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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-24
roCAL RS.

usvs R~sssesl At the Guy. Ra- O6ice.-The
a,rscmItv at the City Post Office has been
satisfsctorily adjusted, and yesterday the
cierks resumed their positions and com
menced the distribution Of the mails, which
have accumulated since Thursday last
The Office win be re-Opened this morning
and the mails be delivered Us usual.
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T WILL sell at public auction, Tuesday the 2tia
i of August, u very good lstte farm, containing ~
acres improvements consist or = coInfortats
Dwelling with four rooms three cabins and other col
buildings two tobacco houses, -. About 40 acre
open land, sumo 20 u original growth, balance 81
good sizc old eid pine, gray soi, easily cultivated
lays very we'll 10 improve s0sae 80 acres well iu
proved, 10 acres Ia clover; in good and pess.ls
neigbbofhood, nine miles above Csrtersyiie, beS
the n,..is sos " CunLss iAn.iC H. Location healthy
best Of water most sxceleUt orchard 81 late sSa
early apples. The purchaser can get all the eo1n
fodder &C. that N fog sals 10 head line sheep se's
raj head of Cattle QUE good work horse, aSd poss.
zion given any time sfieT TIE sale. Nr. Obadiah
sanderson, the owner, will .ake pleasure 10 shosn
the land 70 visitors The Rchpcad packet VIII ss'
10 Cartersyle the morning u the sale, giving am
pie time TO look and purchase IN Il there Is io.s'
excellent mill seat Adlfers
PHI JACKSON, Aucton~cr
Wa,touis NiIis Cumberland CO., Va. ~ Illus
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Death Of Old Citizens.-We regretto learn
that Mr. Thomas B. Carter, of Henrico CO.,
for many years deputy sheriff in this city,
died at his residence on Thursday night last;
and that on Friday, Mr.. Thomas Tinsley, an
old and well-known resident of Richmond,
also departed this life Thus is passing away
rapidly that class of men who connected the
present generation with that of the past
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House B,saking.-On Friday night last
some adroit thief entered Capt. Mofiitt's Of
flee, on 9th street, and relieved MIR. j. r
Micklin Of a gold watch, marked W. W
Adam, Alexandria, and one or two suits OF
clothes which were lying near his bed. Jew
ellers may aid in the detection of this thief.
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Grabba.g.-William Hinchman is now in
police custody, to answer the charge of VIC
lently assaulting p H. BEDFORD, and forc;bly
taking from him $50 in money. The accused
Is to answer for the alleged offence before
the Mayor to-day.
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No TAs}h-James Dunn was before the
Mayor Saturday, on charge of stealing corn
from the Confederate Government, and
throwing stones at the sergeant of the guard
Affcr hearing, he was acquitted Of the
theft, but held to bail for throwing the stones
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Stealing Patrick O'Bricn, arrested by the
police ON the charge Of stealing Il silver
watch of Henry Tern, was examined before
the Mayor last Saturday, aud after a hearing
rcmanded for future examination before the
Justices Of the Hastings Court
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r,1oy,;on Of Hacknen.-The extortion
,oa d n This CITY is becoming insufier-
able. We yesterday evening saw case IS en- N
which a driver charged a gentleman ~ lor
driving him and one or TWO laa'es i"h'
snnares from dcpot
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Ds&rters--The people of Amelia county,
in the most commcndablc spirit, are having
arrested all deserters that come into their
county If the people of every county will
follow the example Of Amelia, we shall soon
hear no more Of assertions from the army
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Bad Characters William Corners, James
MeGibbons and Edward Egan, arrested by
the police as men of suspicious characters
and without visible means of support are to
be heard before the Mayor to-day, when he
win pronounce his judgment
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BIZ Psaljan., Hanes & Ueisiger, Aucts.

