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Verseuil’« second took the dice in hi When V k ^ | a target for insult from tho«e who can turn, and threw the number nine. Monsieur de Montlue, humbly acknow ixiast of youth and fortune. 1 have to Ismk with this ii t | e f. u J edging hi* fault, making every apolog At this decision all hearts were thriller anil ottering any reparation except th« the protect on ot mv name only m wttli deep horror. Verseuil s secono over the civilized w<„u "»ll courage and nur honor, ami I w 11 main O fatal one. "But no,” he reflects, "it i' placed a loaded pis’ol in his hand, ani many human l,elhlfh too late. The < hevalier de Mont u«- tain the.u while one dropof blood How the old Chevalier de Montluc approaches or other miserable that .kUe»l the uUeniioiofa'M has fixed upon a combat where ueithi in mv veins. The youth of Monsleii his adversary and sa d calmly: "Mon arrested V erlly the brotherhLSi aide has advantage, since the decision i de Verseuil is no excuse. If he were < I sieur de Verseu.1, make use of your large. But there ih .I!?*1 «J ¡>1 the hands of fate. Excuses woub my age 1 would not exact from iniu in be which privileg 'S. ” rid of world Thankful rep< m ! seen' to arise from fear. 1 would be : respect which he would not owe me “ Yes," cried Verseuil, flinging his hies show what a large,„Si His inexperience has ne d of a lesson coward in the eyes of my comrades.' and that which I will give him max pistol over the rampart. '’Yes, Monsieur Compound Oxyge,* He shuddered at the idea. Montluc. I will make use of them misery out and 1^,“ «0 il “Well,” he said after a moment of prove of .some value if he does not u « de ¿«e*! gentlemen, come, you who were fort and joy In )U thought, "I have decided. I accept the to-day the victim of his own temerity Come, been almost ready to L!?*! witnes-es of the involuntary indignity As to the duel which 1 have proposed. I duel with all its conditions. Heaven i- been brought unhS? 1 offered to this respectable gen have my witness that the dread of death had acknowledge the conditions to be se which means of this w(mderhH,‘fl at a time when 1 was deaf to the tleman vere, but could I find any more gentle who have teen overwh « no part in the cruel indecision which an l at the same t me as just? They are voice of reason, be also witnesses of the misery of nervous nrhst»“1^! tormented me, and 1 swear—” complete reparation wh ch just ce. made bright a„d Ho formed at this moment a generou the only ones where the weapons be \\ omen almost helple^?.1, resolution which ca m.-d the tumult in come equal in the trembling hands o' honor, and all the sentiments of my foot and made 1,L“ b‘ '« age and the firm grasp of youth. Be heart oblige me to render him! Mon wtio was utterly pro-iT.uT' « his soul. But new reflections soon plunged sale, what is in question. Monsieur h sieur <le Montluc,” he said, addressing infinnity gratefuffy 1 ' him into new anxiety. “What will Ctflonel? The death of Mons'eur d« the old man, “the victory which I owe w eeks treatment ain to chance gives m -the right to confess lows: Felt inq ’ rovemen.f?'!« Ernestine say when she learns that hej Verseuil or myself. If I preserve my I acknowledge it Do, not have such terr irfl lover has died by the hand of her honor I count for little the lif • of a lo von my fault. humbly, and implore you to pardon am more comfortable- /¿.T *| father? How she will grieve! How man, and I count my own for noth ng ing. and am beginnl’ *1 M me." , , criminal she will think me! O. if she Therefore, gentlemen, do not urge m My mind is brighter- ¡11 ^’1 The old officer could not resist the more lovely and fresher” *»| could only know all that is passing in to accept the apology of Monsieur th appeal. His eyes filled with tears, and my h art, and the firm .resolve I have Verseuil: honor does not permit it For ail you want to I in a transport he could not control, he Chance will this evening decide whic method of escaping from“? *1 just formed! threw himself in the arms of Verseuil, D k - “ . S tarkey “Instead of giving the Chevalier de of us must perish.” Philadelphia, who wm'gS?