North Carolina Newspapers

In Hlf' 4 w Py 1LI: iS MsPL 4 vty - - - - T i f.-.' ' " - W WJI. J. YATES, Editor and Propreitok. Terms of Subscription- Three Dollars, in advance THE "Western Dertiocxat PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. Xkkm Three Dollars per annum in advance. Advertisements will be inserted at reasonable rates, or in accordance with contract. Obituary notices of over five lines in length will be charged for at advertising rates. CHARLOTTE HOTEL, CllAHLOTTK, X C. Tliix first class and well knqwn House, formerly kept by Maj. J. 1$. KEUH, having been recently re paired and refurnished in every department, is now wpen and ready to receive guests. The Table is unsurpassed and in peint of conve- IlicilCC atl'l COHilOi i iuc iiuuc mo . v.v. i mj -"j in the City. l'cbrunry 17, 1808. W. W II A It T, Proprietor. Robert Gibbon, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND .SUHGEOX, Trgon Str-rt, Chuihdfe, X. Ofiicc and Residence, one door south obi State Rank, (formerly Win. Johnston's residence). Ian 1, IXOS. y J. Offers his P. McCombs, M. D., professional services to the citizens f Charlotte and surrounding country, All calls, both niht and day. promptly attended to. Ofliee No. " Granite how, up stairs, opposite the Mansion House. January '27, 18G8. DENTISTRY. Dr. B. S. Tray Wick, (Ojjice in Brick Untitling west of Charlotte Hotel,) Is prepared to do all work in the line of his Profes sion. He guarantees satisfaction in every respect He has had thirteen years practice. .Mav 4, ISOrt y " A. W. ALEXANDER, Surgeon Dentist, CHAP.LOTTK, N. C. (OJire in the liraulry Building, oppo&ite the Charlotte lion i. ) fl?Can be consulted on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. .March l'u 18JS. Wednesdays, Dr. JOHN H. McADEN, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, C '11 'All LOTTE, X. C Has on hand a large and well selected stock of PURE IMtL'tJS, Chemicals. Patent Medicines, Family Medi cines, Paints.. Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fancy and Toilet Articles, which he is determined to sell at the very lowest prices. May 20, lNi7. B t7 PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Mikar, A NO OEAI.KIl IX JEWELRY. FIXE WATCHES, CLOCKS, Watch Materials, Spectacle., r. All 10, 1807. CHARLOTTE, N. C A. HALES, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Xtxt Ionr to the Munition House, Ciixkt.ottk, N. C. If your Watch needs Repairing. Don't get mail and goto swearing; Just take it into HALES" shop, He will fix it so it will pot stop. He warrants his work all for a year. When it is used with proper care. He will do it as low sts it can be done, And do it so well it's sure to run. January 1, 1808. y Charlotte Female Institute, CHARLOTTE, N. C. The present session opened iu Tuesday the lr-t of October, and will continue until 'Idth June, 1808. OFFICERS AND 1NSTRUCTOI5S: Rev. R. Riirwell, Principal and Instructor in Men tal and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics. Jno. B. Bur well. A. M., hemestrv, Natural Phi- losonliy and Ancient Languages Mrs. M. A. Burwell, English branches and Super intendent Social duties. Prof A. Baiimanu. Vocal an 1 ln-trumentallusic. Prof. P. E. Pig:ut, Drawing, Painting and Model n Languages. Miss Mary R.-ttte. English Branches and French. Mrs Salh-V. White. English Blanches. Miss Mary F. Penick. Music on Piano ami Guitar. Miss Ella It. Carson, Music on Piano. Terms as heretofore. For Circular and Catalogue containing full particulars address. Rev. R. BURWELL k SON, Charlotte, N". C. September 23, 1807. NEW ARRIVALS At J. Kuck & Co's Grocery Store. s,ooo roi'sn8,,rcsTA,s l,00O Pounds Raltiniore Bacon, 2" Sacks of ltio Coffee, f0 Sacks Salt, common to fine. Boxes of superior Star Candles, Tierces cf Sugar Cured Hams. 2" Barrels of Sugar, all grades, 10 Hogsheads of Molasses, 10 Barrels of Syrup. March 30, 1808. At J. KUCK & CO ?, Western Division, V., C. & Rutherford R. R Ou and after Thursday, :51st of October. 1807. thc Passenger Train on this Division will run tri-weekly, on Tuesdays. Thursdays mid Saturdays. GOING WEST: Leave Charlotte, Lineolnton. Arrive at Cherrvville. GOING EAST Leave Cherryville, I.iiieolnton, Arrive at Charlotte. 