VII + will sell at auction, Tuesday next, the
~ 18th inst, at 10 O'Clock a NJ, at our sales
rooms, on Franklin street. under the Odd Fellows
Hall, large and desirable stock Of groceries, sc,
embracing III part
100 bbis sugar. from fair 10 choice
rs kegs bi cirb soda
90 boxes candles
% do wax candles
bbls old Jamaica rum
~ do GibSon's whskey
SO kegs Smithteld lard
do pure cider vinegar
do cider
40 bushels Irish potatoes &c
WILL he ADDED
One splendid set Of parlor furniture in lair cloth,
consist ing Of
tete-a tetes,
I splendid rocker, chairs
marble top centre tables
sets Of brocatee and lace curtains, com
pete--cornce, bands cores and iasses,
| superior Brussels carpet about forty yards
] splendid rug and brass fire set, &c.
fulIIAa, HANEs, WElsiGER, Ancts.
early on Monday, !an 2+-2l'l +, H6 W.
BY f. s. Peasants, Amctioneer.
GENERAL Assortment Of Household and Kitchen
~ Furniture, Merchandise, &c, at auction.--On
Tuesday, 18th inst, at 10 O'Clock, will sell at my
store general assortment oi nocsenOu anu kicueii
furniture consisting OF
Bureaus wardrObes, bedsteads
SidebOards chairs, tables
Washstaud3, feather beds
Hair and shuCk mattresses
Lounges, cribs
Crockery and glassware
Knives and forks, Spoons &c
ALSO,
ing
elegant cooking stoves
ALSO
Several superior sewing machines
Together with an assortment Of desirable merchan-
die. T. S P1.EASAN1S,
au "a Auctionesr
HOUSEHOLD and-Kitchen Furniture, at auction
will sell on Thursday, 9th inst, AT 10 O'Clock,
on Broad ST. No 25 stairs over the store recently
occupied by Mr. Mi;tledorfer general assortment OF
household and kitchen furniture, such AS
Sofas, tables
Chairs, bedsteads
Beds and bedding
Carpets and crOekefy ware
Also,
general assortment Of kitchen furniture together
with large lot at clothing
"a Els PIEAsANTs, Anot.
BIZ Williamson d, Co., Aact'rs, 1872 Main street.
FURNITURE, sc, at auction. On Wednesday, the
r. 2Gth inst, commencing at 10 O'Clock, we viii
sell at saiesrooms, 1872 Main ST, a miscellaneous
assortment Ut goods, consisting part OF furniture
follows
Chairs, tables, waTdrobes
Bureaus, sofas, washstands
Beisteads feather beds
Mattresses, tin safes, bath tubs
Common desks and presses
ALSO,
2bbs superior sugar
Aud tniscaiianeods assortment III books.
an "a WILLIAMSON Il 20, Aucts,
By Thomas w. Keesee. A,sefioneer,
iOfice corner Of 18th and Cary SITS
HOUSEHOLD aud Kitchen Furniture for sale at suc-
H tion--Iwii sell on Thursday morning, August
2stb commencing at 10 O'Clock, at the corner Of ath
and Marshall sts (ap stails,l large and general as
sortment u household and kitchen furniture con Isl
ing in part OF
paror and chamber furniture
Dining and kitchen furniture, &c
China and glassware, &e.
aue4 T W KEEsEE, Auet.
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAYS


