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JHE A BBEISILE PRESS AND ' BANNER. ' j'WL V. A. .'AND HUGH WlLSOl. i ; ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAT 19, 1875. VOLUME XXIII---NO. 6. * & CONGAREf froniu wntnrc I mum vv mm > ss * , Columbia, ? S. 0%r ?" Propriefr^^M*:! J?anufactnrer of Steam Engines and Boilers. Iron and Brass Castings of all T\ot/>ri'ntinn? ma(1p tft ftrdftr. I T was awarded the "first premium J[ on casting3 at the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society Faii% iield in Columbia, November, 1871, 72, 73. MANUFACTURE -^Cricular Saw Mills of all sizes. ALSO Took the First Premium at Slate Fairs held November, 1871, 72, 73 < Aie.nuiacturer 01 {xrist Mills Irons of all sizes. [ For Sale. st ?Gin Gearing of the following sizes. L $ feet wheel and pinion $30 00 10 44 44 44 44 32 50 11 44 44 44 44 3-5 00 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 45 00 ( 14 4.4 <4 44 41 50 00 | With Bolts $0.50 Extra for each set. i a t>~n? ri,** IfYiiii-n muuu (juiies auu ijau? iwi vuiton Press $10.00 nnd $12.00 per set. D. B. SMITH, Agent, Abbeville S. C. Dec. 10, 1873, 3o-tf ( New Store! NEW GOODS!!' K fllHE undersigned have jnst opnc* i an entire new stock of I GROCERIES, Jl Provision and Liquors, ] IS As well as Other Goods in;1 their Line. * y? 11 i'"f| At the Old Stand of A.M. HILL, re- I Iprcently TROWBRIDGE & CO., where|, we will be pleased to serve the public j | CHEAP FOR CASH. A TUT TJTT.T. I IJT&ti A1JI JLJi. Jan. 29, 1873, 42-tt i ' ~ C. WEST & SONS, I ALADDIN SEoi?TY; THE BEST OIL IN USE. |t WARRANTED 150 DEGREES FIRE TEST, j1 "Water white iu color. Fully deodorized. And it will not explode, j It burns in all Coal Oil and Kerosene! Lamps. TRY IT. Ask for "Aladdin i Security," and take no other. C. WEST & SONS. |;. 113 and 115 W. Lombard St., Bait. Md. j! Nov. 7, 1874 gO-Gm NEW FLOUR, h I LARD, j SUGAR, BACON, COFFEE, i TOBACCO, NAILS, &c., &c., at I j MRE, GAMBRELL & CO'S. j Sept. 9 22-tf t t * eb. 17,1875, 4o-tf ' "STlPtEMTGOODS; Wood and Willow Ware, J Boots and Shoes, Crockery and Glass Ware, A Fnll Asfiort.mfint. nf Stnnlp . Goods of every description, at ; ( DuPre, Gambrell & Go's.j, I 21 28-tr > I S B. NORRELL,! Harness and Saddle Maker, J ? f. A T his Old Staud over Parker & Per- 1 1%. rin's Drug Store, has a supply of i Northern HARNESS LEATHER, i and other material for Making and Repairing Saddles and Harness. I Dec. 2,1874, 34, tf FRESH COONRY MEAL, At $1.40 per bushel, received every weeK, uy j i Cunningham & Templeton.; Nov. 11 31-tf DR. JOHN S. THOMPSON,! DENTIST, OFFERS his professional services to the citizens of Abbeville, and the surrounding country. Office over Citizens' Savings Bank, Abbeville, S. C. Oct. 2, 1873,28tf mmimm & templeton Have just opened a nice line of _ SEGARS, /rom $3 to per box; a good Segar ' jftt 5 cents. Give them a call. Fov.Jl 3.1-tf STEAM Columbia, S C " P. W. WING, Proprietor. MANUFACTURER OF fiocli Blinrlc Tlnnfc. UIANJJUL^ ?/VVAK;^ | WINDOW AND DOOR FRAMES, Me M Blinds an! Mers COLUMNS, Pilasters, MANTEL PIECES, | Mouldings, Brackets, Haiul-Rails, NEWELS, BALUSTRES, Scroll Wort of all Bescription, A.11 Work Guaranteed A No. 1. May L'S, 1874, 7-ly. 1. D. CHALMERS & CO J DEALERS IN Cliairs, Parlor Ms, (Mer Suits, j JP* TWT ft /\ /v a r? rr 1? AWiNftiin ' VY cllUlll/ vx, iTxanuganj juaitaugti Washstand.s, Tables, Bedsteads, j Window Shades, &c. Looking | Glasses, Oil Chromos, &c. Abbeville, S. C. Also agents for the sale of the eel-; .'brat^'d Philadelphia Improved lius-i J?t W mdow Shade, which for dura-'1 L?ility, cheapness, convenience and; beauty, cannot be surpassed. Each shade is furnished with all the fixt-! ires complete, arid only requires two! ?tl? /?! crtMill crM'fuvc i r\ f*?cfi?n it jp with. .Should they become soiled j >y flies, they cari be spread on a table, I >vashcd"and made as bright as new,' uid wil\ last for years. This style of; shade is much superior to cloth )htides. In warm weather, when the j ivindow is raised, the shade admits'] he air but prevents flics and mosqui-i ;oefi entering the room. The simplic-] ty of their fixtures is much in their *avor, as they require no rollers, each shade being complete, and any onejt an drive two nails by which to hang 1 hem. They arc low in price, dura-;' jle, convenient, and never get out of { irdcr. Call at store and see samples. t Nov. 18, 1874 32-tf j, GALL .AND SEEI;| >,000 lbs Bacon Sides, 1,000 lbs Bacon Shoulders, L 5,000 lbs Bulk Bides, 300 lbs Plain Hams, _ \ 300 lbs Sugar Cured Canvassed Hams,! ] barrels and Kits New Mackerel. j ] liarrels and Half-Barrels "White Fish, ;; barrels N. O. Syrup, Do. Florida " I)o. Sugar House Syrup, i Do. Common Sugar, ! [8,000 lbs Fresh Wheat Bran, I 100 Barrels New Crop Flour, 3,000 lbs Assorted Sugar, 500 lbs " Coffees, 3,000 yds " Bagging, 80 Bundles Beard Tie, All our iroods are guaranteed. both as 1 o quality and price." Call and see. DuPre, Gambrell & Co.] Oct. 21 27-tf i| DENTISTRY! DENTISTRY! iji Dr. H. D. WILSON !] |~kFFERS his professional services to 1 the people of Abbeville County !] lud of upper South Carolina. Having! ust finished a course of study 111 the', Pennsylvania College of Dental Sur-l ;ery, he feels fully competent to attend j 0 ail cases requiring the exevcise oji, skilled Dental Surgery that may bei' jrought to him. He asks the patronage )f the people, and guarantees full and | omplete satisfaction. He has procured , 1 full set of first-class Dental Instru-j nents, and is prepared to do first-class i work at most reasonable rates. OFFICE jnst over Tost Office, j M. GOLDSMITH. P. KIND. Goldsmith & "Kind, i FOUNDERS & MACHINISTS, (I'lICENIX IRON WORKS, COLUMBIA, S. O.I Manufacturers of steam Engines of nil sizes; Horse powers, | Uircular and Muley Saw Mills, Cirist md Sugar Cane Mills, Flour Mills, Or-j namental, House and Store Fronts, Iron I Railings, Agricultural Implements, etc. j Brass and Iron Castings of all kinds made to order on short notice, and 011; the most reasonable terms. Also, man-1 ufacturers of Cotton Presses. may zs>, itwa, i-i^m ~ C. E. BRUCE, Boot and Shoe Maker, Over Parker & Perria's Store. Abbeville, S. O. DESIRES to say that he is fully prepared to meet all demands the public may make in his line. He keeps constantly on hand a large lot of the best material and employs only the finest workmen. He keeps a full stock of custom-made Boots and Shoes, and f;uarantees the most entire satisfaction n every instance. Sept. 1,1874, 21-tf . NEW FIRM 4mm Christian & Co DEALERS IX Groceri e s AND FARMERS' SUPPLIES Abbeville, S. 45., At Trowbridge's Old Stanc TjL keep alwnys on liand a fu M supcly of CORN, BACON, FLOUR, CIGARRS, COFFEES, &c, Also a select stock of Cimfectionarics ami Fruits CANNED GOODS, &c. Wo soil for cash at short unfits. Civ us a call. CHRISTIAN & GO Dec. ii.i, 1S74 ;;7-tf ESTABLISHED. 