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WW, ‘I '7 n3@E2wlino§__@lizErrs. a. a.nri1vcroivi:aitor &Propi*ietor. Subscription Rates : Village Subscribers by Carrier, per yen r, $2.00 Bvillail, Post Riders and Wagoners, 2.00 Those living out of an Carricrhs District, 1.50 For fractional parts 0 a year, at the rate of 2.00 ,3 Single copies 5 cents, in wrapper, 4‘. Advertising Rates _: are entitled to the paper free of charge. square. Fractional parts of a square,-charged for as a whole. ‘ ing their advertisements once’ per month.—— Adyertisements changed oftener charged as . transient. insertion. Yearly advertisers payable at expiration of three months. .Y.early adver- tisers-restricted to their reg ar business. Notices, 25 percent addition to the above . rates. — ‘ 3: ' ‘ ’B.USlNESS_ IIIRECTIIRY. Onion Telegraph Oflce, . Dalnbmy 5- Norwalk R. R. Depot. Messages sent to all parts of the Union with promptness and accuracy. Office Hours on week days from 8 A. M, to 0 P. M_., and on Sundays from 7 to 8 P. M. 5 B. F. COAN, Operator. _ 3. MALLOBYS A'M'3_ll0 I P E ROOMS, Over D. 8:. N. Depot. ' NORWALK. L ik 9 n a s s o s Warranted to please all Good Judges, . 5 ‘ ' 4 p.n,noorn, AT,',I'0_RNEY AT LAW, HAS unto FED FRO.-l""7ANBURI’TO NOR WALK OFFICE OVER H.uoirr’s Srovr: Fxcroav. J’. 1". POOTE, attorney and Counselor at” Law, armor’ 0 VER M./ILL on Y’ s s TORE Nor-walk, Conn. AMOS HUNT, ’ General Pension & Patent Agent And Prosecutor of Cla2'ms before the several Departments and v the Court of C'la.'lm.s. Washington, D. C. ' , H. C. RANDLE, I —DEALER m— ,- fllats, Gaps,---Men's &. Boy’s s‘ - sriuiw GOODS, &c., ; Ladies Purs,, Gents Gloves, canes, Uxnbrellas, the-s soasonable DRY-GOODS. HE Subscriber would rnturn his thanks for the very liberal patronage with which his Store has been favored the ynai‘ past, and hopes by a constant attention to the wants of the ti ading public and by a system of fair and hon- crablc dealing, to retain his share of trade for the year ensuing. llis Stock comprises at all times a choice and varied selection of fashiona- ble and seasonable Dry Goods, (if 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, Vestings, &c., &c., for Gcntlemens wear, which will be sold at the lowest market prices. L. H. RANDLE. NORWALK IIMPORIUIVI I PROVISIONS, FRUITS. Vegetables, Fish of All Kinds, clams. Oysters, &.c., As good as the market EllIOI‘(IS,C0llSI&lltI_Y to be found at the well known establishment of ALLEN, MEEKER &. 00. gr Goods of the above description received daily, and for sale at wholesale and retail on the most favorable terms. _ , Lime. I00 Bbls. of Lime for sale by T. L. PECK. Timber and Laths, AT SOUTH NORWALK. 350,000 Plastering Laths. 50,000 Feet Pine and Spruce Ténber. l0,000 Pine Pickets just received and for sale by THOS. L. PECK. LUMBER ! LUMBER l ILL St HUBBELL have recently com- menced the Lumber Business at the old stand lately occupied by Mr. Charles Thomas, and intend to keep on sale ,-Timber, Lath and Lime, together with every variety of Lumber sold in this market. We shall be happyto accommo- date customers with any thing in our line at liberal prices. . ILL, i5__ J, c. HUBBELL, SPANG & BARDWELL’S Dry Good «In Clothing Store, Al Weslporl, Conn HE above firm would inform the inhabitants of Westport and vicinity, that they have on hand a. complete and extensive assortment ‘fDRY GOODS, READY MADE CLOTHING, and every lrirul and style of goods adapted to Mens wear. The Clothing and Tailoring department is conducted by the senior partner (J. Spang,) whose reputation as a cutter is well established. There can always be found a better assort- ment of Black and Col’¢l Cloths, Black, and Fancy Cassi meres, Sattiuetts, Kentucky J anes Merinos, Cassimers, Linens. and Comm Goods forflummrr wear, than is or ever has been kept in the place. Cloth ctc., is eutfree ofe.-harge when bought at this Establishment. ‘ SPANG (I3 BAR DWELL. Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods. NEW SPRING STOCK! THE Subscriber has just returned from New York with a new Stock of Fash- ionable Jewelry, Watches, Plated Ware and Fancy Goods, which he offers to his customers ver cheap. Clocks and hitches repaired. Accordeons tuned and repaired. Collin Plates, Spoons, Rings, &c.,neutly en- graved. O. S. CLARK, cheaper than Ever J1! the South .N'orwaI/r No. 2 Sl;iddv’s Block. c. &. E. 1:. LOGKWOOD, a. co. NORWALK. CONN., .\S_.-INUI-‘ACTUBEES 01-" Shoat Iron & Copper Wares, Tin, ‘ ‘- 'A.‘~_\'D DEALERS IN ‘ Slaves, Rang.’-rs, F1.'rna-ccs, Cutler’:/, Britannia Porceloirz. (md W'ooiie~n IVare, and Ifizclien Furml'u.re in general, Pumps, S/met Lesa-4 *L.....~ 2.5., Crockery, Glass and 0-/Lina. Iffare. .' -i:.v,.,ii.icHioiii:s'rEii, iii-Iardvfvare DEALER, e "1's’oRwALK, CONN. JAMES SHERWOOD 5 _ v SUCCESSOR T0 4- _ A’. SEIaIaECK, Bookseller, Stationer &. Binder, 17 Main Street, .Z\"'orwa.lk. P. H. NASH, WHOLESAI.E «Asp RETAIL DEALER IN S T O V E S , LIANU FACTURF-Ia‘ OF Has constantly on hand a large assort- — ._m¢m of general House-keeping Fzirnitzlre, at So. Now-walk, ' A Conn- Teacher of Musiq. Lessons on the Piano Forte, Melodeon, and in Vocal Music. _ Pianos and Melo :cons selected, with great care as to tone and quality, for those (lesi- ring to purchase. “I5 .._T_._-——’L Norwalk Post Oflice’. Jllail CIases.—Wi«isr. 7.30 A. n.. 2.00, P.lI. . do do EAST, 8.30 A. x., 4 30 r. .'\I. do do D. & N. R. IL, 9.00. do do New York City, 4.30. Mail .Due.