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THE INDEPENDENT. c. 1 ..----- ==r======a— mi-Jsaar MTI KUt), KOVSMBKK t, WIJ. wgwwwi .u, ii. IIILU ill .1..' TO XT HUSBAND BY Zr.YHYB. Three reara here poaoed, my Imaßaud, aioce At the altar’i holy a'lrint*, 1 tuh the vow. that bound my life Forever unto thine. My heart, .inre then, hai been as tight And joyiaia a* a bird: No cloud, have overeat tny ky. No Kti< h tny Ixwim tirrl. Moat watchful have yon I-mu; So kind, tot wo true! Oh, may you alwaya, alwajfa feet How dearly 1 love you. And aa adown the "wetdam nicy*” Of life von onward move, Mav von fm hleaaed with happincaa, With peace, with Joy, with love. And when our Father up above, shall Hiimmou it.on lukli, I pray that well milted lie. In a home 1.-vood the akv MISS PONBONBY'S PROPOSAL. PT CABOMNE r. PIIKHTON. Thomas Barry was utiunling behind the counter of u large dry good* store on , Broadway, busily engaged in refolding imme calicoes which he hud iliajilayoil to eoabimcrH, when a lady entered the store. I Though there were a dozen clerks present, she, after a rapid glance, walked up unhesitatingly to our hero's counter. “Wlrnt can 1 show you Miss?” he asked politely, observing a momentary hesitation on her jmrt. Again she hesitated, looked rapidly ulamt her, and then in a low voice, impiir- ■ ed. “Kir, may 1 impure if you use mar ried r “No, Niss," returned the clerk in eon-1 Bidet able wonder. “Then will you mnrry me?" Thomas started as if he had been shot. “I I beg pardon," he stammered, “I don’t comprehend you." Again the lady looked hurriedly around to make sure that she was not overheard, and said rapidly, “I hive an uncle who is scheming lor my projsirty. lam not safe till I have a legal protector. But if my pro)sisal is not agreeable to you, 1 will ap ply elsewhere.” “Stay a moment, Mi ■*. Let me think,” said Tom. “It is so unexpected." “Quite reasonable. What time do yon go to dinner?” “I leave the store at one o'clock." “Then at one precisely, 1 will pass on the other side of Broadway. In the mean time you can be making up your mind. If you accept, tny proposal, you will cross the striH't and join me. Otherwise you will keep on your wuy. How do you like the arrangement?” “Excellently. Allow me, in order to divert suspicion, to show you some cali coes. ” “Certainly." The young clerk displayed a few pat terns, but none suited the lady. While she was examining his goods, however, Thomas bad an equally good opportunity of examiuiug her face. Kite might lie twenty-eight so ho judged. This was six years older than himself. She was not pretty, nor was she, on the con trary, absolutely plain. Under ordinary circumstances he would never have taken a fancy to her. But, us Tom justly thought, these were not ordi nary circumstances. Hhe had property, and Tom had none. Ilia salary of six hundred dollars, which was the utmost he could extract from his not over-generous employers, Messrs. Hurry A- Drive, he found quite insufficient for his numerous wants, and compelled him to a degree of economy which lie found very unpleasan. It was quite out of the question for him to go to the theatre more than once u week and as to the opera, he was obliged to forego that altogether. Now if he were only married, how agreeable it would be to live at his ease, ond escape from the thurldom of daily dmdergy behind the counter. True the lady before him did not realize his ideal. But suppose he should encounter someone that did? His narrow means would not permit him to enter as a wealthy customer the store in which ho was now an humble clerk. How all liis fell w shopmen would envy him! All these considerations passed rapidly through the head of our hero, and he had nearly made up his mind lx fore the lady left the store. “At one o’clock!" she said in a low voice, intended for liis ear alone. At the same time she contrived adroitly to slip a card into his hand. He looked at it after she had left him. It bore the name of Grace Ponsonby. “(trace Vonsonhy!" Tom repeated to lumself with an air of satisfaction. “1 like that name, it has an aristocratic sound. No donltt a wealthy family. I I wonder how she happened to select me. Tom furtively glanced into a mirror,and complacently stroked an incipient mous tache, which had been incipient for several years. He thought he saw in the mirror sufficient cause for the lady’s preference. “I saw her look round,” said Tom to himself. “Kite, no doubt, liked my np pearanee better than t’ 1 f of any of the rest. She's evidently i.