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NORWALK, CONN.,
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A. H. B‘HNQ'BOE, J. '3. Bots, G. N. ELLs.
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do one sleuth. 1 75
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advertisements once per 393th. Advertisements
changed oftener charged as transient.
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Yearly advertisers restricted 9." the business contem-
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"These terms wil be iniezibly adhered to
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BUSINESS DERECIIGRY.
‘W‘WWW'VV V‘va-
ALLIS HOUSE,
formerly Nor-walk Hotel,
NOEWALK, 073.,
'- Having been leased for 7. term of years, has
been thoroughly renovated and greatly im'
proved. and is now open for the reception of
company. and will be Etcpt 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
audits environs afford more inducements to
Ibo pleasure seeker and the mm: of' business,
than any town in the State. Its splendid
Churches, Seminaries and Schools, with their
surrounding scenery—sits magnificent drives.
its superior facilities for sailing; and fishing.
andlast,but not least, its doc Oysters, are
gulhcieut, it is believe-(1,20 temp“: the most fas-
tidious Eoping for a share of't’lo public pat~
rouage, I omits. humble sorvsus.
L. l’. ALIAS, Proprietor.
South Morwalk flotel,
' JAMES LEISAS, Proprietor.
This House has recently been thoroughly
rebuilt and greatly calm-god. and is new
. ready for the reception of guests. It is pleas-
astly located, in immediate proximity tovthe
depot of the N. Y. r”:- N' 1‘... Railroad, and in
this respect for permanent or transient boar-
ders possesses advantages ever buy other Ho-
- tel is the town. A 'gocd Stable is kept in
connection with the Hotel.
my
Wooster House, Banburyflt.
A. CHICHES l‘Ei—i, Proprietor,
The Subscriber, having punks-led the above
named Hotel, is prepare-1m receive perma-
nent and transient boarders, our": to entertain
travellers and the public generally. The
' Hotel is large, commodious. snails fitted up
- with the conveniences of modem llo tels, it is
abundantly supplied. with pure Spring water,
and is pleasantly located on Illain Street,
within a very few doors of the Rtilr cad depot.-
c. s. Loonwoon,
Fashionable Draper it Tailor,
on;
Gentleman’s Furnishing Emporium,
lo. 3 Skiddy’s Block, Maia-st, Not-walk, Ct.
.DENTISTDRY.
Doctors ELI-In, 6!. Errors,
SURGICAL 4,. MECHANICAL
D‘JBN T l S T S.
Oflice overt)», Store of 6'. .3. Gremlin,
NORWALE, 002w.
Gimmes Frrcu.
I
Au Elna,
. o. .1. cannon,
- Dealer in Foreign and Domestic
DRY GJODS, CARPETINGS,
Carriage Trimmings, Cloths, Cassimeres,
Satiuetts, Tastings, and 'l‘ailor’s
Trimmings, by the Yuri, Piece
. 01' Package. Showings,
Shirtings, Jeans, fie.
At the lowest possible prices.
NORWALK. ”DISH.
s. 1:. numerous.) a ct,
Wholesale and final! B‘s-tier in
Groceries. Flam, ”Peed, &c.,
14 and 16 flair-st” Norm-2k, Conn.
1‘. E. N A. 55‘. H,
Wholesale and Ectcil Dealer in
s "1! V0 El S ,
. And Hamifecmrez oi
Tin, heel Irons}; flapper Ware
Has constantly on head a large assort-
ment of general House Keeping
Furniture, at. South Ecrwalk,
(33.3:
c. an. 2a. nocimooa a. co.,
Norwalk, Germ. lf'isznzsnrers of
I
Tm, Sheet Iron, 8r. Copper Ware
' And Der-792's is
Stoves, Ranges, .ii't‘uces, C‘ullery, Brit-
annia, Porcelain, Wooden Ware and
Kitchen Fu’uitvrc in general,
I'nmps, Ghee-t Lem? and
Lead Pipe, Crockery,
"lines and. Chino
‘vfcfe.
AMOS HUJEIE‘.
. Goficz’al
, Policies and. .lfiaiert Agent,
And Prosecutor of Claims before the
several Departments, and the Court
. of Chime,
WASBIVS”)? Ii.- 0.
STNA ,lflSfiRAlWB (gommmy,
' , 01’ Hartford,
Incorporated in law, Charts-tr Perpetual,
Cash Capital ’ $1,000,000
Insure against loss 8331i damage by Fire,
on Terms adapted to the hazard-,aud
consistent with the laws of
compensation.
cs0. R. comes, Sole Agent
1!" For Norwalk and vicinity.
. hife- Insurance.
.a. n. nxrflcl'ronr,
(At the Gazbtte Guise.)
Agent for the
IMERICAN TEMPERANCE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BE STEWART CookStove, for sale by S. E. OLMSTEAD dz 0 '
of Hartford. .Conn. . c, .c E. x. Locxwooo a co. Sept. 20th. 3::13‘?§”,’,,2'é§.§f§§3.fli mm"
_, Norwulk,Sept.l3th,1858.
.1. 5. Moon}, on. 3.,
HOMCEOI’ATH,
Graduathale Mcd.lnstitutc,Class185l a ’52
Officein Isancs’ Block,Norwalk, adjoining
Daubnry Railroad depot.
JAMES G. BARROU‘R,
SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL
Office at Residence, East Avenue, Nor-
wulk, Conn.
Architecture.
