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Law COpartnership.
H. W. MILLER & G. w. BROOKS,

H. w. MILLER & G. w. BROOKS,
RALEIGH, N. c.,
HAVING ASSOCIATED THEMSELVES TOGETHER
LII in the practice of the law in the County Courts will
attend promptly tc all business entrusted to their
They will attend the County Courts of Wake, Johnston,
Nah Franklin, Granville Person and Orange.
Office on Fayetteville Street. above the Lawrence Hotel,
where one or the other may be constantly found
Jan. 9, 1858. 3-tf.
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ODD ACRES OF VAI.UABLE LAND FOR
Depot on the N. c. Railroad miles from Normal College
miles from Salem, and ID miles from GreeusbosoueA
The situation healthy, in moral and intelligent neigh
balance fine wood land Deep River running through about
the middle of the farm, and two creeks running he
best perhaps in the State all state Of fine
cultivation with the exception Of about or IL scrs Of
good two story brick dwelling good kitchens and smoke
house. large barn. stables, cribs and all necessary out
houses Among them two houses suitable for Over.
Choppers. An extraordinary spring and CON.
yenent to the house. and seven eight good springs
different parts of the farm. Fine orchards bo Peach and
Apple The subscriber being dcsous remove to Texss
this FALL will sell reasonable terms in regard to both
price and time. <#of g,'1 f.r ;.
-. .,e z4-, ]. K. PINNIx.
September Ii, 1858. 75-2u.
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Newbern Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
TUNHIS COMPANY HAS BEEN IN OPERATION
Il NEAR THREE YEARS, during which time
sesSment has been made is out of debt and offers to ef
feet Insurance the most favorable terms
MOSES w. JARVIS Sccry.
Newbern, N. C.
July l, 1858. 54-3m
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SWaim's Justice...Revised.
TENHE NORTH.CAROLINA MAGISTRATE.
practical guide to the Laws of the State and the de-
csons of the Supreme Court defining the duties and urs
dcton of the Justices of the Peace of Court under
the Revised Code of 1s5455 together with full instruc-
tlons, and numerous new Forms and Precedents.
EDWARD CANTWELL, ESQ.,, LII. B.
Counsellor at Laap.
One vol evo. containing neerly 600 pages handsomely
printed ON good paper, and we'll bound in law binding
Price IS 90. Postage 36 cents.
Published and for sale by
HENRY d. TURNER,
At the N. C. Book Store.
Raleigh, N. c., April 81, 1858. 81
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u EyISED CODE, PRICE a co. POSTAGE
II when sent by mail 45 cents For sale BY
w. L. POMEROY.
Also the Revised Code nterleaved. few copies only
in this form remaining. IS 80.
W. L. P. keeps also constantly hand Jones' Digest,
orally particularly required to be read for County
and Superior Court License.
January H. 1856. II
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J. w. JOHNSON,

J. W. JOHNSCN,
Attorney at Law, Raleigh, n. C.
MILL ATTEND PARTICULARLY AND PROMPT
w l to the collection of all kinds of claims renewing
and dscounng notes in Bank hiring and renting propef
iy and buying and selling real estate
fer 10 Charles Dewey, Cashier Bank of the State w H.
Jones' Cashier Bank of Cape Fear w. j. Hawkins Pres
dent Rrleigh and CASTOR Railroad, and G. w. Mordeca,
President of the Bank of the state.
All letters enclosing money must be registered Office
on Fayetteville ST., opposite the Market Square.
Sept - S7-tf
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RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE.


