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VOL. XII.
BBOWNVILLE, NEBRASKik, THIJESDAY, APRIL 16, 1868,
NO. 29.
f
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DRUG STORES.
HOLLADAY & CO.,
VTtioleula and Retail Dealer In
PRUGS,
MEDICINE, PAINT, OIL, &c,
- P. O. Bntldlng, Main Et.,
;T-. WM. H. McCREERY,
molesale and Eetail Dealer la
Dn Bocks, Wall-paper and Stationery,
0 cn If aln and iFtSU.,
LIEROHANDISE.
vW"GEORGE MARION
Pealer la -
pry Goods, Groceries'JSSS & Notions.
Foot of Main Street near Lvee,
IS58.
EstablishecJ 1858.
WM. T. DEN.
Wholesale and Ret all 1ealer la
, GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
Ccm Planters, Plows, Stoves, Furniture.
COXWSSIOXASDrORirARDIXQ tfERCIIAXT
: Main atreet bet. Levee and lt,
rirhni market price paid for Uidet relit, Tvrtand
troiuct, tf W1L. T. DUN.
G. M. HENDERSON.
Dealer In Forelpn an4 Domoatic
DRY GOODS &N) GROCERIES
Main bet. lit and 2d Sta.,
" CHARLES BRIEGEL
BEER II ALL, LUNCH ROOM
1KD LIGHT GROCKRT STOEB,
Main bet. l&t and 2d 8u.
J. L. McGEEx& CO., .
Dealer in
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
MePbeTaon'i lilook. Main atrwet.
PHYSICIANS.
J. wTBLACKBURN, M.D.
PENSION EXAMINING SURGEON,
Jtnderj nil profeBrionfcl erric to the itUeinf
BrownTille and Ticinify.
OFFICE AT CITY DRUG STORE.
Tight calls t bit Ilecidence south aide of Atlan
)io between let md 2nd ttreetg.
H. L. MATHEWS.
PRTSICLAN AND SURGEON,
orricc
3D IXJ a
CITV
STOBB,
A. S. HOLLADAY, M. D.
iGrtduaied in lSf l j LofpJed in BrovnviHe in 135G )
Physician, Surgeon and Obstetrician,
Dr. H. baton band complete tett of Ancputat
Jcp, Trephining andObslctricaJ inetxument?.
Office: Holl&aay k Co's Drug Store. P. O.
Y. 8. Special attention given to Obetetrictand
iu diieatet of women and children. g-44-ly
C. F. STEWART. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
OFFICE!
Booth East corner of Main and First Streets
Vfrici Hons 7 to 9 a. K.and 1 to 2 and6 to
ATTORNEYS.
DE FOREST PORTER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND LAND
AGENT,
OmCB In Kew Conrt Hoom Building, with Pro
txteJodee. 12-na6
T.W.Tiptca O..Uewett J.S.Churoh
TIPTON, HEWETT & CHURCH,
-Attorneys at Law.
tfflce In McPherton s Block, Main at. between Zdh.td.
I. THOMAS.
J. B. EEOAEY.
THOJIAS & BROADY
Attorneys at Law & Solicitors in Chancery,
,03ce over Dorset's Clothing 5 tore,
WM. McLENNAN,
ATTORNEY A.T L.A"W,
MBKASKA. CITT, KKBRASg-A.
S. B. IIARRIXGTON,
Attorney aci CoTinselo? at Law,
Beatrice, Gage o., Jfeb.
"" FERKIXS GILLESPIE,
Attorneys and Coanselors at Law?
TecvtMtXj Johnion Co., Neb,
CHESTER F. UYE,'
Attorney at Law and War Claim Agent,
Patenee Oily, Nelratka.
300TSJ: SHOESL
CHARLES HELLMER.
BOOT AND SHOE MAIMER,
Jfaln Street, 1 doors below the MotbeastcorLerof 2nd,
Has on hand a superior Block of Boots and Sheet
bt material and ability for doing
t5T"CWofn Work done cit neatneti and diepalck.
A. ROBINSON,
jBOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
Main Between 1st & 3d Street
Takes tbii method cf informing the pntjio that
ft hat on hand a splendid aasortnsnt of Gett't and
f4itJt Mitiet'and Chtldrens't
- BOOTS & SHOES.
CTCnston work done with neatness and dlpatch,2
plring done on short notioe. 10-50 fnnn
SADDLERY.
