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COSIilLC
II believe told you, madam. saoulu
soou forget your face. In what way can |
serve you?'
"By doing half an hours work before day
light tomorrow, aud receiving five hundred
dollars for your labor" WAS the reply.
sit is not ordinary work, said |, ,nquiring-
", ''that commands so muniiiceut compen
sation.'
.It is labor Common to your calling, re.
turned the lady. "Thc price is not 50 much
for the labor us the condition under which it
must be performed.
;:.Aul what is the condition 2" inquired
"That you will submit to being conveyed
from and returned to your own door blind.
folded
Ideas of murder, burglary, and almost eve
~ other crime to viIlainy, hurredy presented
themselves in succession, as politely bowed,
AMI said:
Il must understand something more of the
character Of The employment as well as the
conditions, to accept your Offer
"Wil not five hundred dollars answer in
lieu of an explanation ?" she inquired.
"No-nor five thousand
She patted her foot nervous!y on the floor.
l could see she had placed entirely too low an
estimate on my honesty, and felt some graft
tication in being able to convince her Of the
fact.
SWELL, then, if it is absolutely necessary
for me to exp!ain," she replied, / must tell
you that You are required to pick the lock OF
= vault and
You have gone quite far enough, madame;
with the explanation" interrupted; ~ am
not at your service"
"As I said,,' she continued "you are re.
qu;rcd to pick tic lock Of a vault and rescue
from death a man who has Lecn confined
there for three days
To whom does the vault belong?2 ! in,
qaired.
My husband" was the somewhat reluctant
reply.
:. Then why SO mach secrecy. Or, rather,
how came man confined in such Il lace 7?
81 secre,cd him there to escape the otser-
va,ion of my husband. He suspected as
much, and closed The door upon him. Pre-
suming he had left the vault and quilted the
ho.sc by the back door, | did not dream until
to-day that he vas confined there. Certain
Suspicious acts Of my husband this afternoon
convince me that Tie man is there, beyond
human !r:,lirr, and will be starved to death
by ,ny harlmrous husband unless Immediately
rescued. For three days he has not left the
house. | 8; dragged" him less than an hour
ago. and lie is now so completely stupsfed
that the lock may bc picked without bis inter
ference. have searched his pockets, but
can not find the key; hence my application
to vou Now you know all /; will you accom-
PAM me"
"ro the end of the world, madam, on such
AN GRAND.
*TLcn prepare yourself; there is cal
waiting at the door"
was little surprised, for had not heard
the sound of wheels. Hastily drawing on a
coat aud providing myself with the requisite
implements, was soon at the door. There
sure enough, was the cab, with the driver in
his seat, ready for the mysterious journey.
entered the vehicle, followed by the lady. As
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Success i'll Advertising.

We commend the following sensible re-
marks from the Syracuse Union, on the sub.
ject Of alrertising-the point and truth Of
which all intelligent business men can and
will realize at once
"When you find man doing more bu'l-
ness than you arc, look at the advertisements
he has in the papers. The business man who
puts his sign in the newspaper, does much
wiser thing than when lie fastens it over his
store; and who would think Of neglecting thatf
That man who informs the public that he
want, trade, anu his card in the newspaper
is all invitation to customers to come and buy.
Where one person reads in the Streets live
hundred read in the papers. No matter no"
well = business man is known, he can always
nick up new customers, if he will take pains
+, LET them know where he is and what he
has to sell. M one can afford not to adVer-
tse, for by ncgccting the means OF securing
trade, he loses the best part OF his prohts.
The truth Of the above remarks can be We
ril)ed without going beyond tho limits of this
TOWN. The man who is willing TO spend a
part Of his money in letting his friends and
customers know when his gno,ls have arrived.
!. sure to be one of those liberal men who is
willing to give his customers good bargains
WE would advise our friends to examine our
advertising columns always before making
purchases-fur then they muy learn facts
which they may be sorry they did not learn
that they have lost good bargains when
they ,uiyLt have secured them.
