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1 The Pecan?Its Culture, Or all the nuts grown in America there is nunc equal to the pecan. The fact that it is a native here is in its favjr, for this is evidence that it will endure o:>r climatic and other condi k tions without serious ditliculty. its ' natural home is iu the richest alluvial bottom lauds along creeks and rivers of the lower Mississippi Valley. There the trccK have flourished for untold ages. Storms, floods, diouths and insects do them almost no harm. There are trees by the million now standing in the forests and along the water ? courses, where they have not been cut down for their room, their timber or their fuel. Home are so large that as much as ten barrels of nuts have been gathered from one tree in a single siason. But the nuts from these wild . t'ees are r.earlv all sinlll and have a bitter skin next to the kernel. Many of them are dillicull to get out of the ^ shell, while some come out whole. These wild pecans have been an article * of commerce for along time, but the gradual destruction of the trees is decreasing the product, and like the f bnil'alo that had to give way to the do- . niestie cattle, theculci\ ited pecan will need to take the place of these wild trees. This tlie\ are gradually doing. The improvement of the pecan was 1 begun by the early French settlers I'ul- s Jy a century ago, by selecting the best 1 ruts ami plaining theni.iuid from their a progency again taking the best for the r a line purpose. In this way th*re has l' come to be a race of choice varieties 1 that is as much better than the little ^ wild pecan that we see in the markets * as the best apples are better than the ja common seeding. Vet the improvement is still going on, being in the I a hands of some of our most intelligent | i people. Already we know el ougli tt s warrant us in planting extei sive gr. ves j I of these choice varieties. t The only way to proceed in pecan 1 culture is to get the be>t kinds ol * buddtd or graded trees, although some 1 Very good sitdings Lave been grown ^ ^Z5HSHS2SH5HSHS2S15aS^ j ijj=THE = |: WEB OP : 1 PATE i a 1 K ' < ) Or, A Rsvolutionaiy Scout g uj jjj I !fl Rv RYRON HOWLING S : Kupert, who could but sympathize j u !i!i i in ?w .M^wthnau. aiwi'lHlly ;M 1 a ho remembered that the rebellion of '-l."i had sen! him forth a houseless or- ^ phan, begun to aak questions al?out the celebrated falls of Tallulah In . their vicinity. The change of topics was apparently a great relief to the host, who immediately commenced a somewhat prolix account of his visit to the falls, occasionally appealing to 7\ls niece, who endeavored to banish her recent excitement, ami to join In the conversation. It was impossible, however, for Aurora to appear perfectly calm: and as ltupert gazed u|k?u her with ail miration. it second to him that a veil was for the Crst time withdrawn from his eyes. Hitherto, lie had only dreamed of bounty: but now lie saw before him j the palpable embodiment of bis dreams. Hitherto, lie had mingled with the beauties < f 1'ratn-e. whose sparkling glances were inadequate to conceal their avowed heartlcsaoerv, <>r h? had looked upon the rustic daughters of tin? States through with a he had passed, ruddy and fresh as the pt aches in the orchard* of their parent*. I tut Aurora's beauty was not of those classes, which speak only to the passions: and as ltupert gazed on her, he felt ills heart beat high, while his pulses throbbed with new emotions. The stray tears in her eyes rendered their glances radiant as the sun glistening through the silvery showers of spring: her raven hair trembled with each throb of her nolde brow; and her voice, just before so animated, now rose and fell with such soft cadence, as to mock the wild bird's song. The dignity of her manners, together with her devoted patriotism, lent nn additional charm to her person, and comph-ted the measure of her fascination. "Do you not think so?" This question from Mr. Maxwell aroused the bewildered soldier from ! his reveries. "Itcally, sir." he stammered out. eonfused at Ills Inattention. "All ha," said Mr. Maxwell, goodhumoredly. "1 see that you have been dreaming, instead of listening to my necounts of the terrifle waterfall, and niv prophecies t::ai before many score ; years have elapsed, it wH! ! ? visited liy travelers from all portions of this continent. I'.ut you have had a Ions ride?" "To