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-A. II. lYING'.l'0N,Editor a Proprietor
Qfloe W'e.vt Side the Bridge in Leonard’s
Building, over store of F. St. John.
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BUSINESS DIRECTCRY.
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J. r. roo-rn,
Attorney and counselor at law,
OFFICE OVER .M./1LLORY’S STORE,
0. S. ' Perry,
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Non-walk Conn.
J0!-IN Ausn-niuis
IIABIIERIAN ROOMS
Over D. 8:. N. Depot.
NORWALK,
In i k e n e s s e s
Wazranted to please all Good Judges.
0. 85 E. K. LOCKWOOD,
NORWALK, cONN.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
TIN, SHEET IRON & COPPER
‘feamassg
AND DEALERS IX
Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Cutlery,"
Britannia, Porcelain and Wooden
Ware, and Kitchen Furniture
in general, Pumps, Sheet
Lead 4- Lead Pipe,
Crockery, Glass
and China
Ware.
M - .3
lorwalk Post Office.
flail Closes--Wnsr, 7.50 A. u., 1.30 r. x.
" “ EAST, 8.30 A. x., 5.30 r. xi.
Due——Wis'.sr, 9.30 A. .\I., 6:30 P. 31.
“ EAS‘l',_ 8.30 A. 31., 3 P. M.
W. B. IVISSEI-In .
OULD invite the attention of this and
the neighboring community to his vast
stock of goods, (to which additions are weekly
bin; inade,) ‘comprising a full and general as-
urtcnentof
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRUGS,
.V__ai'I
selected with the greatest care, and from the '
best which the New York market will afford.
He has also _a choice selection of
“ Perfumery,
holuding Lnbin’s extracts of all kinds, cologne
water in a variety of styles, etc. His stock of
PATENT MEDICINES,
Comprises an immense variety, principally of
Irtielu 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 purticularize, and
which for taste and elegance are beyond all ri-
valry in this vicinity.
' Very particular attention is paid to preparing
PIIYSICIA-N’S PRESCRIPTIONS,
and supplying f'amilies 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,
elected expressly for medicinal use.
! Land For Sale.
ABOUT eight acres of good land, near
Iain-st., one mile north of the Bridge,is offered
for sale upon very reasonable terms. It is ad-
mirably adapted for building lots, or for gard-
ening purposes, having a quick and rich soil,
and I large bed of vegetable mould, or compost
hnnnro thereon, or it is well calculated for a
Hit rate meadow. It is well fenced and in a
vcy eligible location. For further particulars
snqnlre at this ogfiice. tf3
Pa er Hangings.
"CES of every style and pat-'
ru from 7cts. to 35;. a piece just
received, and now offered for sale by
C. J. GRUMAN,
At the Old Bridge Store.
Shirt llllakcrs
- 0 WANTED.
T A. MORISON & HOYT are now giving
. out Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, &c., to expe
rlonood sewers.
Constant employment given and CASH, paid
on delivery of the work.
Norwalk, July 10th, 1853. 3m‘20
Nonwanx
Onrpet Weaving Efitnblishment
HE subscriber would respectfully announce
.. . to the Public, that he is prepared to exe
. cnteall orders for
RAG CARPET VVEAVING,
at the shortest notice and in the best possible
manner and for very reasonable prices, at his
residence near the Union Factory.
. JACOB BLACK.
Dyeing Establishment.
BIRK, of Bridgeport, silk, cotton and
Co woolen dyer, formerly of New York, dyes
and finishes in the best style, ladies’ dresses of
every description. .
Also, broadcloths and cassimeres, broadcloth,
silk and merino cloaks, satins, lustrings,crapes,
plush, lace veils, silk and cotton velvets. sew-
in; silk, crape, merino, cashmere, 'l‘hibet and
cotton shawls, Italian and French capes. Also,
snaller articles, such as haudkerchiefs, parasols,
nuushades, ribbons, gloves, hose, lace, gauze
articles, &b., d'.c., which will be done on reason-
able terms.
GENTLEJIEJWS G.r1R./IIEJVTS.
Overcaats, coats, vests, pants, &'.c., dyed with-
out ripping, and made to look as well as new.
He will also cleanse and finish in the best man-
ner, coats, vests, punts, military guruicnts, me-
=' riuo shawls, table cloths, crumb cloths, dzc.
Also, carpets cleansed at short notice, and in
,. the neatest nianner.
All orders loft with Mr. JACOB BLACK,
hlorwalk, who is agent for Mr. Birk, will be
promptly attended to. - 30
old Pictures Copied 8:. Restored
J AUSTEN, has recently introduced Iii-
, . strumeuts, by which he can restore or copy
did Pictures, Dzi-,;uerrcot_vpcs,&c., giving them
I much finer finish, than in the original.
August 0th. -
W0 OSTER HOUSE.
CORNER 01-‘ MAIN AND wnrrn STREETS
Near the Rail Road Depot,
THE subscriber having leased the above nam-
ed Hotel, is prepared to receive boarders
and transient visiti.-r1~'. .Tlio House is abundant-
ly pupplied with spring water, and has all the
conveniences in-cessiii-y to make guests comfort-
. able, and the undersigned feels confident from
the experience that he has had in the business
of hotel keeping, that he can give satisfaction
to those who favor him with their patronage.
- JOHN it. FOR ill-1S‘l'Elt.
N. B.-_—Wunu and Cold Water Baths ready
at all hours. (Danbury, Sept. 5, I853. tf§6
Wanted Immediately,
A-NY quantity of persons of all ages and
conditions to purchase fine Watches, jew-
elry and elegant Silver Ware, now on exhibi-
tion daily at No. 2 Skiddy’s Block.
0- S. CLARK.
' theyear ensuing. His Stock comprises at all
' He will also keep on hand a general assortment
suited to the season and the urn uts Ofthc com-
‘? NORWALK nmroriiuim
SERIES.
Building Moving.
AVING taken the building moving busi-
ness of Times, the subscriber is prepar
ed to move, and raise Buildings, with safety
and dispatch. They can have the assistance and
advice, of C Times, at any time.
All orders addressed to the subscriber, will
meet with prompt attention.
ly34 C H TUBBS, Norwalk, Conn.
