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N ORWALK, CONN. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, I856.
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o. a. J‘, G-RAN'.l"S
AMBIIOTYPE ROOMS,
Over D. 8. N. Depot.
NORWALK.
L i k e n e s s e s
Warranted to please all Good Judges
Dentistr
Doctors I-IILL &. PITCH,
Surgical & Mechanical
1) E N T I s T s,
Ofioe over the Store of C. J. Grumsn,
NORWALK, CONN.
CHARLES Frrcu.
A. HILL.
.1’. I‘. TOOTH,
Attorney and Counselor at Law,
OFFICE OVER Jll./1LLORY’S STORE
Norwalk, Conn.
n. n. 1300 1-3,
Attorney & Counsellor at Law,
oi WALL STREET,
NEW YORK.
AMOS HUNT,
General Pension & Patent Agent
And Prosecutor of Claims before
the several Departments and
the Court of Claims.
Washington, D. C.
H. c. RANDLE,
Hats, Oapsnfiflllldlils & Boy’s
STRAW GOODS, &.c.,
Ladies Pure, Gents Gloves, canes,
Unnbrellas, &o.,
No. 2 Skiddv’s Block.
C. J. GRUMAN,
Dealer -in Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS, CARPETINGS
Carriage ‘ ‘Trimmings, Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Sgggnetts,‘ Veslings, and Tall-
or's Trimmings, by the Yard,
P,z'ec4r.-.‘or Package.
SiiEE'l‘lNGS,.SHIR‘I‘INGS, JEANS, BATTS AND WARP
A the lowest possible prices.
NORWALK, CONN.
0. Ci. 3. K. LOCKWOOD, 81- C0.
NORWALK. CONN.,
nlnnriorunsns or
Tin, Sheet Irpn _& Copper Wares,
ixn'l')E.iL1-ms IN
Stoves, Ranges,-_~ Furnaces, Cutlery,
Brz'ta.nnz'a Piblrcelain and Wooden
IV are, and Kitchen Furniture
in general, Pumps, Sheet
Lead Q- Lead Pipe,
Croc/cery, Glass
a.nd‘C'-hind
Warie.
E. V. A. OHICHESTER,
I-Iardxxrare
D E A L E R,
NORWALK, CONN.
A. H. CAMP,
SUCCESSOR T0
JAMES SHERWOOD,
Bookseller, Stationer &. Binder»
17 Main Street, Norwalk.
1'. H. NASH,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
S T O V E S ,
* MANUFACTURER OF
Tin, Sheet Iron & Oopper Wares:
Has constantly on hand a large assort-
ment of general House-keeping
Furniture, at So. Norwalk,
Conn.
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Norwalk Post Oflice.
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R. A. WILLIAMS P. M.
L1
8. E. 0L1VlS'.l'l3ADa
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries,
Provis1'ons,&‘c., N0. 14 and 16 M“i"’3t'
As ’ ' tirely new and ex-
Just received an en ads which he
will sell on as favorable terms as i_ll1§'_i“ the
trade. The public are respectfully invited to
tensive assortment of 30
ca -
g_Norwalk,March 5th, I855.
POTASH, No. 1, at
oLMs'.l‘EAD’S.
W1:-zsrox, Tuesday «it Saturday at 2.00 mi.
85
Scaonable
DRY G-O0 DS
HE Subscriber would return his thanks for
the very liberal patronage with which his
Store has been favored the year past, and hopes
by 8.. constant attention to the wants of the
trading public and by a system of fair and hon-
orable dealing, to retain his share of trade for
the year ensuing. His Stock comprises at all
times a choice and varied selection of fashiona-
ble and seasonable 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, Vestings,
&c., &e., for Gentlemens wear, which will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
. L. H. RANDLE.
Limo.
I00 Bbls. of Lime for sale by T. L. PECK.
Timber and Lathe,
AT SOUTH NORWALK.
350,000 Plastering Laths.
50,000 Feet Pine and Spruce Timber.
10,000 Pine Pickets just received and for
sale by THOS. L. PECK.
LUMBER ! LUMBER !
I IILL dc 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 Irime,
together with every variety of Lumber sold in
this market. We shall be happy to accommo-
date customers with any thing in our line at
M.
liberal prices. ,
15 / J, C. HUBBELL,
N ORWALK EIVIPORIIIIVI
PROVISIONS, FRUITS,
Vegetables, Fish of All Kinds,
clams. Oysters, &c.,
As good as the market afl‘ords,constantly to be
found at the well known establishment of
MEEKER & OLMSTEAD.
%‘ Goods of the above description received
daily, and for sale at wholesale and retail on
he most favorable terms.
cheaper than Ever
At the South .N'orwaIk
GROCERY STORE.
HE Subscriber has on hand by far the lar‘
gest 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 are such that he will be constantly receiv-
ing 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 re-
spectfully solicit an examination and trial of
the same. GEO. W. SMITH.
Q Land For Sale.
ABOUT eight acres of good Land, near
Main-st., one iuile north of the Bridge, is offer-
ed for sale upon very reasonable-terms. It is
admirably adapted for building lots, or for
gardening purposes,having a quick and rich
soil, and a large bed of vegetable mould or
compost manure, thereon ; or it is well calcu-
lated f'or a first rate meadow. Itis well fenced
and in a very eligible location. For further
particulars enquire at this Ofiice. tl3
Cabinet Ware Rooms at I
WESTPORT l
THE Subscriber would respectfully inform
hisfriends and the public generally, that
he is still located a few doors north of the
turnpike, opposite the Store of Alva Gray,
where may be found a general assortment of
CABINET FURNITURE.