A NUMBER OF vacant Lots in Sidney, Tor sale Al,
"A auction.-Will be sold, on the premises, ON Tues
day the 18th day VI August, at Az O'Clock p.
the following lots In the town Of Sidney;
LIST. Four lots ON Dover and Elmwood between
Cherry aud Calvert sts fronting alb, ut 80 feet each
and running back 100 feet To au alley 20 feet wide
I'd. -Four lots in the plan OF ''Bucna Vista A." IN nd
ney, mos So and So fronting 80 feet each gu the
south side OF Taylor street, anil Nos. es aud W
fronting 80 feet each the north side Of Williams
street. JAS. NJ TAYLOR
al IL AuctlUnrer
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IL II, BOX ~, hlcninoHu, StatihS toinS'
au Gifts
NyANTED-By practical Miller, of 20
w years experience, n situation in some
good null, anywhere in the Confederacy-.
Best reference given. Address me at Locust
' KlCHD j. PRINCE.
au A-dlaw4ttSswlaw4t
VXIANTED.-I wish to employ lady to
w take charge of a small School; one
that can teach English, French, and Music
on the Piano. Address III. K, through the
Manchester T. o. au 24-2t*
TOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKERS WANT
81 ED-On Ladies' Caters, with heels,
calf skin shoes, and mems shoes. We will
pay the highest price. None but the best
workmen need apply.
HARVEY & HELLINGS.
an 2-Gt* Governor st, above Main
DREsS-MAKER WANTED.-A compc-
IL tent Dress Maker, who can come well
recommended as to qualification, DC, can
End steady employment and good wages by
applying to Mrs REEFS, 300 Main ST,
ala A-lts Between 9th and 10th
THNNER WANTED-A good workman
i can get employment and good wages at
II KLEIN IL BROS tin store, on Broad st,
between 9th and 7ttl. au 4-lt*
IA ~ ~ WtIty hCSIutto Wiht'u iOi
w the Otey Battery OF light artillery. APP
ply, with reference, to
Lieut. r B GUM,
At Pollard & Walkers,
Cary st, between 10Th and 18th.
all 2l-5tA
VXTANTED-A House with not less than
w six rooms, furnished or unfinished.
Apply either to Mrs. j NJ MASON, corner of
Grace and Madison streets, to the undersign-
ed, corner Of Main and 9th SITS, or through
Box 1l6, Richmond P. o.
au 21-1tx JNO. MASON.
w ANTED-To rent small House, con-
w tanning to & rooms, Or TO rent two or
three rooms in the city or suburbs.
EDWARD MCCONNELL, JR.,
au Gifts Main, betw. 18th and Sth SITS.
VNYANTED-Two SERVANTS, to go in
w the army, for Il Colonel and Captain.
Liberal wages will be-given. Apply to
JOHNSTON IL BRANSFORD,
all 21--6t* No. 123 Main st.
DAKER WANTED, - Wanted, immedi-
ID ately, a Bread and Cracker Baker APP
ply to 4. ADAM,
au 21-2t* III Main street.
NIANTED-To rent, small house, fur
w nished or unfinished, in any respecta-
BILE neighborhood in the city, for which a
liberal rent viii be given. Address wv H.
Dispatch office. all 2O-6t*
WTANTED-To purchase, nice, tidy nurse
w and seamstress, for such an one a liberal
price, with good home, can be had. Apply
at once at the LinwOod house to
au 20-3t* WIN A WRIGHT.
DECRUITS WANTED-Twenty Recruits
IL wanted for the Otey Battery of light ar
tiilery. Apply, with reference, TO
Lieut. E GUM,
At Pollard IL Walkers,
au 1S-Gt* Cary at, bet 18th and 18th.
vows WANTED. = Wanted, at General
~ Hospital No. 4, two good Mich Cows.
JOHN 8. AUSTIN,
an 1s-1wx Hospital Steward.
OO RECRUITS WANTED-For the lst
~. Howitzer Company. Absentees and
persons wishing to join will apply to Mr.. {.
NJ PEASANTS, at w. H. Pleasants's, on 18th,
between Main and Cary SITS.
E. s. MCCARTHY,
au 11-2Ot* Capt Cong Company.
XLANTED-FREDkKICKs BON s.-
w Wanted Bonds and Coupons of the cor
poraton of Fredericksburg, for which the
highest cash price win be paid at the Bank
ing house of
FRANKLIN SLAUGHTER,
an 1-1m* Fredericksburg, Va.
\
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HOUSES and Lots and Vacant Lots. in N.
- Sidney, at auction.-will DO sold on Ios.sIs
3Ath August, 1t O'Clock n, upon The p,enss
framed Houses 90 re west side Of Cherry st, Ss,,
Mr. Ford's row, each with 8 rooms AIso. ~
on Cumberland street, each with rooms 40
excellent single House on Cumberland street M.
rooms and kitchen, occupied by Nr Johusn '% =
foregoing houses are Ill rented 70 good teuss. ~
Of some OF them possession may be had soon.
After which will be sold he large framed n,,s.
on the Plankroad formerly used as . bedste,d ss1'
ry, now occupied as c hospital, at rent a a.
per annum. ""
Also, number OF handsomely situated h,,l..-
Lots in the vicinity q the above.
Terms 70 quit purchasers.
~ Is AID WILLIAMS An..,
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DUlIDING LOT Judah street for Sale Ga
ID Tuesday, the 18th VI August, at O'Clock y
viii be sold upon the premises Building Lot Ola lbs
east side Of Judah street, Immediately la rear O
Ebenezer Church, fronting 81 feet, running back l'
feet
1EaMs--To snit purchasers.
an2 A d WILLIAMS, Auctf
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~ BELVIN'S BLOCK

