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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

!. BALrIMoRE, Dec. 13.-Cotton is a shade lower
with moderate demand middlings. 145zc
sales 500; net receipts, 1876 coastwise, 800
total, AS; exports coastwise, 300; stock, TO- 224
Flour more active and steady Howard street
superfne, s5@5 so do extra, S6@6 rs; dc
family Sc 75@s Is, City Mills superiine, s5@7
Western superfne, 81 75@5 % dc extra, IS 75
@6 Is; do family, Sc 50d7 20. Wheat steady
and some grades command better prices choice
white, 81 7001 s5 fair to prime, 81 40@1. go
prime to choice red, 81 COOL so fair to good
81 409l 55 r; common, 81 150p1 80; Ohio and
Indiana, SO 3S@1 40. Corn closed weak white
Toe yellow 71072c Oats active at 51@52c
Provisions nominal and unchanged. whiskey
soils at 93c
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

4, Nor SOLD. Exhibition Grounds of the
New Castle County Agricultural Society, which
Mere to have been sold on Saturday, were not
pnt up, owing to the non-attendance Of num-
her Of stock holders, and the sale will now take
pace at the Board Of Trade Rooms, in this city
on Saturday afternoon, December 2itb.
coRREcrIoN.-H. l.. Tatnall sold the property
corner OF Delaware Avenue and Washington
streets, to John G. Haddock for S11, 500, and not
%: 4. Cause, as We enormously stated in ouI
edition Of yesterday. We understand Mr.. Had
dock proposes to erect on the lot four handsome
tirss story brick houses with Mansard roof
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15
Deaths.

GRIFFITH.-In this city, on the 18th instant, Hugh
Grinith, in the SD year of his age.
PLUNKETT.--0n Saturday, the 10th inst, Thomas
II. son of Philip and Lydia Plunkett, aged 1s
years.
WAITE.-On the 18th instant, Sallie X. daughter Of
Joseph 4. and Elizabeth Waite, In the nth year
of her age.
GREGG.-In this city, on the 9Th inst, Rachel E.
Gregg, in the 32d year Of her age.
RIDDLE.-In New Castle, on the morning Of the
30th ult., Mrs. Margaret X. Riddle, widow OF the
late James Riddle, ESD, and mother Of the late
Hon. George Read Riddle, In the 18th year OF her
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

WYOMING CoLLEGE.-The Closing Exercises Of
the Fall Term of Wyoming College will occur ON
the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, the
2lst inst. AT o'clock, the students will give a
literary entertainment, and in the evening, the
drama of "Ten Nights IN a Bar Room," will be
enacted. On Friday morning there will be a
general reunion Of teachers, pupils, patrons and
friends OF the Institution.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

Two CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.-Last Wednes.
day evening" two little girls of six and four years
respectively, were left with kerosene lamp burn
ing in the chamber I'm which they had been put to
bed. The house took fire and the children persisted.
They cannot tell their story, but all the appeara-
ces Indicate that the fire originated I'm their room,
was probably an explosion, with the usual conse-
quences. This might have been occasioned In vari-
GUS ways known to those who are familiar with the
dangers of this method of artificial illumination.
To add to this wretched "accident,r the mother Of
the children, inconsolabe for their loss has become
maniac. Further comment seems to US to be quite
unnecessarily Y. Tribune.
How long will people continue to burn Kerosene,
and expose themselves to the most fearful deaths!
No accident ever occurred from Pratts Astral OIL
this will not explode. All dealers have 1t for sale.
II you use this you need apprehend no danger 1t
may he had here OF K. Bringhurst Co.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

INSTITUTE LECTURES Lecture Committee
of the Wilmington Institute are perfecting their
arrangements for a course of Literary Lectures.
Miss Dickinson, who has been heretofore an
nounced, will deliver her lecture on the evening
of Monday, January 9th The Committee have
also secured the services of Rev. J. l.. NJ Curry,
of Alabama, distinguished speaker, who visited
Wilmington previous to the Rebellion, and deliy-
cred a highly popular lecture. He will come
about the goth Of January.
No regular course Of Scientific Lectures will
probably be given, this winter.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

WEDNESDAY, Dec 14.-Meat unchanged. But
ter 45@50c, some selling as low as 40c, eggs $50
turnips 10@12c, other vegetables unchanged
Hogs $40 per cwt, sausage 166D1Sc per pound
scrapple per pound SM1Oc
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

III the city Of Wilmington during the month of
Noyemhar 1874.

