., i..- .1’ , .. . x PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY A. H. BYINGTON & 00., UK _ 9 GAZETT a, ‘ AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, IN A] ‘VAN CE. g gamilg “geranium, granted to final glare and gamma, (actual gatrlligmu, Quantum, gunfire, gamma, flotsam, monument in man. At NUMBER 725--NEW SERIES. -— . . . _ _ .._ .. ‘ N ORWALK, CONN ., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1861. VOLUME XLIV--NUMBER 48. gm NO TE R A W I”; V r r r W ”A”. WV ——.-~~ “~~_ . _ ‘— RWTTE' 5 “run“ YMOND’ N e W Wherefore and Whv’ could have Smith get up the supper and “Isn’t it right? Can’t you pay her?” “Don’t cry. Better times are coming ning’s entertainment for those who do not OFFICE IN GAZETTE BUILDING. Collector. HARDWARE 8L PAINT STORE, “om the world isahuppy andbeautiful world!” and furnish the decorations. His bill The child gave a start of alarm, and to you now. I am sure I can influence A. H. BYINGTON & (20., A. H. anvorox, J. B. ELLs, G. N. ELLS. Subscription Rates. 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Cards, Resolutions, Funeral and all other Special No~ tices, 25 per cent. additional on the above. 3%“ These terms will be infiexibly adhered toaga » BUSINESS DIRECTORY. - Norwalk Post Office. MAILS CLOSE. West 7.30 A. M.——2.30 P. M. East 8.30 A. M.—5.00 P. M. Danbury & Norwalk Railroad 8.50 A. M Weston, Bedding and Bedding Ridge, ’1 nes- days,'Thursdays and Saturdays, at 12 M. MAILS DUE. West 9.10 A. M.—-6.00 P. M. East 8.20 A. M.——3.30 P. M. Danbury & Norwalk Railroad 8.00 A. M. 0 POST OFFICE HOURS. From 7.00 A. M. to 8.00 P. M. CHARLES OLMSTEAD, P. M. GREGORY’S POINT . 'I—I O T E L , . Norwalk, Conn. D. H. N UTTER, ......... Pnornra'ron. THE: ALLIS HOUSE, (formerly Union House,) Opposite N. Y. 613 N. H. Depot, in Union-st, New Haven, Conn. L. P. ALLIS, Pxornra'ron. N. A. MOSMAN, M. 3., Homeopathic Physician (it Surgeon. Office over 0. T. Cornwall’s Store, first buil- ding east of Norwalk Hotel, NORWALK, ICONN. References : Prof. J. Beakley, Dean of the Faculty, _ Prof. S. R. Kirby, Homoepathic Medical Col- lege, New York city, or G. W. Swazey, M. D., Springfield, Mass. 21 CYRUS NORTHROP. Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Office opposite Congregational Church, SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. JAMES G. HARBOUR, SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL D E N T I S '1', Office at Residence, East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. Architecture. SIDNEY M. STONE, ARCHITECT, 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. tf52 - Saga-tiaceHh-H’a 1 Ci 88888888332538 E0. F. BELDEN, Norwalk, Conn.,Mau- ufacturer of Tin, Copper, and Sheet Iron Ware; and dealer in Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Cutlery, Brittannia, Wooden and Willow Ware, Crockery; and a full assort- ment of House Keeping articles generally. E. BISSELL, Auctioneer, will give 0 particular attention to sales by Ana. tion, of Real Estate, Personal Property and Household Furniture : terms low. WM. C. STREET & 00., Importers ; wholesale and retail dealers in HARDWARE, IRON, Steel Cutlery, Guns, Agricultural Imple- ments, Oils, Paints, Window Glass, &c. ‘ c. s. Lockwoon, Fashionable Draper & Tailor, and GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING EMPOBIUM 3 No. 3 Skiddy’s Block, Main-st, Norwalk, Ct. 0.3. GRUMAN, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS, CARPETINGS, Carriage Trimmings, Cloths, Cassimeres, Satiuetts, Vestiugs, and Tailor’s Trimmings, by the Yard, Piece or Package. Sheetings, Shirtings, Jeans, &c. At the lowest possible prices. NORWALK, 'CONN' S. E. OLMSTEAD 6!. CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Flour, Feed, &c., 14 and 16 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. IETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Hartford. Incorporated in 1819, Charter Perpetual. Cash Capital $1,000,000 Insure against loss and damage by Fire, on Terms adapted to the liazard,and consi~tent With the laws of compensation. GEORGE R. COWLES, Sole Agent 1373 . For N orwalk and vi cinity. msunamcnf THE subscriber having taken the agency of the Nun England Fire and Alarm In- surance Co. of Hartford, is prepared to insure ‘ all kinds of property against loss or damage 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. N orwalk, Feb. 1st, 1861. tf5 and Molasses at right prices at SL’GARS QLMSTEAD & CO’S. Oflice at the Store of S. & L. Curtis, N orwalk, Conn. REMOVAL. . HE office of C. F. Moeller’s Dyeing Es~ tablishment has been REJIIOVED from Mr. John F. Bennett’s, to Bunting’s Bakery, Main-st, where he will be glad to see all his old customers as well as many new ones as will favor him with a call. South Norwalk, Chas. R. Bennett; Winni- pauk, J as. C. Randle Gutta Percha & India Rubber CEMENT ROOFING. ’lI-IIS article has been thoroughly tested by builders, Architects, and others, and the experience of years has proved it to be the cheapest and most durable roofing in use. We call attention to the following facts : Ist—It is fire and water proof. 