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RN PIONEER.
E, AND NEWS.
Summerside, Princ
e Edward Island, Thursday, Nove
mber 7, 1867.
No. 5.
VOU 3,
Summerside Journal
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Summerside Markets,
SummensipgE, November 7, 1867.
Oats per bush -------- o---- 2s 84d
Barley per bush - eo--+ + 38 Gla ds
Potatoes per bush - 1s 6d
10d a Is
‘Turnips per bush
Butter per lb by ‘Tub
Lard per Ib -----
--- lddals
9d a 10d
Tallow yer lb. --------- 9d a 10d
Eggs per doz -------- 9d a 10d
Beef perlb ----- creee Bla 4d
Mutton per lb --------- -- Bd ada
Pork per lb by carcass ------- 44da 5d
1s Gd a 2s
56s a GOs
16s a 18s
60s 2 70s
Geese each
Flour per bbl
Oatmeal per cwt
Hay per Ton - - --
Straw per ewt. -- +--+ 1s 6d
Pine Boards ---- 10s
Spruce Boards ---------->- 4sa 5s
Charlottetown Markets,
November 7, 1867.
Beef (small) - - - - 4d a 6d
Do. by quarter - - - dda Ad
Mutton - - - - Bda dd
Lamb per lb. - - - S4d a 4d
Butter - - - - lid a 1s
Do, by tub - = - - 10d a 1s
Cheese - ° - - 4d a 7d
‘Tallow - - - - Oda 10d
Tard - - - - sda dd
Flour Ib, - - - Bd a Bhd
Oatmeal 100 1b, - - 17s 218s
Eggs - - - - Td a ls
Potatoes - ° - Is Gda 28
Turnips - : - - 15d
Barley - - - - 3sa 4s
Oats - - - o- 23 8d
Boards (Iifemlock) - - . ds
Spruce - * - - 4s abs
Pine - bo = - 73a 9s
Shingles - - - 12s a Lis
Wool - - - - Is a ls 3d
Ilay - - - - 60s a 70s
Straw ewt. - ° : Is Gd a 2s
Ifomespun - - = bs Gd a bs
Sheepskins : - Oda ls
Calfskin Ib. - - - - Sd a 9d
Hides Ib, - - - - - 44d
vy .
Business
BANK OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Corner of Queen § Water Sts., Charlottetown
President—Hon. Danize Brenan.
Cashier—Winiiam Cunpai, Esquire.
Discount Days—Mondays & Thursdays.
Hours of Business—Fom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m,
from 2 ‘
UNION BANK,
Grofton St., Queen's Square, Chartotictown
President—Cnartes Parmer. Esquire,
Cashier—Jaa Anpenrson, Esquire,
Viscount Days— Wednesdays & Saturdays.
Hours of Business—Lrom 10 a.m to lpm,
from 2 p.mto 4pm,
SUMMERSIDE BANK.
Central Street, Summerside, P. BE. Island,
. President—Ilon. Joun R. Gayninen.
. Cashier—E. L. Lrptanp, Esquire
+. Discount Ds Tuesdays and Fridays.
. ‘Notes for Discount must be in before 11
o'clock on Discount days.
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“Co-Partnership Notice.
VPMIE Subscribers have this day entered into
CO-PARTNERSHIP as BARRISTERS
and ATTORNIES-AT-LAW, under the
name, style and firm of
ALLEY & DAVIES
OFFICE,—-O'HALLORAN’S BUILDING,
Great Geonce Street.
GEORGE ALLEY,
LOUIS IH. DAVIES.
Charlottetown, Oct. 18, 1867, us 24
THOMAS KELLY,
Barrister - at - Law
AND
oS NOTARY PUBLIC, &c.
SUMMERSIDE, - - - - P.E. ISLAND.
aug. 9, 1866_
~~ FRANCIS LONGWORTH,
BARRISTER AND ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
p@™ Oflice—PAVILION HOTEL.
(next door to the Hon, Joseph Hensley’s.)
CHARLOTTETOWN - - - VP. E. Island.
Jan, 17, 1867. ly
KITSON CASHY, MD,
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON & ACCOUCHEUR
formerly Assistant Surgeon in the U. S.
Navy, offers his protessional services to the
people 6f Summerside and vicinity. He ean
be consulted at his office, over the Store of
Green & Schurman, in Summerside.
June 18, 1867. tf ae
DR. PRIOR,
Physician & Surgeon,
Ovvice—At the Summensipe Drug Store,
next door to Bank, Central Street
SUMMERSIDE, .... JP. BE. ISLAND.
October 12, 186:
VILLIAM M. OWE,
Attorney-at-Law and Notary
Public.
81, ELEANOR'S.cceeed EB. IShAND.
Business Cards,
CARVELL BROTHERS,
AUCTIONEERS,
Commission Merchants,
And General Agents,
BANK BUILDING, QUEEN STREET.
Charlottetown, - - - - - PELs
JABEZ HUDSON, ~
Authorized Auctioneer,
GENERAL AGENT, &e.,
TREON, ce ne ee he Bee
CAKD
WwW ILLIAM BEAI RSTO,
Commission Merchant,
Auctioneer & General Agent,
WATER STREET,
Summerside, ------- - PLE. Island.
"WILLIAM DODD,
Commission Merchant,
And Auctioneer,
QUEEN SQUARE,
CHARLOTTETOWN --+ P. E. ISLAND
KIRKWOOD, LIVINGSTONE & CO.
Hour, Produce, Aeather,
AND GENERAL
Commission Merchants,
MONTREAL, ------- (Oh 10),
The most careful attention given to the
execution of orders for Ilour, Grain, Seeds,
Provisions. Leather, Hides, Coal Oil, and
general Merchandize. — Freights secured and
Insurances effected at lowest current rates.
Merchants in the Lower Provinces will find
it to their interest to forward their orders for
Flour to us for execution, as an extensive
acquaintance with Western Millers, and as
Agents for some of the most popular Brands
in Canada, we can with safety assure them
| of ev atisfaction, 5
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Exchange, or Gold Dratts on New York.
Dri on New York being worth usually an}
to a 4 per cent more than on Boston,
Every information as to the state of the
market, present and prospective, given when
required,
Consignments of Fish, Cod Oil, &e.,-care-
fully realized, and returns made with the
utmost promptitude, or applied according to
the wish of consignors.
Charges only made for actual disbursements
and Commissions not over those of responsible
Houses inthe line. Unquestionable refernces
given when required.
KIRKWOOD, LIVINGSTONE & CO,
503 St. Paul Street,
Montreal, C. 1.
February 7, 1867.
