Darkies dey don't wan' be free,

Case dey happy as dey be:

Massa gibs 'em plenty meat—

Berry apt to fo'git de treat.

Chorus: O, darkies dey don't wan' be free.

This song was laughed at and applauded by the auditors; and at length, the shadows beginning to lengthen, the wedding guests returned to the mansion, and shortly after departed for their homes.

Blythe and happy, the slaves retired to their quarters, chattering together about their pleasant holiday; and so closed around them the hours of the evening.

Early the next morning the bridal party were prepared to start. They were to remain in NewYork until after Julia's marriage, and then start for a six months' tour in Europe, during which time they were to visit the friends of Melville in England. Col. Buckingham would accompany them as far as NewYork to witness his son's nuptials, and then return home. In the meantime the plantation would be left in care of his trusty overseer, and the Hall under the surveillance of the old housekeeper Drusilla, who for years had had the sole control and management of the domestic concerns.

As they were about to depart the slaves crowded around them expressing much sorrow and regret. Rosa, in particular, the favorite young slave of Cora, wept incessantly when she found she could not accompany her mistress, although told that she would undoubtedly be abducted by the abolitionists if she took her to the North, as others had been when taken thither by Southerners. So, although Cora would have liked her attendance, poor little Rosa was obliged to remain in expectation of her mistress'

return.

Bidding adieu to the Hall, the little party were driven to Charleston, and embarking on board a steamer, were soon launched on their watery way. They had a short and agreeable passage. When they arrived at the great metropolis, they proceeded at once to Dr. Tennyson's mansion.

The fifth of May at length arrived—and two happy hearts at least, welcomed the eventful day. At nine o'clock, A. M. the wedding guests were assembled in Dr. Tennyson's handsome parlors, awaiting the entrance of the bridal party. It was not long before they made their appearance-and never did Julia look so beautiful. She was attired in white

crape covered with lace trimming, plain yet elegant. A gauze veil floated from her head, and a single rosebud decorated her hair. She looked lovely without any ornaments-and as the manly bridegroom gazed on her as she stood by his side, he looked as if he thought

"A seraph not more bright."

Her bridesmaid, a young and pretty girl; and a friend of Eugene's, who stood as groomsman, were the only attendants. They were married by an Episcopal Clergyman; and after the ceremony the dining room was thrown open, where a splendid and recherche collation awaited the invited guests.

A couple of hours after, the newly married couples proceeded to the wharf, accompanied by their relatives and friends, who desired to see them start, and embarked in one of Collins' Steamers for Europe. And here we take our leave of them, and also of the reader.

FINIS.