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A Romantic Story.

Early in the Revolutionary war, man
named Lane enlisted in company raised 10 the
neighborhood of Manchester, Va, TO serve
years. He went with his regiment TO the
North, and there joined Washington's army
Taking part ia all the previous battles, he was
severely wounded at Brandy wine or German
town, and, during the battle ard after, was ia =
ken care Of by brother soldier, to whom be
had become greatly attached and who belonged
&c the same company with himself The term
OF service having expired, these two soldiers
were discharged, and returned home, devoted
and insepsrabIe friends In the meantime, the
tide of war rolled on to the South, and they
had scarcely reached their destination, when
they again enlisted to serve 10 Gen. Lincoln's
army, at that time engaged in the siege of Sa-
vannah.
Throughout this siege Lane and his friend
stood 10 their posts like heroes, and did their
duty bravely. At last Lanes comrade was
wounded in turn, and was carried off the field
in the arms of his devoted friend. What must
have been the ANA cement of Lane on discover
ing that the brave comrade who had go long
fought by his side, and had nursed him SO ten
derby when he was wounded, through the re-
port of the attending surgeons, was a woman !!
II appears that she had accidentally fallen in
with him somewhere, and formed a strong at.
tschment to him. AT the same time, from some
cause or other, she had made so little impress.
sion upon him that he did not recognize her in
the least when be afterwards met her disguised
as soldier. She was in despair when Lane
enlisted, and under The influence of that feel.
ing. she fed from her native home. donned the
continental uniform, and followed him TO the
wars. What followed was proper finale TO
such romance. The wounded woman recov-
cred, and as soon as the twain were released
from captivity, they became one. They lived
many years very happily together, aud left
several children.
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We are informed that on the evening of the Sd
inst, Orndoff, commission merchant at War;
saw, having some suspicion that all was not
right with bis wife, noticed her through the
window reading some letters, which she depos.
tied in a drawer on his coming in. He pre-
tended not 10 notice il, but after they had re.
tired he made some excuse for getting up, and
read the letters. They proved to be from one
Robert Sterling, a clerk but lately employed in
the store of Johnson & Hunt. His worst sus.
pieious were confirmed. In the letter he pro.
tessed that he was the father of one of her chill
dren. and urged her 10 elope with him. Orn-
doff, taking his pistol, passed down TO a saloon,
where he knew Sterling was apt to spend his
evenings 70 late hour. As he approached
Sterling, who sat playing dominoes, Sterling
turned to see who was coming. when Orndoff
shot him in the mouth, the ball passing through
his neck, and cutting his tongue nearly out
Sterling rose to escape, when Orndof shot him
again, making only flesh wound 10 the side,
and again shooting, making only slight hurt
on the hip. Sterling started to go out, when
fourth shot was fired, which missed Sterling
gained the street, when he made for home, and
locked the door, which his pursuer began TO
kick down, declaring he would kill him. Some
friends arrived and told him Sterling was dead
but this did not avail, as Orndof said he knew
better. He was, however, taken away and ar
rested But he has the letters in his possession
and says he is sorry that he has got 10 do the
iragcal work over sgain.-QHincy (Ioioa)
Herald
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A TOUCHING SCENE "A comparatively young
lady, dressed in deep mourning--her husband
having recently died--was travelling south.
ward, having in her care and keeping young
daughter Of some ak years The little girl
was mild eyed as an autumnal say, and as deli
cate as the hyaciDth; her emaciated fingers as
delicate and transparent as the pearls Of Cey-
Ion. TouehiDgly beautiful was the affection
of her heart for the mother. whose solcituds
for the daughters comfort was increasingly
manifested. Looking ever and anon from The
car window she turned to her mother. saying,
!" Mother, am weary, when shall we get
home 2" After short time she fell into a
gentle slumber, and waking suddenly-a radi-
ant smile overspreading her faalures--shs ex-
claimed, pointing upward, "Mother. there 10
papa home at last ~ and expired. II was yet
many weary mils 10 the mothers home, bu.
The angels, plying the little suieter, gathered
her to The Paradise Of Innocence.
