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‘•Yery well, if yon had rather Hob
of course! won't nrge you, but wher’s
young Ben though?”
“I’ll find him, 8U*,” and Abram
hurried ofl well pleased with his suc
cess. /
Ernest Hathaway-now sets himself
Fnnctioii.d Inequalit; of the IJra’n.
' .
In a recently published memior Dr.
De Fleury seeks to show that there is
a functional inequality in the two cer
ebral hemispheres. The Same ofgaus
have the same properties in each hem
isphere; but- those which are specially
centers of productivity, or of motility;
are more frequently injured on the left
while those which
thread was dear to. him. He was not
needed now,and, with a sigh, he turn
ed away. Brit Alice heard him, and,
springing up, shtJ ran down the yield
ing sand; “Uncle v Abram, r stop,
please;” then, with a rosy blush, “Er
nest wants to speak to yon.”
So the two men sat down together,
neither spoke for some minutes; both
were - watching the graceful figure
moving along the beach; oae with the
light of proud possession in his eyes,
the other with the look one gives his
dead.
Presently 5 a rock, hid her foom their
sight; and then Abram broke the si
lence, with a qniet dignity in his voice
and manner.
“Alice tells me, sir, ”—Le would not
call her “Blossom” then—“as how
you’re wantin’ to take her away from 1
us here. It’s sudden news to me, sir,
very sudden.”
The young man smiles a little. “So
it is to us all, sir, but I hope it is not
unpleasant?”
Abram looks up gravely. “Mebbe,
sir, I’m not goin’ to be civil; but I
can’t say as it is welcome. You see,
Blossom”—the old name will out—
“was all I had; an’ tho’ I knowd she
weren’t one of ns, she’s told me often
aud often ’bout houses au’ trees an’
han’some things she’s seen; an’ how
she knowed she once rode on an ele
phant, aud saw black people round
her ”
“Ah! yes, in India. From what she
has told me, I fancy her father was an
officer. She is a lady evidently. I
am going to try to find out her family
when we go back.” •
“Well, sir, mebbe you’re right;
you’re a deal cleverer than me. But,
as I was sayin’, though I knowed she
wan’t like ns, I thought mebbe she’d
ways, an’, sir,” turning to Ernest-, be
speaks humbly—“you'll let ns keep
her as long as yon can, an’ arter she’s
yonr’n I won’t say nothin. I don’t
want to interfere.”
So in the little church on the . cliff,
Alice was married. “For better, for
worse,.until us do part,” said she
firmly; but when the' service
was over, the blessing sjpoken, she
.turned from her husband to throw
herself into the . arms that trembled
beneath her light weight. “Bless you
my pretty Blossom.” murmurs the
husky voice, fondly. ^
“It isn’t for always, Uncle Abram, ”
she says through her tears—we’ll sit
under the old boat again. I’m* com
ing back sometime.”
“Are you, Blossom?” he says fond
ly, but as she turns away he look’s af
ter her sadly. “The old boat an’ me
will be gone, Blossom, long afore you
come back. ”
A week later a splendid vessel steam
ed out of the harbor, and on her deck
a fair bride was standing, gazing at
the fast receding shores through her
tears which her husband wiped away
as quickly as they fell, aud the setting
sun shot its arrows across the water
wtth a smile scarcely brighter pr gay
er than that which dimpled the
cheeks of the young wife.
Did the soft breeze bring no whis
per of a figure kneeling on the low
rocks where once a child was found?
Did it tell her of the boat, that drifted
ont to sea? Of the cruel billows rol
ling in?
How cold the night growsi
The moon has risen, its light lias
fallen on her tender smile, as encir
cled by her husband's arm, she lis
tens to his tender whispers. Does it
tell her of an old man clinging to the
almost letting
their hold?
‘Pull gontly, father, there’s sonie-
ng on the rocks,” and Ben Baw
l’s son lifts the grey head tenderly,
ts Abram, father,—poor old man.!”
3. & C. Q. WHEELER,
Cotton Factors, ‘Warehousemen and
in Georgia. This ‘ engine can with
propriety be called a steam velocipede :
-as it rests upon two wheels one foliow-
which it is to rnO,:ajSirtaple"of which
is laid in the yard of the builders, is ;
styled a “Prismoid, or one-track rail
way, ’’and is composed of several thick
nesses of plank, built up in the style
of an inverted keel of a vessel, with a
flat rail on the apex. Upon a trial a
ppeed of abont twelve unless an hour
was attained, and the inventor and pa
tentee claims that the speed can be al
most doubled on a lengthened truck.
