1... : tangent advertisements payable 1st of January and - spared tomake it-pleasant for its guests. , the pleasure seeker and the man of business Churches, Seminaries and Schools, with their . ready for the reception of guests. It is pleas- antly located, in immediate proximity to the ‘ depot of the N. Y. and ~ isfitted up with the conveniences of modern Railroad Depot. 1m Goons... osnrn'rmcs, ”Carriage Trimmings, Cloths, Cassi- “. 3:3. OLMSTBAZD & co. - Has eonstantly on hand a large assort , GeneralPension & Patent Agent , ...‘~.>Hi.-x:n.-mwrm O ZE N. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY . A. H. BYINGTON & CO. w 4____,k , - ,,___, _, I i 51 fumilq Metastatic-dictate?! to ion! Shims uni sitter its, drum! Enbllipm, minim, politic, flpitullun, ill ,_.— N UMBER 612--NEW SERIES. N ORWALK, CON N ., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 . 1859. VOLUME XLI AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE. chairs, ll: Ebb, dBlllIlllllfllI, 3c.3a.---oatuh1iahniulauu. I.---N UMBER 39! NORWALK_ GAZETTE. once in Wood's New Brick Building. Main Street. A, n. nxmaron a co., A. H. Brmorox,J. B. ELLS, G. N. ELLs. n bscription Rates. All Subscribers, by Carrier, Mail, Post Bide'rs, and Wagoners, pel‘ 3'9“: 32 00 Those living out ofany Carrier’s District, ifpsid one year in advance, Clubs of six or more, sent to one address, to he id in advance, - 1 50 Single copies 6 cents—in wrapper, 6 cents. Advertising Rates. One Square, one insertion, a two d d o 1 26 do three do 1 50 do one month, 1 75 do two months, 3 00 do threemonths, 4 00 do- sixmonths, 7 00 do oneyear, 813,—with paper, 15 “0 'rwosiluares, do . 823,—with paper, 25 00 Each additionalSquare, per year, 8 00 Onehalprlumn, one year, 40 00 One,Column,,one year, 75 00 Advertisers occupying three or more Squares, are enti - tied to the‘paper free of charge. Fifteen lines, or 100 words make a square. Fractional ,parts of a square charged, for as a whole. Yearly advertisers have the privilege of changingtheir advertisements once per month. Advertisements changedzoftener charged as transient. > July., Yearly advertisers restricted to the business contem- plated at the time ofcoutract. Cords, Resolutions, Funeral and all other SpecialNo- . tices 26 per cent. additional on the above. a? These terms will be infiexibly adhered to. =27 BUSINESS bluncroer. WWWWW nuns HOUSE; formerly Norwalk Hotel, wonwsnx, cr., AVING been leased for a term of years. - , has been thoroughly renovated and greatly improved. and is now open for the re- ception of company,and will be kept see. first class‘house. No‘ pains nor expense will be 4 It is believed that the village of Norwalk and its environs afford more inducements to than any town in the state. Its splendid surrounding scenery—its magnificent drives, its Superior facilities for sailing and fishing, and last but not least, its fine oysters, are sufficient it is believed to tempt the most fas- tidious. Hoping for a share of the public pat- ronage, I am its humble servant. L. P. ALLIS, Proprietor. Norwalk, May 20, 1859. South Norwalk Hotel. JAMES LUCAS, Pnormnron. This House has recently been thoroughly rebuilt and greatly enlarged, and is now N. H. 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. Wooster House, Danbury, Conn. A. CHICH ESTER, Proprietor, ‘ The Subscriber,having purchased the above named Ho,tel.is prepared to receive permaneutandtransient boarders, and to entertain Travellers and the Public gener- ally. The Hotel is large, commodious, and Hotels ; it is abundantly supplied with pure S ring Water, and is pleasantly located on ain Street, within a very few doors of the c. s. Loczwoon, Fashionable Draper and Tailor, -—-a n d— GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING EMPORIUM, No. 3Skiddy’s Block, Main Street,_Norwalk, Conn. Dentistry. Doctor-sum. a men. Surgical &»lllechamcal - CREST 1.8. T: S , Moe over. the Store. of C.J.Gru_man, ' ”Hoswanx, CONN. A. HILL. ‘ CHARLES Frrcn. 9- I-z: “all”. I Dealer in Foreign and Domestic mares, Satinetts, Vestings,and Tail- or’s Trimmings, by the Yard, Piece or Package. sunsrmcs, snmrmcsonms, At the lowest possible prices. NORWALK, CONN. ’wuonussnn AND rerun Drains IN GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, &c., No’s’l‘t‘dt 10 Main Street,Norwalk.Conn. I'. E.‘NASR, Wnonxsamz sun RETAIL onus a 1x 'IANUFACTURER 0F Tinfiheot Iron & Copper Wares ment 'of general House—keeping Furniture, at So. Norwallc. Conn. C.“ E. R. Lockwood, 6:. Co., ’ NORWALK, com, MANUFACTURERS OF Tin,SheetIron&Copper Wares, ~ AND DEALERS IN Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, 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 HUNT, And Prosecutor of Claims before the several Departments and V the Court of Claims. Washington . D. 0. _____,___/———~ mm Insurance comrauv, ' 0f -_, Hartford. Incorporated in ‘ 1819, Charter Perpetual, Cash Capital, '- - - - - $1,000,000 Insure against loss and damage by Fire, 0% Terms adapted to the hazard, and consisting with the laws of compenSatzon. GEO. R. COWLES, Sole .dgent .. For Norwalk and vicinity. , Idle Insurance. ‘ (At the GaZett’e'O'ifice) ' - AGENT son Tun ' AMERICAN TEMPERANCE lIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Hartfordfionn. Iy34 . Locust .Mounlain 3. amount, M. n, H O M (E O P A T H, GraduateYale Med.Iustitute,Class 1851 a ’52 Office in Hubbell’s Block, Norwalk. «TAKES G. EARRO'UR, SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL DENTIST , Office at Residence, East Avenue, Nor- walk, Conn. Architecture. SIDNEY M. S'I'ONE , Ancnlrncr, Will furnish Plans, Specifications, detail Drawings,and superintend the erection of public and private buildings. Office in Mar- ble Block, Chapel-st., New Haven, Ct. “‘52 In. WARNER, Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Office in 'Mallory’s Building, East side the Bridge, N ORWALK, CONN. J. I'. I‘OO'I'E, Attorney and Counselor at Law, OFFICE o VER MflLL ORY’S S TORE, Nor-walk, Conn. n. n. soon-1r, Attorney '& Counsellor at Law, ‘ 6| WALL STREET, NEW YORK. WM. C. STREET 0‘. 