*1! At this assertion spoken steadily and who cried: “O my father!” Montluc the care and piotection which treatise giving full iiuorn,X’M This exclamat on was followed by a mv darling wished, I have publicly out without the slightest indication of ex Orders for the Compound a J raged him. What misery! It 1 die I citement, the officers lost hope ol moment of silence, then Y erseu.l added, Treatment will be filled bvH fll shall b'ar to the grave the scorn and softening the severity of Monsieur de in tones earnest and compassionate 615 Powell Street, S„n “Yes, you will allow me to call you by hatred of Ernestine. The thought is Montluc. I< e if four teel thick iTuTTJ The disappointed Lieutenant returne I that dear and sacred name; you do not insupportable. ” He formed the plan sions. and strife Pardon me, mv dear Verseuil. for havln Cloud darkly your life, of writing at once to Madame de Mont to Verseuil, w ho awa ted him in great know, Monsieur de Montluc, what are hunting moose on , until now withheld from you a secret. Yo Cloud darkly your life: certainly merit our entire confluence, bv luc, and expla ning the true condition agitation. Verseuil saw from the ex ties bind me to you; they can Maine. Potato planting i, ’J Gate steadtaetly sunward, where promises my circumstances have demanded a re Florida, and California reno.,,'! bright of all'ars. “When 1 am dead,” he pression of his friend that the old man not be broken save with those that toes, cence for which my heart has reproach« green pees, btrawbeZJ Beam calmly for those that do right. me In believing; me the widow ot a vetera persisted in his fatal resolution. "I see attach me to life. You have at Chalons said, “ she will read my letter to Ernest berries m market, in abuX“ 1 Do rig lit, oldler you were mistaken. My busbar Monsieur, ” he sa il, “ that no arrange a daughter — ah! do not blush; it is ine; Ernestine will weep for me and of grapes and garden sass of J] lives, and Is near you in your regimen Though fameless, I'm sinless, Industrious, still will not despise me. But why should I mentcan be made." with pride that you should hear the 1 beg of you, Verseuil, lo show every attei true. A CHANCE FOB HiiJ tlon to the Chevalier «ie Montluc. lie Is ti inform them in advance of a sorrow And so eliotild bo yon, “No, my young friend,” ’replied th name of Ernestine. You should be es best of men. honor and Joy alty personllh: Ami so should be you; will learn too soon? Why hasten to thev pecially proud of the title of husband Is afforded those fast sinking^cl Lieutenant; “ you must prepare to satis He Is dearer to me than all the world beside Would you have a heart cloudless and jot and If so many reasons do not suttlce t« carry de-pair to my darling's heart?” fy the chevalier. 1 regret it, for as and father. May it be permitted the of hopeless debility. Tfle nieM1 1 ous and bright ; make you love and respect him, lie >s lie Finally he went to his writing desk said before, if you kill him you will b tenderest affection to repair the wrongs Iu tlie form of a genial medicim J Try, try to do right, do right. .atlier of your beloved Ernestine. This In Do right. and made a will, giving all his wealth obliged to leave the regiment.” of fortune toward our dear Ernestine? tetter’s Stomaca Bitters embodie, 3 lormatlon astonishes vou, and you ask, n why I am not known by ray bus to Madame do Montluc and Ernestine. Then sc'-rn not my pleading, good master doubt, “VVe will see about tiat,” said Ver I love her, we love each other. I am qualities ot a blood fertlUjer and J band ’ s name. It Is an honorable nam and triend, After signing and sealing this docu seuil. "But l sten a moment, Mon free and have the disposal of my estate. tonic and an alterative. While 11 which we consider It our duty not to b a For you may depend. since we are without means to maintain ment he left the house, to find, if possi sieur: you are an honorable man and i Crown our mutual affection.” digestion anil assimilation J For you may depend Losses without number have <le appetite, lias the further effect ni J ble, some rel’ef from the anguish which believe 1 can, with confidence, tell you That tlie dawn ol true happiness follows the properly- All the officers were deeply moved by Drived me of the wealth which was my in night overwhelmed h nt. He walked through a secret, the more important that it is this unexpected scene; they crowded life current and »trengthenla,«, J herltanee. The Chevalier de Montluc Is Or the day of resolve to do right. voun-ier son, and has no property. But v lie streets of Metz, not earing whither not my own. The wife and daughter around the aged De Montluc, who tem. As the blood grow« richer igd Do right. possesses the lofty pride of his’ race