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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

United States House of Representatives, in
1855, and was one of the most prominent
sectors and leaders on the side of the Con-
stitution and Union, throughout all the tur-
bulent scenes that transpired during the
Congress terminating on the 4th of March
last. He was then, for the first time in
his life, called upon to fill an appointment
under the General Government, and was
selected by President Buchanan to occupy
seat in his Cabinet as Secretary of the
Treasury.
Thus we have given a brief outline Of
the public career of Howell Cobb, the
present head of the Treasury Department
The career, corresponding with his years
just entering into the summer of man
hoods marked with brevity; but. brief
as it is, it furnishes sufficient evidence to
the Democratic party, and the whole peo-
pie. that the financial department of the
government is in the hands and under the
control of patriot and a siatesman--stern
and unsuspected in his integrity, one who
can be measured by the Jeffersonian stand
ard of honesty, capacity. and fidelity to the
Constitution.
This brief sketch of the public life of
Secretary Cobb would be incomplete If we
failed to notice the prominent part he acted
in the late Presidential campaign. His
voice and counsel, as a Southern Demo-
crat, were heard, not only in his own State
of Georgia, but in Pennsylvania, Indiana,
and other Northern States. In Pennsyl-
vania his approach and his presence were
hailed with enthusiasm, whenever and
wherever he appeared for the purpose of
addressing the people; and no speaker pro-
duced greater sensation, or rendered
more essential service, during the late cam
paign in that State. He met fanaticism in
its stronghold, and as southern man, with
the union of all section alone at heart, he
was enabled to deal the most stunning
/
blows, by the simple use of that most pow
erful Of all weapons among the people
TRUTH. Howell Cobb, the new Secretary
of the Treasury, has strong hold, there
fore, upon the admiration aDd confidence
of the Democratic party of Pennsylvania,
and his selection as a member of Mr.
Buchanan's cabinet had been long settled
upon in the minds of the people His ap.
pointment by the President has, indeed,
been very popular one throughout the
northern States, and we can only add the
fervent hope that his future will CRAFTY the
most sanguine expectations of his friends
and the country.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

pletes the unfinished strain in a voice that
angels might rot exceed.
He opens the door.
Lauretta stands in the centre of the floor,
alone. pale and agitated; her great eyes di-
lated with emotion long repressed. Her
mothers voice has reacbod a spot in her
little heart, which yibrates on her memory
like glimpse of heaven. Madame Vic
tor sinks upon chair. and gazes long and
earnestly upon the little motionless figure;
then she stretches out her arms and whis-
pers-
Come here
Laure:ta slowly advances, and when she
is close to the lady. she nestles her head in
her bosom, and draws long and deep
sigh.
Tell me your name sweet one.'
The lady presses the little form still
closer.
Darling, l am your mother!'
Iknow it, sighed the child.'
You know it, my angel!'
Yes; have seen you in my dreams,
and always called You mother and
when you sang just now it brought it all
backp
Good Mr.. Parton went 10 the window
and wiped his eyes.
X
Once again we see him sitting in his ca
sy chair before the bright coal fire. By his
side sits a beautiful lady-ono hand lies on
his, and the other was tenderly stroking
his hair. but her eyes are resting upon the
little fairy who sits at the piano, silently
dreaming over some of Handel's musii
which her papa has brought home te
her.
The lady is his wife.
The fairy is his 'Casta Diva
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

~The toi,l number of suicides IN
Philadelphia for the last two years Is nine
ty-fve-sixty-nine mon and tweniy-siH
women.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

re- The number of deaths per week III
the city of Lendon, is from one thousand
two hundred, to one thousand four hun
dred.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

There Is a man in town 80 witty u.at his
wife manufactures al the butter that the
family uses from the cream Of his jokes!
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

~The railroad suspension bridge a'
St. Louis, will cost 81 loo, 900
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

EWe always find excuses for our own
misconduct. but never can palliat, the err
rors Of others. .q -. = =
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

