' articles, wholesale and retnil,at very low prices New Orleans. Porto Rico. P“b“5h,"d EV‘??? Wednesday Morning, by JAMES, REED‘, Jr. at Two Dollatscr -Annum in" Advance. 0 , NORWALK, DNUMBER 243'—Ni3w~ SERIES. ' _ -.»}.: . 7. - , , . LK CT. WEDNESDAY, JUL . I Y - 10. 1844. mi‘ :5! ., . , ffiee on Hoyt’s Dock, vvest Side of the Bridge. '\/\/\z\/\/\/\.1 VOLUME 27--NUMBER 28?." Terms of the Gazette. Village Subscribers by Carrier—per year. .- .$.'2 00 Mail do in advance do do. ---. 2 00 Office Subscribers, or those living out of the Carrier'sdistrict, and who call for their pa- ~pers at the ofiice , , , _ _ . _ _ _ _ . ..., . . . . . ... -- . Companies of 5 or ttiore receiving their pa- pers by mail, ifpaid in advance-. .-.. - ... . Rates of Advertising. 50 150 One square—16 lines or l1n(Iet‘-—-IlllSel‘tl0l1 . . . 0 75 Two insertions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0 87 Three insertions ............ -. . . . . . . . . -. 1 00 Each following insertion . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . _ , 20 Executor's and Aduiinistrator’s Notices. _ - . . - 1 ()0 Comtuissioiiei"s notices . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . _ _ _ , 1 25 Guardian, Divorce, and other notices . . _ . -. . 1 00 the square. Yearly advertisers, on square, . . . . . . . . . _ . . _ 10 ()0 payable quarterly. The privilege of yearly ad- vertisers is limit:d!t0 their ownimtnediate btisi- ness. Casual advertisements sent to this Office, aiusi‘ BE Accoiii-A.\'ii=:n BY THE CASH T0 LVSURE INS]-2R’l‘l0i\' JOB PRINTING, o F A L L K 1 N D s , Executed at the Gazette Omce. Old Cider Brandy. TUE Subscriber has jtist re- ls.-2-.ss [L (Q ceived a new.stipply ol'Old Cider .1, Brandy, which is Gld, and of __ *- it very superior quality. Persons \\‘lll$ll.lllg.l0 got a supply, will do well to call and examine it, for such an article is rarely to be found. Likewise a new supplv of Cogniac Brandy, J a mncia and St. Croix Rum, Holland Gin, die. die. Joiiiv Buiti:/tLL. Niorwalk, April 19. 18-14. IGHT , House Lanterns, by the (102 or singc, for sale by L CLARK. Carpets.’ Ctwpets.’ ' L. &. J. R. Peck liasjust received a large 0 assortment of Carpeting, and will be .=o_ltl at prices iliat will pay those who are in ' Want of the above, to (rail and examine quali- =y rind price for tliciiisclves. Also. a handsome lot of Rugs. which will be :~ild unusually low by T 1.5;, J R [31,-CK, South Norwalk, May 1. ]S44. Arrival GEE LA T E S T N E Once Jifiore on East vi. Mons NEW‘ amr seeps. J. GRUMAN can't be beat in sellingpcheap and Good Goods. For proof of this the 0 public have only to call and ex.i:niric merit of Spring antl Summer Dry Goods now all at G. J. G-REF I-‘V6.35 End the Bridge, ]VOI"lL’(lf/I, Ct. Merchants and all others who wish to obtain are requested to give me a call. My store has be in q tziiitity and clieaptiess. I am receiving G York. and will sell good goods muclt less than lll I933 lllafl they can be bought In any Otllfif Store. to pay my cusiotners for the trouble ofcoutiua 50 _ _ _ F"'.l’T“°f Oflltis. give me a call. for you will be r.-liargr-it nothing for exainintog my Gooda,uor urged to buy. Silks for Dresses. miles to trade with me as many do. 10 ns Chameleon striped Silks, very rich 10 ;‘ Plain Colored end Figured “ 6 " Plaid Chameleon “ A Splendid A An elegant assortment of Neapolitan, Amaz-in. Ladies’ Dress goods of all kinds. qualities and prices; Shawls of all kinds; Millirtery Goods ssortm -_13QETRY-.-- F mm the Journal (J Coiitritcrcc. PARTING VVORDS. Away, away—my fading home I bid adieu to thee—- . Thy “sunny gladcs and lifted rocks, And blue streams dancing free: I go where other scenes than thine By other skies are spanned, lVltcre cycs less kind will meet my own Than in my native land. The gale that wafts otir vessel on, And sweeps across the sea, Bears me away front hearts I love, And-hearts that throb for me; Alas, that breeze with tvhich my brow So cooliiigly is fanned, But striops to kiss while hurrying me For front my native land. The sun is in his deep-sea grave, Far down bc-ucatli the W’est. A tid twilight nirtrslials tip her shades Along the o_cean’s breast: Still with iiiiwearied straining eye, Upon the-deck I stand, And fix my gaze upon the mist 'I‘liat shrowds my native land. Dim Twilight fades—and Evening leads Her Spirits tip the sky, of the the very extensive cheap and elegant assort- Aars the greatest bargains ever offia.