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FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE CONFED.
ERATE STATES.
AN APPEAL TO THE PATR1oTICl
July 10, 1851.

1T Is EVIDENT THAT THE TYRANNICAL DESPO-
tism which has been inaugueaed at Washington City
BY Lincoln and his smarting under the signal
defeat it sustained in the great battle Manassas-is still
resolved to prosecute unjust and nqutous war upon tbs
South with all its power and with fresh rancor If it sue
ceeds the appeal has made the passions of the
Northern people, the question for the ct the South
will be- not who with convenience volunteer for the de-
fence of their rights and resdes but who can in nor
and daty remain longer Inactive refuse take the field
tor the protection of all that is valuable and dear them!
Tie suugdn of tie So1 is the declared purpose of that
despoc government The destruction of our homes the
concaton of properly the of people, is
the floor of the Senate of its mercenares declared that
if successful Yankee Governors should be placed the
States Of the South to be rule them conquered pro.
vinces Another proclaimed in the place that hemp
the only argument they intended to to the SOuth
1t said that amongst the booty they left their
had been forged for Southern traitors " All admit that
the South herself TO energy and bodness
fully equal the conflict that may be forced upon her by
the rapacy and tyranny of the Northern government If
gOuneers cannot be obtained the system of drafting will
be necessarily adopted No believe, for moment
that the patriotic young men of our State w by Dac
tvty and disregard for the importance Of the struggle
been already subjected to the hadsbps and dangers of the
battle field, must encounter, submit to be drafted! All
they ask is to be convinced that their services needed
and they will rush, with aacy to the post Of duty and
danger. ..-.f ...-..
Thissppea made to the patriotic who may wish to aid
IN procuring volunteers for company of Infantry 10 oe Or
ganized for immediate service Those wishing to voluD.
tee will apply to the undersigned from whom all neces
say '"''' 'D- ''H '''A' O' '''A'D JOHN DEvEREUX.
.. RaEgh. n. c.
. July 40 iSdl 89-3t
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is hereby so amended as to authorize the Postmas-
terGeneral to provide and furnish ten cent stamps
and stamped envelopes; and that the provisions re-
strictions and penalties prescribed by said section of
said Act for violations of the same, in relation to
two five and twenty cent stamps and stamped en-
velopes, shall, all respects apply to the denomi-
nation of stamps and stamped envelopes herein pro-
vided for.
SEC..4. And be it further enacted That the pro-
viso contained in the fifth section of the said Act
be so amended as to extend to the Chiefs Of the
Contract, Appointment and Finance Bureaus of the
Post Office Department, the privilege therein con-
ferred upon the Postmaster. General his chief Clerk,
and the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office
Department. of transmitting through the mails, free
of postage any letters, packages or other matters
relating exclusively to their official duties, to the
business of the Post Office Department, subject to
the restrictions and penalties prescribed by the said
proviso and that this act take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
HOWELL COBB,
President of the Congress.
Approved May Is, 1861.
JEFF. DAVIS.
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DELEGATES
Alamance-GilcS Mebane, Thomas Rufin.
Alerander- A Stewart.
Ahc-J Foster.
ARson-A Myers, Leak
Bertie-S Spruill, Jas Bond.
BeaWort-W Ellison Warren.
Bladen-T D McDowell.*
BrunsDick-T D MeareS.
Buacom6e-N W Woodfn.
Burke-J c Mcdowell
CabarruS-C PhiEer
CaldwcU-E W Jones.
Camdcl-D Fercbee
Carteret-C r Thomas
CaSucll-Bedford Brown, j. E. Williamson.
CataUba-P c Henkle*
Chatham-J II Hcaden, John Manning Jr., L j
Merritt.
Chowan-R II billiard.
ClcyeloRd-W I Miller, W Tracy.
Columbus Richard Wootcn.
CrdreH--Geo Green, John d Whitford.
Cumberland Warren Winslow, David Mcneil.
Gurrituck--H N Shaw.
DaridSon-B \ klttrel Douthit
Dtrie-Robt. SprouSe.
Dupiin-W Houston, j I Rhodes
Edgecombe-W Battle, Geo Howard.
F6rsythe-T Wilson, R Patterson.
Frunklin-A D Williams
GdSton-S y Johnston.
GateS-A Walton.
Royster.
Green-W A Darden Jr
Gniyord-John y Gilmer, Ralph Gorrell, and
Dick
Hqly;rr--R II Smith, L W Bachelor.
WyGe-E l. Mann.
Hdrnett-A Mcneil.
HGyrOOd-Wm Hicks.
Henderson w N Shipp
Herttord-Kenneth Rayner.
HedelL-AnderSon Mitchell, Allison.
Jtckson-W II Thomas.
JohnStoR-C B Sanders, W A Smith.
J0nes-Wm Foy.
Lenoir-John Washington.
LiRcOin-Wm Lander
Wqcon-C D Smith.
4HadiSOn-J \ Mcdowell.
Nartia--Asa Biggs.
NcDorclE-J II Greenlec.
NccklenJurg-J W Osborne, P Caldwell.
NoRtgomery-S II Christian.
NOore-H Turner.
NGsh-A Fl Arlington.
Nec Hanorer-John L Holmes, W S Ashe*
Northdmpton-D \ Barnes, j NJ Moody
ORsLOW-G W Ward.
OrdHge-W A Graham, John Berry.
PdsguOtdnk-R K Speed.
Perquinans-Jos Cannon.
PerS0n-John W Cunningham.
Pitt B Satterthwaite, b Grimes.
Rand0lph-W j Long, \ Foster.
RichmOnd-W F Leak.
RoJes0n-J Fuller j Switzerland
Rockingham-D Reid + I Brodnax.
Rouan-B Crage,* H Jones
Rutherford and PoIk-J Ii Carson, NJ Durham.
SampS0n-R A Mosely, Thomas Bunting
StdnIy-E Hearne.
StOkes-A Fl Joyce.
Su1Ty-T V Hamlin.
TyrreH.Eli Spruill.
UniOn-H NJ Houston
Wdke-G Badger, X P Battle W W Holden.
Warren-W N Edwards, Frank Thornton.
Wdshington-W S Pettigrew.
Watduqa-J W Council.
Wayne-G Strong E a Thompson.
IViLkes-Jas Galloway, Peter Elier.
Yadkin-R + Armfeld
Yancey-M P Penland.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
WANTED,
*Resigned.

