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j'WL V. A. .'AND HUGH WlLSOl. i ; ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAT 19, 1875. VOLUME XXIII---NO. 6. *
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, 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.
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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. *
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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
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Jan. 29, 1873, 42-tt i '
~ C. WEST & SONS, I
ALADDIN SEoi?TY;
THE BEST OIL IN USE. |t
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"Water white iu color. Fully deodorized.
And it will not explode, j
It burns in all Coal Oil and Kerosene!
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113 and 115 W. Lombard St., Bait. Md. j!
Nov. 7, 1874 gO-Gm
NEW FLOUR, h
I LARD, j
SUGAR,
BACON,
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TOBACCO,
NAILS, &c., &c., at I
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eb. 17,1875, 4o-tf '
"STlPtEMTGOODS;
Wood and Willow Ware, J
Boots and Shoes,
Crockery and Glass Ware,
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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
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YET, BV I'SINO CllEAPEl! G HADES OF STrCK,
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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
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%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.
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