J. H. BAUER.
Manufacturer and Dealer In
PJRXESS, BRIDLES 4 COLLARS
Mending done to order sHisiact Ion gnarrantied.
Shop en Main bet. Itt cni id ttt..
JOHN W.MIDDLETON
Manufacturer and Dealer In
HARNESS, BRIDLES, COLLARS,
IA!pt and Lashes of ererr description, Plastering
alf . Cash paid for JUdos.
- ' Corner Main and d SU.,
W.D. MAHIN.
Manufacturer and Dealer in mUkindi f
paddles, Harness, Wps, Collars, kc.
fcuih's Patent Trace Buckles,
Nixon's Patent Trace Buckles.
JVVr Side Jfain Street,
STOVE & TIN STORES.
JolirTcTDSisiC
Dealer In
STOVES, TINWARE, PUMPS, c.
Oppoalte MtPhwraon's B'ock,
SHELLEBERGER BRO'S
Manufacturer! end Dealer in
TlXWJKE, STOVES. HARDWARE, CARTLX
TR'S TOOLS, BLACKSMITHS
. FURXIS11IA GS. fre.
KcTLtrsoB'e tlockirowuvllle, Keb.
SELECTED POETEY.
IiITTIE BESS TO UKCLII BILU
Respectfaily dedicated to t3;e S?rap-Baok of eye
rj mother ia Chriatendoin
Dear 11 Untie
I dot oor letter
Hj old maninj-
the ditten better,
Ehe every day
Little Lit ftronjrer, -Don't
mean to be tick
Very much longer.
Daddy'f ? fat . , . .
Can't La'ily sU-;er
Mammy says he jinkt
Too mnch lager!
Dear little baby ".
Ua4 a bad colio.
Ilad to take tree drojt
Natty parajoricl
Toot a duet of Tatnip,
felt worte than erer
Shan't take po more'
Tatnip nereri
Wind on ttomit,
Felt pooty bad;
Worse Ct of 'sitLeia
Ever I had.
Ever bad belly ate.
Old Untie Bill?
Taen't no fan now,
8y what oo will,
I used to sleep all day
And ky all night;
Don't do to now
Cause taint' yight!
Bnt I'm growing,
(Jetting" poctj lat;
Gains most two pounds,
Only tick o' yat!
Little femnin blanket!
Wat too big before,
Kuree can't pin rue
In 'em no more.
Shirt so - small
Baby to stout,
lad to let thepleetf
In 'em all oat.
pot a head of hair
Jess at black at eighty
And big boo eyet
Yat look Terj bright:
ilj mammy tayt
Never did see
Any oner baby
Half at tweet as me.
Grandma comes eften,
Aunt Sarah, too;
Bafiy Ioti zem,
Baby loret 'oo.
Baby tend t a pooty kist
" To hit Unties all.
Aunties and coucias;
Big folks and tmall,
Tan't yite no more,
Sogoodby,'
Jolly old Untie
Wti a glass eye 1
LEGTSTORY
A Story cr tSc Days or Ciiijlcs II.
I tm
Caleb Pomsford one of those anoma
lies which cnquiot time3 ever produced
out of their tumuilt and capricious un
certainties was an astute lawyer, a grip
ing:, avaricious man. He had learned
the82cret of power, and was in favor with
the kinj, fr usurer's coffers could
yield, on 'good security,' those supplies
the lavuh habits cf Charles required.
He was potential in an: underhand
way with the Star Chamber; aDd at
this very tirne, held a young gentleman
one Valentine Howard in the Tower
on charges false and forged, in order to
get the young man out of his palb.. We
shall see presently what these charges
have to do with our story.
Among the long list of these cohle
gentlemen and bold cavaliers who, in
the days of that terrible strife between
the km and the parliament, had come
forward with purse and .sword, to the
assistance of the failing cause, none had
been more liberal -and lavish than Sir
Mark Osborne a man now bowed down
with sixty years of age, broken-spirited,
bankrupt in estate, and lying upon the
displeasure cf that capricious king whom
me itesiorauoa uau giveu uui. w -h""
land. '
Slighted on his appearance at . court,
the fierv soldier had resented the insult
in words, which galled Charles, and byj
a public expression cf his scorn at tne un
worthy treatment which he had received,
had incurred his displeasure. The king
fcrbade him' to appear at court.
