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POETRY.
A! WOMAN'S-CONCLUSIONS.
BT PHOBB CART.
I paid, if I iright go back again
lr ,To the:very,,heur and place of my birth ;
". Migit hafe niy.life whatever I chose,
, And five it in any part of the earth;
Put perfect sunshine into my sky, 4
.Banish the shadow of sorrow and doubt;
u Hive all rriy liappihess mull fplied,
4 And all my suffering stricken out ;
If I could hare known, in the years now gone
Th Wml Lh&t-a woman eom-sto know : -
Could have Jiad whatever will make her blest,
1 . ..L L!.Wn will m.trt Vl k
Or-whatever, she thinks will mke her so;
Hav found the highest and purest bliss
-cw hat the bridal wreath and ring inclose,
Aad gained the one out of .all the world
-That my heart as well as mj reason chose
if this had been, and I stood to-night
V?y my children., lying asle.ep in their beds.
'f- A&d couWurnt; tn toy prayers, for a Totary,
-;. ' f "TBe shiaing row of their golden heads,
eaajdVif'amVade such as this ;
:CoUtd'Wtoight for me, at mv bidding .till
r l 2:tiZtZZZ -!lU
And to let my future come
: I Weuld ridt, jnake fepath'jE have trod
More pleasant or' eten: more straight
k v.r iinnrA rav oouTse the Jbreadth of t
or wide,
a hair, .
;.y fj-:!: lj?it-s.ie
v JzS pisUs jn,ie I ke it all,
ti.wesknessit folly, if you please,
vL- ! if vm come to that.
v.
.' w-- .n mv helhs.aot hindrances!
axmj ., .-,r, . -rr
if I savedmy body from the flames
y" Because that' once l had burned my hand ,
1 r6r kept"myself fibto a' greater ftin
X By doing' less y on will understand.
It was better I suffered, a little pain,
mo Better I sinfie for little time,
If i he smarting warned me back from deatn,
Ajd gof sjn wheld from crime.
knows its strength by trial, will know
"rfTttJfiil n&St-bif set against a sin, '
flnu pun cu.j,.-.w-
v ' j i.mHi.tiAii ia Aftreame
H. k iMiraMti fWbt SI9 leu iHfyuwst
.2 riiil 1 - -
inM-,i.l 7 3 4 - -,
- - . . , i:r..km.wn.ihil
Asa who iMv w wr.i"it
So let my past standV jast as it sUnds,
i And kkne now. as I may, grow old,
lathe best or Itiiadiiot been, I hold.
s3fteIPffxtOUEEN
-frttitVl -ft.f'f IP'" ' CTTJ v -
How shairT m ' feiirfullf aistinct, m wasthe
't ... -"Li-W t
".nrmesTLwt the to n
one, aisi
upon the heart
the3vrotindeti; many, who Jay upon the ground
vtrtotttaensB or motiorr.'s i v ' ;
ni'WS'fiadhettetDakosttreof it, saia
. HAilt : Jfiiat!vWntin$r to the nyer at
.T?rrt .'li: ' "1 v i i
ii una a n ac a - j m , . - . j -
TTia eomDanion unaersiooa. mm, iuu wHu
. i J 1. Z J .
out a wora oawTrtp. rzi mv
. 'ItrJCl -hao llftrf . Tin
LvIv and camedJtt50 W.oi"r. xuw
a heavvaplfb tha
sounded fit 3 ateBrcriia tne oroaa
waters ripbMqttifiuyiovBr
wftTinP' irom ucuv;r.'v -Ji .
rom. te
calmly and placidly!? ; crtme and murder Eirington.
