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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-22
MUsEo DEL MONTINo.

AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF
ILLUSTRATED AND STANDARD BOOKS.
EXTENSIVE, VALUABLE, IMPORTANT and CHOICE,
received Havana, and including works by Tire bet
authors n the departments OF History Biography Poetry the
Drama, Bellies Lettres &c, GLIDING unsurpassed assem-.
bIcc splendid Illustrated woras, and BOOKS CONNECTED
WITH THE FINE ARTS, comprising galleries of Painting
and sculpture, Architecture hct,esque Voyages Classical
Antiquities, scenery Costume, Collections OF Eugayngs, &C.
AlsO
A FINE COLLECTION OF WORKS or NATURAL HIS.
TORY.
Forming altogether Of the most unique collections
literature and brought together in this country.
The "CurOus Amateur and Collector OF Fine Literature
and Art viii amply repaid 10y visit Clinton Hail. whore
these books exhibition in the departments OF
Typography and Bbcrega these books unsarpassed
printed By Baskerville, Whiurh.m Gunner, BOdon bound
10y RyeIe, Hayay. Zan,or Bertrand, Bedford, Mathe~s
Coz &c The collector ha, lett nothing undone TO make tho
Mlseo del MontIuo ela CANT and unique.
Catalogues can be had az Clinton Ifau.
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HllsCellaucoEs

AMERICAN SOFT CAPSULE Co'sPure Cap
~ uiajcd Medicines pu, ur IA metallic boxes All druggists
THE TRUANT BOYS-A more ingenious
=. G. ABBEY. Buffalo, y. y.
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fine AIRS

THE MESSRS. LEAYITT, Auctioncels.
TUESDAY. MAY %,
AND FOLLOWING DAYS,
at O'Clock ?. each dag, Clinton Hall and now on ex
hbuOn.
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Drn Goods.
IN CANTON MATING.
Gnmmcc Board.

4 NEW SUMNER RESORT-TIGE HOL-
n BERT HOi ~, CAI~KI y. h.Ihc house Is huilt
imFroy 1ncnis Ian- d,sen,d private ence
i.li5d ana vcnHajSd Al he Ginimr, Is new and tls
I- Tisf,5u In o Is % SIItotin iT a0c .. ood
and commands e view Of the whole range Of thc Moaass
W4Il5 a1a 10 all ig ed2g 'a,lgna.is hoe' Ne no, ~
Day baarlers - per Iay Carraa,- dc.r.d. Ac
G1os9 '' ''. jo I" bEcE lI, cijs g. s.
BEAUTIFUL and healthy summer resort for
- school boys SIoKIlIDGES ACADEMY. Media, Penn.
BRANCH COLLEGE. Delaware Water Gap,
'''' % '''" VI '--' '''''' fLIHs COMPTON Pro
BOARD for two children with American
- christian widow lady, at RocRaway terms moderate
ROARDERS WANTED-Auy one wishing
4o2l@ ma private family can ma eoo@ ag'@ml1o ,3'ous
REIMONT HALL sCHOOLEY's NOUN
- TAIN. y. Tins popular Mountain Resort viii open
June g. Terms reasonable Aadrs. ,.,,.,
RELLENUE HOUSE. Bethlehem, y. H.
ID White and f,ucona Mountains MAGNIFICENT views:
Terms tS 20 ~l0p,r"cck. DAVID $. PHILLIPS. II"pr
nOABD WANTED, in private family, on
road OF N W. ,oT rcsiemsn VIE and qy friend
NJ e. Doe strictly nistcass Address stating particulars, H..
Tribune Ohec.
PICARD WANTED-For man and wife, on a
TINS city; term, must Doe r,a>1uau Toqu good couuiry
COUNTRY BOARD may bc had ut farm
=; hSos, 4Ie hour, 'oT IgEl@ On eyl.a ground
o. -'. ' - 49, 80 " -, -
,o""i' Vim D., o I5l f., rs C ,,,. ,,l a. IL
q,.r,.s r.o.o,''oifl d. 6''''' -'' "
i''''' ''''' c,Di,-i-Ir mos West Point y Y
,..,...
fNit(jM " ELL LAKE IOt - opens ~ NJ
" 200 fcc elevation: hours: Erc: stage q - miles,
now NICE. o a. M. train daily one OF Tie best locations
New York, Terms lodcrsff
'Ni' VEN 'i'I ~ o w AM. Mills y Y
/NOtNIkG BOAR)-GOOd board with private
I,,..,l. f-..,.. l,,...t.,t ~ br,u-. Prick
fe,-i i.i. r,.,.r H. ,g,li f,fl'siIt. r,ri IcI..
S,,, I'D, g,.s ~ if i,,t 5f ,,n,r I,1ick
,"l,,.f " ''' A'''''' we ' " -'
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CEAMSTEESS.-Ag good seamstrcsS; can op-
- Tr1. an cVng machine: womb do light chamb'IwOrk
or care Of children good reference. Ca OF address Z
49,
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A GREAT OFFEEs We VIZ "a I'd a F,a,,s
Gltudtlons rUanlc0 females.

