4 CE. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY AT TWU DOLLARS PER ANN-UM, m AD VAN gimme ggrilulture. wetsuits. &t.---flf5tahli5htdiu £300. glottal is glass!- films and, mafi” " _ __.-. , . a... s. . . . . . . . __ __._. ,_ ,_ ___..____.__._ - .-_-_.. ——‘ ~ s NUMBER 833--NEW SERIES. NORWALK’, CONN, ' UESDAY, DE CEMBER 29, 1863. VOLUME XLVIuNUMBER 52h NORWALK GAEETTE. OFFICE IN GAZETTE BUILDING. AIEEYINGTON a: co. ' A. [-1. Brmerox, J. B. ELLs, G. N. ELLs- , Advertising Rates. One Square, one insertion, $1 00 “ two insertions, 1 25 “ three insertions, 1 50 “ . one month, 1 ’75 “ twomonths, 3 00 ' tnree months, 4 00 " six months, 7 00 " one year—with paper 15 00 Two Squares, one year—with paper, 25 00 Each 3 ditiona! Square, per year, 8 00 One half column, one year, 40 00 One Column, one year, 7o 00 Fifteen lines, or.10_0-words,make a square. Fraction- a! Pprts of a square charged for as a whole. Yearly advertisements payable lst of January &Ju1Y- Yearly advertisers restricted to the business contem- , latediat‘ the time of contract. it; These terms will be inflexibly adhered tom wares venue!- fiorwalk-Post I Ofice. MAILs CLosE. West 7.50 A. M.-2.30 P. M. East 8.80 A. M.—5.00 P. M. Danbury & Norwalk Railroad 8.50 A. M. Weston, Bedding and Bedding Ridge, Tues- days, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 12 M. _ MAILs DUE. West 9.16 A. M.——6.CG P. M. East 8.20 A. III—3.30 P. M. Danbury 8; Norwalk Railroad 8.00 A. M. POST OFFICE HOURS. From 7.00 A. M. to 8.00 P. M. CHARLES OLMSTEAD, P. M. D. 'PR‘ITCHARD, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Residence next d00r to Ruggles’ Store, _ MAIN STREET, SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. E. New HARDWARE 8:. PAINT STORE, Main Street, Opposite I.’ H. Campell’s Confectionery, mvnv a rnowrrr, Wholesale and retail Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Paper Hang- ings, Window Shades, &c. JAMES G. 35.33003, SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL D E N '1' I 8 '1', O‘llceat Residence, East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. Architecture. SIDNEY fl. STONE, ARCHITECT, Will. furnish Plans, Specifications, Detail Drawings, and superintend the erection of public and private buildings. Oflice in Mar- ble Block, Chapel-st, New Haven, Ct. tf52 ‘r . E0. F. BELDEN, Norwalk, Conn.,Man- T ufacturer of Tin, Copper, and Sheet 110.: Ware; and dealer in Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Cutlery, Brittannia, Wooden and Willow Ware, Crockery; and a full assort- ment of House Keeping articles generally. '- a. s. Locnwoon, r' fshionahle Draper & Tailor, , and GEN TLEMEN’S FURNISHING EMPORIUM 2 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. S. E. OLMSTBAD Cl. 00., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Flour, Feed, do, 14 and 16 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, 0f Hartford. Incorporated in 1819, Charter Perpetual. Gash Capital $1,000,000 Insure against loss and damage by Fire on Terms adapted to the hazard,aud consistent with the laws of compensation. GEORGE R. COWLES, Sole Agent lv3 For Norwalk and vicinity. Dana-a1. cm. AN impression having gone abroad that ‘ the undersigned has relinquished his profession, this is to inform his friends and the public that he still continues the practice of his profession at his all stand, foot of Maiu~st., Norwalk, where he will be happy to tender them his best services. In case of temporary .absence,a skillful assistant will be I mud in attendance at the Office, ready and willing to serve all that maljir call. , ' A. ILL, D. D. S. INSURANCE. HE subscriber havin taken the agency of the New England 're and Marine In- carom Go. of Hartford, is pre ared to insure all kinds of property against ass or damage by fireéonias accommodating terms as any other ompany. 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. let, 1861. tf a. JACKSON a sac. N o. 1 Gazette Building. WOULD res _tfully announce to the public an their old customers, that they have recently made extensive additions tb their stools of goods. We are now prepar- ed to offer an assortment not to be surpassed in h'alrficld Count , in quality or price. We would call particu ar attention to our stock of Watches, which is lar er than ever befrie— e have a fine 10} of isdies’ Swiss Watches, in gold cases, pgices varying from $20 to $75, wluch we'ean recommend as bein cor- rect tune keepers. A”Also, Gentleman’s atch- es, 1n Silver and gold cases, at an price from $5 to $00. We buy of the best Importers in New York, and altogether for cash, so that our; lucihtles for selliu cheap could not be neuter. Our stock 0 ' Jewelry, Silver and latch Wares was never better than at pres- ent. and Comprises all of the latest styles that r. -8, manufactured. A. JACKSON &. BRO. arm‘swnnn-r saroorv, Between Main and Broad Streets an CANAAN', CONN. ' J,~ W. EDMONDS, Proprietor. Oysrsus served in. any style, and for sale by the Quart or Gallon. Also, all kinds of h ltlJ/I‘, CON FEC’I‘IONERY, and other REFRESH- nsurs. Private Supper Rooms for Small Parties. Also, in connection with, but in separate apartments, '11 first~cluss SnAva Au) [lam Dunssmo SALooN. Kerosene Oil, A SUPERIOR ARTICLE for sale MARVIN at War Claims. HE undersigned, through themgcucy of reliable friends in Washington, is pre- pared to secure Bounty Money, Back Pay, Pensions, and claims of all kinds against the Government. Charge for collecting from two to five per cent. No charge will be made for advice given in relation to claims, and no fee charged unless the claim is col- lected. JOSEPH W. WILSON. Aug. 1802. NOBWAIIK HOTEL. NORVVALK, CONN. E. . . Brewster, Proprietor. 