——D. & N R. R. 8.00 A. M. ilo— do Wnsr, 9.30 A. LL, 5.45 r. M. do do Easr, 8.30 A. .\l., 3.15 I’. M. ’ ' R. A. WILLIAMS, P. .‘.l. --... ...-a... _1}‘,01_2 s.a1.E ./IT .21 sh CRIFICE. xi" ‘ONE of the most desirable resi-j , _ de-m,,',52Iin.:¢1f¢ vi] ‘ge of Norwalk, is offered for than its value, in consequence of the absence of the owner. The house was built in the best mung; and of the best materials; is new and most ef lgibiy situatedupon the principal street of the town. But _ chase, money is required down, the remaiiidcr CM Vemain on bond and m0l‘l-3%‘? lf«,,d93'1‘9d- For I-2,, genteel country residence, few places can syn-pass it for beauty and desirableness of l°°9-'fion'.‘~ This is an-opportunity to secure a com/‘f0,.ta’_},1e home ,se1d‘om offered . For further Ililfticnlars apply to the Editot of theGaZe|«t0. a small portion of the pur-- GROCERY STORE. HE Subscriber has on hand by far the (or- gas!‘ and best selection of Family Groce- ries and Provisions, to be found in South Nor- walk, which he offers to his customers and the public, at greatly reduced prices. His facili- ties arc such that he will be constantly receiv- ing new and f‘resh.supplics 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 re- spectfully solicit an examination and trial of the same. ‘ GEO. W. SMITH. E Land For Sale. ABOUT eight acres of good Land, near Main-st., one mile north of the Bridge, is offer- ed for sale upon very reasonable terms. It is admirably adapted for building lots, or for gardening purposcs,having a quick and rich soil, and a large bed of vegetable mould or compost manure, thereon; or it is well calcu- lated for a first rate meadow. It is well fenced and in a very eligiblelocation. For further particulars enquire at this Ofiice. tf3 Building Moving, 3? CHARLES TUBES. LL orders for building raising and moving. left with the subscriber, will receive prompt attention and be executed in the safest and most expeditious manner. JOSEPH SHEPHERD, Cai-ria.e Maker, flgent. WOOSTER HOUSE CORNER OF MAIN AND WHITE S'l‘REE’l‘S, Near the Rail Road Depot. THE Subscriber having leased the above named Hotel, is prepared to receive board- ers and transient visiters. The House is abun- dantly supplicd with spring water, and has all the conveniences necessary to make guests comfortable. and the undersigned reels confi- dent 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 R. FORRESTER. N. B[—Warm and Cold Water Baths ready at all hours. - Danbury, 1855. BUILDING MATERIALS. Pressed &. Common, Brick Lime Cement, Calcined Plaster. Hair and Marble Dust. THE Sub.=criber having dissolved his connec- tion with W. C. Smear, Esq. in the above business, will continue it on his own account, and will keep a good assortment of the above named articles ccnstantly on hand which will be sold cheap for Cash. F J CHAS. T. LEONARD. Office at the ‘Store of~W. C. Srnnnrr. s. B. OLMSTEAD, IVlmlcsaIc and Refail DcaIe7'in Grmw-ies, .Pi-uvisions, 8,‘l:., JVO. I4 and I6 Jfaiu-st. AS just received air entirely new and ex- tensive assortment of goods which he will ' sell on as favorable terms as any in the trade. The public are respectfully invited to call. Norwalk, March 5th, I855. S 1y4l 36 ‘Horse and 02 shoeing. Waterbury 8: Duncan . tire satisfaction. patronage is requested. J. DEA DY. THE Subscriber would give notice that he still devotes his entire attention to the Shoeing of Horses and Oxcn, at the old stand. under Mill Hill, formerly occupied by He guaranties his Shoeing to be done as well as at any other establishment in the County, and warrants en- A continuance of pul lic very fine and cheap.at Oi.MsrEAi>’s. TASSEL BUTTONS going‘ at ‘6 1-4 cents each, at O. S. CLARK’S. &c., at OLMSTEAWS. AMS, Shoulders,Dried Beef. &c.. some RIED FRUIT.-—Peaches. Appplcs,Plumg TL‘ ' Trina. HE Subscriber would return his thanks for the very liberal patronage which the Pub- lic have favored him with for the past year, and would respectfully inform his customers that he is prepared to execute all orders in a superior manner. Silks, M erinoes. Paramet- tas, De Laines, Shawls, Ribbons, Gloves, and Stockings. dyed all colors, every week. Brochc Shawls cleaned equal to new, Crape Shawls cleaned, and dyed all colors, and the new China finish put on equal to new. All orders left at the Subscriber’s residence at Winnipauk. or at Shepherd’s Bakery, at Norwalk, or of Joy do Sons, Danbury, Ct., and 3,01 Bowery, N. Y., will receive attention. 10 JOHN PIC KENS. To the Ladies of Norwalk. I-‘ASHIONABLE MILLINI-‘.l'tY AND DRESS MAKING MISS F. PILGRIM, would respectfully in- form her patrons that ehe now occupies the rooms over No. l and 2 Skiddy’s Block, Where she has added Dress Making in all its branches to her Millinery business. The latest fashions are received as soon as issued, and her experience and success in the business justifies her in believing that she can please all who may favor her with their pat- ronage. She has just received a large assort- ment of Winter Goods, Hat and Dress trim- ming which lhe Ladies are invited to examine. $260 Reward. THE Danbnry &Norwalk Railroad Company offer the above Reward to any person who will give information that shall load, to the conviction of the person or persons who have placed obstructions upon the Track of their Road, near to and on the Road Bridge at Wil- fhn,since the 1st July last. H. SMITH, Sup’t. Danbury, Aug. 13th, 1865. tf33 "_ 3-is.-E’.