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2 NS? G THE ATHENS GEORGIAN: APRIL 10, 1877. SSToyldTovt . If within my grave I lay, Would you miaa me much I Would you miss, with yearning pun, Answering voice and touch t Would you wish that I could come T To you in your lonely room t Would you mis* the eyes which found Watching for you sweet! Would the coming home be dear, Which they could not greet I Mils the )>and that strove to be faithful in thsir ministry ! Would you miss me when the cans Of the day were o’er I Would you sadly wish for me, By youralde onoe mon I (1 Miss the quiet talk, which drew Heart to heart, in bonds more true! Would yon all my fimlta fbrgive, And forget them, too! Just remember that my heart Faithful was, and true; That its love was all your own, full, entire, and youn alone. Hi i:« NOTJO BE CAUGHT. Two men satin conversation. The cooling wind played gently with the short brown curls of the younger, while his handsome eyes and face were lighted by a bright, animated expression. “1 can scarcely credit such good lbrtun^ Are yon sure there is no mistuke ?” he said. “Pcifectly; here are the docu ments. Prove your identity; prove to our satisfaction that you are Ralph Hamilton, sou of J obu Paul Hamilton, and you are a rich man. Can you prove it?’’ ■ .»-■ . ^ “ 1 can, immediately. But this is iudeed a welcome change; to spring from deep poverty to such wealth in a moment, by, the death of an un known relative, seems almost iucredi ble. I am grateful to you, Metcalf for your pains in so soon seeking me; also for your interest in my welfare. I have one lavor ouly to ask iu ad ditiou; that you remain silent about ‘it. The fact of my changed circum stances need not be made known os yet. I shall not alter my style of living for awhile, but shall fulfill an engagement to become the private tutor of two small boys residing, strange to relate, in the same place where lies this new estate. In taking tho property, you say I am required to assume the name of its former owner. This I will do, after a few months spent in the neighborhood as a .poor teacher. I have met sad re buffs during the days of my poverty, and I have uo idea of beiug made a victim of some fortune hunter, so I will win some good woman for love’s sake, then settle down and enjoy my self.” * * * * * * *. * In a beautiful residence sat two ladies, Mrs. Corsair and her daughter Zoe, while a third, a niece of the elder lady, Blanche Gilmore, stood with a light hat in her hand, as though just returned from a walk They were discussing the appearance of a new tutor who had undertaken for a time, on trial, the education of the two sons of the family. Charley, one of these boys, had just appeared, and, looking from the window, whis pered: “ Now, girls, there he comes. Tell me if what I said was not true.” “Yes, indeed l 1 * exclaimed both young ladies, as they surveyed the fine figure and handsome face ap proaching ; and wheu the young man smiled pleasantly upon Charley, Blanche thought she had never seen so handsome a man, while Zoe whis pered : A.“If the young heir of tho Bell- mount property prove one-half as handsome I will be content.” A-splendid estate, with a residence of almost royal magnificence, lay within sight of their pretty home, and had just, through the death of old Mr. Bellmont, a childless widower, passed into the hands of a young relative, expected soon to visit the premises. Zoe Corsair and her pru dent mother had decided to appro priate both owner and estate as soon as possible after his arrival The new tutor, Mr. Hamilton, .soon be came a great favorite with bis pupils. Living as he did in the family, he soon became well acquainted with all, while he evidently admired the beau tiful Zoe, who treated him with cool politeness. Of Blanche he saw little. She was only the poor relation, de pending upon her unde for support, therefore oompelled ^to lbear every imposition and caprice her worldly, selfish aunt and cousin saw fit to in flict. Only little enjoyment was here; a solitary spot, a deep ravine wildly romantic, and secluded, not far from her unole’s residence. Thither she went one beautiful afternoon, tripping along down the small wind ing path that led’to the depths below. But suddenly she paused, a groan and faint call for hdp arresting her steps. Hastening to the spot where she judged the sufferer to be, she saw a man-lying at the foot of the ravine, motionless and now quite still. Iu a few moments she was beside him, and, on lifting his head from the ground, she found Mr. Hamilton, the tutor, unconscious. Running to the stream of water, site dipped in her handkerchief, and bathed his brow. At last he opened his eyes, and gazed long and