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NORWALK, CT. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1845.
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y ltiorning, by JAMES REED, at Two Dollars Pei-._Ann1un in Advance. Office on lI'oyt’s Dock, ‘West Side of the Bridge.
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VOLUME 28—NUMBER -16.
“Be sure yotfr right, then go ahead l”
V
roamt=d the \VesterII \Vilds.
, Now wt: are sure of being rig‘/1.l-—tight in buying ottr flf‘)')d~; cheap and rt
cheaper than any hotisein Fairfieltl County. riottvitltstamling w
contrary; the pent-le know tlIis.—-the Ladit 3 know it for one 'Laura.' l
- us, and our rich (.l- rods.--_our Urgandy Stripes. splendid Baragcs. M. d'LziiIies.
ght. in selling them
liatothcrs may say fo the
Ins told them all about
Alpacas. rich‘
ERE the words ofthe ill f'aterl,mucli larneuted C-rocket, than whom a braver man never
Silks, Mohait‘ Dresses 65.3. and we’re bound to go ahead. there is no mistake about it. Friends
we are "Selling 0_[].” as otir neiglibors say, and selling offfast and cheap.aIItl we invite all \\ ho
their money's worth or more. to be sure
C. J. Gl~‘.U.\lA.\l.
would (‘l)(:Ollt'IJ‘_1e a reduction of prices. who would have
"and call at the faimousold "Bridge Store.”
April 8. i845.
’I‘crnns of line Gazette.
V.tluge St1l)$cl'll)Ct‘s by c:1I'i'ici'—pci' year. -. ..,, '2 Of
' Mail do in advance do do---.- 2 Of:
Ollice SIil)sci'il)ci's, or those living out of the
CIIi'i'icr’s district, and who call for their pa-
pers at the oiiicc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . 1 50
(-Iouipatiics of5 or more receiving tlici1'p:t-
pers by mail, ifpaid iiiadvauce . . . . . . . . ..
Rates of Advertising.
DI1csqII;II'e—16liiics or IiiIdcI'—,1 iiisertion.. 0 57
Two il1$el'tl011s _ _ . _ _ . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0 87
Three insertions . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
liitcli l‘Oll0\\'lJl‘,1_’IIISBHIUII..-_ . . . . . . . . . . . -. . 20
F.xecut.oi"s and AIlIiiiIiistr:ittir’s Noticcs..-. . 1 00
Coiniuis.-;ioiIer’s notices. _._- -~.;; _--.-.. -_.. 1 25
(;‘IiardiztIi,Divorce, and otliéf notices ..... . . 1 00
the square;
Ycurly advcI'tisci‘s_, on‘ _sq1iai“c*,.;;;-: .;;... 10 00
payable quarterly. The privilege of yearly ad-
vcrttscrs is limited to their o\vI1 iniinediatc bust-
uess.
C:IsI1:tl «'1(lV‘el‘f.iselttet)l’.SSent to this Of’fice,i\iUs1' n_i~;
Accoiti-A.\'iI-;n BY THE cxsu T0 issum-2 Iivsr-mriou.
iota PRINITING,
_ "Executed at the Gazette Office.
Rllh
HE subscriber having just returned from
New York, is now opening, and is pre-
Ipared to offer on unusually inviting terms 2:
Drugs. Medicines. Chemicals.
Brushes. Dye ’Woods and Dye Stuffs. The
entire stock ofthis establishment has been pIir-
chased at the lowest market prices, for rash
onl)’. and all of which are direct from the im-
porters and nIanIII'at:turer’s hands; he lI|(‘T-‘litre
flatters himselfthat no one (‘2]ll- compete with
him, either in quality or price. Every article
will meet with the strictest examination. and no
article of an itiferior quality will be either
bought orsold.
Physiciams Prescriptions will re-
ceive the most careful attention at all hours of"
the day and night.
'.l‘o those who have formerly patronized this
establishment. the subscriber renders his sin-
cere thatiks. and thinks from his late arruhge-
ment he will be able to render satisfactiori to
all those who wish to buy good articles at low
JOHN A. \Vi-zizn.
HEBEAS the Directors of the Union
Matittfacturing Company ofNorwalk, did
at a legal meeting holdeu at said Norwalk on the
l7Ih day ofApril I844 lay an installment ofone
dollar on each share of the Capital stock of
-mid Compzin_v payable on the 1st day ol'June
SADDL-ES, IIAIRNESSES, Gcc.