00., Importers,Wholesale and Retail Dealers in HARDWARE, IRON, Steel, Cutlery, Guns, Agricul- tural Implements, Oils, Paints, Window Glass, &c., &c., &.c. Norwalk, Conn. A. H. WILCOXSON Wu. C. Srnnsr, Norwallr Post Office. . NAILS cnosa. West 7.30 A.M.,—2.30 P. M. East 8.20 A. M.—5.00 P. M . Danbury and Norwalk Railroad, 8.50 A. M. Weston,Redding. and Redding Ridge 12 M, MAILS DUE. West 9.10A. M.—5.55,P . M. East 8.20 A. M.—3.20 P. M. Danbury and Norwalk Railroad 7.55 A. M. POST OFFICE HOURS From 7.00 A; M.to 8.00 P.M. H. W. Sulrn, P. M. Office open from 7 A. M. ’till 8 P. M. I anonms max, Merchant Tailor and Draper. No. 3 Phoenix Block, Norwalk, Conn.,' THE subscriber would respectfully announce that having cleared out all his old stock at his auction sales, he hasnow on hand a fresh selected stock of seasonable Cloths. Cassimeres, Vestings, dcc., which he is pre- pared to make up in the best and most fash- ionable styles. A complete assortment of Mens’ and Boys’ CLOTHING REJIDY MADE Grateful for long and continued favors, I shall endeavor with renewed exertions, to merit their continuance. E. QUINIARD a SONS, Cabinet'Maker ’3 At their old established IVare-Rooms East side the Bridge, opposite Phoenix Block, AVE now on hand the largest and best assortment of Cabinet F n r n i t u r e, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Mattresses , &c., ever offered for sale in this place, which we havejust 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 experiencei n theUuderta- king business,we are confident wecan give perfectsatisfaction to all who may needour services. .Norwalk,Sept.13th, I858. 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 do Smith’s Carriage Facto~ ry. GEORGE HODGES. South Norwalk, April lst, 1859. ly12 Graceries Cheaper than ever I' 0 R C A S H 1 THE subscriber would inform the public generally, thathe still continues to sell the best of Groceries, Provisions, &c., 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 groceries of the best qualities as can be found _ut any store in the county. He would mvute 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 areinvited to call and examine, and judge for themselves. A. MOREHOUSE' COLI- l COAI. l H. 8: J. C. HANDLE, have been re. . ceiviug direct from the mines,and are now prepared to offer at the lowc st market rates, the following kinds of coal, from their Coal Yard, east side the Bridge, viz : Spring Jlfountain Lehigh, Sugar Loaf do. Mammoth Vein (W'hite fish) do. Scranton do. Council Ridge, (Pink. sh) Laurence (Rad do.) Trevorlon Semi Anthracite. The Lehigh, Mammoth Vein, Locust Moun- tain, Council Ridge and Treverton Cools are of thefirst 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 Coals, stand un- rivalled; burning more freely than the Le- high, making no clinker, and leaving less ashes and slate than most any kind of Coal known in the market. As to the Treverton, we can say to any persons trying it', that if it, does not an- swer the recommendation and prove entirely satisfactory, we will take it back again if de- sired, 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 pytronage is solicited. -: . S.-—Just received, a cargo of very supea riodBlacksmith’s Coal,mined by the Hamp- l shirt Mining Co. Paper Hanging, FIRE BOARD PRINTS, Window Shades and Fixtures. HE subscriber has now on hand a large and well selected assortmentof'the above named goods, which he will now offer for sale cheaper than ever before thought of in this market. rape:- 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. HE subscriber is prepared to furnish par- ties building with Warren’s superior Fe]! and Cement Roofing. This article of Roofingis in use upon the Nor- wulk Lock Company’s Building, and at Louns- bury,Bissell ,&Co’s., where it gives entire satisfaction, and is believed to he the cheap- est, as well as the best roofing in use. All orders left with John W.Hubbell,at the office of Wm. K. James, will receive prompt atten- tion. tf41. J. N. HILL Notice. General Blacksmithing and Machine Jobbing. THE 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 workmanlike manner, and at reasonable prices. Special attention will be paid to the repairing of ma- chinery , 82c. THEODORE GLOVER. Norwalk, March 14 lb, 1859. lltf INSURANCE. HE Subscriber having taken the agency of the New England Fire and Marcus In- surance 00., of Hartford, 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. 1st, 1859. 5tf Wagon and Carriage BUILDING AND REPAIRING, N New Canaan, at the old stand of the sub- scriber. 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 Plank taken in exchange for work. tf'29 E. L. ARNOLD. Mr. J. Hession, ,Professorof Music Will be prepared to re' ' new his course of' instruc- tion—to all‘those who may desire his servi- ces—gin Instrumental Music,on and after Wed- nesday, the 19th inst. Instructions given on the Piano Forte ,Organ or Melodeon. Pianos tuned and repaired. All orders left at his residence, Main Street,Norwalk, or at N. Turk’s Clothing Store, will be promptly attended to. . ' ' Norwalk Jan. 17th, 1859. nonmuor’s LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S I C E C E El- A M And Refreshment Rooms, RE new open for the Season,at the cor- ner of Merwin Street and West Avenue. N. B.