WANTED,
EDY TWO YOUNG LADIES A SITUATION IN A
ID FEMALE COLLEGE for the ensuing Academic
vear-one an experienced Teacher in the Fine Arts Bellies
Lettres and Wax Fruit making-the other Guitar
Teacher Both having taught Colleges in Tennessee and
Alabama would prefer situation together in the same
school, if not would take separate situations, and are
Southern Teachers.
For further particulars please address,
ER.B.
Gainesville, Geo.
July 5, 1861. 62-2m
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OF GEORGIA.
CABINET OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES.

ROBERT TooNBs, of Georgia. Secretary of State.
c. G. MEMMrNGER, of South Carolina, Secretary
of Treasury.
L. P. WALKER, of Alabama, Secretary of War.
S R. MALLORY, of Florida, Secretary of Navy
j. H. REAGAN, of Texas, Postmaster General.
j. P. BENJAMIN, of louisiana, Attorney General
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ARMY AND MARINE GLASSES.

ARMY AND MARINE GLASSES.
HUST OPENED AN ASSORTMENT OF FINE FIELD
% MARINE ARTILLERY and PICKET CLASSES
well adapted for reconnoterng purposes and manufactured
by the first Opticians in Europe Call soon, they
going of rapidly.
ALSO,
HARDEES' MILITARY TACTICS for Infantry and
Rifle, in two volumes
The above is the only authorized edition by Col. WV. j.
HARDEE.
c. HALL co.
Norfolk Va, July 16 1861 65-6t.
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NEW WHOLESALE
Shoe and Lea er III OuSe.

