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VOL. 16.
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PUBIJSHED
Every '1’iiesda_i/ Zlforniizg,
A 1-‘E\V RODS “WEST OF THE BRIDGE:
BY
JAIVIES REED.JR-
'_[',E§{fi,[S——’I‘wo Dollars per annum, payable
quarterly: ‘Mail Subscribers in advance. A liberal
discount made to companies.—Any person who wil
bocoine responsible for six papers shall have the
seventh gratis.
lbs. Oriel’s scarlet Cotton balls, for sale low
‘ti by L HUBBELL.
NORVVA LK DISPENSA RY,
No. 6, BURRALIJS BUILDIINGS.
HIS E.-tablishrnent is constantly furnished
, with an extensive assortment of Drugs, filed-
,cini=s, Perfumery. Brushes, Dye Stuffs, Hatters Ar,
,icles, &c., whit,-Er are warranted of good quality,
,.and will be sold wholesale or retail, on reasonable
,tei'ins. Amongst the Articles may be found :-
__Gnm Opium . ,_T,art. Acid. Logwood
,' _ , =Ct".!n)rll6l' Sup. Carb. Soda Iled \'Vood
. -—-—- lllyrrli Antimony Fustic
—— A oes Ciilomel Nic.Wood
_ -—-— Arabic Arsenic Cam. Wood
- Tragacan. Quinine Vcrdigris
.Rochelle Salts Morphine Alcohol
Ersom do Caustic Slrellark
jtxlauber do Carb. lron Oil Vitriol
Gcntian Laudanum Blne Vitiiol
Senna Peregoric l\'itric Acid
Pink Castor Oil Copperas
Stroke Root Olive Oil Alum
Seircka Bals. Copuiva Indigo
Clram. Flowers Fir Nutgalls
Sall'ron Spts. Turpentine Sill-Td|‘li1|'
‘Pearl Barley Oil Spike Hatters’ Jacks
Cream 'I‘ar'.ar Oil Tar Stnp’ng 311151105
.~.Arro\v Root Spts. I‘I¥Jl‘Isll0l'l’) Shot? do
3.iquor'ice l\‘itre T00“! <10
Sassaparilla Lee's Pills WhlleW1\>‘ll <10
Peruvian Bark Hygeaii do I’hila. Porter
Rhubarb Syringes London do
Orange Peel Conklni Salve 553'! I’eU'e
Ising Glass '.l‘irmarinds I’carlash
White Mustard Essential Oils Potash
Squills Essences Sal. Eratus
Sulplier Opodcldoc Castile Soap
Brimstone Aromatic Snuff Jank Bottles
Poland Starch Itch Ointment \-Vhite do
’ lVhite “'21:: Blue do Vials ‘
Bees \Virx Hat lem Oil Tobacco &_SH‘-ill
' _Cocliiiieal British Oil Sponge
,,I\‘Iagll°.Sl8. Soda Powders Httll’s 'I're:ses
'_Ox_g Acid. Seidlitz do Emery
’()iI‘.‘IS0tip I.cincn Syrup S-.vaini’s Pauace-'1
i‘I\’Ol'\V'f'tlI\', Julv I6. '."Jl".I7iD 81. BI.l'l'Li‘}”.
EIFIE.-§.§_.'E‘Ei SSli4J€5liREil}_ _
By the use of the Ilygeian Vegetable Dizz-
vcrsal fllcrlfcincs oft/ie British College
of Ifcalt/1, London.
I IIE above Medicine has received the approba-
tion and recommendation of thousands who
have been cured of Consumption_ Cholera Morbus,
Iufltmatrons, Dyspepsia, Fevers, Ague, Indigesiioii,
Bilious or Nervous Affcctioiis, and all diseases of
the Liver, Yellow Fever, Gout, Rheuinatism. Linn-
ibago, Tic Doloreux Dropsy, St. Vitues’s_Dai1ce,
Epilepsy, Apoplexy, Paralysis, Green sickness,
Small Pox, Mctrslcs. \Vhooping Cough, Scarlet Fe-
ver, Asthma, Jauudice, Gravel, Stone, and all Uri-
nary Obstructions, Fistula, Piles, Strictures, Rup-
tures, Sj philis in all its stages, Constipatetl Bowt-ls,
Woriris, Scurvy, ltchings of the skin. Kings Evil,
and all Cu-aneous Disorders. The Ilygeaian con
viction is, that _M.in is subject to enly our: REAL
Dis i-:Asi:, that is, to the iir.purlt_v ofihe blood, from
whence springs every Complaint that can possibly
assail his complicated frame. For sale by
HORACE O. GAYLORD.
ENUINE H1 GEIAN PILLS.
‘iHE subscriber having been appointed Agent
_,._ in Sang-.ituck for disposing of the above Med-
icine. would ask the privili-gt: of furnishing the Pub-
lic with a remedy for all diseases, viz. The H vgeian
vegetable universal Medicines of the British College
of Health, London. This Medicine has obtained,
and still continues to obtain, the approbation of thou-
sands who have been cured of every complaint to
which the human systerii is snbjcct—but the extensive
use of this medicine has induced the unprinciplecl to
practice every possible deception: it is necessary,
therefore, to inform the Public, that the genuine Hy-
geian Medicines can never be obtained at a Drug
Store, and that the undersigned is the only authoris-
ed agent in Saugatuck. NELSON B. ELLS.
Saugatuck, May 2-3.
A UEf{'1'_-IIN CURE 1"()It’. THE
I '5‘ C If!
