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North Ontario Observer (Port Perry), 9 Jan 1879, p. 1

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VOL. Xi» NO. Re . N AND GENERAL ADVE -_ R TISER. 4.4 PORT PERRY, PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, THURSDA Y, JANUARY 9, 1879. {WHOLE NO. 1101 Fort oufy Dbserurr, L, AGRICUL- EWSPAPER, A WEEKLY TURAL §& Fi 18 PUBLISH] EVERY PERRY, ONT., MORNING, ARSONS. BAIRD TERMS. --$ vance ; if not subscription, d until all arrears n in 233.09 paper a nd ae cries of ure i sy ERTISING. | gioerihiars Bpwards received and inter- For each line, Ji $0 08 | est allgved tO. Subsequent inf > 2 No moticefithdrawal required. Cards, under : x rad. i A.A. ALLEN, = hide' paid and regester- : MANAGER. ed, will be at Advertisel and charged cupy. Advertisen without spec until forbid" advertiseme A liberal and others hi zed accordingly. taken out untilpaid for ppartment. Bills, Posters, m, if paid in ade be charged. No 8 than six months; sured by Nonpareil, to the space they oc- ived for publication. tions, will be inserted No llowed to Merchants ertise by the year or will in all cases be Pro- si ears. OITAJO BANK. CAPAL$3,000,000 RT 'Y BRANCH. SAVNCSDEPARTMENT. sitiid AN Clerk of the Third Divi- J . ys G: Ofmce in Bigelow's Block, 'ort Perry. Office hotom 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. FORMAN, WEIGHTS § MEASURES County of Ontario. v 1, 1875. 45:tf T. OWNSHIP OLEBREK, : riage Licenses--Conveyancer, sup} , Blank Forms, Receipt | S8U¢T 4 a ans &c. ks, Ci , Busi Books, 0 &c., of every style and Off Ye ptly and at lower rates AN Mog ey lishment in the County, T @RM T5EURR OF Pn n a distance gettiug hand o 0 4 wills, &q n have them done to take | Nriage Licenses. y home . PARSONS. J. BAI Be» iR, M. D., Physicjan, Sur oucheur, the County of Ontario RT PERRY. 's Furniture Store, cornerof Sy Streets. pm a.m. tol2 m. dwelling recently occ! i ed Coronor for the Coun of ysician, Surgeon andfc- e the town hall. Port Perry. rf B30 & RAE, Physcians, Sugpns, Smee and Residences, Kf st, Oshawa, oe" FRANCIS RA f BRIEN, M.D,, M. R. C., §jv , London, England. ThqeR. Oshawa, Ww LL. B., County Ontario, HafFisen Mt otary Public. ce In r ne, Bsq., Brock ers pually from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Wo 10 Pan at 8 per cent, on all widrood sfity. Dizelol Royal Arcade, "HT PERRY. hN, (late of Beaverton, rney-at La' crfonveyancer, Notary Pulfs & Currie's Store. Ft Perry. J » onal Cavs. « | andother departments of the Government T b ntion to his business as Contractor, and is olicjest notice and in the best and a good Job can be doue. and first-class workmabship. Prince Albert, April 5, 1875. Ondor west of the Walker House Port [2 B ~w Marriage Act. pt Pery, July 1st, 1874. BNRY (IHARLES having been re- Boras Marriage License Agent-- (afr sixteeryears duty) continues to fur- nig License as heretofore--at Port Perry. is 20 pi 86 p . RICHARDSON Re-appointed Issuer Mariage Licenses. Under © New Act. Office, lot 10, in the 1st corBrock. Bro# Aug. 5,1874, 33 [J SRY GRIST, Parex SOLICITOR AND JravanTyaN, Ottawa, Canada Trastcts business with the Patent Office Gofrights and the Registration of Trade Mks and Designs procured. Drawings, gydfications, and other Documents neces- ga to secure Patents of Invention, prepared ireceipt of the model of the Invention. Nz SPENCE, CoxTRAOTOR, ButLDER, &cC. Fhe Subscriber in returning his sincere nks for the very liberal patronage be- wed on him in the past would inform the blic generally that having bought a ro- rty and moved into the Village of Prince he will in future give his whole ready to undertake Stone Work, Brick- ing, Plastering, and everything ods { » will execute on the shor herewith, which he e the shor} at which | t the very lowest fi tyle, and at the ve ih Xm The SPENCE. cGILLIVRAY, Barris aries Public, &e, rt Perry. ount of money to loan #8 NGS iors, | John A. McGilliviy. rney at Law, and Solléor Office in the Royal Arde, rt Perry. MURRAY, & © ery : yle and warranted wgive "keh 28, 1877. $ ny a VARS, L. D. 8. | bd on all the latest princi- and as cheap as theheap- s the best. Teet: fille Silver. Teeth ef producing local Sasth- ifRooms--in Cowar§ new inson's Drug Stay King b inform jt having pVeterin- or would beg hrses and Cattle ion in the Ontag fonto, he has br the practice ow prepared ully treat all hd cattle are lil close inwestigy ts of Horses anf tle and hses of such brses ai Ind it to their y icatiof for me left Store wiljbe promptly D. HTEMAN. , 1878. . | and Eldon, e al LICENSED AUCTIONEER. ETURNING my sincere thanks to my 2 \ numerous friends and patrons for their liberal patronage bestowed upon me as Auctioneer during the past eight years, I would now beg to offer my services to all who may have Farm Stock, Implements, or other property to sell by Auction anywhere in North Ontario, the township of Mariposa or Cartwright. 