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A large variety of new Fancy Typo and Borders, for Cards, Circulars, iVc. kept always on hand. Mttmx â-  .\5 trmovg* l KG STAFF, Dr. JAMES Si i r h m o a d Mi /1 December, 1858. I-tf JOSEPH KELLER, I) A1LIFF Second and Tbiid DIVISION ) Court. Office, Richmond Ilill. December, 1S58. I-tf J. 13. DEEGIEH, APPOINTED CONSTABLE at the Assizes for the Counties of York, On- tario and Simcoo. Residenceâ€"Coiner of Wright and Vonge Streets, near A Wright, Esq’s. Richmond Hill. Doc. 1853. 65-l-tf P. CROSBY, HRY GOODS, GROCERIES, lyVYincs, Liquors, Hardware,&c. yiquor Richmcnd llill, Dec. 1858. 1 -If T. J. W HEELER; WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLES, &v. R1C1IAK Oct. 1. 185S 11 I I.L, 6U-L THOMAS SEDMAN, fjiork CTomTiiontucaltlj AND ' BICHMOND HILL ADVERTISER. 1 Vol. I. 12ICHMOIVD HIIjIj, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1858, No, 9. W. H. MYERS, SADDLE AND HARNESS MAKER, TWO DOORS SOUTH OF THE TRIBUNE OFFICE. 03= ALL WORK WARRANTED. Richmond Hill, Dec. 1858. 55-ly JOHN COULTER, Tailor and Clotliier ! Yonge St., Richmond Hill, December, 185^. ]-it GEORGE DODD, Veterinary Surgeon Lot 26, 4th Con., Vn ugh an. HORSE & FARRIER INN. ffl5-l-tf J. VERNEY, Uloot and Hlioe Maker. QPPOS \^/ monc ITOS1TE A. LAW’S, Yonge street, R idi- id llill. Ladies’ and Gentlemens’ Boots and Siioes. made after the latest styles. December 1858. l-8in YONGE STREET HOTEL, AURORA. \Good supply of Wines and Liquors always on hand. Excellent Accommo- dation for Travellers, Farmers, and others Cigars of all brands. D. MCLEOD, Proprietor. Aurora, July G, 1 £58. 57-Gm P N.IJEID, 11 Y S 1 C 1 A N &. S U R G E O N Corner of Yonge and Centre Streets, Thortihill* December 1858. 10-1-tf RICHMOND IIILL HOTEL. A STAGE runs from the above Hotel to 1 Toronto every morning, starting from I -â€"" I c I e r I i o us. he Elgin Mi Is at 7, a.m. a.nd returning at 7, j>.tn. Fare 2s. Gd. each way. GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS. RICHARD NICHOLES, Proprietor Richmond Hill, Dec. 2, 1858. 55-ly T, MACBETH, Jiir,, CARRIAGE, SIGN, â€"ANDâ€" Oris a in cis t a I Pa i n t er. Richmond Hill, Feb. 17, 1858. t37-lv ROACH’S HOTEL, CHOLINE LI of Front and George s'reels, J one block east of the Market, Toronto. JOHN ROACH, December, 1858. Proprietor. 39-1 *>» h â-  ; 1 : ! FUNERAL FURNISHER, CAR HI AG E, Wa ggQH &- Maker? Opposite the White Swan Inn. Richmond Hill, Dec. 1858. 1-tf JAMES McCLURE, INNKEEPER. Licensed Auctioneer for tlie Counties of York, Ontario and Simcoe. Corner of Yonge and Bradford streets, Holland Landing. December, 1 858. 25-1 -tf ROBERT SIVER, Boot aiul Shoe 3Iaker> *. D.IOLNLNG the Wesleyan Methodist dispel, Yonge Street, Richmond llill. A choico selection of Gentlemens’, Ladies’ and Childrens’ Boots and Shoes constantly on hand, and made to order on tlio Shortest No- tice. [TIP All kinds Shoemakers Finding Cor sale. Richmond llill, Dec. 1858. i-tf GLOUCESTER HOTEL, THRLE MILLS NORTH OK TORONTO, OS VOHGK-ST. rni-IE above Hotel is fitted up in noat and J_ com ortable style. Trausie-nt visitors and others will find the accommodations to be that ol the first class, while the charges will be ex- tremoly low, lO3 Good Stabling and an attentivo Hostler. THOMAS COATES, Proprietor. Yonge Street, Dec, 1858. G2-ly BLACK HORSE HOTEL [FORMERLY KEPT BY Will. ROLl’II,] (CORNER of Palace and George streets, east J of the Market Square, Toronto. Board $1 per day. Good Stabling and attentive Hostlers always in attendance. An omnibus to and from the Railroad Station. THOMAS PALMER. Proprietor. Toronto, Fob 2G, 1858. t38-ly J, 1 TACKETT, M.D. Licentiate of the Beard of Upper Canada LATE RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER* KINGSTON GENERAL HOSPITAL. RESIDENCE, MAPLE VILLAGE. Dee. 23, 1858. 59-1-Gm ANGLO-AMERICAN HOUSE ! MAE EH AH VILLAGE. G1 OOD Accommodations. Wines, Liquors I- and Cigars of the clioice.'t brands. R. MARI', Proprietor. Markham, Dec, 1858. 57-ly NEW Lh STORE, Richmond LIiII> CORNER of Wright & Yonge struts. Cheap Groceries and Provisions. Crockery and Glassware cheap for Cash. Credit. ’ D. HOPKINS. Dee. 3. 