VHlHE NEXT SESSION of this Institution will open on
Il THURSDAY, THE 10TH SEPTEMBER, and close
on the LAST THURSDAY OF JUNE.
FACULTY:
William A. Smith, D. D., President, and Professor of
Mental and Moral Philosophy.
Jno. c. Wills, A. NJ. Professor of Mathematics and As
tronomy.
William B. Carr A. NJ. Prot. of Ancient Languages
Bennett Puryear A. NJ, Prof of Experimental Sciences
William A. Shepard, A. B.. Assistant Prof. of Ancient
Languages and Mathematics and Instructor in French
R. S. Isbell A. B., Principal Preparatory Department
This school has been removed from the College premises
but sufficiently for the accommodation Of students
in this DEPARTMENT.
EXPENSES
Tuition per term of 20 weeks payable in ss 90
{" Ito students in Experimental Scence) 80
French exra) per term of go weeks in advance, 90
AnaIvtical Chemistry (extra) Is 90
English studies in Prep Department Is 90
Board per term of 90 weeks payable in advance 60 90
Students rooming in College furnish their own rooms,
and pay for lights. fuel and washing.
Preparatory students obtain board in the neghbor-
hood for less. ..,.
Such students do desire complete the course,
may be graduated in the separate Departments and receive
special Diplomas. u.
July "a, 1858. 5s-t2OthSePt
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N. c. Mutual Life Insurance Company.)
RALEIGH, May llth, 1888.
In COMPLIANCE WITH RESOLUTION
IL Of the Board Of Directors adopted April 3d. 1885, this
Company will insure the lives of healthy persons between
the ages of 10 and 49, payable when the party reaches the
age of 80 years. and between the of l5 and S. when
the party reaches the age of 60 years his legal rep
resentatve should he die before reaching those ages
The Company will also sell annuities for fe for
term Of years BY thus enlarging its operations and
tending its usefulness, the Company presents claims
to that public appreciation acquired by its beality and
prompt compliance with all its engagements.
R. d. BATTLE Sect'y
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South
Africa,
INCLUDING A SKETCH OF SIXTEEN YEARS.
residence in the Interior af Africa and Journey from
the Cape of Good Hope to Loanda the West Coast
thence across the Continent down the River Zambesi
the Eas ern Ocean: by DAVID LlvNesroNE, LII, d. D.,
Glasgow, Corresponding Member of the Geographical and
Statistical Society of New York. Gold Medali~t and Cor
responding Member of the Royal Geographical Societies of
London and Paris. =. - ~. .. f-E q
W. L. POMERoY.
Raleigh, April Z, 1858. 90
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BUSINESS CARDS,

BUSINESS CARDS,
NOTICE.
VIE COPAKTNERSH1P heretofore existing between
- 'ne Undersigned under the style and firm of A. NJ.
McPheeters Co., this day dissolved by mutual
j. W. Martin having disposed of his interest the busi
ness Of the late firm will be settled by the other parnes
only.
HENRY GHIsELIN,
. J. w. MARTIN.
NOTICE.
ME UNDERSIGNED have this day formed Co-part-
nefshp under the style and firm of
McPheeters & Ghiselin.
and will contine the Wholesale Grocery Commission
Wharf. ' ~
Ann AN; McPHEETERs, 1a11EE
We beg call attention above notices. and solicit
a continuance of the favor extended to the old firm.
& we shall AL keep always on hard full and we'll selected
WHOLESALE GROCERY BUSINESS,
ali of ur a pn & an% an%
or other articles of produce shall have ou best and
McPHEETERs GHlsEL1N.
reu Wills Wharf
w. c. WHITFORD,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
EAST FRoNT-SrREET,
NEWBERN, N. c.,
FOR
Smiths Line NeW.YOrk Packets.
GOODS RECEIVED AND FORWARDED
June l8, 1888 49-6mpd.
BARRON c. WATSON. GAsToN MEAREs.
WATSON 4 MEARES,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
"a Burling Slip,
NEW YORK
SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALE OF SOU
- tlern produce.
Dec II. 7-swtf
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

Cures Guaranteed.
DR. CLOPTON HAS DISCOVERED WITHIN
the last year a remedy for CANCER-purely
ar,,abe and perfectly harmless. Persons visiting him
vii not be required pay ythng until is effected
[ cases that have been rendered ncurable, least
abrf, by the use of Mineral posons He also treats
rua tunurs disease of the throat, rheumatsm nervous
affections. &c r..
Pamphlets containing testimonials of the highest char.
.cer forwarded to any that may wish them.
Address, ]. A. CLOPTON,
Huntsville, Ala
March l6 1858. %
CANCERS, ULCERS, TUMORS, SCROFU.
l. la and all other Diseases of the Skin, cured by the
use If Dr. Clopton'S remedies.
Pamphlets containing testimonials of the highest charac
fer forwarded to any that may wish them.
Persons wishing to test the wonderful efficacy of Dr.
Cptons Remedies must "correcty describe their DISEASE
giving all the particulars from its commencement location
exep1 &c" Medicines sent by mail.
Address J. "A. CLOPTON, NJ. D.
Huntsville, Ala.
JanuaryS 8
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ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,

ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
RALEIGH, n. c.,
Will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake
johnston and Chatham; the Superior Courts of New Han
and Sampson, and the Terms of the Federal Courts
and Supreme Court of NorthCarolina at Raleigh.
Office, the one formerly occupied by the late Hon. WILL
q. Haywood, Jr.
Raleigh, May %. 52--sw.
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MUSICAL INSTRUCTION BOOKS rs-
XH WINNERS PIANO FORTE PRIMER=A naH

lvA WINNERS PIANO FORTE PRLMER-A new and
complete method Of learning to ply on the Piano Forte
without Master. - - = = = 3 r. - 3 n
In this work the rudments of Music are explained in
new and simple manner while Melodies, Scales and Exer
cses are int whoh are calculated to nsst and
of the newest Songs Pokas Marches Wazes Qaadrlles
and Opera Airs never before published in similar work
Price FIFTY CENrs a - 5.,. .;t.i-,g f.f es- ~ =.
Also on the same plan ss blai 81, e 5ss,s -g
WINNERS GUITAR PRIMER, 1F s.lf i 5s-.s ..s.I
WINNERS VIOLIN PRIMER, .-.s.f ,...,. .r. Sd.
WINNERS FLUTE PRIMER,
WINNERS ACCORDION and frr., if
e. FLUTINA PRIMER. =
r- .- ..t,. Price of each FufY CEpuD.
For sale by
W. L. POME1AY.sA
Raleigh, March 20, 1858. 2f-HE
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BUSINESS CARDS.
ARCHITECTURE.

Pr1vate works Canada the United States,
he hopes to give satisfaction. He respectfully refers to
The Building Committee the Chapel Hill University
Improvements,
The Building Committee on the Raleigh new Baptist
Church,
R. S. Tucker, Esq. Raleigh,
W:s. Battle Esq, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe county;
n B. large number of Original Designs for Churches
Villas, &C., can be seen at his Office.
August Z, 1858. 6s-5m-
FALL 1855.
HAMILTON & GRAHAM,
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS,
4 RE prepared to offer the most favorable terms,
IA to Wholesule Buyers large Stock of
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
Selected with great for the
Fall and Winter Trade,
which, for variety, beauty and its adaptation to the
NORTH-CAROLINA,
VIRGINIA, AND AND, un M
will be found second to none.
Buyers from all sections invited to close and rigid
''"''' 'N' ~''S No pt1Sfsi 50 SYCAMORE STREET,
Petersburg Va
MILITARY GOODS,
SWORDS, sASHES, BELTS, EPAULETTES, LACES,
And every Description of Military Goods,
ACCORDING
Latest .. s. Army amd State Regulations.
SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM,
IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS,
10 Maiden Lane,
New YORK.
June 80, 1858. 55-ly.
1858. FALL IMPORTATION. 1858.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR & CO.,
IMPORTERS JoBBERs
RIBBONS MILLINERY, SILK GOODS AND STRAW
BONNETS,
No. 237 Baltimore Street,
BETWEEN CHARLES HANOVER sTs,
BALTIMORE,
Offer stock in above Goods unequaed in variety extent
and cheapness in the United States.
Terms strictly months, or off for Par funds.
August "a, 1885, 6S-Smpd.
J. N. I. n. ARLINGTON.
SAFFOLD & ARLINGTON,
ATTOR NEYS AT LAW,
Montgomery, Ala.
Practice in the Counties of Montgomery, Macon, Au-
tauga, Lowndes, Dallas and Wilcox and in the SUPREME
and DISTRICT Courts.
Particular attention giren to Collections.
esy~ OFFICE on Perry Street, the Courthouse.
1."s"s' 90, 1000. 6s-2m.
DRY GOODS-SPRING, 1858.
STEVENSON, WEDDELL CO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS
FRENCH, GERMAN, BRITISH AMERICAN FABRICS
HAVE NOW IN STORE A COMPLETE ASSORT-
Ill ment of new and seasonable Dry Goods, for the
Spring and Summer Trade
Special is solicited from the North Carolina
and Virginia Merchants.
JOHN STEVENSON,
JAMES WEDDELI.,
WM H. CROW,
Nos. 7s and 80, Sycamore Street, Petersburg Va.
March 8. 1858. 10
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NEW VOLUMES , ..'.
FOUR GREAT BRITISH REVIEWS,
NAMELY,
Edinburgh, North British, Westminster, and
London Quarterlies, and BlackwOOd's
Edinburgh Magazine, (MOnthly,)
COMMENCED WITH JANUARY, 1855.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
Any one Review or Blackwood, g year: Baekwood
and one Reviewer any two Reviews, s. The four Re-
views and Blackwood SO. Four copies address $50.
POSTAGE (Which should be paid Quarterly in advance)
the four Reviews and Backwood to Post Office in the
United Sia'Ss snly 80 Cents yeSE Sf x esat'
Address, L. SCOTT l. CO.. Publishers
81 Gold Street, Corner Fulton, New York
April l, 1858. GIT.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.


