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trance. She opens the negotia-. tions in sonic confusion, turning, away her face. She has corne see me in the hope of regaining a ring, carelessly lost, the parting gift I of a fond father to her brother and j herself My eye rests on the crape about her dress, on her pale, beautiful face, from which the blush of con fusion and timidity has faded. De fercntiarly-I Request h'er td It. 'A largo diamond, handsome,' she believed, 'but valuable to her for other reasons.' 'But,' I said gently, 'chased on the gold inside the ring there 'A crest, I am aware of it,' she answered, sadly, 'but T know noth nothing - ing nothing of heraldry, and have never given it more than a casual glance. My brother is dying, sir,' she said, lifting up her pale face to mine. 'Only this morning ho missed the ring from my finger uneasily; we are alone in this world; it is the only relic left of one s lately taken from us; how can I tell him it is lost?' 'I am sorrv to pain van,' I said, striving to be firm; 'biit it would bo j inoro satisfactory for all partics.and : cause but little delay, if you could . - ohtaiu the description trom your brother.' Without a word she turned away: the mournful resignation of her air and attitude touched me, and, as she turned, I saw a tear roll silently down and fall upon the hand stretched out to the door han handle. - dle. handle. I couldn't stand that. 'Stop!' I exclaimed,' one moment, I am sure I feel certain I may trust you. You will tell mc ' I take the ring from its security, I hold it out timidly for the blue eyes to examine. I sec yet the delight overspread her huo features I sec the cxpres - sion of almost childish pleasure in "VI vivo J DM v ' ivvvi ml; (11 tit v as hh clasped her hands and cried out, 'The ring, the ring! O ! Al- frcd, my deaf brother!' ncr eves as 6he looked up at me, lier hand was upon it; such a tremulous, happy eagerness in her glance; such a caressing fondness in her way of fingering it. How pret pretty - ty pretty she was! 'My dear child,' (I am forty-five) 'it gives me sincere pleasure ' Then I stammer, then I spring af after - ter after her. 'At least you will "leave your address with mo.' What a look shades her fao now! Wounded integrity mingled with pity for mo. 'Ah ! sir,' she says sadly, handing me the card on which she has been penciling, 'some day you will be sorry for this. You do not trust me. Certainly, I am a brule. The accent of reproach in her voice haunts me ; the sorrowful glance in hereto how pretty she is! I sit down to my breakfast in the morn morning, - ing, morning, half inclined to call at the ad address - dress address given, and apologize for my heathenish distrust. How delight delightful - ful delightful to see her in her own peculiar atmosphere, ministering to the sick brother, who is all she had in the world, to look upon if one can not enjoy the world, to look upon if one can not enjoy the beautiful ten tenderness - derness tenderness of a gentle sister to an afliicted brother. But my letters wait, ami I toy with them. This is a hand I know. What docs Fred -t r i i . e want, I wonder? I tear it opcu. I read: 'Dkar Jack What a queer chance if you have stumbled upon my ring. I was obliged to run down to Romford late last evening, and never missed it till wo slacken slackened - ed slackened at ilford. A pretty taking I've been in. If it's mine, the crest is inside you know it a mailed hand holding; a lance, and tho motto, 'Armed at all points,' Verily, truth is stranger than fiction. Keep it for me. Thine, FRED VYNING.' Idiot! Gull! It is quite useless to call myself names. It is almost superfluous to add, that when I called at a certain address in Faton Square to inquire for Miss Lucy Hamilton, the lady was not found. Probably the 'deal Alfred' had re required - quired required speedy change of air; prob probably - ably probably brother and sister were cveu now embracing in rapturous grati grati-tudo - tudo grati-tudo over the precious relic of that ono lost to them so lately. Was that dear ono not lost, but trans transformed? - formed? transformed? Had tho silver-haired pat patriarch - riarch patriarch of tho first visit changed to tho dashing buck of tho third? And was the virtuous teacher of youth ouly tho tender sister in mas masquerade? - querade? masquerade? On my word, I believe so. I dare not say they are enjoy-1 jng the joke. Possibly it is a dodge , often repeated. But what am I to ! j , I

