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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03

A two story frame store-hotse and Lot %
Orange G. H., 80 feet front with depth OF
100 feet. The Store room is Is X 80 feet with
a dry cellar running the entire length OF the
house. On the second floor there are two
well lighted rooms.
Price $1,000, one half cash. balance in and
tbc
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20

HAVANA, Jan. 18.
A ANAL army Of Government officials, Of
all classes, have arrived from Spain. Old
and tried public servants many Of them nA-
tive Cubans, have been discharged to make
room for them. These removals have caused
much hard feeling.
General Sturin arrived from Mexico, and
leaves to-day for New York.
Count Valnaseda has officially informed
General Duics that he took possession Of
Bayonne, the headquarters Of the insurgents,
on the 10th. Tho Rebels, in retreating, st
Ere to and totally destroyed the town.
ValmAseda fepsrta tha1 Fevious to the oc-
cupaAios Of Hayonne he defeated the rebels
ct Pass Rio 6alado. He Odds that the rebel
forces srs scattered in small parties over the
country, and are supplying themselves With
provisions BY pillage. Most of the bands ars
retreating 70 the mountains.
Official rapoztsof The battle Of Pass Rio
SalAdo ssass thaA she rebels lost 12O killed
and large number Of wounded. The loss
of the Spanish troops 10 not given.
The Disrs says the procla nation Of Cap.
tain General Dulcs has produced . good re.
suit in the central department Of the island.
The same paper reports thas several attempt.
have been made to assassinate Spanish sol
diers in the streets of Havana.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
MIScELLANDOUBlTEuS,

EIAlnA, N. Y, Jan. 10.
A FIRE in the village Of Angelica, N. T.,
destroyed considerable portion Of the vii
lage, including dwellings, stores, Offices,
shops and barns All The buildings that were
destroyed were wood. The amount Of loss
aud insurance 10 not known.
Urea, N. T., Jan. 18.
Bostwiek's block in Lowvills, Lewis Co.,
containing several stores, burned on Sunday.
Loss e40, ZOO. Insured.
AuGusrA, Me-, Jan 10.
Hannibal Hsmblin wAs eleced q. 8. Sen.
ator 70 day.
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 10.
jas. A. Bayard was elected q. 8. Senator
to serve until the 4th Of March, and his son
Thos. A. Bsyard for the full term from tha,
date.
IsplAHApoLls, Jan. 10.
The vote in the Legislaasrs to-day for q
s. Senator, resulted q follows:
nate-Cumback, y; Hendricks, 10
scattering 8.
House-Cumbsck, 4S; Hendricks, 45; scat
tering I.
Nine Republicans in the Senate and sever
in the House bolted the caucus nomination
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
FROA WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o.
This morning . committee of the Colored
Mems National Convention, recently in ses
sion in this city, called on Gen. Grant, by
appointment.
Mr.. Livingston, the chairman of the Com>
mittee, addressed the General, who replied
% follows:
II thank the Convention Of which you are
the representatives. for the confidence they
have expressed, and hope sincerely that the
colored people may receive every protection
which the laws give them. They shall have
my efforts to secure such. protection. They
should prove By their acts, their advance
msnt, prosperity, and obedience to the laws,
worthy Of oil the privileges the Government.
has bestowed on them, and by their future
conduct prove themselves deserving Of ell
they DOW claim"
Senators had conference this morning on
the bill relating TO laying . French and Amer
icAn cable, but came 70 no conclusion.
The House Committee on Roads and Ca
nails will Tomorrow examine witnesses for
the purpose Of ascsrtainlng whether the
bridges over the Ohio river are constructed
in accordance with Law, and are distractions
to navigation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
BY IE1EGkAPd
AFTERNOON DESPATCHEs
From Washin e ton.
Gen. Carl Schurz Elected to the
D. s. Senate.
In 1lctnsals for EDbeEzIclnsnt
In st. IIouis.
ConEPesskomal ProceeAings.
The CUBAN KEvULUTlUN.
A Battle at Pass 1ie 6alaae--Ths
Rebel Troops Returning 70
the lOuntains.
Ex.Gov. Eenton Elected Senator
froA New York.
GOLD CLOSED IN NEW YORK 1851.
GOLD CLOSED IN NEW YORK 1856.
PROI WASHINGTON.

CHICAGO, Jan. 10.
The Times Washingtea speciAl says: There
seems to be no doubt that the Senpte will
reject the t<eaty maae By NJ. Seward for the
purchase Of st. Thomas.
There seems 70 be . disposition among the
Republicon Congssasnaa 70 admit 1isais-
appito congressional representation under the
defeaaed Oosstitutioa tie sams % in the case
of AlAhamA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
FROM ST. LOUIS.