2d—From its great elasticity it is not inju- riously affected by extremes of heat and cold. 3d—It is adapted to all kinds of Roofs, whether steep or flat, and is not in want of constant repairs, as is the case with metal and other roofs. 4th—The cost is only about One-Half that of Tin, and it is twice as durable. It is readily applied to Old Shingle Roofs, without removing the shingles, which is a great desideratum to parties who do not wish to risk having their ceilings and furniture ru- ined, while repairs are being made. Leaky Tin and Metal Roofs are readily re- paired with Gutta Percha Cement, and prevented from fin'ther corrosion and leaking thereby insuring a perfectly water-tight roof for many years. Specimens of the Roofing can be seen by calling on the subscriber, at South Norwalk. All orders by letter will receive prompt at- tention. D. F. HUNT, South Norwalk. A. JACKSON 6!. BRO. No. l Gazette Building. “7 OULD respectfully announce to the public and their old customers, that they have recently made extensive additions to their stock of goods. We are now prepar- ed to offer an assortment not to be surpassed in Fairfield County, in quality or price. We would call particular attention to our stock of Watches, which is larger than ever before.— Wc have a fine lot of Ladies’ Swiss watches, in gold cases, at prices varying from $20 to $75, which we can recommend as bein r cor- rect time keepers. Also, Gentlemen’s atch- es, in silver and gold cases, at any price from $5 to $100. We buy of the best importers in New York, and altogetjier for cash, so that our facilities for selling cheap could not be eater. Our stock of Jewelry, Silver and lated Wares was never better than at pres- ent, and comprises all of the latest styles that are manufactured. A. JACKSON & BR0. 1:. Qumran!) a. sores, . Cabinet Makers 1; At their Old Established Ware Rooms, East Side the Bridge, OPPOSITE PHfENIX BL 0 OK. I I AVE now on hand the largest and best assortment of Cabinet Furniture,Chairs, Looking Glasses, Mattresses, etc., ever offered for sale. in this place, which we have just pur- chased for cash, at extremely low prices, and intend to sell accordingly. We also keep constantly on hand, Ready Made Coflins of all sizes and descriptions, from the most costly Rosewood to the plainest ever used. From our long experience in the Underta- king Business, we are confident we can give perfect satisfaction to all who may need our services. 37 Groceries Cheaper than ever I' O R C A S H l THE subscriber would inform the public generally, that he still continues to sell the best of Groceries, Provisions, etc., 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 at any store in the cormtry. He would invite the special attention of all to his stock of COFFEES, TEAS AND SUGARS, which’arc of the very best quality, and will be sold cheap. The public are invited to can and examine and judge for themselves. A. MOREHOUSE. SOUTH NORWALK Ladies and Gents’ Boot (2 Shoe Store. r‘ ‘HE subscriber, having taken the business and stand of Stevens & Tristram,is pre- pared to supply every article to be fOLmd in a first class Boot and Shoe Establishment, for la- dies, gentlemen, or children’s wear. Our goods are manufactured expressly for our own sales, and warrant all work sold by us. Always on hand, or made to order at short notice, Génts’ Patent Leather Boots, Shoes, (to. ,- Ladz'es’ Gaiters, etc., (£26. ; Children’s Gaiters, and Shoes, etc., (00., (he. Rubber goods ; a large stock kept constantly on hand. Repairing done neatly and amped:- ently. HARVEY STEVENS. _ South Norwalk (N o. 3, Ely’s Block), April 7, 1860. FURNITURE! THE subscriber 15 now prepared to offer to the public, at his old stand, as good an assortment of Cabinet I'urniture as can be found in Fairfield County, and at lower prices, FOR CASH, than the same qualit of goods can be obtained at any other Estab ishment. The stock consists in part of Marble Top, Extension, Dining, Card, and Quartette Tables; Bookcases, Bureaus, Sofas, Tete—a—tete Lounges ; Mahog- any and Cane seat Chairs ; Gilt. and Mahogany Frame Look- ing Glasses, &c., &c. COFEIN WAREROOMS ; where may be found a full assortment of Cof- fins, which will finished in the best possible manner, and at short notice. W A. hearse will be furnished when de- sired. A. RENOUD. Westport, May 1st, 1858. Hardware and Cutlery. Mechanic’s Tools, Farming Utensils, Guns, Pistols, Iron and Steel, Window Glass, Paints and Oils. M. C. STREET& CO. have in store and are constantly receiving direct from the manufacturers, a large supply of Foreign. and Domestic Goods, under the above dcnoniinations,whicli makes their assortment of articles suited to this market, equal to any in the State, and which will be sold either wholesale or retail on as favorable terms as can be purchased in New York. WILLIAM C. STREET, A. H. WILCOXSON. I'ancy Goods, ac. finc assortment of Fancy Goods, Pocket Cutlery, .and a new lot of Rodger’s Scis- rate article. Clocks of all kinds. We have also the agency of Merrill’s Oriental Pomade, something new, and needs only to be tried to be appreciated. A. JACKSON 6; RBI} FINE variety of Mecrscliaum, Lava and China, Pipes and Cigar Tubes may be found at