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SELECT TALES, j THE BURNING OF THE V\L LOWS. - A TALE OF THE REVOLUTION. i "This must be tho house: the iunction 1 of two roaijs, and a brook in front of tlie .biinkn covered witH willows. This place ' meets the description exactly. Order the * men to dismount with live, eacoptfon of u couple of patrols on each road. The British were dressed in the blue and scarlet uniform of the British light . ii,or$e, a corps that was formed after the * - landing 6f the English troops in New Jer '' any, as soon as horses could be had to mount tho men. He was an ofticer of some rank evidently, who spoke the above word*, and his carriage and demeanor 1 was both haughty and aristocratic in the highest degree. Why not?he wm the eldest son of a British earl. The house appears to ho deserted, Oil. ll.ilcourt," said his junior eftieer as he dismounted. * "We will see. This way a dozen of you," he said to his men. "Try the door yonder, if it is fastened break it open, and report if any one is inside. If there should be and fliey attempt to escape, shoot them down, but give them warning to? surrender." The men advanced to the door, which they found to be fastened; and after demanding admission, to which they received no answer, the proceeded to break it open, winch delayed them some time, for the door was a strong oakep one. This* < (lone, they entered. ( "Do you know the men by sight, lieu- ' tenant ?" naked Col. Ilulcnurt, while the ' men were busy ransacking the house. f ' No sir; but there is a fellow I picked up on the road now iu the rear that knows I htm well." "Order him to the front." . The countryman had not a very prepossessing couu'enauce. There was a bold surliness and cruel expression of feature extremely displeasing. "What is your rthine?" said Col. LI ,1oourt, iu hi* quick military manner. "John Classen." "Do you know Peter Van Dy ke f" "Very well." "I* that his dwelling?" "Ye*?lhough since his mother'a death and his sister's getting married, it is bard to say where he keeps himself." "Does be bear the name of being a great rebel, and a dangerous man to those who favor the king in this neighborhood !" "Yes, from the Passaic to the Uackensack and thirty miles aruuud. If I'd bad iny.way he'd been bung long ago, and his house burned over bis head ; be is the' leader of every robot gang from the army and points out the honest farmer's homes who stand by their king, whose barns thorplooder, and carry away the grain.' "Why, you tell a hitter story about him'; haa he ever injured yout" "lujured me 1 lie and a parcel of rob,J*irs Wge himself, came one afternoon to I .hum pv house, and bang me before the dp#r, which tbry would have done but for the timely arrival of a number of ! .friendly neighbor*, well armed, when they %'fnt off in double quick lime." . , , "Does he not venture into ftew York. sometimes in disguise!" inquired the col- ^ ee<?l. 1 ? cI've beard sot, He was .slippery from * v hirT\Mlf ?n,y ~*yHe? a precious scamp, end you II do a favor to this pert qf Jeraey, it you hang r him the minute you cetch him. ? * v,Thia conversation bed been held near a rtorfe well, on the other ai^e of which > wee ft old garden: b<|t the trouble of the times bed loft an ultivated, sad thegooed*?i?a. endcprrnct bushes had grown up rtufc..ipd untrimnraea and the briars stretched over the walla, covering the ' ?lsX' end w>th:h led &f. of Via 1 t ? * Col. and Cllaeeo, la crouched the vary . himMlf nnnn th? innmuli ftf lha luiMa. I ??? -y- v f * " i? ''VI men, whom k? did not then euepect to be t wi^ptoi?miUi^fh^ ^TwwevoHbrice * d jWfg and confront.., ^ ? r ttlf -left *<' CWhtew, C*hl' * , * I,bK? heertl H? ifil MM l?K ai^hi ? WO unm from tbie, in * by-path through * t .he woods, coming in the direction of his louse." "That is<the information I received, tud I am determined to capture him soon* &r later. If you can point o\tt his where tbouts, or arrest him yourself, you shall have a reward of fifty guineas." Classen was as