Mr. E. Crew, of Opelika, Ala., is the
inventor and patentee of both tracks
and engines; and he claims that his
inventions demonstrate attractive pow
er superior to anything in the locomo
tive line of equal weight, The capac
ity for running curves is very much
greater than the two-rail system. The
track npon which the trial was made
contained thirty-six feet of lumber
and eighteen pounds of iron to the
lineal foot, proving itself equal to a
span of twenty feet, remaining firm
and unyielding Under the pressure of
the engine as it traversed the road,
the revolving flanges attached to the
engine, and which ran on the outsides
of each wheel, Mr. Crew claims, abso-1
lately lock the rolling stock to the j
prism, and obviate the necessity of so
much heavy rolling stock in light traf
fic at a high rate of speed. It. is also
claimed that a prismoidal railway built
’ with a base of fourteen inches; angles
■ forty-five degrees; can be built at a cost
of §3,000 per mile. The inventor is of
opinion that this engine and track is
particularly adapted to the propelling
i of canal-boats, and will compete suc
cessfully with horse power on canals
without necessarily interfering with
f the use of the latter, but he does not
. state in what way. The engine will
half of the brain,
are afpecially centers of sensorial reeepiI
tivity are more often affected on the I
right. How is ifefcbnt we are -thus. (-o j
to speak) “left-brained?” Dr. Del
Floury has recourse to dynamism of
the organ for an explanation; that is
to say, the quantity of blood wlficlr
each hemisphere receives in a given
time. From a study of the manner in
which „he arteries proceed from the
aortic cross to the brain, he endeavors
to prove that the blood flow is great
er into the left brain, owing to tlie di
rect emergence of the carotid from the
On the right side tho
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“Here he is sir,” and Abram came
np with “young Ben—an enlarged
edition of liis father—in his wake.—
“He’ll do as well for you as any one,
I’m sure, an’ he’s got a tidy boat of
his own.”
“Perhaps I’ll find ont something
about that enchanting little sprite
from this young giant,” thought Er
nest Hathaway, as he settled himself
in the stern opposite the shining de
light embodied in the countenance of
young Ben. And he was Dot disap
pointed; he soon learned all Alice’s
history, as far as it was known; and
now not a day passed that lie did not
find tome excuse for visiting Abram’s
cottage. Nov. it was some rare shell
which he had found, some sketch he
wanted to show Alice; then some in
formation which only Abram could
give him. It was the same old, old
story; he had
“Crossed the sea
•And half the Sphere to give her meeting.”
Days lengthened into weeks, and
one flight wkeu the stars were coming
out one by one over the tranquil sea,
lie told of the home that would be so
lonely if she did not come to share it.
The sliv, sweet eyes were turned away
as lie pleaded; bat in the blush that
came and went upon her cheek he
read liis answer; and Abram, waiting
for her coming, wondered why ■ his
“BiossbmV
aortic cross,
existence of the brachio-cephalic trnuk
retards and diminishes the flow of
blood.
The use and abuse of the sewino
MACHTtvE.—A report from the Virginia
Medical Society states that, after a
careful consideration, the committee
have decided that moderate use of the
sewing machine is not injurous, the
chief result being fatigue, which is
not a disease, and that where health
is injured it is from bad air aud war t
of nourishment; lastly, they conclude
that the machine is a great boon, sav
ing the sight and enabling many to
I earn a livelihood who would otherwise
Professional Cards.
Cards inserted at one dollar a lin» per annum,
if paid in advance,' otherwise, two
dollars a line.
MONEY PANIC IN PERRY!
arms
G. W. KILLED
H AVING now in store and to arrive d
' large stock of Merchandise, is pre
pared to offer Great Inducements to the
citizens of Houston and adjoining counties;
in the following article*, notwithstanding’
the tightness of the times:
STAPLE DEY GOODS,
BOOTS, SHOES.
HATS, GAPS,
CLOTHING, HARDWARE/
cbO'cKery,
HOLLOW-WARB,
NOTIONS, &cj
.4 LSO, a general stock of Groceries, such
C. J. HARRIS,
Attorlttdy' at Xi -s
MACON GEOEGIA.
UPILL practice law. in litigated cases
ft counties of the Mucon Circuit to w:t:
Houston, Crawiord and Twiggs.
eyes were wet’ with tears
and her voice sci tremulously happy as
she said ‘ good-night.”
“Untile Abram, come out on the
beach with’me awhile; it’s so warm
and Alice led him—-a
their favorite
though
this moraing;
willing prisoner-
nook behind the boat, which,
older and frailer far than when she sat
there years ago, a happy child, was
still strong enough to shelter them
from the wind and sud.- •
“Well, Blossom, what now?”
“Tell me how you found me, Uncle
Abram?”
And over again he told her of the
sudden squall—the line of foam break
ing over tlie low rocks, on one of
which, in the rain and the storm, he
found her. “I was lonely then, my
little Blossom,” be added fondly,
“and you came to me like God’s bles
sed sunshine on a wintry day. ”
She slipged her hand into his, and
lie pressed it gently.
