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Solicitors in Chancery, chvm'AxCEns. &c. 0FFIC'E~ In the Court House, . .TORONTO August 1, 1866. 59 M. TEE FY, Esq., NOTARY PUBLIC, COMMISSIONER IN THE QUEEN’S BENCH, CONVEYANCER. ANI) DIVISION COURT AGENT, [1 Wills, &c , 810., dréwn will and promptitude. Terms modernla Richmond Hill, June 9.18b5. l OFFICEâ€"In the “York Herald ” Buildings, Richmond Hill. Money to Lend. July, 5th. 1866. 5-ly GEO. B. NICOL. BARRISTER, ATTORNEY-ATLA W, M’NAB, MURRAY 85 JACKES, Barristers & Altorncysâ€"at-Law Toronto. D.B. READ, Q.C.â€"J.A. BOYD B A May 7. [866. 4mm ESIDENCE, Lot No. 14L 2nd *Con Vaughan Post Office Address (Iarville All orders left at the "’ York Herald" office. Echinona Hill. or at the EU. Maple. will bu attended to. Vaughan, Oct. 10 1867. I. H. D. BENNETT, LICENSED AUCTIONEER, READ AND BOYD, Barristers, Attorneys at Law, SOLECITORS IN CHANCERY. &c., 77, King Street East, (over Thompson’s East India House) OEFICEâ€"over the Gas Company office Toronto Street, Toronto. Toronto. August 1, 1867. I ESII)ENCEâ€"Lot :26. ‘2nd Con. Markham on the Elgiu Mills Plank Road. A large Stock ofS'rAvus and SHINOLEB. kept constantly on hand.nnd sold uflhe lewesl Prices [13‘ Call and examiueSlock before purchas- ng elsewhere. Post Office Addressâ€"Richmond “in. June [1565 1-” DAYID EYER. Jun, Slave & Shingle Manufacturer GEO. MCPHILLIPS 8; SON, Provincial Land Surveyors, COR. 0F YONGE AND CDLBURNE STS., Consultations in the office on the mornings o 'l‘unsdm's. Thmsdaya and Saturdays. 5 to 10,11. m. [1331” consultations in the office. Cash. V ILL ganerafly he found at home before ' half past 8mm and from 1 {02 pm. All parties owing Dr. J. Langstnfl'are expecl‘ ad to call and pay promptly, as he has pay- menls now {hat must be met. er. Wm Jewkins is authorised to collect,and Mr. Wm Jewkins i give receipts for him R. IIUSTETTER’S numerous friends \vlll plause nc'cept lus sincere thanks tor heir liberal patronage and prompt paynlenl. dud would announce that he will continue (41 novels t '0 whole of his nllenlion. lo the prac- llce ol'Madicme. Surgsry and Midwifery. All calls. (night or day) promme amended lo. All advertisements published for a less period than one month. must be paid for in advance. AH transitory advertisements. from strangers orirragular customers. must he paid for when handed in for inser‘ion. BARRISTER AT LAW, No paper discontinued until all un‘earagen uo paid : and paille‘s refusing papers without paying up.- will be held accountable for the subscripxion. ljjach subsequent insertidn.... .. ... . ()0 [3 Ten lines and under, firstinsertioll. . . . 00 75 Each subsequent insertion.. . . . . . . . . . . . 00 ‘20 Above ten lines. first insertion. per line. 00 ()7 Each subsequent insertion. per line. . . . 0t! [)2 One Column per twelve months. . ‘ :.-.. 50 ()0 Half A column do do‘ . . . . . . . 30 00 Quarter ofn column per twelve months. 20 ()0 One column pet six months” . . . ... . 40 00 Hnlfacolutxltl do ..--........ 2500 Quarter o:' a column per six months. . . . 18 (It) A card often lines, for one year. . . . . . 4 00 A card offirteen lines. dd ..tn-Io 5‘25 A card oftwenly lines. do . . . . . . . 5 5“ FAdvertisements without written directions neefle‘d till forh'ld. audch'arged accordingly Six lines and under. first insertion.. . .$00 50 L. , . . , , Add dispatched to subscribers by the earliest mails. or other conveyance, when so desired.- The You: HERALD will always be found to contain thela‘test and most important. I“ensign am! l’rov'i‘ncial News and Markets, and the greatest care will be taken to render it ac- ceptable to the man ofbusixre‘si, and a val-R'- able Family Newspaper. TERMS:â€"One Uullar per annum. m an. VANLE: if not paid wilhi'n 'l‘wo Month‘s, One A Dollar and Fifty cents will be charged. Allle‘tte’rs addressed to the Editor must be fiuabpaid. {the {Durkfitrulh SEAFORTII. C. W June'l, l865. Thornhi”, June 9, 1865 Richmond Hill, June. 1965 RICHDIOND HILL POST OFFICE- GREEMENTS, Bonds, Deeds, Mortgages Elgin Mills, October 5, 1866 CONVEYANCER, &c., &c., the. RATES OF ADVERTISING. COUNTY or You BUSINESS DIRECTORY. DR. JAS. LANGSTAFF JOHN N. REID, M.D‘, EVERY FRIDAY MO‘RNING.