Undertalcingiu allits departments attended
to at the shortest notice and upon reasonable
terms. 13 ALLEN RENOUD.
New styles. can
rflnlew 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 publicin this
market. The styles are new ; the workmanship
neat and beautiful; while the material is of
the finest texture and most durable quality.-
He has some very elegant, plain and fancy
colored, Ladies Gaiters; also, Gent's Patent
Leather Boots and Shoes, with an endless as-
sortment of Boys and Misses Shoes, all of which
will be sold very low f'or cash. The public are
are invited to call and examine his stock for
themselves. “'21
Norwalk Iron Foundry.
EVERY 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. Galvanized Chains,
Chain Pumps,Iron Fence, Posts,Railiugs, &c.,
furnished to order. Patterns executed at
short notice and upon reasonable terms.
lyl ALEXANDER AUSTIN.
Building Moving,
37 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,
Carria,-e Maker, Agent.
1y41
Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods-.
NEW SPRING STOCK !
E 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 very cheap. «
Clocks and Watches repaired.
Accordeons tuned and repaired.
Collin Plates, Spoons, Rings, &c., neatly eu-
gravcd. O. S. CLARK,
BUILDING MATERIALS.
Pressed &. Common Brick Lime
Cement, Calcined Plaster. Hair
and Marble Dust.
HE Subscriber haviugdissolved liisconnec-
tion with W. C. S'ri_u:i-:'r, Esq. in the above
business, will continue it on his own account,
and will keep a good assortment of’ the above
named articles constantly on hand which will
be sold cheap for Cash.
CHAS. T. LEONARD.
of W. C. STREET.
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Oflice at the {Store
Something New.
WNERS of Horses will find a new and val‘
uable invention in the way of Horse Col
lars, known as Briggs’ Patent Horse Collars.
In their construction they correspond exactly
to the anatomy of the }lorse’s neck, and will
neither scald, bi'uise,or gall the nninial. They
give full scope and action to the Sll0Illllf‘l‘-
blade and joints, and altogether are the most
perfect application ever applied to the neck of
the Horse. They have been fully tested al-
ready,and are so constructed that they com-
mend themselves to the judgment of every
sensible and humane man.
Also, every variety, quality and quantity of
Harness, Saddles and Horse Eqnipinents in
general, may be found at the Store of the
Subscriber. WM. S. JONES.
Westport. (East side the Pwidge.)
Keep Cool.
UR stock of Refrigerators and Ice Cream
freezers for the Summer, are now ready.
G. at E. K. Looxwoon it Go.
NORWALK PAINTING
—AND—
Paper Hanging Establishment.
HE Subscriber would announce that in
_ connection with his House and Sign Paint-
ing, he now carries on a general
PAPER HANGING BUSINESS,
and will keep constantly on hand a complete
assortment of plain and ornamental Papers for
side walls. ceilings, halls, &c. His establish-
ment is one door north of Skiddy’s Block,
where he will be happy to execute all orders
in House and Sign Painting, and Paper Hang-
ing. Paints and Oils for sale, and Paints
mixed ready for use.
' GEORGE MARVIN.
'.1'orn.11nson
SPRING do AXE. 00..
MANUFACTURERS OF
SPRINGS & AXLES,
BOTH COMMON E PA'l'3N'l‘o
Of all kinds and sizes,
Cannon-st., opposite 'l‘omlinsou’s Carriage lfauufsctory,
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.
It is acknowledged that the above Establish
ment manufactures the best articles in their
ltine, to be found in the market. All orders
y Mail or otherwise promptly responded to,
RUSSEI. Tontmsox, Pres., S. B. Fsnousox, J R.,
Treas’r, Wu. G. Lmnnnnon, Sec’y. f34
CASH
PAID for Soap Grease, rancid Lard or But
ter, tainted Pork, «kc.
For Sale,
A superior quality of Soft Soap, for Cash or
exchange for Soap Grease ; Also, on the same
terms, 100 bushels of Leached Ashes for sale
by I. HENRIETTA,
2m7 at the Norwalk Soap Factory.
Gentleman's ‘Hats.
SPRING srxnns.
HE Subscriber is now receiving his invoi-
ces of Spring Fashions of Geutlcmens
Hats, which f'or beauty of design and elegance
of finish, have never been surpassed. By an
ingenious improvement in their manufacture,
the Silk Hat of the Spring Fashion is as easy
upon the head as the Soft Hat. Also, Men’s
and Boys’ Gaps in endless variety ; Umbrellas,
Canes, &c., with an immense assortment of
Soft Hats of every price, size, color and qual-
ity, all for sale cheap for cash, at
H. C. RANDLE’S.
P. S. Also, Agent for the sale of th Grafeu-
berg Co.’s Celebrated Medicines.
Further Notice.
THE undersigned having extended his busi-
ness is now not only prepared to repair
and re-paint Carriages and Wagons as usual,
but is also prepared to make the same to Or-
der. Tasteful Carriages or heavy Wagons
made in every style to suit the purchaser,and
at prices to suit thetimes.
EDSON BEERS.
At the establishmentformerly occupiedtby
Charles Isaacs.