-—Ice Cream furnished for Families at 50 Cts. per Quart. Norwalk, May 7, 1859. South Norwalk ROOT 6L SRO. S'I'ORE. WE would respectfully call the attention ‘ of the citizens and public generally, to our large and varied assortment of Ladies’ Gaiters, Shoes, and Slippers, Gents’ Patent Leather and Calf Boots, Gaiters and Shoes, Misses, Boys, and Children’s Gaiters and Shoes of all kinds. We are prepared to man- ufacture to measure any article in our line at short notice. Repairing in all its branch: STEVENS do TRISTRAM, Ely’s Block, South Norwalk. ly32 es. tf18 keeps constantly on hand the best kind of Fish and Vegetables the mar- kct affords, in great variety. He will alwaysl be ready to serve the public with such kind of fish ascau be had in any market. Remem her the old stand on the bridge. 2m‘2l JOSEPH MOORE. The world is puzzled much to know How RANDLE can sell Hats so low}- And some there are who think t’will tend In final bankruptcy 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 secret of our great success, And tell them more about our labors, And how we “ osonssnu.” our NEIGHBORS. At present we will merely say To young and old, to grave and gay,— If you upon us please to call, We’re sure that we can suit you all. FURNITURE! HE subscriber is now prepared to offer to the public,at his old stand, as good an assortment of Cabinet furniture as can be found in Fairfield County,and at lower prices, FOR C'JI SH, than the same quality of Goods can be obtained at any oth- er Establishmeue. The Stock consists in part of Marble Top, Extension, Dining, Card and Quartetoe Tables; Bookcases,Bureaus, Sofas, Tetc-n-Tete Lounges, Mahog- any and Cane seat Chairs ; Gilt andMuhogauy Frame Look- lng Glasses, dc, are. C OFFIN WARER 0 0.1” S! Where may be found a full assortment of Collins, which will be finished inthe best pos- sible manner, and at short hotice. . fl A Hearse will be furnished when de- sired, A. RENOUD- Westport, May 1st, 1858. Brushes. FINE assortment of Hair, Nail, Tooth, ° and Shaving Brushes, may be found at THE CORNER STORE. New Goods 1 New Goods! l N entire new lot of Beautiful Poems in Blue and Gold at CAMP’S New Work. AYARD Taylor’s Travels, GREECE & . RUSSIA,just out and for sale by . CAMP; Every description of Wagons . gnaw. mmmwwry .-A-.-.IWVW.-rd‘ «WI-WNW Unseen Tears. —— BY DR. 1. HAYNB. Unseen griefs are like a river, ' Springing from the mountain high, Gliding noiseless—flowing ever... Hidden from the gazing eye ; None may mark the tear drop starting From afflictions hitter smart— None may heed the hope departing, From the broken bleeding heart. When alone in silent sadness, Comes the heartfelt gushing tear, Quenching every ray ofgladness— Quickening every anxious fear ; Then indeed, we feel the sorrow. Bursting from a soul of woe— Shadow of the gloomy moi-row, Growing darker as we go. Heartfelt anguish is retiring From the world’s unhallowed eye ; Solitude to griei’s inspiring, Freeing every struggling sigh. Thus the spirit bears the wringing Sorrow brings in dreary tone, While our ceaseless cares are bringing Countless fears because alone. ’Tis within the soul’s recesses, Deep and hidden from the view, Where the heart-pang closely presses Smiting every vital thrrugh. When the raging flame ofsorrow Boils the cauldron of the heart, Scalding tears will reach the furrow, And the eyelids feel the smart. Could we see the inner weeping 0.’ the dark dispairing soul, Think you we’d neglect the keeping, 0r unheed our brothers call P But alas l the world is telling Startling things of human woe, While ten thousand hearts are dwelling 0n the griefs but One can know. W From the Crayon. THE GAY COQUETTE. .— BY LOUISA FIJGG. A gay coquette at her mirror stood- It was but a brooklet that flowed through a wood- “ To day,” she murmured, “ shall see me dressed In robes that suit my beauty best ; And the countless lovers who round me how Shall say : ‘ She looks her lovliest now.’ ” Then she donned an airy tire of green, Like the gossamer dress of a fairy queen ; And a few pale blossoms their fragrance rare Breathed from the waves of her golden hair, And a song from her lips trilled clear in time With the Robin’s throat and the water’s chime. In Sportive mood o’er her form she threw A velvet robe of richer hue ; Of brightest gems her coronal shone, They gleamed from her bosom and flowing zone, And kindling eye and glowing cheek, A conscious sense of her triumphs speak. “ And now for my regal pomp” cried she, “ Of all bright hues shall my venture be ; But the sombre brown shall in contrast lie With the gorgeous yellow and scarlet dye : They shall lend to my beauty a sunset glow, And a sunset splendor around me throw." The sunset faded, the maid grew pale, Her fo rm was draped in a snowy veil, Like vestal robe save the diamond gem, Flashing from girdle and diadem, And a blended worship and love was given No less to a child of earth than heaven. Then smiled fair natdre, the gay coquette, While her eye with a happy tear was wet ; “ True hearts have all the lovers of mine ; They can ne’er grow old who kneel at my shrine, For they know not in which of my glories drest ; They may love me least or may love me best.” -—«O+o>-——- Graminar in Rhyme. Old as