nm rUtaI. ...........,.... tt 1871
from year to 2, O. 2 to s, 4 8 to 10, O.; 10 to
~ 20 to 80, 81 80 to 40, 2; 40 to 90, Q; SO to
"; =; 60 to 20, 3; 20 to 80, l so to 90 1-9i.
a Torn in America, 49, England, ! Ireland g.
Males 10; Females, 15-3l.
White, 25 Colored, 6-3i.
ELISHA HUXLEY, Registrar
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

demand extra Pennsylvania and Western steers
ssi "a cents fair to good, Ga a cents; COM
mon, 5 a 7 cents per pound. Sheep in fair
demand, at a cents per pound. Hogs are
unchanged, 80 a $3.50 per cwt.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15
Markets by Telegraph.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 14.-Cotton, unchanged.
Flour unchanged Pennsylvania extra family
S6@6.50. Wheat, rye and oats unchanged. Corn
unchanged ; new yellow 70@72c.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

LNARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-The 6yss
IL subscriber will sell at private sale his farm 5:a
situated In Pencader Hundred, New Castle County.
Del, about 2 miles from st. Georges Station, and
one from Del junction on Del r. containing
loan, good state of cultivation, and well adapted
to the raising OF grain and grasses. There is quite
variety OF fruit trees and also considerable guam
tity OF very excellent tmberland. The improve
ments are a large and commodious dwelling con-
tanning IL rooms, an excellent cellar and good
well OF water at the door. Frame barn and stable
carriage house, granary, smOke-house, and other
out-buildings, all In good order Agood part of the
purchase. money could remain, or property In the
cities OF Philadelphia or Wilmington would be taken
IN payment: This farm is well worthy the attention
OF those Wishing TO purchase, as the owner is de-
termined to sell. For further particulars, call on or
address the subscriber at IS n. Water street. Phila
dephla, or ID. b. Stewart, st. Georges, Del.
decs,2m,w WIN, w. STEWART. SIR.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

CHANaE OF HouR.-The steamer Ariel, plying
between this city and Philadelphia, will hereaf-
ter leave the last named city at O'Clock p. NJ,
instead of at $50 as heretofore.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

Joseph Passmore and Benjamin w. Passmcre
nave been granted letters documentary upon the
Estate Of Hannah Wiley, lato of Wilmington
samuel NJ Harrington, Esq, is their attorney.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

DREW SEMINARY APPoINTMENrs.-Rev. John
7. Gracey, A. NJ, of the India Mission Con-
ference, has been appointed to fill, for the en-
suing year, the Chair Of Historical Theology, in
Drew Theological Seminary, made vacant by the
death OF Rev. DIR. McCintock He has accepted
the position and entered upon the duties. Mr..
Gracey is a brother of Rev. s. L. Gracey of
this city, and is well known in this State, having
married lady from this city. The severe ill
ness of the latter prevented tho execution OF his
plan to return 10 ln,'il
Rev. Stephen j.. IA lNin. we'll known in this
State is temporaiiiy filling the Char of Pastoral
Theology, in t'.c same institution.
Divorces. At each se- ion Of our Legislature
there are a large nunber OF applications Tor
divorce, and it seems that the coming session is
to prove no exception to the rule. We notice
already the following advertisements of appli-
cation in the various local papers OF this county
Joseph c. File, from his wife, Sarah Jane File.
Lconzo G. File, from his wife, Mary Z. File.
Samuel W. Davis, from his wife, Elizabeth
Davis.
William II. Wilkins, from his wife, Mary A.
wilkins.
Thomas Grimes, from his wife, Elizabeth
Parker Jefreris, from his wife, Hannah +.
Jefferis.
Iizetta Fish. from her husband, John Il. Fish.
Annie M. Mullen from her husband, John M.
Mullen.
Clara R. stites from her husband, John s.
Sites.
Eleanora W. Casperson, from her husband,
William +. Casperson.
Martha J. Dickson, from her husband, James
A. Dickson.
Anna Jones, from her husband, Henry Jones.
Susan N. Theilmann, from her husband,
Anthony Theilmann.
Rebecca ]. Nethery, from her husband, James
Nethery.
Mary @. Chase, from her husband, Thatcher
| Chase.
We also notice the following in the Milford
| Mutual Friend;
Hettie Frame, from her husband, Dr.. Robert
| O. Frame
Cecilia Stevens, from her husband, Harry
Stevens.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