'I‘HIS House, having been renovated and improved, is now open for the reception of permanent or transient boarders, and Will be kept as afirsl class Hotel. This Hotel Is very pleasantly situated in one of the most beautiful towns on Long Islam! Sound, and is especially attractive for Summer Board- crs. The Proprietor would assure the public, that it will be his coustant endeavor to keep his house in such a. style, as will ensure satisfaction to all. 0‘) ~14, Improvements in Photographing. Special Notice to our Patrons WHITNEY & BECIK‘VITII Have added a ,fi_ NEW ROOM, To their extensive Gallery, especially for flu- ishing Photographs. By the return of Mn. W llITNEY from Washington, (with an assistant,) hare doubled thcirforcc of operatives : By procuring a large and excellent 0 I'LINDER PI: ESS, can give their Pictures that beautiful IVOIt’ Y S UR FA (7E, so desirable; with these additions to their business facilities and their long experience in this beautiful and useful (m! in connection with the First Houses in New York. they can safely defy competition, not only in finish and truthfulness, but in the speedy completion of orders. Thankful for past fa- vors, we hope to merit a continuance of your patronage. Norwalk, June lst, 1863. NEW runmsumc sronu, NEAR UPPER END OF MAIN ST. East Side of the Bridge. HAVE at my Store in Norwalk the largest assortment of Household Furniture in this county, consisting of Bureaus of all kinds, Lounges, Sofas, Tete-a—Tetes, Card Tables, Marble top pier Tables and Center Tables, Wash Stands, EXTENSION TABLES, CHAIRS and ROCKERS of all kinds, Looking Glasses, Picture Frames, and everything else in the Furniture line cheap for Cash. Repairing, done promptly and by experienced workmen. (fizdefialcz'ng, l have on hand a large assortment of COFFINS, of the best materials, and will furnish shrouds, carriages, hearse, and every- thing necessary ior the burial of the dead, cheaper than can be obtained elsewhere. I have as good 'a. Hearse as. there is in the county; and will attend Funerals in neigh- boring towns, without extra charge. ’ ,,.' ELBERT RAYMOND. Nor-walk, Sept. 1st, 1863. 44 NORWALIC Steam Sawing and Plaining _M I I. I. . IIE 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., the, in the best and most expeditious manner, and at satis- factory prices. Orders by mail lpromptl at- tended to. 1y17 TIMOTHY . Fl’l‘C 'I. Wheelerdl. Wilson’s G O B N E '1' B A N D , Bridgeport; Conn . ARE prepared to furnish first-class M USIC for Military, Firemen’s and Civic Pa- rades, Concerts, Promenades, Pic Nics, the. Orders addressed to I". J. THOMAS, Leader or J. E. MORRIS, 8061/, will meet with prompt attention. 22 N. B.—-Addrcss Lcticrs, care Wheeler & Wilson M. F. G. (10., East Bridgeport, Ct. n. curls-ran» a soars, CABINET MAKERS, &c, 9 RE now prepared to offer to the public the largest and best assortment of Good Furniture, comprising every article usually kept in :1 Furniture Store, ever offered in Norwalk, which will be sold AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES. Our customers and the public generally who want anything we keep, will find it to their interest to give us a call. Spring Mattresses of 3 or 4 different kinds, very cheap. IIair Mattresses, made to order, and old ones made over as gqod as new. cUNDERTAKING, We keep on hand a very large assortment of 001]sz of every description, furnish shrouds, scarfs, carriages, and eve thing necessary for the interment of the end, and at very low prices. We are just completing another splendid Hearse, which ’will give us two Hearses equal to any in the State, which we shallusc whenever our services are required, without extra chaage. ‘ E. QUINTARD & SONS. N orwalk, March 15th 1802. 1‘03. SALE. THE Real Estate formerly owned by WILLIAM SEYMOUR, deceased, situated in this town, on White Oak Shade Street, about 4 miles from Norwalk or Daricn, to witz—one Large new Dwelling House,~ with out-buildings and 12 or 14 acres of very superior Laud, well adapted to Gardening purposes. Also a Small House with two acres of land attached—and 4 acres of land situated in or near “ Hanford's Swamp,” so called. ' The property will be sold all together or in separate parcels as may suit purchasers, and on accommodating terms; two thirds of the purchase money can remain secured on the premises for a term of years, if desired. For further particulars apply to - ' . Y. ST.JOllN. New Canaan, Feb 10th, 1863. tf’l A Notice. F - IIE Subscriber has the pleasure of in form- ' ing the public that he has purchased the interest of Ebenezer Crissey in the.Boot and Shoe Business lately carried on at the Store corner of Wall and Water Street, where he will continue the business. He trusts that the liberal patronage given to this Store while uudcr'his control as partner and man- ager ‘will be continued to him as proprietor. 