avaricious and fond of money us he was wicked. Fifty guineas was a large sum indeed* particularly in those days when gold was rhrely seen. "I will catch him, Colonel, before he is three days older; I know one of his haunts." > "Why not lead ua there, then I" "It would he of no use thia.it time of lay. Besides be mfcy hot ba there for a Jay or twVvand I shall have to be Cautious in looking out for hiiu." "Well, secure him, and the fifty guineas dinll be youra." Several ol-tbe soldiers now came from the house, and stated that they had searched it from top to bottom, but found 10 one ; although from appearances,some inn t.o.t ??? ?.. Tl.. VWM tunv lOVCtlllj 1 IIC VAJIU* ml, followed by Classen, passed on to tlie louse, while the fugitive lay quietly in bis :oncealmenk It whs a ph. in framed house of middle lize, built partly of stone in the old Dutch tyle, anj very comfortably within.? I'licre was but little furniture?n few lailes, chai.s and oooking utensils. The teller part, Classen said, had been taken ?way, on the occasion of Van. Dyke's siser's marriage, n year before, ns her parL 'Here is a great coat, sir," said nne of ho soldiers, "that was found on the floor >f the kitchen, near the back door. Ii nust have been dropped in n hurry." "Feel if there are any papers in the >ockets," said Col. Hulcourt. "Yes, sir, there is a bundle of'em." The Colonel took the package, looked it the superscription, broke the seal, and foing to the window commenced reading hem to himself with a countenance of itirprite. "So, so?here is lie *? huopsj m?i .heir numbers in and around the city. Vt Elizabeth town and Newark, one thou* land. Gen. Clinton leaves soon for Charest on with five, thousand. Why, these iocuments are indeed of i tn porta nee.nIVho can play the spy so thoroughly in >ur camp ! This is the most dangerous haracter to bo abroad. Men," he said doud, "and yon, Classen, sesrch every iole and see it any rn re papers can be bund." Nothing could give Classen greater deight than this order.. Curiosity and oth r reasons had lotig urged him to enter he house during Van Dyke's absence for hat very purpose ; but the dread that /an Dyke might return while he was thus sngaged, had heretofore prevented liiiu 'roin undertaking it. He was now arm si with proper authority, and proteced. , . What he found or discovered, he did lot report tv Col. Ualcourt, but made the me reply as the soldiers, that nothing if importance could be found. "Very veil; we will now leave the place and reurn to quarters at I'owle's Hood. Uodgeou, place soine dry wood in the middle if ibis room, and when 1 give the word innlv tlia m*li'li-n "What | Are you going to burn the rilloWH, Colonel I mini Classen, h e face fie iming with satisfaction. "Yes, 1 will burn tbe neel of this rebel arriou bird. It is well he is not within ny reach or be would swing lor it. One uch fellow, with his secret spying and hiding out, is of more injury to us than i regiment of rebels in an open Held." Little did the British commander imagine the young man was then almost vitbin sound of bis voice. "To horse, men, all except Ilodgeson." 3y this time Claisen and the Colonel had tpproacbed within heariug of Van Dyke then he halted with hia troopers. "Now, Ilodgeson, apply the match? nount and fall in." It waa with anguish Van Dyke heard lie order, from hia biding place. The kVillows, as tbe farm bouse wss called, tad been the birth-place of bus ancestors, ind there be bad passed all bis life. But vhat could be do t Nothing. Presently a thick black smoke prose md burst from each door and window,? rb'is was fallowed by a brilliant flame, hat shfft fas into the sky, pod the crack-' ing of the well-seasoned timber, dry with t century's preparation, could be heard at i great distance. # - "There will be one rebel shelter less totight. It is a pity they were not all burn*1 down ; then tho king would have more Hands this side of tbe water. These re* >e)s are like dogs?p. good whipping nskes them better naturcd. The house s nearly consumed, for