The slight the words the quitting
the precincts cf the -court, were thiDgs
which Cajeb Pomsford knew how to make
the most of, nd when occasion served
him to meet the kirg, he led the way to
an inquiry as regarded Sir Mark, to
which the lawyer replied, in his urly
way, .that, being Sir Mark Osborne'a
solicitor, and having the whole manage
ment or his affairs, he, deprecated his
majesty's anger, and under favor, as a
man of trust, I he begged to be excused
from answering the same.'
Why, odds-fish, man,' replied Charles,
tout Sir Mark was angry with us, no
doubt, but what the plague wouldst thou
have me infer farther ircm that?'
The Fifth Monarchy men are raising
their faction,
jtion, sj please your ma'esty,
'disaffected join. then.' And
and the
Caleb Pomsford added to this a look
which mesnt to say, 'pa not question
me further, Eire.' ,
But the king broke forth with
'Hark ye, Master Caleb Pcnsford,
you are a keen men and a wary, and J
suppose somsbody must know a little of
something' that goes en. Jnwcrd, does
stout old Sir Mark Osborne, cf whocr
have heard sreak well, medkata treas
on?' God fcrbiJ, sire,1 was the
quick re
ply, 'For it's possil!
th:-jLt
insurer,
tnat I may say tco my: a.'
And the knight is very poor?'
'Sire, he bath s::ne lands in mortgage,'
hesitated romeford." ,
Is he alone? I mean what family
hath he?' continued the king.
-The usurer felt, hy t?o instinct, that
he was treading cn dangerous ground.
He hath offspring,' - he stammered
forth at last.
: 'How many?' presisted Charles, with
a pertinacity usu-ual to Lrn..
A daughter,' said Caleb, the usurer,
demurely. .
A daughter! Is she fair? Marry, we
will see her. We should take it well
that some should intercede for hjra, as
we feel for the stout cavalier that he
hath teceived some neglect.'
tPerdition!' muttered Caleb. 'This
will go nigh to mar all
Where lodge they now? Quick, man
you hesitate!' and the king turned
darkly upon him with one of those harsh
frowns he know how to put on. :
At an old house of mine, at Chelses,
sire.' ' :
Near Don Saltere's tayern I know,'
pried the king, '
Beyond the church, so please you,'
added the , usurer. MY hew!' and he
breathe hard, 'what comes next, I won
o'er?' - ' ' ' '
But, hold of this disaffection?'. be
can Charles, turning round afresh. .
"Yes, your majesty, it might not be
safe to venture -
What proof hast thou? Speak out, man.
Speak quickly.7
Why, please your majesty, the other
day jn Birdcage Walk, a young gallant,
who is friendly with Sir Mark Osborne,
and hatn worn his colors ;
His daughter's colors you would sav.
Master, Pomsford. -But, odds-fish, J
warrant me they are not on thy cheeks,
cr she affects a color much washed out.
And Charles laughed gayly.
Your majesty is witty. .Well, this
gallant, one. Master .Valentine Howard,
drew on my Lord of Rochester, because
forsooth, my lord said that he misdoubted
Sir Mark's loyalty, whereupon Master
Valentine retorted upon him -
My Lord of Rochester should feed on
thistles. bat followed?'
A guard was at hand, and I took the
liberty of arresting him, as it may turn
out a Star Chamber matter. On his
person were found some papers, which I
secured. , ,
A bad buisness for mm: let me see
those papers. D6 they smell of powder
barrels? See you bring them, and; touch
ing that loan "
I shall wait upon your majesty with
the moneys.'
And the casket shall be'thy security.'
And, heedlessly waving the usurer
away, Charles sauntered fourth to the
Mall, followed by his pet dogs, to play
at tinnis with Buckingham; and mean
time, .Caleb Pomsford took fyis departure-
It was on the same afternoon that we
find the usurer going by water to Chelsea,
where he landed at a huge old mansion,
bearing marks of great dilapidation, and
in which, for the present, dwelt the cav
alier and his daughter, Mabel Qsborne.
In an appartment with some - assump
tion of comfort, rendered sad enough of
aspect by the heavy, broken furniture,
hastily and ill-assorted, with its tattered
carpet and torn hangings, a noble-looking
man, whom sixty years, much grief,
straitened circumstances and present
disgrace had broken down, wearily re
clined, and gazed anxiously forth upon
the river, as ' if in expectation of some
arrival.