“And my father was drowned too?”
“Yes, dear, we never heard nothin’
of none of them.”
“Poor papa,” and the girl’s face
saddened. Then she looked out into
the brightness aud sunshine, and her
eyes grew soft and tendeiv-and the
W. H. REESE,
Attorney at Law.
MARSHALLVILLE GEORGIA.
/■©-Special attention given to cases in bank
ruptcy.
ii£ round.” The moon has gone Un
der a cloud; the Waves break hoarsely
on the shore. “It’s very cold, where
is Blossom?”
• •
Martha had been watching him a
long time, when suddenly be started
“There she is! Martliy
your word; ar
to help her w
as is a 'father
The young
“Believe me, sir, I honor yon for
your- frankness, an’ may ‘God do so to
me, and more also, if I fail in love and
duty to the dear one given to my
care. ”
Abram brushes his hand across his
eyes.—“Thunk ye, sir, it is a relief to
mv mind to hear you, I hope you 11
both be happy. This ain’t no place
for her, I see it now; we’ve never let
notliiu’ noways rough come nigh her,
but she’s a lady, sir, ns you say, an’
we’re nothin’ but plain folks arter all,
an’ not like her. Well, there ain’t no
more to say, so*I’ll just be goin’,” and
with his hat pulled well over his eyes
Abram strode down the beach, sighing
softly to kimsoif. That night he told
Martha—
r “And st) your love is all wasted, eh!
You ain’t goin to try?”
He blushed like | girl. “How did
you know?”
“Ituow! It’s as plain as the nose on
your face. Why didn’t you try.
though?”
“It aiu’t no use, Marthy, she conldn’t
care for me that way. I’ve tried to
learn a little, tlrinkin’ it might come
1 easier, but t-won’t do. Don’t tell her
1 nothin’, Marthy. I’ll get over it, on-
1 ly it comes a little hard. I’m old you
Trees as Historians of the Past.
M. Gharles Grqst has recently com
municated a note to tho French Acad
emy of Sciences on the study of the
yearly rings shown when the trunk of
a tree is transversely divided. These
layers, by which, as is well known,tho
age of the tree may be "determined, do
Bacon,
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SUGAR, COFFEE,
RICE. SYRUP,
MOLASSES, POTASH/
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SNUFF, &c. &c.
oy tie carload;
8trPin.z Flour a special tv/
TABEf/iNG thankful to all those who have
_L tendered fife their patronagednring tho
I very respectfully invite thera;
man
DUNCAN & MILLER,
rxiey© at Law.
PERRY and FORT VALLEY, G A.
*-o C. C, Dnucan, Perry, office ou Public Square;
• t /vt* .,fl,in ATatliiiv.'**; Kjtll.
np with a ory-
leanin’ on his arm; and it ain’t' rainin’
there, the sun is shinin down on ’em
both, God bless ’em.” Then he sinks
back again, and tbe wind wakes up,
imd shrieks and thunders through the
trees, rocking the little cottage as it
sweeps over and around it, and tlie
rain dashes heavily against the win
dows, and patters noisily on the
smooth stones at the door. The sea
hinges at the cliffs, and tlie sound of it
seems to wake him,
“It is very cold here,” he mutters
feebly; “I don,t think the tide’d rise
so soon.” Martha covered him with
another blanket ana he opens his eyes
and recognizes her. “You here, Mar
thy! out on the rocks? How did you
come? Well, you allers did stick by
me, you are good girl, Marthy, a good
girl.” He moans a little then speaks
quickly—“Marthy, jest hist my old
cap on that pole, and mebbe they’ll
A. L. Miller, Fort Valley- office in Mathew’b llaU.
B. M. DAVIS.
attorney at Law,
PERRY, GEORGIA.
\T7TLL practice in the Courts of Houston
rY and adjoining counties; also in the Su
preme Court and U. S. District Conr 4 -.
a constant law. In view of this, M.
Gros seeks a cause for the irregulari
ty, and, it seems has arrived at the
conclusion that the data, mean and
extreme, of meteorological phenome
na, when known and tabulated, might
be compared year by year-with the an
nual ligneous layers formed during
such periods in many different varie-
past year.
as well as all others, to continue to call
on me.
The inemliers of the different Granges
are especially invited to call and examine
my prices before going elsewhere.
G. W. EILEEN,
oet 18 tf. Perry, C
attorneys at Letv
PERRY, GEORGIA.
PRACTICE in the Courts of Houston and
joining counties. Prompt attention givcirt
business -entrusted to our care. Collection*
cl” ini 8 a specialty.
aug23. *
U. M. GUNN,
Attorney at Lai
BYRON, S. W. 3, S. GA.
^-Special attention given to collections.
General f’/ierehandise:
DRY GOODS#
BOOTS, SHOES/
HATS, CAPS,
AND NOTIONS,
cpGCzmzs,
PROVI5SONS,
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' JSS-Sjperial inducements in quality aud price.
