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Ennis-1-Ion DAY! '
of Eventful” May
Also Appears
Invoice
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No.
of Spring & Summer Goods,
RECEIVED BY
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UMAN,
This arrival being decidedly the most interesting of the season, presents attractions of a high
The last '
NORWALK, CT. VVEDNESDAY, MAY 13, I846‘.
POETftY('.?)
THE GHOST.
By the author of ‘Ezc/:irl’s visit to Dec. Stokes.’
’Tis about twenty years since Anm. L.tw,
A short, round-favored, merry
Old soldier ofthe Revolutionary
\Var,
\Vas wedded to
A most abominable shrew :—-
The temper, sir, of Shakspere's Catharine,
Could be no more compared with hers,
Tlinn mine,
\Vith Lucif'er's.
Her eye was like a wenscl‘s ; she had a harsh
Face, like it cran'.ierry tnarsh,
All spread
‘\Vit‘h spots of white and red,——
Hair of the color ofa wisp of straw,
And a cl£s])osit'ioit of a cro.s-.s—z'ut saw.
The appellation of this lovely dame
VV as Ann or Nancy ;——don't forget the name.
Her brother, David, was a tall,
(1-ood—looknig chap, and that was all ;
One of your great, big nothings, as we say
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“Any hour is good enough for so skill-
ful a surgeon as yourself to perform an
operation.” -
“What do you desire 1'’ said the Doc-
tor, who was a little reassured, and look-
ing at his three applicants more attentive-
ly, perceived that they were dressed more
like dancers on their way from a ball, than
highway robbers.
“We beg you Doctor,” added the un-
known. “to follow us immediately.”
“Give me, at least, time to go and in-
form my wife.”
“That is of no use. You have your
case of instruments with you. That is all
that is necessary. Only sufior us to put
the bandage over your eyes.”
“But sir ’
“Fewer words, and let us be gone,” said
one of the unknown. He then whistled,
and immediately a bcrlin drove from a
'as his only answer; with an agoiiizzcd
heart and with his brow begdéwcd with a
lcold sweat, and summoning all his energy
to his aid, he applied the knife to the
lwrist. Twice his hand failed him—nt
flength the blood gushed forth, a shriek
‘was heard from the alcove, and the silence
jof death followed. The unknown stood
gsilcnt and unmoved—the noise. of the hor-
’rible operation alone was heard; soon
;both the knife and the hand fell together.
‘The doctor was deadly pale, he looked at
fthc unknown with haggard -eyes. The
latter stooped, picked up the hand, tool.
the ring from the finger, and presented it
to the doctor.
“Take it, doctor,” said he—“let it be a
,souvenir; no one will ever demand it of
you again.”
l He then added, in aloud voicc——“lt is
done.” Immediately the two other mask-
VOLUME 29-NUMBER T9.
neighboring street, the three men; taking ‘ed men mlefed. again baindngetl 1110 (100-
thc Doctor with them, immediately entcr- llllfls eyes. and led him 8‘“'fi_V- The Same
ed it, and the carriage rolled on, the horses : carriage that had brought him carried him
order, and a passing look at them will greatly enhance the interests of purcliasers.
great addition to his stock turned 21 current of curtomers into the time-worn doors of the
“ BRIDGE STORE, ”
Now we do not crave the entire trade of this enterprising town, still, if our friends but exercise
a little patience when we happen to be full and more, we will dance attendance to the utmost
of our very humble abilities, and if after all, they seem not disposed to purcliase, we shall not
condescend to ape the custom of boasted superiors, and dismiss them with barbarian rudiness
but with thanks for the call, cheerfully renew the invitation.
According to our promise of last: week, we now annex a brief descriptive list, from which
our readers may gather some interesting facts.
The first fact in importance is
A CHALLENGE,
that we will give more Goods for the same amount of money, than any merchant. in Norwalk.
If perchance we have it neighbor so averse to “acknowledgments,” as to accept this challenge,
we hope he will keep his angry passioris down and give us a fair contest, for in good faith this
offer is made ; and for the benefit. of “THE PEOPLE," whom also we summon to ndjudge.
Fact second, is the amount of Goods on hand, and ifin calculations we happen to fall short a
few-thousand yards, then it must be borne in mind the difficulty of arriving at the precise quan-
tity, and if you please, set this down as an error of the head.