Shoe Store on 18th street
Shoes of all kinds; French and Baltimore
Corsets. a large lot; Hoopskirts, Hosiery,
Handkerchiefs, fine Merino Shirts, English
socks. Pins. Cottons, Needles, Shoe, Laces,
Shoe Thread. fine Letter and Note Paper,
Envelopes, several Ladies' large travelling
Trunks
DARBY, READ & GENTRY,
ueO-3t Opposite Bank street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-24

E-SPECIAL NOTICING would call
attention to our sale of crockery, glassware,
&c, this (Monday) morning. at 10 o'clock.
WILLIAMSON d co,
au Alt AuctlOnecrs.
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BIZ Kent, Riae q; Co., Auct'rs.


EREsH DRY GOODS at auction.-.On Wednesday,
Il 26th inst commencing al O'Clock, we will sell
without reserve, very choice and valuable assert
ment of Fresh Dry Goods, consisting in part Of
Black Grape bcrages
Rich striped do
Gray pOplins; fancy prints
Printed and plain black lawns
Extra linen cambria hdkfS
Bishop lawns aud jaconctS
ladies' extra white cotton hose
Super pongee silk hdkfs
French cOrsets; patent threads
Super gray cloths and caSsimefes
Extra Is and 30spring skirts
Mems flannel and cashmere shirts
2uOU dozen dressing and fire combs
1900 do super lead pencils
1000 packs mogul aud highland cards
500, 600 drilled eyed needles
Money bags, pocket books
Note paper; wallets; steel pens
Pocket knives; letter paper
Black Grape collars; silk laces
Buck gauntets, cotton half hose
ladies' extra Paris kid gloves.
ALSO,
1900 prs ladies' morocco boots
Chdren's and misses do
Mems boots brogans, &c
AFTER WHICH,
Say at IL o'clock
A variety Of groceries
Splendid china dinner set
Glassware, plates, tea sets, &c
an "a KENT, PAINE & co, Aucts.
CARGO sale at auction-We will sell on WedneS-
~ day, the % Of September, at our warehouse,
com mencng at 9 O'Clock, about
1900 packages fresh imported Goods, ,,-
consisting of the entire cargo Of the steamers Ella
aud Annie with large consignments by the Constadt
Alice, Banslee, and Margaret and Jessie, from Mas
sau, and comprising the largest and most valuable
assortment Of Merchandise offered at auction III
this market, and consisting in part Of the following
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M! f will sell, on Thursday, the 18th Of August,
w at our warehouse, No Pearl street, COM
mencing at O'Clock, large and desirable assert
lneut of seasonabe Goods, consisting IN part as fol-
lows:
DRY GOODS.
100 pieces fancy and black and white prints
200 do black and white check gnghsms
no do solid check ginghams
100 do do colored mOusiInS
90 do plaid merii
so do "a alpaca debage
30 do black alpaca iastre
10 do 4 shifting prints
20 do "A snirting stripes
70 do Welsh flannel
50 do a. grass linen
~ do linen burlapS
30 do bay drills
49, do bed ticking
$50 do striped dOinestcs
$50 do plaid dOmestcs
~ do blue drifts
3 do black French cloth
do black gros de Rhine silk
500 dozen ladies' linen cambria hdkfs
10 pieces imitation silk hdkis
10 do gumeastic webbing
NOTIONS, ETC
100 dozen white and co,ored cotton hosiery
So do gents q hose =.
10 do stspenders
300 do fine combs
1u0 do pocket combs
500 40 lead pencils
BOO gross agate buttons
500 dozen packs playing cards
80 II needles
80 gross pant buttons
$40 do gfeiadine coat and vest buttons
30 packs mourning Plus
:S3 gross furniture binding
lUo0 dozen hair pins
$50 lbs fax thread
2,lv lbs shoe do
100 dozen tooth brushes
2 10 paint brushes
TO lambs wool shirts
do mefino Go
STATIONERY
so reams pink blotting paper
100 do note paper
500 packs envelopes
sIioEs.
COO pairs ladies' shoes
81 do gents elastic CATERS
.iD do children and misses shoes
81 do Rubber ieggius
% do ladies' elastic CATERS
GROCERIES.
30 bags light sugar
70 denijohns Holland ghi
bbls rye whiskey
cases French brandy
90 do Fowhatan pipes
70 ii Florida cigars
2U0 boxes manufactured tobacco
900 lbs best brands smoking tobacco
LANIEIsS, TOiIESUE, Il CATLETT,
au "a AuctOneers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-24