vacantiyjapon her. “Ah, yes, I remember, I did fall. I leaned over to pluck a flower, and lost my balance. But I feel better again, thanks to you for your, care, aud I will see if I cannot rise.” “ Leon on me, Mr, Hamilton, I think I can get you up the path, if it is steep, to the road, aud from thence, after a rest, home.” Slowly, yet surely, leaning on the young girl for that support he was so accustomed to give to others, he crept along, often stopping to rest, until at last the level road was gained, and from there his own room, to which a physician was soon summoned, and his limb set and bruises attended to. . Lying thus helpless upon his bed, the door partly open, to allow a cir culation of air, the young man lay half doting, when he accidentally heard the following conversation, not, of course, intended for his ears: “A pretty piece of work this,” said Mrs. .Corsair, who was an in tensely selfish woman. “ Who is to play nurse now, I would like to know?” > r p And to a miserable tutor, inter rupted the equally selfish Zoe. “ I should be very glad to take charge of the poor young man, alone among strangers and sick,” said Blanche; “ and if aunt is willing, I will devote my time to him.’’ “ And neglect the sewing? There is my wrapper not fiuished yet.” ** Do not fear, aunt,” returned the same sweet voice; “ I will finish that also.” I can take my sewiug to his room and attend to both; if not able to sew when he is awake, I will do it at uight when he sleeps. “ Very well do as you please; but, remember, that wrapper must be fin ished.” “Gome, mother, don’t bother abont him any longer. The carriage waits to take us to the concert. Come on.” So saying the unfeeling Zoe swept down stairs, followed by her mother, while a soft voice murmured by the invalid’s side: “You are not sleeping, I see. What shall I do for your relief?” “ I feel quite comfortable, thank you, except a headache, caused by the sudden jar.” “Let me bathe it; then” How soft her fingers were; how gentle her touch, and what a depth of womanly pity beamed from those large brown eyes. * Abont two weeks after the acci dent, Blanche wandered once more to her favorite resort, and seating herself at the fpot of the descent, she was soon lost in a deep reverie. “ This is a charming spot, Miss Blanche,” said a well known voice behind her, “and I see a favorite of yours. Now that I know how to avoid its dangers. I also am charmed with its deep repose and' picturesque beauty.’’ * I am glad you like it,” was the reply of the young lady, as she blushed slightly when he seated him self by her tide. “But yours is the only face I have ever seen when here, and I cannot but wonder how you discovered the spot.” “ One of my little pupils told me of it, and that day when I fell was my first visit. Thankful am I that you was iu the habit of coming here ( else I might have died alone and un- missed.’’ “ Alone, I grant, but not unmissed, for your pupils love you.” “ I would like to tell you, dear Miss Blanche, how strongly attached I have become to my tender nurse, and how much I long for her to re turn my devoted affection. Dearest! can you Jove a person occupying so humble a position as tutor to your uncle's children ?‘ If you can, and if you will allow me to present my deep love, and consent- 'to become my wife, it will be. the delight of. my life to strive to make j you happy/’ .Then he drew her toward him, and their lips met. No opposition was offered when Mr. Hamilton asked the hand of Blanche Gilmore from her uncle, all thinking that their poor relative did well, even in marrying a tutor. In the meantime the news came that the Bellmont owner was soon to take possession of his property. One of his oddities was that on the even ing of -his return a large party of friends and the select neighbors were to assemble to bid him welcome. This party, as it happened, was to take place the eveuing .before the marriage of Blanche^ Cards of invi tation had been left at Mr. Corsair’s, aud, much to the surprise and chagrin of Miss Zoe, Blanche was also remem bered. ,, .. .. . “Just as if we wanted tcTintroduce our poor relations,’’ she said scorn fully. “ I wonder that the tutor also was not included.” The evening came, the rooms were thronged, but singular to remark, the young owner had not as yet made his appearance. The guests were re ceived by his most intimate friends, Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf, and the latter, as soon as Blanche had been intro duced, managed to draw her on oue side, and in another moment Zoe wondered, as she saw them leave the rooms together. About half an hour later, after all the guests bad assembled, Mr. Met calf said: t “ Ladies and gentlemen! Mr. Bell- raont has just arrived, and in a few minutes will be pleased to meet yo*i and introduce to all assembled the beautiful young lady who to-morrow morning will become his bride.’’ Scarcely had he dope speaking when the young man entered the room with Blanche banging upon his arm, her lace radiant with happi ness. “Our late tutor!’’ cried Mrs. Corsair. “ Impossible!” cried Zoe siuking into a chair’. “ It is quite true, madam,’’ said the young man ; “ and now let me hope to see you all at our wedding to morrow.” All were present except Zoe, whose disappointment was too great to permit her to form one of the wed ding party. An Old Whig’s Answer. A Radical paper in Montgomery, Ala., some time ago, published a very offensive article inviting certain gentlemen of that State who were formerly Whigs to go back on their race, and join the negroes and their miserable white allies in that State in support of Mr. Hayea One of the gentlemen especially appealed to was the Hon. L. R. Davis, of Limestone oounty, and be thus responded to the insulting 'proposition: The Alabama State Journal, in an article brimful of bosh, ftilw lustily upon Old Cine Whigs to rally in sup port of Hayes. He singles out seme fifty men, among whom we find our name, and calls upon os in particular to raise the banner for Hayes. We will not quote from the article, view ing it as we do as adding insult to injury, but will simply say to Bing ham & Co., that we would see you d—d first. , If we ever do quit the Democratic party, we do not intend to join in with a band of thieves who have be come so expert in tho business as to steal the Presidency; we are fully determined to go further, if we fere worse. Rock Bottom Prices. \ 'J WORKING ON A CASH BASIS. Headquarters fob bets 0«e4s. GRAIN, MEAT AND IFLOUR DEPOT.I Competition Invited From all Quarters. ' Regular Bulldozers Against High Prices. - * . „ t f . , . Cash Against Time! AND CASH ALWAYS WINS. CGME AND SEE HOW WE CAN SELL GOODS. Talmadge, Hodgson & Co. PLANTERS’ HOTEL, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. NESW AR.R.ANGEMB3NTT. Hates Reduced to $3 per Bay. HAVING LEASED THIS WELL KNOWN HOTEL, I enter upon its management by Reducing Rates, and asking of the Travel ing Public, especially my friends of Carolina and Georgia, a continu ance of that liberal support they have always given it. jsn23-5m FORMERLY OF CHARLESTON, PROPRIETOR. Us adqu asters —FOR— STANDARD FERTILIZERS! THE EARTH MADE TO GIVE FORTH' ITS RICHES. Experiments have demonstrated that of the ten Mineral Elements which constitute the ashes of plants, the presenoe of esch and every one ia essential to their perfect growth and develop ment; and, as cropa extract them annually, no land can be permanently fertile UNLESS THEY BE RESTORED TO THE SOIL This fact la now so patent to our farmer* that thousands of tons are annually wild in tWs mar ket. Beownislng the importance of this interest to onr section of country, I have secured the Agenoy of the following old and Standard Fertilirers, which the farmers are invited to call, in spect and price before baying elsewhere: OLD CAROLINA 8T0N0 SOLUBLE GUANO, SAMANA GUANO, CHESAPEAKE GUANO, *PALMETTO ACID, STONO ACID PHOSPHATE, CHESAPEAKE AMMONIATED ALKALINE PHOSPHATES. COTTON OPTION FIFTEEN CENTS. febl£-3m g. M. gUJlter, AgOIlt. IRIEIMIOV-A-Ij I THE ATHENS OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF Singer Sewing Machine Removed February 1st, 1877, to Lester’s Building, (Upstairs) Over Talmadge, H. & Co., ixf surtuea a&wavs 2,000,000 in Use—Sales in Excess of all Others. • THE SINGES MANUFACTURING COMPAET, «- H- HOPE, AGENT, AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. Awlc your neighbors which Machine is the best; then buy the Singer. J. B. Toomer, Agent for Singer Sewing Machines, Letter’s BuUding, (Upstairs,) Athens, Georgia. jnly.A.ly. PLAIK AND FANCY JOB WORK. GREAT REOUCTIOI IN PRICES. Having Secured the Services -A- FIRST-CLASS OF JOB PRINTER, We are enabled to turn out as good work as can he done IN THE STATE. We call the attention of all our citi zens to the following Price List: Bill Heads, per Thousand, ^ Assorted, $5. ! ' \ “y ■ f Canary Colored Envelops, Furnished to Merchants and Business Men, with their cards printed on them, At $3 PER THOUSAND LETTER HEADS, $4 50 to $5 Per Thousand. Common 75cper Hundred, —AND- $4 50 to $5 per Thousand. Fancy Work Proportionately Higher. VISITING CARDS, BLANKS, NOTES, Foters, Circulars, Handbills, Pamphlets, etc., Printed in any color desired, and as cheap as can be done in the State. GIVE US YOUR ORDERS, SAVE MONEY, And get good work, and sustain a home institution. Call at the ATIi • ENS GEORGIAN office, Broad street, Athens, Ga.