KJno-nnknownr The two men then
1!J!SkV:
r&Ztv&M''
ler td jfotftfger of tne two. . ......
a w. l i i z. -m m. m ' - TBrnrum a aim iiLiini
JJfflSWiifcWr?; ry
drilv. as it gives you ope.w?. nBurai w
" Ay, and by my knightly faith you uhatl
find that the Karl of El ring ton is not ungrate
fa!. The thousand pieces of gold shall be
I J ours to-morrow, and if there is anything else
U can do for yon, you may command me to the
tallest extent of my power. i
" There will be a merry bridal to morrow.
" Very ! " replied the yoaoger one, with a
light, mocking laagh. .Lady lilanchc ; will
wait long at the altar for her Iorer and as
or my good cousin Walter, who has been my
rival in love and ambition, I'll warrant he'll
sleep sound enough to night ! But we must
seperate here,"-be added as they emerged
rom the forest into the open country. " We
must not be seen together. Adieu. We shall
meet to-morrow at the bridal.
So saying, he turned the head of his horse
into one of the two roads that were before
them, and his companion taking the other they
parted.
,
In an elegant boudoir, partly reclining upon
a low couch, wss a fair young girl of not more
than eighteen summers, apparently in a deep
reverie. Her thoughts were very pleasant, for
there was a half smile around her mouth, ad
an -.expression of thoughtful and subdued ten
dernees in the deep blue eyes and on the
smooth ODen brow. An elderly woman who
had entered some minutes before, but had hes
itated to disturb her, now approached. A
" It is nearly ten, Lady Blanche, she said,
addressing her young mistress. " In half an
rTbur the guests will be here."
' 44 Can it be possible that it is so late as
that ? " she replied, startiug from her peat.
44 Ah, Mina, Mina, I'am so very, so very
happy!"
Heaven gTant that your happiness may
last, my lady ! " said Mina, solemnly.
A shadow fell across the young girl' sunny
face.
44 I am afraid I am too happy tor it to last'
she said, thoughtfully. " But come, Mina,"
she added, gaily, 44 your skilful fingers must be
more than usually nimble, or I shall be late,
I and at ny bridal, too."
It did pot take Mina long to loop back those
clustering curls, and to arrange the shining
folds that fell so gracefully around that ex
quisitely moulded f orm, yet she had hardly fin
ished when tlu re came an impatient knock at
the door, a.od a man entered whose bowed form
4 wnitc hair bore the impress of extreme old
I ' -w -w r r-.
age. It was Liora v ernon. tie gazea nnou
his daughter for a moment with an expression
of mingled pride and pleasure.
"Heaven bless you, my beloved children !"
ne murmured fondly. 4,But come," hcadded,
ftfha nnrrtnero ia wnitinfr. mV lOVe. and OUT
BV- - m " - J ' w
friends are growing impatient."
"Has not Walter come yet, father ?"
44Jo. It is rather strangej but I suppose
cmmatKinff Ko rlAtainffl him. ITn will iTirnha-
bl meet , mt the church."
"A, Ud, Bl.ncbep.ssed down ..throngh the
group of menials that lined the ball, all anxious
tn c.atftli a. crlimDse of the bride, manv a heart
blessed her sweet face, and prayed that all the
bright anticiDations its smiles and blushes
shadowed forth might be realized
Tn Lord Vernoc'a surprise the Earl of El-
rington was riot at the ehurch door when they
arrived. His brow grew dark with anxiety,
thouirh he endeavored to, allay the apprehen
sions of his daughter, whose cheeks alternately
flushed and paled at her embarassing position
Just as they were about to return Lord Ver
non noticed a horseman' approaching at. a fu
rious pace, whom he recognized as Jason St,
Croix, the voung earl's, cousin. His clothes
were torn and dusty ,arid his face pale and hag
gard, as he hurriedly alighted from bis horse,
which was literally covered with foam.
A a his eves Iell uoon laav Diancne ne nesi
As his eyes fell upon Laay Diancne ne nesi-
. 1 ..
and casting a significant - glance upon
0- o - n ...
