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CHAPTER III.


Such was the bsginnirg of my ecquain.
lance with Harry Anstruther. and so it
Continued during the rest of his vacation
The next year passed happily TO me,
but the winter vacation did not bring
Harry as formerly. He was an orphan
and the uncontrolled possessor Of large
fort une, md had made up his mind as
he wrote TO his aunt, TO See something OF
the world.
By-snd-bye vague rumors Of mad col.
lege pranLs began to circulate in our lit.
tie cotlere, and the elderly ladies', who
assem- bled ct aunt Patty's tea-,a BILE. nod
ded their heads and looked mysterious
when Harry's name was mentioned
As | entered the par.or one day.
heard visitor say.
You should really write 10 him, Miss
Anstruther. and expostuate with him
about his conduct. George assures me
that he is at the head Of all the mischief
in college. and he would have been ex
PEELED long ago if lie had not been so
adroit in escaping positive proof Bus
perhaps George. dear boy. is too severe.
for his standard is so high and Mrs.
Welsh arranged her sab!es with much
satisfaction as she spoke.
His siaidard is not too high for de
traction said |. with no little temper.
as the lady smiled herself out Of III,
room.
Aunt Margaret made no answer. but
sighed as her knittingnee dies clicked and
flashed with unusual rapidity. But the
tears came to good aunt patty's eyes as
she said,
i wouldn't have believed it of Harry.
lie was always full OF fun, and may be he
did just for mischief dress himself up
like robber. and stop the farmers on
their way to market. and make them give
up their money and things, but don t
believe he CANDLES so,' and the most
troubled tears bad ever seen in aunt
Patly's eyes. stood there now.
There must be some truth in it. Sis
ter, replied aunt Marguret, sternly. Mr..
Hale has forbidden him in his house. and
she turned her back little more TO the
light as she spoke.
oo' 10y ouu ildE Oc lie was IN rove
with Nelly Hale. and aunt Patty. whose
warm heart extended itself to all sorts of
troubles. fell into reverie.
All further discussion of the subiec,
was stopped by the waiter bringing in an
armful of wood for the fire. As be was
retiring. aunt Margaret said.
James. ] wish, while we are out driv.
ing. you would take down master Harry's
portrait from over the mantel. and place
ii IN our chamber
James was too much estonished to
make his usual elaborate obeslenoe. and
stood staring vacantly a, his mistress till
she re minded him of his duty by adding.
you may bring the carriage now
Aunt Patty had looked up with a
frightened air 10 her sister, but the Miss
es Austruther were really heroines to
their servants. SO il was not until after
Jamea had closed The door that she said.
Oh! Margaret, how can you do so: i,
seems SO cruel for US TO desert poor Hsr.
~ because erybody else does
i cannot have this portrait hanging
there made an excuse Tor people like Mrs.
Welsh to discuss him as they please.
was the reply.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

Ii is reported in literary circles in Bos-
ton that the very spirited parody on Te-
nyson's Battle Ode. which was originally
published in the Boston Transcript under
The title of "The Bright Brigade" was
written by daughter of Hon. Edward
Everett. The Home Journal pronounced
1.-THE most successful parody yet al
tempted"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

THE PoTATo DIsEAsE-Mr. w. Tugofe,
Of kinderhook. Ind. claims the reward OF
$4,000 offered by the Massachusetts
Legislature for a discovery of a proven.
tive of the potato rol'' He says tho
cause is bug, and the prevention consists
in cutting eff the vines before they shed
their blows, about three or four inches
above the ground, removing all he leaves.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

The editor of the Detroi. Pines saws
ne heard. day or two since. the follow
ing illustration of early piety:-"Prsy
God to bless father and mother, and Anna
and-by jinks must scrsmble quick 10
get into bed before Mary does"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

Some crusty, fustys lusiy, musts. dusty. gusiy
curmudgeon of 'man, gave the following toa. :
al celebration: Our fire engines-MaS thew
be like our old niaids-ever ready, hss never
wanted:"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

AT Fort des MONIES. Iowa, there is dreadful
scarcity of women. In one Louise were found
nineteen bachelors and only married conpls..
The eGior entreats the ladies to come out there.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

