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[ Continued from 4th. page. ] tioa, and the desperate eharaeter, with whom he was dealing. •Of course yon are—coward, traitor; yon would sell my liie as calmly as yon hare sipped my wine this evening, and I see through your bypoerisy—it is plain as day light’ ‘Be calm, my friend—I swear to yon, that I will do yon no harm,’said the Major, in his most persuasive tone. • You do me no harm ? why I can throttle yonr cowardly throat with my thumb and forefinger, and kick yonr worthless carcass into the sea, with no more effort than 1 wonld use. to crush a flea! You do me harm? Ha, ha, Major Barton, yon area witty fellow—upon my word yon are very condescending to yonr friend, the smug gler.' . . ‘No, Captain,’Bartonanswered, in the same qniet, conciliatory tone, ‘ I am not yonr enemy ^-if I could, 1 wonld not harm yon—and I do not believe that yon can find it in yonr heart to injure me, much less to take my life, for noth ing!’ ‘ But suppose I should ehoose to get rid of my undesired visitor,’ replied Gaston, ‘by turn ing yon over to these faithful dogs that lie asleep there- one word will do yonr business- let me hint to them that you are a spy—and your life is not worth a farthing. If —’ • For God’s sake,’replied the Major, startled by the fierce manper of Gaston, and feeling himself in the clutches of a thoroughly despe rate and reckless man, ‘ I have never done you an injury—if I could I would not betray you to your enemies. In the name of God, I beg you —remember what is due to your sense of jus tice and honor—and if you will pot answer my question, at least Buffer me to return home.’ ‘What care I for your God ?’ replied Gaston, ‘women and idiots, priests and charity-mongers talk of God—I do not—the name's too idle to make an oath!’ The Major was greatly shocked by the dread ful impiety of the smuggler, and he sat some moments in profound silence. Gaston seemed indisposed to speak farther, and for several minutes the deep, heavy breathing of the sleep ing Spaniards was the only sound within the rocky walls of the cavern. The oil lamp had g athered a heavy crust upon the wick, and the ght was dull and indistinct. Gaston sat, leaning his elbow upon the table, and resting his bead upon his hand. His thoughts had ev idently taken a new direction, for the contract ed features of his face relaxed, and there was a semblance of a smile upon his sunburnt coun tenance. But if he seemed softened, it was on ly a mere momentary influence. He arose, snuffled the wick of the lamp, and aroused one of the sleepers. ‘ Carlos, where did you find this man?’ he asked, as bis searching glance penetrated the fiaoe of the Spaniard. ‘At the river landing, Captain,’ replied the drowsy Spaniard, opening his eyes, and look ing suspiciously at the Major. * And what was he doing? Was he alone ? Do you know anything about him ?’ * Nothing, Senor Captain; I never saw him ‘But what»that to me T asked Barton. ‘Listen, Senor. This Captain of mine is gone to Havana. Three days ago, he sAd a large quantity of goods. The money he has taken with him to-day. Several Cargoes have been sold of late, turned into money, and the money turned into diamonds. Now I know that this villainous Captain would sell our heads to the police if he could bargain for his own safety. He intends to exchange our earnings for valua bles which he can conceal about his person, and then he will vamose, caving his brave compan ions to take care of themselves. He has only one partner in this scheme of treachery—the vil lain Carlos.’ “ How do you know this ?” “ No matter, Senor ; I know it. The plan has been on foot several weeks. How I learned it ? SONNET. no. A.K How sweet it /oang Love, when the myrtle wreathes Hie throbbinr brow beneath the moon's soft beam ! How aweet when hie maturer glances gleam O’er the calm bliea, the myetie ring bequeathe 1 How sweet as well, In life's eventide. When all the Graces guide his lingering feet! Still sweeter, when from earth he leans to greet Bright streams, that ’mid supernal glories slide J Bat wouldst thou seek his purest, loftiest form. That clearest flame which seraphs joy to flan, _ - Which never fades at passion’s fiercest ban— Go seek it in the yearning glance and warm Of a young mother, who in her beauty bends Above the couch, where her new babe she tends. SOCIETY GOSSIP. Well, I’ll tell you another time. The question \ .. . „ . now is, will you make a bold strike for life and Parties, Balls, Dinings. Marriages, you liberty ?” “ If there is a reasonable probability of success, yes.” •'Well, suceess is almost certain. A little nerve, patience, and a cool head, Senor—that is all I want.” “ Tell me your plan.” “First, I will tell you about yourself. Captain and o&er Amusements. LIFE IN THE SOUTH. .