IA...“ r UBLlStiifii) nv‘nrtr "run .2 i); ',. ..“v :— SDA Y MORN iN Ur BY A. H. BYINGTON a (30., .7 45.4 AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANN UM, 1N AD VANCE? .3" I gt gaudy, gttwayapu, Quoted in floral guts and games. crucial grandeur», yttrium, griffin, gauntlet», wetsuits, tun-establislmt in 1800. N UMBER 938"NEW SERIES, NORvyALK GAZETTE. OFFICE IN GAZETTE BUILDING. AJE. BYINGTON a co. A. ll. meoTON, J. B. ELLs, G. N. ELLI. Subscription $2.00 per year in advance. Advertising Rates. One Square, one insertion, $1 00 “ two insertions, 1 515 " three insertions, 1 50 “ one month, 1 75 “ two months, 3 00 " three months, 4 00 “ six months, 7 00 “ one year-with paper 15 00 Two S “810:, one year—with paper, 28 00 Inch a ditl. mil Square, per year, ‘8 00 One half column. one year, 00 00 ' One Column, 011: year, 100 00 Fifteen lines, or 100 words,make asquare. Fraction- al parts of a square charged for as a whole. fear-l y advertisements payable 1st of January «2me . 1 early advertisers restricted to the business contem- plated at the time of contract. Effi‘hespjerms will be inhexibly adhered to. x J.,.. shamans, DIRECTORY! . ,l—V\»\_ x. s , . s. REIOARD, V 1 Prof. of Vocal & Piano Music, ALSO TEACHER OF THE French 1rd Spanish Languages, Engagements made with parties for Sorrees. Pianos Tuned a. Repaired. Office at Whitney & Beckwith’s Photograph Gallery, Norwalk Ct. ’ MADAM S. RICARD, French Dress Maker, OULD inform the Ladies of Norwalk, that she can be found at her residence, 1st door south of Mr. Robert Ells, on River St. .Having several years experience, and of late with Madam Demorest of New York, she has no hesitation in thus introducing herself to the Public. Dresses cut and made to order, plain and machine sewing and Em- broidering, &c., executed with neatness and dispatch. ' tf29 Dr. E. FOWLER BIRCH, '~ Physician and Surgeon, Office ,at the Drug Store of E. Blackman, No. 11 Main Street, Norwalk. 32 e. s. LOCRWOOD, Fashionable crane: N Tailor, and GENTLruIEN’s FURNISHING EMP ORIUM l Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. S. B. OLIVISTEAD &CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, .«Flcur, Feed, &c., 14 and 16 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. iii-run ‘Irv‘lfunsncs comrANv, D Hartford. ‘ Incorporated in 1819, Charter Perpetual. Capital and Assets, $3,128,820, insure against loss and damage by Fire onITerms adapted to the hazard,and consistent with the laws of )compensation. GEORGE F L‘OWLES, Sole Agent lv3 _ j, For Norwalk and vicinity. a}. u. ‘KSON 6f. BRO. No.1'Gazette Building. VV 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 liamiield County, in quality or price. We would call particular attention to our stock of .. Watches, which is larger than ever before.— We haven fine lot of’Ladies’ Swiss Watches, in gold~cases, at prices varying from $20 to $7 5, which we can recommend as being cor- rect time keepers. Also, Gentleman’s Watch- es, in silver and gold cases, at any price from $:‘ to $-00. We buy of the best importers in New York, and altogether for cash, so that our fuel. ties for selling cheap could not be greater. Our stock of Jewelry, Silver and Plated Wares was never better than at pres- ent, and comprises all of the latest styles that are manufactured. A. JACKSON & BRO. Groceries Cheaper than ever FOR CASH! VI‘HE subscriber would inform the public generally, that he still continues to sell the best of Groceries, Provisions, etc, at his old stand, N o. 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 country. We would invite the special attention of all to his stock of COFFEES, TEAS AND SUGARS, which are of the very best quality, and Will be sold cheap. The public are invited to call and examinc'arrd judge for themselves. A. MOREHOUSE. IMPORTED CUTLERY, And Silver-Plated Ware. Flu-IE 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 one of the most complete assor'trncnts of Sheffield Cutlery ~evcr- offered in this Country, including Car'- ving Knchs and Forks; Bread Knives; Butter Knives; Table Knives and Forks; Pocket Knives oi every description, inclu- ding many curious styles; Scissors, &c., &c. Also, Just received, an ussortmcntol beau- tiful Silver-Plated Ware, made by a new patented process, by the same House, and isthe first lot imported into this coun- try. Call and examine for yourselves. tr’46] JOSEPH SHEPHERD. Business Cfinge ! .l ' ‘ WATEBBURY & DUNCAN, OULD announce to the public that they have purchased the Carriage Mao king Business formerly conducted by Mr. Erisorr Bears, and connected it with their Blacksmith Shop, making one complete es- tablishment. They are now prepared toexe- cute in the best manner,and with greater ‘(llsml’cb tharrevcr before, anything in the In ll arriage Making and Biacksmithiug. Curr-rages made to order, and“ Painting, Trilliurlila, itcprtiring, &c., done by experi- encrul wwkrnmu with dispatch. WGmid Carriage timber taken in ex- change for \Vfll'k. REMOVAL. Saddlery and Harness Store. (Opposite Horse Railroad Depot in Post Office Building.) Vl‘HE Subscriber has removed from his forrnvrstnrrd and is now located as above, where he will be glad to execute all onlvr's in his-lino in the best and rrrost satis- .L't.(il_y manner. A new stock of 900th! will neon sale and special attention aid to Repairing. STEPHEN SWAN . tfl4 ritWW . T assortment of G. 8; G. M. Holmes, ' DEALERS 1N Groceries, Plonr, Provision, am, Main Street, Norwalk, Conn J. FERRIS. REAL ESTATE AGENT, AND LICENSED Consumer, 55 ESTATES OR SALErin Norwalk, and vicinity from 1—4 to 120 acres, with buildings therou, price, from $800 to $100,000 Also to rent or sell a house containing 12 rooms, including a good Store, about 1-4 acre of ground, good variety of Fruit Trees, pleas- antly situated near the South Norwalk De- pot. Office in Tollesdr Ely’s Drug Store, South Norwalk. Notice for surveying, may be left at the Gazette Office. 