. 1 1 "r K..l-irl hiiri fteiHo Knk thia
uoru cruwu, o-.v -
mnvement did not escape the observation ot
i , .
wuose- cnee grew "4t"
... .. .. .
alter 1 she cxclaimed,breax
non, soothingly, whoso coantenai;ce betrayed
i t
uou, ovw -6vi . . j" j
ffreat acitation : 44 the young earl is not dead,
as. al A . m, AAVftl a ff Hoarl
-nly mB U is to be hoped be will yet
found."
Lady Blanche made no reply, but fell ; pale
d gasping into her fathev s arms, who quicx
j conveyed her to the carriage
red her to the carriage.
Hf.'nvnfthe bvstanders clusterea around
Jason gu
Aft r w j
Manv (
. Croix, anxious to xnow mo causo
. - i - aL.
tya strangc 8Cene. From the narration he
gave they gathered that the earl naa cisappear
o , . . - . . t
tne cdno one knew whither. I hat there waa
a l eine to bis fate, excepting his horse, which
. .
I ....'a Vmrxo ft fw minntea after midniCht.Wlta
W I . . .- - . 1 A. J n. M m
- idark stains upon nisureasi auu wuw.
thft I mL . !ir.T "UAmnm with ftVhirH JUfln
l A . LT
(jroix narratea tnese circuuisuoca
- a very favorable impression upon tnose who
heard him, for be was nextoi xin w uie ia
upon nis ,7
lands and earldom of
. -lucaoiou w .w
"MT.MM.- Lord Vernon, , few
44 It is from w
ing from her attendants, and foUowmg her JbJdt dty u it not it is to witness your
father. "Tell me she added, .wildly, ad- with the beautiful Rose of Glen Val-
dressing Jason St Croix, 44 is be ill-dead f BUnchc yern0Q j ..
44 Be calm, mv dear child, said Lord Ver- yt Ti . '.. i- j vflnmn;;rtn - o'm .miU
monthi fter, while in close nd ejirnet onr
f.r(.M with hU d.ushter. "I would noturge
vnn tn tftte th;9 aten were I not assured
-!'' - m
that
- -
lit would result in your ultimate happiness.
44 1 do not doubt it, father, " said Lady
Blanche, languidly. 44 But tomehow the very
thought is repulsive to me. Lnever liked Ja
son St. Croix, and cannot ssy that my opinion
of him has changed since his accession to his
new nonors. 1 nerc is 10 me someming ireaen
erous and cruel in the very glance of hi eye
and the sound of his oice."
. rri . t.
44 Youjare prt-judiced, my daughter; I see
nothing 6f this. Indeed, I believe hiui to be
an honorable man, in every respect worthy of
you. You have no brother," added Lord Ver
non, solemnly, as bis daughter made no reply,
44 and will soon have no lather, lor uiy race is
nearly run. It grieves me to leave you so un
protected, and it would take tie last sting from
death could I see you the ei't .wile."
44 Let it be as you say lathdr replied Lady
Blanche, indifferently. 44 Since Walter . is
dead, I care little what becomes of me."
44 The earl has been waiting for some time
to 6ee yon, Blanche ; may he come in and re
ceive your consent from your own lipsf
Lady Blanche inclined her head. And. in
a few moments the wily man was by ber side.
I have no heart to give you," she said, in
reply to his earnest protestations, lifting her
eyes camly to his face, 44 but my hand is yours
whenever you choose to claim it." -
44 If the most devoted and tender love can
win your heart, it canoot fafl to be mine, dear
lady," said St. Croixr softly.
44 Nay, my lord," said Lady Blanche, firmly
44 it will avail little. All the heart that I have
is buried in Sir Walter's grave. Yet I prem
ise that all I can give you shall be yours any
day you name."
Jason St. Croix murmured a few words of
thanks, then! raising her hand respectfully to
his lips, turned awov, and mounting his horse,
rode rapidly towards Klrington Castle, his
heart full of exultation at hit success.