~ CON VE YA N OER, o‘Z-c. SOLICITUR IN CHANCEHY, LAW CARDS. J. N. BLAKE, THORNH ILL. F03- THE $10., drawn with all‘én'l'iou X5 PUB‘EXSHED 00 I3 00 75 00 ‘20 00 ()7 00 [)2 50 ()0 30 (ND 20 ()0 4t) 00 25 (’0 18 ()1) 4 “0 5 ‘25 6 5|! EING the front part of Lot No. 46. in the B !sl concession of Vaughan. immadialely opposite the residence ofl)r. Duncnuub. in the Village of Richmond Hill. as laid off' in a Plan prepared by Mr. Gem-go McPhillips. This is a desirable opporlun w to secure an éhgihle business stand at, a moderate price.â€" A credit 0' five years will be given. THOMAS SED MAN, Carriage and Waggon Maker! UNDER TAKER, a. BUILDING LOTS Resideul‘e-f-Nenfltrfpposizo the Post Office Kept on hand. SAWING done promptly; also Lumber Ton gued 8; Groved Al the lowest possible rates. Saw Mill on lol 25, 2nd Con. Markham. 2} mlllasaaslof Richmond HIII by the Plank Road Richmond Hill. June 26, lBGS. 4-ly Plancd Lumber, Flooring, 5w. DANIEL HORNER, Jun, EGS (o inform the Famels in he neighbor- ; hood of Richmond Hill,thul he has tented the above Mills. and has put them in thorough repair, and will ‘10 glad to receive a share of the patronage of the public. GRISTING AND CHOPPING, PLANElNG TO ORDER, MALLOY’S AXES Done on 1he shortest notice. WThe highest market price paid for W hem. . Richmond Hi“. Nov. X4. l867. Boots dc Shoes At their New Storeâ€" RICHMOND HILL MlLLs. GEO. H. APPELBY Ladies and Gentlemen, who require a true chart of the foot, can procure one in either French Kid 01' Culf‘, by calling and orderingr it at T. DOLMAGE’S. Richmond Hill, April 4, 1807. No- 90 Youngest. Toronto. LUMBE RING- ABRAHAM EYER Calf, Rip and Cowhide Boots, Are Manufacturing a" the Newest Styles 0 Men's. Women's and Children’s S. M. SANDERSON 8; Co. The beslof Wines, Liquors and Cigars will be found at the bar. Comfortable accommoda- lion for travellers. A careful UDSUN‘ always in auemlance. ' HE Subscriber begs to inform Lhe Public that he has leased the above Hotel. where he willkeep constantly on hand a good supplv of first-class Liquors, 610. As this house possesses every accommodation Tra- vel‘er: can desire. those who wish loslay where they can find evacomforlare respecll‘uhyin- vilad to give him a cull. TH E 0 L I) IIO'I‘E L, GIDEUN DOLMAGE. l’rnprietol Richmond Hill. Dec. 1865. Qd-tf 'rhummn, July 4, 1857. Oanrs leftist the “ Herald" office for M Carter’s ssrvicei will be pro.n,nll_v attended to Juno.‘37. IS‘S'L Sales attended on the shortest notice' and on reasonable terms. OR the Counties of York. Feel and ()n- ‘ tarlo. Rasidonce: Lot 8, 6th concessxon Markham. l‘osl Otficeâ€"Unionvilla. Sales attended on the shortest notice at moderate rates. P.0. Address, Buttonville. FRANCIS BUTTON, JR. LICENSED AUCTIONEER, JOHN CARTER, LICENSED AUCTIONEER, DOLMAGE’S HOTEL, THORNHILL. HEN RY HERON, Proprietor. EGS ruspectfnlly to inform his customers and the public that ha in preparud 10 do S. M. SAN DERSON & Co. NOTICE TO FARMERS. Markham, ‘Jany 24, 1868. In any quantity. and on short notice. NEW SERIES. R ich nond H.115 At No. 90 Yonge Street. Toronto. GREAT BARGAINS Vol. IX, No. 4. LATE VAN NOSTRAND’S, FORTHE COUNTY or YORK glgy/MMOND'QAIALLA'NQYONGE ST. EE‘NERAL ADVERTISER Lot 20. 2nd cuceossion Markham PHYSIOLOGY. In Men‘s and Boy’s FOR SALE. on SALE BY ARE OFFl-ZRIN .R. 497 [fit 3 No; but as he said he had no one else to care for, and three years ago doubled the allowance for one half vear; and as he then said he had realized ali his money, and sent it over to this country to be invested in the Funds, why should he now reduce it? Besides, his letters have changed in their tone. I can't understand it. . Half-past nine, My, said ayoung glrl, who now entered with a key in her hand. Yes, mamma; but as [ndia is a long way off, and as uncle Alex- ander has made up his mind never to return, that’s useless. How much has he sent? \th, oniv thirty pounds. Thank heaven fur that, said Mira; though it the reduction goes on at this rate, it will come to noth- ing in a year ortwo. 