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N RYVAL {, CT. VVEDNESDAY, JANUARY" 7, I8 6.
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SERIES.
A Choice TiI«‘a"I'i:ii.i *for Sale.
. A Plot ofground ofregularform, (an
i ’ ‘- oblong) embracing 30 acres with a
broad level front on the Daizburv,
read, about 31-2 miles from the borough ofNo'r-
walk, is cfferetl for sale ata price which will
render it an object for a person having the means
and wishing to procure a small farm forthe pur-
pose of elegant improvement. On the premises
is some six or eiglitacres of wood and timber,
seine fruit, under good fence and in a high state
ofcultivation. There is not a place on this road
and few in the vicinity, that lies so favorably,
that can be obtained on so easy terms. Any
person wishing to purchase can obtain any in-
ortnation by inquiring at this Lzflice.
1'i’Iess:'s. GtiittEi.i'i':e 63: C‘ i.-k-et',
Mereltarts F.‘E’aiIers,
Noni-‘v.-iii.r£, Ct.
ME I. E. COBKE R, having formed a
- . . partnership with Mr. Guthrie in the above
business wou d call the attention of_all those
who are particular in the article of dress. His
great experience both in Europe and America,
and extensive practical acquaintance with every
detail in the ab tve business, eminently qualify
him to give satisfaction to all who are fastidious
in dress.
Those who study economy need no longer pay
New York prices for their clothes to insure ele-
gance atid fashion; his connections in New York
qualify them to compete with all that is worthy
of being followed: whilst the economical ar-
rangements of their establishment, enable them
to keep their prices on a par with the most coni-
inon trade.
The secret ofsuccessfulcutting is, to add to
the scientific knowledge that discrimination o.
SAli)Dit'.I'.3}E!.E’.—'I‘lie attention ofthe pub-,
lie is invited to the large and elcgantassort-,
meat of Harnesses, Saddles, Bridles, \-\ hips”
Iruiiks, &c. to be lottnd at the establishment of-
the subscriber. It is believed to be no exagera-
tion that this place, nor any otlierin the vicinity,
has been able to produce so rich a variety, par-I
ticularly in the Ilarness line. They are ready
made and complete at a moment’s notice. \Vho-
ever will take the trouble to examine, will find,
that the workmanship of these articles cannotbe
surpassed. Among the lot are several sets of
double Harnesses, wliicli are worthy the atten-
tion oftliose fittittg out pleasure cquipages.—
There are also several very liglitaiid airy single,
harnesses, designed f0!‘l)(?t1ll]eSSl)Ull11{1l1Ull1ClLll‘- Q
ed ofthe. best inaterials,and embracing the double
merit of security and tastefulness. Every article
needed in the line, may be found here, of the
best quality, and on very moderate terms. Ile-
pairing as usual. Witt B Switiv.
Norwalk, April 29, I845. 18
Fashionable Emporitsnl.
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Curtis, .7lIerc/rant '1'az'lor, Jlfuin street‘,
3 doors .N'ort/L of t/ze Conn. Hotel.
THIS establislimentlias been recently fitted
- up in a style heretofore unknown in this
place, and not surpassed in any other. The pe-
culiar advantages cnjoyed by the subscriber, en-
ables him to receive the latest fashions from the
ci y of New York, and to offer inducements to
he public, which are altogether out ofthe reach
’ofother similar establishments. Besides the su-
periority of his workmanship, all work, is war-
ranted to fit, by which the chances of a mis-fit
The subscriber has on hand a fine assortment of
» Broad Cloths,
consisting ofFrench, English, Belgian, and A-
merican manufacture.
Cassimei-cs and Srtttinctts,
of every style, quality, and price.
Veslings,
a large assortment, consisting of some new and '
elegant patterns never before introduced into this
market.
Also, a large assortment of stocks, bosoms,,
collars, cravats, scarf-3, suspenders, and almost?
every article called for in an establishment of
his kind
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~Important’c Notice.
