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Claude Montrose, immediately upon arriving .at New lork, directed his steps to a small boat, plying between that city and Hoboken. Entering it. lie was soon safely landed upon the op posite shore. Stepping on land, he looked about cautiously. Perceiving no one whom he recognized, ho next pro ceeded up the shady avenue leading to uie iMysoian fields: tlience alone a bv path leading to the foot of "Weebawken HIII. Ascending a short distance, he turned to tho left Into an obsure and lonely path, which he traversed about a quarter of a mile, when, turning an ab rupt angle, lie stopped at the door of ti little hut, almost hid by shrubs and trees. Giving two peculiar raps, the voice or a woman squeaked out: "Come in!" Opening the door, he stood face to face with Lodowlski, the "Indian witch," as she was called bv the few who had chanced to see her in her lone ly abode, on account of her disagreeable expression. "Ha! LodI, how fares my friend? Is lie as safe as ever from the limbs of the law?" "Seok him and you will know. He can speak," and opening a small door, which seemed to bo cut through the wall at least two feet from the floor, and which was entirely hid by some old shawls and garments hanging over it, she admitted Claude into the presence of Norman Burke. "Ah! my comrade!" exclaimed the' latter. "Bight glad I am to see you. But I did not expect this pleasure for a month yet. I thought you was on your bridal tour by this time. Ha ! ha ! To what am I indebted for this very apro pos visit?" "Simply to the defeat of my intended nuptials with Miss Nicety, who dared to make a fool of me," answered Claude, gritting his teeth with rage. "A fool of you! How so ?" Relating the circumstance of his dis appointment in the summer house, ho ended by saying: "Not that I care about the fair beau ty's loss, but the money how tho deuce am I to get along without it?" "Get along? Pooh! You. a pro- sessed gambler, talkintr thus? Wliv. I - . - - just stake a few 'shiners' at the faro ta- ble. ou'rc a lucky rascal! Never font T'-1 1 1 UMI1 I nnlrt T I " - UU,J a uicu i to poke my nose out; I would set thei example," replied Norman. "But how comes on my bride, or rather she that was to be, as is to be? for, by heavens, I love that girl and mean to have her yot, notwithstanding I have had the honor of being called a rascal and a vil lain by her family. I guess she will think so in reality before long." "Oh, she is having a grand time as happy as a lamb in her freedom. It is all right between her and the parson, and the old folks have given their con sent to the union, so you see, my boy, you have the Jill as well as myself." "Ha! ha! ha! 'Consent to the union,' hey? And pray when is this religioue affair to take place?" "A soon as he becomes settled, I be lieve. "What little information I have I accidentally obtained from my fair inamorata and that specimen of a nig the Hewitts have," replied Claude, in a careless tone. "'As soon as ho gets settled,' hey? Well, we will sec. I have quite a dif ferent plan in my head. "Will you as sist mo?" asked Norman, with a sneer, i "Any money to be made by tho opc-i ration?" asked his companion, winking! as he thrust his hands into his pockets, " ell, as that I cannot say, though the rewards may bo large and we might possibly get hold of them. My plan is this to steal my bride elect, or, in more gentle terms, conduct her to a husband's home, though not quite so ceremoniously as I should have done had that she devil not come to life again." "un, 110:" exoiaimeu uiauue with a sneering laugh ; "I see. Well, I have no objections to lending my aid, provid ing tho remuneration is good." "Agreed, then. If you -will do your best to help mc in obtaining possession of Mifas Hewitt, I will make you the possessor of five hundred dollars the day we are married." "That's a go. I'll do it. Consider me your man. But what proof have I that you will do as you say? It will not do for a rogue to trust a rogue," said Claude, fearful that he should not get his just dues. Taklug a magnificent diamond ring from his finger, Norman placed it upon Claude's, saying: "By the redemption of this. Now listen. First you must obtain me a dis guise, so perfect that even my own mother would fall to recognize me In it second, another for yourself as perfect! After this is done I will tell you the rest." "Enough. Leave It to me. ami will have hard work to discover your own identity, so complete shall vnnr own disguise be. Remain Lodi's guest a short time longer, and you can'once more revel in your freedom. Keep dark till you see me again," and shak-! Ing hands, Claude departed, promising to return the next day at an