L . GAZETT N PUBLISHED EVERY TU 21 family Divination-Rubi iii Mb ___________--__.-._.. NUMBER OOO--NEW ESDAY MORNING BY A. H. BYMNG’TON & CO. AT TWO DOLLAR it’nrul 39min mu Suburb, denim! Enlilligim, Inhabit, politic, Sip—citation, Ether: SERIES. NORWALK, 00NN., TUESDAY,*:SEPTEMBER 6.1859. .._..~_..._. venous i111]- .""N U 3 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE. ionic, fbi filth, duration, to. 3ci.---<fiatuh1ifhiii iii 13m]. ..___ _ .....__.~.p> MBER 36. “ramification: Office In Wood’s New Brick Building. IVIain Street. A, H. BYINGTON 8.: C0,, A. II. Brixorox,J. I}. ELLS, G. N_ ELM.“ u bscription Rates. All Subscribers, by Carrier, Mail, Post Riders, \Vagonei‘s, per year, . 5 Those living out ofany Carrier’s District, ”paid one year in advance, Clubs of six or more, sent to one address, to be paid in advance, 1 50 Single copies 5 cents—in wrapper. (Scents. walk, Conm Advertising Rates. fl- _ ..__ _. me Siuare,oneinsortion, $1 on ArChltGCtu-rel ll“ W0 do 13,“ do three do “115,; SIDNEY Mu STONE, 1110 pm! month, 1 7:3 ARCHITECT, o wo months 3 O" , , , , _ do thrceinontlisl, .l on Will fignish l‘lans. Specifications, detail do sixmonths, 7 on Drawings, and superintcnd the erection of do one year, Sl3,—with paper, 15 00 TWO Squares, do $23,_wm, paper, 2:. on Each additionalSqnare, perycur, 5 0" One lialfColumn, one year, 4“ 00 75 00 One Column, one year, Advertisers occupying three or Innre Squares, are enti - .tled tottlie paper free ofchargo. Fifteen lines, or 100 words make a sqnar parts ofa square charged, for whole. . Yearly advertisers have the, pl'lYll‘ g . of chungingtlloi!‘ advertisements once per month. Advertisements changed oftcner charged as transient. 'kigniientadvertisements payable 1st ofJanuary and . u y. Yearlya lvertisers restricted to the business contem- plated at the time ufcontraci. . Gulls, Resolutions, li‘uiieral and all other Special Ne- tices, 25 per cent. additional on the above. W These terms will be inllexibly adhered to. 0. Fractional ~17 Women ni'lt_uc""iiiir. W \. \_/ x; V V \x'\’ xx xxx, «ALMS nous: ‘, Formerly Nor-walk Hotel, NORWALK, cr., AVING been leased for a term Of years. has been thoroughly renovated and greatly improved, and is now open for [he re- ception of company,and will be kept. as a first class house. No pains nor expense will be spared to make it pleasant for its guests. It. is believed that the village of Norwalk and its environs afford more inducements to the pleasure seeker and the man of business than any town in the state. Its splendid Churches, Seminaries and Schools, with their surrounding scenery—its magnificent drives, its superior facilities for sailing and fishing, and last but not least, its fine oystilrs, are sufficient it is believed to tempt the most fas- tidious. Hoping fora share of the public pat- ronage, I am its humble servant. L. l‘. ALLIS, Proprietor. Norwalk, May 20, 1859. 'South Norwalk Hotel. JAMES LUCAS, l’aorninrou. This House has recently been thoroughly rebuilt and greatly enlarged, and is now ready for the reception of guests. It is pleas- antly located, in immediate proximity to the depot of the N..Y. and N. ll. Railroad, and in this respect for permanent or transient boarders possesses advantages over any other Hotel in the town. A good Stableis keptin connection with the Hotel. \'\/A\./'\« . r, . Wooster House, Danbury, Conn. A. CHICII ESTER, Proprietor, The Subscriber, having purchased the above named Ilotel.is prepared to receive permanent and transient boarders,and to entertain Travellers and the Public gener- ally. The Hotel is large, cmfimodious, and is fitted up with the conveniences of modern Hotels; it. is abundantly supplied with pure Spring Water, and is pleasantly located on Main Street, withina very few doors ofthe Railroad Depot. "c. s. Locxwoon, Fashionable Draper and Tailor, --a n d— GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING EltIPORIIIM, No. 3Skiddy’s Block, Main Street. Nor-walk, Conn. ”f Dentistry. Doctors HILL 6!. PITCH, Surgical & Mechanical D E N T I S T S , ' Office over the Store of C.J.Gruman, , NORWALK, CONN. A. HILL, Commas FITCH. C. .‘I'. GRUMAN, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS, - CARPETINGS, Carnage Trimmings, Cloths, Cassi- mcres, Salinetts, Vcslingsmncl Tail- or’s Trimmings,‘by the Yard, Place or Package. snncrixcs, SHIR’l‘fo:S,JI-‘.ANS, At the lowest possible prices. NORWALK, CONN. S. B. OLMSTEAD & CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, 3..., He’s 14 &16 Main Street,Norwalk .Conn. r. n. NASH, WHOLESALE axn RETAIL 0mm: a m S '1' O 'V' E S , unurxcrunn :. or ‘I'in,She et Iron & Copper Wares Has constantly on lmml a large assert ment of general IIousc—Icceping Furniture, at So. Normal/c. Conn. C. it If. E. Lockwood, 6!. Co., NORWALK, CONN., MANUFACTURERS OI“ Tin ,Sheoth'on &Copper Wares, AND DEALERS IN Stoves, Ranges, Fn'rnaccs, Cutlery, Bri- tannia Porcelain and Wooden Ware, and Kitchen Furniture in gen- eral, Pumps, Sheet Lead & Lead Pipe, Crock- ery, Glass and China Ware. Amos nun-r, GeneralPension a Patent Agent And Prosocnlarof Claims before the several Departments and the Court of Claims. 'Wasllington . I). 0. Wm— ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Hartford. Incorporated in .1819, Charter Perpetual, Cash Capital, - - - - - $1,000,000 Insure against loss and damage by ‘im, on Terms mldplczl to the hazard, and consisting wit/I. the laws of compensation. GEO. R. COWLI‘IS, Sole .llgcnt For Norwalk and vicinity. 1y34 Life Insurance. A. n. arrive-row, (At the Gazette Office) Aonnr run run AMERICAN TEMPERANCE llFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Hartfordfionn. and 2 00 .1. s. MOODY. M. Di," ' HO-MGEOPATH, GraduateYale Meil.lnstitnte,Class 18.51 c ’52 Office in IIubbcll’s Block, Norwalk. owns-7E nannoun, SURGICA I. AND MECHANICAL DENTIST, Office at Residence, East Avenue, Nor- public and private buildings. Oflice in Mar- ble Block, Chapel-5L, New llaven, Ct. “52 1.. WAnNnn, Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Office in Mallory’s Building, East side the Bridge, NORWAI.K, CONN. .