Tie man who was injured by burst OF
applause is fast recovering. -
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TELEGRAPH NEWS
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Disastrous Effects Of the Flood.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 10 On Sunday pieht
T SGe town OF Derby was visited with the most
.., ssnrous hood ever experienced In the Hou
a.on.e and Nssgatuck valleys so sudden
.Se iise, that the inmates of the bousss
tbs;, IGe rivers had barely time to escape With
sueli ives Some families have had an their
tsa,ot e destroyed. aud many of the manu-.
top ~ nave suffered greatly By the dsstrue.
-,u Inc hoqsatonic bridge, which connect, tia
village OF Birmingham with the tovn ~ Hr,,,
ingdon, was entirely swept away. Tbs ~.
cost about sl0, 900, and il is doubtful .s.,ts
1t will ever be replaced.
Benefits and Downe's bridges are sl,o -.
ported to be carried away; and the Nsuastnct
bridge, whsch connects the village OF BiImins-
ham with Derby. is so badly damaged by ~
food as to be impossible
All the houses on the Huntington side along
the argin of the river, were submerged
In the village Of Birmingham all the fsoto.
RES sustained much damage, and il will be a
number Of days before operations can be
commenced.
1t is impossible, at the present time, to es-
I'm I! "a ate the loss, but il cannot be far from
loo 900
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DIED,

On the llth instant, AIRY FLEET, In the
65th year Of her Sge
Her funeral will take place on To- NJ orrow Az.
ternoOn, at z O'Clock. from the residence of Ed.
ward Crusor, No. 2l0 street, between 18th and
10th streets .
On w ednesday, after a short illness, ELLEN
JANE, only daughter OF Charles and Janetts
brown, aged wears, months, ard DAYS
Ere bin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to heaven convened
And bade It blossom there
On Tuesday morning, the 10 h instant, CHAs
H. GOOD, In the 42f ear OF his age
His fhef DIS are invited TO attend his funeral,
rom nls late residence on LIST street, This (Tburs-
day) Afternoon, at 3 o'clock
On the llth Instant, LAURA v. BERRY
daughter OF A. F and Henrietta l.. Berry, aged s
months ~
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AUCTION sALHs.
By JAS G. McGUIRE lur

BY JAS G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
VALUABLE COLLECTION or ROCKS
Prints, Philosophical Instru nents nc,
On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVEN
mus, february 18th and 18th, commencing at
6h O'Clock, ] shall sell a portion Of the library
OF the Rev. w. Clark, comprising a valuable
collection OF Historical, Theological, Poetical,
Pictorial and Miscellaneous Works
Also, superior "Claxton" Air Pump, lot Of
Chemical Apparatus, &c.
Also, large collection Of Prints, Engravings,
Catalogues may te obtained at the Auction
Rooms
Terms cash. JAS. C. Mc6UIRE,
feb led Anc,Ionaax
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES ENGINE HOUSE,
February III, 1857

L,
February IL, 1857.
At meeting of the Northern Liberties. Fire
Company, held this evening, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
passed
Whereas, Ii appears by the proceedings Of the
Board o. Trustees Of Public Schools at meeting
held on Tuesday last, that a gro'g outrage Is
charged TO have beea committed In this building,
and more than intimated that said outrage was
perpetfated by member Of this Company, there
II e
Be it rssoIvsd, Blythe Northern Liberties Fire
Company, that the fullest Investigation be invi.
ted, and that each and every one Of them pledge
themselves to cooperate with the Mayor, Trus-
tees Of the Public Schools, and any other persons
In investigating and prosecuting the matter to the
detection Of the offender.
RssOicsd Jsrthsr, That a reward Of Sl0O is
hereby OF red by the Company for the discovery
and conviction Of the person who is said to have
committed the offence
Received J3rthsr, That a Committee of five be
appointed TO co operate with the Mayor, Trustees
Of Public Schools or any others, In ferret ing out
the matter and that said Committee Ii hereby
directed TO demand the production Of the letters
referred 10 In the pr0ce edines Of the Board Of
Trustees Of Public Schools, wherein IL IL alleged
that threats were made TO burn the engine house
In the event Of the Company being removed there
from, &c
Rssolusd further, That as the alleged outrage
Is said 70 have been committed on THURSDAY last.
the Company deem IL somewhat remarkable that
their attention had not been called 70 the matter
ceedings Of the Boa'd Of Trustees OF Public
Schools In the Star Of Wednesday last
Resolved further, That, in the Cd MON of this
Company no member could be so lost to common
decency as TO have been guilty Of such an act and
the door being open during school hours arIy Der
sou could have had "access" into that portion Of
the building.
Tie following gentlemen compose the above
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LAND WAaRANIs LOCATED.