the Corner Store. sors, just received and warranted to be a first . Main Street, Opposite I. H. Cainpell’s Confectionery, MARVIN & PROWITT, Wholesale and retail Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Paper Hang- ings, Window Shades, &c. TIMBER! LUMBER! bath, Iiime, Erick, Cement, Paints, Oils, Glass, BUILDERS’ HARDWARE, &C.. V&C., AT THE N eW Lulnber Yard, NEAR THE RAIL ROAD BRIDGE, SOUTH N ORWALK. Our Stock is new, bou lit for Cash, and will be sold low. T LLES & ELY. South N prwalk, Oct. 15, 1860. tf42 Building Raising and Moving. THE Subscriber would give notice that he is fully prepared to raise or move any Buildings, either of Wood, Brick, or Stone. He has all of the necessary tools, and feels qualified by experience to conduct the busi- ness in a proper manner. Orders left at the Gazette Office, or with the Subscriber, will receive prompt attention. GEORGE PERRY. References : Wm. K. James, Win. S. Lockwood, Geo. G. Bishop, S. 85 L. Curtis, Timothy B. Fitch, (Steam Mill,)JosephW.Hubbell, James Mitch— ell, Hill & Hubbcll, Jonathan Camp, C, J. .Gruman. 3m15 Mr. J. Hessian, Professorof Music Is now prepared to re- new his course of instruc- tion to all those who may desire his services. Instructions given on the Piano Forte, Organ or Melodeon. Pianos tuned and repaired. ifll orders left at his residence, Main-st, and store of A. H. Camp, No. 17 Main-st, Norwalk, will be promptly attended to. 1y32 NORWAIJK Steam Sawing and Plaining M I I. In . THE subscriber has fitted up and is now prepared to execute all orders for Pla- ning; Scroll and other Sawing ; manufacture of Doors, Sash, Blinds, &c., &c., in the best and most expeditious manner, and at satis- factory prices. Orders by mail prompt] at- tended to. 1y17 TIMOTHY B. FITCH. House .85 Sign Painting, GILDING, GLAZING, &c., &c., SOUTH NORWALK. HE subscriber will execute all orders in Plain or Ornamental Painting in the most satisfactory manner, and at reasonable prices. Also, For Sale, his present residence (with his business if desired), comprising a house nearly new, with garden, trees, slirubbery, &c., and a shop thereon. Terms easy. Ap- ply on the premises, opposite Quintard & Smith’s Carriage Factory, to GEORGE HODGES. May 7th, 1860. 1y19 J.N.LOCKWOOD&OO, “fest Side of the Bridge, LYVNES’ NEW BLOC , KEEP constantly on hand, a large and varied assortment of Ladies’, Gents’,and Children’s GAITERS, BOOTS, SHOES, &C., all made under our own personal supervis- ion, of the best material, and in the most workmanlike-manner. Our assortment of Ladies’ Gaiters undoubtedly comprises—both in extent and quality—a finer assortment than can be found at any similar establishment in the County. In Gent’s Boots, Gaiters, Shoes, etc., we have a larger and better assortment, we are confident, than was ever before offer- ed in Norwalk. We are prepared to manu- facture, to measure any article in our line, and at the shortest notice. Misses’ and Children’s Shoes, Rubbers, etc., in endless variety. A fine article of Slippers for Gents’ wear. . REPAIRING—in all its branches—done neatly, quickly, and cheaply. Whitney’s Photographic and Fine Art GALLERY, NORWALK, CONN. ATE E. B. THOMPSON’S. E T. Whitney would inform the citizens of Norwalk that he has established himself in the Gazette graps, Ainbrotypes, and all kinds of Pictures taken by the sun, from Miniatures, to life size; colored or plain; in the highest st 1e of the art. E. T. WHITN E . Wagon and Carriage BUILDING AND REPAIRING, N New Canaan, at the old stand of the subscriber. Every description of Wagons made to order, and ten per cent. cheaper than any other shop in the county. All kinds of Farm produce, and Oak, Ash, and Hickory Plank taken in exchange for work. tf29 E. L. ARNOLD. ALBERT RCERPEE, MERCHANT TAILOR, DJOINING Store of Knapp & Lynes, Main—st, Norwalk, Conn. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine the large and varied assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING, French Cloths, Cassi- meres and Vestings, also a general assortment of Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, consisting, in part, of Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Shirts, Col- lars, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, &c. Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings by the yard or pattern, and out free of charge. Particular attention paid to Children‘s Garments. I'or Sale. very desirable small Farm, on the turn- _ pike to N. Y., and about 10 minutes’ drive from the N. Y. & N. H. Depot. Said farm contains about 14 acres has all kinds of Fruit in full bearing; large Barn and Car- riage House in good repair, and a very con- Venient House. Terms reasonable. Apply to T. B. Griffith, So. N orwalk. Also, a House and Lot on Flax Hill—terms reasonable. Also, House and Store in South Norwalk, The undersigned attends to the purchase and sale of Real Estate, on reason- able terms. tf34 T. B. GRIFFITH. ROOFING. THE subscriber is prepared to furnish par- ties, building, With Warren’s superior -‘*,._FELZ AND CEMENT ROOFING. This article of Roofing is in use upon the Norwalk Lock Compan ’s Building, and at Lounsbury, Bissell & Co s, where it gives en- tire satisfaction, and is believd to be the cheapest as well as the best roi ing in use.