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CHAPTER II.
HOW THE MISFORTUNE CAME ABOUT.

HOW THE MISFORTUNE CAME ABOUT.
Marietta had scarcely been fourteen
DAYS in the house between the olive trees
and the African acacias before every
young man Of Napoule knew that she liv-
ed theie, and that there lived not in all
Province, girl more charming than the
one in that house.
Went she through the village, sweep
ing lightly along like dressed up
angel, her frock, with its pale green bo-
dice, and orange leaves and rosebuds up
on the bosom of it tiuttering in the breeze,
and flowers and ribbons waving about the
straw bonnet which shaded her beautiful
features yes, then the grave old man
spake out, and the young ones We're
struck dumb. And everywhere, to
the right and to the left, little windows
were opened with, good morning. or
good msrning Marietta" while she
nodded to the right and left with apleas-
ant smile.
If Marietta walked into church, all
hearts (that, is, of the young people, for.
got Heaven all eyes turned from the
Saints, and the worshipping finger wan
dered idly among the pearls of the ro.
sary. This must have provoked much
sorrow, at least among the more devout
The maidens of Napoule, particularly
ecame very pious about this time, fol-
they, most Of all, took the matter to heart
And they were not blamed for it; for
since tie advent of Marietta, more than
Que prospective groom had grown cold,
apd more than one worshipper Of some
be.0vcd one, quite inconstant. There
were chickering's aud reproaches on all
sides, MANY Tears, pertinent lectures, and
even rcjrclionS. The talk was no longer
oi marriage, but of separations. They
, beg an to return their pledges of truth,
rings, ribbons, &c. The old persons took
part with their children; examinations
followed, and spread from house to house
1t was dcplorable.
Marietta is the cause of ALL said
the pious naidens first; then the mothers
said it; neAt the fathers took it up, and
finally all,-even the young men. But
Marietta shielded by modesty. and inno-
cence, like the petals of the rosebud in
its DARK green caix, did not suspect the
mischief she was the occasion of, and con-
tinued courteous to every body. This
touched the young men, who said "why
condemn the pure, harmless child she is
not guilty" Then the fathers said the
same thing then the mothers took it up
and finally all-even the pious maidens.
For let who would, talk with Marietta,
she as sure to gain their esteem. SO
before half year had passed. every body
had spoken to her, and every body loved
her. But she did not suspect that she
was the object Of such general regard, $
she had not before suspected that she was
the object of dislike. Does the violet hid
den in the down-trodden grass think how
sweet it is
Now every one wished to make amen $
for the injustice they had done to Mari
eta. Sympathy deepened the attach
ment. Marietta found herself greeted
evey where, in more friendly way than
ever; she was more cordially welcomed
more heartily invited to the usual sports
and dances.
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there before the yulture, as if she would

there before the yulture, as if she would
caress him !"
Marietta could not satisfy herself with
looking. Had ] such cup, mother" I"
said she, cit is far too beautiful to drink
out of: / would place my flowers in it,
and constantly peep into Paradise. We
are at the fair in Vence, but when | look
at the picture, feol as if were in Para
disc"
So Marietta called all her companions
TO the spot to look at the cup, and share
her own admiration of it; but the young
men soon joined the maidens, until at
last, almost half the inhabitants of Ma
poule, were assembled before the won
derfully beautiful cup. But miraculously
beautiful was it, mainly from its inestima-
bic translucent porcelain, with gilGed
handles, and glowing colors. They ask
ed the merchant timidly: Sir, what
price is it" And he answered -
+" Among friends, it is worth hundred
livres." Then they all became silent,
and went away in despair. When the
Napoulese were all gone from the front
of the shop, Colin came there by stealth,
threw the merchant hundred livres upon
the counter, had the cup put in box
well packed with cotton, and then car
ried it off. What evil plans he had in
view, no one would have surmised.
Near Napoule, it being already dark
he met old Jacques, the Justices ser
want, returning from the fields. Jacques
was very good man, but excessively
stupid.
Il will give thee money enough to buy
drink, Jacques" said Colin, " if thou
wilt take this box to Manon's house, and
leave it there; and if any one see thee
there, and enquire from whom the box
came, say A stranger gave it to me,
but never disclose my name, or will al
ways detest thee"
Jacques promised this, took the drink
money and the box, and went with it, to-
ward the little dwelling, between the ol-
i've trees and the African acacias.
fro RR CoNTfNuED
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V A lady was once driving with
Charles Lamb near where some gentle
men were bathing in puris natHrafibus.
After an awkward silence Charley remark
ed that, sit was shameful for women thus
to expose themselves" Women |" ex-
claimed the prude by his side, "why they
are men, SIR" Ali" replied the gentle
Charles. III didn't obserre"
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Edwin Forest gains his Libel Sait.-
The New York papers of Wednesday an
nounce that Edwin Forest has gained his
suit in which he charges libel against
n. p. Willis. The case has occupied the
attention of the courts for several days,
and resulted in the jury awarding DANA.
ges in the sum of $500 to the plaintiff.
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GATHERINGS,
INVENTED, BORROWED AND STOLEN.