II — IT. B. Seabrook, in Youth'e Companion. he went, the more unhappy that he of the ( hevalier de Montluc live at Cha seemed to be reflecting upon Verseuil’s its use. they who resort to tbissteJ suffers lor my poverty, but he shall n* blush lor It. In a world where to be poor ■ had no friend in whom to conf.de his Ions in the deepest retirement, unde otter. At last the brave ami venerable nal agent, acquire not only vigor. J almost a crime Some day, perhaps hefor sorrow. the assumed names of Madame and soldier, taking Verseuil’s hand, said to substance. A healthfulchangeinti,! long, this cruel state of things may b 'AN AFFAIR OF HONOR. changed. Then we will resume our name effected by it, and that sure «ndJ He must find a second. Whatofficerol Mademoiselle de Barville. 1 love the him: “Monsieur de Verseuil, your con is ical decay, w hich a chronic otanS and position, but meanwhile. Ernestine an the regiment will render him this serv- young Ernest no desperately, z and duct has been that of a generous and functions of the system produce.hl I must live in that seclusion betlttlng the un prime causes of diseaw btiu] ce? He is a stranger, wh'le the she returns my affection. Madame honorable young man. 1 can under The It Was Settled to the Satisfaction fortunate. TnereVore revere and love Moi. health is speedily renovated and r2J sler de Montluc as a father. He needs car« de Montluc approves of our mutual Chevalier do Montlucpossesses the gen stand now what your position must of AIL lor he Is old ; he Is perhaps somewhat sens eral regard. He sought the First Lieu love. Ernestine at the end of have been. Love forbade your taking tlve, for lie Is poor. Beware, above all tlilngr The cost of postage stanra u'j of allowing him to suspect that you know tenant of the regiment. “He is a wise this campaign, in which I had lioped to my life, and the seren'ty with which eminent, including deliver), iiM his secret. Ho would never forgive hi- I Young Verseuil had just .received his daughter or myself as long as lie ilved. I man,” he sa d; “perhaps he can give harvest some laurels, would have re you came to tho rendezvous proved thousand. ceived my name and fortune in grant that you would have nobly sacrificed commission as Lieutenant in a cavalry had not Intended to confide in you, but afte me some atlv'co.” AN INVENTOK’8 ADV.d] your departure Ernestine begged of m-1, wit The First Lieutenant rec dved him in i ing me her hand. Monsieur de Mont- yourself. I reproach myself for all you regiment garrisoned at Metz. Verseuil tears, tlie consolation of Intrusting her lath George Stevenson, whemdri J a cold and reserved manner.. Verseuil I luc is ignorant of my love and my plans, must have suffered, but honor com men how to get on, would fiuijil was r eh, handsome ami courageous. er to the care or tier beat friend commenced the eonversat on by saying: and by a strange fatality he will, per manded it thus. However, I can but ing. “Do as I have done-persnJ To her mother’s letter Ernestine had Ifis epaulettes, the sword which gleamed haps. destroy this evening the man who "yon see in me, Monsieur, the most un fifteen years he plodded and vj recognize such delciacy and greatness at his s de, and the uniform which set added these words: “1 will measure tbt happy of men. I have at the very outset had hoped to call him father. You non of soul. fore givin g the finishing touchal love of Verseuil by the care be gives to off his fine figure so admirably, thrilled In as many days thj of my service in the regiment understand. Monsieur, the cause of my my father.” “A few days ago I would not have comotive. vering in the use of Dr. Pierce»! him with joyful anticipation. But now It would be difficult to describe tb< neurred the bad opinion of all. sorrow, and the tears you have seen me given you mv daughter. I was poor, Medical Discovery,” have eij the time has arrived for him to join his impression made by this letter upon Yesterday I forgot invself so far as to shed. Should chance pronounce my and this pardon, which I now grant great reli f and found theinteij reg'ment, and lie must b'tl farewell, per Verseuil. He blushed and was dis treat with unpardonable disrespect the death warrant, what would be the with all my heart, would perhaps have high roa«l to health. Liver tod oldest of the officers. I ha e failed to despair of Ernestine? What would she seem d interested, but now, thank impure blood, chronic lung diid haps forever, to bis dear, sweet Ernest tressed while he as yet but imperfoctly show the consideration due to his age think of h> r lover killed in a duel by many others yield to its healJ ine. whom he loves more than fame, remembered the scene of the previous and his excellence. To-day I fully un- her father? 