185S. 1-tf No THORNHILL HOTEL. FgTIE Subscriber begs to inform (lie Public that lie has leased the above piotnises, and fitted them up in a neat and comfortable style. Boarders and transient visitors will find the accomodations in every way agreeable. The best of Liquors and Cigars carefully selected. Good stabling and attentive hostlers HENRY LEMON, Thornhill, ? Propiietor. THE FLOWER TIIAT FADETH. O be not Beauty’s slavo ! The wise man never sighs For loveliness that dies For ever in the grave. Give not tho subject heart To Fancy’s luring voice ; But shool tho reckless choice To know tho better partâ€" The chains that ne’er control, The lasting, ever-fond Heart-union, and tho bond Of so ,1 allied to soul- Vain folly thus to sigh For outward form and grace ; The roses of tho face, Liko other roses, die. Say r.ot her oyo is bright, And liily-white her hand ; Who fears the rocky strand, Heeds not the shifting light. The sun may glow foi aye, The stars for ever shine, But brightest eyes decline, And beauty fades away. Youth, to its nature true, May see in glowing eyea A tare that never dies, A joy for ever new : Drink nectar in a kiss, Adore each outward grace, And think the smiling face A pledge of future bliss. If such be thy demand For love on beauty based, Go, fertilise the waste, Go, till ihe desert sand ; And ask the barren soil To yield its recompense : Soon shall the waken’d sense Conceive its bootless toil. Thy love, tho’ rich in May, Shall leave its Autumn poorâ€" .Beauty hath naught in store, Its joy is of to-day. O let no grosser leaven Corrupt with earthly stain Souls that may meet again, And share the joj-.s of Heaven. Seek thou the bettor lot, Tho richer grace of heart, Tjo joy that knows no smart, j he .ove that change*, not. :______ Y ‘ Pray, dear aunt, do not think of the subject, as 1 know you possess such a thing, 1 will light tins fire great influence in that quarter.’ in a moment, and the room will be ' ‘Have von named the matter, soon warm and comfortable.’ Frederick ~V 1 asked. So saying, Clara was about to j ‘O yes, a thousand times, 1 think ; apply a light between the bars of but I can not effect an7 change.â€" Jan 20, 1358. £ THE PLOUGH INN. .38 JOHN HARRINGTON, Jr., DEER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Wines, iquors, Hardware, Glass, Eaithenware, &c. O3 Also, Licensed Auctioneer. December, 1858. 1-tf WELLINGTON HOTEL, 'ATEAR tho Railroad Station, Aurora. . IN Careful Hostlers always in attendance. C. CASE, Proprietor. 'December 1858. 32-1 - tf DR. J. W. GRIFFIT H, MARKHAM VILLAGE, C.W. Dec. 2, 1858. 52-ly SPLANADE H OT E L, BY G. TURNER, I'AI.ACK ST. (OI’I’OSITK THE OfJ> GAS WORKS) TORONTO. Meals 20 cents each, and good accommoda- tion for Farmers and others. Toronto, Doc, 1858. 53-1 y JAMES HALL, AS always on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES, which will bo sold at prices to meet the times. Richmond Hill, Doc. 1858. 54-1- ly THE HONORED GUEST. A BRIEF CHAPTER FOR WIVES. 4 Well,' said 1, one fine morning last week, ‘I have ihe prospect of a leisure afternoonâ€"a somewhat unu- sual thing with meâ€"and all beinn; well, 1 will do a little shopping ; call and pass an hour with my old friend Mrs. Ashburton, whom, on account of the distance, 1 have ne- glected of late; and then drop in to take :t friendly cup of tea with my niece, Clara Whitford.’ [laving completed my household I arrangements, I accordingly set out, the grate, when 1 stopped her. ‘ You must have a lire some- where, my dear/ I said ; ‘ and where you were sitting when 1 ar- rived will, 1 am sure, suit me the best. If 1 am to disturb any of your arrangements, I will leave you forthwith.’ ‘ Then, if so, aunt, you will have to excuse my taking you into the nursery.’ ‘ Any where to a warm fireside, Clara ; but is Mr. Whitford from home V ‘ No, aunt, he is here/ replied my niece, her color rising as she spoke. ] laughingly congratulated heron her husband’s liking for the com- pany of his first-born ; but perceiv- ing no evidence of pleasure on her countenance, I asked if the baby were well. 0 yes, quite so, thank you, aunt. To say the truth, it is my doing that we are in the nursery to-night, and Frederick is not too well pleased about it ; but it saves so much trou- ble, and the other rooms have just been cleaned and put in order. But do not say a word,’ she added, as she opened the nursery door. Mv nephew advanced, shook me warmly bv the hand, and then, turning to Clara, said : ‘ { hope, my dear, you do not intend to make your aunt a nursery guest, if you do, 1 shall not wonder if her visits become still more fare.’ 1 hastened to assure him that I had been brought there at mv own request, and begged no difference might be made ; but, quietly ring- ing the bell, he desired a servant to I trust you will be more successful ‘I will try, at any rate, said J as I took leave of my nephew-in- hw. Having thought over the matter, 1 arranged my plan of operation.â€" 1 decided that it would be better to try the effect of an opposite picture on Clara’s mind, before giving ut- terance to any remonstrance ; for I well knew that young housewives do not generally relish the pointed interference of their elders. 1 there- fore called for Claraâ€"having pre- viously given her due notice of my intentionâ€"to accompany me in a long ramble ; and 1 contrived to be near. Ashburton’s just as tea-time was approaching, and we weie thoroughly tired. 1 Clara,’ said J, ‘ what is to pre- vent our obtaining restand refresh- ment? I can insure you a welcome to both, and, besides, you are not quite a stranger to Mrs. Ashburton.’ ; O, dear aunt, 1 could not think of such a thing ; we should be sure to cause inconvenience.’ ‘You should judge for yourself, Clara,’ 1 answered; ‘and if you lli'nk so half an hour hence, we will journey homeward.’ The moment we were admitted, I frankly told my friend that I had come expressly to claim Inr oft- tendered hospitalily for my niece and self, as we were tired, but still had a long walk before us. 1 ITow glad 1 am that my house lay in your route !’ replied she.â€" ‘ Tea is coming in and my husband will be here directly.’ In a few moments he arrived, and we were all seated, prepared to light the dining-room fire, and bring (join in the social meal. I noticed word when it was wrell burnt.â€" Clara’s glances at the perfect order Gltira hil her 1 in. ajjd looked red which surrounded us, and the ele- and uncomfortable, while I, Teeling'jgrnrr uut simple prepaVauoTre-rtrr-rtiTr still more so, occupied myself in repast. Besides these, it was iin W, PECK begs respectfully to inform the Inhabitants of RICHMOND HILL and surrounding country, that he has opened the Hotel formerly known as the Wnrri: Swan, The Bar will bo replete with all kinds of Liquors of tho best qualitv. Good Stabling, alter an early dinner, and, theshop- IIay and Oats at :.ll times. An attentivo , ping dotJC, made my fil’St Call.----------- Hostloi aiwajs on call, JMrs. Ashburton's warm welcome, .November o, looo* 74 4m .i • *11 ii rir* *3 pleasing talk, and cheeriul fireside, â€" ; would have proved strong tempta- I tions to induce me to accept her I invitation to remain for the evening. AS always 011 hand a largo and well 1 1 i 1 ___. r u * assorted stock .*of DRAPERY, GRO- . 1 not felt anxious to see my CLR1LS, BOOTS and SHOES, Ac. Ac. niece, whose residence was not which will be sold at prices that will defy com- j much nearer mv own. PetlUon- | On arriving at Clara’s door, I was Thornhill, July 30, 18o8. 60-ly . b- , .. , . a little surprised to see no light m I the front part of the house. ‘ I am HALF-WAY HOUSE, RICHMOND HILL. admiring the baby, I could, how- ever, distinguish two or three little articles which convinced me that a tea equipage had just been remov- ed ; and certainly this was not what I expected to see in Clara’s home, knowing the comfortable and even the affluent income of her husband. 1 felt sorry that my unceremonious visit should have produced such an alteration in the arrangements ; for 1 could tell, from the production of sundry keys, etc., that manv possible not to feel the thorough comfort diffused around us. ‘ My niece,’ said I to Mrs. Ash- burton, ‘ was afraid of causing you inconvenience by coming unawares, and taking two places at your tea- table by storm.’ A cherry laugh from Mr. Ash- burton, and a bright smile from his wife, followed my words. ‘Mrs. Whitford.’ said the gentleman, ‘I am the most fortunate fellow in the world, for nothing ever causes my EDWARD CROWN, articles not in common use were to wife inconvenience. You under- be brought out, and the evening stand me, 1 dare sayâ€"1 mean none meal deferred on my account. Be- ! ol these domestic invasions which sides this, I felt grieved at Mr. are usually expected to cause a Whitford’s ill-concealed vexation, bustle. She has a peculiar theory not displayed toward me, but his ol I121* own, which she most tho- wife. 1 j roughly reduces lo practice, con- At length wc were summoned to se(luently we are always able to the dining-room ; and truly a won-1 welcome a friend, however unex- derful change had been effected j Pccted the guest may be.’ there. A bright fire illuminated Clara blushed, and stammered a every corner ; an elegant tea-equip-1 ^ew words in reply; and, per- age was on the table ; in short, ceiving her confusion, 1 changed the every thing lookedâ€"as 1 had hoped ! conversation. at first to find itâ€"in accordance I our way h°mG) after spending | with the position of the owners â€" |a delightful evening, my niece was ! Moreover, the pleasant aspect of unusually silent ; but at length she Vi\ HODGE & Co. \l~IIOLESALE and Retail Copper, Tin VY and n on Plato Woike/«, and Furnishing Ironmongers, Parties givm g this house a call "'ill find their orders punctually attendod to, and the lowest prices charged. Richmond Hill. Dec. 1858. 54-1-ly EDMUND GRAINGER, BIJ T C II E R, THORNHILL, fresh and Pickled Moats, Poultry, &c., always 011 hand. Families supplied 011 the shortest notice. Thornhill, Dec. 1558. 41-lif MANSION HOUSE, SHARON. Attentive Hostlers always in attendance. J. KAVANAGII, Proprietor. December, 1858. 32-1-tf MESSRS. J. & W. BOYD, Barristers? &c*o NO. 7, WELLINGTON BUILDINGS, KING ST., TORONTO, December, 1858. 1-tf WILLIAM HARRISON, Saddle and Harness Maker? Next door to G. A, Barnard’s, Richmond Hill. December, 1858. 1-tf JAMES JENKINS’, Grocery *v Provision tore N' RICHMOND HILL Product taken 111 CLYDE HOTEL, KING STREET EAST, TORONTO, GOOD Stabling and Attentive Hostlers JOHN MILLS, Proprietor. December, 1858. 1-tf O CREDIT GIVEN exchange. The above is the oldest established Grocery and Provision Store on the Hill. Dec. 2, 1858. 55-1 y F. W. HOLLISS, MERCHANT TAILOR, has always 011 hand a very superior stock of CLOTHS, READY-MADE CLOTHING, &c. Gar- ments made to measure in tho first style. A good fit warranted. Thornhiil, Dcc, 185S. 60-1-tf FjpIlE Subscriber begs to inform his I numerous Patrons and the public, that lie lias removed from the \\ hite Swan Hotel to the above Premises, where^tliere will be found excellent ac- commodation for Travellers, and good Stabling. {j^r* ilorses and Buggies for Hire. JOSEPH GABY, Proprietor. Hiclirsond Hill, Oct.^22; 1858. 72-7m GREEN BUSH HOTEL, 10 MILKS NORTH 01’ TORONTO ON THE YONGE STREET ROAD. miJE Proprietor brgs to inform the _L public that he has purchased the above Hotel, and has recently refitted and furnished it throughout in a comfortable stylo. The Bar will bo continually supplied with good Liquors and Cigars. Goon Stables attached to tho premises, with caretul Hostlers to at- tend to travellers wants. THOMAS STEELE, Proprietor. (formerly of the Bond Lake Hotel,) Sept. 29. 1858. 60-ly ST. LAWRENCE HOTEL 142 KING STREET, TORONTO. rpiIE Subscriber begs to inform his J_ friends and the public generally that ho has opened the above Hotel, opposito the St. Lawrence Hall, Toronto. His bar will always be found replete with all kinds of Liquors of first-rate quality. His Tablo will also be found rechertte. Good Stables are attached to the premises. W. M. SHORT, Vetinary Surgeon, Proprietor. Toronto Sept. 17, 1858. 