He started as he heard Caleb Poms
L'ord announced, and half rose to receive
him. Brief and succient were the greet
ings between them, when the knight
put the abrupt question;
Weil, Master Pomsford, is there 8ny
hope for me have you any news from
the court?'
Alas! ho, Sir Mark. The king is so
angry, he will not here you mentioned.'
The ingratej murmured the old man.
And the further loan you ask for
is impossible.'
How is that, man bow is that?'
'Does your worship forget how deeply
your lands, are already pledged? J. am
baa)i. smbTa1 trtsw a a it t
: AyJ is it sol' cried Sir Mark sharply,
and eying him with a grim look. 'Some
thing lies behind that thou wouldst say.'
' 'But this,' continued the usurer, gath
ering courage, that while I have made
you great advances from time to time'
A tithe, man, a tithe but 'tis the
usurer's way.V 1 . v . .
; Caleb Pomsford winced.
I have been forced to go to the( Dom
bard merchants and the Jews, and.' to
give the heavier mortgages on security
for my means were straitened, and they
look to the interest of present moneys
.1 ".111 " S : -i
ratner tnan tne unuaea yaiue ci lanus
ia the future.' '"
The knaves and well then thou
hast vowed not ta foreclose.' .
But I must,' Sir Mark.'1 Nay pray
you patience ' f ' '
And the brave lands will go. Well,
we have the old hall yet., -'':
There is a seizure put into that fcr
loans duetto Ben Simeon.' '
i 'The murrain seize them and thse.
Art thou too, leagued with these- leeches
thesa thieves, who will prey upon a
man to the las?' and the angry cavalier
first grew purple, and next very pale.'
'' 'Pray you, good words, 3r Mark. I
have stood between you and ruin, as you
know, have held back the kingTs hand '
And what hast thou tloae with the
frank, brave Jad the son of my true
friend, who made me swear to be a fath
er to him? And so he should have been
my son. Why, Mabel and he have hee"n
betrothed'-froia childhood, well nigh.
What hast thou 'done with Valentine
Howard? Tell me that?'
But the usurer was trembling was
ashy pil3 witii rage and jealousy. .
'Look you, Sir Mark,' he said,, 'these
tempers will not go down with me '
How now!' cried the cayajiex, ""6end- 'l
ing a terrible look upon him; 'am I so
far in thy power so - much' bsneath' thy
thumb ' :'
I am your frknd, if you will let me
be so, for all that's come and gone et.
I, alone, can sansave you from the utter
ruin that now hovers over you can clear
incumbrances, and free the- old hall from
every debt, which hangs like downciing
ing ivy around it.'
And yet you have mortgaged the mor
gage?,' remarked the other.
r-'It will cost me rouch'to do so and if
you do not see that what I offer is worth
conditions for this isnotfornaught '
So Igues3, man. But, prithee, proce
ed,' said the impatient knight ,
I can do it, and I will, continued
the usurer; 'and since this will cease to
be a mere matter of common' business,
your pride will take no fall.',
Why, how will that be, Master Poms
ford?' asked Sir Mark.
The king will knight me!' and the
usurer paused -
Will he, i'faith?' and the ' cavalier
laughed derisively. ' 'Then I envy not
the knigthood he will rub shoulders
with.'
'Do not vilify him who nay yet call
you 'father!'
: What!' exclaimed Sir Mark, with
fiery eyes, and springing" to his feet,
his whole gaunt frame in a tremble.
I will free yuu from debt again
place you sole, undisturbed master of
Osborne Hall be friend (even young
Howard ' '
Well how what? The conditions!'
shouted the knight.
The hand of your fair daughter
; 'Ay?' " ; ' .
j -But there was danger in the old man's
eye. " '. '.. ' .
: 'Give me Mabel for my bride, and I
will make your fortunes firmer than they
ever were before.'
A loud, ringing, fitter laugh was his
answer.', -;:
Qn the other hand,' continued the
usurer, retreating, 'you. will lose all. Ifot
a rood of land, a stick of timber, a stone
of your ancient heritage, will be yours!
And your fair daughter will find that, if
I would love, I can also hate!'
Dog! watch! scheming trickster!' thun
dered the knicrht; 'was it to this brink
you have led me, with your cunning lies,
and your '."cheating, fence?' And , then.
with a sob and a deep groan, ha murraer
ed, 'My child! oh, my Mabel, my lovely
daughter! to be at this man s mercy!'
