_ Number 123, New Series.
THE NORWALK oAzE'i‘TErL_
IS PUBLISHED
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
‘ B Y
James Reed, Jr.
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' For Sale.— The
, ofi'ers for sale his iioriiestead. con-
-‘ sistinrr of about 6 acres of first rate
-‘llln(l'. with.a good Dwelling [louse
recently built. standing thereon. situated "a few
rods below the dwelling of Mr Jo.-‘iali Raymorid,
on the road leading to Gre-gor_v’s Point. so called.
It is a good locatioriftilr a tiiech:itiic.aiitl the pro-
erty will he sold low’. Ifit is not disposed ofat
private sale before the 15th day March next. it
will then be offered at Public Auctiori. ht 2
o'clock P. M., on the premises. For further
information, call on I-Iuhbell Co. or the sub-
subscriber
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OFFICE WEST SIDE THE BRi..no_s—ovER HOYT's grog};
NonwALK, Ct. wEn.vEsnAY, MARCH 23,’ 1342
WITH A LOCK OF HAIR. ,l
Go to ht=r breast my envied curl!
And if the way be cold and wet,
Cling tothe bed of liquid pearl, ,
Whose fragrant warmth breathes o'er yott yet‘.
T’will swell around each silken ring. ' ',
As when my temples throbb’d above; ‘
And truants! when you closestcling,
Tell her you grew on thoughts of love.
Oh. wildly envied! you will lie.
Upon that couch of may snow,
\Vhile passionately fast will fly.
'I‘ho warm transparent vein below.
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;V,__oln1ne IIV.—Nulnbor 12,
deepest, they used to select the most danger-
ous spots ; and often, while they were think-
ing only ofthe sweet creature beneath, they
made a mis step and found themselves in the
arms oftheir destroyer. This stream I say
had flowed on for years, and though almost
_cvt:ry one wept the loss of some dear friend
‘yet _no one everthought ofany way to guard
adatnst a repetition of the calaniitv.
he used to charge the poor fellows to be care-
ful, for be was it man of some mercy. He
told lftobin Guzzle one day as he was letting
him In. ' Now Robin, keep a sharp eye that
you don‘t go too deep, else you'll go to the
dcvil and I shall lose my four pence hap-
ppnyll ..
Thus things went on. Theigood people
made great efforts to keep Rum River shut
A! lost. however. the good people of the
l_ d through which this fearful stream ran
with its torrent ofdeatb. began to open their
up, and for a year were pretty successful,
andumany a discontented man moved away
into; the next county, where Rum River
was out of sight, and when he reached the
Pit. three penis of laughter arose that could
be heard for miles around. It was evgn
said by some, that their saw a horrible black
creature with a long barbed tail, and horn:
and eyes like flashes of fire, leaping from
rock to rock, as "poor Millstone was dashed
down the stream; and one who happened to
stand near the pit. verily avcred that he
saw fifty such creatures jump clear out of
the pit to get hold of the poor fellow as he
came in. This must. however, be it mistake
as the minister and Mr, Teetotle stood near
by when he went down, and saw no such
thing.
‘When the next year came round, there
had been so many ofthe rum party swept
away, and above all, Nether Millstone, and
so abiding an impression had the awful scene
“fill? P"’-Ccedlntt year made it on the com,
munity, that a vote was passe by on- g....._
mensc majority. to build over again. and
higher and stronger. and tighter. the fence
that shut up Rum River, and to appoint
some twenty vigilant men to take special
care that not it man climbed over or crawlcd
through, either between the rails or under
was free as any brook. with no fence what-
ever to keep off man or pig. But before
the and ofthe year the Rom River folks be-
came very clanrorous. rind it was evident that
when the people of the countrv‘ came togeth-
or to make laws at the beginning of the next
year. a great effort would be made to have
".h'e"fence all torn nwti.y,.. and Rum River as
free ofaccess as the church or the. street.