the embers are ' >egtnniug to fly before the eroulng bre?te. ly files, td tbe right face, trot!" And tie horse wheeled into tbe foed. "Fifty guineas, you tay, .Colonel, If I ake Van Dyke f asked Classen again. "Yea, fifty Cftilne*** "Then I will lenfp yotf here and keep i watch aroand, 1I? may return lWr* fore * groat while. Where shall you III*'" "A t tl?a Onlui *# milM off, abl Mow SSSBBSSs n and Iioom #d? away. OliMW lingered around, aod gradually approached the building wliicli, with the exception of the walls, was a heap of rub s. "80, John Classen, you have glutted your vengeance upon me, awl this is your work?viper, wretch 1" Classscn turned, and beheld within six feet of hira, Van Dyke leaning on hismusket. **** "No, no, Peter," the wrefch muttered, trembling as he spoke, "it was the British officer ; you know that 1 wouldn't injure you." ' 1. "Speak not - another word, liar, or 1 shall forget myself and blow your brains out - I heard all. You are to'hnve fifty gtfinens for apprehending me. I am eveYythltfg tftifct is bad. I came to burn your house down, but fled when your friends approached. Wretch, I saved your dwelling and your worthless carcass and these ruins are iny reward." *Peler, dear Peter." "Scoundrel, do not apply the word dear to me. It sounds worse than the hiss of a snake. Listen, John Classen ; the chief reason of your animosity to me is because Kate Weasels preferred my hand to yours. "Thank God ! Sho ami her father are now safe from your persecution, for they are now within the American line. Now hear me; I spare you this time, for you are unarmed ; but when next we meet, be it town or village, forest or road, at wedding or funeral, it is your life or mine.? Go!" Classen waited for no second bidding hut disappeared in the direction taken by the soldiers in double quick time, his hair standing on and, for, like all rogues, be whs as cownruiv hs no wan uau. Van Dyke paused a moment, and thus pondered in his own tnind?"that scoundrel will bring some ot* those, horsemen back, for be will imagine that I may liuger two or threo hours around this old place. Yes, yes, I will After some twenty of our lad*?have pranared M-ambiiahfor mem. Fifty guineas Wttl draw Classen anywhere; coward as he in, especially when backed by the red costs. It was not long bofure Van I)yko returned with bis party, whom he gathered by a signal; and as night bad fallen, tbov took their stations wbefe they could remain unperceived. For tho space of an hour all was still, when the distant tramp of horses was beard on the riad. "Here they come," said Van Dyke.? "R ich choose bin man, but leave Classen to me. You will know him by the coat be wears. I will give the word when to lire." In a short time the party of horsemen rode up to the willows; and true enough they were "red coats, headed by a lieutenant, with Classen. .. ' "Fire 1" shouted Van Dyke. So suddenly and deadly was the aim that not more than half a dozen remained in their saild'e*,! and they wheeled their horses and lleil as quick as possible. Van Dyke had intentionally aiiued at the horse of Cla*aen, ami he fell with his rider. To secure Classen was the work of a moment. "Now, lads, bring out the rope and throw it over that willow branch; we have alarmed the enemy, and he will he down upon us." "Mercy ! mercy !" cried Classen. All was in vain. The noose was alipped over lii* head; tliey strung him up, and there he was left a corpse. The burning of the willows bad been avenged.? Noah's Mesttnjer. SEiRipORTwiFK, AXD WHAT CAME OF IT. " ' ?\ ? BY 11. V. St. UKON. F. Hamilton Irvin, Esq., had iuat returned to bis native city of New York, after a three years abaence on the couti; ncuL Twenty five yeara old, hundaoms, witty, wealthy and an accomplished shcolar, it ia no w onder he foond himself an object of great rote rest to matrons with large families, and interesting young ladies.? But Theodore Irving Esq., father to our hero, had set his heart upon his son's marrying Miss Louise Howard, a reigning belle, and what wee much better in the elder gontlemae's eyes, a great heiress, nd notwithstanding the polite and ear* nest manner in which he stated his hopes ..s ?