- Oman of sense. ’’ “You seemed quite interested in the lady who just left- us,” remarked Joseph Whee ler, a fellow clerk, rather significantly. “May I congratulate you?” “Oh nonsense!” answered Tom, but he blushed against his will. “I see how it is,” said the other smiling, “So you're caught. Poor fellow! 1 sup pose we must all come to it sooner or later, invite me to the wedding, won't you?” Tom seized a yardsti k and brandished it menacingly. Wheeler retreated. At last one o’clock came. Tom had made tip his mind. The Ru bicon was passed. He had determined to marry Miss Ponsonby, and thereby cii cumvent the fraudulent designs of the avaricious old unde. With some difficulty he obtained a half holiday. As he passed out the shop door, he rb served Miss Ponsonby on the opposite sid of Broadway. Be crossed over. “Have you decided?” site asked. “1 have." “And you accept my proposal?” “With pleasure.” ‘ Thanks. Then there is no time to be lost. I fear every moment that my uncle will interfere to prevent our marriage. But Ice you are curious. As we walk along I will give you the particulars of my posi tion.” “Thunk you.” "You must know that my father dietl some years since, leaving me a certain amount of property of which my uncle was to retain the charge until 1 married. If I should die unmarried he will inherit it all You see, therefore, how greut an interest he has in keeping me single. “Yes I see,” said Tom, moved to indig nation. “What an avaricious old hunks he is?” “Yes, lam afraid lie is. But you can't imagine what extremities he has resorted to, for the sake of compassing his ends. Home mouths snice he shut me up, and I only escaped from confinement this morn ing.” "Good Heavens! Can such things be tolerated in a civilized country?” “People didn't know it. He was too cunning. I shall not feel safe till wo are married. ” “I will protect yon, dearest" it was rather ridiculous, but he had forgotten her first name -*• no one shall dare to molest von when you are my wife.” Hhe leaned more heavily on his arm, and Tom felt exhilarated by die anticipated change in his circumstances. They Imd turned off from Broadway anil w ere now pushing through a pleasant street. “1 wonder where we shall live?” thought Tom. “I should rather like to know how much money she’s got. However, I sup -1 pose I shall know before long. Perhaps I can judge something if 1 inquire w here her uncle lives. 1 wonder whether it’s on Fifth Avenue?” Tom made the inquiry. The lady only shuddered. “Don’t mention his name," she said, it frightens me lest he should he on our track. When we are married I will con duct you to him.” ISy this time they had reached the mod est house of a clergyman. He was at dinner, but would be at leis ure directly, so the servant snitl. The two were shown into the clergy man's study, and two minutes later the minister entered. Tom, with a rising blush, announced his business. The clergyman, an old gentleman with white hair, looked benevolently at the pair, and was proceeding to perform tin marriage ceremony when a loud ring was heard at the front door. The lady turned pnle. “Don't let him in," said she vehem ently. “It's my uncle.” “He can't interfere,” said Tom, sooth ingly, “You’re of age. Go oil, sir.” "I would rather wait a moment,” said the minister in some perturbation. "No, no, no!” exclaimed Miss Ponsonby in an excited manner. An instant later, a tall man of fifty en tered the room. “It is as I suspected," he said. “Grace, what does this mean?” Turn felt it time for him to interfere. “Sir,” said he boldly, “your niece is of age, and you cannot prevent her marrying whom she pleases.” "May I ask how long you have known her?” “I don't see what that has to do with the question,” said Tom a little confused. “I understand your motives, sir, per fectly. You wish to defraud this young lady out of property which is rightfully hers. “Sir,” addressing the clergyman, “I request you to proceed with the mar riage eermony." The clergyman looked irresolute. “One moment,” said the intruder quietly, “and then if this young mnu de sires you to proceed, 1 will interfere no further objection. It is my duty to make him acquainted with the fact that she is not of sound mind.” "1 understand all that,” said Tom sig i uifienntly. “You want the continued charge of her property." “On flic contrary, I will cheerfully