At last the day came and the people were
all assembled. Mr. Teetotal made an excel-
lent speech and presented some astounding
facts. Mr. ’I‘avc-rner 3_a_id over again his
speech of the year before, aboutfanatics and
ultraists. But the great orator of the day
eyes upon its true character. They were at
l'qst,:\\'alte to the evil, and benevolence be-
ganrto task itselfto find a remedy. The
pu}‘lic mind was addressed by the pijcss and
tit-S orator. and the awful conscqtieiices of
frequenting the vicinity of the stream, and
tibive all of bathing in its waters, were
strongly depicted. Good men united in pub-.
liclresolutioiis never to touch the accursed
wfters thetnst-lvcs, and to use all means in
thlir power to keep others away. These
eff rts accomplished at vast deal of good, and
hal the effect to draw the line very distinct-
ly between the enemies and the friends of
Ruin River.
scribe.-r. S’l'l-IPHEN SAUNDERS.
Norwalk. Febrriarv 7th. 1842.
DAVVSON’S
elebrated Cough Candy 2 Com-
pounded,froui several of the most approved
Medicinal Roots and Herbs. for the cure of
Coughs. Colds. Influenza. Hooping Cotigh. and
in short, for the relief ofall diseases aflcctingthe
pulmonary Ol',l1tlllS. It has been a tlesideratum
with the proprietor fora long time to furnish the
public with a safe. sure. and at the same time,
a perfectly harmless remedy for the aleviatinn
and ctire of the various diseases effecting the
lungs and adjacent organs. and from the exteri-
sive patronage whiclr he has received since the
in advance——at the end of the year $2 00
Companiesof-5 or more receiving their
papers by mail. if paid in advance $1 50
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
For one square, or 16 lines, 3 weeks, 31 00
Each following insertion, 20
E(cCut0t"S2ln(l A.tlininistrator’s Notices, -81 00
Commissioner’s notices, 81 25
Guardian. Divorce, and other Notices. $1 00
the square.
Yearly advertisers. one square, $10 00
payable quarterly. The pirivileg of yearly
advertisers is limited totlieirown immediate
business.
Casual advertisements sent to Iliis Officennusl
6 Anti you will feel the tlewy swell.
VVhen dreams of love grow wild beneath,
Anti, trutint! as you love me well.
List if in sleep my name she breath!
Go to my mistress i softer fingers.
\Vill smooth your tangled meshes now,
And while their tapering pressure lingers,
Will lay you to her lip and brow.
And when amiti her fragrant breath.
Each silken fibre fondly stirs,
Oh. truantsl tell her tintil death,
Hy life tny soul, thus thrills to hers!
Front the Congregational Obsertcr.
R U M R I V E R.
iutrotlticiion ofthis supe.-inr article. he flatters
liimselfthat it otily requires a trial from those
A LEGEND l
,l3tit‘af_ter all year aftcryt-ar pr.-scnted hor-
tt-as Ni-tlier Millstone. Nether was a man
ground, and imposing a heavy fine on any
be accoriiptznierl by the cash to insure insertion.
who have been in the habit of using other kinds
"3 to give his the preference.
O‘-. Ill
0 F A L L K 1 N n s , Prepared only by \Vtii. II. Dawson, No 41
man who should break down rail or post.
put up ltidder.or burrow under ground, for
the sake of letting people in. There was at i
first a good deal of muttering about oppres-
who could always maltea speech, and more-
over, ho never wastcd words, but always
came right to the point. ‘ Gentlemen, said
he, I am a Democrat. Gentlemen, I stand
ribb statistics ofthe continued death of this
drmdful devourer. and the good people of
the land were at length culled together to
I had ii dream a few nights ago, which
was so reriiarkttble that I could not help sit-
ting down the next morning and putting it
triEA.TLY EXECUTED AT THE GAZETTE OFFICE. State Street New Harem CM and for We
wholesale anti retail by the stibscriber. sole
Agent for Norwalk. J A Wt-LE1). 3rii3
ELLING Off at Cost!-—The sub-
scribers being about making new arrange-
ments fortlie.co:niog year, would offer their
' ENTAL Notice.——DOC'l‘. A. HILL
tliankfulfor the patronage he has receiv-
cd in his profession during I2 months past,
in Norwalk, begs leave to inform tue public,
that he still continues a few doors west ofthe
upon paper for the benefit of my friends. —
A century seemed to have passed away, and
I was in old Fartnirigton, the satire lively,
takésotiie metistircs to put a stop to the mis-
chief. The public mind was now wide
awil-re-tl'ie enemies of Rum River were
quiet village nhicb it now is. There was
however, t1 retnurkablc look of good humor
upon ‘the face of every man that I IIlt'l. I
detcrtniiictl to nitrite ii successful effort—its
friends as dt-tertnincd to rt-sist. There were
presoita goodly assembly from all the land
on the broad platform of a fret-man's rights.