Seasonabie
DRY GOODS.
HE Subscriber would return his thanks for
the very liberal patronage with which his
Store has been favored the year past, and hopes
by a constant attention to the wants of the
trading public and by a system of fair and hou-
orable dealing, to retain his share -of trade for
times a choice and varied selection of fashiona-
ble aud seasouable Dry Goods, “of every quality
and price. He is confident that purchasers
will find every article purchased at his store_,.
equal in quality, and as cheap in price, as can
be obtained elsewhere. Particular attention
devoted to the selection of Cloths, Vcstiugs,
&.c., &c., for Gentlcmeus wear, which will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
Jan. 16. L. H. RANDLE.
PAINTING, GLAZING
and Paper Hanging Establishment.
HE subscriber has taken the Store recently
occupied by Messrs. Raudle & Platt, and
has opened an extensive and general Oil, Paint,
Painting and Glasiery Depot. House, Sign,
Plainand Ornamental Painting, Gliding, Mar-
bling, Graining, &c., done with ncatuess, cheap-
ness and despatch. Also, Banners, window
shades, designs, &c., skilfully painted to order.
of Points, Oils, &c., which will be sold whole-
sale or by the pot, with the loan of brushes.-
Special attention paid to Paper Hanging, dz-c.
By a. puuctifal fulfillment of all engagements,
and reasonable charges, he hopes to receive a
share of public patronage. .
GEORGE MARVIN.
Norwalk, Aug. 9th, 1853. tfl5
NOR.\VA LK, HAT. E
I Cap and For Emporium.
THE subscribers having removed to No,
2 Skiddy’s Block, would say, that they have
just made very large additions to the former
stock, of new and fashionable goods in their
liue,,_would now call the attention of the public
generally, to the great advantages which they
are enabled to.9fl‘ei' over Itlieiij, competitors in
»Norwalk."-.‘iCo'ufining thcir,wh'ple attention to
this one b'ranch“of business, they feel that they
can make purchases and secure a much better
quality.:of goods, than those comparatively
unacquainted with the business. We have
now on hand a fine assortpient of HATS, just
muuity.—For further particulars, just drop in
and examine for yourselves, at No.2 Skiddy’s
Block. Main street. RANDLE ii: PLA'l"l‘.
‘ Silver Mine, so-called, in the town of New Ca-
"‘*°°=m?#=
PROVISIONS. FRUITS, ,
Vegetables. of Fish all kinds.
clams, Oysters, &c.
As good as the market affords, constantly to be
found at the well known establishment of
ALLEN, MEEKER 85 CO.
@* Goods of the above description received
daily, and for sale at wholesale and retail on
the most favorable terms.
A HOUSE AND LOT,
of about One Acre,
F OR. SALE. ’
THE subscriber offers for sale, upon reasona-
- ble terms, a House and Lot, situated in
ninth, and 21: miles from Norwalk Bridge. The
House is newly built, contains 5 large rooms,
and 3 bed-rooms, attached to which is an out-
liouse, containing 4 rooms, cellar, &c., &c.
The above property will be soldvery low up-
on application to A. GLENDENING,
or STEPIIFN HYATT.
N ew-Canaan, Silver Mine, Sept. 21, 1S53.—tf 39
' Lime.
100 Bbis. of Lime for sale by T. L. PEGK.
Timber and Lathe
' AT SOUTH NORWALK.
350,000 Plastering Latlis. ,
50,000 Feet Pine and Spruce Timber.
10,000 Pine Pickcts just rec’d and for sale
THOS. L. PECK.
1853. _,
by
South Norwalk, Aug. 2.
Protection Insurance Company
HARTFORD, CT.
Capital $300,000-—wit/t privilege to en-
crease to IIalf 0. llfillion.
LLIAM C. STREET, Agent of the above
named Company is now prepared to In-
sure Houses, St-ores, Mills, Factories, Burns, and
the contents of each, together with every other
species of property, AGAl.\'S'l‘ Loss on i)A.\iAoE RY
I-‘lltl-I. The rates of premium oll'ered, are as low
as those of any other similar institution, and
every uiau has now an opportunity, for it trifliu g
sum, to protect himself against this destructive
eleuient, which often in a single hour sweeps
away the earnings of so inauy years.
Norwalk, Sept. 5th, 1853.
cheaper than Ever
flt the South J\"orwul/c
GROCERY STORE.
HE subscriber has on hand by f:ir the
larges and best .s~clet-lion, of Family Gro-
ceries ‘aud Provisions, to be found in South
Norwalk, which he offers to his customers and
the public, at greatly reduced prices. Ilis fa-
cilities arc such that he will be constantly re-
ceiving new and fresh supplies of goods, as the
wants of his Customers may require, which will
always be of the best quality and sold at the
very lowest possible price. and he would rc-
spectfull solicit an examination and trial of the
same. GEO. W. S;\il’I‘ll.
South Norwalk, M ny lglh, 1854.
Hardware and’Tutle1'y, _
Zllcc/umics Tools. 19‘mjmi7tg Ulc1zs'lls,
G-ems, -J.’l.s'lols, Iron an Slccl,
I'Vi;ulo;o Glass, ,Pamls
(incl Oils.
Vllld Subscriber has now in SiUl‘L‘_. and is con-
stantly receiving direct from the manu-
facturers, a large supply of foreign and domes-
tic goods, under the above denominations,
which makes his assortment. of articles suited
to this market, equal to any in the state. and
which will be sold either wholesale or retail,
on as favorable terms as can be purclmscd in
New York. For list of articles and prices,
purcliasers are requested to cull and c.\'-.~.minc
for themselves. WM. 0. S'l‘RElJ'I‘.
Norwnlk, April 17th. ~‘ '
somnriiime rsnw.
Blacksmzt/ting and Wagon Rqnz2'ri71
AT THE BRIDGE.
,_ ills} subscribers have recently made ar-
i'an‘gcmcnts whereby they can execute all
orders for the complete rep-.iiring of Wagons,
Carriages, &c., at the shortest notice and at
reasonable prices, in addition to blacks1nilli-
ing, which will be continued as heretofore in
all its branches. Special attention paid to
Horse and Ox Shoeing, light and heavy h‘oi-g-
ing, dtc. All work executed in either depart-
ment will be well and ))1‘07)l})l/_{l(l0llC.
