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B. ~Dr. Hill is prepared to supply on a new plan, some of the most beautiful, and dura- ble specimens of Artificial dentures, ever exe- cuted in this country; and, by an arrange- ment, with one of the best Mechanical Dentists in the United States, he can ensure to his pat- rons, some of the most complete and perfect .«‘lr- gzjfieial Dentistry in the W'arlr.l. silver and Plated 3:-poons. THEY do Say that Clark has the largest and best assortment of Silver and Plated Spoons, Forks, Butter-knives, Sugar-shovels, Mustard and Salt-spoons, ever before ofl'ered in any case in Norwalk, and that he does sell them very cheap and engraves the name on them in a very superior manner. If there are any who do not believe it, let them ball and be convin (‘-95- 317 N0»? Skilltly’-‘A Block, Sign of the Rea‘ Wrilch. ‘STBBPLB CHASE! HE proprietors of the OLD CONNECTI- CUT cssn store would reply to the inqui- ries,‘ put by their friends during the past week. that they are located here permanently, and their goods are all new. The stories which Izilu.ve been put in circulation to the cfl'ect that _: we have come here “just for a flyer” f'rom New York, to sell an “ old stock of goods” are base falsehoods, and known to be so by those ivho originated them. Our goods are all new ' and -beautiful styles-—at least our customers - a think _ so. . We are satisfied there are “ old goods in town” and “old styles,” but they are not at the “Old Connecticut” cash store. PLATT & NASH. Among our stock of “ Jlged Dry Goods” may be found a splendid stock of ladies’, gents’ ‘and children’s hosiery. P. 8.’. N. . Noi-walk. June 11. 1853. ._ «aw- Looking Glasses, Willow Ware, kc QUINTARD & SONS have at their were- E. rooms a few rods east of the bridge, a liirge assortment of cabinet furniture, consisting in part of sofas, centre, card, book, tea, work and kitchen tables of various kinds, mahogany and black walnut marble top dressing bureaus, plain dressing bureaus, common bureaus of all prices, some as low as $5 50. Mahogany, bl’k walnut‘ and maple bedsteads of various pat- terns and prices, some as low as S2 25. Patent bedsteads that can be put up in three minutes and without fl. key. Mahogany, curled maple, bl’k walnut, kitchen and windsor chairs.-— Cliildrcn’s table and low chairs. Willow wag- ons, cradles and chairs. Looking glasses of all sizes’ and prices, from 25 cents to ,IS10. Spring matresses, the best and cheapest beds in existence. We will deliver any furn ture purchased of us (to the amount of $10 or over) in New Canaan. Wilton or Darien free of charge and free from damage. Ready Jlfade Cofllns.—We have constantly on hand from 100 to 150 coffins of mahogany, black walnut, cherry and whitewood of all sizes and descriptions, which can be furnished ata few minutes notice. We also furnish shrouds ‘and everything necessary for the interment of the dead, and will see to the digging of graves when requested. We will attend funerals in New Canaan, Wilton and Darien, without extra charge. 45tf E. QUINTARD & SONS. N. B.—Persons wishing to purchase burial lots in the N oi-walk Cemetery may make application ' ICE CREAM, and Confectionery Emporium. HE subscriber, has just been fitting upacool and inviting Ice Cream Saloon, in addition to his extensive Confectionery establishment, ivhcre parties can be served with the best of‘ Creams, Cgnfectioncries, or Fruits ; every vari- ety of which, he intends keeping on hand in their season. _ , I. H. CAMPBELL. P. S. Families or parties supplied upon rea- sonable tcrms, and at short notice. N. YORK CITY, FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. ' ROOMS Al‘ Morr PLACE, Sncoxn Fi.ooi1. B ISS PILGRIM would announce to the La- dies of N orwalk and Vicinity, that she has just returned from New York, with the la- test Spring Styles, both for Hats and the Mute. riiilz-.f'or making them; which she will open this week f'or inspection and sale. Those wishing straws cleaned, will ‘please present them the Week previous. ' Norivulk, May 30th, 1853. M18 1 -- ix .- ‘ ~' Lace Goods doc. " HE richest, largest and cheapest a. sortmeuf. of'L-ace Goods, Puusons, Sum er Dress Miislins, &c., in Norwalk, received thip day at the One Price Cash Store. , — PLATT & NASH. ALCINED Plaster and Cement, at K . 4 G. HOLMES, 3.: co. POWDER and Shot in any quantity, at I ' w, \ G. HOLMES CO. .a' ’ Napkin Rings, ‘ SILVER and Plated, a new lot, and "cheap, 5 at DISBROW"S. if, India Rubber, .9 , . 'ACK-COMBS, a new and beautiful lrticle ‘ for Misses to wear, at DISBROW’S. WT -A - -<2-—-— ‘ _... “ r’_,_ E Thursday ‘afternoon last, two led ,;her Horse Halters. The flnder will be solita- wafided by leayiug them at the «Vtore d 3; w.n.nrssni'..r.