He that in this world would rise,
Must read the news and advertise"
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The Adopting Ordinance.

The f1 wil 6 is the ordinance passed by
the Con-, eatic n, rali'yi'g the Constitution of
the Confederate States:
Az ORDINANCE f TO RATiFy TIE PROVISIONAL
CONSTITUTIONS Ayp GOVERNMENT OF TIE
CONFEDERATE STATES or AMEE!cA.
We, Tho people ef sontt C"oiina, "on mct
and sitting IN Conre,'"M, do hrrehy or''aia,
That the Provisional Constitution i"rIhe Cor-
federate States of America, afir"cd and
agreed TO by our deputies, at tie city Of .i"nt-
g"m ry, in the State .f Alabama, M tLt-
day Of February last, be: and it lc:cl'y is, ac-
cepted and ratified: am! thattLc Government
organized in pursuance thereof is hereby con
hrmed and made valid according TO the terms
AMI mitaii, Is expressed III sad Constitution.
Secession and Cotton at 72 I-2 cents.
he cid Cuiun is dissolved seven States
are bearing arms and anticipating war, and
yet corroN, tie great staple oftLc South, the
food Of millions, the king OF tic world, is at
the enormous Irice OF L! ctnts Ier pound.
1t has not been so l,igh for years. 1t goes up
in the midst Of revolution, sLd Gespite Tie
propLcsies Of Back R.; nl.l:c:Es aid tm;d
submissionists in the border States, that crn:-
merce would bo destroyed by secession ard
farmers would suffer great loss in the reduc-
ton Of the price of this arl:lc. we behold
ltm with EaIpy facts: filling their pockets
with tic money thus made, and thanking
kind Providence Tor the prosperous times
Cotton at II cents, and the revolution goirg
on This takes tie Republicans aback and
forces an acknowledgment from some of our
patriotic Southern friends who opposed seces.
sion, that things Lave not turned out laf so
bad after all. Negroes arc high, cotton is
high, the season is propitious for good crop,
our people are happy, and one shout goes up
from mountain to valley for our new Govern
ment, and the blessings Of liberty which it
dispenses to lis subjects. Three cheers fer
The Confederate States and the present price
of cotton.-Columbus Times.
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The TEMPORAL POWER OF TIE PupE.-Ihc
Pope, according to the Paris Monde, an un-
doubted authority on the subject, isbeglnnins
to discover that the hour Of Ills downfall as II
temporal prince, is at hand. An enthusiastic
young Frcnchman recently had an audience
to ulltr his sword to his Holiness. The Pope
told him that it was useless to attemptto de
fend IA cause already lost. To the Archbishop
of Rcnnes, who has just returned from the
Holy City, he stated that the temporal power
would ere many weeks had elapsed, he ab
sorbed by the King Of Pi dmont. He trusted
however, that a cottage might be found at
Rome or Ciyta Nccchia, where, under the
protection of the French bayonets, he would
be allowed to give the faithful an example OF
humility aud resignation to the Divine will
The iimc would soon come, he predicted
when revolution would pull down the idol II
had raised, and when the Pope would return
to the Vatican, and allthe provinces be mad been
robbed of would be restored to the Holy Sea
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the slyle ul Uarunral muolsey, declaring hls
conviction that, as in the past, tie time woul;
soon come when Texa. would callhim from his
retirement, ana he hoped Gov. Clark would he
able to give AS goo'l an account of his stew
ariship as he could now render. Hating at
tue door, the :;eneral made . profound bow.
and with an air of elaborate dignity said
"Good day, Governor Clark Good day.
General llous,on," was the Governors re,
sponse And thus the Hero of Jaclnto
concluded his political carecr!- 0. Delta
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stand pledged to enforce it."