§};‘HlL' best and most varied assortntent of
, Harnesses. Saddles and Bridles, Trunks.
Valices. Carpet Bags. Martiogales, Halters.
Carriage and Riding Whips. &c. etc. that has
ever been kept in this place or vicinity. may
now be found at the Store of the subscriber.
iiearly opposite the Norwalk Hotel.
This is no empty boost as any one may sec
by calling. For workmanship and beauty. as
well as service. the work which he offers can-
itot be surpassed. Also:
Saddle and harness Trimmings of all kinds.
Saddler’° Silk, and a general assortment of
‘iirticles L tually called for in establishments of
his kird.
Also good assorttiieot of El:Istic,and Wel)l)
races if his own manufacture, made for
‘clurabfitty as well as convenience.
, Tb- ibove articles. the undersigned pledges
himself to sell. as low as they can be found
‘elsewhere. The patronage of the public is
respectfully solicited.
N. B. The strictest tilleriiirin paid to all kinds
of repairing. WIr.i.IA1ti B.SWAf\'.
Notwalk. May, 8, 1844. 19
H A an win 3 ET
ilutlery, Guns, Iron, steel, \Win(low
Glass, Paints and Oils.
\VHOLESALE & RETAIL,
Onpnsilc Hoyfs Lmulirig, Norwal/.'.
HE subscribers are now receiving direc’
from the manufacturers an extensive as-
sortment offoreign and domesticHardwure.&c.
whit.-li they offencither wholesale or retail. on
us favorable terms as can be purchased inNew
Yo-rit. Dealers and other - purchasers are
requested to examine our assortment and
prices befitre purchasing elsewhere. Among
the assortment may‘ be found.
American, and English rim. knob,upright.and
mortice Locks. with mineral, glass,porcelain
and brass Kooks.
Pad, chest, draw, desk, box, trunk, fill and
nigltt Locks.
Norfolk, American, malable, long, square and
. escutcheon Latches.
Parliament, broad, narrow, table, loose and
brass Butts.
\Vood Screws, assorted from g to 3 inches;
Flat, oval, 5 round, mill, taperand round Files
Horse, wood and Shoe Rasps;
Angers assorted from g‘; to 2}, inches;
English and American Shovels ac Spades;
Cast steel, 65 plated Hoes;
Long &short handled Manure Forks;-
Ploughs and Plough Castings; ‘ .
Hooks and Hinges, plate Hinges. blind F83”;
Mill, ‘,>4cut, we-bb. hand, back, whip and key
hole saws;
Broad and narrow Axes;
Carpenters and Coopers AIIZS3
Brace and‘Bitts; bench and moulding Planes;
plane Irons, Steel and iron Squares;
A full assortment oflron Hollow Ware!
Brass Kettles, Frying Pans. Fire Dogs. Wag-
gon and cart Boxes;
A large assort n_icntof'I‘able and Pocket Cutlery
Real stub and wire twist, double barrel Guns;
Imitation do ‘I0 ‘I03
Fine and low priced single do do;
English, American Sweeds 8: Old Sable lron.
assorted sizes :
Cast, English blister, German,
‘Spring Steehassorted sizes;
American and French Window Glass assorted
from 6x8 to 18x24; '
Pure, Extra andNo 1 White Lezfd:
English Red, Yellow Ochre. Paris.Eoglish and
Chrome Green.Verdegris..!1ud Lamp black;
Coach and Cabinet Varnish ; do Glue;
Sperm and Refined Lamp Oil. Linseed and
Whale Oil. écc. &c. .S'rnm:»r 61. Cam’.
American, and
I8-f4——-and whereas five hundred and ten
shares of the stock ofsaid Company are own:-.d
by. a_nd standing in the name of Reuben Row-
ley. Esq of the city of New York, and whereas
the said Reuben Rowley, E-‘q. hasbeen zluly
notified ofthe laying of said installtnent. and
has neglected to pay the installment on his said
shares so laid. as aforesaid for more than sixty
days aftcrsaid installment has been due and
after being notified as aforesaid-Public notice
is llt€'l’c.‘f0l’e hereby given that the said shares of
the said Rowley in said Company will be sold
at Public Auction. by said Directors at the Ho
tel ofDzivid Stephenson of said Norwalk, on
Monday the 12th day of May next at two
o‘clock':Ifernonn—-Dated atNorwalk the 4th day
of April 1845. ' H ' ' C ‘
By order of the Board of Directors.
