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The Van Buren press., 1860-04-20

~ A'Ls'
10 kegs assorted cut nails,
20 Bags Walkers Horse Shoe Nails,
so dOz saddler's cut tacks. for sale by
July 6, 80 GEO. e. WHITE.
The Van Buren press., 1860-04-20

SUNDRIEs.
10 doz Brcons, assorted qualities.
~ doz hearth brooms,
10 doz whisk do
100 doz zinc cord wash boards,
loo doz ptd Buckets,
10 doz cedar buckets, iron bound,
10 doz do do brass bound.
Is doz we'll buckets. assorted qualities.
Is nest cedar tubs,
25 nest blue ptd tubs,
90 nest CANNES,
90 doz halfbus measures,
40 doz names and horse collars.
10 doz wooden bowles,
Just received and for sale by
jan 1850 J. HENRY, WILLIAMS d co.
PLANES.
SMOoTHING Planes, single aud double iso,s
Tongue and groove Planes. assorted si....
d1s Bead and %R.sS Rabbit, DO
Drawing Knives. assorted quslitiss.
In quantities to suit purchaser. a.
jan l3, 60. J.HENRY. WILLIAMS : 90.
O1 DOZ jap'd iron sTIRRUPs,
n Il 10 doz polished do
80 doz wooden do
3 doz tobacco cutters,
doz meat do
Just reed and for sale bryr
janI6.'60 J.HENRY. WILLIAMS 4 CO
100 kegs white Lead, pure,
lOj 50 doz Turpentine in bottles ast sisss
Lard, Linseed and Coal Oils,
Japan and copal Varnsh, in large Quantities.
for sale by F
Jan 1856 j. HENRY WILLIAMS d co.
~ dog blacking Brushes, assorted qualities,
I'll 10 doz scrub do
so doz paint do all sizes,
doz sash tools,
just reed and for sale by
jan 1850 J. HENRY, WILLIAMS Z co.
/H Mattresses, single and double,
Il 4 36 sets com. low post Bsdsteads,
II sets cottage do do
81 sets high do do
in store and tor sale by
jan 1870. J. HENRY, WILLIAMS + CO.
DRASS KETTLES, &c.
ID 500 lbs brass kettles, Of all sizes,
so willow market baskets. est sizes.
s doz glass Lanterns, as't,
just cd and for ssIe by
jan 1890 j. HENRY. WILLIAMS 4 CO
VIINEGAR..iuh half and whole bbls.
jan 1873 s. ;,'s y y HENRY. WILLIAMS . 90.
| x bbls Madder,
jan 1850. J. HENRY. WILLIAMS b co
% DOz. Holmes celebrated COW BELLS
eOA assorted sizes,
SO deg Kentucky Cow Bells. art sisss.
! IN store and for sale BY
! ar -. go. J HENRY, WILLIAMS 4 co
The Van Buren press., 1860-04-20

TNO sPORTsMEN.
10000 G. d. Caps,
10000 Walker d Colts Caps,
5000 ID Ncosha Bar Lead,
5000 Baldwin's Gun Wads,
10 bags asstd drop and buck shot
Spr steel barrel self cooking pistols
4" Aliens self cooking shooters.
4"Colt's improved shooters,
for sale by
July 6, 80 GEO. E. WHITE.
A NES'
10 Doz Hunts and Collins Axes,
l q" Broad Axes,
6 " Uatchets for sale bv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22

whether we Shall have party at all. II wise couuses
shall there prevail and true patriotism override ealousies
and selfish controversies, al will be WE'LL but intem-
perate passion, mistaken availability, anda compromise
Of principle shall be adopted, all viii DO lost Ruin must
ensne. The party will become dsintegrated and des-
troyed and over It's destruction win be reared
nen erected 70 black republican success be followed
by the Inevitable dissolution of the Unions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22