R. REED :—There are so many superior.
elegant, extensive, and flourishing adyer-
tisements in the Gazette, that we would just
mention that we are located at the old stand,
cast of the Bridge, opposite T L 4* J R Peck’s
Branch, where we have on hand and intend to,
keep a general assortment of choice Groceries
The following articles comprise a part of our I
extensive stock : _
A 600 bushels ofsuperior Rock Salt. at wlio1e- j
saltfpr retail. 3
38 large sacks ofLivcorpool Salt of a good,
quality an} at a low price. _ 3
' Mess Fork, of our own laying down, of a good
quality and cheap. »
Clover, Timothy and Red Top seed, Candle.
\Vick, Young Hyson,Hyson-skin and Sliouchong
Teas, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Pickled Salmon,§
Shad and Mackerel,
Cotton Batting, Sperm and Tallow Candles,
wheat and Buckwheat flour, Corn, Oats, etc.
Also, a general assortment of China, Glass
and Earthen ware, wliolsale or retail.
The above articles we would offer to the public
and also tender our thanks for their liberal pat-
ronage, heretofore bestowed on us.
Josiarri S MEEKER <;- SON.
A‘ Card.
ESSRS. l~‘ul§er & Carver, respect-
fully give notice,that they propose opening
a school at D. Stevens oii’s Hall, to instruct and
improve young Ladies and Gentlemen in Blan-
Iiers and Dancing.‘
The school will commence on Wednesday,
Grocery, Cs'oo'I§ery,
Wrouglit and Cut Nails,l49
judgment and nicely oftaste, wliicli shall appre-
ciate at 11 gl:ince each peculiarity of figure and
thus render the science of cutting, subservient to
the wants of each individual.
As puiicttiality is the life oftrade, they may
be found at all business hours at their establisli-
ment, for the presentover the store of W C Street
opposite the Banner ollicc.
Uc!ohet'2l, 1845. 44
1-‘louir mind I-‘ecd §torc.
A! South ./Vbrwal/c.
HE subscribers would inform their friends
- and the public that they li-ave enlarged
their store and are now ready to offer a good
assortment ofariicles in their line, and as cheap
as any other store in town.
Among their assortment may be found Groce-
ries ofall kinds, flour. feed and crockery, con-
stantly on hand, and they warrant thcirpriccs to
be in accordance with the times.
[ill kinds ofcountry I reduce taken in exchange
for goods in their line.
All goods delivered free of expense.
GEO \V SMITH
ALI-‘RED KNAPI’
N B All persons indebted to the subscriber
on book, are requested to make immediate set-
tlement. GEO \V Surrir.
g, by JAMES REED,
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ROAD sour; or nAit'i‘tt's TRAVELEILS.
[We are marching on ! we are marching on!
Ihc paths our choice or lot hath drawn;
With truth behind and trust before,
Antlpzxin beneath, but promise o_’er.‘ '
Stern toes, fair teinpters, on each side,
Yet shield without and strengtli within,
Andfaitliftil friends, un'te_rril-i’cd-—-
I’tight,lwise to rulc—will, brave to win.
’¥Ve aretoiling on ! we are_-.Ioiling on!
0 rest. with dark, and start with dawn-
gpivnlstpootli green vale‘s,up mountains steep,
er s iiiting latid and stormy deep.
lltpttgh dark the wave, and sore the way,
”‘I will kcepiii mind the Goal;
0 er gloomy night comes brigtcr day,
From sterner strifegrows slronger soul.
Op to the Tomb! on to the Tomb !
VV here all find rest, and still -t,ltere’s room;
lye ll bear each others load‘s;-for we,
I\eiglibors at deatli, through life sl_iou;d be.
So shall our wart-are easier hold,
‘ More long for peace, more short for pain;
bweet kindness yield an hundred fold,
By blessings sown aii_d reaped again.
We come no more! we come no more!
We seek our lost wlio’re gone before;
\Yhen all are found, what need we here,
‘ 'Iolove in griefand liopein fear!
boiiiebetter hope must be, to keep
Things whispered oft the soul below,
Where souls, l‘C_}Oln8t.l, their promise reap,
And every earthly mystery know.