Norwalk Saddle, Harnesslinvd
TRUNK EMPORIUMI
HE subscriber would extend his thanks to
the public for their liberal patronage du-
ring the last fifteen years and at the same time
express his conviction that the business expe-
rience he has acquired during so longa period
has peculiarly qualified him for judging of
the tastes and requirements of those having
occasion to patronize an extensive Saddlery
establishment. He is constantly manufactur-
ing and keeps on hand a full assortment of
Harness, of all descriptions, comprising all
kinds of Buggy, Gig, Express, Cart, Coach,
Farm and Wagon Harness ; also, a great vari-
ety of Ladies and gcntlemen’s Riding Saddles
Bridles, Martingales, doc. also Collars in great
variety and every style of pattern, Fly Nets,
Horsecloths, Stable Furniture, Saddler’s hard-
ware, Whips in endless variety, Trunks of all
sizes and descriptions, Valices, Carpet Bags,
Satchels, &c. &c. All in want of any of the
above named articles will do well to give us a
call, as we are bound to sell our wares at sat-
isfactory prices. Orders for any kind of work
promptly executed. Repairing done neatly
and cheaply. WM. B. SWAN.
Norwalk Dye Works,
Foot of Mill Hill, Norwalk, Conn.
JOHN PICKENS, pr ctical Dyer and Re
_ finisher. of Silk, tion, and Woolen
Goods, Of every description, begs leave to
return his sincere thanks to his friends and
the public for the many favors bestowed on
him since he commenced business at Winni-
psuk, and he would now inform that he has
removed as above, and fitted up a Dye House
and Finishing Room in the most complete
manner, with all the latest improvements in
the art of Dyeing; and having given up
Coloring for the Winnipauk Company. he will
now be enabled to do his work in a manner
that cannot be surpassed by any other estab-
lishment in the Country.
Oflices for reception and delivery of goods.
At the Dye Works, foot of Mill Hill, in the
rearof the old Bakery, and at his Residence,
Main street, Norwalk, Conn,
J1 GENTS.
Shepherd’s Bakery, Norwalk, G. H. Randle dc
Brother, Winnipauk ; Mrs. Mallet, Danbury ;
Horace Lockwood, No.1 Summer-st., Stam-
ford; David Selleek, West Norwalk ; G. B.
Bristol at D. Chapman’s, Coleman’s Block,
Pittsfield, Mass.
Orders sent by Adam’s Express, or by
Waggouers, will receive prompt attention. 25
something New.
GREAT DISCOVERY ll
Science and Art Triumphant! !
Y the introduction of the Beautiful and
Wonderful Invention of Dr. Langdel,
which Photographs the Life Tints of the Hu-
man Face and the Most Delicate Shades of
Color in the Dress, the most exquisitely beau-
tiful and life-like pictures ever produced can
now be obtained at the
.N‘0RIV.dLK HMBROTYPE GJLLERYI
Over the Depot of the Danbury do Norwalk
Railroad. The public are invited to call and
examine specimens now being taken by this
new process and satisfy themselves that the
crowning point in the photographic art has
been reached, and that a PERFECT likeness can
now be obtained. Trial pictures willbe cheer-
fully taken without charge whenever the ope-
rator is not otherwise engaged.
Special attention paid to the taking of like-
nesses of children, and deceased persons, and
in copying old pictures. In short if you de-
sire an unsurpassed likeness, beautiful, truth-
ful and cheap, repair at once to the Nonwsnx
AMBROTYPE GALLERY. 29
NOBWALK
Horse shoeing and General
Blacksznithinc.
THE subscribers continue their general
Blacksmithiug, Wagon Ironing, Repair-
ing, Forgiiig, &c., as heretofore, at their old
stand, where they will attend promptly to the
calls of their customers. They also conduct
the Shoeing establishment in the rear of the
old Bakery. where they have the services of
MP» -7- llrmdy. who is admitted to be equal as
a Shoer to any Smith in the country. Par-
ticuiaral.l.eution will be devoted to shoeing
Horses and Oxen in such a manner as to se-
cure their comfort and soundness. Thankful
for the very liberal patronage already con-
ferred, they would solicit its continuance.
WATERBURY & DUNCAN.
For Sale.
4 TON, Second-hand, Coal or Hay Scale;
nearlyas good as New. Price 50 Dollars.
Enquire of MALLORY & CURTIS.
Norwalk, June, 1856. mg
I concur.
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The Maiden’s Resolution.
Oh I I’ll tell you of a fellow,
Of ii. follow I have seen,
Who is neither white not yellow,
But is altogether green I
Then his name it isn't charming,
For its only common “ Bill ;”
And he wishes me to wed him,
But I hardly think I will I
He has told me of I cottage,
or I cottage ’moug the trees,
And, dont you think the gswkey
Tumbled down upon his knees! .
While the tear: the fellow wanted
And he begged me to accept him,
But I hardly think I will!
Oh, he whispered of devotion,
Of devotion pure and deep,
But it seemed to me do silly
That I nearly fell asleep ;
And he thinks it would be pleasant,
As we journey down the hill,
To go hand in band together,
But I hardly think I will I
He was here last night to see me,
And he made so long a stay,
I began to think the blockliead
Ne’er meant to go away.
At the first I learned to hate him,
And 1 know I hate him still,
Yet he urges me to have him,
But I hardly think I will I
I’n sure I wouldn’t choose him,
But the very deuce is in it ;
For he says if I refuse him
That he couldn’t live a. minute I
And you know the blessed Bible
Plsiuly says “we muau’t kill,”
So I’ve thought the matter over,
And I rather think I will.