E. C. Bissunn. Secretary/;_
I-JEREAS. the Directors of‘ the Union
Manufacturing Co. of Nor""clll€. (lid 8| 8
legal meeting hnlden at said Norwalk on the
l'7tli day of April 1844 lay an instalment of
one dollar on each share of the Capital stock
ofsairl company payable on the lst day ofJunc
1844_;;ndwhe.reas thirty f’l_gl')l shares of the
.~:tocl;.of said Company are owned by and stand-
ing in the name ofJonas I’. Lee : and whereas
the said Jonas P. Lee has been duly notified of
the laying ofsaid installment. and liasheglected
to pay the installment on his said shares so laid
as aforesaid for more than sixty days alter said
installment has been due, and after being noti-
fied as aforesaid. Public notice is therefore here-
by given that the said share of the said Lee in
said Company will be sold at Public auction.
by said Directors at the Hotel ofDavid Stephen
son ofsuid Norwalk. on Monday the 12th day of
May next at two o'clock afternoon.-—D.'-itcd at
Norwalk the 4th day of April 1845.
By order ofthe Board of Directors.
E. C. BI=sI~:i.L. Secretary.
5tl5
5t15
" FIERICAS the Directors of the Union
Manufacturing Company ofNorwalk did
at a legal meeting holden at said Norwulk on
the 17th day ofAplil, 1844 lay an installment of
one dollar on each share ofthe Capital stock“ of
said Company. payable on the 1st day of June
IS-14-and whereas eight shares ofthe stock of
said company are owned by, and standing in the
name of Laura Munson.&. \\ heras the said Lati-
rn Munson has been duly notified of the laying
of said installment, and has neglected to pay
the installment on her said shares so laid. as
aforesaid. for more than sixty days after said in-
stallment has been dtie and after being notified
as aforesaid——l’ublic notice is therefore hereby
given that the said shares of said Manson. in
said Company will be sold at Public Auction.
by said Directors at the Hotel of David Ste-
phenson ofsaid Norwalk on Monday the 12th
day of May next. at 2 o’clock afternoon--Dated
at Norwalk the 4th day of A pril. 1845.
By order ofthe Board of Directors.
5I15 E. C. Bissm.t.. Secretary.
Cheap Boots and Shoes.
HE subscriber hasjust returned from New
York with a supply of Men's cheap Boots
and Shoes. both coarse and fine, which are ofa
good quality. and will be sold as cheap as the
cheapest. Call and look before purchasing
elsewhere. Heninr HAFDIJS.
Norwnlk. Oct. 1844.
SLATES.
30 doz. German Slates assorted sizes
20 "' Pennsylvania do do
20.000 Slate Pencils, just received and for
sols by S1 ni-:i:'r & CAMP.
LANES.—A full assortment ofbench and
Inotilding planes, grooving planes, sash
planes, Mallets. Gauges. Chalk Spools. plane
handles &c.just received and for sale by,
S'rIu=;r.'r & CAMP.
Grand assortment ofLadies’ Velvet and
/7 other Cord Cases.—-cheap at BIRSELLS,
ARDEN Seeds.—-Shakers, Wethcrs-
field and Fredonia Garden Seeds, war-
ranted good, for sale at the store of
JOSEPH S. Mi-:1-ziuzn. .6: Son.
‘‘ T. Croix Molnsses.—A few Hhds. of
very choice St. Croix Molasses just recv'd
Nortv.a.llt., March 25, 1845.
and for sale by. JOHN Bunnun.
very large and well selected asso)rtn.Icnt of,Hom Cumbs.
l vrltimcry,
-/27 C! ’'/--:///$,’.. ‘.liI.It-5. ;‘:~.\‘‘‘ g‘ \~\\
-/ 91531‘.
E are this day, (March 25alI) opening a
fresh supply of New Goods, which we
have taken pains to purchase at the lowest cash
price. and we think we can sell as low as any
other establisliment. uc care not where it is —
\Ve have a large supply ofttew Gold and Silver
\\'uIclIes of various stylt-s. VVe have some
elcgzIr.t cheap Jewelry. Some very handssme
Ladies’ Breast Pitts fbr 75 cents. Gold and
silver Pencils. gold and silver Spectacles, whole
sale and retail-
Conlbs and Brushes.