‘I‘. I'. TOOTH, Attorney and Counselor at Law, JFFIC'E O I'ER .MJI LLOR Y’S S TOI.’ E, Norw'alk. Conn. STEEOOPEE“ Attorney & Counsellor at Law, 6| IVA LL STREET, NEW YORK. WM. 0. STREET & co, Importers,Wliolcsale and Retail Dealers in HARDWARE, snow, Steel, Cutlery, Guns, Agricul- tural Implements, Oils, Paints, IVindow Glass, &c., &c., “the. . Norwalk, Conn. Wu. C. Srnnnr, A. H. Witcoxsox 1:. rnrcn Er sonf ' MANUFACTURERS 0F Monuments, Grave Stones, Mantles doc. AT Purdy’s Station, New York. Our stock comprises the very best quality of Ital- iauland American Marble. All work dclilcr- cd free of charge. All orders promptly exc- cutcd. at prices as favorable as can be obtain- ed at any similar establishment in the coun- try. THOMAS 3.11.32, Merchant Tailor and Draper, No. 3 Phoenix Block, Norwalk, Conn., [Iii] subscriber would respectfully announce that having cleared out all his old stock at his auction sales, he has now or. hand a fresh selected stock of seasonable Cloths. Cassimeres, Vestings,&c., which he is pre- pared to make up in the best and most fash- iouabie styles. A complete assortment of Mens’ and Boys‘ CLOTHING REJIDY .M_./1DE. Crafefulforlong and continued favors,I shall endeavor with renewed exertions, to merit their continuance. n. omen-Ann a. soars, Cabinet Maker 5 Al their old cslnblislzed l'Va'rc Rooms Easl side the Bridge, opposilc P/urnix Bloc/c, AVE now on hand the largest and best assortmeutof' Cabinet F u r n i t u r e, Chairs. Looking Glasses, Mattresses . &c., evcrofl‘cred for sale in this place, which we have just purchased for Cash, at extremely low prices, and intend to sell accordingly. We also keep constantly on hand Ready .Made Coffins of all sizes and descriptions, from the mostcostly Rosewood to the plain- est ever used. From our long cxpcriencei n theUnderta- kingbusiness,we are confident; Wecan give perfectsatisthction to all who may needonr scrvrces Norwallf,Sept.13th, 1858. 37 House Painting, GRAINING AND GLA ZING. HE Subscriber would respectfully an; nounce to his former customers (and as many new ones as will gIVe him a call.) that he is prepared to execute all orders in his line with neatness and dispatch, and solicits their patronage. Jobs taken and stockfurnished if required. He can be found at his old stand, Union St., opposite Quintard «is Smith ’s Carriage Facto- ' GEORGE IIODGES. iy. South Norwalk, April lst, 1859. I yl? Groceries Cheaper than ever I' O B. C A S H ! IIE subscriber would inform the public generally, tliathc still continues to sell the best of Groceries, Provisions, 850., at his Old stand, No. 4 Skiddy’s Block, as cheap as the cheapest. He offers great inducements to cash buyers, as he has as large an assort- ment of grocuies of the best qualities. as can be found at any store in the county. He would invite the special attention of all to his stock of ' Coffees, Teas and Sugars, Which are of the very best quality, and will be sold cheap. The public are invited to call and examine, and judge for themselves. A. MOREHOUSE‘ COAL l COAL! H.‘ & J. C. HANDLE, have been re- . ceivmg direct from the mines, and are now prepared to offer at the [ewe st market. rates, the following kinds of coal, from their Coal Yard, east side the 'Bridgo, viz ; Spring Jllomitain Lehigh, Sugar Loaf do. .Mammofh Vein ( lV/iilc .fIsh) Locus! .Mountain do. Scranton :10. Council Ridge, (Pin/rush) Laurence (Red do.) Trevorton Semi .llnthracilc. The Lehigh, Mammoth Vein, Locust Moun- tain, Council Ridge and Trcvcrton Goals are of thcfirst class, and are acknowledged by dealers to have no superior. For furnaces and all stoves with strong droughts, the Le- high coals cannot be surpassed, being hard, enduring and very pure. For ordinary do- mestic purposes. the Mammoth Vein, Locust Mountain and Council Ridge Goals, stand un- rivalled; burning more freely than the Le- liigli, making no clinker, and leaving less ashes and slate than most any kind of Coal known in the market. As to the Trcvertou, we can say to any persons trying it, that if it, does not an- swcr the recommendation and prove entirely satisfactory, we will take it back again if dc- sircd, at. our own expense, and refund the money. Mr. O. H. Benedict. long and favorably known in the Coal Trade, will be always on hand to serve the public. A share of the pub- lic patronage is solicited. P. S.—-Jnst received. a cargo of very supe- rior Blacksmith’s Coal,mincd by the Hamp- shire Mining Co. New Coeds! New Goods! 1 Paper Hanging, FIRE BOARD PRINTS, Window Shades and Fixtures. THE subscriber has now on hand a large and well selected assortmentof'thc above named goods, which he will now offer for sale cheaper than ever before thought of in this market. Taper Hanging, House and Sign Painting, Executed in all their branches. Bidwell’s Patent Wagon Grease for sale at my store, next door north of Wood’s Building. Main- st., Norwalk. GEORGE MARVIN. ROOFING. THE subscriber is prepared to furnish par- ties building with Warren’s superior Fell and Cement Roofing. This article of.Roofiiigis in usc‘upon the Nor- walk Lock Company’s Building. and at Louns- bury,Bisscll .