-;.... HOUSE, Barn, &c., with about five acres of land, located about I I-4 miles from the Bridge on the New Canaan Road. There is a first rate orchard, a good well of water, and a never failing stream running through the prop- erty. Saidplnce will be sold at a great bar- gain, if applied for soon. For particulars en- quire of Mitchell do Camp, or on the premises, of LEEMAN CURTIS. Norwalk.Jul_v l5. I854. tf26 New Styles. 1 rflflew Goods &. low prices. HARLES FIELDS has now on hand as large and varied an assortment of Gentle- men and Ladies’ Gaiters, Boots, and Slippers, as has ever been presented to the public in this market. The styles are new ; the workmanship neat and beautiful; while the material is of the finest texture and most durable quality.- Ile has some very elegant. plain and fancy colored, Ladies Gaiters; also, Gent’.-5 Patent Leather Boots and Shoes, with an endless as- sortment of Boys and Misses Shoes, all of which will be sold very low for cash. The public are are invited to call and examine his stock for themselves. tf21 ~“HARDWAREP YON & KELLOGG, 83 Water Street Bridgeport. offer to the Trade, Manufac- turers and Consumers, an extensive and well selected stock of English, American, and Ger- man Hardware,consisting of all descriptions ofShelf Goods, Anvils, Vices, Files, Borax, Glue, Builders Hardware, Mechanics Tools, Springs, Axles and Carriage Goods of all kinds, Leather Belting, Guns. Pistols. Rifles, &c., &c., and would respectfully callthe atten- tion of the public to their selection and prices before purchasing elsewhere. Agency for Old Colony brand of Nails, and Fairbank’s Celebrated Scales, orders solicited and promptly attended to. Bridgeport, Jan. 3d, 1855. '.l'.'o:n:|.11n.ao:n SPRING & AXLE GO... MANUFACTUBERS OF SPRINGS & AXLES BOTH COMMON & PATENT. Of all kinds and sizes, Cannon-st, opposite Tomlinson’s Carriage Manufactory, Bnmonronr, Cons. It is acknowledged that the above Establish ment manufactures the best articles in their line, to be found in the market. All orders by Mail or otherwise promptly responded to_ RUSSEI. T0.\Il.lNSO.\', Pres, S. B. Fancnson, J n., Treas’r, Wu. G. LINEBURGH, Scc’y. tf34 _...__j... Let those sliine who never shone before, -I - And those who always shone now shine the more. J eweller’s Rouge, IS an article now pretty generally known in this vicinity as the best polishing material in use for Silver, Brass, Plated Ware, Brittan- nia and Jewelry of all descriptions. It may now be had at the Store of ALI.F..\l, MEEKER & 00., Norwalk, and of Amer-:n KNAPP, or of the subscriber, PHILO PRICE, South Norwalk. WE the undersigned would say that we know of no polishing material equal to Jeweller’: polish upon all Silver and Brittannia Ware in common use ; and indispensable in dressing up defaced Jewelry and cleaning Spectacles. It is the only article in use by Jewellers.-—Gco. O. Street, Levi Clark, A. Jackson, Jewellers, Norwalk, Ct. 6m30 WATBRBUBY do DUNCAN, Elacksnnlths. 7‘ ‘HF. Subscribers thankful for the liberal . patronage which they have received from the Public during the past “year, would re- spectfully inform their customers that they are still prepared to execute all orders in their line of business, in the best possible manner, expeditiously and at reasonable rates. Especial attention paid to the repairing of Wagons, Sleighs, &c. Mill-Work and Ma- chinery made and repaired, Turning, &c., &c. Carriages, Slcighs, Wheel-beams, &c., built to order. WATERBURY db DUNCAN. .' Norwallx Iron Foundry. VERY description of CASTING done at the shortest notice and in the best manner, as cheap as can be obtained at any other es- tablishment in the State. , Chain Pumps.lron Fence, Posts,Railiiiga,&c., furnished to order. Patterns executed at short notice and upon reasonable terms. lyl ALEXANDER AUSTIN. _N£iW man-r Mann’:-r. AVING taken the new building adjoining the store of Messrs. Allen, Meeker &Co., the Subscriber respectfully calls the attention of the public, and espccia ly the inhabitants of Norwalk and vicinity, to his establishment.- He intends keeping always a good assortment of the best quality of meats, served up in the best style. He believes they will greatly con- sult their intcrest in buying their meats ofhim; having facilities for obtaining my stock at the lowest prices and selling for cash, I am confi- dent in saying I can furnish Customers with meals at much lower rates than those who sell most honorable method, the one price system, saving a great deal of time in banterlng. All who wish, can have their mt-ats sent to their dwellings, free of expense, by leaving the or- der. A call is respectful] solicited. STEPHEN HAYES Salt Salt ! SACKS of prime Liverpool Salt, jus received and for sale; also, 100 _,Sugars I Cheaper than ever. by G. HOLMES & C0. Range, for producing a fine and mirror-like ' Gal vanizedflhains, ‘ on credit. My business is transacted on the believing one price better than a dozen,besidc Sulky For Sale, cheap if applied for soon. Gazette Oflce. IGHT and in good condition, will be sold Enquire at FEBRUARY 5, 1856. VOLUME XXXIX.--NUMBER 6. ‘- . 1 P E ‘ o r\\*-ry>.’./-‘hrs:~/~'\r~'\Iv‘—*sf.'s\r~P\-I~I\'~.’\Vs/'—'\'\\I\I~I- W. . - W . . ...-....-.,.....-.w...~w..~w..w.....~..,.~.-..M,.