NEW WHOLESALE
Shoe and Leather House.
WILSON, McILWAINE & CO..
66 Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia,
HAVE RECEIVED, AND OFFER FOR SALE, AN
III unusually large Stock of Goods, in their line
prisng every variety of Mems WOmenS and Childrens
BOOTS, SHOES AND CATERS,
PLANTATION AND RAILROAD BROGANS
TRUNKS, VALISES AND CARPET BAGS,
SOLE AND UPPER LEATHERS,
SHOE FINDINGS &C., &c, &c.
Sole Wholesale Ag uts in this City for the sale of
Mitchell'S Metallic Tipped Boots,
And Shoes for Bows nd Girls. Merchants invited to
examine their stock prices which they determined
shall compete success lily with houses here elsewhere.
w Orders promptly and carefully attended to by one
of the firm.
JOHN B. WILSON,
JOHN McILWAINE,
r w. ROBERTS.
Santpmber 8 1859, 7S-tf.
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RECRUITS WANTED.

RECRUITS WANTED.
"TE NEED SEVERAL RECRUITS, AND IT IS
w greatly to be hoped that they will forward
immediately that may go early possible into
tive service and do battle for the South and drive the hire
ngs of the Northern Ape back from the sacred soil of
sister State, tue Old Dominion.
JEO. W. HEARTSFIELD,
Orderly Sergeant
Wake Light Infantry.
Forestville, n. c., July g. 1861. 6s-ff
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TIHE UNDERSIGNED WILL ATTEND AT THE
Il Court House in Raleigh FRIDAY, SATURDAY
and MONDAY the Iqh 2Oth and 22d instant for the pur-
pose of taking the Tax Lists for Raleigh Districts Nos
and for the year 1851 and of Collecting the Taxes due
in said Districts for The wear 1859.
All interested earnestly requested to attend
give in, ard pay their Taxes, the law directs.
Those failing comply will be charged the fees allowed
by law.
JEFF. FISHER, P.
GEORGE W. NORWOOD,
CJiLector.
Raleigh, July 10, 1861. 64-td.
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September 5, ]
NJoTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

NOTICE TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Having located in the City CT Raleigh take this op-
ed make for public private buildings in any
part of the State the most favorable terms. am also
prepared to furnish Granite its rough state for building
other purposes dressed to order shape requir
ed, at reasonable rates.
Orders for Stone addressed to through the Postoice
Box 244 will meet with prompt attention. All bills paya-
Bile to ME individually. will not be responsible for any
debts made by any in my employment without an or
der from me- THOMAS COATES
Jan. 4 1861. S-6m.
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w At the Kinston Shoe Factory, 25 or 80 good
SHOE MAKERS. Apply early.
J. a. uARTSFIELD, Ag't.
July 80, 1851. 6a-lm.
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HUNTS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
RALEIGH, N. C.

hALEIGH !, n. e.
PHOTOGR RAPHIC PORTRAITS IN
OIL COLORS.
Prices Ranging from $50 to $50.
VNHESE PORTRAITS CAN BE TAKEN FROM DA-
IL guereotypes and Miniatures from Life and being
finely finished in Oil Coors Canvas they perfectly
durable and make beautiful Paintings. They be
arged SIZE and such changes alterations may
be desired be made. Mr.. ANDREWS the Artist who
coors these pictures being experienced Portrait Painter
and fine COorst all who wish finely executed work Of
art should call at the old established Gallery Fayete
vile Street. Those preferrng portraits painted from life,
would do well to give r. A CALL Persons having Da
gueeoppes of deceased friends can BY giving the color of
the hair eyes and complexion permanent and life
like portrait Photographs be finished in Water COors
Ga sen Th n Inn Ig & Pr'TeS s m sog Maainn S
types for Lockes Cases, Rings and Pins Ambrotypes,
Vgnettes NeOgaphs for sending in letters &c. taken in
all weathers.
E. HUNT, Photographer
Raleigh, n. C.
March /, 1860 ls-ly
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