©. L. RICHARDS,
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in
British & Horeign Groceries.
4, Ifead North Wharf,
ST. JOIN, - + - NEW BRUNSWICK.
Dee. 6, 1866, ly
J ames: G reenough, oF
FLOUR
Commission Merchant.
No 47 Commercial Street
Corner of Clinton Street - - - - - BOSTON
1 ALLMN,
Commission iMerchant,
And Dealer in Provisions, &c,
MARKET STREET,
St. John, N. B.
b@ Gives personal attention to the Sale
and Purchase of every description of Goods.
May 9, 1867.
THOMAS HANFORD,
AUCTIONEER
AND
Commission Merchant,
ST. JOIN, N. B.
Noy 1, 1865
THOMAS FRIZZEL,
Boot and Shoe Maker,
WATER STREET,
opposite Colin MeLennan’s Store.
Boots and Shoes of a superior quality con-
stantly on hand, and for sale cheap.
Summerside, June 6, 1867. ly
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
TIRE AND LIFE.
Established 1809.
CAPITAL: TWO MILLIONS, Sterling.
HEAD OFFICES:
EDINBURGIL & LONDON.
G. W. DeBLOIs,
Agent at Charlottetown,
Forms of Application can be had by apply-
ing to Mr. J. Benrran, Journal Office, Sum-
merside.
Charlotictown, June 20, 1867.—ly
DR. McNEILL,
Physician & Surgeon,
Resipence—At George. Garret’s, Esquire,
Stanley Bridge.
New London, - - -- P. EI.
Jan 24, 1867. ly
Blanks of all kinds for sale at
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Business Gards,
CRAWFORD’S HOTEL,
No. 9 King Square, St.John N-B.
Permanent and transient Boarders accom-
modated on reasonable terms.
In connection with the above the subscribers
have opened a
First Class Grocery Store
where they will keep constantly on hand,
Flour, Corn Meal, Provisions, ‘ea, Sugar,
und all articles usually kept ina
tore,
J. CRAWFORD & SON.
May 380, 1867.—ly
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Sountain House Hotel.
King Square, (North Side,)
ST. JOHN, N. B.
The Subscriber having leased the above
ILotel, and refitted the same, is now prepared
to accommodate ‘Transient and Permanent
Boarders, and trusts by attention to meet a
share of public patronage.
Having also leased the commodious Stable
attached, and secured the services of a careful
Hostler, who will be in attendance at all
hours, travellers will be sure to get suatisfac-
tion at lowest rates.
JAMES W. THOMSON,
Proprietor.
St. John, N. B., July 4, 1867.—ly
ROCKLIN HOUS#, —
Kent Street, Charlottetown,
SIMON D. FRASER, PROPRIBTOR.
Permanent and Transient Boarders will
find the above House to give satisfaction,
KENT STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN.
JOHN MURPHY, PROPRIETOR.
Permanent and Transient Boarders will
find good accommodation.
Good Stables in connection with the Ilorer,
and a careful Iostler always in attendance.
Feb. 14, 1867. tf
EVERY MAN HIS OWN FIRE BRIGADE.
*€ A little fire is quickly put ont, which be-
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Mr. Cardwell in the British Louse of Com-
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for houses, stores, warehouses, factorios, pub-
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Prices—No. 3 $23. 4 $27, 5 $30, 6 $35.
Chemical Charges—No. 3 $1.10, 4 $1,40,
5 $1.80, 6 $2.25,
JAMES R. WOODBURN,
58 Water Street, St. John, N.B.
or Mr. ROBERT YOUNG,
Queen Square, Charlottetown
iT f
Important to Shipbuilders
Blocks! Blocks! Blocks !
IF YOU WANT TO RAISE THE
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BLOCKS, which everybody is praising, from
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Water-st., Summerside, Sept. 26, 1867.
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7 Pan San Fie a one
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jicad of Queen Street,
CHARLOTTETOWN.
NHE Subscribers beg leave to acquaint the
public that, having entered jnto a Co-
Partnership, they are prepared to execute all
orders in the
CARRIAGE, SLEIGH,
OR
Blacksmith Business ,
and having each had considerable experience,
they are able to turn out a FIRST CLASS
Carriage or Sleigh.
Repairing of all kinds, together with all
other work appertaining to their line of busi-
ness, will be attended to.
Send in your orders immediately
PROUD & McCOUBREY,
Queen Street, Charlottetown,
Jan: 10, 1867. ly
LIVERY STABLE!!
FPVUL subscriber wishes to inform the inha-
bitants of Suntmerside and the travelling
public, that heis prepgred to furnish
THLORSES & CARRIAGES,
at all times and ¢ shortest notice.
Parties stopping at t » and want-
ing ateam anda driyer to drive them out,
can be supplied at all hours in the day.
JAMES MANN,
Water Street.
Summerside, Sept. 12, 1867. 3m
DAVID BERTRAM,
Saddle and Harness Maker,
Water Strect . . . . . Summerside.
PORTRY.
MOO TIM Dp,
You look into my face as if
You had an anger in your heart;
Pray speak, and tell me if I have
In waking it apart.
You say you loved me. Ay, indeed!
You loved me as you loved your life;
And only waited time to ask
That I might be your wife.
You waited time, Sir! Know that time
‘Turns liquid heat to frozen cold;
Withers fair flowers and rots ripe fruit,
And changes young to old.
How should I know your love, forsooth?
Your hand was always loose and chill;
It never closed and sent through mine
A swift clectric thrill.
How should I know your love forsooth?
You stood too far, and never came
To let the love-fire of your eyes
Set my thoughts all a-flame.
You staid too long; another spoke
And showed his love, a costly thing;
He looked it, lived it. Now I wear
Upon this hand the ring.
Tf vou had spoken as he spoke
I might have answered to your claim;
But now too late. And not to me
But you belongs the blame.
Learn wisdom, Sir. A woman sees
All that a man may dare to show.
You showed me nothing. Now good-by ;
I leave you here, and go.
NORMA;
or
THE HEIR OF CHESTERWOOD,
BY REBECCA FORBES,
Memory points us to a dreary old place
—such a place as we seldom meet with.
At the close of the Revolutionary War
Peter Chesterwood selected it as a build-
ing-site, selected it for his home during
the remainder of his life, and ever since
each new successor had added improve-
ment, until it was noted as the most beau-
tiful spot in the state. It had a lovely
view. Betlore it, but a short distance from
the main bnilding, a magnificent river was
spread out; behind it arose « continuous
chain of mountains, whose base was
studded with trees, and from out of the
centre of one of the gorges a silvery cas:
vade leaped forth. ‘There were grottoes,
cliffs, natural and artificial arbors, flowers
blooming in profusion, while over them
majestic trees waved their long arms as
if they were the guardian angels.