~... The Merry Sleigh. BY LIEUT. mrrnx. Jiugle,jihgle, clear the way, ’Tis the merry, merry sleigh, As it swiftly scuds along, Hear the burst of happy song : See the gleam of glances bright, Flashing o’er the pathway white. Jingle. jingle—how it whirls, Crowded full of happy girls. Jingle, jingle—fast it flies, Shooting shafts from roguish eyes ; Careless archers I’ll be bound, Little heediug when the wound ; See them with capricious pranks, Ploughing now the drifted banks. Jingle, jingle—‘-’mid their glee, Who among them cares for me? Jingle, jingle—on they flow, Capes and bonnets white with snow, And the faces swimming past—— Nodding through the fleecy blast; _ Not a single robe they fold To protect them from the cold.. Jingle, jingle—’mid the storm, Fun and frolic keeps them warm. Jingle, jingle, down the hills, O’er the meadows, past the mills, Now ’tis slow, now ’tis fast. Winter will not always last ; Every pleasure has its time, Spring will come and stop the chime. Jingle, jingle—-clear the way, ’Tis the merry, merry sleigh. From the JV. Y. Daily Jl"eu:.v. “ Revels or a snow Storm.” The “ Revels of a Snow Storm,” as experi- enced by a correspondent in his country par- sonage, are thus verscd_o Ia Hiawatha. Let critics watch sharply, for it is in the same nie- ter of an old Finnish poem : Friends in Gotham! hear my story, Listen to it, I will tell you, Tell you of Kabibouokka, North wind named by our poet, Who has sung of Hiawatha. Last night came Kabibcuokka, Sweeping from the northern icebergs, Sweeping through our hills and mountains, Sweeping o’er our fields and fences On his wings of mighty power, Rushing, screaming, like the engine, Rushing round about our dwelling, Rushing through our habitation, Rushing down into the smoke-flue, Rushing upward from the cellar.’ Rushing through the mouse and rat-holes, ' Rushing tprough the cracks andkey holes; ' Driving heat and flame before him, Driving in, like desert white sand, Powder’d snow, which he had beaten, Beaten small upon the mountains, Driven down in wreaths before him, Wreaths in endless changes forming._ Now, like fog upon the river, Moved by the morning breezes; Now, like vapor on the mountains, swaying with the winds of Autumn ; Now, like spray upon the ocean, Swept from off the created billow, Moving, swaying, wreathing, sweeping, Ever onward! ever onward I O! I shudder as I tell it, Onward to our habitation, Onward through the chinks and door cracks, Heaping up their final beauty, Cone-shaped in our kitchen corners ; In the kitchen, in the study, There they lie, like sifted sugar ; In dissolving death still telling Of thy pow’r, Kabibouokka. In his hand Kabibonokka Grasped a waterfall congealed, Bore it with him from the mountain, Bore the symbol of the snow king, Bore the icy scepter onward, Touched with it like wand of wizard, Touched potatoes, eggs and turnips, Touched the water in the cistern, Touched our feelings, toes and noses, Touched our doors, our walls, our windows, Chilling! freezing! petrifying ! Merciless, Kabibouokka. But this power of the snow king. Cruel King Kabibouokka, Wanes already like the old moon, Like the old moon slim and slender Wasting when her days are ending. Now he rushes on no longer, Screams no longer like the engine, Wreaths and curls no longer snow drifts. Only howls like Kabibonokka. Howls like famish’d wolf at even, Howls for fear of Shawondasse, Howls in terror at the south wind, Howls in fear of Wabun, east wind, Struggling gives his dying howls. Sweet revenge! come Shawondosse, Wabun! come, with silver arrows, Come and pierce the heart of snow king, Marble heart of cruel north wind, . Death-stroke give Kabibouokka. " W. H. K- EISCELLENY. 9 From the Widow Bcdotf Papers. .A Thankssivinc Dinner. Elder Snifiles having preached the Thanksgiving Sermon, was invited to dine with Mr. Maguire : Elder Smjfles under Peculiar Circum- ~ stances. "Elder Sniflles, let me give you an- other piece 0' the turkey.” "1’m obliged to you, Mr. Magnire, you probably recollect ihat I remarked in my discourse this morning, that indi- viduals were too prone to indulge to an excessive indulgence in creature com- forts on Thanlisgiving occasions ; in view of the lamentable fact that the sin of gormandizing is carried to a sinful excess on this day, I, as a preacher of the Gospel, deem it my duty to be usual- ly abstemions on such occasions ; nev- ertheless, considering the peculiar cir- cumstances in which I am placed this day, I think I will waive objections and take another small portion of the tur- key‘)! "That's right, elder ; what part will youiake now P" «Wen, I'm, not particular; a small quantity of the breast, with a leg, and some of the stufiing. will be quite suffi- cient.” ‘,Pass the Cranberries, to Elder Snif- fies, Jefl—Elder help yourself; wife, . rather of a headache to-day, an’ give the Elder some more o’ the turnip sass and potatoes.” "Thank you, Mrs. Maguire. I am an always maintained that it is more con. -genial to individuals of sedentary habits and intellectual pursuits, like myself, than animal food.” "Jeff, my son, pass the bread. Sister Bedott, send your plate for some more 0’ the turkey." “No, I'm obliged to ye——I’ve hedoni- ficient. Elder Snifies departs from his usual Diet. “Jeff, cut the chicken pie.” "Sure enough—-I almost forgot that I was to carve the pie. Aunt Sally, you will take a piece of it, won’t you '9” "Well, Idon’t care if I dew take a leetle mite on’t. I'm a great favoryite of chicken pie-—-always thought ’twns a delightful beverage—doii’t you, Elder Sniflleo '9” _ "A very just reinark,-Mrs. Bedott-— very, indaed, chicken pie is a very desi- rable article of food.” "Allow me to help you to some of it, Elder.” , ‘ “Thank you, my young friend ; as I remarked, I am entirely opposed to an immoderate indulgence of