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BAIL ROADS.
RICHMOND d PETERsBURGr
RAILROAD GOMPANY--- l

GUNNER sCHEDULE. OO' >
y 49, ottt TRAINS -
Lsave Richmond at AIS A. NJ. and 4.s5 p. M.
and arrive at Petersburg at $40 A. M; and
Leave Petersburg at Q. 2OA. M. and 5.2siP,1M
and arrive at Richmond at $50 A. NJ. and !
+, NJ. In tfee-..q n fx -, -
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays a freie ht
and Accommodation Train will leave Richmond
at LIS A. M. and arrive at Petersburg at 1. 10
T. NJ returning will leave Petersburg at Ii. AZ
IN Sundays the morning train only will leave
Richmond, ahd the evening train only will leave
fctersburg. e. +. GILL,
Junl3-u h Engineer Sup,t.c
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INSURANCE.

THE AM AMERIcA A ,oI INNSSyURANCE
IN o R P ORA TED lsas: :.
Authorized Capital, =. 100000
Board of Directors: -, = a.
j. G. Deming, President.
John ,: Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
Gilbert g. Walker, President Exchange Ma.
lonal Bank. '0't
@. L. Cole. President First National Bank.
G. Fl. Rowland, Of late Rowland q Brothers.
John D. Gordan, of J. d. Gordan Co.
Bankers.
Joseph R. spratley, Director Mer. d Nee. Saw
Advisory Hoard.
Charles Reid, President Mer. Mec Elk
change.
W.T.. Harrison, President Mer. and Nee. Saw
ings Bank.
George Sangster, Esq, j. F.. Barry, Esq, A.
L. Hill, Esq.
NS- City and Country assurances o. every
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted.
Office Deming's Insurance Building, corner OF
Main and Commerce streets.
EuRE, LIFE, MARINE d. INLAND
IL INSURANCE..
j. C. DENIM G., AGENT.
New York Life Insurance Company,
NEW IORk. .
Manhattan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, N. Y.
and Marine Insurance Co.,
Home Fire New Haven. ei.t
/ Springfield Fire and Marine insurance
Company, NY.
National Fire Insurance Company,
baltimore.
| Mutual Fire Assurance Society, Va.
ne Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings,
! Merchandise, &C., and Policies Cargoes and
uulea f Ia ssr,ad Of al he
4 iowest current rates.
I j. C. DEMING, Agent,
Office, Demi1g's Insurance Building,
| au a6-6m Cor OF Main and Commerce SITS.
0HE NoRFo ,LErp ycp y, .. ron
| Q Q M 2 "A N x,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED, Sl64 .OOO
WIN. B. ROGERS, President.
| WILLIAM d. REYNOLDS, Vice President
Directors:
| Simon Stone, W. w. Wing,
] George Sangstsr, Cicero Burruss,
Lewis Webb, Cyrus E. Staples,
| W. II. Barry.
| s.. 8. DAWES, Secretary.
! RICHARD TAYLOR, Treasurer.
| WIN. Ii. c. ELLIS, ESQ.,, Counsel. .I
FIRE, MARINE, AND LIFE INSURANCE.
MPANY.
Risks taken on i kinds of property and at rea-
sonabe rates, III Banking privileges
will receive deposits the Savings Bank
principle, allowing | 1e- cent. interest on
sums remaining in the Bans ess than ninety Gays,
| and per cent. on all sums lo 'rfer periods.
Interest will be calculated on ,alances JULY
! lst., and JANUARY lst. Interest ~ commence
ten days after deposit, and to cease ten prior
! to withdrawal. 2
| Will discount paper, purchase and sell, ex-
! change and transact all and any other business
! appertaining to Banking. Regular business de-
| posts received and solicited.
Discount days, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS.
Office in the building knoWn as the Old Savings
Bank, No. 20 Bank street, Norfolk, Va.
maySl-ly
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BANKS,
Cashier.
Wh II VIZ At mo

