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' MISCBI?X?ANY, First Love. BY Cl?-UtLEd P. RUSSELL. 0 many a maid have I cherished;' And many my love have returned Their vows r ? affection are perished, And quenched are the fire? that burned. And, still, there's a slumbering ember That needs but a breath to ignite; Still, still, does my bosom remember Its earliest source of delight: And a drop of regret . W?l e'en now tho eye wet, For who can forget . Hie first love? Vain, vain, ia Time's ccaecless'endcavor Tho mark from my heart to erase; It may break, but one remnant will over Preserve that ihdcllible trace. Ono link from tho bond that v?as broken May suffice to recover tho chain; I cannot relinquish thc token . * Tho' tis a memento of pain, Tho' the drop of regret Hhall oft my eve wet, Ah! who can forget His firnt love! AX?KT AGATHA'S STORY. "Climb the rock, Agatha, quick! the waves are* rushing rapidly to the ?hore; let me help you here." I gave him my hand, and with one. bound i "-ached the rock ; there we stood, side by side. The heavens were filled with black clouds, nofc fixed and motion? less, but careering swiftly through the skies in dark masses; the thunder rolled heavily; and the sea, one vast chaos of waves of inky hue, whose summits were crested with snow-white foam, tossed angrily around the rock "on which we stood. The lightning flashed in lurid glare, and the rain poured down in perfect shoots of witter. What a storm! Half an hour before it was bright and serene, only a few elouds floated slowly through the heavens; and now how frantically the elements nish over tho earth; what confusion-what terror! I crept j eloser to my companion, as each vivid I flash revealed him standing firm and j resolut?' by my side. : "Good heavens!" exclaimed I with ! dismay, as I looked into the fearful sea foaming and dashing below; "these billows will overwhelm the rock, there is no safety here, Mr. Raymond." "Be strong, Agatha," he said quiet? ly, "be trusting." "J3ut I cannot," I replied shudder ingly, "T fool ?ill a woman's fears." He <1 row my arm within his, and said, "Agatha, do you remember, in Mrs. Browning's noble poem, 'A Drama of Exile, ' the question Adam puts to Eve, as the poor exiles stand banished and forlorn without the gates of Eden, in the 'dark exterior desert?' " "Yes," I answered, he says: "Hast thou Strength, Beloved, to look behind us to-iho gate?" "And what does Eve reply?" "I have strength to look up to thy face." "but Mr. Raymond."-. He interrupted me, "O, beautiful love, that in moments of sorrow and danger, gathers strength by looking into tho face of the beloved ono. Agatha, let me strengthen you, even as I woidd cherish, love and protect you." 1 remained sdent; I felt too weary and dispirited to tell him, that as much as I respected him, I did not desire his love or his protection. I groaned aloud, and exhausted with terror, threw myself down on the rock. I was wrought up to despair, and I covered my face with my hands, and sobbed. I felt something thrown around my shoulders; ? looked up, it was Mr. Raymond's coat. "Oh, no no," I said, "keep it on-I have my shawl." "You must allow it to stay," he said, "you are becoming drenched with the rain." I felt the force of that authoritative "must," and remained quiet. Mr. Raymond took his seat beside me. "Agatha," he said calmly, "three hours ago a little boat set sail on a smooth sea; the object of its inmate was to cross over to the island oppo? site. These tears are not for yourself, they are for that lonely voyager, who even now, may be sleeping quietly beneath the sea. You are -tortured with tears for his safety, until you feel as if you could stand it no longer, you would even now plunge into the foaming sea and reach him if you could." I shuddered. "I ask not if this is so, Agatha, but I affirm it, and you will not deny it." "No, I had no intention to deny it you guessed aright, Mr. Raymond. " "Guessed, Agatha," he said quietly, "no, this knowledge, bitter to my heart, came not by guessing. I studied the dark lesson day by day; your looks and actions were my teachers, Agatha, " he continued in his earnest, quiet way. "I have lived thirty-five years, and gained much sad knowledge, but ther6 seems nothing sadder than the truth, that warm-hearted, earnest woman will waste tao rich out-pour? ings of a tender lovo on cold, selfish, unloving men." I endeavored -ft) interrupt bini; "Stop, Mri Raymond." Ho Md his hand on my arin, and quietly con? tinued: '"Agatha, it is too late