The report II the Executive Committee was then read,
- sollows:--
REPORT OF THE ExECUrvB COMMITTEES.
M National Union Executive Committee q New York
aesre 70 congratulate the frends Of the Union movement
. ne sucoe0 that has thus far attended their ef
Ssrs and thoss Of their hborezs towards general or
ganixataon-
This committee was appointed by meeting Of citizens,
held a Clinton HAIL. IN this city, the 14th day Of Janu
day. have advanced 20 far towards thorough organiza
eon ~ 70 place The a the movement in tho State
beyond question. (Applanae)
they prepared plan for the formation OF Clubs based
simply upon The Union, the oonsuuon and the enforce
Hens u the hws, and ON u plan clubs are being rapid
IN Tbs city clubs are already organised and actively Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22


tested through the mail during that contest-that
struck by lightning every 1--WE or ten minutes the
receipt o, every letter. (Great anghter An were de-
Mr.. Sherman. Of Ohio, feeling CONSCIOUS thai pur
suing the right 1t is that the issue OF stub
bornness commenced between myself and the one hundred
and sixteen. The grew warmer aud warmer for six
weeks, until At Last the one hundred ana sixteen sue
cumbcd (Greas lAughtcr) And At length gentleman,
who is night and who had the honor TO advocate
the gentleman has been chosen Speaker in speech
delivered in this city, and the one hundred and sixteen
had pleasure elevatedMr Pennington Of New
Jersey although they would not yield the point for
long PERIOD still persisted that they would either con-
vince me, or would convince them that they were
wrong. (Lauph.er) The contest went and NJ last
had the pleasure Of calmly rising from my seat and by
my single vote eecng Governor Psunington Of New Jcr
sey the speakershp Of the House o. Representatives
(Rencwed laughter and applause Allow 70 say to
you that, while have no utilization for the republican
party (applAuse)-as party, could rise above that
party holding the baanse Of power which then did and
used by clecting GoveDr Pennington, and though that
member 10 elected Spca be assuredfor you may, gen.
ous 4sps sho ana r s
the honors OF representing my Congressional district and
who ID now here before laughter) will kindly ex-
cess Of sectional candidate whose election would have
been regretted last because for the peace aud quiet
70: - Sss, have
sentat,ves and the slate broken on which Wa 70 DC re-
corded the triumph Of the favorite Of the one hundred
Helpers BOOK. (Grsss applause, laughter and hsses
The room IL too large for me 70 continue iuTtner
1 the hOnOrB with Whloo you nevc lSSn
receive me started on too high key 1t nrst, and my
voice has broken down ~ .,r,,r.. .rA
The speaker retired amid rene~1 @fP
'ouc cs,cs TOT tsIcu Mr. Briggs had retired, loud cries
arose for General Scott the audience mAnesoag much In
| patience 70 hear him. -. - r.u..,. -.r,a "a
dress Is meeung and that gentleman came hrwa1d but
could set no further than The word "oentemen wnsn
- ss eaiued by hovs and hisees, which he bore win
nnsrturbable gravity for some moments, but - the
howlng grew louder and moro determined 30 had 70 re-
treaS - -.
Here the cries Of "SCott' and "Marshap were per
fecy dfenue and before order could ne RESTORED 'oe
/ President advanced On the platform and said
CurnuN-fhh b . conservative necunay ana !
happen 70 be The Chairman hope tnaa you wM Ao~ ne
uro9rsuue 70 BE- carried out Gentlemen, oeg 70 m1o-
cuce 10 Won The Hon. Theodore X Tomnnson.
Mr. Tomrusox then Game FORWARD Ios INC S0ooo s''
G1nn.ow me e s.y III. w':s IA utmost so
asv q respopd on be question Of Union, on heSsugges
tou haa certain dssngusshed gentlemen from the s'sth
Who were invited attend, could not b present hs
evening Al nrss was mot dhpcsed 70 take part IN tho
CONTINUED ON TENTH PAcEl
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
AMERICAN WATCHES.

