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THURSDA JULY 81, 1878.
"How came you to have it in your possess

"How came you to have it in your possess
ion, aunt?"
"Mr. - sent it to Matte as soon as he
heard of Owens death, and she gave it to me.
But, come children, you have had enough sad
ness for one day. Let US turn to something
more cheerful. Have you your dresses ar
ranged for the play?"
mo, aunt we have not thought OF the
play even, since we commenced Johns wife
Won't you tell US something of your young
days. We would much rather hear that"
"My young days were very much like yours
are now, Isabel; all spent in fun and frolic.
You know I have always told you, you re-
minded me of myself, when I was at my best ;
so don't be offended"
81 consider it great compliment, ma'am.
But, aunt, don't you think cousin Tom is very
like Mr.. Howard p
"Not bit, not bit. If I thought that,
he should never have my consent to step l
see he is about to take" The old lady gave
meaning glance at Isabel as she spoke.
The young girls face flushed, as she turned
away, saying ~
II am going to be the Miss Nancy Turner
of this county so, cousin Tom, you had better
mend your ways, or shall give the neighbor-
hood benefit with you for the subject"
81 would much rather see you like Johns
wife," whispered Tom, as the rest of the party
moved off.
And so it is One generation cometh, and
another passeth away. In all, the same les
sons are taught and learned. Tosome, knowl-
edge brngeth sorrow; while to others, it is but
the foretaste of that joy unspeakable, which
is to be found alone in the presence Of God
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CHAPTER XII.

We sat up until quite late hour that
night. Just before retiring, | went to the
window, and on looking out saw most mag
nfcent display of the aurora. l called Owen
to look at it, and he proposed, in order to
have better view, that we should all 60 out
on the lawn.
1t was so lovely that we remained out much
longer than we had intended On looking
round tosay something to Nellie, found that
all had returned to the house except Owen
and myself.
"I suppose they think they have been mar
ried too long to be sentimental" said Owen
laughingly.
II hope we may never be like the generali'
ty of married people, Owen"
"How do you mean, Matte? think the
generality of married people seem to get on
very WE'LL"
"Ycs but they become so unlover-like.".
"And do you wish me always to be your
lover, Mattie?"
II wish you to show me that love and at,
tention that you always have done, and not
one of these days, when we have been married
twenty or thirty years, to treat me as if was
not everything to you"
"Very we'll, 1 will try to please you. You
certainly are everything to me now, darling
But it is getting late, and we must 60 in"
AS we approached the house, we had to
pass by thick hedge of box. AS we drew
near it, I fancied I saw slight movement
among the leaves, but thinking it might be a
| bird which had taken shelter there for the
night, l did not notice it more particularly.
We had just reached the other side Of it,
when 1 heard the report Of a pistol, and then
Owen exclaimed
"Great God! am shot"
caught him in my arms as he fell and
when John and Mary came out, they found
him lying on the ground with his head in my
lap. The first thing remember was John
saying
"Where was the shot fired from Matte
Tell us, darling, quickly"
Ipointed to the hedge; but of course, there
was no one there.
My husband had been shot through the
lungs, and in attempting to raise him, the
blood flowed so profusely that I begged then,
to let him stay where he was until they could
send for physician. I remember now that
l thought he was dying, and l did not wish
them to take him from me.
For three hours I sat there immovable
Harry had started directly for doctor, and
John was kneeling by Ovens side, with his
hand ON his wrist. Nellie and Mary were
near me; but l could see but one face, and
that was the one resting on my lap, growing
paler and paler, as the life blood flowed from
the wound in his side.
How cool and calm I was then. 1t must
have been that was stunned, and did not
realize the magnitude of my aftliction, for
thought Of everything in those three hours.
remember wondering if the aurora was shining
on such another scene, anywhere in the world
and if the day would break and find us al
there. Such strange fancies as l had-and
none about Owen! / did not even watch his
face to see if consciousness was returning.
only felt that he was dying. l should be with
him to the last
Mary went in and brought me Il glass o.
wine. | took it and thanked her. As hearG
the sound of my own voice, it seemed to be
long to some one else. | had never spokcr
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one of the many ways that he takes to show
his power and to annoy me-