-'etl in this State. I - . ‘ en ooubled in size, as well as my stock nfgoods Lit by the gleam that giltls the wave From yoit stat-’s bcatiiiiig eve :- That star—it has the same St.\"(3t‘t glance- Its smiles as blessed and bland,‘ Shine on this sweltering waste of waves, As on tii_y native land. Dear hearts are heatittg warm and high, That I have left beliitid, Vvhose deep afl't.-ctitiiis with my owtt, Are like young tcndrils twiiied, But we'have breathed the last sad word, And pressed the parting hand, And they are happy roiitid their hearlhs In my dear native land. Swiftly the gatliering shades ofiiight Sweep o’er the ocean's brow, And thus around my lonely heart Sad thoughts are crowding now: But still through clotids ttpoii my sky, I see Ilopc radieitt atatid. To cheer my soul, altlioiigli I part I ' ll Clara it's no use. I am an incorri- gihlcold water man. §e’ll be too much for you. i not afraid. lou’d be, ifyou were as well acqiiainled \\'l but as I atit. I never knew that girl to -t. hi-r ht-ad aboutany thing in my life llli the did not accomplish it. And she says shékill tiiake you drink a glass of wine tvitlber in spite of all your opposition. :]ie'll find herself foilcd once in her life. tvtltlie laughing reply, and so you may as l\'t.'l\,I¢-‘ll her that all her efiorls will be in vairttnd thus save further trouble. in. I \vnn’tthotig,h. I'll tell her to go on ihilc I stand ufl and look at the fun - I’ll'et on her into the bargain, for I know sh I beat. o witl I. two to one, broke in Luring-'-— _.in’t be so cert.-ingot ihtt. l7c'll see was the laughing rrsponsc, and ihtl the young men SPpEll'tll.t‘(.l. zsnley, the individual who met Lorirtg an Haley at the coffe house door was the btwihet‘ of Clara, and Haley was her accept- .-dlver. 'l‘he latter had !'t'l"ll()Vt-‘(I to the cit/in which all llte partics l'(‘Sl(le(I. some- ltv yc.trs—bcfore, from the vast and had cont ll'tt:¥It}d business for Ill!l)St'lI. Nothing wits l.'n<flt-‘rt of his previous lift-, or connections Allwho came into association _with hint. we llflpl'f‘SSt’fl in his favor. Stcadily, how- €\'t’.‘.dUl'lngll1tll.lltl)f‘, had he prcsisted in uotlasting arty kind of sliiiiulziiitigdrinks.- Alllririds of stimulsling condiments at table. we .»likewise tivriiiletl. The Circle of ac- qittiihtitnces which had gradually formnd arrfittid him, or into which. riitlier, he had bee introduced, was a wine and brnndv drirlting set of young men, and he was firi- qtieilly urged to partake with them: but neitlcr persuasion. ridicule. nor pretended anger, cotild in the least move him from his fl\‘L‘f.Il resolution. Such scenes as that just presinte-d, were of frt-quent occurrence, pur- Froin thee my native land. Yet one more sigh lieforc I break From all I yet hold dear- Tlie winds have caught it—aiid the wave Has drunk my burning ti.-air. _ Away-— cantiot catch it glimpse iictifarly with recent acqiiairttances, as was tlit-‘ruse ttith Lorine. Within a year he had been paying atten- tiotiito Clara Matiley a happy hearted young creature, over whose head scarce t‘l(_7hl.t(‘Il l)l'l_t1lll suinitiers had yet pass--d. E~ter-m Of the receding strand ;-—- Oiie look across the foztiii-wreatlicd waste-—- Farewell my native land.’ oods direct from the Auction Roontsin New ey can be purchased in this town. and ciiouglt MISCELLANY. The following are but few ofiny new Goods. ]2_ ps Plain, Black. frotri 56 ms to $1 1-’) " Blue, l:‘i‘l'i't."i".'",-_,‘rt.té‘il ‘and plain 10 “ plain gro tie naps for 37¢ cts'.' eiitt. of Hot Silks. Tuscan,Rutlanil,Legliortt and Straw Bonnets; in the richest profusion--very cheap; the very cheapest assortment of Broad Cloths ever oflered in this State , Suinmerstulls for Men's and Boys wearofall kinds. Ing't'm°n Caripetétzg. The best and cheapest assortment in this coiiniry.. Prints, bleached and unbleached Mtislins by the Case. billet