-L:_ .1. - i... ^ - ... iiv 1'iwm w ins sun, hid mut'r ni once fueed to comply with anything of the ?rt* , V. - , , 'tVbat i? your.ula?ctiot>iy.tpqu ired the father, "do you dislike the appearance of Mi*? Howard?" ' Kealty, tir, 1 cant inform yon on (bm point, m I bare nevor Men her." M "H on it w unjtut to condemn bee, bet I aMure you, aho U tba belle of the soaeop." ' There, that'* efcougb to oondermi her. I would rather many a house-ma id than ?reigning beauty. Tbey are alwaya heerUeee flirty hare been engaged to a fiSrn different persons etc., etc/ Reside*, Jim not eb tffed or my In JivftuBly*\ot I ae-te eiahtote iltoiiueband of a lSHfc * > tirmk the dir.tinetM^aAmiMawehotod h? I on the grntl< inHn*e account." "Pooh! AJtqgeUsr too no^aensical-?the ^ 4 L * # son of a millionaire will excite remark enough to preserve him from being a no-' body, and if you must be equal in all things, ain't you tue reigning beau of the season!" said the old gentleman, with a laugh. "Come wait till-you see her, before you pass judgment; remember a beauty and an heiress, two such attractions united are not found eyery day." '-My mind is made up, sir. I will not Ynarry a hello and heiress, though she were aVenus in beauty, and an angel in disposition; one is enough, but both together is more than I can stand." "By Jupiter!" exclaimed the old gentleman, who was standing by the window, "talk of a person and she will comc. Here is Miss Howard, thia moment, coming to call on your mother. Stop, stop, Hamilton!'' continued the father, as his hopeful son seized his hat and beat a retreat for the back stairs, to avoid tho hall door? "stop!" Hamilton by this time bad gained tiie landing and was about to pluuge | down ilie staircase, "remember, a beauty, and heireis?ha.hn, hit. a belle!" amid the clattering of young Irvin's boot heels, and sounds of a hurried retreat, and tho slAiunvng of the doors. During the somewhat lengthy waik oar hero took, his resolution strengthened anJ he finally determined to set out 011 a search for a wife; just such a one as ho hod so ollen pictured to his mind; pretty, artless and bewitching. Ah, yes, he would go nwuy off, and find this piece of perfection, and better than all the rest, she | should know nothing of his wealth and position till he married Iter. Then he 1 would bring ber to his home and inlro duceher to his friends?how surprised she would he; and in less than an hour from tho time Hamilton Irving quitted his father's house iu Fifth Avenue, this most gloiour scheme was concocted, arranged, in progress, and in short, everything but realized. The next tnorninf at the breakfast lac trie, rxMimuon writmitie<5l Is is intention ol starting off without dclsy for the country. "Why, where are you going?" asked his | mother, in surprise. ' Don't know where," was the response. "How long shall you be gone?" inquired hm sister. "Can't tell anything about ;t. Perhaps a week, perhaps three months." "liow do you aupi>o*e we shall know where to address you.'" said his mother. "O, 1 shall write of course, when I'm settled, so there's a post otBce anywhere within ten iniles." "Now Hamilton," S*id his sister. "What do you uiean?" inquired his mother. Irving senior merely raised his eyebrows, with a comical expression, took a sip of coffee, and resumed his pajmr. In spite of persuasions to the contrary, this second Cudebs packed up, took his passage and departed. Artcreight weeks journeying and sojournejiug in different places iu pursuit ot a wife, Hamilton Irving began to find the undertaking more difficult than he had anticipated. To his astonishment, in the face of all soluimetnal novels, little country girls were tamed, and understood more about butter and cheese, than piaving on the guitar, or speaking Italian, for it must be kept in mind be carefully avoided all towns and places where the 'march