8:00 a. 10:45 11::J0 ' 1 2:30 p. m. 1:30 4:00 " GUIGN, Eng. & Sup't. Oct. 28, 1807. B. Blacksmithing and Wood Work. The undersigned are carrying on thc Blacksmith ing business at the old stand of Charles Wilson near the Grave Yard. Horse-Shoeing and all kinds of Iroa Work done in the best manner at short notice, n reascnawle terms. CHARLES WILSON', WM. ROSS. I will attend (o anv Wood Work that -latybe de sired. CI AS WILSON. A District Court of the United States, For the District of X. Carolina. j Kaleigii, June 19th, 18G8. Special Terms of this Court rre hereby ap pointed to be held for the District of North Carolina as follows : At Salisbury, Uowan coun ty, to commence on the first Monday in August next; and at Asheville, Buncombe county, to commence on the second Wednesday after the first Monday in August next. There will be a grand and petit jury in Atten dance upon these Courts. C. W Dkooks, U. S. Dist. Judge For Dist. of N. Carolina. Cleaveland Mineral Springs, Situated in Cleaveland county, N. C, on the line of the Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad, will be open for visitors on the 1st of June. Waters Chalybeate, Red and White Sulphur. Charges per day, " " week, " " month, Children under 7 years. For further particulars .Shelby, N. C. $ 3 00 - 18 00 CO 00 and servants, half rates, address the Proprietors, April 13, lbG8 o m NEW STOCK JUST RECEIVED AT MSBET & MAXWELL'S, A choice lot of Tobacco, Cigars and Snuff, Sugar. Coffee and Molasses all grades, Choice Green and Black Tea. Brandy Peaches, Pickles, Preserves, Jellies, Canned Fruit, Salni-en, Lobsters and Oysters, Toilet Soaps. Perfumery, Flavoring Extracts, &.c. A fresh supply of Egg and Soda Biscuits. At NISBET & MAXWELL'S June 1, 18C8. Concord Mills. Having opened a House in Charlotte, near the Post Office, lor the sale of our own manufactured goods, we invite the attention of merchants and others to our YARNS. SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS. OSNABERGS, CARPET CHAIN, STOCKING YARNS, &c, &c. t&F" Cotton taken in exchange for Goods. We sell low for Cash. j. McDonald & sons, August 12, 18G7. Concord, N. C. S. B. MEACHAM. Tryon St., Sign of the Brass Boot. Three Door South of Xational Bank,) Has in Store a large and well selected stock of Gent's and Ladies BOOTS AND SHOES, MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES AND SHOE FINDINGS. This stock was purchased direct from the Manu facturers, and will be sold at very short profits. 1 wish it distinctly understood that no Shoes with paper or wood bottoms will be sold without the pur chaser being told of it. I keep a superior quility of goods, and will warrant them ns represented. April 27, 1808. S. B. MEACHAM. SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. (Oj'jtositc the Court House,) Is now receiving a general assortment of Dry Goods, Selected at the North expressly for this market, wl.ir-h will be sold ut as fair prices as can be ob tained anywhere. His assortment of Ladies' Dress Goods Comprise many new styles and patterns. The ladies are respectfully invited to call and examine the new fashions. Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Of every description and quality, at low prices. Ready-made Clothing For Summer wear at reduced figures. Give me a call and 1 will give satisfaction in goods anil prices. H. M. PHELPS, May 11. 1808. Opposite the Court House. NEW GROCERIES. Hammond & McLaughlin Have received a new Stock of Groceries of every description, among which are the following: l-j.UOO Pounds Bacon, 1, (M0 " Lard, 1.1MK) Gallons Molasses, 2, (MK Sacks Salt, lot) Sacks best Family Flour; ."(H) Busbel Corn, 10 Barrels best Mess Pork, ."() 40 1,01 K 2") .",0 5 Sacks Coffee, Barrels Sugar, l.unciies l am. Pounds best Soda. Boxes Layer Raisins, Kegs Nails, Half Barrels White Fish, A large lot No. 1 Mackerel, Cheese, best Carolina Rice, a large lot of Green Tea, large lot of Candles and Candy, Chewing and Smok ing Tobacco, Buckets. Pails. Churns and Tubs. hammond & Mclaughlin. April 27, 1808. Bank Notes. Highest market price paid for Southern Bank Notes at the Banking House of . THOS. W. DEWEY & CO. Revenue Stamps, For sale at the Baukine House of THOS. W. DEWEY & CO. Deposits Received and interest allowed at the Banking House of THOS. W. DEWEY & CO. Gold and Silver Coin Bought and sold at t lie Ranking House of THOS W. DEWEY & CO. THOS. W. DEWEY & CO., Bankers and Brokers, CHARLOTTE, X. C. Hours of business to ijait dealers and customers. February 17, 1808. In the District Court of the U. S., Fur the Wrstern J)istrict of Missouri: Iu thc matter of ELISIIA S- BARRETT, Bankrupt lx 1axki:iptcy, Western District of Missouri. J 38 : To Whom it May Concern: The undersigned hereby gives notice of his appointment as Assignee of Elisha 3. Barrett of the county of Tcttis of said State, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District Court of said District. Jefferson City, this 1st day of June, f8C8. SAMUEL A. VOSE, Assignee. June !. 