Plymouth Weekly Banner, Volume 4, Number 30, Plymouth, Marshall County, 11 October 1855 — Page 1

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T II E I A N N E R IS VCBtlfiUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING (l"p fars. in the 01.1 Plymouth Ilottl,) DY IVM. J. BURNS.

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if l.-liv- I until the end of the year, 2 50 distant part of the city he encountered A Tiiliirs t ord..-r a discontirmnr.ee at the ; yr Selmer. who was seeking him; si- ." r . i.n of t he time subscribed for, Mill bei, i . . . , rv r.iao.iui n..n- lentlv ho took bis arm and turned toward e i i lre 1 a new en :a rement, and the paper Y - ... ., . , ljriu tr, J w this home: but when they reached the

irsT., :ip;r'.v;ilbelisco(in!.e.l i.nti.all , door, I.dward stopped, and looked up in ,rrrKM.r-paiJ,UincSsa::Leoptioi:o,thetie faCC of h,s friend--She is gone my j'r-r;vc tc-ns '.vill lc strictlyad-son! . Al,.ü,e ,has ac,,ed n1M-'' Ul I, 1.4- JJ.'h wL.i.ia ner4Tive her diitv. she will bo sustained

ADVE FIT ISING. 0 " ' T'" T Ii IT Ii" H 'li i 'l u?s ;.". IMC v i T .lYi'rTiMMMiT.ts rva-t In. n-h in fd-i v.V." .-:r :! .t iiri'v. AdrriicnP is. ti'sv- n"t m irk d. will :ii-M irl tiil f'ili Klcn I ch iri-ed a! th ; n'-r.w r.v'c. DIRECTORY. r A T.MT.". TVjiIt-r i:i Pry r.or..! r.w. A- S'.r-c, Hi' '-ire, Queens .varc, 'ri-', a:il Hats Sc ("cp. T n s v. T T-niir.IK and H.k.v ss r c si of tl.e CurTier ri i'..? old rivrron:! ip:SKK& KVAN"", Deali- r.J i-i Pry Ho-ids 3 i - f,r"rcr?, Cr-.K-Vcry an. I l.ca.'.y m.i.--..r.; ci;rr.er I aj.xie . -iu .:. :;!OWNl.r.E r.'.-ady I r . J III A ' t 1, inITiade .'. I"! 'it hi ii'-. Hard '.vi re Tü'kry -ps. T. . rrf,, it. PiVf!r!:in. - ATedieine.', Ods, ' Cr-.v. r e lo Mi'.iir.in street. N f V t r.rK.'U, Pe.'-k-r in Foreisn nndj .,.'.s-i.- fr wt-rics and rrovisioi:-, j . r. i i. L. I! T T, Cl.a'.r A- Cabme? room in j . 1 1 . 1 l ' , 1 r, --, of t'e i.' i I'hn.-.M'h Hotel. 'r! IT V. .ptwr.I.. M.tnufa n.l f - J . in r.oi's .v :.: i. and M.olFindmss, vot sidt" .1: !;;:: an street. o. i: t;"." -HI. Pa.lt.lt; .N: r..ur.es: inr.n:cr, 'et :;i.:e o f Michigan street. S. r-I.K.WKI.ANT Wl o.i!e and ret;;; r-t r in S';.v. . Tiipvare, Hardrr c . ü.-mI V. WtSt Si t'i .-11 M a l.ii'an sirect. , Or;.F.-nF.r. Co. IV.ilcrs in Pry 11 11. r.iial ilror r'.c II.irdw.He, It ots and i Sh-ies, '"r'" .1 fry AC. hi ii.r ... .v. i "it.-. . r .. 4 1 i s. Ir Vt rtr., K r T;'FK, Pr.aler i i FaiT.i'.y Cr-. e-r-e.r rrov!i.-TT a"'! tmv.nie liaktry .;- s'.r.a ilich'u'an street. s cr. rnnM sat.oon. m- 11. TibMts i-ro-J pr'..:tor, up stairs in Rusk's buildup. "'I niMriT.IT, Verebnnt Tnilor, und f'eillj e: in Ch'hinz and all kinds oi Furnish-iaj-C in IIusVs buiUinj. 5 ,-1 ..l.iM.T.bl ' I , I PVPIT .v IIF.W I I I . IJe.il' rs in . n... n rr.-,"PT!!. II.Trd'.vare Hoots T V V . r , - - - , Pi-oe-, Hei !y ir.n lo Chhm-r 5rr 11. n'.lMUXfi V.! olosnle and Ke'ail ; I S . -V er i,, Prn-. Mt-bf me tHI-, rm!c r--,,... - ,-,r. r.T.-. ? K r ii ' (T iliC l.l.rs-V III, : i O't , " v - i.v " HAXTF. M.Tiiif.i. ltrsofTin' f p . i.ri i i v , , j i:. St.n O! i sli'i;- A- Stove. TU-FVI, Asiy. I.af. lieft ion.-: Jm 1":' u.i.Iv aV'.n ii i Vorl. ein In- '. iiir.i. I.s'i.ls to? s,'o cd.eap W. s:l!T!l, .' . :i Vof ihe pace. wilt 1 ,rdlo! i-.i.r .n tie Uiremt ana i'iVM. Picas conrt. SAM'L. Ilir.'UXnOTHAM, Physican i i -,.,.1 v:,.Mn tu'ii t. a. his residence on k . ; ti e east e of Micki.an street. !TUH' COrr.IT". Kct;s a reiieMl assort5 r-ent of Pry ft-v)Js, r.ro.eries, Vegetables nnd Mt arsof all kitid''. Cor. CJaiT &.M"lCll. S.S. .... ... .... . rhysieian, will : p or. AY Eclectic J attend tn rails.! .vor nsI.t. umee lourj doors norti. of C. . i;core residence. . ! "S7M.UOTT ec To. Cairiace Plow' t j Manufacturers, at th-ir n:w stand at Vaq j sonth end of the i)rid-c. Mi; ..t. j ".n. 11. DilOWN". Physician nnd Surgeon, j J will promptly .vtend lo all calls in his - .r.. -i:-Ä :t..-.. c-rt.itvi'i i ' .. . : - j T A. JOSEPlI.raV.net Maker and L iVrt.i'-tr, Sct:th Plyrr.o-.Uh. 1I CIIAS. WEsT, .Eclectic Physician, lJ Or.i:e at his residence, cast siue Michi--m street. Cliv.s. KLINT.. Clock and Watchmaker. an l Silver.'iaithir z irer.eralty. Up stairs in Ike old Plymouth Lo.cl. E nv.'AliDi H i T.L, UVn. C. F.d wards Pro-' privtor, corner cf Michigan and IFaslnng-, 'ioa streets.