G
'9
TIIIS filthy and infectious disorder, be it ever so inveterate-,
may be cured in am: limir’s application by the use of
DUMFRIES‘ OlN'l‘.\IEi\'.I‘ , _
It is unrivalled for the plcasantness, case, expedition, safety.
and certainty, with which it produces a perfect _cure of this
disease. The Ointment is known to be so certain and expe-
ditious in its operation, as to effect acure in on hours appli-
cation only! without any hazard of taktngcold, as the com-
position does not; contain the least particle of, mercury, or
any other dangerous ingredient ; it may be applied \'_VlXil per-
fect safety in the state of pregna.iic_v, and even to clnldrcn at
the breast. , _ _
XEP1‘l’»C£ 37 1-2 cents a box ,£[] with ample direction.-i.
DUMFRIES’ IIIGIILY APPROVED
EYE WA'1‘EI{ I _
TIIIS safe and powerful wash for sore or injlmricri Eyes.
stands prc-eminent among the multitudeof ordinary pre-
parations for this purpose. The most obstinate as well as
the more slight iritlaminatrons of that delicate organ, yield to
this highly approved Ijsye \Vater, which will brace and re-
store the tone of the diseased parts. On recent sore cycs,
the effect. is highly salutary, and in cases of years standing,
the most unexpected relief has been received, after, other
applications of inferior efficacy had failed. Those who use
it pronounce it to be one of the best preparations for those
complaints they ever met with, especially in obstinate cases
of soreness and inflammation. _
Price 25 cents '<:’bo'ttle, with directions.
-—ALSO—
1Ljr"I‘he celebrated CAMBRIAN TOOTII A_ClIE PILLS,
which give immediate relic without the least injury to the
Teeth. On trial this will c found one of the best remedies
for this painful complaint. Price 50 cents abox, withili
rections.
FOR FEDIALES. .
. DR. RELFES’ AROMATIC PILLS
HAVE been long celebrated as a most valuable and effica
_ cious remedy against those general complaints peculiar
to the female portion of society. _They cleanse, purify, anrl
promote a. free and brisk circulation of ’the blood, when he
come sluggish and languid from the afflicting ailments for
ftvhich these Pills are a safe and effectual specific. Cthoy
assist the suspended operations ofthe sanguiferotts system,
.when nature requires it, and rectify the irregular habits of
the unhealthy female, whose sickly and palid countenance
becomes reaniiriated, and frcshens with the natural glow of
restored health. They are atriod and. approved remedy in
obstructions, dcbilily, Ii_i/pocliandria, grccnsickncss, giddiacss, pal-
';n'latinn of the heart, bad digestion, Ioatliinvr affoml, pains _oj the
stomach, shortness afbrcath, upon every Iittle motion, striking
of the it irits and its consequence, a_ilcjccted countenance
and dis Ike for exercise and conversation. They are equally
_conducive to the health of married ladiespcxcept in cases of
pregnancy, or hectic and consumptiveliabits, when they must
not be talicn. But they may be administered to great advan-
tage a. month or more after accouchmi.-nt, for the purpose of
‘cleansing the system and purging those gross humours,
which, when retained,_lay the foundation of numerous'di-
senses, and render the incautious subject unhealthy for life.
They should also be taken by all women from 45 to 50, to
prevent the dangerous ‘disorders consequent ripon that cri-
tical pcriod of female life. They have been further found,
by experience, to aft‘-irdtztpowerful remedy in all hypocliorulrwc,
hysteria, and oapourisli disorders, both in mm and women, whose
nervous system they strengthen and regulate, aid nature in
throwing off those gross and superabundaiulrumours which
reduce melancholy and depression of spirits, renovate the
Ijody, reayjqnate the mind, and diffuse a general c)lrecrfulness
and ola.s,t‘.i(qit.y tthroughout the whole system. 1 rice $1 50 a
wit ircc ions.
bm[(1"_'7 The above valuable Medicines are prepared from the
Original MS. _Recipe of the late Dr. V‘\_'. T. Ooitw/iv, by
T, KIDDER, his Immediate Successor and Sole Proprietor. For
sale at his Counting Room, No. 99, next door to J. KIDDEII s
Drug Store, comer of Court and IIanover.Str_cets, near Con-
cert Hajj’ Boston; and also fornsale by his special appointment
(together with all the valuable Medicuies, as prepared by the
late Dr. Conway,) by
W221) and BUTLER, Druggists. Norwalk; SEYMOUR
JARVIS, and Wu. 8. Woo», Stamford, and Cnosz 81.
MEAD, Greenwich.
'4, Observe that none are genuine without the written
at attire of T. KIDDER, on the outside printed wra per.’
A large dliloainhnado to those who buy to set. again
rsosstvamss, CONN. mnnsssiesr, Nevatasnns-3 5, "sees.
35’ FAC'E‘€PE§biT.
7 Y lllfl t=ubst.riber woiiid inform the inliabiliriits of
Norwalk and its vicinity, that he has taken
the above establisliinent forme.rl_v occupied by S.
Deuick, a little North of the Bridge, wlicre he in-
tends carrying on the business in all its various
branches, viz.: Venetian, Parlor, and Outside Mov-
ing Blinds:
N. B. All kinds of Job work and repairing done
onthe shortest notice, and on the most reasonable
terms. The subscriber respectfully solicits the pa
tronzrge of the Public. JOHN BROIVN.
Nnrrvirlk. Aug. 6. I837’-. 23
BLACEQS Ml ITII ING.
The subscriber has taken the shop
formerly occupied by Pltilo Lloyd, and
inlentls carrying on the btisinrss iir all
its various branches, and hopes by
strict attentirn to business, to riierit a
share ofpuhlic patronage
N. B. V.Vorl< as v ell done and as cheap as at any
other shop in the place. II. SCOITIISLD.