5 , J. N. LOCKWOOD. Norwallr Classical Institute. REY. R. BAYARD SNOWDEN,A. M., Instructor. lllS NEW DAY SCHOOL was opvncd October 14th, 1863, next door to thc llauk ol‘Norwalk. Instruction af- forded in the various branches of a Classical and English education. Terms $11.00 and $8.00 per quarter. Students may enter at any time, and will be charged from the time of admission. The \Vintcr term will begin- on Monday, Nov. 23d. 3m40 WM. '1‘. llARNUM, U. 5. War Claim Agent, Will prolllplly collect Bounty Money, Back Pay, Pensions for Disabled, Dis- charged Soldiers, Widows and Children, Mothers and Sisters; and all other Claims against Government. Ollicc opposite Cou- ccrt Hull. All business letters promptly answered. Danbury, Conn. 1y36 New Meat Market. THE Subscriber would respectfully inform the public that he has bought out the MARKET lately kept by Mr. James Byxbee in SKIDI) YES .x’LOOK Main Street, and in- tends keeping constantly on hand the choi- cest of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Poultry, &c., &c. Having had long experience in the business be is confident ofbis ability to please. A share of the public patronage is respectful! solicited. JULIUS F. PARTRICK. Norwalk, Sept. 2131., 1863. 38 . name's. Clocks 61. Watcheskeparred. J ll. ARMSTRONG, of Winnepauk, re- a spccifully announces to his numerous friends and the inhabitants of Norwalk and its vicinity that be has taken a store in Lyncs’ Block, where by strict attention to business he hopes to merit a share of public patronage. N. B. Clocks and Watches fixed on the shortest notice and‘on the most reasonable terms. 1m*44 Carriage Making. Persons intending to purchase carriages or wagons of any description, are invited to call on the subscriber at the old stand of Bar- tram & Wilson, where may be found a va- riety of carriages and wagons finished and in course of construction, any kind of work in my line built to order at short notice, and in the best manner, repairiugBdone in all its branches. A. R. ARTRAM. Teeth Extracted Without R. BARBOUR, is prepared to adminis- ter the NITROUS OXIDE_(0R LAUGHING) GAS to Patients who desire to have their teeth extracted without pain. Dr. B. manufac- tures the Gas himself. Patients may rely upon having a pure article safely adminis- tered by one who well understands its chemical composition and effects. . 3t*43 IMPORT-ED OUTLEBY. THE Subscriber, while in England, recent- ly,'made arrangements with the Shef» fied Manufacturers for the sale of Thomas Harrison’s celebrated Cutlery, and has now on exhibition and sale at his Store opposite ‘ the Post Office, a large, and onset the most complete assortments of Sheffield Cutlery ever offered in this Country, including Car- ving Knives and . Forks; Bread Knives; Buttchuives; Table Knives and Forks; Pocket Knives of every description, inclu- ding many curious styles; Scissors, &c.,&c. Call and examine the assortment. use] JOSEPH SHEPHERD. Business Change 1 WATERBURY d7 DUNCAN, OULD announce to the public that they have purchased the Carriage Ma- king Business formerly conducted by Mr. Edson Beers, and connected it with their Blacksmith Shop, making’one complete cs- tablisbmcnt, They are now prepared to exe- cute in the best manner, and with greater dispatch than ever before, anything in the line of ' Carriage Making and Blacksmlths lllgu Carriages made to order, and Painting, Trimming, Repairing, &c., done by experi- enced workmen, with dispatch. f3} Good Carriage timber taken in ex- change for work. Nor-walk, Nov. 23d, ’ 3. U47 Fall and Winter Styles NOW ready at DISBROW’S 20 Dozen New Styles of CAPS. Silk flats of Superior quality, our price is only $4.00. A New and splendid assortment of Shirts, all “7001. ' ‘ SCARFS and TIES in great variety. LINEN and PAPER COLLARS— Gloves, Hosiery, &C. J. II. DISBROW, Ag’t. 45 Cash System adopted for Photographs & Cartes do Visits AT WHITNEY & BECKWITH’S. N consequence of the great rise in chem- icals, metals, and input, used in our busi- ness, that can only c bought for cash, we had either to increase our prices, or adopt the Cash system. We choose the latter, as it will alike benefit the customer and suit us. Hereafter, when a proof is accepted, the order for prints must be accompanied with the CASH. WHITNEY & BECK WITII. Norwalk, Conn., June 15. ' Notice. F “E subscriber having purchased the stock of Duuos, MEDICINES, &C., of the late firm of KNAI'I‘ & LYNES, of the Corner Drug Store, would respectfully inform the public that he has completely replenished the store with new and fresh goods, and having had several years experience in the Drug business in New York City, he feels confident that he can give satisfaction as to the quality of the goods purchased, and in the preparation of Medicines. He will keep constantly on hand a full and extensive stock of the best quality and at reasonable prices. The friends and patrons of the old firm, as also all others in want of Drugs, Medicines, Fancy Goods, &c., are invited to call at the Corner Drug Store. .. II. M. PROWITT. Norwalk, June 5th, 1803. AS above stated I have disposed of my interest in the late firm of Knapp & Lynes to Henry M. Prowitt who will continue the Drug business as heretofore, and whom I cordially recommend to the public as a com- petent and careful apothccary. 