-. WIN. FL. WALES. ri .leIe's.1
rms Bank open for the resumption Of busi-
ness. Deposits received upon the usual terms. in
terest being allowed At the rate Of Eve per cent.
or upwards; 4 per cent. for = less period. ;n'
terest commencing 10 days after deposit, and
ceaSing ~ Gays prior to Withdrawal Sd .f,f,,
Ihe Institution keeping accounts of it's New
Depositors entirely separate from those of the Old
New Depositors. sa M. eYsr''', 100 " 'a0
All indebted 70 our Institution viii please call.
pay, c1rtaii, or renew their paper. >
Inc Board OF Directors will meet every We'd
nesday ana Saturday morning at O. clock. ~
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f. NOTICE,
nN AND AFTER THE LIST day Of
~ JUNE, the New and swift
5 7 E A M E R "EOLUS,"
CAPT. P. MoCARRICK.
VIII leave the Wharf of the Baltimore Steam
Packet Company, on East Wide Water street.
Norfolk, at 6 O'Clock A. H., every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY
FOR CHERRYSTONE.
Every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATUR
DAY, for Matthews, Gloucester and Yorktown
touching at Portsmouth, Old Point and Hampton
going and returning each trip.
:, The Eolas connects with the steamers Thomas
Packet Company, COLD LINE.''
For freight or passage, apply to d. C. Ball.
Agent, Portsmouth, Thomas Bailey, Agent, Ola
Point, Moor 8. Falls, Purser of the steamer. or
at the office OF the Company in Norfolk.
All freight must be prepaid.
4. Ii. WEBB,
~ SUI Agent.
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y, 2. DEWINU, CdskSer. n ~ =
G. II. LANGLEY, Ass;stamt Cas6ier. i5Fo
This Institution is prepared to receive deposits
and allow interest thereon at the rate of t'IVE
percent. on sums remaining on deposit nins,,
days and upwards, and FOUR per cent. for short
er periods. S'-fF-'H
@S- Parties indebted to the Institution are
requested to renew, curtail or pay their notes as
soon ~ possible. ~ 8 jy24-lm u
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IN STORE, and for sale at moderate rates.
l. CRATES AND TENDERS. l1 3
ELEY f, B. CAPS PLATED GOODS.
". r.. HUDGLNS' . VA. PATTERN AXES,
Wagon Material, House Fnrnishing Goods r,
Hoe Cos Gross, Circular, and Pit Saws, Lesth
or Betting. Lace Leather, &C., &c,
W. r.. HUDGTNS, Hardware Imp,rte
oet4 No. IL Market So, Norfolk. Va, b
% BBLS "a, !" "B," &C" Crushed.
~ Powdered and Yellow Sugar, in store and
daily expected, and for sale by : fls-~'.
49, DAVIS 4 BRO, &
sepl6 "a Rowland's wharf.
SUGAR-lO Hhds Prime quality Porto Rico
SaSugar IN store, and for sale at lowest rates
py .Asatl a-,ss DAVIS 4 BRO, ~ 'sgt.l
! sep - .-2solzZ-ln-aa9 ~ Rowlandia WIFI
fHEE las Boxes prime Factory Chees
" received to-day and for sale by u s957f
DAVIS 4 BRO,
oe1l "a Northumberland,
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NJ w Y o r X, NO FOLK
~ AND
RICHMOND STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
This Line, composed of the Steamships WASH,
lNGTON Captain Q. Chichester, and VALLEY
CITY Captain W. H. Snyder, will leave Higgins
wharf, Norfolk, for New York,
EVERY SATURDAY, at 10 NJ.
These are hrstclass steamships, have large
reight room, and will run regularly.
Leave New York from Pier IL, East River,
EVERY SATURDAY, at IL NJ.
For Freight, which will be taken at low rates
or Passage, apply to 81 sha e
THOS. P. CROMWELL & co., Agents,
Higgins Wharf Norfolk.
Agent in New fork--JAMES HAND, lO4
Wall street. .sEsr NAV Il If :
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FIT III U G H, WILMER & co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
for the sale Of
COTTON, TOBACCO, AND OTHER PRODUCE,
and for the purchase of
Merchandise, Machinery, &c.
-:ALSO -
AGENTS FOR THE SALE AND PURcHAsE OF
R E A l. E 81 ATE.
and for procuring
WHITE LABOR FOR THE SOUTH
Nos. 40 AND ~ BROADWAY,
New Yegk,
l.. II. F1TZHUGH, late of Kentucky, s4.,sgJ
W. L. WILMER, late of Philadelphia,
THOS. C. GALE, late of Norfolk, Va,
GRAHAM L. HUGHES, late of st. Louis, Mo.
REsERENogs.--W. II. Turner & Co., Norfolk.
Va; Robinson, Adams 4 Co., Richmond, Va;
Hon. W. Graham, Hillsboro', N. c.; SkipwitR
4 Conway, New Orleans, La, Wilmer, Camel
aa TO-. phMilsadelBhia' fs; Lambert Cuttings,
ma2-tf -
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NOW is THE TIME. aa'ia {
CtALL ON @. A. DAVIS. at As Rank stras,
~ near Main, and have your Winter Boots ana
Shoes made at once. Cold weather is nigh at
hand; don't delay, gentlemen; keep your feet dry
and warm. Remember the place, oct5
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rsNHE NEXT SESSION
or MY !sCHOO
JUST RECEIVED,