Sr. LOUIS, Jan. 16.
Gen. CARL Schurz was elected q. s. Sena.
tor this morning, receiving the estirs Radi-
cal vote Of both Houses. The Demo
Gratis voted for John 8. Phelps.
The joint resolution instructing their Rep
rssentativss in Congress to vote for the 70.
peal Of the Civil-T Tenure oct, passed yester-
day
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
DIED.

MACE-On the nor1ipg Of Jan. l0th, at 10 o'clock,
AAssiR infant dsughssr Of JohA H. and Eliza A. Mscs
assd 10 0ontAs and 80 days
1As fuaeral will tsas paee u 10 o'clock this
day) norsans Jsa totA froa The rssds.ee Of the pa
rssts Fifth st. between Fulton and Franklin Friends
u The family invited attend without further
tice.
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FROn NEW ruKk.
NV Yoak, Jan. le.

NRv YoaK, Jan. 10.
Nothing new in the Rodgers murder
case.
The cAss Of Judge Fulton was called for
yesterday, but was postponed until Monday.
Harrison Shaw was convicted Yesterday In
the y. 8. Circuit Coast Of perjury in making
and swearing - Salss adadavits against Col
lectos Bailey.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
MIDNIGHr REPORT.
xLth CONGRRsS--Third Session

WARRINGTON, Jan. 10.
The Presidents reply to the resolution OF
inquiry relative TO the Amnesty Proclamation
was received.
Mr.. Ferry expressed regret that the Pres
ident confined himself TO giving precsdenss,
giving no light xpon the question Of the right
Of the Executive to grant > general Am.
nssty.
Mr.. Howe presented . memorial against
any further sxtsasioa Of tie time for the
completion Of the railroad from St. Croix
Lake TO Lake Superior.
Referred to the Comnittes on Railroads.
NJ. Corbett presented memorial Of citi-
xsns Of Washington Territory asainss the
submission Of the question Of the ownership
Of San Juan Island 10 arbitration, stating
that neither the honor nor the interests Of the
| United States will admit Of . further surren.
der Of rights.
| Mr.. Corbett said the views Of the memoir.
alists were his views.
| Referred.
Mr.. Tfunbou prsssstsd : memorial Of The
Mayor and Council Of Chicago that the city
be allowed 70 snhrgs IL harbor. and pre-
ssstsd . bill to that effect. Referrsd TO the
Committee on Commerce.
The following bills were introduced and
appropriately referred:
To amsed tie acs granting lands 70 aid in
sos construction Of . raalrosd end telegraph
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

ALBANY, Jan. 10.
Reuben &. Fenton WAS to-day elected O..
8. Senator. The vote in the Senate stood:
Fenton, 10; Murphy, 10; Randall. l. In the
Assembly, Fenton, 73; Murphy, 43.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20
FROM ST. LOUIS.
9r. LouIs, Jan. 10,

ST.. Louis, Jan. 10.
The grand jury Of this county has found =
bill Of Indictment against B. A. Watt, the
former Comptroller Of the city. charging
him with embezzlins and converting to his
own use, while IN officer Of the city, $751; 600
in bonds, and coupons amounting to $50, 400,
and also . bill against James Deggendorf, the
present Comptroller, charging him with en-
bezzling $29. .l68 belonging to the city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20

COauIsslOu ME1CuAUFD.
~ stu,sea South Lsye>.
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vsneill, Jones = co.....sor Third Main streets
Hess. Stern 1 Co......eor Second ) Main strssts.
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Ian q Brilses. Nos : 1stss House.
I, 4. J. Ayrss 4 Sons ........s3 Main street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20

0lseks-WAelosale q Retail.
q Drilsss ,..,..... ........ Nos / ! Estes House
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20

BOOTS = DROED-RETAILs
sDeea................ser Third = 1aaa setoeG
HuiekA0p 4 1A9eos ........Oo 0aao oerooe
Huiskamp 1 Bfo......H Main strsSt-bst ltA Sth
K Hart, ................lSs Asinssrsst
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20

DUCKBYB H0UNORY.
Vail. Arnitaxs = Co......sof Ninth JeAAseD.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-20

On TRird-st., bet. Main & JoA~soa,
HAS just received 6ns stock Of Cloths ot
H I'll finds and viii nahs pants. vsste and coat:
cheaper thas before YoF proof Of this call esd
.rsSine (novl7.d
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KHOKUK DIRECTORY.

n " Weetcott ..........4 Main strest-nsar Fourth.
Webster Bros ...... .....se Main strsst.
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DO1uRT DLBACMA0Y.
araoA .ser Fourth 4 Blondes
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II Shelley : 6ons. Msin street.
Kramer. irwin / Co 1e0 Main street.
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1agrsving, Dra.As, Z Seals.