TJNHE sUBscRIBER, RESIDENT OF g.
II Paul. M, having an ext nsive knowledge
of the q government Lands An Minnesota. Wi.eop-
sin, and Iowa, and having great experience in
locating the same, h prepared 10 enter Warrants
70 great advantage TO those wishing 10 invest
Particular attention given 20 PROCURING lards
contiguous to Railroads when they become 81 b
ject to entry.
Lands and Lots In and abouttbe cities OF super
Tor, BayAeld. and 81 Paul, for sale
II. LlNDsLEY, Kirkwood HOUSE,
Jan zs-lm Washington, ID c.
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New York Markets

NEW YORK, Feb. IL Flour is improving
sales Of 1000 bbIs State Sc 45aS6 81. Sontsb
err heavy at Sc .9OaS7 20
Wneat ls buoyant: sales of Z, 900 bushels
white II. as, red 81 go. Corn is lower; sales Of
S 900 bushels, mixed Use.
Pork is firm; mess s2l.5O. Beef is steady
repaoked Chicago Sl5aSI575 Lard is firm
at l3.c.
Whisky is firm; Ohio 2Sic,
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Lost and Found.

kNoUND.-ON THE 9Th INST, A GOLD
hINo, winch tee owner can have by descyib.
Ing property, and paying for this advertisemeut
Inquire at No 3s5 9th street Feb 10 re
STRAYED AwAY.-aD.RK R.yuo,..
- WITH three white feet. When last seen ~
ne nao |. ruon OF a broken halter on his I@N
neck liberal reward will be given 20 s6v one
MO VIII return him to DR.. E. MORGANs
once, 6O4 Maryland avenue feb IOrs
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RETURN OF mr.. FABRONIUs, Artist,

THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY IN
Il formed that Mr.. FABRONIUS, will in a few
days arrive In this city, at the request OF numer
Gus persons wishing 70 possess their LIKENESS
BIS IN CRAfON, executed by him-his visit be-
Ing TOT one month only The number of Portraits
Will be limited to Is Persons wishing to;secure
at Mr. CASPAkIS's, Capitol Hin, for terms and
particulars Fab sIw0
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ByA GREEN, Auctioneer

by n 6hEEN, huctl0neef.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO
Il u Forte, Horse and Carriage at suctiou
On SATURDAY, the l4th instant, 1 shall sell
In front OF my store, corner Of 7th and ID streets
No $40, at 10 O'Clock m, large assortment OF
Furniture, &c. viz:
l second hand Piano-forte
Mahogany Sofas
Do Spring seat Chairs
Do Bureaus and Tables
Cane and wood seat Chairs
Wardrobes, Waahstands, and Lounges
Cotton Mattresses and Bedding
A large lot Of Kitchen Requisites
good riding or buggy Horse, sold for no fault,
the owner having no further use fer him
l good second hand Carryall
With large lot Of other articles which we deem
unnecessary TO enumerate.
Terms cash
VIII be added to the sale
50 bottles Of superior Cognac Brandy. Y pint and
pint bottles. a GREEN.
leo I'D Auctioneer
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Baltimore Market,