The following may be taken as an IL
lustration of the phiosophic connection
between cause and effect:
Charles" said a young lady in mar
ket yesterday morning to her beau, "what
is the cause of the market house bell ring
ing So" "Aw," said the beau, solemn
ly, IF ] was to express an opinion, /
should give it as my deliberate convic-
tion that somebody is pulling the rope"
Charles Dickens is said to look like the
Emperor Louis Napoleon.
SO says an English paper. We pre-
sumo the likeness il greatest about din
ner time, when both look alike hungry.
Here is pun that may be allo,ced to
pass:
Why is whispering breach of good
manners Because it is not aloud.
We never knew what use might be
made of a circular piece of vanity until
we read the following.
The customers of certain cooper in
a town out West, caused him vast deal
of vexation by their saving habits and
persistence in getting all their old tubs
and casks repaired, and buying but little
new work +" | stood it, however," said
be, until one day old Sam Crabtree
brought in an old 'bung hole to which
he said he wanted new barrel made
Then | quilted The business in disgrace"
Mrs. Swishelm edits paper in Mime
sofa. She is known as smart" wo-
man. Here is specimen from her pen
Minnesota air is the very elixir of life,
and We shoudn wonder to see some en-.
terprlsing quack doctor bottling up our
January air and selling it, all over the
rest of the Union, as cure for every
thing in general, and positive preven.
tive of the blues.
lf' to err is human" the following
natural mistake proves in opposition to
recent theory, the humanity of the negro.
A negro on being examined, was asked
if his master was Christian "No sir,
he's member of Congress" was the re-
ply.
Heber Kimball is said to have moro
wives than Brigham Young. He had
fourteen children born in the month of
November. He ought to be a happy
man.
A lady whose unusually bad tem-
per is traced on countenance of great
responsiveness, having been rescued. in
Iowa, from wolves, by an athletic Indian
chief, in fit of romantic gratitude, Of
fered to marry him; wilereupon the saw
age turned and fed into the depths Of the
forest, and has not been seen by white
man or woman since.
The remarkable fact is stated in Halls
Journal Of Health, that of the FIVE thou
sand persons tried last year before the
New York Court Sessions, only ninety
four were sober when arrested
The man whose bowels (of compass.
sion) ran off, sent our Town Constable
after, who arrested them in Kansas.
If the above has fa.igued the reader.
he will find small consolation in the fol-
loving:
Why is tired man like a theft -
When he needs a-restng.
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Matrimonial Scene -" / wish," said
a beautiful wife to her studious husband,
!" wish l was a book" al wish YOU
were an Almanac, replied her lord. "and
then would get a new one every year."
Just then the silk was heard to rustic
violently.
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Go Mary.-The most beautiful flow
ers are those which are double; such as
double pinks, double roses, and double
dahias. What an argument is this
against the chilling deformity of single
blessedness y Go marry r is written
on everything beautiful that the eye rests
upon-beginning with the birds of para
disc, and ending with apple-blossoms.
1t seems superbly silly for moralists
to be eternally preaching this doctrine of
go marry" when it is so we'll known
that some people can " make the land
ing," no matter how much they try.
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~ A prisoner inquired of his pastor
the meaning of this line ir Scripture -
" He Was clothed with curses as with
garment" 1T signifies" replied the
divine. that the individual had got
bad habit of swearing
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MASON M. CUMMINGS.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
ABERDEEN, MISS.
|r;oo ona door Abavp IudUp Ackpr'S Office