10 tf WA'rERnURr .\". Dnxcxx.
Window Glass.
BOXES of the best I-‘ R E N C II
100 boxes do American all sizes.
GLASS, all sizes.
For sale very low by Z. SANFORD.
Weapon. July 26th
NORWALK, OONN. TUESDAY, JULY 4,‘ 1854.
Unparalleled Bargains!
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS! 1
AT THE Cl-JLEBRATED,
nanezsrr AND cmzarnsr,
CxlRPE’l‘ ES’l‘flBLlSilMEN'l'
-IN THE UXITI-:D s'r.\'r1«‘s, AT
Hiram Andersows,
No. 99 BOWERY, NEW YORK,
Importer of Englislz. and Frcnclz. Carpets.
UYERS will find the largest Stock of Low
Price and Medium to the most elaborate
Aubussiou, Mosaic, Medallion, and Velvet Car-
pets evcr ofl’ercd in the world.
TEN SPACIOUS SALES ROOMS.
Above ground, no damp Basements or Vaults
under the sidewalk to endanger the health of
Lady purchasers, ouch Sales Room is devoted
exclusively to one description of‘Carpcts. The
Wholesale and Retail l)cpa1-tuicuts of this es-
tablishment havc been enlarged and an addi-
tion of two extensive Sales Rooms, making a
wonderful and gorgeous display.
Sales Room No. 1,
Floor Oil Cloths. Au Enormous Stock of
J olni Hare it: SOn’s celebrated English oil
cloths; also, American floor oil cloths of mag-
nificent satin finish, Fresco, marble, Italian, and
Scroll Paintings, from 2s. 6d., 35., 45., 5s., (is.,
to 9s. per yard, from 3 feet to 24 feet wide and
90 long.
Sales Room No. 2,
Ingram Carpets. Two hundred and fifty
pieces of English and American Iugraiu Car-
peting, all new style, manufactured expressly
for this establisluuent.
, Sales Room No. 3,
Three Ply Carpets. English, Scotch, and
American Imperial Three Ply Carpeting of our
own Importation; gorgeous, splendid new style
of pattern.
Sales Room No. 4,
Low Price Irigrain Carpets. Three Hund-
red pieces of‘ Medium quality Ingraiu Carpets,
beautiful large and small patterns, manufactur-
ed for the City trade, incredible low prices of
2s Gd, 3s, 4s, 5s, per yard.
Sales Room No. 5,
Rngs and Druggcts. English Druggcts 4
yards wide, 3000 yards of low priced Druggets,
1 to 3 yards wide at 35 (id to Us per yard, also
an immense assortment of Mosaic Landscape,
Axniiustcr, and Tufted Hearth Rug ; also 2000
Tufted Rugs at 16s to 2-15 each.
Sales Room. No. 6,
Stair and Hall Carpets.——50,U‘J0 yards of
striped and figured Hall and Stair Carpets at
2s, 2s Gd, 3s, 35 6d, -19, (is and 7s.
Sales Room, No. 7,
Jlledallion Carpets, with borders; Mosaic
and Axminster of one entire piece, can be fitted
to any sized room, from $350 to I000.
Royal Velvet, 'l‘-apcstry and Brussels, from
the celebrated Factories ofJQhuCrossly ii: Sons,
and Messrs. Ileudcrson & CO., and Others, Eng-
land, all of our O\vu iuiportation,somc of\vhich
are exclusively our Own styles, and cannot be
found at any other establishment.
Sales Room No. 8,
tiubusson Carpc!s—Tlicy elicit the warmest
couimcndul-ions of every beholder, excel in
beauty and durability, are sold at moderate
prices, and introduced in the niurket at this es-
tablishnicnt.
Sales Room No. 9,
Velvet, Tapestry. l3i'usscls three ply and
twiI1cclVcuitian Stair Carpeting, reinarkubly
cheap.
Sales Room. No. 10,
Patent T(lpL'.slr_y Ingrain Ca.rpets—Gol(l,
Plain, White, Buff‘ and Scroll Window Shades,
at (is, 12s, 20s, 40S, to $10 per pair ; Table and
Piano Covers, Silver and Brass Stair Rods, Par-
lor Door Mats, Coir Matting ; also, 43 3d, 5s (id
White and Check Canton Matting, &c.
IIIRAM ANDERSON,
90 Bowery.
E. V. A. CHICHESTEPJS
JIIISCELLANEO US
CATALOGUE.
Barn Door Rollers and Ilangcrs.
Dish Scrapers. Scrapcr.~: for wood ii: stone.
Sash Rollers.
Chain Pump Reels, G and 8 arm.
Pump Chain.
Wagon Boxes, 2 to 6 in. in soils.
Carriage Bolts.
Tire Bolts.
Boring Machines.
Twine Paper.
Mason’s Scivcs.
Carriage Bows and llauds.
Lace and l)amaSk.
Enmnelled Car Cloth.
Window Sash, all sizes.
Patent Clot-hes Plus.
Well Buckets and Wheels.
Glue Pots and Kettles.
Malleablc Castings. .
Six barrel Revolvers, 4 and 5 in l»:irrels.
Single “ Rifle Pistols.
Game Bags, &c., &c.
PAINTER’S MATERIALS.
White Lead, all qualities.
No. 1, or snow white Zinc.
is 2’ L‘ if
“ ‘-' brown stone “
46 H
61:25
97
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4,
Linseed Oil, boiled and raw.
Spirits Turpentine.
Copal, Coach and Dcmar Varnish.
Putty and Sand Paper.
Chinese and Anierican Vei-million.
Cl|l'0fll.C Green and Yellow.
Paris Green, dry and in 011.
French hiarinc and Imperial Green.
Burnt and Raw Unibcr. '.l‘erra dc Seinna.
Litharge and lied Lead.
Drop Ivory and Luuipblack.
Crotou and l}usliwcll’s Metulic Paints, for
out buildings.
Pumice Stone, ground and in lump.
Window Glass, a large assortment of all
qualities and prices, both French and
All]0l'lC'dll.