P We have here glanced at a few of the more prom Every thing that can be called for in our line. Our thank are due to our friends and cusiomsrs the facilities which we have now of ineetingthe wants of iliepublic. in a nitich incre _ _ alcd in richness and beauty. we trust they will find ii to their intcr and a variety never before equ keep up iece or yard. inent articles, but our assortment contpriscs lilieral favors for the past year. From ased stock. for their their past business relutionsliip. eat and agreeable to their inclination, to P E C K ’ S N e WE stablishment AT SOUTH NORWALK. HE subscriber having opened 8 Grocery Flour and Feed Store, at the Sleamboat. Landing, iutctids_ selling these for cash. Having many advantages for sell- ing low, which few others enjoy. he is COUHUCDI that those who btty of liitn will be satisfied with the price and quality of his goods. If they are not. they have o:‘ly to return them, and. have their money refunded. His stock consists in part, oftlia following articles, VIZ‘. St Croix and Havaana Sugars, in Hhds and Bbls. Lump. Powdered and Crushed Sugars. New Orleans, New Iberia 8:’. other Molasses. Colfee. Old St; Domingo Burnt African Old Java “ Laguira " Rio Teas. _‘ _ Prepared Coco Hyson Skin Hyson Gunpowder Young Hyson Chocolate Oils, Candles and Soap. Souchong Poucltong Winter slrainedOil Mould do Fall do do Bar SOOP Summer do do Castile do Sperm Candles Fancy do Spices. Ground Ginger Cinnamon -C3y°"- PGPPBV Cloves Nutmegs Black do Nutmegs Allspice Mustard E56. Pep’mint ' Ammunition. _ - Precussioa Caps English Powder Flints Shot Sundries. Table Salt Dried Apples Sal Eratis Sack Salt Wafers Letter Pails’ Rock Salt Segars Tobacco snufi‘ Rice t?« Starch Sallad Oil Raisins Matches Lamp Wick Bay Water Brooms Blacking Qllllls ‘ Provisions. Butter Egg: 1]? 95,‘? 1,_)l°'k 3;‘ 0|’ ‘ ams Cheese Beef Hams Fish. I Shad Mackeral Codfish Herring Flour of varnous Qualifies- Pilot. Bread Butter 08! &— CO"! d0 Navv Bread Soda Biscuit Cornnelle Bost.'Crackers Cornmeal Fine Feed Ship Stuff Wood and Coal. Farm For Sale ! - One ofilie first farms in Fairfield Ctiuitty. in proportion to its size. is now offered for sale. It is stunted .-. 1”. >1 in the town of New Canaan. ilbttlll one mile from the village. and consists of sixty acres of first rate land. with a large new Dwel- ling House, and other bui.din_.9,s tliereoti. Said farm is well watered, and has upon it a fine young orchard of grafted trees. and is replete with every convenience, and well worth the attention ofthose who are desirous of purchas- ing. The title is indisputable. For terms. (to. apply to Chas. A. Hanford, Ridgefield; Chas. lsaacs, Norwalk, or of the subscriber. in New Caitaan. Witt. DRUMMOND. New Canaan. March 7. 1844. II For Sale. A Farm containing between 90 and 100 acres, lying in Wilton _-:9 (Beldeii’s Hill) 4;} miles from Nor- '3‘. walk Bridge. belonging to the estate of Henry M. Holmes. ass‘gned for the benefit of his creditors. Said farm is well proportioned into meadow, plow. pasture land and orchard, and is under gozd improvemeitt. On the prem- ises are a cominodious Dwelling House, two large barns, &(:. GILES GREGORY Trustee. \Vilton. April 27. I844. 19 A fi e Store to Let. To Let—-a fine Store in No.4. Burrall’s buildings. It is very suit- able for Dry Goods, or any other respectable merv.-anille business.-— Possession can be given imtnediately ifrequited. Reut reasonable. Enquire of John Burrall on the premises. Norwalk, Feb. 13. 1844. For Sale AT A BARGAIN. -..». A copal Church, copied by Maltby Elwood. built about 4 years since, an and in modern style. 'I‘ a very good garden. thrifty fruittrecs of different _ place will be sold at a bargain. particulars call on the subscribers. IIUBBELL 81- Co. varieties. Norwalk. Feb. 1. I844. L plaid Mailing, cheap by JAMES MALLORY & Co. stronger. the young man’s companion, laughing in mingled mirth and ridicule. very convenient Dwelling House and lot situated a short distance east of the Epis- on the main road. and now oc~ Said house was d is two stories high here is on the place. with a large number of Said For further 1 A'I‘TING.