Its present master was an old, old man,
who was awaiting the summons of death.
“I wish,” he murmured, feebly, as_ his
eyes wandered over his vast estate, ‘1
wish Ralph was home again, Oh! if my
eyes might rest on my boy, who should
haye bees the pride of my life, once more
before they close in death!
Then arose numberless regrets; he re-
membered how haughty and stern his boy
had been, and how vain were his effortsto
subdue his high spirit.
** I was too severe,” he muttered, ‘ too
severe, Ihad no pleasure with him—he
was so much like myself.”
That recalled his own dissolute youth,
and before him arose many a fair young
face; but above them all were two which
clung mest effectually to hismemory ; one
was his wife—a frail woman who had died
yeirs ago—the other an Agnes Leighman,
Oh,” he repeated, shudderingly, ‘* this
near approach to death is tearful! Low |
am being punished for my sins, Alas!
Alas! I cannot recall the pas
Not long alterwards a stranger might
have been noticed cantering up the gravel-
led carringe pathway. Ilis eye wander-
ed all around him and a smile of satisfae-
tion played around his sensual lips. Ile
took his hat off his head and let the winds
play with his black curling hair; his fore-
head was smooth and white ; his eyes were
brown, but so shaded with long, black
lashes, that a short distance away you
would imagine them black as the darkest
midnight, brilliant and scintillating, while
in them was an expression at once fasci-
nating and repelling, like that in the eye
ofaserpent. And through all there was
a certain air which bespoke a wild, disso-
lute life.
He was not at all excited. IIe seemed
to enjoy the scenery, and was in no way
in a hurry to reach the old but handsome
mansion.
«Enchanting, I vow!” he ejaculated.
“Truly [ must haye been born under a
lucky star—the fates must haye been pro-
pituous at my birth!”
‘Then hastening the noble steed on which
he was seated, ho soon reined up at the
front entrance, gave his horse into the
hands of the hostler, who had noticed him
coming. and inquired,—
“Is Mr Chesterwood in?” in «a loud,
pompuous yoice, which brought back a
meek response of—
“Tio is, sir.”
«© T wish to be shown into his presence
immediately,” he said, as he was admit-
ted.
“T must inform him first, sir, of your
coming, as a shock would be very danger-
ous at present,” was the reply. ‘* Who
shall I say wishes to see him?” standing
hesitatingly, waiting for him to give his
name,
«That is of no consequence,
say a gentleman.”
**He will see you in his chamber was
the word returned; ‘* he is unable to leave
it.” And the stranger followed rapidly
behind the servant, who opened the door
and admitted him into the old man’s pre-
senee,
He raised his eyes to grect the new
comer; 4 strong thrill passed over him,
depriving him of all strength. The stran-
gor walked over to his side.
”
Merely
Nctober 12, 1865.
‘My father!” he exclaimed,
“Ralph! My son—my son!” cried the
old man, pressing his hand in his, while
the tears stole down his withered cheeks,
** God be praised that you are returned to
me! My boy, forgive and forget the past ;"
his voice trembling with emotion, ‘*and
remain with me during the few more days
I have to liye.”
‘+I will,” he replied, in asoftened voice,
‘T will stay with you while is spared
to you; it may be for months yet.”
‘Nay, that is impossible,” shaking his
head, *‘ though I feel this blessed coming
home of yours has given me a new lease
of life.”
Then his eyes eagerly scanned his boy’s
features, and if he was disappointed by the
traces of ‘fast living” he saw there; he
made no remark, sighing to himself,-—
“Jtis all my fault. I drove him: to it!”
It seemed strange that he should have
become so softened and penitent in his old
age, he who used to be so cold and stern.
But his son was not much affected; he
gazed around him with a sort of a trium-
phant look atthe elegance which surround-
ed the poor old father, as he thought how
soon he could be master of it all himself.
“Tonly wish,” was his mental conclu-
sion, ‘* that this estate was farther south,
or that shiery extended into this state ; it
would be so much better to have a parcel
of slaves than those up-start white hands.”
“Where is your baggage, my boy?”
the old man inquired,
“At the Tlouse,”
‘Then [will send for it immediately.”
* Joe,” as a servant answered the sum-
mons which he had given, ‘ go directly to
the House and bring Mr. Ralph Ches-
terwood’s baggage here. If there fs any
bill, settle it, I want you to be as ¢
fortable here as possible, Ralph,” addr
ing the gentleman; *tyon know ev
thing is at your service and your disposal.
Only make known your wishes and they
shall be obeyed.”
* You are very kind, father, kinder than
I deserve,” taking the old man’s hand,
“No, no, my boy, not that. Only be
happy—that is all T wish, You hays not
asked after Gracic—I hope you have not
forgotten her—or,” in a lower tone, ‘* poor
Cliffe.”
Ralph colored to the tips of his ears
and betrayed for a second a look of ner-
yous dread,
* Ininy pleasure of seeing you,” he re-
turned, ‘1 forgot aught olse. Ihope you
will pardon me, and reward me by telling
me of both,”
© Certainly ;” and a smile crept over his
pallid lips; it was so pleasing to know that
he had ocenpied his son’s heart so closely
as to exclude thoughts concerniag any
one else; ‘* certainly, my dear boy, but
not now, only that ten years has improyed
Gracie wonderfully, and Cliffe still lives.
Alter you become rested—this evening, if
nothing occursand you tire willing—I have
much to tell you which I um eager to tell
you for fear death should steal a march on
me,”
f Any time I will be willing and ready
to listen, Hadun’t you better lie down and
rest awhile? I will leave you so that you
may sleep.”
**T will,” he answered, loth, indeed, to
have him leave his sight; but yet he did
not wish to confine him in that room, ‘* He
is so noble,—” he sighed as the * boy” left
the apartment, ** but perhaps the story of
my life will be a lesson to him. I must
tell him all, even though it will be humili-
ating.”
Jn his youth this old man had been of a
wiurm, impulsive nature, though unprin-
cipled; but years had rendered him cold
and stern; now his: heart was melting
within him, and becoming like it was in
his early years. All he desired was his
son’s future welfare, the son who, as the
door shut behind him, exclaimed impa-
tiently,—
“Tam so glad that interview is ove
hope the old tool won't expect me to stay
in there with him ali the time; if he does,
however, [ suppose I must make a martyr
of myself, for he can’t last long anyway !”