az The microscope shows the color of the hair
due to deposition OF pigment in Its substance.
When the hair glands become enfeebled, this pig.
ment falls. One after another the hairs become
white, or fall out, producing badness. Badness is
easy to prevent but hard to cure. Ayers Hair VigoI
stops IL; even restores the hair sometimes: always
restores Its color Immediate renovation is at once
vslble softness, freshness and the gloss OF youth
This great ornament should be preserved since II
can be by Ayers Hair vigor, which is beautifully
clean and free from anything Injurious to the hair
Tribune, Springuiiie, NJ Y.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

fH- n man wants a bottle Of whiskey, let him
buy 1t and take It home like man, and not sneak
home with bottle Of "Bittersp or "Cordial," ana
pretend that 1t is medicine. II he wants tonic
that is something better than temporary stimuant
he should get a bottle of Peruvian Syrup IAN Iron
Tonc) that will vitaze the blood and give durable
strength to the system.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

rn-Mrs. s H. Stevenson, corner Sd and King Sts.,
has a large assortment of velvets, Satins Velvet.
Gems, cut bias, for Dress and Coat Trimmings; ele-
giant Black velveteen for Ladies' Sacques and Chill
drens wear. A fne assortment OF Velvet and SILK
Dress Buttons.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

Do not forget to send what you owe for the
TRIBUNE, to this office, at Christmas.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

Do not forget to send what you owe for the
TnIBuNE. to this office, at Christmas.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15
Our Neighbors.

=, DO not forget to send what you owe for the
TRIBUNE, to this Office, at Christmas.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

tU-Mrs. s. e. Stevenson, cor. Third and King Sts.,
has all the latest styles OF Hats and Bonnets Feath
ers, Flowers and Ribbons, of all kinds which she
is selling at Philadelphia prices. Call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

FARMERS AND OTHERS can buy the best family coal
at 50 80 for stove $3.50 for nut 224O lbs for cash. at
the yard south Of Market-street BRIDGE Wilmington
Del. WIN, j.. I,RoWN.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

~ For cards, ciyyllays and other printing, give
the COMMERCIAL fob ONCE your orders
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

LNoR SALE.-A steam engine and mill machinery
IL Engine IA in cylinder, SO In. stroke, fly wheel is
feet diameter Husk and pit gearing complete for
very moderate. Also, ~ in. improved Johville
Turbine Water Wheel, as good as new, with shaft
pullies, ETC., and one pair OF feet burs For sale
only for want OF use. For further particulars, apply
to JOSEPH TATNALL,
ap14,u WilmiL gton, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15
The Peninsula.

Do not forget to send what you owe for til
TRIBUNE, to this office, at Christmas.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

The hrst-cass private Residence, No. COS <1ss
French street. Lot front on French street 80 &:ai
Il. In. Main building fronts on French street "a
feet, with fonr-story buildings in rear. Yard i'm.
proved with fruit, ornamental trees and shrubbery.
on back building, commanding fine view of Della
ware river and adjacent country The house being
elevated ground, this view can never be INSTRUCTED.
One OF the most convenient and desirable residen-
COS In the CITY, Thirteen rooms, provided with all
modern domestic improvements. A large portion
perty. For terms, apply to
A. G. PEARSON,
nov25 1md&ws On the Premises,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMEMORATE n

Financial Quotations,
Furnished to us by JOHN MCLEAN A Sow Pantara
6o2 Market street. Wilmington, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

LNOR SALE-Ten two and three story houses ,Gss
IL most of them new, in varions parts OF the a:iJ
city; apply to JOHN G. HADDOCK, 81 W. Seventh
street, or in Causes Building, corner Front and
Tatna streets (3d floor. dec1Od&w,tf
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

he DELAWARE TRIBUNE, having by far he largest
circulation Of any newspaper published in this State,
being also pery largely read by others than subscribers
IA large portion of pho belong 10 the opposite political
@rty), offers to advertisers the best opportunity oe
makihJ kno'rn their business 10 the people Of Deiarare.
is a STiTEpdrer, as popular on the Maryland as
Oh fhe Itnnsylrania Inc. For advertising e,1ns ad-
diless Mn publishers
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

EIRsT ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-12-15

EDWARD BRINGBURsT, President.
Attest, ]. +. WILLIAMSON, Clerk.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30
"a Slight Pleasantly"