FIRE INSURANCE.
MCGEE WILLIAMS, AGENTS
..... FOR RALEIGH, c.
GREENSBORO' MUTUAL INSURANCE
" COmPANY.-Such has been the and economy of
the officers of this Company, that free debit
capital viz in premium notes $457O5s OS; iu cash SlS
345 S9-nakng total of $47O504 ", to meet any losses
that may accrue we therefore have hesitation saying
to the public that there safer Company in the South
country. The most of the Risks in this Company be-
ing in the Western part the State where the
fire is much less.
JAMES SLOAN, President.
p. W. OGBURN Vice President.
G: P. MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PET PETER ADAMS Secretary and Treasurer
WIN. II. CUMMINGS, General Agent
4 $::s::, s::s:: $:ss:s.' Executive Committee.
All communications business connected with this Of
flee, should be addressed to
Greensboro N. c. July iA' 81 ADAMS 's'tsarS ss@if
NREENSBOROUGH MUTUAL LIFE IN
INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY. This Com
pany offers inducements those wishing to effect Insur
Those who take Policies of Life those
only, are Aenbers ct tile C0mamy-entted to such profits
as may be realized from accumulated Premium Fund,
and from the large amount of Deposits in the Trust De-
parments of the Company, which kept actively
ployed.
Policies of Insurance issued the applicants life
or the lives of slaves for year, term OF years. at
moderate rate OF premium.
Deposits of money received in the Trust Department
the operation of which is that of Savngs Bank-and the
deposoIs allowed interest at the rate OF cent per
annum for time not exceeding four months cent
over four and not exceeding six mOnths and cent
for any time six months.
Pamphlets containing full and particular information
forwarded to any required address.
D. P WEIR, Sec. d zreas
Greensborough, N. g. September l, 1854 Sly.
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HECTOR DAVIS,
AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
For Sale of Negroes,
FRANKLIN ST., RIcHMoND.YA
SELLS NEGROES BOTH PUBLICLY AND
- privately and pledges his best efforts to obtain the
highest market prices
He has safe and commodious Jail, where he will board
all Negroes intended for his sales per day
Nav 27, 1858. 43-tf
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SOUVENIRS OF TRAVEL, BY MADAME OC-
- TAVIA WALTON LEVERT, ...s ..-ss 81
' For Sale by
Raleigh, Dec. 1s. 'e8 liz
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w. RAEDER.
ARCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER,
SALISBURY, n C.
VNILL FURNISH DESIGNS, SPECIFICA-
w tions and Superntendence for Town Houses, Cot
ages, Villas, Stores, Churches and Public Buildings;
Also for all constructions belonging to Railroadssuch
Bridges OF Stone, Wood Iron, and all buildings
quired at Stations
Plans and Estimates given for the improvement of water
powers and mechanical constructions in general.
REFERENCES:
Hon. ]. w. ELLIS, Salisbury, n. c.;
ChAS. F. FISHER Pres n G. Railroad;
JAS. c. TURNER, Chief Engineer W. N. c. R. R.;
c. P. MENDENHALL, Treas. D. C. R. r.. Greensb' ro;
R. F. SIMONTON, Treas W. n. C. r. R., Statesville.
June 3, 1853, Atm.
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DANIEL O'DONNELL,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER AND GAS FILTER,
STREET,
Zone door above Neao Custom House,)
Richmond, Va,
rs PREPARED TO FIT UP DWELLINGS,
ii CHURCHES HOTELS, &c, with WATER and GAS, and
keeps on hand all kinds of articles the above ne
STATIONARY WASH STANDS BLOCK TIN PIPE,
with Marble Tops, GALVANIZED Iron &PE,
BATH TUBS SHOWER BATHS, LIFT and FORCE PtHPs
COPPER BOILERS HYDRAULIC RAMS
WATER CLOSETS All kinds of BRASS Cocks
KITCHEN RANGERS, and PLATED WORK.
SHEET LEAD and LEAD PIPE, GAS FIXTURES, &C.
All work done on reasonable terms, and warranted to
giue satisfaction.
Particular attention paid to all kinds of Hydraulics either
in the city or country.
REFERENcEs.-Rev. Thos E. Skinner. Briggs & Dodd,
and VIM. Percval, Architect, Raleigh, N. C.
r9yH All orders left with Messrs Briggs Dodd pune
tually attended to.
June 4. 1885, 45-1y.
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w. L. SAUNDER
WILLIAM Il. SAUNDERS.

