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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05
CHAPTER ".

CHAPTER ".
The rest must be told speedily. Business
called Mr. Lyttleton away that day. He left
a trifling message for me, and saw no more
of him for some time. Fortunately, was
spared all annoyance regarding Amy. 1t
appeared that the poor child really had COM
mitted suicide That was clearly proved.
The locked door, the opened vein, ,and then,
the chloroform. What extraordinary deter
mination and wonderful courage? Evident
ly, life had become burden to her; then,
this rash resolve taken, she had dared cast
IL off. The motive which had influenced
her was puzzle which Noy and l could
easily read Rendering what had witness
ed, rather iancied that understood 1t all
but bridlcd my habi,ual fransness and held
my peace. Noy, however,was less discreet.
Thanks to his iniercnces, people began to
see clearly into matters, and to fully conf
prchend why poor Amys hand had been
raised against herself. There was no open
accusation, Of course, yet soon plainly di-
vined that all kindly sympathies were re-
served for me, as the unhappy wife of one
who could bctray the honor of girl contid-
ed to his protecting care.
| bore my Affections meekly, and when
Yorke returned few days later, would have
been friendly even, had he permitted. In
fact, asked, pleasantly
"Where have you been, Yorker"
.To the city. | stopped just now at
Marley Church.
Now, in Marley churchyard was the Lyt'
tlcton vault, and there had the girl, Amy,
been placed. wondcrcd that he dare make
an allusion to her; wondered, and was
wounded rs well. So said no more.
All, he was sadly changed! He Looked
old and haggard, and terribly worn. 1t wa'
plainly seen that his best and most earncs
affections had been wrung. Kind, indul
gent even, he was strangely reserved. Tho
!, old sweet words and tender ways, the kiss
the lingering touch, the gentleHess almos
womanly, all gone; utterly, utterly gone
, 1t little mattered what she had been to him
she was no more; but his worshiper-hi
wife. Might never, never be aught thai
this-a castaway2
: l said this to him once-said it in a rag
Of tears. Can you imagine his answer
Well, he turned upon me iiercely;
GA castaway? God help you, woman
have done this thing ?"
Then, as usual, he quilted me withou
another word.
had gone to his room-never after did
cross that threshold-heaven and earth wer
not further apart than were man and wife
Yet, as l have already told you, was no
one to be easily dispirited; | had vas
amount of courage. would never ALLOW
I despair to canker my life and eat my heart
And am unchanged, assure you.
. Acting upon principle, determined t
: electrlfy our apathetic existence, to arouse
to vivify it; in fact, my good husband Of
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

ANTHONY TRoLLopE's VIEW OF AMERICAN
GIRLs.-In America girl may form friend
ly intimaty with any young man she fancies
and though she may not be free from little
jests and good-humored joking, there is no
injury to her from such intimacy. 1t is her
acknowledged right to enjoy herself after
that fashion, and to have what she calls
good time with the young men. A dozen
such intimacies does not stand in her way
when there comes some real adorer who
means to marry her and is able to do SO.
She rides with these friends, walks with and
corresponds with them. She goes out to
balls and picnics with them, and afterwards
let's herself in with latch-key, while her
| papa and mamma are abcd and asleep, with
perfect security. II there be much to be
said against the practice, there is also much
to be said for it. Girls on the continent Of
Europe, on the other hand do not dream of
making friendship with man. cousin
with them is as much out of the question as
the most perfect stranger. In strict families
girl is hardly allowed to go out with her
brother, and have heard of mothers who
thought it indiscreet that father should be
seen alone with his daughter at u theatre.
All friendship between the sexes under such
a social code, is looked forward to as post
nuptial ioys. Here in England there is
something betwixt the two. The intercourse
with young men and girls is free enough to
enable the latter to feel how pleasant it is to
be able to forget for awhile conversational
restraints, and to acknowledge how joyous
a thing it is to indulge in social intercourse in
which the simple delight of equal mind in
equal talk is just enhanced by the unconcious
remembrance that boys and girls when
they meet together may learn to love. There
is nothing more sweet in youth than this,
nothing more natural, nothing more fitting
nothing indeed more essentially necessary
for Gods purposes with his creatures. New
ertheless, here with us, that is the restriction,
and ii is seldom that girl can allow her
self lie fun ilow of friendship with a man
who is not old enough to be her father, un-
less he is her lover as well as her friend
From ..The Vicar Of Bullhampton."
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05
TnE BEACH AT CAPE MAYA correspon.