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A MoTHER's LOVE- Children, look in those
eyes, listen to that dear voice, notice The feel
ing of even single touch that is bestowed
upon you by ihut gentle hand Make much Of
il while yet you have that mozt precious of all
good gifts--a loving mother. Read the un-
iathomable love OF those eyes; the kind asxi-
ETY. of that tone and look, however slight your
pain. Ia after life you may have friends
fond, dear, and kind. bot never will you have
again the indispensable love and genileness
laviahed upon you which none buta nisther be-
stsws. Often do sigh in my struggles with
the hard. uncsring world. for the sweet, deep
security felt when of an evening nesting 70
hsr bosom, AistenedIso some quiet tale, suils-
BILE 10 my age. read 10 her tender and untiri g
voice. Never can forget her swse, gance'
cast upon me when appeared TO sIeepi nevel
her kiss OF peace at nights Years have passes
away since VIE laid her beside my father Ia th'
Ola churchyard, yet ssill her voice whisper
fr,,m the grave, and her eye watches over nj
a. / Wait npots long since hallswed to the mem
ory Of my mother. --Macaui0y.
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Trifes.

Pur your money into box il yos like, bus
not dice-box.
SONS men admire woman "a she ia: good
many more as she isn't
WHr lie John Smith like badly.cooked buek.
wheat cake Because he isn't Brown.
Way are presidents like vagaboudsl Be.
cause they are associated with vices.
FAsT youths are now called young geutle.
men Of accelerated gait.
Frsnchman wishing to compliment girl
ss little lamb" called her one small NUT.
ton."
"JIM, how does the thermometer sland 10.
cay ours stands on the mantel-piecs,
right sgin the piastering"
SHOW do you get tina. lovely perfume ="
asked one young lady of another. ais scent
TO me-" replied the other.
IT is said the hare is one Of the mos, tirnid
animals. yet il always dies gamer" Why
shouldn't II, when il ia made game Of.
AS eminent teetotslsr would ouly consent IA
sit for his portrait on condition that he should
be taken 10 water colors.
A paper from one of the interior counties
says: There is not single person in the
county JAIL! Are there any married persons
there
LrrrLx Thomas Tit,lsba, is Eve years old.
He was inia musing moed the other day, and
his mother asked him what he Yves thinking
about! "Oh," said he, 81 was thinking Of
Old tines"
gentlemen coming inso the room of the
late DIR. Barton, told him that Mr. Vowel was
dead. What" said he, Vowel deads Let
us be thankful il is neither nor l."
A party of bslaied gentlemen, about Ger.
tain hour, began TO think Of home, and their
wives displeasurs. and urged departure. .Nev-
or mind" said one Of the guests, " fifteen mia
uies now will make no difference-my wife 10
as mad now as she can be.
AT the close Of volunteer parade one of
the corps accostcd one Of our rather Practical
townsman with" Mr.. A., why don't you
Join our corps!" "Haven't got time for such
Il exercises" replied Mr.. A. "Time I" ex.
postulsled the civilian warrior; . do you think
Il will be time when enemy appears on the
cosst?'' In that case replied Mr. A..
"you will find me as nimble as any of you."
MIND WHERE you LAY THE EmPHAus.
Fletcher Norton was noted for his want OF
courtesy. When pleading before Lord Mans
field, on sons question Of immortal right. he
, CHANGED unfortunately to say. .My lord, ca "a
illustrate the point in an instance in mr. own
! person: ! myself have two Iiuls ma nora. ~
The Judge Immediately interposed. with one of
bis blsndsst smiles. We ell know il, Sir
Fletcher"
III GofSo THRouGH rHE MoTfoxs. Wife.
h bring me some cold beef" said sh,ftess has.
1 band, when. for the 6rst time in his life. he dis
. covered that he was more hungry than thirsty.
Il /" There 10 no beef 10 the house." was the mild
J. reply. Fetch me some pork, then" nNa
il pork either" /" Well. then, let me havs som.
Y potatoes" " Not potato left.' "Thunde E,
% and lightning get me some bread. then"~-
d The breads all gone" "Well, give me ,
y knife and fork. and let me go through the no
tions.'
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mis- cELLANEous.


meeting has been held lately at Iadiansp-
chs TO consider the question of the alarming
Increase 10 the number OF positively vicious or
good -sor-nothing young men. We are glad 10
see The movement and wish il were universal.