‘ OULD invite the attention of this and . the neighboring community to his vast stock of goods, (to which additions are weekly being made,) comprising a full and general no sortment of‘ . FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRUGS, selected with the greatest care, and from the best which the New York market will aflord. He has also a choice selection of Perfumery, Including Lubin’s extracts of all kinds, cologne water in a variety of styles, etc. His stock of PATENT MEDICINES, Comprises an immense variety, principally of articles which have gained a reputation among the people, and are valuable medicinal prepara- tions. - He would invite the attention of the ladies to his FANCY GOODS, which are too numerous to particiilarize, and which for taste and elegance are beyond all ri- valry in this vicinity. Very particular attention is paid to preparing PHYSICIAN-‘S PRESCRIPTIONS, and supplying families with pure and unadulte- rated medicines. His prices will compare fa- vorably with those of any other establisment. Pure Wines, Liquors, Scotch Ale and Porter, selected expresly for medicinal use. LACKING as is Blocking. It need only be applied to the leather with a sponge or brush. It needs no rubbing, but makes a flue polish, will not injure the leather, but makes it soft, and is a good preventive in wet weather.» For sale at LOCKWO0D’S. Watclioii,.‘l'owolry, Silver and PLATED WARE. I AM happy to say to the public, that my new Jewelry Store at No. 2, Skiddy’s Bl’k., is still in successful operation, and the very lilr eral patronage bestowed is proof positive that goods are sold very cheap. I shall open on Monday in addition to my present large assortment, another much larger stock flue Gold and Silver Watches, Watch Chains, Seals, of keys,ladies’ ear rin and pins, finger rings, &c., together with ii arge lot of Yankee Notions. I will sell Gold Lepin Watches 18 carrot ca- ses, for $20 Gold Anchors, 13 jewels, 25 Silver Patent Levers, 20 Silver Patelilit Levers, full jeweled, 3 S1}? er An?‘ ojgvglgfvlidhsting cases, 15 Silver Lepines, 4 Jewels, warranted, 8 “ “ 4 jewels, hunting cases, _ 12 And all other Watc lies in proportion, chains, seals, keys, rings, &c., will also be sold less than can be bought in Norwalk. Silver spoons made under the direction of Mr L. Clark—warranted pure and fashionable. Plated Spoons and forks in any quantity handsomely engraved. Knives, scissors, port monies, razors’ tea bells, $c. plated and britan- uia ware, cake baskets, casters, etc. Watch repairing, engraving on spoons, coflln plates, rings, &c., will be done by Mr. L. Clark, who gives his undivided attention, and the con- stant increase of watch work, engraving, job- bing, &c., is sure proof that the public appre- ciate his skill and punctuality. O S. CLARK. Be sure to call at Clark’s New Jewelry Store, No. 2 Skiddy’s block, sign of the red watch. Norwalk, J uue 24, 1853. Quarterly Report. TATEMENT showing the true condition of the SAUGATUCK BANK of Westport, an Associated Bank, on the morning of Monday, the 4th day of‘ July, 1853: LIABILITIES. 3 Capital Stock paid in . . . . . . .1 . . . . $75,750 Registered Bank Notes in ciiculatiou.48,857 Due Depositors on demand . . . . . . . ..l4,63l 16 Due to Banks on demand. . . .t . . . . . . . 254 Due Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 97 Earnings and Surplus Profits’ . . . . . . . 4,429 05 ; - l $144,431 18 RESOURCES ’ Stocks and Bonds deposited with the State Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$55,500 49 Loans and Discounto, except to Di- rectors and Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . 72,523 07 Loans to Directors 4,409 58 Due from other Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,513 26 Bills of Solvent Banks on hand. . . . 1,678 Specie on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4,956 03 Cast items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 945 91 Loss and Expense account . . . . . . . . . 1,854 84 $144,381 is 00U.N'TY OF FJIIRFIELD as. David M. Marvin, President, and Charles Webb, Cashier of said Bank, being duly sworn, severally depose and say, that they are the President and Cashier as aforesiad, and that the foregoing is, in all respects,a true statement of the condition of the said Bank, before the transaction of business on the, morning oi the fourth day of July, 1853, according to the best of their knowledge and belief’; that the said Bank is an Associated Bank, and is located in the town of Westport, in the County of Fair- field, where it has a Banking House for the transaction of its business ;. and that from the third day of January. 1853, up jto the day of making this report, the business thereof was transacted at such location. Subscribed and sworn by both depouents, this fourth day of July. 1853, before me, MYRON L. M.iso.v, Justice of the Peace. DAVID M. MARVIN, President. CHARLES Wi-zaia, Cashier. '; 273w NEW WATCHES and Jewelry, a fine lot this week at 1 DIsBR,0W’s_ Nonwnnx REll)Y MADE f-LOTIIING E M P o 12 no M 1 UNDER CONN. H TEL. Cheap ! C cap ! []’_;PQuick sales and small rofi!e,’is the motto, at SLOMAN & URK'S. Notice. V'OTICE is hereby given the an installment J. of Twenty (20) per cent. ii s this day laid iption of the by the Directors on the su capital stock of the NORWALK PAPER MANU ACTURING ,,.,-1*‘: ., COMPANY, payable co-the Treasurer of sai Company on th?‘ ‘ilitii of'July, 1853. S.»»'E.