The BEACH AT CAPE MAYA correspon-
dent writes:
No pen can do justice to the beach, the
sea and the sky on these beautiful moonlight
nights which we arc now having. You
will see those who have arrived about sun
down, and have been detained with supper,
washing and dressing indoors, struck temp
orarily speechless as the granduer OF the
moollght ocean first breaks upon them.
Hard, and wicked, and practical must be
man or woman unmoved by such glorious
view given by God to the fortunate few of
us to melt away our GOODNESS, to warm our
charities and better natures, and to preach
us grave old sermon, as silent as it is eff
fectiye. dashed by the storm, the sea is
awe-iuspiring and full of sublimity. Glist-
ening quietly in the sun, it looks like some
huge monster asleep, with each ripple
scale upon its back. but when silyered by
moonlight and beating upon the. shore in
long quiet swell, it speaks straight to the
soul. and instinctively we look around to see
il some wave does not bear the imprint of
Chlist's foot, as when Of old He walked
upon tie waters. There is more music in
Tie sea than there is in many bands-more
mystery than in all sealed books.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

A NOBLE INSTANCE OF GENERosITr.-A
colored man in this city some eighteen
years ago bought his freedom Of his master.
and, working hard, early ana iale, soon was
Ing since, and he now own the finest livery
and hack stand, in the State. His fortune
is estimated at about $4,000. His old
master, who, at the time of the evacuation ',,.s
of Richmond, was worth halfa million, be-
came ruined. The former slave, being ap-
prised OF The misfortunes OF his old master,
be took him ia his house and gave him ey-
crything he desired; Shortly after this the
exnensive one and he was borne to a lot in
the cemetery paid for by his old slave, who
also paid for his funeral outlay. Over him
was raised a handsome monument, paid for
with the colored an'smoneey. Inc wiaoW
of the decease slaveowner lives in house
presented by the colored man, who also
supplies her with every comfort,-Raoh-
naond JoatTn0t,
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NUMBER 1876.
died-the nightyou sa,o in the library,
Carine.
A light seemed breaking upon me.


Corine."
A light seemed breaking upon me.
"Who told you that saw youf" asked.
"You told it in your illness. You raved
Of the balcony, the open window, the chlo-
roform, the severed vein. listened to it all,
and that innocent victim was my child
that murderess my wie. Ah, the torture!''
A terrible torture, for the great drops
dampcned his forehead. Mechanically
wiped them away, thinking as did so that
the death-sweat was upon him. After a
pause, spoke again;
"Knowing that, why did you not de-
nounce me ?"
81 loved you."
"Loved met" with short, hard laugh.
.sHe knows let Him judge-how l
loved you--how / love-sec-how much"
he reached out, and took my hand-the
right hand; he drew it to his lips, and
kissed it tenderly-ss see how love you"
he whispered" see how love and-7'ar-
DON"
Then, then it was as If the floodgates OF
my soul were lifted. With great cry, l
bowed my head and wept. l kissed his
lips, pressed his poor thin hands against
my tear-wet face.
"stay with mel" l madly implored.
What shall do if you go from mel Save
me love you love you !"
-wife-poor darling y
"You shall not die-you shall not heaven
will be lnerciful yet !"
| Darling to the door, called for the aid SO
nigh. They came-the physician, the wo-
man came, but stood there reluctantly.
.'IIelp him |" cried g he has tainted;
help him, doctor!"
ssDear madame" was'the answer, ,solemnly
given, human help is nothing now-your
husband is dead y
repeat the assertion with which began
this statement: am young, and beautiful,
and rich am gay, and dashing, and reck-
less, therefore, defy you to say that I am
not happy.
A widow, childless and alone, harvest
nv fears and tears, and make the most of
tllS pleaSanl SuHiluCl-tiiic vi hiS aih :"
queen in my way, admired, feared, and wor-
shipped. Noy Guldford and l meet very
often. The awkwardness of our first inter
view was pleasantly dspclled by the pres
ence of his newly y-married wife. Yet, even
had he been alone, we were too well-bred to
quarrel.
! We hide strange secrets in these close
locked chambers of the heart. What cum
ming sorcery has dragged mine forth Why,
the gloomy night, the ceaseless drip, drip,
drip of the rain upon the window-pane, the
Z the memory of man loved, and the ghost
y of myself that looked at me just now from
d the mirror. Surely could have felt nc
/ greater fear had the dead arisen. But an
q very brave. A woman who lost every earth
n ly happiness and heavenly hope need b
@ brave to desperation. And such womel
l. have done with tears-that blessed rain ma,
y never freshen their arid waste Of life. Tears
u They have not wet my eyes since-since h
IF went from me.
Turn the page. My promise is fulfilled
l. IhaUe told the truth
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-22
CHICAGO.
Arrival from SSerAnealtO-TheT Tax on
Insurance Agencies.