-TL.AJJTA, GA. Among the many young ladies who have graced our society this season, few have been such ... , gereral f&v9rites as Misses Nutting and Dunlap, Gaston intends to leave you in this place a pris- 0 f Macon, and their many friends regret their oner. He does not care whether you live or die. The members of our band he means to desert, he and Carlos, and if they ehoose to continue the business, the betrayed men may do so. The cap tain is going to Europe, and we may go to—purga tory or the garrotte, whichever we like. You do not faney this place, Senor?” “ No, by the saints, I do not, Francisco.” “ Well, then, help me, and we will leave it.” “ Help you ! How can I with these chains on me ?” “Oh ! Senor, 1 will release you of the irons in a moment if you swear to aid me, and make a brave effort for your life.” “ You may trust me for that, Francisco. My good fellow, take off my handcuffs, and I will fol low you.” “Good, Senor! But listen a moment more. There is now in this case an iron box, containing the treasures of our band. The gold is on its way to Havana, but he has left the diamonds here. We will take the jewels and make our escape.” “And how shall we escape?” “Senor, there is a boat out there fastened to this rock, and I know every vara of these moun tains, and every crag on the shore from here to Havana. The captain will not return until some time in the night. We have at least ten hours be fore us. We will open the iron box, take what we find in it, put to sea, and trust the rest to good luck. It is death to you to stay here. 1 am tired of this life, for I see we are dealing with a rogue that only wants a chance to pluck his com panions of every red they have earned. May the devils take him!” “ But suppose he should find us out, and follow us, Franciseo. What then ?” We shall have ten hours start. He has no boat to pursue us. He can only trace us after we get to Havana. As to that, your American steamer before to-night. He was alone—the saints only j j eaTeg Havana to-morrow afternoon for the United VtiA« tenof ha iroa onnrf ranlian f arlnfi *Ia i ~. ... . . ..... know what he was about,’ replied Carlos. ‘Is there anything the matter, Captain ?’ he asked, j slowly rising to his feet, as if he were ready to perform any aotion which might be necessary to get rid of an intruder. • Don’t trouble yourself, Carlos, I can take care of him,’ answered Gaston, ‘he is safe enough, now—he cannot do us any harm if he should try.’ ‘ It is only a step to the front door, Captain,’ said Carlos, with a very expressive motion of his feet and hands, which needed no interpreta tion to the Major. He saw that the smuggler wound have thrown him into the sea, and re turned to his slumbers without tbu slightest danger of disturbing a night’s rest * Not to-night, Carlos,’replied Gaston, ‘not to-night, lie down, and be quiet’ The change of the conversation into Spanish, seemed to partially arouse another of the sleep ers, for Major Barton caught the gleam of the Creole’s eyes, turned upon him with a look of enquiry, which seemed to be rather in pity than in an evil mood. The unfortunate prisoner felt that he was in a most dangerous position, but he knew that it was vain to appeal to the hardened wretch, who had the disposal of his life. Whatever his thoughts at that moment may have been, it was evidently useless to at tempt to justify himself in any way. Gaston crossed the room to a niche in the wall, and returned in a few moments, bringing with him a couple of instruments whioh the Major beheld with a feeling akin to horror. ‘Ton may be an honest man,’ said Gaston, ‘and if so, this little precaution will do you no harm,’ so saying he proceeded with perfect cool ness to fasten the Major’s hands in the grip of a pair of handcuffs, and shortly after a similar fate was in store for his feet Thus manacled, unable to walk a step, or to use his hands, Gas ton pointed ont to him a pile of straw, motioned him to betake himself to it, and without another word, blew out the lamp, and resigned himself to slnmber for the night It would be impossible to describe the feelings of the Major the remainder of the eventful night. All his past life came up before the eye of his mind, in long panoramic visions, for he felt that the smuggler intended to take his life, and only waited for the daylight, that he might do so with less probability of detection. Benumbed with fear, he Bat motionless at the table, and the morning dawn, which revealed itself through a crevice on the sea-side of the wall, found the Major still keeping his lonely and miserable vigil. Gaston was soon astir, and the lamp was again lighted, when the face of the prisoner, pale and haggard with the terrors of his mind, revealed to the smuggler the very picture of woe. But he seemed to take no notice of Barton. The morning meal was prepared; during breakfast the handcuffs were removed, and the