#2~Higliest cash price paid for COTTON.
Call and see me before parcharlug eTfe-rWacce.
.- • Apf&ftf.'-. KERSH, Perry, Ga.-
servations cannot be made.
Mpndes Suggests rather a striking
ample of what might be learned from
ancient trees, as follows;—Suppose
hat there should be found in Egypt a
very old though living tree, the origin
of which dated back to the time of Jo
seph. If, on
rings t
DENTAL NOTICE,
■""* t cutting the truiik, the 1
corresponding to that period
showed seven thiek and seven thin lay
ers, there would be tangible evidence
of the truth of theScnptdral tradition
of the seven years of famine, besides *
of the humidity, temperature, etc., to
which such phenomena might be due.
Phenomena Explained.
Professor Forel has recently been
studying certain phenomena which the
inhabitants about the Lake of Geneva
call jontaines. They are irregular
spots which appear on the sorfaee of
the lake when it is ruffled by a brisk ■
breeze or by falling rain. Where the
Inbp. has its normal color, the waves
are sharp and lively; hut in the fon-
toines they are sluggish, with convex
faces and round tops. The phenome
non is simply due the presence of oily
matters, which may come from a fac
tory, or a passing steamer. In exper- 1
imenting on the subject M. Forel has
shown how rapidly such spots may
spread on tbe surface. He calculates
that 20 cubic centimeters of oil will
suffice to cover a surface of about 4,000
square meters. The layer thus spread
ou the lake would scarcely measure
12.000,000 of a millimeter in thickness.
Mediterranean fishermen often cast a
few drops of oil on a ruffled surface of
water, to enable them to see tbft fish
'beneath,,
de Blossom,” Alas! he had no part]
in her mnsings; slic started when he
spoke to her.
“What nought you be thinkm’ of
Blossom? Won’t you tell Uncle
shore It’s an awfnl night for her to
be out, ain’t it?”
Then a light breaks over his face—
“The boat’s a cornin’ nearer, an’
there’s one in her, Marthy, with his
face all shinin’, yon an’ me’s prayed
sea, winch, hhe a cinia—its jury .
over—sobs tempestuously vritli ever ,
and anon a sudden waking of the old
remembrance, only to sink away again
in sorrowful murmurs.
In the cottage all is silent save for a
woman’s weeping, a woman kneeling
by a bed, gazing at the pale, st2i face
on. the pillow, with the love. of years
in her wet eyes. Her breast is heav-
ing with the sob she is choking back,
with something of a man’s shame for
Lis weakness. Her hands have closed
the kindly eyes, and pushed back the
gray hair from the forehead where j
death's touch is smoothing out the
lines life’s hand had printed, and a
softness and peace comes into.the worn
and sorrow-stricken face as she looks
upon that one where.lingers still the
smile with vfhicil he m£_t the Lord.
ha’ been the wind and the sparkle it
rankes on the water, mebbe it would
ha’ been only the gulls, hut anyway
it wouldn’t ha’ been perfect-! ri tak^s
lakes God to do that.”
They were all silent for a few mo
ments and then the stranger turned to
Abram, ‘ ‘I almost forgot mv errand,
which was to take me off in your boat
somewhere -I can get a good view of
the coast with this sparkling sea in
front; you cau fish while you wait for
me, yon know.”
“Well, sir,” the old man answered
Slowly, “not but what I’d like it, and
I’m not uncivil. I hope, but hadn’t
you oughter take young Ben’s boat?
You’re stayin’ there, an’ he’s only just
starred; the Sabin's poor this year, an’
young Ben he needs it more’ii me, an’
ko you see* sir, ; I’d ralhev not.”’
CURRIER, SHERWOOD & GO.,
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To Martha none dcred to speak-
holding as she. did the doctrine that
‘one’s feslia’s is their own; nobocij
hain’t got no right- to meddle jviih
them,” but one morning, Ben -Law-
son's wife,- her sister, ventured to ask
her what she-thought about it.
1 A HeaAie can Iw famished to order at any'
time, on short notice. I can be found in-
the day time at my stor. , nf-’.t to the Hotel-
i jit night, at my rtaadeucs, attaining that -
! Dr. Haris.
Furniture Made to Order,
and repaired at short notice. I will sel£
vou Furnitures*CHEAP AS IT CAN Brh
: BOUGHT IN MACON.
GEORGE P AUI^
! p ER.fi y,. tib,
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MEN’S, YOUTH’S AM) BOY’S
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376 & 378 BROADWAY,
Comer of White Street,
3XT 33 XIV TTOZITS*
id 25.
'ments had aged him more than years
before.
When he came back again some
oue was in his old place under tne
i boat, some one’s hand was playing
[with the golden Qurls, whose every