SIDNEY 1V1. STONE,
ARCHITECT,
Will furnish Plans. Specifications, detail
Drawings,and superintend the erection of
public and private buildings. Office in Mar
ble Block. Chapel-sh, New lIaven.Ct. tf52
.wm. mamas. smrrn,
ENGINEER. and SURVEYOR,
Office at Chiclicstcr’s Store,
Norwalk, Conn.
In. WARNER,
Attorney & Counsellor at Law,
Oflice in Mallory’s Building, East side
theBridge, _
NORWALK, CONN.
J'. I'. P0013,
lttorney and Counselor at Law
)FFICE o VER MALL on Y’S s TORE
Nor-walk. Conn.
n-n. Boom,
Attorney & Counsellor at Law,
61 “’ALL STREET,
NEW YORK.
WMI c0 STREET & 00s,
ImporterSLWholcsale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE, IRON,
Steel, Cutlery, Guns, Agricul-
tural Implements, Oils,
Paints, Window Glass,
&c., &c., 1%.
Norwalk, Conn.
A. H. WILCOXSON
_-—_.——
Wu. C. Srnnur,
Norwalk Post Office.
MAILS CLOSE.
West 7.30 A.M.,-—-2.30 P. M.
East 8.20 'A. M.——5.00 P. M .
Danbury and Norwulk Railroad, 8.50 A. M.
Westou,lledding.and Redding Ridge 12 M,
MAILSDL'E.
West9.10A.M.——5.55 P.M.
East 8 20 A. M.—3.20 P. M.'
Danbury and Norwalk Railroad 7.55 A. M.
POST OFFICE nouns
From 7.00 A.M.to 8.00 P.M.
» ll . W. SMITH. P. M. .
Office .open from 7 A. M. ’till 8 P. M:
cinemas 1111.22,
Merchant Tailor and Draper,
No. 3 Pine xix Block, Norwalk, Conn.,
HE 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 be is pre-
pared to make up in the best and most fash-
ionable Styles. A complete assortment of
Mens’ and 'Boys’ CLOTHING READY
MJIDE.
Grateful for long and continued favors,I
shall-endeavor with renewed exertions, to
merit their continuance.
E. QUIN'I'ARD Gt SONS,
.Oa‘binet Maker I,-
At their old established Ware Rooms
East side the Bridge, opposite
la P/Lazqix Bloc/c,
AVE now on hand the largest and best
assortmcutof Cabinet F u r nit u re,
Chairs. Looking Glasses, Mattresses . &c.,
everofi‘ered for sale in this place, which we
havejust purchased for Cos/uni; extremely
low prices,and intend to sell accordingly.
We also keep constantly on hand , Ready
.Made Coflins of all sizes and descriptions,
from the mostcostly Rosewood to the plain-
est overused.
From our long expericneei n th eUnderta-
king business,we are confident wecan give
perfectsatisfactiou to all who may needour
services.
37
Groceries Cheaper than ever
r 0 R G A S H !
HE subscriber would inform the public
generally, lhcthe still continues to Sell
the best of Groceries, Provisions, &c., at his
old stand, No..4 Skiddy’s Block. as cheap as
the cheapest. lie offers great inducements
to cash buyers, as he has as largenn assort-
ment of groceries 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 - ‘
Gofi'ees,'reas and Sugars,
Which are of the vei’y best quality, and will
be sold cheap. The public are invited to call
and examine, and judge for themselves.
A. MOREHOUSE'
Whitney’s
PhotOgraphic ‘and Fine Art
GALLERY,‘_
Nonwlmr, C'r.,
ATE E. B. TIIOMPSON’S. E. T. WHIT-.
NEY would inform the citizens of Nor-
walk that. he has established himself in busi-
ness at the old stand over the Post Oflicc.nnd
will furnish them with Photographs, Ambro-
ty‘pes, and all kinds of pic-lures taken by the
Sun,_from' Min’i-iturcs tolifc size, colored or
plain, in the highest style of the art. '
E, T. WHITNEY.
D. B. Wooncunv, OPERATOR. - tf29
GOAL ! GOAL !
H. 81 'J. C. RANDLB, have been re-
. ceiving direct from the mines,and are
now prepared to offer at the lowest market
rates, the following kinds of coal, from their
Coal Yard, east side the Bridge, viz:
Spring Mountain Lchigb,
Sugar Loaf do.
.Mammoth. Vein (White 11871) , ,
Locust Mountain do._
' Scranlon (/0.
Council Ridge, (Pin/r .ds/i)
Laurence (Red do.)
Trevorton Semiflnlhracite.
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. '
New Work. ‘
B
AYARD Taylor’s Travels, GREECE &.
RUSSIAjnst out and for sale by
' A.H.CAMP. _
iflmuicxu cumin—book Stove, for
sal ~ by C. .8: E. K. LOCKWOOD do 00.
DENTIST,’
. Paper Hanging,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS,
Window Shades and Fixtures.
HE subscriber has now on hand a large
and well selected nssortmentolthe above
named goods, which he will now offer for
sale cheaperthau ever before thought of in
this market. ‘
raper Hanging, _ ' _ _
House and Sign Painting,
Executed in all their branches. Bidwell’s
Parent Wagon Grease for sale at my store,
next door north of" Wood’s Building.Main-
st.,Norwalk. GEORGE MARVIN. .
- ' ROOFING.
111E subscriber is prepared to furnish par-
ties building with Warren’s superior
Felt and Cement 1? oofi'ug.
This article of Roofingis in uscupon the Nor-
walk Lock Company’s Building,and at Louns-
bury. Bisscll ,&Co’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.Hubbell,at the office
of Wm. K. James, will receive prompt atten-
tion. “41. ' J. N. HILL.-
Notice.---'.I‘.‘o the Ladies.