AGRICULTURAL IIEPLEBIBIVTS.
Bush llooks.
Garden and Railroad Wlieclbarrows.
Corn Sliellers, Single and double wheeled.
Fanning Mills.
Manure Forks, llatcholor, Ilurper, Whip-
_ ple and Harrington innkcrs.
Ilay Forks, various makes.
IlO1's'c llay Rakes and Il:ii'i'owS.
Ploughs. made to order to suit the various
kinds ofluud in this part of the coun.
try.
Straw and Hay Cutters, made by l-lovcy. the
most approved kind. '
Road or Ox Scrape)-s.
Ox Bows and Yokes.
Bow Pius.
Cow Tics.
Crow Bars.
Ilay Knives.
I<‘au'rier “
Ox B-.1:-rlrefs.
Scythe Stones and Rifles, &c., rte.
Clothing 2 Clothing.
V HE extensive reputation of the Mammoth
Clothing Ware House of P. C. BARNUM &. Co.
19-1 and 6 Clnitluun Square, New York, being
one of tho l-.111,-‘est in the United States, embra-
cing every Shade and variety of Clothing ever
kept in a Clothing Store renders advertising a
compliance with custom, more than a matter
of necc:~:sif.y.
A CAEIE.
To our Numerous friends flirougliuut the
State of_COunecticut, the undersigned is most
happy to return his thanks to hisfriemls. for the
vcry liberal pati'Ouu_;'c with which they have
f'avort-dliini during the past your, and having
made ui'1'uiigeiiiciifsf.o con liuuc at the old stand
of I’. C. B. A3 C0. durin,r__-; the your 1854, hopes
and believes that good ffborls, well niadc. fairly
represented and left to the unbiasedjudgcmcnt
of the purchiii-cr. will nu-rit at continuance of
their f'nvor:_=, very ri-.<pcctf'ully.
tf'5 . Illa‘-NJ. ])All.l‘tACLOUGll.
'1‘. B. G-RIF?! H.
SUU'l'li i\"ouw.-u+:.
CALL and examine his assoriiucnt of Hair,
Nail and Tooth lji-uslies; also, good assort-
ment fine and coarse combs. ‘
l N ERBS ullkiuds at T. B. GRIFFITH’S,
. . « South Norwalk.
[Here is a beautiful contribution to the
Louisville Journal, from a fair and talented
lady of that city. whose productions have fre-
quently graced the columns of the Journal :]
Woman’s Rights.
A woman’s rights, say, what are they
The right to weep, the right to pray,
To wipe the tear from sorrow’s check
And words of comfort softly speak ;
To watch beside the bed of pain,
The fainting, drooping heart sustain,
In fears receive the parting breath,
The last to leave the coach of death.
To weep is hers the bitter part
O’er wasted riches of the heart,
On “ broken reeds” pure love to pour
And wake to find her dream is o’er,
Then fold her bosoni’s inmost loaf‘,
With smiles conceal the quivering grief.
Her place is home, her only care,
The loved ones that concentre there,
To guard and guide with gentle hand,
To win, but never to command,
Afar from stormy strife, which leads
The manly soul to daring deeds,
Her life exhales a smile, it sigh,
Light-giving starsin earth’s dark sky.
As perfumed air will oft reveal
The shady spots where violets steal,
Thus woniau’s influence round her streams
As pure and fresh as childhood dreams
Her love is like the breath of spring,
Or fragrance that bright flowrets fling
In lavish sweetness on the air,
And still as whispered words of prayer,
Oft-times it brings but fear and pain,
Yet still ’tis like some warbled strain-
0f' star light flashing on a stream
Where clouds and shadows darkly lie
And e’eu those shadows beautify
For -‘its her dearest right to love-——
Whose hope, whose strength is from above,
To smile and suffer on through years
“ For we were made for love and tears.”
ONLY TIVO OF US.
BY MRS. ROBINSON;
ocean.
\I\-.‘.'/--‘‘‘
“I've made an engagement for you to
spend a day out this week,” observed
Squire Crosby, as his wife was placing
‘dinner upon the table.
“Have you? I'm sorry, for I fear I
shall be too busy to fulfill it,” she rejoin-
ed, iu a slight tone of regret.
"Busy about what?” testily exclaim-
ed the speaker. “I would respectfully
inquire, for somewhat less than the inni-
dredtii time, what you can possibly find
to do? It seems to me that you must
ieally suffer from want of exercise.”
“I do undoubtedly,” said Mrs. Crosby
dryly.
"It c.'iu’t be otherwise," continued the
Squire, decidedly. "If; is a comparative-
ly idle life for a woman to attend to a
fe\v household cares.” ’
“A few household cares!" ‘
“Yes, my dear Mrs. Crosby, and the
washing put into the bargain. What a
laborious business.” Squire Crosby
looked very wise, and spoke witha slight
degree of irony.
“You talk like one who is unacquaint-
ed with his subject; but at the some
time I am willing to allow that you know
as much about it as the generality of
men; and that can't be construed into a
compliment to the sex by any means.”
“But isn't the fact a self-evident one,
Mrs. Crosby? I-Iaveu’t I eyes and cant
I see-—obsei've look about uic, compre-
hend ?" commanded the Squire.
“You might, witliout doubt ; but
whether you do, is another thing,” re-
joined his wife. “Be that as it may,
however, I am satisfied that I can
idleness.”
“VVhen there is only two of us," added
Mrs. Crosby, quietly; “for it is just as
necessary that two should eat as four."
“I: certainly must be a great under-
taking to cook a little food. wash a few
dishes and lay the table three times a day
VVhy I could accomplish the whole in
less time than two hours!”
“Those duties you have named do not
comprise the whole of housekeeping, Mr
Crosby."
“Perhaps not; I shouldn’tmiud throw-
ing in a little dusting and sweeping once
in a while. But it certainly appears
laughable to hear a woman complain of
the work when there is only two in the
family. I verily believe it's nothing but
habit." quotli the squire, with becoming
gravity. - . .
“Suppose you try it for one day,” pro-
posed Mrs. Crosby, with like seriousness.
I'll go to the office and do your work, and
you can remain at home and do mine.”