One yonng mar in the vicinity OF Boston, shot
himself last week, because he could not get
wife ; and another because he could no. get
divorce.
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from each other. than If two or three were
left together in the same hill, since the
roots more room 10 grow. AND they find
greater smount of nourishment when thus
isola:ed The fruit will also be more
solid and of better quality.
Il should also be remembered that air
aud light are essential &c The growth and
maturity of the fruit; and it is better TO
occasionally Gu, out thrifty plant than
that the ground be too den,ely covered
Just vines enough TO thinly cover the
ground, will produce better than double
this mber.-Amsrican AgriculturiSt.
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Poverty must be womss-is is go
fond OF pinching a person.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25
CoYGREss-MoyDAY.

SESArE-After the presentation Of petitions Mr.. Fz-
patrick submitted resolution referring to the Court OF
Claims such OF the private claims embraced in the Senate
bill OF tho last Congress to authorize the payment of
tain claims for depredations and spoatons during the
hosttes with the Greek and Seminole Indians in 1896
and 1897 the claimants choose to prosecute before that
The resolution laid NJ the request of Mr.
Fessenden and the Senate adjourned until Thursday next
House RRPREsEsrArIyEs-There was a large attend
in the House to-day from general impressionhow
made we unprepared to say--that an organization
would be effected before adjournment through the adop
ton of the plurality rule The result however, left
matters precisely where they stood Saturdays adjourn
ment There vote taken on the plurality resolu-
tion but without There ballot taken for
Speaker but without showing any material change in the
relative strength Of the three candidates Under the opera
ton of the tennue rule the debates have lost much of
their interest The House adjourned to Wednesday,
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I'm pEspAIR.

The Cleveland (ohio) Herald of Monday talk, \.
despondingly Of the fusion and their prOspeet,
success ia the election Of Speaker Of the House;
"The letter to-day FROM Republican puts worn. \
upon the matter than suspected We do nOtlIs !
complexion Of affairs portrayed By him. and even lea, a
those republicans most strongly anslavery theu,I
in danger OF being led away by the annoy which
their path so TO lose sight OF the question mad
Ohio, the Kansas Nebraska issue, and the popouems,
all other issues. If it be true, Republican SAYS
the Northwest members will not vote for Pennington N
indeed, il does look squaIly."
This Republican winds up his gloomy letter with
following which he thinks will be the last resort for
organization
'To my mind, the thing possible, 1t would gre,
rebound 10 the advantage Of the country il the nation,
both democratic and know-nothng, could be either eoa
drivsa into union for the organization OF the House
the old-lpe democrats too crafty TO be caught IN
trap So trust, will be the republicans. But clos
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The Hon. Humphrey Marshall the representative Of the
Louisville district wrote letter TO the Louisville Journal
the 18th instant denying report tibet he made over
to the democratic party TO unite him for Speaker
and that he was Indignantly purned He says Of the race
be made for Speaker "Nether my friends nor bad the
slightest idea Of my being elected Speaker lie says Of
the deadlock at Washington:
We are in nice fix here do pot see how we are e
organize the House any other principle than tho recession
of the administration party from the position they have
taken for vow that viii cast my vote for
Them for Speaker unless they combine pre the plurality
rule upon the minority TO which belong, aud IL shall be
necessay 70 choose between the evils Of having
them and radical aboIont in the chair. IL such
might feel that dc administrator candidate preferable 20
hs Other
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SENATOR TOUCEY.