Nortwrlli, October I. ' 40
i»LA€)E§Sl‘tE§'E‘%§El%l€?n
Vifi-’W HE subscriber has built a new S!2op,35 by 25,
_E_ with 4 good fires, and intends carry ing on the
Blacksinatli’s lrusiness. Work of all kinds will he
dnne at a very short notice, and as cheap as at any
other Ebldbllslllnfllll in this place. C. I’AR'l‘IllCK.
N0f\\‘Hll{..Illl\' 15. ll"l-'43. 29
-re ‘ ' '
E-‘O.-*1-.1 tssissc,
A I'LEAS.-\N'i'LY situated, and
vi-ry roiivt-nient built Dwelling
House, and an Acre of Good Laird
adjoining, with fine Fruit, and other
convenicircies, situated a few rods
abovetlte Oltl \'Vell School House, and near the
Mi-tlizdist Mi-etingllouse. The House is iir good
repair, and will be sold cheap. For further partic-
ulars enquire ot‘ Cii.ini.i:s M.ti.i.oitv.
Norualk, July 16. I832.
, OR SALE ORTO LEASE FUR ONE OR
‘ IIIORE YI7.-AR.S—-A Cr)IIV(:tIlt;‘flI (l\VOlllllgIl(‘tllS(‘
nearly now, barn and other out buildings, together
with about two acres of land. on which is a young
orchard of selected apple and other fruit trees, a good
garden. Src. pleasantly situated on the East side of
Five Mile River harbour, in Norwalk--it being the
late residence of the SllI)>‘Cl'lll€|'. For terms, which
will be reasonable, apply to David Lockwood, near
the premises, or iotlic snbscrilter in New Canaan.
Feb. 9th. I832 . Eli-\S'fUS SEEIA’. n7tf
E*‘.:§E‘€’tl'"'v’il 95%‘.-‘.-.Eil-252.
AT A GEE.-\'I‘ BARGAIN.
Y5? I-IE sul=scriber offers for sale his valuable
I Farm, situate in Norwalk, about 2 miles west
the Bridge, and the same distance from Five Mile
River Landing; said Fat-in consists or about 150
Acres, suitably divided into Meadow, Plow, Pasture
and VVood Land.—-On the same is a Two Story
Du clling House large Barn, &c.. it is well wa.eretl,
and will be sold at a great bargain, if application is
made soon. For terms, apply to Charles lsaiics, at
Norwalk, or of the subscrider on the premises.
Norwallt, July 1, I833. l\'A'I‘IIAN NASII. 3nt27
3
T0 COIVEB EIANUFAQTUEE -4 S
_q ERDIN.-‘Ii\'I) L. WILSEY haviiig formed a
Copai'tnei'ship uith .IOSEI’I'I T. \\"IIi'I'E, the
busin ss will hci'caf=ci‘ be candttclcd uu.ler the firm
of l*‘cru'inand L. \Vilsey fit (.10.. at I’\’O. 2 Cedar st.
and at the old stand No. 33 Fulton st. To manu-
fticturers disposed to consiggn Combs for stile on
coinmission, the tiirdcrsigiietl viould respectfully
recommend tlicmsslves as possessing extensive-
ly every requisite advantage for transacting such
business. Combs forwarded to the subscriber at
I '1 ' .
i\o. 2 cedar st.,for sale after the first of March,
will receive par-ticultir attention, and in all cases the
consignor may rely upon prompt and correct returns.
Fcunisaxn L. WiLsi«:it oi: Co.
New York. Feb. 20, 1833. ]];f
CARRIAGE l‘tEAI{ING.
AMMIS Si. COLLINS respectfully inform the
citizens of l\’orwalk and the public generally,
that they have taken the well known stand forinerly
occupied by Johnson 8i. Williams, as a carriagesliop,
where all orders in that line of business will be
thankfully received and pnnctually attended to. The
subscribers flatter tlicinselves that they shall be able
to give entire satisfaction to all who favor them with
their custom, and therefore solicit a share ofthe pub-
lic patronage. \VlLLIAM C. SAMMIS.
' AMBROSE COLLINS
N. B. A LL kinds of Iron work done at the short-
est Notice. l\'orwalk, Jan. 1. I833. 1
DAY, VENABLES dz; TAYLOR.
IRE PROOF EAR'I‘IIENVVARE, mariufac
turers, L’0l'\Vtill(. Conir.——'I‘be subscribers rec
omtncnd the above with confidence and particularly
such rrticles as are for baking by the fire. The
ware has been known in the market over two vi-ars.
In I831 they received the preinium from the. New
York Institute, at their annual fair. Since then they
have tirade cxtensive iuiproveinents in tho putteyy,
The article may be seen in the roar of the old red
\- are factory atUldVVell.near the steam boat landing,
or at 38 Pick Slip, New York. All orders punctu-
ally attended to and the u are carefully packed for
transportation. Articles will be made to pattern. and
that of an inferior quality, one third less in price.
Nnrwallt, Sept. IO. 3m37
’I‘AIL0Ir’.I?32'G.
YEW HE subscriber has just returned from N. York
with a considerable addition to his for niei'
stock. He is prepared and is desirous to give sat-
isfaction to those who will f1ivorhi.n with their pat-
ronage. Iie has now a good assortment of cassi-
meres and vestings, together with a quantity of
stocks, collars, bosoins, and ii general assoi'tmei.t of
trimmirigs. His work will be done in the bsst irrati-
ner and most fashionable style.
Old VVe|l, Sept. l6- CHAS. M. KNAPP. 38
HIRAIVI I1't()Y'I‘., 31*‘ ""ClHAN'I‘ TAILOR
1.11%
IVc‘st,siile of the l3rz’(Ig‘e, Stir/grzfiic/t‘.