1808 v CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, The Peabody The semi-annual meeting Fund. of the Trustees of this Fund was held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, last week. Ex-Govs. Graham of North Carolina, Aiken of South Carolina, Clif ford, of Massachusetts, and Fish of New York; Messrs. Eaton of Maryland, and McAlister of Philadelphia; Bishop Mcllvaine of Ohio, 3Ir Samuel Wetznore and Mr Peabody Russel were present. The object of the meeting was chiefly to listen to the report of the General Agent, Br Sears, and to make appropriations for the next six months. The New York "World says : "Dr Sears' report is Highly satisfactory, as showing the earnest desire of the Southern people to co-operate with the Trustees, and the progress of the system of education, which has been de vised, and is being actively carried out under the joint, direction of the School Superintendents of the Southern States and of the General Agent. Dr Sears has been for the last six months trav elling through the States of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, conferring with leading gentlemen upon the objects of this magniflcent donation, and addressing the people of the prin- pal towns and cities upon the subject, of J ree Schools Education, lie has everywhere been received with the utmost kindness and cordiality. In Memphis, and other leading cities of the South, he has been tendered the hospitalities of the respective cities, and the prospect is very en- ig for the establishment oi a thorough system ot rree Schools and Normal bchools among the States above mentioned. About $75,- 000 have been definitely appropriated by the Trustees for the ensuing six months, and about 878,000 in addition have been appropriated con ditionally upon the raising of money, in co-operation, by the various committees where aid is thus given. The Board granting aid varying accord ing to circumstances, from one-third to two thirds of the amount necessary to sustain the respective schools. Particular attention has been given to the founding of Normal schools and the commencement of a system of free school education. Dr Sears reports the entire people of the South as enthusiastic ia their grat itude to Mr Peabody aird the appreciation of his gift. We think there, is a great deal of humbug gery about this whole affair. Much of the fund will be spent for holding meetings of thc Trus tees and paying expenses of traveling agents, who do little or nothing towards educating the poor children of the Southern States. Corporations have Souls. The subject of Life Assurance is attracting the at tention of almost every man. Capitalists are avail ing themselves of the opportunities it affords for profitable investment, and poor men are seeking it as a refuge for their dependent families. While all life assurance societies are financially sound and firm, as the record of each will show, how important that a spirit of high-toned liberality and integrity should characterize the decisions of those who, as officers and directors, control the payment of losses! The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States shares largely in the public confidence, the names of those honored Philadelphians, George H. Stuart, Thomas A. Riddle, and Theodore Cuyler, acting directors therofor, being sufficient guarantee, to all. The following instance, however, illustrates clearly the generous and noble sentiments that do and will guide its officials in the settlement of claims which arise from the death of its members: John Thompson, deceased, has resided in this city many years, doing business at Spruce street wharf, and for years has been insured in '-The Equitable"' for the sum of ten thousand dollars. All his premiums were promptly