1:. corn-ram) a. soars, CABINET MAKERS, dc ARE now prepared to offer to the public the largest and best assortment of Good Furniture, comprising every article usually kept in 3 Furniture Store, ever ofiered 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. Hair Mattresses, made to order, and old ones made over as good as new. 14 llilllllilil EMMY. NORWALR noun. . Chart’eredCapitnl $500000 Paid up Capital $190,000 Wu. C. STnnT,President. GEO. R. COWLEB, Secretary. Esau. HILL, Treasurer. Norwalk, Jan 1st. 1864 Assets over $23,000,000. GEO. R. COWLES, S AGENT at Norwalk, and issues Policies for the following INSURANCE COMPANIES. Home,‘of N. Y., Asiaets Jun}, ’64 $3,280,270 1y Etna, of Hartford, “ 8,128,820 Ph'tenix, of N.Y., “ “ 722,219 Home, of N. H., “ “ 500,000 Norwich, “ “ 390,501 Lamar, N. Y., “ “ 389,375 North American, Ht’d“ “ 384,010 City of New Haven, " “ 330,419 Merchants Hartford, " “ 301,443 Western Mass, Pittsfield, “ 236,424 H’ampden, Springfield,“ “ 200,000 People’s, Worcester, “ “ 405,593 and other Companies, Stock and Mutual, in. Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, with assets of $13,000,000. At So. Norwalk application may be made to WM. T. CRAW. SWORDS’ [illll'lllllli Iillll’llllllli! NEAR THE DEPOT, South Norwalk, Conn. FEE subscriber has opened 8 Clothing and Furnishing Goods Store in the store formerly occupied by J. F. & C. R. Bennett, at the crossing, close by the depot, and in- tends to keep on hand and for sale as good UN DERTAKING, We keep on hand a very large assortment of Uofl'ins of every description, furnish shrouds, scarfs, carriages, and everything necessary for the interment of the dead, 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 shalluse whenever our services are required, without extra chaage. E. QUINTARD & SONS. N orwalk, March 15th 1862. . NEW FURNISHING STORE, NEAR UPPER END OF MAIN ST. East Side of the Bridge. ' Norwalkthelsrsest 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 BO 0K E138 of all kinds, Looking Glasses, Picture Frames, and everything else in the Furniture line cheap for Cash. Repairing, done promptly and by experienced workmen. Undertaking, I have on hand a large assortment of COFFINS, of the best materials, a (1 will furnish shrouds, carriages, hearse, and every- thing necessary for 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- boringtowns, without extra char 6. ELBERT RA MOND. Norwalk, Sept. lst, 1863. 44 ' STOVES, HEATERS, RANGES, VER FORTY VARIETIES and sizes of Cooking Stoves and Ranges; over thir- ty varieties and sizes of Parlor and Office Stoves, not excelled in beauty of design, per- fection of Operation, or variety, by any Stove in the State. Manufactures Tin, Sheet, Iron‘ and Copper Wares, deals in J appan, Brittan- ia, Crockery, Wooden, and Silver Plated Wares, Stove Blacking, Coal Hods, Shovels and Riddles, Brass Kettles, Sausage Cutters, Matte, Brooms Bells Fire Place Grates, Sad Irons, Sheet Lead, Lead Pipe, Fruit Jars, Fluid and Coal Oil Lamps, Stove Castings, in fact, all that constitutes a well filled Kitch- en Furnishing Store. Books, describing prin ciple and management 'of Stove, free. Lar gest assortment of Pumps in the State. Call at F. H. NASH’S, 1V4 South N orwalk, Ct. Hammer’s Champagne Ale. 'l‘HE attention of' the public is solicited to the superior quality of H A M M E It ’ 8 Fresh Brewed Champagne Ale. This Ale is brewed fresh at. all seasons of' the year, and its keeping quality, especially of that brewed during the most excessive hot weather, is guaranteed for any length of time. For sale in Barrels and half-Barrels, at Selleck’s Packet Office, N orwalk. JEHIEL GRUMMAN, Agent for the sale of Hammer‘s Champagne Ale, Wilton, Conn. 2 Nor-walk Machine Shop. HE subscriber would respectfully inform Manufacturers and others using machi- nery,in Norwaik and Vicinity, that he is pre- pared to do all things pertaining to a gener- al machine shop. All orders for the makingr or rcparing ot'every description of machi- nery, attended to with prornptness by expe- rienced wor‘krm Having added a steam Engine, (in ad r. . ito water-powar) to his works he flutters himself that he is well pre- pared to do all kinds of work, at very short notice. ISAAC CHURCH, Jl'. Machine shop, just back of'thc Post Office and Horse Railway Building. Nor-walk, March lst, 1865. 11 - WILLIAM B. SWAN, SADDLER 6r HARNESS MAKER, ADJOINING Danbury and Norwalk R. R. Depot, Norwalk, Conn., keeps corr- stantly on hand and will make to order eve- ry description of Harness,l-Icrse l’urmture,‘1‘rappmgs or Clothing. Also Saddler’s Hardware and outfits, Trunl s, Valiscs, Carpet Bags, &c. All in wad. of anything in his line, \villdo well to give him a call. Orders for any kind of work promptly executed. Repairing done neatly and c1 esplv. and at short notice. N OTICE. r HE Subscriber having purchased the CLOTHING AND GENTS FUR- NISHING EMPORI UM, of A. Kmr'pel, Will continue the Business in all he branches at .the old Stand N o. 3 Main Street, Norwaik. The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine the large and varied asort- merit of Ready Made Clothing. FRENCH CLO'l‘HS, CASSIMEHES AND VESTINGS, which he will make up to or- d. r at short notice and in the latest Frisb- ionable Syle. E. GUSOWSKI. No. 3 Main Street, Norwalk, February 15th, 1865. 1y10 'OHN G. SAXE’S POEMS, In Blue and Gold. Other poets in the same attractive Style. A. SELLECK. and cheap 9. stock as can be found in the town. All kinds of Ready Made Clothing, (or made to order); also Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings &c., Hats, Caps, Gloves, Umbrellas, Trunks, Leather Bags. &c., &c.,-—-in fact ev- erything- in the line. The patronage of the public is most respectfully solicited. . W. H. SWORDS. South N orwalk, December lst, 1864. 