JUST RECEIVED,
HE ST CA u Sc
n. Confederates, comprising,-A full and au-
thentio account o1the rise and progress of the
late Southern Confederacy-the Campaigns, Bat
ties, Incidents and Adventures Of the most ggan-
tic struggle of the Worlds history, drawn from
guished Confederate leaders By Edward A.
Pollard, Of Virginia, Editor of the Richmond
Examiner" during the war,--with numerous
splendid Steel Portraits.
WILSON Il WALkE,
seas 43 Bank street.
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STEAMERS.

ATLANTIC COAST NAIL STEAMSHIP
syal4 tl4i COMPANY. t sai trI |
IMPORTANT NOTICE. 80 sd
/ HlIut1l LOW TESI
TO AND FROM NEW YORK.
Oh ff. PASSAGE. DID st..,.t
Tc or from New York, So, including Meals and
State Rooms. .-.... ..- q -
The new and elegant Side Wheel Steamship
"A L BE M "A r l. E,
CAPT. II. A. BOURNE,
Will leave every Saturday at 6 p, m.
Fl a r T E RIA s
CAPT. 8. ALEXANDER,
Will leave Norfolk every TUESDA Y at p. m.
or as soon thereafter as practicable, from Dick
sons wharf, East Broad Water street. i..tas
For freight or passage, having unsurpassed &C.
commodations, apply at the Office of the Com
- THos. H. WEBB, 20
-. n Agent
LIVINGSTON, FOX & CO., Agents New
York, Office No. SO Liberty street. sep8
DAILY LINE. s b .,I
10 Richmond, City Point. and all Land.
ings on James River.
|nN AND AFTER THE 10th of
~ September, the new and elegant Steamers,
G 60 R G EANNA,"
CAPT. d. ]. HILL,
John ESTER"
CAPT. q c. GfFFoRD,
Will leave the Wharf of the Baltimore Steam
Packet Company, Norfolk. daily, Except Sun
islre9 p RICHMOND, ee
Touching at Portsmouth,, Old Point, City Point.
and the Landings on James River. =. r- Is!
Passengers by these Boats, will arrive at City
Point in time to connect with the Cars for Peters
burg. sgste5ssFst .-,sa-- So
Returning, will leave Richmond, Daily, lex,
cept Sundays,) at o'clock, a. IA.
For freight or passage apply to ID. c. Ball,
Agent, Portsmouth,; Robt Swan, Agent, Old
Point.
FARE TO RICHMOND.
First Glass. 81 80.
second Class ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. w.
TO CITY POINT. - =
FIRST Class. ~ 90.
Second Glass rs.
THOS. H. WEBB, T.
seps Agent.
NHE OLD AND nsr4 sntsurp
Baltimore Steam Packet Company.
Carrying the u. s. Mail.
Are now running their safe and commodious
THOMAS KELSO,
Captain GEoRsB W. RUSSELL, =
gss..... ADELAIDE,
a5 Captain JAMES CANNON
The THOMAS KELSO, will leave Norfolk
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The
ADELAIDE every Tuesday Thursday and Sat
nrday, from the Company,s wharf, East Wide
Water street, at $50, and Portsmouth at S. 80 D.
M, touching at Old Point. ~,
Passengers by these Steamers arrive in Balti-
more in time to connect with the early Trains
for the North and West
Freights taken at low rates, and promptly de-
livered. EIt8 S55E {
For further information, apply to d. C. Ball.
agent at Portsmouth, Mr.. Robert Swami, agent
at Old Point, or to the Pursers of the steamers
col. M. N. FALLS, President,
Baltimore q
S+S4 THOS. Fl. WEBB,
aux -....-.--,.'-- -a.s]l q Ga e. Agent,
NOR PHfLA Dell
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au11 $500. --.,'4 -. va se Agent,
INOR PHTLADELFHIA.
4 II NORFOLK AND PHILADELPHIA.
STEAM PACKET co.
One of this well known and popular line Of
Steamships, composed ofthe ist
Steamship ALEXANDRIA, Capt. Allen.
/ NORFOLK, Capt. Vance
Will until further notice. leave Higgins Wharf
Norfolk, every SATURDAY at IL N. for
PHILADELPHIA, sa'd
and leave Philadelphia every SATURDAY at
IL m. ~ ssA4 s'97
For freight, at low rates, or passage, apply to
THOS. p. CROWELL Il CO., Agents.
may26-tf Hggins's Wharf, Norfolk
CPRING AND SUMMER
- ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE
NEW YORK d VIRGINIA STEAM
SHIP COMPANY.
II FL e OLD LI m e.
THE NIAGARA, s
GEO. W. COUCH, CoMnANpEa, and
SARATOGA,
A. l.. KING, COMMANDER,
Will leave their berth at Smiths wharf Town
Point, hereafter at oclock, p. m.
The NIAGARA will take her departure every
WEDNESDAY, at a. M, and the SARATOGA
every SUNDAY at 8 a. In., at the hours above
indicated, ard most pleasant and delightful
route is afforded to travellers going North.
Elegant State Room accommodations are affor
ded and the Injuries of our markets in the W ay
of fare.
The rates of freight are reasonable and accom-
modating. 2 eEsh
For further particulars, apply to EsH stef
}. M. SMITH Il BROTHER,
Agents, Town Point,
may2tt .4a f Norfolk. Va.
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C4ICKAHOM1NY BiIrERs,