well as young should commit these lines to memory, for by their aid it will be difiicult if not impos. sible for them to fall into errors concerning parts of speech : _ III . Three little words you often see, Are Articles, a, an and the. 3° A Noun’s the name of anything, As school or garden, hoop or string. to . Adjectives the kind of noun, As, great, mall, pretty, white or brown. ‘ . instead of nouns the pronouns stand— Hrr head, his face, your arm, any hand. ?' Verbs tell something to be done—- To read, count, sing, laugh, jump or run. 6; How things are done the Adverbs tell, Aq, slowly, quickly, ill or well. “I Conjunctions join the words together, As men and women, wind or weather. Q . The Preposition stands before A noun, as, in or through a door. 0 . The Interjection shows surprise, As, oh .' how pretty, ah ! how wise. The whole are called Nine Parts of Speech, Which reading writing, speaking teach. finalizing: fi-A correspondent of the Journal of Commerce, in writing from Japan, has given some account of a visit which the writer paid to one of the schools in that country. He says : Geography next came up, which was the most interesting to them from having in my possession a good supply of the best maps, which was spread out before them as the study was pursued. The Dutch had given them the most extrava- gant ideas of Holiond, while the United States had hardly been heard of, or if heard of, only under the name of Ameri- ca. I spread out my large map of the United States. I compared it with Eng- land, with France, with Holland, I point- ed out California, and Oregon and VVash- ington Territory, so near to Japan, and directing their eyes to New York and Boston, told them of the population, and commerce and wealth of those and other cities, and then exultingly saying, “ That is the United States 1” New and grand ideas of > our country instantly seized them and pointing to Holland, which the craf- ty Dutchmen had taught them to regard as the greatest nation in Europe, they laughed outright at its insignificsnce,and in scorn of the deception which had been practised upon them. They next com- pared Japan with the territory of the United States ; nor can I ever forget‘the feeling of mortification and deepondeocy, painted so legibly upon their faces, when they saw the disproportion. It was a noble feeling, one of patriotism and hu- man nature, and I could not but respect it and be touched by it. —-——o«.»o———— ._—An emigrant who was on his way to Pike’s Peak ,was fortunate enough to be struck by lightning, listweek, before he had gone beyond S-. Joseph, ‘Mo. ' ———A town meeting in Wa‘reham, Ma... re- cently voted,“ That all pertain in the town, owning dom,-hall be muscled.” ! ear-Wk ieayonng lady like a bill of ex: change Because she ought to be settled when she arrives at maturity. fiom Harper’s Magazine. anuuv oar, —-AND-—- WHEAT CAME or IT. in, - ; “fiantinucd from our last] V. The weeks went by very rapidly, and notwithstanding her confinement to the little sewing room—for she was rarely beyond its limits——very pleasantly too.-— She took an unwanted interest in the bright pretty fabrics that lay heaped about the room, and exhausted her taste and skill in fashioning them into most beautiful robes for Marian; for all her old affection for Marian was fast reviving in this daily intercourse, restricted as it was. She found her much the same as in her first girlhood, simple-hearted loving and generous, and all her little involunta- ry half “condhious allusions to the great “ coming event” of her young life posses- sed a wonderful interest for Rose. As for Marian, she was growing into a great liking for her “ beautiful dressmaker,” as she called her continually. Rose’s quiet sym'pathy, which she understood asplaiu- ly as if it had been expressed in many words, was as charming as it was unex- pected to the young fiancee ; and her perfect ludyhood almost made Marian forget the difference in their stations when they sat together, as after awhile they did frequently, sewing each upon the same garment, and talking familiarly up- on a far wider range of topics than she could ever venture upon with Ella Hart- ley. Not that they were such very exal- ted‘ topics, or that Ella was lacking in intelligence, either ; but Miss Hartley was interested in very few subjects that did not preponderate with the masculine gen- der. At such times as these the temptation was strong to Rose to reveal herself in her real character. The old affection had sprung up into such new warm life, quickened by Marion’s kindness and free- dom, and it seemed so natural and fitting that she who had once been Marion’s dearest friend should be with her now, helping and sympathizing in all these im- portant preparations, that she almost for- got sometimes that she was there merely as a hired assistant, and such familiar words as would inevitably reveal her secret trembled upon her lips more than once. One evening, especially, she could scarcely resist the yearning impulses of her heart. The two girls were together for a little while in the short October twilight, after it had grown too dark for Rose to sew. She had gathered up her working materials and put them in order for the next day, and was looking out now in a half sweet, half mournful reverie at the great oak tree, whose leafy bonghs silvered here and there with moonlight glimpses, were tossing before the window. So many memories of past days centred under that old tree, and as she looked out into its thick foliage, came clustering