Fine. Coarse. Dress. Back. Side, Shell and
Hair. Tooth. Cloth audshaving
brushes.
I-‘inc Cutlery.
Fine Razors. Pocket Knives. best kind of
_Scissors. Razor straps, Soaps, Boxes Etc.
Looking Glasses and Clocks.
A large supply. and we are selling Clocks for
nothing (almost) and looking glasses as low as
we con.
Spoons.
\Ve have all kinds of silwr Spoons made o
the finest ofcoiii and as good as can be found
the "country thronglt.” do Britania. German
silver. plated am. Butter Knives, Sugar Tongs,
arc. etc.
Sundtrics.
l
Tea \Vaitt=rs. Teapots. Castors. platr-d and
britss Candlesticks. Sntifiers and Trays. \Ve
have every thing usually kPpt in a Sil'.or
SfhitlI’s sltop. Call and see. at
CiIA’s E. DIstmow's.
N. B. Personal ."ll(‘hll0ll is given to the re
pairing ofall kinds of watches. VVe warrant
or return pay. C. E. D.
E . ScII°ihIne1°’s
.q/79;/M3395-.
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.3»; fl
Establishmcni.
PPOSITE Jas. Mallory dz. Co. All work
done with neatuess and dispatch and war-
I
rattled to fit. , 3
Norvwalk, March 3 I8-l5.
AT a special Meeting of the inhabitants of
Norwalk legally warned and held on the
29th day of March 18-15, thefollowing By Law
was passed.
A By Law to regulate the Fislzery of Oysters
within the lintils qft/ze '1 ‘own of 1\"otu-(ilk, or
in the wafers orfluls at/joining and belonging
thereto.
Section Isl, Be it ordained by the inhabitants
ofthe town of Norwalk iII legal meeting assem-
bled. That the fishery of oysters within the
limits of said town and in the waters and flats
adjoining and belonging thereto, from and a'ter
the 1st day ofApril to the 15thrlay ofseptember
in this, and during the some period in each suc-
ceeding year while this By Law shall remain in
force, is hereby prohibited. and every person
who shall fish or take within the limits of said
town, or in or from the waters or flats ad-
joining or belonging thr-reto. any oyster. contra-
ry to the provisions of this section. shall forfeit
and pay a fine of seventeen dollars for each
offence.
Sec. 2d. Be it ftirther ordained,—’l‘hat it shall
not be la“ ftil for any person or boat‘s crew to
fish, or take within the limits of said Town, or
in the waters or flats thereof on and" after the
16th day of September next, and till the 1st day
ofApril 18-16. and during the same period in
each succeeding year while this By Law shall
be in force,a greater quantity than three bushels
of oysters in the space of twenty four liours,and
every person who shall individually or as oneof
:1 boat's crew, oflend against the provisions of’
this section shall forfieit and pay a fine of seven-
teen dollars.
Sec. 3d, Be it further orIluined,—TlIat it
shall be the duty of each and every person who
shall fish or take any oysters within the limits
of said town, or on the flats or waters thereof‘.
during the time mentioned in the second section
ofthis By Law, or at any time, to cull the some
upon the ground or place where. the same are
fished or taken, and throw the small oysters and
shells overboard. And each and every person
who shall ofleud against the provisions of this
section, shall forfeit and pay the sum often dol-
lars. ..
Sec. 4th. Be it further enacted.—Thnt it shall
be the duty oftlie Select Men of this town to
procure the publication ofthis By Law, accor-
ding to law, and to procure the prosecution of
every offence against the provisions of the
same which shall come to their knoweldge, iftn
their judgment there is sutficieot evidence to
convict the offender. And they are hereby
authorized to employ.if they deem it advisable.
some suitable person, to procure such testimony
and information of any breach ofthis By Law.
and to offer rewards therefor not exceeding in
any case the amount of penalty prescribed for
the offence.
Sec. 502.. All fines accruing from or by reason
ofa breach of this By Law, ifthe sameshall be
received in 11 prosecution by or at the instance
oftlie Select Men or in the name of the town
shall belongtothe treasury of the town. and
such as shall be recovered by any individual,
prosecutiugin his own name, pursuant to the,l
statute of 1830 entitled ‘An Act concerning the
fishing of Clams and oysters,’ shall be, and be.
long to the person , prosecuting for the same.