1 beg of vou, Monsieur, Heaven, my pos tion is changed. At ences, never to return. Allilmai evening and scarcely understood the the moment when we hazarded our more than life, almost more than honor. reason of his remorse. What! this old d rstand my fault, and would give mv write to her for mv sake when I have chances for life, you saw me r< ceive a The widow of General Custerl Ernestine resided at ( halons with her officer whom yesterday in a fit of drunk last drop of blood in reparation.” ceased to live, and explain the details of letter over which I grew pale and mother, Madame de Barville, their mod onnoss he ha«l treated with such want of He then spoke ot his interview with this catastrophe. Above all. portray troubled. That letter was from my wife to write another book. the Cheval er do Montluc, and the duel me as more unfortunate than guilty, who has just arrived here with my est establishment being under the consideration th«' father of Ernestine! AN UNDISPUTED TEST OF ■ • charge of one old servant These two Gradually he recalled all his foolish which was to take place, and added: "I and be sure to say that 1 d ed loving daughter Ernestine.” A medicine that has been a hl her. ” had not before seen the Chevalier de ladies were interesting through their jests an«l realized how inexcusable it “Heavens, Ernestine!” remedy for over fifty years, ufl With these words, drawing from his merits, and also on account of their sit was for a young person thus to address: Montluc. and did not know that he was, "My older brother,” continued Mon that time by more than 150,000,tel of all men, the one to whom 1 most bosom the will which gave all his wealth s'eur de Montluc, “my older brother, uation. w h ch was unfortunate. Ernest ail estimable an«l unfortunate old man have great merit. Such ■■ ine embroidered in secret, in order to As he was reflecting upon the means of owed honor and deference, and now to Madame and Mademoiselle de Mont who has ever treated me w th profound must procure for her mother those luxuries to repair'ng this injury he heard a knock that I know it, I must be held up to ridi luc, he placed it in the hands of the ndittbrence, has just died childless, and is found in B randbeth ’ s PnJ Lieutenant as a sacred charge. The I am his heir. My daughter, therefore, fact illustrates the value of lid wh ch she had formerly been accus at tlie door anil the ervant announced cule or must die by his hand.” "There is no alternative,” said the First Lieutenant pressed Verseuil to is rich. For th s reason. Monsieur de better than any statement ot tin tomed, and which she now found neces the Chevelier deMontluc. At this nam«', tors. It will be observed that tin sary. at th s unexpected visit, Verseuil was First Lieutenant. "You have insulted his heart, and promised to fulfil] Verseuil, I do not hes tate to give her quired to cure is small. Onewd last request, when sud to you. Otherwise Ernestine could taken every night for ten ortwn Verseuil saw Ernestine and could not almost petrified w th astonishment. the ( lievalier de Montluc. He reque-t-', his the clock struck eight. never have been yours, Honor would will cure dyspepsia, costiveneal help loving one so amiable and beauti He would have gr«’eted Monsieur de lie demands reparation: nothing less — denlv ful. He was generally admired and Montluc, but found no opportunity. excuses would not satisfy him: and you It was time for the fatal meeting. Ver not have permitted it. But let us hast- tism, liver complaint, all fron esteemed, and Madame de Barville saw The chevalier seated himself without would be lowered in our estimation. seuil heard it calmly: he relied on the en to embrace those so dear to us.” plaints and weaknesses. no reason to forbid liis attentions, es ceremony, and assuming a stern and With us, Mons'eur, apo'ogies are only promis • of the Lieutenant. Ernestine Mons ear de Montluc then took Ver- Mrs. Lamb left $ 00 to suppatl pecially as the young man was entir«, severe expression, gazed fixedly at Ver allowed to men who have proved thom- would know all. Mor over, the thought seuil’s arm, calling him son. and tliev dog in