back to her, that soft tears filled her eyes and blinded them until she never saw Ma- rian’s quiet approach to her side. The first token of it was the light touch of a hand upon her shoulder, and when. she turned around hastily she met Marion’s eyes looking into hers with such a tender appealing sympathy that she longed to throw her arms around her neck and tell her everything then and there. _ “You are crying, Margaret,” Marian whispered. “ I wish you would tell me what is the matter, and let me comfort you if I can. Why do you never talk to me of yourself? You would if you liked me as well as I liked you l” . “ I like you more than that, MISS Leighton,” Rose answered, quickly and earnestly ; “m nch more than you can an. erstand.” . “ Do you really ? then why not confide in me ? I have taken a fancy—perhaps it is foolish and romantic, but we all think so—that you used to be in difi'er- ent circumstances—that you were never born to be a dreSSmaker, in spite of your beautiful fitting,” Marian added, with a little laugh to cover the cmbarassment which she felt in probing such a sub- ’ect. J A flush came to Rose’s cheek, and a thrill of pleasure to her heart, for it was pleasant to know that they talked of her with interest among themselves, and ap- preciated her superiority to her situation but she restrained herself and only an- swered quietly, “suppose you were right, Miss Leighton, what then ‘I That )8 my position now, and I must be estimated accordingly.” “ Not so,” said Marian, eagerly. “ I estimate you for what you are in yourself not for the accident of your position:— I know that you are above this dressma- kiug drudgery, and I want to release you from it if possible. If you will tell me about yourself—-if you will let me be your friend I am sure I could help you in some way"! - She spoke so warmly—she was so like the generous impulsive Marian of olden time at that minute, that Rose could hardly keep back the words of confession that were on her lips. They would sure- ly have found utterance, but that just then Ella Hartley’s silvery tones rang along the hall : “ Mariau,Marian l where in the world are you hiding yourself f” and the next moment the flounces and ringlets 1113th into the room, putting a sudden end to the conference. Rose sat down in the darkness when she was left alone, and asked herself what would be the end of all this, and what course was she going to pursue ?— Sne had been at Oak Lawn now for three weeks, and she might be engaged for as many more, but after that what was she to do if she still kept her secret from the family ? Why did she keep it now ?-- Not in any hope that they would pene- trate it themselves and so make the con- fession needless ; for notwithstanding Ma- rion’s affectionate regard, and the kind- ness which both Mrs. Leighton and Clara had shown her, there was no sign of rec- ognition or remembrance from them, and no likelihood of any unless she herself gave them the clew. Neither did she doubt but that they would welcome her willingly and kindly, for the sake of what she was now as well as what she had been in time post. Why then did she linger and delay the revelation which it was both her duty and her. desire make I o . . - .r Ram—12v"? .wL1 ' Why, indeed ? And why did Rose hide her face when she asked herself the question, as if the darkness could Show what blushes were reddening there im— Around her neck was a slender silken cord, visible only when she bent her head and fastened to this but concealed from every eycwas a littlegold locket that might have revealed the motive of her silence.— It was in vain that she called herself fool- ish and romantic, and even harder names than these; she could not put away a cor tain fancy that had sprung up in her mind, to tell no one until Arthur Leigh- ton came home, and to make him the first confidant of her secret. She knew he was expected soon——that any day might bring warning of his arrival; and per- haps when he came there would be no need to tell——perhaps his eyes would be clearer to see through the disguise which had hidden her from others l In any case he had been her first friend of them all, and her dearest always,and she would at least wait for his return before she made any change in the present state of things. So Rose argued the point, and made her conclusions, determining that She was glad of Miss Hartley’s interrup- tion which had prevented any confidence to Marian, and that she would be carc- ful in future to avoid a similar tempta- tion Marian did not come early to the sew- ing room the next day,aud Rose who had been waiting some time for her to come in and decide some question of trimming, was about to go in search of her, when the door opened and Clara‘iientered in- stead holding her child a boy of two years by the hand. “ I thought mamma was here,” she said looking around. Do you know where she is, Margaret ?” “In the garden,” Rose answered “ I saw her near the grape vine a few min- utes ago.” “ Oh l Will you take care of Charlie a little while? His nurse is busy just now, and I dofiot like to take him into the garden there is so much dew. Rose replied by laying aside her work and lifting the child into her lap. The little fellow laughed and patted her face coutentedly, and the mother with a pleas- ant smile and “ thank you” to Rose,went out and left them together. Charlie was one of those fearless sociable children who never “ make strangers” (if any one, and Rose had won his afiections some time be- fore by allowing him to upset