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PS 2S HSH5ESESHSES1! |^==the = / a~d5S> shrouded in heavy masses of dei >?S clouds, the stars were veiled, nor K the nifrht wind, with Its forest m m murs, intrudo upon the stillness yl the scene. To Utmert i.nminn <. > the relief of the guard aroused the nse happy lovers from their dream, did "itupert," said Aurora, 'you must lur* leave, or daylight will render your escape Impossible. I.ot me guide you 'IPW'1 una ?aa by I will tell It to you; but now thin ?V poor fellow I* la *r?*nt tfony. alone. Cannot Miss Maxwell attend him?" rr locked from the outside, but on IVT/-1 mine It, the room was empty. I l^|vl i assure you that there Is no one In w Ann BBS 5 _- _ ^'' WJvSSBa ISG. WITH 8UOKS A N K^f if] ix HVArsv 'i>n>v<(iUT)i'ww ai. i.nrr.i. | WEB O] jj FATE | Gr. A Revolutiona y 8c F[n ! t-jry watcher, this solemn ?iuiet \ pJ Indeed welcome. The-confusion r] tendant upon the arrival of the rou In dragoons had placed him in an age [jj of suspense; but now that had fat fy away, and his heart evoked, in pi Ln soul-worship, the bright spirit of , [jj rora. IJeepljr buried in thought, fill} rJ 8at indulging ln the dreain-like revc Ulll "] ?hope and sadness blending in (n mind, like the aiinlieht ami the uH down stairs by the servants' passage, vas where you can pass through the garH*" den and gain tWo woods." ted -But promise me again. dearost, 'uy that you will never wed another." led "Never, never! 1 feel that my heart e Is yours, and tr j hand shall remain Vi" my own until you eliitm it." j * 0 Words could not express the pu?h l'"19 of rapture which tilled Uupert's soul; j and covering Aurora's trembling lips I "Certainly. Indeed, I was Just thinking of sending for you when you came In, to place these Maxwells In ' yoiir hands, as my dispatches Inform w>t ine that you have r miplete Jurlsdlc tion. I took the responsibility of keep* *?' Ing them confined. because I had good wo1 proof that they hail been, if they were now not. disaffected to his majesty. Resides, a brother otfk er of mine baa bre promise of the lady's hand." i onruslonr exclaimed Foster. "We TJKK' y uow expect to bo attacked." riKMO1 lr. Vernon did not say a word, but C11AR h a look of deep disappointment RKAS( I a frowning brow, l?e left Hie room UL I entered tliar occnpted by the _____ muled son of Mr. Maxwell, lie sleeps." said Aurora. "Ilad t yjjl i not belter see bis father, and ak this to him carefully?' h Thank you for the suggestion." re - - < ixv.ii-uivi.iia, 4W. rtiK WJ TIGHTENER AND CAN :UiRINK YOt HFO WH8KL FROM VEHTgI.5. mm OES FOR ALLOTHER WORK IN /Vl >N A RLE PROPORTION. - -ATE ACKSAHTU, WHEELWRIGHT AND BUI! L ' ~3B| WYWWWWWWWWWttWVW _ AI TIT1 i iht ? 'riXKCCp^P| ,DINoCONTTtACT<w|^^^^^BH -.J J i TV r/> t '"* $?$8Mi | By BYRON DOWLI! ^.5 EsmsBsraErasHJE STESE "Who is t.horo?" asked v/hen she had roach.d (Ik1 d .?**' ];or room, at which roine one outside Kept un a loud knot-kin Qj j ow of uu April day. VG E A sain there was a knock at tka A cret door. Rupert, by some niy? iSc/Sy sympathy, had expected to hear Springing to his feet, he stood heft the panel to greet her to whom Aurora pledged his love, oor of ' Did you know that tho dragee on the ||n(t returned"?" inquired Aurora. 1 . . Bering at the doorwnv with mod. *"*" with passionate kisses, lie promised ' hor that he would soon return, "ltut," ho corn-hided, ' if your uucle endearors to force you Into any alliance, you will seek refuse among the gallant * patriots V" jie "I will," replied Aurora in a confiding tone. "But you must not linger longer. Come;" and with her finger . to her 111>3. as a caution that silence wa; necoB-ary, she opened the door l?y f*?it 1 "Not r-oiidon!" Interrupted .Mr. Vcr- pH? non. an angry flush over-spreading his ?lo face. cou "No Indeed! Why. this I.ouJun Is a rebel?not a comrade. And by the way, Mr. Justice, I will have him Til v ugh! before you after breakfast, r Trevor (who is the bridegroom ex- t pedant) Is not disposed to have me re- rlel tain liiiai as a prisoner of war." fell "I'll take care of him!" exclaimed the ?d the