THE LAW CO-PARTNERSHIP BE-
Il tween Mr.. Saunders and myself has been closed.
Persons wishing to business will please call at
ny residence.
~.s H. W. MILLER.
Raleigh, N. e., Sept. 25, 1860. 77-n
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WELDON n. EDWARDS, of Warren, President.
WALTER L. STEELE of Richmond, Principal Sec
rotary.
L. c. EDWARDS, of Granville, Assistant Secretary.
JOSEPH HOLDERBY, of Rockingham, Engrossing
Clerk.
JAMES PAGE, of Randolph, Principal Doorkeeper.
W. r. Lowell, OF Surry, Assistant {"
JOHN c. MOORE, of Wake, d"
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Tie Semi ~Weekiy STANDARD.
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT

PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
PRESIDENT:
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
OF MISSISSIPPI
VICE PRESIDENT:
ALEX. H. STEPHENS,
OF GEORGIA.
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GROCERIES AND CONFECTIONARIES.
AT THE INDISPENSABLE
SIGN OF THE TRANSPARENCY!

TJNHE ENERGETIC STILL CONTINUES TO OBTAIN
Il supplies of Family Groceries for OuStOmers.
Daily expected, which he has the bills of:
SALT, SARDINES, MACKEREL
CANDLES, CANDY, STARCH,
SODA, 10y the keg) LARD,
BUTTER, CHEESE. SOAP, &c.
Raleigh, N. c., July 10, 1861. Go
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CRACKERS :. CRACKERS!
TUNHE SUBSCRIBER Is PREPARED TO FURNISH
IL Merchants and Families with fresh baked Crackers
Pilot Bread &C. at reasonable prices Call and examine
and leave your orders. Terms Cash.
s. TAYLOR.
Newbern, N. c., July so, 1851. 69-2m.
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THE SOUTH WILL NOW ENCOURAGE
SOUTHERN TEACHERS.
TVNHE UNDERSIGNED, A NATIVE BORN AMI
IL raised Virginan, graduate of William Mary, and
for three years a student Military Institute and
Teacher Of years experience, desires situation in
Public Institution, would like to locate in some
town where fine Military Academy might be established.
Branches usually taught in the first class Schools will be
pursuedand military tactics will form essential feature
in the SchUo The best recommendations will be pro.
duced Address for one month,
WM NJ. PETTIS,
Kempsville Princess Ann Co, Va,
Afterwards to Norfolk, Va.
July 2, 1861. ... 6l-2m.
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ORGANIZED On THE 2Oru OF NAY, 1861.
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NXTE APPEAL THE HEAD.-ANoThER
w Arrival, by Express, of those fashionable MOLE
SKIN HATS w. II. d r. S. TUCKER.
Raleigh, Feb. ~, 1891. .. att
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STATE CONVENTION.

Officers and Members.
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VIM. J. SAUNDERS,

VIM. J. SAUNDERS.
COUNSELLOR D ATTORNEY AT LAW,
RALEIGH, n. G.
WILL attend with prompness and dispatch 10 business
of whatever character in the profession in the Courts of
Wake aud adjoining counties.
"a Notes, Drafts and Claims collected any point.
September 81, 1860. f6-tf
QUENT. BUSBEE,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Determined devote hereafter the whole of his time HE
profession always be found at his Office in the Brick
Row Fayetteville Street-unless absent the Circuit
March l. 1889. 24-ly.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor aud Attorney at Law,
RALEIGH n. c.,
Will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake
Johnston and Chatham the Superior Courts Of New Han
and Sampson and the Terms of the Federal Courts
and Supreme Court of North-C Carolina at Raleigh.
Office, the one formerly occupied by the late Hon. WILL
q. Haywood, Jr.
Raleigh, May 22. 52-sw.
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TUOOD AND WILLOW WARE. DAILY
w expected at the INIMITABLE WHITAKER'S q
great variety of WOOD AND WILLOW WARE.
April 8, 1861. So
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EISH! FISH,! FISH!!!-HERRINGS, MUL.
It LETS, MACKEREL, SALMON, WHITE FISH and
SHAD are daily expected at ...... p .....
WHITAKERS CITY EMPORIUM.
April 5, 1861. ...-, ..rr ss-.
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POETRY.
THE FOUNTAIN OF LOVE.