An abolition editor in Boston hopes that Senator Tow,
will be sent abroad if for other purpose than 10 q
him out of the United States Sennte and takes occas
be extensively personal in reference to that genema
The Boston Herald Ga neutral paper thus rebukes his
clifton cotemporary:
Senator Toucey has the mind OF statesman the heart
a man, aud the manners of gentleman. As lawyer
stands in the front rank OF his profession. He is thorough
vefsed 10 legal lore and his clear intellect aud compreu
sise ideas enable him to grasp all subjects that with
the range of legislator, in which capacity he has
much service his native State andthe country The
crime Of Senator Toucey, in the eye of the Telegraph
that he is aboonist, his views being too broad
national for that"
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JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION,

This veteran association met Thursday evening" the
goth instant at Cops Saloon in conformity usage and
in compliance with the following published call
"Jachson Democratic association.
meeting of this association will be held at Copps Sa-
loom Louisiana avenue Thursday evening next goth
instant o'clock. Punctual attendance of all members
in good standing and also of all persons DESTROYS of be-
coming members Is requested. Officers for the ensuing
be elected, and other important business will
be submitted for Consideration. J. D. HOOVER"
The attendance of old members large and many
recruits Gas will be by the list published below
enlisted under the glorious flag of democracy. spirit
akin to that Of the immortal Old Hero whose the
association bears manifested itself in the glowing enhu
sas the cheering confidence the harmonious feeling and
the resolute action Of the numerous assemblage
The meeting called to order by the president Mr..
d. Hoover--sir Il. McNerhany acting as secretary.
After The reading Of the constitution, and the suspen-
sion by unanimous consent of the 9th article as to
enable all present who might sign the constitution to
vote in the organizations Dr. Aaron W. Miller proposed,
aud it was unanimously agreed that each person sign
ing be required subscribe to the following declaration
I 10 declcre upon my ,oord of honor that lam not
member II any political organization Of any other
association socy whose objects andgonisficd TO the
objects IL e deaocrac party declared IN the resolution
Of ~ Democratic members Of The House Of Representatives. Of
NE iSt Of December, 1855"
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FACT FoR SOUTHERN KNOW -NornINGs.

great many words being written and spoken by
the southern know-nohngs in defence Of their exraor-
binary in Congress Their attempt 10 hold the de-
mocracy responsible because that party cannot and viii
surrender principle inierwined with the very sources
of its vitality proves Enthusiastically how willing they are
to forget that essential issue which the honor the
rights the interests present and future Of the and
of the South the sake of oahs and obligations
wretched and disgraceful that those who assume
them are ashamed to admit the fact But what wish to
say the southern noihngs is this Let the know
nothing party Of the Union meet in national convention
Tomorrow and let the twelfth seclion--the yesge of
nationality left to the south side of the orderbe pre-
scented in that convention and the result viii be its
almost unanimous rejection by the northern mem
bers. So much for the nationality Of the order
aud observe when we speak of the northern mem
beers of that order do not wing or limb,
such that which left in Pennsylvania after the abo
iton know-nohngs had retired but the majority OF those
who belong to il and have before high Heaven TO
be its principles and observe further that the
popular idea of nationality in the order is that which g
the whole question of Slavery piece of nsolent
daring at the very moment when aboonism defes the
obligations Of religion and law and arogaes to itself
preme control in branch OF the national Congress
Now take the democratic party in national convention
and present the principle Of the Kansas and Nebraska
BILL and the result will be its emphatic and fearless
dorsement without reserve without bestaon and with
out shrinking So that when told by the southern
know-nothngs that the democracy deserve for
lsing to surrender principle and not DESTROYS of
having national organization it is best to remember that
the democracy speaks for the North well as for heSouh
and that unlike southern knownohingsm, its principles
do not belong to section but to all parts of our beloved
Union
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THE STEAMER NORTHERN Light.

In Geographic column this morning win be found
three Geographic dispatches from New York. giving
brief account of the seizure the escape aud the final cap
ure Of the steamer Northern Light belonging TO the Mica
ragua Transit Company For the better unders landing
Of these Dispatches make for the following which
appears in the New York Herald Of yesterday morning
issue
We publish this morning account OF The detection
secret buscring movement against the State Of Mica
agua which has been in progress for weeks past
this CITY, Ii appears far the circumstances
pired that three hundred already enlisted
six mouths service in that country for which they
receive pay at the Of twenty-five dollars month"; aud
the expiration Of the term grant Of hundred
fifty OF land The whole force sail to-day for
their destination in the steamship Northern Light which
also to convey large quantity of munitions of
the buIgerents under Colonel Walker Information Of the
whole affair given the United States district attorney
Mr. Mokeon who has taken the necessary steps prevent
the departure Of the but it sl remains to be
be can detain the vessel"
despatch from Dayton, Ohio, the death Of
Hiram Bell formerly member Of Congress from the third
distrc, in that State
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WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY moRNING. DEC. as, 1856.