party con versed together in a dialect which the Major did not understand. He ate but little, and gave himself entirely to his gloomy thoughts. After breakfast, Gaston gave his orders to the hand for their day’s employment, which required the entire company, except one. Barton was to be closely guarded by Francisco, the Creole, until the chiefs return that night. The band was soon dispersed, and the Major was left alone with his guard. He saw now, how great his foUy was, when he trusted himself in the hands of a treacherous guide. Still, it was difficult to believe that a fellow-coantryman, however hard ened he might be, would, in cold blood, destroy his life, or keep him in duress, without the pros pect of ransom. He could not fathom the pur pose of Gaston, nor understand why his vin dictive spirit was so terribly aroused against the poor oreature who had trusted him to her own ruin. Major Barton was in a profound reverie, weigh ing motives, and making conjectures upon these subjects, when Franciseo came into the cave and sat down by him. ‘Senor Barton,’ said the Creole, ‘you think I have deceived you ?’ *1 certainly do,’ f replied theMajor, gloomily. ‘Well, Senor, you have a right to do so, hut you shall yet see that I am a man of my word.’ ‘How? Lo you know what Gaston intends to do?’ ‘He intends no good for you, Senor, but take oourage, we can outwit him yet’ ‘What do you mean, Franoisco ?* •That Gaston designs to get rid of you and I Intend to get the start of him, and get rid of States. A stout heart and a clear head will carry us through in safety.” “So be it, then, Francisco, take off these irons, and I am ready this very instant to be off.” The Creole had the key of the handcufls, and the fetters, and the Major was soon at liberty. The iron box was not so easily managed. The key to the treasure was in the Captain’s pocket. But j there were various tools of iron and steel in the j case, and it was not long before the box was prized j open, and its precious contents were reached. | There were a few papers, belonging to Gaston, and j ‘ : S\ a casket of diamonds in the box. Francisco divid- 1 " J ing the spoils acoording to his own sense of justice, gave the papers to Major Barton, and secured the casket of diamonds for himself. The Major had no time to examine the papers, indeed he did not care for them at all, bnt thrust them into his breast-pocket and followed the Creole to the boat. To enter the little craft, push off from the shore, and make for deep water, was the work of a very few minutes. Soon the rocky shore reeeded from view, and the twe fugitives steered for the city of Havana. The Major was not skilled in handling the oars, bat the Creole was a man of great mus cular strength, and the tide favored them for sev eral hours. As the sun began to decline from the meredian, the Creole drew in toward the shore, and halted long enough to take a hearty meal, which he had the foresight to prepare. A bottle of good wine by way ef desert, and a little leisure followed, during which Franeisco examined his diamonds, and the Major looked over the packet of the Captain’s papers. Among these there were various notes and memoranda, intelligible only to their owner, but, to the great delight of Major Barton, there was a document there which threw some light npon the object of his journey. What that document was, this is not the place to relate. A sudden expression of joy escaped the lips of the Major, as he saw upon that sheet of paper, the great seal of one of the States of the American Union. He had now a clue to the object of his seareh. Perhaps the good Providence which is over all the innocent and pure in this world would yet befriend and aid him. The afternoon passed slowly away, and night came down suddenly, whilst yet our voyagers were many miles from their destination. It was not the purpose of Francisco to enter the bay of Havana, but to land somewhere near the city, and enter it on foot. The darkness was intense, and towards midnight clouds sprang np which threat ened a heavy rain. The morning dawned, how ever, bright and clear, and Francisco was just pushing off from the shore when a pistol shot was fired so near the Creole’s head as to startle him. A moment later, several gnns were bearing npon the boat at a few rod’s distance, and a Spanish officer commanded our voyagers to pull to land. Obedienoe was a necessity, and the officer entered the boat and made the Creole and the Major his prisoners. An hour later the hapless fugitives were on their way to a dungeon with the comfortable prospect of a little experience of the administration of law and justice in the “Ever Faithful Island of Cuba.” The contents of the Major’s poekets, and the valuable cargo of the Creole, it is needless to say, were transferred to the disinterested gentleman who commanded the squad of military police, who wore the uniform of that august lady, Isabella the Second, of Spain. (To BK CONTINUED. J departure from our city last week. The last of the series of ‘ hops’ given by the ladies and officers at McPherson’s Barracks, oc- 3urred Tuwday evening. Society holds in pleasing remembrance the elegant full-dress reception of the Sans Souci Social Club, held last Friday evening, at the residence of Judge Lochrane. Heury .Richardson, the Society and Fashion Editor of the Constitution, says that ‘Women now wear buttons all over them.’ It’s the opin ion of the women that they do not, and that Mi. Richardson knows nothing about fashion. When! oh, when! is Mr. Clayton to give us that lecture? When we saw him last he could not talk, but he appeared to be more cheerful than the average woman would have been in similar circumstances. Miss Wharton, a very charming young lady of New Orleans, is visiting this city, the guest of Misses Belger, McPherson’s Barracks. MrB. Lewis Clarke has returned to the city after an absence of several weeks. The services at 8t. Philip’s chnrch, Ash Wed nesday, were very impressive, and the rector gave his flock some excellent advice regarding the keeping of the Lenten season. The funeral of Mrs. J. S. Oliver, who died so suddenly ia&t Sunday from disease of the brain, took place Tuesday afternoon from the First Presbyterian chnrch, Rev. J. H. Martin officiat ing. Henry Richardson’s descriptive letter of the Mardi Gras festivities at Memphis i6 as sprightly and interesting as can be. He wields a grace ful pen. The sensation among the men of Atlanta seems to be the races. An exchange says: ‘The Syracuse young la dies are thinking of forming a G. A. B. Club. Why, all that’s necessary to perfect the organi zation of suoh a club in this place, is for four or five young ladies of a oert&in fashionable street to meet together and then the club is complete.’ It is reported that the Atlanta Amateur Dra matic Association will put two society plays on the boards, directly after Lent The “Irving” meets this week at the residence of Mr. Noah Fowler, Peaohtree Street A noted Nashville belle will charm Atlanta in May. She is the handsomest woman in Ten nessee. Mrt-. Mattie Irwin, of Atlanta, represented the Milledgeville, Ga., had a grand Masquerade Ball on the 1st. The Estelle Social Club, of Montgomery, Ala., gave their annual Masquerade and Fancy Dress Ball in that city on the 5th. The Mardi Gras Ball,given under the auspices of the Mutual Assembly, in Montgomery, Ala., on the 5th inst was a grand affair. About Women. ‘ There are bnt two fine things in ths world,’ says Malherbe, ‘Women and roses.’ MiBS Sherman, Don Cameron’s affianced, is a singularly lovely woman. The millionaire Sen ator from Pennsylvania is to be congratulated, and will be much envied. An enthusiastic young attache of one of the foreign legations, pronounced Mrs. Sherman as the most perfect type of American beauty he ever saw. Some horrid man says a fool is not necessarily a pretty woman, bnt what pretty women are fools. Stuff! Bigelow, the eldest daughter of John Bigelow, ex-Secretary of New York, is a young lady of fine literary ability. She mastered several of the continental harangues during a visit to Ber lin. Miss Emma Stebbins, the sculptress, has nearly completed a biography of Charlotte Cash- man. During the life of this great actress, Miss Stebbins was her most devoted friend, and one of the last acts of Miss Cushman’s life, was to witness the unveiling of Miss Stebbin’s foun tain in Central Park, New York. Miss Josephine Hilton, daughter of ex-Judge Hilton, was married to Assistant District-Attor ney Russell, in New York, Febuary 26th. The bride wore a white satin dress with laoe over skirt and diamond ear-rings. Madame Genevive Ward, the American ac tress, wno, in London and elsewhere, has achieved such a brilliant success, will appear in this country at Booth’s theatre, New York! Thackeray says ‘ a good woman is the loveliest flower that blooms under heaven.’ Mrs. Nichols, of Waterbury, Conn., celebra ted her hundredth birthday on Sunday. At 10 P. M. when the company proposed retiring, she was still fresh and wanted to make a night of it. ‘ When I get started,’ she said, ‘ I like to go the rounds.’ Yinnie Ream has finished her bust of Jeff Davis, and she is now making one of Senator Davis, of Illinois. Mrs. Francis Hodgson Burnett has just fin ished a new novel said to be muoh better than ‘ That Lass o’ Lowrie’s,’ or ‘Theo.’ It will be published in Scribner’s Monthly. Mrs. Burnett has been quite a lion in Washington sooiety this past season. Answers to Correspondents. “A Believer in the Bible” neks: Wnere did Cain get his wife? In the days of old, women were net of so muoh importance as they are in these enlightened times, consequently very little mention was made of them, or their existence. From the Bible we are led to infer that Cain went into the land of Nod to get his wife. As to her ‘ name,” we never heard that she had any. Student: I have attended school since early boy hood, am now in my twentieth year. When only fifteen I lost, by yellow fever, both of my parents. Of the property left by them for my benefit, since my school bills have been liquidated, only one thousand dollars remains, which I desire to invest judiciously. 1 thought some of studying law with an uncle of mine, yet 1 am oscillating between two points, which I should feel much obliged if you will decide for me: First—Am sorely tempted to appropriate some of the one thousand dollars at tending the Paris Exposition. Now, as 1 have been taught to consider economy the true basis of pros perity, I should like to know if this plan of mine could be classified as extravogant ? Second— Should I require an interpreter provided I am not a proficient French scholar First—We think a young man of moderate means had best remain on American soil until his means will authorize a European trip. Many of the millionaires now liv ing, and some dead, commenced their colossal for tunes on less than the handsome little nucleus now in your possession. Provide! your mind is fully determined on a profession, enter into a course of studies immediately, and fit yourself for a life of usefulness, thereby add to your capital instead of diminishing it in “wild goose chases.” After a time, should “ dame fortune” smile upon you, the European trip will prove much more enjoyable. Second—A thorough knowledge of the French lan guage would very much enhance the pleasure of tourists, yet interpreters will be numerous, and one will meet with many of their own countrymen. Could ordinary mortals afford the luxury, it, would be much better to have one’s own interpreter. Edna asks : Do you consider it positively requi site, when a gentleman forms a matrimonial en gagement with a young lady, and he presents her with a betrothal ring, that she should give him one in exchange ? Would not some other article be just as appropriate? lam fully aware that my intended is a man of very moderate means, yet his chief characteristic is generosity, consequently he has proposed a very extensive bridal tour. Now, whilst I do not wish to wound his feelings by re- Kate Claxton, recently divorced from her first ■ fusing on the plea of unnecessary expense, yet I husband Dore Lyon, was married in New York recently, to Mr. Charles A. Stephenson. the Mas era d?. btjll in Mil- i ledge¥*y~Sy on the 4th inst. Mrs. Frobel wore an elegant evening dress, and was much admired. Dr. H. B. Lee returned to the city, Wednesday, with his charming bride, nte Miss Compton, of Milledgeville. Through the States. Bonnets are trimmed with shaded moire and satin faced ribbons. Flower vases in Austrian glass, npon which are painted water plants and fishes, are among the novelties displayed at Taffany. “Boquet” skirts are something new; they are made so as to give the appearance of several skirts when lifted. Modjeska says of Marie Dnplessi, the original °l ‘ She wonld bear no coarse person about her; she must nave been a woman of won- derful character, for when Bhe died grand ladies visited her house and paid fabulous prices for anyhttle thing that had belonged to her.’ N. B. The above issia Francaise. (Ottendorf.) During the eight months ending Feb. 28, the public debt of the United States has been re- duoed $18,121,094. This exceeds the reduction dnnng the same period last year by $7,462,890. Better to dwell in a wide house than with a brawling woman on a house top. The Hebrews are holding a fair in Macon this week. Hon. George F. Pierce will deliver an addresB the opening night Mr. Berry Wilson, an operative in the Eagle and Phoenix Factory of Columbus, had one of his hands torn off in the machinery last week. Mrs. Margaret Oglesby, of Eatonton, died a few days since. There was a delightful literary entertainment in Atlanta at the residence of Mr. W. C. Sibley, last Tuesday evening. Quite a number of tal ented ladies and gentlemen were present, and it was pronounced a successful affair. The Pat Cleburne Club, of Augusta, celebrated the cent-unary of Robert Emmet, Tuesday even ing, at Augusta Hotel. There was a lovely German in Macon, Friday night, at the residence of Mr. Ayres. Company A. of the Savannah Yolnnteer Guards had a hop Friday evening. The Catholics have been holding a successful fair in Savannah for two weeks. Dr. Gustave Satter, the eminent pianist and composer, was enthusiastically received in Sa vannah, where he gave two performances last week. The Augusta Library has just had a contri bution of a thousand dollars. Col. Thomas Barnet was the magnanimous Honor. Savannah will erect a monument to their late distinguished visitor, Dr. Richard D. Arnold A