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riage with some distinguished individual
dressed in regimentals, and thus 60 to
Charlestown, or remain and not see her
husband Of course, she chose the only
alternative left her, and went.
1 assure you that her entry into the
town of Charlestown beggars all description.
Before the arrival of Mrs. Brown, but two
brass common were planted in front Of the
prison. AS soon as her approach was an
nounced, however, three other brass pieces,
making fire an oil, were planted in the
streets in front of the jail. and from eight
hundred to thousand men, with glittering
bayOnets, pistols and swords, stood on all
sides from four to six men deep. and formed
u hollow square through which the carriage
passed with Mrs Brown. Through this
file of bayOnets the poor woman at last en-
tered the Jail, hoping at once to see her
husband, as her stay was to be short, in
compliance with orders Here again she
was doomed to disappointment, for the dis
tinguished COmmander-in-chieft took it into
his military head, that Mrs Brown might
possibly give her husband poison, and he
and the chivalry might be deprived of the
extreme plasure of choking the old man to
death. So he had Mrs. B. stripped and
her clothing all subjected to rigid scruti-
ny. Nothing, however, was discovered on
or about her person more formidable or
dangerous than ladies usually wear, and
she was permitted, after delay of nearly
an hour, to see her husband lii the parlor,
in presence Of the Commander-in-ehieft the
jailor, and perhaps others two former
certainly, as l learned from Mrs 3. They
could not be permitted moment alone, al
though the Jail was guarded by at least a
thousand soldiers and five brass cannon
The pretext that Mrs. B., might notwith-
standing the search, give him something
with which to commit suicide, is simply
John Browns whole life and
every act from the day of his arrest until
that hour, was a guaranty against his COM
mitting self-murdcr. If they had feared
that she might give him some terrible weap-
on, by which he would put to flight the gal
liant General and his immense body of
troops perhaps their conduct would be JUS
Enthusiastically on no other hypothesis
can such formidable military array which /
the prison and the close inspec-
ton of Mrs. BIS clothing be accounted for.
The whole conduct exhibited more fear on
the part of those in charge of this manacled, |
unarmed old man, than ever the despots of
Europe exhibited when Napoleon terrified
the whole world with his feats of heroism |
ind daring C7erelrnd Leader.
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5nisttlIancous.
THE PORTRAIT.
BY MRS. MARY A. DENNIsoN.

Mother, was that our house once?'
Yes DEAR replied the pale woman, cas-
ting long look at the splendid mansion
you were born in that front chamber Blu
hurry on, dear, it is ours no longer. HOLD
your shawl about your chest-the wind il
very cold.
They were meanly clad, mother ant
daughter The former past forty, the lat
ter not yet seventeen. Annie Bartlett wa:
not beautiful, nevertheless her face was {
rare blending of amiability and intellect
They passed quickly along over the well
trodden snow, and wended their way to-
wards one of the lower quarters of the city
There they traversed the long Unlocking
street till they stopped before narrow
shop door and entered.
ANY work yet, Mr.. Mosely?' asked the
widow in quiet tone.
% yes madam, said the man behind the
counter, we have plenty of shirts now
Shall l give you bundle?' And he cast
a glance of half impertinence, and half ad-
miration, towards the young girl.
What are your pricesg asked Mrs Bart
let
We'll, you know we generally give q
shilling shirt to common customers, but
as it is you, you know, why think 1 will
pay you two shillings Shan't 1 take it
home for you? It's heavy bundle, too
much for you to carry home
The widow hesitated. She had done
sewing for this man before, but she did not
like the way in which he looked at her
daughter. A mothers heart takes alarm
at hint, question or a glance. Annie
was too precious to be exposed to rude
ness; she was the one, the only fair child of
a wAowed heart-but the bundle was too
weighty for either mother or daughter, SO
she concluded to let it be brought.
You can send it by-and-by,' said she.
%, can't get anybody to take it, must
60 myself No inconvenience, assure you
right on my way to supper. Miss 1
wish could offer you one of my arms,
said he coarsely, but they happen to be
both full
They walked on, till they came to very
ordinary looking house, whose steps were
covered with children. The man smiled to
himself as they assembled.
i will take the bundle now,' said the
widow with dignity.
% no, ma am, couldn't consent to let Tou
carry it, said the man-Pll. carry it to
your room myself
Put the bundle down, sir, said the wild
oW with flashing eyes.