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10,000 yards of all prices and patterns, among which, are some beautiful imitations of
Mus D’Laines. Our Medium Prints, at 071.1: slzilling, are especially recommended.
E‘./C3"L7.?§15.__7.E‘ 153139 &AEfi@@o
2,000 yards of the various st.y1es—such as Reps, Crape, Cashmeres; Plain &c.; French
D'Laines, ofa ‘new fabric, in which the arrangement of colorsis very pleasing.
Eflfi @¥.i‘~E:§¢§‘~l3.923E§ 0
1,500 yards of Anlerican, Scotch, and French manufacture—plain, twilled, light, medium,
at full gallop.
Huberti saw that all resistance would
be useless, and submitted to this mysteri-
ous violence. For two hours not a word
.was exchanged between him and his trav-
elling companions, who conversed togeth-
er in a tongue he could not understand.-—
All at once the carriage entered an arch.
|'l‘lie noise of a gate opening was heard,
the carriage stopped and the door was
opened.
“He is here,” replied one of the men in
the carriage, and taking the Doctor by the
hand, he assisted him to alight.
.'l‘hey then made him ascend several
steps. By the keenness of the air, Dr.
Huberti perceived that he was mounting
out side steps. Then a door opened and
the Doctor perceived that he was crossing
a large room paved with flag st0nc,perhaps
:1 vestibule, and afterwards several apart-
ments covcred with thick carpet. At
length the guide of M. Huberti stopped
and said to him:
“Doctor, we have arrived, take offyour
bandage.”
Here in Rhode Island, picking up oldjokos,
And cracking them on other folks.
X-Vcll; David undertook one night to play
The Ghost, and frighten Abel, who,
He knew,
\Vould be returning from it journey, through
A grove of forest wood
That stood
Below
The house, some distance, half a mile, or so.
\Vith 21 long, taper
E‘-ap, of (\]Vllll.0 paper,
- ust ma e to cover
A wig, nearly as large over
As it com basket; and a sheet
\Vith hoth ends made to meet;
Across his breast,
fifhe wlny in which ghosts are always dressed)
' - e tOO( us station near .
A huge oak tree,
\Vheuce he could overlook
The road, and see
\Vl1atevermight appear.
It happened that about an hour before, friend
Had left the table [Abel '
Of an inn, where he had made ahalt,
\Vith horse mid wagon,
To taste a flagou
Of malt
Liquor, and so forth; which being done,
He went on,
Caring no more for twenty ghosts
vague apprehensions, obeyed, and found
himself in a little room. In this room the
‘back to his own door. The doctor too».
=off his bandage, and saw the bcrlin disap-
,pea;'ing in the darkness’. It was 5 o’clock
in tie morninv.
For three mconths ill. Huberti sought in
,vpin to dis<t:o\'ler by cvelry ‘means an ex-
,p anation o tiis tcrrib c ac venture. Had
:it not have been for the ring, on undenia-
gble evidence of the reality of his remem-
:bl'2ll'lL‘CS, he would have supposed himself
[the dupe of some illusion. But hoping
'that this very ring, the only token he had
ypreservcd of that terrible night, mi-_»ht
‘sooner or later bring about some explan-
ation, he wore it suspended to the chain
,of his watch. A few days since, the doc-
tor was invited to a ball given by the
Countess of P , at her hotel in the
lruc de V_ai'nces. All the elite of the fi-
tled fashionablcs crowded thither. The
greatest names of France clbowed the
imost distinguished of the German diplo-
macy. In the commencement of the eve-
ning, the attcntion of all was attracted by
:a young man, with a pale face, a sad ex-
pression, who from time to time wandered
jthe crowd.
' This young man chanced, in the course
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ed it. Napolcan must gain a‘ high pas}.
tion.‘ The minister had just attached him,»
as first Secretary, to’ distant er'nba'ssv.‘.
If he refused to go he would shut hiniself
out from a brilliant career.’ He must make
this sacrifice for the very salte of his lila-
tilda, for whose happiness he would be re.
sponsible. Nupoli-an resigned himself to it.’
He sought a last interview with Mnlilda,‘
and announced his departure. The young
girl heard itwith grief. Napoleon related
to her his plans in vain, he sought i'n vain
to console her, displaying in the-_ M.‘-iiim_'~
future, a whole life of happiness, love and
.vealtli. Mat‘il(la‘ was incqnsolable ; a
sad prescntinient prevented her from put-'
ting any trust in the promises of an un-
certain future. What could she hope to
add to the happiness they then enjoyed,‘
and which they were about to sacrifice to
a sense of duty 1 She felt that her beau-
tiful dream' was over, and was passing
away. Napolcan‘ covered her hand with
kisses sud tt-ars ;‘ “retriembér,” said he,’
“remember you are my betrothed, and‘ {lint
this hand belongs to nic.”