1832. | Nos. 3 Broad Street and 109 East Bay Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. : STAHOHEBS First-Class Work I OUR SPECIALTY, : YET, BV I'SINO CllEAPEl! G HADES OF STrCK, WE CAN FTRN1SII WORK AT LOWEST LIVING PRICES. FINE FISlliTsTMERY, Piries Paper and Envelopes. Wedding and -Ball gnvitaticns di THE BEST STOCK AMD PRINTED IM HZ \ LATEST STYLE. [eep it Before tlie People LAWSON'S is the place to pu relink your STOVES, Remember eacl Stove has the following fixtures: - pots I ham boiler, 1 Tea kettle, 1 spider, ong gi iddle, 1 waffle iron, 3 iron pans [ bread pan, '2 pudding and 2 eustari lans, 1 large fork, 1 spoon, 1 cake turn . r, 1 colleepot,l dipper and 15 feet pipe We name below some of the Stove resell: CHARTER OAK, FORES'I TTY, FIRE SIDE, MARION COOK HELP, DIRECTOR, STONEWALL v'OTTON STATES, COLUMBIA ;OOTC, ALL RIU11T, REST am Afnl>v cnnir lmffnn.':.'1 bv till nanufacturcrs to last 25 years. We will send any of the above Stove vith fixtures complete, freight paid ti Dounaldsville, Helton, Honea Path Hodges, Greenwood, New Market am S'inety Six, at the following prices So. 7, ?31 ; No. 8,?3C; No. 0, $41. H, W. UWSON & CO. Abbeville, S. C. Feb. 17,187o, 4->tf BAKLEFIY AND CONFECTIONERY r tt T.Tmiricw mi ? JUI U JL#JUi JLY | | AS established a first-class Baker ai in this town. At twelve o'clocl loon, EVERY DAY, the best Fresh Bread, Crackers ant Confectioneries ;an be had by applying to him at th< ild Post Office, on Main Street. May 20, 1874 G-tf j. h. brysonT G'reenwood, S. C KEEPS constantly on hand a larg assortment of ready made Coffins. DliM) v ti>c? urnvrrntttm iviit ?v i ivo r u JL H. lli'j yj r AIjJ 1)1 SCRIPT IONS AT SHORT NOTICE. Jan. 27,1875-3m. THOMAS' SAW WLI IS Closed for Repairs. PARTIES who have contracte for LUMBER will call on A1 LEN McCANTY at Mr. Edward; T Jifi vft enmn 1 n mKni> /-?n knn/1 ...1.!'. W WVIMV lUlilWI V/l I 11UI1U >V 1J IU will be disposed of for the cash. J. W. THOMAS March 24, 1875, 50-tf 100 Cottage Bedsteads Just received, at t'hc lowest price J. D. CHALMERS & CO. pcc. 1, 187-1, 34?tf. .. . * '' * $ I Malcolm, the Avenger; OS, TIB MYSTERIOUS HUBDEB, , BY HARRISON AINSWORTH. ^.utiiob op "Tower Hill," "Baffled at Last "a Talk of Mvaitnv," etc., itc. 9 CHAPTER I. Walters' request. Hallo! What on earth brought yon here. Rob ?" "What a fire you do keep!" grumbled Walters, as he seized the poker and stirred it vigorously. i "It's been keeping itself for these last two * hours," was the reply. "You came just in time to rouse both that and I; for we were II mutually sinking fast into inanity." You don't mean to say you've been sitting there for two hours, literally doing nothing? ?you who so often sneer at the emptiness of my pursuits!" cried Walters, sarcastically. "My dear boy, you need not tear up my newspaper till I hare read it," was the placid reply; "and you ought not require telling that there are moments when a man (, may employ himself well in doing nothing but thinking?reviewing the past, for instance, and meditating upon the lessons that may be drawn from it." } Walters shrugged his shoulders, and drew a chair up to the cheerful glow he had succeeded in arousing. J The foregoing conversation took place e on a dull rainy day in March, 1847, between Robert Walters and his cousin, Charles Malcolm, in the latter's office, in Templ? Bar, London, where he professed to Btudy I law, when he did anything. T?/ihcrf Walters. vnnrif. crav. and remark ably handsome, the owner of two fine estates in one of the midland counties, some valuable West Indian plantations, inherited from his mother, and the most expensively fitted up bachelor's residence at the West End, he was, in the eyes of the . many, one of the most fgrtunatc and enviable of men. Mr. Walters was quite capable of appreciating his good gifts. Not, perhaps, in the highest sense of the phiv.se, for he rarely raised his thoughts to the Giver of all; but he enjoyed, after a lazy, luxurious fashion, the advantages his wealth procured him. He entered with zest into all the amusements of his age and position; betted a little; kept a racer or two, and a pack of hounds; and had a feminine love of fine linen, jewelry and perfumes. He was not above feeling a little exultation when a pretty woman paused to send languishing glances after him; or one of the street Arabs who dodged uuder his horse's heels, recognised mid saucily hailed him as "handsome Rob Walters." As a matter of course, he had a largo circle of friends and acquaintances ; but of intimates only one?his cousin, Charles Malcolm; a fine-looking Scotchman, greatly his superior in intellect; whose income placed him above all suspicion of toadyism, and who was in every respect Robert Walter's opposite. They rarely agreed upon any point they discussed, and the firmer-principled Malcolm stubbornly set his face iigiiust many of his gayer relative's p ...suits; while Walters, who was easily offended, and as quickly appeased, had repeatedly quarreled with his cousin, and angrily vowed to cut his acquaintance altogether. "If such retrospection," resumed