— All, orders will receive prompt ttention. C. 1* LOOMIS. A SUPERIOR Machine for 'utting Hay, Straw and Stalks, for 39.1 at the New Hardware Store of MARVIN 65 PROWITT Main Street. Merrill’s Oriental Pomade. NEW lot, just received, also a fine lot Perfumery, by A JACKSON & BROTHER. Building, and will furnish them with Plioto- . Said a child that I met by the way, or hark! how the wild winds rush through the pines ; And see how the sunlight dances and shines Where the rippling waters stray. Oh! the woodlands are filled with wonderful things, There the woodpecker taps, and the storm-throstle sings, And the squirrels are ever at play; There the startled water-hen claps her wings, And the dragon-fly airy summersaults dings; And the trout breaks the pool into sparkling rings, And the bulrush waves in the tangled springs Where the white lily floats all day.” “Ah ! the world i.»- a beautiful world 1" I said, To a shadowless spirit like thine i" As from forest and field through the shining hours, He heaped up his treasures of eggs and flowers, And fairy-stones rare and line. At times, from coppicc and hollow hard by, Rang out his blithc and exulting cry, Till the sunlight had ceased to shine. When the blue vail of twilight covered the sky, And the spirit-like stars came out on high, And slumber fell soft on his weary eye ; Still he murmured: “How fast the hours do fly For a life so happy as mine 1” “Oh! this world is a dark and a wearisome world I” Said a man that I met by the way; “I look on my lifetime of fourscore years, And alas! what a picture of gloom it appears, Scarce touched by a golden ray. What fearfulphantasies fill the brain; For the past with its visions of sorrow and pain Still haunts me by night and by day. ‘ What is life, when our pleasures so quickly wane— When all that we toil for, and hope for, is vain . And long in the dreary churchyard have lain The dear friends of youth; and alone I remain? 0h! would that I too were away 1” Oh! the world goeth round from sun to sun- Now moonlight and starlight shine— Surely wiser we grow; yet the Wherefore and Why, That this thing or that thing first should die Poor man hath no wit to divine. The gray morn is breaking ; the cock may crow, And the dark sky redden and shine ; But the child so light-hearted some hours ago, Is mute—ayl and blind-in death lying low; Whilst the old man wakes up, and rocks to and fro, Meaning ever: “Ohl would that I too might go— What a wearisomc life is mine 1” —wnsrnx mason. ___*v‘.>> Mrs. Stirling’s Recep— tion. “When 'thou makest a dinner, or a sup- per, eall not thy friends, nor thy brethren neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neigh- bors.” And so we are really settled in our own house! It seems too good to be true, doesn’t it?” As John Stirling’s pretty wife was speaking, she let down the soft, heavy- falling brocatelie curtains of the hand- some room, half parlor, half library, where she sat with her husband; turned on a little more gas, so that the Italian peas- ant girl and the dark, bright Spanish woman, on the alabaster shade of the drop-light, might display their beauties yet more glowiugly; and then seated her- self in a cozy little easy-chair, beside the lounge where her husband lay stretched out in the enjoyment of the masculine comforts of evening ease and household sovereignty. Taking up a dainty bit of} bright-colored knitting, she went on: “It was verv nice, to be sure, board- ing at mother’s, but it was a sort of va- cant life after all. This is so much better. I have something to do now.” John Stirling smiled. “And something to govern. After all I believe it is the love of power that makes you women so delight in homes of your own. I don’t dOubt, gentle as you seem, that your servants find you austere as the Great Mogul.” “I declare, John, you are too bad. I never scold, and I am sure every thing has gone on so nicely since we have been here—" “ A whole week, Nellie, and all the brooms new. But don’t look sober. I have every confidence in your ability to keep the wheels moving.” She sat silent a while, until her bus- band began to want to hear her voice again, and raillied her for her abstraction. “What is it, little one? You seem in a brown study about something. Re- member I’m your prime minister, and must know all the state secrets and cares of government.” “I was only wondering, John, wliethen you would see certain matter as I do.— Do you realize how many parties we went to while we were at mother’s? There were the Hurlbuts asked as three times, and the Graysons twice, and you know We went every where.” John Stirling knew that very well.— Somewhat reserved of nature save to those of his own household, and not fond of general society, going to a continual round of parties had been one of the sac- rifices be had made, during the first win- ter of his marriage, to please his gay lit- tle wife. The idea crossed his mind, as she spoke, that she too had wearied of so much excitement, and was going to pro- pose, for the future a quieter life. “Yes,” he answered, “I knew we went out a great deal, but I thought you liked it.” ”Yes, I liked it,” she said, with a little embarrasment, for her woman’s intuition divined the course his thoughts had taken. “I was only thinking, John, that, having accepted so many invitations, every one would say we were very mean if we did not give at least one large party in return.