Our fathers fought and bled at Bunker Hill
and shall we be slaves.’
plc.’ roared Rubin Gtizzle, as he held on to
a bench before him, with both hands. ‘Yes.’
i ‘ Stick to Prinzig
sion and aristocracy. and poor people's rights.
Mr. Tet-totler and other good men were of‘.
ten abused and insulted.
no avail.
open, the poor man began to learn what was
But it was all of
The eyes of the community were
his true interest, and every honest man
learned who was his true friend. The Anti
Rum River Party every day gained strength
and numbers. The town became more
flourishing, the poor man more thrifty and
happy, and the poor man’s wife, she could
sit down contented by a cheerful fire in it
clean room, and with her neatly dressed little
children around her.
Virtue swept clean the poor man's hearth.
And spread his frugal board-—
said Nether Millstone, ‘ stick to principle, it
was for that our fathers fought and bled. and
Shall we be,recrc-ant to the high trust com-
mitted to us. Ium for peace-—I am a poor
man. and I wish to be left to earn rriy bread
in peace, and not be persecuted and abused
when in the quiet prosecution of my daily
duty. I live in it free country. nndl want
no dictation. I go for moral suasion--use
l'tt‘tl8C|’l and not force. Tire tims has gone
by when the people could be priest ridden,
small stock of Goceries. consisting of Tea,
Coflee. Sugars, Molasses. Soap. Candles.
Spices, die, &c at Cost. Also an assortment
of first rate \Vincs. Persons in want of the
above articles. will do well tocall.
N. B. Persons having account: with the
subscribers are requested to “ VVzilk up to the
Capting‘s Oflice and settle."
N S &S if B.-\lI.l'ZY.
Farm for Sale--The .-uh-
Sf!l"lbCf()lIl’3l'Slt)Sell_lliS Farm in New
‘ Canaan. (Ponus Street) cnntaiiiiog
-—ea_:.h party with its leaders-—-each resolute:
earl.‘ confident of victory. Various measures
were proposed. It should have been said
before, tbiitthere had anciently been a fence
put up all along each bank of Rum Rivt.-r——
just to keep the cows off, but this fence was
now broken down and useless, and moreover
every here and there had been a gate
on purpose to let people through. Some ad-
vist-d that this fence be mended up a little,
and tliouglit that this would do.
stw no drunkards. lheard no swt-ai'ing.-—-
All see-med happy—all blooming with
heiilth——:ill iuelustriotis, 5. there was through
the whole town ti singular appearance of
neatncss and thrift. I cannot begin to tell
all that I sit w, and state this little only as in-
troductory to what formed the chief part of
in v drcutii. After wandering for some time
I l’6‘C0lle('l. finding myself very comfortably
seated in a quiet parlor alone, with 11 fresh
newspaprw in my llttlld. Just whcrel was,
Bridge,in Burrall’s Buildings, where he will
be happy at any time to see his friends, and
~ "or all their calls in Dental Surgery.
ruptiblc teeth inserted from one to it
Also, teeth cleansed, separated, ex-
, &c., and all those diseases ofthe rectli
dcd to, which, ifsuffered to continue, are
' tictive of so much miscliicf.
References.--Emery Bissell, M. D.: J. D.
i‘Lr,-an, M. D.; Hon. Tliomtis B. Bttler;
on. Benjamin lsartcs. Nnrwalk. Nehemiah
Perry, M. D. Ridgefield. B. Botsford, M.
3(')l.V(I_),,3°;'{'UR;el_:' (I3{;‘,‘;l,)l:;tc]3“ng:ry‘VVilaffg; vi» ‘ 953"! 0°'<=-’- ‘P5059375 Pf” 91‘''9- q 0. how Icame there, I do not exactly t‘c- N:-tlier Millstone. a grocer in the land, or- deacon ridden, or Anti Rum River_Soci- Tired labor. from his daily toilreturning.