'We‘ve no cfaim upon him, you know Mira. Poor Alexander! said Mrs. Ben- son, he was always kind and ami abis. How I wish I cou’d see him again. That‘s no! ansxvering my ques- tion‘ mamma, said Mira; but as 10 being covelous I'm nm. Still, as l have never seen anyihing of much: Alexander but the monev he sends us, you cannot wonder if I Ihink more of the seen than the unseen. Mira, exclaimed Mrs. Benson don’t be so covemus ! 1 letter for van. ma’am ; and l hope it contains good news. Thank you, said another voice ; I hope it does. Who is it from. mammal asked Mira. From Uncle Alexander, Mira clapde her hands, and gave a little shrtel: ofpleasure, and Bastened into the next room. How is the poor old dear, and how much has he sent? she ask- a final look in the glass. preparaj lory to starting on her daily round of leaching. heard a tap at the silt- ing room door, and the dulcel [ones of Mrs. Stimson. the landlady, say- ingâ€" CHAPTER I'. It was on a clear April day, bright wilh the morning sun, blue slcv, and while fleecy clouds, that Mira Bensun. as she was arrang- ing the last of her curls. and taking - You said so--â€"now don’t you deny it.” The pompous old beadle may grumble and glare, And gr )wl about robbers and arson: But the boy who has faith in the sermon stands there, And Smiles at the white~headed person! The kings and princesses may wonder and frown, And whisper he wants better teaching; But the white-headed pal-son looks tenderly down On the boy who has faith in his preaching. ‘ MIRA BENSON, THE LITTLE MUSIC MISTRESS. He stands at the door of the church, peeps mg in, No troublesome be-adle is near him ; The preacher is talking of sinners and sin, And little Pat trembles to hear him: SA poor little fellow alone and forlorn, W ho never knew parent or duty, His head is uncover’d, his jacket is torn, And'hunger has wither’d his beauty. The white-headed gentleman shut in the box. Seems growing more angry each minute; He doubles his fist, and the cushion he knocks, As if anxious to know what is in it. ‘He scolds at the people who sit in the ‘ pewsâ€" Put takes them for kings and princesses; (With his little bare feetâ€"he delights in their shoes: In his rags he feels proud at their dress- es 1) The person exhorts them to think of their need, ’ . To turn from the world’s dissipation, The naked to clothe, and the hungry to feedâ€" Pat listens with strong approbation! And when the old clergyman walks down the aisle, Pat runs up to him quite gladly, “Shure, give me my dinner I” says he with a smile, “And as jacket, I want them quite badly." The kings and princesses indignantly stare, The be idle gets word of the danger, And, shaking his silver-tipp’d stick in the air, Looks knives at the poor little stranger. But Pat’s not afraid, he is sparkling with joy. And criesâ€"who so willing to cry it? “You’ll give me my dinnerâ€"I’m such a 9093' boy ;, LIT ['LE PAT AND THE PARS-0N. agifimmm. wow. “ Let Sound Reason weigh more with us than Popular Opinion.” RICHMOND HILL, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1868‘ This was a curious occupation {or n gentleman of‘Mr. Omer’s po- sition, and Slack thought so; but he wasxhe mnre struck when, on coughing. 