lawyer, ai d she was a^ain ^ ne at the side of the sufferer's J en aptkr xv. ?5 E KlIAKI'KIlOOTEltS' COl'HT ^ MAUTIAI,. IV 'lie "Sharpshooters.'' af.cr IV.eir 4S torlous pursuit of the "Dragoons." ^3 hack to Danforth's house, where V were Soon loinori hv thnir rrmi ? y^ji t wuui Thc-e is no need of wearing: your when you can get a bottle of lurray's Horehound, M A few doses of this household reoif immediate relief. A positive cure EN/A. tli'ONCiirris A\D ni> Lr NOS out 'ily will ylve &? . ;ir.t(ii.'4 in- 2s* .? ?. ?A. <io<- 111", ..I1M .UUXWI' your lather's <>1<I friend. and th adviser of your uaHc. I aui M linn. just from Sio land." "Well, sir:" Tan you not grant mo a ft wonts' inl'Tvlew? 1 have Intel of Importance to communicate.' Tluro was v.a: something i tone of his v. ico that grated 1 nnon tl?o lis oner's car and s ii. u is embarrassment. p le^al ..j 8ltsppeted as much. What 1 r. \ or- been their success?" asked Uupc eagerly. "I>cfcat. or I am mistaken. T \v rt:o- lower hall is tilled with wouuded no ligoaee sentries have been withdra ( from otir doors. Now it; tho time I :i i.so y0lir escape." iai-..!y "Will you accompany me?" ho rev Aurora trembled f??r n c* I springing luu k the bolt. A glance ln:o )(ls tho upper hall satisfied her that no >rj I one was on watch, and beckoning to j Itupert to follow her, she conducted ,jic liiir. down a small back staircase. used ,n. by the servants, into the basement kvn The kitchen was occupied '" >* the guard Tor ' u' ,1,oy wrrp ,f'? intent on a gamp of t(, hear the passers l?y their doors. A moment more and he was nn In the garden, where .1 long trellis. Mr. Vernon, with a enuckle of satis- j rnd faction. Then a shade came over Auj h;m. and he turned towards the door, slni saying: "By your leave, then. I'll en- chli deavor to persuade Miss Maxwell to enstay wi li her cousin. After breakfast par we'll see about this rebel." j for HastenlnK up stairs, lie knocked at 1 me: Aurora's door and was promptly ad- j tire mittcd. She was plainly dressed, and niaj as he entered Instinctively turned her In es who had beon so well armed at ^ rust a. rigs and chickens were ^5 iglitered. and the huge kitchen tnney was soon occupied by a do?- ^5 amateur cooks, while others pre- ^ I ed a long table before the house ^5 J the coming breakfast In the mtime a few who were somewhat d. stole a little sleep, but a large lorlty of the men passed the night ron?r.*it nlatinn?_ P.rnv Hnntare THK THROAT A MI - SPAS! (ROUP. PUT UP BY : : rhe - Murray - D COLUMBIA, S. c. fmwwMwmjmwm plied. "To-morrow, Mr. Vcri shall be happy to see you. if yi obtain jk rmission into what is \ lyjny prison. Hut to-night I in ilino an interview." .\ pause ensued, when Mr. \ replied with great suavity: course 1 did not wish to trouh] Miss Maxwell, although exit anxious to converse with you Mibje t i?r great important c t< ion, I hn?l never before occurred to Iter: \ i>u can tlio tone In which the entreaty v irtr.nl- made was fraught with meaning. ^ ust do- she eould not reply. True love hti the power of giving a few simi ,'ernort words an eloquence beyond tin 'Of l meaning; and they create a feoll e you. i far front earthly things remove rcmely ; shedding a bright gleam along t oa a heart. ICupert observed her hesi > z on. , tlon. c't covered wit!i a luxurious erap*?-vine would enalde him to reach thi wood.* . . undiscovered. Q . "Now," sai.l Aurora, tn a voice nearilc choked with emotion, "fareweel:" jr and ere Itupert could reply, she had ?<t turned and disappeared into the )(j~ house, lie was alone. For a second, ho " wild and fearful denola- i : tion cauio over his spirit, hut height | hope soon Inspired hl:n with srltterin_r eyes towards a looking-glass. to pee wes if her countenance l>e rayed any signs tula o;' agitation. At any rate. Mr. Vernon 1 vow perceived nothing out of the way. and , "!