Then he strode out into the open airand
re-viewed the beautiful prospect before
him; he went into the stable, patted his
horse on the back, viewed with 2 satisfied
air the perfect order and well kept ani-
mals,
Any place for hunting round here
now-a-days ?” he asked of the servant who
was accompanying him.
« Excellent hunting greunds, sir,” was
the response.
“Glad of that,” he said, aloud. ‘It
will help to wile the time away,” to him-
self.
Then he returned to the house and was
shown into his apartments, which consist-
ed ofa chamber, a bath and dressing room,
a most luxuriously furnished library, and
a smoking room, though wll the house was
at his service.
“Anything you desire, sir?” inquired a
servant.
“Nothing, I believe, at present,” casting
his eye around him. ‘*At what time do
you have tea here ?”
“An hour from this, s
Chesterwood always has
him then, You can
hour you please, sir.
waiter.
“That isas good a time as any,” he
said, haughtily, waving his land for the
servant to leave.
Then he drew himself into a chair, and
buried his face in his hands; he remained
in that position a few moments, then raised
his hand erect with a self-satisfied air,
arose, made some change in his toilet, and
then closely inspected each room.
“Nothing to compJain of whatever,” he
ejaculated; ‘the governor is trying todo
the handsome thing by me! ‘Time is about
up—I think I will go down and earry him
his tea myself—that will be a good stroke !"
So he strode down the beautitul stair-
cases into the large hall.
“Show me to the dining-room,” he
said, carelessly. ‘Is it in the same place
that it was before?”
Yes, sir,” saluting him politely, ‘there
a heen no change in the house since you
ett.
‘Tam glad of that, though I have al-
most forgotten all about the house. My
memory is deucedly short, I believe!
What does the ——Mr. Chesterwood,”
correcting himself—he was about to say
‘Governor,’ ‘require for his tea? Send
it up, if you please, and I will earry it to
him myself.” 4
tt I
at Jeast, Mr,
his carried to
have it at whatever
replied the obliging
The waiter procured the tea.
*T will carry itto the door for you, sir,”
he remarked, and Ralph followed him.
‘1 will take it here,” taking the waiter
out of his hand; * now open the door, I
have brought your tea myself,” he ob-
served, *‘thinkipg thas perhaps it might
taste better,” as he sat it down before the
old inan, whose eyes were instantly
dimmed with tears,
‘* God bless you, my son,” he murmured,
touched by this simple proof of his affe-
tion.
It was like bread to the hungry, water
to the thirsting, this kindness to the feeble
father’s soul.
‘IIe has blessed me already,” was_his
meek response, ‘in giving me such a
arent as you are. We will bless me more
if he will only prolong your life!”
And he went out, followed by ia ll
Chen, after he had partaken of his tea, he
wandered out of the house, lit his eigar,
and sauntered forth down the longayenue
leading to the river. He founda neat
little boxt at the moorings, and unfasten-
ing it, he jumped in, and sailed leisurely
down the river, still puffing away _at his
cigar. After he had drifted round long
enough to satisfy himself, he took the oars
and speedily rowed back to the land,
**Confound the long yarn I haye got to
listen to to-night,” he mumbled. ‘I had
better go in now or he won't get througly
between this time and daylight!”
So he sauntered back to the house, threw
away the stump of his fragrant Havana,
and entered his father’s presence. He
drew up achair just opposite the aged
yand, and sat down.
“T hope, dear father.” he remarked, in
a tone fraught with the deepest concern,
**that you will not allow me to weary you
too much on this the first day alter my
arrival home.”
“You do not weary me, Ralph, my boy 7
you refresh my very souls Oh, I am so
glad that you have forgotten my harsh
treatment of you when you were a young-
ster! Believe me, it was nota natura’
mialignity which influenced me then; it
was the desire that you would become, as
[hope you have beevome, a worthier man
than ever your father was.”
“T can scareely hope to ever be so-
worthy,” he replied, in a pathetie tone.
‘To me, you, my father, appear the best
man that ever God made!”
‘*Alus! I must indeed tear the veil
from your eyesand show you what I really:
am! You have waited patiently to hear’
what I have to tell you, so I will com-
mence now away back to my boyhood.”
For a moment he was pertectly quiet,
but there was.a strange twitching about
his lips.
“Lialph,” he resumed, ‘¢I was, 1s: yon
know, an only son. I was self-willed andi
imperious, and, unfortunately my parents
humored me in all my freaks. I was gay,
led a gay life, but a gentle remonstranec
was all I ever met with in shipe of n re-
buke at home.
“T went abroad at will, I wandered:
wherever chance took me, I was delayed |
at a farm house one day, and there I met
with a girl who excelled in beauty all other
females that IT had ever met with. She
was one unlearned and simple, and the
idea of taking her to my proud home never
entered my head, but nevertheless I began
to make love to her. 1 was nota novice
in that art, my son, then, for already [had
crushed too many young lives and hopes
by my falseness, sol was success{ul. «I
promised to return to her, telling her that
the three months which I had spent in that
village was the happiest time.of my lite,
as soon as I could guin my father’s consent
to our union,
‘IT lett then, and have never seen her
since, Agnes Leighman’s face, however,
has never ceased to reproach me. I sent
her money, but what is that? I¢ is no-
thing! Now what I want, Ralph, my
boy, is this—that you will lay your hand
y jon this Bible, and swear that you will try
to find her son, and if he isin need, aid
him. Ile isas much my son as you are.
Swear, Ralph, do; it will render me hap-
pier than L have been this many a. long
yenr.” :
, Well it was that he did not see the al-
most fiendish light which lit up bis son’s
had forit he had he would have shudder-
ed,
“I swear,” he said, solemnly, laying:
his hand on the volume of scripture, +L
SW that I will obey your will!”
** God will reward you for it,” he said
sadly, even though this is a very tardy re-
pentance, Now, I will continue. £ mar-
ried your mother after I had returned
home, You were my eldest son, and my
second aud last, I believe God made not
only an_ idiot, but hideous and deformed,
to punish me for my transgressions, which
it did, for yonr mother dicd, shortly atter
his birth, of grief.
‘Cliffe lives yet. Bat I warn yon,
Ralph, never to go near him, for Ne is
feartul, Ibelieve if he had his liberty he
would commit murder, ILowever, he is
my son, he is your brother, and he niust
be cared for to the end of his days; I trust
him to you.”
* And what about Gracie ?” he asked.