Tlioiigli near shuts down life‘s narrow Sky,
I3r’rJ>a}d l-anlds, we know, beyond must lie;
ioug i dun in cloud-—iti tl.ty’s full irlare
Shine worlds of glory ever ‘there. I
MISCELLANY.
For the Gazette.
AI)VENTUl’tES OF A l\l.'3l{CIIAN'I"S
CLERK.
I’ K E F A C E.
It is now more than twenty-five years since
the events, wliichl am about to relate, took
place. In the ntirrations, Ihave aimed chiefly to
give facts without much regard to coloring oi”
clctrance of style. In man instances I have
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copied alnios_t literally the language of a journ-
al that I kept at the time and in which I was
accustonied to note down the various objects that
attracted my attention and my reflections there-
upon. Ihavc written these ‘Adventures’ situ-
ply for my own amusement and for the same
purpose I present them to the public. It is of
little or no importance to me whether they are
well or ill received ;—they have served to be-
guile many hours that but for them would have
been weary ; they have brought back to my rec-
ollection old scenes, acquaintances, and friends ;
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Eov. 1%, Zifidd.
E '6' goods this week from New Yorl-;.——
The subscriber grateful for past patronage,
and finding that people buy where goods
are cheap, has this day receivt d a very large
stock ofall kinds ofgoodsin his line.
A large lot ofdiffercnt kinds of watches, all
sorts ofjewclry, some very clicap—finc cutlery,
such as knives and forks, pocket knives, scissors,
a fine lot, razors, and all sorts ofstrap-, brushes,
soaps, etc. for shaving; a large lot of wallets,-
hair, tooth, nail and clothes brushes, as many a
any one wishes to select froni,— a small lot of
pcrfumery, silk and coton purses, steel pensa
fine article, shell and horn side and back combs,
fine and dress combs a first rate article. Every
thing usual at a silver sinitli’s, may be found
here. C. E. Disimow’s..
N. B. All kinds of watch work, and all kinds
.ofjobs ever thought of being done at a silver
smitli’s shop,done,and at short notice. C. E. D
For Sale.
A farm of 90 acres situated in the
township of New Canaan, Ct. four
A.) miles from the village, one mile to
church, and a quarter of a mile to
grist and saw mill. Contiguous to it is a never
failing stream of watcr—is under first rate culti-
vation and in splendid fence, with dwelling house
barn, carriage and other out buildings, all new
and in good order. A choice collection of apples
peaches, and a variety of other fruit, such as
cherries, apricots, plumbs, grapes, raspberrys,
etc. etc. For further particulars enquire on the
premises, or ofthe subscriberin Norwalk (at the
Packet Office of Sellcck’s Line.
- Is.i/to SIZLLECK.
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Notice.
loniileetiicalt River shad in half barrels"
Cavendish plug Tobacco ofa good quality
A new supply of New Orleans Molasses cheap.
Treadwell’s Buckwheat Flour, Constantly on
hand. Another barrel of large no. I, l\ ackercl,
just opened. J. l\’l1;ski:r. or con.
FOR Salc.—A good house and
t,. barii—Also a garden containing
about three quarters of an acre of
ground, in connection with a stream
For further particulars enquire of
J OHN VVASSON, on the premises.
Norwalk, Dec. 1st 1845.‘ xlix
of water.
the 3d day of December at 3 o’clock in the after-
noon for Ladies, and 6 for Gentlemen.
orwalk, Nov. 24th, 1845.
ENTAL Sur-gery.—Dr. Hill oflers his
services to the public in every department
of Dental Surgery. His Oflice continues where
it has been for the last seven ycars,—a few doors
West of the Bridge.
No personal consideration, or private prejudice
will deter him from faithfully serving those who
may solicit his professional aid.
xlvig
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Garpetmgs.
“I E ask the attention of persons in want of
carpets to the elegant assortment of im-
perial, ingrain, and venician carpets, just receiv-
ed, togetlier witlifloor oil Cloths, of all widths,
mattings, bockitigs, etc. Jas Mallory 85 Co.