& 00’s.. where it gives entire satisfaction, and is believed to be the cheap- est, as well as the best roofing in use. All orders left with John W.Ilnbbcll , at the office of Win. K. James, will receive prompt atten- tion. HILL. J . Notice. , General Blacksmithing and Machine Jobbing. HE Subscriber having established himself in the above line of business, at the old stand of his Father, Wm. Glover, is prepared to execute all orders in the Blacksmithing Department. in a thorough and \vorkmanlike manner, and at. reasonable prices. Special attention will be paid to the repairing ofma- chinery , 81c. THEODORE GLOVER. Norwalk, March 14th, 1859. lltf INSURANCE. [IE Subscriber having taken the agency of the New England Fire and Jllorme lu- surance 00., of llartford, is prepared to in- sure all kinds of property against loss or dam- age by fire,on as accommodating terms as any other Company. The New England Fire and Marine Insu- rance Company has been recently established, with a paid in capital of $200,000, and has a surplus of-$6,295.00. JOSEPH W. HUBBELL, Agent for Norwalk and vicinity: Norwalk, Feb. Isl. 15.59. ,5tf Wagon and Carriage BUILDING AND REPAIRING, N New Canaan, at the old stand of the sub- escriber. livery description of Wagons made to order, painted .and repaired at the shortest notice, and ten percent cheaper than any other shop in the county. All kinds of Farm produce, and Oak, Ash, and Hickory l’lauk taken in exchange for work. tf'29 E. L. ARNOLD. Beautiful Summer—Resort. GREGORY’S POINT HOUSE; NEAR .N'ORI'VJILK ISLANDS! HIS well known and attractive Summer Resort having been thoroughly refitted and supplied with every substantial, requisite for a genteel summer resort.both for tran- sient guests and permanent boarders. Bath- ing houses, boats, awnings, walks and drives, with a combination of land and water scenery scarcely equaled in this country—constitute a share of its attractivcs. Every pains will be taken to ensure the real and siibsiantial coistbrls of its guests at a moderate cost, and in a genteel way, rather than a straining alter the superficial and expensive features of the many flash establishments of the day. Pleasure parties supplied with Dinners, Re- freshments, Tables, Pavillions, Stable Room, Boats,&c., kc, at reasonable charges. Fam- ilies and permanent. boarders accommodated for the season. ' JOHN BURKE. Norwalk filly 23d, 1859. ll.” 0 Fish and Vegetable Market: § The undersigned hav- , 3’9, X“ ing purchased the Si and f ‘i formerly occupied byMr. ' \Cliarles Murray, would , ' keeps constantly on he nd the best kind of Fish and Vegetables the mar- ket affords, in great variety. He will ‘v'rays be ready to serve the public with such kind of fish as can be had in any market. Re‘mem her the old stand on the bridge. . 2m'21 JOSEPH MOORE. :- I s n , o ! New I'ish Market. Connecticut River Shad, and fresh Fish f‘ol‘ all kinds; with Vegetables of eve- . ry description in their season, may be found at the store of G. & G. M. HOLMES. 13 and 15 Main-st. f Eh ’i ; The world is puzzled much to know How RANDLE can sell Hats so low,— And some there are who think t’wili tend In final banlrnqilcy to end. We thank all those who are so good, To feel such kind of solicitude,—~ But beg that they ’ll not be alarmed, Since we’ve no fear of being harmed. Some other time we will confess, The scene! of our great success, And tell Llicm more about our labors. And how we “ nunnnsnm.” our summons. At present we will merely say To young and old, to grave and gay,— Ifyou upon us please to call, , We’re sure that we can suit you all. FURNITURE! HE subscriber is now prepared to offer to the pnblic,at his old stand, as good an assortment of Cabinet Furniture as can be found in Fuirfield County,and at lower prices, FOR C'fl SH, than the same quality of Goods can be obtained at any oth- er Establishmene. The Stock consists in part of Marble Top, Extension, Dining, Card and Quartctoc Tables; Bookchscs, Bureaus, Sofas, Tetc-n-Tetc Lounges, Mahog- any and Cane seat Chairs ; Gilt and Mahogany Frame Look- ing Glasses, &c., «be. COFFIJV‘ W'JIRER 0 0.7" S, Where may be found a full assortment of Collins, which will be finished inthe best pon- suble manner, and at short notice. _ 13‘ A Ilcarsc will be furnished when do- aired, A. RENOUD. Westport, May lst, 1858. Notice. Lb persons indebted to the subscriber Wlll please call and make immediate payment. or they will find their, accounts in‘ an officer’s hands for collection,“ he isabout closmg business. I. S. JONES, So, Norwalk. The Sharpest Yet! WE importEnglish Table and Pocket cut- lery of all kinds, and Our American goods of this class are made to our order — Thus we have the double facility of warmht- lug our goods and selling chca . 0. lb E. K, LOCKWOOD do Go. Brushes. FINE assortment of Hair, Nail, Tooth, and Shaving Brushes, may be found at A N entire new lot of Beautiful Poems in Blue and Gold at CAMP’S THE CORNER STORE. . at the prevailing air of magnificence. “ iwgnctrpi «rum-J \4 From the Hartford Couranf. The Sewing Machine. “ Got one ? Don’t say so i Which did you get 7 One of tho kind to open and shot 1' Own it, or hire it 1 How much did you; pay P Does it go with a crank, or a treddle 9 Say. I’m a single man, and some what green, Tell me about your sewing machine." Listen, my boy, and hear all about it— I don’t know what. I should do without It. I've owned now for more than a year, And like it so well I call it “my dear" ; ’Tis the cleverest thing that ever was seen, This wonderful family sewing machine. It’s none of your angular Wheeler things, With steel shod beak and cast iron wing. ; 1t: work wuuld botlieru hundred of his, And is worth a thousand 1 Indeed it is ; And has a way—you needn’t stare—— Of combing and braiding its own back hair 1" Mine is not o'ue of those stupid affairs That stands in a corner, with what-nets and. chairs, And makes that dismal, heudachy noise, Which all the comfort of sewing destroys ; No rigid contrivance of lumber and steel, But one with a natural Spring in the heel. Mine is one ofthe kind to love. And wears a shawl, and a softkid glove ; Has the me‘rriest eyes, and n dainty feet, And sports the churniingest guitar boot, And a bonnet with feathers, and ribbon, and loops, And any indefinite number of hoops. None ufyour patent machines for me, Unless Danie Nature’s the patentee l 1 like the sort that can laugh and talk, And take my arm for an evening walk ; That will do whatever the owner may choose, With the slightest perceptible turn of the screws 1 One that can dance, and—possibly—flirt ; And make a pudding as violins a shirt : One that can sing without dropping a stitch, And play the housewife, lady, or witch : Ready to give the assent advice, Or do up your collars and things so nice. What do you think of my machine ? Aint it the best that ever was seen 1 "l‘isn’t a clumsy mechanical toy, But flesh and blood 1 "ear that, my boy. With a turn for gossip, and household affairs, Which Include, you knew, the sewing of tarps. Tut, tut,—don’t talk. I see it all— You needn’t keep winking so hard at the wall; I know what your fidgety fumblings mean, You would 1i yourself, a sewing machine l Well, get one cn—of the same design— Thcre were plenty left when I got mine. , ~————.