10 make known his p'es- ence, he saw Mr. Omer start, and on his turning round to dis- cover that he Was as pa‘e as aahes. I beg your pardon,sir, said Slack. I did not know you Were in. I wanted the papers in Mortimer v. Cocksom. When he first! saw him, he had lwo sheets 0! paper placad close '0 gems-r. and was holding them up 10 1119. light, to see ii one piece of writing was a {ac-simile of the other; and the next ins'ant he re- moved Ihem. and examined them separalely. The doorâ€"as, indeed. did all the doors in the placeâ€"opened noise- lesslv. and instead of finding lhe room empty. he was slariled in see his employer standing before the window. with his back to himycare- fully~ comparing two signalures. One afternoon, when Mr. Orme was thought to be, or rather known to be oul‘ for he had passed through his outer office, saying he should not be back for an hour, Slack went into his master’s sanctum for some- thing he wanted. Mr. Slack. who had been one of his clerks for three years, had just arrived at the same conclusion. He was greatly puzzled by some circumsiances which had came 10 his knowledge wilhin the last few weeks. On one subject onlv did people agree, and that was. that Mr. Orme was a Very rich but most mysteri- ous fellow, and that altogether they could no! make him out. Tattersai‘s, White’s and Crockford’s It was out of the question, they said ; he was too good a man. For though you never saw his name paradedin subsnfiption lists. his charities were extensive, and yet so seeret that he did not. let his right hand know what his Ielt hand did. was a member of White’s and Crockford's. But though this was so, yet no man stand higher in City circles Ihan Gregory Orme. One reason for this was that lew persons believed the rumor about Though Mr. Orme was a mem- ber nfthe legal profession, the law was not his only occupation. He was not unknown on ’Change; he was: occasiona'lv soon at Tatter- sall's and lhe Stock Exchange, and We shall leave Miss Benson to get into her enmty omnibus, and follow Mr. Slack. who, having., ar- rived at the end of that mysterious region called St. Mary AXE, jump- ed off and passing down the street for some distance. dived into a still more mvsterimts looking court, and knocked at. a black and dingy door on which was a brass plate, notify- ing that Gregmy Orme, solicitor, carried on his business there. Mira and her lover. {or such in truth he was, 1hnugh our poor little music mistress would have been covernd with confusion and blush- es it you had even hinied at such a thing, parted at the boxlom of the street : she to get inlo an omnibus going to Bayswaler, and he on to one going in the opposite direc- lion. He isa verv nice young man. Nellv, said Mrs. Benson, and if I could meet him on the stairs I’d ask him in to tea. Yes, said Ellen, and not say any- thing to Mv about it. What a sur- prize it won“ be when she saw him walk in! Melher and sister gazed after them from the window. Thnre now, said Mira, tripping ligimv down the stairs, [do declare you ‘are gening quite a flatterer. The two, ‘bléasantly chatting. passed out of the door, and trotted off down the street. And 36 are your; therefore you see. ifl were not so, I should not have the pleasure 0t walking tolhc bottom of the street with you. Oh. good morning. Mr. Slack, said Mira. with a little. blush ol pleasure ; you are very punctual. Good mBrning, Miss Benson, ex- claimed a voice. At the moment she closed the me door,one on the upper floor clos- ed also, and footsteps Were heard descending the stairs. I'm going, replied Mira. taking up her folio. Good bye] she said. standing with the door in her hand. Mind you have something nice for your dinner. 