The Philadelphia Bulletin suggests that such
: meeting should be held 10 every city and
'o~a 10 the land, and offers some suggestions
'as iowns-peopIe TO ponder, now that business
dull. All viii agree that The iirst step to
min 70 70 permit boy to go where he plesses.
s'pee'aAy al night without inquiry. II he
toes this often and acquires habit of coocesI-
sent. be 10 almost sure to be doing wrong
His psrents may depend opoa il Thai be is get
ting into mischief Of some kind. He will
haske cigars, begin TO drink, acquire the swsg-
frf Of the engine houses. the slang of the
Sssets. and presently the profanity of low
hants- His language, look and manner will
Agln to reek. If bis parents allow him TO run
sston Sunday. instead of keeping him at home
sed taking him 10 church, they will all the more
hsi'isste his passage down . The easy slope o
ssil'-which Is the literal translation Of tn,
7as words OF the latin poet.
"A great safeguard for boys isa taste fer read
"g Msdera literature 70 tall Of thought am
- 'smens, aud the great want Of the younI
- and women Of our time 10 taste for read
- Its this which makes our girls 20 silly
ssf boys 70 rough and rowdy.
a'sxs Ia Importance 10 tbs necessity Of find
| something that will incline boys and youn
~ . stay At home. mott s duty but a.
n9surs. Any amount Of care and sxpen'
can b afforded - we'll bestowed for tn
4 srt Pleasant rooms, agreeable socie,
sFtsl gsmss. excursions planned with gos
teny. visits L rslle5ls and kiadly people
~ bs successfully tried. il ons - b.
r. And feels the importance Of II. An
@sg = better than the gnawing pain OF
ekeR y Goca- for-nothing Goa.
~els seciesy il good thing for yca
W vies We could ny thai theirs u .,
ssrse And culture IN yeung ladies' =
MI 49, fo<ns of saitivatsd society.
tkat sAsesaIly grew - amoag Va
essz yaene psepls. - essss<ity of !
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A Coop ANEcDoTE.-Old Parson B., who
presided over little flock in one or the back
towns IN the State Of M, was, without ex-
ceplion, the most eccentric divine we ever
knew. His eccentricilies were carried as far
10 the pulpit as out of it. An instance we will
relate:
Among the church members was one who in.
variably made practice Of leaving ere the par
son was two-thirds through his sermon. This
was practiced so long that il became matter
Of coarse, and no one save the divine seemed to
take any notice OF it. And he at length told
brother p. that such thing must be needless
but p. said at that hour bis family needed his
services at home, and be must do it neverthe.
less. On leaving church he always took q
round about course, which by some mysterious
means, brought him in close proximity to the
villsge tavern, which be would enter, and
"a thereby hangs tale"
Parson p learned from some source that
P'.s object in leaving church was to have a
DRAM" and he determined to stop his leaving
and disturbing the congregation in the future,
if such a thing were possible.
The next Sabbath brother p. left his seat at
| the usual hour, and started for the door, when
Parson B. exclaimed; Bm
Brother p"
p, on being addressed, stopped short, and
gazed towards the pulpit.
"Btothsr p" continued the Psrson, there
lie no need of you leaving church at this time
az passed the tavern this morning, and mad'
arrangements with the landlord to keep you
teddy hot until church was out"
The surprise and modification of the brothe
can hardly be imagined.
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Punishment of a Cruel Father.
HE Is TAKEN In HAND BY VIGILANCE COMMIT.


#a TEE. .-t
1t will be remembered that some time sipee
we published notice that citizen of the
Fourth Ward was in the habit of maltreatipg
MS family, and beating one of his children, to
whom he appeared to have an especial dislike.
so that the screams of the little sufferer could
be heard throughout the entire neigbborhood.
leaving the marks OF the horsewhip he used
upon the body, SO that they were visible for
several days afterwards.
he was waited upon q number of t;c.ea by
tnoss living near, aud demonstrated with for his
cruelty. He promised everything, but when ia
ea Ill numor would abuse his family, knock the
child down, and beat it until senseless. For.
besranee having ceased to be a virtne, a com.
mlttee waited upon him in the evening, about
l0 o'clock, after he had retired, and requested
MIN TO dress himself and step outside, az some
Important business was to be transacted. Sus.
pecllDg nothing he came out, was immediately
selzed, gagged, thrown upon the ground, his
clothes stripped from his person, and a stout
man, with leather strap, gave him a taste of
Inc punishment ne had been so ready to infict
upon his child.