I'm cn,ntrs.roy SrrAusulrs

LIVERPOOL AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIPS
We have learned that quite number OF
the stockholders in this new and ali.important
company, convened st th. Bank Of Charleston
Yesterday afternoon, and that the Chairman.
reported that the subscriptions 10 the line had
considerably increased and that new SUBJ
scriptons, from persons out side OF the com
1nercia community, cor r,'oratIon, planters and
Others, continue to come in; upon which the
the stockholders determined to proceed to
have the contract completed.
Mcssrs. John Fraser & Co. were appointed
the agents of the line for this port. Arrange
ments will, no doubt, be made TO run line OF
steamships temporarily until these steamships
can be constructed, which will scarcely b.
under nine to ten months. This is certainly
important, as u large number Of passengers
will be visiting Europe during the summer
months, and the supplies of such articles o'
comn cree Of Which the South consumes So
much, and which ought to he brought di'
rectlv to her ports, must be arranged Tor, and
they ought to be relied upon at stated peri
dds, as sailing vessels cannot bring them with
that certainty so important to trade in THU
age Of progress.
Besides, a mail communication with Europe
will soon become a matter of necessity, espc'
cialIy il our intercourse with the North i:
interrupted.
Let the good work receive hearty and
willing help from all our citizens, and we may
vet hail return to our good old city of the
direct trade Of Liverpool and London, France
and the East Iudes.-Charlcsto Mercury.
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Are We United2,

In an editorial response to this question the
Savannah Republican noting the stuff fur
nished by correspondents Of the Northern
papers about dissatisfaction in the South, says
"We are sure we speak the truth when We
say that should vote be taken on secession
in Georgia to-day, it would be more popular
than ever. A distinguished gentleman from
New rk has been travelling through Gcor.
eia for two months for the nnrnose OF infor-
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Washngton's father was never prouaer of
his boy than when lie acknowledged his false
| hood
England and France.

We put no faith in the rumor that England
and France have been sounded by the agents
of the abolition government at Washington
as to their purpose towards the new govern
ment at Montgomery, and that these agents
have returned and report that both Of those
countries have set their faces against the
Southern Confcdcracy, and viii in no manner
recognize or assist it." Lincoln has been in
office but little over one month there has
been no time for agents to be appointed and
ascertain the views of those governments and
return and, besides every indication from
the press of Paris and London leads to the
belief that the interests of both countries will
compel their ultimate recognition Of Southern
independence. AS to "setting their faces"
against the South, if by that expression is
meant active hostilites against it, England
dare not and France would not. When We
say England dare moi, we simply mean that
her dependence upon cotton, which has al.
ways made her keep the peace with the Uni
Led States, will make her keep that peace with
the South: and when we say that France
uould not, we ascribe to that great and gal.
liant people magnanimity and sympathy with
the South which we have never received from
England No one pretends that either power
will take sides with the Confederate States,
unless some collision between their cruisers
and the United States blockading squadron
should produce such result, but active al.
lies of the North against the South-never.
# ssetting their faces" against the South
simply means the continuance of their anti
slavery sentiment, they may "set their faces
against that or any point of the compass they
please, without protest or remoDstrancc; but
asetting their faces" against their own trade
and commerce is piece Of absurdity they
never have been, and never viii be, guilty of.
Richmond Dispatch.
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A MARRIAGE oS HoRsEnAcE.-.S few weeks
ago, William Montgomery and Louise Long
eIoped together and were married at Red Bluff,
the ceremony being performed while thcy re.
manned on horseback, prepared for the emer-
gency of an alert parent. The citizens gave
them hearty welcome, and escorted them
with tinklns cymbals md so:nding brass fur
,her OIL tH,eis wny TO bliss, via San Francisco
--l.ouisyl,c Journal.
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men in the State who were Union men, ana
only two of them for the Union as it was at
the time Of dissolution. We beg those at the
North who are sainly hoping inr change of
sentiment, to lay these facts to heart. We
ask for nothing but peace at home. We ask
to be let alone, and when We knock for ad-
mission back into the Union then it will be
time enough to write about change Of feel.
inr here.