The Circuit Courts which he attends will be
kgun and held for the year 1859 at the following
|ncs and places:
Ewamba Co., at Fulton, Mar. 9TH and Sep. 5th.
kshoningo" " Jacinto, " 2ist " 18th
Bntotoc g "Pontotoc, Apr lth & Oct. 10th
|hckasaw " g Houston, !" 25th gath
Ionroe Aberdeen, May 10th & Nov. l4th
|,wndes " Columbus, Apr 18th " Oct. oath
Llhoun -" Pittsboro,' Mar l4th & Sep. 18th
|rHE UNITED STATES DISTRICT CouRi for
u Northern District of Mississippi is held at
ntutoc the first Monday Of June and December
each year.
Oct. = '5S. 6-1y.
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DR.. A. D. GATLlN,

AVING permanently located at Hickory
IL Flat, in Ch,ckasaw County, offers his pro-
fsslonal services, in the various branches Of the
Proies ion, to the citizens of the surrounding
(ountry. Mar 81 '59. 29.-ly
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1 Wanted-lO00 subscribers.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-12

disruption to the Union. It will give time
for new compacts or guarantees, which ought
TO be made. What possible objection can the
North have to giving US such security, unless
she intends our assailment under the forms OF
the Constitution. by action of the Federal
Governments The refusal would be equiva-
lent to declaration of such intent, and
ought to be met accordingly.
The recommendations and suggestions of
Gov. Neville are of grave and serious
nature, it it is expected that the Legislature
of Mississippi, or Convention of the South
ern States, will respond to them fayorably'
The action of the former may, therefore. be
awaited with interest. If Mississippi take
the steps her Governor proposes, how many
Southern States will follow her? Will Ten
neSsee? Are the democratic members of the
Legislature of Tennessee prepared to act
upon the assumption that the election of a
Black Republican to the Presidency will be a
sectional aggression that justiies the South
in demanding new guarantees of protection,
and in the event of refusal, in resOrting to
revolutionary measures to coerce the North
into granting them? If the candidate of the
Bla( Republicans be elected-a very pro-
bable oceurrence-he will be elected in ac-
cordance with the provision of the Constitu-
| ton. Shall the Constitution, therefore, be
| broken and destroyed? Or shall the South
| await the action of the President, and Con-
gfess; and resist when it be shown that the
triumphant Republicans intend to use the
power OF the government to degrade, or crush
| our section?
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CHARACTERIsTIC.-Th Cincinnati Gdsaie
by minister in which it is stated that Mrs
FRANCES KINDRED, formerly of Arson coun-
ty, North Carolina, as nor an inmate of Var
ren county, Ohio, Poor House" Mrs KINDRED
emigrated to Ohio in 1850. She was rich in
lands and negroes" in her native State. But
she emancipated her slaves, sold her lands to
assist them in their new condition and follow
cd them OFF to Ohio. She is now So years of
age, and having been drained of all she pos
sessed, is sent to the States pauper recepta-
Gle. The minister says she ''tearfully. but
kindly. remarked to him, Il wish to be- a bur-
den to no one; if any one needs my work, can
earn my living with my needle and my knit
ting. | am willing 10 live with those who
were once my servants and share their fortune.
But oh do want to leave this place.
what have done that 1 should be rewarded
with place In this Poor Housed -.' God
help mel l can never be reconciled TO this
place. am worse of than my slaves ever
We're" Poor old woman she has cast her lot
among peculiar people. They are phiian-
thropists whose hearts overflow with the
milk Of human Kindness" but not tor white
folks They are constantly lamsntiug the
condition OF the happy, contented slaves on
Southern plantations. aud are prompt 10 aid
one OF them when the opportunity affords,
but are deaf to the appeals of their own
race Of whose suiierings they are eye-wit-
nesseS. Were Mrs. KINDRED but a fugitive
from Southern master. she would never
have been permitted to enter the Poor House
OF Warren county. The minister asks for
aid TO make her comfortable out 4 the Poor
House. That he has bcen forced to make
an appeal Ia public Journal. in another
county. is evidence Of bow her claims have
been treated in Warren. How much will old
JOIN GiDnIAos contribute TO aid her, win
al Of those who subscribed 10 JSO. BRowN's
funds stand aloof. aud let the victim of
their false philanthropy, die in Poor House,
Why not : l. her face nos whitcl
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Ranking I'm Georgia.