“It’s rather :1 novel proposition, and I
don't at this time recall to mind any cel-
ebrated men who have done housekeep-
ing. I haven't. the least objection to try-
ing it, notwithstanding, and presume it
will be the easiest day's work I shall have
this year,” rejoined the husband.
Both being agreed, the next day was
selected for the exchange of eniployiueiits
A quiet. smile lurked upon Mrs Crosby"s
mouth and the squire evidently thought
it a -fine joke; one which would afford
him a large fund of merrimcnt, and be
the means of proving to his wife that
housework was nothing more thaii a plea-
sant auiusenient. 1' -
The deluded woman thought her time
was fully occupied in keeping a good
sized house tidy, and in devising new
means in gratifying the palate of the
squire; who, strange to say, liked good
food and abundance of it. He seemed to
that this jumped upon the ready cooked,
and that Mrs. Crosby (or some otlierper-
son) had but to uttar a few magical words
and everything was done. But to hear
these trifling duties termed enormous,
when there was “only two of them" to
look after, seemed a great absurdity to
Squire Ciosby, and he inwardly resolved
to Write an article on the subject, and let
the sterner sex know how much they
were imposed upon.
While reflecting upon this laudable
dcterniinatiou, I\’lrx-:. Crosby had occupi-
ed herself iii jotting down a list of the du-
ties which demanded attention the next
morning. This she fold, and quietly
handed to her husband, requesting him to
make out a similar paper, so that no mis-
management might occur.
"The list is no longer than usual,“ said
find enough to do to keep me out of
the lady smiling at the earnestness with
which he surveyed it. “I go through
With the same performances every day.
It is necessary, for they cannot be omit-
ted. But don't be frightened; you can
take your own time,” she added, in a
‘ banteriug tone.
Feigiiiug the utmost indifference to the
results, he remarked that he should prob-
ably “make quick work of it,” and pla-
cing the paper in his pocket, returned to
the office.
The liege-lord of Mrs. Crosby practic-
ed law in a suburban town, and had ac-
quired considerable property by the same
His wife had independence enough to do
her own housework, but could not help
thinking that she deserved some credit
for so doing. She had no particular de-
sire to be praised ; “justice where justice
is due,” was her motto; and our readers
will perhaps coincide with her in the be-
lief that it was rather hard to work busi-
ly a whole moruing,and then he told that
“she had done nothing comparatively.”
It was not encouraging, to say the least
and she awaited the experiment of the
next day with much interest.
Morning came, and the squire aroused
his wife, and informed her in a significant
tone, “that it was quite time to dress and
make a fire.” Mrs. Crosby did not wait
for a second bidding, but remarked, as she
left the chamber, ‘ that he might put him-
self iu readiness to see about breakfast.”
Ourlieroiue had taken the precaution
the night previous to prepare the kind-
lig, and in a short time, had a brisk fire.
She allowed herself to do just what; her
husband had been in the habit of doing,
and no more. He usually left the coal
dust and ciiiders for her to sift and clear
away, as well as the remnants of wood
and shavings to pick up; and she didn’t
feel inclined to limit his privileges at
this time. The dining table stood in the
middle of the room, also covered with
books, papers, writing materials, and oth-
er articles used the evening before.—
These she did not moiest,and without pul-
ling up the shades, or putting back the
chairs, she took a. newspaper and began
to read.
The squire had evidently completed
his toilet quicker than common, but it
was, nevertheless, nearly an hour before
hcmzide his appearance. It was some-
thing novel to see his wife reading before
breakfast, and he could not help smiling
to witness her perfect sangfroicl.
“I've been up 21 long time, and renew-
ed the fire twice, Mr. Crosby," she re-
marked, witliout looking up.
This was the squire's favorite saluta-
tiou when his wife happened to take an
extra nap of live minutes.
The gentleman made no reply, for he
understood what the remark meant with-
out the aid of an interpreter. He procee-
ded to business with great alacrity, pi-
ling books and papers upon chairs, and
nearly spilling some oil, by carrying a
lamp the wrong way, and, by allowing
the kettle to boil over, some five minutes
before he got ready to take it out, he suc-
ceeded in getting the cloth laid, though
in rather an awkward manner.
“I think I should relili apiece of beef-
steak, Ml‘. Crosby,” remarked the lady in
the rocking-chair.
“Ali, then you shall have it,” replied
the house-keeper of the day, patronising-
ly, as he busied himself with napkins,
cups, saucers, plates, knives, forks, etc.
lie tried to recollect how Mrs. Crosby
arranged them, but in spite of all his at-
tempts, he could make no application to
that lady for advice; as she apparently
was absorbedin her reading.
Adjourning to the kitchen,the squire at.
tended to the making of a “delicious cup
of coffee,” and had a long struggle -of
beefsteak, which refused to broil to his
satisfaction. VVheu returning to the di-
ning-room after a long absence, looking
heated and impatient, Mrs. Crosby re-
marked, consulting her watch; “ that he
had been absent long enough to make a
beefstcak." ~
This observation the squire remember-
ed to have heard before, but did not make
it apparent. At length the coffee and
meat were brouglitin, and all things
were pronounced ready by the ofliciating
master of ceremonies.
Mrs. Crosby seated herself and began
to carve; the squire took his place at the
head of the table, and proceeded to pour
out the coffee.
"The bread, Mr. Crosby,” suggested
the lady.
“Bless me, Iforgot it!" he exclaimed,
dropping the coffee-pot, and jumping so
hastily that he came Very near overturn-
ing the table.
The bread was soon procured, cut in
slices varyiiigiin. thickness from a wafer
to a junk of four inches.
“The butter, Mr. Crosby, suggested his
companion, when he was again fairly
seated. ,
“I declare !——what a poor memory I
have got ‘." And setting down the cup
.vhicli he had taken up for the second
time, he started for the missing article.
Placing itin triumph beside his wife's
plate, be renewed his attempts at coffee-
pouriug, and this time was successful;
but it must be confessed that he eyed the
dark-looking beverage with some uncer-
tainty as be passed across it the table.
“Muddy coffee again, Mr. Crosby !”——
abruptly said the lady.
The Squire hadn't a word of reply.