‘ OLINISTEAD, Secretary a d Treasurer. Norwalk, June 28th, 1853. 373w ‘ A T C H E S, Jewelry, Brushes, Lamps, Giraud ice and Fancy Goods. We have a very large ock of Watch- es to select from, and all sorts Jewelry, pla- ted goods in any qiiantity,the largest assortment of stand and other of lamps we have ever of- fered ; a great variety every kind of goods usu- ually offered in a Silversn‘iith"i Store. New Goods every week. j WORK. g THE subscribers health now permits him to give his personal attention to it atch repairing, Engraving and general Jobting; we know that every kind of work will be ilou to the entire satisfaction of all who call. , know we can afford to sell goods cheap, fglegve it for our customers to say wether we at Go to DIiIEW’S..nB ' councils o usmguics. -.-vv.-.-.- v~vv\\rvv\-v\n.»\nv\\rw\\&-\~1~4\ ~~-.-.av~ ‘ v was American Architecture. Continued. Almost every American has an equally unaflected though not of course an exually appreciative love for the country. This love appears intuitive, and the possibility of ease and a country place or suburban cottage, large or small in ii vision that gives a zest to the labour: of industrious thousands. This one sim ple is of marked importance; it shows that there is an innate Jiomage to the natural in contradistinetion to the ar- tfficial, a preference for the works of God to the works of man--and no mat- ter what passing influences may prevent ' the perfect working of this tendeucy,there it exists, and, with all its shortcomings, is a valuable proof of inherent good, true, and healthy taste; moreover, the greater includes the less, an equal love for na- ture. however crude it may he, speaks clearly of ii possible love for art. A reference to the early history of the country seems to show that the domin- ant spirit, of Puritanisin was ever in op- position to any advance in the fine arts which were considered pomp: and vani- ty, as closely connected with superstition, popery, aristocracy, etc., and eschewed accordingly. The result is not altogeth- er undesirable, though it has appeared to retard the advance of refinement and civ- ilization. The awakening spirit of re- publicanism refuse to acknowledge the value of art as it then existed, a tender hot house plant, ministering to the de- lights of a select few. the democrat ele- ment rebelled against this idea in tow and tacitly. but none the less practically demanded of art to thrive in the open air in all weathers for the benefit of all, il it was worth anything; and if not, to perish as a troublesome an“ useless in- cuiiibrance. This was ii severe course to take, and the effects are everywhere felt; but after all it had truth on its side, and condom must. allow that no local. partial class, recognizing advance in art, however individually valuable its exam- ple might hava been, could in reality have compensated for the disadvantage that would have attended it. Now, every step in advance, slow though it be, is a real step taken by the whole country.- When we look at the ruins of old Rome, we say, whata great people! what tem- plea! what mighty works! And, un- doubtedly, Romo was truly great in in- dim'duals—-very great in a strong and clever minority, who spent with marked ability the money and labour of the weak and ignorant majority; but the pile!»- the unlettered, uiithought of common people, the million—-were not great, not were they taught to be so, and therefore Rome fell. During the last hundred years there has been a continuous efort to give to the American million the rudiments of self-reliant greatness, to abolish class legislation, and to sink importance of individuals. "Aut America aut nullui” America or no one,—-has been, is, and will probably ever be‘, the practical mot- to. It is not siirprisiug, then, that the advancement in arts has been somewhat less rapid than the progress in commer- cial prosperity and political importance. The conditions were ‘pew, and it must he confessed rather hard. Continuous ease and leisure readily} welcome art, while constant action and mdustry require time to become acguuinted with its mer- its. ’To the farmer it may be a parasite and yet be ,suppor_led ; to the latter it must be a friend orinothing. The great bulk of the money that is laid out on buil- ding in the United States comes from the million and is spell: for and by the mil- lion. The resultiis therqfore the taste of the million. The question then occurs how is this univefsal taste to be improv- ed? There is the sound, healthy maze. rial, unprejudiced open to conviction, with a real, though not thoroughly uii- derstood desire for what is good and u-ue there is plenty of prosperity and oppo;-. tunify; plenty of inouey and industry; plenty of everything but education and the diffusion _of nowledge. This lan. guage may seem i applicable to Ameri. ca, to whom iiu anity is indebted for the successful; i ioduction of the com. mon sciiool‘ syst, m, which lies at the root of every healthy idea of reform now at work in the world, but is nevenhe less true. The genius of American art may, with juslicii.