1 My long and extensive practice as Auc- tioneer hag enabled me to judge the value of Farm Stock with an accuracy second to none in the County, and this is of import- ance as it the Auctioneer is not a good judge of the value of Stock he may soon lose far more than his fee in any sale. Bill stamps always on hand. Sale Bills wrranged and notes supplied free of charge. Days le may be arranged at the Opserver Office, where a Bale Register will be kept. a Liberal. W. MW. Port Perry, Sept. 4, 1877. BE, MAJOR, ICENSED AUCTIONEER. All parties L wishing his services can call at the REF Parties entrusting their Bales to mo may rely on the utmost attention being given ts. to their interes WAL. GORDON, Sunderland, Brock, ee her-of Musfe Na If Musical Tn. den{, on Unio Avenue. Toucher of or in person Avenue, Port Re 0s HAMILTON. b-- ot the best companies and parties having do well to consider k insuring with this LSHE, Agent, ' annington, Ont, T. H. WALSHE, ICENSED Auctioneer for the Township of Brock, Thorah, Mara & North Ontario; Mariposa, y £80. in the Gounty Ta Subscribers have lai mproved without commission, at the Uxbridge, May 17, 1877. MONEY TO Whitby, April 10, 1873. NOTICE TO FARMER} & OTHERS E T of Real Estate, that he lag one to twentyyears. Savings Compayy, Port Perry, Maygo, 1878 gages bought at Jowes Notes, &c., coll ol mission, Apply ngly, or by letter to MONEY TO LOAN | MORTCACES WARTED. sums of mon- ey placed in their hands for Investment on Properties, and joining Counties the lowest current rates of interest. As we Vi 'arms, Vill other Securities in this and | at have funds on hand at all times Borrowers candep nd on Jung thelr money with the Ieast poasible delay. WANTED TO PURCHASE, Any nutfibet of Mortgages for which the high- rey A will be allowed. 'Wearealso Appraisers for Ol in Canada. lores $1,50000 Instalm. the Canada Per- the cheapest and Pald pital $1, ents re-payable in from 2 to 20 years. Lands Bought and Sold. Beveral good farms for sale. Agents for several first class Fire In- surance Companies. Collections mace and a general agency busi- ness transacted Z=r- DEBENTURES BOUGHT."6:% JOHN & DAVID J. ADAMS, General Agents, + Office In Mr. Ross' Ontario Buildings, Port Perry. Port Perry, Oot. 11, 1872, JAMESLUND, MONEY, LAND & INSURANCE BROKER, ONVEYANCER, Commissioner for taking Affidavits in Court of Queen's Bench, &e. MONEY TO LOAN In any manner to suit borrowers, Morigages ought, Accounts, Notes, &c., Collected and prompt remittances made. The party borrowing money can get it Lowest rate, and allowed to fix his own time for payment of interest once a year (not in advance), and he can at any time, just as circumstances permit repay the Company binding themselves inthe mort gage to accept such sum, whetber large or small, and apply it as a direct reduction of principal, immediately cancelling the interest on the sum paid. on such repayment. art or all of the principal, No extra cha Loans made from 2 to ) years on farm, or good productive town roperty. In all eases where the title is porfoet, the] 8 cost will be very slight to the borrower. am acting both as Agent and Valuator for pveral Companies there can possibly be no ublicity in the transaction. If the title is perfect the money will be fa here in two weeks after making applica- lon, JAMES LUND, Broker, &., Parrish's Block, Cor, Brock and Bascom streew, Uxbridge. | LOAN. The undersigned hasany anpunt of Money to lend upon Farm and Town Property, at Unusually Low Rates pt Interest! Loans can be repaid in i iti to suit the borrower. Also several Improved Fgms, and Wild Lands for sale, cheap. Investments made in Mthicipal Deben tures, Bank and other markauble Stocks, I Apply to JAMES | HOLDEN, Broker, ge. MONEY TO LOAN. 1E unflersigned wonld fy to the owners sin his hands a ¢ amolnt of private finds which he is prepared t4 invest for perils to suit borrow- rs--interejt at eight per jent. nd most reasonable termshssure ._ CHRISTIAN. Expedition & 8. Manchestr, October 