grand carnival, under the auspices of the Schuetzea Gessellsschaft, took place in Sa vannah last Tuesday. Maj. Thomas Tobin, an old and respected citizen of Augusta, died in that oity on the 4th instant. A little daughter of Mr. Glazebrook, the newly elected rector of Christ Churoh, Macon, died of diptheria in Riohmond, Virginia, last week. Mme. Rosa D’Erina will appear for the first time it! Macon on the 4th and 5th insts. Dr. IXaJmage will delight Augusta with lecture on the 15th. He lectures for the benefit of St. Paul’s M. E. Church. Miss O. McGhee and Mr. Jas. J. Wood, were married in Columbus, Ga., last week. Mr. Moses Taylor, aged 78, died near Colum bus, Ga., on the 2nd. A large fire occurred at Forsyth, Ga., on the 4th, resulting in great loss of property. The Columbus girls shoot robins. One fair- haired bine-eyed girl, living at Rose Hill, killed thirty-five in one day. Macon is to have a monument to the memory of the citizens of that city, and Bibb county, who fell in the late war. CoL Miller Grieve, 8r., of MilledgeviUe, Ga., died in that city on the 3rd. Memphis enjoyed Sothera last week. He gave them three performances. Lawrence Barrett, supported by the Daly Combination, played an entire week in that oity. Mr. W. H. Wooldridge, a well known yonng man of Memphis, was married last week to Miss Mary Baxter, daughter of Hon. John G. Baxter, ex-mayor of Louisville, Ky. She is a young lady of rare culture and beauty, and will be an accession to thdsociety of Memphis. Proi. T. B. Bailey, President of the Conyers Female College, has tendered his resignation to the Trnsteee of that institute. A Grand Regatta and Masquerade Ball will take plaoe at St. Augustine early in March, under the auspices of the ‘St Augustine Yacht Club.’ About Men. Hannibal Hamlin is sixty-nine years old and has been in office for fifty-three years. Mr. Ben Pitman, whose wife was cremated two weeks sinoe, delivered a lecture on the sub ject of cremation, in Cincinnati, a few days ago. He showed himself a very sentimental wife roaster. Mr. Moody continues his severe denunciations of the people who try to help the church with oyster suppers, fairs, amateur theatricals and amusements generally. He insists that the church loses far more by this than it can hope to gain. 8. Austin Pearce is giving a free course of lec tures in New York, on ‘Musical Instruments of all Nations,’ illustrated. Mr. Machey, the California millionaire, has bought the superb palace built in London by Baron Grant, and Mrs. and Miss Machey will take up their residence in the British capital. What delightful themes Bob Iugersoll selects for his leetures. * Skulls’ was the one chosen tor his lecture in Gilmore’s Garden in New York last week. The Harvard students are to have a new gym nasium, costing $50,000. Joe. Jefferson is a spiritualist. Beecher is lecturing on ‘Hard Times’ in Pennsylvania. David Leach, a miser of Jersey City, has died, leaving $10,000 to Queen Victoria. Hon. Wm. Halstead, one of New Jersey’s old est lawyers, died in Trenton, March 4th, in his eighty-first year. Ex-Senator Lip ton is lecturing in Nebraska, on • Western Pulpit Oratory of Early Times.’ Bressant, the most brilliant and delightful of comedians, is dying of softening of the brain. Fashion Notes. Carrick capes will be worn in the spring. Ashes of roses is a revived color this spring, The new beige color is a grayish, greenish brown or drab. The popular fabric this spring is beige in nu merous shades. Khennaline is Shaw’s new and improved in. stantaneous hair dye. Poppies and honeysuckle buds are favorite ar tificials this season. Balayeuse pleatings, trimmed and untrimmed, are sold by the yard. Roman pearl beads are used in quantities for trimming spring bonnets. Pearl fringes and pearl galloons are seen among spring millinery goods. Ombre, or shaded moire and satin faced rib bons, are very fashionable. Colored embroidery iB appearing on the broad cuffs and collars for spring wear. Roman pearl beads are made in shaded ool- ors to matoh ribbons and other trimmings. Velvet striped and plash striped grenadine gauzes, are used in trimming spring bonnets. Very high Spanish combs, in silver filagree, ivory, coral, jet, and shell, are very fashionable. The Modjeska switch and Mercedes coquete- rie, are the latest in Shaw's ^inventions in hair goods. The Breton front night robe is the latest nov elty in lingerie. Chemise petticoats, combining both garments in one, are among the new things in ladies’ un derwear. Low necked, sleeveless princess dresses, with long trains and very square cut pompadour cor sages, are much worn this ball season. Square necked chemises, with long shoulder straps and a mere hint of a sleeve, are seen in ladies’ underwear. The Mercedes coqueteri, is a beautiful im provement on the false fronts, which have be come bo indispensible among