n HAVE JUST received n lot Of American
i Watches, in gold and silver cases, suitable
for overseers aud Mechanics, on ccount Of their
strength and regularity
AZ the American WEI rs something new IN
the south, ! would Hte all my friends and Gus.
toners, aud tn 'uJiic generally. 10 cali aud see
them. ltahS ds me pleasure TO show them "a
sverybo'
Nv sock 81 English and french Watches. IL nj
w.ys complete, comprising the most celebrated
makers. My stock Of Jewelry IL the largest and
best selected. aud my prices reasonable
Having engaged the services Of Mr.. Jules
Palmer (lats In the employment of hyde a Good
rishl am prepares to execute all work, without
delay, aud In the best manner. --.
THEODORE GOLDMANN.
Matchmaker and Jewslsr--Iafsyetie street
sext door to Dogel's Drug Store.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
no PHYSICIANS
James NC U'Hy,
BUILD DE Il.

u ~ n - ~ Nv
BEGs lssye respectfully 10 inform his friends.
aud the citizens Of Baton Rouge aud It's vicinity
generally. that he Is prepared Cat short noicel 10
execute any ORDERS IN connection with the cree.
ton Of. or repairs Of Buildings with Witch he may
be- entrusted. lie will also furnish to Contractors,
builders TIA nters aud others, Sash (resdy primed
and 0lated u desired) VENETIAN SHUTTER
With stationary or pivot Stats, Inside Rolling
Blinds, Pannel Doors &C., ofaHy required sine. at
a. low rates as they can be obtained elsewhere In
the South. and Of the best style Of workmanship
lie has also established In connection with the
above JoBBINg DEPARTMENT, wherein
orders will be executed promptly. ClsrKENs Of
any required capacity made TO order.
lie would also respectfully suggest 10 those who
may contemplate building. that he is prepared 10
get up Desigus aud Plans Of Rural Cottages aud
other Residences, with detailed speciHca tons,
bills ofqusntitles Of naterials estimates Of Cost,
etc., on reasonable terms. Orders for any OF
the above named workmanship. or services, let,
10 care OF Messrs.
DAN'L IICKY, West Baton Rouge,
JORDAN HOLT. Rosslale. La.
ALFRED DUPLANTlEii, Nsaehsc, r. n. Rouge,
n. n. SALE, Springfield, La,
or through the Post once, will meet with with
prompt attention.
sW- shop on North boulevard street, opposite
he state House. Baton Houge, La.
August 9th, 1859.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27

TO SUGAR PLANTERS.

CTRAlullT and crooked haRdlt Cane Knives
- With aud without hooks. Copper ana TUNED
skimmcrs and Lsdels; Cane Shed Lanth.rns +.
sugsr House Lamps Wieks. oil Cans, large and
small Engineer Nrenches, ~ to II in. swau's
Faucets for ~ sulphite gaiioDs and hair Gallons
fUr Bi-Sulphiie. saoharomet rs Thetmuuistei =,
Couplings gusge and stop CoktE Packing ofsvsry
description 1T LAHUUIIH A IAN, UES,
oct27 Cor Lafayette and Florida sts
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

DLOUGlls Axes. med and heavy Corn
i shelters and toad snspe'~, Straw Cutters
aud Hay knives, Ames Duwlsnd's Spades and
shovels Hoes, socset spades ilay fcrks, liusb
add Grain sey'hts, sivkles, Grain Cradles,
sneaths Biiar Hooks aud Twig Cutters, border
shears aud Harden rrowells, Steel Point Wedges.
trnes. OF, bog, back aud trace chains, Blind nrt
dies Collars and flames, Cart Saddles and Dfeecb.
ing Cross-cut and pit saws, harden Engines. Cur.
~ Combs, and all the other implement IL general y
used, 10 be had at the Ag ricultursl Esta blsmeni
Of
may7 LARGufrH 4 IANoUE
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
House Furnishing Goods

DRUsliEs Of all kiuds Feather busters. Coffee
ID Mills, Keelers, buckets, Sleeves, Dust Pans.
vid Domlnion Coffee Pot fat reduced pric.s) and
the md freuch Coffee grecgue-all sizes smooth
lrnns rrsserve Kettles, Enameied and brass hit
chen Saw Knives, spoons, &c ....
may2l FRANK UUGULT.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
Manila Cordape.

| lust received rsr ship Horizon, Is Coils Grass
| y Rope, assorted, from n Clothes Line TO n Steam.
boats Gable at BARgUIER ~ LANOUE's
| oct2g. Hardware adjustment
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
POST AuGERS.