49 NEW HARNESS sroun, Under the Connecticut Hotel EORGE S. BEERS would respectfully announce to the Citizens of Norwalk and vicinity, that he has taken the old Har- ‘ WW ‘ M-mxul. A ' cut Hotel and is prepared to full-filfs‘Ii‘gEyyfh‘ih‘u’ in the shape of HARNESS, SADDLE HORSE TRAPPINGS OR FURNITURE, of the very best quality, material and work- manship, at reasonable prices. All in want of anything in his line are invited to call and give him atrial. All orders for Repairing promptly and neatly executed. 4m30 EDW. A. B. N ORTHROP, (“IN AND LOCK SMITH, And Bell Hanger, SAACS’S BUILDING, (next to Norwalk Hall,) N orwalk, Ct. Jobbing of every de- scription. Particular attention paid to re- pairing Guns, Pistols, &c., Mortice, Rim, Cabinet and Trunk Locks. Saws filed and set. Sewing Machines, Clocks, and Pumps repaired. Platform and Counter Scales put in order. Skates repaired and made to or- der, &c., &c. ' ' tf44 Hardware, Cutlerly, ac" AT SOUTH NORWALK. that he has purchased of Mr. Chichester the old established Hardware Business, at South Norwalk and will continue the busi- ness at the old Stand. He intends keeping always on hand, a large stock of Hardware, Cutlery, A riculturai Implements, Mechan- ics’ Tools, ire Arms, Builders’ Hardware, Paints, Oils, Varnish, and all other articles usually kept in first-class Hardware Stores. It will be his endeavor to meet the wants of iriu customkrs, and merit the patronage of the public. WM. S. FITCH. 15 Notice. HE subscriber having taken the old Horse Shoeing Stand, at the foot of Mill Hill, is prepared to do Horse Siroc- ing and all kinds of job Blacksrnithing, on the most reasonable terms. He also carries on the Carriage Business at the old Stand occupied by his father for the last twenty-three years. JOHN SHEPHERD. N orwalk, Aug. 29th, 1864. CARRIAGE MAKING. Horse Shoeing (it Black-smithing. LYON & AHERN, WOULD announce to the pu lie that they have taken the old stand of Capt Henry Lamb, Main street, where they are prepared to execute :n the best manner and greatest disp anything in the above line. Carriages " order. and Horse Shoe- ‘ ing, Painting, Trimming, Repairing, «he. done by experienced workmen with dispatch. Mr. WM. E. Burns has been engaged as Agent and Foreman of the Wood-shop. Acousrus LYON, WM.AHERN. Norwalk, Jun., 23d, 1865. 1y37 WM. T. BARNUM, Danbury, Conn. U. S. War Claim Agent, Will promptly collect Bounty Money Back Pay, Pensions for Disabled, and Dis charged Soldiers, Widows and Children Mothers and Sisters, and all other Claims against Government. All business letters promptly attended to. Office first door South of the Wooster House Daubury, Conn. Rnrsnancss. lion. Roosn AvsanL. Lieut.-Governor of Con- necticut, Danbury. Hon. r. S. WILDMAN, Ex-Secretary of State, Dan- bnr . NyATHAN Ssannv. Esq.Probate Jud re. Bethe]. B HITNIBY H. BAIRD. Esq., President 0 Hatters’ Bank of. e . - Hon. Axanosa RYDER, County Judge, Carmel, New York. M YRON L, Mason, Esq., Probate Judge, Westport Conn. AARON Sennsx, President of Pahquioque Bank, Danbury. , J. Ansnnnx, Cashier Danbury Bank, Danbury. Danbury, September, 1864. 88 Real Estate Agency and In- teligence Oflce. ORNER Main and Wall Strcetaup stairs Properly Bought, Sold, Exchanged or Ler,on the most reasonable terms. Several Houses, Farms and Building Lots, for Sale, Situations provided for Mechanics, Clerks, Laborers, Servants, &c. Persons wishing to procure help can be supplied at short notice. For particulars sce Bulletin Board. Office hours from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. NASH & IVES. 1.135. aesthetic. Iain in the almost dail use of -_. . rune '— _ attain!" nu ‘ 'txyecmnngq “Dc—cup“: by the widowand daughterofMon' THE Subscriber- would inform the public I Refreshments of all kinds, and MnALs fur- ‘NORWALK, CONN. yonsbAY JANUARY 2,1866. % VOLUME XLIX--NUMBEIl r. ' j rm 1N_ PRICES I GREAT IND UCEMENTS to purchasers'of " BOOTS and SHOES. . DWARD L. HENDRICK, Ely’a Block, .South Norwalk, would invite‘the public attention to his stock of - , LADIES. GENT and CHILDREN’S . ~ BOOTS ‘A' D SHOES whicbhe igniting at greati reduced prices. Call and ekamlne for yourse ves. Remember the place—Ely’s Block, South Norwalk. _ .. . . » “’28 f REMOVAL. 188 S. CHINERY, would inform the ladies of Norwalk that her - Dress Making Rooms have been removed to Main Street, over the 'store of Charles S. Lockwood, where she will be preasedto see her friends and custo- mers. . ' tf‘49 swarm, Sales and Exchange Stables, AT SOUTH NORWALK. VrHE subscriber having taken the Stables in the rear of Brown & Wilcox’s Grocery Store, corner of Main and Marshall Streets, South Norwalk, has refitted, and furnished the same with good horses, new and stylish carriages doc, Horses and Carriages to let at all hours, with or without drivers, on reasonable terms. Horses constantly at handfor sale. Carriages run to all trains and the Steamboat. J. L. HOPKINS. 6m*28 FOR sun. THE Subscriber will sell his place of busi- ness. Said place is neatly fitted up for a CON FECTIONERY, ICE—CREAM and OYSTER SALOON, where a pa ing busi- ness can be done. Situated on ain Street, No. 4 Ely’s Block, South Norwalk. Satis: factory reasons given-for selling.) D. AYTON. South Norwalk, Sept. 26, ’65. 4t39 Gentleman’s Clothes YED and cleaned, in the neatest manner and by the safest process. Soldiers clothes dyed, also; by Louis Moegling, Con- necticut Fancy Dye Works, Danbury. Or- ders left with Mr. Eli S. Bartram, at the old stand of B. F. Ryder, Main Street, N orwalk, will receive prompt attention. . 