~ THE SALES of Real Estate in Sid
ney this afternoon, at 5 o'clock, should at
tract the attention of persons. wishing in
vestment in an improving locality. See the
advertisement. 4 , WILLIAMS,
au Alt Auctr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-24

FlY Of 1tsce.--Anothcr flag oftruce boat
will arrive at City Point to-day. 1t will
bring Col. Meredith. the new United States
Commissioner Of Exchange, who will be
met by Hon. Robf. Guild, with view to ar.
range the Exchange cartel
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HORSES, dc, FOR SALE.

TOR sAI.E--A fine black Mare, gentle in harness
aud saddle, suitable for physscian or an of1cer,
area years can be II Hix'S stable, corner of
10th and Cary sta an 2&-lrs
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By w. IT. Foseae, SOFAS Z Co. A"efs
Nos. 1l0 aud 115 Main 1t.


By W. H Fosce, SOFAS 4 Co, Aaefs.
mos. 1i6 and l1S Main st.
r ARGE aust.o /, sale VI Hats, Bputs aud Shoes, sh
Ia t,onsry, On Tuesday, 2jsh ulst eos,mehsss
n x O'Clock we shall sell IL warehouse NOS ~
md us Main IL large and choice COLLECTION o. ''s'
blockade goods, consisting in part az foliews
300 pairs ladies' issslug cocgrsss ssaers
CD do cx ex Do ealmorsi d.
400 do do morocco ami sexsa az
1876 do morocco walking GO
loo do patent leather DO Iae
Chiidreas shoes IN splendid assortment
100 super brown rseseh sofs bats
$50 10 drab do do
100 d. blask do fst bats
Is do escorted do "a
% scams ex super letter paper
80 do D g;iah cap DO
% do Do rats ~
Steel psss, I'm hoklsrs, Lad psoess, ~
10 ladiss, 1ns paRnsoh and san Umbrellas
Cotton cards, stTsw hats
eAas thSen1. cetten pastas
This = NJ 6TgeA and bess ssssstneas q Ia
aoodo ever eaevsA = ~ p~blt ~ ", saA W ssss
deadly invies ~ stlaaeipA q buyHs
n sAb v1l lake plnce y ~ to,lc.iss 49, 49,
DDp4s ~ shnsa = N e'c1peks 49, = le& stsN''
seAllanery q ~, snA osnArtss u n y scaek. IA
nae00 uGAAsn ~ esnttlknas - ~ Abose sse Va
- - : sS's 81 Z NJ 10y :sss : H.
q = AaceisnsssA
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This line rxce horsa and staiiioa viii be sold q
Charlotte c. H., Va, u The 7sh Of Semembss. lSeS
.ioa Juaan was foAied IN 1863; sOt BY imp Glencoe,
dam Darkness by Wagner. he \ bleed bay.
feet ipches, aud weighs hoo ibs--is kind in ksr.
ness and under tbs N idi, and - f0a ssttsr caa.
not he surpassed. TEans-CAah.
Tf09 Watkins
falcott r q, Chariotse 90, Va.
IA N-lSt$ Fer 6Anm
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TOR REM
: F. The RICHMOND VARIETIES,
Late Franklin Hall,
Has been renovated and put In complete order, and
Is now offered for rent on reasonable terms by aPpli
cation to SrRiDER or Jos K MARTIN at the G Ar
mory, 5th street, between l nad 2 O'CLOCK where
terms viii be made known. all .al-6ts
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w. DIR. n. H. MILLER has removed his Office
0>T from Governor street to the Powhatan House,
OF 18th and Capitol SITS. Office hours from
to 9o'clock N and from toll Phi. au242w-
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BIZ Laniers, 7oUeson & Catlett, Aaet'fs.