say nothing of the chase In the frail!" sportively interrupted Aurora, with >i smile Wright as a midsummer morning. "Nay," replied Ilnpert. "had Selitn not played the iruant. I should not have seen?hn\e j een that is. I , should not have en loved the hospitali- \ ties of th<> "Stronghold ' Itut 1 pb-ad trnilty to the charge of fatigue, and , will s?y pood night" . nl,1 V, I,-,,,., I Idnshlng. as If conscious :li.it she was the object of Hupert s conci aleil adniiration. '"llemembor Hint wo breakfnst oarly." And after tnakinu a low courtesy she vanish *<1 from the room Jlko a sylph. *'f cannot permit yon to retire, sir." ?ah] Mr .Maxwell, when they wore alone, "without expressing my deep regret at the manner in which duty 1ms f??r< ed me to receive? nay. to disappoint you. My heart was anil is with the continental cause -tint what arc if* nnmnr'ts'' Whnt lioitos have v/Hi of ralsltiK a f?n<o al>l<* to I 1 know that some growers do not agre< with this view, but they are welcomi to go 'iieir way while others are sue ceeding better. The pecan, like th< other species of hickory, is very difficult to bud and graft; but there art those who do succeed, and we are now able to buy trees of the choice varie ties, as we do apple, peach and otiiei fruit trees On lug to tlie trouole and skill neces-aay in propagating them they are scarce und costly, and will probably 'je so for a longtime. Scarce ly any are noli) for less than a dollai ui'li, if that cheap, and ttiey nre wel] worth it. The difference between these frees and the Heeding* thit will bear (we do not know what) is very jtrcdfc. Alihough the pecan grows as far ror li us t'wiitral Iowa and has been uueessfull^ planted in New Knglund, t does not hear well there, nor are the leasons loug enough to allow the nuts o lilt properly. The large thin shelled tinds are only suitable to the cottongrowing section of the couutry, They nay do as f ir north as Southern Misiouri and Virginia, huttheGulf States iffo.-d far better climatic conditions orthein. They requfre a long growng season to mature them, uud the rees are not hardy everywhere. The land lor pecaus must be the iehest to he found, nml their roots liuuhl he able to go living water, if lie trees are to do their best. I'plands ,rs far less suitable than creek and iver bottoms. They should he plantd not nearer than twenty-five or iiirty feet, and I thin \ fifty or sixty eet is better, and then they will need o be cut out to twice that distance liter about twenty years. * Trees sometimes begin to hear il six years old troui seed, but may lot until they are twenty, ltudded or grafted trees of the best kinds usually tegir at live or six years. At first hey bear but few nuts, gradually inrease until at ten years, if iu Rood oil, they yeild profitable crops Froui liat tune on they continue to increase or at least fifty years. Mtn tne well ; rained regiments of f.onl Itavrdon. or of Nesbit Balfour, ?r of Tarltou? In Pennsylvania. the ontin ntal forces are on the point of surrendering. In New York?" "Mr. Maxwell." interrupted Rupert, n a respectful yet decided tone, "do tot force me into an argument! You ire nty lios;. but I cannot recognize rou as my political mentor, or listen o your criticisms upon the forces of ny adopted country. Permit me to retire." "Bravely spoken, sir!" "Nay. sir, I intended 110?" "No apologies, sir: none are needed, r honor your spirit, and can but wish rou success." While thus speaking. Mr Maxwell had lighted a chamber audio, with wlii' li he escorted Rupert up stairs to the door of his room. Hero lie gave the candlestick to his rnc-t. and '' lolciing bis hand said: _ "tiood night!" * "Cood night, and thanks for your hospitality." replied Rupert, returning he cordial grasp, which was lingerIngly prolonged?Indeed, each one bought of it after they had separated, tiid wondered at the impulse which attracted them to each other. Filtering his room, Rupert Involuntarily advanced to an open window, and gazed forth at the lovely landscape before him. The pale, clear moon cast a long s'ream of light upon Hie green lawns immediately around the "Stronghold." and framed in turn by the dense forest beyond. The dewdrops sparkled upon the waving foliage, and the fair face of nature smiled In her nocturnal loveliness, but Rupert's thoughts were not on the landscape before him. lie felt that the passionate dream of Ids young heart had been realized, and that he had soi n its realization, lleiieefortit Aurora was to be the sunlight of his soul. towards winch ho must turn in silent In mage. as tho source of his happinoss ?