I’ll Think of Tliee.
Pll think of thee when morning light,
In roseate beams bursts o’er the sea ;
And when the stars make ev’ning bright,
Still, still, loved one, I’ll think of thee.
When flowers bang down their heads in sleep,
And song is hushed in every tree,
The moon doth still her vigils keep,
Lo I will watch and think of thee.
And should a tear my eyelids stain
With all hard fate hath dealt to me,
Mem’i-y will breathe thy voice again,
And smiles will come with thoughts of thee.
For art then not the star whose ray
Alone shines forth from shadows free!
The rainbow in life’s weary way
To cheer me on, I find in thee.
Farewell, when free from care thou art,
And pleasure’: charms forgotten be,
Give one kind thought to him whole heart
In weal or was still dosts on thee.
And should I ue’er behold thee more,
Until life’s weary years are gone,
Meet me on Heaveu’s hallowed shore,
Where brighter joys will on us dawn.
MISOELLANY.
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LI-‘tom the Home Journal}
Our Candidate for Congress.‘
A TRUE STORY.
If you were to tell the people of
F—— that there are many thousands
in the United States who never heard
of such a place, they would. doubt yam-
sanity. There is such a place; and a
very important place besides, as all the
inhabitants will maintain. It has its
'-first circles” and its " lower classes‘; "
its " retired merchants,” and its "great
politicians,” several of whom have al-
ready "saved the country” on various
occasions. Still, a family that would
acknowledge the superiority of any
other family would be extremely difficult
to find. _
Judge Jones had acquired a position
that entitled him to the reverence of
that interesting community. He had
retired from groceries, and had been
twice to the State Legislature; he was
an elder in the church, and the distin-
guished inventor of a patent corn.
sholler. He drove a pair of horses, and
his white house would yield the palm to
no other white house for the frequency
of its reunions not the number of its
green blinds. People even hinted that
the Judge intended putting his Ethiopian
in knee breeches and double capes; but
the upturned eyes of his less prosperous
neighbors, as yet, restrained such "out-
rageous affectation."
Judge Jones had a daughter, and. nut-
urally enough, every young gentleman
in the vicinage regarded he: as an an.
gel. She was gertainly very pretty, and
performed the "Hope Waltz" on the
piano. This celebrated piece of Ger-
man music never failed to produce a
great sensation. No one ever thought
of the "corn lots” the would undoubt-
edly possess. Fanny were blue ribbons
regardless of the cost and the conse-
quences they produced in the hearts of
her many admirers. Judge J ones enter-
tained her satelites with benign tolera-
tio, flattering himself with the compli-
mentary reflection that " when you
have sugar you must expect to have
flies.”
A few miles from F——- lived an
honest farmer in a comfortable vine-
covered old house. Beneath the shade
of the lofty trees around the dwellings
gushed the limpid waters of a sparkling
spring. A friendly gourd sud rustic
seat near its rim invited the traveler to
slake his thirst and rest his faltering
limbs. The kindly charities of those
within were well indicated by the sim-
ple hospitality without
Thanks to industry and probity, Fat-
mer Fay had been able to give his chil-
dren a good education. At the time our
story commences he had succeeded in
obtaining for his only son, Simon, a sit-
uation in the well-known house of "Ze-
ro and Minus." That was a proud day
for the Fays!
After an evening's advice from his
good parents, who did not fail to embel-
lish their observations by liberal quota-
tions from tracts and other good books,
and having received some new presents
from his sisters. a silver watch from his
father, suds neatly bound bible from
his kind old mother, he took his seat in
the faim-wagon by his father's side, and
rode slowly away Item the home of his
childhood.
When the last, view of the old house
and the family clustered on the porch,
was interrupted by the hill around
which they were winding, Farmer Fay
choked down a feeling of indefinsble
dread, and once again exerted himself
to inspire his son with proper sentiments
“Remember, Simon, said be, "all is
not gold that glitters. You are about
VOLUME XXXIX.--NU;1lfBER-46.
to mingle with the great world and
the eususriug vortex of town life.”
Arriving at the door of Zero and Mi-
nus, Simon sprang to the ground with a
trembling heart, Zero was tranquili-
ziug himself with a huge sugar, and
Minus was discussing the merits of
Gripes as a candidate for constable.-
Fsrmer Fay introduced his son to these
notables, who regarded him with patro-
nizing stares, and then proceeded to
rest at that moment paramount ; finding
he had no objection to Gripes, the firm
trial. As he was perfectly ignorant of
commercial transactions--and it was a
great risk to trust so young a led with
the important duties of their distiu.
guiehed firm—it was arranged that Si-
mon ehould at first receive nothing, but
should be promoted as his usefulness
warranted. "For you know, Mr. Fay.”
said Minus, "what knowledge your son
will acquire in our concern, and what a
‘position’ it will give him.”