, . i I ' "O C. TURNER, House C -rpenter Joiner, i useless. J. shop on Wa-jhin-tcn street, east of j "You have spoken before me of an Mic hi can .stro.. aged ca pti ve, whoso illness confines him A Tv. DRIGG3. Horse Shoeing ami j to his hut. and whose high rank induces l.iücksiaithinrof all kinds done toorder. your associates to preserve his life in the Shop south east of Edwards Hotel. j hope of a rnnsnm place me with him M Kill CAN Iia'SE, O. P. Cherry & Sonjgd will I undertake the charge of nur proprietors, South riymouth. jsiS him. An I you. Isaac Harris, reTT jmember what r.iy pi rents have done for A BALDWIN, manufactures find keeps 8nd , do nQl feaf lQ trngl thal your

on hand custom made Uoots kv biioes; i east side 2dichirjn street. TOUN SMITH. Manufacturer of Fine Cus'orn made Doots. Shop next door south of Dr. Iligginbothani's ofTice. AMES Sc M. ELLIOTT Turners. Chair Ma:;er, and Sign Painters, Michigan street, South Plymouth. T W. GILSON Cibinet Malteri Wheel Right, and Chair Maker, North Plymouth T E. ARMSTRONG, attends to all calls in l is line f Pairuerreotypinj, at his residence north ot Edwards' Hotel. MH. PEOHEIt & CO., Dealers in Family c Groceries. . rovisions, Conleetionarics & 5.. South Pljxrtoutb. In the liar keim W II K IT At the highest maTket prices, taken on subscription to the Banner, jtelivered at the office. ' July, 18."iö. l5i3Cy. C. S. Tibbits Esq., is our authorized Agent to ieceive subscriptions and r-oney due u?, in Starke county. tf,

DUTY A TALE.

BY MRS. DINXIFS, OF MO. (CONCLUDED.) . 1 Ldwnrd had rushed trom Ins Home ml..

a state borderingupon madness and longlowrhi5ho(ne8iK, nlg he he wandered through the streets, scarce ß . hU rejection of liberty at . . lll. . 1 . ....-. A a.4l,h w