>r misery. In vain did he attempt to reason with himself, for tho answer of his heart to every query was "Aurora!" While Itupprt was tiius gazing; vacantly forth, engaged in meditation, his practiced ear caught the sound of horses' hoofs approaching a; a rapid rate. Withdrawing front the window as they came nearer, he looked carefully forth, and saw two horsemen come up to the house at a hard gallop. To reach the front entrance, they had to j>ass beneath itis window, and ho saw to his surprise that the foremost wore the uniform of a British dragoon otiirer, while his follower was uniformed as a sergeant of the same corps. Rupert's lirst thought was that lie was Viet rayed, but an Instant's reflection taught him that Mr Maxwell, although he might he vacillating in his political predilections, was a man or honor. At any rate, he determined not to he captured easily, and placed tho tongs- itlio only weapon of defence at handi in readiness for action. Then hol ing the door, he threw himself upon a lounge, where, after many conflitting feelings, he fell asleep to dream that ho was about to present Aurora Maxwell as his bride, to the king of France. Two hours passed?yet he slumber. e<l. and he dreamed. A low knock' near him awoke him, and springing to his feet, he saw that he had slept The window hud remained open, ami as |?e again looked out. he could mark the tlignt of time The moon had Funk beneath the towering crest ol Mount Yonalt, leaving Its roundef outline prominent against the clew lilne of the western sky. Fleecy cloudMoated In the mild radiance of tin new expiring starlight, while In tlx east the last reddening sky gave tok en of tiie near approach of the dawn "Major I.oudon!" The voice mude his heart thrill witl Joy, and turning, lie beheld the on ject of his area in. A panel In tin wainscot, which had swung open llki a door, showed how she had entere< the room; and ltupert. bewildered wlti astonishment, ex<|aimed. "Aurora?Miss Maxwell!'' CHAPTER HI. "Ti ns' HI T THE GUARD!" Mr. Maxwell felt serious twinges o conscience as hj^left his guest, ?n< on returning dlulng rooin^ In s The market '^r the nuts ii practical* ? ly unlimed. Our oountry will always - want a great quantity, and the Kuroi peau markets are open to us, for the - pecan is not grown there nor anywhere * else in the world except-North America, r Let those who have rich land, even if - it is snbject to overflow, plant pecan " trees. If once well started they will I last mi.re than a life time. We have ibout 25 head of fresh ship .mil ftlMea.u ...d M..I X- T |.v.. uuiiicn niiu muim 111 uur OlIOICA ' now and will have another.car of stock I in a few day*. We will have in our stable* the 1st of Jaiiuury between 66 and 75 head of ' Horses and Mules, and will carry a heavy supply uf thetn throughout the entire fall and spring season. Prices , range fmm $25.00 to $25)100 per head. We do not handle Weatern or un1 broken stock, we will liandlo the very best stock l hut money and experience , can buy for all round Southern use. We buy direct from the producer and challenge any Southern market on prices and quality. We have had experience in the herse business and think we are capaule of buying atock that will suit people in all avocations of life. So people will always get what they buy arid pay for from us. We hnve on hand now several lieud of extra nice driving horses that cau J show a 2.20 gait any day. It. L. JONF.S & SON. Kdgefleld. /EM^"Stab!e.i in rear of Court House. CNKl'MOSIt AND I.A OKI IT*. Coughs cured quickly by Foley's Honey and Tar. Kef use substitutes* J. 1) Ti mmons. C'llI.bBRN HO I SOW* n. | Many children are poisoned and j made net vons and weak,"If not .killed I outright, by mother* giving them i cough syrups containing opiates. Fo| ley V Honey and Tar is a safe and teri tain remedy for coughs, croup and ] lung trouble, and is the only prominent cough medicine that contains no | opiates or ot tier poisons. Mrs. Alexinder Sullivan, an auj thoress and editorial writer died in | Chicago recently. She was a woman I of wide reputation ai d at one time an I editorial writer on the Augasta (Oh.) I Chronical paced the floor in deep meditation. Tliero was a cloud upon his knitted brow, and certain sunny visions of the