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eve have received" says the NAtohez Demo
orGt, "t the following happy little jeG d esprit
from o correspondent st Church Hill, who
states that it was handed to him as the compo-
sition Of an old gentleman long since dead.
"1t Is said, that upon opening and examin-
ing o charity box,' that had hung for long
time in an old church, it was found empty; 1t
was also discovered that spider had woven
her web over the hole through which money
is supposed to be sometimes passed. This cir-
suggested the following lines:
The spider built her lonely home
In lofty nook Of o lofty room
But why did she weep at close Of dAyf
Some hand had swept that homo away.
She wove it then o'er the broken pane
Twas beaten down by wind and rain;
She crept then to the dark old hall.
And hung her lines from wall to wall,
The beetle wheeled by with her drowsy song,
Aud bore on her wings those lines along.
" But who art thou with dusky wing
Strange, mysterious, restless thing;
Where dw81feBt thou and what dost search D
"1m bat" it shrieked, land dwell in the church,
Where from morn till dewy eye swing
By this hook on either wing.
heard thy wall and come to tell
WbeI Q thou may'St aye securely dwell,
Where hand nor beetle, wind nor rain
Will ne'er molest thy home again;
it ehaIl stand secure. ne If built on rocks
'7iS uhe hole in the lid Of our. charity boz"
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The Boston Pilot recently ventured to give
some wholesome advice to Kearuey, and that
gen t'eman instead of taking il in good part,
responded by calling the propristors of that
paper, Archbishop Williams and John Boyle
O'Reilly, "bloated bondholders" The Pilot of
last week responds thus:
Dennis Kearuey lost his temper last week
because the Pilot gave him little advice
That is not right for leader. We must hear
those who d ffsr from us-and discuss tbs q ues.
tion, not abuse the speaker. The Pilot and all
connected with it belong to the working class
just es much as Mr.. Kearney and our interest
in the welfare of workiDgmen is at least as
broad and sin cere az his. In his momentary
anger at our plain words he called the proprie-
tors of the Pilot "bloated bondholders" and
"hoary headed vampires" Wemay be pardon
ed for referring Mr.. Kearney to our announce
ment this week of dividend of ten per cent,
to working people who Lost their savings
through another mans failure. We do not owe
Q cent Of this money; but to save hundreds Of
families from suffering We have volunteered to
pay IL, and, please God, We shall keep our word
If Mr.. Kearney wants to know where our bonds
are, we may tell him that this dividend will
make up twenty Thousand dollars that the pro-
prietors of the Pilot have divided among poor
people in two years.
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EDUCATIONAL.
ST. CHARLES COLLEGE,
GRAND CoTEAU. PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
LOUISIANA.

with the privilege Of oonferrng Academic Degreeo In
conducted by the Fashers OF the Society of Jesus.
The plan Embrace the ordinary courses
OF Science, Literature and Commerce. the same they
are taught In other Jesuit Colleges
Tho next session will open October lst.
Board Tuition aud waAhng. per year. e2Be
Entrance Fee (for the fret wear ony) ........ 10
Medical Fees 10
Bed and Bedding. ~
Payments must be made hAlfyearly In advance.
For further particulars apply to
p. POURS1NE 4 CO., Agents
Aul9 1e ly 100 Grayier street. New Orleans
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, D. c.

Classical Department opens septem bsr Sth. Address
the President.
Medical School, September I'd. Address Franc A.
Ashford, NJ D., Dean. 1890 New York Avenue,
Washington, D. @.
Law School, Ootobsr ID. Address william r. Dennis,
Eco, once of Register Of Wills. Washington, D. q.
au4st p. r. HEALEY, s. J., President.
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September IA.
ST. CATHARINE OF GENOA.