35 M 'l‘eafv. sq Nothing was said to Mira ; but she was a sharp giri. and saw that some little surprise was on foot. She. however. said nothing. for she knew that her mamma delighted in small mvstrrien; and that nothing put her out so much as for them to he discovered before the proper time. Ellen did as she was bid; and as lhoy walked. she plucked up courago‘and delivered her mam ma’s message. Come and take ten \viih you to- mormw. Of course I will. lshall be delighted. Make my compli- ments, and say so. VVeh, never mind, said Slaek; 1he shower’s nearly over. Come under my umbrella, and let’s get home. Now, Mr. Slack. exnnstulaiod Ellen. who was onlv fifteen. and lisped slightly, don't. I‘m not prNIy, and I’m not a market wo‘ man. CHAPTER 11. Mrs. Bensqn had been on thp~ look out for several days to catch Mr. Slack. but she had always failed. So. at last. It was agreed hetween her and Ellvn that, if the latter got an opportunity. she was: to give the invitation. The idea was favoured bv the Weather ; for that same evening Ellen being caught in a shower, was standing up just as Mr. Slack passed on his wav homewards. What, he said. my pretty little market Woman, wealherhound? The lady called. Iransacted her business. and departed. and at six o'clock Mr. Slack. as he wended his way homeward, was thinking’ of her, and a variety of other things which, now that his curiosity was aroused, puzzled him consider- ably. Some said she was old Orme’s wile. from whom he had been se- parated ; others hinted at a less le- gal connection. While others again said that Orme was only an agent. and talked of ladies oflitle being an liable to misfortune as others; of a beautiful girl. educated in retire- ment, and who had royal. or rather princely, blood in her veins. There was a good deal of talk and speculation as to who and .what she was, but no om: appear- ed 10 have any good foundation for 1heir surmisvs. called. One thing was cenain : if she was old. she dir! not look so. An- other. that she was, of had been, very handsome; and, Iaslly, she was as mvsterious as Mr. Omre, and never gave her name, sav- mgâ€" This person had acquired the sobriquet of the Countess, and was well known in the office. She had called regularly every half year since Slack had been there. Indeed there was a little tradition among the clerks that she had Called every April and October from time im- memorial, and that she was a Ger- man countess, the daughter ofthe Wandering Jew. - The lady will call m day, he said. Ask her no questions, but show her in at once. One morning. very shortly afler Slack had seated himself‘at his desk, Mr. Orme came out and spoke to him. The blotter in question was near- ly a new one, and our hero did not at first meet with much to reward his pains. Upon one sheet there were several impressians of a sig- nature. not in Mr. Omer’s writing; and between one of the leaves was a half-finished letter. also not in his employer's hand. The only thing that struck him was that it was dated from Bombay. Nothing can be more unjustifi- able than for a clerk to be prying into his empioyer’s secrets; bu', nevertheless. such things are done. Slack was curious, and he did not rest 11“ he had secured an opportu- nity of examining the blotting-book on Mr. Omen-"s table. Mr. Slack look the papers and left [he room; but all that day. and for several days after, he could not help pondering over this strange conduct of his employer, and sever- al other things which had followed In its train. Take them, saii Mr. Orme, seat- ing himuPH, and at the same time sliding the documents he had been examming between lhe leaves of his blotter. Mr. Ormc that the lady has Formal-1v ! No not format”. He is in Bombay now. But, if! remember rightly, he died snmelhree voars sjnce. just before Ientered Orme’s nfice. The. Mr. Alex Benson you spoke otâ€"is that me one tormerly ol Bom- bav? asked Slack. Yes. returned Mrs. Benson. no doubt This, thou, said Slack. accounts for the secrecy which Mr. Ormc made as to your name. W'e in the office called vou the. mysterious ladv, and the ladv without a name Most unlnrtunatcly. too, shortly after this, Uncle Alexander ngan to reduce his rvmiuances; and so, vou see, Mr. Slack. 