17, MOSEY 'TO LOAN. T= Subsiriber is prepfed to lend money on impryved proper for terms from Agent for Wester (napa Loax awa He has also ten instrjcted to invest a large amount ofPrivate Finds. Inter.st Eight per cen No Commission. N.F. PATERSON, Solicitor DAWES, h Farm security in borrowers. Mort. rates. Aocounts, reasonable Com. CLEMENT JT AS Money 08n any mannero suif abaE DAWES, oper, &c., Port Perry, March Y, 1878. ye MONEY "Observer" Office, Port Perry, and arrange for [Priva lnnds,) days of Sales. To Loan on good Fal at 8 per cont in- Glen Major, Oct. 10, 1876, SHA WM. GORDON, LYAN ENGLISH, Licensed Auctioneer, Valuator, &e. Bassieras, Ls. ; 8 She ro rock: Dawa November 31, 1866. 1 1 PORT PERRY LIVERY STABLES C. M KENZIE, PROPRIETOR, THE Subscriber having now fully equipped hisnew and Stones Livery Hiabise With a supply of superior Horses and Carri: 8 prepared to furnish first class so LIVERY RIGS On Moderate Terms. 9. MCKENZIE Port Perry, Aug. 6, 1873 THE WALKER, HOUSE PORT PERRY HE Subscriber having leased the above hotel, it will be his endeavor to conduct it in every particular so as to merit the approbation and patronage of the public. THE WALKER HOUSE whether for extent or quality of accommo dations is equalled by few Hotels in the Province and surpassed by none out of the best citles, Oommercial Travelers, the Traveling Public, Farmers and others doing business in the Village and the general public will find in THE WALXER HOUSE all that can be required in the matter of accommodation and moderation in charges. The Charges are No Higher at the Walker House than at any other Hotel in Town. The House Is fitted up throughout in FIRST CLASS STYLE. The Tables and Par supplied with the choice of the market and the utmost atten- tion paid to the convenience and comfort of ALL GUESTS. An abundance of comfortable Stable and Shed accommodation, and attentive hostlers, W. B. McGAW. Port Perry, April 20, 1876. peer PERRY HO PORT PERRY. JAS. V. THOMPSON, - PROPRIETOR. The above House is now most comfort- ably furnished, and Guests are cared for in the Home Style. Good Liquors and Cigars, also, first class Stabling and good Ostlers Additions have been made which make: this gest and best House in this section of Fare $1.00 per Day, AILWAY HOUSE, (Opposite the Railway Station,) PORT PERRY, This House Las been thoronghly over. hauled, fitted up and arranged with' a view to the accommodation and comfort of guests, Meals and Refreshments on the arrival of trains, First-class stable and shed accom. modation, C. HOLT, Proprietor, R EVERE HOU: v MANCHESTER. By GEO. HOUCK. Having leased the above excellent ITotel it will be my endeavor to conduct it in every particular so as to merit the appro- bation and patronage of the public. Manchester, Oct, 6, 1875. (rT4zio AOTEL, WHITBY, T. MASON, - - PROPRIETOR. The public well cored for, and all Guests will please feel at home. 'Whitby, Nov. 9th;*1876. UEEN'S HOTEL, Corner of Cameron and Laidlaw Sts. CANNINGTON, Oxt. D. CAMPBELL, , , ., Proprietor This Hotel is now furnished in the best style, and offers every accommodation to travelers B&F™ First class Sample Rooms. Livery attached. Cannington, Oct. 20, 1875. 43 A TOLo-AVERICAN HOTEL, PRINCE ALBERT. W. H. PARK, - - - PROPRIETOR. Having purchased the above pleasantly situated Hotel, 1 bave thoroughly repaired and renovated the entire premises even to the Sheds. The Hotel has been furnished in First-Class Style and Stocked with the best Liquors and Cigars! Btrict attention paid to the comfort © guests. The table and bar well supplied. W. H. PARK. Princo Albert, Juno 12, 1875. A BisTRONG HOUSE, (LATE ALBION) WHITBY, ONTARIO. E. ARMSTRONG, PROPRIETOR. THE OITARIO Famers' Mutualysuance (o'y! Head Office, Witby, iD | 15 Company 18 now fk organized and is of Victoria. Resi y Orders left at this office, or at his residence will be punctually attended to. Debts col- lected in Cannington, or otherwise, and rompt remittances made. Remember-- WALSH E, the North Ontario Auction. oo. ' HG iq WHITBY The Only First Class House in Town. Psoy MOUSE, late Jewett House, Kent Street, Lindeay. Board, $1.50 per day. E. BENSON, Proprietor. pes QUEEN'S HOTEL, - - WHITBY, ONT, McCANN & TAYLOR, ProprieToRS. Every accommodation for the traveling public, : STEAM MARBLE WORKS. J. & R. WOLFENDEN, : HOLESALE and Retail dealers in ; Foreign and American Marble Man-- tles, Monuments, &c., Dundas £¢ , Whitby, Also, Agent for the