paid, except thc last, which fell due on Monday, October 1800. On Tuesday. October 10, thc agent of the Society called at the office of Mr T., and learned that he was dangerously ill. Returning, he found thc son of Mr Thompson with a check drawn by Mr T. himself on Satui-.ii. , October 13, for the amount of premium. Under these circumstances, thc agent, could not re ceive the premium, and thus revive the forfeited pulley, without the consent of the Society, to whom thc facts were at once presented, (October 18): and after the Society had been informed of the deatli of Mr Thompson, J. W. Alexander, Esq , replied as fol lows: "We think it best, under the circumstances, to receive the premium on Thompson's policy, and will not make the failure to pay on the day the pre mium was due a reason for declining to pay the loss Wt are certainly not legally bound to receive it, but as the parties appear to have acted in good faith, we prefer to incur the loss rather than take advantage of their neglect. Please receive the premium and itsue the receipt. Is there one individual of the large number insured by '-The Equitable'" who will not approve and ap plaud this generous action? Certainly, after such praiseworthy conduct, wc cannot endorse the old saying: 'Corporations have no soul?.'' Highly commendable as the above instance of liber ality cm the part of The Equitable Life Assurance Society certainly is, yet it forms by no means an ex ception to the general system of" dealing with their policy-holders. This justly-popular Society ahcuya vas "its losses with the most honorable, promptness, never having contested a claim, thereby leaving no uncer tainty whatever concerning its ability and willing ness to settle all claims of a similar character. Philadelphia Press. 1 This Society has nearly $7,000,000 of assets, and is represented by Hitcihson, Bi:rrou;iis & Co., who are the General Agents. June 22, 1808. NOTICE Is hereby given that application will be made to the next General Assembly of orth amendment of the Charter of the A Carolina lor an T. & Ohio Kail roal Co. June lo, 1808. lm. Catawba English and Classical HIGH SCHOOL, A;jrro.v, jv. c. The next Session will commence the 1st Monday in .11,1.1 llfAI. U raiun cL'dAvA Y A' ... X" a .a t end wl in fittlTlfT pupils thoroughly for the best Colleges in tliecountry, -iml in civinc them a thorough business education Ill w v Special attention given to M athkmaticai. Tuition per Session of '20 Weeks from Tk.usi.vg. Tuition per $U to $'22.bO in currency. . Hoard in families from $8 to $12 per month ; in clubs at about half these prices. For Circulars and particulars, address J. C. Clapp, Xewton, N. C. J- C. CLAPP. A 11. June 8, 1808. S. M. FIXCER, A. B. Molasses ! Molasses ! ! Sow landing, Ex. Schooner Alaska, direct from Cardenas, , . HOGSHEADS, SO TIERCES and 40 ShV Barrels, Sweet Cuba MOLASSES, in prime new Packages, selected specially for Summer Trade. Orders will be promptly filled at lowest current market prices n F O. G. PARSLEY & CO., June 1 5. 1 Sf.f Wi lmikcto. N'. C. A Horrible Scene in Japan. A correspondent of the New York Times, writiug from Iliogo, Japan, under date of March 18, gives the following account of a curious and horrible propitiatory : ; On the 2d of this month, in one of the Iliogo temples, Izeda.Ise, author the recent troubles, Buffered death. He was the secretary of Prince Bczen, and gave the order to fire on the foreign er. The combined powers demanded his head, and neither his own positiou nor the influence of ihe Prince could save him. But he was per mitted to commit the hari-kari, thus rescuing his property from confiscation and his name from dishonor among his countrymen. Up to the last moment his friends sought his pardon. Each of the six legations sent a representative as a witness, and to this number was added an interpreter. The closest mystery shrouded, the whole affair, and as few witnesses as possible were pem4ttQdia.4rder to impress the Japanese that the execution was- to satisfy the ends of j ostice and not gratify a prurient curiosity. The cho sen ones left the legation during thc evening and walked to Jliogo, where a guard of Japanese soldiers met them and conducted them through several narrow streets to one of the larger tem ples. One of the ante-rooms was placed at their disposal, and there they indulged in pipes and cigars and awaited the event. At a few minutes past 11 P.M. word came that all was ready. They arcse and followed their conductor into the main temple.