“Very: smoky beefsteak, my dear!—.
what have you done to it ?” she continu-
ed,‘pus|iing,a large piece of tlieobiioxioiis
article oufone side of her plate. “You
must Le extrerueiy careless. or such things
couldn't happen so often as they do!"
“What a woman this is to remember,
to be sure! Any body would suppose
that she had kept a diary of my unlucky
observations for a year. Why, she has
them all at her tongue’s end P’ thought.
the individual addressed, though he didn't
see fit to make any imnfediatc rejoinder.
The squire bad but little appetite; his
wife remarked the fact, and hoped “tliat
the simple exercise of getting breakfast”
had not taken it away, as one person who
should be nameless, was in the habit of
asserting. “
The gentleman winced, and prepared
himself a generous slice of bread and but-
ter, \Vlll(:ll he proceeded to dispose of as
though. he had lacked food for weeks.-
Wiieu the morning meal was conclu-
ded Mrs. Crosby donned her bonnet and
shawl, and remarking that. she should
send home the dinner, left the house.—
Our hero was now alone, and could car-
ry on operations without an eye-witness;
Whicll he observed “was much more
pleasant.”
“No\v we'll consult the list," he added
aloud, "and have tllings go on in regular
order. Here goes; ‘get breakfast, clear
table, wash dishes, put closets in order,
wipe down shelves, clean knives, cleanse
sink, rub silver, black stove, keep fire,
attend to door-bell, sweep hall, brush
stairs, sweep parlor, dining room and
kitchen, dust furniture, trim lamps do.
cliamberwork, wash meat for oven, clean
vegetables, stew cranberries, make pud-
ding, and entertain visitors, if they hap-
pen to call.’ ”
“Bless me, is that all P" cried our
housekeeper. "I call that making a
great fuss abous a little matter. Itsouuds
larger than it really is. I think I'll clear
the table, to begin with, as that is put
down next.”
So at it he \veut,kuocking things hither
and thither, at a great hazard oftheir de-
molishment. As the idea didn't occur to
him that. he should carry a waiter full of
articles at one time, he made a great
many journeys between the dining room
and kitchen, which necessarily consumed
considerable time. The dish-washing
proved rather an awkward affair, and
didn't progress so rapidly as he could
have wished. He couldn't wipe the
cups handily,-tlie saucers seemed bung-
ling, and the plates would slip back into
the water; but after breaking a cut-glass
tumbler, (which he felt‘ certain of match-
ing the next day,) knocking a large piece
of a platter, (wbicli be resolved to paste
together while dinner was eooki.ug,) and
cracking a pet dish of his wife's, while
setting up a pile of plates, the matter was
brought to a close. The knife cleaning
was another thing altogether; there
wouldn't be any danger of breakages, and
he could " put’em tiirougli" quick. But
the black spots were deeper set than be
imagined, and required the exhibition of
more “elbow grease” than he had any
idea of. He contended longest with the
carving knife, which, in consequence of
being awkwardly handled, inflicted a
deep cut, as a slight token of remem-
brance. This was a mistake that caus-
ed mauy other mistakes during the day,
owing undoubtedly to the clumsy band-
age which the squire wrapped about his
hand.
It may be well to remark that the
aforesaid list was laid carefully in a con-
VOLUME XX
M.
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XVII.---‘N UMBER 27.
tonislimeiit it was twelve o'clock, and
he had quite forgotten dinner. The fire
was entirely out, the room was in a sad
plight, the list of duties not half com-
pleted, and the meat, vegetables, etc. re-
mained untouched.
His zeal had cooled amazingly since
morning, and be half repented acceding
to his wife's proposition. He had ex-
pected to see her enter every moment,
express herself satisfied with the experi-
memi and desire him in a very humble
manner to go back to the Oflicc and re-
sume liis‘|eg'itimate sphere of action.
But Mrs. Cmsby did not appear, and
he was at length obliged to conec; his
energies for the purpose of making the
fire.
After wearing. out his pimeiice, he
succeeded in his undertaking, and con-
signed the meat to a cold oven. It Was
too late to think of a pudding, Mrs.
Crosby must excuse that item, though
he had always expected it of her under
all circumstances. He began to think
that it did require some ingenuity and
calculation to dispose of so many duties
in a. morning, and to have some faiiitsus-
picion that housekeeping wasn't such a
fine joke after all. He wondered how
Mrs. Crosby prospered, and whether she
didn't wish herself safe at home; busied
himself in anticipating ho\v mucii work
had been laid out, and how completely
nouplussed she must inevitably appear,
if a client should happen to call for ad-
vice. This last was such an ainusing
idea, that our lawyer rubbed his hands
together and laughed to himself at the
ridiculous figure which he fancied Mrs,
Crosby was about that time making.
Leaving the squire to work out the
rest of the items, we will attend the
footsteps of Mrs. Crosby to her husbands
office, and note her experience there.
Toni Pettifogger, the lawyer's clerk,
stared somewhat perseveringly when he
saw Mrs. Squire Crosby enter the office
with an assured step, and proceed to
hang up her bonnet and shawl with a
genuine business air.
“ Tom,” said Mrs. Crosby, snapping
her fingers carelessly, “ is this room in
perfect. order.”
“Yes ma’am,” replied the infant bar-
rister, more surprised.
“ I beg leave to differ with you sir.
Do you see these papers scattered all
about here Z’ Pick them up and file them
in proper order.”
“ VVliere is the—squirc '3" asked Pet-
spicuous position, and frequently referred
to. He attended to the silver, and then
glanced at the clock.
The liauds pointed to an hour which
admonished him that “time waited for no
man,” and had no sympathy for inexpe-
rienced housekeepers.
“VVhaf.'s next on the docket, I won-
der ?” he thought, consulting his mem-
orandum. Ah, stove to black! Well I
must admit that the cofi‘ee>wliich boiled
over iiasu’timproved its appearance much
I'll look up the brush.”
So saying, he prepared the polish and
set about the operation at once. The
stove was quite hot, and he couldn’t
work to any advantage. The more liq-
uid be put on, the more it would sputter
and fly with acrackliug noise. He thick-
ened the liquid, but it would not adhere
to tli'e stove, and he began to think it
was bewitched.