' i "’ ’ i ' ‘Hm Jim bale‘ A Palm in Dime" (“"3" S inomber. It was perhaps one of the inconx who was quite an orator on such occasions, ety ridden. Gentlemen I have my rights, Wtped wrtlhdbrowii hand his dusty brow and
SIT” E ,
bequeathed to me by my fathers, gtitirantied
to me by God, and on this foundation Isttintl
and dvspise the aristocratic combination that
would reduce it poor man to bread and wa-
tcr. and make him trike offbis hat and make
it low bow for that. Gentlemen, I go for
giving to all men the rights which God has
given them, and among them the right to
go to Rum River or any other river, just as
oftcn as they please, and no dictation neither.’
There was a sliotitof approbation as Mill-
made a long speech (which I have not room
to 2ive.)trbout people's rights. aristocracy,
pri.-st-craft. Pharisees and hypocrit--s, and
various such things It was dcciedly his
opinioii that it was best to have the old fence
all ('lPftl't‘(l iiwayand to leave mt-‘fl to the free
rind/ull enjoyment of those rights for which
ourftitht-rs fought and l)l(‘(i at Bunker Hill.
His speech was thought to be very eloquent
by his party. One proposed that the old
fence he btiilt up, and that all those
Vvmelb M‘ D‘ VVl”l“m’""lC' Ct‘ Street)coiitainiiig fifty acres with good buildings.
For further particulars enquire. of
Joint R. Lr:r~:us.
SInmft.ird. (New H(1pP)Jfln»I8‘l2. St“-1
FOR SALE—A House. Barn and
other out houses, Iogetlier with about
56 acres ofland, situated in Retltling.
i 13 miles from Norwalk Bridge, on
me Sup“, Superfine, Fine Ingrain‘ V,,_,,e,i,,,, the old turnpike road leading from Norxxalk to=
Hall anti Stair Carpeting. Table and Piano Df”‘l’“'.Y- 53"‘ ll”m_l5 l‘""“’“ 35 ll"? l’"’l‘9")'
Covers. Turkey, Tufted, Brussels and \v;|,,,,, of wtl. Mary Mallory. is pleasantly situated, and
Contented industry sat down amid her own
green acres,
The yellow Corn field fill the laboret’a lap wit
gold:
And best of all. a thankful heart
Made holy all the scene.
Farmington. Dec. 30, I840.
sistcncies and lD¢’Xpll(‘fllll(‘S ofa dream. I
do liowever, rerriember distinctly, that I was
there. and \\'ltS very comfortably seated. and
that the room was warmed by it little brass
stove about as big as a tobacco box.
The paper was Sl)pt‘l'SCl‘ll)t'(l the Hartford
D.-tni Semi Daily—-for the country-pub
lislit-.d at the Elt-ctricity oflicc of Messrs.
Lightning 5-. Go-it John Srnitb, Editor.—-
D.ited January I. 1941. three: o’clock P. M.
The (lulu uttracting my attention, I looked
Carpet Rooms,
432 Pearl St. N. Y.
,3 & E. S. Higgins, Importers, Manti-
ersjin Carpetings, Oil Cloths. (kc. have on
0 facturers and wholesale and retail Deal
hand, Royal Wiltion, Brussels, Three Ply. Dou
T_/to Personal Appearance and Strength
of Washington.-—While Col. Washington
was on it visit to New York in l773, it was
stone sit down. boasted at the table of the British Governor
- to all who may favor him with their patronage.
Heanh Ru”, D,,,g.,,.,5, Ba;z,.5_ M,,,,,,,g5, its location a good one for a ral’f1'l€l',lll(‘.Cil8l‘llC
b --0’ _ '
Round, oval and Flat Stair Rotls.t'Scc. Gzc.
or public house. It will be sold on favorable
Also, an assortment of English and American,
Floor Oil Cloth.f‘mm 2 to 2-1 feet wid9- ‘
The citizens of Norwalk and its vicinity in
want ofany article in the Carpet line, will here
find inducements, such as clieapness, large anti
various assortments, which are fotind in butfew
estahlishrrientsoftliekind.
New York. Sept. 22d. I840. 45
G. fit’. Raymonl, Draper an Tailor.
AVING taken a store in the south part of
Olmsted’s Building, east sideofthe Bridge,
is ready to give attention to all orders in his line
at short notice, on favorable term , and
in the Best amid Illosl Fa.slz~ionablc style.
From his experience in the business. he feels
confident in his ability to give entire satisfaction
All garments made to order are warranted t-' fit.
Particular attention paid to Cutting.
The subscriber has on hand a good supply of
Cloths, ‘Cassimeres, Sattinetts and Vt.-stings.
which he will riiake up to order in a manner to
oiialletige competition.