sur render that property to yon, if you choose after this information to marry her. Be ing hut two hundred dollars it will be a pecuniary loss for me to do so.” “Is this--true?” asked Tom in dis may. “You may satisfy yourself on that point by any means you choose. Reference to the Probate Court will probably satisfy you. However, if you are still desirous of marrying the lad, instead of interposing any obstacles, I will agree to add five hun dred dollars to her small inheritance. What do you say?” “I—l'd rather not," gasped Tom, look ing askance at Miss Ponsonby, whose features were twitching nervously. "Won’t you marry me?” she exclaimed, clasping her hands. “You—you must excuse me," said Tom, edging off from her with alarm depicted | upon his face. “Then how can I become the queen of Timlmctoo?" demanded the lady in a tone of anguish. "The queen of Timlmctoo!" repeated Tom in a ludicrous state of bewilderment. “Yes, you’re the King of Timbnetoo, first cousin to tlie Emperor of Siam. Do you think I would have agreed to marry you otherwise?” “Where's my hat?” demanded Tom. “Then you're not williug to marry lo t ' asked the uncle. “Marry her! I’d rather marry a Chero kee squaw!” Torn went back to the store with liis i bright visions of wealth dispelled, yet re joicing inwardly that he was still a baoh j elor. He has made up his mind in fu | taro steadfastly to refuse all proposals, come from what quarter they may. HIttELUXEOIS A D VKItTIHKMK VTH. McCALL &. GROOVER, QUITMAN, GA., Dealers in nat'cs, MKim isKS, i Fine Toilet Soap, Fancy Hair and Tooth Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles, Tro..r. .ml tlioalilr? Brecra, Fr<*Hh Garden H*cclh, Paints, Oils, Varnishes A Dye-Stuffs. heifer Paper, Pins, Ink, Envclopck, WINDOW GLASS, of all sizes, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamp* and Chimney*. Physician* Prescriptions Accuraltiy Compounded. Hhot, Powdkb, Pfcju’i’MKioj* Cap*, Tobacco, jyl2-ly NnalT and Cigara. CURRIER, SHERWOOD & CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN IJootn and Shoes. Tlii* in one of the Oldest and Largest Boot anti Shoe .lobbing Houses IN THE CITY. All their Supplies are obtained from THE VERY BEST MANUFACTORIES, And Sold to Customer! on tho MOST ACCOM MOI)A TISG TEH MS. 476 & 478 Broome Street, New York. A. M. WATKINS, Traveling Agent. f WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL THE AT- L TKNTION of tho citizens of Brooks and the adjoining counties, to my largo and select stock of • DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, II A II W -V It E, GROCERIES, Kir., Etc., All of which will bo sold upon REASONABLE TERMS and at LOWEST PRICES. o I would also call tho attentiou of Planters to my LARGE STOCK OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, Such aa PLOWS, . CLEVICES, HEEL BOLTS, GRAIN FANS, etc., etc. These goods will be sold at MANUFACTURER S PRICES, Willi Freight Added. rni- GIVE ME A CALL. -4a JOHN TILMAN. julyS-tf DR. E. A. JELKS, PRACTISING PHYSICIAN, Quitman, da. OFFICE—Brick building: adjoining the store of Messra. Briggs, Jelka $ Cos., Screven street, mavtotf NOW IS THE TIME To Sobscribe for THE INDEPENDENT, A Live, Wide Awake WEEKLY JOURNAL, Published at QUITMAN, GA. Contain* the Latest FOREIGNAND DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE, And is Sent to All Parts of the Country FOR THE SMALL SUM OF OO pei* Anniun, J c. gallaiier, Editor and Proprietor. QUITMPN FACTORY! QUITMAN FACTORY! $ O - MANUFACTURES OF COTTON ANO WOOL. O* 1 yjy r E OFFER JO THE PUBLIC OUR VAHNH, WHICH WE ARE MANUFACTTING, OF THE BEST QIJ ALITY, EITHER BY WHOLESALE OR IN SMALL QUANTITIES, TO SUIT THE CONVENIENCE OF PURCHASERS, 0 Our onaburgs are Equal in equality TO ANY MANUFACTURED AT THE NORTH, A SI) HILL BE SOLD IS LARGE OR SMALL LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. WUI also Fill Order* for HEAVY SHEETINGS, Either 3-1 or 4-4 Wide. —O • '■ With our Improved Carding Marhfnr w are prepared to Card Wool in the Best Style. We will also Spin Wool either on Shares or for Cash. Spec ial Contracts tuny be made witli the President. Cotton Bought either for Cash or taken in exchange for Varus or Osnaburgs. PRICES. Wool Carding per pound 10 cfs. DR. HENRY BRIGGS, l’roKiilonf. mnvio.jf BRIGGS, JELKS &CC„ DEALERS IN Drugx and Medicine*, Family Groceries Hardware, Crockery, Dry Goods, Domestic and Foreign, Millinery Goods Boots and Shoes Hats Clothing, Notions