the appetite at all times, but particularly on Thanks- giving occasions. However, I consider it my duty at the present time to depart, to some extent, from the usual simplici- ty of my diet. I will, therefore, comply with your request, and partake of the chicken pie.” 4 "Take some more of the cramberry sass, Elder ; crambeiries is hulsome.” "A very just remark,-Mrs. Magiiire; they are so ; nevertheless, I maintain that we should not indulge too freely, in even the most wholesome creature com- forts; however, since you desire it. I will takeasmall portion of the cranber- rues.” Elder Sm_'flI¢.r has on Acid Stomach. "Husband, dew pass that pickled tongue-—it liain’t been touched ; take some on’t, Elder Sniflles.” _ “I’m oblceged to you, Mrs. Maguire but I confess I am somewhat fearful of taking articles of that description upon my stomach, as they create a degree of acidity which is incompatible with di- gestion. Is it not so, my young friend? You are undoubtedly prepared to decide, as you are, I believe, pursuing the study of the medical science.” "I think you are altogether mistaken, Elder Sniflles. We should always take a due proportion of acid with our food, in order to preserve the equilibrium of our inteernal economy, and produce that degree of effervesccnce which is neces- sary to a healthy secretion." "Exactly. Your view of the sub- ject is one that never struck me before, it seems a very just one. I will par- take of the pickled tongue, in consider- tion of your remarks.” "Take a slice on’t, sister Bedott.—— You seem to be in need some tongue to- day—you’re onconimon still." "What a musical man you be, brother Maguire! but it strikes me that when an indiwiddiwal has an opportunity of hearin’ intelleniiblc conversation, ihey’d better keep still and improve it. Ain’t it so, Elder Snifiles '5” "A very just remark, Mrs. Bedoft, and one which has often occurred to my own mind.” "Take some more of the chicken pie, ' Elder Sniflles.”' "Excuse me, my young friend; I will take nothing more." ' "VVhat you don’t mean to give it up yet, I hope, Elder P” "Indeed, Mr. Maguire, I assure you I would rather not take anything more, for, as I before remarked, I am decidedly opposed to excessive eating upon this day." Elder Smjflles Ooersteps His Usual Boundaries. "Well, then, we'll have the pies and puddins. Jeff. my son, fly around and help your mar change the plates. I’ll take the puddm. Melisay, you may tend to the pies. Jeff, set on the cider. So here’s a plum puddin’—it looks nice. I guess you’ve had good luck to day, wife. Sister Bedptt, you'll have some on’i!” “No, I’m obleeged to ye. . I've got plum puddin’s rich. I guess I’ll take a small piece 0' the pumpkin pie." "Elder Sniflles,jyou’I| be helped to some of it, of course?” "Indeed, Mr. Maguire, the practice of indulging in articles of this description after eating meat, is esteemed highly pernicious, and l inwardly protest against it ; furthermore, as Mrs. Bedott has very justly remarked, plum pud- ding is rich—-however, considering the peculiar circumstances of the occasion, I will for once overstep the boundaries which I have prescribed for myself.” "Am I to understand that you'll have some or not '3" "I will partake, in consideration of time and place." "Jimmeni! wife, :his is good puddin as ever I eat.” Elder Snlfies Partakes of Pumpkin Pie. “Elder Snifiles, will you take some 0’ the pie? Here is a mince pie and a pvnipkin pie.” ‘'1 will take a small portion 0f the pumpkin pie, if you please, Mrs. Ma- guire. as I considerit highly nutritious; but as regards mince pie. "it is an article of food which I deem highly deleterious to the constitution, inasmuch as it is composed of so great a variety of in- gredients. I esteem it exceedingly dif- ficull of digestion. Is it not so, my young friend?" . "By no means, Elder-—quitc the con- trary, and the reason is obvious. Ob- serve, Elder, it is cut in the most minute particles; hence it naturally fol- lows, that being, as it were, completely calcined before it enters the system, it leaves, so to speak, no labor to be per- formed by the digestive organs, and it is disposed of without the slightest diffi- culty." “Ah, indeed, your ..ieasoning is quite new to me ; yet I confess it to be most of its facility of digestion,_I will partake also of the mince pie.” advocate for vegetable diei——and have ’ satisfactory and lucid. In consideration -/ilder Svziflfes thinks Sweet Cider Nu- ; _ zrétious. l “Wife, fill the Eiders glass of cider.” "Desist, Mrs. Maguire, desist, I en- treat you, I invariably set my face like‘ a flint, against the use of all intoxica- ting liquors as a beverage.” "Jiinmeui ! you don't mean to call new cider an intoxicating liquor, I hope. Why, man alive, it’s jest made-!iain’i begun to work.” _ "Nevertheless, I believe it to be ex- ceedingly insalubrious a_nd detrimental to the system. Is not this its nature, my young friend .9” "Far from it, Elder—far from it. Ite- flect a moment, and you will re dily perceive, that before the pure juice of the apple-—wholly free from all alcohol- ic mixture—=-it possesses all the nutritive properties of the fruit, with the advan- tage of being in a more condensed form which at once renders it much more agreeable, and facilitates assimilation.” "Very reasonable—very reasonable, indeed. Mrs. Maguire you may fill mv glass.” "Take another slice of the pudding, Elder Sniflles." "No more,I’m obleeged to yon,Mr‘ Maguire.” -"Well, won’t you be helped to some