Pilot and Beaver Cloths for Overcoats. with
superior Trimmings.
Alisa. a fine assortment of Stocks of various
s and patters, at the lowest cash prices.
Sail Fashions received.
ersons wishing garments of any description
ll find it to their advantage to call.
Norwalk, October 1841. 49
N E W’
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT
HE subscriber would respectfully inform
his friends and the public in general, that
he has opened a shop over the store of Wm. &
B. Lockwood. recently occupied by M. Banks,
where he would be happy to receive all orders
in his line. He feels confident in saying from
the experience he has had in New York as a
Cutter, that whoever will favor him with their
custom can depend on having their work manu-
Norwalk, April 20. Jossprr E. CORKER 23
IL.-—A few barrels of bleached Sperm,
Lamp Oil, a very superior article direct
from New Bedford,just received, for sale by
W. C. STItiu=:'r.
0IL.—Winter and Fall strained Lamp Oil
f su erior uality for sale by
0 P q , JOHN A. WEED.
'IL.—Winter strained Bleached L_ampOil,
ofa superior Quality, Just received ‘by
W -EBissEI.1..
NEW Groceries.-—St. Croix-—Porto Ri-
co—Brown 65 White Havana and Loaf
Sugars, by the barrel, or at retail--4 Hhds. Su-
perior West India Molasses-Gun-Powder-—
Old 56 Young Hyson, & Soucbong Teas-
Grouud Coffee, Pepper, Alspice & Ginger.-
Cloves. Nutmegs, Cassia. & Indigo—Bunch
Raisins in Boxes. Half& Quarter Boxcs——Ja
va 8: Laquira Coffee by the Sack--Wheat.
Buckwlieat &Rye Flour—Butter, Lard, Cheese,
Codfish 6: Mackerel—W. I-lull &. Sons’ Pa-
ten: Refined Mould Candles—-Patent Hydrati-
tic Pressed do; W. Hull 82- Son’s steam Soap ;
Principi and Havanna Segars, &.c. just received
terms. and payment made easy. Application
may be made to Eli filallory at Pottglikecpsie.
N. Y. or to Samuel G. Pearsorrs residing near
the premises.
Retlding. Dec. I3. 1841. 3tn57
OW is Your 'l‘im'e.-'l‘lie subscriber
is coritemplt-itingrrialtiiigdifferentarrange-
merits in his business. anti is now offering his
Groceries at a small advace from cost. Families
wishing to get a supply will do well to avail
thetnselvr-s of the present opportunity.
Likewise. any person wishing to rent the
subscribers store he will rent it and sell the
whole or a part ofthe stock, as they may wish.
Joim BURRALL. ‘
Norwalk. Feb. 11. 1842. 7
William C. Street,
DEALER IN
Hardware. Ctitlery,Guns. Hollow \Vare,
Mechanical Tools, Farmer's Utensils,
Iron, Steel, Paints, Oils, Glass.
Opposite HoyL’s Landing. Norwalk.
A GENERAL Assoit'ri\ii:i\j_:r or Goons EMBRA-
CED utvni-zit THE ABOVE I'mivoitiir~'A'rior~'s. roit
SALE WuoLEsAi.E AND RETAIL. AT THE Low-
EST New Yoait PRICES.
Hard ‘V3113, Building lllaterials,
Carpenters ,Tools of all kinds,
Iron and.-Steel, &e. &c.
AY be foutitl at the store of the subscriber
as good. and as CHEAP as can be found
at any other establishtiieut in this county, not
even excepting those who do their own import-
ing! CHAS. ISAACS.
Norwalk, Jan. I2, 1842.
HE Court of Probate for the District of
Westport. hath limited and allowed six
months from the date hereof, for the creditors to
the estate of
Joshua Couch,
late of Westport dec’d. to exhibit their claims
forsettlement. Those who neglect to present
their accounts. properly attested. within said
time will be debarred a recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate. are requested to make
immediate payment to .
Gounn Jr-:Li.rrr.Administrator.
\Vestport. March 9. I842. 3t*II
' RUNAWAY from the sub-
scriber on the 7th inst. a colored
boy, an indented apprentice to the
farming business. by the name of
Burr Nichols. aged about 20 years.