'hal accounts [or vou finding us in an poor 3 place. In short, We could not have got on all, but that Mira had suc- ceeded in gelling some leaching. For several yearsâ€"that is, fill Mira wass-ighIeenâ€"nc alloxved me what he had promiied my husband, and Alexander annlher hundred; so that We got on Very comfortably: but of late â€"â€"lhat is. within the last two year,-â€"-Mr. Orme has been, somehow. unable ‘0 continue his allowanCe, and so we have been obliged to sell of? our furniture and take lhese lodgings. Mr. Orme. however, in opposi- tion to all this, as soon as the fun- eral took place. came lo my hus» band, and offered him a IImUSand pounds, and an income of £200 a vear. if he would emigrate to Aus- tralia. Poor dear! that was im. miscible, for he was Ion ill tn leave his bed. and died about eighteen months after his father. Yes, certainly, she answered. But I'll tell you how it was; for though Mira says I’m lond of mysterious, l’m not really so. My 'husband married me against the wishes of his father, who took it so tto heart that he died {our years >after our marriage. lMy husband was ill at the time. and, though his father sent [or him. he was not able :0 guy, It was a sad thing for us that it was 80, for if he had. perhaps they would have been re- conciled. As it was. he did not alter the Will he made when we were married, leaving it all to his second son, and his old hiend Mr. Orme. There was a special clause in the will, that prevented either Alexander, who was in India: or Mr. Orme. from parting with any portion ol the portion oilhe proper- ty; but an instrument was placed in the hands of Mr. Orme, direct- ing, what was to he done with the money at their deaths. I am glad to hear it, replied he. One always likes to hear a good account of (mg-’5} employer. Mr. Orme is a very nice man. went on Mrs. Benson; a very kind hearted crealurr‘. Situated as l have beenâ€" left a widow very young. wilh two small childrenâ€" wilhoul his aid Ido not know what I should have done. , -._, -.....,,. This is :1 surprise for me, 100, Mr. Slack. said Mira, for thev never told me you were coming; butlam very glad to see you nevertheless. Slack was considerably lakgn aback by [his discovery; but he shook hands with Mira, who was blushing with pleasure, and with Ellen who was looking very saucy. nu - - - I am very glad to see you, Mr. Slack, she said, blandy. I have to thank you for many small courte- sies to my daughlers. But. surely, she conlinued. looking at him man fixedly, surely I have seen you elsewhere? Yes. I am sure of it, [ have seen you at Mr. Orme's. Yes. repliéd Slack: lhat is, l have been in his office some three years. ’ Oh, dear, no, replied Mira. We Arrayed with scrupulous care. Mr. Slack descended about {our o‘clock, and knocked at Mrs. Ben- son's door. It was opened, and, In his surprisP, seated in the arm chair, was the Countessl the mys- terious lady whose regular visits to his master's office had been the theme of so much comment. It so happened that both he and Mira were mutually in a state of agitation : he at the prospect of making lhe acquainlance of Miss Benson’s mamma,nnd she as to what was the nature of the sur- prise. Mr. Slack had no opportunity of seeing her on the followmg morn- ing. tor it was bunday, and the little meeting on the stairs did not on that day take place. TERMS 81.00 IN ADVANCE Whole No. 519. GREAT Eutus.â€"Great eaters never live long. A voracious appetite. so far from being a sign of health, is a certain indication of of disease. Some dyspetics are alwavs hungry; feel best when thev are eating; but.as soon as they have eaten. they endure tormean so distressing: in their nature as to makethe unhappy victim wish for death. The appetite of health ii that which inclines moderatelv to eat. when eating time comes, and which when satisfied, leavrs no un- pleasant reminders. Multitudes measure their health by the amount tltev Can eat; and of anv ten per- sons. nine are gratified at an in- crease of Weight. as it mere bull: were an index of health; when, in reality. any excess of fatness is, All! proportion, decisive prom of exist- ing‘ disease; showing that the ahfiorhmonts ofthe system are Mn weak to disohame their duty; and the tendency to fatness. to obesity, increases, until existence is a bar- den. and sudden death closes the history. Tim RUINS or HUMANtTY.