Gaps !
HE largest assortment of mens’,boys’ cloth
and fur caps, in the county is to be found
Norwalk May 7. 1845.
at the store of Jas Mallory 86 Co.
they have awakened in my heart the warm feel-
ing of youth and they have made the blood,
whose current was fast growing languid and
chill, once more bound bpyantly along my veins.
In the pleasant labor ofrcompiling them, I have
lived my life over again, a life which with all its
troubles has yet been a pleasant one, and with
this Iain satisfied witli_out either asking the ap-
plause or fearing the censure of others.
PART I.
My I~‘i'ii~st Love.
CII.-'lP'I‘Ell. I.
She was a beautiful creature. Just six-
teen, with a figure already rounded into
perfect proportion, a complexion.of,—if I
may so call it,——a rosy blonde; long, soft,
silky auburn hair with a goldenglcatn
where the light glanced across it and fall-
ing in wavy ringlets around her delicately
tinted cheeks; eyes of tliatnioist, dark
azure so seldom found but which once
seen can never be forgotten '; a Grecian
nose and lips whose rich crimson hue and
halfrpouting fullness wore a dangerously
voluptious appearance; a neck of dazzling
whiteness, the rounded mould of which no
sculptor could imitate, and a bosom whose
wild swell the plaitcd folds of her high
dress could scarcely restrain. Such
was Ellen Harding when one bright
spring morning I beheld her for the first
time. ' Such was she then—-but now,—
years have passed away, I have mingled
in the busy scenes of life, have frequented
the saloons of fashion, and held sweet
converse with the young and beautiful, I
have felt soft han is tremble when I clasp-
ed thcm in mine, have lieard\-itonesl of af-
fection fall gently from lips ‘ hat _I have
pressed fondly to my own, and I have‘
known in my own heart the fervor and the
transport, the anguish and the madness of
successful and unsiiccessful love,but never
since the moment when the image of El-
len Harding lost its place in my"bosom
have Lexperieiiced for any of womankind,
the pure, the holy, the all-absorbing devo-
tion that she inspired. I was a mere boy
when I first met her, yet already in the
depths of my own heart, lhad created for
myself an ideal being, part of earth, but
more than half of heaven.
this being with all that is beautiful in per-
son, all that is endearing in soul and all
that is noble in intellect, and Iliad dared to
hope, nay, almost to expect, that I might
one day find its living reality and call that
reality my own. Amid my .Iaily occupa-
tions, in business and in leisure, in the si-
lence of night, in my waking hoursiiiid in
my dreams, this hope, this expectation
haunted me. It may be thought that I
was very romantic,—perhaps very foolish;
I may have been so, but it is not my inten-
tion to conceal even disagreeable truth.
-«The third of _May 182 ~-—, I remember
the date as well as ifit were but yesterday,
Ellenlwas engaged in fastening the ten-
drils ofa Woodbine to the trellis-work
which formed the sides to the piazzaof her
f:ithcr’s house. I was unacquaintcd with
her, indeed I had never seen her before,
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,,é'o”ti‘sciousness of having so done will be
I had endo ivedfl
rxa
rnissioned to deliver_a letter to herself.—
and looked at me with those large blue
eyes ;—I felt myself,;"ewildered, I was
_confused atid with rdnilculty stammcred
out-y— '
‘Mf§‘s Harding, I presume?’ l
‘Yes, ’Sir,’ and how musical that.voice,'
‘that is my'riame.'_: Julia had nothing arti-:
ficial about her as"I speedily discovered. 5
"I have brought you a letter, Miss Hard-i
ing,” said I, offeriiig it to her.
‘Thank you, §ir,‘ said she, taking it with
the whitest, prettiest little hand in the
world; then glziticiiig at the supcrscrip-E
tion, ‘Oh! it is fromfmy brother, we shall,
be so glad to hear from him, for be has
been too sick to write and must be getting
better now. Indeed, sir, \ve_,'a_t'e very much
obliged to you.’ A "
‘If I have afforded Miss Hardiuga grati-
ficatgti,’ said Iawkwardly enough, ‘the
tire bigliest happiness.’ ' .,
‘Thank you, again, for your,-compliment
Mr. ,’ and the beautiful girl looked at
me with an arch, inquiring countenance.