- Here, in front of a large and elaborately finished altar, was spread a green cloth, and over this a smaller red covering. Near the ceutre stood a tray con taining a number of small knives, corresponding to the sharp short .sword of the Japanese, un sheathed. The seven Europeans sat down in silence on the matting, after the Japanese fash ion, and thc same number of native officials loca ted themselves opposite. Above them glim mered several Japanese paper lauterns, shedding over the altar a dim and spectral light, which lost itself in the mysterious darkness beyond. With a slow but firm and uufaultering step the doomed man entered and approached thc altar, lie wore the white wing state dress, in dicative of high rank, the -'Karni-Shino." Turn ing toward the dimly outlined images of his gods, he bowed and muttered a prayer. Then gather ing his feet beneath him he sat down, resting on his -knees, in the usual Japanese manner, beside the tray. It is customary for the individual performing the hari-kari to complete the act by catting his own throat?But this uuhappy man, fearing that at tire last moment his resolution might fail, caused one near of kin to assume the duty of headsman. The executioner took his position behind him; seizing the loug handle in both hands, he j raised the sword, and assumed the attitude of j one about to strike. It was a tableau impressive j and awful. Thc long razor-edged blade reflected ! the lantern liirht with horrid effect. The exe W " ' " ' " - .. cutiouer s eyes were fixed with fearf ul earnestness on the victim before him, watching eagerly every 1 motion. The doomed man methodically prepares j his dress, and selects a sword, grasping it firmly j iu his right hand. Then summoning all his res- j olution, he plunges it into his side and completes a transverse Incision. At this moment his head falls forward, aud instantaneously the poised sword of thc headsman flashes through the air, and the head falls with a dull souud upon the heavily matted floor. The seven robed and sworded Japanese offi cials bow their heads to the ground, exclaiming in a loud voice: "Are you satisfied?" and the seven Europeans bow their faces in return, and reply, through their interpreter, ' Wc are satis fied.'' They arise and are immediately conduct ed away. This is the famous hari-kari allowed to officers of position as an alternative of disgrace. 1 he incision saves their honor and property, ana. thc jrash in the throat terminates suffering. It is a disgrace to the representees of thc European nations that countenanced aud wit nessed this horrible proceeding. Immioration to Virginia. The llagcrs- towu 3Iail says that there is a continuous tide ofiyn ignition constantly passing through that cityto Virginia. The principal part goes to thc Valley. There are also many settlements making or about to be made, in the Piedmont region, and we hear of isolated eases almost everywhere of families settling in almost every neighborhood near the cities. Cfuman Emigration to America Ti1A Berlin correspondent of the Jiondon Tims stys that this summer's emigration from Germany to this country will be the largest yet known, and will probably reach the number of 230.000 ; while a remarkable feature of it is the prevalence of the northern clement, chiefly Protestant, which embraces thc more wealthy portion of the German population. The arm of a pretty girl wound tight round your neck has been discovered to be an infallible remedy in case of sore throat. It beats pepper tea and hot gin all hollow. J6T A few years since, at the celebration of our national anniversary, a poor pedlar who was present, being called upon for a toast, offered the following: Tore is health to poverty it sticks to a man wheu all his friends forsake him." A Western paper cruelly says: 4-Our member of Congress has made a great speech oue of his very best. It was written for him by a graduate of t his office, and the matter and delivery do credit to bcth parties " PRESERVING POWDERS. The " Vmerican Fruit-Preserving Powders'' are j for sale at the Drug Store of Kilgore & Cureton. These Powders are perfect antiseptics, are warran ted