her basket of spools and tangle them at his pleasure whenever he came into the sewing room. She had a womanly fondness for children and it was a pleasant task to take care of bright little Charlie ; so She gave her- self up to it, riding him upon her knee and telling the wonderful lyrics of Moth- er Goose, to his entire satisfaction. By- and-by, in the midst of “ Banger-buffer,” the young gentleman ordered her peremp— torily to stop : “ Charlie tired now Charlie want ’00 to sing ;” and laying his head upon her arm, he settled him- self in a position for sleeping, as Rose be- gan to sing softly to him. It was not long before his eyelids drooped heavily over the laughing blue eyes, and his soft deep breathing told that he was asleep. Rose held him close- ly and tenderly to her ; the clasp of her baby arms and the weight of his little head upon her breast gave her a new de- lightful feeling. It was a long time since she had held a sleeping child in her arms, and little Charlie’s innocent face in its deep, rosey rest, stirred her heart with a strange mingling of sad .sweet sensa- tions. His mother did not come back as soon as she had promised, and Rose fear- ed to disturb him by laying him on the sofa, so she continued to hold him and watch his slumber. It was still and pro- found at first, but by-and-by he began to toss his arms restlessly, though Without opening his eyes, and Rose noticed that a redder flush was spreading over his face and that his little hands were growing dry and hot. It made her feel anxious though she hardly knew what she appre- hended, and she wished that Mrs. Rivers would come back. But an hour went by and no one come near her, and all the while the childs feverishness seemed to in- crease. He woke up at last with a start and cry which thoroughly frightened her. His eyes stared so wildly, and his flesh was so hot that Rose knew he was in a fever, and she started up at once to carry him to his mother. To her great relief 'Clara appeared just at that mom- ment,begining an apology for having im- posed upon' her so long. But Rose cut it short exclaiming anxiously. “ Never mind that, Mrs. Rivers ; only- look at Charlie now. Iam sofafraid-bc is ill l He has. been asleep in my arms, and has waked up with a fever, » I am sure.” Clara snatched him from her with a look of alarm, and saw at a glance that her fears were well founded. The child was reallyill, and in a moment she was filled with'terror and'distress. “ He is going into convulsions—what shall I do!” she cried wildly, as the little fellow turned his burning eyes unconscious- ly toward her. - “ Oh no,” said Rose, eagerly ; “ he is only feverish,-_and not quite awake yet..— He will know you presently. Take him into your room, and 1 will go and find Mrs. Leighton, and send some one for the doc- tor directly. It may not be much after all.” But even as she tried to speak cheering words her own fears belied them. The unconscious eyes, and burning head, and drooping limbs convinced her that it was something more than an ordinary aliment ; and she hurried anxiously to find Mrs. Leighton, whose more practiced experi- ence would be better able to estimate the cause for alarm. _ It was very soon found to be serious. enough. The doctor, hastily summoned, pronounced a verdict of scarlet fever, and r Clara was overwhelmed with «les- pair. She had the greatest horror of the disease, and would not listen to a word of hope or comert, believe that her child would ever be well again. .The whole household was in distress, and by way of crowning the trouble, Bridget, the nurse, announced her intention of leaving instantly. " She was afraid of her life to take that awful fever,” she declared. It was out of the question trying to find an- other nurse under the circumstances, yet now, of course, was the, time when her services were most indispensable. Clara . doctor. quite broke down under this accumulation of misfortunes, and Mrs. Leighton herself prompt and energetic as she was in most emergencies, was worried and perplexed, not knowing what to do. Rose came to the relief simply and quietly, without a thought of herself, but only anxious to be of use. “ If you will take me, Mrs. Leighton, I will fill Brid- get’s place to the best of my ability,” she said. “ I am not afraid of the fever, and I have been used to sickness and watch- ing at night. I can help you I am sure, if you will let me stay.” And so it was arranged, in spite of Mrs. Leighton’s unwillingness to place her in such an inferior position ; for there was nothing else to be done. She was too thankful for the unexpected relief to re- fuse it, and even Marian could make no objections. So Rose was installed at once in Bridget’s office. It had all come about so naturally that it scarcely seem- ed strange to her, and her mind was so full of noxious care for the sick child that she had no time to think of hersell‘at all, or to dwell upon the sudden and startling transitions of the past few weeks. The disease, developed rapidly, in a most alarming form, and in spite of every precaution, little Helen, the older child, was soon attacked with it also. Hitherto Rose’s duty had only been to take care of this child, and keep her out of the way of the sick-room. Mrs. Leigh- ton and Clara had given themselves up to Charlie ; but now that Helen also was ill, Rose’s abilities as a nurse and watch- er were brought into requisition. For mauydays she scarcelyleft the room,except for a few minutes at a time, never seem- ing to feel fatigue or pain so