0s SAM‘L LYNES, M. D. 1'0 MERCHANTS. l~ AVING been appointed Agents for the . sale of Worcestel's “Dry Hop Yeast,” we are prepared to furnish dealers by the Dozen or Cross at Manufacturers prices. S. E. OLMSTEAD d: CO. PROWI’IT. Nov. 16, 1863. Jack Straws, VERY cn!crtuiniu;.r gunn- which falls not to attract the :lllt‘llhnll of both old and young. Also an assortment. of Check- er and Chess Boards. For sale b ' In Memoriam To the brave soldiers of Co. IL, 17th Regt., C. ’57., who have died in their country‘s ser- vice, this poem is dedicated. They are gone! they are gone ! they are fallen asleep, In the slumber of ages now, The forms of our loved ones the cold earth shall keep, Till God bids the last trumpet sound. They are gone ! yes they are gone! in their youth’s bright bloom, Far away from the homes that they loved, Midst the rattle of musketry and the can- nou’s loud boom, 0 The Death-angel summoned them to man- sions above. Yet we miss them so sadly when round the dear hearth-stone We gather at eve for our family prayer, And our heart—crisions ascend for our absent ones, We feel ah ! too painfully, that there’s their vacant chair. . We know they are dead, then let a sweet re- quiem By the low winds be whispered, as they’re passing near ; And o’er the graves in the church-yard where our loved ones he sleeping Let the rain-drops fall gently and blend with our tears. Farewell,.then, ye braves, from the turmoil of life, ' Ye have silently lain down to rest, Though the country you'd defend, is still distracted with strife, By God's blessing we hope soon with Peace will be blast. / DAISY Bonus. New Canaan, Dec. 14th, 1863. «Ob-o Distribution of Heat in Dress. Dr. Dio Lewis says, on this point; " Whatever the material used, the form and arrangement of it should be such as to retain an equal amount of heat over the whole body. Thus, and thus only. is a balanced circulation insured, and the system effectually braced against either extreme of temperature, togther with its changes. As an equilibrium of the vital fluid is essential, and it can be secured only by an equal distribution of clothing over the body—together, of course, with its nou-compression—it follows that the cut is not of minor importance in the con- struction of dress. Sufficient clothing may be worn to secure warmth, yet the wearer actually suffers from cold. Iu- stance: A woman clad in winter, in twicé‘ the weight of material a man wears, fails to experience anything like the warmth he enjoys. He has a general equable senseof comfort, while she, if warm at all, is so only in spots and at intervals. Such disparity is plainly tmceable to the difference in the construction of their costumes. This equi-balance in dress is essential to heat, too. As a balanced circulation is'due to the healthy evenness of our sensations, it is in any case a pre- requisite to temperature! protection and bodily comfort. As to the second part of protection, its indications are met in securing the first. If the form is clad with due regard to heat orcold, it is at the same time, in the‘ best manner se- cured against exposures. I heard' a rev- ereud gentleman remark, not long since, that ‘women were not dressed; their clothes were only hung upon them.’ We may safely leave it—iu view of the off. recurring ‘sceucs’ upon the street and in the house, and the constantly reiterated charge little _ girls receive to ‘bc more careful and not show themselves’—with an impartial judgement to decide how much ground in truth there is for this as- sertion.” - u‘.>> INDIAN FUN—A SNAKE STORY.——Tlie following occurrence was related by Col. Edward Raymond, one of the earliest settlers near Lake Champlain, N. Y. He was on the lake in a condo with an Indi- an named Big Bear, whom he had em-, ployed to row him to a distant point. In theiOcourse they passed near a sloping ledge of rocks where lay a large number of rattlesnakes asleep in the sun. The Indian looked at the Col. and inquired, “Rsymun love fun?” “Yes was the reply “Well then Raymun have fun; mind In- dian and hole a glam” (keep still.) So he rowed silently to the shore, out a crotched stick of hazel, and carefully pla- ced the crotch astride the neck of a ser- pent that lay asleep close by the waters edge. “Take um now Ravmun; hole fuss.” The Col. then took hold of the stick, keeping the serpent down, while Big Bear tied up a little sack of powder with a slow match attached to it. He made this fast to the snake’s tail, lighted the match, and gave the order “Let um go,” at the came time pushing the canoe away from the shore. The snake on be- ing liberated, crawled away to his den Big Bear immediately stood up and clap- ped his hands, making as lend a noise as possible, which roused the snakes, and they, too, quickly disappeared. “Now look, Raymun, now look, see fun, said he and in about a minute the powder ex ploded, when there was fun afive, for the men, though not for the reptiles. Tho snakes in hundreds covered the rocks, all hissing, rattling, twining, twisting and jumping in every way imaginable. Col. Raymond burst into a loud laugh, but the Indian, true to his nature, maintain— ed, the utmost gravity though doubtless he inwardly enjoyed the sport quite as well as his friend. _-__.. .