>c after the usual interchange of rourte- v%er si^s. he Inquired after her uncle's less health. the; "I cannot say." replied Aurora, ' for can I am a prisoner here, and li". ! think. A h; also under lock and key ' the No: so.' said Mr. Vera no. "for the "i?rv ( tther-browncd by exposure. re<-upl- Y J ited '.heir visit to Augusta, and red th.it the Buceessful stratagem at coon hunting all hollow." Nor c those who had beon left behind i eloquent in self glorification, as y narrated their exodus from the ip. or the'.r subsequent attack, s the sun rose the bugles rang out matin-call, quickly followed by nn o frnnelior - 9 1% ex e!..nn1 1 ?? DON'T SKIN PEOPLE. IF you want a NICE, CLEAN SIIAV with sterilized inst rumetits go to the JEROME HOT! cot Wn il ? . S3 ^Plj . _ jy^. jaw E, Hot Towflij 'i HL BARBER SHOP | [ " ' " - ' " UMBIA S. C. To morrow morning I shall do i the honor of waiting on you." "Cued night, sir." s.iid Anrori n his footsteps revetted along tl rage, slie burs into tours. The of the day and evening had roini unnerved her. hut her tears we bitiir. The unwritten poetry < heart was gushing forth in that shower, deep thoughts of love ling wi h the woman-like eurr? myself ; "Why remain." ho asked. "to 1 j come .he prey of the- oppressive m n: and 1 !?>n< of royalty? I'ereh.inco to ho dr: io [in-;- | [: ! to tlio altar l?y that odious Trev< events 1 who already revels in antlclpatl letoly over yoip- charms. No. no. dearest A re not rora! Fate has aaain brought us if her pother; do not now desert one w pearly adores vnu beyond his own existence uPnp- "Impossible." -lie mnruiured, vvi nt of ' evident ntiihnrrnviininiii (0 } visions of a happy mc >tin:r. c.i-il'iiK n | a lingering look at tit? t!o r through ir- I s^,> ',ai' vanislio I. ho darted. r)r j with Joyous stop arid elastic lre.tr . in ori i 803 rc'' ',is vontniand. (J While this happy interview lnd j transpired in tiie upper story <>f the jlu "Stronghold." there was a pairful scene in a room on the lower floor, 'l which had heen appropriated to Mr. Vernon. It will he recollected tint civil power overshadows military <lo- hre: sputssiu: and my lirst stop was to an- nev mil ('apt. Foster's despotic de ree. nor I'.ut you. Miss Aurora, are n? d ?d be- ; for low. where a young countryman, who rel was wounded last night, craves your was ministering care." bro' Aurora started and turned pale. r.?u!d i l>o thit ltupert liad l.een ^1C wounded and re-captured? * c?rl lin nrnn/lof U t_ t lol v? ? V* vuvkvi , tuc Otf;UCIl 1 Ml \kfast. A more bountiful repast er gladdened lutugry appetites, wis there any lack of applicants the rich golden contents or a liar- nr hi of ;lic hosts old apple brandy. It R : n Jovial scene, nor did a single w appear douded by the thought L perhaps ere t'ne sun set snni" ?>f ? i revellers would lay gl>a3ily __ lses uj>o:i a bloody Held. An at- [-? ' i- i le most expert barbers. Kv is the best to be bad, atui above ail eve brush, everything used is llinrunghlv > IS ISTHE ANTISEPTIC AGE A k for an E'ect erytLing we use ry rnz^r, every .1 ? r" :ztd. * rie Massage. It'aflne. l V"*' ^ pure feeling. while rciuembrun 11:rj past Interview (littered tl h"r memory as il" on wings. Mr. Vernon, foiled in lii? attc to siAurora, strilled out n]> lawn before the iiouse. Ii was r iy nigh:. but the beauties of i t wore lost upon his calloused v. hose only idol \\n- gold So f I nl been sum sftil ln;t now tl ti poarance of A!.wander Mnvw res of "Nay." urirad ltupcrt: "spurn not r irou;:h s*.t!t. I have neither wealth nor till to l.ty at your feet: hut 1 feel that rt]i*. to can make you happy: while I. possei >ii the ln?? you. should envy nought in car i love- or heaven. I.e ?i~ tly. then, and c 11:;ture Joy the blesrinits of liberty." heart, Aurora loved. That electric passii nr. tie j does not germinate rapidly in cold io | world-trained hearts, but in t] 1.11 f>T>. i li!-?.l?la ?f H.r, I. ?4^.1 the lnvvyri hid rn.~ogniy.ed Sandy Mcog Grcgor anions t?i;? wound d brought Y In liy the dragoons. and had him < on... veyed Inlo his own n-oni. The sin*- 1 (j( goon, on examining t!i young man's wound, pronounced it dangerous, Iiut a-- the patient was inso.i3il>*e soon aff?r ho was laid down, nothing >11 dellnite rould I n ascor ainod. Mr. or l)r> \ emon refused to lo.ive the BitflTerer's .. side, wheiv lie sat through the nleht i?