So saying he placed a ruby ring upon’
her finger. '
“It belonged to my mother," he added.
As her sole answer, Matilda pressed _tli,-9
ringmto her lips, and sank back in her é'h‘afit"
o\'erf:(inie with grief. Napolcan left her.‘
His absccncc facilitated the plans of the
General and the Duchess. The Gene'a.l
appealed to i\Iatild'a’s filial affection. lei
exaggerated his poverty, pretended debts
and engagements which he could not keep,
and pictured with an air of affright, if
wretched and dishonored old age. He
even threatened to kill himself. She alone
had the power to savc—and for that she’
must forget Napoleon, and marry the rich‘
Count dc , with n hose noble and man-'
ly face, whose courage and strength of
mind, she was familiar. , , ,_
A little selfishness and tlfaifilda" would.
-have been saved; but it is the weiii.-neg. of
noble hearts to hasten on the sacrifice.
Matilda threw herself, in despair, in the
M. Huberti, whose terror had given through the saloons, in an anxious lltflll-lilfllls of her father, and promised all. Be-
place to the most lively curiosity andjner, and then sadly withdrew from among forc he had finshed speaking, Matilda esca-
ped from his arms, no longer able to cont'i"of‘_
,herself. Exhausted by her efforts, she
absence.‘ Their want of fortune requii-.'.v
dark, and m.oumi1ur.
Than if they were so many posts.
doctor found himself alone with one ofthe
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Wide Rich Satin Stripe, Blk; Double width Plain Black Italian for Mantillas; Blk Italian ;
Gro D’Rhone ; Gor D'Rhine, and all the other Gro D's. Beautiful, Plaid, Striped and Figured
Dress Silks.
7—._¢cié2.'iEEiEE§39 T33.»_7‘:\_.‘§:.°l:§3ao
of the lute Parisian mode—universally admired.
4,000 yards RIBBONS.
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1,500 yards well assorted and cheap; Druggctt, Matting, Floor Cloth, and Stair Carpet- .
ing. \Ve wish it understood that in CARPETS, we give bargains, defying all conipet.it.ion.
Goods for Gentlemen’s wear, and here all estimates must end. You thatilack it Coat,
Pantaloons or Vest, just walk up and help yourselves, and when these are gene we can charter
the “Cataline" for another load. You can now have any of the following: CLOTHS——Cassi-
mercs, plain, fancy, black, and Doe Skin; Kentucky Jeans, Tweeds, Croton, Oregon, Mexican,
Bangup, Corduroy, Beaver, Moleskin, Giraffe, Zebm, Leopard, Gambroon, Nankeen, Pongce,
and Thibet Cloth. Silk and Cambric Hdkfs, Cravats, Scarfs, Gloves, Bosoms, Collars, gl Hose,
Purses, Braces, Umbrellas; Straw, Leghorn, and Pannama Hats; Caps, and Perfumery.
MISCIEILLANY.
Irish Linen, Brown Holland; Brown Linen; \Vhite, Colored, and Brown Drills; Table
Linen, Damask, and Plain ; Covers, and Cloths; Tickings, Burlaps, Towelling, Checks, Flan-
nels, Alpacas, Bombazines. \Vhite and Brown Muslins; Swiss, Mull, Jaconet, Plaid, Book,
and Tarlatan Muslins; Bishop and Victoria Lawns; Blk., Col’d, and \Vl1’t. Kid; Blk., C_ol’d,
\Vh’t:. and Raw Silks; Lisle Thread, Cotton and Pie nick Gloves; Lace Mitts; India Silk
Scarfs, Ladies’ Cravats, Gents Cravats, Travelling Bags, Girdles, Gimps, Paris Cord, Silk
Fringe; Silk, Linen Cambric, Hem Stiched, and Reville Cambric I‘I(llifS--f1(Zal1.ff/ill cmbosscrl
three on‘ nown who had arrested him. He
was tall in stature, of imposing appearance
and dressed with the most aristocratic le-
cherc/ie. I-lis black eyes glistcned through
the half mask which covered the upper
portion of his face, and a nervous trem-
bling agitated his uncovered lips, and the
thick beard which concealed the lower
part of his countenance.