-—,,<‘say of the genius of American ediication-— “If she be not fair to me, What care how fair she be.” Education inbst be liberaland compre. hensive as well ais universal and cheap, 0|‘ the 185111! will remain incomplete. In the matter of aichitecturc, to secure any thing permanently satisfactory there are 3999389?! PT0it;ssors of ability, workmen of ability, and ,an appreciative, able pub. lic. It would! seem that architects in America are in 1 at present, in the majog ity of cases, ijom and bred Americana; they have, conseqiiently, serious diflicnl. ties to contend against. They have to 193"! mllchiud to unlearn much more, Lightning Roda. , _ _ THE subscriber is pi-eparid to furl: and very superior Rod fbr the pr , ' buildings from injury by Lightning. to buildings of all sizes, and put up at * tice on reasonable terms. ,Wll. GL1 WM.B..£.iWAN '- Norwalk, Jiiiie 1853. .; V‘ “ -ei-ethii spirit ihstilled into their designs ‘f:"“'¥ Illd genuinely Americin.—- 110 good reason now why this ,.-airs should continue. )5. M ii’ Q) E ‘ii iii . The Beautiful. Walk with the beautiful and with the grand ; Let nothing on the earth thy feet deter; Sorrow may lead thee weeping by the hand, But give not all thy bosom thoughts to her. Walk with the beautiful. I hear thee say, “ the beautiful, what is it?” Oh, thou art darkly ignorant! Be sure ’Tis no long, weary read, its form to visit, For thou caust make it smile beside thy door. Then love the beautiful. Ay, love it; ’tis ii sister that will bless And teach thee patience when thy heart is lonely ; . The angels love it, for they wear its dress, And thou art made a little lower only. Then love the "beautiful. Sigh for it! kiss it when ’tis in thy way: Be its ldolator, as of a maiden; Thy parents bent to it, and more than they Be thou its worshipper. Another Eden Comes with the beautiful. Some boast its presence upon Helen's face; Some in the pinioned pipers of the skies; But be not fooled. Where’er thine eye might trace, Searching the beautiful, it will arise. Then seek it everywhere 1 Thy bosom is its mint, the workmen are Thy thoughts; and they must coin for thee believing, The beautiful is master of a star, Thou mak’st it so; but art thyself deceiving, If otherwise thy faith. Dost thou see beauty in the violet cup? It’ll teach thee miracles. Walk on this heath, And say to the neglected flowers, “Look up, And be ye beautiful.” If thou hast faith, They will obey thy word. One thing, I warn thee: crook no knee to gold; It is a witch of such almighty power, That it will turn thy young affections old. I reach my hand to him who, hour by hour, Preaches the beautiful. There’: Good in every Heart. Wouldst win the crime-stained wanderer back From Vice’s dark and hideous track? Let not a frown thy brow deform; ’Twill add but flerceness to the storm. Deal kindly. In that bosom dark Still lingers Virtue’s glimmering spark. Plead with him—’tis the nobler part- There’s something good in every heart! Bring to his mind the early time Ere sin had stained his soul with crime; When fond affection blessed his hours, And strewed his joyous path with flowers; When sportive jest and harmless glee Bespoke a spirit pure and free. Plead with him—’tis the nobler part-— There’s something good in every heart! There was a time that heart did rest, Against a mother’s yearning breast- A time his ear the precepts caught A kind and virtuous father taught. It matters not what treacherous my First lured his steps from Virtue’s way-— Euough to know thou yet may’st save That soul from sin’s engulphing wave. Plead with him—act"the nobler part-— There’s something good in every heart! The Human Harp. BY mvin BATES. There’s a harp in each human breast, The strings of which are never at rest; Where music forever breathes and lingers, Awakened by thousands of viewless fingers, That play, like hum of fairy wings, Their notes on its thousand quivering strings. This heaven born harp is a priceles boon, In its mortal frame, with its strings in tune; But, whether the tones of this living harp Are gentle and tender, flat or sharp, When louder rung, depends always On the ear that bears, and the hand that plays. How touchingly tender is its mean, As it gives to sorrow its monotone? When touched by the palsied hand of fear, It vibrates quick on the startled ear ; And its strong wrought frame in frenzy leaps, While passion its diapason sweeps. But happier spirits are hovering near, And the music they play we love to hear ; They throng each harp with the grave and gay, And many a note I’ve heard them play— So often too are they playing the same, That we know their touch and call them by name. There is Love, who comes on his fluttering wing, And how it thrills when he touches the string! Fame thinks he is heard all over the land As he strikes the cords with a master hand: But to Faith and Hope is the mission given, To touch the notes that are heard in heaven. They linger still, when the rest have gone And left the frail harp broken and lone ; And when death plays the lust sad strain, And breaks the cords he shall ue’er touch again, They hear it away, with joyous wing And string it anew, where the angel’s sing. The Grog Seller talcen in.