In his recent message to the Legislature
Gov. BROWN, of Georgia, after reciting law
of the State making it the duty of juries to
assess ten per cent. as damages over and
above legal interest, in all cases of suit
against Banks which have refused to pay
specie for any of their notes, bills, drafts or
other writing for which they are bound, pro-
ceeds:
:. For the purpose of protecting the people
of the State far as possible against the
evils of Bank suspensions in future, and of
restraining the bank from such reckless and
extravagant speculation and over issues as
usually lead TO suspension, / recommend
that the above recited law be so changed as
to make it the duty Of the jury, in every
such case as that mentioned in the statute, 10
find for the plaintiff the principal and inter-
est due upon each bank note, or other obi
CATION which the Bank has refused to redeem
in specie on demand, with twenty per
cent. damages; the interest to be computed
from the time of the refusal to redeem the
note in specie when presented; and that the
plaintiff be entitled to judgment at the first
term of the Court.
Il also recommend, that the penal code of
this State be so changed as to declare that a
future suspension of specie payment, by any
Ddnk III luis STATE, snail De adluuged as con-
elusive evidence of fraud on the part of the
president and directors of such bank; and
that the same be declared to be high mis-
demeanor, and punished by confinement and
hard labor in the Penitentiary of this State,
for a term not less than five nor more than
ten years; and that the Grand Jurors of each
county in this State, in which bank is To-
Gated, shall, at the opening of each term OF
the Court in addition to the oath now pre-
scribed by law, further swear that they will
diligently inquire. and true presentment
make of all cases of bank suspension which
have occurred in the county since the last
term of the Court and in case any Grand
Jury shall present any bank as having sus-
pended specie payment, that it shall be the
duty of Solicitor General forthwith to make
out bills of indictment against the president
and directors of such bank"
The Governor Of Georgia has pursued the
example of the Governor OF Tennessee, in re-
framing from any reference to Federal poll
tics in his recent Message. That high func-
tionary in Mississippi, however, devotes near
ly six newspaper columns to the subject, in
which he recommends measures highly dan
gerous and revolutionary in their character,
in the event of the election of Black Repub-
lican President.
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HoIloway's Piils.--I1et the pallid, broken
down, spritIess martyr to dyspepsia and liver
plant hasten to obtain these pills There health
and life in them for al thus afflicted. Sold so, Maid
Lane, y. Y.
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TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES
SENATE.

FRIDAY, Nov. IL, 1859.
Report of Standing Committees were read
and received.
A number of Senate bills on second read
ing were read and referred 10 appropriate
committees.
SENATE BILLS on THIRD READING.
Bill to pay County Court Clerks proper
fees for settlements with executors, ad-
administrators and guardians, was recon-
mitted.
Bill to protect the slave property of mar
ried women and to secure the rights of their
creditors.
On motion of Mr.. Peters portion of sec.
2 of the bill allowing married women the
power of willing their slave-property, was
stricken out, and the bill passed on its third
reading.
Bill to transfer cases from one court to
another. Passed third reading.
Bill for the benefit of the Louisville and
Nashville and Edgeield and Kentucky Rail-
road Companies, after a three hours discus
sion finally passed third reading.
Bill to regulate State Librarian, and to
allow the Comptroller $500 for the services
of clerk After the striking out of the Sec
ton to allow the Comptroller $500, the bill
passed third reading.
Bill to authorize the taking of Guardians
Bonds in vacation time. Indefinitely post
poned.
Bill allowing the Tax Collector of Maury
county to appoint two deputy collectors.
Passed third reading
Bill to change time of holding Circuit
Court in Robertson county. Passed third
reading.
On motion of Mr.. Lane. the vote rejecting
House resolution to appoint committee OF
five to investigate 9th section of the 18th
chapter OF an act passed 28th January, 1858.
was reconsidered, and the resolution was
then adopted.
The Senate then adjourned till 9 A. NJ.
tomorrow.
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Furnishing and Fancy Goods,