183 F. PILGRIM would inform her old
-. friends and patrons that she hnsjust re-
turned from New York with the Lunar
STYLES or run SEASON, to which she would
invite special attention. She has now a son-
plete assortment of ready made Hats, for fall
and winter, and a stock of Millinery Goods
which cannot fail to suit the most fastidious.
Young Ladies of the first talent arc employ-
ed. From her well known exporience,and by
strict attention to the wants of her customers.
she hopes to continue to receive the liberal
patronage of the Ladies of this vicinity,—
Rooms over the Store of'E. P. Weed. tf47.
ALBIN A. PABER’S
EUREKA OYSTER SALOON
J’Vood's Building, Main St, .Norwalk.
HE subscriber having bought the Saloon
formerly conducted by G. 0. Gibson. has
had the rooms newly renovated and arranged,
and will be ready at all hours, to serve up in
the best style, Uvsrsus, STEAKS. Cuors, &c.,
8:0. The public are respectfully invited to
call. “47
N. B.—Privafc Supper Rooms for Ladies.
INSURANCE.
THE Subscriber having taken the agency of
the New Englandlv‘ire and .Marme In.
surance 00., of Hartford, is prepared to in.
sure all kindsof property against loss or dam-
age by iirc.on as accommodating terms as
any other Company. ' -
The New England Fire and Marine Insu-
rance Com any has been recently established,
with a pm in capital of $200,000, and has a
surplus of $6,295.00.
JOSEPH W. IIUBBELL,
Agent for Norwalk and vicinity;
Norwnlk, Feb. lsi, 1859.
I
Wagon MSW
BUILDING AND REPAIRING,
IN New Canaan, at the old stand of' the sub-
scriber. Every 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
Pluuklakcn in exchange for work.
if29 E. L. ARNOLD.
Aim ._ MLJ. Hessian,
:5ibl§~,- Professoroflllusic
. r . —— ,
{Lg-132% Will be prepared to re‘
now his course of instruc'
tion—to all those who may desire his servi-
ces--in 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.
South Norwalk
3001' ‘61. SHOE STORE.
E would respectfully call the attention
of the citizens and public generally,
ly32
Gaiters, Shoes,and Slippers, Gents’ Patent
Leather and Calf Boots, ‘Gailers 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-
es. STEVENS a. TRISTRAM,
“18 Ely’s Block, South Norwalk.
House Painting, .
GRAINING AND GLA ZING.
HE Subscriber ‘ would respectfully an.
nounce to his former cusxomers (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 dz Smith’s Carriage Facto-
, GEORGE HODGES.
South Norwaik, April 181:, 1859. ly12
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<4
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 same! of our great success,
And tell Lhem more about our labors.
And how we “ usnsusnm.” our NEIGHBORS.
At present we will merely say
To young and old, to grave and gay,—
Ifyou upon us'plense to call,
We’re sure that we can suit you all.
runwrwonn!
THE 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 Fairficld Connty,and at
lower prices, FOR CASH, than the some
quality of Goods can be obtained at any oth-
er Establishmcne.
The Stock consists in part of
Marble Top, ExtensiOn, Dining, Card and
Quartetoe Tables; Bookcases,Bnreaus,
Sofas, Tef-e-u-Tcte Lounges,&ihog-
any and Cane scat Chairs ,, ilt
and Mahogany Frame Look-
ing Glasses, &c., &c.
v
n
C OFFIJV‘ WJ‘IRER O 0.M S,
Where may be found a full assortment of
Collins, which will be finished inthe best pos-
sible manner, and at short notice. '
N A Hearse will be furnished when de-
sired. A. RENOUD.
Westport. May 1st, 1858.
I'lour ! , I'lour ! ! Flour ! l i
F ll. NASH, as agent, is now prepared to
o ship flour directly from the West, in
quantities,from one load upwards. Parties
so ordering can has e the flour consigned di-
rectly to them,freight paid to New York, at
10 days notice. Samples of the flour con-
,stnntly on hand at the store I)! fine subscriber,
Terms Cash. . . ..
Soulh Norwalk, Co
!
I'll].
CIDER Cnsks cheap—at
150
0.
to our large and varied as-ortmcnt oandies’ '
flung.
amour. '
BY JACQUES MAURICI-
up very fond of the little creatures.’ ”
ring.
Stay, little child, not fear to play,
About thislilllock varm ;
And keep away all harm.
llure lies a good man fast asleep
Beneath this silky grn ss ;—
The pretty flowers that from it poop
Scent all the winds that pass.
“For us he toiled, we know ;”
So now he is all gently laid
Where these sweet violets blow.
He told them pretty tales ;
His heart was light as any bird’s
That in the sunshine sails.
(But not to such as you)
And kind and courteous too.
With cheerful voice and smile ;
Then pain and sorrow went away,
And all was joy the while.
And he was known in many lands"
And loved where he was known ;
And gladdencd every zone.
His words will never be forgot ;
His memory will remain ;—- .
For on his fame there is no spot,
And in his life no stain.
And cared for him slway.;—
Now as will never from him part—
Gp, little child and play.
LINES
member the principal characters.
And you are happy—so am I,
'Cause Jimmy Marvyne didn’t die.
