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Mistellaneuns.
A FORTUNATE RUIN.
CHAPTER I.

George Bonton sat In his room In his
hotel. He was young man Of twenty
six, tall and slender, with face Of extra
ordinary intellectual beauty. He was
dressed in costly garments, though his
toilette was indiilerently performed. He
was an orphan and for some time had liv-
ed at hotel. 1t required but single
glance into his pale features to tell that
he was an invalid. He sat with his head
resting upon his hands, and his whole
form trembled as though with some pow
erflil emotion.
AS the youth sat thus, the door opened
and an elderly gentleman entered.
"Ah, doctor, You are moving early this
morning." said Bonton, as he languidly
rose from his seat and extended his hand.
''Oh, not early for me, George" " return
ed Doctor Melville, with bright smile,
~ am IN early bird"
"well. you have caught the worm this
time"
81 hope 1t will prove valuable one."
II don't know" sighed the youth. 81
fear a thousand worms viii inhablt this
poor body ere long"
"Nonsense, you are worth half Gen.
tury" cried the doctor, giving him gen.
tie slap on the shoulder. "But, tell me,
George, how Is Il with RowlandT
"Just rs told you. All Is gone"
IL don't understand it, George"
"Neither do l." said the young man,
sorrowfully. .That Charles Rowland
could have done that thing, could not
have believed. Why, had an angel mp.
peared to me two weeks ago and told me
that Rowland was not trust worthy.
wouldn't have given moments attention
to it. But only think, when my father
died. he selected for my guardian his best
friend, and suchI even now believe Char
les Rowland was, and In his hands he
placed his wealth, and for him to keep
until was of age. And when arrived
at that period OF life, left my money
where Ii was-I had no use for It. Sever
nj times within three or four years has
Rowland asked me to take my money and
invest Ii and would not. told him to
keep II and use 1t II he wished. only
asked that when wanted money, he
would honor my demand. felt more safe
In fact than l could have felt had my mon-
ey been in bank Of deposit"
"IIow much money had he when he
leny"
"How much Of mineg'
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tn. Inn~.,,a~,. or south Ar-so..

Chapman, In his Travels Ia the Interior
of South Africa thus describes novel
and disgusting scene, of which he was an
eye witness, at a great gathering Of the
natives:
After eating, drinking, and other cerc-
monies, the Bushmen indulgcd In bout
of smoking In rude clay pipe, which be-
ing passed round, each inhales ono mouth
iul. A fit of violent intoxicatlon ensues,
the stomach distends, the breast heavcs,
and the eyes turn whites to view, a qulv-
ering motion sclzes the whole frame, and
they fall back In terrible commissions,
kicking and writhlng; their faces assume
the most hlleous contortions, and foam
issues from their mouths; while the more
hardened Of the party try to restore the
senses Of their fellows, by squirting water
nom their mouths on their faces, and pull
ling tuft OF hair In the crown Of their
heads. This Is one OF the most disgusting
spectaclcs that can be witnessed. II oc-
casionally happens that some OF them die
In these convulsions; others on recovery
say that they have been In an ecstacy Of
delight, and desire repetition; and II Is
every young Bushman's greatest boast to
have been drunk from tobacco. When
smoking alone, they frequently fall Into
the fire, and are sometimes burned to
death. In the course Of my rambles
have seen hundreds who were injured by
fire, into which they have fallen during
this state Of dcllrium; and they are too
lazy or thoughtless to take any prccau-
tons before they commence these danger
ous orgies. The bushmcn generally OBJ
tain tobacco by sending few jackal skins
TO Chappo. distance OF $50 miles, In bar
ter for Ii. The first time I observed one
OF those people In this state, not knowing
the cause, turned to inquire OF the 9TH
ers, but found they were all In the same
state Of stupor, ono excepted, who looked
particularly foolish, and smiled at my dis
may, though his head was fast bobbing.
Presently he rolled over among tho
rest. Appalled, at the symptoms, i seized
one Of their tortoise shells, ran for water,
which dashed unsparingly over them ;
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this immoderate use Of tobacco had caus.
cd them.
n Trsss Pteturc.