Walters, "would make me look as gloomy as my adviser, let it go. I'll have none of it. I hope you're not goiug to inllict half an hour's moral reflections upon me as the fruits of your meditations." "By no means. I shall keep them for . those who would have wit enough to underI stand them." "Thank you for that very polite speech," retorted Walters, half offended at his cousin's cynical tone. Malcolm waved hid hand. "Don't mention it, my dear fellow don't 1 i mention it. But as soon as you are thoroughly warmed, oblige me with the purport of yout visit; for I have a client due j at four precisely, and I know your objection I to being interrupted in a long story." * j "I did'nt mean to come near you at all, Burly bear that you are !" cried Walters, j| recovering his good temper; "but I had to ' call upon my solicitor in Chancery Lane, i and there I met Mr. Dcrwent, who reruindt ed me of a promise I made him, which con^ cerns you. You know him, don't you ? A I great man once among the merchant \ find living a iolly life now at his pretty little place at Norwood." s "I know, or at least I did know, the Mr. > Derwent of whom you are speaking !" an, Bwered Malcolm, slowly. "I used to visit I at liia house some three or four yeara ago." : "Then, of course, ycu know Sybil Derwent ? black-eyed, magnilicent Sybil!" Walters rapturously exclaimed. "And the violet of violets?the golden violet; Viola odorata, the peerless '."andhe began to hum j the air from the "Beggar's Opera," "How happy could I be with either." "Are you speaking of Mr. Derwent's house-maids ?" askt*l Malcolm, slmml-p "Stuff, nonsense! Who is rude now?" cried his excitable companion, starting up, and kicking his chair over. "What a fellow you are to speak of two such charming girls in the same breath with a broom and dusterwielder!" " Pardon me, Robert,1' said his cousin, in the cold, measured tones which generally I subdued him. "When I mention any ladies, it is with the respect and propriety to P which their sex entitles them. If there is i one thing that annoys me more than another," he added, his eye kindling, and his v color rising a little, "it is to hear the names c of modest females mouthed by men who talk of them as they would of their favorite , horses! Do you ever imago to yourself i the contempt and disdain with which Mis3 Derwent would look upon her father's guest, if she could guess the style in which e he talks of her to his associates ? HV?w ?nn I you give way to such a low and degrading ! habit?" "I'm not going to be dictated to by you, i Mr. Malcolm, as to what I shall say !" cried Walters, snatching up his hat in a fury, and striding towards the door. " I have done," was the tranquil reply, , " so you need not hurry away. You'll lind some cigars on the table." C Walters hesitated a moment, then Bat down again, and lit himself a cigar. He smoked for a minute in silence; then, with returning good humor, went to the pith of i his errand without more delay. "j " I say, old fellow, will you go with me to ; Derwent's to-morrow night? He gives a fancy ball; quite a stylish tiling, I can assure you ! and I've half promised for you that you'll be there.". Malcolm stared at him. "In the name of goodness, what should I do at a fancy ball? I who never d.armf*. urn! 'iln-ivo m upon being in bed by midni-ht ?" " What should you Jo ? Go, to be sure. Violet Liu (.(sly, Mr. Der wont's ward, has heard, somehow, that you know hor father, and was at Malta when Major Lindslj died. She has found some allusions to your intimacy, in his lettera, and wants to know you." "I'll take some more fitting occasion for d talking to MisB Lindsly about her dead Jm father, than a fancy ball offers," said Malcolm, stretching out his hand for the cigar j box. "And I'll thank you to say as much II for rue to the vnutior lad v. the first time YOU see her ; civilly, ol' course." "Do you think jjd one has any sense of propriety beaidoB yourself ?" retorted Walt ers; "or that Miss Lindsly proposes any thing so ridiculous as to talk of her father _ in the intervals of a polka or quadrille P Mr. Derwent begs that we will extend our stay over a day or two, to afford Violet the opportunity she wishes of conversing with B. you. Now, will you go ?" "I think not. I 4PB1 certainly make ft j point of calling upon Miss Lindsly; but I J feel no inclination to accept the hospitality of Mr. Derwent, even for a night" "How confoundedly contrary you always are, Malcolm!" cried his cousin, crossly. "Here are half tho men I know ready to give their heads for an introduction to these charming girls, while you rudely refuse it when offered! I wish you'd go, Charlie I Go, to ploase me, will yon ?" Mr. Malcolm dilated his piercing gray eyes. "Why, Rob, of what, earthly consequence can it be to you whether I go or stay away?" Walters took up a position whioh enabled him to arrange his hair by the dusty, oldfashioned glass hanging between the windows, and smiled complacontfy;.at the image it reflected. " VT-7"What consequence is it td me? More than you suprose, my dear fellow. I am positively meditating matrimony at Malcolm was aroused into animation now. Dashing his cigar into the tire, he exclaim^,, ed, "Not with Sybil Derwent? Surely not with her ?" "And why not?" his cousin coolly demanded. "Could I find a woman anywhere in society who would do tho honors of my house with more dignity and good taste than the beautiful, queenly Sybil ? Among my mother's ornaments there is a set of diamonds and rubies. I can fancy how they would flash and glitter iu her raven tresses, and on her polished throat." "And is this all you think about?" Malcolm retorted, scornfully. "Will such mere outside advantages satisfy your wishes ? Wed her, then, if you will. But if you seek something more in a wife than a fair, heartless statue, on which to display your wealth, never lead Sybil Dor went to the altar. Never trust your future happiness to her keeping." " Humph!" said