F5rHHTH OAHULTNk Co, va,
3 q March I, 1855. 80
MR.. A. IL. NETwoN :---Dear Sir---Iwish to in
form you that / purehaseda bottle of your Utisko
homsay Bstters for my sister, who was neari,
dead with the Chills and Fever, and after her ia
king half a bottle she was entirety cured, and
mas not lad ene since. write this in order thsa
it may be published, that every one who NAV bs
suffering from Chills and Fever can be cured b.
taking Chickahominy Bitters.
Respectfully, yours, A. J. DUNN.
The Richmond palladium., 1866-03-01
CHAPTER VI.

A year passed away. Natty Bumpo
was returning from Gold Hill. where he
had been to purchase provisions. GA
his way to Donner Lake, rumors of an
Indian uprising met his ears, = Dern
theit peskv skins. et they dare to touch
my j Jenny he muttered between his
clenched teeth II was dark when he
reached the borders of the lake. Around
olittering fire he dimly discerned dusky
figures dancing They were IN war paint
Conspicuous among them was the re
nowned = uck a Muck. But why did the
fingers of Natty Bumpo tighten convnl-
sivelv around his rife? The Chief held
in his hand long tufts of raven hair
The heart Of the pioneer sickened as he
recognized the clustering curls OF &c
nevra. In moment his rifle was at his
shoulder, and with a sharp ping.
Muck a Muck leaped into the air a
corpse To dash out the brains of the
remaining savages, tear the tresses from
the stitfening hand of Muck a Muck, and
dash rapidly forward to the cottage of
Judge Tompkins, was but the work of a
moment. He burst open the door Why
does he stand transfxed, with open
mouth and distended eye balls Was
the sight too horrible to be borne on
the contrary, before him, in all her peer
less beauty, stood Genevra Tompkins,
leaning on her father. arm.
Yer not scalped then, gasped her
lover.
:. No, I have no hesitation in saving
that l am not; but why this obrupt
ness ?" responded Genevra.
Bumpo could not speak, but frantic
ally produced the silken tresscs. &c
neyra turned her face aside
Why, that's her waterfall, y said the
Judge.
Natty Bumpo sank fainting to the
floor.
The famous Pike chieftain never re-
covered from the deceit, AMI refused to
marry Genevra, who died twenty years
afterwards. OF broken heart Judge
Tompkins lost his fortune in Wild Cat.
The stage passes twice week the deser
ted cottage at Donner Lake. Thus was
the death of Muck a Muck avenged.
The Richmond palladium., 1866-03-01
REMARKS OF MIR. SEW ARD.