David was nearly tired of waiting;
His patience was abnting ;
At length he heard the careless tones
Of his kinsman’s voice,
And then the noise
Of wagon wheels among the stones.
Abel was quite elated, and was roaring
VVith all his might, and pouring
Out in rent; confusion . .
’ g ' ' “Doctor,” said the man in a short ab-
Scraps of old songs made in ‘the Revolution,’ “ _
His head was full of Bunker Hilland Trenton, , rupt lllannera Pl'eP3l° Your 1“5tf“m9-ms:
And jovially he went on , ‘you have an amputation to perform.”
Scaring the whippoorwills among the trees “Where is the patient 1” demanded M.
\Vith rhymes like these--- [-1 “be,-;;_
£396 fhle }_‘};‘k°°3 So saying, the Doctor turned towards
93”” t 19 “ ’ . . the alcove, and advanced one step towards
\Vith buggernets declimng, . , . , ,. I I _ d
“rm,l,,,,,,ed_d0w,.,h,,ts’ it. Tie curtains were s ig ity mote ,
And rusty guns, and it stifled sigh was heard. ‘ .
And luthgr ,,,,,-01,5 s1,i..i,,g" .“Prepare your instruments,’ saidthc man
“See the Yankees—-\Vhoa! \Vhy, what is with the mask in a convulsive manner.
that?” “But,” insisted M. Huberti, "I must first
Sflld ADCI, Stllflllg fl Cflt, see my patient.”
Ah, slowly, on the fearful figurestrode uYOu Wm 0,5,1), Sge the hand which you
are to cut off, replied the man.
M. Huberti crossed his arm upon his.
breast, and looliing the other fimly in the
Into the middle of the road--—
“My conscience! what a suit. of clothes !
Some crazy follow I suppose.
of the ‘evening, to stand_ in front of M. hast: nod to shut herself up in her own‘
Huberti. His eyes, which had lighted ‘apartment, and wept in silence. In the”
upon. him at first mechanically, now sccm- meanwhile, the bonus were publsihed, and,
ed fixed upon him, and res.c(l with aponlfihc 10th of last January, in the cnurch
flilgllifuil) (‘I\'pl‘le.SslOn u; on the ring wlnch,0lf SE Thomasd ’Anpuin, Matilda married‘
s tone a ove HS waistcoat. ‘tic ount de————.
Suddenly, the young man passed ab At the moment of the benediction, when’
rubtly through the group that separated ,the husband places on the finger of his wife’
him from the doctor; he went straight up;thc_rmg-—tlie symbolical emblem of the'
to Dr. Huberti, and Jostled hnn rudely and : chain which unites them-instead ofgivin .
in a deliberate manner.‘ {her left hand, according to custom, Matilda‘
The doctor very pohltelyrt exppstulated. : abcrluptly, fiazstled tottllie gighdt ofrillie (éonnt,
ie yonncr man wt ‘IOU mannrr any_an ex on e iero icr ran . ie ount
answer struck him. The uproar procduccd rcmonstrate-.1, and wished to take her left‘
by this scene may be -easily judged. A_hand, btit Matilda withdrew it, and again
duel is to take place between this yotiiig'prcscnted her right hand, at the same time’
man and the doctor. We are guilty ofno _ casting down her eyes, but with an indom-'
indiscretion in speakintrofthisafli1ir,which liable all‘ Of subtnissive determination;
is known to all Paris. °Before the police! The Count at once perceived this, and
can this feuillcton the duel will give rise fearing asccnc, he put the ring on the right
to cxplginations that rozfily throw" some ligiht , liap[‘tl,\t'liCi:clil\’latilda pcrgisted in presgnting.
upont e mysterious a air,anc upon tie. ic oun was Jen ous——as J83 ous as
sad history in which Doctor Huberti: has. Othello himself. A fatal suspicion seizedrj
been one of the actors. fhim. The ring which Matilda wore on her
The Brussels Obscrvatucr gives the folgriglitliiind, gave him much uneasiness. He
lowing explanation of this mysterious pretended not to lancyit, and begged Ma‘-'
Table Spreads; Silk, Cotton, \Vool, \Vorsted, Damask, Zephyr, and Fancy Shawls.
wfilllfl CASHMERE SHAWLSl@ti
@ PAINTED
SHADES l@
\Vindow Paper, \Vall Paper; \Vadding, Butts; Boys Caps; Linen Thread, Spool Cotton.