6m*34 Notice from Ridgefield ! LTHOUGH the Firm of Kendall& Pad- dock, is dissolved, Dr. Keudail contin- ues the use of the Laughing Gas in extracting teeth. After an experience of two years, am convinced, that in the hands of an intelli- gent Physician, the gas is a perfectly safe An- 1 that they feel not the slightest pain during the extraction. Saturday is devoted to this department. Persons coming to Ridgefield will secure the threefold advantage of Pure gas, a phy- sician’s judgement in administering it, and the skill of an experienced operator. ' C. H. KENDALL, M. D. Ridgefield, Sept. lst, 1865. tl‘36 Laughing Gas, in SOUTH NORWALK. DR. 0. H. KENDALL of'Rid field, has opened an OEce in South ,orwalk on the second floor over Swords Clothin Em- porium, where he will Extract Teeth im- out Pain or injury to his patients, every Vfggdnesday by the aid of Nitric Oxide Gas. 1. ‘ , Board and Lodgings, AT Tnu - - NEW YORK DINING SALOON, MAIN STREET, NORWALK. nished at all hours. prices. _. BILLIARD'S. In connection with the Saloon. is a large and well furnished BILLIABD Roost. The Subscriber will do his utmost to please all who favor him with their patronage. ISAAC LEE, Proprietor. Lemmas at reasonable tf38 The Cheap Cash, BOOT and SHOE STORE. AT SOUTH N ORWALK. HE Subscriber has opened a first-class BOOT and SHOE STORE in the Build- ing adjoining D’Artois' Ice Cream Saloon, where he is prepared to supply the wants of the public, in every department of his busi- ness. Ladies fine; work, Gents, Misses and Childrens work in generai,kept constantly on hand, or made promptly to order, at 20 per. cent less than can be rocured elsewhere. Call and see. GE . H. SUTTON. Repairing. BOOTS and SHOES and all Repairing done neatly, and when promised at SUTTON’S, South 'Norwalk. NORTON a FRY. ' OULD inform the citizens of Norwalk and vicinity, that they are now pre- pared to receive and execute all orders left with them for Stoves, Tin Ware, Kerosene Lamps, Tin Roofing, Conductor Pipes, Gut- tcrs, &c., also, Gas and Steam fitting, exe- cuted with promptness and dispatch. Plumb- ing neatly done by experienced workmen. Gas Fixtures at'N. Y. prices. No.4. James Block, Water Street. PATENT AGENCY. W VINE, A genhand Solicitor of Patents 0 for Connecticut. Papers of application, and the Drawings for obtaining patents correctlyV prepared, and models made if required, . Vine, is a scr- entific and practical mechanic, has had more than thirty years experience in the patent business. Personal advice and assistance given to inventors confidentially. . Mechanical Drawings of every description executed. Winnipauk, Conn. 6m 9 rosrnu noose, Orrosrrn Tun Daro'r, SOUTH NORWALK,CON N . Oysters in Every Style, MEALS TO ORDER. DINNERS and SUPPERS, For Private Parties, at short Notice. CHICKENS and TURKIES, For Sale, During the Holidays. L. W. FOSTER. 3m46 fitch’s Home for Soldiers. ’l‘HE Trustees are now prepared to receive appliCations from those entitled, and WiSll to avail themselves of the benefits of theinstitution. Applications may be made to Hon. MORGAN Mononns, Presid’t, Stamford, Cnannns BROWN, Darien, Committee J osnrn B. How, Stamford, é Executive WM. A. Conumos, do . ron SALE. The Dwelling House, built and occupied by the subscriber, on West Avenue. Apfilly to E. V. A. C CHESTER 55 Beekmsn St. N. Y. The Death or the on rear.- ' Bx tum Tnuxrsox. Full knee deep lies the winter snow, And the winter winds are. wear-fly styling, Toll ye thechsrch bellssdsud .slow,.- . . . And tread softly sndnesk. low, , . For the old yssriiessdying'... . Old year, you must not are ; You came to us so readily. Yon lived with us so steadily, Old year you shall acidic. .. Be lieth still :hs. doth not move : He will not see the dawn of day. He hath another life above. , He gave me a friend, and a true, true love, And the New Year will take 'em sway. Old year, you must not go; - Belong ssyou hsvsbeen-with us. such joy as you its vs seen with, as, Old year, you shall not go. - ‘ He frothed his bumpers to the brim; A jollier year we shall not see. But though his eyes are waxing dim. And though his foes speak ill of him, He was a friend tome. . Old year, you shall not die :- We did so laugh and cry with you, l've half a mind to die with you, Old yest- ifyou must die. He was full ofjoks and jest, But all his merry quips are o‘er. To see him dis, across the waste His son and heir doth ride post-haste, htb'llbedesd before. Every one for his own, The night is starry and cold, my friend, And the New Year, bliths and hold, my Mend Comes up to take his own, . How hard he breathes I over the snow I heard just now the crowing cock. The shadows flicker to and fro : The cricket chirps: the light burns low: ’Tis nearly twelve o'clock. Shake hands before you die, Old year we‘ll dearly rue for you : What is it we can do for you r Speak out before you die. His face is growing sharp and thin, Alackl our kind is gone. Close up his eyes ; tie up his chin 1 Step from the corpse, and let him in That standeth there alone, And waiteth at the door. There‘s a new foot on the floor, my friend, And a new face at the door. -——0o<e>.°_.—. The Crack in the Well. A handsome house in an eligible street in . Paris, with plenty ofshowy imitate in the drawing-rooms, and plenty of fine dresses in the wardrobe, but no love, no magsnimity, sieur and Ma meflhnnnm—n- sieur’s deceased brother, M.Broussaies0hst- elle was, at her best, a weak-minded women. and when suddenly reduced from apparent prosperity to absolute dependence by the death of her husband, she gave way at once, and became morbid, fretful and exacting. Her ill-temper injured nobody but herself and daughter Rosine; for her hostess, MY? ing permitted her to prepare the- back attic with such articles as she had saved from the wreck of her fortune, would notbe troubled further, and contented herself sending up three scanty meals a day, while she worked Rosine nearly to death, in the vitriolic debut- ments of governess, laundrossfirid Lle'dxy’s waiting-maid. Finally, discOvering that mother and daughter must soon be, supplied ' with new garments, Monsieur took the mat. ter in hand, and plainly told his unwelcome- guests that he could no longer supportihem, and that they must look to themselvesvslone; for food and shelter. " U ‘ , Poor Madame Chatelle was overwhelmed by the blow; but it gave Rosine courage.