for me to say be "warned in time-love not. Ah ! dear Agatha, how many wrecked hearts lie along the shore of time." "Yes," I said passionately, "your warning comes too late. I loved when I was a child; I am now a woman-if I love unworthily aiid without a re? turn, heaven help nie, that is all I have to say," and I shook off the protecting coat angrily from my Shoulders. Mr. Raymond smiled at ray petu lence; he picked it up and put it on himself. I had expected him to urge it again upon my acceptance, but I was mistaken; unselfish, tender, and kind as he was, he had no idea of coax? ing a petulent woman. All the wliile the storm was raging, around us. I felt no disposition to converse and sank into a gloomy si? lence. Mi-. Raymond gfew equally silent, and sat watching the dashing waves made visible by the lightning's gin re. Al length thc thunder ceased, the waves grew calmer, and the rain fell in slower drops. Thc storm was over, and we left thc rock upon whose summit we had sought shelter from the encroaching waves. That night I pondered long'on the unselfish devotedness of Mr. Ray? mond, his reverence for woman, his consideration for her feelings and her comfort. He is the very sort of a man I thought to many and be happy with; married to him, a woman would feel so cared for; I hope some one may yet love him for his loveable qualities. Thus I thought; then came before me another picture, O, how different from this-cold, selfish, calculating. Alas! how perverse is woman's love, that could .turn away from Mr. Raymond to lavish its deepest feelings on Charles Howard. "And during those fearful hours that your boat lay tossing on the deep, ; of what ?Lid you think ?" asked Mr. Raymond. ? i Charles Howard replied, laughing- ? ly, "myself, of course. I filled the j entire circle cf my thoughts; I thought 1 not of father nor mother,' sister or brother, nor of you, Agatha." "Thank you," I said, coloring, "I | scarcely expected your thoughts to j rove in my direction." "Rut what thought you of, Mr. Ray? mond, when high 'on Cornall's rock' you stood ?" asked Charles Howard. . "Of Agatha," he answered quietly, j "I thought it deplorable that a feeble j woman should have to face so fearful ! a storm." I "Well, so it was," lie answered care- | lcssly. ' 'What did you think about, j Agatha?" he asked, turning to nie. ! "while contending with the fretful | elements?" "She thought," said Mr. Raymond, i before I had time to reply, "of a lone- | ly boat struggling with the fierce waves; and she saw Death sitting at the helm." "Stop, stop," I whispered, "Mr. Raymond." He continued: "She saw the fiery billows drive the frail bark down, down into the fathomless depths of an awful eternity. She heard the shriek of despair as it mingled with the howlings of the storm, and she thought how gladly she would have -died to save him, the lonely voyager, and throwing herself down on the rock, she sobbed bitterly. She thought not of the rain that drenched her, nor of the fierce lightning that played around her. One, one thought filled her mind, her very soul; he is dead the love of my childhood and my wo? manhood." I grasped Mr. Raymond's hand and said imploringly, "Oh, spare me." "No," ho whispered, "Agatha, it is ; for your own good." His cheek was pale, and his eye flashed indignantly upon Charles Howard. "One who loved her long and ten? derly stood by her side; he could not shield her from the cruel storm that beat upon her frail form, but he strove to speak kindly to her, and to make her strong. She heeded not his tones, the music of another's voice lingered on her ear. And this other, did he love her?" Charles Howard started ?iud at? tempted to speak; and I involuntarily exclaimed,' "Spare me, oh spare me, Mr. Raymond." He turned upon me a look of pity and love, and simply said, "My dear Agatha, trust me." I sank back pale and trembling. I was rapidly nearing my heart's final destiny, and said, despairingly, "Go on, if you will " ' He continued: "This one, did he think of the form on the storm-beaten rock? Oh, no, he thought of himself, and yes, he thought of another. His boat danced over the stormy deep-he gained the shore-his gift of choice roses was drenen ed with spray-he nevertheless presented them. That night he danced 'the gamest nt the bail; bis handsome face, gay exterior and insinuating address bad -won thc heart of the youthful heiress of the bouse, and they plighted their troth." "Good heavens! I gasped for breath-the room s%vam round-all grew dark-dark as tho