-Of all the ruins on which the eve of man can gaze. or on which the memory can dWell, nune are more painfully sublime than the ruins of humanityâ€"and what are they‘i Not the deep furrow which time plough: on the checks or the whiteness with Which years cover the head-â€"not the curved spine which bows the face to the earth as if looking tar a grave to rest in g for the wrinkled cheek and the stooping frame are the appropriate accompaniements ofage. and as beautflulinthe sys. tem of life as with its leafless trees and frozen streams in the system of Seasnns; butthe ruins oflntntanity are in the ruins which time has not made, a frantic trembling with anxiety. shaken by sorrow. humbled bv sin, withered by despairâ€"when allthe beauty ofyouthis gone,and the beauty age has not supplied its place ; it is as melancholy as snow in harvest. sleeping upon down. as it" one were bribing your bodvtor the sake of cheating your mind. Books are the windows through which the 5001 looks out. A house without books is like a room without windows. A book is good company ; it is full of conversation without loquacity. It talks to you, not through the ear. but in another. and oftentimes more desirable, way. DEATH.â€"There is but a breath ol air and a beat of the heart be- twixt this world and the next. And in the brief interval of painful and awful suspence, while we feel that death is present with us. that we are pOWerless. and ne all-poworfulrrrrr and the faint pulsation here is but the prelude ofendless lile hereafter, we feel in the midst ofthe stunning calamity about to befall us,the earth has no compensating good to miti- gate the severity of our loss. But there is no grief without some beneficient provision to soften its inlensenesst. When the good and lovely die. the memory oftheir good deeds, like the moonbeams on the stormy sea. lights up our darkened hearts, and lends to the surround- ing gloom a beautv so sad, so sweet, that he would not. if he could, dis- pel tho darkness that environs it. Baumâ€"Give us a house furnish- ed wrth books rather than a gorg~ eons atray of lurniture beyond the wants of the inmates. Both, ifyou can, but books at any rate. Think ol the mental torture you must un- dergoto spend several days in a lrienrl’s house, and hunger for something to read, while you are treading on costly carpets, sitting down on luxurious chairs, and He could not have done as he did bulthathe head early acquired the habit ofcomrol‘liing his feelings, but in this he was greatiy aided by Mira. who, with her usuaf penetra- lion, saw Ihere was something he .vanled to canal, and in her live- ly way. kept the conversation from flagging. Stack passed a very pleasant evening, that ts. as pleasant as a man can pass whose mind is full of the idea that he is on the point of makingagreat and important dis. covery. Thank you, my dear madam, he said returning the letter to her. I can sav nothing in the lace ofthat. I must have been mistaken, or else what I speak of related to another Mr. Benson. Slack did read it ; and as he did so, his eyes distended, and his heart leaped almost into his mouth 10: it was identical. as far as that went, with the portion of the letter which he had found between the sheets at Mr. Orme s blotter. ,_V_V' 1â€".â€" ‘shall see. And, rising, she went into the next room and brought the letter. There, she said, there are no se- crets in itâ€"read it. Verv strange ’ said Slack. I'm sure I’ve not made a mistake, for I paid a proctor‘s account for proving his will. and passed the accounts at Somerset House. had a letter from him only a few days since. "ell, said Mrs. Benson, yofi To be continued.