Old Candace said in under tones,
She surely/felt It in her bones,
That he would come some day to life,
And want sweet Mary for his wife ;
But what they’d do she didn’t know,
’Cnuse Doctorfiopkins loved her so,
Miss Prissy clever-hearted, true,
Who made old things as good as new,
She moved with stealth along the floor,
Approaching at the study door,
Her very cap firings seemed to shake,
For what she was to undertake,
How kind she was to tell the Pastor,
He wont be Mary’s “ Lord and Master.”
What did the Doctor think had come!
Perhaps the great “ Millenium,”
Which ho was quoting day by day.
We’ll leave him now and let him pray,
For he’s a prey to saddest feeling ;
So, Prissy, we will leave him kne cling, -
And turn to the Deacon and his lady,
Their time of life is getting shady—
Do comfort them all you can,
They’re going to lose “ Ceriutby Ann”
Who tries to forget great Aaron Burr,
Who deep in nature and in art,
Tries to entrup her guilslcss heart,
Although his heart is much like steel,
Virginia sure will make him feel
And live on something ’cept his smiles.
Good Mrs. Scud-ler—wliat of her?
She’s disappomted. l infer,
For all the quilting that was done.
And rolls ofliuen that were spun, '
To grace the household of another,
She‘s got to beJmi lilarvyn’s mother,
And for Miss Prissy, there’s no rest,
She’s go: to do her very best.
The wedding dress it must be made,
Is not complete without her and,
That China silk must soon adorn
As sweet a child as e'er was born.
30 says Miss Pricey—and with speed,
Her fingers fly Ill time of need.
And now the great momentous day
Has come at last, so let us pray,
Says Dr. Hopkins, as he stands
Prepared to join their hearts and hands
The bride, how lovely—her white neck
A string of pearls and cross bedeck,
Lilies of the valley in her hair
Were planted With especial care,
And in a bower of evergreen
By all.spectators. Candace too,
Upon lier bend a turban bore,
_ A present brought from “ Mogadoro.”
And Cato all in black was dressed,
Into the room with others pressed,
.Tlmt one and all might well partake.
Miss Prlssy said she felt and knew
The adage old somehow was true
0f whom you dreamt o’er wedding cake,
That man you’d just as surely takp.
She would’nt miss it, 'no, not she,
So, Candace, linnd a slice to me—
Then kisses came, a long good bye,
For nine o’clock was drawing nigh.
The carriage bore the train away-—
Thus ended Mary’s wedding day.
The good old Doctor found a wife,
With whom he lived a happy life,
Only his diary doth once relate
A “ trial once, so very great.”
Her husband very soon did claim ;
They left for France, and by her letter,
She never loved her husband 'buttel’,
And .larou Burr unloved and unnougbt,
The world for his sins would not atone,
Nor even mark him with a stone,
But she who was home to France away,
Sent to his grave a slab of gray,
Showing what woman's love will do,
True to the last, all! very true.
The good old Doctor, kind queer man,
He visits Mary when he can,
And often asks in self-defence,
If James can show his “evidence,”
His favorite topic—I am sure
Mary is evidence—and pure—
But I must stop, the book is'dons,
I know its planned most everyone,
So very ‘ ‘ Stowe” deal and true,
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Good angels guard the place, they say,
“ Yes, let him rest,” men softly said,
He gave them pleasant, kindly words ;
And he was wise, and sometimes In",
He taught them to be good and brave,
“ Be happy, friends,” so he,would sly,
For goodly gifts went from his hands,
God loved this good man for his heart,
From the Imam
’ Suggested on reading “ The Minister’s W‘ing’l to a
little girl who wanted the incidents put in "no to l.-
Well i Mary dear, the book is through, _
7
And there's sweet Madam, what of her I
That she can withstand his wicked wiles
s
The bride and bridegroom could be seen
Was dressed in her yellowshawl so new,
And ’ronnd was passed the wedding oaks,
Sweet Madam “ Frog,” Miss Prissy’s name,
With wretchedness his last days fraught,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10'. 1860.
VOLUME
XLIII.---NUMB
ER?
A—J‘
. “‘Children,’snid theald man ‘ars great pets; I
Letter in the Independent concerning Yoshi's“.- Ir-
low. Just at this i
the frame was poise i
W
gross .
RA most frightful occurrence tookplscs
in the town of Bloomer, Montcalm county.”
Tbnrsdsy,the 15th inst. At the mills -
large burn, a couple of boys were p]
with a large broad-axe, when oneofjbsl
suggested to his playmate to lay his head on
a block and let him out it'od'; which was
done, and the sharp. heavy axe instant] sov-
.'srsd the head from the body of the ‘li
I’DQ, a large “bout” of
n mid-air; but-tho Ion
engaged in raising it were so shboked‘st lb
sight that they let go‘ their hold,whsn t 0
huge timbers. with a tremeaduong. crash, fell
to the ground killing three men instantly.
Grand Rapids (Mich) Enquire, ”((-10-
It Over 1.000 copies of Holpsr’s k
have been sold in Washington slice it ,
the standing toast of -the Democrats in Goa-
Thcre are numerous sales of it for the
South, and it will find its way all over the
a
1‘
flgistrllsug..
Tsunami“
miliar with strange mutations of fortune.
greet his daily observation. After a
while the old site puts «in a. new face,
hangs cut a new sign. The former occu-
‘ punt and his business disappear. No
one knows whither—few cure, least of all
the idle loiterer seeking amnsementin the
changing diversity of the streets. Some-
times an old face reappears after a lapse
of years; of such an event we have a
strange story to tell.