conscious w.uuirr iii -in, u.mii ... ... . . r .1 l I ; , , , in lis perionnai.ee. i commu uer u , 1 V I j your care, niM oireci me in ine giuumii 'lies by which I am surrounded. ; entered, an I nfter several hours spent in . ; the perusal of Isabella s journal, the most ' proper conduct to be pursued Under t!.P I circumstances npii .i iii i s ui.ai ru i" v-. in uv 4,ii. I ... K.i. .1... II. Selmer should' hs!t n to .New Orleans and rnrcfnl'y stale to I.vibelia the events that ha 1 transpired fince her Jep-irture. Anltthilo hois on Iiis way. let us tnko a rapid purvey of th? events that !nd occurred to Isibr lb alter embarking ir;g on bodrd th.; Ivnpr-'SS. The fust two or thifcdiv of their voyage were prosperous. Tho narration of the negro wTs correct, ro fir cs it went, fo r when chas:e i by t! o pirates. Mr? D. lainry hüd soug'u ! death for herself aii.l c hild an;: I the wa- ! ters, but l'rovi Iciu o h id ordered other- : wi?e. After tlie massacre cf .he crew ! nii.l pr,cs"i:gois of the Kmpresa had been i ' o n.pieiei, i.l'j vir rruuni iiwui ciinr flor.ting article which !nd been flung over ! r. r I t . li'Kln llin viv;il ntid lo which . . . ne sa I prooiuiy ciurig alter reason nau ceased to g'Jtde, and instinct alon controllrd her actions. Certain it is tliit b ith Mir' and her child were insensible w hen (Uncovered by tho pirates, and would ic been left t perisli. h.d not one of tl crew, mro humane than tho rest, persisted in 'saving the harmless woman and her little child. When Isabella was ' t i ! resuscitate. i, sne totmu ners-n in a strange 'vessel, uniong much lookii;. men, and was not long in arrinnir at tho conclurin that s!e was a captive. Eva was sleeping softly by her side, and she deter mined to lie still and watch events; prescntly a young mr.n with strongly mrkeJ features, and a coinman ling air, entered ih cab n. Isabella started when she siw him he snike, and she was sure ihe voice .s fimiiliar to her ea fcho wuLed him attentively. One of ihr officers addressed him by the name of Harris, nnd it flashed upnn her memory that in the pirate before her, she beheld a wayward and long lost son of her old Irish nu-se or foster mother. Isaac II iris had ever been u wrong bended boy, but she knew that like m-st of the lrih pesntry, he had j.fun-, (l. -f inn? iTections. She bezm to hone much from tlie memories t!io inicht nwal e jn HJj.- a.,,j g,e rPS.,iVtd to await an npr.orluui tv to make herself known to :, ..,,.,,1 II I II I 111" l 111 l IliHlll ULV.UIIIU, was cm

.braced, and proved successful.

j Having received a promise of protecInn (roni one ot their onicers, lsJDeiu I. . ... i .i ti.it AeaT l "im more calmness tuaii sue nau t I possio,e, tint sue was to accompany ne -.1 .. . . . ... ... i "x r' Latana. She aUo heard that j w3 ii'unuMne m v..r,. hold, and sho ves not without hopes lhai arns wou.a am ner in escung iron. i w . n:s areaüiui associates, it was soon un-1 ! uersmou mat me lair captive nnu :irr child wern under the care of Harris, the second officer in command, nnd of course a .J. ...iif! rl nf Sonnr Bmnnir i.J.-t" - - - j-w ivaB . a v . w wa3 in full force among them, Isabella was treated with everv mark of respect. When thy reached.B'.uatar.a, Harris informed Mrs. Dlancy that it might becomc nec, ssnry f,,r i,ef future security he 8,ould take hcr to U3 own house and live in a degree of seeming intimacy ith iCr before his comrades. Dut the high-minded woman instantly rjectcd the proposal. Never!" she exclaimed, "shall I suffer n shadow to rest upon ihe name of DelanCy even amid pirates my husband's hon ior shall be preserved unsullied, and my , , f3i r name above reproach, j ..LajVf it ,n5ghl save TOt from insuU . . . - nn', ,n mn'r uu., tl. fied with one whose respect alone makes hint presume to approach jou with such nronosals. replied the Dirate but it wa ,,.,.. t i ,ii: ra.-!id- nnd f.dvl-.v ivill era m a finm & ..... ...w - further wring. And so it was arranged. Isabella and her child were permitted to inhabit the rude abode that had been devoted to an old gentleman who had languished for many months among the pilates, pining for that home which he had left only to re-establish his health by sea air, and sailing aboul among ihe hlands of the West Indies, where he had large pcasessions. Capturtd by the pirates, he was recognized by one of the crew as one of the most wealthy commoners in France an old gentleman of Lyons, noted for his opulence, his magnificence, and his b-jiJ!) lless liberality to the pr.or n man who had known many sorrows in his youth, but who was r,o7 alone in the world, without a relative to claim his immense possessions when he should be no more, and it was the policy, of the pirates to save and treat with kindness one whom they hoped to exact some reward for such unwonted mercy. Bat the prin-

ciples of the venerable old man were too well established for him to listen to any

' terms from a set of lawless desperadoes under the trials of prosperity, as he had I men outlawed by their country nnd their saved her amidst the dangers and disapi Gud the committers of that crime most pointments of adversity.

abhorrent to humanity Piracy. And; ....... .l i ..:!......, .. i ..... . nniin ii nn n i i i ihm iii mi t nrx n im n ... 9"H' The consolation of n nurse so gentle, and a companion so delightful, was indeed great to Mr. Lorraine; and o Isat K.il-. ifio nfrmiMmpnt oflYrfd everr advanf e fjf xxhh h heT silua,inn r,as sus- , p ResillinR umler the same roof. Uho bestowed upon him all those alien- . . . . ... , tlons wtucll sue couui nave cuereu (ntt nw verv soon the afuction to ht-r ulner. run verv soon tue amcnon f parent anl child grev up between them in all i t s fervency. Jointly they engg- , . .,; ,u i;..!. r.. Iest. ! hrtU s u.arnei, t(at (or ,he sake of her , . , j i pvrr up.s ),,,.