early hour. True to his wow, Claude was on hand at the appointed time. Giving the well known raps, he was again admitted to tho presence of his accomplice in guilt. "Well, let me see how I shall look In a wig," said Norman, taking a ferocious-looking red one from the bundle that Claude had placed upon tho table. Fitting it upon his head, ho ex claimed: "That certainly makes me look very fascinating. Now for the heavy whis kers to match. There, that is capital! I can travel hi safety now Jf ever I could, for I look go outrageously ugly that the 'old fellow' himself would liardly dare approach me." Dressing himself in the suit of a sai lor, lie jauntily placed the tarpaulin upon his head and pronounced himself ready. "Not quite," answered Claude, taking a bottle from his pocket containing a dark mixture "Your delicate hands would betray you. Just let mo give them a wash with this," and taking a brush, he soon gave them the appear ance of having been long exposed to the sun. "Now you are finished to nnrfw- tion. Let mc see how I shall become the dress of a country curate. The greatest difficulty will be for me to be have myself witli a proper decorum and keep my face long enough," and taking another bundle, ho was soon attired, looking so meek and solemn in his long straight locks and "shad-bollicd" coat that Norman gave vent to a hearty laugu. ".now, tlien, for particulars," said Norman, sealing himself. "First wo will start for Bridgeport, where we will engage board at some obscure shantv. There we can be on the lookout for our fair captives, and arrange something to our satisfaction, or better still I have it now!" exclaimed he, springing from his seat. "I will write a letter telling her to come to the cottage of poor blind Sarah, of whom I have often heard her speak. I will write it in the name of some minister I can easily ascertain a name telling her Sarah wishes to see her privately. She in the compas sion of an unsuspecting heart will never imagine evil, and will of course comply with tho wish of the Rev. Dr. whom I , shall have the honor of personating. I Ahem! There is a small portion of thick woods near the cottage. In them wo can secrete ourselves and await her oi A iuuu jiv uuuui sue will -do; and in fail in it, why, no one will be the wiser, and I should only be 1 . 4 oniiueu to Dlail f;ninit ihm lr tl goes on as I hope for, when I see her coming I shall just pop out from my hiding place and gently close her mouth with a sticking plaster, which I shall carry for the occasion. See, Parson, how I have planned It?" "Exactly, son of Neptune. But how will you get her into the carriage, for I suppose sue will be like all other women kick up a terrlblo fuss." "You must have the carriage in read iness at the foot of the lane leading be tween the Marsh's and the Hewitt's, and keep both ears and eyes wide open. As soon as you see her coming, just hold yourself in readiuoss to help me. I have not much fear of a scene. She will be frightened nearly to death at this hideous head of mine." "Well, certainly I give you credit for planning deviltry, and sincerely hope you may succeed. I shall do my best to help you, for I shall only be too glad to sec her haughty pride brought low. She has always scorned me, I know from her very actions, and I should not be surprised if it was through her means tnat I was cheated so nicely out of my fivo thousand," answered Claude, as he opened tho little door before mentioned leading into Lodi's apartment. Then, pushing it shut, he asked in a subdued touc, "But where am I to drive to after we have obtained tho fair lady, for I suppose I am to assume that very re sponsible office." "Never mind now. I will tell you more before the time arrives," answered Norman. "Come, let us bo off as soon as I pay the old squaw for hiding me so iiicciy. a nave no lear or being detected, even by Hays himself", were he living) so come." ' "Well, Lodi, how much do I owe you?" asked Norman, as lie and Claude entered the apartment where the old woman sat. "Owe me? Only thanks. I ask no money. I have enough to carry me back to the distant "West. Lodowiski asks no more. Let her rest in the for est where the great chiefs live." "To what tribe do you belong?" asked Norman, a new thought striking him. "To a tribe of brave and fearless Nat chitoches, who live far away towards the setting sun. Louisiana is my home," answered she, eyeing her ques tioner. "Louisiana," said Norman, mentally. "That is the place. I should then be safe and out of the way of Catherine de Mldci, for she will never return to the land where she so hated FIcctfoot and the scene of her sorrows." Then, turn ing to.Lodi, ho said aloud: "Can I trust you 1" "Have you not already