‘Duucc !’ said I to myself, ‘I hav’iit told
her my naine,’—tlien aloud——‘my acquain-
tances address me as Mr. Lovell, my
friends call me Harry.’
‘Indeed, a remarkable coincidence—my
acquaintances address me too as Miss
llarding, but my friends only call me El-
len.’
‘VVell then, beautiful Ellcn—’
‘No, sir, my frz'c7zds do not call me thus;
it is only flatterers, that is, enemies, who
use sticli expressions to me.’
‘I am certainly no enemy, Ellen, btit
though you are truly as beautiful as the
sunlight, I will callyou as ugly as Erebus,
if that will gain me a place among your
friends.’ '
‘\Vell then, Harry, .you shall be my
friend,’ and again, she held out that little
hand.’
were acquainted.
ctiAPi'_i:a, it.
It was some two weeks after the events
which I have related in the preceding
chapter. Iliad met Ellen several times
since our acquaintance had commenced
and was fast yielding to the fascinations
of her person and character. The feel-
iiigs with which lregardcd her, noiv ap-
pear strange to tne. An irresistible im-
pulse drew me towards her, yet I dreaded
to meet her. 1 trembled and was speech-
less in her presence. The assurance
which had suppported me during our first
interview had gone, and in its place was
left an indescribable confusion, an over-
powering timidity"
It was evening, and I stood leaning
against an aged elm tree slome hundrgd‘
iards from her residence. had alrea y
geveral time passed and repassed her door,
but each time as I resolved to enter, my
heart tlirobbed so violently, and I felt the
blood mounting to my face so rapidly that
ldared not proceed, and I had stopped at
the place where I was standing that lmight
recover my ordinary calmness. The
moon was high in the heavens, the stars
gleamcd faintly through the pure and ra-
diant atmosphere, a soft breeze frotn the
south—the breath of spring—whispered
among the half expanded foliage of the
old elm, the pale green tint of the neigh-
boring fields was dimly discernible in the
moonlight, except where the black shad-
ows of trees or buildings presented an
almost startling contrast and the streets
even at that early hour, werg silelpy and
deserted. The scene exercise a su ( uing
influence upon my mind. Unconsciously
I sank into a kind of dreamy reverie,
whose visions were perhaps even more
fantastic than those of sleep. I was at that
,age when man lives almost entirely in the
lfuture; when the past is speedily forgot-
lten and its lessons uiilieeded; when the
lpresent is a confinement from which the
lprisoner struggles to escape, and the fit-
ture, the glorious future, alone, is a world
of enjoyment, _full of surpassing beauty
andchangeless melody, where sorrow can
never enter, where hope becomes expec-
itation, and expectation reality. And so I
'stood there in solitude, and thought of’
lpleasant things to come. Health, and
‘triches, and reputation, and-«brightest
’phantom of them _all—love, undying love
;we e mine, and I was happy in their assur-
ed possession. Those bubbles have long
lsince burst, and now, sick in body, poor
gin purse, unknown to the world, and with
the best affections of my heart blighted, I
can see their vanity; yet I grieve not that
Icherished such foolish thoughts; they;
have en'ivened many an hour that would;
otherwise have been gloomy, and I would:
not, if I could, lose even their remem-
lbrance. '
I had remained thus for a longer time
than 1 was aware, when a light step trip-
ping along the sidewalk from the direction-
opposite to Ellen’s residence broke my
meditations. The elm tree stood close_ t0
the walk, overshadowing it and concealing
my form, so that the individual approach-
ing, could not perceive me until almost
close by my side. As the steps drew near
they seemed to grow more rapid, and
presently I heard other and heavier steps,
as if of someipne in pursuit, suddenly a
harsh voice sp’oke—‘-'— .