Nh viii SELL on Thursday the 18th of August,
w at our warehouse, No Pearl street, COM
meucing at 9 O'Clock, large and desirable assert
lneut of seasonable Goods consisting in part as fol-
lows:
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WANTS.

UYANTED-A steady, sober, reliable, and
w pious Man. One competent to super
intend a small farm near Manchester, VINO
can come well recommended for sobriety
and industry, will hear of comfortable SIT
uation, with liberal wages. Apply az neaa-
+ Richmond, Va. an 2f-eodIW
NTANTED-At the Carbon Hill Mines, ~
w this county, Southern man entTeiy
competent to discharge the duties of Super
intendent He must Be well acquainted with
machinery and with mining operations I'M
der ground Address, Richmond 7: O.,
au 24-6t JNO. J WERTH, Agf. .
UTANTED-By an experienced Druggist,
w situation in drug store, orany other
mercantile business, where the salary Will DE
in proportion to the expenses of living. The
best of city references will be given. Address
IL g." Box 1872, Richmond, stating terms.
-ll-tfk
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The above beautiful Theatre will be open for the
fall and winter season on the 22d of September.
Ladies and gentlemen Of the profession wishing
engagements will apply immediately.
JAMES HARRISON,
au lots Stage Manager.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-03

clear and eold-the roads frozen hard, for
Q rain had worn off the EDow.
i should like nothing 20 well = said
Winnie, and dew up stairs for Q habit.
There were three horses ct the door
when Winnie came down.
who rides with us, Bess p Sbe asked.
Mr.. FlorisO. Didu's you know that he
was hersP
NO. said Winnie waldrOa, very decid.
eddy.
lie slways rides with me when be can. ,
Haid Bess, vsulting into the saddle. She
rode like young Indian. Mr.. FlOrian was
trying to teach heI TO ride like lady.
He came out ct that moment. There
was no drawing back than, and Winnie
allowed him to put her up. He Rprang to
his seat, aud the party caRtsFed of.
They were two miles from home, and
riding very swiftly, when Mr.. Florisu's
horse slipped on che ice and fell, throwing
bic rider. BeSs screamed in terror, but
Winnie clipped from her horse, seized the
bride Of the postrate mare, and assisted
her to her feet Then she fell on her
knees beside the sill figure lying on the
frozen ground.
Mr.. FloriaD.'
She put back the rich, fair hair, and
Peersd into bis face. e was still, and
cold, and pale ~ marble. She could not
see him breAths-she could not feel
bis heart beat. He looked like beautiful
corpse.
'Bess. ride home and tell them she
said. family. a
The child was gone IN Q fash. Winnie
was alone on the desolate road. with the
pallid face Mr.. Florisn cleaning upon her
from the gToun1. TIE dsathly calm up
On it rendered it doubly beautiful. She
understood that calm Dow-nuw that it
was too late. He had made her feel the
dignity and self reliance Of bis character
before be died. Il WIS q manly heart w.
ing still in that cold bosom. Her tears
came bot and bitter, and fell. For what
he might have been TO her, she would kiss
the beautiful, still mouth once. She bent
her head, and pressed her lips passionate
" to his. He opened his handsome blue
eyes.
u thought you did not care for the orig
inal,' be said quietly.
Frozen still with intensity of feeling,
Winnie said never Q word.
Mr.. FlOrian leaped to his feet, and drew
her to his arms.
You are foolish girl, Winnie be said.
IF you hadn't been so fearfuLy proud
might have saved myself that trouble. It's
q very inconvenient way Of proving you
Will you 90 home nowi think We shall
be married before next New Years.
They were.
On the night of their wedding. said
Bees fer they were married in the old
country house of the Burtunshaws)-
Mr.. Florian, how nicely you ehowed
ne how TO keep my horse from falling
when he stumbled to-day! Do You know
think it IL strange that you we're thrown
last New Years.
i d,.'t think Phyohe could have thrown
me if had not chosen replied Mr.. Flor>
ian, quietly. an ambiguous remark to ell
but Uns in the company.