one of the many ways that he takes to show
his power and to annoy me-
81 am glad you soere prevented from going,
Henrietta. 1 think 1 can understand why
Mr.. Howard did not wish you to visit Mrs
Travers. do not know that my authority is
very good, but Miss Nancy Turner mentioned
that your aunt had not spoken very friendly
of him. suppose he did not wish you to 60
where he knew that all you would hear would
only embitter your feelings toward him. l
do not wish to exonerate him from blame.
He must have acted unkindly, or you would
never think of taking this step"
"And you believe 1 should be doing wrong
in desiring it even?'
eyes, it must be terrible thing to be trea-
ted unkindly by ones husband; but | think
wife's duty is to try and bear it, even though
she suffers in doing so. l do not see why he
should wish for a separation. He could not
expect happiness under the circumstances.
"He has never said he wished for one; but
he is away from me almost all the time, so
that it makes but little difference to him.
The only reason why hesitate in taking this
step is, that I think, in short time, he will
be free. I am not going to live much longer.
1 can feel that I am growing weaker every
day"
II hope you exaggerate your symptoms,
Henrietta If your mind was at ease, think
your health would improve"
mo. All of our family have died of con-
sumption, and know I have it now; but l
do not care to live. I met with passage in
reading, the other day, which expresses my
feelings exactly. The writer says
"No one knows how to look upon the trou'
bles and vanishing dreams of this life, until the
light of another falls upon it. No one knows
how mean every thing that is transient and
perishable appears unto me; how insignih-
cant the joys, nay, even the sutferings that
are past, as l stand trembling on the verge of
that bright world of innocence and safety,
where hope to appear with the child God
has given me-"
II never regret the death ofmy baby, Mat
tie. I am only too thankful it was taken
away, before it had known sorrow and suffer-
ing. My only prayer now is, that we may
soon be together"
"Then you will give up this horrible idea
of being separated from your husband, will
YOU not Henrietta? should leave you with
a. much lighter heart, if knew I could think
of you, in the future, as doing your duty
faithfully as all obedient and loving wife"
II will promise you that I will take no fur
ther steps in the matter for the next six
months Perhaps the end will come before
then. I am sorry you are going to leave me,
Matte; but glad that you are to be so happy
in your new home. Your married life is far
different from mine"
"You must remember our love was different,
Henrietta. If there is true love on both sides,
there can be but little unhappincss. l will
try to see you again before I leave. l shall
think of you very often, and pray daily that
our good Lord may watch over and direct you
for the future"
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CHAPTER xxx.

The day appointed for our departure from
Elmwood was fast drawing near, and l was be-
ginning to realize that leaving the home Of
my childhood, even though it auas to 60 to one
of my own, was very painful occurrence
The place had never seemed so dear to me as
now. knew that Mary would miss me, and
having no children to occupy her time and
thoughts, I feared that she might, sometimes,
be lonely.
On the morning of the day before we were
to leave Elmwood, Mary and John came
into the breakfast room, looking so happy,
that feared they were not sorry to 6 i've me
up. I was mistaken. Their bright looks
were from some other cause.
"Mattie, Mary insists upon my asking you
if there is anything you would like to take
from Elmwood to your new home-something
that may remind you of 'old times"
"It was very thoughtful in you, Mary, to
mention it. 1 would like very much to have
aunty's arm chair You know it was moth.
er's, John, and have so many dear associa-
tions connected with 1t.
"Certainly, you shall have it. Is there
nothing else you would like to take"
"Nothing but your good wishes. l suppose
you can both crafty me in that respect"
Mary did not speak, but she came forward
and putting her arm around me, rested her
head on my shoulder. Her eyes were filled
with tears, but saw the many blessings hel
heart wished me, shining through them.
"But if we insisted upon your taking some
of the Elmwood goods and chattels with you
you would not refuse?' asked John, smiling
"No; but what are you after, John?
see, both from your looks and Mary's, there
is something behind all this"
"Let me have the pleasure of showing you
what it is" he said; and offering me his arm
in the most ceremonious manner, he escorted
me to the library door. Before opening it,
he called to Mary, saying
"Mary, 1 wish you would call Owen. |
am afraid Matte will decline if he is not here
to use his influence
In few moments Owen and Mary arrived
the door was opened, and there, on large
table, l saw all of the old Elmwood silver
I could not speak. 1t brought to my mind
so forcibly, the joy and sorrow Of my early
youth and then when I thought that this
was the present intended for me, | could not
restrain my tears. AS soon as could com
mand myself sufficiently, said
"How did you get it, John? thought
should never see it again"
"Well, l must say, Matte, you arc recciv'
ing our wedding present very differently from
what you did others which were made you. |
do not remember hearing you inquire of Hen
rietta Howard how she obtained possession oi
that cross she sent you"
"But I thought you had sold this John
and do not see where the money came from
to re-purchaseit." t."
"Perhaps, Mary can tell you" said John
with significant smile.
! "No; can tell you only this, that the sill
YER belongs to you, Matte, and I hope it vii
often remind you of your old home, and your
brother and sister who love you so dearly"
II cannot consent to it, Mary. 1t is a!
much yours as mine. Ought l to take j
Owen? ?"
Before he could answer, Mary said
"Remember, brother Owen, if you use you
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it seems to knell only the hours when you
watched the shadows of death gathering upon
her sweet face. But many a tale it telleth of
joys past, sorrows shared, and beautiful words
and deeds registered above. You feel that
the grave cannot keep her. You know that
she is in happier world, but feel that she is
often by your side, an angel presence. Cher
ish these emotions; they will make you hap
pier. Let her holy presence be as a charm
to keep you from evil. In all new and pleas
ant connections, give it place in your heart.
Never forget what she has been to you-that
she has loved you. Be tender to her memory.
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indeed. The prospects are rather aattering,
the stands being generally very good, weather
favorable, condition promising and labor sat-
isfactory. Some mention, however, is made
of caterpillars, but not in sufficient quantities
to cause serious apprehensions
HARRISON WATTS, Cotton Broker.
R. DEGAS, Cotton Buyer.
JOHN CHAFEE, Cotton Factor.
j. V. RICHARDS, Cotton Factor.
A. H. PEALE, Cotton Factor.
A. E. BIGNON, Cotton Broker,
OF Committee on Information and Statistics.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-03-15
Pancake Fire Brick