etc. WHICH WE WILL SELL STRICTLY FOR GASH —AND at— CAS II A’ A T.l T ll. Farmers’ ProdiKf, when purchased by us, considered as CASH. HENRY F. MABBETT, Manager. juilfH-tf CHARLES GASSMAN, Merchant Tail <r, 20 1-2 Whitaker Street, SAVANNAH, GA. augtbtf MARSHALL HOUSE, SAVANNAH, GEOHGIA A. B. LUCE, Proprietor, BOARD, *3 OO Per Day. augltv-tf CREECH 1 NEWSOM, DEALERS IN I) R Y G O 0 I) S, GROCEIUEH, Liquors, Flour, Bacon, etc., QUITMAN, GA. maylO-tf JOHN M. COOPER & CO., Savannah, Ga., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Keep constantly on hand a large assort ment of MISCELLA N FA) IS, ST ANDA Rl> AND SCHOOL BOOKS. Snntiatf ScJiool Libnrri+s fury t ishell on the most liberal terms with the latest and best English Publications. R I R L E S, Pocket, Family and Pulpit, In Great Tariaty, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, SCRAP BOOKS. Any books sent by mail on receipt of price. may24-tf M. FITZGERALD, (ESTABLISHED 1850 J X&nulactorer and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in CANDIES, CORDIALS, SIRUPS, Fancy Confectionary, &c. 180 Bryan !Bt., Between Barnard and Jefferson Streets, Savannah, Ga. aug2-tf AIIM ELLANiEOtN AUVEUTIsK.ME\TS. The Christian Index. ATLANTA, OA. ORGAN OF THE BAFTi&I DENOMINATION. Rev. D. aSHAVER, D. I)., Editor. AfWM lATE EDITORS: Rkv. D. E. BUTLER. Dr. J, S< LAWTON, CORRESPONDING KDIToRB. Rev. 8. HKNDKRBON, D. I)., - Alfi**, Ala. Rev. E. B. TEAGUE, D. D., - - Nixma, Ala. Rev. T. B. JONEB, D. D., - Nahhville, Te*k. 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A* an advertising me dium. poHHCfcKing; a* it does, a constituency 01 over 250,000 intelligent substantial Christian peo ple- it is unequalled hv any other publication itr the South. The Index ciubs with all the h ading papers and periodicals in the United States. The interests of the friends remitting us will be care fully protected. Price in advance. 12 50 a vear; to Ministers, $2 JAK. P. HARRIKON A CO., Proprietors, To whom all communications must be addressed! Air Send for specimen copies, circulars, etc. In connection with The Index we have per ; haps the largest and most complete Book and | Job Printing office in the Kouth- known as The Franklin Steam Printing House, at which everv style of Book, Mercantile, Legal and Railway Printing is executed. In vxreMency of mannerpromptness and cheapness, We defy competition. Our Blank Book Munufartorv is likewise well appointed. Orders solicited /or even grade of work in this department. Comity officials will ; find it to their interests to consult us am to Legal i Form Books, Records, Minutes, Blanks, etc. Rooks. New spaper*. Sheet Music and Periodicals, bound am! renonnd to order. Remember to make ! your orders on the Franklin Steam Printing i House. JAS. P. HARRISON A CO., Nos. 27 A 29 South-Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga. D. W. PRICE, MERCHANT TAILOR, QUITMAN, GA., I ! Would inform the citiicn* of Quitman and sur rounding country, that he has just opened a FIRST CLASS MERCHANT AND TAILCRIN6 ESTABLISH MOT IS QUITMAN, AND HAS ON HAND A FINE LOT OF CLOTHS AND CASS;KE?.E£, SUITABLE FOR MAKING DRESS AND BUSINESS SUITS. He has also on Hand a, Select Stock of READY MADE CLOTHING. CUTTING, CLEANING AND— It E 1* A I It I A It DOSE ON SHORT NOTICE. t&r PRICES MODERATE. NEW STOCK. rpilE UNDERSIGNED HAVING PURCHASED 1 in pen*m m the Eastern Cities, a large and w ell assorted *'tock of General Merchandise, is now prepared to offer pet uliar inducements to his many customers and the public generally. His stock embraces a complete variety of Dry Good*, Readv Made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Tinware, Crockerv and Glass ware, All kinds of Woodware and A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF FAMILY GROCRRIKS, all of which he offers on the most reasonable terms. D. R. CREECH. Kep€a6m cloth In ( . C. M. BROWN, of Florida, —WITH— WEILLER & RRO., 214 W. Baltimore St„ Baltimore, Md. ang2:J-4m R . I) A V I S , (Successor to Blun, Spiegvl & Cos.) Cigar Maimlhctui-er, AND DEALER IK CIGARS. SMOKISO ASJ) CHEW INO TOBACCO^ Pipes, Etc., ’ CORNER 0E BULL AND STATE STREETS. Opposite Court House Square-, &UgO-tf Savannah, Georgia. J. S. N. S jTo ¥, DENTIST, Quitman, ----- Georgia, Office Up Stairs, Finch’s Corner. an £23-4 m __ i Genuine Durham Smoking Tobacco, roanufac- I tured by Z. I. Lyos A Cos., at 8. Shandal’s. A few* fine Ladies Hut* at 8. Shandal’s.