As he was passing through a narrow defile a
iorm wrapped in a large cloak suddenly cross
ed his path, startling his horse so that he near
ly threw him from the saddle. With a mut
tered imprecation he turned towards tho intru
der. 44 It is I, Jason St. Croix I " said a deep,
hollow vojee.
The cloajc was thrown back, and the pale
light of the moon fell upon the tall form of a
woman.clad in a stranee. fantastic attire. Her
flashing eyes were black as midnight, as also
was the heJrvy mass of disordered hair that fell
....
below her waist, and her complexion dark even
to swarthiness. Yet in spite of her weird, un I
earthly aspect, there was something in the gen-
eral contour of her face which showed that she
. 1 1 1 .
naa once possessed more man common oeauiy. 1
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44 Ardeue 1 exciaimca 01. uroix asionisneu.
,4Nav. Jason,' said the woman, with a low,
bitter laugh, 44 not the loving and trustful Ar-
delle Silencia, whom you lured by your vile
arts from her bappy home, but the gipsy
queen I"
" I I thought ' .
" Yon thought me, as you intended me to
be dead 1 " she said, interrupting him with a
till more bitter laugh. 44 But, my dear friend
nniann nncs nni aiwavs K.111. even wucd kujuu-
1 . i : . J:
istered by so practiced a band as yours. 1
have many an antidote lor such as you gave
me on the night of our last meeting!
-"You are talking at random, woman," said
St. Croix, sternly, recovering in a measure his
self-possession. 44 What is it that you want 0!
me money?
44 Not for worlds would I touch your gold,
Jason St. Croix-' exclaimed the cidsv oueen.
with a haugbty gesture; 44 red as it is with the
blood of the innocent ! imo. 1 came to warn
you, man, that the cup of vengeance is nearly
tnll. that the swora 01 lusuce is reaav. even
now, to descend 'upon your head I tio, and
instead 01 iuimung me wicicea purpose ins. is
ifii 1 1 1 'i A. 7
- . 1. . -
I 1U VOUr UWlii iuuuuw tout uccitai,
test' steed and
MMtM 1HIO HOUie ISf GUUUHV. 1UU II1CIO U V ft
. I life of Denitence. strive to retrieve the past.
w e 7 . ' . .. ..."
t. nmmn ,n.,ooa 'xi.n.
I nru vyu tuU w uuieut ev voo ovwm
U,,, m me ? " exc a med St. Croix, anerilv.
I 44 NTav. hear me out. Jason." exclaimed the
- Mimiv Tn mnrrow is to be
i a a. tm icuiibu uwa wwm aw u sm vftw
tisfactiQirfliltine acr0Sa bis face at tho rec
I -
of satistacuc
be to
the dove when it mates with the
T..nn Ct Pmiv wa nnf Vi ptrMnm
pi-in-- sufficient for theo that thou must
- . blood-sUined hands upon the betrothed,
i , -j. it .v. -a.. Mn.;n?"
. . . i v;.
bis saddle.
m 44 wominf wbat mean youf
r. t nil t iiii i t irriru uiiuu uu
ri v wft j r
Rav woman, what mean vouf " be gasped,
.
n vr k .lm limn " lr) ihn nmin.
i 11 ft i . uu v"t wvw,
- ... gbe ob8CrTea agiution.
ino i - crmTen heartfail thee now. Dead
... n . The mo, thmt
iiir.n vcaH u v .- " - -
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I "
Ufthv victim has no tongue to accuse 1 let
ht. I 7 - J . .1
i I is there one wnosc eyes were mpoa .uec, m
TemrCance will surely overtake thee 1
Qq j j W4rnthee to flee from , the wrath that
u cominpl.