— It would be just the best time now, don’t you see? Everything we have is so fresh and new—our drawing rooms are really elegant! I should so like to gather our friends round as, and give a sort of house warming!” “That’s a primitive, comfortable-sound- ing term, Nellie. How much would this friendly little affair cost us?” On, Iv’e thought that all over. We sb ould have to ask every one we knew. It wouldn’t do to slight any. Besides, the more the merrier, you know. We Would be about three hundred and fifty —say fifty more for music; and a new dress for me.” “Five hundred dollars, eh, N ellie?” “Yes, 1 am sure I could make five bandied do it handsomely. I could send out the invitations for week after next.” “Well, dear, you must let me dream over it. I really didn’t know receptions were such expensive affairs. Five bun: dred dollars for one evening’s entertain- ment; and the prospect of a hard winter, and so much suffering among the poorl Well, I’ll tell you in the morning. If I can make up my mind that it is right, you shall have the party.” The rest of the evening was a little constrained. The young wife, seeing that her husband did not care to talk about the reception any more just then, strug- gled bravely to avoid the subject, and in- asmuch as it held possession of all her thoughts, was rather an absent-minded companion. ‘ That night, after his wife was quietly asleep beside him, John Stirling spent an hour of not untroubled thought. Unlike Nellie, he had been brought up in a quiet country‘home, where five hundred dollars would have been thought a by no means inadequate provision for the support of the whole family during an entire year.— Was it right, could it be right, to spend it all upon one evening’s entertainment ? ——for the sake, too, of people who would be in no wise benefitted thereby—whose choicest pleasures were so common that they had already palled upon their senses? But then, as his wife had suggested, they had been out so much—would not this drawing back from a return of civilities look very mean?—-and J obu Stirling shrank, with all the pride of asensitive man, from the least imputation of meanness. They were not rich. True, his capital was his own, and'bis business was good, but he had not felt that he could afford to spend more than three thousand a year on home expenses, and here was five hundred extra upon which he had not counted, coming at once.— Surely he could not dare for such a cause to stint his contributions for the relief of the suffering? Could he afford it with- out? Nellie, the indulged child of weal- thy pareuts, knew nothing of such anx~ icus thoughts; she only heard their result in the morning. Before he gave her his good-by kiss, be said in a tone a little more sober than he meant it should be. “Well, dear you shall have your party. You can begin making your arrangements at once. Here is a hundred dollars for the feminine adornments ; I will pay Smith and the music afterward.” That was all. John Stirling bad a sunny, unselfish temper, and when be had made up‘his mind to grant his wife the in- dulgence she craved, it would not have been like him to spoil her pleasure by any indications of dissatisfaction. Still, as I have hinted, her intuitions were strong, and her nature sensitive and impressible, and she had a certain sense of having persuaded her husband some- what against his own wishes that rather disinclined her to commence her prepara- tions. It was nearly eleven o’clock be- fore she dressed herself for her shopping expedition. She was just trying the strings of her elegant fall hat when she heard a ring at the door, and presently a servant came in with the information that a little child, who had brought home some sewing. wanted to see her. Mrs. Stirling was motherly by instinct and her heart warmed at once to the shy little creature who came timidly in. It was a girl not more than seven years old —quite too young, Mrs. Stirling thought to be trusted alone in the streets; but then she herself had been brought up an- der the successive rule of nursery-maid and governesss. She took the bundle from the child’s band, and said, with the same bright, kind smile which had wiled J obu Stirling’s bachelor heart away. “Where did you come from, and how did you find the way here alone, you poor little thing?” “Sister Anne sent me, ma’am. She had done your embroidery, and she thought if she could get the money for it, to pay Mr. Jenkins, maybe he would let us stay in the room till she got a little better.” “She is sick, then ?” “Yes’m. She didn’t feel well enough to come. It has been hard getting along all summer, for the ladies she works for were most all out of town, and some of them owing her ; and I s’pose the worry and the not having much to eat did it, ma’am.” Mrs. Stirling