The man started and nearly let it drop.
However, he threw it with an impatient
jerk on the lower stair, and muttering
curse turned and left the hall
What made you speak so Grossly, moth
err? asked Annie.
Never mind child, help up stairs with
it said the widow recovering her equanim-
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PRoTEsTAETIsM IN ITALY.
From tn. London AlA.a.aa Of Oct. Is.

From the London Athensan of Oct. Is.
A more serious and far more import&st
sign of the times is the legal marriage Of
two Tuscans converts from Catholicism to
that form of Protestatism called the Italian
Evangelical Church, at their Italian place
of worship in Florence. This union of two
obscure individuals, under the full protec.
ton of their country's laws, in defiance Of
the Church of Rome. which has hitherto
declared all such marriages invalid and the
offspring iIlegitimatc, strikes severer blow
at the insOlent dOmineering sway Of Rome,
than all the coquctting of praeticed diplo-
mats, or the hollow kettle-drumming Of re-
calcitrant princes. standing out for privi-
lcges. and haggling over concessions vita
the Father of the Faithful"
This notable change in the marriage laws
of Tuscany is among the first fruits Of the
project of ecclesiastical reform undertaken,
as l mentioned in former letter, by Cav.
Salvagnoli. with equal skill and frmness
of purpose, to limit as far as may be the
grasping power of the priests. The Italian
Evangelical Church, an organized religious
society holding doctrines somewhat similar
to those of our Plymouth Brethren. hast
some years been steadily gaining strength
in Tuscany. Until the 9th of last April.
however, its public worship to speak par
adoxically was kept as secret as possible.
to avoid the persecution which attended
any ayowed leaning to Protestantism.-
Since the Revolution has given us full kb-
crty of creed. place of worship has been
opened, and is fully attended every Sunday.
This first Protestant Tuscan marriage was
solemnized in presence of large number
of persons. and assuredly marks an era in
this cventful time
| am told that in Romagna the new con-
verts may be reckoned -by thousands" and
that the number of them is the greatest
among the middle and lower classes. The
absence of any organized priesthood. in the
creed forms one of its chief attractions in
eyes of a population long accustomed. alas!
to couple the idea of priestly power with
every species of outrage and oppression
1t seems that the elders have no sort Of :
power beyond the four walls of their church:
and even within them every one of the :
brethren has an equal right to offer up :
prayer or instruct the congregation. IF the :
Spirit give him utteranee." 1t is easy to =
conceive the dread and disgust with which
so simple form of religion must be regar-
ded at Rome, for shrewd Cardinal Antonel-
Ii knows too well that such foe steadily
and silently at work among the Papal sub
jects is far more to be feared than conspi-
racy or insurrection, and can neither be
furnished with passport and legally bow ,
cd out, as was the Piedmontese ambassador
at Rome after his Kings reception Of tho
Romagnole delegates. nor hacked to death
by Croat and Austrian lavishly paid and
into the disguise Of the hiiecus
Papal uniform.
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THE VIRGINIANS

Are not all fools, incredible IS the state
ment may appear, on first blush. In
CharlestOwn, particularly, they seem to
have an idea of their absurdity, and to
very heartily despise the military who Oc-
cupied their town during Browns trial and
execution. The following coarse satire up
on those
Mouths without hand, maintained at
vast expense,
In war charge, in peace weak de-
fense,"
was posted on the street corners, the night
before Brown was hung. and excited much
laughter among the citizens:
PROCLAMATION.
Hhereds, Charlestown Is now held by a
military force, and its citizens kept priso-
ners in their own domicils. Aud, nhere-
as, there are numerous reports, proelama-
tions, fzzles, and other divers fuzzy -guzzys,
issued by the Governor, commanding and
chief officers, as well as other small ''toot-
horns of the same kind by the Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney. and Tie Mayor,
Sheriff, &c.
Now, be it known by the citizens of
Charlestown and its vicinity, that /, Gen.