Gala LINDQjl>IS WEbiSh Ottl'f, 100 last -'ll'
st., Russian Baths.
NURSE and SEAMSTRESS.-By a French
y girl speaking the best or French 10 take care of ch.
,rer large or su all fond OF children ard experienced beet
of reference Iuqurc Tor Adelaide al ODELL- 1903 West
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Forming altogether Of the most unique collections
literature and art ever brought together this country.
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Gelp Wauico

boy WANTED in q wholesale drug house.
I'D Apply " FRASER & LEE, 20 BeeknlaEsL
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CWEET SPRINGS,
y MONROE cor WY. WEST VIRGINIA.
This delightful summer Resort w bs for o reception
~ visitors the 10TH June NO place D. SIS superior 80 APP
V0utM-uts oI comfort % IS 300 every respect hrslri-s
house. dIF. -; per week, 81 30 per uun,
Cp.urG servants, hall thc
rates white servants, So lrI month.
Excursion tickets. reduced rt- De obtained m the
Offices Of u.c PENNSYLVANIA Central or Baltimore and Ohio
Railroads For further informal on addr,s. ds above.
!. ". You NDEi,, SUI, uhtendont.
GUNNER RESORT EXCHANGE,
- .45 BROADWAY.
careful registry of details Hotels and Boarding
sot- photographs exhibited city heaqnrtrr-, a which
proprietor and patron ma! meet tmcsJNiue agency nIH
ua interests Promoted; d.->t~fac avoided imIoI-
iat cicuoc IIIE TO THE PUBLIC expense 10 the
hotels cOutTt~t.d with value Of service; an
spectacle cstahl sluri- equipped for business and not fun
may themselves oi ms Exchange with dinCs moral
certainty a. success. Let hsJNr sit one GHF boo those ROOMS
and for themselves. The people such EA-
change and manifest general pleasure ia cNauIn" our
register IHOM i~DN a HASBKuttk,
Managers.
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FINE COLLECTION OF WORKS on NATURAL HIS.
TORY.
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.rUPSF and CUANRERNAID or LADY,

~ MAID-Bv very mighty recommended young woman :
the lady size has ALWAYS
found her respectful her demrauor entirely uust
worthy neat and Industrious excellent chau0ermfid aud
waits on ay l. particularly faithful and competent IA
the care OF infants growing children. AT FOUNTAINS
$50 tn near 2itIsL
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EIOUSEWORK. An American Protestant

I ADY's MAID-By Il French young woman
mad, sean-fress and nutsr for eIo"n children
eTces ,y " country. Inquire Tor kU>AIIf AT oDELLS,
l, q sit.St.
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NrYACK SUMMER BOARD for families a.
~ It erorpd ver VIEW lawn. shade SUBSISTENCE iI5o
,te ia1Ine. reasonable chaI geA h. A. bANNiSi'-A
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/ IGHTE ~ ERNST, Old house Of Ligllte 81
Il Bradbury. offer their splendid PIANO.FORIES Al low
prCt easy monthly payments al II East lits Asa
4 1 i.IlIl,AN lILItAN-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-22

IL American young woman; would lhr paS. ll ,i'l "l
I3if,ae OF would take charge " growing child and
sow undrr-t.uds ChamherworA; has superior references
CAN al 366 6il-iyr. near 2Ji--t.
ArNDRE~S.- Wanted, by a respectable
voiue woman. situation As hr,tci'ss aunI,ss good
CITY r.l-rri Apply 10 49, 2daye., Ia the store.
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QlnslcaL lnsLrume'lLs

Catalogues can be had a, clinton nan.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-11-23
WOOL ROLLS for sale at BAKER BROS.