Farmer Fay shook hands affectionate-
ly with Simon, and directed his horses
homewsrd. As soon as he was fairly
gone, Zero turned to Simon and ordered
him to follow John, the porter. It was
not long before be commenced his busi-
ness education by rolling in some bar-
rels of pork. ~ -
The clerk who attended the counter
having left, Simon was promoted in his
‘ place—the salary being cut down to one
fourth of what his predecessor had re-
ceived. Being naturally emart and in-
dustrious, he soon became acquainted
with all the mysteries of praising cali-
coes and crockery. Daylight scarcely
became visible ‘before the shutters of the
show windows were removed, and it
was long after all the other stores were
closed that they were again replaced,
and Simon's humble pallet unrolled be-
hind the counter, where he slept "for the
protection of the store." His devotion
was so unexsmpled that he overheard
Zero one day admit to a louuger, that
"Simon was a very fair boy, and under-
stood proper respect towards superiors.”
He had pleased the great Zero, and was
happy.
The bloom of health gradually faded
from his cheeks, and his hands became
white and soft ; but this afforded him
satisfaction, for he was glad to lose the
country look he had when he first came
to town. Iuseusibly he began to imi-
tate the dashing young men who occa-
sionally exchanged sentences with him
over the counter when they came to pur-
chase kids or oravsts. Such is the pro-
gressive tendency of the human under-
standing, that his inability to wear a gold
watch and chain was a source of un-
happinese to him. He had now re-
ceived a light summer coat, a cross-
bsrred crsvat, (left over since the last
eeasou,) and a pair of startling pants-
lgns, instead of cash, for his salary ;
and really be was quite a good-looking
fellow. His hair was luxuriant and
wavy, his teeth white and even, and his
eyes large and dreamy; his form com-
bined elasticity and strength, the result
of exercise and mountain air. His mau-
ners also did him credit, although bash-
fulness still caused him to smother much
that might have pleased. He occasion-
sllv received presents of fruit from home,
which he always clsndesiinely placed in
the desks of his employers, neither of
whom any longer found limit with him
—-excepting when it rained.
Strange though it may seem, Simon’:
imagination was powerful; and one of
his delights was to dream of romantic
adventures and iiupossibillties. The
Arabian Nights very nearly gave him a
fever, and his greatest happinqs consis-
ted in waiting for some princess to come
and lead him to wealth, with which he
he could purchase all the blessings of
life. Yet it is not strange after all ; for
he had never yet received a dollar from
any one, and consequently never left the
store, and had no associates. .
Political grocers necessarily have
loungen about their establishments ;
and, fortunately for themselves, these
idlers do not always discuss the affairs
of the nation ; scandal often relieves
the monotony. It was on one of these
occasions that Simon became so interes-
ted as to forget the sum of two It three,
They were commenting upon the last
new kink of Judge Jones, who had re-
cently substiiuted for the brass knobs in
his house white porcelain. This led to
the members of the family, and the
young miss especially. In spite of the
iuuendoes made by several of the num-
ber, so many good qualities were attrib-
uted to the fair Fanny that poor Simon
found himself fascinated with the des-
cription. He set upon his high stool
like a petrifsctiou; nor was he aroused
from his oblivion until the harsh voice of
a customer demanded the price of a
cowhide. 0
“A cowhide !” exclaimed Simon.
"Yes don't you hear !”
“Eighteen and three-quarter cents !"
"Can get them at Smack’: for fifteen,”
and away he went in s flurry.
“Lost a customer,” deplored Simon,
"what is the matter with me to day ?
everything goes wrong!"
There is no telling how long he had
been gazing at a brass nail in the coun-
ter, when he was again made-conscious
of his locality by the entrance of a vis-
itor, but this time one who caused his
nerves to vibrate with emotions very
different from those produced by the
boot who had preceded her, for it was a
young lady. '
What purchase she made, Simon
never could remember ; he only could
recall, when he again threw himself on
his lonely bed, the music of her voice,
the brightness of her eyes, and the
grace of her movement.
Fanny Jones often visited the store of
Zero and Minus after this eventful peri-
od, aud on those days the books were
always faulty. Reprimaude became
frequent : he was coiiscions of having
intended no wrong; but was in despair
at the frowns of his employers. He
felt as though he had no friend in the
world to whom he could turn. Hie
cheek-bones gradually grew prominent,
and sleep fled from his wretched pallet.
One moruingau exceedingly stylish
individual entered the store, and after a
few minutes conversation with the pro-
prietors, he beckoned to an attendant
with the most shining head of hair Si-
mon had ever seen. A large number of
sound the farmer on the subject of iute- .
gave their consent to receive Simon on .
colored engravings, representing splen-
didly dressed equestrians riding on any
number of firery horses, in all impossi-
ble attitudes. Simon was charmed, nor
was his admiration diminished by the
remarks of the crowd this flaming bill
immediately drew around the door-
“The greatest circus in the known
world,” said one.
"The best clown ever seen,” said an-
other. 2
“Of course we'll go.”
"Oh yes! must patronize the fine
-arts.”
Poor Simon! what with the plate on
the end of a stick, and the gentleman
riding on the end of his toss, the clown
lwith spread eagles all over his face,
‘and the pony drinking wine, the dog
climbing a ladder, and Fanuy’s eyes, he
was completely bewildered.
Next morning the hills re-echoed with
the blasts of the traveling brass band,
and it troop of calico horses, drawing
fantastical wagons, arrested simultane-
ously the hammer and the spade, the
crowbsr and the pen, and filled the win-
dows with fair faces.
Scarcely had the procession passed,
when Fanny Jones entered. She was
almost out of breath, and her eyes were
brilliant with anticipated pleasure.
“Have you any more of that blue rib-
bon left?" '
"Yes four yards and a quarter.”
"I'm so glad—goiug to the show, Mr.