All persons are hereby forbid harboring, trust-
ing or employing said boy. under penalty ofthe
law. The subscriber will pay no debts of his
cgmracling, _ VVM. IMARVIN.
Norwalk. March 14, I842. 3t"'lI
RUNAVVAY from the sub
scriberon the 7th inst. an indented
colored apprentice to the farming
business by the name of Samuel
C. Weston. 20 years ofage. 5 feet
high, thick set, and light complexion. This is
toiforbid all persons harboring. trusting or em-
ploving saidboy under penalty of law. The
subscriber will not be cbargahle for any debts
or expenses ofsnid boy. JOSIAH RAYMOND-
Norwalk. March 14. I842. 3t*l1
human events, many persons have become
intlebtetl to me, and these tlebts of long standing,
I therefare take this method to _inform such
|.)el‘80nS, lhtll. they must call and settle with me
immediately. All those disregarding this no-
tice will be visited by authority.
,,and for sale low by W'C Simurs.
Norwalk,Dac. 6, 1841.
_ _ Wm. W. BU-Bnl1"II-
Norwallt, February 21, 1842. 4t
' ’ does notlovc to repeat.
TTENTION--Wliereas in the course of
at mv watch, anti found it to be only a quar-
tcr after three then. I glanced my eye
over the contents of the paper and read sev-
eral ofils most important articles. and found
some of exceeding interest, and which I
should tlcligiit to give to my friends if I had
time. Btrt I mtist now confine my remarks
to one. I would observe, liowevt-r, with re-
gard to all, that it was at firs: very difficult
for me to understand the orthography. as
the words were strangely clipt and epitomi-
zed ; every superfluous letter being omitted,
and runny abrevitttions and symbols used,
which it was sometime before I could read-
ilv understand.
' 'l‘hc particular articleto which I now re-
fer was called Rum River, a. Legend of the
olden time. and it was as follows -
There was once a stream running with
rapid progress over rocks and through caves
to an aperture in the earth, where it disap-
peared, and it was supposed did not visit the
earth's surface again till it mingled with the
ocean. Its nzimc was Rum River. It wits
a wizard stream. anti the honest people who
lived in its vicinity, had ever a multitude of
strange legends handed down ft'orn the oltfen
time, to tell about it, ofa winter evening by
the kitchen fire. There was a strange pro-
pensity ofevery one who had bathed in it
once, to bzithe again, and growing careless.
such an one often wt-nt beyond_h.is deptb,——
and his shrit-its as he was buried down the
stream. were the last words of farewell that
came from his lips. This stream ran over
many rocks. and its sound as it dashed upon
them, was unlikethe common roar of water
and seemed to resemble human words.—-
Thcy were awftil words-—-such as the tongue
It also ran through
several caves, and then the revcrberated
sound resembled groans and shrieks. But
the most horrible of all the noises that this
strange stream emitted, were at the Pit,
where it took its final pltinge into the bosom
of the earth. Here could be seen below a
kind of boiling cauldron, as if there were
some action of fire beneath. Here the words
were tnorc distinct as well as more terriflic,
for they were horrible imprecations as well
as sbricks ofagony, and were so distinct that
every mother who had lost her son. and who
she knew had gone to bath in the stream,
could always know whether he was here,
by his voice. The words were generally
those of wailing—tliough sometimes (prob-
ably upon some new arrival) the whole com'
pany broke out into a fit of laughter. that
made the whole pit ring, and was echoed at
re-echoed from rock to rock, through the
whole length and breadth of the cavern, and
was like a peal of thunderto heaven. How-
ever the laughter never lasted long, but al-
ways gave way very spun tt_) wailing, which
always seemed louder tr. wilder than when
they left off-
This stream had for many years flowed
on in its usual channel. taking from almost-
every family a son or a husband. and some-
times too, a daughter. who had ventered too
near its banks, for I should have mentioned
that while the sons were in the habit of bath-
ing, the daughters used to go and hang over
the stream and look at the reflection of their
pretty faces—-foritliey used to think that no
mirror told half so“true a"tale—and as the
8 water was always clearest where it was
man '._\’llO were in great danger of going
too far or too often be poked, so that they
couldnot get through the gate or betwt-en
the bars.