Many years ago we Were acquainted
with a young man who opened a jewel-
ler’s shop in Bond street, London. His
name, for obvious reasons, we conceal,
but he shall be known to our readers as
Charles Stanwood. In personal accom-
plishments ‘and family connections, he
was superior to the generality of the class
who follow mechanical professions. Re-
verse of fortune caused young Stanwood
to be apprenticed to a. jeweller ; he be-
came in the course of time an experienc-
ed judge and skillful setter of precious
stones, and . with promises of support
from a large circle of acquaintances
Opened, perhaps prematurely, for his cap-
ital was one of very trifling amount, a
shop in the leading thoroughfare of the
cit '.
l3'usiness throve. The shop became a
favorite resort for ladies, who, possibly
might have been influenced by the hand-
some and captivating manners of the
young jeweller. Although Stanwood’s
capital was small, stock therefore neces-
sarily scanty, yet through connection
with his deceased father’s mercantile
friends, he was occasionally entrusted
with diamonds and other precious articles
to sell on commission, and so was enabl-
ed to compete in point of attractive dis-
play with his most wealthy rivals in
trade.
It is not every time a lady enters a
chap that she makes or intends making a
purchase; often she resorts to the rich
bazaars and marts of fashion, for the
sake of spending—not money—but time
Our own lounging experience afforded 0c-
cular demonstration of the practice ; but
in the case of young Stanwood, We
thought it carried to an inconvenient ex-
cess; oft rallied him on entertaining so
urbanely his unprofitable visitors and
hinted the mutual attractiveness of flirt-
p‘ation. By his replies, we found our ac-
quaintance had not lost sight of business,
even in his polite and gallant devotions ;
the well appointed cquipages which stood
at the door—though time was lost with
their fair owners—proved a ready and
efficacious mode of advertising, fully com-
pensating for absence of purchasers.—
We placed more faith in his declaration
as we knew he was attached to a' young
lady by whom the affection was returned,
though it would have put her inexperi-
enced feelings to a severe trial if she had
seen what we were daily witnesses of.
the Specious, courtly, insinuating atten-
tention of the handsome jeweller to the
youth and beauty who crowded his estab-
lishment. -
One day there alighted from a dash-
ing equipage, two ladies whom Stanwood
recognized ; one a peeress, her compan-
ion the wife 0: a rich commoner.
After a lengthy inspection of many ar-
ticles, which to oft caused him to leave
the fair customers, in quest of jewelry,
whilst he was engaged in a. different part
of the shop. they prepared to leave, and
were ushered to the carriage by the ob-
sequious jewellcr. There was nothing
extraordinary or unusual in such a pro-
ceeding ; but in placing in proper safety
one of the trays, he_missed a necklace of
diamonds of exceedingly great value
which his visitors. had not apparently
particularly scrutinized. The necklace
belonged to a merchant to whom it had
been consigned from Russia, and who be-
in‘g a personal friend and having a high
‘opinion of Stanwood’s integrity, deemed
his attractive and fashionable shop the
best mart for sale of such an article. It
was therefore placed in his charge for a
purchaser.-
Breathless with emotion at the sudden
loss, the jeweller stood leaning against
the counter epdeavoring to recall minute-
ly every circumstance of the visit. There
was, there could be no mistake! He
had seen the necklace when displaying
the tray ; he missed it on returning from
the carriage. Although he happened to
be alone without an assistant it were im-
possible any depredutor could have seized
the opportunity of his book being turned
a moment, as he had taken the precan—
tion ere handing the ladies into the car-
riage, of locking the trays, temporarily
under one of the gloss cases and retain-
ing the key. The glass was unbroken,
the bolt duly shut when he returned.
What should he do ? Put up with
the loss was out (if the question. The
necklace was worth more than he poses-
ed—the profits of the business (beyond
personal and necessary expenditure) he
had disbursed in attractive but unsub-
stantial display. relying on the future for
ampleretnrn. The high rank of the par-
ties plnced them above suspicion. Their
noted wealth removed ordinary motives
of suspicion. His daring insolence and
presunptiou asit would be termed should
he Venture an accusation, must entail in
all but his own eyes, well merited retalia-
tion and certain min to his business If
his first step were to seek the ladies, they
would, be judged, deny the appropriation
(perhaps indeed only one was guilty)
and time would be afl'orded for efi‘ectu-
ally concealing or destroying the proper-
ty. He deemed it more advisable to
seek an interview with the peer, lay open
the state of affairs, by promising secrecy
the matter might doubtless be arranged
without loss. . '
‘ It was a task requiring more than or-
dinary courage even to state his case,but
character, property, credit all that was
valuable mm: at stake. Nerving reso-
lutiop to a pitch of daring, he knock-
ed at the door of his lordship’s gloomy
but capacious mansion. On being ush-
ered into the library, the peer who per-
ceived his cmbarrnsment, by kindness of
tone and nrbaaity peculiar to his high
A city lcungcr, whether the inhabit-
ant of New York or London becomes fa-
New faces, new enterprises, new stores
a
first suggested. But the belief was illu-
sory.
meanor. Soon as Stanwood concluded
the peer rang the bell and on a servant’s
entrance, inquired if her ladyship had
come home. He was answered in the
affirmative. Bidding the man wait, his
lordship wrote a hasty note .to the magis-
trate of}; neighboring police‘oflice, which
he was ordered to deliver immediately
without further communication with any
partr- ' .
“ I would have you, sir. take notice,”
said the nobleman, leaving the door of
the library open, as the man lingered a
moment in the hall, ” that my messenger
has had a speech with no one in the
house, it may be important to the justice
of your case.”