Lawrenceburg. Ind. master of his own actions and fortune seuil. After a moment of oppressive s Ives courageous. Morever, I w 11 not that h's death would insure to her all th went together to join Madame and And had fully explained his intentions. silence De Montluc said in a calm, conceal from you, that if you refuse the benefits hitherto d ni d by fate, the Mademoiselle de Montlue. LONGFELLOW’S BIRTHDAY ■ duel you must leave the regiment, an I thought that in «lying he would enrich Howei er, Madame de Barville, a lady d gnilied manner: After the first expressions of paternal Is a beautiful present to give ■ of prudence and delicacy, counseled “Monsieur de Verseuil, 1 have seen if you kill the Chevalier de Montluc, her as he would have enriched her had affection But there is a little book put« De Montluc related to his wifi' pamphlet some delay. "My dear Verseuil,” she fifty years of service; I have fought for whom we all love as a father, then also he lived, did not fail to afford him some form, with nopretenin and daughter the story of the duel, at comfort. erary merit, that would be a.appd said, "you should not, without thorough my country and my King; 1 am cov von must leave the rcg.hient." which recital they shuddered with ter and might be the means of sa™ “What,” cried Verseuil, liavo you no He soon arrived with his new friend consideration, thus bind yourself for ered w th honorab o scars. Though It is called Dr. R, V. Pierce's nd life. Of course we feel deeply honored fortune may never distinguish me from other advice to offer me? I came to at the appointed place. All the officers ror. Verseuil depicted in his turn the diseases of women, for who« « •ag'tation of his soul, and they wept in by your love for Ernestine, but. al the crowd, though Ide in obscurity, Metz tilled with the brightest hopes. I of the regiment were already there ami troubles the “Favorite Presond though poor, I cou'd not take advan at least honor will accom thought that I could win the regard of had made renewed but ' a n attempts to sympathy. Some time after, the regi especially designed. It is prof™ tage of your inexper once, to assure to pany mo to tho portals of the iny comrades. I knew that I merited alter the decision of Montlue. To the ment of Verseuil was called to Germany. trated with wood cuts and cooMl my child a position which you might t,onib. Tli's honor, Monsieur de Ver- their esteem and friendsh p, and now, arguments of his comrades the old sol There the young man covered himself and will be sent to any adiiiwj “Honor de- with glory, and when the campaign wit- cents in stamps, by the YVorldiM one day regret having given her. A -ouil. has served ns my guide through a from the first day I am forsaken- an dier had but one reply: career of distinction lies before you. long and painful life. The only wealth outcn.-t! If blood would satisfy you:” ma .dsit." At the appearance of Ver- over he marr ed Ernestine. Their hap ry Medical Association, Buffalo. >| Serve your country and your King, and which remains to mo, it is my oonsola he wont on in a sort of fury; "If I had -cuil, impressive s lenee rqigned among piness continued as long as their virtue- Thirty miles of the Ohio riverl when you understand your sentiments t on for the innumerable hardsh ps im to fight, Mons eiir, against you, against the spectators. All eyes were directed endured. that is while they lived, and night by jets of natural gas. and find that your m ud approves them, posed upon me by fate. You, Mon- the bravest officer in the regiment, toward the young man, whose counte the sweetest peace blessed and adorned 1 will not oppose a love intensified bv sieur, at twenty years of ago, have jeer- aga’nst you all, you would see if I nance, fnll of sweetness and dignity, a union solemnized, as it were, on the bat TO SEWXFAPM Those contemplating making^ t'nie." Verseuil, with the most heait- ingly insulted me, regardless of the I eked courage; but the Chuvalicr de proclaimed a noble spirit, and whose tle field.