Fey 9''
"No ; ‘usiness will prevent.”
"Adieu ."’
"Miss Jones,” exclaimed Simon, as
she was about to leave, -‘here is a box
you forgot when you were last here ;' '
and he drew from his breast a small par-
csl, containing a pair of plain ear-rings.
"Oh, yes, I had quite forgotten them
—Pa has given me a much handsome:
pair. you may keep them, Mr. Fay."
"Keep them !” said Simon not believ-
ing his ears.
"Yea, keep them; I shall have no use
for them.”
“I cannot, Miss Jones, but if you in-
deed wish to make me happy,I will take
one, if you will retain the other."
"As you please," and she left him
with a smile.
“She is gone!” sighed he, and then
the recollection of his boldness caused
him almost to slugger. "But I have
this ring, and it shall never leave me ;
it shall be a more powerful talisman
than the ring of the genii." He stood
gazing at the happy people.» they hur-
ried past to the scene of enjoyment.-—
He would gladly have been one of the
number, but the impossibility of his en-
joying himself was the answer to the
wish. "She will be there,” he mused,
“and all eyes will feast upon her loveli-
ness.” He was ready to weep. and
turned from the street to his ledger.-
He attacked the columns of figures with
energy; but a mist overcame his eyes,
and the decimal point became a blot.
He laid aside the book, and turned his
attention to readjustiug the goods upon
the shelves. While he was thus em-
ployed, Miuus entered. Pleased with
the industry of his clerk, a gleam of
benevolence overspread his fsce—if
anything can be spread over an edge.
"What would you give to go to the
circus, Simon '1"
"Sir !"
"I have a ticket; I will sell it to you
for the original price——the original price
—-and you can place it to our credit. I
will keep store this afternoon in your
place, as I am not well enough to un-
dergo the excitement of a public enter-
taiument.
"Oh, no, sir!” _
“Take it—tske it, my lad ;” and he
put the ticket in Simon‘: hand, and
pushed him out of the door, thereby
pocketing half a dollar-—ths pass hav-
ing been given iu payment for the gen-
erous displuy of the poster.
Simon flew to the great tent, not
doubting that he was in a dream, and
wishing to see as much as possible be-
fore he awoke.
Passing the door-keeper, he found
himself at once in the gay and bewilde-
ring scene. The court of Charles the
Second was sustained by the "entire
strength of the company," and the
splendor of the costumes dazzled more
eyes than his. This gorgeous display,
uowever soon ceased, and the courtiers
disappeared under a tent fly. The ap-
plause was deafening. All the seats
being taken, Simon stationed himself at
one end of the semicircle of benches
that contained the beauty and wealth of
the town.
Becoming by degrees emboldened, he
ventured to gaze upon the brilliant au-
dience. Commencing at the farthest
point, be swept with his eyes the well-
packed throng. Suddenly a thrill of
pleasure caused him almost to shout.--
Fsnny was there, within only a few
feet of him, His first emotion was too
complicated to analyze ; his second, a
regret that he had not a red cravat.
The eye is so beautifully cou-
structsd that objects distant and near an
at the eerie instant imagined ou the re-
tina, but although tumblers in tights
were centering round the ring on ex.
tremely docile horses, it was the bright
face alone of Fanny that ran along the
optic nerve to his heart. The jokes of
the "greatest clown in the world” failed
to attract him, he could only hear the
sweet voice of Fanny.
"What splendid creatures these are !"
she exclaimed. "There is a fascination
about them that others seldom possess."
These would makes deep impression
upon Simon.
Next day all F was aroused
with the intelligence that the clerk of
Zero and Minus had disappeared. Va-
rious were the rumors as to the cause
of this strange occurrence. It was pro-
posed to drag the river; to publish the
particulars in the town Gazette, "which
circulated all over the world 3" Ind
many other suggestions were made by
the public-spirited populace, but, as is
usually the case, nothing was done. Ze-
ro and Minus were, of course, sorry to
lose a clerk that had cost them so little;
but were pacified when they discovered
that the accounts were all right, and the
personal property of Simon had been
forgotten in his flight.
The following five years possess but
little interest to the reader. Zero and
Minus entirely forgot even the name of
their tongues on more important topics.
Even Fanny seldom spoke of the bash-
ful clerk, exeept when she contracted the
exact measure of calicoes with the libs-
ral allowance he used to sell her. She
even admitted to a companion, that once
he had given her a full half-quarter too
much, and was somewhat flattered by
the assurance that he must have been
in love, or he never could have made
such a mistake; and why should she not
feel flattered? She had never taken
any pains to please him, so it must have
been the attractions which nature had
bestowed.
These reflectious directed her thought
to many trifling occurrences thlt had
previously been unheeded. She remem-
bered his confusion, his appealing eyes,
and above all, thatshe had found a bo-
guet at her door on the morning of his
disappearance. ‘It is sometimes danger-
ous fora young lady conscious of her
own charms to any "poor fellow," and
such was the case in this instance, for
now that Simon was Iupposed to be ac-
tually dead, many good qualities were
discovered thsthad never been suspect-
ed during his life. She had occasional-
ly stopped at farmer Fay’s while riding
about the country, and the tearful re.
grets of those excellent people for the
loss of their son awakened sympathy in
her own heart. ‘What next!’ exclaim-
ed virtuous Mrs. Growl, the walking
newspaper of the town. “The airs of
some people is ridiculous! There's
Squire Jones, now, a-going to Ssrytogs,
or some other outlandish place, a-purpose
to show ofl'. Oh, dear! what are we com-
ing to!" and the old lady calmed herself
with a pinch of snuff.