Walters; " and yet I think I have heard a whisper that you were once a worshipper at that very shrine." "Say in plain words that I loved her dearly, and I'll not deny it," Malcolm answered steadilv. "I am not ashamed of having put faith in a woman's purity and devotion." "But you were jilted, it seems," sneered his cousin. "Yes," said Malcolm, fixing his eyes upon the supercilious face that was hastily lowered before that penetrating, contemptuous gaze. "I was jilted; after our engagement had been siinctioned by the young Lidy's father, and the day fixed for our nuptials." "Rather presuming of you, Malcolm, was it not, to expect?excuse me if I speak too plainly?to expcct to carry off so fair a prize ?" Such a girl as Sybil Derwent might reasonably expect to many well." "I suppose it was presuming, seeing that I have none of handsome Itob Walter's advantages," Malc*.hn caluiy replied. "However, I have survived the disappointment of luv too Dresumntuous hooes. and meivlv alluded to them to waru you that Miss Derwent has displayed a caprfcious nature, and is scarcely to be trusted." Walters caressed his bushy whiskers, and laughed. "I am not afraid that the young lady will refuse me, it I should make up my mind to ask her hand. But it is precisely because I do not know which I like best? Sybil or Violet?that I want you to go with me to this ball. I have great faith in your judgment, Malcolm. I'd sooner take a wife on your recommendation than any one's ! 'Pon honor I would !" This was Baid so seriously, that Malcolm although iti no mood for mirth, could not resist a smile. "You arc a rediculous puppy, Hob, and I should be very sorry to see a good, sensible yirl united to you until you evince more stability. However, I will Btrain a point, and go with you to Mr. Derwent'a to-morrow night. I have a little curiosity onny own to gratify. Will you call lor me, and drive me down ?" Walters hesitated. "1 would with pleasure, but I have a visit to make ou the road. A pretty little girl at Camberweil has a fancy to sec me in my domino, and I hav'nt the heart to refuse her wish, poor child." The conceit of this speech made Malcolm curl his lip disdainfully; then the name of the place mentioned struck on his ear, and he thoughtfully repeated, "Camberweil, d.d you say ? Is it possible that you are alluding to the poor young creature your horse knocked down one evening List summer, as we were rifling along the Dulwich lanes together ?" "The same, moa ami. She rejoices in the pretty name of Millicent?Millicent Vyner. 1 felt in duty bound to call and inquire after her occasionally, and she has contrived to fall desperately in love with your humble servant." As Walters said this, he cast another glance at the mirror, and caressed his moustache. But Malcolm's looks were stern enough to make him redden angrily as he met them, altough he strove to appear unconscious oi their significance. "You don't rn^au me to understand that you have the meanness to boast of having destroyed the peace of mind of a modest, industrious girl, whose earnings wore her widowed mother's sole dependence? Great heavens, Eobert Walters, has prosperity perverted you into a thorough scoundrel ? Walters started to his feet. "Upon my woru, iur. aiaiconn, you presume too much upon my forbearance! Milliccnt Yyner has nothing to reproach me with, beyond a few attentions which mean nothing! But if it were otherwise, pray what right have you to interfere ?" "None, perhaps, according to your lax code of morality," was the sharp retort. "But I sincerely hope that the poor girl has some male relative strong-armed enough to teach you not to pay attentions to innocent women chat mean nothing, or worse!" ' Of that I'll take my risk, most amiable cousin," answered Walters, carelessly. "Adieu, for here comes your olient. May your temper ba better when we meet again !" He turned back at the door to say, " I sliall write, and tell Derwcnt that you acoept his invitation. Heaven help the poor man, if you are as bearish at Norwood aa you are in your den !" "He is a conceited, shallow fool!" muttered* Malcolm, as the young man went whistling down the stairs. "Vet, with all his faults, I should be sorry to see him come to any harm." And making a hurried apology to the gentleman who had just entered the room, he ran out, bireheaded as he was, forgetting his dressing gown and slippers, and overtook Walters before he had turned the corner of the buildiug. "Rob," he said, as the other stared at him with surprise and amusement at his dishabille. " Half-a-dozen words with you ?and remember that it is the warning of a friend. Give up this Camberwell flirtation You'll get yourself into some mess or other with your follies, I am convinced of it." " Bah!" cried Walters, contemptuously. " \ri> vnu iifviiid T nil nil l?n tlrnnntxl linon by some stern parent or jealous lover? I tl.ink I'm big enough and sharp enough to take care of myself, Mr. Charles Malcolm, without any one's warnings,especially yours, which are always bitter pills to swallow." " But I tell you that I have an uneasy feeling npon me?a presentiment that you will meet with some serious trouble, if you are so reckless," Malcolm persisted. Walters laughed loudly. " A touch of what you North Brittons call second sight, I declare! Upon my word, Charlie, 1 never thought that you who make such pretentions to wisdom, could be so childishly superstitious!" " Laugh at me as much as you please, but hee?l my counsels," Malcolm gravely replied. " Not I, indeed. But I'll tell you what I will do. If anything terrible befalls me, aa you seem to expect, I have a request to make." " What is it ?" said his cousin, beginning to think thero was something sincere in his flighty cousin. tt %r i. 1._ it^i tii - aiy iuqueau bii;ui ub mac you avenge me.'' said Walters. "If your presentiment he realized, and I meet my death by foul means, it is you, Charles Malcolm, my nearest kinsman, who shall bring home the deed to