‘g p. fi‘chdell Phillips has been attack- ing the President again .in New York for H. Ill: PROWITT. Anot being an Abelitionist. . For the Norwdll Harem. “ FLIRTATION.” Looking over a vol. of the -~—- - Lite- rary Maghhinc for ISM, l chanced to find an article bearing the above ominous index. Aware of the existence of a class in society claiming to belong to the genus homo, very significantly termed flirts, and thinking probably the writer was a representative man, I concluded to read the article in question. As I read I mused. Visions of wreckcd llopl-S, bro- ken hearts, aud joyless homes where the [rag/[er had entered and wrought desola- liou, ending in untimely death, fliifcd in rapid succession thrdugh my mind, the fire of indignation was kindled, hence-— what follows. The writer, a student, treats his chosen theme as though he was quite familiar with the—practice; rather more so, one would think, than comportcd with the honor and dignity of a young man whose business at such an institution should be to lay the foundation for future useful- ness, by developing not only the intellec- tual but the moral faculties. However, there are those, whose instincts can never be overcome by any coursa of training. Thus we see a young student", from whom we might have hoped for better things, turning from Pierian springs, to toy and trifle with the heart’s holiest affections; the value of which, charity suggests, his undeveloped manhood was incapable of appreciating. From which of the sage and pouderous volumes belonging to. that venerable in- stitution. did our young Benedict. draw forth his motto? “Good-miss, I cannot flirt a fun, But, if you Choose, I‘ll fan a flirt.” Kindred spirits must have been the writers of bothgtext and context—occu- pying similar stand-points! “Flirtations,” says our essayist, “have nothing to do with love.” No, no more than the acts of him who “stole the liv- ery of heaven, to serve the devil in,” have with the earnest devotions of the true worshipper! It is only the base counter- feit, of a genuine feeling—a rccrcatiou(?) too exceptionablc for a true man to en- gage in. But like other counterfeits, there are always proficients, born to de- ceive, who succeed alas! too well in their machinations. Many an innocent, loving, trustful hehrt; has learned too late and at too great a cost, that the most ardent protestations of undying love, may be made in words, that belong to thc vocab- ulary of that monster in society, fumi- liarly called flirt. Nor is it the easy, polished, man of the world—one so practiced in deception that the honied words of love drop from his lips, like dew from the poppy, that is always most successful in winning, what he, as well as the true 7mm, prizes most highly—the first love of a pure and guilclcss heart. Nature’s instincts whis- pers of such “beware.” A something says, the tale has been oft told. Not so with the yerdaut youth, just commencing his career of flirting. He comes with every mark of sincerity. The shy and awkward mien; the downcust look, the stommcring tongue, not yet do- based by uttering unmcaning words of lovc,-——win for him a place in the heart of one whose young affections, like the tendrils of the vine, are just reaching forth for something reliable around which to cut-wine. She has lived long enough to hear the tales of broken vows, blasted hopes and blighted hearts, and she be- Ueves just enough to make her shrink from the accomplished (lcccivcr, while she gives her whole heart to the unassuming, and apparently sincere youth, knowing that the polish and refinement, which she by no means undervalucs, will certainly grow out of a generous, manly soul. “Au angel, bowed before the mercy scat.” Trusts not more purely in the change- less One than she in. him. Alas! that in man, the heaven-appointed guardian and protector of woman, should be .found ele- ments of character, base enough to sink him down to companionship with Lu- cifer! ' Successful in! this, his first attempt to gain the favor of woman, by practicing on the affections of a young and artloss girl, his iguoble and incoustaut spirit seeks for other objects. IIe treats his victim with professional indifference, leaves her without a why or a whcrqu-e, to 60'". her first lessons of man’s incon- stuncy; while her life “Must be one continued struggle with itself To seem what it can never be—to hide ._ Its gnawing vultures ’ncath a sunny smile.” It would seem that the author of “Flotation” was a very prudent young man. Whether nature or experience made him so, we cannot decide. IIear his advice. “Never compromise yourself in flirting.” That is, pay a young lady as a delicate, devoted, porseveriug atten- tions as you please, continue them as long as your fancy dictates, or until some new . 