- From a dependant child she becamea self- relying woman, and'when she creased 'herz uncle’s threshold for the last time, it was .a resolute step, and a cheerful countenance. Her first search was for lodgings, of the price of which she knew’nothing ;- and, with acacbing heart she descended lower and low- er in the social scale until she came I upon a vast building, six or seven stories high, thonged to the eaves with a motley and in- assorted community. It was called, “ The Folley," because it was begun on a grand scale for a private dwelling , and was stop- ped when half finished for want of means.” just been vacated, and Rosine, with-sundry misgivings, resolved to take it. .A thorough cleaning, with three or four coats of white- Wash to the ceiling and walls, which she ef. fected with her own hands, greatly improv- ing its condition; and although she had Men obliged to sell a part of her furniture to sup- ply more needed articles, there was still enough to make it contrast pleasantly with most of the apartments of “The Folly.” A bright colored carpet covered the centre of the room, and around it stood three or four rosewood chairs, a deep soft lounge, and a small table. One of the recesses upon the back side held the bed, screened by long curtains of glazed cambrick, and the other held the little cooking-stove, with a few lit- tle culinary utensils which hung around it. The table furniture was stowed awgy in a corner cupboard,, prettily covered boxes held the fuel and provision, and upon the wall were five or six of Rosine’s pretty water col- or drawings, and a small case of choice but well-worn books. Rosine had kept up her spirits wonderful- ly until these preparations were completed for she had no time to think ; but now came the had task of procuring work. She could draw and color with tact and skill; she play- ed the piano gracefully and sang cba'rmlngly . and she embroidered neatly and rapidly: Her personal appearance was also in her fa- vor. Her figure was elegant, and her face possessed a sweetness and purity, but these points, which interested for the moment those towhom she applied weighed but little against the fact that she had no rsfcrence.’ and she lived in a doubtful, if not positively disreputable quarter. . _ . _ . Rosine’s gentle beauty, her refined manner and her loving heart, were good gifts tothst lodgers in the crazy old building. To some she rendered services so cordially and so quietly, that the feeling of obligation was sweet rather than painful; and for all she had the right word the pleasant smile or deferential brow;as;she divined the peculiar ities of each with the fine tact of a gentle woman. There was but one inmate whom she could not tame—a certain M. Brillan, who whatever he might have been was a de- cided bear. His long gray hair was always in a tumble, and mingled with his profuse beard, forming a rough frame for the small. portion of face visible within it. . Of _ this nothing but along sharp nose, and a pair 'Brlllian appeared on the threshold. except in a little back attic, where s charm-r ing young girl tenderly ministered to a fee-‘ ble mother. The house belonged to Mon- M‘ A front-room on the second floor had» of deep, dark mellow eyes, which were irre- ristably attractive when brightened by s kindly emotion,but which habitually shot forth icornful and ill-natured glances to ac- cbmpany the sarcastic words which followed the slightest notice of him. - , - . His 3 , . _ wasscrupulously nest buttbread- bare end ill-fitting; his figure, so far as could be seen was badly shaped, and as uncouth as his manners. He had one room on each‘ floor, and passed with slippered'ffeet from onto the other at all manner of seasons. Rosine often met him, upon. which occasion he seldom failed to escort her‘with a sarcasm bitter in- proportion to'the number Of listen- ers; by which means he effectually blinded themost inquisitive to his real feelings, and saved both the young lady and himself from an irksome surveilance. But either his lus- trous eyes neutralized the efiect of his lance- like wit, or his voice which could yield the most'whining heart-tones, must have given the lie to his sparkling shafts for Rosine never suffered from them. She even felt drawn toward this powerful cross-grained man, as if she were safer and stronger for his presence to the dreary building. . One of M. Brillsn’s appartments adjoined that Of Mdme Chatelle’s and not only was the partition thin, but there was a crack in it which helped him to a knowledgeof what - was going on upon the other side. Mdme, Chatelle constantly complained of ennui—— “It was so dull when Rosine was away! Not a new novel, not a canary bird, not a cat toipurr on her knee,not evens. mignonette on the balcony! What was the use of front windows when there was no handsome dresses or fine carriages to be seen! She was starving, too, literally starving. How could Rosine expect her to live on dry bread and onion soup! Then the sweet voice of Rosine would be heard,sometimes explain- ing and coaxing. but more frequently de- tailing a little street incident, relating it pret- ty anecdote or recalling a pleasant remini- scence Upon such