more of the pie '9” “No more, thank you, Mr. Maguire.” "So you won’t take nothing more, Elder '3” "Nothing more my friends-—nothing more whatsoever; for, as I have several times remarked during the repast, I am an individual of exceedingly abstemious liabits—endeavoring to enforce by ex- ample that which I so strenuously en- join from the pulpit, to wit ; temper- ance in all things.” "Walk into the setting-room, Elder.” Death ol"Uzal Knapp. We copy from the Newburg Tele- graph the following interesting account of the life and funeral services of the last of‘ Washiugton’s Life Guard : Uzal Knapp, the last of the Life Guard of Washington, died at his resi- dence in New Windsor, on Friday last, in the 95th year of his age. Thus, within about a year, has fallen asleep the last officer of the Revolution, Major Burnett, and thelsstof the Life Guard, and it is a singular fact that these two relics of the Revolution, occupying the positions which they respectively did, should have lived side by side for so many years, and been called home so nearly together— the former attending the funeral of the latter as one of the chief mourners; and when no longer a subaltern by death, laying down his stall" and gathering his robes around him in that sleep which the trump of God alone will break. Uzal Knapp performed active service during the whole of the Revolution.— On the 1st of June. 1777, then 18 years of age, he entered the army “for and during the war,” and was on duty from’ that time until his final discharge at the hand of Washington at the close of the war. His first service was in the battle of White Plains, and his next under Gen. Wooster in the skirmish at Ridgefield. At the storming of Forts Clinton and Montgomery, he was stationed at Peek- ekill; and from thence marched with his regiment of Valley Forge, encountering on their way a detachment of Howe’s army at Chestnut Hill, in which en- gagement his regiment lost 100 men.—- He arrived at Valley Forge, and there passed the memorable winter of 1777 -’78. with his naked, starving and sick compatriots: and was, at the time of his death, the last survivor of that en- camped band of suffering patriots. In May, 1788, he became a member of Lafayetta’s corps of Light Infantry, and look post at Barren Hill-—subsequenily retreating to the fields of Monmouth, where his corps formed the rallying point after the disgraceful retreat of Gen. Lee. In 1780, his regiment was encamped in the Hudson Highlands ; and while there he was detailed to form a part in the temporary increase of the Life Guard of Washington, and received a Sergeant’: Commission. This selec- tion was in itself the best evidence of the fidelity with which he had served his country. He was discharged in June 1783, having served five years and elev- en months. His discharge is signed by Washiiigton, and countersigned by J. Trumbull, jr., his Secretary. The fol- lowing is a copy of his discharge : By His Excellency, George Washington, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the forces of the United States of America: These are to certify : That the bearer hereof, Uzal Knapp, a Sergeant in the Connecticut Regiment, having faithfully served the United States from June 1st, 1777, to the date hereof and being enlisted for the war only, is hereby discharged from the American Army. Given at Head-Quarters the eighth day ofJune,l782l. (Signed,) GEO. WASHINGTON By his Excellency’s command. (Sign .) J. TiwunuLi., Secretary. Registered in the Books of the Regiment. (Signed.) Julss CLARK, Adjutant. The above Uzu. Kxnr, Sergeant. has been honored with the Badge of Merit for six years’ faithful service. I (Signed,) Suiuui. B. Waaa,Colonel. “ Shortly after the close of the Revo- lution, Mr. Knapp removed from Con- necticut, his native state, to the state of New York, and settled on a small farm. in the town of New Windsor, Orange County, where he quietly and peaceful- ly spent the remainder of his‘ days- Having devoted the vigor of his early manhood to his country in her hours of deepestperil and need, he was gracious- ly permitted by a kind Providence to live to an old age, advanced more than a score of years beyond the limit ordina- rily allotted to man, in the enjoyment of all his faculties, witnessing from year to year her happy progress in all that can elevate a nation, and the strengthe- ning of the fabric which he had taken so active a part in establishing. He saw the birth of this glorious Union amid the throes of the Revolution, watched its advancing steps through in- fancy and youth, and beheld it in the full proportions of manhood, assuming the noblnsi position among the foremost of the nations of the earth. How de- li min] was the retrospect of such a li e! With what conscious pride did his heart bound as his ears drunk in, with eachrecurring year, the sounds of a grateful nation’s rejoicing ofthe re- turn of the anniversary of its indepen- attired in mourning drapery, and deuce from the oppressor’s yoke! How calmly and contentedly did he note the gliding away of the years whicli beheld the steadily increasing prosperity of his beloved country, for which he hail per- iled all! The noble patriot lived hon- ored and respected, his name will ever be venerated, with those of his hero- conipnnions in the struggle for Ameri- can freedom who have gone before him to their final rest: “Few of the band of "noble men remain, Their spirits have obeyed the call of God, And me they rest is deemed a hallowed