J.nn Rt. Croix remained Tor some seconds
with his eves fixed intently upon the spot
.l,.r. the woman disappearea. oia perspi
. . . i i II
ration sUrted out in large drops upon bia face,
and his limbs shook as if he was seized with
anaguefit. ,
44 She is no woman, he mutterea to nimseu
' 1 I.!- Ua. nw.rt t y,mim m
mo m dm.- r . . ...
rm, .nnrrpil 1 1 IJ. uui uuniu. - " ...w
fiend 1 But were she'twice tho fiend that
between me .nd my
prvu.uiu UUUO . j
He reached Klrcgton castle in safety, and
endeavored to drown all lecollcctioo of the
scene through which he bad just pa5scd by
Urge drauguu or wine, liut it was in vain;
thue black eyn aeeuied to bo burning into bis
very roul, and tLe tones ol that strange, nuyso
terious warning still sounded in his ears.
44 lVhaw !" he cxclsimed, after lu ineffect
ual effort to banih it fiom his mind, M it is a
mere suspicion ou her part: she can know
nothiug about it. But let her, too, beware ;
for, by heaven, if she cross my path again, 1
will send her where ber babbling tongue will
keep quiet for the. future ! "
Oucc more Lord Vernon 0 c title u all bus
tle and activity. The bells ring fcrth a merry
peal, for it is the bridal day ot the sole daugh
ter of this house, and heiress of all his wealth,
Lady Blanche, the Hose of Glen Valley.
A murjjur of mingled pity and admiration
filled the-church as toe bride entered. Her
face was almost as pale as was ths costly veil
whose ample foldsj Ull nearly to her feet, and
it bore the ia press f deep-crated melancholy.
She looked more lixe a corpse than bride,
and the whole proceeding resembled far more a
I t sv a
luneral than a uicrry bridal, lnc tmaegroom
soon entered, and I his haggard coantenance in
dlcatcd that he hail passed a sleeple&s night.
2io a d j la use followed Lis entrance, even
among his own retainers, for he bore no resem
blancc to the 1-tejearl, bis predecessor, whose
affable aud engagiug manners bad made him a
general favorite, i His morose, unsocial du po
sition aud haughty bearing rendered him both
disliked and lea red. .
As he took his place by the side of Lady
Blanche, he looked little like a joyful bride
groom; his manner was abstracted, and his
eye wore an anxious and restless expression,
and several times.be gave a sharp, hurried
glance around the church, as if feariog to meet
some unexpected ' guest. He grew calmer,
however, when the ceremony commenced.
When the priest arose and bade those44 who
aw any just caue why this man and woman
should not be joined iu the bonds of holy wed
lock, to declare it now, or ever after hold their
peace," it was considered by thoe who heard
it as a mere matter of form, and thev were
startled by the sound of a deep, hollow
w m
toicc
in their midst, which said:
" Hold ! I forbid the marriage ! "
The bndcgToom turned towards tne
place
whence it proceeded. He started and grew
pale, as his glance fell upon the swartny brow
and flashing eyes, of the gipsy queeo.
tt 1 1 i 1 t. : 1 .-i I. n .
uoaoasnea oy nis augry gwucc,ur mc wuy
f ' I . ! -J l.lil. .
eyes nxea upon ncr, sue cxciaimcu vuiuiy .
" I proclaim Jason St. Croix, falsely called
Earl of Elringtou, to be a foresworn lover, a
false knight, a treacherous and cruel kiosman,
and a nurderer, and therefore no ntting mate
for the pure and gentle Lady ISlancbe Ver-
non."
14 It is false I bhe is mad I taid at. Lroix,
hoarsely. Let the ceremony proceed.
Sileuce ! " commanded tho woman ; you
L .1 . U'.lt..
i rnsn on Your own ucbuuvhuu, ''i -"
1 of Elrington," she added, impressively turning
towards a man wHo sat in the back part of the
church, mufBed up in a large cloak, 44 come
1 ' m . . ft ft
forward and prove the, truth ot my assertion.