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SCHEME FOR SMuGGLlSG.-The New York
World ha, the following: We have received
information from sources deserving the full
est reliance, that there are persons now doing
business in this city who are making exten,
sive arrangements to cheat the Federal Gov
ernment out Of its revenue on foreign goods
by importing them into Savannah under the
low rates Of Tie free list Of the present or the
prospective tariff of the Southern Confed
eracy, and smuggling them North, c3astwise
and overland, to compete will, goods honestly
imported by honest merchants under the
higher rates Of the new thrift, which wen, into
operation on the lst of April.
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.Apy;cE TO Yorso Lhy!Es.--As1arry G ran
not pudding g-headel thing in fancy panta'
looms, tight hoota: and embroidered shirt, who
sports gigantic neck-te, small cane, a
large galvanized watch chain, a big ring and
an incipient moustacl!e; who devcurs tobacco
and talks largely about betting, and calls his
father "the old man.: Avoid such; they are
numerous
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A Gem.

Day by day old sorrows leave us,
Leave us while new sorrows come:
Come like evenings shadows lensthening
L,n;thenins round the spirits home;
Day by day fade Friendships flowers
Flowers that hnuri.hed i'll the past
Past, oh past once bright and glowing;
Glowing once, but dinmed at last
Last to fudc of all is Fancy
Fancy, ever young and gay;
GAY as when young Love was dreaming,
Dreaming day b.: day.
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\ Republican paper in Wisconsin has the
following - We have been to The cxp.nse
of aayjng cannon engraved to aGorn our
columns the morning when wo should receive
the news of the reinforcement Of Fort Sum.
ter. But what shall we do with it now y
Throw it away, and put in its place the cngrs-
wing OF n sick rooster sitting on the head Of a
dilapidated darke5.
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THurI.-lt there is one thing more than
another which we would teach child, it
would be love Of truth. All other things
would be worthless without that crowning
cxccllency in human character. Without it,
the nobcsL structure is but a whited sepul-
chre. With all qualifications man is to be
stunned when deficient in this. The behold
cr may admire fabric of general beauty and
synctry, but when the scam of falsehood is
found from capstonc to base, he will shun the
dangerous presence. There are few things
more painful experienced in our intercourse
with men, than to feel that they are unwor;7
thy of our confidence-that they are not
what they secm-that they will bctray while
they s,nile-tlat they tread upon carter )
crust, where all is hollow beneath. Teach
the child 10 tell the trutli-vcnerate and love
it. Teach him so that whatever wrong me
may commit, he will frankly and promptly
admit it all. Reward the honest speech.
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While the boys were out at "reeess, re,
Gently, at one of the village schools in South
Adams, u gentleman riding by stopped and
inquired of bright,looking lal, "What they
did in there? % The urchin looked up, scan
ming his interrogator's face moment, and
then with wicked lecr ard knowing wink re-
Piled. "they tan hides sir."-'fhis boy had
nrobahly received his share Of smart in the
aforesaid schoolhouSe.
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CURE FOR DRuSEESSEss.-Itis is settled that
drunkenness is physical as wei! as moral
disease, and it is now so treated. The follow
ing is the receipt of John Vine Hail. the faith.
er of the commander Of the Great Eastern,
which has enabled SO many men to overcome
the mnla'lyi "Sulphatc Of iron, grains /;
magncsia, 10 grains; peppermint water, | l
dvachms; spirit Of nutmeg, drachm; twice
a day."
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A~.l BACK LICK FROM 4 WIrE.-A mem
ber of military company was the othes day,
at Utica, talking about going to the wars.
He said that if he went he would take h's
child with him.
"llow will you carry it," asked the wife
and mother.