gravo. Oh, love, how you floated away from my grasp. I threw out my hands eagerly -the whole -world seemed laughing Rt my futile efforts to hold on.to the vain dream-of a Ufe. One more despairing cry, and it floated from under my hand-gone; gone forever. "Yes," Mr. Raymond continued, 1 'he forgot the sworn love of his boy? hood-he knew he was loved by the tJioughfifi?J^girl now gic^n into ft noble, cflfest woman-he knew how she turned from the spoken lore, so freely tendered, yearning for the love unspoken, which she dreamed waa still li ors. He never entirely forsook her. he lingered about her, nef finely cultivated mind could appreciate hi3; her wit amused him, her rare charac? ter interested him. But-and the world cads him strictly honer able-ho has given Iiis love to another, and that selfishness which has thrown such deep shadows upon the heart of Aga? tha Murray, will never cloud the iiap piness of Rosalie Vane. Alike selfish, alike unfeeling, proper mat03 most proper married." Charles Howard arose abruptly, and said sneeringly, "Thank you, sir, for. your good opinion? and for telling my story so pathetically. Adieu, Mr. Ray? mond; adieu, Agatha," and with a mocking smile he departed. . I buried my face in my hands. "Oh, that I had died upon tho rock | that wild and stormy night. Oh, | that his boat had sunk beneath the waves. I would rather, far rather, | weep him dead, than mourn him false, Mr. Raymond." and I raised my head and looked at him, "go; you have de? stroyed thc dream of my life. He ?row pale, his lips quivered with emotion, and he said, "once more, Agatha,' before I go, I tender you a i love that seeks but your happiness, and asks no return save a quiet affec? tion. May I hope for that?" I answered sternly, "Never! never!" Thus I threw into the deep sea a precious jewel, that the waves never again r/stored. What was left, my lonely life's sorrow, solitude and re? gret. And did not Mr. Raymond say truly, "how many wretched hearts lie aloit?r ?bo t*l>or-t-f! of tim?-." To-night the "storm-king" is j abroad; it is the very time to listen to Aunt Agatha's story. I have just had I it from her hps. tus she sat at the win? dow, and looked out on the stormy i waves, as I now give it to the world- j to the world of women, who, hke Aunt ? Agatha, too often resign the substance I to grasp at the shadow. In view of the import ince of the approach? ing Convention, it ia of vital consequence to us that wc- should be represented by men, not only of patriotism and experience, but of legal acquirements. I beg, therefore, to preseut to the voters of Richland the ?amen of the fellowing gentlemen, who are emi? nently fitted for the responsible post fur which they are nominated: CHANCELLOR CARROL, HON. WM. P. DESAUSSURE, COL. WM. WALLACE, COL. E. W. McMASTEB. August 3 THE following gentlemen are respectfully suggested as candidates for tho Convention to be held in September next: WADE HAMPTON, A. R. TAYLOR, AV. A. HARRIS, J. G. GIBBES._Jnlv 31 * For tike Con vi-ii y on. Thft friends of the Union and of their State, desiring to brinji into l>or couneils practical knowledge, sound patriotism and devotion to her best interests, respectfully nominate the following gentlemen as dele? gates to the State Convention ? from the District of Richland: JOHN CALDWELL, WADE HAMPTON, A. R. TAYLOR, W. A. HARRIS. August 1*_ . Ginger, Dally, Mi-Alister IUKIU'IIUIOH. BROWN'S ESSENCE OF GINGER, Dully':; Pain Extractor, MeALister's Ointment, Winslow's "Soothing Syrup, for children." For salo by DR. P. MELVIN COHEN, Druggist, Pickons street, Aug 3 1* Head of Lady street. Kerosene Oil, CONCENTRATED LYE, BLUE STONE, ALCOHOL, AND k An assortment oT DRUGS, PATENT ME? DICINES, SOAPS, TOOTH BRUSHES, ?ic., for sale at MIOT'S Drug Store, Orner Lady and Pickons streets. Aug 3 1?_ For Sale and in Store. BAGGING. ROPE. TWINE. By A. L. SOLOMON, August 13 - , Commission Merchant. RECEIVED AND FOR SAXE BY AT EIC RESIDENCE. Corner Blandina and Bull Streets., WHITE SWISS MUSLIN, " BRILLIANTS, WHITE STRIPED CAMBRIC. CHECKED CAMBRIC. P . " Plain Cambric, " 3. E. Diaper, " Hack. Diaper Towels, i " Blenched Shirting, j " " Linen, " " " Sheeting, Drill, " Mail Muslin, ! " Nrdnaook Muslin, " Victoria Lawn, " Linea and Paper Coiiars, " Cambric Edging, \ " Huck. Towelling, " Enamel Shirt Bosoms, Fcucj Grenadine Dress Goods, ? " Muslin .... Cambric " Calico - " " -Alpaca " : Black* " " Brown 7-8 ana 4-4 Shirtings, - " Drill, ^tripod " " Shirting, Blue Denims, Gent's Back Gatmtietta, White Flannel, Servant's Handkerchiefs, Dress Braids, Brown Windsor Soap, Children's Dolls, Black Alpaca, Palmetto Fans, Huir Pins, Diaper do., Drets Pins, Needles, Eadie-' Gloves, Tuck, Dressing and Fine Combs, Hair. Nail and Tooth Brashes, j Pearl, Agata and Lasting Buttons, Coat and Vost Buttons, Hoop Skirts, Children's White HOEC, Children's Round Combs, Kmbroid, Lace Handkerchiefs, \ II. S. and Plain Handkerchiefs, j White and Brown Half Hose, Ladies' White'Hose, Pocket Knives, j White and Black Spool Cotton, I Black Hilk B<dt Ribbons, Broadcloths, Cambric Spensers,. Gent's Gloves, Bonnet Wire, ! Blue, Green and Brown Veil Berate, Fancy Cravats, , Spotted Linen for pants. 