Their perils fearful——measureless their gain ! While lave of home the freeman’s breast shall fill, Their fame shallcause the lreenian's heart to thrill.” The Funeral. Newburgh has not witnessed, in ma- ny years, such a press of people as yes- terday assembled to do honor to the mor- tal remains of the old soldier. All seemed impressed with the solemnity of the occasion, and rendered the tribute of true and patriotic men. The village seemed robed in sackcloih~—the insignia of mourning draped the fronts of the places of business, and the _'_“stars and stripes” were furled in the emblem of sorrow at the death of one who had so often rallied in their defence in the strife that gave them birth. The body of the deceased was remo- ved to this village on Monday, by a com mines of citizens; received by Col. Parmenter and a delegation from the l9th Regiment, and the Newburgb Washington Coutineninls, Capt. Kemp, and placed in state in the centre of the reception room of Headquaters, where it remained until Wediiesday, visited by thousands. The old soldis-r reposed in a metallic cofiin, of new style, and beautifully painted and varnislied. On its lid was a silver plate on which was inscribed, "Uzal Knapp, who departed 5 this life January 10, 1856, aged 94 yrs, E 3 mos.” On the coffin was laid the ! [cm-ei5ni5,n—and U uniform of a mounted soldier, under iii ‘ whole rest- g ing on the old maple table so well known 1 ; a statement to the effect that _the Post- was the national. flag-the to visitors as one of the curiosities and relics of the place. The features of the deceased were as calm and natural as though lie were in a gentle slumber. he seemed, without pain, or groan, or sting gle, to have resigned himself to the em- brace of death, and prepared to answer to the roll-call of his Maker. The funeral services were held on Wednesday. About half-past 1, P. M , the procession formed in Front street, under the direction of Col. Parmenter, the Marshall, assisted by Major W. R. Brown and Col. A. Lilburn, and was composed of let, The Clergy and Physician, and Field ‘and Staff Officers of the 19th Regiment. 2d, That noble band of military, the Albany “Washington Continental Coin- pany B,” Capt. F. Townsenil, of which company the deceased was elected an honorary member in September last. 3d, The hearse, suitably attended——— lIlS- cribed, “l777—l783,” drawn by four greys and led by four grooms. 4th, The Newburgli " Washington Cominentals,” Capt. Kemp. 5th, The "Orange Hussars,” Capt. W. C. Brewster. 6th, The “ Moiitaomery Guards,” Capt. F. Decker. D 7th, The "Port Jervis Light Guard,” Capt. J.FI’I. Norton. , Stli, ' he Orderof United Americans. 9th, The '_l‘rustees of the village and citizens and strangers, in great numbers ——the whole forming the most imposing procession ever witnessed in this village, and creditable to the occasion in the highest degree. The procession passed through the principal streets to Headquarters, where the body of the deceased was received with appropriate honors and ceremo- nies, and conveyed to St. George’.-. Church, where the funeral ceremonies were performed. The marshal and his aids first entered, tben followed the bearers with the coffin and body, which were deposited on the platform immedi- ately in front of the altar, A numerous company of friends and mourners then followed and occupied the body of the Church, the military followed in their order, and speedily the Church was densely filled with an attentive auditory while a large concourse were unable (0 gain admission The sublime and in.- pressive funeral service of the Episco- pal Church was then read, and the chm.- under the direction of Prof. Reid, I'0lII"\I forth some most excellent and appropri- ate music. The funeral sermon was then deliv- ered by Rev. Dr. Brown, who most elo- quently and impressively said the things meet for the occasion and place. His Job, "I would not live always." The preacher first presented those considera- tions that should reconcile us to the coming of death—t.hat should lead us in hearts, the above words of that godly servant, Job. He then gave a brief in- ograpliical sketch of the deceased-—em» merated his services during the war-- enlogized his character and virtues, and gave some affecting reminiscences that filled the heart and moistened the eye. Uzal Knapp was a native of Stamford, Ct.—was born in October, 175$, and en- listed at the early age of 18 years, for and during the war. l‘lie sermon gave many interesting facts in relation to the Body Guard, He was one of the noble men chosen by and appointed to guard the person of VVashington. It was this fact which the old hero loved to recount ' in after years. It was this evidence of Washington’s confidence, the mention of which enkindleil the eye, and brought back to the old veteran the fires and en- ergies of youth. He had embraced reli- gion in his youth,aml was a worthy and tried soldier of the cross. Scrupnlous, honest fidelity, humanity, and patriotism were his ruling traits and characteris- tics. The eloquent speaker gave some interesting and affecting statements re- laiing to thasigkxiess and funeral of Ma- jor Burnett, another revolutionary sol- dier, who but a seam time since, was committed to the earth. Uzal Knapp attended at his bed-side, and this inter- remarks were based on the words of ' embrace in the deepest sincerity of our - l : T view and,-spectacle were alluded to with feeling and pathos. Au inreresting.nar- rative of the funeral and burialof Maj. Burnett, at which Uzal Knapp attended as given by the late‘ editor of the Go.