my murderers ! This is my request, and my b>od be upon your head, if you neglect to fulfil it.'' Moved by some impulse for which he could not account, the young1 njaa had i.,Anvu on an tne levity or manner hitherto, charaterizing him, and spoke with a solemn impressivoness which awed and astonished ,. Iris hearer. Yet, the next moment, as if akvady ashamed of hid vehemence,.he turned away with a carcless nod, andwhistled a merry air :ia he walked briskly towards the Temple gates. Malcolm, regardless of the looks of the few p:issors by, :is well as the gentleman who was patiently awaiting his return, stood watcliillir tllii lithe fiirlirn nf his wnnlfJitr cousin, until it disappeared. Then, with a sigh and a shiver, he retraced his steps to his own chambers. " A terrible request," he murmured, aa he went, " heaven forbid that it should ever be my lot to have audi a task forced upon me I A terrible request indeed!" CHAPTER IL . ; " T1IE WAR'n-J'J. It was the night of the fancy ball. The pretty suite of reception-rooms at Derwent Lodge was bright with lights and flowers. Mr. Derwent passed through them, and declared himself satisfied with the arrangements ; and his weary daughter, on whom these had devolved, still wrapped in her morning-robe, wad sitting on the couch in Violet Lindsly's dressing-room, watching the progress of her friend's tiolette. ( By a wKim of Mr. Derwent's, every lady ; present at that evening's entertainment ( was to bike the semblance of some favorite , Bower; and the black silk vizor was to bo generally worn until supper was announced, , to afford room for a little mystification and amusement. I Violet Lindsly had purposed assuming ] the name and characteristics of the modest j blossom from which a doting mother had | named her; but her guardian, contending ] that this device would be too transparent, , she adopted another, chosen for her by Sybil, and was to appear a3 the forget-me- ] not. \ Nothing could have been more appro- 1 priate to her blonde and delicate loveliness, < and she acknowledged, with blushes and j smiles, that her friend's taste had been far superior to her own. i Svbil kissed her affectionately " You will be the belle of the fete; but do try to overcome that foolish shyness which I makes you cling to the first partner that i offers, and slight all the rest. A degree < more of relf-possession is all that is required to make my dear little Violet charming." " It is very kind of you to say so," het i friend replied; "but I can never bo the belle where you are, dear Sybil; for I feel myself utterly extinguished as you come sweeping by. How miserably petite and insignificant I am !" " What would I not give to possess your stately proportions and dignified yet courteous bearing!" " And what would I not give to be'you? happy, light-heart >:<i, and free from all positive cure or anxietv. Ah. Violet,!" And Sybil Djruent sighed so mournfully that her friend pushed aside the hands of her maid, who was fastening the bouquets which confine.! her Lice burbhe, and hastened to dismiss her. Go, Slerrit. I will call you when I am ready." Then kneeling down by Sybil, she tried to look into the downcast eyes that avcided^her affectionate scrutiny. " You are not well, dear," she softly said; " or else one of those terrible fits of depression from which you suffer is threatening to attack you. Is it too late to put off this ball ? I could not enjoy it if I thought you were sad or suffering. Sybil resolutely shook off her gloom, and even forced a smile, as she replied, " Nonsense, love; it is your birthday; and I reckon upon your producing quite a sensation. flr.n'f IrwiV an nnviciiiu- T V>? ?~ gay as the gayest, and the first to congratulate you on your conquests." " Conquests, indeed!" Violet archly repeated with a toss of her pretty head, "Nay, will not one suffice ? The rich Mr. Walters, for instance ? Though if you look so grave at the mention of bis name, I shall conclude that you do not intend to relinquish him to me," " Do not jest upon such a subject, Violet," said Sybil, very seriously. The light-hearted girl laughed at the reproof. " Why not, dear ? Would you have nie pine myself into a green and yellow melancholy over the los3 of an admirer ?" " And yet," Sybil rcnynded her, "for all you now talk so indifferently of Mr. Walter's attentions, you danced with him so often at L;wiy Dornton's ball, that our chaperone grew scandulizcd." The blushing Violet turned to the bell to recall her maid. " Did I ? Ah, yes; I remember. But it was only because I knew him better than any one else there. I do so detest strangers.'' " And am I to believe that you were quite indifferent to his whispers and tender . glances ?" The young gh*l she addressed looked round quickly, for'the question was put with an earnestness that surprised her; and Sybil was leaning forward, awaiting her reply with an unusually oa ,'or interest in a subiect she connnonlv eschewed. For the tinst time, the thought crossed Violet that the cold, prouil heart of her friend had been subdued by the personal advantages Robert Walters possessed, and that sl.e dre.idel in her a rival. Ere she could frame any reply, hero was a tap at the door. The guesta were beginning to arrive, and Mr. Derwent, impatient at the non-appearance of his daughter, had sent now to know if the young fadies were not ready to appear. i f?Am QOA f. TP all A AVlTtPPfl %JJ IJ I k O IX VL l/WU ilWiU UVft KW.V. W..V v but little affection for her father, yet she was always t'10 most dutiful of daughters, and h.'s slightest wishes were sedulously at. tended to. ( " I h id forgotten how late it is," she murmured, with a dismayed glance at her dishabille. " How could I be so inconsiderate." " Never mind," cried Violet, snatching up her fan and bouquet, " I will go down. I , can truthfully say that you will not be long; for your toilette is always a rapid one. So niaVe hasto, doar, and be sure to look your best." . ] Tiff f maf