BARGAINS! BARGAINS LINENS and
BOYS WINTER WEAR, such as Cassineres.
Casinets, Kentucky Jeans, SC, &c, Twilled
Flannels, heavy ca Heavy Factory Cloths.
Suits of which we can have made complete at
very low figures.
Our friends will find it to their interest to
call and see these Cloths before having their
Winter Suits made.
BAKER BROS.
A lot of BLANKETS very cheap. now
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-11-23

HEMENT! CEMENT All per1ons in
- want of fresh aad reliable
HYDRAULIC GEM EMF
both ROUND TOP and JAMES RIVER can
obtain them at moderate prices at
BAKER BROS.
EDOM FLOUR.-Best Family Flour, guar
snteed to give satisfaction. Just received by
aug3l BAKER BIOS
WANTS! WAITS j WHEAT of Prime
Quality, in carload lots, delivered at Swoope's
lfeeot or Stations on Vale Railroad. Call
aod see US
Also few barrels Of prime FALL and WIN
TER APPLES.
BAKER BROS.
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NEW FIRM We wish to call the attention
~ of the ladies to our new stock of goods
carefully and we'll selected by Mrs NJ. r Fa
gan. She is in constant attendance upon tie
business and will be glad to see her old friends
al No I North New street. Persons wishing
fixtures for Sewing Machines can be supplied
there, and also the best platter in the market.
Yer! Respectfully,
Mrs. D A. SHEPHERD co.
apr27
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-11-23

TANNERY FOR RENT will rent for one
1 or more years my Tannery near Swoope's
Depot, containing about IL Vals, and all other
buildings suitable for carrying on the business.
Having no house On the premises suitable for
can board in my family. Terms accommo-
dating.
octl2. -2p- A. G. WAYLAND.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-11-23
MEDICINES

DR.. Tut has been en-
gagged in the practice Of
medicine thirty years, and
for Il long time was demon
strltor Of anatomy in the
Medical College of Geor-
gia, hence persons using
his Pills have the guaran-
tee that they are prepared
on scientific principles,
and are free from all
quackery.
lie has succeeded in
combining in them the
heretofore antagonistic
qualities of 4 strengthen
ing, fmrgative, 0naa Par-
tying tonic. u
Their first apparent eff
feet is to increase the ap-
petite by causing the food
to properly a s simulate.
Thus the system is nour-
ishcd, and by their tonic
action on the digestive or
gans, regular and healthy
excavations are produced.
The rapidity with which
Persons take on flesh,
while under the influence
Of these pills, Of itself in
dictates their adaptability
to nourish the body, and
hence their efficacy in cur
ing nervous debility, mel
ancholy, dyspepsia, vast
ing of the muscles, slug
gishness of the liver,
chronic constipation, and
myth to the system. Sold
II ray Street, New York.
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Poetry.
THE TWO FORTRESSES.

ILL wv 1Vh1 A0NNoSs
know little fortress where
Numbers of little people hide,
wonder, my young friend, if you
Have ever been inside!
Some think it is fortress sure,
(Although in truth tits not,)
Thither the careless love to run,
IT'S called, II quite forgot"
You "quite forgot that mother called,
To-day when you were reading,
Yet let her wait upon herself.
While you went on unheeding.
You ''quite forgot" to leave your room
AS tidy as you ought;
And then, o, how ashamed you felt
When visitors were brought.
This merning you forgot to pray,
And everything went wrong;
Cross words, unkindness, bitter thoughts
Have teased you all day long.
And now to shield your character
This fortress is no use,
For those around you plainly see
'Forgot" IS lame excuse.
For if you always ''quite forget"
Folks feel they cannot trust you,
You'll lose respect, and forfeit love,
And little good will do.
But there's another little fort
That should like to mention,
Conscience and duty are its guards;
IT'S called, 'I'll pay attention
Will YOU not come and man this fort?
Instead of cure, prevention
Twill give you, if you say and mean
Henceforth TIL pay attention"
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.HOrOGRAPH GALLERY!