Sce.6t/2, Be it further ordained that this By
Law shall remain in force for the period of five
years unless. sooner revoked and rescinded.
14 Atlest. JOHN A W’:-zen. Town Clerk.
Doz. Shaving Soap direct from auc-
200
_Iiou at auction prices at . BISSELLS.
I POETRY,
’ From the Knickerbocker.
2,‘ DOUBTING MOM i‘}i\"l‘S.
Tltquglt the world be bright before us.
' ‘ Brrgltt \\ ith hill, and vale, and stream ;
I hptgh the Skltts lie sunny o'er us.
(luldcn as an Infant's dream:
Tlllltgli the heart with joy be gushing
(lnilelcss. hopeful in its youth,
Likp a fountain upward rushing.
tlparkling. with Ilie dews of truth :
Antl the future cloudlcss breaking
gO'rr a clear and cloudlcss past,
'I‘l1f,U‘.’.lllS(lClll’l(')US awnkiog.
Wildly tlironging. wild and fast:
Tlnftialits of pure and high ambition.
lllzirtial honor, civic fame:
Lmie and pas-‘iou’s sweet fruition.
Laurcllcd glory deathless name:
Though the life that is within us
Fr: ssr-s onward, fearless still.
P_lPllg9(I the guiltled prize to win its,
Flo-‘lged the soul, and pledged the will: .
Yctldnrk moments, doubt be-clouded,
. ithcriIIg.cltill the striving soul,
Amltlie future, mist-ensltrotided,
Darkens ‘o'er the promised goal.
Visotmry forms deceiving.
Lure astray the steps ofynuth;
Luretis, trusting and belicvittg.
Fptn the narrow path oftruth.
Gozpg on the scenes Elysian.
l ppe has painted oII our sl._v.
Dr wing near the winning vision,
‘ike a mist the colors fly:
Like a misty phantom flying.
,perchance. in clianged form.
Ligli and beauty slowly dying.
Yield to darkness and to storm.
Did foreshadowings of sorrow,
(J the spirit ’s luttire rest.
As we know a stormy morrow
By’ the sunset's clouded west.
Yet prrss on ! though doubting. fearless!
Oknliwith steadfast heart and eye:
Clouds that gather dark and cheetless,
Hitleu blue and sunny sky.
Bold rysolve and strong endeavor.
I'Iez;tt that never fatnts nor dies,
In Ihistruggle conquer ever.
Ever,win the beckoning prize.
,/MI,SCELLANY.
. From the Saturday’ Courier.
TI‘Il,l I3LACKSI\IlTI‘I’S DAUGHTER.
‘ A TALE.
CIIAP'l‘ER_ 1.
m the tlme'WU ‘M0
whictfxvas in the reign of Richard the Soc-
ond, W..S$lnV(.-IVt.'d In so In23t})'- ‘l‘”‘.‘¥""}"5
-and e nsive tvarsyiw’ ""3 1'..t¢a5“")' bop:
,_,&,,,,,_,-5-,,i.....:tcd, large and constantsuppltcs
were demanded by the admioistrzition; and
at each n°tv. and what. appeared exhorbitant
demand, the murmurs of the people rose in
proportion,and as their indignation h: long
been increasing from these oppressions, a
tax ofthrev grouts on each person fanned it
into a flame.
But in no place was the indignation grea-
ter than in the small town of , near
London, where the incident occurred which
has giv.n rise to my title. '
In it small house situated in the lower
par: ofof the town, with a shop adjoining
in which the hammer was most always to
try :~:..... ._ t'_
Englmci.
(led an old titan. well known, to the inhabi-
tants of the village by the mains of Wat A-
dair. .
Wat Adair was a widotvvr; be having
lost one of the most exemplary wivcs shortly
after their marriage. He was about the
middlc height, stool and Well formcd.thougli
slightly bent with age; and although thr e-
scort.‘ years had post over his brow, silvering
his hair, and leaving many a deep lurrow in
his check: ye-t Old Time had d.-alt lightly
withhim, and he still was hole and bratty.
I-El'e possessed a bright eye, which age could
not dim, and it dnughtcr—his only child,
whotn Le loved better than his life.