“Ah! Youareimpatient. Well, Gracie
was only twelve when you lett here;
little, timid girl in short dresses and pan-
talettes, whom you used to be very tond
of, though not more so than she was of
you. Sheis twenty-two, a graceful and
beautiful woman, here to all of her
father’s property, which, you know, ad-
joins nine. It has been agroed between
us old folks, ever since you two were
babes, that these estates should be joined,
and I believe that Gracie herself has yer
vivid recollections of you. You will eall
on her, will you not?”
‘* At the earliest moment possible,” was
his dutiful reply. ‘* Though, perhaps, I
may not be successful,” he daded, stroke
ing his silky mustache.
Visions of her wealth was dazzling hie
eyes, and it he did not win her it would
not be his fault,
“low can you_help it?” queried the
proud father. ** You will be suecessfult
she is of a romantic disposition, and it
will seem something like a fairy story—
your return to woo her after those lon
Meu absence. Now tell me where you
ave been P”
“T have not much to tell,” he said, in a
tone which sounded full of regret, age |
went to California when 1 lett here, Then
Tsutteied years of bitter privationand —»
“Why did you not eome home P'? asked
the old man, interruptiag himi
HiNMeNst
AND WESTE
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RN PIONEER.
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No. 5.
VOU 3,
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Summerside Markets,
SummensipgE, November 7, 1867.
Oats per bush -------- o---- 2s 84d
Barley per bush - eo--+ + 38 Gla ds
Potatoes per bush - 1s 6d
10d a Is
‘Turnips per bush
Butter per lb by ‘Tub
Lard per Ib -----
--- lddals
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Tallow yer lb. --------- 9d a 10d
Eggs per doz -------- 9d a 10d
Beef perlb ----- creee Bla 4d
Mutton per lb --------- -- Bd ada
Pork per lb by carcass ------- 44da 5d
1s Gd a 2s
56s a GOs
16s a 18s
60s 2 70s
Geese each
Flour per bbl
Oatmeal per cwt
Hay per Ton - - --
Straw per ewt. -- +--+ 1s 6d
Pine Boards ---- 10s
Spruce Boards ---------->- 4sa 5s
Charlottetown Markets,
November 7, 1867.
Beef (small) - - - - 4d a 6d
Do. by quarter - - - dda Ad
Mutton - - - - Bda dd
Lamb per lb. - - - S4d a 4d
Butter - - - - lid a 1s
Do, by tub - = - - 10d a 1s
Cheese - ° - - 4d a 7d
‘Tallow - - - - Oda 10d
Tard - - - - sda dd
Flour Ib, - - - Bd a Bhd
Oatmeal 100 1b, - - 17s 218s
Eggs - - - - Td a ls
Potatoes - ° - Is Gda 28
Turnips - : - - 15d
Barley - - - - 3sa 4s
Oats - - - o- 23 8d
Boards (Iifemlock) - - . ds
Spruce - * - - 4s abs
Pine - bo = - 73a 9s
Shingles - - - 12s a Lis
Wool - - - - Is a ls 3d
Ilay - - - - 60s a 70s
Straw ewt. - ° : Is Gd a 2s
Ifomespun - - = bs Gd a bs
Sheepskins : - Oda ls
Calfskin Ib. - - - - Sd a 9d
Hides Ib, - - - - - 44d
vy .
Business
BANK OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Corner of Queen § Water Sts., Charlottetown
President—Hon. Danize Brenan.
Cashier—Winiiam Cunpai, Esquire.
Discount Days—Mondays & Thursdays.
Hours of Business—Fom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m,
from 2 ‘
UNION BANK,
Grofton St., Queen's Square, Chartotictown
President—Cnartes Parmer. Esquire,
Cashier—Jaa Anpenrson, Esquire,
Viscount Days— Wednesdays & Saturdays.
Hours of Business—Lrom 10 a.m to lpm,
from 2 p.mto 4pm,
SUMMERSIDE BANK.
Central Street, Summerside, P. BE. Island,
. President—Ilon. Joun R. Gayninen.
. Cashier—E. L. Lrptanp, Esquire
+. Discount Ds Tuesdays and Fridays.
. ‘Notes for Discount must be in before 11
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Hours of Business—10 a, m., tol p.m.,
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“Co-Partnership Notice.
VPMIE Subscribers have this day entered into
CO-PARTNERSHIP as BARRISTERS
and ATTORNIES-AT-LAW, under the
name, style and firm of
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OFFICE,—-O'HALLORAN’S BUILDING,
Great Geonce Street.
GEORGE ALLEY,
LOUIS IH. DAVIES.
Charlottetown, Oct. 18, 1867, us 24
THOMAS KELLY,
Barrister - at - Law
AND
oS NOTARY PUBLIC, &c.
SUMMERSIDE, - - - - P.E. ISLAND.
aug. 9, 1866_
~~ FRANCIS LONGWORTH,
BARRISTER AND ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
p@™ Oflice—PAVILION HOTEL.
(next door to the Hon, Joseph Hensley’s.)
CHARLOTTETOWN - - - VP. E. Island.
Jan, 17, 1867. ly
KITSON CASHY, MD,
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON & ACCOUCHEUR
formerly Assistant Surgeon in the U. S.
Navy, offers his protessional services to the
people 6f Summerside and vicinity. He ean
be consulted at his office, over the Store of
Green & Schurman, in Summerside.
June 18, 1867. tf ae
DR. PRIOR,
Physician & Surgeon,
Ovvice—At the Summensipe Drug Store,
next door to Bank, Central Street
SUMMERSIDE, .... JP. BE. ISLAND.
October 12, 186:
VILLIAM M. OWE,
Attorney-at-Law and Notary
Public.
81, ELEANOR'S.cceeed EB. IShAND.
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CARVELL BROTHERS,
AUCTIONEERS,
Commission Merchants,
And General Agents,
BANK BUILDING, QUEEN STREET.
Charlottetown, - - - - - PELs
JABEZ HUDSON, ~
Authorized Auctioneer,
GENERAL AGENT, &e.,
TREON, ce ne ee he Bee
CAKD
WwW ILLIAM BEAI RSTO,
Commission Merchant,
Auctioneer & General Agent,
WATER STREET,
Summerside, ------- - PLE. Island.
"WILLIAM DODD,
Commission Merchant,
And Auctioneer,
QUEEN SQUARE,
CHARLOTTETOWN --+ P. E. ISLAND
KIRKWOOD, LIVINGSTONE & CO.
Hour, Produce, Aeather,
AND GENERAL
Commission Merchants,
MONTREAL, ------- (Oh 10),
The most careful attention given to the
execution of orders for Ilour, Grain, Seeds,
Provisions. Leather, Hides, Coal Oil, and
general Merchandize. — Freights secured and
Insurances effected at lowest current rates.