principal of a college for young la- j dies . I ' With a deferential acknowledge 1 ment of the honor dome me, I beg-! ged to know what had procured it. I 'In tho hours of recreation we are accustomed to promenade in the park a delightful spot, so sug suggestive - gestive suggestive of the blushing country ! during our ramblo of yesterday, a young lady under my charge was unfortunate enough ttTlose her ring. You, sir, are the fortunate finder.' 'I certainly did, madam, pick up a rinir ; but - 'Ah ! how gra'cful my dear pupil ill be at beholding it again! ex claimed the teacher of vouth, clas ping her hands ecstatically. '.May I trouble you to destribci the rinjr t 'Describe it! A diamond ring, sir. handsome and massive, out plain.' 'And the crest f 'The crest ! Ah ! that my young charge were with me. Stupid! to: have forgotten. The crest of the Deloraines. Is it a lion passant or? o; 1 am wrong. Liuortunate, that she should be too nnwidl to accompany me ! But it is immate rial ; 1 will take it for her inspec tion she will be able to recognize it at once.' 'I fear madam, that I Bhould scarcely be justified 'I feel it mv duty,' I said firnilv, 'under the circumstances ; to take every precaution against mistakes. I trust the young lady is not too seriously indisposed to give you the necessary description.' 'Very well sir! Exceedingly well ! It is I who have been mis mistaken. - taken. mistaken. I fancied yes, actually fancied that I was speaking to a gentleman ! You will tind sir to your cost, that the lady principal of a college is not to be insulted with impunity ; I wish yon good morn morning.' - ing.' morning.' Very harrowing, this. I am scarcely recover from the lady prin principal - cipal principal when there is a dash of wheels to the door, and a young fellow, flinging the reins to a groom in livery, springs up tho steps to the door-bell. 'Oh ! dash it!' ho begins, breath ing out a volume Ot stale tobacco ; 'I beg your pardon and that, but the old woman dash it ! I mean my mother told rnc I should lind my ring here, 60 I ordered out the vessel and the cats, and spun along like niuepence for it !' 'I shall be very glad to restore tho ring I was unfortunate enough to find, when I can discover its i - . - owner. 'Discover! dash it ! Didn't I tell you it's mine? I say, I wish you wouldn't be so precious 6low I don't want the cats to catch cold, I've just had 'em shampooed, you know, napthaed and that.' 'What sort of a ring was yours?' 'What sort?' Oh! come, as if you didn't know ; that's good.' I intimated that I should be glad to find out if he knew. 'Not know my own ring, oh ! I know it's worth a couple ofpouies. Come, let's hear the damages, and I'll stump up.' 'You can describe the device?' 'Device, eh? What the Gover Governor's - nor's Governor's ? Bless you, he has a device for every hour in the day, to do me out of my rightful allowance! De Device! - vice! Device! Oh, come you don't expect me to do tho heraldic dodge, dash i !' I can not give up the ring unless you describe it !' 'Oh, dash it. don't chaff a fellow now. I shouldn't care a rap about the thing, only it belonged to somo defuncted party, and tho governor'd cut up so deuced rough. I've got heaps of 'em. Come, I'll swop you any one of those for it because of the governor.' I respectfully declined the pro proposal. - posal. proposal. 'Well, dash it,' exclaimed the young fellow, as though struck with a sudden idea, 'What a couple of muffs we are. Why don't vou turf the thing? I could toll iu a minute if it's mine dash it!' I replied that I was sorry I could not oblige him, and adding that lie had better obtain an exact descrip description - tion description of the 'thing' from his gover governor, - nor, governor, I recommended him not to keep the cats any longer in tho cold.' Mem. I am getting exceedingly tired of my treasure. I retired to my room with a view of dressing to go out. I am informed that a lady wishes to see me, and I am afraid my mental ejaculation was not complimentary to tho Jady in question. A tall, gaccful figure, draped in heavy mourning, rises at my en