of improvement' had begun, and be was almost inclined to give up the search after what might be an impossibility, when one day be lighted upon a most romantic little village in the southern part of Vermont. The beauty of the place, rather than any hopes o: findiug the object ho sought induced Irving to stop there for a few days at least. Throughout his tomy he had assumed a uam?, which, though his own, he was rarely recognized by?it consisted of his first and tecond name?Frederick Hamilton, and such he wrote it iu tho book at the little unpretending hotel. As he was returning frotn a fishing expedition one afternoon, he passed by the school house for the first tune, And thro' the open window he caught sight of a face that caused him to drop the fishing polo and all. It was the village school mistress. "I have found herP' ejaculated Hamilton. "1 have found the raraataa." Hut how shall I make her acquaintance? I'll first disc6v6r where the jewel lives, and then form my plans; and he gazed into the room again. At length he succeeded ia tearing himself away and returned to tho botch On hio way there, he met a little urchin,and prefering to ask the Jboy rl\fi'fr than hil landlord concerning the matter} inquired if ho could toll him who kopttho village school. i. 'i "Miss WenUyofth," replied tho berryfttoined child, digging* the sandy path with his toe*, and currying the last rcttei of tho word over td tho second one. MWhero doco she livef continued the questioner. 1 9 _ "To Squire tlitdreth's." * ^ "Caw you direct toe to the h onset* ? V* *? W? ?TWH| uw. yd Wal, you go. by that till you come to A huie red house, and ye ho? that big one up fhere on the bill, <lon*l yef Yo bep Hgfct air alt otr fill ye come to that ?r y?lier uae**nd that'a fcquire IlildruHiV ' ThanWacrlto iafemtanl, Hamilton proc<*?kd to ildJMtolf ami atlor drmirfng liimreif with usual tire, inquired of the landlord** bether Mr. ILItketh owned a L <v? ^ A ? 0 . * library. ( *1 believe so,1'Teplled the inndlord, "at tiny rate you needu'nt be afraid to go and inquire. Accordingly taking the fi?h which had been carefully cleaned, Hamilton set out for the Squire's. Ashe approached the house,he was pleased with its quaint and rural aspect; it had u largo portico at the back entrance which was in the ell, and j facing the road, and old trees shaded it from the beat. The young gentleman glanced covertly at all the windows, but the one object was not at any one of them, ?nd seeing the owner of the house coming ap the path, Hamilton made a bow, ar.d observing that he understood Squire Ilildroth owned a fine collection of books, begged leave to examine them, adding, "1 presume you are the gentleman!" "Why, yes, I rather guess I be," returned the farmer, with a good natured smile. "1 don't know much about the books, my son is the one who selected them, and its all his notion about a library, as ho calls it; but come in, come in, and we'll see about it." So saying the worthy Squire leiVthe way into the parlor, which was sanded, and the paper curtains drawn down to keep out iho tliev. Much to our hero's disappoiutiuont, although ho found young .Joseph llddrclb a very agreeable tellow, no Miss Wontworth appeared. He had presented the fish and heard the exclamation of the housekeeper when they were carried into the kitchen: > 'Law, sakes alive! YVal, I'm sure 1'ifl oblesged to the young tnau, but I'm ufraid he's robbed himself. Here, Jemuny, tako these ere things and try 'cm for supper?stop, we'll have 'eiu to morrow, r II _ _ \tr . - I ... cause aiiss vv cutworm aiui a goin' to l>e here to-night." These last words enabled Hamilton to refuse tne pressing invitation to stay to supper?and after being requested to come -,L. I - ' ^ ?.