Matty A-lair was indeed the very realiza-
tion of all that was lovely in u f.-male.-’—
Small. yet graceful as the lawn.‘ with eyes
black as night,ancl hair that might have vicd
with the glossy plumage ofthe r.sven's wing,
it complextion of dnzzcling clearne.-3, in
which the rich blood started at every pulsa-
tion ol the heart; a sat -ll month, with ripe
pooling lips, just purtgtl sufliciently to show
it set of teeth of pearly hue, a clear. melodi-
ous VOICP, gushing forth sweetly as the song
ofthe birds, united to that loveliest charm of
woman, a sweet disposition, rendered her at
once the idol of all the women, and the sub-
ject of contention between all the beaux iii
the village.
But Mary lierselfwas the only one-. v ho
appeared to be unaware of the power of fas-
cination she possessed over all who beheld
her. Innocent. and artless as an angel. she
had long before the period at which this tale
commences, bestowed the whole treasure of
her affection upon Frank St. Atibrey, the
son ofa widowed lady residing in the vil-
lage. _ - _
Frank was in every way worthy of his
good fortune in being beloved by Mary. POS-
sessing an elegant form and.a set of features
whichlil not decidedly handsome, were yet
ofa noble expression, and appeared to com-
mand the respect of all who knew him. and
there was but one obstacle to prevent his ris-
ing to be classed among the noblest in the
land. He was poor: and employed as the
foreman in Adair’s shop. and thus became
acquainted with Mary,and formed that friend-
ship which so shortly after ripened into love
And Wat had promised him, that should
he ever gain‘ enough of this world’; riches
to support a wife, that Mary should be his.
And this bright hope supported him thro’
many a day of weary labor.
be heard ringing upon the anvil, tht-re I'(’Sl--
1 \
Now th- re is an old adage which says
‘the course of love new-r dtd run smooth,’
‘and It is not to be supposed that the love ex-
tsttng between Mary and St. Aubrey, should
dificr from all otho-rs in this 7'6-spelet. Far
lrotn it—lor besides laboring under the dis-'
advaivage of poverty, he beheld in the per-
son olol Richard Wolfstien a rival.in whom
tbvrc existed all the hzttrcd which disappoint-
ed lovc or jealousy could excite-.
Richard Wollstien was the son and only
child of :1 wvallhy farmer. residing at a short
dtstatzcv from the village, and \\ ho had rear-
ed up his son in a manner calculated to
cause him to be disliked by almost all who
knew him.
R.-ared in the midst of every luxury. and
never h..ving the slightest wish uiogratified,
so Indulgerit was his parent. he had become
haughty and overbearing in his manner.
.nd felt more keenly the chagrin w ' his
ill success in courtship to Mary cxc d.. j
\Vitli all these bad qualities it is not sur-
_ prising that he should find no favor in the
eyes of Mary 2 on the contrary she took ev-
ery opportunity of convincing him how hear-
lily he was cle-spised by h--r. It was in vain
for. united to a persevereing disposition he
posse-ssed consuminatc impudrncc and bold-
ness. taking advantage of every opportunity
to prtss his suit, thinking to gain by perso-
vcrt’-sncc “lint be otherwise could not accom-
pltsh.
The ill success of his son’s suit so aggra-
v..tcd the hatred which old Wolfslcin enter-
tained towards St. Aubrey, that both father
and son united in dctermining to emtlraccthe
first opportunity of gaining reveogelor what
they imagined was injury reccivtd. This
determination was considerably ltUg[‘nlnl,(‘(]
by an event which took place shortly after.
One evening after the labors of the day
were over, and he had partukcn of his fru-
gal meal, Frank as was his custom, wont to
pay a visit to Mary.
OII arriving at the house what was his
surprise on enteIing_to behold Richard
Wollstein, and what was still worse, in appa-
rently very ill humor.
'l_‘hts by no means added :0 the‘ pleasurable
feelings of St. Aubre_v,for he was well aware
of the passionate disposition of his rival. and
was-feerlul of a quarrel as it might lead to
blows and perhaps bloodshed. Detc-rtnining
therefore, to make a show of good nature
and friendship hoping by this means to over-
come his rivzIl’s surly mood, St. Aubrvy ad-
dressed him inn pleasant manner. But in
Yum. he rcrnained dogged and sullen, reply-
ing to_ St. Aubi-.~y’s remarks in a bitter and
sarcastic manor-r.