healthful, and will effectually prevent fermenta tion and subsequent decay in all kinds of Fruits, Juices and Syrups of Fruits, Tomatoes, Vegetables (such as Corn, Beans, Teas, Asparagus,) Cider, Milk, Cream, Butter, Lard, etc., and preserve them in as good and healthful condition as the best "canned or preserved fruits, etc., without the trouble and ex pense of hermetically sealing or air-t:ghting the jars or cans, and with or without thejise of sugar in fruits. They are at least fifty per cent, cheaper than any other knownmethod for preserving FruHg, Vegeta bles, etc. " For sale at the City Ctrug Store opposite the -Mansion House. KILGORE & CUB ETON. June lSf.8. 1868. How a Burglar Was Canght I will fAil xrnn ct at v rt Unvr 1 nnne R:i v fi 1 tv i- i It i j ,i i hto nt'irl'ir thrnnnh hvinr IrarnM t no ipat nn I ..... T r J 1 Anmh nlnhiLn " There were two littlo bovs who used to come " 1 . . i to stay with Frank and me, when we were first married, and they could neither hear nor speak. except with their fingers-so only ever so much quicker. - : .... Frank and I learned this foreicn alphabet on purpose that we might understand what t her rwi , i . 11 1 saw. inev were quick ana eleven tnev couia i oI nnrl nnA dMr arwl caw inA A,- mnnv other thinsrs which most bovs would make a very bad hand at. . ' Thev could iUt at draughts: and back-iram- mon. and chess, and at fox and Ceeuft as well as I any boys. They could almost see; what we said, although they could not hear, with such quick, easier eyes; did they watch eviery movement of our itps. ne soon, nowevtr, goi xom as casuy with our fingers as with our tongues; and some times, when thc Lids wore not with us, Frank and I used to converse in that manner when we were alone, for practice. . It happened upon one occasion that he had to go to London on important business; he was to have gone by an afternoon train, but something delayed him, so that he was not able to leave be fore the night express. I was not in verv irood health, and retired to my bedroom about two hours before his depart- ure; he promised, however, to come up and wish me good-bye before he started, which would be between twelve and one o'clock in the morning, The matter which had called him away was con- nccted with the bank here, which had iust been burned down; and my husband, it seems, al- though I did not know it at the time so great j a secret had he endeavored to keep it had many thousand pounds belonging to the concern in Ins temporary possession, locked up iu the iron safe in our bedroom, where the plate was kept. He was bank manager, and responsible for the whole of it. it was a cold time, and there was a fire in the room, so bright and comfortable that I was in no hurry to leave it to get into bed, but sat up looking into the fiery coals, and thinking about all sorts of things; upon the lonsr journey Frank had to take that night, and how dreary the days would seem until he returned, and in particular, how lonely I should feel in that great room all by myself when lie should be away lor 1 was n dreadful coward. It was a little after eleven o'clock when I got into bed, but I -did not feel the least inclined to sleep even then. 1 knew j that Frank would be coming to wish me good j bye presently; and, besides, there seemed to be all sorts of noises about thc room, which my ! foolish ears always used to hear whenever alone ! at night-time. If a little soot fell down the chimney, it was, I thought, a great black crow at least, which would soon be flying about the room, and sitting . , . . 11. 1 X sm. .in- m r.iri if nmm,CA . n rt.i L' 1 111 Tll1 11' I 1 lit." f4 il y" "V V"") . ... Ill Wiles iiiw luun-iuii ui ouuig uiuaui some shoes coming up stairs to kill me with a carving knife, and il the wind blew the easement, it was two stories high. You may imagine then, my horror, when I heard a tremendous sneeze within an inch of ine, just behind the head-board of thc bed, and be tween that and the wall, where there was a con siderable space. I had, as usual, taken the pre caution, before I put thc candle out, of looking everywhere in the room where it was quite im possible any person could be hid; but thc little alcove into which the bd was pushed I had never so much as thought of looking into, al though it was a capital hiding place for anybody. Ever since I slept in that room, iu short, I had been like the ostrich, who put his head in the sand and then imagines himself in security, I had piqued myself upon precautionary meas- urcs that, after all, might just as well have been omitted. 