War has its Jokes and merriment. but
the comedies of war are often more dread
fiil than the tragedies of peace. Freder-
lex In his works records the following In.
cident, which no narrates rs ''slight pleas
antry, TO relieve the readers minds"
The Prussians had q detached post ut
Smirzitz. The little garrison there was
much harassed by lurking bands OF
Austrians, who shot their sentries, cut of
their supplies, and rendered II almost GER
tain death to any one who vcntured to
emerge from the ramparts. Some invent
i've genius among tho Prussians construct
cd a straw man, very like life, represent
ing sentinel with his shouldcred musket.
BY series of ropes this efligy was made
TO move from right to left, rs II walking
his beat. A well-armed band OF Prus-
SLAMS then hid In thicket near by.
Ere long a company of Austrian scouts
approached. From distance they eyed
the sentinel, moving to and fro as no
guarded his post. A sharp-shooter crept
near, and taking deliberate aim ut his sup
posed victim, fired. A twitch upon the
rope caused the image to fall fiat. The
whole band Of Austrians, with shout,
rushed to the spot. The Prussians from
their ambuscado opened upon them u
deadly fire of bullets. Then, rs the
ground was covered with tho mutilated
and the dead, tho Prussians, causing the
welkin to ring with their peals Of laughter.
rushed with fixed bayonots upon their en-.
trapped foo. Not q single Austrian had
escaped being struck by bullet. Those
who were not killed outright were wound
ed, and were taken captive. This Is one
of the .'slight pleasantries" OF war.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30
Generous Christianity.
Beocher thus puts In word for large

ooo'n'i ','" pu,s -" ~ '' '*'
heartednoss In dealing with the poor'
Now, when Christianity makes gin
TO the poor, Il can not afford to pick Of
tho ,neanest products of the tree. and say
to them: "You aro poor. and you can
eat this worm eaten fruit" When Chris
tianity gives to tho poor. It Is bound to
give TO them tho best It has. Therefore,
when you build missions for the poor,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30

A correspondent relates the following
very curious fact in natural history: While
civil engineer was making some explo-
rations In Salisbury. upon n mountain
some 1900 feet In height, his attention was
attracted by rock of peculiar appear
ance. 1t was weight Of thousands Of
tons. and Of the kind called specklcd
granite. II was much tho shape OF half
an egg.-the part corresponding to the
outside shell being very regular and
smooth. The end where It appeared to
have been separated from another portion
Of the rock In part gave indications OF q
scam. and In part exhibited an irregular
surface. rs If the solid rock had been bro
ken. The form and situation of tho rock
were 50 peculiar that tho engineer took
particular notice Of them. In the course
of his surveys no ascended an adjaccn.
mountain some few miles distant. Az
the top Of this he found the counterpart
OF the rock on the other mountain, the
broken end Of which In every respect an-
swered to the broken end of tho other 80
that he could not feel the least doubt Of
their having constituted ut some an i'm
mense egg-shaped pebble. Tho engineers
explanation was that when the surface OF
that portion of the earth was covered with
water this immense rock was liftesi BY
the leo frozen 10 In surface, and split by
the freezing Of water that entered tho
scam, and that Il had been deposited In
parts as the loo melted, ono upon ono
mountain and the other upon the other.
tho break In the Ice corresponding TO that
In the rock. -''''' o
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30
A Vast Grogshop.

Bear me witness IL l exnggerate when
say. that the country Is rapidly becom-
ing one vast grogshop, to which half a
million of Its youth are yearly introduced.
and over whose threshold sixty thousand
are annually carted to n .drunkard's grave.
The streets OF our cities echo to the shouts
and oaths Of drunken jewellers, from
whom society seeks protection through
police regulations; and within howell and
mansion alike. not entirely smothered
either by physical fear or social pride, u
heard the sound of insane violence and
wailing. What river Is there along our
coasts, what harbor upon whose shores Q
city stands. whose waters have not closed
over the bodies of those who, victims TO
this traffic. were flung by violent hands
from pier or bridge, or madly sought be-
meath their silent surface fo.getfulnes Of
woes or wretchedness too pregnant to be
bornel Within tho darkness Of dungeons
and along our highways, may be seen
wrecks Of former beauty md manhood
wrought by this traffic. and now and then
one, ~ by miracle. aiter long years OF
misery ard debascment rescued there
from, lifts up his voice In public, and
makes men aghast with the recital Of his
wees and degradation.-R H. As1ruy.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30
Habits.