Tito urnr/} +. flirt df>f>r t the impatient contraction of the brows ( which marred the still hundsoma face, dis- , appearing -when he saw her. Violet knew by the pleased smile that followed the rapid survey of her appearance, that he wa3 satis- j fied; and Blippinher arm through his, she pressed closer to his side, with the caressing gesture of a pleased child. Violet Liudsly, though nearly of age, was etili childish in many of her ways. She had , a coaxing, clinging manner, peculiarly attractive to those with whom she employed j it, and her gaurili.m must have oft on felt the contrast between hi3 daughter's col.l ' obedience, and the affectionate solicitude that always characterized Violet's manner J towards him. " Don't put your vizor on yet, love," he 1 said, as he led her into tho room. " Mr. I Malcolm is here, and I will introduce you j 1 before wo have any fresh arrivals." " What a sterr, thoughtful-looking mm!" Violet murmured in her guardian's ear, as ho led her towards the visitor. " Don't 1 leave me, dear sir; I shall want your supporting presence Badly." Mr. Derwent laughed, and looked grati- ( fled, as ha nodded and whispered two or ' three re-assuring words; but Violet for- ] got her fear altogether when Charles Mai- 1 colm'? face softened, a3 he gazed on the girlish figure and delicate lectures 01 ma friend's orphan daughter. Ho said little, ^ but his curt speeches wore well cli03en, and ] something like a conversation was begin- > ning between the shy girl and her reserved visitor, when the room began to fill, and ' Sybil came iu, self-posssased and grandly i beautiful, to play her part a3 hostess. < Her dress wa3 in the simplest style. Black [ i laca composed it, relieved only by bright, amb'yr-colored chrysanthemums, while on ' her liair glittered one small diamond star. c Violet wa3 amongst the first to noto her t entrance. Touching the arm of Mr, Mai- t col in, she drew his attention to her friend. ' Look ! there is my guardian's daughter, t Miss Derwent. Ia she not lovely ? and as 6 good as she is beautiful. Let mo have tho 1 pleasure of presenting you." ] But Malcolm drew back coolly. " Thanks, {. I have seen Miss P^rwent bofore, What l do yon call tliat swcet-ssenteJ slirub beside jroii ?" Violet both looked and felt disappointed at his indifference, but she was politely anBwenng his question when a young man dr^TV near, in whom Malcolm recoguized an aquaint ince. "Varnon Aubrey!" he crie 1, speaking cordially for the first time, as he shook hands with the n?w comer. "This is, indeed, an unexpected pleasure. I should as Boon have thought of meeting you at the antipodes, as at a fancy bull!" Vernon Aubrey (a slight, thbughtfullooklng man, with an intellectaal-brow, and eyes so expressive that ?no forgot to inquire if the rest of his fSutures were plain or handsome^ colored sngnuy, and glanced at Violet, whom it was evident that ho recognizedin spit? of' the yizor she had donned. f'lndeed, MalQijlin," lie rr-plied, " I mjght Bay -with respect to you. The truth is, that Mias Lindsly and I were playmates in childhood, anil Icoiijo here some- f <v times that she :may not-^Vlly torgat old 's times and old frionds." k Thero was a touch of ruptfoclott his. tones which Violet scenad to feol ard^re&ent^fOr Bhe turned from him and addressed Mr. Malcolm. ' " I will leave yon now." sho said, " as you will be no longer ;ilon'\ Mr. Aubrey is studying for the Church, and is delighted wififran opportunity for moralizing oa iho follitS of his fellow-creatures. Will you help him? jr gently correct hiiu when lie grows too cynical ?" This was a long and sharp speech for the shy Violet, ana Aubrey tcit it? pettishness. Yet he ventured to detain her aa she was gliding llway. " One moment, Mis* Lindaly; my principal, I may say my sole, reason for being here to-night is that I may congratulate you on this anuiversary. All happiness be yours?both now and always, iear Violet!" She bent her head, and thanked him for bis good wishes, but with such icy coldness, that the young man was evidently hurt ; but, bravely concealing this, he drew a small sase from the pocket of his vest, and put into her hands a chaste broach of Indian workmanship. " Will you wear this sometimes, in remembrance of those dear old times when our friendship knew no restrictions?no coolness ?'' For a moment, Violet's color rose high, wad her lip3 trembled; bat, instantly recovering herself, she said, " Thanks, Mr. Aubrey; your gift is vciy pretty. I must try and find a place for it among the many presents i L. s received to-day from my f. J_ )J irienas. Vernon Aubrey was mortified by her careless tones, and drew bick directly. Malcolm, wbo had overboard the dialogue, smiled sarcastically. " Thia is the result of Sybil Derwent's teachings," he said to himaelf. LiudsJy's pet child, whom I have so often heard him extol as one of the sweetest and simplest of girls, is fast developing into a scheming coquette. Poor Aubrey !" There was now a little bustle in the fastfilling room. Mr. Walters had arrived; bia keen eyes had recognized Violet by her bright tresses, and he was making his way towards her, exchanging jests with one and another as he c%me along. lie appeared to be in such remarkably high spirits, even for him, that his cousin immediately suspected their reality. Better acquainted with hi3 disposition than any one else, he felt tolerably certain that something had occurred to annoy him, which he was endeavoring to conceal beneath a semblance of extravagant gaiety. And he was right. Mr. Walters had carried out his intention of calling at Camberwell on the pretty innocent girl who he had taught to love him, and believe in the honied words he deli eh tod in whispering in her too credulous ears. Millicent Vyner had. bashfully concealed from her mother the many apparently accidental meetings she had had with ber handsome admiter, as she went to and from her employment, nntil Walters drew from her a confession "that