"No more of the world, o my God; no
which Catharine, at the age Of twenty-six,
gave herself irrevocably to God. Noble
in birth, rich, and exceedingly beautiful,
she had as q child rejected the solicita
tiors of the world, and begged her Divine
Master for some share in His sufferings.
When only thirteen years of age, she
sought admission into a convent of strict
observance, but was refased on account of
her youth. Three years later, che found
herself promised in marriage to young
nobleman of dissolute habits, who treated
her with such hafshness that, after five
years, wearied out by his cruelty, she
somewhat relaxed the strictness of her life,
and entered into the worldly society of
Genoa. at length enlightened by Divine
grace as to the danger of her state, che
reeolutely broke with the world, and gave
herself up to life of rigorous penance and
prayer. The charity with which she
devoted herself to the service of the hospi-
tails, undertaking the vilest offices with
Joy, induced her husband to amend his
evil ways and make good death. Her
heroic fortitude was sustained by the con-
slant thought of the Holy Souls, whose
sufferings were revealed to her, and whose
state she has described in q treatise full OF
heavenly wisdom. A long and grievous
mslady during the last years of her life
till, worn out in body and purified in soul,
she breathed her last on Sept. l4th, 151O.
"No tongue can express" said the Saint,
emo mind can understand, how dreadful is
purgstory. It's pain is like that of hell
and yet las 1 have said) see any soul
with the least stain of imperfection accept
it as mercy, not thinking it of any mo
ment when compared with being kept
from it's Love. IL appears to me that the
greatest pains the souls in purgatoTy
endure proceed from their being sensible
of something in themselves displeasiDg to
God, and that it has been done volunta-
rily against so much goodness ; for, being
in q state of grace, they know the truth,
and how grievous is any obstacle which
does not let them approach to God"
september is.
ST, sPERATUs AND THE MARTYRS OF SELL
LITA
At the beginning of the third century
twelve Christians, of whom three were
women, came before the pro consul at
Carthage on trial for their faith. They
belonged to Sclllita, town Of PCecoDsular
Africa. The prOconsul promised them
forgiveness If they changed their minde
! and consented 10 worship the gOdP. Bat
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SPRING HILL COLLEGE;
~ (BT. JosEPH's,J
NEAR MOBILE, ALA.

This established Institution Eavorabiy known
people of the South, will ontor upon its EtYs
seventh Scholastic year on
OCTOBER 3, 1877.
The Plan Of Instruction consists Of three prfn0DA
Courses the Preparatory, the Classical and the Oo.
msrciA The Preparatory oourSO laats ONE yoag, e1d
Il intended 20 prepare the younger Stndonta 1DT hR
oaas either IN the Classical Commercial oouEao.
The CLASSICAL Course lasts SIX years, and em-
braces all the branches Of thOr0ugk Coflegn4O and
University EduoatiOn At the end of the sixth y0ag
those who give prOofs Of the requisite knoEoega IN tho
Greek and Lotin langaego1 and show eufcient Preas
oiOnoy In Mental and Natural PHILOSOPHY, Chan1S1Y
and the higher branches Of AnthoBaticS entitled
70 the dsgrso Of A. b CBAcholoE Of Arts).
The Degree Of Master Of ATts "a. NJ n sWan4e& -
who doVotO ssoona year 70 the study Of Ehe0o
ply and 8cieHcs in the College who have passoS sWo
years in the practice Of = learned profession
embraced al tho branches usually taught in CoUNoBoial
Colleges. The third year Of this o9ur1o eorreaeDa %
the 9th and eXth years Of the CLAn!eAl ooEFoa AA
9tadeHts attend Lectures In Natural Ehuooophy Ro4
CheistrN With members Of the Graduating 0tnaS.
Tho 40 Of admission iS from nine % nft0en yoaRlg
and TO Sc admitted muat prevtousiJ know nov %
road and WTito-
TExnEs PER sEssoE og TEH MONTHS.
Entranoo Zee. ArBt year onl u ~
and in advance - ~
Foea
Bed and BoddtnR. - -
C,IroulsTs can be obtained By addressing the
EeaE Mob1o, Ala
THE JESUIT EAEHEA
Corner BaPonns al OommoA streets, M0B QE1oaAas
p. fQuR8IhEs Catlnls AG1nA
soiS77iy ito e7avior stTests Hsu oEaoaHs'
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IMPORTANT TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
MOUNT DE CHANTAL
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION,
NEAR WHEELING WEST VIRGINIA