The undersigned takes pleasure IN ANNOUNCE
Ing TO the public, that he has bought the we'll
known GALLERY Of B NJ. Clinedinst.
The patronage of the old firm, and friends is
earnestly solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed.
OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, DAGUERREOTYPES
etc., copied and enlarged, and finished in Oil,
Water Colors, India Ink and Crayon. Call and
examine specimens.
EDMUND BERKELEY.
marc limo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-12-22
Written Tor The Free Trldtr.
MARRIED TO PLEASE ANOTHER.
by CHARLES EVANS,

CHAPTER /.
1t was clear, beautiful evening in May
Clara Watson sat within hcrrural home, perus-
ing with deep interest a favorite work The
piano was still open on which she had just
been practcing, Among the many paintings
that ornamented the room, none shOnc so bril-
lianly as hers. Ever and anon she would turn
toward the window, casting lingering eye far
away over the green sward in front as if anX-
iously awaiting the arrival Of some one. Clara
had just entered her eighteenth year, and was
Il iavorite with many, although not considered
II first class beauty Long, flowing tresses
hung IN profuslon about her neck, while Il
pair of dark grey eyes looked from beneath
dark lashcs and brows. There was in her
face that frank innocent expression which
won the esteem Of so many; but deeply seated
behind this lay mystic expression the casual
observer failed to recognize.
She possessed sweet, aticctonatc DISPOSE
ZION, blended with that keen perception which
50 readily distinguishes right from wrong
and being once wifully and knowingly wrong
cd, Is hard to Get over She had a quiet
passive temperament, free from that quick sen
sitivcncss which renders so many miserable in
society. Among her admirers Edward Aston
was her ideal. Paymates, they had grown
side by side like two tender plants, until mai
den bushes told them they were no Longer
children, as with doubtful hesitancy he con
iessed his love; which was reciprocated in the
trusting confidence Of maiden's first confess
ion. That evening lie was to call, having been
absent two years at college The sun was JUS
sinking beneath clear horizon, and shonC
brightly upon her lovely home. A clear
smooth lake spread its waters far away on Tho
left, upon whose surface Clara had often takcr
boat rides with her father. On the right ex
tended large pasture, on which grazed il
poacefulness herds of cattle, or stood in qui
stude under the shady groves that grew beside
winding brook.
Clara was the only child of Major Walton
and having been left motherless at a tender
age, she became doubly dear TO his heart. lIel
education had never been neglected, havin,
always had govcrness to direct her earl,
training; she had graduated the year before
and now the one great responsibility let( wa
10 select husband for his idolized child. Al
though tender and indulgent father, he ha'
a strong, stubborn will, and was possessed q
proud, aristocratic feeling Scarcely had Ia
sun disappeared when Edward Aston adyanC
cd from the gate along the fower-borlerc
walk in 'front.' 10 which he had for two year
been stranger. His face beamed with a r,
diant smile as he kissed away the bushes tia
gathered about Clara's face
Once more We meet, dear Clara, and ma
cur parting never be again, for without m
darling little girl the world would he so dark
You don't know how much / missed yol
while absent Although your letters cam
regularly, refreshing your image ever befor
ne, Il was not like your real presence, and
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CHAPTER III.