i acu uiii n i a ik c nun suciiuaicu. i'iu.i . . .-. l..,..l I. led. and so kind a friend. -

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Weeks months -passed over al last over the scene that i..Jioucu. imagmayears flipsed and thero was little to tion may v.T. j :ct, but si rly no pen could mark their flight but tho improvements ' portray, the emotions which arose in the of mind in Eva, and the increased afTcc- bosom of a wife like Isabella, under the lion of her two instructor?. lobelia had events which it was ti c painful duty of I a bo re il too in tho difficult task of ro Mr. Sei mrr to re vral! dai'iiing Isaac Unrris from hid lifo of. Wounded alTjction mortified self-love crime and peril, nnd she began to hope and instil led CMifidenef betrayed trust ilia! she was making an impression on and crushed hopes wri ng her heart, nnd his wild an I ardent feelings. At lasl, tho dreams of happiness which had never when nearly threo years of captivity , wandered from their ci liter, but played wer pnsied by 4Mrs. U.ilancy, the pirates in all their varied couuscatious around beg-m to entertain fears of the dUcovery the sun from which they derived their of their hitherto secure retreat. light and warmth which gave them beSuspicions of treachery were awaken; ing must now vanish forever. After ed in the mind of Lititte. Isaac Harris tho yvars of cherished fondness the hours was watched in a manner that aroused all of fearful, prayerful arony, in which she the indignation of Iiis character aud he had thought of him the months of anient who Im if been deaf to the entreaties of a' expectation, nnd the days of suspense she being he regarded as almost above mortal-: had endured, was Ttns iho result? To it v the suggestions of his own heart, i find herself forgotten her image supplanarid the reviving snse of justice, now! ted her very name given to another yieldrd to the passionate impulse of re-'and that by himl him to whom she had venge. Suspected at fust without a ' devoted her whole soul her high facul-

rausp. ne soon resenteti inc inaijinaiion of distrust by preparing to liberate the captives, and place himself under i.e protection of the laws, by becoming evidence egninst his former associates. Alas! that no nobler motive than revenge prompted this decision. Hut gratefully I was it hailed by Isabella and her friend. whose declining health rendered a change of air nd climate most desirable. He promised nil the influence he could exert in behalf of Harris, if he would lake j them safely to Lyons, nnd as secrecy as. tr ibnir destination and mode of depart-i ure was imperative, of course, Isabella gladly availed herself of the opportunity io escapo to France, It was impossible to convey even the slightest intimation of her safety to her husband without compromising Harris's plan, and of course nothing could induce her to run such a risk. At length the hour of escape anired eJlpoilv nod at midnight, thev left Birntaria. in ho nen boat zained a 6cluded' spot on tlie nearest island, where 11 .rris had managed to anchor a small fishing smack and placing his anxious passen gt-rR on board, he" began fearlessly bul cautiously to steer her toward the Island t.u. .i.'u; Cuij:i.here he landed at nht-dis lliinself his party most elTeclu- , andearlr the next day they sailed for Fr; fd!heri daughter, aud grand- .. . . . serTaut. 8riJ safely reach- . I T . r r. e? Here the increasing illness of Mr. Lorraine rendered his appeal to government in behalf of Harris impossible, and the first feelings of anger having subsided in the bosom of tint quick tempered person, he felt n reluctance, to be the one to doliver up his former comrades to justice, and only begged to bo permitted to return to Ireland, and late as it was, to settle in some honorable calling. Mr. Lorraine, after liberally rewarding his fidelity, allowed him to depart, pledging fr himself and Isabella the stiictesl secrecy for six months, that he might have every chance of reaching home unmolested by ihe pirates, and of commencing a 1 i f of reform and industry. Ere the 6ix months which were to elapse before Mrs. Delancy made known her existence to her friends, or attempted to cross the Atlantic, had passed, the spirit of her aged friend and tenderly loved cempauion in captivity, had winged its flight to a better world; and at the opening of his will, she was discovered to be his sole heir. He had heard from her so much of the virtues and excellencies of her husband, had beheld in Isabella such a devoted love nnd admiration of him, and ho had heard her speak so often of his honest exertions to overcome ihe difficulties of his business affairs, thai the old genileman rightly conjectured that the Greatest happiness ho could bes.tow upon the being who had so unweariedly devoted her care and attention to himself, would le the proud privilege he afforded her of bestowing unbounded wealth upon her idolized husband. Ah! who can describe the emotionsthat swelled the heart of Isabella, as on the I very day her promise of secrecy expired. '.' .. .- . . ' m; she louud herseil oa uoara a iasi sailing vessel bound for New Orleans? Mistress of more wealth than her humble wishes had ever aspired to with her daughter beaming in all the beauty of her age, and beyond her jears intelligent and accomplished her own person and counlenanca mtarklioe under the influence of .--1.1. .,1 (..ninti scarce v at he ase of twenty-five. with every grace of man,1 -.., m nf mind encirclinff around her. and the one deep, pure passionate desire of bestowing them upon the idol nf hpr imagination, the husband of her love burning in her heart, like a lamp upon tome holy shrine-proudly she fell

all this and gratefully she looked to the finer of such blessings, to sustain her