Fugo Tumblebug, by virtue of the author
ity vested in me by Lieut.. Common Sense.
do hereby issue the following order:
The soldiers, for fear of an attack by
Browns men, viii remain in their barracks,
as in case they expose themselves on the
streets, they may run the risk of being
hurt
The General commanding, the Mayors,
Attorneys, COloncls, Majors, Captains,
Lieutenants and Corporals being more nu-
merOus than the rank and file. and, there
fore, ofmore consequence, are hereby par
ticularly warned to remain in their quar-
ters, as in case of attack. especially during
the night, the citizens, who are able and
willing to defend the town from all attacks,
either by Browns men or anybody elsc,
may be incommoded in the performance of
their duties All of the above mentioned
honorables Will be arrested and court-mar-
tailed if found disregarding this order.
Citizens of the State of Virginia and of
the Southern States, and the well-disposcd
citizens of the Northern States, are request
ed to visit our town as heretofore, and they
will be protected by the citizens, from the
insults of the mushroom, corn-stalk military
now quartered among us.
Citizens of the town will hereafter be
allowed to pass 70 their houses and place of
business without being arrested as insurg-
cnts or niggerstealcrs. By order.
GEN. TUMBLEBUG, COMMANDMENT
Chief
Bee DUSGHILL, Military Secretary.
Charlestown, Nov. 30th, 1859.
\. B. Citizens from other portions of the
State desirous of witnessing 0ssawattama's !
will be protected from the
'weepons" of the valiant cornstalkers, as
he design of hanging him in public was to |
lllOw everybody sight at him, as warn
nr to all future Niger. .stealers. !
p. S. Come one-come ALL The military
ihan't monopOlize the show.-O. S. Jour
,GL
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A REBUKE FROM THE RIGHT
QUARTER

1t is hard to tell whether the Yirginians
should be pitied or abused whether their ex-
traordinary conduct should be attributed to
timidity or malignity. A citizen from the
North cannot express an opinion at variance
with Virginia sentiment on the slavery
question, but he is Immediately imprisoned
or exiled. In fact, it is not necessary that
he should even express an opinion; it is only
necessary that he should be suspected o,
entertaining it to render him fit subject
for Incarceration We make many allowance
for the necessity of the people of Virginia
observing the greatest vigilance and erecting
every possible defence against attempts to
tamper with slaves; but we think they are
really carrying their precautiOn to an ex-
treme.
1t surely cannot be requisite for the safety
of the institution that harmless, unofendig
Northern men peaceably pursuing thir usual
avocatious in Virginia, should be either i'm
prisond, or expelled from the State. Such
extreme measures can only be intended to
vex the North, and viii have the effect of
embittering Northern men against the slave
States. If these vexatiOus proceedings con-
tinue in yirgininia. it will not be long BE-
fore the Northern States will began to re-
taliate. by expelling Yirginians from their
borders, as Northern men are now daily ex
PEELED from the borders of Virginia. This
v ould indeed be terrible state of things
We may certainly expect it, however, unless
the system of persecution now practiced, in
Virginia is stOpped.-Han'ibal { No.
Gazette.
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HOW THE CHIVALRY TREATED
MRS. BROWN.

/ In his letter to his family Gen. Ashley,
says before he LEFT Harper's Ferry for
/ Charlestown he had an interesting interview
with Mrs Brown, two gentlemen and the
lady who accompanied her, and who expect
cd to 60 with Mrs. 3. to Charlestown.-
Mrs. B. had letters from Gov Wise grant
ing her request to have an interview with
her husband before his execution, but to
avoid the possibility of any unpleasant oc-
currence, it was thought best to consult the
officer in command at Charlestown before
proceeding there. What follOwedis is enough
to make the gorge rise. Such pusillani-
nous and heartleTs conduct has no Ameri-
can parallel. We quote from Gen. AS
letter:
General Taliafero was telegraphed, and
he replied by telegraph, word for word as
follows. as l know, for obtained copy of
the dispatch. Read it, and then think of
the claim set up by the 'chivalry'" to be-
ing the only gallant and polite people among
us:
"Detain Mrs. Brown at the Ferry, and
the lady and gentlemen accompanying her,
until further orders. WATCH THEM.
This is the work of ''chivalry." No
language can express their feelings, when
this despatch was read to them. A poor.
broken-hearted woman, with two gentlemen
and q Quaker lady friend, harmless and
unarmed, after having the permission of
the Governor to proceed to Charlestown on
their errand of love and mercy, are 'detain-
cd" by order of the commander-in-chief,
until further orders,' and instructions
given ",catch them" Aud this, too, when
there were two or three hundred U. S.