—4-4,5-4. and 6 4 plain and just recaived and for sale From xl'rlhur’s Trmpci'urice Talcs. Tl-IE FAIR. 'l‘E.\ll"l‘ER. Or \Vi'ine oil the \Vcddin;.' Night. Vvhat ulll you take, Hailey .7 andfacltniration of her mind and person, hail gratlurtlly changed into it pure and perina- nentaffeclion, which was tenderly recipro- cater}. Wine, in the house of Mr. i\lanlt-y, was used almost as freely as water. It was with brandy, an invariable accottipaniment of thr- diiiitt-r table, and no evening passed without it bring scrvt-cl around. IIalcy’s refusal to A glass of water. j‘_\j0ngenS__ 1, ¢,,,,__ -...i...t.... rt; ;\‘\')\J"t.fl‘l\‘ r A gl .ss of water, ldon’t drink any I hingl Not a teetotnler? Ha, ha, ha, rcjoincd Yes, a tettotaler, ifyou please, replid the one called Haley. Or any thing else you choose to denominate me. You are a (l)€fl)l)t’|' of the temperance society. then ? ha! ital No, I am am. Don't. belong to the cold water men? No. Thcn come along and drink with me? Here, what will you take? Nothing at all unless it is a glass of water. As I havejust said, Idrink nothinostronoer. Wh:it’s the reason .7 O O I It'L’l as well—-indeed a great deal better without it. 'l‘hat’s all nonsense! Cometake a jult'p_. or a brandy punch \\ll.l'l me. No, Luring, I cannot. I sh-ill take it as an off-nce if you do not I mean no offence and shall be sorry if .- 0 ' I l ' (led you .pnstruc into out an act not so ititrn Drtiik if you \\lSl’) to drink. but leave me in freedom to decline tasting liquor if I choose. Well you are a strange kind of genltus, Haley—-but I believe I like you too we l to get triad with you,althougb I geiierally take it refusal to drink with one as. aninsult, un- less I know the person to have joined a tent- perance sricietv.——and.-then I should deem the insult on my part, were I to urge hint to violate his pledge. But I wonder you have never joined yourself to sortie of these ultra refornicrs--these teetotalcrs, as they call int-ited her to make an effort to she ztskerl when he first alluded to it. ,tr"‘*l_I it, was at first thought sitigular hv ' .' -3 -5T 'm"‘WOE€?v¢ fl‘!-I‘ fa , _ omission, and the servant soon learned in no case to present him the decanter. Georgi- Manly, however, could not tolerate Halt-v’s tentpcrute habits, because he thought his abstinence a mere whim, and banterr-d him upon it whenever occasion offered. At. last he aroused Clara’s mind into opposition and induce her lover to drink. lVh:it’s the use of tny doing it, brother? His not drinking does no harm to any one. ll it don’t it makes him appear very, sin- glllill". No matter who is here —no ‘matter on vthat occasion, he must nrlhere to his fotlish resolution. People will begin to tliink after a while that he's some reformed dtunlraid. and is afraid to taste a drop of any kind of liquor. How can you talk so George .7 Clara said wih a lialfofft-nded air. So it will appear, Clara; and _vou can’t pelp it unless you laugh hitn out of his fol- Vi ' ?I don't wish to say anything to him about It; ,You’re afraid. No lain not, George. Yes you are. \Vhat am I afraid of? Why, voti are afraid you won't succeed. ,‘Indeed then, and I am not. A mere no- tion like that I could prevail on him to give tip. I should be sorry indeed if I had not ilitit influence over him. "You’ll find it a pretty hard notion to beat ltut of him, I can tell you. I’ve seen it half themselves. I have never done so, and never intend doing so. It is sufficient for me to dcclin: drinking, because I do not believe that Sllllli ulating ‘beverages are good for the body ot'_ mind. I act fromprinciple in this matter.‘ and therefore want no external restraints. . 'l‘hen you are determined not to drink with! me? , Oh yes, 1 will drink with you. ‘ Cold water. Of course. One julep, and a glass of Adam’s ale. Salli Loring, turning to the bar keeper. They were. soon presented, glasses touch- ed, heads bobbed, and the contents of the two tumblers, pound down their respective gullets. It makes a chill go over me to see you drink that stuff, Loring said, with an expres- sion of disgust on his face. Every one to his taste you know, was I-laley’s half indiflerent reply. . You’ll be over to night, I suppose? said it young man, stepping up to him as the_two emerged from the ‘Coffee House'--preciotzs little cofiee was ever seen there. 