/u nwiiuvi mm 11 i>, I .' 1 Inquired Mr. Vernon. dec! An Inclination ?f the head was tlie a,nr. only response, for her heart was too "( full for speech. "he "Your promised hr'uesr.'on;. young yet lady: your cousin Alexander. Poor thai fellow, he was the mark for a rebel hul- ken, lot last niirlit. and 1 know you will trio! not refuse to administer to liis wants." Tfor "Tin. I will not." eagerly replied rpe:i ( j.i hk; nnuuKiiuia nan ueen ded upon. but those who hear . s think little of (lea li. 'lentlenten,' said Serjeant .Tones. / re we lire, ea in?r and drinking. I not saying a word about the roan . ) cntcr;ains us. Now lie is a Yan, we all know, but his Yankee / k at Augusta was hard to heat." e loud cheers interrupted the tker. who soon resumed with more _ , Ml HI T !' II AT MY STOKE YOU WILT. FJNDE\ USUALLY CARRIED IX AN U GENERAL MERCHANDISE ESTA TO SAY NOTHING OE A SUPER ORGANS, SEWING MACHINES, 11 "ERYTnrx? \ P TO-DATE ) BL1SHMEKT, ) ion LINE OF i I GGIKS, &o. ) j. arod t i Rivo h'm ureat uneat h'l ?v !v did ho pa ti to ami fr<?. i tiiR in cartons speculations as yotmir mail's whereabouts. ani i > tnrr : n> to his return to him. h * wan in t int vicini v ho ha doubt. a id ho was ahmit to ro s :itry at tho door if lie had so. die nnswrrini; a description ol when ho hoard the distant sou a Vtdiov of ii-istnl rv 1 iw( i : dness. soon strikes root, neiher is its prow utlulsr- checked l>.v recollections. I'ntutor* to the tn those iirls which relinenient h I con- adopted to conceal the'wildest p.i That , sion >f the sou!. bright glances Hash* *1 no ) from heneath her downcast, silk* tk the ' eyelashes, while a h ippy smile illun n any nated her conn cnancn. Yet she con him. not speak her thoughts, for her hea nut of was too full for words. f "\V,. -i.. - ,'jJ apparently lost in thought. though oe[>(j casionally a spasmodic twitching s showed that his passions were excited, |and hen lie would gnaw his nails, as j it eager to find vent for his rage. Day li:ul dawned before the wounded buglor was restored to a consciousness of I I his situation, when lie partially raised .t himself on one elbow, gazing around him with a look of confused anguish. . At lirst he rmihl not roonl) nr monmrv Aurora, wno.-e mind w:n relieved of conl Its sad fears, anil whose kind heart ovci prompted her to hasten to her cousin's the bedside. pre: "I knew It." said Mr. Vernon. "Now him let us hasten to him, for he is In Th great distress." ralb Hastening down stairs they found "1 the surgeon by Alexander* bedside, the endeavoring to hind up Ills wound. year "Is it dangerous?" lias ily Inquired [hlcnce. -lie hasn't come from - the s-ea. hut he don't go over te enemy." Again shouts of applause >ted the orator. "And let's have r to head us. and no one else." altera ted cheers were followed hy Buv i for "I ?a.nforth! IVanforth!" ^ 'el low-sol fliers," said he. rising at -whead of table, "it is not iuany I s since I first came here, frojn northern birthplace. The fruits Your Ooods of The B. Hartley C * " $ ' jj'MjjfBBi 'ash Co. ly. ;! s ' .<1 ?haPKO. bill .. \ir< s oar. r.art a third, close at Lrou^'. t a!! the soldiery out up open Fpaco. "1 are not pet tin) ^ Ifitli?? TIi'w wore. as was related ii preceding chap or. nor was it i:of.ire the fugitive* appeared, n mii-iii.- Kill nil Hill .immi UK.'. SUHl U r. in port: "yet in tho honesty and pari hand, j of tnv own hoart 1 lind proof that i >n lite homage is not unacooptahle. Witho you, eartli would he a desert?wii hope you. the sun would shed a more gloi ? pep- ous effulgence, the moon cast a soft I?"m.-e ii-u. tmv future pthwav . i the life. Come, tlien. and from the dep Ions of my unbounded affection I will o(b lovim* you rii'h treasures of happiness." how ho came whore lie was. for to the pain of his wounds was mingled a recollection of Int.le?shots given anil . received?plunging horses?and the attendants of a (light. Then, taming i partially round, he started as if ho r)j. had seen a ghost, and sank hack ex"""" "I'oor Sandy." exclaimed Mr. Vernon: "do yon fool much p:tin. lad:" Mr. Vernon. tf.i7.iii;r :tt the surgeon :is rthough he would read b's heart> 11,1 secrets a!T:ti "I hope not. .lust now I found him r'ou very uneasy, but I have jriven him a' some opium, which will soon put him a to sleep. When he awakes I think you tricl will lind him becter.'' And the surgeonTe?T^T^fTen?n??7!ffi^^uTW?59r Aurora immediately saf down by "'ne tlin nn/l .If ItS ?