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NORWALK, CONN. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1856.
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Dentistry.
Doctors HILL 8:. PITCH,
Surgical & Mechanical
D E N T I S T S,
flies over the Store of C. J. Gruman,
NORWALK, CONN. .
CHARLES F1-rcu.
J. I‘. roorn, _
Attorney and Counselor at Law,
OFFICE OVER .MALLORY’S STORE
N orwalk, Conn.
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D. 3. 300 TH,
Attorney & Counsellor at Law,
61 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,
-—DEALER IN-—
Ilats, GaP8r-+1llen’s & Boy’s
STRAW GOODS, &c.,
Ladies. Pure, Gents Gloves, canes,
Uznbrellas, cec..,
No. 2 Skiddws Block.
C. J. GRUMAN,
Dealer in Foreign and Domestic
mi! - cooos, cAiu>E Igucs
Carriage _Trimmings, Cloths, Cassi-
_meres, Satinetts” Vestings, and Tail-
or's Trimmings, by the Yard.
‘ Piece or Package.
sninrrmes, SHIRTINGS, JEANS, n.irrs AND WARP
' A the lowest possible prices.
NORVVALK. CON N.
0.» I. E. K. LOCKWOOD, 8:. G0.
’ NORWALK. CONN.,
L‘ANUI-‘ACTURERS OF
Tin, Sheet Iron & Copper Wares,
AND DEALERS IN
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.
E. V. A. GHIGI-IESTER,
II-ardvvare
D E A L E R,
NORWALK, CONN.
A. H. CAMP,
SUCCESSORTO
JAMES SHERWOOD,
Bookseller, Stationer &. Binder, *
‘.7 Main Street, Norwalk.
1'. H. NASH,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
STOVES,
MANUFACTURER OF
Tin, Sheet Iron &..Gopper Wares»
Has constantly on hand a large assort-
ment of general House-keeping
Furniture, at So. Norwalk.
Conn.
% -- Cabinet
WE
Nor-walk Post Office.
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do do New York City, 4.50.
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R. A. WILLIAMS P. M.
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s. E. or.IvIs-I-nan.
urhozuoze and Retail Dealer in Groceries;
p,.,,,,,-,,,-,,,,,,,g,.c_, _/Va, 14 and I6 Mair;-st.
HASjust received an
tensive assortment of
will sell on as favorable terms
call. _
Norwalk,March 5th, I855-.
PorAsH. No- 1. at
0L)ISTEAD’S.
_ ,.,.-.vP.'?.',<f-_.'-?‘«:_9.‘?.‘-l’S.!|’?)‘,]_3fi,r,.i:';‘v\ .. -.
entirely new and ex-
goods which he
as any in the ,
trade._ The public are respectfully i|1V“°d t°«
Seaonablo
DRY GOODS.
THE 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 offair 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., &c., for Gentlemens wear, which will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
L. H. RANDLE;
Lime.
100 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 Timber.
10,000 Pine Pickets just received and for
sale by THOS. L. PECK.
LUMBER ! LUMBER !
ILL db 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 happy to accommo-
date customers with any thing in our line at
liberal prices. M.
15 "~
J, c. HUBBELL,
N ORWALK HMPORIUIVI l
I-\"°"*’jm@
PROVISIONS, FRUITS,
Vegetables, Fish of All -Kinds,
clams. Oysters, &c.,
As good as the market affords, constantly to be
found at the well known establishment of
MEEKER & OLMSTEAD.
fir Goods of the above description received
A daily, and for sale at wholesale and retail on
he most favorable terms.
- Cheaper than Ever
At the South Norwalk
GROCERY STORE.
HE Subscriber has on hand by far the Mr‘
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.
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 purposes,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. Itis well fenced
and in a very eligible location. For further
particulars enquire at this Ofiice.
GEO. W. SMITH.
Land For Sale.
ABOUT eight acres of good Land, near
tf3
Ware Rooms at
STPORT !
HE Subscriber would respectfully i.1.lf01‘m
his friends 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.
Undertaking in all its departments attended
to at the shortest notice and upon reasonable
terms. 13
ALLEN RENOUD.
New Styles. 1
I New 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.-
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,al1 of which
will be sold very low for cash. The public are
are invited to call and examine his stock for
themselves. ti"-21
Norwalk 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. Galvanized Chains,
Chain l’umps,Iron Fencc,Posts,Railiugs,&c.,
furnished to order. Patterns executed at
short notice and upon reasonable terms.
lyl ALEXANDER AUSTIN.
Building Moving,
3'! CHARLES TUBES.
LL orders for building raising and moving.
let't with the subscriber , will receive
prompt attention and be executed in the safest
and most expeditious manner.
JOSEPH SHEPHERD,
Carriaee Maker, Agent.
ly4l
Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods.
NEW SPRING STOCK!
THE Subscriber hasjust 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.
Accordeoiis tuned and repaired.
Collin Plates, Spoons, Rings, &c.,neatly en
grayed. O. S . CLARK,
BUILDING MATERIALS.
Pressed 8:. Common Brick Limo
Cement, Calcined Plaster. Hair
and Marble Dust.