- zone, was read. The preacher then paid a tribute to the spirit and patriot- ism of the Albany Continentale; and concluded his remarks with an earnest application of histheme. 7 The body was then re-taken to the hearse, and the procession movedthro’ several of the streets to the Headquar- ters. Here, near the north corner of the old house, at the foot of the lofty staff on which waves the flag of Liber- ty and Union—-on the consecrated spot where Washington trod, and the im- mortal deceased held his vigils around that saluted form—-on the banks of the majestic Hudson——was the grave pre- pared, as the final resting place of the last of the Body Guard. The concourse of people assembled to witness this ceremony was immense.-— The body was lowered in the grave, and buried with all the honors of war; The Continentals fired i'nree.rounds over the grave, while the booming of cannon in :he adjoining enclosures reverberaied through the Highlands. The grave was closed up and the benediction given, when the vast multitude speedily dis- persed. " 0 It is impossible to utter the feeliugq that filled the bosom, as this old and no- ble soldier was lowered to his lowly, earthly bed. A link that binds us to the revolutionary past is broken. The last of that band whose pre-eminent ser- vices and devotion and watchfulness gained for them Wa‘shin_gto‘n"s ‘special regard-—the old hero of many years and bsttles—sleeps his last sleep ;‘ the earth covers his venerated form from ouuight His burial place is most fitting‘ and well selected. His grateful countrymen iii- iend raising a suitable monument over the grave. From the Waslirington Organ. uisite Qualifications _tor Omce, We published in our issne‘of Saturday master General had determined not to appoint any American .to office. We give below a letter. from the Hon. R. C. Pnryear in relation to the matter, which will give the country some idea of the Jesuitism in this;Department, and the prescription which is practised against Natives and Protestants : ' House or, REPRESENTATIVES, Dec. 24th, 1855. _ Dear Sir: I see in your paper of 22d instant a statement concerning the ap- pointment of a postmaster in my district at Madison, Rockinghamhaounty, Non}; '(l3::;i]rolina, which I desire to correct-— e conversation to which you allude was between Mr. Horatio King, In Assistant Postmaster General, and my- self and.not with Mr. Campbell the Postmaster General, as stated in your article. VVith this exception, the state- ment is correct, as far as it goes. but it does not embrace all that occui'redbe- tween Mr. King and myself on that oc- casion. ‘ VVhen I made the application for the 8PP0lmm9n!. Mr. King asked me if the applicant we: a Know-Nothing? I re- plied that I did not know whether he was or not and asked him if it were pos- sible that his being a Know-Nothing would be an objection? He replied, Yes I am acting undefcrders not to ap- point any Know-Nothings, and to'_turn out all who I know to belong to the or- der. I then asked him ifa nat,ive-bom citizen and n foreign-born Roman Cath- olic, boih eqally competent were to apply for the appointment, on which he would bestow it? He said he should be com- pulled to appoint the foreign Catholic.-- I then left the Department, and do not know whether any appointment has yet been made or IIOI. Verygrespectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. PURYEAR. . M_z‘sz_ake: of_ a Night.--The follow- ing ludicrous incident occurred recently, pn board the night train from New York Five married couples took their-seat in the cars at New York bound for Boston, in close proximity, and about eight o’clock may both indulged in balmy slumbers, the heads of their wives rost- ing upon their husband's shoulders.-— When the cars reached Worcester. the ,~_-gentlemen stepped out,'and the ladies, apparently exhausted, slept on, . The, delay was brief, and on entering ' the cars, the husbands, whose eye; wexe scarcelyopened, exchanged seats, and in n tewminuies were in the land of dream At liarmingbam the cars stopped again, when one of the ladies asked : “'Will you have time to get me ad;-ink of water here '3” ‘ 'I'he affnghied gentleman, not recog. nizmg the music of his wife’s voice, ex- claimed : "By heavens, have I made a mistake .7 This isn’t Tilly!" , ’ “N0," exclaimed the lady, “and you -.i in my husband 3” . “Perhaps we had better change our seaxs, ’ exclaimed the husband in the rear seat, who had awoke, "for tbere’s a slight mistake here.” __ Plie second lady, too much fatigued, did not awake, and as the temporary husband endeavored to shift his human so as to move, she merely ejaculated, "Do keep still!” - "What sloop is that Z” "The Sally Ann, from Maine,”, cried the Yankee Captain. "Who commands —her Q" ‘EI undertook to, but I sw-ow she's too much for me.” . Distemper in Dogs.——To cure distem pei in dogs, take a pint of fihe‘sliced poke mm and fry it slowly in a pint and a half of lard till the root is quite brown. pour off and strain through a conse clam . dose for a grown dog two or three table spoonsful once a day for’ three or four days; a table.-spoonfulof spirits of guy. penune applied to the chest and throat once aday is also of great benefit in the ‘““‘”"°'“ °‘ d'~“!emi>er~; it will also cause all the fleas to quit them -5'93" ofthe South. . gm atholicism i-eq- ‘
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