J. B. Cross 3 Co o.........-.......139 Main Street
Duaean, Karls 3 Co........l4o : 143 Main street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1869-12-31

CHRIsTMAs.-Christmas week is
passing off without any noteworthy
incident. In spite Of the wet and
disagrecable weather there has been
n large attendance of freedmen, who
for the most part have conducted
themselves quietly and orderly. There
has been the usual amount of gun
powder burnt, but without any injury.
we believe, to life or limb.
In the way Of festivities, we have
had the Masonic Celebration here-at
Due West, Concert and other
amusements-at Cokesbury very
successful supper and Christmas tree;
and we suppose everywhere through
out the District feast Of good things
to remind one of the day, and to dc
justice to its pleasant associations
To our readers all we extend the bes,
wishes Of tho season.
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Yours, &C.,
A. X. MCCLURE.

The PosTMAsTER-G R-GENERAL AND THE
GIFT ENTERPRISE SwINDLERs.-Th
"dead beats" or gift enterprise swim
dlcrs are about to be hoistcd on their
own petards. The gamo is up with
them The Postmaster-Gcneral has
issued instructions that all letters al
dressed to the swindling concerns in
tho city, we'll known to the emp!nyccs
Of the office, shall he sent to the Dcat!
Letter Office at Washington. This
blocks the gift enterprise swind!crs.
a good job. Let us have a fow more
of the kind.-[New Io,k Herald.
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sees, involved the expenditure Of not
less than half million dollars, in ex.
cess of tho revenue, within two years,
and-1 made tho most liberal PROPOSE
ton can make within the scope of
my authority. considered two dol
lars per share for the stock its outside
value, and cannot offer more.
Without tho cordial approval and
cooperation OF the present owners
and friends of the road, our scheme
would not be practicable, and in view
of the adverse feeling manifested, and
the offers proposed which we could
not accede to, respectfully ask leave
to withdraw my proposition to lease
the road.
Yours, &C.,
A. X. MCCLURE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1869-12-31

s@ We had the pleasure of greet.
ing in our midst, during the present
week, our esteemed friend Rev. D.
Mcneil Turner, u. D., the distin.
guished divine, and courteous Chris.
tian gentleman. We know Of no one
whe bettor combines the "suas;ter in
'nodo" and the "fortiter in re"----rare
intellectual endowments, with the
graces and amenities which embcllis,,
and adorn. Weare glad to see the Doc.
tor looking so well, and to learn that
in the genial atmosphere of Walhalla
the health of his family has i'm
proved.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1869-12-31
Friday, December 81, 1859.
Masonic Festival.

The Anniversary of st. John, the
Evangelist, was celebrated by the Ma,
sonic Fraternity of our Village, in a
magnificent supper, on Monday even.
ing last. Tho supper was provided
by the hostess of the Marshall House
Mrs. Mays, in her best style, and was
discussed with due appreciation by
some fifty persons-Masons and invi,
ted guests. Over ono of the tables
presided Mr.. J. F. C. DuPrc the W.
NJ, and over the o,her Col. G. Med
Miller, p. W. M.,-assisted by Col.
Robertson, Judge Hill, of the Probate
Court, Fl. s. Kerr, and other proml-
nent Masons. Among the invited
guests present were Mr.. Burt, and Gen
MCGOWAN. 1t was social re-union
worthy to rank with the best OF
Christmas festivals, where mirth
and good fellowship-song and senti-
ment, lent their varied attractions to
the rich eXuberance of the feast.
We are gratifed to learn that Clin-
ton Lodge is now out of debt, and in
prosperous condition generally, un-
der the judicious and acceptable man
agement Of the present worshipful
master, J. F. G. DuPre. The Lodge
is one Of the oldest in the State and
has numbered among its numbers
somc Of our best citizens-Marsha!l.
Perrin, Davis, and other honored
names. The Lodge is working har-
moniously, and is receiving monthly
accessions to its membership. The
officers for the new year were in
stalled on Monday evening. They
are as follows:
J. F. c. DUPRE, W. ".
w. II. PARKER, S. W.
HueH Wilson, J. W.
Fl. W. LAWSON, Treasr.
Il. P. QUARLEs, Sec'y.
a. NJ. HILL, Tiler
E. WEsTFIELD, S. D.
W. G. EvENs, !. +.
J. D. CHALMERS: J c.
J. KuRTz, "'o"aros'
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R% The new firm of Norwood,
DnPre & Co., Grocers and general
Provision merchants at No. 3 White g
Block, advertise large and choice
stock of tho best goods in their line,
which they are offering OF the lowest
figures. In addition to full assort.
ment of groceries, they have a su.
perior lot of hardware and cutlery,
hats, caps, shoes, osnaburgs and home.
Rpuns, &c. Give them a call.
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COPY
COLUMBIA, December II. 1859