Soldiers stationed at the Arsenal-almost
every citizen in the town armed, and at
least three thousand persons under arms
in the county. Gov. Wise was again tel
egraphed, and late in the afternoon and
sometime after l had gained admission
within the limits at Charlestown, acarriage
and detachment of cavalry were sent to
being up, as | supposed. Mrs. Brown and
her friends What was my surprise, to
find on the return of this grand cavalcade
of ''fuss and feathers" that Mrs. Brown
came alone, and Notwithstanding her car
nest entreaties, the military hero in COM
mand would not even permit the Quaker
lady to accompany Mrs B., and she was
absolutely compelled to sit in a close car
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FrR TRAPpIys N IowA.-The rivers.
and creeks in the interior and western parss
of Iowa arc said to 81 perfectly throaged
with beavers and minks. to say nothing Of
myriads of other animals whose hides are
sought by the trappcr. Beaver Greek.
which empties into the Cellar at Cedar Falls.
isdamneda at very frequent intervals by the
industrious and enterprising rodents from
which it takesits name. They have net been
as plenty before for several years. The trap
per's field of labor is a large one, and great
numbers of them are picking up their traps
and preparing to reap their harvest. PHI
ccs are likely to be very remuueratiye.-l.
Dubuque Times, November 80.
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poerp.
For the Chronicle.
AS WE GROW OLD.
BY LIBBIE S. CRowELL.


As we grow old must our lives wear
The sombre shades of grief and care
Youths buoyancy be laid aside
With early hope, and love, and pride?
Must we but fold our hands and go
As others have, with footsteps slow,
Treading the ways which they have press
With weary feet, on to their rest;
May we but know the dreams they knew,
Counting all others vague, untrue,
Crush aspirations high and fond,
Hoping for nothing bright beyondH
Or may We not with careful hand,
Halo with joys our shadow'd land,
Throwing around some od'rous fow'rs
To gladden. this strange life of ours;
Wooing with upturn'd wistful eyes,
The Sunshine from the golden skies,
And clasping e'er with willing hands
Around our hearts, loves silken bands?
We know some hearts have been, and are,
That hold not life as sweet and fair,
As years pass on. grow stern and cold;-
Must ours be SO as we grow old?
All no; we'll not believe it thus:
Deep bliss the future holds for US;
High hopes are brightly pictured there,
And we may reach them if We dare.
And we will dare to try, although
1t is no idle task we know,
To throw aside fetters which bind
The soarings of an ardent mind
To discipline the heart, and Gull
All save the pure and beautiful
From countless thoughts which elusterthere,
Then train the rest with tireless care.
But thus, and only thus, we'il keep
Awake those thoughts which ne'er should
sleep;
Keeping the spirit brave and strong,
Although the years are dark and long.
We may not e'er be glad and free;
We never thought. or hop'd to be:
But some bright visions we will hold
Within our hearts, as we grow old.
N. Bloomfield, O..
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A man was recently hanged in North
Carolina for murder which he was melted
to commit through superstitious belief in
witchcraft, believing that the old lady he
killed had the power to ccnjure his wife
and child to death. and while in state of
he committed the deed under
an erroneous notion of sclf-detense.
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Permanent and valuable friendships arc
most often formed in contests and struggles.
If a man has good points, then they be-
come salient, and VIC know each other sud
denly.
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cred word, was the will. o, praise Hea-
ven! We are poor no longer"
viii you allow me to transact this bu.
siness for you? asked Robert Southey, turn.
ing to the mother. Il am a lawyer. and it
would give me peculiar pleasure to serve
you, as 1 am acquainted with your rela.
tives"
One glance at the noble face before her.
determined the widow. She accepted the
offer with thanks
4 will find you better home than this
tomorrow" said the young man. An un-
Gle of mine is on the point of visiting Eng
land, and you shall Immediately be put in
possession of q part of his house. This is
no home for you
Annie blushed, for the look he directed
towards her was full of meaning. She felt
as he did, that their meeting was no chance
of circumstance, but a direct providence,
and his fine appearance won insensibly up
on her heart
1t is very strange my daughter-very
strangeT exclaimed Harry Bartlett, walk
ing back and forth hurriedly, arc you sure?'