future. In which he had recmi'ly indulged. were now shadowed t>y that mysterious heart apprehension which mocks control. His sympathies were evidently enlisted by the gallant demeanor of Rupert Ixrudon, but ho felt that to harbor such thoughts, would be fostering a partiality for the continental cause. Were he to carry out I the views he had once entertained lu favor of revolution, as matters now a'.ood, he would tear the brightest pages of hope from the tablets of his future fortune. Nor did lie entertain the slightest Idea that ere many months, the red-cross flag of Kngland would wave In triumph over the entire continent, from the province of Maine lo St Augustine. To and fro he "~paecH unlTT weary, and fhen. throwing himself into n large armchair directly before the lireplace, lie sat gazing at the decaying brands, as if unconsciously erecting there symbols of things yet to l?e?-bright castleH in fairy lands. Hut alas, the ashy battlements cruin, 1.1c.I tli i\ v w.iro fulrlw un<t nothing remained to the imaginative builder save his gl<?omy reveries. The sound of horses lutofs upon the gravelled putiiway which swept around tiie house disturbed his meditations, und hastening to the ball door, Mr. Maxwell arrived there In time to see the two dragoous ride up. Their uniforms denoted that one was a captain grid the other a sergeant in the army of tlreat Itritain. nor had they scarcely halted, ere the non-com missioned officer, springing from his own horse, hastened to hold the stirrup of his superior. Slowly dismounting the captain advanced towards the door, on the threshold of which Mr. Maxwell stood i holding a candle. "la this the 'StrongholdV " asked i tl e officer. "It Is, sir," was the reply; "aad as its owner, I am happy that accident finds n?e tip at this hour to welcome ! guests." "Mr. Maxwell, your servant:" said the otilci-r, raising his hand to hi* helmet In military salutation. "Let n?e Introduce myself as Oaptaln Trevor. I bring you dispatches from Lord Cornwallls, and will crave your hospitality for the night for myself and orderly." "Captain Trevor, I am happy to he honored with your company. Walk In, walk In!" and extenvling his hand. Mr. Maxwell gave that of his guest a i hearty shake lie was altout to usher mm in, wncn no inouKin 01 me remainder of the party, and said: "But excuse me if I leave you here at the door a moment, while I step around to the negro-quartern and arouse tny servants. At this time of night. one might ring for an hour without having i 1 the summons obeyed, and your horses must need attention as well as yourself and your orderly." "Certainly, sir." replied the captain; . and while the new comers were thus left alone in the clear moonlight. It > may he well to describe theiu. Captain Trevor was a fair sample of the English officer of those days (nor have they undergone any great chanue > since! who obtained their commissions l?y family influence. The youngest I son of I.ord Kltibowe, a peer of the realm, he had been placed In the derI vice as a genteel retreat, and only enf (lured the profession of arms because 1t afforded hlin an honorable Uvell hood. Anxious to win promotion on account of its Increased pay, he was an adept soldier, but the high itollah of martial honor never spread its gloss over a more depraved heart. A Sybarite In principle, he was opposed to everything which opposed h!a owd p* ruliar gratification; and while he made loud professions al>out his own honor he meorlngly ridiculed as dupes, or scoffed at as hypocrites, all who pursued n different course of life. While courteous as Ha yard, he was 1 dissolute as d'Orleans and capricious ns Huckingham. ltldlcullng that pure affection that he had never sought to win. or learned to value, his loves w?re hut passions, hla estimate of fe male character was as low as were th? j frequent objects of hla admiration. The personal appearance of Captain BATESBURG ADVOCATE 1904: | LSAY, CAN WE SERVE - YOU IN THE PRINTING LINE THIS YEAR ? ? ? 