i. H,roo, '' . ' jKa T. CAMPBELL. - POOS & CAMPBELL. JpOpCEBBOKI tOj OJLMOKI .CAMPUELt., Attpmeya and Counselors at Law, AND NOTARIES PUBLIC. , , JBpiTice on Baron Street, west side, six doors north of Muin street. , . . ? ,,. August 23, 1860. -"itf '. ROBERT MILLER,. Attorney it Lav, Agent JEtna Insurance Company, EAT02T, OHIO. FFICE in the 2d story of Josiah Camp J bell's new brick building, north side of Main street, opposite tlio conrt house. August 23, 1860. tf . BANT A, Attorney at T-j,av, : AND NOTARY PUBLIC, Office West of C. Vanansdul i Co., EATOX, - - - OHIO August 23, I860. tf JUSTICE OF THE PEACE - . AND NOTARY PUBLIC. OFFICE opposite the court houai:, 2 doors above the Post Office. Deeds, Jlortgafres, Articles of Agreement, is., &c, drtiwn And acknowledgments taken. By prompt attention to business he hopes to merit a liberal share of public patronage. August 23, 1S60. tf !C, I. STEPHEN'S, M. P. 8TBP11BSS. STEPHENS & BRO., Itealers in Mnpie & rnncy Trimmings, Hosiery, Quccnsicare, Milliner Good, Xoliotu, EmbroUleriet, dr. Main St., opposite the court house Eaton, O. jftWe ouer great oargains 10 casn cusiu mam I AUL'UHL AO. iOUV. 1.1. i. o 1 JACOB WINTERS. ' PETKK SHAFNER. lUan-le Hotel. WINTERS & S.HAFNER, riiorniETORs, Baron Bt., between Main & Somcrs, ' ' EATOX, OHIO. flood Stabling for one hundred and fifty horses. August 23, I860. "l-tf American House. J. C. BONER, Proprietor, jlfaii St., opposite Odd Fellows Building, EAT02T, OHIO. HE Proprietor having recently purchased imnmiFKn anil refitted and refur- uished it in good style, is now prepared to accommodate guests in the most tausfactory manner. Good Stabling fpr 100 Horses. Eatont August 23, 1860. tf , Meredith House, Corner Main and Fifth streets. RICHMOND, : : IND. WINCHESTER & COWLES, Proprietors. HAMILTON HOUSE. North-west couner of second and high sts., Hamilton Ohio. THIS House has been rc-opened since the first of July 1860, and thoroughly reno reno-rated - rated reno-rated and re-furnished. Patronage is re respectfully - spectfully respectfully solicited. Theodore Hern, August 23, 1860. tf Proprietor. WILLIAM ENGLE, HAS re-opened a shop on Buron htreet, orer W. C. Campbell's Book Store, where he is prepared to mnke anything in his line, in the Meat and most approrcd ityle. Thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits of his old friends and patrons a con continuance - tinuance continuance of their custom. K& Repairing and cutting done on short notice. Eaton,' August 23, 1860. tf PERRET & M0NESMITH, Livery Stable. EATON, Ohio. WE are at all times prepared to accom accommodate - modate accommodate the public with Horses, Carri Carriages, - ages, Carriages, &c, on the usual terms. We have a new and extensive stock of Bug Buggies, - gies, Buggies, and Carriages with the largest and best lot of Livery Horses ever kept in Eaton. Qire ns a call and learn our ability to furnish accommodations. Sept 20, '60. ly Furniture and Chair Factory. RICHMOND St HARSHMAN, Keep always on hand a large stock of New Furniture. Which they will sell at the lowest rates. Wooden and Metallic Coffins always on hand. DQUndertakintj promptly attended to, Eaton, August 23, 1860. tf EATON BOOT AND SHOE CHRLES BECKER, TAKE this method of informing tho public that they are still carrying on the above bnsiness, on Baron street, three doors North of the post office, where they would be happy to meet thoir old friends, customers and eve! rybody wanting anr thing in their line. Will sell oheap for Cain, or to good men on Time, All rips mended gratuitously. All work war warranted. - ranted. warranted. (.Give us a coll ant) we will con convince - vince convince you that you can mako money by bny bny-ingatour - ingatour bny-ingatour shop. Efttfa, Angast 13, 1569. ly

I saw it kkked by the Dalmorals of jaunty nurses: I nav a fat mnrscl of humanity nlnike for it with a hoy ! broken into adverse liey-ey-eys by pudgy trottiny and I stoo ped una secured it, there by caus causing - ing causing the fat one to pull up short, stare at no with two black cur rants stuck in a dreary expanse of clougli, insert a dumpy thumb in an oritico of the sumo expanse, and t rollback again with the stolid re resignation - signation resignation under disappointment which is the peculiar attribute of the London mlant population. Having ascertained the nature of my prize, I proceeded to meditate on the proper course to he taken, winch meditation resulted in the following advertisement: Fuund. This evening. Wednes day, in the Regent's park, nearly opposite New College, a valuable diamond ring. The owner mav re cover it by calling at No. 19, Wil Wilton - ton Wilton place. &c. Before noon on the following day I was making my most courteous bow to a venerable-looking old gentleman, whose white hairs and benevolent smile added a double charm to the graco with which he stepped forward, and waiving cere monv, extended his hand saving : 4on have taken a weight from my mind, my young friend, and must be allow me to thank you.' The insinuating delicacy of tho adjective ( I am more or less than forty-five ) was perhaps, not with out its elrect. 