Parents in quest Of q hrst-class school for their
daughters will do we'll to investigate the claims of this
celebrated Academy. For thoroughness in every de-
of femae education, Mount de ChAntal ranks
high. Great attention given to perfect
the pupils in writing and speaking Frenchwith fuency
For those sufficiently advanced, 1t 10 the language Of
their recreation hours The purity of accent aed
OF pronunciation acquired in this InstitutOn
have been subject of surprise to the native Partisan
TIE rsnown for the superiority of music Is so wide
spread to have made the a cademy almost national
One feature, in particular. that should recon-
mend Mount de ChantAl 10 the sensibe parent IL the
influence exercised to form the pupils to views and hab
of economy, and TO render them really practical and
useful Of society in after years. Simplicity in
dress is enforced by rule.
These Acts united by the exceedingly moderate rates
of board and tutiOn N2tO per annum) will, trust
this school large and desirable patronage
Ia the future a. it has enjoyed in the past
For further particulars apply for prospectus to the
Drectreas Of Mount de Chanta Academy Of the Vista
tion Wheeling WeSt Virginia. Ru11 3m
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entire yesr elective systeni ~ bfano6es Of study
given TO native capacity disposition, manners hsAs
and morals, nonsectarfhn studsnss free eolle9e
oeived in the Oommeroal and Scientific DspaEteDss,
kss sctusi countinS rooms, banEiaT shipain9 4 81
busness Offices with all the books OF account oot q sf.
oia Instruments paHess etc lecture aud atndy TeS
lavge we'll ventilated and the most beSuSafa II :
furniehed In the country has all necessary obb d
teaching aud philosophical apparatus; spsciRi ol0ka
in particular studies. at from 81 70 es per month.
GEO, BOULE PrestdS0s.
n. B.-Revolution In number1-iOOO Testimonials -
"SOULB5 SERIES OF PHtLOSOPHiC ARTTH.
METICS" This aeries the rasest Roms of a.
science OF Numbers. They teach that nav truth IL
better than old and that reason Arc
better than faaoous theories hoWevor ancient or re-
nowned Syllogstio hnaogical and axiom alto reaaou-
Ing instead Of arbitrary rules 10 used ghoat this
series Of books. Teachers spp2ed at 30 per
count Address Geo Soule Pfslaent of boulo'e (lpo-
mercial aud Literary College. New Orleans. La
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Septarnber u.

ST. GUY OF ANDERLECHT.
as child Guy had two loves, the Church
ND the poor. The love of prayer growing
more and more, be left his poor home as
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September 10.