0. yes,—of cou rse. You'd better not come. Whv? 3 'ght. . m A slight shade flitted quickly over the of Haley, as the young man said this. Bu RAIN Cradles, A superior article fo N. B. All goods delivered free of expen§4 rtlthirt th.!-e mites.» ~ ..7. 1 sale very low by, Hunniim. &- Co- it was quickly gone, and he replied with smile, i I‘ Clara's got a bottle of cbampaigne that she says she's going to make you taste this face it dozen young men t.ry for an hottr by all kinds of means to induce him to taste wine; but it was no use. He was immovable. I don't care ;--he could not refuse me, if I set myselfabout it. He could, and he would. Clara. I don’t believe a word of it. Try him then. I don't see any use in it. Let him enjoy his total abstinence if he wishes to. I knew you were afraid. Indeed I ant not, then. Yes you are. It’s no such thing. Try him then. I will then, since it has come to that. He'll be too much for you. Don,t flatter yourself. I’ll manage him. How ? Why I’ll insist on his taking a glass of tat delightful champttign with me. which ou sent home yesterday. Suppose he declines .7 I won't take his refusal. lass with me. We'll see, little sis. I’ll bet on Haley.- Ind so saying, the young man turnedaway aughing at the success of his schetne. That evening towards nine o'clock, as [-13- ey, sat conversing with Clara, a servant en- ered the room as usual with bottles and glasses. George Manley was promptly on iis feet to cut the cork and ‘pop’ the cham- Jaign, which he did, while the servant stood ust before Clara and her lover. You must take a glass of this fine cham- He shall take a er said, turning upon him it iitost winning smile.’ Intlccd, Clara ' Not it word now. Pour him out it glass. Anti George fillrd two gl sscs one of which Cltfll lifit-ti,with the sparklingliquor at the hr-ighth of its effetvescencc. There’s the other: take it quick. before it divs, she said, holding her own glass near be r lips You must excuse me, Clara. Ido not diirik wine, i\'lr. Haley said, as soon as he was pcriititted to speak, in a tone and inan- ner that St'lIlt'(l the t|t1t‘Sllt)l‘. at once. Indeed. it is too bad, Mt‘. I‘Ial€yl Clara responded, with a lialf-i-ffentl-d air, putting h--r untnst-tl glass of wine back upon the waiter,-—to d» ny me so trifling a request. I must say that _voiir refusal is very ungallzinl Whoever heard of a g(~‘I'll.lt.‘ltlt'.ll'l declining to take wine with it lady? There certainly is an exception tothe rule- to night. Clara, the youtig in an said. Still, I c.tn assure you that nothing urtgallant was titeunt. But that you know to be ottt of the question. I could not be rude to any lady much loss to you. O, as to that it’s easy to make fint-spccch- es—but acts vou kriow, speak louder than tvort.ls'——Cl-ara said, ball laugliing——lialf sc- iious. Tl.-e servant had, by this time, p"tSS(’(l on with the untastcd wine; and, ofcouise, no farther tffott could be made l0\\':ll‘llS driving the young man from his position. I-lis positive refusal to drink, howcvt-r under the circuiiistances, Vt‘f_V naturally disap- pointed Clam. He observed the sud- tlt~‘ll rot-ul.~ion of f--eliiig that took pla -e in her ii.inrl. and it pained hitn v- ry much. As for her, she felt llt’l‘.~t’ll posiiivt-ly of- fended. She li id set her heart upon proving to her brother but power over Iliiley, but had signally Iillltd in the effort. He had proved to her immovable in his singultir po- sition. Front that time for many \\'t’eltS, there was a coldness bi ltvcrn hiiii atid Clara. She did not receive him with her accustomed cordi- ality: but SL'f‘lllr'Ll both hurt and off» ll(.lK(l — To take a single glass of cliampaign with hpr was so small (1 l‘tql)(‘SI, involving as Slit‘ reasoned, no violation of principle, that for hint to refuse to do so, under all the circum- stances. was almost tinpardonable. Affi-«clion, however, at last triumphed over utriitnded pride, but not till he had begun se- riously to dt'l)Illt;’ the question of propo.