Merchants in the Lower Provinces will find
it to their interest to forward their orders for
Flour to us for execution, as an extensive
acquaintance with Western Millers, and as
Agents for some of the most popular Brands
in Canada, we can with safety assure them
| of ev atisfaction, 5
Remittances against orders when not other-
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Exchange, or Gold Dratts on New York.
Dri on New York being worth usually an}
to a 4 per cent more than on Boston,
Every information as to the state of the
market, present and prospective, given when
required,
Consignments of Fish, Cod Oil, &e.,-care-
fully realized, and returns made with the
utmost promptitude, or applied according to
the wish of consignors.
Charges only made for actual disbursements
and Commissions not over those of responsible
Houses inthe line. Unquestionable refernces
given when required.
KIRKWOOD, LIVINGSTONE & CO,
503 St. Paul Street,
Montreal, C. 1.
February 7, 1867.
©. L. RICHARDS,
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in
British & Horeign Groceries.
4, Ifead North Wharf,
ST. JOIN, - + - NEW BRUNSWICK.
Dee. 6, 1866, ly
J ames: G reenough, oF
FLOUR
Commission Merchant.
No 47 Commercial Street
Corner of Clinton Street - - - - - BOSTON
1 ALLMN,
Commission iMerchant,
And Dealer in Provisions, &c,
MARKET STREET,
St. John, N. B.
b@ Gives personal attention to the Sale
and Purchase of every description of Goods.
May 9, 1867.
THOMAS HANFORD,
AUCTIONEER
AND
Commission Merchant,
ST. JOIN, N. B.
Noy 1, 1865
THOMAS FRIZZEL,
Boot and Shoe Maker,
WATER STREET,
opposite Colin MeLennan’s Store.
Boots and Shoes of a superior quality con-
stantly on hand, and for sale cheap.
Summerside, June 6, 1867. ly
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
TIRE AND LIFE.
Established 1809.
CAPITAL: TWO MILLIONS, Sterling.
HEAD OFFICES:
EDINBURGIL & LONDON.
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Resipence—At George. Garret’s, Esquire,
Stanley Bridge.
New London, - - -- P. EI.
Jan 24, 1867. ly
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CRAWFORD’S HOTEL,
No. 9 King Square, St.John N-B.
Permanent and transient Boarders accom-
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In connection with the above the subscribers
have opened a
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where they will keep constantly on hand,
Flour, Corn Meal, Provisions, ‘ea, Sugar,
und all articles usually kept ina
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May 380, 1867.—ly
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ST. JOHN, N. B.
The Subscriber having leased the above
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to accommodate ‘Transient and Permanent
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share of public patronage.
Having also leased the commodious Stable
attached, and secured the services of a careful
Hostler, who will be in attendance at all
hours, travellers will be sure to get suatisfac-
tion at lowest rates.
JAMES W. THOMSON,
Proprietor.
St. John, N. B., July 4, 1867.—ly
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Kent Street, Charlottetown,
SIMON D. FRASER, PROPRIBTOR.
Permanent and Transient Boarders will
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KENT STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN.
JOHN MURPHY, PROPRIETOR.
Permanent and Transient Boarders will
find good accommodation.
Good Stables in connection with the Ilorer,
and a careful Iostler always in attendance.
Feb. 14, 1867. tf
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Prices—No. 3 $23. 4 $27, 5 $30, 6 $35.
Chemical Charges—No. 3 $1.10, 4 $1,40,
5 $1.80, 6 $2.25,
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iT f
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Repairing of all kinds, together with all
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Jan: 10, 1867. ly
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FPVUL subscriber wishes to inform the inha-
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public, that heis prepgred to furnish
THLORSES & CARRIAGES,
at all times and ¢ shortest notice.
Parties stopping at t » and want-
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can be supplied at all hours in the day.
JAMES MANN,
Water Street.
Summerside, Sept. 12, 1867. 3m
DAVID BERTRAM,
Saddle and Harness Maker,
Water Strect . . . . . Summerside.
PORTRY.
MOO TIM Dp,
You look into my face as if
You had an anger in your heart;
Pray speak, and tell me if I have
In waking it apart.
You say you loved me. Ay, indeed!
You loved me as you loved your life;
And only waited time to ask
That I might be your wife.
You waited time, Sir! Know that time
‘Turns liquid heat to frozen cold;
Withers fair flowers and rots ripe fruit,
And changes young to old.
How should I know your love, forsooth?
Your hand was always loose and chill;
It never closed and sent through mine
A swift clectric thrill.
How should I know your love forsooth?
You stood too far, and never came
To let the love-fire of your eyes
Set my thoughts all a-flame.
You staid too long; another spoke
And showed his love, a costly thing;
He looked it, lived it. Now I wear
Upon this hand the ring.
Tf vou had spoken as he spoke
I might have answered to your claim;
But now too late. And not to me
But you belongs the blame.
Learn wisdom, Sir. A woman sees
All that a man may dare to show.
You showed me nothing. Now good-by ;
I leave you here, and go.
NORMA;
or
THE HEIR OF CHESTERWOOD,
BY REBECCA FORBES,
Memory points us to a dreary old place
—such a place as we seldom meet with.
At the close of the Revolutionary War
Peter Chesterwood selected it as a build-
ing-site, selected it for his home during
the remainder of his life, and ever since
each new successor had added improve-
ment, until it was noted as the most beau-
tiful spot in the state. It had a lovely
view. Betlore it, but a short distance from
the main bnilding, a magnificent river was
spread out; behind it arose « continuous
chain of mountains, whose base was
studded with trees, and from out of the
centre of one of the gorges a silvery cas:
vade leaped forth. ‘There were grottoes,
cliffs, natural and artificial arbors, flowers
blooming in profusion, while over them
majestic trees waved their long arms as
if they were the guardian angels.
Its present master was an old, old man,
who was awaiting the summons of death.
“I wish,” he murmured, feebly, as_ his
eyes wandered over his vast estate, ‘1
wish Ralph was home again, Oh! if my
eyes might rest on my boy, who should
haye bees the pride of my life, once more
before they close in death!
Then arose numberless regrets; he re-
membered how haughty and stern his boy
had been, and how vain were his effortsto
subdue his high spirit.
** I was too severe,” he muttered, ‘ too
severe, Ihad no pleasure with him—he
was so much like myself.”
That recalled his own dissolute youth,
and before him arose many a fair young
face; but above them all were two which
clung mest effectually to hismemory ; one
was his wife—a frail woman who had died
yeirs ago—the other an Agnes Leighman,
Oh,” he repeated, shudderingly, ‘* this
near approach to death is tearful! Low |
am being punished for my sins, Alas!