occasions, M. Brillian often happened to sit near the wall, and even to lean his head against it in close proximity , to the crack. One twilight there was aknock at Mdme Chatelle’s door, and for the first time M. “Had Pompine strayed into Madame’s room ‘2— Ponipin’e sometimes wandered, but still she had her good points. She was handsome -—thst nobody could dispute-If Madame, one” ave per- .hade! . ceived that the gray of her coat was of a per- fect shade.” Madame had never? seen the animal, which was not to. be viondered at, as she had been smuggled into the house twenty four'liours befitreflnd was at that. moment securely fastened in the next apartment ; but Monsieur’s‘object was accomplished; He had, in a legitimate manner, caught sight of a white dinner cloth, and ignoring the pres- ence of Rosine, who stood respectfully await- ing his departure, he addressed himself to Madame “How cosy the table looked! He was tired of his tumbled meals, and had for- gotten to buy any bread. Might he—just for once—bring'in his dinner, and so pic-sic with them ‘3" ~As he ‘had foreseen, while she was endeav- orlng to frame a courteous refusal, Madame r—alive, only the possibility of a comfortable “meal—gavel). glad assent; and before the young lady had recovered from her surprise and vexation, he appeared with a superb cat under one arm, and bearing a tray with a little silver box of the richest coffee, a cream ’ pitcher minus a nose, but filled with excel- lent cream, a sugar dish without handle, a cracked bowl with a battered spoon, a steel knife and fork, an old chicken on half a platter, a plate of delicious butter on a dish notched at the edge, some delicate tarts and a bottle of choice wine. As there was no help for it, Rosine made the coffee and cut the bread, her own little share of the repast; while Monsieur sat down by Madame and gave her a pathetic account of his house keeping trials. With perfectgravity he as- serted that a lady friend, had in spite oi his protestations, given not only the eat, but a canary, a mocking bird, and a parcel of plants in pots, which was really the torment of his life. He couldn’t under the circum- stances give away these articles, yet the birds were often hungry and dry, and the plants were dying for want of care. Madame who didn’t nnces uspect that this was a fiction devised for the occasion by her guest sympathized with him so heartily that a new idea then and there appeared to him.— “Might be venture to ask—could she take the trouble to look after this inconvenient household ? He had no claim but the temp- tation was great. He had seed in abundance for the birds, and the miikman and the butcher bad orders to leave milk and meat daily for Pompine.” Rosine looked warningly at her mother, but Monsieur did not appeargto perceive it. It was Madame whom be relied .on, and she did not fail him. “She should be deligh- ted. It would give her something to think of when Rosine was from home. Rosine was a good girl, but really she was out more than appeared necessary or even proper to her. Oh, yes, she should be not Only wil- ling but happy to oblige him in this way.” The call to dinner interrupted the flow of Madame’s eloquence. The meal passed pleasantly. Monsieur was playfully protec- tive toward the young lady, but profoundly deferentiai to the elder one, and his wit was . so light, his humor was so genial and his ’ anecdotes were so full of fun, that Rosine forgot her cares and felt something of her old time gaiety. As the evening drew to a close, M. Brillian hung the bird cage and arranged the flower pots on the balcony. This done he remembered but. one other trouble that he - need to confide to:Madame. He wished to use the adjoining room for a library, but the char-woman arranged it vilely. If Madame would eondescend, sometimes to give it s. finishing touch, so that he could feel a little . ‘at home, she should be welcome to the use of ’ any and all the books which she might find there.” There was another warning look on Rosine’s face, but Monsieur, fearful of its effect, lifted the hand of his hostess to his lips, and took his departure, with a shower , of ban-mots which prevented all discussion of the topic. Rosine’s dissuasives had no effect upon Madame, who arranged the apartment which M. Brillan had spoken of, and which she found full of books, pictures and statuettes in the utmost disorder. There were excel- volumes of exquisite engravings, and all the best French periodicals. These were treas- ures, indeed, and Madame smiled again. What was better still Roserne’s time was fully occupied by pupils who paid liberally and in advance. She suspected M. Brillsns’ influence all this but she could not decline to benefit by it, for without it she must starve Its acceptance too was entirely unlike :that of the flowers and birds, which she felt per- suaded were intended from the first as a gift, and in which she could therefore take no pleasure. , For two months M. Brillan was seen but little about the house, and yet great baskets of fruits and lovely boquets were continually finding their way into the apartment of the Chatelles, and Madame’s pocket was never without a supply of bon-bons, of which she was immoderately fond. She pleaded igno- rance of the giver: and Rosine finding re- monstrance unavailing, endured in silence. The cold weather had set Rosine to think- ing how she could supply winter clothing and fuel, when M. Brillan again begged per- mission to dine with Madame pic-nic fashion “It was his jaw day,” he said, “always a melancholy occasion, and he really dreaded to spend the evening alone.” Madame was as gracious as before. “Monsieur would be most welcome,” and Rosine could only make the coffee and lay the table in silence. But this time Monsieur