Certainly L am, sure, replied Eugene
Bartlett, with spiteful jerk, don't Robert
Southcy sit right in front of us? Yes, he
came in with that Annie, that low, slop
shop girl and her mother, and you should
have seen how splendidly they were dress
ed, that is, richly. Annie Bartlett never
would show of. she isn't capable
That is very stranger repeated her faith
cr, walking still more quickly. 1t cannot
be
He stopped short, cloud of perplexity
gathering across his features.
The beautiful Eugenia was savage. She
snubbed her maid, and kicked her lap-dog,
and broke the Sabbath twenty times before
night came
The next day the mystery was disclosed.
There was no use in disputing the will, in
contcnding against the powers that were,
but it broke the merchant down. He had
lost previously in foolish spcculations, and
had on his hands only the house and few
thousand dollars he had managed to save
for his daughters portion. The widow Of
fercd Eugene home, however and she
was too thoroughly humbled to decline
She felt that it was useless attempting to
earn her own living, for she had barely
smattering of any essential knowledge, she
could play few tunes, had painted few
landscapes. embroidered few collars and
worked a few lamp-mats, there her acquire
ments ended.
Harry Bartlett, broken down and con-
science smitten, went to California, and
there he died. Robert Southey married
Annie one year after the finding of the viii. !
And Us to Eugene, she is always reported
engaged, but We fear she will never be mar
ried.
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The women of Poland have watchfal
eye over their daughters. and make them 2
wear little bells on their person. to denots
where they arc and what they are about
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BARNUM's HARDWARE STORE,
At Warren Trumbull Co., Ohio,

rs now filed with ample stocks, and
Il replete with he latest styles OF HOUSE ThlM-
MINGs and most desirable cOIOrs Tor painting blinds
Barnum intends to supply Paints,
ois varnsh, &C.. inclusive of A. No. /, Tip Top. Ex-
tra Zine Dry and in OIL also superior quality ground
in White Vsrnish, for Parior u.s.
BARNUM will sell Merchants at
obbfns rates and dehes competition marts outside
sfNew York. s1d he herewith sends his compliments
to dealers that he is prepared to duplicate the prices
of New York Houses, including the transportation
only on those classes of goods where it fe-ms great
per ceatum Of the cost. Now hand and shortly to
arriye-Hoes, seythes. siekles mot D&niei) seythe
Stones. Iubbers, Rifles. Rakcs. Knives and Forks,
Springs, White Lead, and OIL.
BARNUM keeps a fresh stock of
sADDLERY Notice this ye who want to bug goods
low; Harness Trimmings sold lOw-Patent Leather
sold Iow-Brass Bands sold low-Carriage Trimmings
and Moss sold low.
BARNUM has some fine Pistols,
Five Barrel shooters. Rife Rarres Locks. Triggers
and general lot of Gun Trimmings
BARNUm would make further
mention of the ssddlery trade. By remarktng that he
has laid in his Of that class Of goods from
the head dealers and importers and he will sell every
thing in that line at lowest rates.
BARNgM invites attention to his
Gard hsreSith anexed:-
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A year of pleasure passes like floating
breeze. but moment Of misfortune seems
an age Of pain
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Eagles Ry alone; they arc but sheep
which always herd together.
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ity. She had seen the tailor wink across
the entry to vulgar looking man whose
reputation was none of the best
% dear 1t was said very bitterly, and
with heart-ache, as mother and daughter
entered their own neat little room, an attic
chamber lighted from the ceiling.
1t seems strange, dosen't it?' unused
Annie, locking around.
What seems strange, dear?
That you should have lived and l been
born in that beautiful great house, and af-
ter all be reduced to the garret of such a
place as this, replied Annie. Who lives
in that place now?'
You have heard me say before, child,
replied the mother Your uncle Harry
and your cousin Eugene. Your uncle
Harry, your fathers brother, married my
sister, poor Annie (you are named for herr
she died before your father did, or we should
not now be suffering IN penury, or be forced
to take insults from our interiors
We'll, it is home said the young girl,
gazing around, not 50 bad one either
Now, if We get these shirts done, why we
can buy beautiful thick shawl to wear be-
tween US Shall l make tea tonight?
Yes, if you please said the mother,
sitting wearily down: III undo the bun
die and sort the work
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rs now filed with ample stocks, and
Il replete with he latest styles OF HOUSE TRIM
MINGs and desirable colors Tor painting blinds.