Far away over the eastern hills he morning
sun rose in undimmed splcndor, painting in
beautiful colors the western horizd, while the
proud morning star faded INTO oblivion be-
meath his ray Edward Aston vas up and
ont long ere the fresh rays had eached his
room, for it was day appointed {. have pic
mic at the old lake, place noted fer its pictur-
esque scenery. Many of his fricnls would he
present whom he had not seen snc his return,
and, more than all he was TO take Clara. The
beautiful flowers along the walk We're bending
modestly beneath the sparkling dew-drops as
he returned from his morning ramble. Old
Rossitcr scampered away witt head and tail
erect, tearing loose the new grwn grass with
his great iron-plated feet, and looked back as
if to say, Il am free to day, MISTER Edward -
In the barnyard screamed strutted and
crowed the icathery tribe; jlst back of the
house burst forth clear, bon spring, whose
waters sang merrily as they lanced along a
rocky deiile, furnishing driIk for beasts OF
burden and home for the fimy tribe. Such
in brief was Edward Alston's home. Born OF
humble parcntage, he well Kew how 10 take
advantage of the opportunities his father had
given him. As he entered tie time-honored
walls Of the old fashioned hose feeling of
attachment stirred his heart, for here he had
spent his earlier days in ruralenjoymeni. No
turmoils and strifes Of manhood then crossed
his path Of childish pleasun; no subtle We
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II. DRUITT, Attorney and Counselor at Law
y. ottawa, H. Offce No. - La sale street over Phil
lips Bros grocery store. VIII attend promptly 10 ali bus
ness entrusted his Special attention. paid TO coec
tons. auS@9-5nOs
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Professional CarDs.
Alto z N e Y s.

" NIcDOJJCiAII4, successor to Cameron & Me
~. DOugall) Attorney and Counselor ~ Law. Office II
Glover d Cooks Block, Ottawa, H. Also United State:
Commissioner deC!',6
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-26
II FOLLETIN.
EN- LA MANIGUA.
0IagIo De Nj catTIvEtRIo
PoR
D. Antonio del Rosal J lazqrz De NendragOn'
(coNTINUAcIoN.)

No creo que sea. possible sufrir un
tormento mayor. Esperaba morir al
. dia siquiente, senta I'M deseo Gle VI
yir tan grande como no 10 ne tenldo
nunca
No me tengo por cobarde, pero aque-
! ilo de yer aproximarse la muerte, SIN
noderme defender de ella, era superior
( 10 que yo podia. esperar del temple
de mi alma.
=. Esperaba Ia muerte sin tenor, pero
: con una pena muy grande. Me eneon-
traba i6yen, lleno de salud y de vida, y
! no Guerra morir.
Ne aeordaba de mis- hermanos, de
.,a;s tios de todos mis- parientes de
] mis- mi, neiore 8 amigos. En- todos pensa-
Ia : < todos me parecia como que los
s,,oy;a mas, muchisimo mas que antes
No he de yerlos otra yez, Dios
m;oi-pensaba Il Por que he de mo-
- ,Todo me parecia tan hermoso en- la
r;da El amor, los placeres, la amistad,
ta5o Que beao es vivir
= no habia remedio, era precise mo-
,;v. asl 10 exigian mi honor de militar
y y m1rir sin gloria, porque morlsia
a,e Mi e, abso lutamente nadie,
...r;a1a az la m y or noticia de que 10 ha-
~ ~ lS, sae,if fcandome por 81 honor de mi
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-12-26
i. Director del Bo1ErN MERcAsrrL.

