Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-03-04

come to my room when he returns"
eyes, ma'am," replied the boy, "Tll be
sho for tell um"
= Edward Walton took his ride, and Jupi-
ter did not oyerrate his young masters
/ 1horsemanship black Romulus tried very
hard to throw him, but did not succeed -
Edward rode fast and far, and seemed to be
endeavoring to throw off, by violent physi-
cal exertions, the heavy weight which was
crushing his naturally buoyant spirit. As
he rode rapidly into the yard, Jupiter rush
ed out of the kitchen, and received the rein
and riding-whip which his young master
threw into his hands as he dismounted -
The horse was spotted with foam, and wet
with perspiration.
sServ' you right" muttered Jupiter, as
he led the horse away; you no bin hab de
Yankee gentlemen 'pon top you dis time !!
You tink no bin see Mass Ned lick you
when you bin try for tro' um? don keer
how much he lick you! And mex time
you max me run tree mile for catch you,
Ill lick you myself! A5.a
Edward slowly entered the house, and
went directly to his SISTERS room. He found
ffher busily engaged in decorating it with
wreaths and notices appropriate to the soul
cheering occasion. On the white wall, "a
round her large oval mirror he saw printed
in evergreen letters, "Peace on earth, good
Twill to men," On the framework of each
window hung wreath of mingled pine,
cedar, and bright red holly berries. In the
middle of the foor stood a table, covered
with bundles, each labelled with the name
Iof the person for whom it was intended as
Christmas present. Carrie eherself was seat
ed at the western window, simply yet taste
fully dressed for the party to be given by
her uncle !, and as she watched the red rays
of the declining sun, her pious heart was
joining in that angel song-"Glory to God
in the highest, peace on earth, good will To-
ward men,"
She arose when she heard her brothers
step, and advanced to.meet him. He threw
himself into a chair. took her hand, and
drawing her towards him, leaned his head
upon her BOSOM He knew her mood, and
said nothing to him, but stroked the dark,
brown hair from his forehead At length
he raised his head, and looked around him
The words over the mirror caught his eye
'fPeace on earth," he murmured; s'Peace
on earth;" and then he sighed, pressed his
lips together closely, and once more laid his
head upon his sisters bosom. 100
y t'What is the matter, brother ?" at length
inquired Carrie.
He shook his head sadly, but said not a
word and soon after he rose, kissed his sis
ter with more than his usual affection, and
1oft &b1, Il E,,ok
murmured Carrie.
A large and cheerful company assembled
at Mr.. Tom Walton's that Christmas-eve.
Alice Grove looked more beautiful than
ever, and seemed almost beside herself with
her overfowing spirits. The Yankee gen.
tleman," as Jupiter called him, was also
there, and was quite devoted to the capti-
Evating Alice, who was certainly the belle of
the evening. Jupiter, who had accompa-
MED the party in the carriage, in the capa-
city Of footman, was at his post in the piaz-
"a, in the midst Of a crowd of youthful ne
groes, peeping in through the window-pancs,
and shaking his fist, at intervals, at the
Yankee gentleman to whom he appear
ed to have taken violent dislike
"Why, Ned, My boy, why are you not
dancing?' inquired Edward Walton's faith
er when he saw him standing alone and
leaning in a detected attitude against the
sill of the door which led out into the piaz-
"a. Edward was his only son, and his
idol.
Il don't feel like it tonight. father"
said Edward. and Mr. Walton passed out
intethe piazza. He etook two or three turns,
backward and forward, and then stopped at
the window where Jupiter was enjoying
himself, looking at the dancers, and max
ling sundry hostile demonstrations against
the Yankee gentleman Towering head
and shoulders above the group of negroes
at the window, Mr.. Walton was able to
command a view of the whole scene before
him. Suddenly the old negro fiddler struck
lup an inspiring waltz, and the fatigued
dancers left the floor by couples, leaving f.
lnally. only one splendid-looking pair, whose
superb waltzing attracted universal atten-
tion. As they drew near to the window, in
mazes of the waltz, he saw, to his surprise
and displeasure. that it was his own niece
Alice Grove, the betrothed Of his fastidious.
noble e-hearted son, who was thus exposing
herself to the gaze of all eyes in a waltz
with an almost perfect stranger,
.'Oh, you eWdacious Yankee buckra! I
ljis wish bin! !hab you out dey in de 'oods,"
exclaimed Jupiter wouldn't lick youv'
And Mr.. Walton saws little black fist
thrust up against the window. and shaken
with determined energy. Struggling his
shoulders, he-wafked away saying to him
self, Like master, like man y the stranger
is not to blame; he probably knows nothing
Of Alice and Edwards engagement, and the