WILLIAM J. SAUNDERS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Raleigh, N. c.,
M promptly attend to business intrused to his
Inc Courts of this and adjoining Countless or with the
Executive other departments of the State Government
June 2S, 1855 So
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QUENT. BUSBEE,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

E. BROCK HOLDEN,
ACTNG OFFICER FOR CASWELL co.
WILL ATTEND TO ALL CLAIMS ENTRUSTED
1s. to him with accuracy and despatch. Post Office
March 2, 1858, l8-
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WOLFE & CAIRNS,
M "ANOFACTUERS & DEALERS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL, IN
D'ols, SHOES, TRUNKS, CARPET-BAGS, &C., &C.,
Is BOllingbrook Street,
1u PETERSBURG, VA.
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HENRY II. BRYAN,
ATTORNEY AM COUNSELLOR At LAW,
Raleigh, NC.
n. B: coPB,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
A-8asS 66-6mpd..
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
VOL. vI.---NO. 50.

tugged an jerked but they wouldn't nigh
cum off an happenin to look roun, !
thought | seed Sal peepin at me outer
wun eye, so / blose the lite out, gifts my
boots off, and then--6Ht it ain no
body's bizness, SO l shant tell any more.
Well, I've tride msrryin sum time, an
must say that arter feller gifts use too it
it amt bad thing, in fact I folosofse as
follers--:
Margin Is a good thing, it is q great
Ming as Aunt Jane ses, great institu-
shion, (how she noes can't tell, fur she
never had chance to try it, It's good
for every body-Ar you old--marry, it'll
make you young Tor you'll die tryin to
pear so')-Ar you young, it'll makeyou
old-In fact it is sooted to evry and
ennybody. It's a ten rale fence that
sosiety has built up too keep foxes inside
the bounds Nv good behavior, an the I've
had my ups an downs in it, an no all
about it, still say Hooray for marry.
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left the gay scene. The beauty ano
grace of the young stranger, and above
all the artlessness and warmth of her ma.
ture, won her many friends, and in the
circles of fashion the beautiful Mrs. Lin.
wood was the theme of every tongue
and many an exquisite twirled his nous
tache and declared "Pon honor, Lin
wood is lucky fellow" Stanley very
conveniently found that his lungs were
affected by the climate, and left for a
more Southern State. Upon the hearts
of Frank and Annie Linwood time has
cast no blight; the love that once trl,
umphed over opposing forces, still burns
as brightly and as beautifully on the al.
tar of their hearts, as on the day the willy
Cupid gained his victory.
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CHAPTER v.