done so? Have I betrayed you?" said she, with a j scornful look. "You arc right," replied Norman. "I ! will trust you farther. But remember Ifyou betray us you will pay the pen alty with your life." "With my life, hey?" said she with a scornful sneer, as she rested her elbows on her knees. "You see," began Norman, as he seated himself upon an old rickety chair, "lam disguised, not only to es cape the officers who are on. track of mc, but also to enable me to obtain pos session of a beautiful young girl, who has promised to become my wife, but whoso parents have forbidden it. Now my friend present and myself intend eloping with her, but what to do with her after I get her to escape the knowl edge of those who will no doubt be in pursuit, I do not know. So If you can help mc, you shall be well paid, besides receiving my warmest thanks." "Would you take the pale-face to the laud of tho red man ?" asked Lodi, her face brightening with pleasure. "Any where that she may be safe in my possession," answered tho black hearted rascal. "Tis enough. Sec that you bring her safe to the cabin of Lodi, and she will conduct her among her tribe, where you can follow." "Thanks, thanks, Lodi. You shall have gold, plenty of gold, for tho tribe, for the pale girl has jewels." "Bah! I care not for gold; but the heart of Lodi delights in the misery of the pale daughters and bounds at the Idea of a captive. She will bo called bravo If she brings homo a white maid." "Three weeks from to-night you may expect us if all proves successful," re plied Norman. "But remember, Lodi, that you must not harm a hair of her head." Another scornful glance as sho re plied: "When Lodi promises you can depend upon her. She wishes not to kill the bird, but to see it flutter." "Enough. You will seo us if all goes well," was the reply, and closing the door behind them, these two worthies were soon on their way to New York once more. Stopping at a low Inn or eating houso in the lower part of the city, they wait ed until tho darkness of night should once more enshroud the earth in her sa ble mantle, when, proceeding at once to the depot, they took tho nino o'clock train for Bridgeport. Arriving in safety, they waited till morning made its ap pearance again, when, directing their steps to the suburbs of the town, they beheld a dilapidated farm house, whose appearance denoted anything else but neatness. Here they had but little dif ficulty In obtaining board for a week or two. They had been hero nearly three weeks, and the Hay had at length ar rived when they were to carry their di abolical scheme into execution. Sitting down one afternoon, after his return from scrutinizing Sarah's cottage and ascertaining that all remained as for merly, Norman soon wrote and dis patched the note purporting to be from Dr. Mitchell, whose name and pastor ship he had before obtained, as well as the knowledge that Sonora occasionally attended his church. Then, telling Claude to be sure and have a carriage at the place of rendezvous, he proceeded to the small copse of trees before men tioned, and awaited in hopeful expecta tion the result, which was not long in transpiring, though not exactly as he wished it, for, as we already know, she was not alone. Sonora was obliged to pas3 through this wood unless she took a circuitous route, which vas considerably out of the way. caring no danger, and it be ing some timo yet before sunset, she hurried along, with Rissey at her side carryiug the basket. Norman, who stood behind an Im mense oak, saw her coming, but per ceiving Rissey also, lor a moment thought his plans frustrated. Waiting until she passed him a few steps, he made a motion to Claude, whom he had stationed at a short distance, leaving the carriage at the foot of the lane, to seize Rissey and prevent her screaming, as that would spoil all. Stealing along cautiously like some panther through the thick bushes, he suddenly sprang out and seized the frightened Kissoy, at the same moment mat Gorman placed the sticking plaster Ulcr mouth of our heroine, who knowing that earthly help was out of ncr reacn, inwardly called upon God to her rescue, while she remained passivn in th.e hands of her unknown captor, for she had not the least suspicion that It was Norman. blie felt more Heartfelt agony at the thought of her loved parents' distress, and the frantic resistance of poorBissey, whose large eyes nearly protruded out of her head, in her mad endeavors to free herself from Claude, who was dragging her along by main force. At last she succeeded in freeing one hand, with which she struck the Frenchman a blow in the face, so infuriating him that he pulled one of her car-rings from her ear, lacerating the Uesh in a terrible