us the fountain of love in this wilderness
gushes,
If you thirst for the waters. vet nausa era ,-o,,
drink,
Tho red is the rose on the n,arc;r tho.
bushes,
And pale is the Hlv that bends Ger its br;rl,
How it breaks over rocks. how it steal among
flowers,
How 1t CLEANS in the sunshine and deepens in
shade,
Now dancing along like the roscate hours.
VT murmurIng slowly its soft serenade.
IT'S the fountain of love-and of happiness
too?
Ask that of the thousands that drink of its
tide.
vi all that approach it the happy are few,
And many, like Sappho, have tasted ana died
When the waters are troubled, it is not to
cure;
No Angel desccnds the afflicted to save.
Drink little, if little you wish to endure,
But if you love sadness, drink deep of the
wave.
p 1t will double your cares, and divide your
delights,
Plant grief in the heart of the constant and
true
And sorrow, the peace of another that
blights,
Must be borne in its pain and its anguish by
you,
But It's thought that this current leads far,
far away
I'LL it reaches distant and happier shore,
Where affection and love will hereafter be
gay,
And sorrow dcprcss and divide them no more.
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EZRA STARKWEATHER.

BLACKSMITH, would inform his former Gus
toners and the public generally that he has
reestablished shop in the building form
eriy occupied by Benz. Kennels in Couders-
port, where he will be pleased to do ali
kinds of Blacksmthing on the most reason
able terms Lumber, Shingles and all
kinds of Produce taken in exchange tol
work 1924.
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T. J. THOMPSON.

CARRIAGE L WAGON MAKEB and RE
PAIRER, Coudersport, Potter Co, Pa, takes
this method of informing the pub, 94,-so
lie in general that he is prepared -ylssASzzs2
20 do all work in his line with promptness,
in workman-like manner, and upon the
most accommodating terms. Payment for
Repairing invariably required on delivery OF
the work. Rea, All kinds of PRODUCE
Nden on account Of work 30.
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Cuisines GarDs.
JOHN s MANN

JOHN S. MANN.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Coudersport Pa, will attend the several
Courts in Potter and n kean Counties All
business entrusted in his care will receive
prompt attention. Ozice corner Of West
and Third streets lO.I
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l.. BIRD,

am prepared to do jobs of Surveying in
Ulysses, Hector and Pike TOWNSHIPS, and
anywhere within or 10 miles of my home,
and can undoubtedly give satisfaction, hav-
ing had over years experience.
L. BIRD.
Broohiand, (Cushingyille), Potter Go. "a.
Oct, 24, 1860. 7tf
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NJ. w. MANI
COUDERSPORT HOTEL,

d. F. GLASSMIRE, Proprietor, Corner of
Main and Second Streets, CouderSport, Pot
ter Co., Pa. 9:44
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coUDERsPoRF COUNTY THURSDAY,
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+. W. KNOX.

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Coudersport, Pa, will
regularly attend the Courts in Potter and
tbs adjoining Counties. l0:l
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CHARLES MANNING,

BLACKSMITH, Fourth street between Main
and West Streets, Coudersport, Pa, is pre-
. pared to do all kinds Of work in his line,
on the most reasonable terms. Produce
taken in payment. l2:39
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ARTHUR G.. OLMSTED.

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Coudersport, Pa, will attend to all business
entrusted to his care, with promptneS and
I'D, ity. Office on Southwest corner of Main
and Fourth streets. l2l
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O. r. ELLISON.