There Is nothing that clings % pertina.
ciously to an individual rs habits acquired
in early y nth. The boy who lounges
away his evenings on the corner, In the
lager beer saloon, or In idle or unprofta-
ble conversation. Is laying up for himself
a score of misery which will plague him
for the rest of his life. and the youth who
at eighteen makes the humiliating con-
fession that he Is already 50 completely
the slave Of tobacco or ardent spirits that
he cannot give them up, Is to be regarded
with pity. Good habits acquired In early
life nre Just rs lasting IS bad ones. The
young man who spends his evenings Mt
homo In pleasant and profitable study. or
In the company of those from whose as
sociations he will learn only that which Is
good and ennobling, must have depraved
heart and taste II he docs not become q
good and useful man. Such thoughts as
these should be pondered well by the
young men Of tho present generation. %
many of whom arc wasting precious
moments and hours In moro than profit
less pursuits o..
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30

A MorHER's LovE.-A rivor widely
washed It's shores and rent away q bough
whereon bird had builta outage for her
summer hoIe. Down the white and
whirling stream drilled the green branch,
with It's wicker cup Of unhedgcd song.
and. huttering beside II as IL went. tho
mother bird. Unhecding the roaring riv::
or, on she went, her cries Of agony and
fear piercing tho pauses In tho storm:
How like tho love Of tho old-Gsshloned
mother. who followed the dove she had
plucked from her heart all over the world.
Swept away by passion that child might
be, Il msaered nOt, though he wns bearing
away with him the fragrance OF the shat
tered root-trce. yet that mother WAS with
him. Ruth through all this life and
Rachel at his death. ''." ,''. Z
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30

There Is man living In Calhoun oo1n-
ty. Miss. who Is supposed to he tho strong
est man In the State, II not In tho entire
South. He h thirty-flve years OF ago,
and weighs two hundred and twenty-five
hounds. He has been known to carry
three bars of railroad iron, when It takes
from three 10 Ave ordinary men 70 carry
one. He can take cask containing forty
gallons of whisky or water (the former u
preferred we presume) and raise Il nom
the ground and drink out Of tho btingholss
With n much ease n others could ont u
q common pitcher; and he has frequently
taken n barrel OF -four under e.oh srm,
and, balancing sack of salt on hts bead,
carried them for several hundred yards
with apparently but littlo effort. He
offers 70 bet That he can iin 1900
pounds. "'i-i 80
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30
Eugenie's Romance.

A correspondent Of tho Iynchburg
virqinian closes q recent letter In refer
ence to tho Imperial family Of France as
follows, with the following very roman
tic story Of the Empress, hitherto unpub-
lishcd. but for the exact truth Of which
ho can vouch. and tho curiosity of which
Is such that he relates It even at the risk
of some imputation Of egotism:
In 1851 the uncle of the writer resided
as American Minister at Paris, with .
largo family around him. At this time
appeared In society there Eugenie Mario
do Guzman, Countess Of Montljo; . love-
" person and nm aristocratic name secur-
ing her brilliant conquests In society, and
constituting her one OF the most famous
ladies In Paris. It was thought, and, In
deed, freely remarked, that her mother
was more ambitious than herself; that
the former designed for hor some great
alliance. while Eugenio herself appeared
q model of sincerity-a girl who would
choose to consult her heart In any mat
rin,onial affair. Her sister had Just mar.
ried tho Duke Of Alba and Berwick. .
lineal descendant OF James II Of Eng
land; and tho worthy mother, Donna
Maria, no doubt designed an equal mat.
rimonial destiny for tho moro lovely Of
her daughters. But the heart l. not al.
ways to be controlled, even In the most
aristocratio life, or to yield to its exactions
of convenience. Eugenia lost hers to .
fine looking blonde Virginian. young
William G. Rives, son Of the American
Minister. They were engaged to DO
married. But Amt Judy River, a Vir-
ginia matron. very decided and singular
In her scruples, interfered and broke of
the match; the Countess was too fast"
for her old Virginian views Of social 30
briefly. The woman for whom the future
had reserved 90 much, escaped tho com.
paratively humble match that her heart
had decided upon-the destiny Of q quiet
Virginia housewife-to ascend the throne
of France. Alas what other contrasts
may yot remain for her! II an event
had been ordered differently; II q pro-
spective mother.in.law had proved COM
placont, the Empress, the woman who
has adorned tho throne Of France, and
displayed to tho world the charms Of
another Cleopatra, might at this moment
bo quiet country matron living In q
farmhouse near Gotham Depot, County
of Albermarle and State of Virginia!