1904. j I i BATESBURG ADVOCATE I I i I Trevor was fur from prenoBaefliilni?. al; though he war adorned with the tied urnrlet and (told uniform then worn by the English dragoon* A flowing mass of horsehair. white uh driven ?nnw foil gracefully from bin glided helmet, contrasting with lt> erect crimson plums, tippe ' * 1th orange Hla epaulettes and gorget were of pure gold, while the scabbard of hta sword, of tje sauie precious metal, was exquisitely embossed. V?: all the art of the regimental tailor failed to impart dignity to his scraggy figure, nor was | there anything noble in the severe lineaments of his cgtlike face, which was fringed with scanty rod whiskers. A mingled expression of acuteness and of malignity, betokeulng a dangerous friend and a na -rcile to oppouput played upou bis countenance. Ills eyes 1 were uevgr_ raised ^fro:n the sccv^nd, 1 and the quiveiing of his thin lip* af< > forded additional proof that his cowj ardlcs was equal to hie vlndlctlvenet-s even as hla treachery wirpaved both traits of bis character. 'Phe sergeant, unlike h'.a officer, w;u n honest-looking veteran trooper whoso burly limha bud boon hardened ! In the fatigues of many a carujvatgn. .\ broad red scar, * hi oh reached dlag onally across his war-bronzed counte nance, in no wise diminished its stern ness, lit up as It was by fiery diirV eyes. Over these frowned the bosh] . brows of a broad forehead, while n thick, grizzled beat i joined a mustache that fell, like a portcullis, oym his mouth. Like his commander. h< wore a helmet, scarlet coat, and !on> l*Hfta which came far above th< knees of his buckskin smell-clothes but what was gold upon the oWeer'i equipment, waa in well-scoured bras; 1 upon the sergeant. A light carbin? , bung at bis back by a broad leathei ' belt, and the scabbard of his hug* 1 broadsword trailed upon the ground m hf? WfilV 9*A liiaitsrH h?lt y*u<1 w utuu visar ? ?- * ' grant Halterl's motto. ltoth of these new comers rode pow erful black horse*, now covered wit I foam and dust, and standing with de pressed beads, as though fatigued wilt a . long day's Journey. Their equip uients were of the prescribed arm) patterns, with valises on the crup pers of the saddles, and holsters :t the pommels, from which protrudei I the heuvy butts of horsemen's pistols Mr. Maxwell now reappeared. f??l j lowed by Cato and two other negroes whe went forward to atteud to tlx wants of the horses. "Never mind!" growled Sergean : Ilalbert. In a tone that waked up tlx ! sleepy hostlers, "I'll take rare of tlx | beasts." "Nay, r ~ good fellow," sold Mr ; Maxwell, "let the men take charge o , the horses, and you go to the house keeper's pantry, where he will glv< you some cold meat, and some old .la nialca to wash It down with." "I fear, sir," Interrupted Captaii Trevor, "that Sergeant 11 albert wll not sit down at your hospitable board ere he has looked out for our nags \V< have ridden them exceedingly hard to day. and they need his practiced care? no. ir you pi'-aso. iei mm uavu nis owi way." "Yea, Indeed!" anHwered Mr Moi well. "Go with the sergeant, t'ato and bring him in when he has attend ed to the horses. Now. Captain Tre vor. walk In; you are again welcome.' "Thonks; fjlad um 1 to get hern Why. sir, you have a baronial castle I hare not aeon such an entrance hal since I left Kngland!" Tbeae exclain utlons, uttered as they traversed tin hall, by the captain, were eclipsed b; his Hilmlr.ition when they rebelled th dining room "Prim ely. 1 declare lteally. I did not e*i??ct to tlud such i i mansion among these moun sins Such a Are, too?It d?>es one's hear good, even In this warm climate a thier season, for the night from til mountains are damn " i "Try a glass of Madeira, captain i and a slice of cold veuiaou." i "Thanks! Venison is delicious, an ? the Mederla of you Southern gent I* r men is au ainbroalal beverage" S RHjrlnic, the paiiunt son of Mars sente > himself. and ronimeu< ?-d operations devouring slice after sH> ? of veolsoc l / r Grain and Tobacco. ^ Returns to the Department of Agri- ___ culture at Washington, D. C., show the total production of last years crop of wheat and tobacco to be: ? Winter wheat, 399,807,25o bushels, 1 spring whe tt,227,951,685 bushels, corn, 2,244,176,925 bushels; oats, 29,648,126 bushels. Value wiuter wheat, $286,249,849; value spring wheat. $156,781,797; value corn, $953,868,801. Tobacco acreage, 1,037,737 acres: production, 815,972,425 poinds; value $55,514,627. Lk.TTKH to WALTKIt CaRTI.KIKJS. s HATESBI HO, 8. C. Dear Sir: The Trustees of Fair jUrouud.Cobleskill, N. Y., were glad t> v | pay 15 cents a gallon more for Devoe; ^ and no wonder. Two other paint agents said it would taW.; 15') gallons of their pain to cover the buildings. Our agent put it at 125 or lest. It took 115. On We saved them 35 gallons of paiut jc and pointing (worth $1 to $5 a gallon, 2JJ as the printing costs two or three times as much as the paint) less 15 cents a gallon on 115 gallons. Hay $110. 