man ner. The poor creature was by this time so overcome by fright-and pain, and finding all her efforts in vain, that she suffered herself to be placed in the carriage by the side of her young mis tress, who was nearly insensible. Norman, taklug a handkerchief from his pocket, held it to his fair captive's nose for a moment. Then, replacing it, ho said: "There ! I gucs3 she will be quiet the rest of the way." Turning to Rissey, who believed in her ignorance that her mistress had been killed by some supernatural power, he said: "If you dare to- open your mouth or try in any way to get away until I send you, I will instantly blow your brains out with this," and he held up a re volver to her excited gaze. "No harm shall happen to you as long as you be have yourself and keep quiet. Do you hear and understand?":" "Yes sar!" and throwing up her arms to shield herself from sight of tho mur derous weapon, with a scream of "Oh!" she sank upon the seat where reclined Sonora in a deathlike swoon from tho effects of chloroform. "Now drive to tho river as fast as the horses can go," said Norman in a whis per to Claude. "Wo will engage pas- sago on board the Dart, which sails for New York to-night. I will pass her off as my wifo who has been taken sudden ly ill, and this nig as niy servant. I can easily scare her into obedience, and the other I will keep under tho influ ence of my handkerchief." Mounting tho box, Claude did as he was desired, only too glad to get out of a neighborhood which momentarily caused his weak nerves to tremble with fear. Arriving at the wharf, luck seemed to favor their malicious designs, for tho Dart was getting up steam, and just ready to sail. Securing a room for his wifo and servant, with tho help of Claude he carried Sonora iti and laid her in ono of the berths, where, telling Ris sey to set by and watch, and "not to make the least noise if she valued her life, for all on board were under his commaud, and Bhe would be instantly thrown overboard," ho locked tho door, and putting the key in his pocket, ascended to the promenade deck to enjoy a half hour in smoking. "Thank fortune, so far, so good!" ex claimed Claude, taking a seat and throwing his feet over the balustrade of the boat. "If that darkey don't set up a yell, and alarm all hands on tho boat, I shall think we are lucky dogs." "Oh, thero Is no fear of that. That nogress is so superstitious and ignorant that you can frighten her into any thing. She is all right. She will not open her mouth after the sight of that pistol. As soon as we arrive at New York, which will be scarcely light, I will bribo some hackman, and drive directly to old Lodi's. Once there and we are safe," was the conclusion of Norman, as he puffed away witli as much tionchulence as though he had never committed ought to bo ashamed of. Becipes. White Cake. 1 cup of butter. 2 of sugar, 1 of milk, 4 of flour, 4 eggs, U teaspoon ful of cream of tartar, X do. of i soda. Sorr GiNGOUiiti'AD. 1 cun of mo lasses, 1 of sour cream. 2 cues. salt, cin- ger, 1 tcaspoonful of soda; make It into a thick batter with Hour. Potatoes. Always add salt to the water whilo potatoes arc boiling; boil moderately, not violently, aud let them be only well covered with water. Buckwheat Cakes. Never make buckwheat cakes of buckwheat alone; maKo one pan ot corn meal, two or wheat flour, aud two of buckwheat. They arc then spongy, instead of being flabby. Ckui.TjEKS. 2 omrs. 2 tablcsnoonfuls of melted butter, 2 do. of new milk, 4 neaping laoiespooinuis ot sugar, l tea spoonful of soda, salt, and flour enough to mako it easy to roll. Cook in hot lard. SroxrJE Row- That sounds nice, and is said to tasto oven better 3 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 1 of Hour, 1 tcaspoonful of cream of tartar, J do. of soda, rubbed carefully through a sieve. Bake in a dripping pan, spread with jelly when warm, and roll. "Washin'O. Housekeepers will find it n great convenience to have two wash boilers on washing day, one for re-heating the suds, whilo the other and larger one contains the boiled clothes. It is as handy as plenty of flat-irons on ironing day. Let our readers try it and sec. Bkead-makixci. In making always use potatoes or nice corn meal. I do not feel as though I were doing the cor rect thing if I uso only flour, then set in the usual manner. Tho most prejudiced person cannot detect by the taste any corn in the bread, but there is an in creased sweetness, and It keeps moist much longer. Of courso, the best com meal must bo used, not that rank chicken-feed kind. Besides the improvement in tho bread the flour barrel holds out much longer and health Is promoted. I put about one part of corn to thrco parts of flour when setting