o. Hxs m Lewis, of Montgomery Alabama is our gen
III Alabama and Tennessee
r. LswIs, JAMES o. LAWS, and SAMUEL ID LEWIS
yAr JAnrr, Mo- Ira South Tenh street rhllade
pha, general travelling assisted by Wa IT, WKtp
COLLINS JAMES DsEKIse j. HisMTT r. g. JANIS TBos
d. Mes, n. w. NoRRisos u. W. WEy, Wa l.. WATERMAN
ArsI H. CARSON, ID. X susrs, BKs. y. SWAIN, n AsIiaAs
and T.. DAWs.
Co Mr. G. W. JANIS No Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio
collecting the Western States and Texas
assist by II. j. THOMAS, g. W. RAaAr, WILLIAM II, THosAs
THos NJ JAMES O. NJ l.. WsraAs, A. L. CHILDs, and Dr. WIZ
IRwis. Receipts OF either will be good.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25

THE CASE or SENIOR ARAyaoz-Thn New York papers
publish the ruling Of the supreme court Of that State upon
the legal points in the Of Seor Arsngoiz which i'm
wolves the seventy thousand dollars commissions upon the
Mcsilla Valley purchase money paid Mexico The order
Of the special term of the reducing defendants
rity from 100000 to $4,000 was affirmed
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25

The MURDER IN NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mssoum--R. g.
Watson of the oldest and substantial citizens OF
New Madrid county, Missouri shot the 18th in
slant Ho died Immediately after receiving the wound
1t is said that 6yfour shot entered his face JHdge Wat
about rs years Of age The persons charged with
his murder Pressiy Phillips Sullivan Philips, his son.
and Dr. John Ross and reward of So 900 is offered for
their apprehension.
The origin Of this strange affair is not given. The per-
charged with the murder respectable citizens OF
New Madrid county
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"THE ORGANS OF THE BRIToNS."

The Ohio State Journal the State organ of Seward re-
publicanism is becoming indignant at its friends Hear
talk
We cheeruly agree that the administration members arc
not in any respect responsible for this delay The majority
Of the House is largely against them. They have selected
their man. and every ballot they give him their entire
strenghseventy five votes II belongs TO the opposition
organize that body. The country expects and has right
expect them. They will be held strict acconna
hitv for the delay.v
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THE Ruins OF THE TWO OLD PARTIES.

Know-notbingsm to rise on the rufus of the two
old parties II has risen upon the ruins of but one and
in the destruction of that it has assisted to Introduce fac
tons of the dangerous character into Congress and
the country The other old party the democratic party
remains unsbaken and unterriGed and is found in the
hour Of the countrys utmost peril powerful to resist the
dangerous tendencies of victorious anaticism aud to
stand in the breach in defence of the constitution aud the
Union.
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GEN. LEWIS CAss.

Speaking Of the purpose Of Gen. Cass not 10 be CaOd
date before the Cincinnati Convention, the Albany Ary
remarks ave know not whether his countrymen Nj
consent that his wish for retirement shall be Cratic
However that may be when his public service eal
he will 20 down TO his final rest honored by a lAtg
share of the respect confidence and love of his ieow
every section of the Unon than often cheers the
clining years of any public servant
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25
SENATOR DOUGLAS ON HIS WAY.