Little children, do you know what Irish
poverty and an Irish cabin meanf must
try to give you some idea Of both. Afew
days ago I went to see q poor woman, and
found her In house you would call Il a
stable, for Il Is built Of mud, and thatched
with straw, and has but one room), out
side the door Is the plgsty, but no pig now
for there Is not money to buy one, or any
food to give It II bought. But must take
you inside the cabin, which Is about twelve
feet long. just double the length OF your
papa II he lay down on the carpet, and
nine feet In width, that Is about your
length and your papa's put together. AT
the end of the room Is narrow bed, and
ut It's foot q miserable attempt ut another
bed; the chimney Is ut the right hand
side of tho room, and small fire, COM
posed of sticks and some turf, burns on
the hearth; some shelves fastened to the
wall at the side Of the fireplace hold q
few cracked cups and plates, teapot, and
a couple OF tin cans; the rest Of the fur
nlture consists only Of small table and
two or three "creepies," on small wooden
stools; on one OF these, close to the
wrctched fire, with an old sack thrown
over her shoulders, crouches poor, pale
woman, with wee baby In her arms,
which she is trying TO feed with little
flour and water, heated In IN old tin por-
ringer, which child Of three years old
holds for her. Oh, such baby as Il Is
with long, black hair, wizened face, and
wrinkled forehead, with little skeleton
hands and limbs, Just like very old wo-
man In miniature. Its poor mother had
been very Ill and could not nurse It, and
the miserable little creature was cropping
about for food, as II 1t felt starving, and
trying to swallow the wretched mess In
the tin can or great iron spoon. The
mother had been ordered wine and nour-
ishlng food, but how could she obtain
them? There did not appear to be any
eatables in the cabin, excepting very
few potatoes In n small iron pot, which
the eldest child had just been washing In
a pool of rainwater before the door; this
was to be the dinner for father, mother
grandmother and two children; poor ba.
by had dlned already. Now, just try to
imagine for moment, six people living
In such place, eating aud drinking and
sleeping and crying and smoking all In
one room--thc sick woman without q spo,
where she could lay her aching head, and
be free from noise and discomfort; requlr-
Ing nourishing food, and without money
to pay for It, and suffering agony for a
fortnight from cold caught In getting W
to open the door when she ought to have
been In bed. Is not this real poverty and
suffering2 do not writo to make yor
sad, dear children, but to mako you fee
thankful for your own lot, and to remind
you of your hymn
'Not more than others deserve,
Yet God has given me morcj
For I have food while others etarve,
And beg from door to door:
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Never forsakc friend. When enemies
gather around, when sickness falls on the
heart, when the world Is dark and cheer.
less, Is the time to try true friendship.
They who turn from the scene Of distress
betray their hypocrisy, and prove that In
tcrcst only moves them. II you have n
friend who loves you, who has studied
your interest aud happiness, be sure To
sustain him In adversely. Let him feel
that his former kindness Is appreciated,
and that his love was not thrown away.
Real fidelity may be rare, but Il exists
in the heart. They only deny It's worth
and power, who never loved a friend. a,
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2uetrp.
foath and f0e.

Yoath and Ioe.
Ioften think each tottering form
That ltmps along In iifs's decline,
Once bore heart as young, as warm,
As FUN OF idle thoughts As minci
And each has hadits dream OF Joy,
His own unequard pure romance,
Commencing when the laughing boy
First thrills at woman's lovely glance.
And each could tell his tale of youth,
Would think ITS scenes Of love eyince
More passions, more sn earthly truth,
Than any tale before or since.
Yesi they could tell OF tender lays
Atmidnight penned in classic shades,
Ofdays more bright than modern days,
ofmaids more fair than modern maids.
or whispers in willing ear,
ofkisses on blushing check,
Each kiss, each whisper, lar too dear,
Our modern lips to give or speak.
ofpassions too untimely crossed;
Or passions slyhted or betrayed
or kindred spirits early lost,
And buds that blossomed but to fade.
OF beaming eyes and tresses gay,
Elastic forms and noble brow,
And forms that have all passed away
And left them what we see them nowi
Andi 10 thus-is human love
So very light and frail a thing1
And must youths brightest visions move
Forever on Times restless wingp
Must all the eyes that still are bright,
Add all the lips that talk fbllss,
And all the forms so fair TO sight,
Hereafter only come 20 thisp
Then what are cartss best visions worth
II we at length must lose them thusl
Ifall we value most on earth
Ere long must fade away nom us1
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Y.,.r..,tno E-.ertmsrs IN Electricity.