learned toward the little creature and looked at her more closely. Could it be hunger she thought, that made those blue eyes look so large, and the skin so transparent? Was this little thing actually suffering for bread, and she going to spend five hundred dollars in one evening, feasting those who never felt a want even of dainties? She knew now what thoughts had been in her bus- band’s mind when he spoke of the suffer- ings among the poor. She said, pleas- antly, “Well, child, you must have some luncheon, and then I will go with you to see your sister. I had better speak to her about the work.” spoke with the premature womauliness and the natural apprehension of misfor- tune which are among the saddest fruits of poverty. Mrs. Steriing relieved her with ready sympathy. “Yes indecd,tbe work is all right. It’s done beautifully; but 1 want to see your sister about some more and, perhaps I can do her good.” It would have made the kind lady’s heart ache could she have seen the eager- ness with which the half-famished child devoured the lunch which was set before her in the kitchen. In a few moments they were ready to start. Mrs. Stirling had replaced her velvet mantle by a Scotch shawl, her French hat by a simple straw; and with a basket in her band, containing a few dainties with which she hoped to tempt the sick girl’s palate, she followed the child across the city toward 0— Street —a locality hitherto term incognito to her. I . In a half dilapidated wooden house, in a narrow court, she found the object of her search. She went up two flights of stairs, and entered a back room lighted by one window. The atmosphere struck her, in spite of her warm attire, with a sudden chill. Evidently the sun never came there. The dampness on the walls, the general aSpect of gloom and cheerless- ness, was only relieved by an air of scru- pulous neatuess, which prevaded every thing. Mrs. Stirling had already noticed this quality in the attire of the child, which though cheap and poor and patch- ed, was as immaculate in its cleanliness as her own. At the window, attempting to sew, the older sister sat, but ,she was evidently very ill. Every now and then a. spasm of coughing seized her, which compelled her to lay down her work, and clasp both hands on her side, while the paleuess of her thin cheek flushed into hectic. Mrs. Stirling had not seen her before since spring—the work returned that morning having been sent to her by a servant.— She went up to her and sat down in the chair which stood near. a“Your sister said you were sick, and so I came to see if I could be of use to you,” she said, in gentle tones, which of themselves carried a certain comfort with them. “You have changed terribly since spring. I must bear all about it; but I want you should eat What I have brought you—here are some wine-jelly, and a bit of cold chicken—they will do you good.” The good girl looked at the viands with the involuntary greediness of hunger. Then she blushed deeply,and said in a low voice. “I am very grateful, Madame, but if you please, I will wait till you leave me. Allow me at present to attend to you.” “No, indeedl” Mrs. Stirling spoke in her pretty, absolute fashion. “I am not going yet. I want to talk with you a while, and I shall not do so until you have taken something to strenghten you. Little Jane has luucbed already.” So the gay, bright lady sat and waited feeling, in the new prospect of being ac- tively useful, a genuine glow of delight. When the girl had finished her generous meal, and taken up her work again, Mrs. Stirling began to talk to her. “Is this the consumption, Anne?” she asked, gently. “Your cough alarms me.” “No, ma’am, I am very sure its nothing of the kind yet. There is no consump- tion in our family. My father was a country minister, and had a strong and healthy constitution. He died young, but it was from a violent fever, caught in attendance on a sick stranger. I think it was grief which made my mother follow him in three months. She had always' been delicate though not sickly, and lack- ed the strength it requires to live and suffer. It is seven years since she died, on the very day little J one was born.” “How old were you then?" “Fifteen, and there were no living chil- dren between us two.” ‘ "And have you supported yourself and her ever since?” « “0h nol My father’s books and fur- niture sold for enough to keep us some time; and my aunt,who lived here brought us to Boston. We both lived with her. She took care of J one, and I worked in a stp, and earned enough to buy our clothes and help Aunt Martha with the living. It is only since she died, three years ago, that I have been all alone with Jenny.” “You came out of the shop, then ?” “Yes, because I could not have Jenny there with me, and she had no one else to see her ; and indeed I have made more money since,I have embroidered so much.” “But surely you have suffered more than usual this summer?” “Oh yes, ma’am. The ladies I work for are mostly out of town, in the summer always, and so winters I try to save something to help us through. But last winter was so hard that I had not as much work as usual, and this summer we have not been very well off. I had to give up the comfortable room I used to have, because I could not earn enough to pay for it, and I suppose the dampness has not just agreed with me.” She tried to smile, but the tears came instead. Mrs. Stigliug took her hand with a comforting pressure. you a good deal more work. You shall have enough to do, and we must see that you move out of this damp, unhealthy place.” Sister Annie smiled sadly. “The landlord has seen to that, Mad- ame. I can only stay here three days longer. He wants to let the room to a tenant who will pay more ; and I have been troubled for fear I should not be able- to go out to find another place.” “Well, you must not feel anxious.