Mr. Tet-total, the great leader ofthe An-
ti Rum River Party, made a very powerful
and irnprt-ssive spet-ch. He was an excel-
lent man. and a wise counsellor on all such
occasions. He said that Rutii River was a
ntiisiince--that there was no need of any
living man, or woman. or child, touching a
drop of its pestiferous watt-r,—thiit it was
poisonous to man and beast. and ought to be
fenced up with a high and strong fence, with
not a gate or a loose bar in it. There was
aniurtnut‘ ofripprobtition as Mr. Tectotal sat
down, and it was evident that he had thema-
jority with hirii. But up rose Peter'I‘avcrner,
and very politely bowing to the gentleman
to whom he was to reply. observed that he
cpuld not agree \\lll') the worthy gentleman.
that Rum River was the creature of God—-
tlll(.l are not'all God’s creatures good. No,
gt-ntlcmen, said lit‘, you are taking wrong
ground": and by your rashness are injuring,
fatally injuring. the Lvery cause that you
would_prornote, and in which cause no man's
heart is more deeply enlisted than my own.
It has my prayers, and my active co-opera-
tion, but I am no fanatic. no enthtisiast. but
act always upon reason, calmly and deliber-
ately. Rum River a nuisance I let Mr.
Teetot-il read his Bible which till now I
thought was his daily study. But I cannot
give Mr. Ttiverner’s argument—he conclu-
ded with saying, that he was in favor of
having a good fence made, but should insist
that there be sundry wicket gates at conve-
nient distances, each with a discreet man
to tend it—:t man in whom the community
could ‘ repose special confidence,’ who
should be licensed to let people go in. and
who could usea sound discretion in the mat-
‘let’. letting in none but sober and safe men,
and takinga small toll from each, observing
that if they were taxed pretty smartly for
going in, they would be rather shy about
coming often,
,The speechgof Mr. Ttiverner pleased very
many, and even some good men, but after
all the counsel of Mr. Teetotal prevailed, &
alaw was passed that it good high strong
fence, without gate or loose bar, should be
made up and down along the whole course
of Rum River, from the beginning to the
end of the land. '
ii The fence was soon made, vigilant keep-
els were appointed, and for a few months all
things went on marvellously well.
. But it was not very long before it was dis-
civered that here and there a bar had been
ltiosened. and several times Peter Taverner,
the one whose heart. hand and prayers were
ill the Anti Rum River cause. and more of
ten Nether Millstiine, were seen in the
night squeezing some poor, lank, woe—-—be-
gone fellow between the rails, or loosening
out a bar for a fiat one. But Nether Mili-
stbne soon contrived afar more ingenious
triethod of getting people through. He kept
store near. the great fence. and so dug ahoie
underground from his cellar, through to the
river, so that people who came to trade with
him could slip down cellar and through un-
der the fence unseen. It is said that he would
let in any body who would leave a. four-
pcncohappeny on his counter. It is true
ed Robin again, as he let go his hold of the
—rang through their ranks and filled the air.
savages rushing to battle.
tear it from the fence.
as like ti party of demons with axe and crow-
bar, they tore in pieces the stout barrier that
shut up the long imprisoned river.
‘and very kind to his mother. who was a
° Stick to principle,’ roar’-
bench to clap with his hands, and was saved
but by the crowd from falling upon the floor.
The vote was put. It happened to be vcry
fine sledding, and Jehosaphtit Doolittle. one
of the very best Anti Rum River men in
the town could not make up his mind to give
up the day btit had gone offin the morning
to the woods, with team and sled for a day’s
work, and the motion of Nether Millstone
was carried by one rnajority.
The meeting adjourned and the crowd
poured out; the Ruin River party shouted
and hurrithing as ifthcy were possessed.-
‘Down with the fence—-down with the fence’
The whole party moved on toward the riv-
er. leaping, laughing. yelling. likea set of
‘Stick to pririzi-
pie,’ roared Robin as be grasped a rail to
‘Freedom and Rum
River,’ ‘Nether Millstone forever,’ ‘Down
with aristocracy,’ these cries filled the air,
At last the fence was demolished and the
tvhole party ran for the river, to take a good
long, free swim in its exhilirating waters.-—
‘Stick to prinziple,’ roared Robin, as he first
of all plunged in, and the other like sheep
followed. And now arose shouts of exulta-
tion, and screams of joy, such as left in the
back ground all the triad scene we have be-
fore described. Wild songs were sung;
oaths were poured out; fiendish laughter
echoed. But in the midst of all a shriek
was heard. It was horrible, so that the
listeners fain ptit their hands to their ears to
shut out the sound. It came again and again
and sharper and wilder, then fainter and
fainter, and further off, and all was still.