HE Subscriber havingdissolved hisconnec-
tion with W. C. STREET, 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.
15 CHAS. T. LEONARD.
Ofilce at the {Store of W. C. STREET.
Something New.
WNERS of Horses will find a new and val-
O 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 Hoi‘se’s neck, and will
neither scald, bruise,or gall the animal. They
the Horse —
sensible and humane man.
general, may be
subscriber, WM. S. JONES.
Westport.(East side the Bridge.)
cut _Glass.
,g,, E. A. BLANK as 00.
give full scope and action to the shoulder-
blade and joints, and altogether are the most
perfect application ever applied to the neck of
They have been i'ully tested al-
rea(ly,and are so constructed that they com-
mend themselves to the judgment of every
Also, every variety, quality and quantity of
Harness,Saddles and Horse Equipments in
found at the Store of the
UST‘received an assortment of Rich Cut
Glass Ware, consisting of Sugar Bowls,
NORWALK PAINTING
-—AND—
Paper Hanging Establishment.
THE 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, balls, «to. 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.
Tonnlinson ,
SPRING at AXLE! 00..
MANUFACTURERS OF
SPRINGS & AXL ES
BOTH OOMMON & PATENT; ,
Of all kinds and sizes,
Cannon-st. , opposite Tomlinson’s Carriage llanufactor]:
Bamosroar, Court.
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,
Russsi. Toimmsox, Pres., S. B. FsRousoN,Jn.-
Treas’r, Wis. G. Lmnaunon, Sec’y. f34
CASE
PAID for Soap Grease, rancid Lard or B nt
ter, tainted Pork, &c.
For Sale,
A superior quality of Soft Soap, for Cash cl‘
exchange for Soap Grease ; Also, on the same
terms, 100 bushels of Leeched Ashes for sale
by I. HENRIETTA,
2m7 at the Norwalk Soap Factory.
Further Notice.
HE 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 establishment formerly occupied by
Charles Isaacs.
Connecticut saddle and Harness
E II I’ C E. I IT II I
East side the Bridge, under Ct. Hotel
TEPHEN SWANN, successor to FREDERICK
BRADLEY, manufactures and intends to
keep constantly on hand a full assortment of
Harness, of all descriptions, light Buggy and
Coach, and light double Harness ; also, a new
style of Wagon Harness, of superior make.-
CoLLARs of every variety, consisting ofcoach,
Buggy, Gig, Cart, Team and Breast, all of the
best materials. Also, Riding Saddles. Bridles,
Martingales, dtc., together with a large assort-
ment of Whips of every description, Trunks,
Valises, Satchels, Carpet Bags, Leather do.
for school children, which he intends to sell
cheap.
All in want of any of the above named arti-
cles will do well to give him a call, for he is
bound to sell his goods at satisfactory prices.
Orders for any description of work promptly
executed. Repairing done at the shortest
notice, and in the best and neatest manner.
New Goal Yard.
THE subscribers have established a NEW‘
CoAL YARD at N orwalk, on the east side
of the Bridge, on Smith’s Dock below the Pot-
tery, where they intend to keep constantly _on
hand and‘ are now delivering a very superior
article of Coal, of the difiereut sizes required
for family use, such as for the furnace, parlor
and kitchen stoves. Our stock is all fresh and,
ains have been taken to secure the best kinds
known in the market, such as Spring Mount-
ain Lehigh,and the Locust Mountain White
Ash; acknowledged by good judges to have
no superior. We have also the Pittston vari-
ety, all of which kinds we will sell at fair re-
munerating prices. A share of the public
patronage is respectfully solicited.
We also keep the above varieties at our
Yard in Winnipauk.
tf‘.35 GEO. H. RANDLE & BROTHER.
Norwalk Dye Works,
Foot-of Mill Hill, Norwalk, Conn.
OHN PICKENS, practical Dyer and Re
finisher. of Silk, Cotton, 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-
pauk, and he would now inform that he has
removed as above, and fitted up a Dye House
manner, with all the latest improvements in‘
the art of Dyeing; and having given up
Coloring for the Winuipauk 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.
Oflicesfor 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,
A GENTS.
Shepherd’s Bakery, Norwalk, G. H. Randle &
Brother, Winnipauk ; Mrs. Mallet, Danbury ;
Horace Lockwood, No.1 Summer-st., Stam-
ford; David Selleek, West Norwalk ; G. B.
Bristo1atD. Chapman’s, Coleman’s Block,
Pittsfield, Mass.
Orders sent by Adam’s Express, or by
Waggoners, will receive prompt attention. 25
Something Now.
GREAT DISCOVERY ! !
Science and Art Triumphant! i
Y the introduction of the Beautiful and
Wonderful Invention of Dr. Langdel,
which Photographs the Life Tint; 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
JVORWALK 4MBROTYPE GALLERY
Over the Depot of the Danbury dz 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 runner likenesscan
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.-
ml and cheap, repair at once to the N oRwAi.x
Aimnorrri-: GALLERY. 29
SOMETHING NEW.
Under the (Sun) Gt. Hotel.
TURK has now on hand and is constantly
renewing one of the largest, and most ju-
diciously selected stocks of
FALL AND WINTER,
READY MADE CLOTHING.