Is ST. NICHOLAS OF ToLENTINO.
Born as one out of due time in answer
|p the prayer of holy mother, and vowed
|efore his birth to the service of God, Nj
|holas never lost his baptisma1 innocence.
lis austerities were conspicuous even in
|ustine-to which he belonged, and to the
which were made by his
Eperiors he only replied, chow can be
tld to fast, while every morning at the
Fear receive my God ~ He shed con-
E6nt tears while meditating on the sacred
|aesion, especially at the thought of those
I'D are still in ain. Thus too he conceived
|sf and yet so far from their Saviour; and
Etan after his Macs it was revealed to him
s. the souls for whom he had offered the
LILY Sacrifice had been admitted to the
Essence of God. Amidst his loving labors
b God and man he yet was haunted by
lie fear - his own sinfulness. "The
Favens," said he, "are mot pure in the
|ght Of Him whom l serve how then
ball I, sinful man, stand before Him 2"
d he pondered on these things, Mary, the
|ueen of all Saints, appeared before him.
Fear not, Nicholas,n she said Gall is
ell with you my Son bears you in His
cart, and 1 am yonr protection" Then
ls soul was at rest and he heard, we are
bid, the songs which the angels sing in the
fesence of their Lord. He died Septem-
er 10Th, 1910.
In the midst of his agony the face of the
lessed Nicholas became radiant with joy,
bd he saw in vision our Lord, His Blessed
|other, and St. Augustine inviting him to
in them. Then embracing relic of the
ne Gross he cried, "Haii, holy Cross,
|nnd worthy to bear the Ransom of the
|Srld, which lay on thee! May that Ran
IN, even Jesus Christ, by thee defend me
Ism the enemy of my soul" And 30 say
he rendered up his spirit to God.
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Speratus, one of the partyrs, said, speak
ing for them all "We have done no crime,
and we have harmed DO one nay, when
we have had to bear wrong from others, We
Eave given God thanks"
When, at another time, they were offered
mercy, they spoke of the Christian dispen-
sation, the true mystery of mercy, and they
told the procOnsul that the religion of
Christ deserved to be followed and net to
be deserted. "I am q Christian" said
Vettia, an aged woman, "that is the only
thought of my heart, the only language of
my lips." They we're offered time for con-
sideration. Bat they answered that they
had considered once for all, before they
came to baptism, and renounced the devil
to follow Christ. They went forth to die,
giving thanks to Christ, and their last
words were "To-d day We enter heaven as
martyrs-thanks be to God" Cardinal
Baronius, that great disciple of St. Philip,
re- discovered the facts Of their martyrdom,
and thought them "more precious than any
treasure"
The Romans called the frmness of the
Christians obstinacy, bat it was an obsti-
macy which amazed them, for the strength
of their empire failed in the attempt to
overcome It "I see," the proconsul said
to Speratus, ''that you still persevere in
your Christianity" "This perseverance,"
Speratus answered, ''comes from no
strength of mine it Ia the gift of God"
In the strength of this divine gift the early
Christians overcame the world; and so
shall we If We pray constantly for the
grace of perseverance,. It is o grace which
we cannot merit. God keeps it in his
own hands, and gives it to those who pray.
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ST. sTANIsLAUs
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
BAH sr. LOUIS, MssIssIPPI.

This institution chartered by the State LeRislaturs
and conducted by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart
in successful operation aimee 1856. Besutfnv
situated the shores Of the Bay exte
broeze and bathing in the Summer iss spiea
did II great Indictment to hoathful euerse
comprises all the branches Of good English edHcatiaa
Board and Tuition per session, payable half yearly in
Adyance, 90
washing, por GSssion. Is
Bedding per session. (optiona) 90 90
Vacation, II spent ct the institution. oS
EXTRA CHAB0E6t
Piano and Violin, per month, each %
use Of R1Ano, per month"; ] Se
1iute, per month . %
Brass Instrument, per month 90
6pantah and German languages, per month, eSch- %
Eor further particulars, apply TO
RRO. FLORIMOND
ny26 7slv Director OF the College
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EDUCATIONAL.
PIo MONO COLLEGE,
MACON. GEORGIA
Session Opens Tuesday, September Gath, 1873.
CIAL COURSE.
PIO MONO COLLEGE,

CIAL COURSE.
Ths Institution 10 situated the heights surround
ing the city OF Macon, at elevation Of nearly 600
fsot above the level Of the The surroundings
beautiful and picturesque. Being below the snow
hne the climate 10 exceedipgy mild and FREQ fon all
pAiaria is especially recommended for students Of
delicate constitutions, who may wish 20 enjoy all the
advantages Of Florida without s distance and ipoon
veniencss Macon isaoo miles northwest Of Savannah
and has direct railroad and telsRraphc unication
with all pAits Of the country Tho various branches
CT complete college edu cation thoroughly impart
cd by q competent staf Of Professors and Tutors.
Tho domestic department is under the care of the
Sisters Of Mercy.
Board and Tuition In all the College brAnchss,
per $3.50 90
WIN. Il. GROSS. D. D..
Bishop of Savannah. Presdsnt
npon application. myHo I'm
ST. MARY's DOMINICAN ACADEMY
eREENv1LLE.
Corner st. Charles and Broadway stroe,s
Now orleAns.
Nuns. occupies q beautiful site Now Orleans
Tho plan Of instruction unites every advantage
which can contribute to an education at once solid
and refined.
Board and Tuition, per annum 90
Instrumental and Vocal Music, Painting and Wax
work form extra charges.
For particulars apply to the Convent. mh24 If
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EDUCATIONAL.
ST. MARY's COLLEGE,