-—-A quick‘ wilted toper went into a bar-room and called for something to drink. " We don’: sell liquors,” said the law abiding landlord; " we will give you a glass, and then, if you want to buy a cracker, we’ll sell it to you for three cents.” “Very well,” said our Yankee custo- mer, “ hand down your decanter.” The " good creature” was handed down, and our hero took a stiff‘ horn, when, turning around to depart, the im- suspecting landlord offered him a dish of crackers, with the remark- " You’ll buy a cracker?” " Well, no I guess not—you sell ’em so dear; I can get lots on ’em, five or six for a cent, anywhere else '!” Depend on Yourself.-—Most young men consider it. a misfortune to be born poor, or not to have capital enough to es- tablish themselves at their outset in life, in good business. This is a niistaken, notion. So far from poverty being a misfortune to them, if we may judge from what we every day behold, it is really a blessing; the chance is more than ten to one against him who , was Cemludal guzt, incl.-.: “~. ,5 \~....!.f" I ' I }vi' ’ I lsil .-with a fortjiue, . EISCZM-lahhliff. —-savv- From the N. Y. Organ. THE GREOLE WIFE. A Romance of the West. 3; iuis. M. .i. nnsisox. CHAPTER IV. “There has not been a sound today To break the calm of nature, Nor motion, I might almost say, Of life or living creature.” It was the noon of a bright August day. There was scarcely wind enough to stir the leaves of the forest trees, that, with their dark, rich masses of foliage, shut in a lovely valley wherein grew the brightest of green grass, and every varie- ty of wild flowers. The moss here was peculiar for its beauty ; luxuriantly it hung in white festoons from the thick branches of noble elms, and round the gnarled, knotty trunks of aged trees it wound its graceful arms, while its cloud- like texture took the varied hues of the surrounding landscape, flashing some- times when the sun and the luminous transparency of some fleecy vapor scat- tered their brilliants over its trailing vines. And yet there was a hot flush upon the face of nature, betokening ominously, and the strange calm of the elements forboded that they might gather in fear- ful power, and pour out their furv upon this beautiful spot. Between the spires of the tall trees, the white sides of a tent glimmered like the snowy wings of a bird in the dis- tance, and softly the breeze whispered through the little valley. A few stal- wart figures moved with sprightly ges- tures Oil the outside of the tent, and be- gan to unfasten the ends, preparatory to “striking” their frail habitation. “We have made but little headway to day, Couruey,” said one. "The beauty of this paradise is beguiling. I don’t see why we should go much further. Why not locate liereabouts ?” "We have found so little water as yet,” replied the other; ‘but probably we are not far from our destination. If we have such a night as the last one, that and the cool of the evening will help us on amazingly." “There seems to be a strange oppress- ion of the atmosphere. It would be a nice job for us, if, after we have made all ready, a storm should come on.” "Be easy. Such a sky as this seldom fortells a storm. The heavens are as deep and brilliant a blue as ever I be- held. Where now, Malcom P” he con- tinued, addressing a spirited-looking young man, who was just emerging from the tent, with a companion, each bearing guns. “To have a shot at some of those pretty sky-flyers," he said, pointing to a flock of wild birds in the distance.- “Henry and I are bound for some sport.” "Don't. go too far,” cried Courtney, as the young men disappeared among a clump of trees; and then, joined by others, they proceeded with their task of taking down the tent. The old wagon was brought out from its shelter, the domestic utensils and im- plements of labor packed snugly away, and all things made ready for departure. This company of emigrants from the Northern States had, for the last month, journeyed in the morning and evening, and at times——when the weather was uncommonly sultry—as long through the night as the gentle moon gave them her beams; for most gorgeous were the shaddowless valleys at her zenith, and the far hills and thick forests seemed burnished with silver, and the outlines of all beautiful forms wore an entrancing softness. “Illsly, how is it with you '3” asked a tall, sinnewy fellow, with eyes black and flashing, “for myself I can scarcely draw a breath, there's a stifling kind of heat that unbraces my nerves and settles down strangely upon one-it betokens a tempest." "What is fierce little puff the wind gives now and then ; do you notice '3” said another—-“I told you we had better wait—this sky is deceitful if I am any judge; it is lowering already, and there is a moody red glare over the fields in- stead of open sunshine.” "Pooh men! come in‘; you're every one of you false prophets; we’d better be stirring, I’m thinking, making the best of our way to the hill yonder; we are losing time while we idle here.” A singular