A physician was in the party, who felt the
pulse OF the brute, and allowed the execution.
er to lay on as long as he thought it could bs
borne without endangering the life of the pris.
oner. After he had received Just reward for
his cruelty he was liberated, and informed that
II he did not wish to have repetition of the
punishment the sooner he left the city the bet.
ter tor him. Acting upon the suggestion he
leit next morning, and has not since been heard
trom.-Lgfdyette, (Ind.) Journal, 18th.
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suits, al show the value of this experiment for
preserving yosng men from ruin.
In this age, men are ruined young. Boys IN
our cities are debauchees by the time they have
vote; confrmed drankards by the time they
are twenty five know every low alley in the
city, year or two later or earlier as the case
may be, and before they are thirty are not
worth picking out the gutter. Our climate.
our instituiiOns, our customs. our habits. our
rush and fury, our unchecked aud unframed
girls, our presulnptuous and conceiied boys, and
our strychnine whiskey, all work terribly 10
the utter ruin of our boys aud young men,
They die young-perish ID their folly, and the
tide of life rolls over them. Meanwhile their
parents are busy with politics, money or social
advancement, until it is too late.
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CHOICE POETRY.
How to Please.
BY WIN. II MORRIS.

"'Tis not so difficult 10 please,
As many men SUPPOSED
Urbsnity will always charm,
As every lady knows.
"Compaaionsbip our natures seek;
We all affection crave
IT'S natural for Us TO love
( The gifted and the brsvel
We turn a kindly eye on each,
When first we chance &c meet;
Till some unguarded. selfish act
His arts to please, defeat.
"A man refined. with nature kind,
Makes friends where'er be goes;
His gentle ways. and geuisl smile.
A grace around him throws.
4 WAC wishes truly to be loved,
Should be what he would scent
Good humor, honor. sympathy.
Mus. in his features beam"
Thus spoke my lady. love-" All mel
My hopes" said |. "you freeze!"
Farewell!"-She whispered, {" Go not thus
But stay. do as you please!''
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AN ELoPnmENT And ITS RHsuLrs.--An elops.
ment and marriage recently occurred in Sus.
sex couaty, N. !. A hard-hesrted parent was
connected herewith who has distinguished him
self in rather an unusual manner, seeing that
he is reputable Church member. The parties
were Miss Durling and Mr.. Daley. The
elopement took place on Friday, 18th inst,
and when Mrs. During informed her husband
thereof be went to The woods near by, and cul
two large hickory sticks and came TO The houss
where he commented beating his wife 10 !
most unmerciful mariner about the face should
srs and back. She went 10 Newton on Mon
day with the Intention Of making appicsiior
for divorce. Mr.. Durling offered TO compro
mise with her, but she would not, considering
her life 10 danger
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A PREcrous MusrcIAs.--A little three-year
old pianist has recently made her appearance
10 public. Her name 10 Martha Story, aud she
ia described as being fair-LaIred. blus-eyed
child. She stands al the piano, with her chin
on level with abe keys, and chlId-lke plays
on u If she is disposed. or al her good pleasure
crswls under il, or plays about the room. She
performs large number of lures in correct
time and harmony, never looking ather hands,
bur always around the room sometimes going
through her tune 10 the end, and sometimes
| jumbiing IL all together, as lntla child re-
pssls poatry. Her music - mostly simple
psalm tunes and negro melodies. pr Sunday
School songs. such as take hold ola little child .
ear. and her talent tsr rendering them 80 cor
rscsIy 10 certainly quite remarkable as 10 also
| her memory Tor retaining them. The psrson
who exhibits her does IT with discrstion ana
good judgment. never in the ieaat iprciEg be-
lincInatlon. When abe 10 tired sbs gets dowt
frons the stool and smuses herself and the az
dlence 10 some other way. tll she 70 ready Z
play sqain. She is we'll worth seeing, an
children especially will be pleased with he
|, pretty songs sid her performance. Tbs oblec
Of these pubg,c exhibitions OF her talent u I
obtain fulsds Tor her education.
e.