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At these worus tne man mrvwc, mu luruwiug
back the cloak, rei ealed a face, which, though
pale and ghastly, 00 re a stroug resemblance to
the voung call's. Then walking deliberately
up the aisle, be irpproacnea tne aiur ana uxeu
his eyes sternly on the countenance of the guiL
tv man. -
When Jason St. Cioix's eyes fell upon him,
1 ne stooa nae one inusuieu mm uouoi. aucu
throwing his arms wiiaiy aoove nis neaa, as 11
1 . a. a r a a a... m mA j 1 9
1 10 protect nimseii irom i uiei ijijiio.u,u
fell heavily to the floor, Dlood gushing irom ni
I ... . .I..- i. .-1-1
1 IDJUIU IUU UUSU I'D
All out one among vnai Bgrrer-.ieu
I .r t tn th uniritof the nnfor-
- v iuul dm v av- - - -
tunatc man. who;iad returned to take ven-
eeance on his murderers, and feared to ap-
nrnaeh him. But Ladv Blanche, rushinic for-
ward, threw herself wildly on the bosom of her
lover, obtaining, convincing proof as abe did so
from tho warm kisses that fell upoolier cheeks
mnA lin. ttiftt it waft nti ftnirit. hnt hr own
- dear Walter. !
ftmuu iiuc mmw mw - -
I - -w ft .
When they lifted Jason croixirom tne
nlace where bo Lad fallen they found that life
I .n.r'eri h hd rn nlnrd a lanrfl blood
Tcssel.
It seems that the wounds given to the young
earl were not, as bis assailants supposea, mor
tal. His pluoe into the nver, instead of ren
l . . a
denne bis death cerUin. reurea mm to con
.xlAmnM. ami vlirn he arose la the aurface.
1 i iviuu - w
be made a desperate Fbrt to regain the shore
In this he would not probably have beco
. r,r he was vcrr wjak from the loss
v - - w
I J l 1 : k..n f,r thn rrmv rn.n
1 ' . . ' . . .
wno w&9 cnsio;r the river in a Doat witnaome
I I f ii OL - T .1 t x.: I
1 0t.ner loiiowers. . obc piccu uim up,-uu,
conveTinir bim to her teut, nursea him wiw
the most devoted and tender care, through the
Iidz and daotreroui illness that fo. lowed.
The carl became aware.on bis recovery ,of bis
cousin's usurpation oi his estates ana uue, aiso
?1 . at t. t. -
- of his betrothal to iaj iiaucne,ou. mamin
I a grateful sense ot his - indebtedness to the he-
woman to whom he owed- his life, who, in
spite of all, still cn nsnea a strong
for Dis treacherous cousin, uc nuwca ocr iw
f.rT 1 - klm i, n!n n i 1 1 WftTll 1 iod HCfl him tfl flt
. I - . ' . .
iwaru UALU.UWUIM w " . -
she the country, delaying lor thai purpose nis
is, she should pot. stand
. . j t .'
pearance until the very last moment.
There was another bridal day appointed, at
which there were happy and smiling faces J up
00 which day Lady Blanche, tie beautiful
Hose of Glen Valley, rare her band to Walter,
Karl of Elrington: she bad long since ritea
him ber heart, and be was well worthy ot botb.
Both the earl and counter tried to induce
the gipsy quern to settle down in tha seat,
pleasaot cottage the earl had given Ixr. But
they could not prevail upon ber to girt up ber
roving life, to which r ho was strongly attach
ed. bbe made it a rule, however, to visit tho
Klrington manors as of ten as once a year, and
the earl gave strict injunctions to all of bis ten
ants that neither she uor ber flldwcriibtnld
be molested at tbeo titue.
THE SIN OF BUHKOWINO TROUBLE.