IALfIEoRE, Feb. IL Flour continues dull;
sales OF Howard street at So IS.
Wheat is unchanged reds 81 4sssI LIZ
whites 81. 54ss1. 5s;. Corr is steady at &c. for
mixed, and 63a66c for yellow; good white
NAV be quoted 64a65c
q, W3isky is 6rm: City aud Pennsylvania 27c,
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POSCOS FEMALE PILLS.-The combination Of InRredi-
ents In the Pills perfectly harmless efficacy and
merits are based upon extensive practice thirty
years. and where the directions have strictly fol
lowed they have never failed to all Irregularities
relieve painful and dcult psrtcasrly
the chsnge OF ife They will the Whitos
all distractions arising from cold
ana may be Used successfully Preventive. upon
The agent, and get Circular for particulars
Price u per box with full directions Sold wholesale and
retail b. CHAS Sr0TT, Druggist, PsansylvsnG avenue
SAMUEL WAIrE s2s Seventh street, ashington D. o.
and T. s. i. CISSEL Georgetown; whom all orders us
De sent and the Pills will be sent by mail TO
ladies who enclose them dollar.
kB-See signature the box; col nterfetitis for
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ARNY,s CONFECTIONERY,

No. "a Bridge Street, Georgetown, &c,
WHERE ALL KINDS OF ENTERTAIN
w ments are furnished with the best Lee
Grams, Cakes, Wster Ices, Coaftct, &c st the
shortest notice. and on the NEST moderate terms.
Medal awarded at the last exhibition OF Metre
politan Me- hanics' lnstitu'e.
ian 3l-f (Union& Intel
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ByJAS. C MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
EURNlTURE AND Hous,

BY JAS. C MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
HANDSOME RURNlTURE AND House.
N hold Effects at iublic Aucticn.-On
SATURDAY MORNING, February l4th at lC
o'clock, In front Of the auction rooms | shall sell
some excellent furniture, the property Of gentle.
man about to remove from the city, viz:
Suite OF elegant solid rosewood Parlor Furni
ture, covered with silk reps, consisting Of
Two French Sofas, two Arm Chairs
Two X eception Chairs, and four Parlor Chairs
Three handsome suites of. Enamelled Cottage
Furniture
Rosewood Centre Table, Whatnot
One excellent Piano + rte, Stool
Lounge, cane seat Chairs, Shades
Brussels, Three ply, and Ingram Carpets
Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows
Curled- hair and Husk Mattresses
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands
China, Glass. and Crcckery-ware
Together with general assortment O. Kitchen
Furniture
Terms cash JAS C. Mcguire
feb lid auc,iones,
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Ititfs for
IL a-tf
UBrswn's BronchiaI ROC

have found them Of great alsying
on and In snbduing Hossenes produced by Colds and DO
our clerical brethren real favor in calling attention
70 them"-ZOns Herald I'VE commend them 70 ths at
tenton of public speakers singers. and others who
troubled with affections Of the -Chri,tsu W.tch
man. For Coughs Asthma, Ia, cheerfuy testf-
mony from personal Hedge to their encacy"-BaIou
Pictorial They are simple and elegant fer admin
serins In combination several medicinal
IN general esteem among Physicians in the treatment Of
bronch.ai snecons-Dr q. y. Bigelow. Containing no
opium deetsrlous drugs these ozeng,s can be 1,S
freely by public speakers yocas for clearing and
slHlnB sTensIl 10 TIE voice. Sold By all DruSgists
Octl 5-u JAMES n. CALLAN AGENT
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me dresoeu scourse OF America, be
timely use OF Mrs. NJ n Gardner Indian Rss,r =,
wort and Hosrhouni the greatest blessing ever
70 mankind. medicine unrivsed the ,nn.i. - ar
healing art which hs. received tia. sanction Of tbs f.cp
In desperate cases ''
ton, General Agents. For sale by W. Gilman
stot Marin Palmer, D. Gilman and by Druggists pen
rally. feb IeN,.y
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BvA. GREEN, Auct,oneer
EE,& SALEM Tty m ~ :,