Arrival from SacrAEnentO-The Tax on
Insurance Agencies.
CHICAGO, June 2l.-This morning 8
special train from Sacramento, California,
reached this city, Bringing the wife Of
Gov. Stanford, President Of the General
Pacific Railroad, her children, servants,
and friends. The train eonsisis of two
elegant care, which were built at Sacra-
mento.
Daniel Scott, well-kDown au0tioneer
Of this city has absconded. leaving deli
ciences TO the extent of ten TO twenty
thousand dollars.
The Supreme Court Of this State has
approved the validity of the provision of
the city charter, requiring foreign insur-
aBce companies having agencies in this
city 10 pay two dollars on every one hun
dTei dollars premiums received. The
care was that Of A. Z. Ducst w. the city Of
Chicago, i'm which he claims from the city
$3,756 80, the amount of tax which he
paid 10 the city "a agent for several New
York companies. Ii being claimed that
the law had 10 right 10 discriminate be-
tween home and foreign companies in this
respect.
The case was decided Tor defendant ny
the Superior Court Of Chicago, and that
has now been affirmed on an appeal. In
consequence of this decision the city hiss
commenced suit against twenty. five agents
to compel them to pay the back tax which
they have heretofore neglected TO do.
The continued cold wet weather is be
coming serious cause Of alarm to oIlr
farmers. Unless there is change soon the
corn crop in Northern aud Middle Illinois
will come near proving failure.
IL is understood that the elevator rhe o
are hot disposed to comply with the sishes
OF The Board Of Trade az indicated by the
resolutions passed on Saturday; at least
not Tor the present. II is said that they
hold of until the bGlk Of grain now in
the county shall have bseu sent to the
market ..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-22
INCIDENTS.

A correspondent Of the Knoxville
Wing says, that at the speaking a
Daniridge, the indications were clearly
on Senter's side, and at Newport with
Stokes.
The Knoxville Press and Herald o.
the 18th inst. has the following ''straws:''
In talking with an intelligent gentle
man from Granger county, yesterday,
about the relative strength of the SenteT
and Stokes parties in his county, we were
horned that many Of those who were
loudest in their advocacy of Stokes a
few weeks since, (himself among the
number,) have about concluded to go for
Senter.
ESQ. w. of New Market Valley, att
tended the speaking of cambridge on
Thursday, having gone there decided
Stokes man, After listening attentively
to the speeches, he returned to his home
aud announced his intention to vote for
Senter. He says that Stokes speech
was too ambiguous, and that he don't
stand fair on the only question involved,
the franchise. ss s4a4 $3.50 i.ls.. {
Mr.. c. prominent Republican of the
lower end of Anderson county, was in
town to-day. He says that the farmers
of his settlement want all the whites to
vote, and that Ssnter will get a majority
at his precinct. We also met gentle-
man from Fincastle yesterday who says
that Campbell is wheeling into line for.
Senter. These things, like straws, indi-
cate how the current is setting.
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KANSAS.
a surveying Party Atsacked-fteaVy
Indian Fighting.

"a RHAy A-
Indian Fighting.
ST. LOUIS. June 2l-The Republican
has a speciai from Hays City, Kansas, da
ted 10Th, which says: Col. Greenwood
surveying party. who are surveying th,
Kansas Pacific railroad, from Sheridan 4
Denver. were attacked this morning, IF
teen miles beyond Sheridan, by band o
fifty Cheyennes. The Indians came upor
them quite unexpected, but the surveyor
we're aIl we'll armed, and after ! desper
ale fight succeeded in killing four Indi
aus, wonnding several others, and put
ting the balance to fight.
Two brothers named Schuyler 10 Green
woods party were wounded-one of them
critically, having received three balls il
the thigh, the other but slightly. iI.sf
The conductor on the western bound
mail train, YESTERDAY, reports having seen
not less than forty Indians twenty mile;
west Of here.
An Omaha special TO the same paper
SAYS a party of nineteen citizens started
from North Platte on Friday afternoon to
search for a band of thieves. They re-
turned ST. noon yesterday with three Sioux
prisonets and thirty-six head Of stock.
The Indians with Spotted Tail and 200
lodges have left the reservation and are
coming down, with what purpose it is no.
known. ~ Ill M
Army officers who came down on the
steamer Cora report fight between the
Sioux and Rees Indians below Fort Bu-
ford, in which the Sioux left 10 killed and
Is wounded, and the latter killed and 80
wounded. The Sioux have gone for REIN
forcements and intend to renew the fight.
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Disturbing the PubIIc Pe.ca