Such a habit of mind and heart Is wrong,
because it puts uue into a despondency .that ill
fits him for duty. I -planted two rose-bushes
in my garden ; the one thrived beautifully,
the other perished I found the dead one on
the shady side of the house. Oar disposition-,
like our plant., nevd un thine. Expectancy
of repuLc is the cause of many secular, and re
ligious failures. Fear of bankruptcy . has op
torn msny a fine buinesa; and sent the man
dodgiug among the note shavers. Fear of
slander and abuse has 'often invited all the
long beaked ul lures of back biting. Many of
the misfortunes of life, like hyenas, flee if yoa
courageously meet them. How poorly pre
pared for religious duty is a'man who sits down
under the gloom of expected misfortune 1 If
he prays, he says : - I do not think I shall be
answered. If he eivc, he says : 44 1 expert
they will stcal'the money." Helen Chalmers
told me that her father, Thomas Chalmers, in
the darkest hour of the his'ery of the Free
Church of Scotland, and when the woej of the
land seemed to weigh upon bis heart, said to
his children, 44 Come, let us go out and play
ball or fly kite," and the only difficulty in the
play was that the children could not keep up
with their father. The McCheynts and the
Summerfields of the Church who did the most
good, cultivated sunlight. Away with the
horrors ! They distil poison ; they dig graves;
and if they could climb ao high, thej would
drown the rejoicings of heaven with sobs and
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wauiog. jjc r ui 1 aiunajt.
France presents, at present, the curious
spectacle of a country ruled by what one of its
leading journals calls 41 the force or circa in
stances." The country has drifted into a re
publib in virtue of this, and Legitimists, .Or
leanists and Bonspaitists are alike powerless
for harm because of the same restraining force.
M. Thiers yields to the same power in sending
an Ambassador to represent the French Be
public at the Court of Victor Emmanuel, and
under the very nose of his Irate friend, tho
Pope. So, in other matters of commercial
po.icy and administrative progress, M. Thiers
cn neither be the protectionist and central
ist which he is by conviction, because the
same controlling 44 circumstances" decree oth-
erwise. t ranee, m lact, only needs a lew
years of sober reflection to be able to perceive
the jewel that resides on the harsh forehead of
adversity. Tho 44 force of circumstances" will
Ltben be recognized in the directing power of a
welI:balanoed and intelligent public opinion.
K F. Timet. . . . - .
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The panio among the Ku Kluz of Sotth
Carolina and their friends continues. Recent
reports show thst the system of terrorism which
has prevailed in many part of! the Sooth is
breaking up: leaders have either fled or, been
tsken into custody, and the rank and file le
melted away. Dispatches from one of ti8
counties in which the privileges of the wn
habeas corpus have been suspended rev
strange state of tbicca. Men who .have be
prominent citizens, and have not been th
ened with arrest, have taken the alarm i
they found that the machinery of their "KLn'
was in possession of the United State! autLcr
ities. and have incontinently left the country.
This relio of barbarism has existed too long,
and though the friends cf the ' orgaaixatioa in
the North are bemoaning its fate, it oust bo
destroyed. Neither tears nor t speeches will
save the
A "NEW INSTUU31EXT'
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Tlie following extract from an old play bill
still in ex'stenee, is interesting as being the
first notice we have of a pubhe performance oa
the piano forte:
Foa toe Benefit or Miss Bexckles,
IQih oj May, . 17CI
At the end of the first act Mia Bricklcr
will sing a farori'c sooj from Jodith acc;i
panied b Mr. Dibdio o i a mew iutruvun
called tlu piaoforle.
rhed
A- fellow, in an obliriom state, .took up his
lodging in the street. He awokepext morn
ing, and straightening ' himself up, looked oa
the ground on whieh hhad made his couch,
and aaid, - Well, if I had a pick-aX3i I : wcull .
make up my bed." ' ' "'.. '". .
Some sinirle dsTs. ovi r 100.000 bushxbef.
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oysters hsve lcen taken from
the Chess r--a
Bay, which is the greatf st oyster be4
world, and is said to be Inexhaustible! w
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