HOSI
ERY.
Wliite and Brown Muslins ; Silk and Cotton Velvets.
@ ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS! £631
j Our ink grows thick and the Gazet.te’s “Devil” is in a hurry, so we must cut short this list,
even at its commencement, with the request that those who would test the quality of the articles
and learn their prices, will enter in at the sign of the “BRIDGE STORE.”
_~—-1',-~‘_l. .Sr _
ADDLERY.——The attention ofthe pub-
lic is invited to the large and elegantassort-
ment of. Harnesses. Saddles, Bridles, Whips.
Trunks, &c. to be found at the establishment of
the subscriber. It is believed to be no exagera-
tion that this place, nor any other in the vicinity
has been able to produce so rich a variety, par-
ticularly in the Harness line. They are ready
madeand complete at a moment’s notice. \Vlio-
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, which are worthy the atten-
tion ofthose fitting out pleasure equipages.—-
There are also several very lightand airy single
harnesses, designed for neatness but manufactur-
ed ofthe best materials,and embracing the double
merit of secu_rity and tastefulness. Every article
needed in the line, may be found here, of the
best quality, and on very moderate terms. Be-
pairing as usual. WM B SWAN.
N orwalk, April 29, 1845. 18
NEW SPRING DRY GOODS,
THIS day received, embracing a general as-
sortment of the latest and most approved
styles, for saleras low as usual, at the old estab-
lished cash store of ..
COMSTOCK 6: HALL.
New Canaan. March 15, 1846.
Rooms to Let.
LOFT suitable for Mechanics’ Shops—-
. thfi 6511110 l'608I1tly occupied by David
Platt, as a Carpenter Shop. Apply to
. , y ‘E. PRICE & SON.
Nurwalk,_Marcht30, 1646. -13
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r SCRIBNER dc RILEY,
Mercltant Tailors.
HE "subscribers re-
- spectfully announce
to the public generally,
that they. have taken the
store formerly occupied
by MALLORY & BANKS,
where they intend car-
rying on the Tailoring
Business,in all its Vfl rious
branches. As Messrs.
.9. , ,3, 3 Mallory 65 Banks have
Ti-‘C l " - ' ' ' ‘‘ given up the Tailoring
Business in this place, we having succeeded
thcm,and would respectfully solicit the patronage
of all those who have been accumstoined to pat-
ronize the lnte firm, believing that we can give
entire satisfaction to all those who may favor us
with a call.
\Vith our experience in the business, we feel
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in a manner not to be excelled by any other
this fact, let them gives us a call, and we will
demonstrate it. EN OCH SCRIBN ER.
THOMAS RILEY.
Norwalk, January, 1846. ' 5
At a Court of Probate holrien at Ridge;/icld in
and for the District of Ridgcjield on the 20th
day of_April, 1846.
Present HARVEY SMITH, Judge.
the last will and testament of DAVIS
GILBERT, late of said Ridgefield, deceased.
This Court extends the time for the final set-
tlement of said estate, to the first Monday of
July next. A true C'{),p_t/ of Record.
17 HAR EY SMITH, Judge.
., Ladies’ flats! Ladies’ Hatstt
HE subscribers have now on hand a fine
assortment, embracing all the new and
fashionable‘ styles. Also, 8 beautiful-lotof Bon-
net Ribbons. JAMES MALLORY 6:-CO4‘
() N motion of Amelia Gilbert, Exeeutrix of
powers of gin!
That’s a strange dress to travel in."
“Be silent, Abel ; for now I have come
To read your doom;
Then, hearken, while your fate I now declare.
“I am a spirit.” “I suppose you are;
But; yon’ll not lmrt me, and I’ll tcllyou why ;
Here is it fact: which you cannot: deny.
All spirits must be either good
Or burl.---tliat’s understood;
And be you good or evil, I am sure
That I’m secure :
If a good spirit:---I am safe. If evil,
And I don’t. know but you may be the Di-:viL,
If that’s the case, you'll recollect, I fancy,
That Iain married to your sister NANCY.
IVIISCELLANSE’.