We copy the following from the Cincinnati Enquirer Of
the 2lst of December
This distinguished statesman passed through our city
yesterday ON his way to Washington. We glad to state
that he has, measure, recovered his health and that in
a short time he will be in his place in the Senate chamber
which he adorns by hs talents and which, for h'
acknowledged him Of its master spirits In point Of
intellectual vgor and consistency and devotion to demo
cratic principles Mr. Douglas lie surpassed By other man
the country The opposition leaders in the Senate will bear
testimony to this having often put the weight Of his gigantic
intellect their forensic discussions while the friends Of h
democratic organization unanimously concede to him. for BID
fahfuness of the highest positions in its ranks
The Cleveland (0hio) Plain Dealer, Of last Friday
ISSUE says
Senator Douglas arrived in this city to-day where h
viii probably spend the holidays His health Is steadily in
proving and he will be able to 80 to Washington In few
weeks
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25

To enable all the persons employed in this establishment
participate in the festivities OF this day Christmas no
paper will be issued from this office tomorrow
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25
tins TIMES IN NEw on1zANs.--The Picayune Of sundl

The TIMES IN New oRLzASs,-The Picayune Of Sunday
last says:
I'VE are now IN The full tide OF the gay and busy sea-
son our hotels streets theatres concert rooms
opera house shops stores and all places OF business ana
pleasure giving ncontcsabe evidence OF The TACT Mee
busy bees and merry eriokes aud are lnau-
rating charming weather. with all the fruits and now
ers OF the season blooming and glowing around US N
pleuteous protusion Everything betokens prosperous
and delightful winter
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25

The legislature Of Pennsylvania win assemble for ~
annual session. Harrisburg the first Tuesday OF jan
uary, which ia New Years day.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25

The Journal of yesterday morning states that Mr. Bash
ford will submit quietly to the result, and characterize
the proceedings of the board in style Of epthet which
become chronic with the fusion presses Of this State
which, however tolera5e in the heat OF political
becomes somewhat superfuous, to say the least in
pation of judicial inquiry The Journal also intimate
that revolution may be proper remedy for the present
don of things Its hard words and threats Of revolution
the premises in bad tate, and any attempt at the u
will not only fail inccnncnty but the authors witt
disgrace"
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w. s. Roberts, Geo. A. Crawford,
Thomas Altemus, VIM fhnn,
Robert Waters Samuel s. Taylor,
John P. Stangs, John H. Drury,
Jas G. Naylor VIM. j. Wheatley,
VIM Worihington Richard Stops,
Richard White, w. Z. Reddai,
Edwin q. Evans G. II. Jones,
II Jones William Jones,
James Espey A. T. Harrington,
las Mcguire John H. Vanhook
Edw. H. Pendleon, T. r. Martha,
John J. Berret Jeremiah n hurley
John BRENNAN William Sisey,
Thos Mitchell y. X Lindsay,
Robt IL McHenry, John re,
II Albaugb. Joseph NJ. Padgett
Tbos Bartlett, Lemue Gaddis
Wm G. Gallant g. O. Robinson,
q I. Coltmau Charles f. Orme
Thos J. Gait X H. Doyle,
John Mekeown, y > Lewis,
John RI Queen, John B. Blake,
French Wm. w. Davis
James Casparis, Dan hatehlei Vi Dum
Michael W. Cuskey, fries, VA
John NJ REYNOLDS J. ID. Hoover,
John w Mead +. McNerhany,
James f. Powers John Rainbow,
George Klot William Hineks,
s. j. Dipgs John Reese,
John f. Ennis James Donnelly,
VIM. J. Mcclellan, Chas. A. Anderson,
II. II. Heath Martin latruitte,
Frank Reilly, Robert Grimes.
~
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25

Total amount unpaid to the 18th Dec, 1855, ,4s6o5799
Notwithstanding the financial condition Of the State the
board not avese to appropriations at the present se
sion and the resource which they recommend for assist
is the enactment of general eebanking law, one
Of the fundamental provisions of which Is requsion
that all institutions operating under such law shall base
their issues dollar for dollar upon Virginia State STOCK,
The conclusion the report consists Of elaborate afgp
ment in favor Of this measure.
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THE WISCONSIN ELECTION.

We copy the following from the Milwaukee Daily New
Of the 18th instant;
1--WE give below the majorties for the several candidate
the democratic State ticket ascertained by the Stat
The result shows average majority Of mor
than t@enty eight Hundred for the democracy.
"This is triumph, be il remembered all tho ell
ens Of opposition combined and consolidated and sue
may be Justly set down of the greatest achieved
the democratic party in this year Of grace 1855