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VOLUME IV. . LANCASTER, C. H? SOUTH CAROLINA, WEMESMY MORNING, NOVEMBER 2L 1855. . : NUMBER 41
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JL?JL" ' "JJ?!? 1.
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
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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
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iiv 1'iwm w ins sun, hid mut'r ni once
fueed to comply with anything of the
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'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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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'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
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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
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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*
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'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.
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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,
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"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
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