assisted her. He brought a table for the desert and unpacked an enor- mous hamper, containing substantials and delicacies for a week’s feasting. For a man with a sorrow, he was certainly merry laugh- ing over the want of dishes, making puns, dashing off rymes and telling stories all in a breath. The room was warm, and M. Brillan, when Rosine’s back was turned, slyly filled Madame 3 glass more than once, so that good lady by and by dropped asleep. Rosine blushed and grew uneasy ; but her guest, without noticing it drew his chair a little nearer hers, and told her how his childhood had been passed, how its bitter memories had made him a misanthrope, and how- her gentle virtues had won him a love and rev- erence which he had not before deemed possible. Then, with a hurried eagerness her to become his wife. Rosine listened in silence. Ever since she had known M. Brillan, life had been easier and brighter to her. Unconsciously she had Area-neu-upon'liim, even when she was bla- ming herself for accepting favors so quietly conferred that she did not know how to de- cline or prevent them. Looking back upon his conduct toward her and seeing it in the new light shed upon it by this avowal, she felt its delicacy and generosity, its winning thoughtfulness and grateful trust. The love which had lain intent in her heart, waiting only for an enkindling spark, burst into con- cious existence, M. Brillan knew it, and stooping, received his acceptance in a timid trembling kiss. “You must remove from this old shell to- morrow, my darling,” said M. Brillan, “we cannot be married from the ‘Folly’ that in- deed, will never do.” “And why not ?” asked Rosine, in aston- ishment Shall we not continue to live here and shall I not give lessons as now ‘2” “Probably not; but whom do you think you have promised to marry ?” “An elderly man of small means and no apparent business, living at the “Folly,” a dreary and not very respectable lodging house, in a dirty street in Paris.” “We shall see,” said M. Brillan, and after a few rapid movements he stood before his betrothed a handsome man of thirty-live, with short thick chestnut hair, curling close- ly on his temples, adclicatc moustache cur- ling over the clear brown of his cheeks, and a fine figure tastefully habited in the most elegant of the prevailing style. Then he sat down and whispered in her ear the name of one of the most distinguished lawyers of the capital. Rosine’s blue eyes opened to their utmost capacity, and her lover looked fondly into them as he continued : “There was a great law-suit pending which involved an immense estate, and I was certain I could secure it for my client if I could obtain some important evrdence which had been dexterously con- cealed. I putmyself into the hands of one of those artists whose business it is to per- fect disguises, and commenced my search, which finally brought me here. Today I have gained my cause, but my success in court was nothing to that which I have just achieved. Oh, Rosine, you have given me love, and faith and glad, beautiful hopes,that reach even into the ‘Heaven.’ Upon the following New Year’s eve a pleas- ant wedding was celebrated in a fashionable street,and then M. and Madame de Courtney and Madame Chatelle drove to a splendid mansion all aglow with lights and scented flowers. There they received their friends and relatives, or at. least a portion of them, for although M. and Madame Antoine Cha- telle made the humblest as soon as they learned that their neice was to be be rcstored to society, they did not receive wedding cards. When the guests dispersed the happy hus- band offered his wife his own especial gift. It was a picture in a frame of gold set with pearls, and represented his library at the “Folly,” with a light shining through a crack in the wall. . - a...» W The Bureau of Equipment and Re- cruiting, Navy Department, has in its posses- sion some 400 discharge and settlement pa- pers belonging to soldiers transferred to the navy, and which will be forwarded on appli- cation to the Chief of the Bureau. Every transferred soldier who has not received his discharge papers is invited to apply, stating his regiment and other particulars, to pre- vent fraudulent applications. .«5..__..— ——An English girl, 14 years old,llving near Delhi, India, was lately sold by her father, for $1500, to an Indian chief who wished to add her to his harem. She was compelled to renounce the Christian religion and em- brace Mahometanism. The afi'air caused great excitement among the Europeans in ndia. ‘ -——-—The question whether raffles at fairs are the fair thing for churches to indulge in, is being discussed b the Boston papers. ———The Cork erald, speaking of the pas- sengers on board steamers arrivingfiat Queens- town from America, says; “ It is difficult to say whether a male spectator feels more in- dignant than am used at beholding a police- man :“ feeling” a female passenger’s back hair, done up in the present extraordinary fashion, for the purpose of ascertaining whether it lent novels, works of travel and biography, fl conceals arms, ammunition or documents.” most unlike his usual manner, he besought' Right-hand droves arid tilin- hand» Gloves. : During the short interval that elapsed be- tween the declaration of the peace of Amer- ca and the resumption of hostilitiespn oflcsr of the French army found it necessary to visit-England rearrange some family mat- ters. Thinking he might turn his 'visit to some account, he concluded to smuggles quantity of French gloves into England.