A REPAST OF THE MARVELOUS,
Tm; LAST Mvs'ri-;nv or Pants.--—The Pa-
ris Courier Francois relates the following mys-
terious affair, which, says the Brussels Obser-
romances of Mrs. Radcliffe, and which promis-
, es to impart a lively interest to the proceedings
;of the Parisian tribunals. The account; has
lfilled the F auburg St. Germain with consterna-
ition.
l Several months since, says the Courier
Francais, not far from the end of Last De-
cember, Dr. Huberti was returning home
-about to knock at the door, and had rais-
was all once arrested by a vigorous arm,
and he was surrounded by three masked
men. The street was deserted, the Dr.
had no arms, and seeing that all resistance
would be in vain, he prepared to escape
as well as he could, by means of his purse,
from the three bandits with whom he had
to deal, when he who held him by the
arm, said, very politely, "Monsieur, is, if
I mistake not, Dr. Huberti 1" ‘
“It seems you know me then,” replied
the Doctor; “take my purse and watch,
and let me enter my house,.and go about
your busin_ess..”
“Sir," replied the man liaughtily, “we
are not robbers, but have come to ask you
to do us a service.”
“You certainly Have‘ s'élcoted u very‘
isingular hour.”
--‘X .-.-‘-1 —--——
I-Ialloo! friend, what’s your name; by the-
Thc Mysterious and the Horrible. '
vateur, is as full of the horrible as any of the!
face, said to him:
“Sir, you have used violence to conduct
me here; yet if it is really true, that any
one stands in need of my professional
services, without troubling myself about
§your secrets, forgetting how I have been
brought hither, I will do my duty
isurgeon. But if it is your intention to
commit a crime, although you have beenlnot ourselves belicvc, so little it seemscaine from Napoleon.
and horrible advcntvre:
Truth is .s-tr(mgc——strangei' than I”2'cti'on.
-—This the following relation will prove:
It turns out that the story recently pub-
‘lishcd, of the hand out off, and which was
lso strongly tinctu ed with the jealous hi-
,dalgo, the rcvengeful Spaniard, anl which
‘some puff, and which we confess, we did
;tilda not to wear it. Matilda replied, that
I she would not part with it—her answer
‘was gentle, but evinced the same dcterriiii-'
jnation she had shown at the church.
l The suspicions of the Count from that
jmoment were changed into certainty ; but‘
’ as he wished to avenge himself, he conceal-
as alour readers supposed to be designed as cd them. Hearranged-a set ofspiesabout
‘Matilda. It was not long before a letter
able to compel me to follow you,you shall | like Paris, is nevertheless true——truc from young man, ignorant of the sacrifice of
not force me to be your accomplice.”
“Reassure yourself,” said the unknown,
‘in a tone of bitterness; “there is no crime
,in all this. Taking the Doctor by the
farm he approached the alcove; then poin-
ltir.-g to a hand that was thrust out between
lone end to the other. One of the actors
‘in this sad affair has been in Brussels the
last two days. It is from him that we
[have the particulars, which we hasten to
relate. _
l The young Matilda de
, (our readers
Matilda, and the ruin of his hopes, spoke
of his love, his plans for the future, unck
their approaching marriage. He reminded-‘
Matilda that her hand was his, and he beg-
lged her to look upon his mother's ruby
"ring, to remind her of him. Before
ithe cm-rains, “this is the hand which you will understand why \vc do not indicate V the month was over, he would see ll‘Itltild_é‘
iher name, even by her initials.) is tbeugain. This letter of Napole'im's fell into‘
fare to cut 0 .”
1 The Doctor took the hand in -his;
felt the fingers tremble at his touch. lt
fwas the hand of a woman, small, admira-
,bly formed, and its delicate whiteness was
i set off by a magnificent ruby, surrounded
. by diamonds.
“But,” cried the doctor, “there is noth-
'ing that calls for amputation, nothing.”
“And I tell you,” cried the unknown,
‘violently, “but if the surgeon refuses me,
. I will do his office myself,” and seizing a
,liatchet which was at the foot of the bed,
glie placed the hand upon the table and pre-
pared to cut it off. The Dr. restrained him.
’ “Do your duty, then,” said the man.”
soldiers of the empire. Her father gained
an elevated station, glory, and high grade
in_the army, but is one of the few generals
whom the Emperor did not enrich. Ma-
itilda had, -therefore no fortune to give her
husband. .