AnJ as the bitter sobs grew deeper,
and the warru . frame, shaken to its very
centre, sank on the couch, the gray old
head bent over the breast, and moved
no more.
The usurer was alarmed. He waited.
A lonsr pause of silence followed. Still
he waited, while an indefinable express,
ion crossed his face. Then he approach
ed the knight.
He took a paper, pens, ink spread
them on a table before , the cavalier
placed the pen in the hand dipped it
in the ink-r-and, holding the flaccid hand
in his own nervous grip, made it trance
a name at the foot of the parchment.'
Sol' he muttered, folding it up, and
putting.it away in his vest, 'it is done!
It shall be witnessed, though but that
can be done by my scribe.'
He went to the door beckoned a
weazel-faced creature of.his own into the
chamber pointed to the reclining knight,
and said; '
You witness this signature. He sleeps
now don't wake him. Good! Now,
get you to the boat and be silent as the
dead.'
The silence af the grave was .in the
room. When Mabel come to seek her
father, it was to start the house with her
shrieks and wild out-cries.
Sir Mark Osborne was dead! The
stout heart was broken at least. It had
given way in that ignoble strife.
'Several days now passed by the fun
eral took place. The keen, sharp pang
of Mabel's grief had become blunted, not
deadened nor was the sorrow forgotten
and a variety of circumstances, besides
this, had taken place, which need not be
detailed at lengih.
Though'be had some dread, and not a
little misgiving, the usurer, who would
fain have avoided the place, felt that to
absent himself from the present home of
Mabel might give rise to questions to
doubts to suspicions and even to some
thing worse detection. ...
Of course he was ama-red, astonished
and shocked; at hearing cf Sir Mark's
sudden demise. He had left him, after
some business transacted, and some little
altercation, composed and asleep. No
marks of violence'were seen, and none
were likely to suspect that his friend
and legal adviser of so many years could
by any hap have attempted personal in-
jury. Consequently tne snocic, tne in
quiry, the slight attedant hustle which
succeeded, and which Caleb Pomsford
conducted, settling and paying the immed
iate demands of the hour, were soon
passed over, and 'Mabel Osborne, her
superb and stately beauty clouded by the
wordless sorrow she felt, began to look
with a stunned sensation to the darkening
vista before her.
He must have had some presentiment
cf this sudden death, without doubt,' said
.Caleb Pomsford. during an interview
with the pale but very beautiful orphan
girl, and speaking of the catastrophe
that robded her of her jast friend, 'for
he alluded to your friendless position.
should such occur, on the very afternoon
I parted' with him; in effect continued
the usuer, with an effort 'he left a paper
here with me'
'Oh, if Valentine were but here!' sign
ed Mabel weariy, and only seeing help
where h,er heart was, though it made
the yellow face cf Caleb' grow white
gathering wrath.
J fear that Master Valentine Howard
could be cf little service,' he replied'
'since it is in part through his intemper
ate behavior the king had become so
incensed against your respected parent.'
Impossible! where is he?' she exclaim
ed. 'Do you know?'
In the Tower,' answered Caleb, with
slow emphasis.
The To we r; Oh, heaven!' and she
clsped her hands in fright.
And he will soon be tried before , the
Star Chamber for his offence, continued
the usurer, as if he were desirous of concentrating-
all th.8 helplessness of her
position'.before her gaze, in order that
he might gather from her manner some
rule of conduct. AhV he muttered, 'I
doubt it may go hard with him.'
Oh, good, worthy Master Pomsford,
ran you not stead him in this buisness?'
exclaimed Mabel suddenly, and catching
ipld of his arm.
She thinks of him,' he muttered apart,
while . a fierce fire burned within his
strong, beating heart, she thinks of him.
Well, one pang the more, and she will
know my power.' He spoke aloud, 'And
do you say nothing of yourself you,
whom your dear father in a formal man
ner committed, as it were, to my charge
assigned me in a manner to be your
guardian?' . .
Alas, I know noi what to do, which
way to turn!' said Mabel mournfully,
and deriving neither hopes nor encour
agement from his words.
Turn your eyes to the ancient hall of
the'Osb'ornes, replied the' usurer, 'turn
your eyes to a brilliant future; to wealth
and station; to higer rank even, and can
you not understand me) ."'.'