SuBSCRIBER HAS. AT THE
49, RICHMOND FURNACE. a oman.
my Vi rire krick made for lining fur.
maees, from the Pancake stone. Furnane
neu IAN get them i'll quantities to s,,it
=" j. ID. SULLIVAN.
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The Great Centennial Subscription

We copy from an exchange some
apt remarks on the great anniversary
which will occur in 1876, and urge up
on every reader to subscribe at once
to this patriotic fund:
Each subscriber will receive, after
the organization of the Board. a large
engraved certificate of stock executed
in the Treasury Department of the
United States. in the best STYLE OF the
engrav, RS art, bearing designs illus
trating Il national progress. and
commemorative of the Centennial
Exhibition. 1t is hoped that there
will he no pecuniary loss to any sub
Scriher but should there he. the certi-
ticate will in value 90 far towards
coInpensating for any such loss. not
only as a beautiful work of art, but
as an heirloom to he handed
down from generation to generation.
patriotism of the subscriber. The
names OF the subscribers will also ap-
pear in the printed records of this
great national celebration. Books for
subscriptions to the fund are open at
Paxton 4 Co.'s Bank where those
who are not called on by the commit
tee may take what stock they desire.
In creating the Centennial Board of
Finance Congress had in view the
general distribution of the stock
among the people of the States and
Territories in the ratio of their popu-
la'ion. The PEOPLE, iii accordance
with the rovi>ionS of the Act, now
have the OBJ" rtunitv to become own
ers of the stock, and to share in the
management i'm proportion to the
amount they subscribe. The crlel,ra-
ton will not only be a grand jubilee
OF u whole nation of free people, but
will also he an "Intcrnational and
Universal ENhihi' ion OF the grand
est and most comprehensive charac-
ter. marking the progress made ir a
century under the operations of Il free
government therefore, all who feel a
proper pride in their country will
not hesitate to lend their aid
to the promotion Of an I'M
d%ertaking SO commendalle and
so certain to result to the great
benefit of our people rs the placing
or ourselves. as to II advancement
IN all the ants of civilization and en-
iightenment. in a Just light before
the peoples of all nations.
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Credit Mobilier.