Scottish Granite. Also Building Stone cut to orde:. JOHN NOTT, prepared to accept risks} Farm Buildings land their ts, couly School Houses and Churches. Those Wing to insure and thereby support a Home Ci have now an opp oing so, either by applying to the Head Bce, or to any of the local Agents of the Coflany. Our rates will be found as low as of any respon- sible Mutual Insurance Cdyany in Canada. Head Office--Oppositdse Royal Hotel k 8t., Whitby, ; C. NOUR, Seceretary. H. BROWNE, Generalgent. Ask Your uggist For Br. Carson's old estab failing Worm Syrup. Martin & Co., Oshawa. and never Bolqianufactarers Whitby, July 20 1874. Sept. 26,76, Agent, Port Perry. - - 32 Agent, A, M. PR'LAND, Di Port Perry E. LEBEAU, PAINTER, PAPER HANGER, AN] KALSOMINER Ws respectfully inform the public that he is prepared to do sll kinds of work in his line, in first-class style and at reasonable rater. All the latest designs in Sign Writing, Ornamental Painting, &c. dr left at Hallet's Hotel, Queen Street, Perry will be promptly attended to. . E. LeBEAU. Pol Pctober 9th, 1878. THE VISIT OF AN ANGEL, A STORY OF CHRISTMAS EVE. BY WILLIAM H. BUSHNELL." 'It is cold enough to freeze the heart out of a miser and make the white bear dance for joy,' grumbled Tom Orton, #5 hs looked out of the window upon the snow-covered streets. 'How 1 wish I epuld stay at home to-night and take care of you and the babies, Jenny. And I would only for --' He thought of how much poverty was pinching them, and would not saddon the hearts ot those he loved by mentioning it. 'Only for what, Tom ?' asked his wife from bed, where, ill herself, she was taking care of their two sick children, 'Only that they will be wanting me, be replied. 'You know it is Christmas eve, and we've got up an extra ontertainment. 'Yes, Tom, and a sorry day for us now that I am sick and the children wanting medicinoand she would have said 'food,' 'but she could not bear to ~dd another feather's weight to his load--¢'and so much depends upon you.' 'T know,' he replied, hastly brush ing away the moisture from his eyes and trying to conceal his anxiety; ¢ but I am young and strong, Jonny and the winter is nearly over and you'll all be well again. Se ---------------- Sh-- ---- of 'runaway ! runaway 1' and ho felt that life or property, or both are being whirled on to destruction. ¢ Aro you mad ? Do you want to be killed ?* hurridly asked many as they ran to places of safety, and he remained standing upon the curb- stone, He gave no heed to tho warning. IIe had braved death far to often to shrink from- it in any event and most certainly when at such a dis- tance. His eyes were fixed up the street upon a teem of noble bays that were tearing along mad with fright, and surging the sleigh from side~ were running at the top of their speed each striving to outdo the other; straining every nervo-- were running away driverless. Iiad that been all he would not have troubled himself, deep as was his love for blooded steeds, for he was net at that moment particularly ii sympathy with wealth, it was quite another matter that chained him. At the first outcry he had sprung to and half elimbed a lamp-post, and so ottained a clearer view--one that thrilled his heart to the very core, caused his breath to be more deeply drawn and his pulse to mo- mentarily ceaso to beat. In the sleigh was a young and beautiful woman, pale with terror, aad clasping two lovely children to her breast. Orton thought of his Jenney and their little ones, and re- 'Bat, if anthing should happen to you?' she qostioned with a heavy | sigh. "Don't think there is much | danger,' he sid repressing a sob, as | he thought how desperate would be | their situation--ot the rent due of | the scanty store of provisions, the | little of fuel remaining, the more | than month of hard winter before | them, and the need of a family that | a poor man learns by the most | bitter of experiences. ¢ But there is, dear Tom. No one dent.' 'Don't fear T'll take care of my- sélf--won't run any extra risk, anc as I have nothing to do ip the latter part, will be home early.' Ile stepped to the bedside, drew the cover more closly about his wifo and children, kissed them, put more coal in thestove, though every lump was as a golden ducat to a Shylock in his then situation, attended to evervthing possible for their com- | fort, and prepared to face the cold | and go to his nightly employment. Yet an uncommon spell seemed to chain him. Ile lingered, fidged, glanced uneasily at the clock. 