--Traasfa'ed from the French, in Albany Journal. felt emotion, assured Madame de Bar deference which is due to my gray Montluc!” He ended in a torrent o firm bearing showed a heart free from in their offices, or starting ne« « tears. all fear. Vers, nil went up to th«- ville that his affect on for Ernestine liars.” in the newspaper line, would! would endure while life rema ned. “Ah! Monsieur.” The First Lieutenant, who until then Chevalier de Montluc and said to him. their best interests by calling J CAIE OF COLTS. During his journev to Meta he thought “Do not interrupt me! If yon find had appeared unmoved, was deeply smiling: “Monsieur le Chevalier, this dressing Palmer & Rey, dealers ii constantly of Ernestine. On his arrival ihis discourse over long I will abrii abridge touched bv the situation and grief of is nty tirst attempt at tho game of paper Supplies; also infonnation« he was welcomed with the utmost cor it. You insulted me. Monsieur de 7 V er- this nteresting young man. He knew chance. ” flow They Should Be Treated and Homed thereto. Address PALMWk* diality by all the officers of the regi seuil, and 1 havo come to demand satis him to be brave, ami understood that During; the Winter Season. “You may not find it altogether and 114 Front street. Portland, ft! ment. '1’liis reception Mattered his self- faction.” tear of death was not the cause of his amusing,” repl ed the Chevalier, icily. The future value of the colt depends love, and his spirits, wh oh had been de distress and teats. He took the hand “We are playing for large stakes ” “Yon! Good Heavens!” Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh is M much on the care it receives during it.- pressed since h s parting from Ernest “Yes, I,” continued the old officer, of Verseu 1 and said to him: The two seconds loaded the pistols. to use. It is not a liquid or«» ine, recovered someth.ng of their nat coldly. “D d you think, sir, that vou “Monsieur de Verseuil, you have won The chevalier's second held the dice tirst winter. If kept in comfortable ural gayety. In the even ng he att 'tided were attacking a weak and defenseless my sympathy and may rely upon my box; he was to make the first trial, and quarters and properly fed, It will thrive a military banquet. The repast was ««Id man? You were gr« ally mistaken r endsh'p. I will try to arrange this the one of the prine'pals who claimed and grow rap dly, while on the other excellent, the wines of the best, and that Honor is never powerless. It can al unfortunate affair, but I can not ass ire the lighest point should blow out the hand, if exposed to the cold and fed disregard of conventionalities prevailed ways find means to punish inuilt, and you of thesuec ss of my endeavors. The bra ns of his adversary. sparingly it is likely to receive a check wh ch is always noticeable in sold era' force respect, it can render futile all hevalier de Montluc is the be-t of The chevalier's second shook the dice k SRinan^ gatherings. Soon the mirth became ex the advantages of which youth is so men, but he is extremely sensitive whore for a long time before giving them their that it may never recover from. This cessive. The spir ts of the guests boastful. 1 do not piopose a fight with his honor is involved. ’ His age renders fatal liberty, but finally they escaped very unprofitable method of treating Dis?a5« sparkled like the wine which Mowed un swords; you could not desire it: him all the more exact ng on this point. and rolled upon the rampart.' The two ! colts is practiced on many a farm, and S- frow -i ceasingly, They strove to intoxicate the you would not wish to oppose your •Tlie older I am,’ he is accustomed to se. onds and all the officers hastened to brings its accompanying loss, the colt- new-comer, who thought himself obliged strength and skill against a man whose say. 'the more 1 should be respected.' see what po nt the chevalier had thrown. slmw ng the effects of the neglect when FlNjPLES toSCR to respond to every toast. hand is trembling anil whoso sight is <>o to yourroom. Monsieur de Verseuil, It was the numb r ten. All eyes were spring comes. If it was more general QKtN TORTURES OF A fJffJj Verseuil, unaccustomed to this r otons dimmed bv age. it is my privilege to and seek to recover vour tranquility, I bent In deep sadness upon voting Ver ly realized how much is lost n this U stantly relieved by J kind of 1 fo. b gan to lose Ids self, con mak<‘ conditions and select arms. VVe will soon rejoin you?’ seuil, who app< ared unmoved, although way, more pains would be taken to see cura soap , a real Skin Beautifier- trol. and i re long was so far gone as to will throw d'ce. Monsieur de Verseuil. Tlie First Lieutenant did not lose a there were ten chances against two that that the colts have comfortable quar application of C uticukx «the gTwjJ This repeated daily, with two 'J know nothing of what he sad or