Mr.. Seward said after few words Of
introduction What shall | speak of
or about The call of Your meeting
specifies the subject but first let me say
| am not here as au alarmist | am not
here to say that the nation is in peril or
danger-in peril If vou adopt the epin-
ions; in peril if You reject them in
peril if YOU adopt the views of the ap-
parent or real majority of Congress. or
if YOU reject them It is not in peril any
way, nor do l think the cause of liberty
and human freedom: the cause OF pro
gress, melioration or civilization; the
cause Of national aggrandizement, pres
ent or future, material or moral, is in
danger of being long arrested, whether
YOU adopt one set of political opinions
or another The Union, that is to say.
the nation. has been rescued from all its
perils. The noble ship has passed from
the tempests and pillows into the verge
of safe harbor, and is now securely
riding into her ancient mooring, without
a broken spar or q leak, starboard or
iarhoard. fore or aft. There are some
small reefs yet to pass as she approaches
those moorings. One pilot says that she
NAV safely enter directly through them !;
the other SAYS that she must back, and
lowering sail take time to go around
them. That j. all the difference it is
merely the difference Of opinion between
tie pilots | should not exercise prac-
teal, nay habitual charity. if l did not
admit that think them both sincere and
honest. But the vessel will go in safe
ly, one way or the other. The worst that
need happen. will he that by taking the
wrong instead OF the right passage, and
avoiding the work, the vessel may roll a
little and some honest, capable and even
deserving politicians, statesmen, Presi-
dent or Congressman may get washed
overheard | should be sorry for this,
but If it cannot be helped it q an be borne
Ii | am one of the unfortunate, let no
friend be concerned on that account. As
honest, as good, as capable politicians,
statesmen, Congressman and Presidents,
viii make their appearance hereafter fas-
ten tIan needed to command the snlp, as
we'll and as wisely as any that nave
heretofore stalked their hour upon the
decks. in the alterations OF calm and
tempest that always attend political navl-
CATION Nevertheless, although l do not
/ think that are in crisis, the ques-
/ ton to-day is worthy Of deliberate ex-
/ animation and consideration. The sub
! iect before US Is a difference Of opinion,
! that reveals itself too clearly, between
the President and Congress The Presi-
dent. as we all see, Is man OF decided
The Richmond palladium., 1866-03-01
CHAPTER ".

Genevra had not proceeded many
miles before WEAKNESS seized upon her
fragile limbs. and she would fan seat
herself on the trunk of a PROSTATE pine,
which she previously busted with her
handkerchief. The sun was Just sinking
below the horizon. and the scene was
one Of gorgeous and sylvan beauty =
How beautiful is Nature ;" murmured
the innocent girl as, reclining gracefully
against the root of a tree, she gathered
up her skirts and tied the handkerchief
around her throat But a low growl in
terrupted her meditation. Starting to
her feet, her eyes met a ght which froze
her blood with terror.
The only outlet to the forest was the
narrow path. barely wide enough for q
single person, hemmed in by trees and
rocks. which she had just traversed -
Down this path, in Indian file. came 9
moustrous grizzly, closely followed by a
California lion, wilde and butf.lo,
the rear being brought mp by q wild
Spanish bull. Tie mouths Of the first
three animals were distended with fright
ful significance. the horns Of the la-t
/ two were lowered as ominously As
Genevra was preparing 10 faint, she
heard q low voice behind her
t EtefnalIS uog gone NV shla e. lil>
/ amt the puttiest chance yet,
! At the same moment. long. shinning
/ barrel dropped lightly from behind her
and rested over her shoulder.
/ Genyevra shuddered.
"Dern ye-don't move:'
Genevra became motionless
/ The crack of the rife rang through the
woods. Three frighttul yells were heard
and two sullen roars. Five animals
bounded into the air, and five hfeless
bodies lay upon the plain. The well
aimed bullet had done its work Enter
ing the open throat of the grizzly It had
/ traversed his body only 10 enter the
t throat of the lion. and In like manner
/ the catamount, until it passed into the
respective foreheads OF the buffalo and
bull, and finally fell fattened from the
rocky hillside
The Richmond palladium., 1866-03-01
Dead Alive Ex-Presidents.