<?? *-" ?. t?i lne next day the enamored swain went out lor the purj?oso of taking a wall, tnd by some mysterious process found liiniselt looking in at the very same window Uiat hud disclosed such a vision to him the day belore. in a little while our hero's enthusiasm overcame everything else,,and he iiad given a most pcluous knock at the door without a single idea in his uend as to what ho would say when it was opened. lie was excessively frightoued at what he had done, and half resolved to ruiiawav, but wtnle he was standing irruaolulc, a hgiit too.step crossed tne loom, and the beautiful toucher half opened the door. Madam,' stammered the whilom eioga 't Irvin, "1?1?1 came to see the school," he ut last said, us the bright thought came to his aid. 'O, certainly, sir, walk in and be seated if you please,' said the pretty mischievous gipsey, and she handed linn a chair. All the little sun burnt, low-headed childreu were stariug at tbe city getillcmcn, and Hamilton leit as if tne room \?as full ot eyes. 'Don't let me interrupt you, I beg,' said Irvin. T'eter Smith,'ameliorated," gave out the teacher. Ameliorated,' prouounccd I'elcr: 'a iuo ame,' 'Wrong, pronounce it differently.' At hist i'eler Smith mid Ztvliniiah Jones were rectified, on several-important, points, and the class were reHt to their seats. They all huddled along like u tloek of sheep, and one of the scholars, who was pushed by auothvr, stiiuiHaiioously exclaimed; 'Teacher, Sammy ltcod a'must knocked me down.' 'O, never mind Sammy, he's a comet," you know.' The boy looked very much as if lie did not know, but apparently convinced the word uiusl mean something quite satisfactory, sat dowu with an important air.? Presently they were told to sit in order for recess, whereat much slamming of hooks and rattling of slates ensued. Girls,' oracularly ejaculated the preceptress, with a nod to the right side ot the apartment. Pat, put, pat, pat, went a few barb feet and many thick shoes, which returned in a tew inwmtcH. 'ltoys,' with % nod to the other side. Scuttle, scuttle, scrnpe, went dial portion of the scholars, each one at the dobrgivhig the left boy a thrust behind, winch in nitre cases out of ion toltl with considerable effect on the boy behind the petloruter. oaminy l*wetl,wUo brought up the rear, gave him ad extra finishing touch, by jerking a lot k of hie whitish hair between hi* thumb ailifforefldgef. l *Vou tied this acfrbol rfB'ite a nov*l exhibition, <io you uotf anked Miss Weaiworth. ? t I; ... f'l ? , 'I do, indeed. I should think you inuel ho greatly, ainir*^ sohi^tiinc* 'I am, I a Mire y.?n flti# afternoon they behave rittch worse limit usuai, on account of a stranger'* presence; auch an 4. <>* tkeaignal for all ?ann Very w*lf toa?W!*, thftbhsttrti i* Tiofy?t worn -otf,' V M * ?- nITu ?<*J>twe 004. taught h>ag, thent'4 W btUuJfitite.' .,4f ^ .{. When Vbo duties of the school cofhracnced again, Hamilton, with an admir* - .r +> 4 m ing eye, watched the exquisite figuie-Ot the teacher ns she bent over a scholar to explain a sum, or waited the floor while hearing a recitation. She was not very tall, and quite slender, w ith a profnsiou of golden brown hair in broad plaits about' her classic little head. Her eyes were a clear brown, and at once shy, w ild and mischievous, and a dimple ou her cheek when she smiled was a host in itself. A1 together she was enchautiug, and of this truth Hamilton was most fully convinced; her manners and her dress was as exquisite as her person, and save in position and wealth, she far surpass ed any lady lie had ever seen; his mind was fully made op to win the beau ty if possible. The week sped away, and at last he had the blessed assurance that that his lofe was returned, and that the. charming Tannic Wentworth was willing to become Fanny Irving. The ha'ppy lover now disclosed his true position and last name to the lady, who appeared more surprised than he expected, for ho had thought his manneis and conversation must have discovered hhn; perhaps lie felt a little piqued, and gave his idol less credit for discernment than formerly, for believing to the end that lie was of a respectable family only, and possessed of a moderate income. Jtm whatever was the cause, yet alio was exceedingly astonished at his explanation, lie immediately