Procure four glass tumblers or common
glazed teacups, and having wiped them
dry rs possible, hold them over the fire to
eyaporatc, any moisture which may still
adhere to their surface; for II there Is the
least moisture 1t makes connection, and
spolls the experiment. Place them upon
the floor In square, about one foot apart
place piece Of board upon the tnmblers,
and have person standing upon the
board. This person Is now completely Is
ulated. the glass being anon-conductor ol
electricity. Now take common rubber
comb, and having wound piece of sill
around one end of It, rub It briskly through
your hair, and draw the teeth parallel td
the insulated persons knuckles, leaving Q
little space between the comb and the per-
sons hand. The result will be q sharp
cracking noise, and II dark, there will be
seen a succession Of sparks. Repeat the
process until the phenomena cease. The
person Is now charged" with electricity
the same rs q Lcydcn Jar. To draw of
the electricity. approach your knuckles to
the persons hands or his nose (bcing
careful not to allow any portion OF your
body to come In contact with his,) and
there will be loud snap and the sparks
will be very brilliant. III cat be held SO
that the charged person can place his
knucklcs In proximity with tho animals
nose, 1t will suddenly appear rs ift were
In contact with an electric battery. A
glass bottle may be used In lieu Of the
comb, but Is not SO well adapted to the
purpose. Much amusement may be de-
rived from this extremely simple expert,
ment, aud some Of our numerous young
readers will hasten to try II for thcmsel-
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CHAPTER II.

ChAflEh
The ruined youth was upon the ocean
his voyage commenced-his duties as
laborer for his own daily bread all fairly
assumed. All, It was a strange life for
him to enter upon; for from the owner
ship of immense wealth to the trade Of
books OF merchrnt ship was transition
indeed! But, ere he went on deck again,
he had fully resolved that he would do
his duty, come what would. He would
forget that he ever did else than work for
his liylihood. With these resolves clearly
defined i'm his mind, he already felt bet
ter. ......
At first our supercargo was too weak
to do much. He was very sick,and 1t lasted
nearly two weeks; but, when that pass
ed off and he could face the vibrating deck
with stout stomach, his appetite grew
sharp. his muscles began to grow strong.
At first his appetite craved some of the
delicacies he had long been used to; but
they were not to be had, and he soon
learned to do without them. The result
was his appetite became natural In Its
wants, and his system began to find itself
invigorated by simple food, and fresh air
and healthful exercise. -
For years he had looked upon breakfast
as meal which must be sot out and par
taken of from mere fashion. A cup of cof-
fec and. perhaps, piece Of French roll,
or a seasoned and highly-splced titbit had
constituted the morning meal. But now,
when breakfast hour came, he approach
ed It with keen appetite, and felt rs
strong and hearty rs at any other time OF
the day.
by degrees the hollow cheeks became
full, the dark eyes assumed new lustre;
the color, rich and healthftil, came to the
face, tho breast swelled with increasing
power, the lungs expanded and grew
strong, the muscles became more firm and
true, the nerves grew steady, and the gar
ments which he had worn when he came
on board had to be let out some inches, In
order to make them encompass his person
His disposition became cheerful and bright
and by the time the ship had reached the
shores Of the Old World, the crew had
learned to love him. Thro' storm and sun
shine, through tempest and calm, through
dark hours and bright, the young super
cargo made his voyage. In ono year from
the day on which he LEFT his native land,
he placed his foot again upon the soil of
his native State. But he did not stop. The
same ship, with tho same officers, was
going upon the same cruise again, and he
meant to 20 with her. He saw Mary VIII
ton, and she would walt. He saw DR..
Melville, and the kind old gentleman
praised him for his manly Independence.
Again George Bonton was upon the
sea, and again he assumed the duties Of
his Office, and even more, He stood
watch when there was no need Of II; and
during seasons Of storm he claimed q post
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Leaving balance Of over one hundred
per cent. on the manufacture, reckoning
the sugar to be worth only ten cents per
pound. But supposing such a quantity
could be raised as to bring the price OF
raw sugar down to eight cents per pound,
there would still be profit of over fifty
per cent. on the investment of the manu-
facturer. Certainly this branch of indus
try cannot remain long unoccupied."-Peo-
ple's Journal.
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"He should have had over an hundred
thousand dollars"