-ing to tier a-dissolution of the contract existing be- l.\\'t'f‘lI lheni. i Every rlling ngttin went on smrothly c- nough, l’.-,1-there was no further effort on the part of Cl-ira to drive her lover from his res- olution. But she still ciitt-rt.tim-‘cl’ the l(.l(fl. of doiiigso—and still resolved that she would conquer him. At last the wedding day was set, and both looked forward to its approach with feelings of pure delight. Their friends without an exception, approved‘ the match: and well they might for he was a man of known integ- rilv, fine intellect, and cultivated tastes; and she a young‘ woman in every way fitted to u- nite with him in marriage bonds. Finally came the long anticipated evening Never before was there assembled in thcold minsion of Mr. Manley a happier coriipany than that tvliich g’:ll.l'Il’l't’fI to witness the mar- tinge of his dauglite-r, whose young heart trembled in the fulritss of delight as she ut- tered the sealing words of her union with one who possessed all her heart. l\'l»tv ki:td heaven bless you my child? rnurmltired the mother, as she pressed her lips to those of her happy child. And make. your life glide on as peaceful- ly as a quiet stream, added the father, kiss- ing her in turn, scarcely refraining as he. did so, frotn taking her in his arms and fol- ding her to his bosom. Then came crowding upon her thesinccre congratulations of friends. Oh, hotv happy she felt! Joy St’tmt‘ll to have reached a cli- max. The cup was so full, that a drop more would have overfiotved the brim._ A lstv minutes sufficed to restore again the order that had reigined through the room and the S.-rvanis appeared with the bridt~’s cake. All eyes were on the happy couple. You won’t refuse me now James? the bride said, in a low tone; but with an ap pealirig look, as she reached out her band and lifted a glass of wine. There was it hesitation in the manner ofl-laley and Clara saw it. She lmew that all eyes were upon them, and she could not bear the thought of being rt-fused her first request after marriage. Take it, James, for my sake, even if you only place it to your lips without lasting it, she said in a low hurried \vbisp“r. The young husband could not stand this. He took the glass, while the heart of Clara bounded with an exulting tlirob. Of course having‘ gone thus far, he had to so through the form ofdritiking with her. In doing so he sipped but a few drops. These thrilled on the nerve of taste with a sensation of ex- quisite pleasure. Involunlarily be placed the glass to his lips again, and took a slight draught. Then a sudden chill passed tbrctigh his frame as consciousness returned,and he would fain have dashed the glass from him as a poison serpent that was preparing to sting hitn, but for the company that crowded the rooms. From this state he was aroused by thesweet voice of his young wife saying, in happy tones-— So it has not poisoned you James. He smiled an answer butdid not speak.- The peculiar expression of that smile, Clara remembered for many years afterwards. Come, you must empty your glass with me, she said, in a moment after. See, you have scarcely tasted it yet. Now——— And she raised her glass, and he did the same. When he withdrew his own from his sign with me Mr. Haley, the young tempt- : . * 1 2. lips. it was empty. . B-rave? exclaimed Clara in it low triumphant. tone. New isri’t that delightful wii_te? -- Yes, very. Did you €Vl_‘l' taste wine before Lmcs .9 the bride laugliingly said- O. yes. many a time. quisilcly flavored as this. Lung abstinence has sweetened it to your taste. No doubt. Clara has been too‘ much for you to night Haley, George Manly‘ said, coming up at. this moment. and laughing in great glee. Ile coiild’iit refuse me‘ on this occasion-— ibe bride gaily responded. Iset my heart on making him drink wine with me on our wedding night, and I have succeeded. Are you sure he hasn't poured it slil-y on the floor? D 0, yes! Isatv him take every drop. And tthat’s more, he Sl‘.'t:tCll~t‘(I his lips, and said it was exquisitely flavored. Here comes the servant again, George’ said, at this moment; Come James let me fill your glass again. You must drink with rue to night. You’vc never given me that pleasure ytt. Come!