ominous sound rattled over their heads even as he spoke, like distant wheels over a rough causeway ; quick, sharp gusts whistled down the valley, spinning leaves, dust, and bits of grass along their path. A whirring like the flapping wings of birds, sounded through the trees; the heavens darkened, the low muttering deepened to the hoarse . cadence of heavy thunder, and clap after clap broke upon the stillness. Slowly, steadily the whole surface of the sky blackened, until it was one mass of gloomy clouds, walling up, as it were, the pleasant blue of the firmament, ex- cept when a flash of red lightning struck them asunder, opening for itself a pas- sage of fire. 1 "This is awful, tenrible,” muttered 111313’: 39 ills party stood. undecided how t moceed. ..i . A NORWALK, coNN. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1853. Another furious blast swept on and bent the trees till the whole forest quiv- ered like a human thing. Heavy drops of rain began to fall; the wind came howling from its caves—-the atmosphere grew grey, then dark; another moment and torrents of driving rain poured down, intermittedby terrific peals, and blue, leaping lightning. “VVe shall be wet to the skin,”~mut- tered another, selfishly searching about the wagon for some protecting garment; “we were fools to strike the tent ; what shall we do 9 make for the hill or stay where we are?” ' “We are safest here,” said Illsly; “this open space is infinitely better than any other; as to the rain, we are used to that. My only fear is for the poor boys ; they are now, perhaps, among the trees--they will be struck-why did we not forsee this and keep themback. However, it is best to keep an easy mind; we are soaked now and cannot better ourselves in that respect. My only concern is for the poor boys; God lieip them; I wish I had obeyed the first impulse and detained them ; if they wander on and los‘e'the track, it will be impossible to recover them.” Meanwhile the horses’ eyes had been blinded that they might not be fright- ened by the incessant flashes of light- ning, the men had unfolded the tent- cloth, and provided a temporary shelter under which most of them huddled. It was fast growing dark; evening was coming on, yet the tempest increased in fury. Here was a dismal prospect, that of passing the night in this unpro- tected manner, chilled, with no light, listening only to the furious driving of the storm, and sometimes a distant crash that betokened the fall of a giant limb of the forest. While speculating on the probable fate of the absent striplings, a voice not far off shouted loud and ear- nestly. The emigrants started to their feet with heating hearts; they recog- nized the tones, and through the creep- ing shades beheld Malcolm and his companion, the wet dripping from their caps and disordered clothes, their guns upon their shoulders, and in each left hand, a brace of fat partridges hanging lifeless and discolored. “Good news,” shouted one, as they drew near, their cheeks flushed hotly with the exercise, and their garments smoking. “God be thanked,” said Illsly, fervent- ly, “we have been in great fear on your account; what news have you F” “We have seen a cabin,” replied the youth, “and that not far from here; I assure you the cheery light from its little windows shone into our very hearts, and seemed a precious sight, better than gold. Turn your liorses’s head and we will pilot you. Be he Christian or savage who lives there, he certainly will not deny benighted trav- ellers a shelter.” "It will do sore eyes good to see a human habitation once more,” said one who appeared rougher than the rest, “but how are we to weather this tarnal storm till we get there’! Gracious! how the lightning blinds my eyes; here, old Dobbin--lend a hand brothers till we get right; there, off with you rattle- brains, only don't. lead us into the woods, and be careful how you head; sure you’re right, eh? well, jog ’s the word.” Bending low before the blinding rain. they followed their guides, not unap- prehensive of danger; in a few mo- meuts they were opposite to a small clearing, with a good sized log hut di- rectly before them, through whose small windows the glad brilliancy of the blaze within did indeed look cheer- ing. An athletic mam answered their sum- mons; sunbroivn ed and with a heard of many months growth, who would recog- nise in that broad chest and browned visage the once delicate and fashionable Herman Stanton. “ Sir,” said Illsiy, “ we are benighted as you see, and overtaken by the storm, I presume you will not object. to giving us at nights shelter.” “Say no more, friend, but come in,” exclaimed Herman, throwing wide open the uncouth door of his hut; “I have but rude comforts and you are welcome to such as I can give ; throw your game in the r.'omer,” he continued, pointing to some fowl recently shot, that laid on a huge chest by the side of the cabin. Thankfully the shivering band ‘accep- ted his invitation, and hastened to disen- cumber themselves of their saturated garments. upon a comfortable but rough interior, in which was scantand original furni- ture, such as the solitary bed fashioned with his own hands, but more than all they rejoiced in the great blazing fire that cracked loudly and threw showers of sparks upon its clayey hearth, or spit them as if in spite up the Wide mouthed chimney. Au abundance of skins hung against the projecting legs, and some were rolled up into a comfortable. bed near the fire-place. And here for over six years had Her- man Stanton lived, completely ilmisan- thropic; he passed long days in _h' ntiug VOLUMEXXXVI.