She shook her head. ' -
Do not jest with me. I am an orphan,
and I know, very poor and very helpless
without your aid.'
Which I offer you;' and with outstretch
ed hand he advanced toward ber.
Something in his face made her shrink,
and she hurriedly said:
Would the king but hear me on be
half cf Valentine! . I should thank you
for any help; my hope is in him now.'
It may hap even so.I I can help him,
save him; save his lifej save him from
fine, imprisonment, mutilation.'
Is his crime so great?' cried Mabel,
drawing a deep breath.
It is. and his fate lies with you and you
alone.' , .
With me! J do not understand you,'
iuaoei answerea.
All lies with you. In a word, read
that paper signed by your father's hand,
the last he ever signed,' and Caleb Poms
ford opened the parchment, and put it in
her hand. '
There it was, a contracr of marriage
duly signed, sealed and witnessed. The
names. 'Mistress Mabel Osborne and
Master .Caleb Pomsford, scrivener.
"Its promises were all that could tempt,
compel or force a woman to assent.
She stood like a statue; ran it through;
grew red, then pale, and became cold and
rigid. '
It is well, Master Pomsford,' and
she let the paper 'drop on the- floor. 'I
think I understand you. My' father
never never signed that.'
'VVhlt mean you?' he exclaimed. 'Do
you accuse, doubt me, defy me? Beware!
if you would not come to beg for alms, or
see his head on the block!'
'I say nothing, Master Pomsford. I
simply 'desire you to go.' '
And, with a commanding gesture and
a mien resistless in its imperious air,
she panted to the door; "and the baffled
usurer, catcffing up the parchment, with
a wild fire inhis heart, but dumb and
browbeaten,crept to the door and vanish
ed. Something worse than the darkening
shade of sorrow, fell upon the lovely
Mabel now. Trusting in human .nature
as she had seen it around her from child
hood kind voices whispering, fond eyes
glancing, with honest, loving hearts to
press her 'to them, thes8 had been her
experiencsi and the ill-omened usurer
had, in the full display of his villainy,
disabused' her of all.
It is bad enough to find a sweet il
lusion dispelled, but there followed this
the shape terror of what he might, could
or would do. This terrible conjugation
was ' haunting her at the moment her
female attendont was praising the gen
erous heart of Cabel Pomsford in a man
ner that savored of bribery, and decid
ing upon, some plan of action, when the
arrival of some person who would see
Misteress Mabel Osborne on matter of
especialy moment was announced
A young, swarthy-looking, yet rom
reading stranger entered the chamber,
hat in hand. If there was levity in his
tone and gallantry in his manner at first,
these speedily gave way beneath ths in
fluence of the sacred grief; the extraordi
nary beauty of Mabel, heightened by
the circumstances of her case, disarmed
him at once, and he became grave, com
posed and respectful. He announced
himself as a poor captain in the King'3
Musk'eeter Guads, a favorite regiment
which Charle3 had formed. He" said
that he had known the brave Sir Mark
Osborne, and was inexpressibly shocked
to hear that he was dead, that he hid died
believing the king ungrateful, when he
himself( the stranger, continued) had a
commission to inquire into the careless
statement, and to see justice done him.
Woulq she tell him her story?
Mabel did so.
The brave knirrht's
orrnrlnal fall In TinvPTtxr tindpr thf ?!"!tir!
a uu uiai fca v j-- - . - j
ious working of the usurer. The story
of Valentine's perilous -position in the
Tower, add the utter groundlessness of
cf the charges' against him.' 'Caleb
Icmsford's proposals his boast ct
cf power his possession of a sicsd pa
per, "Her father, Mabel said, could
never have signed suca, for she and
Valentine had been betrothed to each
other for years, aud it was the dearest
wish of her dead father that they should
have been united. Bat now
So, so, this is my money-lender,'
rauttsred the stranger captain of musk
eteers iThe old scoundrell ! Never
mind, odds-fish! we'll trounce him yet.'
He questioned further.
WotAd shg put herself under his pro
tection, his. escort? she should jDehoId
her lover that very afternoon, and the
king should know all and judge between
them. He could answer for it that,
whatever was believed or said of Charles,
he was not disposed to let ancient worth
go unrewarded, an unprotected maiden
forced into a loathed marriage, or an
innocent young man be punished becausa
he had Bhown courage enough to repel
shnder at the point of the sword.