'Isa't it time you were off, Tom ?' questioned his wife. is quite a walk.' 'Yes, bui somehow 1 don't feel like leaving you alone.' ' Yon know it | Jeuney, | "Oh, 1 am used staying alone.'-- Soshe was, poor thing! ¢And you said you would be home carly.' 'Yes, yes. An active, sober man was he, and a skilled performer. To had been trained to the profession from child- hood--knew no other, and, under ordinary circumstances, could easily 'keep his head above water." But the 'tenting season' had closed ex ceptionally early, the winter was hard, money was 'tight,' and every place of amusement suffered in con- sequence. To these things were ndded sicknes, and brave hearted as he was he could not suppress a shiver of anxicty as the future star ed him in the face. He pussed along the narrow street, through wore portentiovs ones--passed the houses of million- aires, and entered Broadway. That at least was brilliant and gay as if there was nothing of poverty or human suffering in the world--as if none in the great city were familiar with hunger and eold and sickness --as if there never was to be, an awakening from a golden dream of luxury and pleasure. 'Ab! thoughtless wealth and fashion," he murmured, bitterly, as be saw fur-clad forms, and pamper ed steeds, and richly mounted barness, and gilded sleighs, and costly robes dash along, 'how much yo will have to answer forin the day of final reckoning, for neglect- ing your poor, toiling brothers and sisters." clock in the window told him that, and with a sigh that his wife and little' ones should wot 'have their quota of good things of this world he passed on. Suddenly a confused ery--a wild tumult--the drawing away of teams upon either side, or dashing into cross streets startled him, and he [warned him of his dangor,he stirred is ever safe living the life you do.-- | there are so many chances for acci- | [ bolder than the rest, sprung forward, | But no time had he to linger--the' selved to save. The impulse was noble, but how was it to bo accom- plished? Far beyond any human control were tho frantic horses. To attempt to seize tho reins as they dashed past, and to stop them would bo madness--would be to be dragged down and trampled to death. Ile saw this--saw that the course of the horses would bring them directly upon him, and, though the crowd furiously warned him back and not--only breed muscles and nerves and set his teeth with determination * My God I' exclaimed a man, who, - -- ---- -. dashing around the arena upon a spirited steed 'witching the world with wondrous horsemanship.' The audience applauded to the ocho, and, carried away by the ox- citemont, he rashly determined to execute his most daring acts--those given only upon the greatest oc- casions, fapgetting that the horse he rode had not been trained to them -- was young and wild. The result. was soon painfully ap- parent. Though some were ac- complished ingsafety, yet when he attempted leaping over a banner the fluttering frightened the horse, he boltad suddenly, and Tom Orton waa hurled heavily to the ground | Ife andeavored to rise and make light of pain, but a strange sickness came over him, the lights flickered and grew dim, he gasped for air, and knew nothing more until somewhat revived in the 'dressing room he beard familiar voices. 'Oh God! what will become of Jenny ard the babies ?' he gasped faintly. 'I am done for, and--and --' his tears and sobs choked him. 'Don't foar for them, Tom,' said a dozen hearty voices, and 2s many grasped his hands as could obtain hold, ' we'll see that they are taken care of.' Many senselossly and canselessly condemned the ming and the stage, but in the law of want aud suffering their hearts shine upon the surface, and such charity is shown that none upon earth is brighter. Ah! if all of humanity was as true as tho broth- i er and sisterhood whose lives are given for the amusement and ml struction of others, there would be' far less trial and sufforing in the world. Tt is a charity that lasts be. yond even the sad scenes at the 'Little Church Around Corner,' and is blessed by widow and orphan. 'Thanks, thanks," murmured the injured man. 'But tell worst.' 