Napolean De is the grandson of
the noble Duchess De The Duchess
has only her rank, on cmpty title W'll10Ul
fortune. 'l‘he Duchess and the General,
who had long been friends, had promised
‘each other the union of their children, but
‘they soon repented of it. While Napole-
lan loved each, the General had the Duch-
he daughter of one of the most distinguislied the Count’s hands; he understood it all-‘.-_
3 He went into his wife’s room, holding
:in his hand the open letter; he handed it
' to her. “I understand your scruplcs now,”
‘said he‘ “wh ' did Y t ’ l ' if
' . , gy you no exp am yourse
sooner? You had sworn that your hand
l .
;should be only his. Very well, as soon as
‘he comes, I will see that you keep your
oath,” he added, with a frightful's‘rliileZ'
l Matilda did not bctrav the slightest emo-
gtion. She feared notbingmore upon earth.
A month afterward, Napolean arrived irr
,I’aris. But he was-,,mu<5ll' cfhiiiigéd {he al-
ready lznew‘ li-is misfortune; and was gloomy
land despairing. The morning of the day
.;-
“But this is perfectly atrocious,” criedfess, both uneasy as to the welfare of thcirgaftcr his arrival,-a*sm:ill ebonv coffer was
confident in saying that our work will be donelfit ll O'clock at night; just as he was poor Huberti.
l “What is that to you’! It must be so -—I
|5imll‘"' esmbllslilnent in N°1'Wfllk- If any Ilmlbt ed the knocker for that purpose, his hand ’ wish to have it, and madame wishes it also.
{If it is necessary, she herself shall en-
,5 treat you. she will do so. Come, madame,
beg the doctor to do you this service 2”
M. Huberti, pale, bewildered, aghast,
could hardly keep from fainting.
A half smothered voice came from the
alcove, which said, in an indescribable ac-
cent of mingleddespair and resignation,
“Sir, since you are a surgeon—yes, I en-
treat you—-do it—-don’t let him—-for mer-
ey’s sake.”
paniomvas so implacable and so terrifying,
-the prayer of the‘ poor woman so poignant
and so despairing, that the‘ doctor saw
tliat'he'should obey. _—He took his imple-
ments, cast one ,more‘enquiringi look upon
The resolution of his dreadful eom-;
that the‘dictates of humanity commanded ‘-
tho'iunlmow"n’,.who' pointed to the alcove‘
children, and looked somewhat to their‘
own interest, performed together a scene
lborrowed from a genteel comedy.
“If my daughter,” said the General,
.“marries this poor devil of :1 Napoleon,
then farewell to all chance of luxury or
pleasure!”
“If my grandson,” said the Duchess,
“marries a maiden without a dowry how
shall we ever be able to restore the dignity
of our noble house '1” —
The",General, therefore, sought to alien-
ate Matilda from her lover,-and the Bitch-
But in this they were unsucecssfuli Na-
‘polean and Matilda toved‘ ea-izlr other too
I
‘<s'incere‘ly,nor to avoid all the-‘ snares that
were spread for their" inexperienced youth- .
Unable to succeed in ‘separating them
from each other, the General‘ and the
‘ Duchess succeed in‘ bringing. about the
departure of Napoleon",-.and?’his prolonged
ess to seperate Napoleon from Matilda. ,
brought to him by a dome'stic' in”li'v‘éi"y.‘
gggivllie opened it. _ Judge of his grief and
terror! It contained a bloody hand. It
was the hand of a woman-—of Nlat'rl'da'.
On a piece of blood-stained paper were"
these‘ words: -
“See how the Countessdc ‘
her oath.”
Fluslxcd'w‘it’h xfiinglérfg‘ri’éf and indigna-
tion, he seizes his pistols and rushes to the
;ho‘usejof_ the Count. The Count and Ma-
‘tilda'had’l'eft' dhri‘ng the‘ niglitysome hours-
aftcr the bloody operation of Dr. Hubei-t’ii'
Tne evening on which Napolean had
‘recognized the ring of his motltdl‘ d§i'tlte"’
nvatclt of Dr ..IfI'iiiidrti, he had gone‘ to the’
"ball, iinpelled by a secret presentiment.
_ The next day,“ Napoleon and‘ Huberti
‘fought in the woods 0f,V"ince'im'és.' 'Ifhe"
Doctor more skilfed with the knife‘ than
keeps‘
the sword, wasseverely wo'iinde'd- under
the arm. Hopes are "e’nt_e_1‘.t.f1N'rt€tl -.0‘f‘ hI'S"'_I¢-'
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