Thus it was that she had arrived in A .;. .,,i n.br thee r..l...a ,t rir üim itn. u tin itiivava v- -t w cumstancos had her letter and journal been despatched from New Orleans to . TMimrv. Wa hnve seen t he circu mstanres under which they found him, and noticed tho result. Mr. b'elmer arrived and waited on Isabella. The magnificence bv which hß was surrounded at first sur- : ' ...... . prised him. for like n.ost women Mrs. Delancy had a taste for splendor, and as the means to gratify it were amply in her . . - i- ... : power, s-ie xook a priua in yrvyaiin everythins for the reception of her husband i-muiius ior mc u-Lrjiuuu ui uu i.u uaun in the highest style of refinement and luxury. She scarcely welcomed .Mr. Seimor in hrr Pacrprness 13 meet Mr. Delan CJ who fhe sppos0J WOuld be with his rinrdiap; nnd a s!.ade pissed over her radiant countenance v.n perceiving he was not pre.-nt. U e will draw a veil iu-s, mm urru aucuiu.n. For weeks Isabella lay upon tho bed of sickness a brai'i f-ver prostrating her whole system, rendered life itself long doubtful. Mr. Selmer watched beside her. and his feelin? h.urt mourned over the desolation of spirit betrayed by the i sufferer amit. the ravings of the delirium IJiit a good constitution and able medical skill, enabled her to surmount tho disease. The first feeble word? of recovered consciousness were addre?tl to Mr. Selmer. in a n quest that her cOTU hoüld uot taken from her. Mr. Selmer was shocked he saw that her strong mind was beginning to realize her situation, and already to arrange plnns for the future. He tried to evade the question, but she clung to it with the pertinacity of an invalid. 'Tromise me that I shall keep my child," she persisted, with greater energy and he prom ised that the law should not be enforced if she. determined not to return to her husblUCl. "Nevet! neve t!" and the cner py with "which sho pronounced thefe words, whilo it exhausted her little remaining strength, convinced Mr. Selmer mer thai the determination was final. Iua few days sdie began steadily but decidedly to improve, and it seemsi thai her plau3 were all clear before her, for she requested Mr. Selmer would spend the morning with her. as she wihcd for the last lime to speak upon a subject that must never again be referred to. A copy of the Bible wns on the stand before her, as though the calmness of her muiiner. and firmness of her tone, had beeu derived from a frequent study of its holy pages, and familiarity with its truths, which alone can strengthen in the hour of weakness, and console in the moment of affliction She stated that upon mature reflection sho had resolved lo return immediately to Natchez that her child having been born there, her history would be known to all, and none could misjudge her. She requested her friend would procure for her a commodious iruiuion, and told hnn she had already while in France, purchased furniture, &c, on a scale of magnificence seldom equalled, and which she begged he would see arranged. Mr. Sclmer here interrupted her. "If ycu will not live with your hus band, Isabella, why not gel a divorce or retire into a convent?" Her eye flashed one of its proudest beams upon the old man, as she answered haughtily: .Divorce! Mr. Sclmer! how dare you ask of me so idle a ceremony? Can man by his laws, or his conventional usages, set at naught a sacrament of God's holy church? Is not the command binding as it is positive, "Those whom God hath joined together, let no man putassunder!' She paused, and Mr. Selmer answered firmly: "The church for weighty reasons somotimes permits a separation between husband and wife, but never allows either party to marry while the. other is alive. In this she follows the command of Christ enforced by the apostle St. Paul. Isabella immediately opened the Bible at the 7th chapter to the Corinthians Is epistle. 10th verse and read, "But to them that are married, not I, but the Lord commandeth that ihe wife deparl not from her husband. And if she depart that she remain unmarried, or be reconciled lo her husband." Outraged as iny feelirs hase been this alternative capnot oe exneciru num mc 1 .. . j r And I have j no vocation for a convent, eyen if it was possible for one in my position to gain ! admittance; but you must be aware that to take the vows in a religious order, the consent of both parties is required, and ' the husband also must enter the church Höwe ter, sir, as I said, I havo no voca

lion for ihe duties of such a life, and would neither insult my Maker by offer - ing him a victim of disappointment and

