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JndcNnontedge3 Cfe1idfen.-i here was formerly lawyer and judge, not a thousand miles from here, who, though Il. lis profession, was more distinguished for his galiantries, than his reputation ei- tler Tt the bench or 1t the bar. He is now beneath the clouds of the valley but his descendants are no doubt numer. ous, and might not De pleased if we should name him. He had sons and daughters born at home, hut q still great CT number abroad. His children al home were allowed 10 be his own ehil- dren, of course; but the paternity of those abroad were not so we'll settled and he was obliged to maintain a watch ful care over his acknowledged sons and daughters, to prevent their marrying with those who were unacknowiedged.

 Several accidents of this kind had nearly taken place, when there came to reside in the neighborhood beautiful accomplished young lady, whose charms very soon made a deep impression on the heart of ono of the Judge sons.- He began to be assiduom in his atten- tsons, and every body said it would be d match--except the Judge-and he, as yet, bad said nothing about it. But when he found what what every body said was likely 10 prove true, and that young people were earnestly disposed to each other for better or for worse, he thought 1t time to bestir himself. Wherefore. taking his son aside one day, he began to remenstraie with him on the impro- prietY of his attentions to the youAg ia- dy.

 "impropriety, sir9' exclaimed the son.

 es, sir, the greatest

 sdow so! my intentions are honora- ble.n

 'si do not doubt it--but the lay-''

 'sWhat of herl tell me, father. what of the ladyg'

 'st.nough sir, to prevent your marry ing her.

 "Enoughi For heavens sake, father, what do you mean-what do you know of her?a

 sMore than l feel disposed to tell"

 ssyea torture me-you rack me with saspense--you make me imagine a thousand dreadful things. Tell ne tho truth at once.'

 'sLet it suffice my son, that you can not marry the young lady without bringing disgrace upon yourself and misery upon your famiiy.o

 sDisgrace. misery!--and yet you do not tell me wherefore. Is she not yir. tuous?''

 I believe so--but-n

 0ls she not lady of sense and edu- cation2n

 sNo question of it-but--n

 ssIs she not youhg and handsome?'

 .ssAdmitted~-butr--',

 ssBntwhat, father? The cvidenceisal- togetherinher favor by your ownadmjs- sion. How then can yon make e,,t . casc against her? What objection can you have ?s'

 If nothing but the plain truth vii, satisfy you, must tell it. She is your s1ster.

 ssMy sister!n

 xsAy-l said so.p

 tslndeed father am much obliged to you for giving me so many brothers and sisters all over the country; but | beg that, to save future trouble, you would Just xiue me c list of Mem.--E Y. Con- ,Ate(lQtfon.