wrote to his parents for their approbation, and naming the day, aesireu im sister to see all the necessary arrangements, for lie wii-hod a marriage ul a rrrjle, and in the right time for an answer ho received his father's consent, somewhat to his surprise; hut. the kind hearted old gentleman wrote that ho esteemed his soli's happiness too much, to make him us miserable as his letter had declared he should be, if he did not marry Miss Went worth. n? i..r /? .1-and his betrothed drove up to the spfendid mat sion of Irving, Sr. Everything was in readiness for the ceremony, and off to Trinity Church the whofS lino of carriages dashed. Col. Howard had been chosen to give the bride away, and Alice Irving, with thrcq other voting ladies, wore the bride's maids. The affair passed oil' with smoothness and elegance. Irving was delighted with the warm reception every one gave his really beautiful bride, and lie thought his prize entitled to command it. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the whole p irty returned to Irving'.s to a breakfast in honor of the occasion. During the course of the clay the young wile invited her husband to call with her and see some of her friends. "Friends of yours!" echoed the astonished husband. "I never knew you had any in New York!" "A few," replied the lady, with a smile. A carriage was ordered, and the curtains drawn,on account of a sudden weakness of the lady's eyes. At last the coach stopped, and Irving looked out; ho rubbed his eves, liis seemed to be weak ones now, and followed his charming Fanny up the marble steps of one of the Fifth Avenue palaces. "Is it possible my wife is acquainted with nur.^ry mauls or governesses'" lie thought, with ail involuntary shudder. They were shown into the drawing room, where sat Colonel Howard, who ro>o and clasped the form of Fanny, vjho J had rushed foiward exclaiming, "dear father!" to his arms, uiipriritc.l kiss after kiss on his chock". Irving stood in a iiinzoincnt; he had eevtainly married Fanny Went worth, and tWnt lady-was in the arms of Col. Howard, vailing him father, while lie addressed tier a* Louise. It was very marvellous, jmd Hamilton shook himself to w ake from lbs dreann but atlhi* moment the do >r opened and a footinau announced Ma'JUme and Miss Irving. At the same instant came another arrivdl in the shape of Mr. Irving. "H i, ha, ha, my dear boy, you are never-going to marry an heiress and a belle?' and th? old gentleman "burst into a fresh outbreak. At last Hamilton ascertained the truth of the mystery. A fortnight afterhe had left New York hi Search ot a wife, a relai ivo of Miss Louise Howard bad left her a large property, on condition of her taking the name of \ventworth, that of the relative who niad?-4?er the heiress. In pursuance M the plan between tlvs hefidsinf the Howard and Tryting families, ftoirfse,' wdio*? natna was Fanny alsiv bad been teased to marry Hamilton till she was rick and tired ?f the subject. On Uie reception of thi* fortune, she had .determined Uvkp a j*ui?t ijilo the country, miles.? way. fiQm theAs*U.'ty die was so vvi-ariyj, with, ittid c^?cii the very ylaco tQ which Hamilton tacl strayed, nhd soou^nfler^lrct arrival, the daughter of ri*^y rvUiJdret'u,wbow?3 teach ing school, wa$ ukeg ([h^ad ?*K heroine atmi*cd whli the novelty of the Hca pr?ptfe.fd ttirWa rtWver-s ?d N*W hltf i*<pr se<t*^otm;r4rfb*E^?b?r w id-not know Iter low w? Use.Vsry <N?e. 4U had been *0 ?#u?U teased w.^i^wiffd \*^Ik\$mrt its' 'on ncconnt of the odd ten flairs; sbo wrote InsiatiUy to her father, And instructed him in the part ?h# wished % ' _ .' I _ . r * ?u * her friends to phly. Tho result was ae ^ has boon scon. ... 'Hamilton, my boy, no heiress for you?' 'Now, father, what an aboruiuabl e cor. spiracjP 'No reigning bello for yonr wife, eh?' and tho whole company joined in the laugh, even his bride sided with them. 'Never mind,' said Hamilton, with the best grace be could assume. 