Ever exhibited in this vicinity. Those in
want of good substantial tasty and durable
garments, can find them of every size and va-
riety, ready made for less than they willhave
to pay elsewhere for the cloth alone. Remem-
ber the place for good and cheap clothing is at
TURKS under the Ct. Hots-l,Main-st.,Norw_a1k
TIMOTHY SEED, at
S. F. OLMSTEAD.
_ For Sale.
4 TON, Second-hand, Coal or Bay Scale;
A. nearlyas good as New. Price 60 Dollars.
En uire of MALLORY & CURTIS
Preserve Dishes, Salts,‘ Tumblers, Goblets,
oi-wsui, June, ms. the
and Finishing Room in the most complete '
now be obtained. Trial pictures willbe cheer- .
POETRY.‘
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From the National Ira.
A SONG.
issciunu -ro run ransom ctuss.
Beneath thy skies, November!
Thy skies of cloud and rain,
Around our blazing camp-fires, =
We ‘close our ranks agagu. . I
Then sound again tlioi bugle, ‘
Call the battle-roll anew '; A 7
If months have well-nigh won the hold,
What‘ msyvuot four years do?
For, God be praised I New England
Takes oncomoro bar ancient ploeo;
Again the Pilgrim's banner "
Leads the vanguard of the race. ‘
Then soniid again the buglos,
an the battle-roll new : ' i
If months have well-nigh won the field,
What may not four years do 9
Along the lordly Hudson,
A shout of triumph breaks ;
The Empire State is speaking, -
From the ocean to the lakes;
Then sound again the bugles,
Call the battle roll anew ;
If months have well nigh won‘tho Ield,
What may not fouryoarl do! ~ '
The Northern hills are blaring,
rue Northern skies are bright ;
And the fair young West is turning
Her forehead to the light I
Then sound again the buglos,
Call the battle-roll anew ;
If months have well-uigh'won the Iold,
What may not four years do!
Push every outpost nearer,
Press hard the hostile toworsl
Another Balaklava,
And the Inlskoi! is ours.
Then sound again the bugles,
Call the battle-roll anew ,
ll months have wsll-nigh won the. field,
What may not four years do?
But keep the same old banner,
For noise can better be ; 0
Pass on the same old watch-word
FREMONT AND VICTORY I
‘Then sound again thé bugle.-I,
Call the battle-roll anew ;
If months have well-nigh won the field,
What may not four years do ll
uni mo. ioui, 1850. , J. G. w.
Lonnell ow made useful.
“ Some friend," says The National Intclligoneer, “lies
sent us the subjoined very clever and practical jel C’
esprit,‘ addressed by the editor of The lethodist Protes-
tant to his delinquent subscribers. We copy the article
for the amusement of our readers, for, as Mr.-Randolph
used to say of his constitneiits, we have the best and
noblest set of subscribers .that ever honored or sus-
tained a public journal. They, therefore, as a body,
need no such hint ; but should there be found here and
there an exceptional case, he is at liberty to consider
the Hiawafioad appeal addressed to himself :
Should you ask me why this duuulng,
Why those sad complaints and murmurs,
Murmurs loud about delinquents
Who have read the paper weekly,
Read what they have never paid for,
Road with pleasure and with profit,
Read of news both home and foreign,
Read the essays and the poems,
Full of wisdom and instruction;
Should you ask us why this dnnuing,
We should answer, we should tell you :
From the printer, from the mailer,
From the prompt old paper-maker,
From the landlord, from the carrier,
From the man who taxes letters
With a stamp from U ncle Samuel-
Unele Sam the rowdles call him-
From them all there comes a message,
Message kind, but firmly spoken,
“Please to pay us what you owe us.”
Sad it is to hear such message
When our funds are all exhausted,
When the last bank note has left us,
When the gold coin all his vanished-
Gone to pay the paper maker,
Gone to pay the toiling printer,
Goee to pay the landlord tribute,
Gone to pay the active carrier,
Gone to pay the faithful mailer,
Gone to pay old Uncle Samuel-
Uncle Sam the rcwdles call him-
Gone to pay the Western paper
',l‘hree~and-twenty lipiidrod dollars l
Sad it is to turn our ledger,
Turn the leaves of this old ledger,
Turn and see whit sums are due as,
Due for volumes long s'nco ended,
Due for years of pleasant reading,
Due for years of toilsome labor,
Due despite our patient waiting,
Duo despite our constant dunning,
Duo in sums from two to twedty.
Would you lift a burden from us 7
Would you drive I specter froln. you?
Would you taste a pleasant slumber?
Would'hove a quiet conscience?
Would you read a paper paid for ?
Send us money, send us money,
Send us money, send us money,
Send the money that you owe us l
I uiscsttcur.