"Mabel assented.
- When Caleb Pomsford got back late
in the afternoon, he found that this slave
and satellite, his weazle-faced scribe,
was not cn the spot, whicn he otherwise
never quitted save by leave and order.
I'll starve hira-he shall famish,' growl
ed Caleb furiously. " .
; .Alas! the poor scribe was at Whitehall
the while, divulging secrets, under threats
of the rack and the gallows, which it
were not well (for the usurer) should
be known... The next day Caleb Poms
ford received a command to attend the
king at the palace of Whitehall without
delay. .'
Richly appareled, as fit and meet that
a bridegroom should be, .though Caleb
imagined he was playing the courtier
rather than the bridegroom on this oc
casion," the usurer attended the sum
mons, and passing through a throng of
nobles, found himself in a reception-room
of the palace. Charles was seated in a
chair cf state, with Buckingham; beside
him, to whom the king, with something
of a joyous twinkle In the eye, ever and
anon whispered and smned. "
Opposite was a railed space, which
bore marks of preparationfbr some cere
mony. Bowing lowly to the king as he
approached, and, wan a feeling of mmg
led apprehension and surprise, Caleb
Pomsford obeyed the king's beckoning
summons, and drew nearer toward him
So,' said Charles, half apart, 'I learn
that Sir Mark Osborne died suddenly,
and left his daughter unprovided for.'
. 'Sire, the old soldier is dead. 1 did
such honor to his remains as I was en
abled to do.' '
And his estates his lands?
'Heavily mortgaged, sire. Confiscated
or overloaded with debt.5
And do you possess have you aay
claim? asked Charles.
Ay, sire, .was the subtle reply; and
in a worldly sense, to my sorrow.'
I see and Charles nodded 'too
much money lent." Oh! is it so? Well,
and for the daughter)'
Sire, Sir Mark Osborne had faith in
me. 4 He believed that I would fulfill
his bebests. She shall not, -therefore,
be unprovided for, nor left to the charit
ies of the cold world.'
Caleb's voice grew quite virtuous in
it3 tone. ' '
Beshrew me, roan, but that's well
spoken; but possesses: thou any authority
any paper of the old man's signing?
Thou art faithful and trusty, Master
Pomsford, and though tongues do wag
evily of thee and about thee, by my
hand thou shall have thy right.'
Oh, sire! cried Caleb, kneeling in
delight, and with an eager hand pluck
ing forth the last signed document which
he held forth io the king, who took, it,
and critically read it over.
Odds-fish, man! thi3 seems straight
forward enough, exclaimed the king:
'and the old cavalier speaks highly of
thee, too. Is it writ at his dictation?'
And Charles turned his keen eye3 up
on him.
'Yes, ycur majesty,' replied Caleb,
with some confusion, which might have
arisen from his modesty.
And the lady,' continued Charles,
what of her?' :
'If your majesty condescemds, she will
not object.' j
And Master V alentine Howard?
Let him rot!' hisjed the usurer, carri
ed away, 'the traitor! Pardon, sire, the
warmth cf my loyalty, that carries me
away when I think of the plotting against
your sacred person!'
Can you prove h:ra trustless, do you
think?' demanded Charles, with an air
that seemed to invite the fullest confi
dence. '
lt can prove him a discontented plotter,
haunting the society of the Fifth Mona
rchy men. I can prove him to be worthy
or exile, if not of the block; vet. for the
young lady's sake, I would intercede that
ha te spared the latter, and I will Fill
him abrcai.'
'Enough; but first cr the weddinsr
and the king paused. '.':.
Sire!' Caleb Pomsford seemed summ
ed anew.
Lo there!' pointing to the rails, with-
in which, at a given signal, stood a priest
jn full canonicals. There stands tho
priest, and the lady ii at hanl. We
love tx do justice 'to cur friends and'
why should I not favcr thee, so honest
and so good?' .
' 'What can this raeia?jr.ult:rcd Ferns--ford,
turning to the 'altar.
' By the railing stood a tall, stately fig
ure, faultless in symmetry and grace ia
all her noble proportions; veiled from
head to fact, motionless and erect a3 a
statue was the veiled bride.
Dost thou know her? Go, t.kchcr
by the hand. Put the question to her.
It is possible she may surrender her'diff
iculties to our will. Go!'