1 he only thing, 1 believe, winch -saved my reason from departing altogether, when I heard that terrible sound, was that my mind clung to the hope that it might be, after all, the snce.e of a cat. r if tv cats together could not make half such a disturbance, it is true, for it was the sneeze of a man who sneezed in spite of himself, and almost shook thc house, but the idea sustained me over the hrst shock. Thc next instant the wretch had sneezed again. and pushing aside the bed, which rolled on cas- tors, I felt lie was standing beside my pillow looking at me. If he had given only one sneeze he might, perhaps, have believed me asleep, ns I Lv !u;te still, breathing as regularly as 1 could, i and pretending to be; but be reasoned very justly that, unless 1 was deal or dead, l must nave ueen awakened by thc second. ou re awake, marm. said he in a crrull voice, -and il s no use in snamming: xi you i-.i i ? i ip lon't want a tap with this life-preserver just look alive : I opened my eyes exceedingly wide at this and beheld a man with a crape over his face, standing by the bed-side: he had a club, with two knots upon it, in his right hand, aud with his left he pointed to the safe. Is the money there r said he. "Ihe plate is, said 1, iu a tremulous voice, pray taKe it, sir; I am sure you are very wci- . . t come, lor lie might nave everything oi vaiue in S 1 1 .1 - I" 1 . the room, with all my heart, so long as he saved my life. Ihe monev the gold the notes arc tncy there?" cried he airain. in a terrible sort of a 7- whispcr. It is all there," cried I, although 1 knew nothing aoout u; - an excep - - pence m my purse, on thc dressing table jonder. 'I linvn a cilin. miiiilorl nnU in I MP rWltlirV. U T1 1U".B ' . uu k r . r-.v.' i.,r.U r.f nnnrllDttiila inihA titndv. onlv thev are plated, fur I would not deceive you, sir, on auy account. "You had better not," observed the burglar grimly, "or it will be all thc worse for you. luiij, u. . -.. - He produced a key hko that my husband used, and approached the iron sale: but as he aid so, his guilty ear caught the sound of a footstep upon the stairs. "Who is that V -cried he. "My husband, ir," returned I; "but pray don't hurt Lira." "Is he not gone to town, then ?" cried the ruf fian, with an oath of disappointment. "He is goiug at 12 o'clock," replied I; "he is, indeed." f Tf rrm tll him. woman." said the burtrlar hoarsely. "Jf you breathe but one word of my SIXTEENTH VOLUME I? UMBER 826, presence here, it will be the death' doom of yoi .T . ' . 1 1. 41. V,.J Srf.n. urvn lue vru iv tie luavc t:iuu iuau uisuiuv. " r o . My husband entered immediately afterward, j : in. i . a. - : t t.. rv. uu ett WUJM " WB! 1,1 z"t -J af.IUI tnrea5 reratea once ogam, , tnroitga tM uick curuuu uemnuuic; , , , j, , - - J? re yon. lie. Ul you promise not 10 ten ..m t it A m: . saiu wmhuum, -. tvuu uw. w "i"0-1 wu. mv. f - 1, iiYiL- laqiiAi nra tftt nilbvar in LiaB m Till - t" ObSCrVCHj hOW temheU I IOOKCd. "Yu have been frightening yourself about rouuers auaiu, 1 buijuos, uu bhij vuiiu. . , :Not I, Frank," returned I, as cheerfullr ua I could: !I have a little headache." But I faid with my fingers, so that ho could plainly read Jt in the lire-light, '-For Ood'a sake, hush ! there it a man behind the bed-atead I . . . - FiinU'was bold as a liov, and had nerves like iron, although he was so tender hearted and kmd. He only Tinswered . , . Where is your, sal volatile, dearest ?" and went to the mantle-piece to get it. I thought he never could have understood me, he spoke with such coolness and unconcern, until 1 saw his fingers reply, as he took up the bottle, "AH right, don t be afraid : ' And then 1 was not afraid, or at least not much: for 1 knew I should not be left alone for one instant: and I thought my Frank was a match for any two such men in such a case. Only he had no weapon, "He has a life-preserver," said I with my fingers. '-Your fire is getting rather low, Oeorgey," observed he. as he took up thc poker. (Ah! he had a weapon, then !) "I must leave you a good blaze to comfort you before I go. He poked thc fare and