———/ 5 tllnft’p a,“ . ran PHANTOM WI: 11g. some woman’s 'nappiness. You have no right to defraud her of it. Then I will say, even if. ‘does flatter you, that I think you tolera'bly Well calculated to take care of a wife,” “ T bank you. But you are rather late With your advice. I have been married a month :4 “Yf'u? Bless my heart and soul! Why dddll’t you tell a person of it? I thought I was in your confidence, my friend," . “ There's no One in the city aware of 1'. yet, I married my wife in the country and brought her here quietly. that we might pass the honey-moon in peace.” “ One of your freaks again. Where do you keep your bride ?” “ Oh, we arehousekecping. I bought and furnished a place before I went for her, and took her directly to it. I have abeautifnl house, fitted especially to an artist’s taste and necessities. My studio is in the center of the building, and is the full height of two stories, with a sky-light very secluded,being shut in by apartments on every side but. one. Come, will you go with me now, and let me show it to you ?” “ I’m all curiosity. Of course, I shall see Mrs. I‘ennon Carlyle ?” “ I think not this morning ; I believe she is out. But that need not prevent you from going through the house with me, and giving your opinion of it. I have several new pictures. My wife’s portrait is now on the easel painted by myself since our marriage.” The two friends turned pursued their way into one of the avenues near Broad- way, and out of this into a quiet side street, a favorite quarter with people of wealth and refinement, who preferred un- obtrusive clegance to the more florid dis- play of the avenue. “I might have known something had happened to you,” said Thomas Throck- mot-ton, the first speaker, as they walked along. “ Your step is as buoyant as that of a child, and your face absolutely radiant with joy. The light of the win- dow of your soul.’ I need not ask you if you are as buppyas you probably antici- pated being your whole air is that ofcx- citation." ' “ I am gloriously happy, and you will not wonder at it when you see her—that is her portrait,” The speaker paused before ahandsome mansion. “ This is the house,” and he rang the bell. The door was opened by a ‘ highly re- spectable’ old colored servant, who smil- ed with all the brilliancy peculiar to his race as he recognized Mr. Tlirockmortou. “ You see I keep Hannibal ; I would not part with him for his weight in gold," observed Pennon,‘ as they entered the suit of apartmentswhich occupied the first floor. These, furnished with ' riches and even splendor, were three in number, and pre- sented nothing peculiar in their arrange- ment, unless it might be an excellence of taste and harmony of combination not al- together common, “ I knew you were in good circum- stances Pennon, but I did not suppose you able to begin with quite so mauyiux- uries,” said his friend, looking admiringly ,“ While I was in. Italy I spent not a dollar of my income ; it accumulated with interest for three years. My art more than supported me ; and since my return I have been fortunate in disposing of my real estate for te lines what I gave for it. Besides, my la is rich.” “ It sounds oddly enough to hear you speaking of your wife. I regret very ‘NJ'MV‘MM ~h-’4 «w. W."-"f.~ W “ You ought to get married, Pennon.- It’s wrongiug some fair r feature of the other sex for you to new min a bachelor. With an inherited incomr ,. of five thousand a year, besides what .",ou make by your commissionS. you 11‘1“". more than enough. for yourself, extravagant as you are 5 and. it is plain that the 'oalance ought to be invested in loves o’g' bonnetsuznd dresses}! and jewels, c! act! at, to form the staple of studio. - . , They ascended the windingstairease. " This is our sleeping apartment; and view as can be expected lili.a city resi- dence. The rows and. honeysuckles in the gardcp»:beneath are in' full bloom now They have 'done all ‘the 'honor to the hon- cy-moon which was in their power.” “ One would think you had never - smoked Turkish tobacco and 'put your “heels on the table like acommon mortal,” . laughed Throckmorton, giving an envious glance at the ' sumptuous yet delicate fplcnishings. ' , The draperies were offwhite and rose ieolor ; the mirror-frames, comiccs and - mountings of gold, in, plain, modest de- signs. A simiiiiig love, flushed and dim- pled, his wingstiiiged with sunlight flung down from the rosy'liuuds upload of lace about the bed. "In the 'boudoir was col- lected a profusion, of those. dainty trifles .with which women love to surround them selves. An oldfashioued Italian lutelny as if reccnitly touched, upon the cushions which made a luxurious recess of the bay _window. The visitor noticed, “upon a Jaspachrite table standing near the win- dow, the remains; of V a scarcely tasted breakf: 1.8!}, and that although the table - W38 Inid with a. tete-a-tetc set, but one per- 80" l! ad set down to it.