2.ttl..h.t:9:.9r. tt:,tt.’,s..:.ts-i.‘.m:.=it. ‘its .l‘.‘§‘.
gusted her by his importunate and disagree
able conduct. that she determined to repulse
him on the least ndvunc.-s. and on this even-
which chagrined him beyond expression.
- But to St. Aubrey. Mary's whole: demean-
~or was changed, nnd she exhibited so much
delight at seeing him, and welcomed him
with so much real pleasure beaming in her
prrtty face, that Wolfste-in was absolutely
maddc-tied with rage and jealousy. He could
bear it no longer. but putting’ on his hat, be
cast onefierce and malignant glance at St.
Aubrey. and darted from the room without
even siying ‘good nig t’ to Mary.
Both were consid.-rubly startle-d at such
conduct, although neither lamented his ab’
scncc. Indeed it was a great rclie-f,:md they
sat and chatted over the past. and their pros-
pvcls for the future until the clock struck ten
—St. Aubrey’: usual hour of departure.
At this moment, VVa‘.. who had been at a
public meeting held in the village, entered
the room, not p~-rceiving that St. Aubrey
was about to depart. said—-
‘Wcll Frank I suppose we shall not see
each other for some time.’
‘Indeed,’ replied the other, ‘why so .7’
‘Why.’ s-.ii=l VVat. ‘I intend,{starting on a
journey to some distance in the .'iIorniog,nnd
us the business lhave to transact will re-
qttire soinetime in its comple-tion, I will be
unable to return for several days.
"l‘h.It is unfortunate,’ replied Fraok,‘as I
wished to go away myselfin the morning.
but it is of no importance, I will say and
take care of Mary. Shall I, Mary .7’
‘Oh yes, do stay, Frank,’ cried Mary, ‘for
I am fearful of Richard Wolfstein.’
‘Fear not dt-are-st,’ replied Frank, ‘he shall
not harm _vou—not at least while lam living.
.so good bye, Mary, God protect you on your
ijourney, Wat.
A hearty shake of the hand from Wat. a
‘kiss from Mary, and he had left. the house
to seek his home.
Leaving Frank to seek his humble dwell-
ing, we will once more return to Wolfstein.
who, running out of Adair's house, did not
hall or slacken his rapid gate, until he arri-
ved at the mansion of his parent. His father
who was seated in his library. started at be-
holdiug Richard burst into the room, his
face inflamed with anger, and his whole ap-
pearence disordered. _
‘What is the matter Richard .7’ inquired
the old man, who secretly divined the cause.
‘Father re lied the other, ‘this night I
have been treated with scorn, and by a we-
man.‘
‘Who, is she inquired the old man.
‘Mary’ Adair, father.’ said Wolfstien; ‘she
must become my wife; if not by fair means.
by heavens she shall by force. And as for
St. Aubrey, we must find some means ofde-
spatching him. I must and will have re-
venge.’ _
-‘So you shall my son,’ replied the old man.
‘I have been thinking over it, so listen and I
will tell you ofa scheme I have in view.’
‘What is it 2' eagerly demanded the other
who was axious to hear of any scheme which
promised revenge.
-Listen then,’ was the reply. ‘You roost
know, Richard, that you have been appointed
T
on» of the tax collectors under the new laws‘
and I propose that you go down to ‘Vat. I
know,he will be awa-y,d.-ma-nd the tax of his
daughter : she of course will refuse‘ to pay it
without seeing her father. and you - under
pretence oftakitng her to prison secretl—y con-
vey her to my country house in , ,
where she can be tnade to conform to your
desIres.’_
‘But.’ said the other, ‘suppose she should
Scmflm. that would arouse the neighbors,
and all would be discovered.’
‘l\leve:' fear;-’ replied his father, ‘I will be
waiting behind the house. with a handker-
chie-fjto tie over her mouth, and together we
can curry offthe prize. -So tomorrow night
we will try it .7 Mind yotfnre ready.’
‘Never fear me,’ replied the junior VVolf«
stein; ‘I will do any thing to gain Mary and
revenge.-’
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, Cigiiu-En II.
’ The next evening, between ton and eleven
0 Cl0¢lf. both father and son might have been
seen wending their way along the road lea-
ding from their house to that of Wat. Adair’s.