2J That's how to count the cost of paint. 1 he coot of putting it on is $d or $ 1 n 1 Jp gallon. You pee whnt that means. Do I *=?[ by Devoe. Yours truly, ^ K. W. Deyoe & Co., ^ S-i New York. 2S stop it. ^5 A neglected cough or cold may lead H5 to serious bronchial or lung troubles ^5 Don't take chances when Foley's Honey and Tar affords perfect security ^5 from serious effec's of a cold. J. D. ^5 Ttmraons. 12g a i.ire. at stake If yon but knew the splendid in mi s i of Foley's Honey and l'ar you would; ? never he without if. A dose or two . * will prevent an attack of pneumonia j or la grippe. It may sa\e your life rjr .1. 1>. Timnions. MJ1 Arthur Lee, a trainwrecker, was J given fifteen years in State prison by a Norfolk, Va., jur*' on Dec. iiTtli. which he washed down with conioua libation, occasional":> c\ lair.ii: "Delicious! Fit beverage lor a man- '^?r arch!" At last, is appetit" appeared ni* finished. although lie continued to take a sip of wine. Then, with a ll, n long sigh, ho arose, took off his sword belt, unbuttoned his ? oat and sat down f " In front of the tiro with the air of ra: . one perfectly contented with his re- 1 past and with himself. , Not so his host! He felt that In tie* 11 chamber above was a mine which, if touched, would blow up all his cher- * , lshed projects?and perhaps I.ord [t,x' Cornwallis had sent his present vis'l- !' tors on the rebel's tracks, if so. and * If they knew by whose invitation lCu an<1 pert I.oudon had conic to Huorgia, the fact of finding Idiu a guest at the ' "Stronghold." would make the chain " l:' of evldeueo perfec.. The more he a 11 thought of the matter, the tngiv desperate his case apjieurod. and i* was i , with a perturbed countenance that he heard the captain exlaini: ' Such a supper! 1 have not fared D,<. bo sumptuously since 1 was quartered *'1 i In Liverpool, and we used to sup at ";"1 . the "Star and darter.' in Paradise . , I Street! Hut now let us to business. 1" k First of all. Mr. Maxwell, let me con- J*11'' gratulute you. Ills precious majesty a: haw reversed the sentence of outlawry 11' against you as an a? tor in tiie revolu- T*"11 tlon of *4!V, and your son is to be reinstated in nil your confiscated es- Ul tales." j "Thank Heaven." devoutly exclaim- ^ ed Mr. Maxwell, "my long cherished I wfl" hopes are then to be realized!" I *as "Nay." interposed the captain, who | had Just drained the remaining eon- I cu'" tents of the bottle of Madeira into his ^ ''' glass, "nay. thank tleorge the Tliird ' and the Marquis of Cornwallls! Have ?,'? you any cigars?" "Excuse me for not offering them. <M'"1 Here are several kinds in this coffer <>r w 011 the mantel shelf; help yourself " hav< The captain was soon almost hid Wl , from view by the clouds of tobacco turn I smoke which he raised, and his host ' ,n was equally enveloped in his own , heart enjoyment. For himself, he 1 to i cared but little; but how joyous the 'hi * thought that his own personal inheri- the taneo could now lie transmitted to ids ' t),ls I son! Tills had ever been the summit ! of bis desires, and, in hope of their ! "1 . accomplishment, the young man had t ever remained in Scotland. An after- his ' pey had taken hlin after the fatal Held to > of Culloden, and had managed to so- f\it< i lure ror me cnuu iiic esiaic 01 ins uc- who I ceased mother. To reverse the out- tlnu t ' Uwry was more than this cunning Seei i man of law eouhl accomplish; lint Mr. and s Maxwell refused to permit the young n pi i man to cross the ocean as lie grew up, in the hope that something would oo- mar f ' cur. liy which he would recover vioi i -1 9 Olllc ,- "Eagles' frag." fhe home of his ancestors. Now. the han was removed, and l tlie delighted fether felt that ere long PP?d 1 he could clasp his son to his heart, in Ma> , the old paternal castle u "Capital tobacco this!" soliloquized ' on i- the captalu. "Wouldn't object to an- ^ - other bottle of that famous Madeiru i with it." well "Excuse me!" said Mr. Maxwell, her< : : starting from his reverie, and going i, i to the large sidelioArd. "An ubund- ordt 1- ante of everything tny poor house af s fords is at your service." root " "I knew it! Do you know that some doo: i. disaffected scoundrel has been talking ",PI ! falsely about you at headquarters? 