the sponge. The Chinese doctors in San Frauclsco ship strange medicines homcsometimes, ami the practice of medicine in the Celestial Empire admits of queer doses. Among recent shipments, tho custom house officer found a colled snake about four feet long, ranged, and with hideous head scales like a crest. How these an imals are taken by patients of Chincso doctors is unknown. One would lm i fair dose, If disguised in a coating of auiM. xuey may no lanen in sections, three times a day, as they are dessicated, or they may be boiled down or pulver ized, and taken in powders or rolled Into pills. Lizards are in nearly as great demand as the snakes. These, also, aro dried, and sent over in packages, to gether with hundreds of other loath some things, all of which are consigned to tho Chincso physicians, and used by them in their practice. A Peanut Bide. It was near tho close of a beautiful summer day, wlicn two boys might have been seen making' their way to ward a beautiful garden, in which another boy, about the age of fourteeu, was engaged In hoeing cabbnges. His name was Frank Hardy, and he was a gowLaud iiidustrious.boy, but easily led astray. The older one of tho two boys, who were approaching the garden, was named George Forest, and the younger one was nam en wiinam lwis. "I don't behove ho will go," said George Forest to his companion, as they neared tho garden. "We will try lilm, anyhow," said the other. . . - - As they approached, him, Frauk raised his head, and saw his two com panions. "Howarcvou. bova?"saId ho. as thnv approached him.- "Where"aro you go-. mgv" "We arc going down to the depot to see that new engine which cameupyes terday; it is going oft about sundown and wo want you to go down with us to look at it." "I cauuot," said Frank, "for the last words which m v father said were that I should not go away from tho house till lie aud tue ramtly came back, and that will not be till after dark." "Oh! we will bo back by that time," said George, as he gave his companion a knowing wink, "and your father will never kuow you nave been away rrom tho house." "Yet that would be disobeying him and I would not dare to do that," re turned Frank. "It would not bo disobeying him," said William Lewis, "for if lie were here I am sure he would let you go!" After a great deal of entreaty and coaxing, the two boys persimded Frank to go down lor a little wnnc ana looic at the new engine, which had created such a sensation. "When tho boys came to the depot they were very much surprised, for tho engine was not only there, but a fire was also made in her furnace, and a train of cars was attached to it, ready for starting. The boys looked around, but not a soul was In sight. "Let us get in and examine her," said tho oldest of the two boys. "No, no," said Frank, "we must not, for we might break some of the machln cri" "Nonsense," said George, "we need not touch anvthinir." and. as if with one accord, the three boys jumped into the engine, and began to examine the ma chinery. "YVnalis tins?" said William, snatcn ing hold of the throttle valve. "Don't do that," said Frank; but it was too late the engine gave a puff, and a snort, ami was oil in a second. "Let us jump oil," said George: and, suiting the actlou to the word, he jumped off, followed by William, who went "iieois over neaii" as Jic.janueu on tho ground. Poor Frank, it was too 1., t., V. l.t... I..n... l- fnm nr. side were piles or wood, which liati been deposited there by the railroad men, and hlndorvd liim rrom jumping. What was lie to do v Jle siuttciicd noiii oi tuo throttle" Valve, but, alftsrthat made it go faster. The engine was now going at a fearful rate, and Frank tried several plans to stop It, but failed. It passed several stations, going at its neauiong speed, and tho people, standing open-mouthed, wondered wuat it an meant. 1-ranK was very nearly wild with fear. Oh! how he wished he had not disobeyed his rattier; and, down on ins uendea Knees, ho prayed to Jits Heavenly Father to bear him safely through this danger. AVhilo Frank was standing, thinking what to do, he remembered something which almost paralyzed hint. Ho re membered that tho draw-bridge was al ways kept oil' every Saturday, to allow the merchant vessels, that had collected there, to pass by. On welit the engine at the same fearful rate. Poor Frauk began to feel dizzy and faint, and at last sank down in a stupor. When ho awoke, kind faces were leaning over him. "Where am I?" said Frank, but in an instant lie espied the face of his father, and said, "Father, forgive mc." "I rorgivo you rreeiy," said ins tatner, "for you have had punishment enough." "But how camo the engine to stop?" said Frank. His father explained as follows: The engineer, who belonged to tho engine, not wishing to leave his engine aloue, had laid down in one' of the passenger cars, and had gone to sleep; and perhaps would have slept on, had not a sudden lurch of the cars thrown him ofl of his bed with so great a violence as to wake him. Surprised at the cars going, he quickly made his way to the engine, and found Frank in the stupor which lias been described. He quickly stopped the engine, and backed to the place whence it came, and carried Frank home. "William and George were at the depot, and they told tho story to his father, who freely forgave the boys, aud Frank says ho will never forget that afternoon on which he had such a "Fear ful Ride." r.Minnnv -nTci.-s Tire DimwxHn. .'IIjILVIh J. 1 ... .J .J Stcffatio Lauducci, an Italian gardener, was drowned while bathing iu Lake Merced last Sunday. His body was not discovered until weuuesuay, me mo men who searched for tho coriise having failed to discover it by tho ordinary means. Having heard that a loaf of fresh bread into whicli quicksilver had been inserted would drirt about on tho surface of the water aud finally sink over the dead hotly of the drowned, they consequently procured a large fresh loaf and placed in it four ounces of quick silver. The loaf was thrown on the waters of Lake Merced, ino oreau im mediately moved against tho wiud, .i.ti. ,,.nQ iiimt-inr stroiiEr. and kept on until It readied a certain point. The loaf then suddenly stoppeu aim buiik and came to the surface again, and with it the dead body. The men who relate this remarkable story aro Vinciuo Morini and Francisco de Luca. They are well known to our Italian popula tion. Their story is subitantiated by others. & F. qironiclc. "Who says angels must all be young and splendid? Will there not be some comforting ones, shabby find tender, whose radiance noes not dazzle nor be wilder; whoso faces are worn, perhaps, whilo their stars shine with a tender, tremulous light, more soothing to our aching, earth-bound hearts than tho glorious radiance of brighter spirits?" ' W$fcun's Opportunitv. It Is evideut to ail who are studying the political-features of this campaign that tho tide of pure Republicans is flowing swiftly down to the sea of suc cess, while the Democratic waters aro gradually but surely ebbing away and drying up. "We believe that November wilLsce the last not only of Democracy, but of Liberal Republicans, or at least as applied to the class of politicians now bearing that name. Tho suicides of Cincinnati and Baltimore will prove successful, ending in ignominious politi cal death. Where aro the original leaders of the movement calculated to divide the Re publican party? Charles Sumner, who gave to it all the foundation of sincerity and moral worth it ever possessed, iu disgust and despair at the result of dis affection, has lied precipitately to Eu rope, to escapothe near view of the de feat pf the party he championed. And what of the god-father of the Liberal party the bnlllaut, enthusias tic revolutionist Carl Schurz? A more discouraged and disheartened man does not tread this continent. The move ment which was to have placed him on a pedestal of fame and covered him from Head to root witli glory, has instead, branded him a political ishmacl. sepa rated him from his fellows, and debarred mm forever rrom entering iu upon the respect aud prominence his brillhinev had well nigh won. Wo hardly need turn to find Trum bull, Tipton, Fenton, and the few others iu the same ranks. They are dead and buried, and their ludicrous and over weening ambition will be their only monument. On tins Thomas Nast shall chisel, iu his inimitable style, the story of their early promise and their un timely end. The newspapers which joined so en thusiastically in the cry of "Anything to beat Grant," have paled and faded siuce tho repeated successes of the Re publican party nave proved to tuem how difficult it is to find "anything to beat Grant." Everywhere Greelov stock is at a discount, and the star of the Republican party is in the ascend ent. Now is the time when woman's voico may turn tho scale decidedly and unal terably iu favor of the Republican can didates. Perhaps her endeavors might be little better than useless if she were struggling against the part5" of success: but it needs but little to iusuro the de feat of tho mongrel party who are al ready on tue uigu road to ruin and ob livion. Tho Pensylvanla election will tell strongly in ono direction or the other, and there must woman's best present exertions oe centred. Tins work is al ready begun by tho speech of Mrs. Livermore in the Republican "wigwam" at Philadelphia a few evenings ago. This will doubtless be followed by ad dresses from