Sr. Director del BoIETN MERcANTIL
Mi muy estimado amigo: 1 bordode
sapor Geapuzcoa. que arrib6 4 este
puerto ell el dia de aver, tuve Ia des-
gracia de perder 4 mi querido her
mano D. Joaquin, que habiendo ter
minado sus estiidios y recibido va de
Medico, regresaba al lado de nuestra
familia.
Durante su enfermedad, y con mo-
two de su fallecimiento, que tan pro-
fundas huellas ha dejado en- mi alma.
hemos recibido las mas distinguidas
muestras de afectuosa atencion y de
esmerado trato, pues desde ell capi-
tan, capellan. medico, ofciales y pa
sajeros, hssta ell tiltimo canarero
todos han rivalizado en- carinosas de-
ferencias Y consideraeiones que no
olvidare nunca.
All salir del buque en- que tan iris
tes recuerdos he dejado. me fue i'm
possible despedlrme de todos y MANI
festarles mi eterno reconocimiento.
Suplo hoy aquella imposibilidad ro-
gando 4 V. haga pdblica por medic
de su ilustrado peri6dico mi gratitud
~ la de mi fam:lia hacia personas que
tanto nos ayudaron y tan bien supie-
ron consolarnos, para que no queden
ignorados hechos que los enaltecen
al par que honran d la empresa que
tan dignos servidores tiene.
Anticipo d V. las gracias, y me
reitero suyo afino. amigo, y S. s.
Q. S. NJ B.
Miguel G. Ledssnsa
Puerto Rico Dicicmbre "a 1877.
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no podia oonseguirlo, me enojaba con-
migo mismo.
Otra cosa me preocupaba tambien.
La clase dc muerte que habia de ele-
gir.
Ninguna me parecia buena. La que
encontraba menos mala, era la de ser
fusilado, y mandar 20 ell piquete que
me ejecutase por ella me decidi, pro-
poni6ndome gritar viva Espana !"
e4 el momento de la descarga.
Empez6 q clarear. Me asom6 la
puerta del bQjio, y la manana me pare
clio de una hermosura mas espl4ndida
que todas Jas apteriores Ell toque de
diana 10 encontr6 liguhre,
Colomber y Delgado Sc levantaron
y SO fueron. A POGO desperto Penal
yer, y su primera preganta fa6 que 81
creia yo que nos matarian.
d Has dormido bien ?-me pregun-
to despues.
-Muy bien: Jy tn? (como Sc We
mentia.
-Yo he dormido, pero he paaado
muy mala noche, con una pesadilla que
me ha hecho sufrir mucho.
Hubiera querido tener un espeio.
Habia pasado una noche tan angnstio-
sa, que temi haber encanecido, como
tantos otros de quienes SO cuents, no
Sc 81 con yerdad, haberles sucedido asi
por encontrarse Oh una situacion ana
loga la mia calcul6 que Penalver 10
habria reparado 81 me hubiese sucedi-
do, y no me atrevl 4 preguntarle NADIA,
temiendo que Sc mofase de mi.
No habia encanecido en- efecto, pero
con solo pasarme Ia mano por la cabe-
"a. Sc me Gaia el cabelle do un modo
espantoso = sigui6 cayendoseme, has
ia el extreme de que cuando llegu6 Ii
bre 4 ManzaniIla, casi me habia queda
do calyo otro tanto me eeufri6 en- la
barba.
Nj Penalver nj 70 hablabamos. En-
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Moriria infaliblemente, Y cuando mas
me halagaba la vida. iQu6 pena tan
grande, que desconsuelo, y que horro-
roso tormonto
No pudiendo resistir la angustia que
me devoraba, me leyant6 de la darbacoa,
y me asome la puerta del rancho, as
pirando con fuerza ell ambiente de la
noche.
El centinela, al yer que nae moyia,
creyendo tai vez que intentaba fugarme,
prepare ell rifle, y me dijo:
-Ntao I'd qnieto, J bqrVoi No mened
nino, que yo mata 81 no I'd en- su sitio.
Ell nilo no Sc va, caramba RE-
plique yo ;-retira ell rifle, moreno, y no
seas brute.
Ia gt1eno, bar5ot giielva niao bar
baco1, y morenito no jase mia.
Volvl 4 la bar6acoa.
Penalyer dormia profundamente. Me
admire su tranquila serenidad, y envi-
dioso de ella, me propuse imitarlo, Pc
ro me fue impossible conseguirlo,
Tenla mucha pena, mucha, mucha, y
por NADIA del mundo guerra morir. vi
yir, solo yiyir era nal anhelo, y ESQ, q
no contar con el auxilio de Bios, no era
possible, sin cubrirme de baldon y de
ignominia.
Va he dicho, y 10 repito, que me
acorde mucho de todos los de mi fami-
liza y de mis- amigos. Tambien pense
mucho en- una mujer que 20 quiero mu-
chlsima, no falto tampoco un recuer-
do para Manolita, que tai vez seria la
nnica persona, dc caantas Ne conocian,
que podria saber mi muerte con todos
sus detalles
Asi pas6 Ia noche. Yo pensaado con
terrible des sonsueio el tado 10 que es-
taba pr6ximo 4 perder, y Pehalyor dur
ngi do con Ia nlisma tranquilidad que
fodgia haeeulo en sg CANA.
Ne irritaba su serenidad y su yalor.
Guerra ser tan Faliente como 81, y como