Il goth day Of January, 1857, at Ak O'Clock m.
In front Of the premises, by virtue Of a deed OF
trust to me- dated May isth, 1851, and recorded in
Lioei a 3, NO "a folios ass, &c one Of the
land records OF Warrington county, District OF
Columbia, Lot No 1, square No. $50, having a
front on Third street west OF As feet inches and
IS feet on g street south
Terms cash.
All conveyances at the cost OF the purchaser.
J. II. GODDARD, Trustee
Jan i7-d&ds A. GREEN, Auct'r.
W The above Sale 10 Psstpensd- In cen.
sequence Of Inc ement weather, ultl THURS
DAY, the 18th day Of February NEXT, same hour
and place, by order Of The Trustee
jan Ss-3tids A. GREEN, Auc'r.
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State Of the Ohio River

WHEELING, Feb. 1.-THE Ohio rivsr has
fallen eight feet since yesterday. it is no.
sixteen feet in the channel. The ice nr.v.n,s
resumption Of navigation.
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Financial

NEW YORK, Feb. IL Stocks are higher and
active; Chicago and Rock Island 0si: Cum.
6sriand Coal Co is; Illinois Central .bsres
i5e; do bonds 9Si; Michigan Southern IA:
o's s2i; Missouri 6's S3a
Sterling exchange is dull.
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The Weattrn RivArs

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1.-THE river ia s,iIl fall.
ing slowly, and the weather continues y,rv
cJld. There is less ice running than yest.:.
day in the Missouri river.
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THB PUBLIC SCHOOLS The semi-annuai
examination Of candidates for teacherships in
the public schools took place in the Alder.
mems chamber, at the City Hall yesterday
afternoon. The following were the candidates
examined Misses Rachel Adams, Mary L,
Griffin, Cornelis Babcock, Virginia Cracker,
Julia Stewart, Mary Hatch, Isadore Middle
ton, Emily Robinson, and Mr.. w. c. Lipsi-
comb, jr
An interesting feature Of the exercises was
the presentation Of the premium copies of the
Constitution Of the United States (given by
Col Hickey to the pupils James Given and
q Yorke AtLee) to whom they were awarded
at the late examination. The President Of
the Board, Mr.. AtLee, from motives of deli
cacy zone Of the pupils being his sony devolved
the duty of presenting the awards upon Mr.
Dickinson, who performed it very handsomely
indeed, addressing the youths upon the OBJ
Jects and importance of the science Of govern
ment and the necessity especially Of a close
study OF the Constitution of the United States
by the youth Of this country.
TIE MAILS northward are all at q stand
again through the interruption of travel
across the Susquehanna by the freshet. No
New York mails have been received since
Tuesday. The Susquehanna at Havre de
Grace is blocked up with ice in a manner to
prevent the passage Of the ferry boat. Up to
10 O'Clock to-day no connection had been eff.
fected and there was no Immediate prospect
OF il
The Southern boat (Powhstan,) We learn,
diI not reach her wharf this morning until
about 5 O'Clock, having been delayed by the
ice. ..- ..-
QUILTING "A lady subscriber asks as to
publish the name Of any one who is prepared
10 do quilting work :" We have no doubt
haai m OH in
get an abundance Of it by making known to
the nnhlic that thar ore adv 70 axsnnta IL
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MARRIED.