—as \\'tll be hang for it sheep as a lamb. Thus importuned. Hailey held up his glass which George Manley filled tip to the brim. Health and happincssl the young man‘ s.iid bowing. I‘Itllt‘y bowed in return, placed the glass to his lips, and took its conltnts to a draught. Bravely ilonel Why it seems to go down quite naturally. You were not always it total abstinence man? No I was not. While it slight shadow fllIl.t‘II over his litCP. Welcome back again, to a truly social", and convivial spirit. After this, don’t. let mo t-ver see you refuse a generous glass. ‘What! An empty wine glass in the hand of young Mr. lncorrigiblr.-l Upon my word, r_j='lCLlltlit'(l old Mr. Manley, coming up at this niomei'.t. 0, yes, pail I’ve conquered him to night! He coi.tld’iit refuse to take a glass of wine with me on this OCC--SlOll ‘.3 the daughter said in great. glce. He must take one with me-,too, then. You must excuse me, indeed, sir, Haley replied—rallyirg himself, and bracing up into firtnness his bl'Ol\'t'n and still wavering rcsolulioi.-S. Then indeed. I won't. 0 no! Don't excuse him at all pal He drank with me and then with brother, and now to refuse to drink with you would be a downrightsliaine. , He has taken ll glass with George too, has be? And now wants to be excused when I ask him. Upon my word! Here. George. tell the servant to come over this way. The servant came, of course, in it moment or two with the wine. Fill up his glass George, the Father said. Hale’s glass was, ofcoiirse filled again. Now. my boy !—-—I-It-ie's health to my children. May this night's happiness be but a drop to the ocean of delight in reserve for zhem. Drinking. And here's to our father. May his child- ren never love him less than they do now. Drinking in turn. Thank you my, boy! , And thank you in return, for your kind wishes. That wine did’nt seem to taste unpleasant- Iy, James ? 0, no, sir. It is rich and generous. How long is it since you tasted wine? About three years. Are you not fond of it .7 - O.ycs. I like it good glass of wine. Then what in the world has made you act singularly about it. A mere whim of mine I suppose you will call it. And perba ps it was. I thought I was just as well without it.‘ Nonsense! Don't let me again hear of this foolishness. And then the old man mingled with the happy company. Coin:-,J'ttiiies, you must drink with me too, the mother said. a little while afterward. Haley did not seem unwilling, but turned oft‘ a glass with real pleasure. You must drink with me too, went through the tooth. Every little while some one, with whom the young man had on former occasions refused to drink, finding’ out that he had been driven from his cold water resolutions, insisted upon taking a glass with birii. Such being the case, it is not to be wondered at that it remark like this should be made before the passage of an hour. See! As I live, Haley is getting lively. I think that rich and generous wine is beginning to brighten you up a little. NIT. Manley said, about. this time, slapping his son-in-law familiarly on lheshoulder. I feel very happy. sir, was Haley's reply. That’s right. This is a happy occasion. I never was so happy in my life! Ibard- ly know what to do with myself. Come. won’t you take some wine with me. Idrank with you a little while ago. Certainly, Certainly! My boy ! OI’. per- haps you would iry it little brandy. No objection, said the young man. And then the two went to the side-board, and each took a stiff glass of brandy. That's capital ! It makes me feel good! ejaculated Haley, as be set his empty glass down. Cotillions were now formed, andthe bride and groom took the floor in the first set-— Clara felt very proud of her husband as she But none so ex- S0 to begin, and glanced around upon her maiden companions with a look of triumph. But she soon had cause to abate her exulla- tion, for when the music struck up. and the dancers commenced their intricate move- ments,-she found her husband bluitderetl so leaned upon his arm. waiting for the music = -
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