The valet shortly returned, accompa-
nied by a police officer. Soon as the lat-
ter appeared the owner of the mansion
commanded the outer doors t0 be locked
and the keys to begiven to the function-
ary. .
“ Now restate your charge in the pres-
ence of the officer,” said the peer adress-
ing Stanwood. The jewellcr whose
thoughts began to take an unpleasant
turn at the probable consequences of a
charge he might fail to substantiate, re-
peated the history of the transaction.—
When he had concluded, the nobleman,
addressing the officer, recapitulated the
lending points and requested him imme~
diatcly to commence a thorough search
through the house, in presence of Mr.
Stanwood and himself as rigid—or he
himself uld not be satisfied and cer-
tainly tl ccuser would not be more
contented—as though he were in the dom-
icile of a. reputed thief. He begged also
the officer and the accuser, both to bear
witness that up to the present moment.
her ladyship was ignorant of the charge.
We need not repeat the details of this
domiciliary inquiry, suffice to say that
the jeweller himself both openly and to
his own conscience, Was forced to confess
that all had been done which the strong-
est suspicion warranted. The necklace
was not found.
“\Ve will now if you please,” said the
peer custing a keen glance'nt the discon-
certed iewcller, “ pay a visit‘to my friend.
His wife is as deeply implicated as her
ladyship, though I have no.1trol over
his proceedings.”
The commoner who lived in an adjoin:
ing street happened to be at home when
the ill-matched visitors arrived. In his
presence StnnWOOd repeated once more
the perplexing story. The gentleman be-
trayed considerable anger and excitement
uring the recital and was with difficulty
persuaded by his friend to await the con-
clusion. '
“You hear what Mr. Stanwood af-
firms,” said the nobleman addressing his
friend; “ let me tell you what I have
done.
When he had informed him of the na-
ture and extent of the search which his
house had undergone, he added :
“I do not presume to dictate what
should be your conduct.” 9'“
“ My house shall undergo the some
scrutiny,” cried the commoner.
Search was commenced, was carried
on as unsatifactorily—to Stanwood—us
in the previous instance.
"Can you aid Mr. Stanwood further
in the recovery of his property—so far as
we or our families are concerned ?” de-
manded the nobleman.
The officer replied that he hnd'never
during his experience made a more rigor-
ous search, and as it had been done
promptly and unexpectedly, he could as-
sure Mr. Stanwood that, so far as the
two gentlemen and their families were
concerned, there was nothing further
could be done—and were they even of a
disreputable character, nothing more
could he attempt or advise. .
" Have you, sir now done with us '3”
cried the peer, addressing the jeweller,
steruly yet quietly. _
Charles distracted with his loss stunned
by the unavailing result of his search,
which seemed to foreclose hope of recov-
ering the necklace, and foreshadowed ap-
proaching ruin, replied that he had no
other remark to offer, 01' Course to pursue
than to repeat what he emerged in. the.
morning—begging pardon of his lordship
nut revelation, which his own conscience
and justice to his creditors demanded
should not be stifled.
further proceedings are of no moment to
us. Whether we'huve "done with you is
a material question, which I shall lake
the advice of friends on ere I decide. V If
you ever did, or do now, entertain an
opinion, that through fear of this dis-
graceful charge being made public, we—
or I will speak. only for myself—l should
be induced to purchase your silence, bau-
ish the thought.~ Take the full measure
of action which the law allow to suspi-
cion. and let this officer he witness that. l
afi'ord every fucilii y.”
The commoner said his lordship‘s inten-
tions coincided with his own.
There was something so oppressive to
a clear conscience in ihe quiet, dignified
hautcur of the two friends that the Spirit
of the young man Wns roused, and though
he beheld ruin in every shape, and on
every side staring him in the face, he
pluckednp courage to say that in the
present state of afl'airs,ndvice might prove
of benefit to all parties—with that view.
he would himself seek it ; and meanwhile
he was as firm in his charge as they were
in submitting themselves to the proof—-
And here ended the colloquy.
' In returning home, chafed and distress-
ed, Charles could not dismiss from his
mind that he ought immediately to ac-
quaint thc owner of the necklace of' the
loss, yet he could not summon courugc—'
he clung to the hope that something might
yet turn up to lead him out of the per-
plexinglubyrinth. He went straight to
his lawyer. The solicitor shook his head
—-it was aibnd case ! The parties were
of such high rank, undoubted wealth, so
liberal in the household expenditures
After stammering awhile the jeweller
delivered himself of the strange nnpleas~
ant tale, which the nobleman heard with
so much composure that the other begun
to believe his lordship was aware of
his wife’s propensities, and that the
untoward afi'nir would—for himself»-
have a happier termination than his fears
A strong burning indignation was
suppressed under outward calmness of de-
and fr‘mnd for the nature of the unplens~ .
'- rooms ?”
“ Well, sir 1” continued the peer, “your ,
temptation.
As his suspicions were so strong, he
should have followed the carriage, or
have seen the ladies in the first instance
Without, of course, giving any opinion
on the guilt or innocence of the accused,
his client would have had more power
overfcmale fears and doubtless have
reaped more advantage, than by running
tilt against the virtuous indignation of
their husbands.
“A man whom ruin frowns on maybz
excused some confusion in his actions,”
said Stanwood, rather sharply ; “ I con
suit you for the benefit of your skill in
myfuture course, not on what I have
done. A prophet of the past is not enti-
tled to much honor !”
"The lawyer, with a smile at the excus-
able anger of his client, declared he
should not suffer for want of advice—but
be viewed the case as nigh hopeless. As‘
his own testimony was en'irely unsupport-
ed by other evidence, it were useless to
commence proceedings against the noble-
man or his f‘ri‘l ; they had already done
voluntarily as much or more than the law
could have enforced.