Policeman Garner yesterday arrested, In
the alley between Cherry and College
streets, in the rear of the POstofice, seven
negro women, who were engaged IN load
and abusive language. An elderly negroes,
il appears, accused one of the party of tax
log her daughter into house of prcslitu-
ton, which was the cause Of the ruInpus.
Oh their way to the police station, two Of
the party pitched into the policeman with
a vengeance, with view Of making heir
escape, when be was compelled to ue his
club pretty freely over the head of ore Of
the number, who appeared to be decidedly
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-22
WASHINGTON.
GOId Sales and Bond Purehases-New
fHt Arrangement.

GOta Sales and Bond purchaEes-NeW
ftt Arrangement.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-After the clos
of the present fiscal year, June 80, and
until further notice, instead Of weekly pnr.
chases Of bonds and sales Of gold, the
Secretary of the Treasury will purchase
81 900, 900 in bonds, on alternate weeks
commencing Thursday, July l, and viii
sell 81 900 900 in gold on alternate weeks
commencing Thursday, July s. The AS
sistant Treasurer at New York has beep
instructed accordingly.
On the 18th inst. Secretary Fish ad,
dressed an official letter TO the British
Minister, informing him Of the action q
the House of Representatives. at the last
session, recommends renewal OF neg otis
tiOns Tor arrangement of trade with Cana
ds, and inviting Mr.. Thornton's co opera
ton, with a view of negotiation of COM
merce covering the interchange OF pro
ducts, free navigation of the st. Lawrence,
freedom of gulf fisheries, and much other
matters as may be embraced in the gems
eral subject of trade regulations between
the United States and Canada. The
British government has given the Cana
dian authorities the practical control Of
their subjects so far as they are cons
cerned, and it is expected that Canadian
Commissioners will arrive here to confer
with the Assistant British Minister in
consideration of the proposed convention.
President Grant and family returned
10 Washington this evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-22
school Examination at brentwood

To the Editors ofthe Union and Am erican.
BRENTWOOD, June 19--Ye sterday the
annual examination Of our worthy trainer
of the young ide4s" VIM. Il. Phipps, came
off and all the surrounding country seemed
TO have taken unusual interest, especially
the ladies, who turned out in all their
beauly-which this neighborhood is cele-
brated foT--to hear the Interesting speech
es aud Dialogues Of the rising generation.
Everything passed of pleasantly. A
sumptuOus dinner was spread, consisting Of
all the niCeties. Oar country mothers are
skilled in fixing up. All on the ground
seemed to have had an unususl good APP
petite and ate heartily.
Mr.. Phipps' school,! in pleasant grove,
one mile south Of Brentwood, on the Nash
Vile and Decatur railroad, and no one
takes more pains for the advancement Of
children than he.
Al night most of the young and gay
met a: DR.. ID. W. Carmack's, and touched
the light fantastic toe until late hour,
where all went merry AZ a marriage bell,
and as the silVery moon was hiding her
modest ia &c behind the ancient hills-the
music sounded its last notes, and then
"was hurryiGg to and fro"-bidding good
night, looking up hats, hitching up horres
and then might be seen, on the different
roads branching out, the fairies of the
night on their way home, with their
sWeethearts, whose songs and laughter
echoed through the woods, the true notes
Of happiness.
To the Doctor and his estimabIe lady,
the ladies and gentlemen present, feel IN.
der many obligations for the enjoyment Of
the evening, and the hearty welcome and
hospitality shown to all. May they never
know trouble, but by name. Echo.
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INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT.