>, ? l.l ? .l nh-v ay industry are visible around us ir did I seek to take part in publlr irs until the outbreak of this r1?v s war. Our position thpn is known [l of you. and if I assumed the part i fox. the spoils of my 'Yankee v/ill enable many of you to fight ^ lion3. (Jentlenien ? fellow-sol- A iV "M U'iV Vki'iifn UUmriiili I xpllcable circumstances have de- \ ftil 1IC r.f nnr r*r\ v B atesburg, S. C. at a steady. slow trot, by th'ret they pa sed the s j> ?t whore Mr rion stood, ho noticed that inn tlie middle-rmk nion wore pn woumled. and wore sustained by rotnr.-ulos on either side. Sonn dies, :?>o, were empty; hut the trained steeds kept their plate"Thank Heaven!" ex Itemed tain I'es ?r. "we are at last whe ? m roe v, hat i- nn'nK on a rout >s. As I "Knpert. dear Kuport!" faln:lv e . Vnr- I claimed Aurora, who l'elt that el ny of ' could not Ion;: resist such earnest c ihaldy ( treaty'. their | "My love?my own," he passionat e sad- I ly replied, and clasping her to h Will- throbhinsr heart, lie imprinted tl Ions, lingering kiss of first love upc rap- I'^r lip-1- "Why not share my fiigh re wo The Sharpshooters must lie near i id us. hand: and we can remain quiet amor x_ is mat rcauy your asked the surie foror. as it doubtful whether he was not the victim of deception. "Yes. yes. And now. Sandy, what possessed yon to treat nie as you have I done?" lf> "O. do not come preaching to roe, if >n ^ou *'annul '"tip ,no I re had enough t of that; and if I n? to he liung. give lt" nie u|? at once." Cold drops of agony stood on the | vnv ^ruur MUU- ?'" ness of her sex began hor work of sold mercy. The pillows were rc-aranged, omn a damp handkerchief laid on the suf- hav< fcror's parched brow, and he was soon 'G<1 more quiet, -t'alm and collected lier beer radiant eyes veiled by their long We*i lashes, and the color banished from an^ her cheek, she looked like an angel of Oem mercy, t'nto enlered with a summons I air to breakfast, and Aurora urged Mr. TV I 1~. 1 i_? w.' wui vv/uiuiauuri. lUUIl^, \ ierllke. and \Vith the highest reejendations, I had hoped lie would ; won our confidence, and have us to vie ory. I fear we have all i sadly mistaken, hut no matter. I he true to the cause of liberty. " n if yon wish nie to head you until era! Marion can detail some me. 1 I i proud to accept." 11 lis modest harangue was warmly V & V ^ WlLt Jr^ HCL* YOU Cures MALARIA ? CONSTIPATION AMD ALU ?R SILMENT9 Ah. Mr. .lusli e. is tli:it you. were lucky, sir. to Invo come when you di<l. for we have fa lie p nice s-rape. Look at that poi .-'.or. if you wish a specimen of nliu." Mr. Vernon, turning. saw tw? : )nns helping a wounded contra dismount. Then, taking hint In arms, tkey wore carrying him in lions", when the lawy.r eso'.cil 1 Yoft j tho mountain-! until the war is over hero : "What!" said Aurora, raisin:; lu n Into j dove like eves with a confiding c >r hu- ! prossion. "You will nut surely lea\ their your command. or desert tlie glorioi cause which you have so gallant! ? ilra- espoused V" ido to 11 upert hung his head, and she co their ' tinned: to the "Itesiiles. my uncle may yet redeei tim his yesterday's conduct. Never i? younj* man's brow as he spoke; his J ,r hollow eves wore of an unearthly hril- I x liancy, and he tossed his arms in 0 agony. is '.My poor Sandy," said Mr. Vernon, ly in a soothing tone, "you know that I have ever humored your foibles, and, ' n. had you not ran away on committing j that rash act. I should have protected : m you. Ikm't lot. that trouble you. I (x. though, for I have a full pardon for . ?.