'ctim falls in your way, but never propose. . If your lady love, becom- ing somewhat uneasy about the relation she sustains to you, should venture to approach you with some inquiries as to your intentions, stop her mouth with a kiss; perfectly safe, easy, and nan-commit- tal! Try it! You may delicately hint that you intend to marry as soon as your circumstances will permit; but never until you can place the object of your affec- tions above the probabilities of want. will be duly appreciated.) Tell her you would not have “the winds of heaven visit too roughly” the fair one who should place her happiness in your keeping. Dis- course eloquently, if so. inclined, on the sweets of conuubial bliss when true and loving hearts are wedded, but be very careful to. not “compromise” yourself,— make no promises! Ask her not in so many words to become your wife. THAT would be going quite too far. You might incur the penalties, of the only law to which a flirt is vulnerable! . No matter if the lady’s peace of mind is compromised for ever; that only goes to prove that, frailty is her name! Our young hero grows both confident and confidential. He says, “I have had, in my life, three ‘fearful scenes,’ resulting in tears and rage, maledictious, and the knows what all, to say nothing of the fact that tho damsel became a poetess, and I came to my senses.” A frank con- fession—made with all the nonchalancc of one whoac “conscience is scared with a hot iron.” “My heart is quite free, and its calm as unbroken as the stillness of this» even- ing.” Undoubtedly. He, who can wan- touly sacrifice one trusting heart, at the shrine of his own vanity or selfishness, need not fear forithe “unbroken calm and quiet” of a heart “deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.” There is such a thing as becoming “dead” to all sense of wrong, while in the persistent violation of heaven’s righteous luvs. Having, by his own confession, followed the author of “Flirtation”vto this point in the individual history of his hero, we will leave him, and close with a few words to the class he so faithfully repre- sents. N 0 man never trifled with the pure and trusting heart of woman, that he did not sooner or later, have bitter cause to re- pent of his sin. In the practice of insin- cerity and deception, the heart becomes incapable of true love. The finer sensi- bilities, that attach to an honest loving nature—growing and expanding by cul- ture, die when neglected, and leave in their stead a blackened waste, from which springs up into luxuriant growth moroseness, selfishness and misanthropy. Woman, like all of heaven’s choicest blessings, may become to you a curse. If, when woman’s the topic of discourse, you find a spirit within that prompts a sneer, a cutting sarcasm,‘or an idle jest, do not expect to be blessed in any rela- tion you may sustain to the sex; you may be tolerated, but not respected. It is too plain, what stand-point you have chosen, from which to fit yourself for the censor- ship of the sex! If you would not at last he despised and shunned by every vir- tuous, woman, and compelled to take your place among the ruined victims of the heartless deceiver, never flirt. If you would not be a jealous-poled, conscience- strickeu husband, or an nuloviug and unloved old bachelor, never flirt. LINDA. - ~<..-0 Extraordinary Scene in Church. The ParkStrect Methodist Church, Cincinnati, was startled on Sunday du- ring praycr by cries of a female voice and noise of scathing. Rising to their feet the congregation found a “personal difficulty” in progress. The facts are given by the Commrcial. Mr. Mark R. Brauitz, bookseller, and Mrs. Nellie J a- cobS, are both members of the church, he being" superintendent of the Sunday school, and she a teacher. Branitz has tried, and finally succeeded in getting her expelled from 'the school, preferring serious charges against her. She in turn preferred charges against Branilz of con- duct unbecoming a christian getleman. Behold how Mrs. Jacobs took revenge : During the first prayer, Mr. Brauitz, who leads the singing in the church, and has a prominent pew, which he occupies with his family, was kneeling and bowed in devotion, Mrs. Jacobs glided along the aisle, and, drawing a cowskiu which she had concealed in her skirts, gave him a vehement whack directly over the head, and followed it up hot and heavy, giving him a really tremendous larruping about the ears, before those- in the vicinity could collect their scattered senses enough to interfere. She accompanied the blows with historical cries of “Oh, you villain l” “There, you traducer !" “Slander a wo- man will you ?” dtc. Dr. Hitchcock paused in the prayer, overwhelmed with amazement. Several leading members of the church made . haste to quell the dreadful outbreak, when Mrs. Jacobs drew a handful of cayenne pepper and plunged it in Branitz’s face, and then dashed it right and left, almost suffoca- ting two or three elderly gentlemen who had interfered. She was "at length re- moved from the church, and the services proceeded with. As Mrs. Jacobs was put out at the door she said, "I am now satisfied.” ' w . Rsrauurom—“Father,” said a little follow, “I shan’t send you any of my wed-' ding cake, when I get married.” “Why so ?” was the inquiry. “Because,” answered the little follow. “You didu’e send me any of yours.” «Cb-o.