she loved him. Nothing, doubting that he would soon propose their union, the happ- girl then told her sweet secret to her aav.iua mother who, better versed in the ways cf the worl saw much-to doubt and fear where her laughter placcd implicit t.uth. And wi:ile Walters was smiliuely listening to Millicent'B admiring comments on hisap pearanee, the grave-Cu ed widow stole upcZ them, and boldly challenged him to declare ins intentions. Incapable of parrying her home question?, or refuting her reproaches, he had been obliged to beat an ignominious retreat. But never had he felt so fully the depth ol his own meanness, and the superiority of the hapless Millicent, as when, with out look of mute anguish, she turned from him, ai'J hid her face upon the bosom of hei mother. Shamo. hOTevef, soofa gate place to angar; and before Eobert Walters arrived at Dcfwent Lodge, he had almost succeeded in convincing himself that the Yynera were deceitful, designing people, and that the whole affair had been a planned one to entrap him into an unequal marriage. Mrs. Vyner'a well-merited reproofs rankled deeply upon his always irritable temperament; and there was a dangerous sparkle in his eye, which Charles Malcolm saw and understood. To every one else, however, he only appeared a little louder, and gayer than usual. He bent low before Miss Lindsly when he reached the place where she was standing, and with a profusion of compliments, clasped upon her arm a magnificent bracelet. The offering was not in good taste. It mnn ?vt?nVi nlnooft 4-Via "ttC UJLUV/U IUU QiivtTjr w ^/iv.aou wuw *vuuvv4 simplicity of Violet; neither did she like the fulsome speeches which accompanied the gift, but the eyes of so many were upon her, that Bhe did not like to reject it; nor when Mr. Walters, with the air of a favored lover, proceeded to draw the arm he had adorned through his own, did the embarrassed girl oppose it, though an appealing glance at Sybil entreated her assistance. The meaning look was promptly anBwered. As those who had been lingering in the apartment began to press towards the ball-room, where the quadrille band had just commenced a lively strain, Sybil put herself directly in Mr. Walters' way,and,with some trilling question or other, contrived to detain him, while Violet gladly slipped away, and mingled with the crowd. Walters had not seen the entreating glance which led Sybil to do this; but he I detected the manoeuvre that, deprived him j of his pretty companion, ani'nas dreadfully annoj'ed. He was in the humor to quarrel with any one who thwarted him; and, aware that he had played the ardent suitor to both the yonng ladies, he coarsely attributed j Miss Derwent's conduct to jealousy of his j attentions to her friend. Little heed as he i r had paid to his consul's strictures upon tier, I they recurred to his memory now, and a !j iesire to punish licr heartless conduct .to 1 j 3har'ic.s Malcolm partially prompted the | fii'lenesj with which he now addressed her. " You have taken a great clo d of trouble, ill for nothing Miss Dorwent. I am re- . iolvcd to dance the first waltz with Violet Lindsly,.let who will strive to prevent it." S With Violet Limlsly," he added, still more !. xritably, " and no one else !" t Sybil's bright dark eyes dilated at the s' srusqueness of his Manner, but studied ourtesy dictated her reply. '1 regret to | x-11 you that Miss Lindsily never valses, but i ?. [ si)a 11 be most liappj to find you another I ' partner." j " And detain ine until Miss Lindsly's j S :ard is filled up ? No, thank you, madaiu. ^ r _~i. ,.i 4.^ i... * f.?j i;i,? ? LI) L uu uuv tiivu.iv; iv yu imntu aau ** mm- i vitted hoy, nor will I submit to bo- thwarted j " n this manner!" " I hope," said Syl.il, a little resentfully, |11 ' that I never forget the politeness due to ! ny father's guests. Are we playing at 1' toss purposes, Mr. Walters? 1 really can- ^ lot understand the drift of your remarks." " inaeea: ne answereu, insolently. i ' Then x must conclude Miss Derwent either | / lid n&t know, or else forgot, iny relationship j " o Charles Malcolm when she practised her | z irts upon me." 0 For a few moments, Sybil looked as if she c' vere about to faint. Then sho c.wt a shameitriken glance towards tho eorner where sho v tad seen Charles Malcolm Rtanding j but, to {] ler graat relief, he had disappe;j**xl, having ^ fone with his hbst to look at a valuable a minting in the study. There was no on? within hearing except Vernon Aubrey, who, unable to conquer his mortification at Violet*8 coldness, had been listlessly turning over sonic photographs, until Walters' raised tones attrootedjJWa Attention. Relieved bv iijBjJcolm'g absence, Sybil said quietly, thofiFgrrwitli ill-concealed scorn of her ruck asMfflant, " Whatever errors judgement you and I may have made, Mr. Walter*^we shall certainly make no more from tfillftnoment. You will,never have cause to fear my malpractices, neither shall I ever again mistake jfeu for a geatleman|I" Infuriated by thia retort, h$ .ffltolaimed, "Neither shatl you come betweentne and Jkry&Sggk wishes. Although the time has been thatF'^^v thought you charming, I am no longer to be snared by a heartless jilt, however beautiful fflj she may be!" Sybil struggled to retain her composure. , but without effect. Already fatiguecl and 4 ej ' depressed, the suddenness and violent of "* Walters' attack, and'the conviction feat he wiw ieycu,uiig me huius ui.ma COUHin, over- . 3 came her. With clenohed hands, and eyes that flashed fire, she commanded him td leave her, then burst into a passionate flood " \ of tears. "> Yemon Aubrey was by her.side in a moment. " Miss Derwent, you are ill! Mr. Walters you are forgetting yourself when you speak bo loudly and rudely to a lady." " What business is it to yon, ?ir f" asked the excited man, fiercely. * Am I to aa? * swer for my-conduct to every one who tries to come between Violet Lindsly and I ?" * Vernon bit his lip. " Leave Miss Lindsly's name alone, if you please, or I shall take an old friend's privilege, and insist that you *, speak of her with more respect." " You!" retorted Walters, all the West Indian blood inherited from lis mother ;.? surging into his face. " You! a beggarly .