT.-A Yankee in onef ol
our New England towns, going into the
market to buy mess Of sausages, held out
link TO Tiger, his dog. Tiger rubbed his
nose against them, as if to smell Bit, and
Instantly brissled up and showed his dentals
Upon which his master dropped Them like
a bot potato.
"Whal's the matter - demanded the ven-
der of pork, "Do you find fault with my
ssussges :"
"No," replied The yankee, ''I've nothing
agn the sassingers. Only, dog ,con't cat dog
hal's ell"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07

MEN OF AMERIcA-The greatest man
stake him all in ALL" of the las! hundred
years, was Gen. George Westinghouse
American.
The creates. doctor Of divinity was JON
alhsn Edwards-an American.
The creates, philosopher was Benjamin
Franklin-an American.
The creates. of living sculptors is Hiram
Powers-sn American.
The greatest of living historians Is "m
II. Prescott-an American.
The creates, oripthologist was John Jas
Audubon-an American.
There has been no English writer in The
present age whose works have been marked
with more humor, more refinement, or more
grace than those of Washington llvIng-a'
American.
The greatest Lexcographer, since the
time of Johnson, was N oah Webser-ar
American.
The inventors, whose works have beer
productive of the greatest amount OF bene
fit 10 mankind in the last century, were
Godfrey, Fitch, Fulton and Whl'ney-aI
Americans.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07

SHORT ACQUAINTANCE.-A late ball 10
Baltimore, a gentleman having danced with
young lacy whose attractions, both per
sonal and conversational, seemed to have
made an impression OIL his sensibii'ies, ask
ed, on leading her to a seat,il he might have
the pleasure of seeing her The following day
"Why, no, sir," replied The fair one"
shall be engaged tomorrow evening bu'
III tell you when you can see me-"
81 shall be most happy exclaimed the
stricken swain.
"Well, on Saturday night" resumed The
lady, 'you can see me a. the foot OF Marsh
Marker, selling cabbages."
II The young man is wise he'll be there
certain, for that will make him most ex-
cellent wife.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07

THE WIDow.-Is there snv character in
life so interesting as young and beautiful
widow. n fllrly, coquettish one, who,
even among her sorrows, has an eye 10 fu-
lure welded happiness in another; but one
of genuine heart, welded to her husbands
urn, pensive, bu, no! sad, her griel sof'ened
to placidness.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-09-07

A lady walking with her husband on the
beach, inquired of him the Difference be-
tween exportation aud transportation. Why,
my DEAR" replied he, '.if you were IN yon-
der vessel, you would be exported, and
should be Aansp0r!CN.N