- . A. faint fragrance floated in the air, as 51f f'nc breath of beautystill lingered upon it. An impression seized upon him th at; the presence which haunted =i'aese chambers must. be the incarnation «if beauty, and he glanced in the mirrors, '1! iconsciousiy expecting to see there some rhudow of the lovely shape which most 'recently have stood before them. He ' saw only his own homely, genial counte- nance; and, after another half, covetous survey, he heaved a sigh at which he laughed the moment after, and was ready to follow his host to his atelier. He did not repress an exclamation of surprise upon entering this. It. was the suburb room, full sixty feet long, reaching up from the story upon which it was grounded through the upper one to the roof, .in which was constructed a sky-light harmonious in appearance and efi'ect. “ The ceiling was of pale-blue, edged with a silver band. The walls were hung with a good collection of pictures ; sever- al niches for statues were filled with mar- bles which the owner had brought with him from Italy ; and brackets of exquisite designs, were disposed for the reception of the vases, urns, busts and antique goblets which enriched them. Even here, in this secluded studio, a feminine presence was apparent in the flowers which filled the vases, as also in a bit‘of embroidery, and a work-basket, left upon a little ebony table not far from the arist’s easel. One end of the apartment was occupied by an organ, built in the room, and of as great a volume of tone as the space to be filled would allow. “1 did not know that you were a mu- sician, Pennon.” “I am not a performer, although, as you are aware, I am passionately fond of music, and an educated critic in it. The organ is my favorite instrument, and Beatrice plays it divinely. You should lifir her sing l” “ I should like to above all things,when your are ready to permit it,” answered his guest, looking at his beaming face.— “ Beatrice! that is an Italian name.” . “And my wife is an Italian. That is the reason she sings so well ; her soul is full of bloom and fire. Beatrice Carlyle is a curious combination of names. I sup- pose our natures are about as unlike as curd origin.” ‘ “I do not know about that. You have been pretty thoroughly steeped in the ‘oil and winc’ of a Southern clime.-- Is this the consummation of some love affair begun in Italy? Come, Pennon, you ought to tell me all about it You might realize that I, like the fair sex, am ‘dying of curiosity.’ ” “ I was betrothed to Beatrice when I was abroad ; circumstances prevented our immediate marriage ; when those no long- er interfered, she followed me, as she had promised. She came under the protection of a mutual friend, and we were married at that friend’s house, very shortly after her arrival. If you would like to‘ get an idea of my wife, here is her por trait,— thongh, of course, it does her injus tice.— No one could point Beatrice.” Tlirockmortou stepped eagerly forward as his friend withdrew a cloth which con- bcheld a vision of unanticipated—of m or- vellons loveliness. The figure was girlish and slender, yet rounded and lithe, glow- ing through every curve and outline, with triumphant, irresistible beauty. The arms were bare to the shoulders, and the ‘ robe which covered her bosom was simply gathered in at the waist with a girdle. The countenance was that of a girl of eighteen, the complexion fair as that of an American blonde,ond looking like that of a. lily transfused with sunlight. The hair rippled in lustrous waves along the smooth, low brow, marking the delicious contour ofthe cheek and throat. As the eyes always disclose more of the soul than any other feature, so those gave . charac- ter to the delicate lineament. Pure and resplendent as planets, they were dark, and warm with all the love that makes a woman beautiful. Throckmorton felt their sweet influence thrilling his spirit. “ If she looks at you thus with those eyes, I don’t wonder that you have ac- quired that glowing concentration of ex- pression, he remarked, after ufew minute’s silent contemplation. “ Thus 1" murmured Pennon, abstract- edly, “I have not caught. a hundredth part of their light and love and beauty. But we must go now, my friend, if you will excuse my shortening your visit. I have an engagement at two o’clock in: Broadway.” “ I had hoped she would come in before I left, said the visitor, as he followed his best to the lower hnll. Here, while Hannibal stood with the door open, to bow them out with Afri- can flourishes, Mr. Carlyle thought of a letter which he was to mail, which he had left upon his writing-desk, and returned of seeing her today; thoughi you have promised to introduce me to her portrait which issoniething. Let us go to your “ Come in here a. moment.” said Pen- non, turning" aside at the first landing.— ' this is Beatricc’s bondoii' opening out of it ; the Window mmands, as plensantn eealed a canvass still upon the easel, and , hand . said a. word, the visitor glanced eugcrl; 1 area ml the large apart .m cat. no o no visible but the nrhiist, not ano the l‘ livir .g creature in the room, and the row a had but one np‘pa.) rent means of it, which was at the do Jl' which he had him self entered. hen rd her singing s omet ime before - , tum ed to knock. Tirexp acted to see hisr,’ he: began in surpri so. responded the hu shop at in the most no te- has gone'to her ht which we were I] returned within, “ ontly. It is stran serve her. touches to her pic little more like be] It seemed to him than on the preced ly as lovely as this away, [will go all “ How (lo-you likeyonr new mistress, Hannibal ?” asked the latter, left alone with the old family servant. He put the question as a matter of friendliness to the venerable valet, whom he had known‘ ever since his intimacy with his master, not from any motive of curiosity, andcertainly not. - anticipating the answer he was to receive. “ Why, to tell you the trute, Mnssa Throeknio'rton, dis pusson has not seen her yet,” answered the negro, lowering his voiccito a confidenntiai tone, while a shadow obscured 'his usual brilliancy.