‘What the d-4-l is the use of -being in
such a hurry, Miss’! You need’iit ' be
afraid of me.’
There was a pause—a suppressed
scream—and thevoice spoke again-—
‘Don’t be alarmed, I tell you ; by
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I took it —,pressed it——and we.
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but I had heard her name and I was com-!she’s rett t.houorh—here woes forakiss!’
P Y :2. z:
‘A voice, musical even in fear and anger,
As I opencdthcgatc, she turned around exclaitned—
‘Leave me,‘ si-r, I have ‘friends nearer
than you tliin.-..’__ _
Heavens aii‘d"earth! how my blood boil-
ed! It was Ellen; her tones I could never
mistake. I darted from my concealment
ext-laiming—
‘Thank God! Ellen,- you have indeed
triends nearer than even you thought,’ and
threw myself with all the force of which I
was capable upon the intoxicated wretch,
that had dared to insult her whom I loved
better than my.oivn life.. He reeled back-
ward and fell heavily to the earth; I bent
over him, but he could not rise—tlie stupor
of drunkenness was ‘upon him, and I left
him and turned to Ellen. '
‘Harry,’ s,aid,_,_slie, in -a voice tremulous
with emotion and clasping my hand in both
of hers, ‘how shall I thank you '!’
‘By saying no more about it, Ellen; he
knew not what he did,and was too intox-
icated to be dangerousggnl was about call-
ing on you as I heard.-you approaching,
but really the evcniri_g' is too glorious to
be lost within doors.”-
“But, Harry,I mean to thank you as.
much as I please, and so we’ll take awalk,
as you like the open air so well; and ‘I’m
rroing to be Miss Gratitude all the evening.
am, don’t you oppose me. "'
‘Well, be it so; but if you must be Miss
Gratitude, I shall be something clse.—‘-<3
VVhere shall we go ‘I’ i
‘To the shore, to the shore-,v 05 course;
the tide is full, the moon is bright, the
sky is clear; what place for rambling is
like the sea-side, to a couple of—’ she
hesitated, put her arm in mine, looked in
my face, and—I couldn’t stand it— ‘
‘S-.iy lovei-s,. Nell, for heaveii’,s sake’I
exclaimed— and, what did she‘ say’! I
can’t tell. But that evening there might
have been seen slowly walking by the sea
shore two persons; one with his arm
clasped about his companion’s, waist, her
hand resting on his sbouldei',and her bright
face often upturned to his as if listening
to some strange story of_ adventures or—
perhaps—of love. Sometimes they stop--
ped and looked out upon the waves spark-
ling in he moonlight or listened to the
continuous moan of the heaving waters.
And when they parted he clasped her still
closer to his bosom, her head rested a mo-
ment on his shoulder, their lips met in one
long, fond, first kiss and they were seen
no more. ,.,,., - ,_._, _
Cl‘.'A"TER III.
The town ofN - , the scene of the
preceding chapters, is a noisy little spot
in the south-western part of Connecticut
on the shore of Long Island Sound.- The
appearance of the central portion of the
village is almost grotesque. A wooden
bridge thrown across a small stream that
here discharges itself into an arm of the
sea, forms the nucleus of business. This
construction was apparently originally in-
tended to exhibit how much ugliness,
inconvenience and dangermen would en-
dure rather than "make a small pecuniary
sacrifice to rid themselves of the nuisance.
It is so narrow that there is barely room
for vehicles to pass each other upon it, and
as it is so admirably contrived that it per-
son walking over it cannot see a hundred
yards in any direction,the unfortunate foot
passengers of every description are often
placed in situations of great difficulty and
even danger. Apfloor, ifl may so call it,
ofheavy slabs,an‘d.a sidework of'discolor-
ed boards, patched over with written and
printed placards of every variety, finish
the picture of this model ornament of a
wealthy New England to_wn. I,sai_d_——‘fin-
ish’-—-but the picture is not quite ‘com-
plete. The poor bridge is so jammed to-
gether and hemmed in,that even if it were
suddenly gifted with the capacity of self-
locomotion it would be impossible for it
to move an inch. One extremity is held
in its place by a grocery store on the
right and a grist mill on the left, part of
the machinery ofthe latter being suspen-
ded over the heads of the travelers be-
ncath; a-dry goods merchant, an oyster
man, and afvender of ladies’ shoes, occu-
py the other extremity. '
This crowding together of edifices is
occasioned by a peculiarity in the. moral
development of the inhabitants ofN--——_;
each one preferring the occupancy of his
neighbor’s land to that of_h_is own, and all
combining to seize upojifjevei-y square foot
ofground that may belong to flie public.