'I have you there. Louise Howard was the belle of tho season, and I married Fanny Wentworthl* , 'So you did!' cxcluhned his father, 'and :nav you never regret it.' And lie never did. Jack and the WidowJack Spriggins was a fast young man, and like most of that class, was not nnfre juently 'bard up.' Several times ho bad liven able to -extricate himself from his temporary embarrasments by fru application to tljc'governor.' But that worth V fentlflinnn at. lentrlh crrOur olirtin-afn -J O * * 5*** ?* ?-* wvf and cut off the supplies. What was Jack to do' lie could not dig; to bog or borrow, which is about thu same tiling, he was not ashamed; hut unfortunately ho could tin.I no ofie to trust him. In this emergency, he thought of tho yidow li;tnd. nho though some fifteen wears older than himself, had some twenty-five thousand dollars in the funds, or one thousand lor every year's difference in age, and a balance of ten thousand besides. This was enough to determine Jack, lie fell violeutly in love with the money, wo beg pardon, the lady, and after a mature consideration of one hour, five minutes stud seventeen seconds, iesolved to make her Mrs. Spriggins. Not doubting of success, he wrote aR follows to a fiieud, to whom lie was indebted for a certain amount of tnoucy lent to get bint out of a scrane;?. . , ,, , . i-?KAK iov:?1 CTiitik i shall be nine to let you have that little amount before long. No doubt you will ask whether the governor has relented. Not a bit of iu Alasl that he is made of sterner stuff ! Liut to l-c frank with you, I am thinking of being manic.Not to keep you in suspense, 1 design the honor of Uiy hand for tho widow K md, who though ugly a3 a Gorgon, and lor aught f know, a very virago, has.goi the 'uu.' Twenty-tive thousand dollars, with economy, will last me s. mo time. L shall propose ilii3 evening, tiiid endeavor to be married in three weeks. Tho fact fc, my creditors wont have to wait much longer. Yours faithfully, JACK. IJy tho BTiifie mail ho posted a letter to the widow K'tud, offering her his heart and hand. The eame evening he called at her home, to ascertain his fate. The widow received him with politeness. , + la a few mir.utes Jack broached the object of his visit, informing liis hostess that lie loved her as his own soul, and various other extravagances, which the 6 Jer may he left,to im igiue. 'Your proposal somewhat surprises me,'said the widow with a <piiet smile. 41 low sol' 'I can't imagine why yoy should ho willing to marry ono, ugly as a Gorgon, and w ho, for aught you kuow, may bo h very virago.' ^ Jt Jack started fcpm his kneoaln consternation. Tho truth flashed upon huu.? The letter intended for his friend Totn,1fc&jflH had, by tnU.Jiko, been uTrocted to the widow, wiiile fom would undoubtedly jecoivu by tiie same mail, au offer of marriage, | "Without stopping to make an apology which lie miglit have found a matter or diffieulty, ho plotted ffown Stairs, and ^ never made his Hppe.rratice in lire hoiwe of the Go:gou. The joke got out. fom thought it too good to he hist, an 1 Jack Sprlgjjiris, unaJ.fb to'.-tirid the n\licwM W hU companion's, rfti.l still 'linflM up/ stiippetl for California, ftom whence,*i? time, he may returu u millionaire. , i j Young Generals.? Alexander tho Great dir^l at the early agesof. W.. llauuiual gained the battle of Caiiuoo at about the yaiue age. t&atpio loinlit at ^jiua wltob riot much over 30. Julius (V- ir h:i 1 con.i' he was 45. TJewlftrtriin* waa poWorted fo h*-8+tli yeaf. <A% tbalmttfe'oTP'eeeey, 0!?y?V ag* WW wol ?o advanced ? that. N 4-uIn.M guiluxl Ins miglllf ,victory at Ausufcriitz when he liau ACujCtyy completed bm ^5ff> f^oftlltt(P9x The ifmo wVefJiTigtnn flmjfled' \ih carrtjjnf^tiH iH the ^nM of i \\ merlon, he Wis forty ai\ year* old. *, A Arm<V? non w!k> had?been bred at icnhug, bow* to Wit.it hi* parent*, UJeylwing at.attppor fowl* *o toU tb^ t^y l^ic am! arflhiuf tic U coutt |>r8ve tCbbe ferW&Wf US 1>o tw&f** *s v- " ' 'VVWr W* m hear,' tlie ekl *1*1. ? I 'TVliy, tliii/ <alAa<b> jahallnr,'fr one, ->u amy k?epfor your groit ? '. ,|2 0 * ^ _ "Ai