' Obedient to the command, the usurer
advanced, and sinking on ona knee, said:
Madam Mabel Osborne, as I j j Jg
you hear what tha king says. For
heaven's sake fcr Valentina's yield,
and be the mistress of m and mine; ba
the lady cf Osborne Hall n'ce morel'
Bat the lady did net stir..
Bid her unvail!' said' tha king at
length".
Unveiling at the command, Mabel
seemed to confound the auditory by the
dazzling loveliness which shone through
her pale countenance and downcast eyes.
But she did not speak or move.
One witness more, said Ch.rl5f,
and let the ceremony proceed.' ''
A bustle at the end of the hall took
place, and a young man of a nobis pre
sence, hfs eyes covered with a thick
black bandage, and followed by Mabel's
waiting woman, in mourning' weed3, ad
vanced. Sweetheart, said Charles, advancing,
'Master Pomsford here, by virtue cf a
paper having thy' father's signature, and
duly attested, claims thy hand.'
Sire,' was the firm but low-toaed re
ply, 'my father never signed such paper,
and the signature is a forgery.'
Tut, tut.'cried the king; -this accusing
my good friend here with a vengeance.'
. 'Oh, sire, have pity, and save' ma
from him!' cried Mabel earnestly.
So, so! Well, look round, then, and
claim thy husband where thou will; and
stay. Master Pomsford, do not hurry..'
Mabel did Ioot roun.t, uttered a joy
ous exclamation, and, with a rapid step,
advanced to the figure whs was blind
folded. Tearing the bandage from hi
eyes, and revealing a frank and noble
countenance, the' blushing maiden, ejacu
lating the narao cf Valentino Howard,
said:
Sirp, this is the man my father hz.
chosen for me.'
. 'And thy heart?'
It is his.'
And she bowed her head cn her
breast.
Be it so,' returned Chiries; 'as well
now as at any other time; and the nupti
als shall go on. Afterward, Master
Pomsford, we will look into your claims,
youraccusaticns.and your charges. 1 need
not say that we have secured a very vil-Iainous-locking
ecrbe of yours, "who has
betrayed you;", and you shall hava the
justice I promised to do for . you. For
once let Charles do an act of real justice
and of human kindness. And odda fiih!
I'll give the bride away myself.'
There are tricks in ail trades but
ours," as the lawyer said to his client.
An honest rustic went into tho shop cf
a Quaker to buy a hat for which twenty
five shillings were demanded. Ha offer
ed twenty shillings.
As I live."said the Quaker," I cannot
afford to give it thee at that price."
'As yea live!" exclaimed ihe country
man."" Then live more moderately, and
hi hanged to you!"
ut riend," said the Quaker, thcu shalt
have the hat fcr nothing. I have so!J
hat3for twenty years, and my trick was
never found out before."
Some years since, a prominent businj
man of Northampton, who began to "sow
his wild oats when a boy ," and hasn't
got through yet, attended a colored ball
in that town. After each "breakdown
he noticed that a well near tha house,
which, by the way, was not a deep one,
was resorted to by the men to quench
their thirst. Unobserved, while th dance
was going cn, he slipped out cf the houso
and moved the curb a few feet beycai
the well, and awaited tna. result. Present
ly out came one cf the dancers, and plump
to the bottom of the well, he went.
Blowing and puffing ho came to tlui .
top, and exclaimed: '"Gosh! who moved
dis well since l's out here last?"
A paper, given an account cf Tou'ouv?,
France, says: 'It is a lare town contain
ing sixty thousand inhalabitants, built
entirely of brick This i3 only equi!! l ,
by a known description of Albany. 'Alba
ny i3 a city of eight thcu&mi house
and twenty-five, thousand inhabitant,
with most of their gabla endi to tha
street .
.
A lady meeting a girl who htely Iefj
her service, inquired, -Well, Mary, where'
do you live now' Please, ma'am. I do::
live nowhere now rejoined tha girl, 'I
have got married!'
Bridget has that blockhead clean? I
off the snow frcm the paremeDt' 'Yh,
marm 'Did he da it with alacrity?' 'No-
mam wu a shovel
The last .and most important casa
brought before the Mayer at Tinnecurn.
was that of au 'assault ani lattery, with
intent to kick.'
A colony of 'one-wifo Mormon h
settling in" Minnesota, near Otter Till
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