VEIIE Subscriber has just returned from New
. York with a general assortment of‘ Cloths,
Casstmeres, Satinnets, Vcstings, t"\'c. which is offer-
ed to the public as cheap as can be purchased at
any,0ther Establislrnreizt in the Country. The fol-
lowing conipiise a part, viz. super black, blue,
brown, olive, green and mix’t broatlcloths, black.
blue, and striped cassiniercs, blue, drab, blark inixt,
and Adam’s mix’! satinneis, of asnpericr quality,
plain and striped rnoleskius, wide. and narrow cord,
fancy do. Vcstings—-black and brown figured silk
V"35ll"g-‘-1 filacit satin faced do. (it good article) figur-
cd silk and linen do, black silk and tabby volt-ct,
plain and figured buff Marseilles, tvhitc antl light
figured do, white figured Valencia suspenders of’ all
descriptions, stocks, collars, cravats. and pocket
haiidkerclriefs of every description, together with a
general assortment of trimmings. . B. Tailoring
will be done tn tlr'- best and most faishionahle stvle.
The latest New-York fashions received f|ll?ll‘Ic‘rly.
An assortment of i'eady-inatle Clothing kept con-
stantly on hand, anti for sale cheap, by
Saugatnck. April lfith, 1833. H. I-IOYT.
"OA H. S BAILY, tenders his acknowledgincnts
to his friends and the public for past favors in
his busini sis. and solicits a continuance of tliein.—
Having ernployeil a first rate workinaii to ta/re cl-iargi:
ofhis workshop, he is safe in saying that his work will
be done as well as the bust, His present arrange-
ment makes it necessary that his old accounts should
be settled immediately without further notice. Want-
fid. I0 employ for the season ayoung woman, by the
week, who understands making pantuloons and vests,
and to live in his family. A good workman will
meet with steady employ.’ l\'.B. A new stile of Stocks
just received and for sirld very cheap.
the real Goats lrtiir and imitirtionL'nbmlets.lasli-
ionable colors. Also, a general assortment of Broad
Cloths ofovcry qua!iiy,and it great variety of colors.
for sale very cliea r b
Sept. 2-1. MIDDLEBROOK 61. MORRIS,
Al\IBLE'1‘,—Jtist rec'd, it few pieces of
'.I‘H'§1lGREEN PET? IIJOAT.
A GERMAN ANECDOTE FOUNDED ON FACTS.
(From the French of Jlliidanie De Gc7il.".s- )
VALcotiu, a young man highly distin-
guislied for his unilerstaridirrg and prnbity,
travelling towards the north in the autumn
ofI695, rested a short time at Brcslau. Be-
ing fttrnislied with l‘GcOmrI1€l|(l:itlt)tlS to a
merchant in that town, trained Molteii, he
waited on that gentleman and presented
him his letters. Mr. Molten was about
forty two years of age ; and joined to much
natural sense a great degree of origiiiality
of cliaracter, possessing with extreme good
nature, a feeling and generous soul. In the
course of his life be had met with inairy
kiiaves and fools, he had, also, met ‘with
many who were as much their reverse: and
though, in general, be was a sceptic, yet he
has not a tnisanthropc—-lie believed in the
existence of virttie. IIis aversion for every
kind of affection had such an effect on his
inanrier, its at first sight to repel and dis-
gust. His air was freezing; his time se-
vere: and, not uirfreqtiently even riidc.——
Being naturally a man of observation, he
said in general, those were to be tlistrtistctl
whose inanners were affected, and who
make a parade oftheir feelings, and being
studious ofslittnuing every thing which bore
the smallest semblance of falseliootl or af-
fecttition, he usually fell into the contrirry
extreme ; often wanting common politeness,
his openness soinctiincs dcgeiierating into
rutlcncss.
The figure of Valconr, and certain pale-
ness of countenaiice, joined with softness
offeatures, iiiterested Molton at once in his
favor. “ W'licn my friend gave you this
letter,’ said he to Valcour, ‘did he commu-
nicate to you its contents 7.’ ‘ No, sir; who
thouglit it rather air odd question: I have
not read it. It was sent to me scaled, as
you see it, at the inomcnt of my departure,
but may I presume to inquire, if it contains
any thing that need to surprise you '3’-——‘Nt:-t
at all : it was merely curiosity. Do you in-
tend remuiiiing airy time at Breslau ?—
‘Abouta weck.——‘My friend informs me
you are travelling for your he-altlt.’—‘I am ;
it is not such as I wish,’ Do you labor titr-
der any particular disease ?’—notliing very
particular, some hcadnclics.’
Valcour, weary of these interrogatories,
uttered his last reply with a tone of impa-
tience which excessively pleased Molteit ;
who was highly clcliglited with the silence
preserved as to his grieffor the loss of his
hrotlier. ‘Sir,’ said Molten, with looks of
the titinost ('licerfttlncss, Ircqticst you to
consider this house as your own, and, from
this day, to do me the honor ofdining with
me whenever you have no piti".icul'.tr cri-
gagements.’ -
Valour having accepted the invitation,
accompanied him to the drawing room.-—
Thcre they found his lady, who was onl_v
twenty years of age and who, to an agreea-
ble figure, and it handsome face joined a
mild and timid deportinciit. She was sur-
rounded by three infnnts, beautiful as cher-
ubs. Valcour cliartned with this picture,
contemplated it in silence. That be ex-
pressed no trivial remaik on the subject,
liighteiied him in Moltou’s t-stcem.