The position and influence Of the sur
viving ex Presidents Of the nited
States afford singular commentary up
on parties and politicians in this country.
Fillmore is of no account except amouc
few silver grays in the wester part of
this State; poor Pierce has dwindIed in
to insignifcsnce. and has no influence
save among a few dyed in the ore cop
perheads; but the deaiest of all live
politicians of former age is poor old
Buchanan, who moans in solitude at
W heatland with no refreshing recollec
ton ot a single act done for the good OF
his country during his protracted term
Of public life The two last named have
iast Joined the church, which is no doaat
a good thing for themselves, but bad for
the cause of religion, We gine it
would he difficult to get mp q revival in
any church where poor Pierce and poor
Buchanan are communicants Neither
of these ex Presidents OF the Uuited
States has the influence of Sixth " ard
hummer The later might, and many
OF them did get up companies and regi-
ments that did good service in fighting
down the rebellion. Did ever Fillmore
get up a regiment, or Pierce, or Buchan-
an. for the same service We NAV ex-
anime the military history of the war in
vain to find such record. Thus have
the leaders of the old parties Of the last
twenty years passed into insignificance
and obscurity-N T. Herald
The Richmond palladium., 1866-03-01
From the Californian.
M UCk- A NJ u OK.
CHI HAPTER 1.

1t was towards the close of bright
October day The last rays of the set
ting sun were reflected from one of those
sylvan lakes peculiar to the sierras of
California. On the right the curling
smoke of an Indian village rose between
the columns of the lofty pines, while to
the left the log cottage of Judge Tomp-
kins, EN- powered in buckeyes, completed
the charming picture.
Although the exterior of the cottage
was humble and unpretentious, and in
keeping with the wildness of the land
scape, its interior gave evidence of the
cultivation and refinement of its inmates.
An aquarium, containing gold fishes
stood on a marble center table at one end
of the apartment, while = magnificent
grand piano occupied the other. The
floor WAS covered with yielding tapest-
rv carpet, and the walls were adorned
with paintings from the pencils OF Van
Dvck, Rubens, Tintoretto, Michael, An
gelo, and the productions of the more
modern Turner, kenett, Church and
Bierstadt Although Judge Tomkins
had chosen the frontiers of civilization
as his home, it was impossible for him
to entirely forgo the habits and tastes
of his former life He WAS seated in a
luxurious arm chair, writing at mahog
any ecr.toi,s, while his daughter. a lovely
Young girl of seventeen summers, piled
her crochet needle on an ottoman be
side him. \ bright fire of pine logs
fickered and tanned on the ample hearth
Genevra Octavia Tompkins was udge
Tompkins only child, Her mother had
long since died on the Plains Reared
in atiluence. no pains had been spared
with the daughter education She was
graduate of one of the principal semi
nsries, and spoke French with perfect
Benecia accent. Peerlesslv beautiful. she
was dressed in white Dsoire antique robe
trimmed with crimson tuiis. That sim
pie rosebud. with which most heroines
exclusively decorate their hair, was all
she wore in her raven locks.
| The Judge was the first to break the
/ silence
/ "Genevra. the logs which compose
| wonder fire seem 10 have been ircautious-
/ " chosen. The sihilation produced by
! the sap. which exudes copiously there
| from. is not conducive to composition. >"
! True, father; but / thought it would
/ be preferable TO the constant crepitstion
/ which is apt TO attend the cumbustion of
more seasoned ligneous fragments.
The Judge looked admiringly at the
/ intellectual features of the graceful girl,
/ and half tergot the slight annoyanees OF
+ the green wood in the musical accents
of his daughter He was smoothing her
hair tenderiv, when the shadow of a tall
figure, which suddenly darkened the
doorway, caused him to look up.
The Richmond palladium., 1866-03-01

Wanted, the receipt given when ageri
tleman pays his respects