misery, nor the pure and heavenly mind ed community among whom you would advise me to wear out the residue of my days, by carrying my wretchedness among them. No, dear Mr. Selnier, my duties are of a different class, nnd paramount is the duty to my daughter; for her, and to her I must endeavor to render the poor hrton rf a Y . I r rA n 1.1 uc ei n n ( r m 4 t a in l lUWIl J l I Jit UlU II IJIV CJllI, tlJI-t Illy very energy will be exerted. I also owe a high duty to myself: my walk through Hie must continue as it ever nas neen blameless. And surely society has its claims upon my wealth as upon my tune, No, sir, my views of life may differ from those of many persons, but I see high and holy duties binding me to the world, and there, amid its turmoils, its splendor and its follies, will I endeavor to shape my future course, bearing with me 'a conscience void of offence to God and man,' and trying to forget or conceal the sorrows of my heart!' Again she paused, and Mr. Selmer gized with admiration he could not conceal upon one so young, so noble, so firmly resolved boldly to meet tlie difficulties of her situation, and with a pure and holy self-confidence calmly to conquer ihem. Her eyes were raised lo Heaven, with an expression of faith nnd high resolve, more touching to him than oil the brilliancy which was so common with them. After a while she added "You will give me the protection of re siding with me, my dear sir. I am sure you will!" and she looked beseechingly upon him. T will I w ills'' he replied, as overcame with conflicting emotious, he left the room. We will pass over a couple of months' and resume when these plans had been carried into execution, and Mrs. Delancy ws established in a superb resilience in Natchez. The romance of her situation. added to her know n riches and high bear ing, soon brought around her all that was estimable in fashion, while, her liberal patronage of the arts her fine apprecia tion of talent her admiration of genuis, and taste in literature, rendered her house the resort of everything elegant, refined or valuable. Her cultivated mind, and manners, sumptuous entertainments, and well-known benevolence, made her de servedly popular among all tanks in the community. No duty was neglected; dovoting all her love and much of her time to her daughter, she moved steadily upnn ter path "a bright particular star, and the admiratiou of all, wearing the mild aspect of resignation, if not contentment, ever on her face. None could have suslected that sorrow had ever darkened that brow, or disappointment barbed an arrow for that heart. Mr. Selmer alone saw that a change had fallen upon her haracter, and read in the impassioned ove she bore her child, the earnest des ire to render herself all in all to the lore-; y Kva. Delancy and herself had never met even by accident, although Isabella avoided no place of resort where she might have seen iim: but he had feared for her snd him self, and scarcely moved beyond his own loors. except when business or duty caled him abroad. Adele, with all the shrinking delicacy of a sensitive heart, had retired from the world, and became a member of that beautiful illustration of Christian mercy, know n as "The SUters of Charitv." Her gentle spirit and hum ble virtues fitted her in all respects for the vocation she had selected and many a wretched sufltrerhad cause to bless the young sister who so kindly tended at his bed of sickness, ami instructed him in the consolations of religion. Years rolled by. Delancy had hoped that lime would in some shape aller and improve his condition but alas! if he expected ete.r to be recalled by Isabella, he knew little o! the heart of woman. Had his offence been any oiher than it was. love would have palliated and pardoned the transgression. But to find another image where her own had been to know that the words of love which he had breathed to her, had been poured, perhaps with the same passiouate earnestuess in to the ear of another the lip, so often in the fullness of confidence pressed upon her brow, had given its fervour to anoth er's cheek the bosom upon which she had rested every care and found relief, had pillowed another head No! it was not in the nature of a woman like Issabella to forgive what to her highly wrought feelings appeared almost a sacri lege. She mourned her husband as if he had been dead; but never could he be any thing to her in this life again. And so he at last discovered: but the strong desire to behold his child, and once more gaze upon ihe features of his wife, now took possession of his mind. And when he learned that she would, with Eva, at tend a concert that was to be given at one of the theatres, he resolved alone to be among the audience. The evening arrived. Mrs. Delancy s box was one of the most conspicus in the theatre. " The company was large: but quietly seated in ihe parquette was De lancy: seeing nothing; but keeping his eye steadfastly fixed upon the box his wife was to occupy. Isabella came late; she was leaning upon the arm of Mr. Sel mer, and held Eva by the hand; for a moment the group stood in thai position until the doer of the bov....was opened, and Delancy had n full view of them." Hb rose upon his feet, and stood like one entranced gazing upon them. When they were seated, Eva lether handkerchief fall: in an instant Delancy rushed forward, and catching it to his bosom, left the house. So quickly had the 6cene passed, that Isabella bad not perceived her bus.