The following anonymous commr-
nication, sent to the SENTINEL five
months ago, and previous to the cleo
ton, reads rather strangely in these
later days, when the developments
made in the Congressional bribery
cases are in everybody's thoughts and
conversation. We should like to hear
from the writer on the subject now:
EUREKA, October Is, 1872.
EDITOR SENTINEL: l vas surprised
to see in YOUR pages q few days ago
the old falsehoOd repeated in regard
to Colfax, Blaine. and Others having
been brihed by Cakes .AmeS to pass a
Pacific Railroad bill in Congress. If
you read your exchanges. You mus
know that the falsity of the charges
has been fully proven and ever the
New York Tribune has admitted that
there vas nc truth in them. ~ The
object, of curse, of your printing
such an article is to gain votes at the
ensuing election but allow me to in
form you that it has been the mean
of several Democratic State candi
dates losing Republican votes. Any
unjust or unfair act OF this kind is
sure 10 iniure the l,arty using it and
it has done so in this case. IT an in
dividual breaking the Ninth Com
mandment y 10 the injury of his fell
low is looked down upon by all per-
sons having regard for moral worth.
surely the Editor who stOopS low
enough to multiply such an act an
hundred fold. through the printing
press, is immeasurahly more de>erv-
ing of condemnation. l can hardly
believe that Mr.. Cassidy wrote the
article alluded to.
Yours, A REPUBLICAN,.
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PACIFIC COAST DISPATCHES.
FROM

SAN Francisco, March Il.
1t is runlored that the Gas Cumpa-
MES vi this city have combined, and
higher prices Tor gas are anticipated.
1t is thought by many that Pust-
master Stone has not Ueen removed,
rs reported. He has not received any
notice OF the fact.
The body OF Il man was found in
the bay this morning, and was iden-
tined as tina vi Herman Beck, from
81. Louis.
The prospect of sufficient tonnage
Tor the NEXT wheat crop Is not very
promising. More vessels will lie
needed next season. ami full rates
will have to be paid. The inward
bound fleet vi vessels. large and small,
Is only l22.
WATSoNvILLE, March ii.
At CarneroS ranch, i'll Monterey
county, last night, Mrs. Saran Nicnol-
son was shOt III the back and instantly
Killed 10y Matt. Tdrpey. The killing
grew out Ot "a dispute about The {
patton OF Il house. After Sill citing the
Lady, lie attempted To shoot Il gentle
man who went to her as sistaice. Tar
pey Is under arrest.
San LEANDRo, March II.
Two freight trains colliued ear here
this morning. No one hurt.
YREKA, March ii.
The regular courier arrived from
the headquarters OF the army to-day.
Nothing iurther has TRANSFERRED With
reference To a settlement with the
MoLocs. Nothing further has been
heard rom Captain Jacks band, nor
has the army made any forward
movement, but is awaiting orders
from N~aslinStun.
VALLEJO, March IA.
This afternoon James ID. Page shot
his wife through the neck, and then
b.ew his own brains out with Il pistol.
Mrs. Page is still alive. The ball has
not been extracted from her neck,
and her situation is critical.
NEVADA.
CARSON, March II.
General Van Bokkelen to-day, with
sixty men from Virginia, acting under
the orders of Governor Bradley, and
backed by Il small tielu-piece, de-
manded and obtained possession of
the State Prison. which. it was claimed,
was illegally held by Frank Denver,
late Warden,
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Qem Io-1an.
LOST,
NAILS ,