other ladies, who have studied well tho issues of to-day, and whoso eloquence is a3 restless, and whose logic Is as unanswerable, a3 that ot our oest speaKers ot tue stronger sex. Never has woman had so fair a chance, and so much encouragement to prove her power and fitness for the privilcgo oi cuizensinp, as in tins campaign. Let her seo to it that the opportunity is not thrown away. Woman's Cam- patgn. Ventilation. Opportunity for the ino-ross of niiro air, and the egress of that which is im pure, Is absolutely requisite in the con struction of every house. Previous to the introduction of stoves as warniinir apparatus for houses, those were moder ately well ventilated by the open grates and fireplaces which they contained. The pure air, because cold, rushes down the chimney, and becoming warm by Eassing the fire, spread through the ouse, giving life to its Inmates. Through the samo opening the rarified air, being lighter, ascended, and thus constant renewal was had. In those days ventilation was not studied, be cause no additional means were needed for it. Necessity beiug the mother of invention, where no necessity existed, means were not studied, because addi tional means for it were not needed. Hence, in those days ventilation was not discussed; and yet men and especially womcu, maintained a degree or health and vigor and hardiness of constitution, which arc both tho marvel and envy of modem times. Grandmother's vigor aud personal endowments are still the desired, but despaired of prize, of mod ern ambition. "Wherein consists the remarkable change, since then? "Whence the dys pepsias, nervous derangements, female weaknesses, consumptions, etc., of our timo? Through the closing of fireplaces by tho invention of stoves. By this change in household arrangements the inmates of our houses havo been largely deprived of the life-giving oxygen, the vital air of the atmosphere. Every breath vso draw, every lamp that burns, every fire that warms us, consumes this air iu large quantities; aud if it is not rcpiemsiied by constant ingress from the stores of nature, we must grow dull, weak, pale, inert and finally succumb to disease and death. Aud yearly, millions go down to untimely graves, and the groansof thedyingare constantly heard, as the result of want of ventilation. It lias taken a long time for us to learn this fact; and even now it is imperfectly understood. Men who arguo for ven tilation are considered as fanatics, and the idea remains new-fangled to many. Houses, then, should bo properly ven tilated. If no other means have been provided, every window should bo ar ranged with pulleys and fastenings, so as to be readily lowered from the top and raised from the bottom. An open ing is necessary, part of the time at least, In all weathers, if the room is in habited. There must be a constant change of air, and this cannot be effected through closed windows or Impervious doors. Science of Health. As Mr. Beecher was standing in front of the Twin Mountain House the other day, dressed In anything but ministerial style, a dandy-like gentleman drove up and asked if he would take his horses to the stable. Beecher replied that he would, and politely helped the ladles from the carriage, took tho profferred twenty-five cents, and drove to the stable. The story was soon In every body's mouth, and it Is unnecessary to say that the gentleman left that night. Vnlno tliA frlpinll,!n nf l.Stv, stands by you In the storm; swarms of macula wm ouiiuuuu you an uie sun shine. Fallen. Amone: the prisoners taken before Justice DowIIng, of the Tombs- Police Court, a day or two since, "was a beauti ful young girl, with eyes- as . black as midmeiit and brigut as twin. stars in frosty weather. Sho was tastefully at tired in a dark lavender silk dressj'over which she wore a brocho shawl, witli a white ground, aud from her ears hung two artistically shaped bands of gold. There was something about thestranger, a look of refinement and intelligende, of grace and culture, that is rarely, if ever, seen within the precincts of a criminal court. The charge against her wa3 a trifling one. She was simply taKen up on Broadway oj 2 policeman, who found her clutching a lampposUimlswaying to and fro like one who had imbT&Stit0 deeply. In fact, she had been drinking' wino that evening at a well-ktiown saloon near Houston street and Broad way. AVlicn confronted with.. Justice Dowling, however, she was perfectly serene aud sober looking. The fdllo wing colloquy occured between her and His Honor: Justice (looking at the Tcturn list) Aro you a native of this city, Miss Green ? Ida (for such was her name) No, sir; T liriniif in Hartford. Justice What lias brought you to this citv, Miss Green? Ida (softly and in a low tone of voice) Misfortune, sir; misfortune; I cannot disclose to you hero the cause which has led to my coming to New York (Ida takes out licr pocKei-uauuKercuioi auu weeps). Justico (pcrsistingly) Do your par ents live in Hartford? Ida (bursting into a flood ot tears) They do, sir they do. justice Aim woum you no iu. go back to them ? Til.i with a violent emotion uni 1 would, duarlv.sir: but ( hero sho paused a moment, and then added) I never can. 1 have brought disgrace upon my iaiiier and mother, and I can never see them again. My parents, sir (hero she raised Her bead proudly; are tue weaumesi, people in Hartford. I myself, I may modestly say, havo been well educated. Justice (sympathizingly) I have no doubt. Now, what do you want me to do, aud what do you want to do your self? Ida (wildly) Discharge me, sir, ifyou I ilease; the life I henceforth purpose to ead will be one of sorrow and shame, I know; but help it I cauuot. I have left home forever. Justice I am sorry, Miss Green, I cannot conscientiously discharge you. I will commit you to the care of Miss Foster, a kind old lady, the matron of the prison. Meantime, I will communi cate with your parents iu Hartford. ' Justice Dowling lias ordered 'Mr. James Finley to write to her, parents, and apprise them of their daughter's situation. They aro expected here to day. A' Y.Star. About Women. Queen Victoria lias given Miss Nellie Grant her portrait set in precious stones. The Princess Louise, of England, lias been elected an honorary member of a New Jersey branch of tho Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. The Catholic clergy, of Iglan, Moravia, induced 400 women to 6ign a peti tion atralnst tho appointment of a Jew ish teacher at the villiago public school. In 184S a French woman, who earned her living by washing, was passing iu the streets of Paris, when a pistol was fired at M. Thiers. The bullet missed the intended victim, and lodged in the flesh of the woman. She is now in hnr fifty-ninth year, and enjoys saying to the President, I received in mv arms the bullet which was destined for you in IS48." Miss Anna Dickinson is spending tho summer at Swampscott, and rumor says is hard at work upon a book which is to appear in autumn. Anna makes her own lecture engagements, which she is abundantly able to do without the aid or consent of any masculino Bureau. Lyceums that wish to secure her services this winter should address he.r right away at Philadelphia. The Empress Joscpiiino was very fond of perfumes, and above all of musk. Her dressing-room in Malmalson was filled with it in spite of Napoleon's fre quent remonstrances. Forty years have elapsed since her death, and tho present owner of Malmaison has had the wall of that dressing-room repeatedly washed and painted; but neither scrubbing, aquafortis, nor paint has been sufficient to removo tho smell of tho good Em press' musk, whicli continues as strong as if the bottle which contained it had been but yesterday removed. Miss Avery, tho telegraph operator at Stoniugton, on the day of the terrible disaster to the Metis, remained in the office for seventeen consecutive hours, and sent, during that time, 4,000 words to the press, besides 4S3 paid messages of various lengths, a very largo propor tion of whicli sho had to receive from Watcli Hill aud repeat to other points. A gentleman of Boston, a total stranger to her, was so much struck with her faithful devotion to her work, that-he sent her quite a sum of momey as an expression of his appreciation. A Bm)od Smixo ix Kentucky. The Bowling Green (Ky.) Democrat says: "Wo understand thatMr. Calvhi Lilcs, who resides in the Three Forks neighborhood, in his county, has a, pe culiar well on his farm. In the spring of the year the water that runs from tlin snr!n!r looks likn lit noil Tln WnnA,. - i c. - " M.WU looking water runs from it twice a week, out oniy ior a iew moments at a time. Durinsr tho fall tlir liliwK- Tfnfl Minn but onco a week; and after tho disap pearance of the bloody hue, the water assumes a purplish hue. which passes off. Thfi wntnr ? delightful to the tastn A. Western exchange hits therfashion able church-goers quietly and hand somely and proposes that the seats in the churches be arranged on pivots, so that tho devotional portion of tho con gregation who enter the church at a reasonable hour, mav more conveniently turn around to examine tho elaborate toilets and decorations or tho Iato whose entry fifteen or twenty minutes aicer n f 1 1 . attract tho notice anu auuuw-- audience, in utter disregard of tlio an noyanco it occasions to the minister; servicc nas couuuu. - "ti n .wti rt imsnectacular anu to Anfoi i e nnnur- 1 t-T .tttl flf fl LA