Alas! I cannot recall the pas
Not long alterwards a stranger might
have been noticed cantering up the gravel-
led carringe pathway. Ilis eye wander-
ed all around him and a smile of satisfae-
tion played around his sensual lips. Ile
took his hat off his head and let the winds
play with his black curling hair; his fore-
head was smooth and white ; his eyes were
brown, but so shaded with long, black
lashes, that a short distance away you
would imagine them black as the darkest
midnight, brilliant and scintillating, while
in them was an expression at once fasci-
nating and repelling, like that in the eye
ofaserpent. And through all there was
a certain air which bespoke a wild, disso-
lute life.
He was not at all excited. IIe seemed
to enjoy the scenery, and was in no way
in a hurry to reach the old but handsome
mansion.
«Enchanting, I vow!” he ejaculated.
“Truly [ must haye been born under a
lucky star—the fates must haye been pro-
pituous at my birth!”
‘Then hastening the noble steed on which
he was seated, ho soon reined up at the
front entrance, gave his horse into the
hands of the hostler, who had noticed him
coming. and inquired,—
“Is Mr Chesterwood in?” in «a loud,
pompuous yoice, which brought back a
meek response of—
“Tio is, sir.”
«© T wish to be shown into his presence
immediately,” he said, as he was admit-
ted.
“T must inform him first, sir, of your
coming, as a shock would be very danger-
ous at present,” was the reply. ‘* Who
shall I say wishes to see him?” standing
hesitatingly, waiting for him to give his
name,
«That is of no consequence,
say a gentleman.”
**He will see you in his chamber was
the word returned; ‘* he is unable to leave
it.” And the stranger followed rapidly
behind the servant, who opened the door
and admitted him into the old man’s pre-
senee,
He raised his eyes to grect the new
comer; 4 strong thrill passed over him,
depriving him of all strength. The stran-
gor walked over to his side.
”
Merely
Nctober 12, 1865.
‘My father!” he exclaimed,
“Ralph! My son—my son!” cried the
old man, pressing his hand in his, while
the tears stole down his withered cheeks,
** God be praised that you are returned to
me! My boy, forgive and forget the past ;"
his voice trembling with emotion, ‘*and
remain with me during the few more days
I have to liye.”
‘+I will,” he replied, in asoftened voice,
‘T will stay with you while is spared
to you; it may be for months yet.”
‘Nay, that is impossible,” shaking his
head, *‘ though I feel this blessed coming
home of yours has given me a new lease
of life.”
Then his eyes eagerly scanned his boy’s
features, and if he was disappointed by the
traces of ‘fast living” he saw there; he
made no remark, sighing to himself,-—
“Jtis all my fault. I drove him: to it!”
It seemed strange that he should have
become so softened and penitent in his old
age, he who used to be so cold and stern.
But his son was not much affected; he
gazed around him with a sort of a trium-
phant look atthe elegance which surround-
ed the poor old father, as he thought how
soon he could be master of it all himself.
“Tonly wish,” was his mental conclu-
sion, ‘* that this estate was farther south,
or that shiery extended into this state ; it
would be so much better to have a parcel
of slaves than those up-start white hands.”
“Where is your baggage, my boy?”
the old man inquired,
“At the Tlouse,”
‘Then [will send for it immediately.”
* Joe,” as a servant answered the sum-
mons which he had given, ‘ go directly to
the House and bring Mr. Ralph Ches-
terwood’s baggage here. If there fs any
bill, settle it, I want you to be as ¢
fortable here as possible, Ralph,” addr
ing the gentleman; *tyon know ev
thing is at your service and your disposal.
Only make known your wishes and they
shall be obeyed.”
* You are very kind, father, kinder than
I deserve,” taking the old man’s hand,
“No, no, my boy, not that. Only be
happy—that is all T wish, You hays not
asked after Gracic—I hope you have not
forgotten her—or,” in a lower tone, ‘* poor
Cliffe.”
Ralph colored to the tips of his ears
and betrayed for a second a look of ner-
yous dread,
* Ininy pleasure of seeing you,” he re-
turned, ‘1 forgot aught olse. Ihope you
will pardon me, and reward me by telling
me of both,”
© Certainly ;” and a smile crept over his
pallid lips; it was so pleasing to know that
he had ocenpied his son’s heart so closely
as to exclude thoughts concerniag any
one else; ‘* certainly, my dear boy, but
not now, only that ten years has improyed
Gracie wonderfully, and Cliffe still lives.
Alter you become rested—this evening, if
nothing occursand you tire willing—I have
much to tell you which I um eager to tell
you for fear death should steal a march on
me,”
f Any time I will be willing and ready
to listen, Hadun’t you better lie down and
rest awhile? I will leave you so that you
may sleep.”
**T will,” he answered, loth, indeed, to
have him leave his sight; but yet he did
not wish to confine him in that room, ‘* He
is so noble,—” he sighed as the * boy” left
the apartment, ** but perhaps the story of
my life will be a lesson to him. I must
tell him all, even though it will be humili-
ating.”
Jn his youth this old man had been of a
wiurm, impulsive nature, though unprin-
cipled; but years had rendered him cold
and stern; now his: heart was melting
within him, and becoming like it was in
his early years. All he desired was his
son’s future welfare, the son who, as the
door shut behind him, exclaimed impa-
tiently,—
“Tam so glad that interview is ove
hope the old tool won't expect me to stay
in there with him ali the time; if he does,
however, [ suppose I must make a martyr
of myself, for he can’t last long anyway !”
Then he strode out into the open airand
re-viewed the beautiful prospect before
him; he went into the stable, patted his
horse on the back, viewed with 2 satisfied
air the perfect order and well kept ani-
mals,
Any place for hunting round here
now-a-days ?” he asked of the servant who
was accompanying him.
« Excellent hunting greunds, sir,” was
the response.
“Glad of that,” he said, aloud. ‘It
will help to wile the time away,” to him-
self.
Then he returned to the house and was
shown into his apartments, which consist-
ed ofa chamber, a bath and dressing room,
a most luxuriously furnished library, and
a smoking room, though wll the house was
at his service.
“Anything you desire, sir?” inquired a
servant.
“Nothing, I believe, at present,” casting
his eye around him. ‘*At what time do
you have tea here ?”
“An hour from this, s
Chesterwood always has
him then, You can
hour you please, sir.
waiter.
“That isas good a time as any,” he
said, haughtily, waving his land for the
servant to leave.