As for making it a jury case, it was
impracticable for want of witnesses,
and even if this difficulty was removed,
sympathy would be strongly in favor o
the defendants, from the manner in which
they met the charge. The property must
be somewhere. And all that he could do
was toumke the police acquainted, not
only with the robbery, (of that, by the
way they already knew something) bu!
with the exact description of' the neckbme
the facial cutting, and other particulars.
An accurate description should also be
distributed among the trade, to which
might be added tiie'offer of a competent
reward for the recovery of the property
or an apprehension 'of any party upon
whom it might be found.
With respect to the owner’s claim, that
was a matter of debtor and creditor,
which would be arranged better by up
pool to the party’s feelings, than by a!
solicitors’s interference. As Stanwood
was, by bond, answerable for a return of
the jewels, or their value, he could um‘
escape the penalty. ‘As to the threat-
ened legal proceedings of the peer,nurl lllr
untitled friend'he had not much to fear ;
though indirectly, in respect to his busi-
ness connection, their hostility might
prove extremely hurtful. -
The solicitor’s advice, as far as practic-
able, was adopted, and Stanwood passed
a miserable, restless night. Next morn-
ing, on looking over the public journals,
he found a tolerably distinct representa-
tion of the affair, though filled with blanks
asterisks and iuuendoes, in lieu of streets
and names IIe-who prided himSelf on
the array of hand~ome equipages blocking
the wayside in front of the door, was
doomed to loiter through the mom with-
out a customer. The afternoon prints
repeated the morning version with 'addi-
lions descriptive of the muguunimous
forbearance of the high spirited noble~
mun, rho, with tributes of consolation to
the injured dames, concluding with advice
to ladies in selecting their tradesmen.
Dinner and afternoon paper discuss ed
lieved from the solitary monotony of the
morning by a visitor.
ports which the papers circulated, come,
with anxious face, to ascertain whether
the story referred to Charles Stanwood.
It was but too true, as the'jewcller, with
rneful visage, admitted. _
” This happened yesterday morning,”
exclaimed the merchant, in extreme ah.
ger : ” and every one is to be informed
of this loss—if you call it such—but in)"
self! What construction umI to put on
such behavior as this?”
Stanwood replied, thought not with
clearness, that no unfavorable coastruc-
tion could be justly applied—a man’s
honesty was not less if his courage was
not always equal to the emergency. The
merchant, whout commenting on this re—
ply, iuquired‘if. incliutl not been at certain
rooms, (which he named) on lost Mou-
day night, after play-house hours.
Charles admitted he was present.
“Did you know,” inquired the cred-
tor. “the name and character of the tall
man, with dark whiskers. and black cone
with jawelled top, whom you appeared to
beso very familiar with on that night?”
The startled jewellcr replied in the
negative—lic was a. total stranger—had
never seen
name. . _
,” Then I do,” exclaimed the merchant;
“he is a noted gambler. Is it too much to
ask whether you often frequent those
Poor Charles began to believe that all
pdwers human and transcendental, were
i signed against him. With quiet and cor-
rect habits, such as would have command-
ed respect from the most rigid moraiist,
he hcd'been iudored on that ongoing—-
having heard frequently of the rooms—4o
Venture on a glance of curiosity, after
leawng the flieatre,’ in order that he
might not seem quite so ignorant of life
among his acquaintances. When there,
piobably a. new face attracted the gum-
blcr’s attention, whom he certainly knew
not.,nor had met there or elsew here before,
as he now solemnly assured th emerchant.
The proprietor of the necklace replied
coldly, he was glad to heaixit ;. a party,
known to both, a young me n in town,
with more money than prm ilence, had
seen him there on the occasion , and know-
ing Stanwood’s responsible connection
with the merchant, had wit enough to
put his friend on his guard.
From the examination of tb e jeweller’s
books and stock, it appeared 1 abut he was
far from being able—if every thing were
to all ordinary judgement, to have no
There was perhaps, a mfs~
take—at least the world would say so.—
have seen the ladies in the carriage, or
vows of cruel fortune.
of the necklace, who, having heard re- the truth to appear.
him before— knew not his .
and had higher notions of. his daughtc:
future position than as the Wt died pal-tn :
of a. shopkeeper. He was, therefore, c:-.
tremely averse to the match, although lic
could not object to Stanwood, either in.
respect to deficiency of personal accom.
plishmenis or morals, nor yet on the score
of means, as the business of the jowcller.
though comparatively in embryo, pron.
ised eventually to realize to its 'owner a
handsome fortune.
Clara Benson was nineteen, in tr
years more would be of age, and as l...
father feared, if be interposed decide:
obstacles to her union, would. on attaia.
ing her majority, exercise its privilege, m
guardian of her own happiness.
The jeweller, as we have intimatcii,
was of respectable family, his father hav-
ing been a merchant of r'cpute. It Wu..-
at the house of a mutual acq uaintuni-v
(no other than the proprietor or consignm—
of the lost necklace) that the lovers first
met; the father, therefore, had no plea
of reproach against, the daughter, from
the way in which they became acquainted.
So he thought fit to yield at discretion,
and the addresses of Stanwood'were per-
mitted. .
The first hint of a storm in thatquarter
occurred .iu the evening, when Charles,
summoning courage, ventured a. visit to
his expected father-in-law. He was in.
formed at the door that .Mr. and Mrs.
