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distinction between the tiller of the soil ant
the incumbent of throne-but dispensing
alike TO all that may have taken refuge be.
meath its ample folds the stlictest demand.
Equity, and the noblest blessings Of free
dom. W 5aL Nc55


Near where the river makes surpen-
tine turn stands an ancient looking mansion,
which from a distance is but indistinctly
seen through the forest trees by which it is
surrounded. The shubbery, flowers and
ornamental work around the premises suffi-
ciently indicate the wealth and taste of the
owner. "a @ 1ae 9f


1t is the residence of Judge Layton--a
man venerable in years, and loaded with
honors conferred by grateful people, has
retired from the turmoil of judicial life to
spend the residue Of his days in the socie-
ty of an only daughter. The parlor was a
fair specimen of early times. The ceiling
was high, the walls pannelled and wains-
coted, and the mantle.piece adorned with
pieces of sculpturing. The furniture was
rich, and the whole room had an air of un-
usual elegance. p faa' ai H


One evening, just at twilight 10 the mer-
ry month Of June, there might be seem set
ting on sofa, in the aforesaid parlor, two
persons as yet in the Spring of life. The
one was beautiful black-eyed girl just
blooming into womanhood. She sat pen
sively beside her companion, d frank, no.
BILE looking youth, rather below the medi
um size, but whose well-knit fame ,betok-
ened strength, and aa.aE. 8a5 y


"On his brow decision sat enthronedo


Neither of them had spoken for time,
yet from the passiveness with which her
small white hand lay in his, and other ST.
lent but unquestionable tokens, it is evi.
dent they were lovers. They needed no
words to express their feelings; theirs was
the full holy confidence of a first affection,
and that they felt what all in love have felt
that there is nothing so delicious as silence
with the one we love.


"And you must go, or should rather say
You will go tomorrow 20 said the female
in rich musical voice, while she timidly
raised her eyes to her lovers face and gave
him look that would have moved him
to acquiesce in her wishes at any othe,
time. @ .sp#


eyes, Mary, the time of my departure
is at hand This for time is last meet
ing, and when | see you again. it will
be to claim you as my own, my lovely
BRIDE" .tt va


The words fell upon her heart like the
chill of death, and she made no reply.


"Hear me, Mary" continued Henry
Thornton, "devotedly as | love you my
pride will not permit me to solicit you to
share my fortunes, until have gotten for
myself name Without the influence OF
friends, fortune, or family connexion, ! 60
amid the scenes Of war and blood, and per-
severance will enable me