'ia?' I Hints ha\e l>een thrown out that you f? ' i- ' were somewhat tinged with the revo- ; ' r?f n lutlonary Ideas of Mr Washington, 1 jr and that you had a hand in organizing M,M e> , a certain force of Piiarpshooters, of i" 1 >! j which more anon. Luckily for you? a,'? k here's to your good health, sir--my c"'" i! lord didn't believe a won! of It; and 1 ' t bore is the otticial aniiouucemeut of 1 t your good fortune!" ? ]>rawtng from his pocket a large, 1 I"'1 official looking letter, ornamented with , 1 I, a gigantic seal, he handed it to his ^ host, and then refilled his glass Break- V<1 d lug the vui, Mr. Maxwell scanned the j ^ j- 'contents, exclaiming, as he concluded: ' "r<': a | "God save the king!" d ' "Stop!" said the captain, "my glass i. Is empty again ?It's always empty. ' v l( Now. sir, to ytfur toast!" and another ' bumper of the ruby wine followed its r^:1 predecessors. i A 3, JOUE! (AT MY 8T0RE YOl: Wl USUALLY CARRIED GENERAL MKRCI1AN J TO SAY' NOTIIlNO O \ ORG ANS, SEWING Mi 2 [WWWWtMMMMi - QUIT CO The*e is no nee<l of w? when you run yet a bo Murray's Horchot A few ilo-cs of (his hoi initio dinte relief. A i> KN/A. ISKOSrillTI i ii r. iimwAi. A < nor!'. l'Ur UP m The = Murra i COIAJMI y Goods and Notio [. B. Harth Gla 10 much for you. friend Maxwell every man who has sueli wine Is friendi, now for ni?\ Lord Cornis. sir. has routed Hates at Camand the continental army is 100 11 depreciated to admit. 1 ?y any i< e, that another army ran l>o <1. Hut although the snake idveil, its fragments have retained r vitali y and we find small hands aging up in every swamp, whence sally out to kill, steal and annoy. . I.ord t'ornwallis has heard that of these ltands is being organized nhouts. and that Sampler h:>? sent >ung staff otlieer to eommand it. ge it into drill. So what does he but let us drink his health. Here's he conqueror at t'amden!" And !> lie had again drained Ids class, of hiccups testified to the potcnf tin- wine. *t me see.' he continued. "Olff 1 t'ornwallis thieiupt. he de orert t>? eheek mate this ihlceupl o, and so hero am I with my rl>. ready to ihiceup) enlist the lisis of I'pper (leorgia. With my mission In niv jioekei, a hundred s. uniforms and equipments at Aua waiting my ililcenpi m> orders, your aid. hang me if 1 ilon't break his little iliieciipi arrangement, look liere. Did Ma> .. .1 hang me don't make tlii < house my liiecupl I-quarters! Why I've one re, ruit ady!" Vho is it".'" Innntceit Mr \l saw wiMt d!situs' hat his K.ie.it 1 tecum in p inebriated, t's a Til lit tii'ri'i r i llor.y?a < ! ? :? loyal New Knglander, who i-t ina yon tlnd Bold " ). It's Dsn forth. Where did you him':" rust below* h??r? 11 old u? the eupt way and li to'd it. wrun-T. e nii8iindcr>t<<i d Mil tor v mi- ? s (hicilip. b > > i h i o ail i ; :u >. i' had not pik *i *h < ' \vso:ii? i. Hut lie's a trump! II !. enlist a h'criiM, < . a;. !i: a k. anil 1 told him t > <Iti s:o V *. id htm?tnake 'em r > n in?front i*upi. now! Ity t r -!;' " II- : captain's voire <1 a in \ . icommands. and ro m his nistl or took up the stra'n The liruto!" ejni ' d Yr V N !. who was too mu h di ip t ! v ?'i own cood news to r*?> : ; h vliat have been sa 1 .' :< o > ushered in Serp- . ' 11 ' i had been more ? . rat . . ! icii there was a wonderful! :*. < it of tobacco abou hi- pit had evidently been n .a po at that. Mready!" was his scntee; . k. on llndinB lii- coalman!. uYlis "Captain!" Turn out the iruard!" mum Y i- ? or t's no use" ex- 1.tinted the lit. ' Have t-? wait:" and is l * e, ho looker! suspiciously at >i . t well. Must carry him to 1>o,i think that will t the host coir 10. t'ato. take hold of his fee sergeant took the <aptaiu hv t ? aiders, and preceded by Mr MaxI who enrriod candles, the valiant > was carried to his room, whore was left in charge of his trusty uly. r Maxwell. In repairing to his own n. s opped for an instant : t the r of that occupied by ltupert. and i passed on. Ilis lirst intention been to advise the voting otHcer scape but then fears of detection rsoil his mind \f er all. Captuin vor might reason his rebellious .vs out of him. which would be a sonal advantage to the hrlnger ut of the interview. I.et worst le to worst, would it not lx< be tor iavo the young man, if obstinate in resistance to the kins. ut quioMy 'harleston us a prisoner and thus liaps avert much bloodshed Kn voring to comfort his con- iem c h su< h special reasoning. Mr. MtX' I retired r'ild as wore Mr. Mnxw- 1!'