long as she could do any thing for any one. Marian declared that she would kill herself, and pleaded to take her place, if only for a day or a night ; and even Miss Hartley, who had steadily refused to put herself out of danger by leaving the house, would gladly have done anything bad she but been allowed. But Rose, beyond any or all of them seemed to possess the power to soothe the moaning children. She had a thousand little arts and devices to wile away their pain, and the most watchful, unwearied patience, the most tender Skill in the exercise of them. Hour after hour she walked the room with one or the other in her arms, or rocked them upon her knees, singing low, murmuring songs which lulled them into quiet when every thing else had failed ; and no. one had such power as she to coax the bitter med- icines down, or persuade submissxon to the doctor’s prescriptions. So they all gave up to her finally, allowing her to do as She pleased—only wondering at. and blessing her in their hearts, and showing to her such grateful love and appreciation as made Rose’s heart swell and her eyes fill with happy tears many a time. Indeed she was happier now than she had been for a long time before. In spite of her constant labors and wotchings, and more than all her anxiety for the children whom she was growing to love so tenderly, she felt lighter-hearted, stronger both in body and spirit, than she had felt since her mother’s death. She was no longer alone in the world useless and hopeless, but serving those she loved" and winning in return affection and. trust to the full extent of her heart’s desire .—« She olmost forgot, sometimes, that she had any other name than “ Margaret,” or any other claim upon their regard than this that they so lovingly acknowledged, except when some mention of Arthur Leighton, or allusion to his expected rc- tnrn, brought a. thrill of remembrance to her heart. VI. She sat alone in the nursery one after- noon. The children Werc both sleeping, and their regular, even breathing, and the light moisture upon their browa con- firmed the doctor’s morning verdict, that the fever was abating, and the danger already past. Clara was up stairs sleep- ing soundly as a child, now that her great- est dread was over ; Mrs. Leighton down stairs,busied with some household matters and Marian and Ella were walking arm in arm on the piazza below. Rose could hear the low murmur of their voices as they passed and repassed beneath her window. Another sound come to her ear by-and-by, as she sat in the darkened room, listening dreamily —a sound like the roll of a carriage and the noise of Wheels grating on the gravel. She drew nearer to the window in a sort of idle cu- riosity, and looked out to see the arrival, though, she only supposed it to be the But instead of the doctor’s sub etantial person a. tall, slender figure leap- ed‘ lightly out of the carriage, and a .youthl’ulfa‘ce, browned by exposure, but ,still fresh and handsome, was uplifted for a moment, then disappeared under the arch of the portico. The blood rushed to Rose’s pale cheek and her heart beat tumultuously for a minute. She had not recognized the face she saw—that was impossible in her fleet.- ing glimpse of it—but she knew in her heart whose it was, and that Arthur Leighton had come home at last. She heard the joyful exclamatious down stairs the outcry of surprise and delight—half checked for fear of walking the sick chil- dren—and Arthur’s manly tones ringing above the. feminine voices, with a strange :mingling of emotions. Her own isolation was more painfully apparent—she had nothing to do with this family gladness,and yet she could not help the vivid pleasure which brightened lips and eyes at the thought of seeing him soon again, the keen curiosity regarding all changes that had taken place in him, the shy, yet thril- ling hope that he ”would penetrate her disguise, and know her as she knew him. It was in vain that her reason protest- ed against this last folly, and warned her of disappointment; the eager wish was beyond the power of reason to control, and never had she possessed so little self- command or dignity as in those first few moments of excitement and suspense.— Every sudden sound below made her start and tremble with eager expectation, for she knew that he would be coming up soon to see the children and Clara, and that he must meet her at the same time. Whether she most dreaded or longed for the meeting she could hardly tell, heart and mind were both in such a tumult. The sound of voices and footsteps upon the stairs recalled her at first all some de- ee of ' self-possession, an pri e coming t5; her aid, enabled her to repress the‘ outward signs of her inward agitation be- fore Mrs. Leighton and Arthur had lair- ly entered the room. She was very pale but she did not stir from her seat, and scarcely lifted her eyes ; and "Arthur, thinking only of the children, did not even see her at first. “This is Margaret, Arthur, our dear- est and best of Margot-etc,” Mrs. Leigh- ton said, as be turned away from the beds at last, and noticed with a little start of surprise, quickly followed by a courteous bow, Rose’s presence at the window. He bowed again as his mother spoke and Rose responded with a simple bend of her stately head, and a quick, uplifted glance that sought his eyes for one moment only then drOpping again to the work in her lap. 