Then he drew himself into a chair, and
buried his face in his hands; he remained
in that position a few moments, then raised
his hand erect with a self-satisfied air,
arose, made some change in his toilet, and
then closely inspected each room.
“Nothing to compJain of whatever,” he
ejaculated; ‘the governor is trying todo
the handsome thing by me! ‘Time is about
up—I think I will go down and earry him
his tea myself—that will be a good stroke !"
So he strode down the beautitul stair-
cases into the large hall.
“Show me to the dining-room,” he
said, carelessly. ‘Is it in the same place
that it was before?”
Yes, sir,” saluting him politely, ‘there
a heen no change in the house since you
ett.
‘Tam glad of that, though I have al-
most forgotten all about the house. My
memory is deucedly short, I believe!
What does the ——Mr. Chesterwood,”
correcting himself—he was about to say
‘Governor,’ ‘require for his tea? Send
it up, if you please, and I will earry it to
him myself.” 4
tt I
at Jeast, Mr,
his carried to
have it at whatever
replied the obliging
The waiter procured the tea.
*T will carry itto the door for you, sir,”
he remarked, and Ralph followed him.
‘1 will take it here,” taking the waiter
out of his hand; * now open the door, I
have brought your tea myself,” he ob-
served, *‘thinkipg thas perhaps it might
taste better,” as he sat it down before the
old inan, whose eyes were instantly
dimmed with tears,
‘* God bless you, my son,” he murmured,
touched by this simple proof of his affe-
tion.
It was like bread to the hungry, water
to the thirsting, this kindness to the feeble
father’s soul.
‘IIe has blessed me already,” was_his
meek response, ‘in giving me such a
arent as you are. We will bless me more
if he will only prolong your life!”
And he went out, followed by ia ll
Chen, after he had partaken of his tea, he
wandered out of the house, lit his eigar,
and sauntered forth down the longayenue
leading to the river. He founda neat
little boxt at the moorings, and unfasten-
ing it, he jumped in, and sailed leisurely
down the river, still puffing away _at his
cigar. After he had drifted round long
enough to satisfy himself, he took the oars
and speedily rowed back to the land,
**Confound the long yarn I haye got to
listen to to-night,” he mumbled. ‘I had
better go in now or he won't get througly
between this time and daylight!”
So he sauntered back to the house, threw
away the stump of his fragrant Havana,
and entered his father’s presence. He
drew up achair just opposite the aged
yand, and sat down.
“T hope, dear father.” he remarked, in
a tone fraught with the deepest concern,
**that you will not allow me to weary you
too much on this the first day alter my
arrival home.”
“You do not weary me, Ralph, my boy 7
you refresh my very souls Oh, I am so
glad that you have forgotten my harsh
treatment of you when you were a young-
ster! Believe me, it was nota natura’
mialignity which influenced me then; it
was the desire that you would become, as
[hope you have beevome, a worthier man
than ever your father was.”
“T can scareely hope to ever be so-
worthy,” he replied, in a pathetie tone.
‘To me, you, my father, appear the best
man that ever God made!”
‘*Alus! I must indeed tear the veil
from your eyesand show you what I really:
am! You have waited patiently to hear’
what I have to tell you, so I will com-
mence now away back to my boyhood.”
For a moment he was pertectly quiet,
but there was.a strange twitching about
his lips.
“Lialph,” he resumed, ‘¢I was, 1s: yon
know, an only son. I was self-willed andi
imperious, and, unfortunately my parents
humored me in all my freaks. I was gay,
led a gay life, but a gentle remonstranec
was all I ever met with in shipe of n re-
buke at home.
“T went abroad at will, I wandered:
wherever chance took me, I was delayed |
at a farm house one day, and there I met
with a girl who excelled in beauty all other
females that IT had ever met with. She
was one unlearned and simple, and the
idea of taking her to my proud home never
entered my head, but nevertheless I began
to make love to her. 1 was nota novice
in that art, my son, then, for already [had
crushed too many young lives and hopes
by my falseness, sol was success{ul. «I
promised to return to her, telling her that
the three months which I had spent in that
village was the happiest time.of my lite,
as soon as I could guin my father’s consent
to our union,
‘IT lett then, and have never seen her
since, Agnes Leighman’s face, however,
has never ceased to reproach me. I sent
her money, but what is that? I¢ is no-
thing! Now what I want, Ralph, my
boy, is this—that you will lay your hand
y jon this Bible, and swear that you will try
to find her son, and if he isin need, aid
him. Ile isas much my son as you are.
Swear, Ralph, do; it will render me hap-
pier than L have been this many a. long
yenr.” :
, Well it was that he did not see the al-
most fiendish light which lit up bis son’s
had forit he had he would have shudder-
ed,
“I swear,” he said, solemnly, laying:
his hand on the volume of scripture, +L
SW that I will obey your will!”
** God will reward you for it,” he said
sadly, even though this is a very tardy re-
pentance, Now, I will continue. £ mar-
ried your mother after I had returned
home, You were my eldest son, and my
second aud last, I believe God made not
only an_ idiot, but hideous and deformed,
to punish me for my transgressions, which
it did, for yonr mother dicd, shortly atter
his birth, of grief.
‘Cliffe lives yet. Bat I warn yon,
Ralph, never to go near him, for Ne is
feartul, Ibelieve if he had his liberty he
would commit murder, ILowever, he is
my son, he is your brother, and he niust
be cared for to the end of his days; I trust
him to you.”
* And what about Gracie ?” he asked.
“Ah! Youareimpatient. Well, Gracie
was only twelve when you lett here;
little, timid girl in short dresses and pan-
talettes, whom you used to be very tond
of, though not more so than she was of
you. Sheis twenty-two, a graceful and
beautiful woman, here to all of her
father’s property, which, you know, ad-
joins nine. It has been agroed between
us old folks, ever since you two were
babes, that these estates should be joined,
and I believe that Gracie herself has yer
vivid recollections of you. You will eall
on her, will you not?”
‘* At the earliest moment possible,” was
his dutiful reply. ‘* Though, perhaps, I
may not be successful,” he daded, stroke
ing his silky mustache.
Visions of her wealth was dazzling hie
eyes, and it he did not win her it would
not be his fault,
“low can you_help it?” queried the
proud father. ** You will be suecessfult
she is of a romantic disposition, and it
will seem something like a fairy story—
your return to woo her after those lon
Meu absence. Now tell me where you
ave been P”
“T have not much to tell,” he said, in a
tone which sounded full of regret, age |
went to California when 1 lett here, Then
Tsutteied years of bitter privationand —»
“Why did you not eome home P'? asked
the old man, interruptiag himi