— Just leave that till to-morrow. Then, if you are not able to go, I will find a. place for you. It cannot be a diflicult matter to find one as good as this. At any rate, to-morrow you shall see me again ; and in the meantime the pay ft’tbe work little Jane brought home will make you comfortable.” So saying, she put in the girl’s hand twice the customary price for embroidery she had done, and without waiting for the thanks which trembled on Annie Hadly’s pale lips, she went out of the room, down the stairs, and returned home after this her first charity visit. On the way she stopped but once, and that was not to look into any of the win- dows gay with autumn goods, or to ex- change her hundred dollar note on the Suffolk Bank for silks or satins. She only went in for a moment to a neat, res- pectable-looking house on Myrtle Street, and hurried home. ' She met her husband, when he came to his five o’clock dinner, with a. beaming smile. The meal was well cooked and neatly served ; the wife opposite him was young and fair ; and when John Stirling rose from the table and went with her into their cosy sitting room, it is no wonder he said to himself that this be- ing in one’s own home wasn’t so bad a thing after all, “What is it, Nellie?” he asked, after a while, in answer. to a questioning, hesita- ting look in his wife’s eyes. She drew nearer to him. “You are sure J ohu, you can spare me that five hundred dollars without doing any injustice to yourself or your business —without putting aside any rightful claims ?” “I hope so, Nellie,if I had not thought so, I should not have given it to you, much as I love to please you.” , “Then what,” she spoke besitatingly, “what if I wanted to use it very much for something else 1?” “I don’t understand what you can possibly mean.” ' For an answer she detailed to him the events of the day. When she was thro’ she said : “It seems hard, I John, for that poor girl, a minister's daughter, too, to be suf- fering for food ; and living, or rather dy- ing by inches, in that miserable, (lamp, unhealthy place. I can see bew with a hundred dollars. I could make her so comfortable. I stopped at Nurse Smead’s on my way home today, and I found she had a nice, bright, good-sized room,where the sun lies half the day, which she would let for seventy dollars a year.— There is already a stove in it, and a car- pet ou the floor, and thirty dollars more would supply it with everything needed for comfort. Now if I could pay the rent of that room a year in advance for Anne Hadly, and fit it up neatly, what a fine start it would be for her l It would give her such crest—such freedom from care ! She would have time to get well. She is.very skillful with her needle, and with the work she could easily do she could live so nicely, and J enuy could go to school. I have it all planned; and there, with your permission, goes the hundred dollars in my pocket.” John Stirling looked at his wife, and it seemed to him, with the generous, un- selfish light illumiuing it, her face was as the face of an angel. But he did not say so then. He answered in the tone of one raising an objection, "But what would you wear to the party, Nellie? I should not like you to look shabby.” “Trust me for that. I can wear my l wedding dress. It is such a rich, heavy white silk, and it is not soiled at all.— With a little different arrangement of the trimmings it will be as handsome as any- thing I could get. But are you set upon giving the party, John ?” “Are you not, dear ?” “I was.” There was a pause of a few moments, in which Nellie tied and untied the tassels of her little silk apron several times.— Tben she looked up, an eager liglit shin- ing through the mist which had somehow gathered before her eyes. _ “I suppose there are many people in the city, John, just as worthy as Annie Hadley, and needing help just as much ?” “Without doubt, Nellie ; plenty of worse cases, especially now the winter is coming on.” “Could you help me find them ?” “I think I could. Some cases of des- titution which he cannot afford to relieve makes a business man’s heart ache almost every day.” “Then four hundred dollars extra, which you would not have given other- wise, will do a good deal, won’t it.” “Yes,a great deal. It is a large sum.” “Yes, it is a large sum, as you said need it, but not large when we compare it with the wants of those who suffer.