A N lNDfSrEsABLL Labor saving Machine for
N Planters. TO bore \ and inch holes. for sale
at LARgUiGR q JANOUEs.
junsiT. Cor Lafayette q Floriaa sts.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
PISTOLSi PIsTOLsii

A COMPLETE ssottment Of Pistols and Re.
IA vovers. consisting Of C,irs Old and New
Model Reviewers. and y new article of Colts "En.
graved Revulvers. also wtitnsy's Eevolvsrs, Al
leu's Self Cooking Pistols, Navy Revolvers. and
the smith wesson 5svsn Shooter, all at the
lowest prices, at
nov23 FRANK HUrUFT'9
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
MICHAEL pnEsDEnoAsr.
suits for Ladies.

VEL receive ny merit steamer from, New York
Il something very new and desirable IN The way
Of Bsrrtse Arg.ais Cballeiie and fine Ape
Suits, ell made 81 good material sbd entirely new
styles. W. d. PUILLips
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
CUrLERyi CUTLERYft

L HAVE 'Ow H. stvie aud ~ arrive, complete
Il .ortment otPucket aud Table Cutlery, ~
In -sost reliable makes. and great many new
s,yles, among them the celebrated indi, I ubbet
Table Knives. Call and examine them bsf1rt
purchasing elsswhere-asit Is always = pleasure
- snow my stock. FRANK lIUGUET.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES.
A GARD.

HAVING opened anew, the store formerly oc-
eupied by my deceased father, take pleasure IN
Informing his old friends and patrons and ths
public generally, that am nov prepared 20 sup
ply them With any article of Family Groceries
and Plantation supplies. they may desire 81 the
mos, advantageous terms. Hoping 10 receive
a liberal share Of public patronage, I remain
Respectfully,
MICHAEL. pruSnrua1 or
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
GUNsl CUNs,i GUNs,,i

Nov IN STORE, complete assortment Of
IN Lengths, norss, Forward and Back Action
Brtks.-of the celebrated and reliable "Gillespie
shot Guns" alec the unsquslled 6reeDeer Guns,
aud Boys Ouns. Those in want of ST OF Guh
are requesteu TO call and examine my stuck be.
fore purchasing elsewhere, as Inducements will
be offered that cannot he resisted.
nov23 FRANK nUGUET
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
THE CROSSE TETE MILLS

on 0ru-se fets Hay, are also at wOrk where idet
FOR lumber will be filled on the aboTs terms.
iunei. 1858 FREDERICK ARiruUE, ~.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27

L,ZRA KELLY 4 SONS WATCH
II Oil for Sewing Machines, just received
end for sale by
THEO. GOLDMAN.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
BORING MACHINES. AuGERs GO.

lust RtCEivbDs few Boring Machines with
% three Steel Aagers, Patent aFer Bits, assert
ell siSes, Post Augers 2 and 10 inches
msyt2 LARgu1ER a LANOUE.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27

FRAN X III UG u L r.
TO THE MILLIONi

THE e@trslencoursgemen which h We me,
with In my new business, induces the return Of
many thanks TO this generous public for their
patronage, and a solicitation for them TO again
netice announcements day TO ths additional
supplies 10 my already large and fresh stock Of
all goods belonging to my line Of business, aud
In doing so feel fullassorance that they will
call and me, they will be satisfied that my ear
nest efforts Is 10 give entire satisfaction, and will
await the pleasure Of showing my stock aud serv
ing ''aa ~ho may give me a Gull"
FRANK UUGUET,
nov2J Corner Of Third and Laurel street.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
LUMDERi LIJMRERii

TUE uNDLHsiGNk ~. wouldrsspectfuily inform
II his frields and the public, that his stssb,
Saw Hilis-Ths Baton Rouge Mills" are now r
fuIi blast. with good supply Of timber and read,
20 GIL any aud all Orlrr--ior Casa.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
CRY PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DUNN Il HEBRON,
III. HEARD,
ATTORNEY at Law Il General Agent ;

MIL PRACTI rs his profession IN the siSt.
w aud seventh Judicial Districts asd the
Supreme court. lie VIII promptly attend 70 sll
collections. the entry, purchase snd safe ~ Janus,
aud ali other busiuess incident 10 his profession.
Satisfactory references given IN all eases
ufnrs on ~. Philip street, w the House ol Orpt
sesrl.s opposite the state liousc-hston houEe,
La. tiun2l-be
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
STAPLE GOODS.