To be sure the beauty of the place, and
in a measure, its prosperity, sufler from
I such short sighted penuriousitess, and gen-
eral convenience and comfogt are annihila-
ted; but A. B. and C. who ._are tlius_-rob-
bing the community and permanently inju-
ring the town, are good, , nest -ljiearted
people; it would be hard t \_ disturb them,
so let them live in peace afger -their ' own
fashion. Oysfer shops, groceries, taverns
dry goods stores, butchers’ shops, grogge-
ries with all-tlieir manifold Aaccompanif
ments, are huddled together around that
old bridge and a motley multitude of mar-
ket wagons, ox carts, wheel barrows, mail
conclies, carriages, fish peddlers, loafers,
ladies, negroes, dogs and all.Yl0S.t CV87)’
other animal, biped and quadPl1.p,e‘.‘d are
crossing and rccrossing it, at all -.lio’ui_'s of_
the day and a‘neLhalf the night. It is .n
spectacle unequalled in New England» and
is regarded by the good _people of _7
with proper, pride. It is their glory, their
boast, their triumph :, they lov_e to aston-
isli, and this astonishes every one who be-
holds it. .
Icwast midnight. ‘The moon glcamed
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at Two Dollars Pei',Anntun in .1dva.nee.’0’fi‘ice onlthe Dock, West sidebar the Bridge.
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faintly through. the ‘crevices of the clouds
that had suddenly risenand spread over
nearly the whole sky. Here and ‘there a
star would become visible for a- momfin
and. then. as quickly disappear. -The breeze
had changed toalow-, moaning.-;_wmd., that
seemed to presage a-coming storirigf At
,this hour two men were standing upon’ the
bridge in earnest "conversation." "One of
these was a short, broad shouldered per-
son, with a profusion of black bushy hair
and whiskers, a flat. nose, large mouth
with heavy sensual lips; and eyes, which,
though inflamed and blood shot, were in-
dicat_ive of savage energy. His dress
consisted of an old hat, the ci-own‘ of
which-had been cut quite. off‘ near the
middle and the upper portion forcc-d.,¢_]o“.n
over the lower, a gray surtout rugged and
patched and buttoned up ,_.to his throat
where it left the ends of tired cotton hand-
kerchief that served as.a cravat exposed
to view; muddy p_antal_oons, thrust, into
the tops of a heavy pair_of bootjs, i:"0mple-
ted his equipments. His name was Jen-
kins. ‘_ ,t_
_ His companion dilferiiat from him but little
in his liabiliments and his face wore the same
expression of settled depravity. His hair and
beard were red, his brows bushy and almost
concealing his _d eep-set gray eyes, his nose prom-
inent and his lips thin and skinny and contin-
ually parting to display his large yellow teeth
and discolored gums. ”'_ ‘-
‘_Do you understand now?’ said the ‘first de-
scribed personage. _‘
‘No, I’lt be d—d tfI do!’ replied the other.
‘that little slim chap ofa clerk knock you down !
You that can strike as hard as a horse can kick !
what was you at’? how did it happen 7‘ G
‘\\’hy,_l3ill, I was drunk I tell you. I recol-
lect meeting a pretty girl and being civil to her;
you kiiowmy civility; the kitten inewed and
ihis counter-juinpcr‘._'was on me in a second ; I
was too groggy to stand; I tell and could’nt
get up again; 1-he_loolred._at "me a minute and
cut forthe girl; fI-knew him, d—n him! Isaw
him down by the creek; down beyond Jake's ;
he’ll come here after he leav; 5 her and» then—’
‘Who was the girl, Tom 1?’