After dinner, a lively conversation was
supported by the two gentlcnien, who were
mutually pleased with each other. Madatn
Molten, independent of her natural timidity
ofreriiaining silent, as she did not under-
stand the French language, in which they
couversed. It was 0 iident that she tender-
ly loved her husband ; but, at the same time,
her respect for him bordered very closely
on fear, in the opinion of those who knew
not that her excessive deference was the re-
sult of the highest vencration, respect and
gratitude.
Two days after Valcoui"s arrival, Molten
took him to his country seat, where he was
amazingly struck with the portrait of a
beautiful woman. This, Molten informed
him, was a sisterwlioin he had the misfor-
tune to loose. Valcour sighed and turned
away his head. ‘Have you any brother’!
said Molten. To this question Valcotii',repli-
ed simply by an almost inarticul:rte—‘No !’
going directly to the window, which he Itas-
tily opencd.-—Molten, whose heart Valcour
had completely gained, instantly changed
the conversation—‘To morrow,’ said he,
‘will be my birth day.’ My wi c on this
occasion always gives it little entertainment
at this house, to which I admit none but my
iriostitrtimate friends: that is to say three
persons, who will be here, this evening.—
Do mctlie favor to rem:-tin with us till the
day after to-marrow.’ Valcour consented;
and this little society soon assembling, they
cliatted sociably fora while ; they played at
whist; suppcd, and, about eleven o’clock
retired to rest.
The riext inorning at nine, thcy1'c-as-
sembled in the parlor to breakfast. Mad-
am Molten appeared with her cliildrcir ; the
little ones presented nosegays to their father
while he, advancing towards his wife, re-
garcletl her with expressions of sentiment
and tenderness which Valcour had ne_vei'
noticed in his countcnace. But what inore
parclicularly excited Valcoui"s attention,
was the strange dress in which Madam ap-
pearcd. Her beirutiful light hair was elu-
g--.rntl_v plaitetl, and turned up over her head
fastened with a white ribbiind, with 11 smart
violet colored velvet spencer; her neck was
ornarnciited with a rich chain of gold, and
a superb necklace of fine pearls; bttt with
all this splendid decoration, she wore an
old Grccii Petticoat, of coarse woolen stuff,
in which at least half a dozen holes had
been patched with pieces of as many difi’er-
ent colors. _
In contemplating this iiingtrlar costume,
Valcour felt the more astonishment as the
rest ofthe company beheld it withotit any
sensation of surprise. He had hitherto seen
Madam Molten perfectly well dressed ; and
could not penetrate the motive which had
induced her to disguise herself by the as-
sumption of such a gala dress. However,’
as’:
not d::eming it prudent to lri1zai'il an inqtiir_\
on that subject, the day passed away with-
out his r'eceivié:g the smallest cxplairation
of such it whimsical appearance. He only
observed that during the clay Molten appear-
ed with less severe reserve than usual, and
lteptiléis eyes pcrfcctly fixed on his wife.——
At length w hen, supper was over,t.he weatli-
cr being very cold, they all got round thi-
stove, when Molten addressing liiinselfto
Valcour, said-‘I greatly zidiriirctl your dis-
cretion, and you must ackiiotvlt-dge, that
the G7'(.'(’7Z Petticoat has in some de,«_v‘i'cc ex-
cited your ctii":osity'!’——‘It has, I cnzifcss,’
said Valcour, ‘and, I assure you that by
first mentioning it you afford me much rc-
licf.’ Ali !’ i'oplicd Molten, ‘if you saw it
with my eyes how dear to you would be
that petticoat? Ii).t—fcr it was thus he
named his v-'ife—‘is with me al=.va_vs lovely,
but in that petticoat how interesting, how
beautiful she is. In uttering these words
the eyes of Molten filled with tears ; and
Valcour felt greatly izffcctcil. The friends
of Molten ttr«_rctl him to relate his history to
Valcottr. ‘Most willingly,’ said he, look-
ing at him. ‘ You are worthy to hear it;
for you have a susceptible heart.’ ‘llotv
know you that?’ said Valcour sinilingr. ‘I
do know it, said Molten; and since you
desire it, I will relate my story: the tiara-
tivc will not in the least embarrass my rvife,
who does not uutlcrstaricl 21 word of French.’
Valcour, on this, drew his chair nearer to
Molten, and Ida, taltiug her work-bag, em-
ployed lierselfwitli knitting. After :i ino-
inent’s silence, Molten thus bc-gait his rc-
cital :—
About five years since, at the bcgiiining
of summer, business obliged me to take it
journey to Bcrliii. I was then it bachelor.
A few days after my arrival, I Iwcaitfiistctl
one morning very early at it colii-e-ltotisc.
\Vlrilc tvaititig for my chocolate, I ordcrcil
a pipe; and placing inysclfin the corner of
tlieroom where I was quite alone, lregaii to
smoke. This was on it Sunday. In tibout
a quarter of an hour, it girl not more than
sixteen, and fresh as arose, I)I'()tl,|_"lll’. me my
ln'eitkfast.——-Site had :1 modest until timid air,
which greatly interested me. Casting her
eyes down, she placed my bi'ealtf:tst on the
table without looking at me. ‘ I imagine,’
said I, ‘that you have not lived here long!
‘No, sir; Ilivcd, for two months, before I
came here, with and excellent lady !’ Here
the young creature with difiiculty suppress-
ed it starting tear. ‘On wltat account,’ said
I, ‘did you quit so good a lady '!-—‘I3ecatisc
she died sttddcnly ?’ On saying these words,
she turned away and left me, wiping her
eyes.’