did. and lie who throws highest shall blow moment. He went to the Colonel’s lie must d e. The First Lieutenant. ters, with an abundance of good, nour CUTICURA KESOLVEXT.theNewn* . Excited by the chamjaigne and out the brains of the other." quarters and found all the officers to \ ersuil’s second, took the box and dice ish ng food. Due care should be taken to keep the blood cool, the pe ri tho jests of his friends, his reek- “Blow out your brains! Better a gether. After some act ve de' ating it with a trembling hand: ho shook the to see that the colts have a chance for and unirritating, the 1 lessness soon passed the tounds of thousand times perish,” cried Verseuil, was agreed that young Verseuil owed lice with an almost convulsive move plenty of e ercise. There should be a kidneys active, will speedily curv-^i Eczema, tetter, ringw-o m. I' s , ‘ propr etv. Facing hint at tho same beside himself, walking the floor iu vio full rep n ation to the estimable Cheva ment, and Jet them suddenly escape well-sheltered yard adjoining their pruritus,seal 1 head.dandruff. table was an old officer, who. though lent agitation. disfiguring, lier do Montluc, and that he should 'rom the r prison. All look with trepi- -table, where, when the weather is not of torturing, diseases of the skin a.nd,?^n01rt1 seventy-six years of age, still held only "You need not spare me.” replied make public apology for the ill-timed lation: they hardly b e the; Verseuil so severe, they enn run out for some ply hair, when physicians and all k the pos tioii of Lieute: ant. This was the old man proudly; “should fate ,e-t wh ch had offended the brave of lias a'so thrown the number ten. They time each day. Their stable shoul be tho ('hevalier de Mont uc, a worthy favor me I will not spare you. Mon- ficer. They then summoned the Chev mist again solicit chance, who seems well ventilated and kept clean, for Sold every where. Price, C u man full of honor ami simplie ty. but sieur de Verseuil, goo«l morn ng. This alier de Montluc. The Colonel, as inwilling to pronounce upon th«' fate of go d fresh a r is very essential to th« 25c.; RK8OIA KNT, SI. and C hemical C o .. perhaps, a little peculiar in dre-s ami evening at o ght o clock we w 11 meet »oke-man for the entire regiment, rep two beings eqnallv interesting, one h« aith and thrift of young stock._ D rug ATSend for -How to C tire»23 manner Throughout liis fifty tears of upon the rampart; bring a friend." PIUPLES. blackheads, chap^«J resented to the chevalier the youth and hrough his age ,m<(character, the other SalioHfil Live Slock JourHa,1. sect ice he had been adored ’ bv the flln. prevented by < UTK l KA With these worils the Chevalier de inexper ence of Verseuil. the drunken hrough liis personal advantages and —---- —-<♦ ►-------- — oillcers of Ids regiment and ha«i won Montluc departed, slamming the door, condition into which his comrades had youthful promi-e. HALL’S,, the respect of al), although poverty had and leaving the unfortunate Verseuil in lieguiled him. the r< morse of the young Just at the moment when De Mont- A Cheerful Hack-Driver. always kept him in an inferior rank. the deep st disiress, Alas! aga'ns man. who -nromised to make amend uc's second took up the «l ee to renew The ( hevalier de Moat’ue smiled in wh m was lie about to fight? Against by irre r achable conduct inthefuture. game, n letter was brought An invalid from Bostoncame to Flor dulgently nt the talk of the tomig men, the man whom ho ought most to revere and finally the hardness of the terms the'terrible the cheval er. He glanced at the ad- da for his health. He was confined to ami replied pleasantly to their railleries and protect: against an old man: imposed a duel where one of the two to Cure« all Disease« oriSiBgt«i so long as they rema ned within proper against the father of one so dear to must per shfor an unimportant offense, lress and deep emotion was depicted on his bed at first, but soon rec >vered suf disordered state of tM iis countenance. It was the writing of bounds. The almost rustic simplie tv h m! amply a youthful imprudenc*. The «is w fe. H • aske«l VcneuiFs permis- hciently to tike a r de in a hired hack. LIVER. Rheumatism, of his appearance struck tlie muddled “No. no!” he «aid to himself. "I will Colonel enil<<d by begg ng tho Chevalier fancy of young Verseuil, and he nd- not a cept the duel, I can not: 1 must de Montluc. in the name of the regi on to read th s letter from