---NUMBER moods, .On long winter evenings, stretched before a blazing fire of split logs, he studied and read his favorite autliors--he hadbrouglit into these Willis :1 good store of books ; he could never do without them. He seldom saw, he sometimes fancied he. never wished to see -.1 human face. “I cannot ask you to take chairs, gen- tlemen, but you see I am provided in case of emergency,” and with his foot he rolled one‘ after another nearly a doz- en smoothly hewn logs, and ranged them round‘ the blazing fire. “If - you are hunters you are no doubt accustomed to these inconveniences. I will however, in my way, serve you up a supper as substantial perhaps, as you would find on a city table cle hate.” In a few moments he had arranged 011 the oaken stump in the centre of the room, happily of huge dimensions, some cold fowl ; and preparing a bed of glow- ing coals before the fire laid upon them fresh vension steaks. Never was a finer looking set of men congregated around a festal board, than those who partook that night of this :11- most luxuriaiit fare, to which they did full justice. They chatted merrily with their host, who, having been so long de- barred from society felt a keener enjoy- ment in their presence than he would aclinoxivledge to himself. ““'..- are emigrants, sir ;” said Court- ney, the man with the fiery black eyes. in answer to a question put by Herman 3 “we are seeking 21 VVestern home ; what say you, sir, will you join us’! I have no doubt by your locating yourself here that the place has advantages which makes it desirable. How about that, friend '! what do you think of the situa- tion, the facilities for building and so fort .” Herman spoke very slowly, and as if against his will, as he answered, “Very good, I judge; there is fine water in the vicinity, and timber in plenty; it is as good a site as any, I suppose.” “How long have you been here, stranger?” asked Illsly, helping himself to a huge slice of vension. “Somewhat over a year,” was the re- ply- “And you are alone 9" Herman nodded and began to feel symptoms of nervousness; he had heard before of Yankee inquisitiveness. “From any of the Eastern States?” “I came from New York,” said Her- man, evasively. “Ah! I see; I tliouglit you did not look exactly like a Yankee. I’m glad you are from New York, for we can claim it sort of cousinship.” “Be blamed if I didn’t take you for an English chap,” exclaimed Silbee Clarke, :1 rougii-spoken but honest-heatlr ed man. “Glad you ain’t, for I call the Britisliers a blamed scaly set, and Iwant doings with none of ’em, in form, shape or manner.” “I thought you were English at first,” said Courtney, smiling at the blunt speech of his companion ; “and like Clarke, I’m rather glad you are not, for you know the lion mid the eagle are sworn enemies at present.” Herman felt his brow flusii hotly, but he maintained silence, only nodding his head as if in approval or affirnizition. “You are, then, intending to settle permanently '3” he at last found words to say. “VVhat is your idea in coming so far from civilized haunts E” “Oh, we are here from a spirit of ad- venture, partly, and partly because we are tired of city life,” said Courtney. "We all have means, courage and health, and having talked of this exploit for some half dozen years, at length came to the determination to emigrate. This, my friend to the right, is Mr. Illsly, a car- penter by trade; owns a block of hand- some houses iu New York, and has got money enough to lay by the rest of his life ; but you see he is predisposed to industry——it’s a sort of mania he has had from his childhood; this, coupled with a roving disposition, hitherto restrained, has brought him here. The rest of us are not quite so smart. or well to do, as they say; but ive all know how to \V0!‘iil and, thank Providence! there isn’t a lawyer among us. Ha! ha! ha!” They looked around them - . - I d- 0, gunning and,su¢-‘~..4iéke_ sports, ‘i, .01 mg co, ~19“ 4 ’ " ' n her viildest Stanton joined heartily in the laugh, but did not give his company any hint of his really extensive legal knowledge. After supper they again gathered around the fire, upon which Stanton heaped the bulky logs, making a sizzle and crash, as the red, forked flames lap- ped the dry bark, and then shot up clear and brilliant, leaping and dancing like mud. The conversation now turned upon frieiids at. home. One and another dear .'name was mentioned revcrcntly, and ‘wife and bairns referred to with many a gush of kindly feeling. “Poor Locke!” said one, after a long pause ; “I wonder hoiv he is now. This will be just the place for him.” “Yes,” replied another; “the excite- ment of a backwoods’ life will restore his mind, perhaps, to its long banished cheetfuliiess. It is a valued friend we speak of,” he added, noticing Hermo.1’s inquiring glance. “Two years ago be buried a roost beautiful and amiable wife—the sister of ulllsly, here-—which, so, affected [his spirits that his friends- feared délangement. But. his grief is S0m.8WlIat ‘subdued now, although he has 3- Settlf-"l,_ melancholy which seems incurable. Tlen there is Grace,” he C011’!