— Then, as now, these articles commanded a high. price and were much sougbt’sft‘er' on the English side of the channel. Filled With this: idea, be expended twelve then-ad francs, almost his entire means, in the pur- chase of gloves, packed them up and ’ went. ' his way. . - ‘ ' Arriving at Dover, the custom-house tom- cial inquired if he had anything liable to duty. He admitted that he had a quantity - of gloves and offered to pay the tariff.” As was customary, they inquired the value of his goods, and wishing to get off as cheaply as possible, he declared them to be worth six thousand francs, and signed the proper declaration to that effect. ‘ The baggage was examined, and as the officialsreadily perceived that there was at least twice the quantity of gloves that the declared value called for, they confiscated the entire lot, ying him the value he had placed upon them—six thousand francs. The poor soldier was nearly overwhshned with despair; but after the first psiox’y‘sm ofmortification had passed away, be :com- menced an examination of the English rov- enue lav , and speedily became com'tincsd that he had found ajmeans not only to' avenge himself on the custom-house. aficisls, but also to retrieve the loss he had sufiered. Leaving his family matterstosuother time he recrossed the Channel to Calais. = . With- out losing any time he wrote ,to a friend: at Grenoble, with whom he had some; acquain- tance, and who, it happened, was employed in a glove manufactory. He wrote fully, giving all the particulars of his adventure, and asking for assistance in the projectile had formed. The other saw the feasibility ' of the plan, and quickly agreed to do her share in it. 4 She packed up a large quantity of gloves, worth about fifty thousand fiance, and speedily joined herfriend the ofilcsr'st Calais. 9“ - ’ 1 Our officer had learned and acquainted ' his companion with the fact that all goods confiscated by the English custom-house I authorities throughout the country who sold periodically, and that these sales took place atthe same day and hour throughout?" the kingdom. '5’" ‘15" The friends divided the gloves betw 5*. them, and each took passage for Englsnti’l one going to Brighton and the other to Do: ver. There, as before, they were questioned" whether they had anything dutiable, when: they answered that they had gloves to tho ‘ value of ten thousand francs. - ' The packages were examined, and it be? ing plainly manifest that the value was un- derstated, the gloves were confiscated as the others had been, and each traveller was paid the sum which had been declared by them as the value of the articles. . ' The day of sale came, and the two friends, one at Dover and the other at Brighton, in- tent on carrying out their plans lost no time in attending. They walked along, inspected the various articlespfi‘ered for sale, glancing at the gloves, when something peculiar-lat- tracted their attention, and each ’ made I strange discovery. One at Brighton found that the gloves which he had lost were left- handed, While the other at Dover foun that all his were right-handed. ' The ofilcials were thunderstruck; but in those days they had no telegraphs or steam- ships, and the sale could not be delayed.— The gloves were sold for a mere trifle, sud amid the heartfelt anathemas of the ofilcr'sli, who expocted to make a handsome profit out of the sale. The next day the friends rs- joined each other, assorted their giants in pairs, and shortly after disposed of their property at a heavy profit. Thus they not only outwitted the officials and mode ~n profit on the sale of their goods, but’secured a handsome little sum at the expense of the English Government. ‘ A Mmrs'rna “SEEING” Tim Gmm'us Not long since, says the Decatur, (Illinois) chronicle, of the 25th ultimo, an eminent divine in the State of Illinois (it wont do to mention dates, places, or names,) visited I distant town for the purpose of preaching the dedicatory sermon in the new church. Court was in session, and on Saturday. on ning the judge and lawyers congregated- to"- gethcr in a room, and amused themselves by card playing and story telling. The divine, at the request of F., a lawyer, visitedthe room. Coming upon the group so suddenly, they Were unable to hide their curdsrsud w—y. The divine looked on awhile-Jud then, raising hishat, invited the seams. present to attend church the next day lid hear him preach. This they agreed to: do, and Sunday found judge and lawyers seated in the “amen corner.” The sermon over, the minister announced: . , “Friends, the citizens of this town have built a fine church ; there is still fiflesu'hu'np dreddollars due. We propose to raiseflille money by subscription to-day and (eyeing the judge) Igo one hundred dollsnh'whg goes better?" The judge glancing at the lawyers slowly responded “I see your hun- dred.” “Thank you, brother,” says the (1H vine, “will any one raise it ?” looking at the same time at lawyer No. 1. The laivyss saw ire was in for it, and quietly responded. “I go a hundred blind,” and so on thmuglt‘ the list. The divine raked down the-bif- and their money, until the scene closed by“;l sharp shrill voice announcing, “I see ill" last hundred and “call” you l Our readers can imagine the astonishment of that congregation. We venture, how".i er, that those lawyerswill not soon invitstbi’ divine to witness a “social game of whim" where men “see” each ‘other, “go it blind? and “call” the hand. 7 " n<.>- ‘ wMiss Carrie A. Moore,a Massachusstli girl, iswinuing great praise out West, by‘ exhibitions of her graceful skating. She forms with perfect case, over one hun : combinations, and is said to be thebest led),- skater in the country. ’ «.>- I v —-—0rders have been issued from; the wn department for the muster-out of 13 fvolsu- teer white regiments, and I2 re ime‘nts and ‘ 2 batteries of colored troops. he militi- force in Georgia, Alabama and 1‘" is to be reduced to 7000 men
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