“ fielt is a popular delusion to think that powder on a" lady’s face has the same efi'ect as in the barrel of a musket (Such generous and manly considerations l l—assists her to go ofl'. ‘\ GROWLER’S INCOME TAX. BY 1‘. S. ARTHUR. My neighbor Growler, an exciteable man by the way, was particularly excited over his "Income Tax,” or, as he called it, "War Tax.” 'He'hhd' nev‘ér‘liked the war—thought it unnecessary "and wicked; the work of politicians. Thisfighting of brother against brother was a terrible thing in his eyes. began the warl—who struck at the na— ion’s life?”—-if self defense Were not a du- ty?-—he would reply with vague general- ties, made up of partizan tricky senten- ces, which he had learned without com- prehending their just significance. Growler came in upon me the other day, flourishing a square piece of blue Writing paper, quite moved from his equa- nimity. ‘ 5 ‘Thero it is! Just so much robbery! Stand and deliver is the word. Pistols and bayonets! Your money or you life!” I took the paper from 'his hand and read: “PHILADELPHIA, Sept, 1863.- RICIIARD Gnowmm, Esq, Dr. to JOHN W. RILEY, Collector of Internal Revenue for the Fourth District of Penna ~lyania. ,Oflice, 427 Chestnut Street. “For ax on Income, for the year 1862, as per return made to the Assessor of the District, $43 21 Received payment, JOHN W. RILEY, Collector.” ‘You’re all right,’ I said smiling. ‘I’d like to know what you mean by all right!’ Growler was just a little of- ‘feuded at my way of treating this serious matter—serious in his eyes, I‘mean. "I’ve been robbed of forty-three dollars and twenty-one cents,’ he continued. .‘Do you say that it is all right? A minion of the Government has put his hand into my pocket and. taken just so much of my property. Is that all right?’ ‘The same thing may be set forth in very different language,’ I replied. ‘Let me state the case.’ . . ‘Vcry well—state it!’ said Growler, dumping himself into a-ehair, and looking as ill-humored as possible. ' ‘Iustead of being robbed,’ said I, ‘you have been protected in your property. and person, and guaranteed all the high privileges of citizenship lfor-the paltry sum of forty~three dollars and twenty-one cents as your share of the cost of protec- tion.’ ‘Oh, that’s only your way of putting the case,’ rctorted Growler, dropping a little from his high tone of indignation. ‘Let me be more particular in my way of putting the case. Your income is from the rent of property?’ ' ‘Yes’ ‘What would it have cost you to de- fend that property from the army of General Lee, recently driven from our State by national soldiers?’ . ‘Cost me!’ Growler looked at me in a kind of maze, as though he thought me half in jest.’ ‘Exuctly! What would it have cost you? Lce, if unopposed, would certainly have reached this city, and held it; and if your property had been of use to him, or any of his officers, it would have been ——By your leave, sir! Would ferty-three dollars and twenty-one cents have cov- ered the damage? Perhaps not. Possi- bly you might have lost from one~half to two-thirds of all you are worth.’ \ Growler was a trifle bewildered at this way of putting the case. He looked puzzled. ' . ‘You have a store on South Wharves?’ said I. ‘Yes.’ ‘What has kept the Alabama or the Florida from running up the Delaware and burning the whole city front? Do you have forts and ships of war for the protection of your property? If not, who provides them? The y are provided, and you are safe. What is your share of ex- pense for a whole year? Just fortythree dollars and twenty-one cents! It sounds like a jest?’ Growler did not answer. So I kept on. ‘But‘for our immense armies in the field, and navy on the water, this rebel- !iou would haVe succeeded. What then? ‘Have you ever pondered the future of this country in such an event? Have you thought of your own position? of the loss or gain to yourself? How long do you think we would be at peace with Eng- land or France, if the action were dis» membered, and a hostile Confederation established on our Southern border? Would our war taxes be less than now? Would life and property be more secure? Have you not an interest in our great army and navy, as well as I and every other member of the Union? Does not your safety as well as mine lie in their time, the conservators of everything we hold dear as men and citizens? Who equips and pays this army? Who builds and furnishes these ships? Where do the enormous sums of money come from? It is the nation’s work—the people aggre- Have you no heart-swellings of pride in this magnificent exhibition of will and strength! No part in the nation’s glory? No eager helping hand to stretch forth?” Growler was silent still. “There was no power in you or me to check the war of destruction that was launched by fratricida! hands against us If you asked him who- 'my best friend. appmpriated without so much as saying _ existence? Are they not, at this very, gated into power