Sale of the Slaves--An Incident in
New Orlea,n.t.-The New Orleans Bul-
letin of the 20th inst. seys.—Paseiug
through the Arcade Saloon, we noticed
at one of the auction-stands a negro girl
up for sale, and around a closely-packed
crowd that appeared to be deeply inter-
ested in what was going on. Curiosity
led us to pause and inquire what was the
‘cause of the apparent excitement. The
bids were going on in a spirited manner,
and generally at an advance of only five
dollars a bid, and at every bid, the eyes
of the crowd would quickly turn in the
direction whence the bid proceeded, the
interest and the excitement being, in the
mean time, upon the increase. The girl,
a bright niulatress, about fourteen years
old, was evidently not indifferent to
what was irsnspiring. There was no
moisture in bereyes, but they assumed
an expression which indicted that she
felt some anxity in regard to the result
of the sale, which is not generally the
care. As the bids reached near a‘ thou-
-sand dollars, the excitement became in-
tense , and as that figure was called, a
spontaneous bios was heard from one
end ofthe room to the other, followed
by s vehement about of " Turn himloutl"
"Turn him out!” A rush was made
for the door ; the hammer had fallen, and
the girl also, into the arms ol’—ber‘moth-
er who had become her purchsser.—-
The explanation of it all was, that the
woman had been freed by her owner,
child, the mulstress in question, being a
very valuable servent, several persons
were anxious to obtain her, but all of
chem, with one exception bud pledged
the motner that they would not bid a-
gainst her, and they honorably kept that
foiih, The mother was so much affect-
ed bv the Joy of having succeeded in re
tainfng possession of her child. that she
swooned away, and was carried out of
the saloon.
Men find self-congratulation more
agreeable than self-examination.
‘ gathered their garments yet oloserabout
_ light.
and had earned money enough to by her
The Mysterious Disappearance.
Sketch of Boston Harbor in 1775.
, A rainy night in the month of Novem-
vei, 1775, had set in, and the streets of
Boston presented anything but a pleasing
aspect.
the corners, and the rain, which fell in
torrents, rushodwith a monotonous mur-
mur from the deserted sidewalks, which
looked moregloomy from the fitflll flash-
es cf light that foll from the show win-
dows. _
But few were abroad, and those who
wére obliged to face the fury of the storm
them, and hurried forward.
The darkness was so intense, that,
away from the ligbts,_nu object could not
be distinguished at the distance of two
yards. For down the harbor, the lights
on board the vessels of war could be
seen, twinkling like stars in a sky of inky
blackness, but no sound of life could be
heard, for everything was swallowed up
in the fierce rush of the tempest. ‘
The sentinels abated somewhat from
their usual vigilance, for they imagined
no mischief could be brewing in such a
storm, and sought a shelter from the
wind and rain. -
The clock had jus_i struck nine, and
the storm was at its height. A man,
dressed in common garments, turned
down one of the narrow etreeis that led
towards the wbarves, and pausingfor
of moment, to see that no one was near.
knocked at the door of an old house that
loomed up in the darkness.
There was a movement within, and in
a few moments the door creaked on its
hinges, and a light fleshed out in the
darkness. It was quickly extinguished,
however, by the wind, and all was as
dark as before.
“ Who is here? what is wanted '2"
asked a female voice. '
" It it Inc, Mary; don’t you know me P"
" Ah! Mr. Smith, excuse me.”
“ Is your father at home '!”
“ Yes, sir; will you come in P”
The door shut, and the storm howled
on as before. There was but a single
person in the room besidetho girl who
opened the door. He was a rough look’-
ing man, who had evidently seen hard
Iirnes—past the middle age of life, but‘
possessing a fearless look, that betoken-
ed a noble heart.
" What, Smith! abroad on such a
night as this?" he exclaimed as the
stranger entered ; " What is the mat.
ter ?" ‘
“ You know the privateer that was
brought into the harbor to-day by the
man-of-war '3"
" Well, what of her .9" asked the oth-
er, gszing with a curious expression in-
to“his companiou’s face. " It was a bad
stroke, but how can we help it ?” ‘
" I have known Captain Watson ever
since he was a boy," continued Smith,
without minding his companion’s remark,
“ and there is not a braver fellow on the
face of the earth. It is too bad that he
should be caught in such a cowardly
manner. The British are evnlting over
what they consider a great prize. Per-
haps they may change their demonstra-
tions, byand by."
" What can be done’! We, are sur-
rounded by enemies on all sides."
" I'll tell you whatl have been think-
ing of since this storm commenced," said:
the other, lowering his voice to a whis-
per. " At nightfall, I went to the wharf
and marked the exact position of the pri-
vateer, so that I shall know her by the
She lays side by side with the
man-of-war, and is fastened to the ves-
sel. I have a boat at the wharf, and if
we can gather the boys together, I think
the darkness will enable us to work her
off without discovery. What do you
any to my plan ?”
The man addressed rose from his seat
and went to the window. The rain
dashed wildly against the glass, and the
darkness was so intense that no object
could be seen without.
“ It is a suitable night for such busi-
ness ; but the enterprise is not without
hazard. If we were caught, we should
receive no mercy."
" Of course not, and we should not ex-
pect it. Yet I am willing to run the risk
of the undertaking, as for as I myself are
concerned, and only need the coopera-
tion of a few friends to carry the matter
through. Ibave no doubt of success;
we are both acquainted with the harbor,
and can run down as well in the night
as in broad day light."