And in this instance Mrs. Growl came
nearer the truth then she had ever been
known to do before.
Iudge Jones and lady, daughter and
servant, were conspicuously displayed
in the autographic book of the United
States Hotel at Ssratoga.
How poor little Fanny's heart boun-
ced about, as her father led her into the
immense drawing room, a few moments
before dinner was announced. Such an
assemblage of elegantly dressed people
she had never before seeu—uot even in
She was much embarrassed
by the criticising stares of both beaux
and belles, and could feel her cheeks
crimson at almost every instant. Such
bold glances she was entirely unused to
—she who had always reigned supreme-
ly in her own home, and had been ap-
proached timidly, now placed in a situa-
tion where she was obliged to win her
owu way to favor, equally with every
other stranger. For the first time in her
life, she felt doubts of the iufsllibility
of her blue ribbons. She almost wish-
ed she had remained at home, for this
stab to her vanity was as cruel as unau-
ticipated. But she clung close to her
father, whose inflexible countenance and
carefully brushed black coat inspired a
feeling of respect.
The demouical gong surprised a slight
scream from Fanny, but the universal
movement of the throng towards the
dining room soon allayed her alarm.
Here were new causes for embarrass-
ment from poor Fanny. People
conveyed their food to their mouths ex-
clusively with their forks, ladies drank
wine, people etc sweetmeate with veni-
son, and all washed their fingers at ta-
ble. Nor was her surprise unobserved.
Every fresh arrival undergoes a save-
re criticism, and it did not take long
to decide that the Joueses were "plebi-
an." Who has not seen the cutting
effect of such a decision ii watering
place '! The only way is to leave. The
young gentlemen will no longer dance
with the lady so proscribed ; they dare
not for fear of sharing their fine. And
the belles fear contamination.
Fanny Joues——poor Fanny !-—she has
not the tent to make herself popular,snd
so she wse"cut." Each day she be-
came more and more depressed in spirit
and longed to be once more in her own
quiet home, where at least, her birds,
and her dog, and her pet pony loved
her: Here she felt heiselfout of her ele-
ment. She almost thought herself
humbled, yet she would not have ex-
changed the affection of her nurse at
home for all the admiration of the most
elaborately toiletted guests at Saratoga.
" Have you seen the last arrival ?"
asked the dashing Miss. J--——, as she
was hanging on the arm of the season’:
lion.
"Ans nowa ; I never looked at the
Registar.”
"Oh. he is a love of a man! and the
best turned moustache that has yet ap-
peared !"
Fanny heard no more, but, for want
of better employment. amused herself
with dwelling upon a moustache.
The light was still burning in No. 19
although it was past midnight. Fanny
wasiu vain endeavoriug to fix bet at-
tention on " Zsmoni,” and had been full
an hour making the same efforts. Her
spirits were depressed; but why, she
was unable to understand. Yet still she
was ill at ease. Can it be wondered at,
then, that her heart fluttered when she
heard near her window the tones of a
guitar ? These are the moments when
music enusces the soul, and subdues us
with its enchanting power. Fanny
was fascinated with these harmonies, so
well.timed to sooth her disquiet spirit.
She drew near the window and gazed
upon the quiet scene. The moon stole
through the flitting clouds, and rendered
even the plain wallof the hotel soft and
dreamy. Moonlight is mysterious, and
there are few who do not sometimes ac-
knowledge its influence.
A graceful form, stood near. with the
ribbon sustaining a guitar thrown over
his shoulder. Having finished the pie
luds, he sang. The rich tones of his
voice caused many hearts to swell be
sides Fanny's, and at the conclusion
boquets from several windows fell at
his feet.
Fanny was not accustomed to such
things, so that the impression was doub-
ly powerful. Her checks were pale
when she met her father next morning
in the drawing room for brelkflot.
" I have ordered a horse for a ride to
the lake,” said the judge. " I think it
win re-ire-ll you. You look indispooed;
probably uie walel"-—-am] involuntarily
his face, for an instant, underwent ii
galvanic movement, at the recollection
Simon Fay, and the gossips employed
of its taste.
a horseman in spotting cloot-tlml 'dI'ihI'Il
he turned his head towards _the_ca‘rria'g'e,_
when in ‘an instant his face‘ was ‘c'o'v'e'red
with blushes." " ' « " "
“ A noble animal, and shooting-jacket
rides him fiucly,"eaid the judge,“ lean-
ing forward to" kecphim in sight as
long as possible." The judge was some-
thing of a jockey; ’ " “
Funny was absorbed with her own
reflectione. * I . . , ..
" Where have been that face be
fore ?" she-continually a_e_ked- herse,l_£-,—.
But with the utmost. eucoungeuient.
memory could not make a satisfactory
answer. , . . '
Arriving at the share, the
Judge
the stand, near the middle of the‘ ‘lake.