OUCH rs Brown and Bloached Cotton
- Shooting, Damask Tsble Linen, Tow Il
and everything IN this line at reduced
prices 4. NJ. ASHER.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
NOTICE.

A ~ PERSONS Indebted to the undersigned,
n will please come forward aud settle the 81 me
without delay. FREDERICK AkBUUB, sh
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
SIM md CnssIn,rc IInt..

I HAVE now In store large assortment OF Hat
Of all kinds, and will receive In n few day
something new aud handsome in straw goods
apriS W. v. PHILLIPS.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
t,en,. rurnithInu f,ood,
Mosquito Neffip.
SEWING MACHINES.

lust RECEIVED thu scovel Goodeli NEW
81 PATTERN MACHINE. This Machine has
been enlarged expressly for Planters use
sr- kooms next to Mrs. llueston's Fancy
Store-Third street.
frbls I'M TRACY. Agent
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27

DEALEs COURT or DEATH Rosa Bonbeur,.
l. Horse Fair. for sale by
marii MCCORMICK.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
BACON.

lust received, i've casks clear bacon
mayi s: BENJAMIN.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27

MEN WHO HAVE RIsEN-A Book
vi for Boys-womeD Of wor Ia Book fol
Uins-fnr sale by
jene2-Im j. NcNORNTrK.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
me KNIVES! CANE KNIVES /!

CANE KNIVES! CANE KNIVES!
TX DOZEN Louisiana Long Blades
ssS Cast Steel Cane Knives with and
without hooks. 50 doz. do wide Blades
for sale at city prices. at
LARGUIER 81 LANOUE'S,
oc25 Cor Lafayette and Florida SITS.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-27
HORSE sIIOERs

WILL remember that we keep on hand he
w common horse nail as we'll as our exit a
English stub nail, and 10th at low prices.
MuNTAN malta,
dsr7 Hardware corne &.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-10-25
CHAPTER XII.
THE MESSAGE.
"I am, in nv condition,

II am, in my condition.
A prince, Miranda 1 do think, king:
II would not so) and would no more endure
Ih:s wooden slavery, than would suffer
The Aeshhy blow my mouth
On leaving the Count, Henri hastily as.
cended the stairs to the Grand.Duke's pri
vate apartments; and on reaching them
knocked gently at the door A loud 'come
in from Paul was the reply, and he enter.
ed. 1t was strangely fitted up, that room,
betraying at once the peculiar taste and eo.
centricity of the occupant. The walls were
hung or rather ornamented with spears,
shields, helmets, breast.plates, bows and
arrows, slings, battle-axes. and other wea.
pons of attack and defence of ancient war.
fare. There was also number of guns
and pistols, many of them several centuries
old, curious and interesting to look at, but
for service perfectly useless. In an inner
room, the door of which stood wide open,
was an iron cot, with mattrass almost as
hard as wood, Pauls bed and the walls Of
this room were hung with murderous wea'
pons, mostly of English manufacture
Several standards, trophies of battle-6elds
hung above the bed like mousquito nets
and on the mantel-piece stood the model o.
a ship supposed to have been made by tha
excellent workman, Peter the Great. Pau
was seated near the window, busily euga
ged in writing; but on seeing Henri, h'
threw down his pen; and, smiling pleas
antly, held out his arms and bade him ap
proach.
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Original 4oetrg~
For the Yorkville Enquirer
TO lone.
BY JAS. WOOD DAVIDSON.