one sod ar. I he hack-driver was very polite and at Boils, Blotches, Pimpl* ’ When he had fin she • he returned to ' ntiie, and when he helped the invali Tumor», Salt Rhevm as« * drea-ed some impertinent rem irks to th s not accept it. but then, what would mv ment, to condescend to accept Ver- "Verseuil and said qu etly: “I am ready, out on their return to the hotel, the 1st Pains readily yield to »»F respectable officer, forgett.ng hs age, comrad« s say? What wo ild Monsieur scull's apology, and not exact so erne et us make another tr al.” ter said: and not yet aware of h’s merits. As de Montluc th nk of me? Alas, wha' an atonement for so slight an injury. properties. It leaves the Monsieur de Montltie’s second took tonished that a youth and a stranger can I do?” "I am very much obliged. I think tho Liver and Kidneys heal ■ M ns er de Montluc listened impass he dice and sho k them thoroughly: should accost lira w ith such unwar require your services again pretti Complexion bright and clem- The inexperience of Verseuil adde«’ ively to this spt eeh, and replied caitnly diey rolled on the sand and showed the rantable freedom, the Chevalier de still more to tlie difficulty of h s situs “Colonel, if I were r ch and young J. R. CATES A CO., Pr®P^ lumber seven. The uncertainty was Montluc endeavored by a .tern tion. 1 ou bet von will. I drive the onh could pardon him. but 1 am old and renew; all wished to stop so long and 417 Sansome St., San FK»» look to comma..d that r«spect At first be thought of seeking po r. and, therefore, mote than other «arrowing contest, but it wa» too late. learse m this town.”-Z>raA«’i Trave? » Ma. ati e. M. r. U. »0.1« «■ r , V * which was liis dee, and wh ch had I never before been denied him. But poor Verseu 1 was no longer him-olf. The countenance of the aged Montluc, far from seeming to him imposing struck him as in the highest degree ridiculous. He gave unreserved sway to ail the foolish ideas suggested bv THE CLOCK. chance and champagne, and at last THE SONG gave expression to a w tticism which fitav. master, a moment, and hear me, ) delighted him at the time, but was fated pray. to cost him dear. Amt mark what I say, Soon after the hour for retiring a r- And mark what ________ 1 »ay „ : For years I liave balled you by day and by rived and the company dispersed, Ver night seuil went immediately to be«l and fid II To bld you <lo right, do right, Do right into a sound sleep, like a man nt th te close of a well-spent day. The nex I Yet little you heed my monotonous song, niorn'ng he rose early, but his min I Which warns against wrong, Which warns against wrong; was not so cheerful as usual, Hi* fir- You foraet that you have with each mo thoughts were of his dear Ernest tie meat's swift Algol and he reproached himself with having Lees time to repent and do right. Do right. while far from her, yielded a nioiuen From daylight to darkness, from darknest to forgetfulness. He felt a present i to dawn, ment that lie should never see he 1 continue to warn, again, anil a vague unrest, for which h> I continue to warn; I'm a time piece, 'tls true, but my chlefeet could find no cause, troubled and per delight plexed him. Is to bld yon do right, do right, His servant entered and banded him Do right. letter: he recognized the hand of Ma« Each vibrating pulse of my being is fraught. ame de Barville. With what haste l> With serious thought. opened the welcome missive! He woul With serious thought; Fori know that each tick of mine heralds hear of Ernestine, who, perhaps ha the fl sht added a few words. He was filled wit Of a soul Into darkness—do right. Do right. delight ami all sail reflections were, bai This was the letter : What though the heart’s sorrows, and pas ished. SARSAPARH ft» hk tcMI Niki! L ty p [cMIN Office i Diweret D' IrMINI Offiefr Uughli 1 Ul IfMINN JUS'. ri J prepared N. J 1 .iTsry Corm LOGAN The Be romptly kORI A Stri. ome goodtf) 'Ort TOR •Blj Ont « tirs». ala nm dour aoi Russia is *cts and as founding is bearing the path." It phat he who po suffer p piortal sin. suffer ngs of [oonscience v thm they m Nuicklv. Th pom the fn pressed in l»iranglo tl l cord. cotd. plai [purpose upot I the dull red phi* strange |**s brought lopposit on ii l*toi when h Idesiored to |calle«i in the [reidy arre-t< Iderous sect. I*® be a transfi |w te soil of I the religion o I ~na<en rvq I1*«! soft part ■MMon with si ■ bast., occasion ■■ roasting bei |®le meat: but I “»‘it. if more