Here are to be bad al'l,'th'e apparatus’ for
fishing, and even ’att‘enda'ii‘ts"' 'to,’a’4ljd,et"
the bait. _ ‘ '
Although angling i'e"Ii‘ot"a v_lfj.'"llIbO-'
occur, that on their return" to ‘tho‘''
Hotel, the’ ssgseioue judge discovered‘
to order a repeat that gratified thO‘-lIl1I-
lord. Coldchickeu, champagne‘, isbeny
coblers, and 'various.other delicacies;
The judge proceeded‘ to the beneath,
and requested his bill.“ Adjusting his
glasses, and running his eyes over. it
hand to his eoatpocket, but almoltjnr
stautly a_ perspiration broke from biolog-
ebead; his wallet was gone. - - _, ,
ket underwent a search; but it was
not to be found. . ‘
called the book-keeper aside and explain-
ed to him his situation. I . ’
-‘No you don't, old follow !” f bis".
insoleut reply, which he had aoir5.ily"
ted and surprising spring!
uecesssryto mention that ‘one’ ‘of ‘the’
versatiou, and being ‘incensed’ a_t"'tho"
language of the clerk’ had applied the
man. Instead of a row, as the judge ‘oxi-
aud forcing a smile, asked what he
would please to have T
" I’ll teach you, you rascal, how to-
iueult a gentleman. Receipt that bill-.”»
commanded the manger, throwing some
gold pieces towards him. ..
confused to either interfere or llI,I_kI__IlI’,
decided, movement; but presently re,-_
deliverer, and ofered him his hand.‘ V
" Judge Jones is my name, and when"
I'm at home, I'm at F
car." And without waiting for a" ‘reply,’
was waiting.
a heightened color in the stranger, as‘ he
bowed gracefully before her; but of
course, attributed it to any other than
the real cause 2 ' ‘ ' »'
-The judge looked at him as 'littlo'iu- ‘
ferior to: "real prince," and wande-
Iigmed to see the youg folks take to one
another so well,” -- '
Their carriage arrived at the United-
Sisteo Hotel, accompanied by the dash-
ing honemau. - ~
For the first time since her arrival at
Saratoga, Fanny was envied. -" What
had she done to captivate the last arti-
val '3” -
" Well, there is no accounting for
taste :" and even the potticoate seemed
to expand with fashionable ausere. _
Do you remember the long piazza in
front of the United States! What I.
many persons find it out.‘
reduced to a few pain,’ paused to look
at the moon, or the flowers, or some-‘
thing. and naturally took poeltiouslae
remote from each other as possible.-
At the extreme and, Funny and her new
friend hung over the balustrado. ' Their
couversption was not very loud. After
a silence of many minutes, the stranger
turned towards his companion, with ov-
ident emotion. All I heard was--’
"Why do you pause so long ;"
"I wish Icould believe you sincere."
“Miss Jones, you do not know how
much depends upon your answer."
She spoke not. but her hand tumbled
upon his arm. Ssntoga is a dangerous
place ! ,
"To say my been is yours, is but to tell
you what you must already have obser-
ved. It has been yours for years." It
1 followed you to this place. that I
might breathe to you the eflectiou that
I have chei-ished—thst has been the
spin‘ to my amb'itiou—that has made me _
what I am."
"You !" ‘
"Yes. Do you remember this P" and
he toek from his breast the little plain
ear-ring that he had guarded so long:
She did not, answer; but surprise.
her head gently fell upon his shoulder.
It is not long since I enjoyed a -quiet
cup of tea with my old friend Fay, who
who is now residing in one of the most
lovely cottages on the Htldloll? IIIC
mining the conversation _upou_ his only
life, I drew from him this history. A
few words will suffice to embrace that
portion which will unite the begiuiiig
and the end :—-I-lo joined the itinerant
company. and by perseverance _and in-
duslry, finally became a prop:ietor.—-
Having saved enough to retire from the
" profession," he sought out Illl. early
love ; and had but little difliculty in ‘ob-
taining the consent of her father. I0 he
was " well to do," and therefore, " high-
ly respectable." .
Zero and Minna were overjoyed at
his return to their town, and begged to
be remembered if hewislied anything in
their line. They always knew he was
" an uncommon smart led, and IIOVII’
lost an opportunity to say 00." Indeed,
they are now consulting with Gnpvo
Allies and Graball as to the best course
to be taken in order to secure his nom-
ination for Congress. K11’-
Atiiéy we..'wasaisg alloug" at’. ‘less’
by them at full speed? he” “pu'm.‘d:“‘
gaged one of the. many skiflb, l’yiug'”at, '
the beach, and his party were pulled"to”
i-ions’ occupation; yet it A uevbithilod’ did “
that he use an ippetite, s"nd"o‘ue" which -
demanded‘-a‘ substantial‘ luu"oh,“‘ io"'IIo‘
proceeded withfthe libonlity of
persons who go -on a'frolic but
with becoming gravity, he diretod ,hie .
After a few momeuts’deliberatio_iI.__hpI
uttered before he made I moetl_uuex]_ioe_-"
To explain the cause" of thiI‘," itfils"
geutlemeupresent haviiig‘heard‘the sou’-' '
lash of a heavyridiug-whip to im“-calm?’
It is wonderful how a-bully will
before a truly determined and ' foa'rlees- '
pected, he turned towards the-horseunl; ‘=
Judge Jones was at , first too much. I
covering himself, he went up to his _
; coineiiid
see us ; let me introduce you to my aaugu-‘ "
holed him‘ into the room iwhe‘r"e"F'ahi_i'y ’
She observed a compressed lip. and ‘
glorious place for flirtatious! And so
Late in the evening, the promonadore, ‘V
was for such an opportunity as this that ' '
pleasure and love were in her face, and -
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