PHYSICIAN, CouderSport, Pa,
respectfully informs the citizens Of the vii
lage and vicinity that he will promptly re-
spond to all calls for professional services
OGce on Main ST., in building formerly oc-
Cuped by c. w Ellis, Esq. O:22
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ALLEGANY HOUSE,

SAMUEL NJ. MILLS, Proprietor, Colesburg
Fg4er Ca-, Pa, seven miles north Of COu-
d,.rS7sart on The We!lsvillc Road. 9:44
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ATTORNEY AT LAW, CouderSport, Pa, will
attend to all business entrusted to him, with
care and promptness. Office on Second st.
near the Allegheny Bridge. 1871 .
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-04-10
5TTY OF ARROTITON PARISH OF JEFFERSON La WEDNESDAY

let him seek elsewhere for the compan-
ion of his decrepitude, nor dare insalt
the ashes of my mother by claiming
the duties of kindred from her de-
serted children =
She drow her veil hastily around
her as she spoke, and giving her hand
to Burr moved as if to withdraw.
'Gentlemcn,' said BURR Il have
no more to say. The words of the law
are expressed in the book before you,
the words of truth you have just heard
from woman's pure lips ; it is for you
to decide according to tho acquisitions
of human nature and the DEGREES OF
Justice
need scarcely to add that our decis-
ion was such as to overwhelm the plain
tiff with we'll merited shame.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
An Old Gentleman's Story.
BY MRS. EMBURY.

Many years ago, I happened to be
one of the referees in a case which
excited unusual interest in our courts,
from the singular story which it dis
closed. The plaintiff, who was captain
of a merchant ship which traded princi-
pally with England and the West In
dies. had married quite early in life,
with every prospect of happiness. His
wife was said to have been extremely
beautiful, and no less lovely in her
character. After living with her in
the most uninterrupted harmony for
five years, during which time two
daughters were added to his family, he
suddenly resolved to resume his
occupation, which he had rclinqufshcd
on his marriage, and when his young
est child was but three weeks old,
sailed once more for the West Indies.
His wife, who was dcvotcdly attached
to him, scrrowcd deeply at bis absence
and found her only comfort in the
society of her children and the hope Of
his return. But month after month
passed away and he came not, nor did
any letters, those insufficient but wei
come substitutes, arrive to cheer her
solitude. Months lengthcned into
years, yet no tidings were received Of
the absent husb band; and long hop
ing against hope, the unhappy wife waS
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with her own hands; and her walkno
with you, hand i'll hand, round the play
ground, or through tho neighboring
fields, making you all tho whilo dis
play, by her atfectionate questions, your
wonderful store of half years learning,
which was listened to and admired by
your happy sister.
Who was it, too, that attended to
your linen both when you were
boy and when you were at that
neutral age, vibrating botwoen man
hood and childhood, which is called
(no ono can tell why) hobbedehoyhood;
and, when asked, replaced all stray
buttons, sewed missing strings on to
collars, hemmed your scarfs, was the
first to teachyou the difficult art of ty-
ing your neck handkerchief, trimmed
your nails, packed your box when you
were going anywhere, and even accom-
panied you, taking courage from your
own cowardice, to the dentists &! Who
was tho companion of all your romps,
and used to pull your sprouting
whiskers, and make you quizzical pre-
sents of bears greasel and bring you
home all the fine things sho had heard
the young ladies say about her darling
brother = Who ever took such pains
to make that darling brother smart,
or admired him more, and danced only
with him when she wouldn't dance with
anybody else And when there was
"a little disagreement at home and you
were hiding in gnrret, nursing your
pride, which had been hurt by some
hard word, or trying to cure your young
mans dignity that had been sadly
wounded by an angry blow, who came
to see you oftener, bringing you nj
ways n few things that mother had put
up for YOU" and, by hor kindness,
gradully led you home, where she knew
too well your fnthor was only waiting
to receive you with open arms ? You
wcro angry ut tho tune with the arti-
fec, but soon lost your anger in the
depths Of your affection, and the quick
joy Of the reconciliation. Who did
all this You must rcmcmber-if ever
you had II childhood--your heart tells
you il was your sister. If not sensible
then of all the love which was beng
daily forced with such miIdncss on you
you must feel it now, and will turn back
with me, and, in your brothers heart,
try to thank, rs now thank, with lifc
pcnt-up gratitude, the Model Sistor.