st. MARY'S COLLEGE,
MARION COUNTY, KY.
CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Glasses resumed on the First Monday in Sep
tamber.
TERMS.
Board and Tuition bedding Washing ETC. yearly, e225
PhYSlc1sn0 lee. D
Payments halfyearly in advance.
REV. DAVID FENNESS. G. R.. President
CHAS. D. ELDER. A gent in New OrleAns.
aulS 79 ly
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at JOSEPH'S ACADEMY
FOB YOUNG LADIES,
CONDUCTED By THE 8EsTERs OF CHARITY.
NEAR EMMITsBURe. FREDERICK COUNTY
hARELAHp.
Tkis Insttution is In healthy and
ptStuFeodue mart Of frederick county Maryland half
mile fron EIamitsbuTR and two mnea from Mount 81
Narys College. It commenced in 1909, and moor.
porGted by the Legislature Of Maryland In 1916. The
6ufldin gn are cOnvenIont and spacious
TERNB -
The academic year divided Into two sessiSns Of I've
MonGhs oaeh.
Board and Tuition per academic year, including
Bed and Bedding, Washing, 1ending Aae
OootOTo Zee. -
l. n. for each eeasion II "
ALL PAYABLE II ADVANCE.
The Aeadeuic year divided intOt Sessions of Vs
nonths each boEnning respectively the Rss Hoa6ay
Of September and the hrst Of February.
L4St.srs Of inquiry dtreStsd g the
NOTHEB SUPERIOR
uOIlUIy ss SOOsph's Academy. ElnfhSbuTG IA.
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CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
COMMERCIAL ACADEMY,
Corner of Dryades and Clio Streets,
EBw oRLEAHH, LA.

Through tho kindness OF Rev. T. j. Kenny, tho
Christian Brothers have been enabled to establish
themselves perm anently in the above location.
The building is large and comm odioua, has been
recently repaired and improved very extensively It
contains every facility necessary for the education
Of young for the various duties and employ.
of business fO whether clerks, accountants
merchants banksrs prOe ssional In any other
calling where knowledge OF the special branches
taught may be made available. 5
Tuition in Senior Department, per quarter of 81 -
Preparatory Department, for young boys 90
Books and Stationery furnished the Students
rent rates.
The Session begins on the First Monday in ooto
ber and olores about the first Of July following
au4H BRO. OLIVER, Director.
CHRIsTIAN BROTHERS. COLLEGE,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
This Institution affords ample means for q thorough
Classical. Scientific and Commercial Education.
TERMs-PAYABLE QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE,
RoArd and TgiOn per quarter of % months sss1 50
Music and Linear Drawing form extra charges.
Next Session will commence Monday. Sept. q ls7s
For further particulars apply to
au4 2m BRO. MAURELIAN, President.
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE,
FORDHAM, N. y,
Under the Direction OF the Jesuit Fathers.
Is beautifully situated In Q very pictuTeeque and
healthy part Of New York County.
This College affords every facility for the best
classical and Commercial Education.
Studies will be resumed September 4th 1873.
Ronrd and Tui half aion el5O
For farther par ticulars apply to
jy2I 2m President.
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COLLEGE
IMMA ULATE CONCEP PTION,
Corner Of Common and Raronne streets
NEW ORLEANS.