'A broken log is all that appears serious," answered a gray-headed me the grappled and would have drawn him away. You will be killed ! in | stantly killed I' Tom Orton shook himself off just as tho horses reached him, watched his opportunity, seized upon the har- ness as they were sweeping past, sprung lightly upon the'back of the nearest, grasped tho reins, and, turn- ing to the afirighted woman and! screaming children shouted : 'Keep quiet. I will save yon.' And save them he did. Before a block had been traveled the horses had been made to realize that he was their master, and the sharp curb cutting deeply into their mouths brought them to a stand- still. The crowd cheered lustily--the police ussisted the woman and ¢hild ren out, and carried them into a neighboring store, and, as soon as the former had recovered her senses she asked for her preserver, that she might thank and reward him. But he was not to be found. All that could be learned was, that as soon as the trembling steeds had been taken charge of by others he disap- peared. + Who could he have been ?' ques- tioned the lady, with still-ghastly face and bloodless lips. 'Can't say,' answered a police- man, constituting himself spokes- man ; 'but he was a brave fellow, anyhow. I would not have taken the risk he did for thousands.' "A brave fellow; indeed,' was the response, '1 would have given very much to know his name and where he is to be found.' So would the policeman, that semething of the glory might attach to himself. But the lady departed homeward without obtaining the desired information, and the sensit- iveness ot Tom Orton caused him to lose the one opportunity of his life to have risen above iron~handed poverty. Meanwhile he was hurrying to business. More time had been oc- cupied in the rescue than he thought possible, and though applause was dear to him--as to all--yet he could not stay to listen, and, as for risk- ing his life for money, he had not even dreamed of such a thing. Out of breath, he dashed into the dressing room, and was received with reproof for being late. 'Couldn't help it," he replied. 'I saw a pair of fiery horses running away with a sleigh and a woman and two children--thought of my Jenny and the children, and had to stop and save them.' Ho told this story very brieflyand knew that something unusual was taking place. Then came the shout {didn't seem 10 fancy he had done modestly while getting resdy-- = man--a strange physician who had been summoned. 'Though I ecan- not account for the marks upon your other side, my man.' 'Probably he hurt himself when ho stopped the runaway horses,' was suggested and the story told. 'llumph! A very dangerous business--next to foothardy; not one in ten thousand would have es- caped alive," replied the physician, with pursed lips and flashing eyes. ¢ Well, all that can be done now is to get him home. Then I will make a more minute examination{' Very tenderly was the noble- hearted fellow taken to his humble abode, and the scene, when he was laid upon the bed, "side by side with his sick wife and children, caused jovery eye to overflow with fears, + Tom, dear Tom.' said Jenny, as well as she could for her pitiful sob- bings, 'what will become of us--ot the children? We shall all starve and dio together,' Not while we have hands,' replied his associates, and every heart was touched and every arm was nerved to do the utmost toward relief. They all looked around anxiously for the physician--had supposed he bad accompanied them. But he was not to be seen, and their grumbling became loud and deep. '1 can bear anything,' said Tom, ' but for you, Jenny, and the child- ren,' and he entirely broke down. 'And I could curse that doctor for an unfeeling wretch,' blurted out ove of the passionate. 'Bat it is ever thus. We give our lives freely to please the public, and when any- thing bappens they care nothing for us. Tom Orton groaned heavily, The sound awoke his little girl. She raised up in bed, strained her eyes, clasped her tiny hands and shouted in true childish glee and wonler: 'Mamma ! Papa! See angel I' Alleyes were turned in the direc: tion she pointed, and tho doorway stood u beautiful woman, leaning up on thearm of the physician | Yes, an angle hard came then.