Col. II. p. Han,mett-DEAR S1R
understand that your Board does not
heartily accord With the proposition to
leaae the Greelville Road and also
that more favorable propositions than
the one 7 submitted could be obtained
in case q lease was deemed advisable.
= The proposition made. ON behalf of
myself and associates, was made in
good faith after a careful consideration
Of the whole subject, and, as you must
now pc we'll satisfied, the party Ierep.
resented had ample means to falfil all
they proposed. y.g'<-. ...-.
The policy they deemed necessary
to mako your toaf 'valaAbl< to Tho
community and profitable to the fss-
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NJ The members of the Executive
Committee of tho Abbeville Agricul-
sorai Society will not forget the meet
ing appointed for TUESDAY y next, 18th
oanuary3 A full attendance is ear.
nestly requested.
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CON-SICNTES.

The following named persons have
freight in The Depot at Ahacvi!!c
j Il Devlin. Mosely & W, J VI Tho
mas, G It Haskell, J W Griffin,
W Cook. Rev G I Round, " Nc
Combs.
EXPHESS.-C T Haskell. N O Nc
Caslin, Bu.irr I; CliniSculcs. S Mellow
an, NJ Mcdonald, VI Hill. S S Baker,
/: r Miles. | Branch, + Cowcn, Nil
icr & Robertson.
u. r. SONDLEY,
A gent
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NJ. See the advertisement of Mes
srs. irowbridge & Co, who are offer
1ng varied lot of choice fertilizers
tGaanes, Phosphates, ,vegetators 60
also Dickson's celebrated cotton saad
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s@r See the advertisement of Mr..
+. Cowan, the sole agent for the Dis
triot, Of Whan's snper-Phosphate of
Lime. This fertilizer has been thor.
oughly tested, and will be warranted
to do what IS promised. Read the
advertisement and judge for your.
seives.
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q ,a9i See notice. Of fresh. arrivals At
White Brotbsrs=4hardwats, saddles,
brides, and harness, and grocsrieas
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Mr.. H. s. Kerr advertises for sale
a number Of Tennessee Mules. If not
disposed Of at private sale, they will
be offered at auction On saIeday next.
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M y ISRIAGES.

MARRIED, By Dev. George +.
Round, Tuesday evening. Drrcm hol'
2Sth, Mr.. DRESDEN \. SMITH.
of Columbia, to Miss GERTRUDE
Of IAbbeville.
na- To the happy couple VIC return
our thanks for slice Of the delicious
wedding cake, and extend to them our
best wishes.
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A- Messrs. Mays, Barnweli l. Co.
advertise superior varieties of corn
also choice fertilizers.
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RS- Read advertisement of Parker
u Lee, with reference to Goods in
their line. On hand or expected Lai-
Nv.
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State Of South Carolina.
Abbeville County.
Ia the Probute Court.-Gtut;on.

Abbeville County.
In the Probute Court- Citotion.
WHEREAs J. o. YOUNG
w has made suit to me, to gran,
h'm Letters Of Administration of the E--
ta.e OF Jo eph Cres~ell, deceased, late of
said county.
These are, therefore, TO cite and mouish
all and singular the kindred aud creditors
OF the srid Joseph C..swcll, decd, ,h.,
they bs AMI appear Lefnre me. in the
Court OF Pr"ba,e, to be held n, A bheyillr
!C. H.. on Friday, 7,h Jan. 1870, alter
publication hereof, At IL o'ulork in the
forenoon. t" show cau,e, if any they have,
why the said Administration should no, Lc
granted.
Given under my hand, this o3d day Of
December. Anno hnnini 1860.
Published on The 24'h d;.y Of December,
1869, in the 93J year Of American Inue-
peu!ence.
WIN. HILL, J. p. &C. f.. 81
Dec. 81, 1869, 35-2t
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1869-07-29