In Columbus, Ohio, on the Sd instant. nv the
Rev Henry Davis, Mr.. A b. LAURENS. OF
that city, 10 MARY JANE, daughter Of the late
Mr.. Charles Bell, Of this city.
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ThslbsrR's Concert

fhlLADELPHIA, Feb. l.-Thalberg's last
concert 10 the school children took place q.
q y, al noon, in DR.. Jsyne's Hall. Over 5000
children were present. WV
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Dh. e. q. GOODMAN,
Dentist, and Manufacturer Of Artiffeisl
Teeth.

rTNHOSE WHO ARE 80 UNFORTUNATE
l. as 10 require Artificial Teeth will "a
find without any nonsense or humbug- Sy@%1
gerry, Teeth set upon a metalise vase S1lIlH
or plate Ma erals pure and properly constructed,
as being superior to all other modes
The various operations Of Dentistry faithfnlly
and properly execu,ed. Tender Teeth rendered
useful for life by new means. Teeth extracted
carefully easily, and skilfully
III Once corner Of 9Th and Avenue.
feb Am
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M A r r n e 8 3 KS

M n II Il n Is D y Is
OF EVERY DESC RTPTIOH.
Manufactured at the Fairvfew steam Mill
ALEXANDRIA. Va.
WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OF TIE
w trade OF Washington and vicinity TO the
laige assortment OF MATTRESSES now on
hand, comprising Patent Spring, Hair, and
several hundred husk and Cotton OF various
sizes, 20 meet the demand OF the coming season
Orders bI mail or otherwise promptly attend ed TO-
and goods delivered at Baltimore rates Address
feb 5-let FITZPATRICK & RURNa
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REMOVAL or DRUG sYeRE.

MESsRS. KTDWELL e. LAWRENCE Taie
IvI this method Of informing their custo- "a
mers that they have removed their DkUG -
sTOR r TO 1Sth street, near the corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite TreauIy -
extension, where they will prepare and dispense
Medicines until further notice, as Is there puf-
pose to arrange an attractive and complete store.
febS
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Boarding.

RoARD, dc.-MRS. BATES, ON TIES w
- corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and On styeet
is PiepaIed to accommOda te gentlemen with rooms
Win or without board Every effort win be made
to render those comfortable who NAV f,yor he,
with theli patronage Transient or liable board
SoA NC oo'diheo apo-n
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.. a. II MchIM,
Sec Board of Trustees Public Schools.
Washington, February IL, 1857.

Washington, February IL, 1857.
STARTLING AND EXTRAORDINARY RUMoRs.-
1t Is currently reported in fashionable circles
that some of our reigning bellies are shortly to
be united to gentlemen for whom they have
for years past cherished the most ardent
affection. An occurrence happened yesterday
morning which shows to what an extent a low
ing heart is not susceptible of, and to what
unprecedented lengths those of opposite sexes
can be induced to forego for each others hal-
pines9, here and hereafter Indeed, we al.
most decline the task imposed on us, to por-
tray the facts in the case, and shrink from the
undertaking, lest our integrity as literary ca
terers for the public should be questioned and
our veracity impeached. No! never let It be
said that we were party criminis in divulg-
ing this fatal misstep IF private life, or add a
pang to the already heartbroken lot of the
unhappy parties in this melancholy affair
" To err is human, to forgive divine" Oh !.
gentle reader, when you peruse the following
incident, if you have tears to shed, prepare
to shed them now"
one Of our most celebrated beauties, having
awoke at an unusually early hour rang vio-
lently for her maid, who, being alarmed at
the furious manner at which the bell was con-
vulsed, proceeded en- dtsGbekte to the room of
her mistress, who by this time was half
dressed. The lady, in hurried and excited
manner, directed the frightened maid to COM
plete robing her, which she did when, fran
ticslly seizing her bonnet, she rushed down
the stairs into the street, and did not stop run
ming until sprained ankle brought her up
at the "Odeon Building" corner of Four and
a-half street and Pennsylvania avenue, when
she cried out, in a voice frantic with love and
pain, /" Give me a Valentine! have come
one day earlier, sir ; but give me, Oh Mr.
Shillington, give me one Of your beautiful
Valentines for my darling Augustus" The
scene In the store was of such deep inten-
sity as not soon to be forgotten. I