sNHrE are Eos receiving ans aszortment Of Far
w Hishias Goods, Of which name SHIRT
aysry VARSITY patterns aad latest styics-ceiars
Gloves, sas aeFs. Robes Scek Ties Pocket fana-
kerchisfs, Umbrellas, USIsl1tW EAR-eveEy varSe-
ty--Aoney Bslts, HALF HssE--ef Cation, wool Mo-
rsae, sad czsh re- IL kFfIISb sffAhISs Gaant-
lists Of Backskin Kid and Cali, &C. Tor sale by
posleG !. II. Messtll-
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grounds, and we trust that the energetic
business men of this city will probe this
matter to the quick. and if it be found that
this sad state of business has been brought
about by the causes we have named; we
on the subject, By calling public meetings
and thereby place the subject in its true
light before the people, and by energetic
action. show our rulers that they are amena-
BILE to the sovereign people.
Very truly yours, IS
CHRISTIE KANPHIRE.
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Louisville and NaShVillc
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First train leaves Nashville at A NJ. d,ily stan.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House met, and on motion the unfu-
ished business of the morning was postponed
for the special order, being the bill to estab-
lish the 9TH Chancery District. Mr.. Porter
offered an amendment, creating the Sth Chan
Gerry District. Mr.. Lea moved to lay the
amendment on the table, and appealed to the
Democratic side of the House to sustain the
motion. Mr.. Porter appealed to the Opposi-
ton to sustain his amendment. Alter some
discussion, Mr.. Porter Withdrew his amend
ment The bill was amended and passed
third reading-ayes so. noes Is.
The House then postponed the unfinished
business, being the bill To incorporate the
Tennessee Iron Company, until Friday next.
HOUSE BILLS on THIRD READING.
The bill TO regulate the practice in obtain
ing writs of error. Passed. ayes 90. noes 2.
The bill to suppress the circulation of
small notes on the banks of other States.
Passed, ayes 80, noes rs. Mr.. Cheatbam
entered motion to reconsider the vote
passing the bill, which was postponed till
next Thursday.
The House then adjourned till 9 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
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HOUSE OF REPRE- ENTATIvES.
FRIDAY, Nov. IL, 1859.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.

FRIDAY, Nov. IL, 1889
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. Wisener, a petition in relation to
licensing race-tracks. Referred to Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Hart, memorial from sundry citizens
in relation to the removal OF the seat of JUS
tice in Upton county.
Mr.. Bicknell, a memorial from the Trustees
of Maryville College, asking for an amend
ment of their charter.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were introduced, and
severally passed on LIST reading:
Mr.. Brazelton, bill to repeal all privileges
granted 10 brokers.
Mr.. Wisener, a bill to amend section 553 of
the Code, in relation to race-tracks.
Also, bill to amend section 1852 of the
Code.
Mr.. Davis, a bill for the benefit of pauper
deaf, dumb and blind children.
Mr.. Dudley, bill TO amend section 1888
of the Code.
Mr.. Bicknell. bill to amend the charter of
Maryvlle College.
Mr.. Hebb, a bill to change the line between
Lincoln and Marshall counties.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. Wisener offered a resolution directing
the Comptroller to inform the House the
names. capital and location of all banks that
have accepted the provisions of the act of
1858, to enforce the resumption of specie
payment and for other purposes. Rule sus-
pend d and resolution adopted.
Several Senate bills were taken up and
passed first reading.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the unfinished business ofyesterday, being
fhn 70 h.
Company, on the second reading, the ques-
ton being on the individual liability amend
ment, and the amendment to alter or abolish
the charter at the dissection of the Legislature
upon which the discussion was continued
mainly on the individual liability, by NJ, ssrs.
Guy. and Can't for, and Martin, Cheatham
and Ewing against the proposition. Mr..
Williams, of Hickman having the floor, gave
way for adjournment till 2 O'clock, P. NJ.