-? uuu i<? s", tiiaioniiK reiiminuiB reCP with the wounded man. The opiate rhee had soothed his nervous system, but ridir It failed to quiet his excited spirits. -.y For some time Aurora did not attempt exol; to connect ids disjointed expressions; ser?: but the sound of well-Known name at- road tracted her attention. . "Surely lie raves!" she ejaculated an,i with a shudder. Th Rut then, as if relating his conduct amo< ivea. nor had the echoes of the rs died away, when a man came _ jjr up to the head of the tahle. urely the British are not coming." limed Danforth, recognising the pant of a patrol sent out upon the to the "Stronghold." 'o'. but Major I-oudon is eomln.r. I thought you'd like to know It." icre was an angry movement a? tiiose who heard this an. m. "W S J? EVERY BOTTLE GUAR itrln A?? ^ ?1 ANTEE3. PRICE 50 CENTS. \ V<v "What!" lio exclaimed: "Aloxi nad xr*undod. loo!" The recognition was evident mutual one. I'<?r the wounded Ft retching out Iiis anna, vainl fleavored to servtk. I'm a er ^n>'i from his mouth eliokod h tnrance. and he was hurried hat ;-?rovz! >* i. ort: .1 hv Mr. \'i other wounded men were alsi ried wil.h'::i dnor* irliern ?'? "? iiuler! fore ?1 i?l lie seek to oppose my happ ness, and I cannot thus leave Ills pr ly a tectlon." man, "Hut should he attempt to force yo v en- Into thi- alliance with Trevor?" askf imson Uupert. who was convinced, on a mi i> hi meat's rollection. that it was wren o the to Aurora to share his truant fo rnon. tune. it far- 1 "lie will fall in the attempt." r< ,?r.v,t nlii' l Vnrnrn "I f<?rn I ii- you. And now, lad. do you huow 0. whoro you are?" 'In my cousin's imu-o," gloomily re- ' j 1T, piled Sandy; "but I in dying here. Is ,(j Mr. Maxwell safe?" ^ "lie i?; and <>. how glad he will be . to roe you." , i ( r1 'O. how 1 aufTcr! Can you not do something for me? ran he not? O. I K. shall go mad!" i 1 I ""'atienec ' iu ins minor, no recapumateit a series I nonn Df dark deeds that made the watcher | Clicc at lt!s side tremble. Eagerly did she listen, as if treasuring every word, j.^ and long before the tale ?>f crime was , , . ,. , , . . , banc] told, sinking on her Knees, she imp'.ored divine pardon for the culprit? crjnJ iivine protection for the object of his i . plots. I n:? Meanwhile Mr. Vernon had been 1 jonf. erarmly welcomed at tho broalcf&st ta* | ' ,'<v. icemont. but Dnnforth at oura , ~LJ_l kod it. Hence!" he shouted. "Now hoy?. | 11! The first man that lays a ? I on that young man, or insults J ? J dies! It looks :iv though he was inally guilty, but. notwithstanrlhe may be innocent*' ouhted. grumbled Sergeant s. i miici mdru t's in the Hard1* we've got i /are Co . ware Line fV:| it hall nv:'.< oonvnr'o.l into a ho: Thort Captain I'o: tor lilmsolf f,*.:4ril, aliou half way boiwvci b r:>?> mil tin* o 1 :,os of tin- Min i:i;a fori i'xli t tine thrill to In 1 vt. 1:? r< Mr:). 1 to tlto house. 1 |io fo;i"a I liis >ti!nlt i as in the ?i i >n"i, UN. .i?-sln? the perils ant r of the day.' It was o\ I'm they c:it? rit. noil a li:j*!i?t Io*? <ir ? ? ? ? ?I - * i ? - ? w.v.MUl -piiat. \Div novcr to wed any one except? s-? a li.-re her vobe faltered for her lov i the 'nut taken the ndvan ago of her mail onnil- enly reserve; but ltuport hastened t vigi finish the remark, saying: v11ere j *"Iiupert Loudon, you would say; ining and attain lie elasped tier in his arm 1 the Then, sitting down side by side, tin iilent young eottp! told their loves in th opin- j roll tide of the calm night. IIol .v 1 "Patience! lias that boon taught 0 me'; or have I led a life of deceit Put . j. listen. Who do you think has been ( 0 here? nay, is now here?" "Who?" exclaimed Vernon, his eyes kindling with eager interest. Listen," said tho wounded man; . and Vernon l>ent over his couch, re- j 1 ^ peat lug his question, "who?" Rupert London." replied Sandy. In j H li'acin.r tnnn of vnl?n llt-^ I !