BALTIMORE, June 2l.-Charles III. Nc
Donald, aged sixteen years, employed in
the Republican Office at Frederick, Mary
land, committed suicide this morning 10y
taking lsudanum.
FORTRESS MONROE June 2l-The lrig-
stes Savannah and Macedonia, of the praC
tics squadron, passed out to-day on their
annual cruise, the steamers Mercury and
Penniwinkle towing.
BUFFALO, N. Y, June 2l.-Thomss
Hynes, released from Auburn State Prison
March last, stabbed Michael Cochran in
this city Last night inficting three serious
wounds. Hynes IL in PRISON. Cochran
life is desPaired OF.
SPRIEGFELU, MASS, June 2l.-ViCe
President CuIfax spent the day i'll this city
a. the guest of San'l BowIes, aud leaves
tomorrow 10 visit Senator Morrill,, STsl.
ford.
ST. JOINS, n. l., June u The British
troop ship Crocodile arrived Saturday nigh
eleven days from plymouth Ii will EN-.
bark the forlieth battalion of the siXiceoth
rifles and sail Tuesday for England, ther,
being no Britirh troops ia New Brunswick
| and IL IL SUPPOSED not more than one com
pany will be stationed here IN the future
NEW YORK, June 2l.-Yesterday eve
ming John Kinney, of Newark, N. j., be
came involved ia quarrel with his wifi
seized nm sx aud Inflicted a wound upOT
her head which will probably terminal
fatally.
MALONE PLANE, Schuylkill couuty
Pa, June IA terrible explosion &C
Cured here about hslfpast O'Clock thu
/ evening. The boiler of locomotive I'll
pine belonging TO the Reading railroad
exploded, Killing George Wilson, engineer
instantly. The fireman wss badly hun
Int there ia prospect of his recovery.
Hartford, CT, June 2l.-Judge jos
L. Allyn, of this city, formerly one 81 tn
United States Judges for Arizona territory
who died recently at Paris, left by has vii
$1,000 each TO orphan asylum, Harttor
hospital, Hartford charitable society, an
Young Meu's institute; $4,000 for Ill
erection Of Il piece Of RtatusrY in the Pal
-, 800 10 the Hon. Gideon Wells and Wn
FaXon, late OF the navy, who were hj
warm personal friends, and the balance
has relations.
SAVANNAH, Ga, June 81 -r The sleant
Cicket hom Key Vert bonnd 10 Ne
York, went ashore At 81. Augustine, tiOrldi
Oh the i7Ih, She is d iotal lose
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SUDDEN DEATH.
a Man Attacked with Hemarrhage
and Died In the Street.

A Man Attacked with Hen.arrhaUe
and Died In the Street.
About IL o'clock yesterday, young
man named Johnny McGee was attack ed
with hemorrhage of the lungs on the pave
ment in front OF the depot of the Louisville
and Nashville railroad, resulting in stran-
gulstion, which produced death in less tn an
two minutes The deceased came to this
city from Chicago during the war, and led
wild and reckless life, and after making
himself terror to the frequenters of the
jungIes, he Joined the 10Th U. s. infantry,
and served until that regiment was muE-
tered out of service. While in Chicago,
we understand that he was race-ridef,
and at one time wss seriously injured BY 3
horse falling down. .r
Upon hearing Of the death, Coroner Nor
will summoned a jury and held an inquest
over his body. On his person was found
bis discharge papers, and a certificate Of
deposit signed j. w. Childress for $3.50.
The jury rendered verdict that lac earse
TO his death by straDgulation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-22
A PHENOMENON IN THE CASPIAN SEA

A PHENOMENON IN THE CASPIAN SEA-
A phenomenon of most extraordinary
nature, says the Pdu Mall Gazette, has
lately been witnessed by the inhabitants
of the borders of the Caspian Sea. This
huge salt lake is dotted with numerous
islands which produce yearly large
quantity of naphtha, and it is no uncom-
mon occurrence for fires to break out in
the works and burn for many days be-
fore they can be extinguished. Early in
April, owing to some subterraneous dis
turbances, enormous quantities of this
infsmmable substance were projected
from the naphtha wells, and spread over
the entire surface of the water, and be-
coming ignited, notwithstanding every
precaution, converted the whole sea into
the semblaRce Of gigantic flaming
punch bowl, many thousands of square
miles in extent. The fire burnt itself out
in about forty>eight hours, leaving the
surface strewed with the dead bodies Of
innumerable fishes. Herodotus men"
tions tradition that the same phsnome-
non was once before observed by the
tribes inhabiting the shores of the Cas-
Man Sea
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The Concert Tonight.

Tonight at Masonic Hall we are afford
ed another opportunity Of hearing the
beautiful music of that gifted trio Of
artistes Miss Generes and Messrs. Wheat
and Farmer, in complimentary concert
given To Mr.. Leo Wheat. And as it is
seldom our citizens can hear such really
beautiful music, and at the same time,
attest their appreciation of Tennessee
talent, we have no doubt but that the
house will be filled.