tuousuhu uOluTs. .H....".
"what do you mean to dor'
"Ah, you have me on the hip there"
"And yet you must do something
George. Heaven knows would keep you
II could. Shall claim the privilege OF
paying your debts, however"
mo, no, doctor, none Of that"
"But tell you shall. shall pay your
debts but beyond that can only help you
to assist yourself. What do you say for
going to seaP"
A faint smile swept over the youths
pale features at this remark.
~ should make smart hand at sea.
Doctor / can hardly keep my legs on
shore. No, no,-I must"
"Must whatr"
"Ah, know not. / shall dic-that Is
ALL" " FaI .-
"Nonsense. George. I say go to sea-
You couldn't 60 into store, and you
would not, II you could. You do not wish
to remain here amid the scenes Of your
happier days. Think of Il; at sea you will
be free from all contact with things you
loathe.-Think OF It."
George Bonton started to his feet, and
paced the floor for some minutes. When
he stopped, new life seemed already at
work within him.
"If went to sea what could dor"
"You understand all the laws of foreign
trade" -s....r
"Yes. You know l had thorough
schooling at that In my fathers counting
house."
"Then you can obtain the berth of a SUI
percago.
"Are you sure can get one?'
eyes"
"well, then, DR.. Melville, it's settled,
I will co."
George Bonton walked ono evening to
the house of wealthy merchant, Andrew
Wilson, residing on Washington street. II
was a palatial dwelling, and many hope.
full, happy hour had he spent beneath Its
roof. He rang the bell and was admitted
to the parlor. In few minutes Mary
Wilson entered. She was very beautiful
and was only twenty. She had been wait.
Ing uutil that age to be George Bonton's
wife. .-..
Some words were spoken-many mo.
mcnts of painful silence cnsued.
"Mary. you know all. / am going from
my native land beggar. I cannot stay
long now. Mary, did I know you les:
than do, should give back your prom
ise and free you from your engagement
But believe should trample upon youl
heart did I do that now. / know YOU
love is too pure and deep to be torn IRON
your bosom at will.
$50 say wait-wait! There are othel
feelings in the human heart besides love
That love is poor, proftless passion
which puts aside all other considerations
We must love for eternity, and so our love
must be FREQ. Wait-I am going to worl
AYE, upon the sea TO work."
"But why upon the sea? Why away
where my poor heart must ever beat In
anxious fear and doubt as It follows your
"Because 1 cannot remain here. Hun
dreds of poor fools have imagined that
Stunned them because i was rich ant
proud. They know not that 1t was thu
tainted atmosphere of their moral life tha
I Stunned. They gloat over my misfor
tune. Men may call mo foolish; but \
would kill me to stay here"
"Alas must 1t be?'
at must. Will you waltz"
"I will wait even to the gates OF the
tomb?"
"Then, Heaven bless and preserve
you"
CHAPTER II.
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!SacO .4drcrfssen,enfS.
FANCY DYE HOUSE,
SsAs rHE cOVERED sEIDcE,
Factory Island, saco, Maine.
VALENTINE FREE.

wOu respectfully call the attention Of the citizens o
Ssco, DsideOri and vicinity, 30 the great improvements
thai nc has made In his Fancy Dye HOoss. Lies' Vel
vet, Satin SIX, Cashmere wOoen and Wool and Cotton
Gosls Of all description, ceansei AMI dyci In the mos
periv manner IAiies' Cloaks ami Sacks also, Gentle
mems Gaments dyed ceansei without being ripP.d
with all appearances of yeilS Ribbons. Plumes he
done In suIeriot manner, at short noter U Prices
duced u Dresses oOlOrcd fos siOO. au all other Gooi
accordingly. All cooring done by him warranted not u
smut Is
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Freedom Notice.