-lulled; “Such a delicate, fragile. blossom as She, low can she live here’! Be 355111133, She Wll not let her father come without her.” . “Neither \VOl.ll(l ht leave he;-,”gaid Illsly. “She IS the Veiy applelof his eye; she so resembles my dead sister, she must be dear to him.” "But then to shut such beany as hers in these thick woods. She win lose some splendid chances of marriage, Why she might command the hand of emu]. ionare; besides, she is too gentle-‘and delicate a creature to endure the hard. ships of a settler’s life_” “True, Grace is a great beauty, but_ the most modest and unassuming girl that I ever saw.” ‘‘She’s a great one—that niece of yourn,” chimed in Silbee, determined to give his share of praise. “She's not one of your tarnal stuck-up ladies-—I can't abide them no way, shape nor manner. Yes, that Grace Locke is worthy the best man in Christendom ” he muttered, in a musing tone; for if the truth must be told, Silbee—the uupolished, awkward, but handsome Silbee—was a devoted admirer of little Grace Locke. Sweet girl—-a more honest heart never offered its devotions upon the shrine of your beauty. This train of thought was broken by young Dracon, who, with a yawn and a decidedly sleepy face, asked Herman if there were any hostile Indians round. He replied that they never troubled any one unless molested ; that they were very thinly scattered some miles apart, and seemed to be friendly to the whites. “Well, Courtney,” said Illsly, turning with a satisfied air to his friend, "I don’t see but we shall have to make our tents in this place. Our new friend is voucher—and to all appearance a cor- rect one——for the eligibility of the loca- tion. VVe can send back our deputies, and they of course will give as favorable a report as they can of our doings, and bring on the rest of our company in the spring. Meanwhile, we can be at work and perhaps our friend here will board us till we raise a cabin for ourselves. VVhat say you, stranger '3” “Gladly," replied Herman, entering into the excitement of the scheme, though just one hour previous he had firmly resolved to leave for parts un- known, and plunge into another wilder- ness_ But, to uses hackneyed phrase-- “A change came o’er the spirit of his dream,” and he found himself looking forward with as sanguine hopes as the wildest speculator among them. “Then it is settled,” exclaimed Illsly, with an air of satisfaction. “To-mor- row, if our friend here will accompany us, we will examine the country. In two years we’ll have a thriving settle- ment here. Mark my words, we will make the dirt fly when we get going.” “And while we are about, we might as well name our town officers,” said Courtney, gaily. “Illsly, here, shall Dd Squire; our new friend. who has quite a legal look, by the way, we will dub him Judge; and you, Hanson-” “Take care, Courtney, don’: go any funher ; don’: depute a sheriff and jail- er, for remember the old saying when we were boys together—that he who pickles the rod for the master generally gets the first. flogging.” In right good humor the emigrant party spread themselves about the hut, upon the shaggy skins furnished by their host, and were soon buried in sleep. One little habitation after another dot- ted the beautiful valley, as time went on; rough and unseemly they were, but they sheltered strong and brave hearts. The soil around them was rich, and ca- pablepf bearing heavy produce with but little culture. They had each reserved and enclosed a little garden spot. The worked with a hearty good will; during the winter there had been but few heavy storms, in the following spring they had progressed beyond their expectations. They were‘ now in readiness to commence operations on a larger scale, and erect more commorlious dwellings. At the opening of the warm season there was a fresh arrival of emigrants all old friends, who brought the welcome intelligence that, by the ensuing Angus’ the dispirited Locke and his dang would join them in their western l P It. was wonderful what joy thi'_ brought to the lonesome settle‘ long had they been deprived of pany of loved ones, that 8? as if a dear child was s- them; for all knew and lo Grace Locke. “She is a charming said Illsly to Herman with him one bright cent, so fresh and pr vorite niece, and girl, for one so yoi Her father,” he co Herman listened _ clergyman, thong ly, owing to ill h of shining taler is respected t \ she is wholly unconscious of her channs; ‘- \ \ \\ settlers were as united as one man, and
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