Year: 1863

| know that men naturally shrink from
the attempt to obtain companions who are
their superiors; but they will find that re-
ally intelligent women, who possess the
more desirable qualities, are uniformly
modest, and hold their charms in modest
estimation. What such women most ad-
mire in men is gallantry not gallantry of
courts and fops, but boldness, courage de-
votion, decision, and refined civility A
mans bearing wins ten superior women
where his boots fnd biains win one. If
man stand before a woman with respect
for himself and fearlessness of her, his suit
is half won. The rest may safely be let
to the parties most interested. Therefore,
never be afraid Of a woman Women are
the most harmless and agreeable creatures
in the world, to a man who shows that he
has got mans soul in him. If you have
not got the spirit in you to come up to a
test like this, you have not got that in you
which most pleases a high-souled woman,
and you viii be obliged to content yourself
with the simple girl, who, in quiet way,
is endeavoring to attract and fasten yOu.-
But don't be in hurry about tie matter
Don't get into a feverish longing for mar
riage. 1t isn't creditabe to you. Espe-
cially don't imagine that any disappoint-
ment in love which takes place before you
are twenty-one years cd will be Of any
material damage to you The truth is,
that before man is twenty five years old
he does not know what he wants himself.
So don't be in a hurry The more of
man you become, and the more manliness
you become capable of exhibiting in your
association with women, the better wife
you will be able to obtain; and one years
possession of the heart and hand of a re-
ally noble specimen Of her sex is worth
nine hundred and ninety-nine years pos
session of a sweet creature with two ideas
in her head, and nothing new to say about
either of them. So don't be in hurry, l
say again. You don't want a wife now,
and you have not the slightest idea of the
kind of wife you will want by-and-by. Go
into female society, if you can find that
which will improve you, but not otherwise.
You can spend your time better. Seek the
society of good men. That is often more
accessible to you than the other, and it is
through that mostly that you will find your
way to good female society.-Pemberton.


MISTAKEN FOR SEoEsH.- Extract of
private letter from Nashville:


A few days since two of our men we're
walking along the streets of Nashville
They belonged to regiment which had
gone there as escolt to supply train,
and while the wagons were being loaded
had gone for a stroll. One of them was
dressed in blue uniform, and carried his
musket; the other had on him Secesh
coat which he had picked up on the battle
ground, and wore long, black hair, and, in
deed, looked to a stranger, more like ''Se-
cesh" than the honest soldier he is; when
as they passed by fine house, in the door
Of which was standing very pretty young
lady, she suddenly cried out, 80 soldier,
won't you let that mamie is poor sol
dier Of our army, the Southern army
whom you are guarding, come in. know
he wants something to eat. Isn't he a
Texas Ranger :" Yes said he with the
gun, 'we captured him only the other day.
Go in, old fellow" giving him the wink.
The supposed Ranger went in and quickly
returned with his arms full of pies, nice
bread, a bottle of good liquor, and a lot of
good things generally. "Move on said
he with the gun; and so they moved on to
the first convenient place, where they sat
down and enjoyed hearty meal, and care
fully washed it down with the good liquor.


OLD ABE AND THE MINIsTER.-Au Of
ficer of the Governmo mt called one day at
the White House, and introduced a clerical
friend from New England. Mr.. Presi-
dent, said he allow me to present to you
my friend, the Rev. Mr.. F., Of Mr.. f.
has desire to see you and have some con-
versation with you, and l am happy to be
the means of introducing him" The
President shook hands with Mr. T., and
desiring him to be seated, took a seat him
self. Then (his countenance having as
sumed an expression of patient waiting
he said 81 am now ready to hear what
you have to say" 80 bless you, sir, said
Mr.. F., 81 have nothing especially to say.
l merely called to pay my respects to you,
and, as one of the million, to assure you
of my hearty sympathy and support" eMy
dear sill" said the President, rising prompt
ly, his face showing instant relief, and with
both hands grasping that Of the visitor, 81
am very glad to see you indeed. thought
you had come to preach to me-