the toilet effects of ladies. Ostrich tips, with marrabout ends tipped with pearl beads, and with the central stem orna mented with tiny sea shells, are among the nov elties in millinery. Very high Spanish tortoise sheU combs, with richly oarved traceries between medalions, or namented with antique heads, or with carved bees and flies with golden legs and attennse, are among the Neapolitan shell goods Been at Shaw’s. Three tons of Mme. Demorest’s spring goods, the order of a single firm in London, forms S art of the cargo of the Inman steamer City of erliu, sailing to-day. cannot divest my mind of the important fact that the money so expended would, by remaining at home quietly, secure unto our little cottage so many substantial comforts. Bo you really think that he would consider me parsimonious should I suggest this to him? Answer, and very much oblige a true friend of the dear Sunnv South. ... To giv} a ring in exchange is always optional with the lady, and no doubt some other present from you would be equally as acceptable to him. We have been agreeably astonished lately with several scientific discoveries, yet we did not dream there still remained in store for us a pleasure as refresh ing as an April shower, and as rare as the fabled visits of angels. Your praiseworthy ideas of do mestic economy are beyond estimate. The happy man that can seeure a wife with so much practical sense as you possess, should consider himself one of the favored few. In this lamentable age of ex travagance, we had almost been tempted to believe the ladies were to blame, yet you have converted us ; we stand reproved. Tell your betrothed just what you have expressed to us through your letter, and we vouch for him that his estimation, nay, his love, will increase ten thousand fold. We opine his “ generosity” is only equaled by your lauda ble ideas of home comfort and economy. Subscriber says: Your answers to correspon dents are so uniformly sensible, that I am influ enced to write you for advice on—what is to me— a very weighty matter. First, I am a young man just twenty-two years of age. About eighteen mouths agone, 1 fell in love with a young lady, and in the course of time gained her consent to be my wife. In a very short time after our engage ment, 1 became acquainted with a cousin of my betrothed, and somehow the uncontrollable cur rent of my affections immediately turned in her favor. Of course there exists implicit confidence between the two, and often hearing my betrothed speak in such eulogistic terms of my being so true to her, the cousin would be exceedingly surprised should I express my change of feeling. Failing in all my efforts to see a way out of this labyrinth, and finding it utterly impossible to overcome my love for the cousin, I seek your advice, soliciting an early reply through the columns of your valu able paper... .Your age and presumable inexperi- once, somewhat mitigates the incongruities of your nature. No doubt you possess a great mary com mendable characteristics; yet they are evidently not well mixed. A thorough winnowing would prove inestimably beneficial. First, tell the young lady to whom you are engaged, candidly, of your change towards her, and she will certainly release you; then confess your love to the cousin, and we think, under the circumstances, she (the latter) will excuse you. Then you will be free, and after a few months you will find that you did not love either of them as a man should love the woman he makes his wife. Thoroughly eradicate all fickle ness from your nature before you become engaged to another. However, everybody has a right to change in feeling, and ’tie much better one should discover this before than after marriage. A Lover of Fish, not gar fish, writes thus: “Can any reader of that gloriouB paper of our own native land, the Sunny South, inform us how to get rid of the gar fish ? They have taken pos session of our fiish pond, and are fast destroying our bream, perch and other fish. Our pond is too deep to seine, or we could seine them out and put back our good fish; we can’t poison them without poisoning our edible fish. “We are as poor as gar-brotn’ in solving the matter”... .Who can give oar distinguished friend the desired infor mation ? Pretty breakfast oaps are “managed" out of any of the,dainty embroidered or printed hand kerchiefs in vogne at the moment, with a few stitches to gather or pleat them into the requir ed form, and a conple of hows of ribbon match ing the color of the embroidery or stamping. “Glair de lane” has had its day, although it will still be worn a little Faylan embroidery is something entirely new Pnnoesse dresses are made with plain round or square trains, but profusely trimmed up the front. The “mnltiform” is a new style of dressing the hair. This is not a very definite description, but thus saith the oracle.