1 Embroidery Cotton, Darning do. j Silk Elastic. Linen Tape, Cotton do. j Leather Belts, Black Silk dit. Colored Silk Belts, Linen Collars. Linen Setts, Suspcndar?. Hooks and Eyes, Hair Nets. " Corsets, Trunks, Whalebone. Ruffling, Sewing Silk, Shoe Lacets. ' ' Corset Lacets, Hall Cord. Veils, Scissors. GROCERIES. RIO COFFEE, JAVA do. Oreen Tra, Brown Sugar. White Sugar, White Crushed do. Ruta Baga Tiirnip Seed. Wheat Flour, Molasses. ! Soap. Starch, Segars. Smoking Tobacso, Chewing do. I Mackerel, Herring, Sardines. ? . Bottled Lager, Blacking, Candles. August 1 The Broad Stiver BOAT C0MPaf4V? HAVING secured two linc DRY BOATS, j and two crews of the most experienced I Boatmen ort the river, offers its services to ' the public for transporting FREIGHT be-j tween Columbia wd Alston. The following j rates have been SBoptcd: Bacon, per 100 lbs.-..? 75 | Corn, per bushel. 3S j Cotton, per bale. .1 00 j Fodder, " . 2 00 ? Flour, per barrel. li 00 ; " " bag.? 1 00 . Other articles, per 100 lbs..1 00 i Passengers. li 00 j The Boats will leave Columbia at 0 a. m., every Monday and Friday; and will len ve | Alston at 6 a. m.,?everv Wednesday and ? Sunday. Apply to B. "B. SIMON'S. Agent, Columbia. W. D. WALTER, Agent, Newberry C. H. J. W. CALL, July 31 3 Agent, in charge of Boats. LARGE: AND RECENT ARRIVALS OF LADIES' AND GENT'S SHOES. THE subscriber offers to the public rafa large and handsome assortment of ' ^LADiES' and GENTLEMEN'S SHOES, of the latest styles and qualities, at prices ranging from one dollar and fifty cents per pair upwards. He is determined to dispose of this stoek to the satisfaction of all who may favor him with a call. The citizens of Columbia and surrounding country are re? spectfully solicited to call and examine beforo purchasing elsewhere. Store in rear of the large College Chapel,"Columbia. H. VAN PELT, July 31 4 Sutler 25th Ohio. To Rent. MFOUR ROOMS, with KITCHEN and LARGE GARDEN, in a pleasant situ? ation, on Upper Boundary street, op? posite Mr. Sondley's; one room occupied by a widow lady and two small children. To any person with a small family it is a hand? some and desirable place. Apply to RICHD. O NEALE, Executor, August 1 3* Near the place. ~J. N. ROBSON MAH RESUMED THE Commission Business AT HIS OLD STAND, Ca KANT BAT, CHARLESTON, S. C. *y Particular attention given to. the sale of Cotton, Flour, Corn, etc.; and, from his l?ng experience, he feels confident of giving general satisfaction. July'ii)6* .AGKMTTOTSEI?PUEBl 2OWS FROM ALL ?QUARTERS PUBLISHED At the Capital of South Carolina, O CD? Xi XT UVE lOI THE BAILY PHt?fi!X, ISSUED everv moruintr.oxcept Sunda'., in filled with the LATEST NEWS, (hv tel? praph, mails, etc..) EDITORIAL, COPBES PONDENCE, MISCELLANY, POETRY, STORIES, otc. This in the only*daily paper in thc State outside of thc city o? Charleston. The Tri-Weekly Phoenix, For country circulation, in published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and has all the reading matter of interest contained in the d:iilv issues of the week. WEEKlY'OUftNEB, ,1 HOME COMPANION. 'As its name indicates, is nftended as a FAMILY JOURNAL, and is published every Wednesdav. It will contain Eight Pages', of Forty Columns. The cream of the News, Miscellany, Talcs, etc., oi the Daily and Tri-weeklv will be found in its columns. TERMS-INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Dailv, one year.S1U 00 " * three months. 3 00 Tri-Weekly, one year. 7 OB " * three months. 2 00 Weekly, one year. 4 00 " three months. 1 25 Advertisements inserted in thje Daily or Tri-Weekly at $1 a square for the first in? sertion, and 7.r> cents Tor each subsequent insertion. Weekly advertisements $1 a square every insertion. JOB WORK, Such as HAND-BILLS, CARDS, CIRCU? LARS, SHIN-PLASTERS, etc., Mecutec* promptly and at reasonable rates. JULIAS A. SELBY, July 31 Publisher and Proprietor.