ssFathcrs their children and themselves abuse, i,
That wealth, husband for their daughters ehoose'
ewhither my heart is gone there follows my hand' anu
not elsewhere, ;,,r
For where the heart goes before, like lamp ana iiu-
Mauv things are made clear, that else lie hidden in
darkness"
The sunlight of happiness had not gone,
down from the eyes, nor the waves OF
ioy receded from the heart OF Annie
Woodley, ere she received a summons
from her father to attend him in the IL
brary. He had Just returned from M
With a strange forboding at her heart
she obeyed On opening the door she
saw her father seated beside table
seemingly engrossed in deep thought FOL
she advanced close beside him before ht
perceiyed her entrance. Without reply
ing to her salutation, he waved her to !
seat. :.
.Annie," said he, regarding her fixed
". !" | have sent for you to talk over al
important i'm matter. You are now elgh
teen, sufficiently old to think of marry
inc" A smile wreathed the lip of An
nie ME as he said this; perhaps she though
SO. too, and she bowed assent. NOV
J II has been cherished wish OF mine
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OKOLONA, MISS, SEPTEMBER 9, 1858.

ishment ten times more severe than
stripes and Imprisonment. The Quaker
was inexorable, and he was obliged to
yield. :,
Breakfast over, "Now," said the old
farmer, as he helped the victim to shoul-
der the bag, "If thee needs any more
corn, come in the day time and thee
shall have it,"
With what shame and remorse did
that guilty man turn from the dwelling of
the pious Quaker. Everybody is ready
to say that he never again troubled the
Quaker's corn crib. l have something
still better than that to tell you. He at
once repented and reformed, and lived
and died an honest man.
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IHAf1ER ~.
"Tbere Is one affection which no stain
OF earth can ever darken; when two find
| The softer and the manler-that u chain
OF kindred taste has fastened mind to mind,
IT'S an attraction from all sense refined,
The good can only know it,
The glorious beams of evenings fair
|sun are weaving tracery around Hose
valley" There is sunshine cleaning
Through the trclis-work of the lattlced
porch, and there is sunshine peeping he
Tween the clustering roses and vines that
curtain the window of Annie Woodley's
boudoir. This light, so soft and flicker
/ ng, reflected the trembling foliage, and
dy in u rich shadow of network on the
floor; then the golden tracery rested
lovingly upon the rich raven tresses which
fell over the shoulders Of the young girl,
as leaning her arm on the window sill,
she bent her head lower and lower, till
her hair mingled with the flowers and
green leaves which clustered thlekly
around. Ever and anon a tiny hand
swept mechanically across the strings OF
guitar that is lying beside her. Her
thoughts are far away, and she knows
naught that is passing around her. ohe
is more beautiful now than in former
days. Her countenance now partakes OF
that lofty beauty which suffering brings.
Attired in simple dress of white, and
her full figure free from the artificial re-
straints imposed on the devotees of fash
ion, with no ornaments save necklace
of pearl, she appeared far lovelier in her
chastened beauty than she had ever done
in those days when joy danced through
the rosy hours, and life to her was made
SO beautiful by his dear smile. The
young girls heart was engulphed IN a
sea Of bitter dreams, and moan OF un-
utterable anguish escaped her lips. A
shadow darkened the vine-wreathed case,
ment. and ANNIE" murmured low and
tremulously by voice whose music she
drank in too eagerly, fell upon her ear.
Looking up, she saw Frank Linwood be-
fore her. With an eager cry OF JOY, she
sprang forward with extended hands to
meet him; then stopping suddenly, sne
hastily bowed in deep confusion, and said
in strangely altered voice: "Good
evening, Mr.. Linwood; walk ln;
mo, here 1 will stay until | know my
DOOM he replied in tone OF mournlu
tenderness. "You are my own Annie
still. Your action revealed It. why
did you pause so suddenly? lsnot you
home still here Z" said he, seating nm
self beside her, and drawing her heat
upon his bosom. Explain, entrea
you, the meaning Of that cruel note
"I thought my words were sufficient!
elucidative," replied she. coldly, with
drawing the hand which he still clasped
When she looked upon his face, she wa
alarmed. 1t seemed as if wave OF ae
ony had passed over it, and the rigid.l
compressed lips told how fearful was tn
struggle in that proud heart.
do you doubt me, Annie y at lengt
burst passionately from his lips. :"
you could only gee ' heart i