-: pretender to Violet's hand?or ratluar io her A fortune " , Before he could say more, Vernon's hand waa upon his throat; and Violet herself? coming in search of Sybil?saw what was gassing, and, with a startled exclamation, ounded towards them." Recalled to himself by her appearance, I Vemon Aubrey, his lips still white with passion, flung his aggressor from him, and quitted tne apartment r auuiqg witn wrath, Walters would have followed, but the trembling Yiolet caught bis arm and-^fc;; clung to it. ' " Where are you going ? What lias happened ? Oh, Mr. Walters, you are frightening me dreadfully ? Pray?pray be calm t" As he met her inquiring glances, the angry man began to feel ashamed of his violence. " I have been annoyed?in-sultod, Miss Lindsly. I think I had better go away." Greatly alarmed lest he'meant to proceed ' > in search of Vernon Aubrey, and renew their quarrel, she liurr'ed y combated this. " Pray stay, Mr. Walters. We should miss you so much 1 Do you know, I meant to keep several dances for you, and have been wondering why you did not come to claim thorn !" ' . " Promise to wise with me, and I will stay," he exclaimed, seizing the chance ot triumphing over the now hated Sybil. Violet detested walking, because it made her giddy; but to keep peace, she wag ready . to promise anything, and he ?.l hex exn't- . vngly to the bill-room. Neither of them h.td r.oti'od vr.,?n SybU Dor went glided away. No *!! . *iw her again till her father 111st hor eo:niii-s from V-rown dressing-roon^ uddr. ss-jd h ;r hurriedly. " Sybil, I thought you were Walters' attraction here!" , . " Indeed, sir!" eho said coolly. " Instead of which he has juxt hinted hi* intentions of proposing for Violet. Does she love him ? Tell me truly. Does the love him ?" " I don't know, sir," was the curt reply. Mr. Derwent looked at her intently, aa if he thought she hid something from him. But her face was inscrutable, and repressing an inclination to question her more closely, ho returned to the ball-room, which now . presented a gay and brilliant scene. To Violet, however, it brought no enjoyment. This festal-night, to which she had looked forward with so much pleasurable anticipation, now seemed as if it would never end. . v.- - " The lowering looks of Vernon Aubrey, who kept aloof, yet watched her and Walters continually, made her uneasy and doubtful of his -pacific intentions; while Walters' assiduities were so poiLte l.thatrthey aroused every one's attention, and not only oonfused but distressed her. He had imbibed champagne till he was more restless and excitable than ever; and convinced "that the heart of the pretty heiress was his own, he attributed her increasing reserve and constrained manner to a modest consciousness of his intentions. While he was waiting for the conclusion of a quadrille, that he might again claim her, and take her down to supper, a maaque, attired in a gray domino, touched his shoulder, " Don't turn round," whispered a voice in his ear?"don't attempt to penetrate my disguise, but be satisfied that it is a friend who now accosts you.'' "Say on,friend," laughed the young man, UI1U Uts fcpuuuj ; il?l LII19 UilUUC ID UfJiUiJ ended, and I canuot listen long, however sweeF'your whispers may be." ' Yet, hear me," said the masque, with an earnestness which surprised him,?hear me, and heed my warning. " Leave this house as quickly as you can. Let nothing induce you to remain in it. Let nothing induce you to sleep within its walk. Return to town, as you value your life, for it is endangered',!'' For a moment, Walters was staggered by these extraordinary words ; then recovering himself, he exclaimed, " Pshaw ! ridiculous! Who are you that utter such folly ?" "I would to heaven it were but folly," murmured the masque. ''Be warned wliilo ' there is time. There is one upon your track, whom you have injured, and xcho n<rrtr forgives!" k " Who ??what ? Explain yourself 1" oxclaimed Walters, turning sharply round, and grasping ai the robe of his counsellor.. But, in it moment, the masque had evaded him, and fled. Uttering an angry execration, he followed. The figure, however, was al-, ready lost in the crowd pressing towards the supper-room; and !/, might almost havo fancied himself the wctim of 9ome foolish jest, but (or the solemn earnestness with which those warning words were spoken: ''Return to town, as you value yenr life, for xi is endangered.'" To be Continued. ***?- - " ? Tin: students of Erskine collcge, at >ue West, Abbeville couuty, have exjndod a most cordial and unanimous ivitation to Governor Chamberlain to eliver the annual address before the litrary sociities of that college of the comlencement July 7. The governor has been compelled renctautly to decline the invitation auacount of previous engagement to perirm a similar service at Yale col3ge, his alma mater, ami nearly the [line time. We now note with siucere pleasure hese amenities in the liberty would mong our people. {Surely the "repubc of letters'' is rapidly becoming reuni2d. The governor, we understand, rerets greatly his inability to speak at Jrskin, as, in some respects, he would ave preferred that to the widerfield and lrtriM- audience at Yale. The fellowship of scholars will soon iduce mutual respects, as well as a bet?r acquaintance in .all the .relations of fe?a consummation devoutly to be rished for. Ex-County Treasurer J. P. F. Jamp was arrested on Monday in Sparmburg, charged with fraud and embezlement. Bail was required in the sum f $00,000, in default of which he was ommitted to jail. Several residents of Augusta, on a isit to the fatherland, were lossed in le ill-fated steamer Schiller. Among :iem are Mr. Leonhart, Mrs. Leonheart nd their littjf dp >rMrr. f