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 last gave his consent, feeling at the same time that his boy would be happier and fare more comfortable than with the Sisters of Mercy, who, from their austere and religious life, are ill suited to rear an infant of such tender years.  The boy is happy and can every evening be seen setting on the knees of Doctor Humphries, who he calls “grandfather” and indulging in innocent prattle.  He has not yet forgotten his mother and sister, and very often he enquires of the Doctor if they will not come back to him at some future time.  On these occasions the old gentleman shakes his head, and tells him that they are gone to heaven where he will meet them at some future time, if he behaves like a good boy.  Enjoying good health and perfectly happy, although anxious for the termination of the war, and the achievement of our independence, we leave this worthy gentleman, with the hope that he may long live to receive the blessings and thanks of those who are daily benefited by his philanthropic benevolence.