The whole company in consternation
sprang for the shore, and when all were safe
upon the ban k, they counted their number and
found poor Robin Gtizzle was gone, and he
was never heard of riiore, save that his poor
mother went and listened at the pit and heard
a voice of wailing. and anon of horrible pro-
fanity, which she knew was her own Rob-
in's. Robiu had once been a clever lad, the
smartest ball player on the green at election,
widow, and be her only child; but Nether
Millstone had taught. Robin to run away
from home, and hang with a set of idle fel-
lows around Rum River, and here wastha
end of him. Nether Millstone; next day
took their house for debt, and the poor
mother had to go to the poor house. where
she died in a few months.
So things went on for a year. the banks
of Rum River were throriged, and every few
days some poor fellow was whirled,down the
torrent. At last, before the end of the year,
Nether Millstone himself, who used to‘ de-
light in jumping in whenever he saw the
Parson or Mr. Teetotal. or any of the cue-
mies of Rum River going by, was one day
swept away. This was the most horrible of
all scenes ever witnessed on Rum River.
The poor man shrieked for help calling on
the minister and good Mr. 'l‘cetotal. who
happened to see him going down. They
indifferent to the scene around him.
lady now archly ol:served,I perceive that
your Excellency's eyes are turned to the
right object; what say you to your wager,
now, sir? Lost. madam. replied the gallant
Governor:
not aware that Colonel \’Vashington was in
that a regiment had just landed from Eng-
land conttting among its officers some of the
finest specimens of martial elegance in his
mtijt-sty’s service—-in fact the most superb
looking fellows ever lauded upon the shores
of the new world.
a pair of gloves, said Mrs. Morris, an Amer-
ican lady, thatI will show you a finer man
in the procession to morrow than your Ex-
cellency can select from your famous regi-
tnent.
The morrow came, (the 4th of June.) and
the procession in honor ofthe King advanc-
ed through Broadway to the strains of mili-
tary music. As the troops dcfiled before the
Governor, he pointed out to the lady several
officers by name, claiming her admiration
for their superior persons and brilliant equip-
ments.
officers, and strangers of distinction.
I wager your Excellency
Done, madam, replied the Governor.
In rear of the troops came a band of
Im-
mediately on their approach, the attention of
the Governor was seen to be directed tow-
ards a tall and martial figure, that marched
with grave and measured tread, apparently
The
When I laid my wager. I was
New York.--Curtis’ Rcminiscenses.
In the various exhibitions of Washington’
great physical prowess, they were apparently
attended by scarcely any effort. When he
overthrew the strong man of Virginia in
wrestling, while many of the finest of the
young athletaz ofthe times were engaged in
the manly games, Vlfashington had retired
to the shade of a tree, intent upon the peru-
stil of a favorite volume; and it was only
when the champion of the games strode.-
through the ring,calling for nobler compot-
itors. and taunting the student with the re-
proach that it was the fear of encountering
so redoubted an antagonist that kept him
from the ring. that Washington closed his
book, and, without divesting himself of his
coat, calmly walked into the arena. observed
that formed no part of his being: then grap-
pling with the champion, the struggle was
fierce but momentary, for, said the vanquish-
ed hero of the arena, in Washington’: lion-
like grasp I became powerless, and was
buried to the ground with a force that seemed
to jar the very marrow of my bones; while
the victor regardless of the shouts that pro-
claimed his triumph, leisurely retired to the
shade, and the enjoyment of his favorite vol.
ume.
‘ Tom. my boy, you should be carcful al-
ways to keep your nose clean, and avoid the
bonds of iniquity.’ '
‘Yeth pa. I know what I-ondth them ith.'
FDo you I tell me then-—hold up your
head now and speak out.’
‘Ye-th thir. Tbeyith the Jllitlritlzippi
bondth,’ ain't they I
' 'I‘o be’-‘sure. Tom—.—io be sure i’
Rt'gI'i£.—A western paper says that a.
certain debating society,in that neighborhood,
this question was selected?-—"If a man saw
his father and mother drowning, which
would he save first !” It was dccitled in the
tried to help him but could do nothing for
him. His cries were heard long after he
affirm a-lice.
Norwalk Chronicler