Benson were not at home, which, from
circumstances, he disbelieved, and con-
<trucd info a. denial. His strong hopes
had ever been built on the depth of
Clara’s affection ; on that rock he now
rested, and resolved to seek an interview
and if necessary, an explanation, at an
early hour in the morning. 'V'
By putting in practice this resolution,
hv,in fact, stole a march on Mr. Benson,
who was surprised, on returning home .
from a morning walk, to learn that Mr.
Stanwood was in the drawing-room with
dis (laughter. 'l'hither the retired mer-
chant stole, deeming it no breach of de-
comm—under the peculiar circumstances
to listen in the back drawiug-room to
what was uttered in the front. He
heard from the lover, sighs, protestations
These, were in re-
sponse to the cruel interdict which her
{other had plucrd against further intel-
course. A ueekugo .l'lr'. Benson’s injunc-
tion uonll havebecn laughed at by the
ichlfer,-—-disregarded by his daughter.—
But times we.e changed, and Stanwood,
who had now no home to offer, felt the
charge bitterly, yet he struggled against
his hard lot. ‘
“It rests with yourself, Miss Benson,”
exclaimed Charles, in agony, . “ whether
I am to be treated as a criminal. I
have had properly stolen from my pos-
session, and every one turns upon me as
though I were a thief. Let me but meet
with pity in one door bosom, and I will
bear misfortune bravely, proudly.”
The low voice of Clam was heard mur-
muring a disclaimer of accusation. .l-lcr
father, she said, had not asked her to
give up her attachment—indeed, he
would find he had no power to extort
such a surrender—but she had promised
——what she could not refuse an only sur—
viVing parent—that, us there were ru-
mors affecting Mr. Sfunwood’s character.
(which she had no faith in,) as well as a
—ulikc indigestible—Stunwood. was re- certainty of his complete ruin, she" would
postpone further intimacy for the space of 7
It was the owner one twalvemonth, to allow an interval for
r)
“ And what are these rumors affecting
my character?” demanded young Stan-
wood with earnestness.
“ Let me answer that question,” cried
Benson. throwing open the fblclingvvdoors.
Charles could not deny having] held ~
conversation with a professional gambler,
in a disreputable locality—though in vain
urging the excuse that he built-been led
there for the first time, having been often
jeered for his ignorance. even, by young
men of high standing and. character
His excuse might he certainly fair——
as Mr. lenson admitted—yet appearance
with such company stood in very disgrac-
able opposition with the mysterious (lis-
appearaucc of the diamonds! lie was
also forced to confess insolvency if the
jewels were not forthcoming, and whether
recovered or not, his business in Bond
street—us one but slightly acquainted
with the peculiarities of a I’Vest End con-
nection must. be aware of—wus~tofally
ruined. Had he even staunch friends,
he would be unable to bear up against
the influence of the deeply insulted ladies
whose wide nris tocratic Circle would make
common cause with them. . p
Against all these arguments and insxn-
nations Charles had nothing to oppose——
so far as they militated against his union
with Clara. He felt himself totally 1n
the old man’s power—be had no home to
offer the lady, were she disposed to ac-
cept his suit—he had only his own con«
scientious integrity to rely, on, antllhat
availed naught in the way of provmmg
maintennn so for a wife. The postpone-
ment of in tercourse for one year was, be
judged, a maximuver to deceive (lava—-
the real i ntcxition to break off the match
altogetln :r. Like a. general who has
made th e best light circumstancesadmit.
of and '. rho retreats slowly, and mill re-
gret, be fore a superior force—so Sinu-
wood w as fo reed to accrpt the condltlolls
and ta‘rc-a 'yeir's fnrcvvoll of Clarp.
At home, the jowcller lmd leisure to
reflect. on the occum-nccs of the last
three days. He felt thoroughly bmtcn.
He. had ofti in read how hard it has 1:0
climb—how easv to fall ; yet, in his own
history he i: ad. {xi-ceded romantic fiction.
Fronrcomp native affluence to poverty
he had slid down, as though along an m-
clincd plan a, and every one gave luur a
kick aS‘lle 1 missed. The world, In its in-
finite wisdo u), had condesoended to read
h’.m a great moral lesson—yet he knew
not how to profit by if, for he could nei-
sold—to pay in full ull demon ds, includ-
ing the limit price put upon the-necklace.
But as he offered to make imm .ediute in-
ventory of effects, and showed - every dis.
position to act honorably, the merchant
was very much softened, and w. mt awn y
with the declaration that he would alio' 4v
fair time for the recovery of the proper! .y
cre be pressed his claim ; and that ':~.n
additional reward, on his behalf, SllOl‘l‘ id
be adsortised. -
There were yet two parties whom he
was most anxious, yet most dreaded, to
encounter. These were thelady to Whom
be was attached, and her father.
station, succeeded in some measure in
putting him at ease.
that the ladies would ‘appear, according
Mr. Benson was a retired mereliant,
flier see tht: crime he had committed nor
was be prepared to do otherwise than he
had done, if the samc‘circum‘stsnces, for
which be 1nd s.ufi'cred,hvere repeated.
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@Lsxp You: commenced on Sun-
da‘ 7 last, so that it is. now acknowledged
to' be the prerogative of. the girls to do
the courting, propose a lllanccs _and get
mar vied as they havcopportnmiy. We
trns.‘. this admirable CllflflOGuWhlGll occurs.
but} one." in four years will‘ ..be-._ fully im-
provi 3d, and that all the marriagenble
daughters will carry the contest to the
very hearts of the bachelors.
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