band, though, when on their return home J Eva described to her the conduct of the I strange, man w ho had run away with her

handkerchief, her heart told her too truly who it must have been. "And they might have been mine." exclaimed the wretched man, as ho flew in to the street. "Oh! how bitterly am 1 punished for an involuntary error, but 1 can bear it no more, 1 must quit Natchez, and find an asylum 6omewhere for my ! fTtf 1 k Aud when he returned to his solitary ; home, his resolve whs taken; ho deterinin- ) ea to give up nis occupations aim travel. ; He resulted to visit the Holy Land, and (see all those places mentioned in Scripture, and sanctified by the sufferings of a . Saviour, and tho trials of the -Saints; and to devote himself to nets of virtue and pity; and to seek tho?o consolations in religion which could alone enable him to mpport the sorrows of his situation. Having thus resolved, he felt calmer than he hud been for years before It was a fine autumnal evening the shadow s of twilight yet lingeied over the earth; but within the mansion of Mis- Delancy a bUize of light poured down from the various and magnificently wrought candelabra over tho rich carpet nnd gorgeous draperies, an I Ihrew a glow of;uilijjit radiance upon the superb paintings nnd splendid statuary that decorated the drawing room. Kva was reclining half nclf-pii 111., 111 f. rriinsoii ronrii- .n I mi n 1 . .1 ............. 1... I I lU.Virinui lUOMIIk; "li.ii-il mi ur, ! sat IsabeMa, arrayed M iih more than usu , I ; r-.ro and ttliitpriri" with reins nf rare , r 1 .. ei devices ar.d costly setting. She was fxpectinga select party of tl.e most favour , . . . I I of her acquaintances, anu Li-slowed le attention to effect, that their visit ed some might be rendered in every way agreeable. A servant entered, show ing in a visiter. Mrs. Delancy rose, and started on beholding a Sister of Charity, but instantly welcomed her with the gentle urbanity which distinguished her manners. Appeals to her benevolence were so common that nothing but the lateness jf ihe hour rendered this visit remarkable yet as the Sist?r declined the courtesy of a seat. Isabella was attracted by the sweet tones of the voice which answered her. Her next question of "Whatcan I do for you?" was prompted as much by the idea that thero was ngitation in the being before her, as by feelings of benevolence "My purse." she continued, 'isnlways at the sertice of tho unfortunate: and for other grief. finding the Sister still silent .'fear not to speak to me, for sutTerin. has taught me sympathy. Still the Sister spoke not, and it would have been a fine subject for a painter to have portrayed the two figures as they stood together in that temple of luxury. The tall person of ihe Sister, shrouded in her loose 8nd shapeless black robe, her head covered by its small black bonnet, shading, not concealing tho dazzling whiteness of her brow; her deep blue eyes. and almost childlike features, and the 6inll white hand, whose taper fingers could just be seen beneath ihe large sleeve that enveloped it offered a striking contrast to the rich velvet dress hoso graceful folds fell around the faultless form of Isabella, as if an artist had arranged it for effect, her hands sparkling with jewels, aud her whole appearance bearing evidence of her position and peculiar tastes. Again Mr. Delancy addressed her visitor, inquiring geutly, 'What is your errand with me?" 'Mercy, lady.. mtrcyl I belong to an order in which mercy assumes many forms, but never have I seen her in one more lovely than yours. Oh, listen to her voice, nor let me plead to you in vair;" and she sank upon her knees at the foet of Isabella, stilt speaking rapidly. I am going far from this part of the country I will never revisit it, bul 1 could not leave until I had looked upon your face and pleaded for one whom I dare no, name. Lady there was no sin, for he ceased not to love you, even though we believed that you were dead." Adele!" Sbid Isabella, raising her from j the floor, is too late! Delancy has left America. Uut tor you 1 have no feeling j J save that of bffection. Foor Adele yours has been a bitter lot!" "No! I am hnppy in my present state far happier than I ever was btfoie,"she said emphatically, and Isabella pressed her to her heart as if she had been her own young sister. Their inteiview was not long protrac ted. Adele clasped Eva in one fond emj brace and again pressing Isabella to her bosom, she went forth upon her mission of charity to a distant land. After ibis nighi Isabella's feelings resumed a new character. She never spoke of her interview with the Sister of Charity, but her pride of heart seemed lo be subduing itself before the power ofKeli gion, to whose requisitions she brgan to givo up more of her time aud when tidings reached her of the death of Adele from a contagious fever, contracted by her attendance at the bedside of a hospital patient, she felt how far more faulliess and happy had been the unpretending life of the gentle Sister, than her own prouder and more dazzling career. Eva had now grown almost into womanhood, and Mr. Selmer full of years, was gradually sinking into that last restingplace of the goo 1 a peaceful grave. Isabella had reached her thiitysecond year, and the proud spirit of her youth was tranquilizer, for Ihe pussiona'.e ener gy of her character bad been controlled by suffering and a trus religious faitb. Still lovely, she had lost much of (he bttfv liäncy of her young years but there was a chastened sweetness in her smile that laid of hopes beyond the grave. One day, while at church, her observa tion , was attracted by an elderly looking

man, whose devout attention to ti.e kervices elicited hr 'rtspeel but as her mind S( on fixed it?.-If upon her otvu 'July, and the priyt-rs coinuicnced, she ti.o:;g!.t of him no more, until eveni-icr, when told that a stranger tiesiied to see l. er, o