" I am in for it, then. It shall never
be said that Tom Boone is a coward."
" Very well ; and now let us prepare.
We must gather the boys together, so as
to start by eleven o'clock.”
And buttoning up his coat, the dark
looking men was ready to brave the tem-
pest ognin. Closing be door behind
them,:he two passed t into the street.
An hour passed away, and the little
room was the scene of another meeting.
One by one had entered till half a dozen
stalwart men stood around in the dark-
noes.
" It is necessary, now, that we should
settle upon seine mode of action,” said
Smith, who seemed to be the lending
spirit of the party. " And now, in the
first place, who shall we have as com-
mander '3" I
“ You," was the unanimous reply.
“ I wouldralbcr you had chosen some
one else; nevertheless, if you have fixed
your minds, I will accept. It will be no-
cessary for you all to obey myinstruc-
tiono to the letter, to avoid any mistakes
in emergencies that may arise. In the
first place, let no one carry a piotol,_or
any description of fire arm about him-
o single report would ruin theenterprise.
Let. us all rely upon our swords."
Informing his daughter that he should
probably be absent some time, and bid-
ding her good night, Boone led the way
from the house, and in a few minutes
the little company was upon the wharf.
bright red light shines so clearly,” said
Smith, in a whisper, pointing out over
the water that broke wildly against the
barrier; "we can shape our course by
that, without the possibility of a mis-
take.”
. Swinging himself lightly down, the
speaker reached a boat that was fastened
to a ring in one of the posts, and was
closely followed by the others. Pushing
The wind - blow in fitful gusts round’
" There is the privateer, where that 0
their places at the oar's',wh,ile e fifth seni-
ed himself in the stern of the boat, to di-
root is. ' The rush of the storm drowned
the noise of the'oar_s, and the darkness
was so intense that there was no danger
of discovery, so they ‘pulled fearlessly on.
Half an hour had‘,p'sssed away, and
they were close‘ in upon “the privateer
and men of war. At a motion from their
leader, the rowers ceased from their ex-
ertionl. _ Nothing’ could be heard but
the roar of the tempest and the angry
dash of the water. No indication of life
could be seen, except the bright lights
that shone, from the vessels. , '
“ _Now,w,o must act with the utmost
csutiou,_',’ said Smith, addressing his com-
panions} “ and I will lay it down as a
rule‘ that ‘no one, under any circumstan-
ces whatever, shall speak a loud word.
A single sound would bring upon us the
whole force of the enemy. Two of us
must gain the deck of the privatoer,
and spring upon the sentinel and gag-
bim, while a third must take his place
so sentinel, to" avoid suspicion. Boone
and I perform ' the first act, while you,
Wilson, will be ready to take his place.”
“Yes, sir.” ‘ ' '
" Very well; the restwill remain in
the boat till matters s'rc's'rranged on deck
Be cerefhl and fasten "the boot secuiely
to the side of the privateor, sothat. if '
necessary, we can use it instantly. The
rest we can arrange when we get.-on
bosrd. Now let no gain the side of the
vessel.” - . e ' - I '_
With measured strokes the cars dipped
noiselesoly into the water, till the little
craft rested directly under tbeshady side
of the privateer. Whispering a word to
his companion to steady the boat from
dashing against the vessel, the leader
made his way along its side, noiselessly
followed by Boone and Wilson. ';
They paused behind a huge box that
rested upon the deck. The darkndss
was so deep that there was not any dan-
ger of discovery, and‘ they had a good
chance to reconnoitre.
A bright light was burning forward,
but its rays could not pierce ‘the deep
shade that rested like ‘a ‘ pall upon eve-
rything. The sentinel was passing ‘for-
ward and backward with a measured
trend, and with his head bent upon his
breast, as if half asleep. ?
Alight was also burning upon the
man of war, but a few feet further for‘-
ward, and the dark shadow that regu-
larly dimmed its blaze told that the sen-
try was attending to his duty. ?
" We must use caution,” said the
leader, in a low whisper. “ It will be
necessary for us to gain the other side
the deck when his back is turned, an
we can do so, one by one. I will g%
first, and you can follow at the nex,
heat. It will then be easy to pounce
upon hiui and secure him at once, when
be is in the shadow.” .,
Suiting the‘ action to the word,,the
moment ‘the soldier's face was turned}
Smitb steelthily glided behind the inter-?
vening objects, and reached the opposite,
side in safety. ' ’ 2;
He was soon followed by the other‘;
two, who ensconced themselves snugly?
behind" the articles that werepiled up in;
confusion on every hand. ' ' 1
" Let us take him on the next ;Iurn,”"
said the leader softly. " You two grasp
his arms firmly, and I will applyviny,
hand to his mouth, so that he ‘cannot
uuer any exclamation. Now be sure of
your object.” . e I » -
The deep tramp of the returning sen-
tinel fell on the ears of the watchers,
and they prepared themselves for;the_ac-
tion. He had almost passed them, when
by a quick movement of, the asssulters,
he was rendered powerless, and his
mouth was instantly covered by the
broad band of Smith. '
" One word and you die," said the
dark browed men in a_ stern whisper;
‘* remain silent and no harm shall come
to you.”