and munificence, and so ' irresistible in might—~and unconquerablc. If unresisted, by the nation, hs assign. gate power, it would have svv‘épt’in'tjdcso‘o weight of a feather, would havetbeen- subverted; and who can tell under what iron' rule we might have fallen for a she, or how many years of bloody strife would whiCh ensures the greatest good.to.._tbo greatest number, would have been'ogain established? .. But the wave ofdeltfilfl tiou was met—nay, hurled back upon’tllo' enemies who sought our ruin. Woyet dwell in safety. Your property is secure." You still gather your, annual IncomeJ protected in all your rights: andjprlvi- leges by the national arm. Andi-what ’°“' may? No—nos a state‘s: of your income from that propertylzi-Just' forty-three. dollars and twenty-one euitsl Pardon me for saying it, friend Grojflér, ‘ but I am more than haltiasllamedibl you.” . .. . . .;._; r... ‘And'seeing the I am more than half ashamed of .mynlf,' he answeredfraukly. “Why, taking-your view, this about the- cheapest invest- ment I ever made.’ ~ ‘You certainly got more for your man- ey than in any other line of expeudlme. Yesterday I had a letter fromJInrlold' friend living in the neighborhood tiffCiri lisle. The rebels took from hi'm‘i sle'irfiho horses, worth two hundred dollars spices ; six cows and oxen ;~ and‘dver two hundred bushels, of .~. , grain. .. And not content with plundering him, they burnt down a barn, which cost him nonr- ly two thousand dollars. But fortho‘hr- my raised and equipped by thefhétlon, in support of which you audI argzthxed so lightly, we might have sufi‘eredasjo- verely. How much do you think:. it costs in money for the protection we hive enjoyed in this particular instance‘?’ ‘* - ‘1‘ ‘A million of dollars, perhaps ?’ ‘Nearer ten millions of doth-i I From the time our army left the Rappahun- nock, until the battle of Gettysburg, its cost to the Government could: scarcely have been less than the sum I _'.hnvo mentioned. Of this sum your proportion canhot be over three orfonrddollarq; and for that trifle, your property,- may be your life, was held secure. ' ;‘No more of that, if you please,’ said , o 1.0 (a, crater showing seme’hunOyanc'e'. You ' are running the thing into thegronn‘d.‘ I own up, square. I was quarrelling with I wasstrilslusffit the hand that gave "me protection. Ifmy war tax should be a hundred i dollar‘i ln~ stead of fortygthrce, 1 will pay it without a murmur.’ 5' ’ :‘ ‘Dont say without a murmur, friend Growler !’ . ‘ ‘ What then ?’ _ ' ‘Say gladly as a means of safety.’ ‘Put it as you will’ he answered, fold- ing up Collector Riley’s receipt, which ,- himself out. Not many days afterward, I happened to hear some one grumbling in my neigh- bor’s presence about his income tax.— Growler scarcely waited to hear him through. -My lesson was improved in his hands. In significant phrase, llo “pitched into” the offender, and read him a lecture so much stronger-than mine, that I felt myself thrown quite into the shade. ' . ‘You have been assesed fifty-eight dol- lars,’ he said in an excited wayx-r‘fifty- eight dollars ! One would think from the noise you make about it, that you had been robbed of half your; worth. Fifty-eight dollars as your share in the cost of defence against an enemy,~thnt, if unopposed, will desolate our homes and destroy our government! Already :it has cost the nation for your safety"an’di"mluo over a thousand millions of dollhrs land you are angry because it asksfor your little part of the expense. Sir, yonare not worthy the name of an Ameri- can citizen!’ ’ , ‘ ~ ‘That’s hard talk Growler,snd I 'won't hear it !’ said the other. ' 'y ‘It’s true talk and you’ll have tugboat- it!‘ was retorted. ‘Fretting over the mean little sum of fifty-eight Gallon! Why, sir, I know a man who ’ha‘s'fgifven his right arm in the cause; and ,andtller who has given his right leg. Baffin, grumble ? No sir! Never a word of complaint from their lips. Thousands and tens of thousands hava lgiven hpthlolt‘ lives, that you and I may dwelliu’ifo‘ty'. I know mothers who have givers-EMI- sons and wives who have givenhthllr- husbauds—sous and husbands girlie Twill hever more return! They areffblthffiho dead. . Sir, you are dishondrinéngmlf in the eyes of all men. ZAnglgnlblor over this paltry war-tax-uforzlhomoRQo I turned off, saying in mythongbtlt' ‘So much good done I My ' sinner has become a preseli'ei‘gfl’lflt- eousness.’ . _. ___.......___ , . la- Cornelius Vanderbilt, familiarly called “Commodore Vanderbilt)” colo- YCrk on Saturday evehiugfvféok." lotion over the whole land. [Thaitorsixllm ourmidst, and traitors movxnglohflnl against us, would have united to destroy our beautiful fabric of can liberty. The" government, which dealt with aligned citizens'sc kindly and gently that'no't one I i in a thousand felt its touch beyond tho have elapsed before that cirrlhberty does the nation assess to you as ym share in the cost of this securityf'i Hill! ' thatproperty! Only a small peregrhge . way you phttliééfi ' “IR-fivy“ . he still held' in his hand, and bowing ./~/ var I fig "’9‘" brated his Golden Weddihg-‘lltiNow
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