"oh! strap it on my back" said he.
ooh, don',!' exclaimed the wife, " Tor he
will be the first 10 he shot
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A husband advcr,iscs thus "N1y wife Ma.
ria has slraye,l or hcen stolen. Whoever re.
turns her will get his head broke. AS to trust.
iny her, anybody can do so if they see fit; ior
as never pay M own debts its not likely Iii
nav Ecr'u"
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ABE LIScoLN's ALABAMA JuDGE.-Such
conservative papers as the Philadelphi Bul-
letin and the Baltimore -4nser:can, who seize
upon and magnity every little circumstance,
in their efforts to deceive their readers into
the idea that there is disatfection towards the
Confederate Government i'll some sections of
the South, make the most of the acceptance
80 ;"""ln of the appointment Of District
y. Lane, of Alabama The Mont.
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man is so well known to our readers, that it
hardly necessary to say anything Of him. as
man, lawyer or representative. He is now
Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Af:
fairs in our House of Representatives. served
with credit in the Quartcrmasters department
in the Flurila War. Has large reputation
throughout the State as, lawyer, advocate and
orator. and we feel satisfied that his appoint
ment will NEE; the general appreciation not
only Of tits District, but Of the State.
Robt. 3. Boylston, of Fairfield, is the Di.
vision Comm:ssary General. This gentleman
is also a distinguished lawyer. lie has been
for many years prominent member Of the
Legislature, and is now Chairman Of the Ju.
dietary Committee Of the House, which post
he fills with distinguished ability, discharSlng
the laborious duties thereof with entire salts,
faction 10 the country.
James F. Lipscomb, Of Newberry, is the
Division paymastcr General. Mr.. Lipscomb
is planter Of accomplished education, and
has lately entered public lie as member Of
the Legislature. liz is gentleman OF line
address, and is highly esteemed for his calm
judgment and direct purpose.
S. Warren Nelson, Of kcrshaw, is an AID
d,-camr. Mr.. Nelson is one of the most ac'
compli<hyl gentlemen i'll SDuth Carolina. Lie
is also a member OF the Legislature, and Is
highly esteemed for his high, manly bearing,
calm courage, and the active discharge OF any
duty which may be assigned him.
Mr.. Ker Boyce, of Charleston, is another
Aid. This gentleman is son of tho late
Ker B ,ycc, who formerly represented the city
Of Charleston in the State Serate. After the
death Of his father he removed to New York,
and went into an extensive BUSINESS but
upon the commencement Of our troubles, he
Immediately returned to his native State, sac
riicing his business prospects at the cal! OF
duty.
Mr.. Thomas J. Davies, OF Beech Island, is
the other Aid. Mr. Davies is a planter, ol
fine education and handsome feature. He has
never been in public life. With three such
dashing Aids. and men Of such ripe expert
ence III the other departments, we venture 10
predict, that if Major Gen. B9nham takes the
field, he and they will make their marks in
the military, as they have already done in the
ciyillinc Of E(e.-Baruwcll Sentinel.
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E@ A Western editor speaking Of large
and f.s cotenporary, remarked that if all
flesh WIS grass he must be load Of hay.
suspect am, said the fat man, from the
way the asses nibblc ct me.
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When you kiss a willy and beautiful coquet
you "put an enemy to your mouth to steal
away your brain
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Song.

Take life as it is-'ts i folly to sigh;
Or to seek for treasure, when seeking is
vain;
IF friendships a ligh; that goes speedily by
Resretting its loss is but adding to pain
Perfcc;ion's thing rarely found upon earth;
We may cherish the hope and our fancy cXalt;
But though we meet many Of honor aud worth
We find, before long, every man hath his fault
Ifa word we require that will always be true,
We must learn where it is from the fairies or
elves;
Tho errors Of Friendship are easy to view,
Not So easy the errors that lie in ourselves;
No: Pcrfection's thing rarely found upon earth'
We may cherish the hope and our fancy exait;
But though wo mec, mnuy Of honor and worth,
We find, before long, every man has his faul''
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Eiag- The people of Madison county, Va,
at their last Court, adopted a resolution
against sending Representative t .. Congress.
from that District.