—— “ Is’c not seen no‘isuch pussou as Mrs. Carlyle.yet, though massa' purtends she hereinidis house. . Berry strange, berry strange,- Massa -'.l‘hrockmorton-—would n’t you any so 7.” and the speaker looked anxiously in the face of the master’s friend. J “-Do you really mean to say that you have not seen the bride T” asked the lat- ter, startled out of all thought of the im- propriety of questioninga servant about family affairs. ‘ “ I do l” answered Hannibal, in a very solemn manner. “ Masai]. talk about her and take his, meals up stairs liisself, but nobod’s eber got a look even at her shad: der, and to tell the whole trute, I feel concerned about Massa Carlyle. If I did not. know you is. his best . friend, I would’nt say nofin’ for de wori’, but I suspect something, wrong here,” pointing to his forehead. . “ He was very strange like for three or four days—didn’t speak. nor eat, nor nofm’-—seeined almost like a dead man, and don, all to woust, he got berry bright a nd happy. and come in and go out siiigim; and glad, and say he mar- ried, but was.n’t. going to tell ' anybody jus’ yet. But. I neber See her i” “ Have you never heard her singing or playing the, organ 'I” asked Throckniorton recalling the musical instruments he had seen, the Work-basket and the embroid- ery. “ VII ho let her out the door this morning?” " Neber heard her voice, talkiu’ nor singing, uo inore’n a ghost’s. Neber let her out do door to go iiowlieres. ' I wish you’d keep your eye on Massa Carlyle, i-md see what ’clusions you come to,” con- tinued the servant iu‘a whisper, as he heard returning footsteps. - 'l‘hrock morton felt like a man in a dream. when he got cut. open the pave- ment with his friend, who had never seem- ed more hearty or in such exuberance of spirits. He wished to question him, yet know hardly how to approach the—subject and finally parted ,Wlldl him at the en— trance of Dodworth’s saloon", still puzzling mentally over the co mmnuicatiou made to him by Hannibal. Ashe walked along alone he recalled something very peculiar _‘in the expression of his friend, which had impressed him during every moment; of their intercourse, vaguely, and without any attempt on his part to define it. It was a. kind of wildness such as a sour imagination gives to spirits. There had been something pref‘ernatnrul shining- be- bind the outer smile and brightness of his eyes ; and, although his step was so clate and vigorous, there was something shad- owy and undefined abo at his manner.— Nothing of that which. characterized a Sleepwalker, that is marked by profound abstraction from things. surrounding it, this was rather that of a two-fold con- scionsness. So much was the int: :rest of the young man excited that be flat amined upon me.- king his brother artist a mother call upon the following day, and t o co ter his studio unannounced, as his pre vions familiar ne- glect of ceremonies gave. him the privi- lege of doing‘. When he rang the bell, the door was opened by Hannibal. who, ;in answer to his look of mute interrogation, shook his head solemnly. “ You med not an- nounce me ; is Mr. Carlyle in his studio ?” Upon receiving an affirmative answer, he went lightly up the sf.airs,but upon reach- ing the door of the ratelier, ho paused.— A voice, sweeter'th. on he had ever heard even in his dreams, was pouring forth a flood of melody, filli mg the air with ethe- rinl waves, rising h" iglici' and higher, swel- ling fuller and mor e full, until the listener caught his breath like a drowning person overcome by the f .ide. He remained Jno- tionless until the .singing ceased. Then he heard Pennon spenkinga few words in a gentle tone, and in reply, a laugh, soft, low an id delicious. It was: a laugh, such as a woman sometimes repu ya a man’s flutteries ’with, there was nothi ug ghostly in it. “ Hannibal ia a fool l” muttered Three 2k- morton, knocking at the door, he did n of: wish to intrude upon a lady without wai ru- ing, notwithstanding his first purpose of taking his friend 1 1y surprise. “ Genie in,” was the almost instants ne- ons [8'3ponse. He . entered. “ I beg your pan. ‘on, I thought it won Heap ibal, coming for' orders,” exclaimed Penn on, advancing ni id holdiu g out his v \ Bf :fore he took it, or‘ before be 016“ There we 3 ex- “ ‘ Where is Mrs. Cniilyle, my boy i’ I ”I Ich- "‘Shc was here but a moment “3°", rel manner in the we i-ld. “ She has but this moment left us. Did you not see her in the hall ?—sl is must have pass“. you.” “ I saw no one.” P0110011 hastened to the entrance. Beatrice," he call .641 in a tender voice, waiting an instant , as fora reply. “She rudoir for a book of ieaking,",ho said. as be She will be back pres- ge that you did not ob- See, I have added a few more I", Throckinorton 1: ing‘ day. “ If there are m . one "I hear the rut .liug of her garments? luow—sho is going down the stairway,” ture, and I think ‘it a' timed to the portrait. even more beautiful Iy t more women in Its»- you have won the way there for a “ I do not believe there is another in the world quite as fair as my Beatrice.