1 accepted the otter ottered - ed ottered pledge of amity in respectful si silence. - lence. silence. A youug man,' continued the patriarch, 'may tind it dilHonlt to understand how tho loss or a trin trinket - ket trinket can be a Bource of possitive suf suffering - fering suffering to an old one, but I am al luding to my lost ring there are associations connected with it which ahem!' This is childish; yon will excuse my emotion. I bowed profoundly in the pros ence of this natural agitation. 'I have passed some hours of sleeplessness, from which you have been the means ot relieving me I feel deeply indebted to vou. There remains nothing now but to reim reimburse - burse reimburse you for a ' Hero the old gentleman drew forth his purse and proceeded to unclasp it. 'Excuse me, sir,' I stammered rather hurriedly, 'but if the ring is yours you can doubtless describe the armorial bearings.' 'Armorial bearings, sir ? It was a diamon ring.' 'Certainly.' 'A plain diamon rimr!' repeated the old gentleman, sternly, 'Do not attempt to play tricks with me, young man. 1 will point out to you directly. 'I beg your pardon,' said I, draw drawing - ing drawing back from the outstretched hand; 'but as the ring in possess possession - ion possession is assuredly engraved with a crest and motto, I concluded it can not be the ona you are in search of.' The old gentleman eyed me for a moment keenly. 'I am afraid you are right,' he sighed in a tone of deep dejection ; 'I must seek further. Alas ! what a melancholy termination to my hopeful iourney. Speed tho parting, welcome the coming guest,' is a very good mot motto. - to. motto. I niade no httempt to detain my venerable friend ; but, aa ho turned toward the door, I am cer certain - tain certain I 8aw beneath the silver hairs a lock of dark and shinning brown My next visitor was a lady ex tensively got up, of impsing height and carriage, rouged, scented, spec' taclcd. 'Wc meet under singular circum circumstances,' - stances,' circumstances,' began this lady, with cou cou-dceconding - dceconding cou-dceconding haughtinc?, 'I am the

" ; ' :,' ; AT THE . ... NEW YORK STORE! ' COFFMAN & WALTERS '' are kow is receipt or their Fall & Winter of vhich they have a splendid stocc, and nre prepared to supniv weir customers, anu "tne rest of mansind,'' with tho latest style and best variety of Cloth, Cassimeres, Tweeds, Satindts, ' Jeans, Vcstings, Flannels, PRINTS, Silks, Merinoes, Delanes, De Bagrs, Plaids, Berages, Linens, Jlluslins and Sheetings; The very litest style Bonnets, Ribbons, Flowers, Fringes, Dress Trimming, Crape, Laec, IV blij Covers, Mursaillcs, Biilliants, Jaconets,' Swiss, Edging, Collars, Bosoms and lloricry, HATS, CAE'S, BOOTS & SHOES, ' Ql'EEN'SWAUF. & GLASSWARE. Qf'Countrv Produce tKcn in exchange for Goods or Groceries. Eaton, Nov. 8, i860. 12-3m. Wonderful Discovery! Higlilv Important! CHEAP M!! Stephens & Bro. Hare just received their Fall and Winter Goods, which they are offering to sell at very low prices; they are ottering rare inducements to tho Gouds buying public. Their stock consists of tho general variety of Goods kept in 1'ry Good Stores. They (call especi especial - al especial attention to their stock of DRESS GOODS, MENS AVEARE, Boots and Shoes. mn & ws. Call and examine their stock before purchas purchasing - ing purchasing elsewhere, as you may expect to get good bargains from Nat and Mart. All kinds of Country Produce taken in ex exchange - change exchange for Goods. Enton, Sept. 20, I860. 5-tf We Have Received our NEW FOR FALL I WINTER AND WE ARE NOW READY TO Sell them at Very Low Prices. Call and sec, before you bHy elsewhere. C. VANAUSDAL k CO. Eaton, August 23, 1S60. tf CHARLES P. THUM, Merchant Tailor ! Room in A. A. Sciberls building, formerly occupied by Loekwood's Shoe store, on Bar Baron - on Baron street, paylle has on hand n fine Assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING 1 All kinds of Clothing made to order. He has on hand as fine an assortment of Clothing, Cassimeres & Vestings, As can be found in the town. Entor, Ohio, August 30, 1860. 2-ly Eaton Stone Work phillip; ku1 & co., Dealers in all kinds of BUILDING STONE, SUCH as Door and Window Sills, Caps, String Courses, die.. Porticos any length or rcidlh. Also water Tables, Range Work, Flagging, Milk Troughs out of solid rock, Door Steps, &c. Also on hand best class of Building Stone for cellars and walls, Paving Stone &c. Having a largo stock of Cut Stone on band, they arc prepared to fill all orders at a low rate for cash. Shop at Knton Kail Road Depot. August 23, I860. tf o. a. otrrsoT. . re mbso. GIBSON HOUSE, Walmtt Street, West side between Fourth and ijifth, CIXCIXXATL on 10, O. TT. CfETFROY i Co.. Proprietors.

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