Just at that moment a poor woman tap-
ped gently at the glass door of the room
which opened into the street. Tlic girl
turned about; and seeing the woman, ran
to the door, which she half openctl. Per-
ceiving that she was it begger, very bigwitli
child, and secured much fatigued, she gave
her some money ; asked her to rest herself;
took hcr kindly by the hand, and led her to
:1 chair as distant as possible from that part
of the room where I was sitting. She then
fetched hcr sortie bread, and entered into
conversation with lrer.—-—'I‘he poor woinaii
told her that she was on the point of laying
in, and that she was in want of every neces-
sary for her child. She particularly lamen-
ted tlic want ofa petticoat, hers lieiirg mis-
erably in tatters. ‘O dear!’ said the girl,
my mistress has I don’t know how tnany;
I will ask her to give oiic.—\‘t7-nit here till I
come back.’ Away she ran, but she was
absent near it quarter ofziii hotir; and when
she came back, she was littlfuiidresscd ; for
she had taken offhcr Sunday dress, it new
printed calico petticoat, which I _pci'ccivcd
folded tip under her arm. She wore only
the body ofagown, with her under petticoat
which was old and full of patches; and is,
in fact the identical grren pcfticoat that has
so inticli excited your zistoiiislrineiit !
Valcour, at this part of Moltcn’s story,
feeling strongly interested, turned it ten-
der look towards the lady, who blushed
while she smiled; for she perceived that her
husband was speaking of herself. Molten
continued his narrative.——
‘Nothing,’ said he, ‘contributes to the
embellishment of a liandsome face more
than a benevolent soul. The young girl,
whom I had, in her Sunday dress, incrcly
thought pretty, appeared to me an aiigelic
creature, in the old gr4:cn.pei.'tic0at.’ Going
up to the \voinaii——‘I:I'ei‘e,’ said she, ‘is a
petticoat for you.’ But this petticoat is your
own,’ cried the woman ; and you had it on
just irow.’ ‘ Take it nevertliclcss.’ ‘Your
mistress then, has refused to give me one?’
‘She has, indeed: but take this.’ ‘It dis-
tresses me to strip you of it.’ ‘I give it
most clieerfttlly !’ ‘God will, I trust, re-
ward your charity! ‘Vt-'liei'e do you live I’
in ‘Willianr street, nextdoor to the Groce.i"s.’
‘It is well ; when I have time, Iwill cotnc
and see you ; btit go away now, for my
mistress
‘I lost not a word of this dialogue, though
the girl carried it on in a whisper. I pre-
tended to be stnoking attire time, without
appearing to take any notice of wliat wits
passing between tliom.—'I'lie poor woman
deptirtcd, taking with her the printed petti-
coat ; and, at the same instant, the mistress
rnade her appearance. She was loaded
with strings of pearls, and a handsome
robe, with a great gold clinic. round her
neck. She had a sullen cast of counte-
riar'ice',,and an insolcnt air of importance.
The girl. perceiving her mistress,.attenrpted
to get away by another door; ‘butsbe ‘call-
ed ber back, and giving some directions,
soon fixed her, eyes on the green ]16iti00at-
‘VVhat have you there I’ Said she in 11
shrill note: ‘Is that adress_ for Sunday!
God forgive me! you are quite uirdrcssed.
Pray, what is the meaning of this ; just at
the time, too, when you might expect the
hotise firll of company? Are you mad I
Will you give me no answer? ‘Madam !’
‘Well,’ Modern l’ imitating lief--’Wll_V have
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you taken off your clothes’!
‘‘Well, go on! what does all this mean?’
Each of these questions was pronounced by
the mistress with increitsiiig animation ;
and, raising her voice in proportion; the
poor girl, certainly clislconcertcd, rein-miner!
motionless and silent. Her mistress loos-
ing all patience, advanced towards her,
and giving her a box on the c:rr——‘]diot!
go and dress yourself agzrirr !’ ‘My _dt,-at-'
*‘lad:rn'-,’ said the poor li 'le thing, ‘lllnt is
not in my power.’ ‘I-low, satict-box !’
‘I*'oi'givc inc Matlnin, but I have given
away my calico peiticout; and I have only
this left.’ “rVliat nonsense is that! you
s:-incy, brazen faced, imputlerit liar.’
I could no longer contain niyst-lf:—_——‘Slie.
does not advance any falsehood,‘ said I, ad-
<li't-.-ssitig myself to the lady. ‘She had corri-
passion on a poor wrctcli who is ready to
lie in, and gave her the petticoat; an actof
lrttiriaiiity, which surely, Miidiiin, you (:__tll)ll0I
t,li.~:appi‘ove ! VVoultl not you have done the
same ymirself?’ This question ariiinatcd the
countennnce of the mistress; not with that
lovely ci'imsoir stili’usi:)n, which gives inno-
cencc an incxpt'cs:~:ilile cliitrin ; but with that
fiery scarlet color which is occasioned by
passion, and proves such an enemy to the
foiriitlc face. ‘Oh as for that,’ said she, ‘we
all have poor people enough of our own to
attend to :—nnd I am not weak enough to
give my charity to beggars! As for you,
Miss !’ ttiriiiug to the girl, ‘you may look out
for anotlicr place. (So, make tip your butt-
dle ofrags, and set off directly !
The girl went away without making any
reply. Another servant now cotniiig in, I
rose up and went out: but repaired only to
at iii-.iglil)orir'ig walk, where I stationed iny-
sclf on :1 bench. In about a quarter of an
hour, the girl appeared with it small bundle
under lltél‘ arm, and seemed iiitcittliirg to
cross the walk in wliicli I was seated, I rose
up : and meeting her, she looked soriicwlriit
stii'pi'isetl at seeing me again. I accosted
her, lim'.'cvcr', and asked where she was go-
ing’! ‘To ii fi-icuil,’ she replied, ‘whom I
shall beg to find me another place.’ ‘I will
undertake to do that,’ said I ; ‘follow ff]t’.’.—-
‘llut, sir! you do not know me !’ ‘I do, per
fectly.’ I wish, sir, to serve only it lady!’