— But her soul—her soul, my friend, that is more lovely than her body.” “ Her voice, at least, is beyond praise, for I have heard it. I congratulate you. l’ennou, I do not wonder at your excita- tion. Your bachelor friends must forgive you any amount of self-content thrown in their faces. But I must say, you are be- having very sclfishly. I believe you are afraid we shall be rendered discontented and repilic, so you keep her out of sight, for the sake of our peace of mind. A” I intend having a ccrcinoneous rc- ception soon, and introduce her to my friends with all becoming surroundings. In the meantime I must and will enjoy my honeymoon without any intrusions of the world. You know we were always indifferent. to general society, you and I . Tom, and what’s the use of bidding it to that sacredcst Of life’s festivals, the mar. riage feast ? You needn’t feel hurt now, and look round for your hat. .If I had not wished you to become acquainted with my Beatrice, 1 should not have told you anything about her. 1 will go and find her, and bring her to you here.” He left the studio. During his ab- sence, 'I‘Iirockmorton’s eyes fell open the ebony stand which had attracted his at- tention yesterday. He detected the ad- dition of a dainty, rose-colored glove and a fan, with a handle of silver and pearls, but the embroidery (lid not seem to have made any progress. In a few moments his host returned- alone. “ It is very singular,” said he, “ I‘have been all over the house and can- not find her. She never goes out with- out letting nie know.” . For the first time his guest observed a blank, wandering look ; he said butvlittle took up his palette, and began touching the portrait here and there. After wait- ing a time, his visitor retired more per- plexed than when he came. He did not see Pcnnon Carlyle again for several days. When he did encoun- ter him he was exceedingly cordial, pres- sing him to call on ' Mrs. (Carlyle very soon. ' “ She regretted her absence on” the two previous occasions very much, as she had lfeard so much about her husband’s beloved friend. Be sure and come round tomorrow, Tom. We shall both be at home. If you will came at six o'clOck, I will tell Hannibal to have a plate laid for you.” “ I am curious to see your table with a lady presiding. I shall be sure to accept your hospitality. Does your wife love flowers ‘f”——they were then passing a flor- ist’s upon Fifth Avenue, as be asked the question. “ Next to her husband was the smiling reply. They went in, and Throckmorton sc- lecting a costly boqiict of such flowors as he thought most appropriate, sent them with his regards to the invisible bride. He appeared punctuully at dinner at the hour appointed on the next day, apd, not entirely to his surprise, saw nothing of the lady of the mansion. A couple of, weeks passed, during which a rumor had gained ground that l’ennon Carlyle was becoming insane.— And indeed his strange conduct gave on- ly too much reason to fear that such was the case. “ He has thought, studied and dream- ed too much,” mused Throckmorton.— “ His brain is over excited ; and if he does not receiVe the wisest medical atten- dance, he will become hOpclessiy “ruined in intellect.” Yet his aberrations were confined to that single object of that phantom wife, whose portrait stood over upon his easel, about whom he talked to some of his confidential friends, whose meals he took regularly to her chamber, for whom a plate Was always placed at the table, but. who never came, but who was never seen or heard l Ay ! but she had been heard, and that was what puzzled Throckmorton beyond all else. He heard a voice, a divine voice, singing and laughing, yet when he had stepped in to the studio, expecting to confront the lovely owner—behold it was empty 'of' her presence. He remembered too that he had heard a rustic of garments, and that the air had stirred with a passing form, when he had opened that studio door. Pcnnon had. said that she had passed him. Ila-fl an ii‘ivisible spirit gone out before him, which his material eyes were too_ gross to behold ? A chill crept over him, al- beit he was brave, and not in the .leust superstitious, when he puzzled himself about this matter. Was his own imag- ination so excited that he fancied ,. the sound. _, At the end of two weeks he was lil the high _ sible to conceive ; son transfigured with happiness. “ Tom, my friend,” he said, “ you have been many times disappointed in my promise to introduce you to my wife.— Yon shall be kept in suspense no longer. My cards are being sent out this morning for the reception of which I spoke; and which is to take place on Thursday even- ing. I-havc invited all my friends ; and intend it to be a brilliant affair. It can- not bc too magnificent to do honor to my great happiness. Be sure and come ear- ly. I swear you shall see Beatrice l” “ Poor, poor fellow ‘f” sighed Thi'ock- mortou as he left the elegant abode.— respousibility of procuring advice. and find out as much as possible the can non’s society, and who had recently re tunnel] that I am. not to have the pleasure for it, leaving his friend in the vestibule. look at, one.” 5“.“ sound of singing when there had been no I’cunon’s room again ; and found him in est state of jOy and triumph pus- he looked like a pe.‘- To have his splendid prospects destroyed in this manner is too cruel l and he is un- aware Of his own danger, so of course will not summon the medical assistance which might save him. I will go at once to some competent physician and take the He had during his last call ascertained the name of the friend whom Pcnnou had stated had brought his bride across the ocean, and at whose house he was mar- ried. Before he took any other stop he concluded it. best to consult this friend—- ses which led to his singular delusion.