EUREKA. March "A, 1879.
NDITOR SENTINEL: WE TAKE
- TINS opportunity of diveSfinp the
puhlic mind Of IN suspicion which NAV
rest against us Of stealing, not .'co,,perS
'fl a dead mans eyes, "but certain silver.
headed nails from the coffin of the moor
negro JACK, who WAS buried Yesterday.
We ana not "CNDERTAKE"th thai iob.
mirI Z. SCHAFER co.
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WHO ARE NAGRANTS.-For the ben
eft of those who may be interested
we publish the law defining vagran-
CIV. Let those who recognize them
selves in the picture reform: Every
person indians excepted without
visible means of living, who has the
physical ability to work, and who
oes not for the space of ten days
make proper inquiry for and use due
diligence TO seek employment. nor
labor where employment is offered
him j; every healthy beggar who soli-
cts aims as a business every rs on
who roa ms about from place to place
without any lawful business every
idle or dis>olute person or associate of
known thieves, who wanders about
the streets at late or unusual hours of
the night or who lodges in any barn,
shed, shop, clubhouse, or place other
than such as is kept for lodging pur-
poses, without the permission of the
owner or part" entitled to the posses
sion thereof; check guerilla. i. e., one
who frequents gamtling rooms and
sOlicitS money or the checks used
therein to represent money obtained
thereby every lewd and dissolute
male person who lives in and about
houses of i'll fame; and every COM
mon drunkard, is a vagrant. and
punishable by imprisonment in the
county Jail not to exceed ninety days.
The County Commissioners may also
require those convicted of vagrancy to
do public work.
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THE CONTEMPLATED SALE OF III
PINTO MINES AND MILL.-The share
holders of the Pinto Silver Mining
Company, of London, have held a
second meeting-wlich seems to he
necessary under the laws concerning
business corporations in Enpland-:o
confirm the action of the first, au-
thorizing the liquidators, who are the
same officials in such cases as our re-
ceivers. to wind up the affairs of
the company by the sale Of the prop
ertv, subject to the mortgage debt and
other liabilities, for shares i'm the new
organization. The company owning
the Basev mine will thus become part
ownerS of the Pinto mines, furnaces,
aud mill. 1t now remains with the
liquidators to complete the transfer of
the property to the new stockholders,
which will probably be soon accom-
plished. and the mill set in operation
on ore from the Basev mine.
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GRAND
CALICO BALL!
AT SKATING RINK HALL,
On Friday Even'g, April Is, 1873,

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS:
NJ. Eo"owsky, p. ii. \. T.. Titus,
t.. q. Hubbard, PIG ID. W. Mckenzie,
VIM. Head, n. q. NJ. B.. EaItictt,
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BORN.
DIED.

In Austin. March l3. All Tune, a native
OF China. aged about 81 years.
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THE hackmen and undertakers oc
Sacrament" have agreed i'm writing
that the hackmen attend no funeral
for less than SIS for each hack, and the
undertakers to employ none at a less
sum.-EIchan3e.
II the undertakers all have perqui-
sites from the collins of the dead. they
can afford to ray IS each for hacks,
provided the spoil he rich enough in
the precions metals.
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IF You want to know how to get rid
OF IA cold. ask a singer. Those people
have o colds and get rid of them
more easily than any other class liv-
ing.
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GLOOMY News FROM SrEPToE VAL
LEY.-Right upon the heels of the
statement that Judge Perley is stock
ing a ranch with blOOded animals, the
Phoebe Record says that Dominick
Tarpy, a well-kno wn citizen of Phoebe,
arrived from Steptoe Valley, bringing
gloomy news from that stock and
farming region. The stock are diving
there in large Misunderstanding from
starvation. One man lost 700 out of a
herd Of 1000. The higher grazing
grounds are snow-covered, and on the
lower the snow has fallen and melted
so often that all the nutrition of the
grasses has been bleached out. There
is no hay in the country. aid the
whole herds are too weak and poor TO
be driven out.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-17

CnANcERY COURT OF RICHMOND, SATURDAY.
The following cases were disposed Of:
Atkins by, &c. Us. Whites executor. &c.
Decree disposing Of fund reserved by form
er decree tor adjustment and settlement.
Wilson and wife Is. Hil's administrator,
&c. Decree confirming report oil conluls'
sioner and directing sale OF the real estate IN
the bill and proceedings mentioned.
Webster, &C., Us. Hatcher. nc. Decree
referring cause TO 4 commissioner lor ac'
count and report.
Haskins Us. Hancock, &c. Decree con
tirIung report Of commissioner and making
disnosition of the fund OH hand.
Stone rs. Figg. Decree confirming reports
of commissioners, directing deed to bc mace
to the purchaser, and directing the defend
ant, L. G.. Figg, the lfc-tenant, to appear
and show cause why he Shal! not give bono
and security for the fund in his bands.
Pitcher Is. Worsham, &c. Decree mlkin%
provision tor the final distribution oil the
fund and for deeds to the purchaser when
pavment in full is made.
Blair Is. Blair, &c. Decree confirming re-
port of commissioner and approsinSnnd con
tirmin" sale therein referred 10.
Schafier Us. Schaller, &c. Decree confirm
ing report OF commissioner OF sale ana dlreet
jn~ investment of part Of the lund.
Cooke and wife Us. Douglass, trustee, Nc
Oninion of court directing Injunction to bt
dissolved and plaintiffs bill dismissed VIII
costs,