‘I will hear all you have to say presently;
but now I tellyoti follow me.’ Slie-complied;
tliotigli evidently with great relt'.ctancc.-—-
When she l'€2tCll(‘(.l my house, which was
undcrthe lime trees, she said—‘Docs the la-
dy live here, sir 7.’ ‘No, but I do.’ ‘But, sir!
you know I mean only to rccoinineiid
yott to my landlady.’ In short I conducted
her to the apptirtinciits ofiny liindlady, whom
I rcqiic:-‘toil to lodge and board her, adding
that I would be :itiswor:rl>le for the expense.
The next morning,I desired the girl to be
itifomicd that I wished to speak with her.
She entire, liziving first questioned the land-
lzitly as to my cliaracter and intentions,wliicli
sec-med satisfactory. I then tirade her sit
down, and otir conversation was a long one.
She informed me that her name was Ida-
that having lost her parents in her cr:1tllc,she
had been placed in the Orphan house, where
she. resided till she went into the service of
an old lady, with whom she reinaiiictl as
long as her mistress livcd—and tlrat after
her dccease, she had found an asylum, for
some months, with an honest seamstress of
her acqttaiiitance, with whom she continued
till the apprehension of being a burden to
her friend indiiced her to enter into the ser-
vice oftlrc mistressofthe coffee-house; from
which, at the end of five days she had bcetr
disclizrrgctl, asl had witnessed.
‘VVell, ltlii,’ said I, ‘will you live with me?’
‘Ali ! Sir,’ replied she, ‘if yott were 23. lady,
or even an elderly gentleman ‘But, Ida,
I am near thirty seven years of age, old e-
nough, surely, to be your father, and I will
be one to you.’ ‘Sir, I can positively serve
no one bu_t a lady.’ "Well, we will resume
this conversation at airotlier time. In the
mean time accept of this trifle to by yourself
some clothes; but above all, never part with
this green peéticoat, wlrich I must insist on
your promising rue always to- preserve.’—
‘Sir, you are certainly jcsting.’ ‘Not in the
least: I only require from you religiously to
keep this petticoat.’ \Vitlt these words, I
put in her hands a purse containing teir gold-
cn Fredci'ics, and dismissed her.
I seated m_vs.clf at the desk, and had been
writing a few initiates when Ida rc-appeai'-
ed with the purse in her hand which I had
just given her. Advancing with a timid look,
she laid the purse on the table; saying‘ at
the same time, ‘As it is not possible, sir, that
you could intend to g:-\,ivc me so large :1 sum,
I have brought it back.’ ‘\‘/by notpossible I’
said I. ‘It is too much, Sir—and I have not
done any tliing to deserve it.’ ‘Ida, take the
mone_v, and do not interrupt me. I am wri-
ting letters of business.’ ‘indeed, sir, it is
too much ! it is not nattirzil.’ ‘How, not nat-
ural I’ ‘It is because, ’ ‘liccause what’!
You blush, and so you ouglit, for" I fancy
you have some bird thoughts in your licad !’
*0 no, sir, I assure you.’ ‘Ida, listen to me
——I feel myself much interested in your wel-
fare, because you appear to me a very good
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the justice not, to suspect me before I give
you cause, of being a seducer of innocence,
and consequeritly ascoundrel.' .‘Good God,
sir l’. ‘Well, then take back this purse, and
leave me.’ ‘But, sir, perhaps you gt}/e me
this money under an idea that I shall enter
into your service ; and ’ ‘NO, I (10 _"0l
mean by this to eirgage you in my service,
and you are perfectly free, and at liberty to
quit the house this instant, if it be your wish.’
‘Oh _l sir,"you are so good, that I trust my-
selfentirely to you, and most willingly will
I remain here while you reside at Berlin. I
request to be allowed to wait on you, to keep
your apartincnts in order, and to.do what-
ever work you may choose to command me.’
‘Yoti are very good, Ida ; I will ring when I
want you again.’ ‘Will you permit me, sir,
to go out for about an hour and a half?’
‘l'lIost willingly, but where do,yuti, warittn
‘illntltl m l’——
.this intelligence to her.’
‘Y0!’ ’-“‘}Y 90-’ On hearing this she was
much aflcctcd, anzl taking the ptirse shs
Went Irastily out ofthe room. ,
1 directly ordcretl a servant of the. house
I0 f0ll0W her at it distance, and, without be-
ing observed, return and bring me anac-
courrt of what she had done. The servant
came in a few minutes after Ida : and told
me‘tli:‘.t she had first gone to Ylrilliiiirr st.
and entered a, house next to the grocei"s. I
immediately judged that she had been at ,1
poor \voman’s. She iifterwards ptirclrused
several little articles at different shops. 1:
was now about ten in the inoriiing, and I
inimediately went to the poor woman, whom
I iiitei’i'ogatetl closely respecting her visitor‘.
I was greatly affected on learning that the
generous girl had _)_'lVl.‘.ll her four I"i'etlerics.
Being cxtrcincly solicitous to know more a-
bout this interesting young creziturc, I went
to the. Orphan lrotisc, where every part; qt‘
lierstory was confirmed by the people, who
drew a pathetic picture of her conduct and
chirractcr.