— Mr. anzini was an Italian gentleman whom he had occasionally met in Pen- turned from a visit to his native land,and ship for Pennon, he went straight to the, dock from whence the afternoon boat started, arriving some time during the evening at Mazzini’s villa, and Spent the night there, and had a long consultation with him. He learned from this gentle- man that Mr. Carlyle while in Rome had been betrothed to a beautiful girl, Ilea- ti'icc Cellini by name, ot'English and Ital- iuu parentage (her mother having been an English beauty who married Cellini during a visit to Home) of noble descent and fine education, a maiden in every re- spect worthy of the love she inspired in the young American artist. Her father had no objections to the match, except that it. would deprive him of the society of his daughter ; and as her beloved mother was now dead, he could not make up his mind to part with her. He allow, rd them, however, to enter upon a condi- tional engagement. Beatrice revealed to her [over before he returned to Amer- ica, that she suspected her father would soon form another marriage, and if he did she would no longer hesitate to fol- low him if she could obtain proper escort if not. he must come for her upon send- ing him word. Mazz‘ini was then in lia- ly with the intention of remaining until the following summer, and to him as a personal friend and also a distant rela- tive of Beatrice, the artist confided the charge of his young bride, should she be ready to accompany him. It seemed that immediately on his return home Pennon set himself to preparing a beauti- ful home for his future wife, though he told no one of his expectations, wishing to surprise and delight his-friends by a sudden revelation of the great treasure he had secured. In due course of time there arrived the letters so eagerly antic- ipated ; one from Beatrice a 10% letter the other from her escort naming the day of their expected departure from Naples. thc name of the vessel and all the mate- rial particulars. I’enncn then told his faithful servant Hannibal, 0f the honor about to befall the new mansion and the preparations he wished made for the re- ception of its mistress into all of which the oldfellow cnteredwith childish delight. “ The vessel in which we took passage,” said the rclator to Thrackmorton, “en- countered adversc storms, and was finally wrecked upon the southern coast of Flor- ida. We were obliged to take to the boats. and attempt to reach the shore, amid boiling breakers, surging against dangerous reefs. The ladies were placed in one boat, into Wuich I was not permit- cd to enter, I took an affectionate fare- well of Beatrice, feeling it doubtful if we should live to meet again. . “ I saw.” said he, “ I saw—,” and the tears choked up his throat hysterically, “ Pennon Carlye’s life-hope go down beneath the waves. I saw the hungry waters snatch away for- eVBI' the glorious beauty Of my young cousin. The sea shut over the golden glimmer of her floating hair. Believe me when I saw her go down, so young so lovely, I scarcely cared for my own safe ty. But, as is often the case the fairest fruit was shaken down, the withered ap- ple clung to the tree. I reached the shore, in the course of another week my home ; where I waited to confirm the ter- rible news to him who had already seen the telegraphic report of the loss of the vessel,but who had hOped Beatrice saved with me I think his reason must have given away immediately under the shock, although I did not suspect it at the time He shut himself up away from every liv- ing creature for twenty-four liOll‘S ; when he came from his chamber he appeared uiinaturully—I had almost said horribly calm. He asked for some relic of his bride. I had nothing to give him. He went home that night refusing the offer I made him of my company. Three days afterwards I received a trunk, which had drifted ashore and been forwarded to me. It was Beatricc’s, and contained her jew- els, and many little femcninc treasures of the toilette, his miniature, letters, &C. I sent it. immediately to Mr. Carlyle. It was probably from the reception of this that; liis’mndncss took the shape of imag- ining that his bride had arrived. The fan: word-basket, lute, and other trifles which you saw, were undoubtedly, a part. . of the contents of the trunk, which he has . distributed around him, to help his fancy in its singular deception.” “ But the singing,” said Throckmorton “ what can account for that ‘2” . “ Heaven knows since it can hardly ' be expected that you, too are mad.” His visitor smiled sadly. i “ A'las for l’cnuon,” he sighed, " It is . a melancholy termination of his career, and he had such a genius! I tell you,” he continued with fervor, “ I love that man like a brother ; I cannot give him , up ; my fripndshi'p shall leave no resource untried for salvation. Will you not re- turn with me, Mr. Mozziui, and see what can be done ? In the first place I would ' like to quietly put a stop to the reception which is to take place this evening, and which will make this hallucination so no- torious that, if he is ever restored, it will be exceedingly inortifyiiig to him. Iknow ‘ 5 no' other way than just to get. him off somewhere, and have Hannibal close the lions a to company with the excuse of sud. den fitness. This course, however, will not prevent rumors from'increasuig, as it is already suspected what the true state of the case lS-” _ The two gentlemen started for the city expecting to “WaCh It at. 4 .0 ClOCk ; but a. usual upon such emergenmes the steamer broke her paddle wheel. and It was after. nine P. M. when tlitjf landed. ThI‘OPblfid and distressed, they made no alteration Ill their toilettes, but taking a carriage drove directly to Mr. Uni-1719’? I‘f38l(l<3|1°e. which they found blazing with llgllt, the voices of music and mirth within, carriages still arriving, althoug h the room seemed already crowded. Hannibal opene d the door for them, in all the glory of WI]!!! kids and a new suit. 0 His ' sable counts uance reflected all the splendor of the oc casion ; despite the dignity of his posmon he chuckled with satisfaction when he be held who Were the new arrivals. ‘ . “Ch, masses, you jis go in ! jis go 1‘ and See l” was all the answer they cook elicit. . ; “ They pressed forward into the throng Drawn by curiosity, which had vaguel rumored strange things of this receptIOi everybody who had been asked was then and the apartments were crowded ml was now residing in uvilla upon the Hnd- rustlin 'lk , l -f r - g 81 , sweet Wit 1 pet umes, spa, soTrilmlgtgdvelbtyytllldlzsi'dz‘l'nbiylivi; Egg: ling With jewels. Standing underneaf Concluded on fourth page.
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