At this stage of aflairs he happened to
recollect that somebody had said that
milk was the best thing to wet the pow-
der with; so he hastened to the pantry,
and pouring out a quantity, applied it to
the refractory stove. That didn't. mend
the matter much, and the smell of burn-
ed milk bcgau to be quite disagreeable.
The room was filled with smoke, the floor
around the stove was dotted with little
spots of blacking, and the squire’s‘hands
were certainly not the cleanest that ever
was, when a violent ring of the bell re-
sounded through the house, making our
hero start as though he had been surpri-
sed iu some dishonorable act.
He looked towards the door, then at
his hands and finally at a large stain on
his shirt bosom, which bore a strong re-
semblance to blacking.
“I \vou’t. go! they may ring all day
if they like 3" lie exclaimed impatient-
ly, going to the wash-basin and trying to
bring his hands to their accustomed col-
or; but a second ring warned him that
some person without was not inclined “to
give up so.”
“Coufouud that tiiitiiiabiilzii I sup-
pose it's some old man for boats, clothes,
grease or tags. If he does it again, I'll
bring a suit of assault and battery !"-—-
cried out incipient housekeeper, making
a few desperate dashes at the dish-cloth,
which he mistook for the towel, and but-
rying towards the door which he opened
with a trembling hand. .
“Ah 1" good morning, Squire 3"-
said a well-dressed, good looking young
lady, who evidently expected to see some-
body else appear. “Is Mrs. Crosby in?"
~Yes——I—-no, she isn't in," he stain-
mcred; for truth to tell, the squire was
thinking more of his personal appearance
than his wife's absence; besides, be im-
agiued that the young lady looked at him
with some curiosity, and this embarras-
sed.him the more.
;Now it must be observed that our lie-
ro was remarkable for the neatuess of his
dress, and the stain upon his linen as-
sumed enormous dimensions under
the searching glance of his visitor. He
drooped his eyes, and forgot the slain in
contemplating his sooty hands.
“Excuse the disorder of my dress this
morning, Miss Haynes," he; added. "I
was so unfortunate as to upset the ink-
stand just as you rang, and you see the
effects of the accident."
This, it must he confessed was rather
a departure from the truth. But the
squire couldn’t think of any other way
to excuse himself from the dilemma; and
he was not prepared to confess the exact
state of the case to his fair-eyed friend,
who, after making a/ few common-place
remarks, took her leave.
“What an ingenious excuse that was !
Nobody but a lawyer would have though l
of it 3" soiiloqziizcd our hero, glancing
compiacently in a iuirror pertainiiig to
the hat.-tree. Imagine his inortification
at discerning a black streak across his
face, which gave it a most ludicrous as-
pcct. No wonder the young lady look-
ed at, him with curiosity, for nothing
probably but good manners restrained
her from a hearty laugh.
Squire Crosby went back to the knob
on witha slow step. To his utter as-
tifogger, with mouth agape.
“ Pin squire day, Tom, and you're
my man of business. _.Mr. Crosby told
me that you had a meiuoranduru of to-
day's work. Produce it if there's such
a thing."
Pettifoggcr fumbled about awhile
among the papers, and succeeded in fin-
ding the document in question. VVitii
the faintest possible smile that a woman
could produce, Mrs. Squire Crosby read
as follows ;
Itcm.s—-I-Iabeas corpus for Levi Lew-
is. A writ of replcvin for the distress
of Simon Suooks. Fill out a quit claim
deed for John Styles. Advise Captain
Saunders about action for damages
against Farmer Jones. A writ of at-
tachment in the case of Brown vs.
Smith. Examine letters respecting
Miss VVright’s breach of promise case.
Send Higg'ui’S bill. \VriLc a threaten-
ingletter to Thoinpson. Terrify‘ Joe
Bunker, if possible. Respectfully in-
vite Col. Drummer to call and settle
Maj. Greeu’s bill. To take depositions
in Wiggin’s slander case. Get up an
issue between Toivnseud .§- F erris.—-
Distress the VVidow Sunburn. Make
out costs and damages in case of Folger
and Folsom. Examine the title of lands
lying norm of the Mistleio River, claim-
ed by Talbot 85 Tompkins. Kick Bill
Buzzleton (firm of Buzzlelon &. Buggs)
out of the office. Browbeat Mrs. Chan.
diet, for her landlord I-loggin. Tweak
Johnson's nose. The above to be done
besides attemliug to incidental office bu-
siuess. as it may occur.
" Well, here's work I" thought our in-
dy, her ardor considerably cooled by this
formidable array of duties. “ Tom, do
you know much?” she asked, recover-
ing her self‘ possession.
Tom didn't seem to know whether he
did or iiot——ya\vued twice—bu: expres-
sed no opinion in w_ord:s.
“I mean, are you any part. of a law-
yer P" resumed our fair barrister,-
“ I know all about the squire’s busi-
ness, inaam.”
“ Very good! You must co-operate
with me to dispatch all the items you
have named with the least possible ile-
iay. I will test your knowledge a little,
if you please. \Vhat is habeas corpus ?’
“ A writ for delivering a person from
false imprisonment, or from one court to
another,” said Tom promptly.
“ Very good. \Vliat about this Lew.
is case _.i’’_
“ I made it out last evening uia’am.”
“ You acted very properly. Next
comes a. writ of replevin."
“ That’s all rcady—fiuislied it just as
you came in.”
“I'm glad lhfiiv you ‘attended to your
business, Tom. ‘~I'il speak a good word
for you to my husbam .”
“ Thank you, Mrs. Crosby.”
“ Two things are disposed of, then—-
habeas corpus and the writ of replevin-
Do you know our pretty seamstress.
Tom 3"
Mr. Pettifogger colored to the very
climax of his forehead, and said “y-e-S
in a very peevish manner. .
“[19],; me, Tom, and I'll help you.——
Have you had alquarrel with that young
lady lately .'-" ,
“Day before yesterday—-—and-—_I m
afraid she won't come round right
again,” . .
H Never fear; I'll warrant you ill
that quarrel, but-—I must get through
with the list."
“I'll put you clear through it by--
by--"
“ Ali, Tom, don't swear !”