This Literary Institution by the State
Louisiana, and empowered to confer degrees II
Quoted Father Society Of Jesus The saa
entirely Oh from the street. e.
reoreaton that nom the arrival Of the pups as TSe
secluded and supeTintendcd.
The Course OF Instruction s threeRold Preparatory
Commercial and classical.
Tho Preparatory Course 10 for beginners.
The Commercial Course 10 for those OtudonGs who Dc
not wish to learn Latin and Greek.
The Classical Course II for those who desire to have
complete education.
French 10 taught In the three courses
Students are NOT admitted unle0s they know soW %
read and write.
The moral training of the studenteia the
leading object Of tho Instructors.
1yery month report s SAINT 70 garents stating con.
duct, progress, rank In class and attendance.
The Academical year begins she First Monday
Of October and closes towards the ad Of July.
TERMS
Entrance Fec " %
Tuition, payable in advance. and In United Etates
currency every two months i2 90
myQs7aIy REV. y GAUTREL.RT. prsaidnDa
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ST. V.NCENT's BOARDING SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
DONALDSONVILLE, Id.
CONDUCTED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY.

Ths Institution located in the above health
fuI little village situated the junction of the Mis-
Sssppi river and the Bayou Lafourche It IL accessible
ut all seasons Of tho both by railway and water
Parents will find, for their daughterB In this Insti
tuition all facilities for q Christian and refined
education the coure Of ipsIucton being the same -
that pursued Rs st. Joseph's Academy, EmmettSburR
Maryland of which IL is branch. The buldinEs and
grounds are spacious and con1mOdious.
In consideration of the changed condition Of the
South, the tsEnB have been reduced TO nearly half
pr1os.
The academic year is divided into two sessions of
Eve months each the first commencing september lBt,
and the second February let.
TERNS-Payable In Advance;
Board and Tuition, including washing, mendinR,
bed and bedding, per session 75 GO
OE per AOV W
frenoh ~ w
Tapestry, Painting, etc, extra charges
Music Piano, Rt Profsss0r's prico.
Books and Stationery, 1T current prices. Je30 On
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September 9.


Peter Claver was Spanish Jesuit. In
Hsjorca he fell in with the holy lay
brother Alpbonsus Rodrigues, who, having
Ilready learned by revelation the sanity
|nreer of Peter, became his spiritual guide,
|cretold to him the labore he would under
10 in the Indies, and the throne he would
lain in heaven. Ordained priest in New
Grenada, Peter was sent to Cartagena, the
kreat slave mart of the West Indies and
here he cOnsecrated himself py vow TO tne
|alvation of those ignorant and miserable
Features. For moro than forty years he
Ebored in this work. He called himself
Fthe slave of the slaves.n He was their
|postle, father, physician, and friend. He
led them, nursed them with the utmost
|endernees In their loathsome .diseases,
|ften applying his own lips to their hid
|tant covering of the naked, though soiled
Fith their filthy ulcers, sent forth q mira
|ulous perfume. His rest after his great
hbors was in nights of penance and
prayer. However spent he might be when
kews arrived of fresh slave-ship, B. Pc
|er Immediately revived, his eyes bright
|ned, and he was at once on board amongst
bic dear slaves, bringing them comfort for
body and soul. A false charge of reiter-
|ting baptism for q while stopped his work.
He submitted without murmur till the
|alumpy was refuted. and then God SO
|lessed his toll that 10000 negroes were
|aptized before he went to his reward in
b54.
When Easter came, B. Peter left the
Pwn to search the mountains for the ne
foes who might be scattered among them.
he tropical storms drenched him to the
Kin, but he never turned nor stopped.
Fhen he found settlement he would
|ever leave it till the last negro was
Fought TO the Sacrament of Penance. He
|nce suddenly left the house where he was
lying, and plunged without guide or
bad into impracticable mountain recesses.
fhen he returned pale and worn, it was
|sscovered that he had gone to administer
he last Sacramento to three old negroes
Fho had been abandoned by all the world,
nd had crawled into a ruined hut to die.
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RsULINE ACADEMY, ST. JOHN BAPTIST,

T JRsULINE ACAD:sMY, ST. JOHN BAPTIST,
TUSCALOOSA, ALA.
The most healthy and delightful situation In tbs
South. with extensive arounds excellent watcr sto.
Thorough oourse Of instruction. Terms moderate.
For further particulars apply TO
auil 7Oiy THE MOTHER SUPERIOR
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september Is.

ST, sPERATUs AND THE MARTYRS OF SELL
LTTA