>le i?v the officers. I ? " "Look here." said Captain Trevor: 'as a kind's justice you have a risht a :o marry people, and t think I must ft!ul jet you to do t lie job for me." nio;1 "And to whom"/" ther "That's a fi od one! Why. sir. Miss j ,ria' Maxwell i3 the only lady within a ^er( I core of miles: and as she has prom- ' sod to marry me within a week, I KO?r ihoucht that I would bespeak your <liei iicnic, mi . nun nii.'n i >aninrt i?. w I want yon to take your rifles 'fall In, wliile I send the adjutant 4 a guard to arrest hini. 1 don't ( n to move until afternoon, so e's time enough to give li'm a fair I, and if proved guilty, let him suf. . the consequences." Mint's fair!" exclaimed several, and i the sergeants were forming r respective squads, while I.yds ardner Hardv vare Co. 9 . .. % i i .m . . i ..;;? i i:: .i nil liip-.i li.'il < r. 1 In ih moi rvivi .? Trevor arimiriiii: /niii!:ir> ill'.v of tlit*;r reient ; * " \- v' " 111 < "J r? li.? i i irr! 1 <> mi. r:iii v v.-ill r. ' -i for tlu* ?V|v < 1' t" '.i: 'mi e'iii r lms pvi'ii \ !. and :: : l,i ?t:i* y. iiy. I lie; :!i< jiucl ff V it." ' i 'ii umo. wnen trie noart may revl will iTi'nfr. out intrrnption in tlie witching bib : tin- tit' pure affection. only surpassed li is ill- the joys of a higher world. If ev< a ray from tho>e heavenly sphere < ap- pills tin"' gloom of earth's fairest cr< rrmv a:ions if over the light of hope tuui hnr J- liio oheoli of despondency?if cvt ho n art f i -I folds li s rustling p'Dions t men. contemplate a s -no of earthly happ n< =?s. it is when the solemn hour < 1 falling u|M?n hot iron. "Now you can | s ' guess why 1 risked my life." * "My own Sandy," rejoined Vernon. \ j "Hut von must not talk now. lad. for , '3 I i evidently exhausts you. Itemaln j iju.ct a nionient, and 1 will endeavor r 1 | to procure you rolief," li-stenlns into the library. Mr. Ver n-ui found Captain 1-ester, who, liko * a sohlier, was up. attending to tervlces." I t?n"It will fiivo me great pleasure to 1 ,n'Ff jerfornt the ?eremony for Miss Max- " veil." replied Mr. Vernon, adding to I'11!1 liinself: "but not to you young popln- r?a!l ay. Then iv asked, "How about this Iva! of yours':" ttfte "WhoV" eagerly Incurred Trevor. W3 'This l.nutfon. I luv information "1 i^einst hi at as & prominent rebel, and j ^UP fear that I niav be forced to ^nd him B<l?h \<ith a sad heart, was sent on his sion. __ e did not go far. for he >oon mot j ort Loudon, coming alon^ the _ _ ( I. The patrol had ridden into a by- -< i. but quickly returned to the road t[ Nk r he had passed, and now cut oil J? re rent. ^ ([ tack asrnIn. my dear fellow." Paid ert, with an honest Joy that only (> Ce 'd to Lydston's emliarrascmcnt I * k/V. V ' . - -/>W * > ' ??.*??^.**?_ VORMSimI' 23 Years Res Lei aS! & T BOT.T? ?V A ^TrE^TcREAM J RfflJFUGEl; . ? D^.M in yulJiVy. (' i; y * ho \v iv." r m In i n y t'>Ty.rt. S:i*k!v M !r?zor < :.ii a'.' 1 (' " I ' t . ii .if v. L. ^ ' s 1 at? ?\ I'( f.i . r. ii i 'ii I'u: iii'lrn J;e '!. ;t yoiiiiL.' ii;.T. \k lion woiimir 1 he so. in 'I lotli J' Uii." "Woll lit- replioil < ";i 1 osier. "Had If displayed any ill' y.eai on our side. I sImiiIiI liavr Dim t is t '.ii: i wakened by tho pur j . ;i a:-.il . ii .1 vawji i?f .wo lovimr spirit: c'\.o lb -iU'tlb ss of tho future, thos >r |y >:i5ir hearts frankly confessed thoi ,vard- uiutual passion from its tlrst rlawnlnj F.ven T y won- not skUI'til in analyzing thel a!T<' tion -they only felt its powoi and bowed to it. and enjoyed it. Ve: ptain ] enjoyed it. For what earthly enjoi lack meat an compare with the aflfeotio sho <?: youthful an I unnracticed heart: i til" uuuuuu (ii in.* v'uuiin&nu. \li. Mr. Justice,** said ho. "I wi?h you pood mornlnp. It was perhaps ( (> well 11mt you came on in advance of ^ ' j us ye.s.ordjiy, for we had hot work." | ' ' 'So I have learned from a poor fel- , ,r lw with you. who received a bad ' : wound in his side." ' | "Jlis side? You must be mistaken, for I have seen all the men. and do , " " no? remember such a wound." to Charleston." I "But ho is an officer," remarked ! Captain Foster: "a gallant fellow too, i hav< 1 think " Brit "Sorry for that." said Mr. Vernon; thon "hut 1 have orders to try suspected persons, and he is on my list. Sipv i with posing that you send for him. and then j senr should you dispatch a party across in- | nien to Carolina for reinforcements, they I who nnn utn* tr I nrrlfi fes!" he replied. ? tut what Is the matter? Tlere T ? es aped from the clutches of the , i*h lion, and you greet me as igh I was on my way to he shot." Excuse me. major," said I.ydston, i evident emotion, "but your ab- ??'11 e has prejudiced some of our ?'d against you. and Mr. Danforth, i in they have elected commander. ,r?,l ?? * ? tesburg Drug C 1 , o. *~" ? ' Mm: the same fate awaited hi lie had fallen inlo !!:< rel>< Is" h ?o lie did v.: 11 to rtn his.; heat." "lie's a si ran up lad." said th< net. "Just n< w I sec that he h;i Ji.