The trembling prisoner was bound
hand and foot, while Wilson, donning
his hat and taking his gun, walked to
and fro across the deck. Boone kept
charge of the prisoner, and Smith went
to call the rest of the men.
" We must now see if the captain
and crew of the privsteer are all on
board," he said, after they had gathered
on deck. “ If they are not, they are on
the other vessel, and we must rescue
them. It will not do to leave them be-
hind."
" Let us nciselessly examine the pri-
vateer first.”
" Yes, and be as cautious as possible‘
about making any noise. Probably
there are no more of the enemy on
board, but it will not do to call attention
from the other ship. If we can release
the crew they will help us."
Creeping slowly and silently along.
the men followed closely their leader till
they reached the cabin floor. They then
passed onward, till the commander
paused to listen.
“ There is a light,” said one of the
men, pointing to a bright point at the
right; " I think there must be a door
there."
“ Hush!
reconnoitre.
With noiseless steps the speaker
moved across the intervening space,
and applied his ear to the partition.
A sound as of deep and heavy breath-
ing met his acute sense, but he could
distinguish nothing farther. ‘
Then, with careful fingers, he sought
the latch of the door, and raised it
slightly. A stream of light followed
the motion of the door, and he gazed
cautiously in. A dozen men were re-
clining on the hard floor, with their
hands and feet heavily ironed.
Satisfied that there was no danger, he
opened the door and stepped boldly in.
A look of surprise and «astonishment
rested upon the faces of the prisoners,
as be entered.’ ,_ _
" Hush! no you value your lives, clout
speak a word," he whispered, quickly.
" How in the name of heaven, some
you here, ‘ Smith '9" asked one, in the
some low ‘tone;
" Not so loud; we came to release
you, and run the privoteer out of the
bnrbor.",
" Thank heaven for that! this con-
finement is not suited to our notnro.—
Curses on the rascals!"
" Where is the captain’!
not here."
You all stand here, while I
loos he is
away from the wharf, four of them took
‘way across the deck.
_ left.
They left us in charge of the sentinel,
but conclnded_to t_ake_bim into different
quarters." ,, _
' " None scribe. sentinel." .
"He‘is's’afe enough, -.But we must
take your irons off, and then attempt
the‘ rescue of Cipt. ,W_atIon ;.we have
none too much‘ time.;’’ i 4 . I
' In less than half an hour, the men
were all free from their irons, and were
once more at liberty: ,, ‘
business,”
' I" Now for the rest, of the
‘slid Smith. " This is-no time for words
prisouefs, to go 'alon_g,witli .me,’_'
who find V‘h&' use noted no speaker at
firit,’ stepplh forward. -' I overheard
one of ‘the 0 core soy h_o._would be’ con-
fined in the‘ro‘oin I_t,tho ,_ left of the cap-
tain's cabin." ', , _ . -_-H , . ' "
" Very well ;.-,we' shall have atoi reach
the ship by uie"sns of _tb.o_bost. as it is
impossible to get on boai-din any other
mlhllel’; this will require . two ?-‘more‘
men, to ‘takoicareof the ,.skifl' while we
are gone)‘ , , : _ » -.
,_ A fewfmouients sufliced for them to
make the necessary preparations for the
new undertaking. . . .3 .
"If ye‘ ar"e,n,o_t back in half an hour,"
contiizued tb‘o"leader, you will know that
we have failed, and you will at once
workthe p‘rivnte'er out, and leave us be-
hind. Thisis my. command; will you
obeyit!” '_ ,, ", A . -
"Cortsinl ,. If .y,on_ say so; but-'-"
" That vii I‘ do; ,no.vv:r;lct no » bo»otl'——
we bsvé'nct'i_Iiioiuent.to:loso.'7- : I
They ‘gained Ltho. withohttroublo
and pushed away from. tho; pri.vateer.—-
Gliding‘ alon‘ ‘beneath the overhanging
sides of the iigo vessel, they soon found
a point whereit would be easy to ascend
to the deck. --
“ Remainas still as possible,” said
in the bos't, " and keep sonear this pre-
cisespot as you cs_n,,so that we can get
back easily. . And if you hear any com-
motion on the ship, return instantly to
tl'iie,priveieer, and helpthem work her
0 . ’ ' ’ . .
The deck was reached without diffi-
culty, and the adventurers had a good
chance‘ toform their plans for the com-
ing moments. The eentinel was eta-:
tioned far fbrwsrd, and was attending to
his regular rounds. The rain .-still fell
in large drops, and the wind vvhistled
through therigging with a dreary, wa-
ving murmur, that sounded like the wail
of a lost spirit. _ p . -
" This is disma_l.enough," said Smith,
" but just the night for ourpnrpose. It
is easy for us to .get,to the cabin without
alarming the ..sent.inel, . but the worst
job will betlien remaining. The whole
ship is full of the enemy, audit‘ the least
poise disturbs them our object will be
cot." ' . .
"’ We must use caution, and rely upon
‘God for the result." -
" Then follow me, and we will do our
best." ' r . _
With light footsteps; and suppressed
breathe the mo; men moved-towards the
cabin. _ The light cost bu. s fitfulzglnre,
and the darkness was so deep-- that an’
object could not be distinguished -halffi
_ The sentinel
paced to and fro with measured strides,
unmindfnl of the near approach of the
intruders. _ . ' .