At my return lorclcrcd it dinner; at which
I was attended by Ida, whom I beheld with
an increased interest. As she had mention-
ed the name of her seamstress, I einplovcti
my landlady to find her out, and procureime
some further information respecting Idu.—-
At her return, she told me, that the woman,
during the time. Ida liv-3-d with her, had full-
en sick, and lllfll.ILl.'.l. had nursed her, work-
ed for her, and even piirtctl with her wear-
jng appariel to procure her it little inoricy.
fire last circumstance the woman had
not .;iisco'.-‘cred till within these few days ;
and had now actually ptit into the hands of
the lanllady some part ofilie sum with which
this girl had then supplicdlicr.
Five or six days after, I acqtiaiiitt-cl Ida
that having settled my all’.-iirs, I should im-
rncdiately iettirn to Bresiaii. On lie:-iriiig
this she burst into tears. ‘Ida,’ said 1, ‘why
do you weep ?’ ‘I should he very ungrateful,
sir,’ she replied, ‘if I could see you ilepart
without feeling some sorrow.’ ‘Ida, I am
worthy ofyour confitlence: open your heart
to me, for I-.\visl1, before I go, to see you es-
tablished in life, and will give you a portion.
Tell me, then, ifyou have an IElCllll£ttlt)l'l for
any particular person, and I will set: you
married before I go I’ ‘No, sir, I liavo not
yet thought, of inarriizge ; nor liavel form-
ed the smallest acquaiiitance with any young
man.’ ‘Rccollect yourself, Ida.’ ‘Sir, I
speak the truth.’ “What, has no one sotiglii:
your company '2’ ‘Nozitr, sir.’ ‘I will find
you it husband.’ ‘O l no, sir, I entrcat you !’
‘W'cll, then, willtyou rcinain with inc, and
go to Bro;-slati I’ ‘Yes, sir.-for I respect you
as iny father.’ ‘And I love you, because you
_do good as it ought to be done. wi'.lrotit-van- 7
ity or ostentatioir.’ ‘I wish to be the [)3.l'tflCI‘
of your benevolent actions, Ida ; I therefore
desire you to inform. tliepoor tvoirran in
V‘Villiain Street, that she may clcpcntl on
receiving airnttally the stint of twelve "Fred-
ericks: the bond of which, I shall put into
her hands before I quit Berlin.’ ‘Oh! sir,’
said Ida, clasping her hands in the most ox-
pressive manner, ‘Oh! suffer me to leave
you, that I may itrstantly coniiuuiiicatc
A-.iid, waiting my
reply, she left the room. 4
The second day after this, the woman
was delivered of a girl, which I held at the
baptismal font, accompanied by Ida. I gave
Ida the satisfaction of presenting to the mo-
ther, a small sum of money, togctlier with
the bond that I promised, properly drawn up
and executed. On returning to m_v »lodg'-
ings, Ida was astoriislied at finding in her
apartment a large trunk cont:-_i'ning tr quan-
tity of linen clothes and lace, fit for a lady,
with an open box that held a few jewels,
and a liundrcd golden Frcdericks. - Slie
sought for the l=indlatl_v, to ask why all these
title things liutl been placed in lierclizimber,
and was tnld‘,_that she only knew they had
been left there by my ordc-r.._ ‘..Itt.E‘l2 at this
moment Iliad sent. for her. On cominglo
me she made the same inquiry. I answer-
ed, ‘Tliey are all for you.’ ‘For me, sir I
‘Yes, belong to you.’ ‘Fine clothes, jewels,
and money_ !’ ‘I repeat, every thing which I
have caused to be placediri yottiirooin is for
yourself.’ ‘And what use can I put them to?
a poor servant like me, to be so tlecorated ;
what would people tl'ri_nl< ofit? A h ! sir, you
do this to try me.’ “lot in the‘ least ;.-I de-
test trials,-—t'ncy imply distrust.’ ‘ Wltitt then
is your idea I,’ _“\Vliat is yours '!’——yoti are
afraid to ans,i.vcr_.. Ah ! Ida, you have again
had bad tliotiglits in your head.’ ‘No, not
now, sir, I have too much respect for you.
But I cannot think you are serious.’ ‘I .gi'v_e
you my word that you are_niis.taken.’ ‘I can-
not, sir—-—it ,is. llllpl')SSlI)l(!—I cannot take
theta.’ ‘I will not be refused, Ida, I.Sl‘lal.l.
look on it as an injurious suspicion, 'IllSI6=_1LI
of which I rnerit your esteem and confi-
dence.’ ‘Ah! sir, God knows that I honor
you ; and, from the bottom of my soul l-
Convince me ofit then.’ ‘How shall I, sir I’
‘By accepting my person, which you may
safely do, for my iiitciitioiis are upriglit and
honorable.’ ‘I will obey you, sir, but you
mtist not insist on my wearing these fine
.‘
girl ; and on your part, you ought to do me jewels and clothes!’ ‘Lxcttse nro, you must,
and what is more, I must request you to re-
tire to your cliainlier, aiicl there_.dress. your-
self immecliate_ly'in the liansoinest of the
dresses. F’or'-get not to put on the necklace
and earrings ; after which you must return,
for at nine o’cloclt, we are to sup together.’
‘My God, sir !’ ‘Not another word, Ida, you
intist go.’ -, -.
1 uttered this in such a tone, that Ida.
without hesitation left me. .It was now 7
o’clock. in the evening, and lraving request-
ed the company of two of nry friends, they
came about 8, and I acquainted them Willi
my future intentions. Soon after my :land-
lady and the sezintstress appeared, but with
oirt any information of my de__sigus,. I now
sent for Ida. When she oameit was citri-
head bashfully hung down ; tr smile on her:
lips, tears» in her eyes ; her cheeks deeply
go '3’ ‘I want to purchase a few ur‘ticles, sir.’
crimsoned’; and incumbered with herliaiidg
ous to see her dressed..lik_e a lady, with her '
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