— John, I bave no wish to give that party. Will you take the money for doing good? ” “But those who have invited us, Nel- lie? The Hurlbuts, the Graysons—all your many friends? One wouldn’t like to be thought mean.” “We can ask them all, a few at a time alltthat we care for. Your ordinary housekeeping allowance is enough for that. If that does not suit them, after all, J ohn”—and the little woman hid her face on her husband’s shonider, for she was one who seldom uttered her deepest thoughts, or mentioned, even to him the emotions which she held an st sacred— “If they should not approve it, it matters so much more what he thinks "who told as to invite to our feasts the poor, the maimed and the blind. I have been blind till today, J obn. I don’t care any more for large parties.” “You shall do as your own heart has counseled you, Nellie. The money shall be at your disposal to-morrow. We will give our reception to the guests whom God himself chose for us. He said no more just then, but Nellie Stirling had unconsciously gained in that hour a new and holier hold on the heart of her husband. He had loved the gay half~spoiled girl—what word expresses what he felt for the noble, self-sacrificing woman whom that day had revealed to him ? Anne Hadly’s heart was lightened next day of aweary burden, and she was as grateful for Mrs. Stii'lieg’s delicacy as for her aid. “It is a gift to you,” the lady said, as she explained the arrangements she had made. “You are to help yourself the same as before. I only want to offer my tribute to your father’s memory—your father who lost his life in ministering to an unknown penitent. For the sake of that Christian man, who, like his master, counted not his life dear unto him, if thereby he might save some, you must accept it. “Need I say how many sad hearts came to Jobnand Ellen Stirling’s feast that winter and were comforted—how many hungry month; were filled—how many fires were kindled in cheerless rooms ? Was the sacirficc of giving up one evening, brilliant With lights,odorous with flowers, jocuud with music, gay with dance and song, too great 17 Let the day of everlasting judgment declare ! «M >4 —- —.—— ori}: or- rnn— CAPTURE-3D PORTS. A correspondent of the Times gives the following descriptio: oi" the fort on Hilton Head, reduced by Commodore Dupont : Hilton Head, upon which the ’south' fort stands, is 10 feet ab :vve high water. The parapet of the fort is some 20 feet higher. It is protected by a deep ditch witha stockade. It is constructed on approved scientific price-plagwith angles, traverses, a curtain, bumbpi’oofs, well protected magazines, well :upplied with ammunition and rifle pits. Twenty-five guns were found in the fort, fifteen of which (with an equal number in the fort at Bay Point, on the north side) swept the channel of the entrance; of these the flanking guns were rifled pieces of the heaviest calibre, 80 pounders ; while an enormous 10-inch Columbiad‘ occupied the centre, with a 9-inch shell gun beside it. The remainder were 42-pouuders and 32-pouuders, navy patterns, taken from the artillery park at Norfolk Navy Yard. There was a. furnace for beating shot.— The rifled guns were cast in the moulds of 9 and 10 inch Columbiuds, and rifled with a six inch bore. These and the Co- lumbiads are new, and bear the stamp of Anderson’s Tredogar Iron Works at Richmond. Abundance of shot and shell, grape and canister, were left about all the guns. The scene on entering the fort was extremely interesting. Every- thing bore testimony to the terrible efl'ect of the “few. (1’ egg/er” of the preceding four hours. The sand was strewed with fragments of exploded shells, which had perforated the wood work and tore up tbe‘turf from parapet and traverses eve- rywhere. Five guns of the fifteen just named were dismounted, the 10-inch Co- lumbiads among them. Two 32-pound- ers were thrown, with their carriages in fragments lying upon them. Twenty- four bodies were left unburied in the in- closure, while others and many wounded have been found in the groves beyond the camp. o‘...k.——————_ PURE Ara—In about two and a half minutes, all the blood contained in the human system, anionnti i3; to nearly three gallons, traverses the respiratory surface. Every one, then, who br atlses an impure atmosphere two and a half minutes, has every particle of' his bleox: aJted upon by the viiiated air. Ever, particle has be- come less vital, less on, .132. of preparing M‘" strictures, or of carr; ing on functions, " and the longer such in:- is respiredtbe more. impure does it her we ind the blood necessarily becomes mpw: corrupt. ————¢o—¢-n+u-——— -0~ Tm: Acconxo Enema [ON-0A3 an expe- dition has been sent into the phsula on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay. t) clear it of rebels,'it becomes a man 1' of morest of all. This peninsula consists (vi the cmnties of Ac— comac and Northampton. Va, .djoiuiug the southern extremity of Maryland. Accomac county, the home of Gm: Wis, contains a. population, according to tin: but census, of 10,687 whites and 4,507 slaveg and North- ampton county contains only 2,994 whites to last night, John, to be spent on an eve- 3,872 slaves.
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