“ VVell, I don't know what all this
means, but blast mc-tiiat ain’t swear-
ing,ma’arn--if I don’t -do my best for
you in any way you name."
“Margaret is a fine girl--next comes
the quit-claim deed. You have got
blauks ready to fill up; doubtless ‘l’'
‘‘ Exactly.”
"Dip your pen and dash it off,” added
Mrs. Crosby.
While Pettifogger was filling up the
deed for Styles, in popped Capt. Sawi-
--mrs-<’ -= ‘ ‘
ders to take advice concerning an action
for damages brought against him by Jas.
Jones.
"My husband is not in at this moment
Captain,”said Mrs. Crosby. “ Please
sit down and wait a little while."
Now our heroine was a very pretty
womau, and had exceedingly captivating
manners, which were generally pleasing
to the other sex. The captain was not
at all averse to " waiting awhile” with
much satisfaction.
“Please tell me something about this
difficulty of yours, Captain. 1 should
like to know the particulars, for do you
know that I have studied law extensive-
ly myself'!”coutiuued the squire’s wife
with a pleasant smile.
Saunders was quite ready to relate his
troubles to such a listener, and so unbo-
souied himself. It appeared that his
neighbor Jones’ swine had trespassed
“I701! his grounds, destroying at certain
times. Sundry quzimities of corn and po-
IMOBS. and to indemnify himself, he had
shot one of said quadrupeds, for Which.
act phe owner had brought an action.
“ can tell you what Io do in '
precisely as well as the Squire}:
said Mrs. Crosby,smiling still more pleas-
antly. “ What was the animal worth,
do you suppose '3" she resumed.
" Just about six dollars, Mrs. Crosby.”
“ What do you imagine the whole af-
fair will cost if it goes to trial ?”
“ Twentv-five or thirty dollars, per-
haps.”
“ Then the cheapest way will be to
—-to leave me ten dollars, and I'll settle
the case, Captain,” added the lady, with
a smile that was really bewitching.
The captain mused a moment, and
then exclaimed, “I'll do it! Blow me,
if I don't. believe you can settle in if any-
body can!”
The captain left the money and de-
parted. The moment he had gone, :1
note was despatched to Farmer Jones,
requesting him to step up to the oflice,
\Vliile Tom was engaged on the writ of
Brown vs. Smith, Jones made his ap-
pearance, and the swine affair was set-
tled for $7.
The letters of bliss Bright were next
examined, and nothing like a promise of
marriage could be made out of them,—-
Mrs. Crosby immediately wrote to that
young lady advising her to drop the pros-
ecution of the case, as there was no rea-
sonable hope for her succeeding if the
letters were the only evidence in the
premises. Higgins’ bill was sent, and
Tom wrote a threatening letter to
Thompson ; but how_was she to “terrify
Joe Bunker’ ’--the item next on‘ the pro-
gramme.
“Nothing easier," said Tom. “Write
and tell him his case will come on in a.
few days, that will bring him to a settle-
ment. ” '
~ Pettifogger was instructed to write a
note to that effect, and also respectfully
. . ,
illvlte (/oi. Drummer to call and settle
Major Green's bi”. As the witness had
not come to dcpose in the slander case,
Wiggins versus Briggs, the fair lawyer
and willing clerk passed on to the next
item.
“ To get up an issue between Town-
send and Ferris. Don’: that mean a
quarrel, Tom '3"
“ Just that,” said Tom_
“VVell, then, let us prevent it, by all
means,
“ Distress tlze Widow Saundergygomes
next, is that right, Tom?” _
“The squire had orders to lay an at-
tachment on all her things,” said Tom
by way of explanation.
“For what ?”
“Because she can’t pay some kind of
a humbug bill brought against her by
that swiudler Sampson.”
7 ' ' .
“(Can t this unjust action be quashed!”
‘ It ought to be, at any rate, I; can
be put off long enoug to give the Widow
vmi'iiiiig of what is going on, so that she
can put her things out of his reach,” re-
plied Tom.
“Pettifogger, you are a treasure? Just
run over and give the widow a sly piece
of advice, and then I will help you make
out damages in the case of Foiger and
Folsom."
it was thus that Mrs. Crosby went on
and by noon, with tha assistance of Tom
had reached the last three items, viz :—
“Kick Bill Buzzleton (of the firm of
Buzzletou &. Buggs) out of the office;——
browbeat Mrs. Chandler, and tweak
Johuson’s nose,” I
"Now, as none of these persons are
present, what am I to do ?" inquired
Mrs. Crosby, looking archiy at Toni.
“YVhy just as the squire \v0uid——wait
till they come in.”
“Exactly; but it is about the hour of
dinner, and if people can't come in at
proper business hours, how can they ex-
pect to be kicked down stairs, browbeat-
or or tweaked? So, my young friend,
we will go to dinner. You will not he
wanted this afternoon, therefore you need
not return to the ofilce, but amuse your-
self in any way you please—by going to
see Ma,-gm-gt, perhaps. Lock the office
and givcmenthe key; I won’t forge:
your services. _
On her return, our gentle attorney
met her seamstress, and having some
work to consult her about, asked her
home to dinneg. As soon as she entered
the house, she knocked at the door and
said, laconically, “Ready for dinner."
What a ludicrous ‘spectacle met her
vision, Mr. Crosby with a. segment of :1
squash in one hand and a potatoe in the
other.
“I have brought a friend home to din-
ner, Mr. Crosby," added the lady.
"The deuce you have!" cried the
squire, elevating two notoriously smutty
eyebrows, iiaif in vexatiou, half in won-
der, at his wife's gravity.
“How soon will dinner be ready?” she
continued, drawing forth her watch with
the air of one in a‘ hurry.
..J,,dg;ng by present appearances, it
will be on the table in about an hour and
a half from this time,” said the new
housekeeper, opening the oven door to
look at the meat, which was not yet blis-
feted with the heat.
"As there is only two of us, Mr.
Cros-
uupardouable delay. For my part. Icau’t.
see what you have found to employ your-
self about !"
Come, Mrs. Crosby, don't. exult until
your work has been inquired into.-—
There is such a thing as crowing before
one is out of the woods."
by, I cannot listen to any excuse for this ‘
. ‘''‘!'.J\». _ 4
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