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A soPHTsT wishing 10 puzzle Thales, the Mi.
lesIan, one OF the wise men of Greece, prososed
TO him, 10 rapid succession, these difficult cues.
lions. The philosopher replied 10 them all.
without hesitation, and with how much propri.
ely the reader can judge for himself:
"What is ths Oldest of all ihings!"
God. because be has always existed.
What lie the most beautiful :"
The w0rld, because it is the work ofGod.
What is the greatest of all things!"
Space, because il contains all that 10 created.
What 10 the quickest of all ihings!"
Thought. because it can 10 q moment fly 20
the end Of the universe.
What 10 the strongest 7"
Necessity, because il makes men face all the
dangers of life. ~
What is the most difficult 7"
To know thyselE
Whst Is the most constant of all things s's
Hope, because il remains with q man after
ne has lost everything else.
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You've AMERICA wosDaas.-wonder VIII

You've AMERICA WoHDERs.--Wonder what
mamma keeps Bridget 81 home from church ID
work all day for, and saws il 10 wicked for me
to build my rabbit house on Sunday
Wonder why our minister bought that pretty
cane with the yellow lions head on ths top
and then ask me for my cent to put 10 the mis-
sionary box Don't ! want a jewsharp just 40
much as be wants came
Wonder what ma kes pa tell such nice stories
TO visitors about hiding the masters rattan
when he went 10 school. and about bis running
away from the schooImIsIress when she wat
going 10 whip him, and then shuts me up all
ldsy 10 b dark room because | tried, just once,
| 10 be as smart as he was.
Wonder why mamma tells pa he is crosu
when be comes home ss night and says hia ies
il weak, and ties handkerchief over my mouth
so that can neither speak 90 breathe bccaust
happen 10 say she 10 cross.
/ Wonder what made pa say that wicked wort
when Belsey upset The nk ell over his pa pers
and thor slapped my cars because said III,
, same shng when my kitA string bFoke
On dear there are lots OF thsags lhas wan
/. TO know How wish was man
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AN ALLEaoRY. "A honoming bird met but
tsrfiy, and. being pleased with the beauty Of
lis person, and the glory Of its wings, made an
offer of erpetus friendship. III cannot think
ofit.~ was The reply. + as you oncs spurned me
! nd called me acrawIing dot." .Empossibls 4
exclaimed the iumnlipx bird; ~ always en-
ser,sined the highes, respect for such beautiful
creatures as you" Perhaps yeu do now
said the butterfly, "but when you insolted mo
was caterpillar. SO len me give you .
biz ofadyics. Mayer insult the humble, as tney
may some day bi,coms your suPsTisrs."
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A Coon SELL.-Once, two ministers of the
Gospel were converting on extemQpraneous
preaching.
"Well," said the old divine, waxing warm,
you are writing sermons and reading them off
Your congregation cannot become interests
in your preaching and if you are called upon
TO preach unexpectedly. unless you could get
bold Of IN old sermon, you would be confused"
The young divine used all his eloquencs. but
in vain, to convince the old gentleman that The
written sermon expressed his own thoughts and
feelings, and if called upon he could preach
extemporaneously.
"As we are Of the same faith" said the
young minister, suppose you try me, next
Sunday morning. On ascending the pulpit,
you can hand me text from any rart Of the
Bible, and will convince you that can preach
without having looked at the text before stood
up. Likewise I must be allowed the same pri-
vilege with you, and see who can make the
best of it."
The idea seemed to delight the old gentle.
man, and it was immediately agreed upon.
On the following Sabbath, OF mounting the
pulpit, his senior brother handed him a slip OF
paper, on which was written sand the ass
opened his mouth and spake;" from which he
preached glorious sermon, claiming the at
tenton of his delighted hearers, and charming
his old friend with his eloquence.
10 the afternoon the young brother, who was
sitting below the pulpit, handed his slip. AFTER
rising and opening the Bible, the old man look.
ed sadly around" Ap | not thine ass ~
Pausing few minutes, he ran his fingers
through his hair, slaughtered his Collar, blew
his nose like the last trumpet, and read aloud
"Am I not thine ass :" Another pause, il
which deadly silence reignsd. After reading
third time-"Am not thine ass! 7" he looked
over the pulpit at his friend, and 10 doleiu
voice, said:
81 think am, brother"