left the poker Inv with- out ever taking ins eyes on me aud the Deu-stcau. "I will just ring the bell and see whether Thomas has got thc portmanteau ready. Mary, continued he to the maid who answered thc bell, "send Thomas up." Then when she had crone X1p0n that errand, 'By Jove, 1 never gave him that key. Where is it, Oeorgey? I have not a minute to spare. If it is in your dressing case with the rest, 1 shall be nn age looking for it. Might I ask you to get out of bed for an instant, and show me where it is?" He said with his finders, Slump!" and I, jumped, you may be sure, quick enough, and was inside thc dressing- room, with the door locked, in halt a second. ''Come iiu Thomas," said Frank, "come in," for Thorn is was modestly hesitating at thc cham ber do!r. "There's some blackguard got into the house and behind my bed there. If ho makes the least resistance I'll kill lum with (hid hot io':er." At these words the bed was pushed hluwly outward, and the burglar, without his crupc mask, and with a face as pale as nt-hes, emerged from lib hiding yhca Frank knew him at onco as having been a bank messenger, who hal been fumed out of his situation since the fire, on sus picion of dishonest v. i -. ..... ()li, sir, have pvty upon me, cried he. '1 am an unlucky dog. If it iiad not been for a sneeze I should have had teu thousaud pounds in my pocket by this time." Oh ! you came after that, did you L said my husband, coolly. ''Well, please to give up that life-preserver which you have iu jour pocket, before we have any more conversation" "And did vour lady tell you that, too; cried thc villain, in accents of astonishment, as lie de livered up the weapon o the mau servant; "and yet I stood by her yonder and never heard her utter a single syllable. 1 never spoke a word," cried I, through the dressing-room key-hole, for I did not wish tho man to think that I had broken my oath, nor, to fiay (he truth, was I anxious to make a deadly enemy of him, in case he fchould ever be at large again. "Then it's a judgment -upon me!" exclaimed the miserable wretch ; "and it's no good for ine to fight against it. "It's not the least good," replied Frank, de cisively; "and we'll go to the olicc office at once." S off went the burglar in their custody, leav ing me f.afo aiwi sournl tfier all. And now don't you think there's kih' use iu learning every- thing, even so small a thing as thc4:il and dumb alphabet ? Interesting to Tax Payers. North is getting heartily sick of the ex- The travagame of thc Fretdinan lJurcau, but party necessity requires its continuance through the Presidential contest, although thc Chicago plat form is prolific in promises of reforms in the ex penses of the government. tine ot the chief items ot expenses is the trans- portation furnished by this Bureau, ostensibly for legitimate purposes, but reatly for party cau- rassern and whippcrs-iu. , .Much of it, however, is mere gratuitous boautiesito negroes, whoee circumstances, were such appropriations legiti- - mate, do not require it. During a recent trip we saw five or six young negroes returning to their homes in this State and South Carolina from Oxford, Pennsylvania, where they had been at school, traveling on transportation ordered by Gcucral Howard upon the ground that they were teachers. These youths were eighteen or nineteen years of .age, and had been for some ten months at school.. The orders for transposition were dated Washington, June 11, issued upon the order of Gen. Howard by Mai. Drown. It is by such reckless and dishonest exjiendi- f - lb thc whUe 6 (, of J , . . , . 31 . . cb r, frr in?s from tbn Treasurv in behalf of 1 C ... the uegroes that make white men talk of, and countenance, repudiation it is the continuance of such wickedness and crime which will yet render the public debt of the United "States in- secure. Wilmington Journal. CI-VU1V" J Good Keason. At a wedding in Delaware, recently, when all was arranged, and'the minis ter called on any to ppcak who objected to the marriage, a hueky voice ericd out, "I do." All eyes were turned to the direction from whence the voice emanated, when an individual emerged from the crowd, holding ihia handker CDiei up to nis eyes, aim uiunueriujj. Why do you object, my friend?" inquired minister. "lJecaue I want her myself,'' he nired the JC- plied. May 11. 1808 .HI