-ieij the sympathy of this- ji they have sent up from t'harh * 1 - has i il en the hoy into his i jxud v/oii 1 <1 have the surgeon atte his wounds before any of the oil Im ir VV:1" love with all tiio sincerity an ands, j simplicity of nature, and wih a so : cum intensity, never to be exper ? ?or- enced again by those whose feeling is en ; are hackneyedV Talk of childhood' is ice glee, or of the tranquil sorenity c ston. | riper years?the first of love is th room irohicn age of human exigence. Alas nd to 111at it passes as rapidly as the fable lets" ' one of :he world has done. Rut whil it lasts let vomic hoAi-ts nninv li . i i a:s is u trumpeter, 1 believe, u I | ' who has boon known as Sanily Meg Gtettor." s , 'O. the deserter. Yes, i new rc| member that be was peppered by e those confounded rillemen. Hut where ,j Is heV" , "In my room, captain. You will q doubtless be surprised when I inform , ! you that ibis trumpeter is Alexander ! i .in i i f\ * ii 111 j uimiK. ii iic |i.u\ K"'i* ly. and I doubt not lie will." i "-1 "Send him off." nonchalantly re- Dot marked Trevor, "and I will give you "C a horse. Mr. Justice. The fellow has t1nu> made a regular fool of nie, and I long do 1 to he rid of him." j char "As I do of his trusty ally. Danforth, who I suppose Is on his way here, Tre- i J vor," said Captain Foster, "with your j casti recruits. Hut 1 will order a guard to ; W'H .x,u *v: iu |??it juu uuurr urrusi; >v ( arrest: Dnnfortli! Purely I am accused of?" i|1 >f treason. I rejrrot to say." coned l.ydston. "Need I add. that I I _ __ aot for a moment credit the 1 (M ge." "reason!" ?aid Hupert, with a start 111*< istonishment. Then with n sar- ; Ic smile, he bowed low: "Hut I I |() no; make vonr duty unpleasant; ! 2 cies:rc to state to til the future Mr. John lncctecl with us, and W 2 in serving liis man rm (] ] i 11 < i { ic public that Fox will be '11 take pleasv friends and %> I'll AJ'TKIt XIV. ruiso.n ] 'ja >\vi:ks ? \ < i: i m i:, T'.io "8tr??njiho!d" was t|iiio Iho Hoi i< struch two in the mor Mil ry son 11 c 1 liatl died away. sa\ occasional tread of some sleepy sc wlui endeavored to iouso himse walking his boat, but would soo /miin tjuiet again. Tho -noon Joyous bo tlio' thoughts of first love? U ol-' . 'be only passion the young hear knows?the fragrance of our earth when frames. whi? h slill remains when th ninif. freshness of life is pone?when \v o tlie have but our souvenirs and our r< mtry. i gro sIf |>y j An hour passed like a moment, who 11 re wis <Su bscribe for the Advecate, " I Maxwell, son of our host, here, and heir presumptive to a peerage." y j "Whew!" exclaimed Foster, unable t, to restrain his surprise. "Hut whrt 0 on earth led him to enlist, and why ^ ' did he desertV" j?tory, captain. Tty andQ ? I _ I. J Subscribe for the Advocate. bring this gentleman before us. I.cav- 1 Ing the room, he returned in n ino ment, saying, "Now, Mr. Justice, pre- ?'tin pare your court. The prisoner will soon he here." - i ')an A gleam of malignant satisfaction illuminated Mr. Vernon's countenance, , r\ but it was soon dissipated. A ser- j geant entered the room and, making the customary salute, said: "Oavtaln, we found the prisoner's i your prisoner, sir." tiering the F?ill?d to fall in on t side. 1. yds ton walked by the of the now troubled Uupert to fortli's house, where a sergeant them. ontinued Next Week. blanks ? land Kil I Air gist: bscribe for the Advocate now. Batesbur^ nve on hand a full line of lega, i rxr.i such as : I.lcn on Crop. Note | Cough* II of Sale,-Note and Mortgage, j Ilonej am ate'-< Summons, etc. 11,11 ; Drug" Co. bit xu aM> i.a r.itlrrK. cured quickly by Foley'* tl Tar. Kef use substitutes* inons. ' # . 4 I