67-1}’ afraid they are from home,’ thous;... , . . , . . . r I, with a regretful mental glance bon'shed the cloud from Mr. backward at the pretiv homo pic-1 WhufonU face, and so agreeably lure 1 had just left. ’But 1 was llld the lime pass, that I quite re mistaken. A servant came, ni & gretted when obliged to bid mv ansvvei to my ina at the uooi-bell, j ^ ^ •>! very few words. Mrs. Ashburton and ushering me into the dining- Good-night, deal Aunt, said . beino- sure of tho dailv rcorn, lighted tiie gas, and went to Clara, affectionately kissing me ; * ’ - ° summon her mistress. 1 had ample 11 (i° come again very soon, but let I time to look about me before Clara! *nc know when to expcct you.’ niece “ good-night.’ asked if I could tell her to what theory Mr. Ashburton alluded when he saidâ€"here she hesitated. ‘ I understand you, Clara,’ I answered, 1 and 1 can explain it in made her appearance, and could not help admiring the perfect order and And then,' added Mr. Whit fort presence of one guest at her table, whom she wishes to honor above all others, she always prepares for that one, and is of course ready for any visitor, and at any time.’ ‘ But J saw no guest besides our- after the door was closed, ‘ the good taste which prevailed in both dining-room fire will be lighted bc- the apartment and its furniture, I' fore your arrival. Dear aunt, what | selvcs"Vunt was the more pleased to note this do you think of Clara’s new notions! cDi’d'you' not 7 and yct thc pcr_ as my niece, when unmarried, did j respecting domestic economy?â€" son I allude to was there’ not promise to become very notable 1 When we were first married, she as a housewife. j was rather ignorant of household j here . whom do \ ou mean. I was beginning to tire of waiting matters ; now we are so exceed-j ^ou are jesting. â€"as, my brisk walk over, 1 felt ingly orderly and careful that every ‘Indeed, my dear Clara, I am chilly in the Tireless roomâ€"when thing is too good to use. The'not. The one whom Mrs. Ash- Clara entered, fastening a little ar- drawing-room first became so ; then burton considers worthy of all ho- ticle of dress, evidently just assum-; the dining-room underwent a tho- j nor is her husband. She says, and ed. Her greeting was most cor-\ rough renovation ; and thc nursery, 11 think justly, that site should deem dial; and yet there was a shade of j resorted to for temporary conveni-1 her marriage vow but ill-performed, regret in her tone when, our first salutations over, she said, ‘ Why, my dear aunt, did you not let me know you were coming, and 1 should have been better prepared to receive you V ‘ Surely, Clara,’ I replied, ‘ no only used 011 state occasions. Pro- bably our next remove will be into the kitchen. I go into other houses, and find that their masters can in- troduce a friend at any time, with preparation is needecd before you i the certainty of causing no embar- can bestow a cup of tea on so near j rassment. In my home, on the con» a relative as I am. Pray do not make my friendly call into a cere- monious visit, or I shall be tempted to run away again, in place of waiting till after tea, and begging Mr. Whitford’s escort home.’ trary, the call of a relative even produces quite a domestic revolu- tion ; for plate, china, in fact every thing presentable, is laid up in lav- ender, like the rooms. I wish you would sav something to< Clara on THE DYING CHILD. A little daughtci, ten years old,- lay on her death-bed. It "was bard parting with the pet flower of tho household. The golden hair, the' loving blue eyes, the bird-like voiceâ€"‘the truthful, affectionate, large-hearted, pious child 1 How could she be given up ! Between this child and her father there had always existed, not a relationship merely, but the love of congenial natures. He lell on his knees by his darling’s bedside, and wept bit- ter tears. lie strove to say, but could not, ‘ Thy will be done 1’ It was a conflict between grace and nature, such as he had never before experienced. His sobs disturbed thc child, who had been lying ap- parently unconscious. She opened her eyes and looked distressed.- ‘Papa, dear papa.’ said site a I length. What, my darling?’ answered her father, striving for composure'*- ‘ Papa/ she asked, in faint broken tones, ‘ how muchâ€"do I cost youâ€" every year V ‘ Hush, dear, be quiet I? he re- plied in great agitation, for he feared delirium was coming on. ‘ But pleaseâ€"papa, how much do I cost you V To soothe her he replied, though1 with a shaking voice : ‘ Well, dearest, perhaps two hun- dred dollars. What then, darlingV' ‘ Because, papa, 1 thoughtâ€"may beâ€"you would lav it out this year in Biblesâ€"for poor childrenâ€"to re» member me by.’ With what delicate instinct had the dying child touched thc springs of comfort 1 A beam of heavenly joy glanced in thc father’s heart,, the bliss of one noble loving spirit mingled with its like. Self was- forgottenâ€"the sorrow' of parting, the lonely future. Naught re^ maincd but the mission of love,. an$ a thrill of gratitude that in it he and his beloved were co-workers. ‘I will, my precious child.’ he re- plied, kissing the brow with solemn> tenderness. ‘ Yes,’ he added, after a pause.â€"- ‘I will do it. every year as long as I live. And thus my Lillian shall yet speak, and draw hundreds and thou- sands after her to heaven.’ The child's very soul beamed^ forth in a long loving smile-gaze into her father’s eyes; and, still gazing she fell asleep. Waking in a few' minutes, she spoke in a loud clear voice, and with a look of ecstasy :: ‘ O, papn, what a sivcct sigh !â€"- The golden gales were opened and crowds of children came pouring: out. O, such crowds! And they ^nA lAn.g.arL to kiss mer and call me by a name. 1 cari'i rcmenjber what it was, but ic meant, ‘ Beloved for the father’s* sake !’ She looked upward, her eyes' dreamy, her voice died into a whis- per, ‘ Yes, yes, I come! I come!’ and her lovely form lay there unteiv anted of thc lovlier spirit. John Lee arose from his knees'- with a holy triumph on his face.â€"• 4 Thank God, I am richer by another' treasure in heaven!’â€"Macedonian. “I'M TOO BUSY.” ence during the repairs, has become j did she bestow pains lo make her our regular abode, the others being j home attractive in the eyes of a stranger, and grudgD doing so for him whom she has promised to love, honor, and obeyâ€"her husband, and the father of her children.’ Clara did not speak in reply ; but when we parted, the moistened cheek that touched mine convinced me the lesson was taken home ; and I have little doubt that when j next visit my niece, I shall find her opinion is changed as regards the guest most deserving of honor.â€" London leisure Hour. A merchant sat at his oflice-desk £ various letters were spread before' him ; his whole being was absorbed in the intricacies of his business.- A zealous friend of mankind eEn- tered his office. ‘ Mr.-------, I want to interest you a little in a new effort for a be-- nevolent cause,’ said the good man.* Thc merchant cut him off by' replying: ‘Sir, you must excuse me, but really I;m too busy at pre- sent to do anything.’ ‘When shall I call again, sir?y ‘ I cannot tell. I’m very busy.â€"•- I’m busy every day. Excuse me,, sir. 1 wish you good morning.’â€" Then bowing the intruder out of the office, he resumed the study of his papers. The merchant had frequently repulsed the friends of humanity in this manner. No mat- ter what was their object, he wa» always loo busy to listen to their claim. He had even told his min- ister that he was too busy for any- thing but to make money. But one morning a very disa- greeable stranger stepped very' softly to his side, laying a cold* moist hand upon his brow, and say- ing : ‘ Go home with me.” The merchant laid down his pen ; his head grew dizzy ; his stomach felt faint and sick ; he left the count- ing-room, went home, and retired lo his bed-chamber. His new, un- welcome visitor had followed him, and now took his place by ihe bed- side, whispering ever and anon* ‘ You must go avi 111 me,’ A cold chill settled on the merchant’s heart, dim spectres of ships, notes, and lands fluttered before his ex- cited mind. Still his pulse beat slower; his heart heaved heavily thick films gathered over his eyes 5 his tongue refused to speak. Then the merchant knew that the name of his visitor was Death ! The mail who had a cloud upon bis brow liar sh-ce been mist.