III 1ON II.
BY JAS. WOOD DAVIDSON.
My Beautiful
Pve sought through all the realms
Of modern song; have conned each word ane
phrase
OF noble passions purest prayer; have weighed
Their richest gems, and sought the fairest flower:
Fond Fancy ever laid within the fanes
Of earth's most perfect loves.
My Beautiful -
I've coursed the classic streams of ancient lore
From her of Lesbos down till silence fell
In later days on Greece to gather all
The pearls of love that Aphrodte won,
The purest and the best.
My Beautiful -
I've dreamed with Eastern bards in gorgeous
bowers
Of Imagery, ornate with Orient flowers,
From roseate sighs of janis Tyre to grand
Hyperboles of Hatif-those true
Bold children of the sun.
My Beautiful
The modern, ancient orient-all-have told
The all that human speech can sing or say.
But not the best of those nor all of them,
Were all there fires at once fused in one jet
Of living light and fame. could make star
A tiny stsrlet-to compare with this
The summer sun of love bring thee now,
My Beautiful.
Nor yet were all their wild
Aud wondrous worship centered in one prayer,
Condensed into single word, that word
Were not a title for the volumeG love
My soul would read thee now, my Beautiful! !
COLUMBIA, S. c.
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What if he does p said Ivan, ferociously.

what if he does p said Ivan, ferociously.
This man is my foe-mine-mine! and
I'll not be debarred the pleasure of tor
meuting him. Curse you! be exclaimed
with burst of passion, and grasping Pie
tro by the throat; 'hell-hound what right
had you to touch her?'
In heavens name, Ivan !! will you be
silent = said the mountekank fearfully alarm
ed at his loud tone.
Silent and my foe in my power p said
Ivan, as he grasped his knife tightly
Curse you Pietro = he cried between his
clenched teeth, If I thought
For my sake, Ivan ! cried Saint Pier
re, 'be calm. Remember he is but the
servant, while the master still lives -
would you be avenged on him only:'
mo, by heavens no ? said Ivan, more
calmly. Zone will not satisfy me. Both
-ay, both must die
The carriage stopped.
sAh, we are there at last said Ivan
speaking in his usual tone and nought bu
his eyes showing the fearful passion thai
ragged within his breast. Come, my friend,
he said, as the carriage door opened as the
coachman appeared, 'come forth and NEE
your DOOM
A gurgling sound burst from Pietro''
lips, and he struggled fearfully to burst tht
cords that bound him. 1t was in vain.-
Ere he was aware of it, perhaps, be wa
borne up the steps of the soatfold, and hi
head laid on the block At that very mo
ment the gag fell from his lips, and hi
sprang to his feet.
Hold !! he exclaimed. This is a mis-
Strike him down. cried the officer o
dragons, who had received orders frou
the Count not to permit the prisoner t.
speak. Down with him, say'
Stand clear, all of you! exclaimed th'
executiouer, as he raised the heavy AK
over his head. Pietro sprang back ane
yelled wildly. The headsman made on
step forward-like lightning his axe cleav
ed the air, sinking deep into the brain o
the unfortunate understanding him in {
moment before his Maker, with
"All his sins and imperfections on his head"
This is terrible = cried Saint Pierre, a
he beheld the scene and turning away will
digust.
What would you have p said Ivan cold
| ly. 1T was either your life or his
True was the reply, 'and he deserved
his fate. But what are we to do now?'
Whatever you may think best my lord.
The mouuteoank mused deeply for sever
al moments.
You are sure that the body will not b.
recognised p he asked.
They will not take the trouble to ex
anime it, replied Ivan. I'm fact he ad
ded, with laugh, 'they have already bur
ried it,
1t was true. Even while they had beer
talking, the executioner's assistants hac
dug hole beneath the scaffold not two fee
in depth, and into this the body had beer
placed, the dirt shoveled around it; ane
they we're now engaged in stamping th'
earth down and carrying away the super
fuous dirt.
well, think on the whole I shall g
to the palace, and see if Paul has returned,
said the monntebank. do you return tt
your master and give him your report of the
execution
'Ay, and I'll give him something else
shortly muttered Ivan. Il will do as yor
wish, my lord. said he aloud 'and so, fol
the present, adieu =
'Adieu, said Saint Pierre; and they
parted.