“ We are here at last,” whispered the
foremost as his feet touchcdtlie cabin
floor; " now how shall we End the pris-
oner's apartments!"
,~ " We must trust to our segacity. If
we can tell tho,csptain’s door, we can
easily find his, as it is the first on the
Let us search for it.”
Groping along in the darkness, the
two men crossed tho floor.
" There is a door here,” said the fore-
most, as his hand touched ilie latch.
“ Listen, and see if you can hesi any
sound.”
“ I can hear some one breathing heav-
i‘y.Il . -
-‘Then it is not - Watson, for be will
not sleep to-night ; let us look farther; I
think this is the captsin’s cabin.”
“ Here is another room. with a light
in it; this must be the place."
The two listeners held their breaths,
and waited for some sound within.-—
Presently n clanking no of irons fell up-
on their ears.
“He is here,” whispered Smith as his
hand sought the latch. " I will open
the door a little, so as to discover if any
one is with him." ‘
The door swung noisolossly ajsr, and
lie gazed cautiously in. A single form
only met his gaze-—a‘ man heavily
ironed, and who was resting upon a
lounge. He opened the door and en-
tered. _
‘ The prisoner did not look up till he
laid his hand on his shoulder.
" Silence 1'’ whispered Smith, quick-
ly ; “ do not speak aloud for the world.
We have come to rescue you.”
"How, in the name of heaven, did
you get on board the vessel ?" " '
. “ I cannot stop to sell you now ; we
have got the privateer, and only wait
foryon, to run her out of the harbor.-
We must be quick."
Finding a small stick of wood, which
would act so a lever, the men set about
to free their comrade from his irons.-
This was accomplished in a short time,
without dlstnrbnnce; ' "
“ Now follow us as silently as possi-
ble,” eaid Smith, " we have a boat
awaiting us, and if nothing turns up, we,
will soon leave Boston behind.” ,'
Ten minutes afterward the whole
company stood on the docket’ the pri-
vnteer. I v
_" You must now take command of
your vessel." said Smith to Cops’. Wet-
son. _'f I resign my autborityf.’ .
I '.‘'You have the best right to the hon-
or .
"No, I leivo it all to you; let us pro-
ceed without delay. A '
Two men were stationed to out the
cable when the signal should he give u,
whil
sails.’ he storm yet raged, and tho,
windswept wildly by, but it wees help
‘ rather than a hindrance to the sdvoiitu.
rers, for they could easily‘ ‘manage the
vessel.
'l‘lu- mom:-m for action at length came
—tbe ropes were uni, a llztlll sail on.
and the privaioor swnngsdently oil‘.
" He is on bond the man-of-war.-
“ New men. work for your lives ; they
I shall go, for ' one, on board the’. ship,
and wenrone of you who have V been.
'“".l‘h'en I5's_u_i the inan,_”,ssid :theon5o Z '
Smith io‘_tbe men who were to remain .
on were ‘sent aloft to right the .
i
will soon niiss_,.tho..vessel.*,bnd the alarm
gun will wake .t'be"'—wl_rolo’ harbor."
It needed no worile'io’etir the men to
exertion. They *v_iorked‘,.‘ with a will,
and; the light vesiel, flow before
the Wifld. ' , H . 1 'v: :1‘
- Presently-abroad, bright flash biased
forth from the spdt*tliey,lia'ii left, and a
long deep reportf boomed jcross the WI-
ter. .
..« The se‘n‘ti‘nel his misidd, our night,"
said, Smith ; " bnrit is for them
.l10.W.I-.we are safe." “ "W ‘
Another. and another gun‘ sounded
across the harbor, telliugrtbnt one-
,my avers fully aroused. = " "’
, _ " Wogmust proceed . .-vvith~'~I'o‘a'ntloII."
said the captain; ‘* for altbongli» we
have no light, if ,we run a‘oross’4i-’ one of
‘their men-of-war, we. «shall .= stop no
quick as we started. ; Keep biped-zlook
out ." - ,, _'__,[ .-3;;-,» 3_~e;
The 'enemy were perfegtlymbaflod.-—,
Those who did.not'.know,.;p|io;;,ja,|uo of
the uproar, could do 39 U!!!“ 4503 39
remain where they were ;,.ans.|., abooo
inst.‘ did, know not,whicl',i,w,a'y.to move.
The alarm guns were.’ answo5od_,,fmn
one end of the herbor_to_;ho other, lights
were displayed, but thoyonlyf , served to
excite the wonder and ‘ _’alari'u,,_for the
privsteer - and her gallant j ,ci:o'v;v.",,_1voro
safe. ‘ , '
She passed the harbor without trouble
and’ although a vessel s'e'nt‘fiflor her
at day break. she 1le’l't'tliem far behind,
and once more .spread.~her: sells in free-
doin. . ,_ A H __
This “ Mysterious Dis_app_ea,ranco.”oo-
casioned s n'ine‘da‘ys‘ wonder among the
British, but no satisfactory -explanation
couldbo reached by them.‘ ‘- iIt'wa'b’plain.
ly s Yankee~enierprize,—sud=no£bnly re-
flected credit upon the ndv_entnrors,.bn|
-left them in doubt as to the real actors.