DANCING THEIR RAGS OFF.-Two
upsophisticated country lasses visited
Niblo's, in New York during the ballet
season. When the skirted, gossamer-
clad nymphs made their appearance on
the stage, they became restless and
idgety.
"Oh, Auniep exclaimed one, soto
voce.
"Well, Mary?"
"It amt nice I dom like it."
"Hush p
"I don't care, it amt nice; and
wonder why aunt brought us to such a
place."
-~ftp.arT; y of.-wiH iaueh-ss
you"
After one ortwo filings and piroaette,
the blushing Mary said:
"Oh, Annie, let's 60; it amt nice,
and don't feel comfortable"
"Do hush, Mary" replied the sister,
whose own face was scarlet, though it
wore an air of determination otis the
first time I ever was at a theatre, and
I suppose it will be the last time; SO I
am just going to see it out, if they dance
every rag off their backsp
Coon ADvIcE.-Joseph Josliu, Esq,
of Poulney, VT, gave his daughter, on
her marriage, the following swords OF
wisdom" which will do for every pair
Never talk at but to each other.
Never both manifest anger at the
same time.
Never speak loudly or boisteronsly to
each other.
Never reprove each other in the pres
ence of others.
Never find fault or fret about what
cannot be helped.
Never find fault or fret at what can
be helped.
Neglect everybody else rather than
each other.
Never make a remark at the others
expense.
Love the Lord, and serve him faith
fully all the days of thy life.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1869-07-29

IT'S DARK.-The following beauti-
fnl sentiments are from Meister KarPs
Sketch. book, entitled the "Night OF
Heaven" It is full of touching tender
ness "It is dark when the honest and
honorable man sees the result of years
swept cruelty away by the knavish and
heartless adversary. 1t is dark when ne
feels the clouds of sorrow gather round,
and knows that hopes and happiness OF
other are fading with his own. But in
that hour the memory Of his past in
tegrity will be true consolation, aid
assu,e him even here on earth OF CLEANS
of light in.Heaven. 1t is dark when
the dear voice of that sweet child once
fondly loved, is no more heard in MUIR
murs. Dark when the pattering feet no
more resound without the threshold, or
ascend step by step up stairs. Dark when
some well known air recalls the strains
once oft attuned to childish voice now
bushed in death Darkness-but ouly
the Gloom which now heralds the Day
spring Of immortality, and the infinite
light of Heaven.
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The UTTERLY DIsENGAGED BACH.

The UTTERLY DIsENGAGED BACH
ELoR.-He is generally under fve.and-
twenty, for we do not allude to old bach
elors. He dresses well, but not anxious
ly. 1t does not much matter to him if
his gloves are not buttoned, or if the
parting of his black is not quite straight.
His whole manner is that of man
who owns himself; who has no one to
think of when he does anything. He
cousorts with gay fellows who smoke a
great deal, and he smokes great deal
himself. He doesn't mind owning to
have been out very late last night, and
being unable to find a place for his latch
key when he reached home. He changes
his boarding place frequently, and is
generally ahead of his salary. He laughs
at engaged fellows and piti"s married
ones. He is off.hand in his manner,
and pays great attention in a jolly sort
of way to the last new pretty girl. He
patronises the burlesque opera, and goes
along with bouquets to fling to the most
fascinating performer. Even there he
is tickle, and the sylph, with her black
hair, who is his idol one night, is quite
forgotten the next for the blonde in blue
and silver. On the whole, he is ex-
tremcly happy-has brighter eyes, fresh
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slant. She did not reply, and l never
saw one in whom hope seemed so sud-
denly and utterly to have fled as that
girl then. I repeated my question,
ado you know who did, Mary?'
She shook her head and remained ST.
lent. I told her that we were satisfied
she was innocent, but, to establish this
it was necessary to bring the real crimi-
nal to justice. She could help us to do
this. But she still shook her head.
MARY, Paul Villiel is the man!
She sprang to her feet, and screamed
out rather than spoke her denial.
NO, no, no, not him, it was me, it
was me, I did it! I'll acknowledge it
now-punish if you will, but do not &C.
cuse him-do not let him be arrested!
1t was plain to me now. My first i'm
preston was correct. Young Villiel
had come upon his rival talking with
Mary in the square, and under the i'm
pulse of resentment had slain him.
Her confession of the fact was only
lacking to secure her acquital. But
she would not confess, and from that
hour acknowledged her guilt.
A few days after, young Villlel fled
to the country, and in time his family
furnished evidence that released the
girl.-She, too, went away, but 1t was
not long before she died. The fright
and horror of the terrible crime laid to
her charge finally killed her.
I shall never forget the scene wit
messed at her cell. The desolate woman
struggling with her anguish and terror
haunts my memory yet.