WORK, ss.-sAco, March -. 1854 This is 10 no
II tfy all persons that have g,von my son, I'd
win A Edrcsly, the remainder of his time, until
no shall arrive at the age Of twsnty-one years
and that I shall claim mono of his cArningS nor
pay any dsbs Of his eoDtrActing from this date.
GEORGE w. EDGERLY.
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SiCO 4 BiDDRPORD GAS LIGHT COMPLY.

pIE Stockholders OF the Saco q Biddeferd Gas
Il Light Company are hereby notified that their
annual meeting for the choice of Odicers and tOr
the Transaction of such other business as may
properly conc before the meeting. will be held at
The sseo NaIional Bank. In SAeo, on Monday. April
10Th. isos, at o'clock I. NJ.
saeo, March q, 1859. tvit
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confomemepi aux reges existAnt
surveillance du voyer de Ia vile -
rsbe consderstion Nous sommss rsspecusussment etc.
Mons sur Ia rue Palmyrs
VIM Gordon. . pisds.
Ed Da Costa, 4spisds
Frank Kehvsrn "a pieds
Charles Morrison 81 pieds.
Jean mare Antiques. q pIeaA
Edousrd Dunn. IS pieds.
Mclean. per Geo ". miller, 81 pieds.
Nine John 9suche Dietrich ayscst, so pieds.
Nine MARY Seaman. 50 pisds
Sac sui All Is 4 pisGs.,
James Cunningham. lis pieds.
Total nombrs Dc Pisds, 1913.
Nine John Gsuche NJ Dietrich Avocas. Oh pisds.
Mons sur IA Miro:
r. j. Da Costa. los pisds
fiss1s ss sis & s g p.s. Is p''a'
T. Fslzunlo 80 pieds
James Ss. Ks1n 10 20 Si sisd'.
JOIN @ti gs~ lSs R'siScss pied.
VictorPessou 81 pieds.
Total, ll2l pieds
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the expenses OF living are much lower than In
Paris, while the climate is delightful.
Constant Napoleon's udlet de chdnabre sold
his papers in 1917 TO Metternich for ten thousand
francs. Metternich never permitted them TO be
inspected, owing to the scandalous disclosures
which they contained in regard to Napoleon's
hdisons with certain ladies Of the Austrian court.
These interesting papers are still Ia possession of
the Metternich family.
The Berlin Kreuz Zeitung, the organ of the feu-
dial aristocrscy of Prussia, informs its readers Of
Carl Schurz's election TO the United States Sen.
ate with many grosns and signs but the North
German Universal Gazette. Bismarck's special
organ, expresses much satisfaction at Carts sue
cess.
Mile Murska, the new Partisan prima donna, is
said to be the most dangerous rival that has as
yet arisen against Nine Patti-Caux. Her piquant
appearance, her spirited action, the elasticity Of
all her movements, and her wonderfully piercing
eyes, coupled with a magnificent voice, took the
hearts Of the Parisians by storm at the FIRST per-
Torrance which abe gave in that city. The crit.
les, with one accord, pronounce her musical star
of the first magnitude.
The Russian governor of Warsaw has forbidden
the inhabitants of that city to put stone crosses
over the doors Of their houses. These crosses are
said 70 be the emblems agreed upon BY those who
are determined never to submit to the Russian
rule.
Carl Formes, the ex bass singer, appears this
month a. shylock, ct the Theatre Royal, in
London.
Five officers of the frat regiment of the Impe.
rial Guard, at Paris. are the sons of officers who
were killed ct Waterloo.
Freeman, the American actor now playing in
| Germany, has already obtained two orders from
German princes who sau him in his fsvorite roles.
The workngmen Of Berlin are preparing an
| address of congratulstion to President Grant,
which is to be presented to him by two special
| delegates.
| Kalxbrenner, the well known pianist, died re-
| Gently IN Paris. Some petty German prince had
| made him q nobleman. and the pianist was ex.
| ceedingly proud of his nobility. my pedigree"
he said on one occasion 70 friend Of bis, I" can