‘One of old Hardirig‘s daughter;_I believe.’
‘One of old Harding’s -daughters! what the
devil was in you to be civil to her '9’ ‘ ‘
‘Half a pint of New Englandrum.’ '
‘I tell you what, Tom, you’ll get yourself into
some devihsli scrape about these women next; I
don’t see what the deuce there is in them, that
always gets the better of your common sense.
You're asriiart chap, when you're away from
them, but the sight of a pretty girl makes a fool
ofyouf _ .
‘Well.I don’t know, Bill, but I can't help it,
I can't !’
‘Was this kitten ‘handsome ?’
‘Handsome! hark! there's someonecoming!
It must be him; here, come beige to the comer
ofthe mill; whist; down !’?¥.-*-:-"
I had left Ellen, and intoxicated with happi-
ness was hurrying to the store of my employer,
heard nothing; I was full of my own blissful
brightest and most glorious, but atthe same
si_ve pliaritom “that cheatsthe heart of man iii
his pilgrimage through I this troubled world.-
Suddenly as I was half across the bridge,I heard
a quick step behind me, a voice exclaimed ‘d—n
strong arms, lifted up over the wooden parapet
and precipitated into the aark waters below.
To be Continued.
M ossy Roofs, How t’Cle'aned.—A gentle-
man in Hadley, says the Amherst Express
has discovered an" -easy mode of clearing
_off the moss that usually grows on the
north roof of buildings. He accidentally
noticed that where one side ofa cliimmey
had been painted with white lend the.wash
of this destroyed the moss on the shingles
below. He. now sprinkles a little white
lead near the top of the roof, just before a
rain, and" he completely kills the mass on
the roof. ’ ' ‘
This is well worth trying, for moss on
shingles prevents their drying, and if it
can be so easily killed it should be done,
as the shingles would last much longer.
The disease in the Pofatoe Crop.—A Ber-
lin letter of. the 13th ult.', says :—“By
means of a microscope, the cause of the
malady prevalent in the potatoe has been
discovered to be insects of an exceedingly
small species. They create,cavities{in the
tubercle, and soon putrefaction, Lith-T
ographic drawings -hzive-deen made of the
diseased parts of the vé‘getable,'.aiid of tl_1,e-_
linsects alluded to, and copies hav_e'.been
sent to the principal agriculturists.” 3;.
The Sabbath day of different, religions:
differs in. different nations. The,_,Qhris--
tians keep Sunday (would tltal_5’:t_Il[_
lit better); the Greeks Monday‘ " _
"the Persians Wednesday, 1.-l1’.".e'.AS_.s,’y!<_l,ti,i_i’iS’;
Thursday, the ' E,gypti__nns,.-;., ,FridaT’y,.;;>,/,tllé‘»
Turks and Saturday So that in.-
fact, it is Sabbath.duy;?" ‘oi_1'ie»-where allthe
time. _— - I .— -
Good manners are the blossom of good‘
sense, and it may be added, of good feeling
too ; for, if the -law of kindness be written
in the heart, it will lead to that disin
terestedness in little as well as great
things—that desire to oblige, and attention
to the gratification of others, whiclris the
foundation of good manurcs.
“My son, hold up your head, and tell
me who was the strongest man 'l’ ‘
‘Jonah!’ ;- ~ ‘
‘VVliy so 'l, ‘’
‘Cause th_e.:whale couldn’t; hold him,‘ af-
ter he got~rhim?=down I’
l . . , , -~ ~ t i
set up by a fi‘;t;ititer--;‘Slioot Polly as;
where I passed my nights as well as days,_,1 ..
»' observed not the lowering clouds, I saw nothing,
thoughts. It was the dream of first love; gtlie A
time, the frailest, most unsubstantial, most delu-
you, take that !’ l felt a heavy blow, staggered —
forward and the next instant was seized by .
‘Shoot 'fo’lly"as’°'sh‘e flics,—-Papal’--vita" '
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