00 Mtlving atAd~.tir’s old Walfsteio, as‘
was agreed, took up his post behind the
house‘. while the other knocked boldly at
the street door.
It was opened by Mary, who started at
be-holding the dreaded form of Wolfstein, for
ever since the night on which be rushed
from the house in so tnuch anger, she had
felt a secret horror of bebolding him, but
collecting her scattered and alarmed spirits
she said—-- '
‘Father is not at home, Master VVolfstein.
‘Is he not my pretty dear ?' said Wolf-
stein, familiarly, the_Inore so, as he was not
entirely sober. _
‘Is he not? so much the better, all I want
of you, my love. is six greats. for I came
to get the tax, my dear little Mary,’ he said
leering on her.
‘You will have to call when father comes
home,’ rt-plied Mary, trembling with fear,
and attempting to pass him and go out ofthe
door.
‘Ohl no,’ replied Wolfstien, preventing
her, ‘you must pay the tax or go with me.’
‘I will do neither sir,’ replied Mary, her
indignation fully aroused; ‘if you are a man.
sir, you will cease your iinpertinence and
depart, if not,I shall call for help.‘
‘No, you Ivill not,’ replied Wolfsticn, en-_
raged at her words, ‘you will go with me;-',
and seizing her by the waist, he attempted
to force her towards him.
‘Unhand me, sir !' or I will scream this
instant.’
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ty, and he titten pted to kiss her.
Mary, with a great eflort threw him from
her. at the same time scrz-aming"loudl_v.
Meanwhile Frank, who had lcftthe house
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had proceeded to the village store to pur-
chase some articles. and on his return, when
at a-short. distance from Adair’: heard the
scream of Mary.
Rushing to the house and beholding Mary
struagling in tliearms of_WolfstI-in, he
crie -
‘Uoliand her, villiari, or I will throttle
you,’ at the same‘ time seizing him by the
neck and throwing him with such force as
to cause him to strike against an opposite
wrtll.
‘Defend yourself.’ cried Wolfstien. draw-
ing his sword, ‘or I will murder you.’ '
Taking down a sword of Wat’: which
hung upon the wall, St. Aubrey stood upon
the defensive, determined not to strike his ad-’
versary if he could avoid it. .
Wolfstein who was perfectly beside him-'
self with rage. rushed with great fury upon
St. Aubrey, who put forth his sword to par-
ry the blow aimed at him. The other, no-
steady from the liquor he had drunk, struck
his foot, fcll heavily forward, and the sword
of SI. Aubry passed through his body.
Wolfstien uztered but one groan. and mak-
ing even then a slight blow with his sword
fell to the floor a corpse.
Old Wolfstien, who was not aware of the
death of his son, instantly so-ized her, and
putting the handkerchief over her mouth to
prevent her screaming, bore her off in tri-
umph to his house, without, unfortunately
for Mary, meeting a single person on the
road.
In vain she struggl’ed—impl-ore or scream
she could not-—-he only clasped her more se-
curely. until at fast she fainted in his arms
from sheer cxljiaustiorn,
Leaving Mary to theteodar mercies of
the elder VVolfstien, we will return to the
room in Adair’s house, in which we left St.
Aubrey standing over the dead body of his
rival. his sword clotted with blood, and his
mind in :1 state of mental abberatioo.
the villagers, \\ ho were aroused‘ from their
slumbers by the cries of Mary, had hastened
to the spot where to their horror and aston--'
isliment, they beheld Frank St. Aubrey
standing as above described over the body
of Richard Wolfstien.
Struck with amazement. they instantly are
rested him for the murder.
ln vain he protested he was innocent of
the dreadful crime of which he was accused;
and stated the facts of the case to the crowd
of villagers who filled the room. In vain
he begged they would not take him to pris-‘
on for his mother’: sake! it was uselé'ss—-
the evidence was too glaring to believe auglitt
in his defence.
tiniziug search was made atFrank’s_ request}.
No clue could be gained of be‘: hiding place
and it was soon given up as fruitless. ,
Some of the oldest men and women of the
village shook their heads prophetically, and
whispered dark hints as to the sudden disap-
pearance of Mary Adir.
In this position he had stood until those of
And for Mary.—-In train it strict ttndiscruv
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