'The flashing look startled him, not that it awoke any recollection, but it revealed such beautiful eyes ; and he would have gladly lingered to see them raised again. But Mrs.Lcighton was al- ready leaving the room and he was obli- ged to follow. So they parted without a word, and the meeting that Rose had an- ticipated so long, so eagerly, was over. “He has forgotten me l” with a strange pang of disappointment she said it to her- self, and a sense of desolation unknowu before fell suddenly upon her heart. She had recognized him at once ; changed as he was, grown tall and manly, with his brown cheek, and dark heavy whiskers, still the one glance had been enough for her faithful memory; and although she knew how unreasonable the hope had been, and bitterly reproached herself for vanity and presumption, she could not deny or overcome the pain she felt in his complete unconsciousness. She sat alone with the children all that evening. Clara, quite refreshed by her nap, and brightened by Arthur’s presence was glad to leave Rose in solo charge, and spend a merry evening down stairs. Marian and Ella were at Arthur’s side, of course; and although Mrs. Leighton came up stairs once or twice to see if the children slept quietly, and to speak a kindly word to Rose in her solitude, still the hours were long and weary to her.— She tried to read, and so forget the vague sore pain at heart. But her thoughts wandered away from the page, and the words that her eyes rested upon conveyed no meaning to her mind. She found her- self listening instend to the cheerful sound below—the light bursts of laughter and cheerful confusion of voices that reached her car when a. door was opened—al- though eacb mirthful echo but added to the homesickness that already made head and heart ache with loneliness and longing. She could not resist the tears that came at last, breaking up her forced composure and making her bury her face suddenly in pillows of the couch upon which she sat, to hide thereby her quivering lips and blinded eye. It was not often that she gave way to such uncontrolled emotion, but to-night she felt both hopeless and reckless. She did not attempt to restrain herself, even when she heard some one entering the room ; and Arthur Leighton, who had been sent up on some errand by Mrs. Rivers, stood astonished and distressed at the sight of her passion- ate grief. He had thought her asleep when he first approached the couch, but he soon saw how her whole frame was shaken with sobs, although not a sound came from her lips; and perplexed and troubled at the sight, he did not know whether to leave her without Speaking or to stay and try to comfort her. The lat-- ter impulse prevailed, for Arthur’s kindly nature could never let him “ pass by on the other side” when he saw any one in trouble. So be bent over the couch, and with a simple feeling of compassion and sympathy laid his hand softly on her head. Rose was startled with the touch, and her head was lifted hastily. But Arthur spoke quickly : To be Continued. 0 Q“ It is remarked that the Republi- can conventions have, in several instances, lately, omitted all reference to the doc- trine which they formerly enforced with great positiveuess, the duty of Congress to prohibit slavery in the Territories, and that in some cases they have even cu. dorsed the doctrine of popular sovereign- ty, assuming that popular sovereignty means the remitting of slavery to the people to decide for themselves. This is held up as a grave inconsistency. Yetit is not. The Republicans hold that Con- gress has the right to prohibit slavery in the Territories, that it ought to exercise that right. But at the same time they know that the other doctrine of non-in- tervention has been carried against them. They appealed to the country on th it ground and were beaten. True, the peo- ple were cheated, and the election Was a, fraud ; but the fact stands ; it cannot be ignored. Now they, at least some of them, we do not presume to speak for the party, are willing to meet the question where it is, and where it was pa in spite of them. " Stand by your own contract, perform what of good there is in your own iniquities. You said that Congress should not interfere, when there was a solemn compact in restraint of slavery above the line of compromise. You re- pealed that contract, you allowed slavery to flow wherever it would, you did more, you attempted to force it at the point of the bayonet upon a people who rejected it and detested it, and who submitted to fire and sword in their resistance to it.— You were beaten. You could not force Slavery into Kansas, after repealing the positive law on the subject. And now you wish to take the other ground and to legislate slavery into the Territories.” We do not see any inconeistency in holding the Democrats to their own act, aftcr it had worked against them and failed to carry slavery into free territory. We resisted the not because it was a sla- very measure ; we resist the new inter- vention, because we know that it is an intervention for the same purpose that was intended in the repeal of the com- promise.—-—Prov. Journal. «.m- —An Arkansas paper says that many of the girls in that State grow six foot high.— Prentice says they must be uncommonly well cultivated. -—A pair of single stone sleeve buttons have been sold to the rich Cuban in New York, for $2000, say the papers. Oh my! ———Georgia is probably the lightest taxed State in the Union. Its state tax is only two- thirds of a mill on the dollar. A man own- igg $10,000 worth of property pays only $6 66 xes. v- :75vmm'3r5.31!fi1tnfik . -
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