e clasped the extended hand of
his friend, a feeling of sympathy, which he could afford even in his
happiness, crept over him.

Shortly after his marriage, Harry returned to his command, and is now
the Lieutenant Colonel of his regiment, having been promoted to that
honorable position for gallantry exhibited on many battle fields. When
last we heard of him he was on furlough, and with his wife in Alabama,
where they now reside, he having removed to that State a short time
previous to the fall of Vicksburg. So far, his wedded life has been
one of unalloyed happiness, and we can only wish that it may continue
so, through many long years. To his wife, though she has not been a
very prominent character in this book, we tender our best wishes for
the continuance of that happiness she now enjoys, and trust the day
will soon arrive when her husband will have no farther need to peril
his life in defence of his country, but turning his sword into a
plough, be enabled to live always with her, and to require no more
"furloughs."

Shortly after his daughter's marriage and removal to Alabama, Doctor
Humphries found Jackson too lonely for him to reside at. He therefore,
removed into the same State, where he possessed a plantation, and is
now residing there, beloved and respected by all who know him. The
unfortunate life of Mrs. Wentworth, and the sad fate of herself and
the little Ella, did not fail to make him actively alive to the duties
of the wealthy towards those who were driven from their homes by the
enemy, and compelled to seek refuge in the States held by the
Confederate government. Every time a refugee arrived at his locality
he visits the unfortunate family with a view to finding out the state
of their circumstances. If he discovers they are in need, relief is
immediately granted, and the parties placed above want. By his energy
and perseverance he has succeeded in forming a society for the relief
of all refugees coming into the country, and as President of the same,
has infused a spirit of benevolence in the members, which promises to
become a blessing to themselves as well as to the wretched exiles who
are in their midst.

The little Alfred is still with the Doctor, and is a source of much
pleasure to the old gentleman. It was only after the greatest
persuasions possible that his father consented to his remaining, but
being overcome by the argument of the Doctor and Harry as well as the
solicitations of Emma, he at l