-4.21:-l‘:-.
"‘i .
New York Gorrespoudoifoo.
New Yonir, ‘Dec. 8,“‘,l8"8.6.
-Cold wetber is on us all at"dll'co','nnd
old Boreas whistles around‘itb‘e7‘l cbiilos
‘with all theiinpudence of a”Potor“FfInk
auctioneer. The coal ‘carts
as if they were busy, e'n'd"th’e ‘obv-
cred Hibermiau, for the ti'mdVb;eiIig',j‘l_iu
lots to do. 7 Tb‘e'emisci'strd“s'tr_'o‘é‘t‘lieg.
ger chinks up her limbs" 'as"‘th‘o”_'Do-
camber blast penetrates to the ;
the down town mercbaut,j;a's hii ctointo
the city car, shrugs his ehonldédfisifiniiipo
his feet, and site close to his noighlilfl ;
the city belles‘-and ‘demos, vvr'nppo'(I'"'IIp
in costly mink and sable, face 'the"'bl'ast
oi-roll along in their carriages," porfootly
regardless of the cold wi'th'éiif’;,'
blazing Anthracite, and the tnoié lux-
ursnt Breckenridge, cosly li'g'ht"‘i{p {ho
parlor grates, the family 'circlo"'g'a'th0r
pleasautly around the table,’ and talk
over the-news of the day, and’ tb'i"l‘a’st
Concert or Opera. ’ P‘ ’ '”‘
._ By the way, I must break square of
from this rhapsody. I hsvebeen 'tb'o5i
and-bear Thelberg. It’s~no‘u5so' tilkihg.
_lf there is any such thing asploying"th'o
Piano-by lightning, Thalberg” “chi d6“it.
His Concerts thus far have been‘ ‘immi-
diately successful, notwithstandiiig‘
. counter attraction of the Opera.‘ “
programmes generally embrace «if
the beeteelecrions from the Ope'rdi‘,”hi:.'
compsuied by an excellent orchesira",‘iii'id
assisted by Madame De Augri and Sing,
Melli. The Concertof to-'Iuorr'o"vv"ov'o”-
niug will be one of the fines‘: {of :53
series, and I believe is the last‘ flit‘; the
present, previous to a tour Sontll-vllld
East. I learn that they intend to-“give
in Concert at New Haven about thd lrit
of January. You will doubtless
tee particulars in due season. ' A ': I
I have been awaiting an opportunity
to visit the new Collins steamer Adrint-'
ic, but visitors are not allowed as yet.-"-i-i’
I bear she is a model of splendor and el-‘
egnuce. I desire, however, to see for
myself, and I hope to be able to glue
you a good description. -
The political ferment has pretty much
subsided. The Bncbaueero "don't seem
to crow a bit. Tammany Hall say's‘_tb‘o' X’
Union has been saved, and of conrs'o.tlIo_"
Sacheme are satisfied. ' I
Wall street has been excited about the
failure of the great stock brokers, Jacob
again soon just as before. I wish I
could properly put upon paper my iii.
pressiouo of a visit to the Board of Bro"
kers a short time since. To me ‘it was
cofusion worse confounded. Some day
when I can write about a dozen things ‘
all at the some moment, I will try. In
the meantime Adieu. Noawsnx.
Plea for Fun.--Hero is an appeal for
fun from the Sierra Citizen. Califor-
nia. which is a little ahead oven offloa-
ry Ward Beecher:
We like fun. It is a great institution.
If it was to come to that, we should vote ,
for it with a big bnllot. Fun !‘ It is
what keeps most of us from getting sour
-— It mellows the flesh,-—oils the bones.
tosifico the brain,--sets one right when '
histendency is the other way. Bless-
what else invented fun. I-Iowm II has
it done, for you reader, ourself, rnith-,'
Brown Jenkins and the rest of the folks!
“What a brute." Dark sour. gloomy,
sopulchral, - cold. Bah !— Everybody
avoidsghim. And the women who to-‘ ‘
coils from or repulses fun. Conscience
._and the Crimea what a being! ’ Her coo-
scieuce is an appalling cloud—ber voice
as of the tomb—her disposition I“'cI‘t'io’e" -
between the lost ship of lemon. ..'.¢~o-.-
demijobu of sulphuric acid. Ugh-38-'~-I,
Turn your feet, you eye's .-your mm
from her. She’s either spoiled in making -.
growing, or keeping Fun: -Who; would-.
the world do without ‘ it! What sun.
shine and roses are io nature, so is fun
to man and women."
§ The amount of wbeari-fioo in the
Upper Lakes bound for Oswogo, N. Y.
D 120,000 bushels. ’
Little 8; C0,. who will doubtless go I
‘ I _¢,,:.,.<_A ».»::"-‘~
_ ' . W” '
..~m-F .. _ ‘ »,,.-,.,_,.., ' _ ..
9
ings on the man, woman, or who or "
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