< restless ams? vague as were h s wakinv cries, it never once occurred to him t his conversation with Captain eor had been overhead?aye, and rheard by ids niece Aurora! I let niber windows were on the fronl lie "Stronghold," qnd she had thu? LL FIND EVERYTHING \ IN AN UP-TO-DATE / DISK ESTABLISHMENT, S E A SUPERIOR LINE OF \ /? V.CLIINE3, BIGGIES, &C. / TOUES. < .(; HAVE YOU PAID YOUR iUBSCRIPTION AND OOT A BUGGY TICKET? wm UGHINQl - I 'ariujj vonr LI*N(jS out ind, Mullen and Tar S ugpliolil remedy will (five 5^ ositivt* eiire for INKI.I"- it ?i AM) hlKKAS&S OF XTI - SPASMODIC IX t y - Drug- - Co. % 3IA, S. C. 3g WWMWflWWWff ns ^y Cash co. issware and Tinware. tj? ? only wen the arrival of the royal [ vinh sarles. but had heard. In the1 quiet of night. Captain Trevor Intromi" himself. F.nlisted heart and] s n;l. i:i ho cause of freedom, she1 feared th.it this nocturnal visit l>et r. 1 j )' 1 to the continental I > i i that vicinity, and determined ertain, if pnsbihle, the capt&in'fl < , ;id. While her uncle was arousing t! mtvants she threw on a morningv.v.q.per. enclosed he tiny feet In a ; . of i.ioccaslns. and noiselessly stole do>.ii -talis. Luckily, she had the I -.* of a large closet opening from the- dining room in which she enFcwueed herself, locking the door, and !!. n removing the key Hi?i sue might ob:erve what transpired. :-ho ;_avy all?heard everything. The M^UPUPP^'i^U^T^niosc adlier' tories hud lieen thus purI by the wily Lord Cornwall!*. filled her heart with indignation. Then ^RHfi . 1 cr innughts reverted to Itupert I.oudon. who iiad come by the express i :vii::! on of tlie now zealous loyalist. ><" that she loved him ifor that holy pa .-ion cannot be kindled In a rnald fs 1" .:t by every passing sparki, 1 ;u his deportment had certainly en1 . m1 her warmest sympathy. TerI ?. UT.d th very thought brought a I-'." h of indignation to her pale < < k->?. 1 >r uncle would stirrender his ; i' <? :iv a proof of his loyalty At any r.;?\ ??l:i* (oulil avert that disgrace fivrn the "Strungholdand while the ; ' nt .aptain w.i? sacrificing his so v..?y at the shrine of ltacehus. the t or ! tenir 11 <1 her plans for Uupert I . don'n e.s< ape. l'a ientlv did she i : in h r jilace of concealment uni I h-ird her uncle enter liis i s ' ati ' then she came forth, her ? - fa -* !* u with unnatural tire while ' r ii it. i!s v distended with the , ! .* is oi lu c aroused heart. ; i: ; i f.-ele.-sly. she had almost - .re 1 the staircase. when she i c.u \i-?'.ently in contact with some ar uhstanco wliicli fell to the x a h. ivy .sound. Aurora, al s thrown down herself, was startI il hut for fears vanished as she l.i .n! tk v 1! known tunes of Cato's i vc'io, cx lalming: A \\"i*j,t what'* dat?" I' v.*h ipere 1 Aurora. "Come i t. the d nitig room!" And she ret 1 h * , - there Cato soon made ,i ' .. i and the firelight show< i '. ; a . a J slightly cut <>ne of his p-< t r.t l'ps. w hich formed tlie ft : ' :< of his face and ef1 t.ai'y rhi. -hied hi* flat nose. lc* said in a surprised tone. if. .< I \ : just a ereepin' up to >. io. ni >! rs "It in and you < omes a " and pushes nie over kerv. l'a1 > v.e should liere men* t > i \%. a !a ihful old servant, who . r ii .1 u; : ntu y ai the "Strons< < i i t'oning Mr Maxwell's t> v. i h him when en}. : t i'.o wants of 11 i n mistics. . . 1 .1 > 11 v. irh to so? mo Calo!" N. i - M '11 ?r i (lore's come i i I; !> . and \vul lilui (lore's v ' do Meanest sort o' Nov. (1 > servant would _ ' >ii 1 : a1 d >i > F'?onor had he ? 1 >;>;io ' Ji - > ??:i do horse of dat gontl> i 1 t it::.l In de trail, dan he t.?l. lati!o:n and look him all ol?er. Saw ,i n: at r linden," says he. 'Boon ridden hard." l?on ho axed me 'bout do hoi - l?u 1 didn't know a thin?. Now, when ho not into do house, ho p ills out a hook and arter reudlng in It. says he "lint's do horse!' Pbn he nxod iuo in and den ho said. 'Nctier rn'nd?nuniajr will show." So. Miss M'cr.?, 1 t! 1 11 l? ! 1 you all about It." This redo: Mr.i Aurora's anxiety to effeet Kuperts escape and, taking t'ato with h> r. she went up stiiirx. The ronin no\t t iha' occupied by the young continental was lino-copied, and Cato thus ctTe< lt d m entrance by the panel door, one t f those concealed r commtinica'lons peculiar to all residences of that epuli. Upturning w> his mistress, the trusty servuuT mported that llupert was sleeping, wi:fc j I U III: CU> IIIM uu. ' *