-- Tom Orton had risked his life to save that of the daughter of Dr. Armit- age and his grandehild, and the mearest chanco had given them the knowledge who it was. But never was su eguestrain feat better rewarded, and never a more charitabie an, peared upon the earth even upon the day when alike from hill .top and valley is proclaim. ed: ' Peace upon earth and good will to men.' $ anything wonderful snd soon was Ee ES ---------- each other. Tn 1837 the conduct of Russia in conncetion with the Pers- ian siege of Herat excited an uneasy feeling in the minds of the Indian English Government, and Burns was sent by the Gevernor General as resident of the Amer's Court at - Cabul. Dost Mahammed and the English disagreed upon terms, and the English determined to re estab- lish Shah Shuja, who bad long been a refugee in British Territory. The king of the Punjanb pledged his co- operation, but afterward refused the English permision to cross his terri- tory. The army of the Indus numbered 21,000. They assembled at Upper Sind in March., 1838, and advanced under the command of Sir Jonn Kean. They met with little opposi= tion but suffered great hardships.-- The Kahn of Kandabar fled to Pert sia, and in April 1839, the city was occupied; and Shah Shuja and his English allies continued their vic- torions march, - and finally Dost Mohammed ard his army being completely vanquished, they entered the capital. The war was thought to be at an end. Sir John Keane, who was made a peer, returned to India with a large part of his force, leaving behind, besides the Shah's force, 8,000 men. Sir W. Mcnaugh- ton remained as envoy, and Sir A. Burnes as his colleague. Dght Mohammed surrendered in Ndvember, 1840, and was sent to India, Shah Shuja and his allies re- mained in possession of Cabul, and Kandahar two years. Meantime, insurrections against tho new gov- ernment were frequent, but the authorities, confident of their own strength; paid little or no heed to warnings. Nov. 2, 1841, a violent revolt broke out in Cabul and Burns and other officers were massacred -- The commander of the British arny Gen. Elphinston, was shattered in health, and in a poor condition to direct resistance to such a host|of of maddened men. Besides, the position of the British camp, its cof. nection with the citadel, and te locy- tion of tho stores is the worst poss. ible. Disasater followed disaster. After the capture of Dost Mohom- med, his son, Akbor Khan, took the lead. With him a conference was arranged for the 23rd of December, at which the envoy, Macnaughton, was foully murdered by Akbar's own band, and with a ball trom a pistol which Macnanghton had presented him with only the day before. The naked and mutilated body of the envoy was dragged through the bazar, and tor days exposed to the view of the rabble. At the same time Mucnaughton was killed, the chiets with Akbar made an attack upon the staff of the envoy and nearly all of them were cut down.-- The scuflle was seen from the Eng- lish eamp, and those who escaped reported the murder Elphin- stone was solicited to attack at once and destroy the city He enly secured a small quantity ot grain, and this after hard fighting. In ashort time, however, Elphin- stone, whose force had been much reduced by the departure of several regiments to secure communication with the Kyber, saw that something must be done. Snow had began to fall and tood was scarce. Fires and fighting oceurred every night and during the day. Instead of fighting like a soldier, he opened negotiate ions with Akbur. Tue terms finally agreed upon were most disgraceful. Ouly the ill-health ot Elphinstone can account for such evident imbe- cility. The army after handing over its treasure, was to be permit. ted to retreat unmolested on con- ition of never returning, and of forwarding a certain sum of money trom India. That army was never given an opportunivy to return. For the fulfilment of the terms, the women. and children were banded over to Akbar, Tae retreat began, How many there were isnot known. Probably between 50,000 and 75,000, most of them camp followers: They had hardly left the camp when fins, shots and cries of angnish showed how fie pro- mises of the Afghans were to 16 kept. -- From every rock and bush bulle were fired into the retreating hosts, ané the, panie= stricken followers continually mpeded their progress, A rush was made .or the Khyber pass, which they imagined abarbor of safety When they arrived they find it occupied by numbers too great to svercome. To the thousands of bloodthirsi Afghans who fole lowed them were added thousands equally savage. Still an advaioe was ordered, until only one gallant regiment was left. Of one but 350 bad that far, and tl the next spring, pe the avenging m passed over the ind, were fo : whitened skeletots, lying close Only one mourned officer escaped, when

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