she recognized in ihe pers-a who eiiterd. . her-iitiine-ioom. the si-.bi-t t nt hrr mom j ing's speculation. He w us a parent!' ; about forty 3 ears cf riie. sunburnt and care worn an J crime he sail, fro:.i a dis tant land, to deliver into the bauds cf Mrs. Delancy u ciiaiu and lockvt, winch j she had once b-towcd i:p n n irirnd of i Ins. Isabella tremble I with -muti-m at j ihe scund of his dcep-tonej oke but when he took from his boor.i thj weil remembered hundkendii 1 f w !ii h l.va had dropped althe theatre, and uuclisped the locket from his neck, w hich bhe hid given to her hii.'br.nd ro many ears before, her heart told her it wa. D-I.hm v hiinj.elf and, unable longer t i contain her emotions, she flung htrelf into hi ar:ns, excifiimiiig. My husband! My own Jer.r husband! I will you not receive uic agaiu to your affectioii'?' PcjiJHCS IhC QülitlOil. JtuW-di-ih lld,e was dead in loie with beauteous Sully H a 111 i.;Oi. j, bill owing to au unconqnerab'.ö leeüng cf diffidence, fie had never been eb'.e to screw . his courags fo the point aUo'u.ely rquiitd to enable him to inform her of hi dilections. Threo several time. he had dressed up in his Sun.lfey-pti-to-tnteiiu fixm s. and mad? his way to ner fdiht-s . . . . ' ' . and mad? hits way to ner fdi!:t-"s house, determined to .o or die. Lnt uni luckily his courn 'e tcztd away, r.rd ue1 , . ; ... "nie 'sm by legrer, and ijea.ui.uiiy less, as the politician s;;", till, v-;.en he was fairly in her piescr.ee, lie a lately able to rtinaik. that it whs a wirni evening. Sally got tired nt length of this cid reiterated ob.crva'ion, and rci.lvtd 10 help Lim uut of his predicament, for, like a true wo. nan, tlie ha.l not Joi'.-d to perceive what Jcdeuidli was trjii.-j lo get at, but. couldn't. For tue o-ath time Jedediah came, but did uot Mtccced anybetter. Sally comenccd her 8tinck byinforming him that Mry Summers, i.n intimate friend, was going to be miritd. You don't say so,' said Jed vial:, that being the only i lea that occurred 10 hir.i. except one, and lhat he didn't dc-re to give utterance to. Yes,' said Sally, 'fhe's going lo be mr.rritd next week. It seems ruther qur that she should be married befcr me, considering she's a year jou:igf r. Jedediah's heart leaped tip in his throat but he didn't venture lo say anything there was a pause. Jedediah,' resumed Sally, after a little hesitation, 'I'll tell you something, if yo-u'll promise certain truu that you u,:i t never tell anybody. 'No I won't,' paid Jcde.'iuh, stoutly proud of the coiiiiu nce reposed in hiin. 'It isn't much, after ail,' tiid S.lly, casting down her e cs; 'caly a dream and I don't know whether I oui'at to tell you after all, though, to sure, thero was something about you in it. Do tell me.' pleaded Jedetlinh. his curiosity overcoming his bashfulucss in a degree. 'But I'm afraid vou'il tell after all.' No I won't certain true. 1 hope I may be horse-whipped if I do. Then don't look at me, Jedediah, or I can't tell it I dreamed that yci f I I shall never be able to tell thai you and I were going to be tnariied the day before Mary Summers!' Jedediah starled as if struck by a shock from a gilvnnic battery,and sluuteu enthusiastically, 'So we will, by goah, if you'U only tay ihe word!' t Of courso Sally was estonihed at this sadden application of her dieam, and could not believe he was :n earnest. At lengtli sho yielded her consent, and her dream w as verified at the altar in lets than a week. Uses or the TrLEcnAni The electric telegraph is becoming more more useful. A peasant received latelv by mail, a letter from his son Joseph, a Zouave before Sevastopol. Tne wun man mentioned the fact lhat his legs wert yet whole, but that his shoes were the worse of wear. The affectionate father, having purchased a pair of nin and a halfs, was perplexed as to the menus of forwarding them. At last he thought of the tele?raoh the line to Marseilles ran tyugh his village. He put the address feu one of the soles and slung the shoes ourhfi wire. A pedlar, passing by, struck by the solidity of their workmansin p; appropriated them, placing his usedup trampers in their place. Tlie next morning the old daddy returned to the spot to se if the telegraph had executed his commission. He 6ar the substitution which had been effected. "1 vow," he exclaimed, "if Joseph hasn't already 6eut back bis old oueß! ' Paris Cor. aV. I. Times. A Pennsylvania editor savs: 'Some body brought one bottle of soured water into our office, with the reauest to notice 4 it as lemon beer. If Estu was green enough to sell his birthright for a mesa of pottage, it does not prove that we will tall a four shilling lie. for five cents. A letter, addressed as bt lüw, was mail, ed not long tinco in Johnson county: Tipton county, Indiana, Nortnanda P. 0., Godfrey Jones and Win. Law, Tost llBS'.e, for dad'n eick. Punch teaches book keeping in one les son of three words, 'never Icul theci.'